[UK-CONTEST] vhf field day self spotting abuse

[John Lemay]

Richard

You'd be surprised at what we can forget to take to site. Yes, locator maps
were available, but not at kick-off. One of the biggest pressures of VHF NFD
is being absolutely ready on all bands at 14.00. We just about got that
right this time, but that inevitably means a compromise on the antenna
front. There simply isn't time to put up the metalwork that we would like.
I've also known contests where the IT department isn't ready for the start,
so we begin logging on paper. Catching up with that during a busy contest is
tedious.

I think the "best" forgetfulness on a contest was long ago. The tent was
laid out flat on the ground, ready to go up. Everyone looked at everyone
else and said "I thought you were bringing the tent frame".

Bye

John


-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Newstead [mailto:g3cwi at btconnect.com] 
Sent: 06 July 2009 13:21
To: John Lemay
Cc: Richard at Newstead.org.uk; uk-contest at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] vhf field day self spotting abuse

John Lemay wrote:
> Well known group or not, beginners are needed on the team as well as
> seasoned operators. Otherwise the group will inevitably meet it's demise
in
> due course.
>
> Unwittingly you may also be taking a pop at respected HF operators, being
> pressed into service in unfamiliar territory.
John

All very true but I would be amazed if there was not a locator map 
sitting right in front of the operator. It's an
essential tool!

I accept that some respected HF operators might find VHF/UHF contesting 
a bit too complicated though. Although
it has many similarities to HF, its mastery requires learning some 
additional/different skills.

73

Richard
G3CWI

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