On Mon, 21 Apr 2003, Mark wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Is it really about increasing logs or just participation? Would you be
> happier with 200 more logs submitted or with 200 new operators active in
> the next VHF/UHF test? Submitting a log is not necessarily the end all
> answer to the dwindling participation issue which has arisen in the last
> few years. I know that the intent of this thread was not participation
> however it was a nice transition back into participation.
>
I'd be more than happy with 200 more people active in this area, whether
or not they sent in their logs. They'd be in MY log and I would send it
in. If I had 200 people to work on 2304 and up, I'd be ecstatic!
> So, what are we going to do about it?????
>
I've been talking up VHF+ operation and contesting for some time. Sooner
or later some people are going to get more interested. If I can get just
a couple new people on one band for each contest, I hope it will start a
snowball effect.
Taking some microwave gear to a hamfest and setting it up, maybe having a
couple QSO's on a couple bands across the parking lot would even inspire a
few people.
73, Zack W9SZ
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