ARDF Rules
There is no official set of rules for IARU Region 2 international
events. Events held in IARU Region 2 have historically used the
rules developed by the IARU Region 1 ARDF Working Group, which
are designed to be used world-wide:
In addition to these rules, the
American Radio Relay League (ARRL) has adopted Official Rules for
sanctioned events held in the United States beginning in 2020:
These rules should be used as the basis for any international ARDF events
held in IARU Region 2. Adaptations will be allowed, as necessary, to
accomodate the limitations of people and resources that still exist as
ARDF activity matures in IARU Region 2. Acceptable modifications might
include:
- simplified starting sequence
- reducing the minimum course length
- using FM transmitters on two meter courses
- reducing the number of age/gender entry categories
- reducing the number of Jurors, and the qualifications for being
a Juror
In all cases, the basic principles of fairness and good sportsmanship must
be observed. Further simplification and/or modifications may be made for
national or local competitions to meet local needs.
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