To echo some comments I made on the WSJT list and via direct email to others...
When I was reminded that this contest requires the exchange of 6 character
grids, this was the final nail in the coffin so to speak re my plans to visit a
semi rare grid (CO81.) I figured with the JT modes I had a reasonable shot of
working some one on 222, without being able to use the JT modes if figured
there was a reasonable likelihood I wouldn't make any contacts. I had some
other reservations about making the trip to that grid for this contest but
being reminded of the need to send and receive 6 character grids did tip the
balance so to speak. (The issues with using the newer JT modes with 6
character grids have been disused on the WSJT list.)
I'm not sure what my plans are at this point (maybe a visit to CO80 or CN99) or
maybe just setup the station at home in CN89.
I hope the contest goes well.
73
Mark S
VE7AFZ
mark@alignedsolutions.com
604 762 4099
> On Jul 10, 2017, at 8:48 AM, Zack Widup <w9sz.zack@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> My station is set up to run QRP Portable and I've entered past ARRL
> UHF contests with a 10 watt output (3 watts on 10 GHz). I have an amp
> for 432 but it's been ailing and I haven't had it repaired yet. I did
> enter as a Rover a couple times in the past, but still limited to 10
> watts. I have a 50 watt 1296 amp kit I haven't put together yet and a
> 25 watt 2304 amp I haven't tried.
>
> I find the weighting of QSO's for the different bands interesting. I
> am guessing that they are there to inspire activity on certain bands.
> 222, 902, 3.4 and 5.7 GHz are under-utilized around here with only one
> or two people having 5.7 GHz gear. Lots of people are active on 432,
> 1296 and 10 GHz.
>
> 73, Zack W9SZ
>
>
>> On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 1:05 PM, Bruce Kripton <bkripton@pacbell.net> wrote:
>> I knew I should have put more detail in my email so folks wouldn't
>> potentially get a bad read, but at 0200 local time, it is what it is...
>>
>>
>> To clarify, I was hoping for more classes of entry. Yes, I know there was
>> never a single op portable category or class, I was only referencing my
>> general mode of operation. Being portable, away from home, I can and do
>> dictate how many bands I choose to operate, how many and which modes and
>> what power levels from QRP to "high power". Having said that, I can taylor
>> my operation and be "competitive" with other folks in whatever class I land
>> or operate in. The way it is now, based on region carved out, a single
>> operator competes with all other single operators, regardless of time on the
>> air, power levels, bands used, portable operation, etc.
>>
>> Perhaps after the inaugural run, and feedback comes in, another discussion
>> can be had regarding future events.
>>
>> 73 - Bruce KG6IYN
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: VHFcontesting [mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf
>> Of Zack Widup
>> Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 5:45 AM
>
> My station is set up to run QRP Portable and I've entered past ARRL
> UHF contests with a 10 watt output (3 watts on 10 GHz). I have an amp
> for 432 but it's been ailing and I haven't had it repaired yet. I did
> enter as a Rover a couple times in the past, but still limited to 10
> watts. I have a 50 watt 1296 amp kit I haven't put together yet and a
> 25 watt 2304 amp I haven't tried.
>
> I find the weighting of QSO's for the different bands interesting. I
> am guessing that they are there to inspire activity on certain bands.
> 222, 902, 3.4 and 5.7 GHz are under-utilized around here with only one
> or two people having 5.7 GHz gear. Lots of people are active on 432,
> 1296 and 10 GHz.
>
> 73, Zack W9SZ
>
>
>> On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 1:05 PM, Bruce Kripton <bkripton@pacbell.net> wrote:
>> I knew I should have put more detail in my email so folks wouldn't
>> potentially get a bad read, but at 0200 local time, it is what it is...
>>
>>
>> To clarify, I was hoping for more classes of entry. Yes, I know there was
>> never a single op portable category or class, I was only referencing my
>> general mode of operation. Being portable, away from home, I can and do
>> dictate how many bands I choose to operate, how many and which modes and
>> what power levels from QRP to "high power". Having said that, I can taylor
>> my operation and be "competitive" with other folks in whatever class I land
>> or operate in. The way it is now, based on region carved out, a single
>> operator competes with all other single operators, regardless of time on the
>> air, power levels, bands used, portable operation, etc.
>>
>> Perhaps after the inaugural run, and feedback comes in, another discussion
>> can be had regarding future events.
>>
>> 73 - Bruce KG6IYN
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: VHFcontesting [mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf
>> Of Zack Widup
>> Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 5:45 AM
>> To: VHF Contesting Reflector <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
>> Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] ARRL 222 MHz & Up Contest To Be Held On August
>> 05 and 06, 2017
>>
>> The ARRL UHF contest never did have a category for Single-Op Portable, but
>> probably the multipliers of grid squares has a little difference compared to
>> a distance-scoring method. I hope someone does some sort of an analysis and
>> comparison after the contest. I know W9GKA was working on such an analysis
>> using the distance-based scoring contests that have been done.
>>
>> As for me, I'm just interested in working people (or trying to) and creating
>> activity and don't much care for awards.
>>
>> .73, Zack W9SZ
>>
>>
>>> On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 4:21 AM, Bruce Kripton <bkripton@pacbell.net> wrote:
>>> Hello Pete,
>>> I have to share that I'm exceptionally pleased that this contest has
>> finally emerged after many many years of discussions and now ARRL
>> sponsorship.
>>> But, having said that, I'm not so sure I'm likely to be as actively
>> engaged with the breakdown of awards and the classifications of entry
>> categories. As you already know, I am all for playing radio, promoting VHF
>> and up events and contests, and bringing in new folks as well.as those long
>> in the hobby but new to things other than HF, but there isn't nearly the
>> incentive from an awards perspective for the effort of setting up as a
>> single portable operator running low power levels as compared to other VHF
>> events and contests....
>>> I plan to be on from my usual location, but it's far more likely to be
>> more of a spectator sport this time around....
>>> '73 - Bruce, KG6IYN
>>>
>>> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>>>
>>>> On Sun, Jul 9, 2017 at 9:16 PM, peter h via
>>> VHFcontesting<vhfcontesting@contesting.com> wrote:
>>> 1. Objective: Work as many stations as possible on the 222 MHz through 241
>> GHz bands using any allowable mode. A station in a specific grid locator
>> may be contacted from the same location only once on each band, regardless
>> of mode.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 2. Date and Contest Period: The contest is held on the first full
>>> weekend of August, beginning at 1800 UTC Saturday and ending at 1800
>>> UTC Sunday (August 5-6, 2017). (11AM PDT Sat. to 11AM PDT Sun.)
>>>
>>>
>>> For Full Details, Please go to
>>>>>>> http://www.arrl.org/222-mhz-and-up-distance-contest<<<<;
>>>
>>> N6ZE Plans a rove of some type in SoCal on 222MHz (135cm), 432MHz
>>> (70cm), 902MHz (33cm), 1296MHz (23cm)
>>>
>>> (Typical modes will include SSB, CW, & FM)
>>>
>>> Please get 'on the air' for this event!
>>>
>>> bt73 Pete, N6ZE
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