[UK-CONTEST] Domineering VHF Contest Stations.......

[Paul_group]

John Lemay wrote:
> Well, I've managed to keep quiet until now ........
> 
> The suggestion that east coast groups "work streams of DL's on their pre
> arranged pre "owned" frequencies" is something I can't ignore.
> 
> I am one of the east coast operators (our favourite site is about 20m from
> the sea and getting closer every season).


John, you are entitled to believe what you like and I'm sure there are 
difficulties operating so close to mainland EU, I'm sure band congestion 
is a problem there but that kind of proves the point that your location 
plays a huge role in your success.

Regardless of your opinion stated here, there are stations who consider 
that they own a frequency, they also rarely beam toward the UK and they 
do work significantly more DL's than those further West can do. That is 
the nature of their location.

All that is being suggested here is that for some contests it would be 
possible to modify the rules to encourage inter UK contacts. That would 
potentially increase activity.


> 
> Returning to the original thread of this discussion, I am heartily fed up
> with the suggestion that the committee should pander to those operators who
> wish to win something with their FT-290 and a Slim Jim. 

I said :

I have no interest in promoting sections for people with verticals, no
interest in ego boosting sections - that's all nonsense. we need to
encourage people to set up sensible efficient stations so they
experience just what can be achieved on VHF/UHF if there is to be any
hope of re vitalising the bands.

Failing that it's going to be just Icom's and G5RV's for the future of
the hobby.

Was that not clear enough?

-- 
73 de Paul GW8IZR IO73TI
http://www.gw8izr.com