Topband: SPTBDC Scheduling

[Gary]

I agree that more SP160 events would be great.  As mentioned, this would be more advantageous for those in the Southern Hemisphere, allow other opportunities if bad conditions occur for an annual event, etc.

I think that the timing of the December Stew is very poor.  Having it right near Christmas when many people are busy with family get togethers makes it difficult or impossible for some SP160 interested persons to participate.  I have missed a few December "Stews" because of this.  After all, family time is much more important than ham radio.

A few years ago, I exchanged email with Tree N6TR about this.  I think once it was earlier in December, but that was some years ago.  I think having the Winter "Stew" the third weekend in December would be better -- after the ARRL 160 and 10 meter contests, but before the Christmas weekend.  This should work well much of the time, even though Christmas Day obviously varies with respect to the day of the week.

. . . Just my my opinion for $0.02 worth.  :)

Merry Christmas and a great 2016 to everyone.
73,
      Gary . K9MMS



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