Remote Contest Operations
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I think this question is best answered on a per-contest basis. However in general, I agree with most posters that as long as BOTH transmitting & receiving are done from the same location and controlled by ONE operator (who remains in a single location during the contest period), then there should be no problem.
To let the rest of us know this occurred, it may well be appropriate to have a separate category for this operation; similar to the "assisted" categories.
However that is up to the contest coordinators.
Posted by
WQ6X
on February 24, 2013
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Perhaps...
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Only if the radio and the operator are in the
same ITU zone.
Valerie ~ NV9L
Posted by
Nv9L
on October 1, 2012
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definitely YES
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Can you work under the porch with your laptop
because it is too hot inside the shack?
Surely YES.
so: what does change if the porch is on the
other side of the street? What if the porch is
on the other side of the town? What if it is in
the other side of the country?
That's so simple!!
73
Bob, I2WIJ
Posted by
I2WIJ
on July 15, 2012
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It is getting harder and harder for hams in metropolitan areas to have a station AT ALL.
This is the ONLY solution for many hams. As long as the station complies with all applicable rules, why shouldn't it be allowed?
There are many things in Ham Radio which have changed in the last 35 years of my ham career, no code, new bands, DXCC eligibility changes, etc. This is just another aspect of those changes.
73,
Joe W7UV
Posted by
W7UV
on July 4, 2012
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remote operating
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Remote operating,another nail in amateur radios coffin. Paul,G4PWA, Ludek,OK1DZR, and Chris,GM3WOJ.reflect my opinion.73 Mike.
Posted by
G1WFK
on June 29, 2012
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Definitely no
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Do you really want to work a station on Bouvet or Heard Island, only to find out later on that the operator was in New York??
That is where this is heading.
73, Paul G4PWA
Posted by
g4pwa
on June 26, 2012
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And the next rule....
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... is that we all need to use standard antenna's, amplifiers,
radio's and morse speed as defined by rules?
So, yes. Definitely yes.
Posted by
PA9WOR
on June 23, 2012
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Remote Contesting
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I voted Perhaps. For the reason, if they follow all the contest rules and license class rules, then why not ? I have not done so, but had the idea of operating my home station while I was away from it, due to business or personal reasons. We as hams should try and push the envelop of technology to see what can be accomplished,
Hey it's only just a fun contest, basically just to test your operating skills
Posted by
WA2PNI
on June 9, 2012
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Remote Contesting
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I too answered Definitely. The benefit of location, location, location is what we have here. The added strength of a good operator will make for great competition. It is a contest, so compete. Time and technology are running away with us. I will be at the location where my gear is but that is not to say mine is the only way. I agree with the technology of the day for those that choose to use it.
Rich N4ESS
Posted by
N4ESS
on June 9, 2012
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Defintely no
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Let's crucify me but definitely no. I am very afraid allowance of remote operated station seems to be like opening the Pandora's box with unpredictable consequences.
73 Ludek OK1DZR (OK5T contest group)
Posted by
OK1DZR
on May 30, 2012
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Perhaps...
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The operator could be ruled as INDEPENDENT if
he was truly limited as to access to gear and
his Score in the Contest could ruled his alone,
and NOT part of the Station Total.
Posted by
W5WMB
on May 28, 2012
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Why not?
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If the station otherwise meets the
requirements of the contest (co-located TX
and RX,antennas, etc.), and the operator
licensing meets the regulations of the "host"
location, then why not?
This is really a non-issue, and will continue
to be more-so!
73, de Hans, K0HB
Posted by
K0HB
on May 27, 2012
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Sorry but no
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If you want to participate in the main event, be prepared to go the extra mile, period.
For daily Home use it's fb. Many (me included)are hampered by local noise and other restrictions. That's different from major DX contesting.
I also do admire all technical innovations involved in remote operation.
73 Mark PA5MW
Posted by
pa5mw
on May 22, 2012
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Absolutely
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If the station itself is following the rules by all means, I've done it myself. I would have been off the air with out a remote station.
In a nut shell I was just extending the mic or key and speaker cables, all transmitting and receiving was done at one location.
Rich - N5ZC
Posted by
N5ZC
on May 19, 2012
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Remote Contesting
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Why not? I live in an apartment with incredible noise from
power and cable on the other side of my living room wall. My
equipment is 35 miles away at work. It is the only way I can
operate from "home".
Posted by
KE4KE
on May 13, 2012
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Yes!
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The only thing that matters is that Transmitting and receiving is being done from the same site. Where the operator sits does not matter. You are communicating with the station location not the operator location. Remote over the internet is like having very long headphone and keyer and mic cables, nothing more.
Posted by
W0MU
on May 11, 2012
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Definitely
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TX & RX antennas plus radios at the same location qualifies in my eyes.
73 Holger, ZL3IO
Posted by
ZL3IO
on May 8, 2012
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Of Course
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Seems like this horse has been beaten to death over the last few years. As long as the operator states his location as the location of the transmitter, and he is using no other remote receivers othen than the one at the remote site, I see no reason he should be treated any differently than someone physically located at the remote location. Seems like most of the rules committess have come to the same conclusion which I believe to be correct. I would like to think that his will be an opportunity open to me someday when it is no longer practical to maintain a single family home wiht antennas.
73,
Al, K0AD
Posted by
K0AD
on May 3, 2012
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Remote = definitely no
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Sorry but this is the start of a slippery slope.
I admire the technical innovations involved in remote operation, but if allowed we will soon have no idea where anyone is operating from !
73 Chris GM3WOJ / GM2V / GM7V
Posted by
GM3WOJ
on April 26, 2012
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Definately
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If the radio station is operated as if a virtual single op is sitting at the chair and nothing more, sure. If it is anything more than that, then no.
Ed N1UR
Posted by
N1UR
on April 25, 2012
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Remote Contesting
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Without hesitation, I answered "Definitely".
Then I read Jukka's, OH6LI, post and he makes an excellent point.
However, I am fascinated by the idea of remote amateur radio operation and I feel that it should be encouraged. Following the exploits of Eric Hilding, K6VVA, and also the Radio Arcala group (OH8X) has captivated my imagination.
I don't believe that a remote operator realizes an advantage over the operator on the ground at a given location. One might argue that the opposite is actually true.
In a slight "twist" to the DX scenario that Jukka raises, I would love to be able to operate my home station (QTH is in Texas) from a remote work location (I missed most contests in the last 6 months while working in New York).
I think that ham radio is constantly in a state of "transition" and remote operating may well become very common-place.
"Truth in lending disclosure": I am one of the "bottom-feeders" of the contesting community - so I'm not likely to lose a top-ten position to remote operation! I operate QRP and, even at the home station, have compromise antennas. It sure is fun though!
73,
Andy - WA5RML
Posted by
WA5RML
on April 24, 2012
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Contest Rules define this
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For different contests, there are different rules for the use of remote stations.
In addition to the set of remote station rules, there is a lot of variation in other parts of the rules.
For example M/S ruling differs between contests.
Thus, I voted perhaps .. it is down for the contest organiser to decide how they see the remote operating.
There are many levels of differences in taking the trouble and really going DX versus being a virtual DX and sitting at home irl (in real life).
73,
Jukka OH6LI
Posted by
OH6LI
on April 23, 2012
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