[UK-CONTEST] VHF NFD

[David Barber]

On 9 Jul 2008 at 10:38,  Ken Eastty wrote:

"They probably don't know how to change band or mode, one 'operator' when
asked to QSY from his local repeater to an FM simplex frequency, said that
he didn't know how to!"

If this is true, and sadly in my experience it is, then who is to blame?

Those who don't know how to 'operate'?

or, Those teaching them the requirements of holding a licence?


In respect of participation - In my own experience (historically) HF
contests were predominantly manned by the 'older amateur', VHF/UHF was
frequently the preserve of the younger element, the constructor /
experimenter.

Perhaps the demise of these latter two categories has played its part or
perhaps those actively involved in contesting are failing to enthuse
newcomers?

David