There are many VHF FM operators that could be enticed to work FM in contests
if we could persuade them. In my area most 2 meter contesters hang out on
144.200 and move off when contacts are initiated. Since 146.520 is taboo
why not a FM contest calling freq such as 146.535 or such so that FM' ers
will know where to look. I often log 3 or 4 FM contacts from locals who
chat on 146.565. They are always glad to help and I am sure if there was a
national FM contest calling freq we could get more FM'ers to contest and
perhaps after the bug bites they would move SSB or CW.
David
KE4YYD EL79
----- Original Message -----
From: <N3AWS@aol.com>
To: <w2ev@arrl.net>
Cc: <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2004 10:42 AM
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Renewing Interest in VHF Contesting
> While this may excite and motivate the current VHF contesters, I don't see
> this attracting any new blood. I think directing efforts to entice the FM
only
> crowd, HF contesters who never set the band switch above 30 MHz, and other
> sources of new blood lurking in the wings.
>
> Furthermore, rapid results would likely meet with immediate interest and
joy
> for competitors, but I doubt there would be much long term benefit. When
the
> ARRL first introduced the soapbox on line feature for contests, many ops
took
> advantage. Now, though, after even the major contests there are rarely
more
> than 50 entries.
>
> But I'm in favor of anything that will raise activity levels.
>
> 73 and OJ
>
> Jim N3AWS
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