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by m1maj
Thu Jan 29, 2015 12:45 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Trig point activation criteria
Replies: 6
Views: 9326

Re: Trig point activation criteria

We have a review of the definition in hand. However, I must say that over 100 trigs have been activated to date with no other queries about the rule. Thanks. I think my interpretation came because I started from a SOTA perspective. Under SOTA rules, you can be as far as you like horizontally from t...
by m1maj
Thu Jan 29, 2015 8:56 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Trig point activation criteria
Replies: 6
Views: 9326

Re: Trig point activation criteria

Having thought about it some more, I think I can see where you're coming from. I believe you are thinking in terms of drawing two boundary lines on the ground, one based on the horizontal measurement and the other based on the vertical measurement, and choosing the boundary that is closer to the tri...
by m1maj
Wed Jan 28, 2015 10:40 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Trig point activation criteria
Replies: 6
Views: 9326

Re: Trig point activation criteria

In the case you quote, the horizontal measurement is the closer Pardon? In what sense can you regard the distance which is further away as the one that is "closer" ? Surely this is the wrong way round! If you actually mean that both measurements must be within 30m, why not say that? Quali...
by m1maj
Wed Jan 28, 2015 12:49 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Trig point activation criteria
Replies: 6
Views: 9326

Trig point activation criteria

The rules for the trig point award state: "To be valid for the award, the activating station must be located within 30m of the pillar measured horizontally or vertically whichever is the closer ." [emphasis in the original] I have thought about it long and hard and the only interpretation ...