BEACONet is "accepted" for VHF contesting use

Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 08:48:45 -0500
From: "Henderson, Dan N1ND" <dhenderson@arrl.org>
Subject: [VHFcontesting] Further statement on BeacoNet

Please forward to any reflector as you deem
appropriate:

After additional review and conversation The ARRL has
come to believe that BEACONet is similar to an
automated CQing system. It facilitates the
solicitation of contacts. It uses a band that is
usable in the particular contest, and QSOs are made on
such radios. It uses a mode that is acceptable for
contacts in the particular contest. BEACONet seems to
comply with the letter and spirit of the contest
rules.

Although this might be a "new" concept in V/UHF
contesting, it doesn't seem contrary to the rules. In
view of this interpretation, it appears to that
BEACONet does not violate any contest rules, and
therefore the use of BEACONet is permissible.

If you have questions regarding this rules
interpretation, please contact me at n1nd@arrl.org

Thanks and 73

Dan Henderson, N1ND
ARRL Contest Branch Manager