[Fourlanders] Banning The Use Of 144.200 MHz During Contests

[Brian McCarthy]

So you folks have been called to look at something. Ugh. I guess it
could have been worse...

To answer A. : No. Not in 90+% of the country (by surface area).

To answer B. : Certainly. There is always a need for constructive
guidance and instruction. Being blessed and published by the league
will give it credibility to many and make a target of discussion for
the rest that care. In either case, the concerns get advertised and
the "right thing to do" gets highlighted to many that may not have
realized there was a problem.

Good Luck!
Brian
NX9O

On 6/21/06, Jim Worsham <wa4kxy at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Is there a rationale to change the VHF/UHF contest rules to not allow the
> use of 144.200 (the 2 meter SSB calling frequency) during ARRL contests?
>
>    A.  Is there sufficient reason for change?
>    B.  If not a rules change...is there adequate motivation to take other
> action?  Such as
>         a FAQ page on using calling frequencies during contests, or the
> creation of a page on
>         "Best Practices" for contest operation on the two meter calling
> frequency.