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Re: [VHFcontesting] Why so few New England rovers?

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Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Why so few New England rovers?
From: Brian Arsenault <bgaphoto@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2016 20:00:59 -0400
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Hi Sean...

I'm just getting started in VHF/UHF operating, and am leaning toward rover 
operating around New England. I've tagged along with a few other ops for the 
10GHz and Up contests and the VHF and Up contests. Had a blast, and given I 
don't have a fixed set of VHF/UHF antennas here at home, roving seems like a 
great way to get involved. 

I think there are pockets of involvement, but those that do rover ops likely go 
with the same group (or solo). I recently joined the North East Weak Signal, 
and so far, they seem like a great group for VHF and up operating and building. 

Not sure what part of MA you're in (I'll look it up), but I'm in the Central MA 
area if you ever want to try to meet another interested rover. 

-Brian (N1FIY)

> 
> I've been looking at what it would take to put together a Rover up here in
> Massachusetts. I've noticed there aren't many out there in this area. Is
> there a reason beyond lack of interest? The mountains in New England make
> things tough, but also give great vantages.
> 
> I'm still trying to figure out things like power and mounting antennas, but
> before I go spending money or building things I just wanted to know if we
> had no rovers in the area because of some limitations I was unaware of.
> 
> Thanks,
> Sean WA1TE
> 
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