Mike Coslo wrote:
Da Shadow wrote:

Hi Mike -- well the FD rules read:

4.1.1. Any Class A group whose entry classification is two or more
transmitters may also operate one additional HF station without
changing its
base entry category, known as the GET ON THE AIR (GOTA) station.

4.1.1.1. This station must operate using a different callsign from the
primary Field Day station.

4.1.1.2. The GOTA station may be operated by Novice, Technicians or
generally inactive hams under their existing operating privileges, or
under
the direction of a Control Operator with appropriate privileges, as
necessary. Non-licensed persons may participate under the direct
supervision
of an appropriate control operator. A list of operators and participants
must be included on the required summary sheet to ARRL HQ.

4.1.1.3. This station may operate on any valid Field Day band and mode. As
per FCC rules, this station must have a valid control operator present if
operating beyond the license privileges of the participant using the
station.

THIS SEZ TO ME WE CAN OPERATE THE VHF BANDS

4.1.1.4. The maximum transmitter output power for the GOTA station
shall be
150 watts. If the primary Field Day group is claiming the QRP multiplier
level of 5, the maximum transmitter output power of the GOTA station
may not
exceed 5 watts.

4.1.1.5. A maximum of 400 QSOs made by this station may be claimed for
credit by its primary Field Day operation. A 100-point bonus may be
claimed
by the primary Field Day operation if the GOTA station reaches the 100 QSO
level.

4.1.1.6. The GOTA station may only operate on the Field Day HF Bands. Only
one transmitted signal is allowed from the GOTA station at any time (see
Field Day rule 4).

THIS SEZ TO ME WE CAN OPERATE ON HF BANDS BUT NOT WARC BANDS

4.1.1.7. The GOTA station does not affect the additional VHF/UHF station
provided for under Field Day rule 4.1.2.

4.1.1.8. Participants are reminded that non-licensed participants working
under the direction of a valid control operator may only communicate with
other W/VE stations or with stations in countries with which the US has
entered a third-party agreement.

4.1.1.9. GOTA stations operate under a single callsign separate from the
callsign of the main group.

4.1.1.10. The GOTA stations does not qualify as an additional transmitter
when determining the number of transmitters eligible for the 100-point
emergency power bonus under rule 7.3.1.

4.1.1.2. The GOTA station may be operated by Novice, Technicians or
generally inactive hams under their existing operating privileges, or
under
the direction of a Control Operator with appropriate privileges, as
necessary. Non-licensed persons may participate under the direct
supervision
of an appropriate control operator. A list of operators and participants
must be included on the required summary sheet to ARRL HQ.

4.1.1.3. This station may operate on any valid Field Day band and mode. As
per FCC rules, this station must have a valid control operator present if
operating beyond the license privileges of the participant using the
station.



So I read that as we can operate VHF no problem.



Your call.

- Mike KB3EIA -


I just got off the phone to the ARRL. The fellow there confirms that
the GOTA station is HF only. No VHF or UHF. If you want to confirm:

860-594-0232

- mike KB3EIA -

Thanks Mike -- scratch the 6M beam and 2M beam -- Thanks Mike

I called the ARRL and sure enough they sed no VHF for the GOTA station

Glad I posted here and got the ARRL rules figured out

Sincere thanks



--
Lamont Cranston

The Shadow Knows
"Mike Coslo" wrote in message
...
Mike Coslo wrote:
Da Shadow wrote:

Hi Mike -- well the FD rules read:

4.1.1. Any Class A group whose entry classification is two or more
transmitters may also operate one additional HF station without
changing its
base entry category, known as the GET ON THE AIR (GOTA) station.

4.1.1.1. This station must operate using a different callsign from the
primary Field Day station.

4.1.1.2. The GOTA station may be operated by Novice, Technicians or
generally inactive hams under their existing operating privileges, or
under
the direction of a Control Operator with appropriate privileges, as
necessary. Non-licensed persons may participate under the direct
supervision
of an appropriate control operator. A list of operators and
participants
must be included on the required summary sheet to ARRL HQ.

4.1.1.3. This station may operate on any valid Field Day band and mode.
As
per FCC rules, this station must have a valid control operator present
if
operating beyond the license privileges of the participant using the
station.

THIS SEZ TO ME WE CAN OPERATE THE VHF BANDS

4.1.1.4. The maximum transmitter output power for the GOTA station
shall be
150 watts. If the primary Field Day group is claiming the QRP
multiplier
level of 5, the maximum transmitter output power of the GOTA station
may not
exceed 5 watts.

4.1.1.5. A maximum of 400 QSOs made by this station may be claimed for
credit by its primary Field Day operation. A 100-point bonus may be
claimed
by the primary Field Day operation if the GOTA station reaches the 100
QSO
level.

4.1.1.6. The GOTA station may only operate on the Field Day HF Bands.
Only
one transmitted signal is allowed from the GOTA station at any time
(see
Field Day rule 4).

THIS SEZ TO ME WE CAN OPERATE ON HF BANDS BUT NOT WARC BANDS

4.1.1.7. The GOTA station does not affect the additional VHF/UHF
station
provided for under Field Day rule 4.1.2.

4.1.1.8. Participants are reminded that non-licensed participants
working
under the direction of a valid control operator may only communicate
with
other W/VE stations or with stations in countries with which the US has
entered a third-party agreement.

4.1.1.9. GOTA stations operate under a single callsign separate from
the
callsign of the main group.

4.1.1.10. The GOTA stations does not qualify as an additional
transmitter
when determining the number of transmitters eligible for the 100-point
emergency power bonus under rule 7.3.1.

4.1.1.2. The GOTA station may be operated by Novice, Technicians or
generally inactive hams under their existing operating privileges, or
under
the direction of a Control Operator with appropriate privileges, as
necessary. Non-licensed persons may participate under the direct
supervision
of an appropriate control operator. A list of operators and
participants
must be included on the required summary sheet to ARRL HQ.

4.1.1.3. This station may operate on any valid Field Day band and mode.
As
per FCC rules, this station must have a valid control operator present
if
operating beyond the license privileges of the participant using the
station.



So I read that as we can operate VHF no problem.



Your call.

- Mike KB3EIA -


I just got off the phone to the ARRL. The fellow there confirms that
the GOTA station is HF only. No VHF or UHF. If you want to confirm:

860-594-0232

- mike KB3EIA -

Da Shadow wrote:
Thanks Mike -- scratch the 6M beam and 2M beam -- Thanks Mike

I called the ARRL and sure enough they sed no VHF for the GOTA station

Glad I posted here and got the ARRL rules figured out

Sincere thanks


No problem Lamont - I'm just glad you folks didn't have to throw away a
bunch of QSO's from your score!

- Mike KB3EIA

"Da Shadow" wrote in message
news:zI0Cc.394$hX6.30@fed1read01...
Thanks Mike -- scratch the 6M beam and 2M beam -- Thanks Mike

I called the ARRL and sure enough they sed no VHF for the GOTA station

Glad I posted here and got the ARRL rules figured out

Sincere thanks


You could still set up a separate VHF/UHF station though. Our club often
does and anyone with a Tech license or higher could be a control op of that
station.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE