I agree that more SP160 events would be great. As mentioned, this would be
more advantageous for those in the Southern Hemisphere, allow other
opportunities if bad conditions occur for an annual event, etc.
I think that the timing of the December Stew is very poor. Having it right
near Christmas when many people are busy with family get togethers makes it
difficult or impossible for some SP160 interested persons to participate. I
have missed a few December "Stews" because of this. After all, family time is
much more important than ham radio.
A few years ago, I exchanged email with Tree N6TR about this. I think once it
was earlier in December, but that was some years ago. I think having the
Winter "Stew" the third weekend in December would be better -- after the ARRL
160 and 10 meter contests, but before the Christmas weekend. This should work
well much of the time, even though Christmas Day obviously varies with respect
to the day of the week.
. . . Just my my opinion for $0.02 worth. :)
Merry Christmas and a great 2016 to everyone.
73,
Gary . K9MMS
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