[CQ-Contest] RE: [WSVHF] VHF Sprints

[n6tr at teleport.com]

> I think a much better solution is for everyone to talk up the sprints and
> encourage the other people in your area to get on.  Join or start a club and
> make it a club activity.  Have your club issue it's own awards for
> participation.  Have the club help get new people on the higher bands with
> loan programs and antenna parties and club construction or purchase
> projects.  Use the bands at other times than just contests to keep the
> interest in those bands flowing.

One of the best things that helps the activity in the NCJ Sprints
(the original Sprint) is the team competition.  This would be a good
step to increase participation.

> I don't really think the weekday issue is very important.  Who cannot give
> up the time from 7 to 11 for one night a week for a few weeks.  Heck many
> people would simply be watching the TV if not contesting.  It's just a
> matter of getting them interested enough to make it a priority.

This would be hard with 3 kids.  I think a weekend afternoon would be
better - but that is just my personal preference.

Tree N6TR
tree at contesting.com


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