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Re: [VHFcontesting] Contesting differences: VHF and HF

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Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Contesting differences: VHF and HF
From: "STeve Andre'" <andres@msu.edu>
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:18:12 -0400
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On Friday 14 August 2009 20:38:22 Chet, N8RA wrote:
> Sometimes in discussions on this contesting reflector I've seen statements
> of "like HF'ers" and I do not know what that means.
>
> Can someone explain to me what is implied by that term so that I can better
> appreciate the reference?
> Some specific examples of the differences would be quite helpful.
> Off-line is OK, and if so, I will respect your confidentiality.
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
> Chet, N8RA

What I tell people in our club when talking of VHF contests, is that on
HF, contacts are inevitable.  Any random wire hanging outside is going
to snare you contacts, while on VHF+ it can be a battle finding folks
at all.  During the CQ contest one member who participated and said
he'd had a paradigm shift after that, understanding that it really felt
different.

So to me, thats a reason.  I know there are more.

--STeve Andre'
wb8wsf  en82
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