[UK-CONTEST] 50MhzAC this week some basic info

[Alex GM3ZBE]

Rather disappointed to see that RSGB/UK contests don't seem to qualify?
Alex, GM3ZBE

Rob Harrison wrote:
> Hi Alex,
>
> Full locator, frequencies from 50.130 up 50.200 usually as not very busy, 
> however during Es openings in the summer, the band will go up past 50.200 
> (avoid 50.230 it's for JT6M).
>
> For CW anywhere in above, or around 50.100 +/- a bit. Then 50.110 
> (Intercontinental calling) to 50.130 is a guard band, use in here, for 
> "local" QSO's, is frowned upon. Centre of activity is 50.150, not a calling 
> frequency.
>
> Google the Bandplan for full frequency allocations.
>
> 73
>
> Bob G8HGN
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Alex GM3ZBE" <alex at gm3zbe.plus.com>
> Cc: <uk-contest at contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 3:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] 50MhzAC this week some basic info
>
>
>   
>> Hi
>> I note from the rules that the large locator squares are a multiplier
>> and scoring is points per Km.  Is it normal practice in this contest to
>> just send the locator as 4 characters or should I use the full 6
>> character locator ? (IO86lf in my case)
>> Any specific frequency limits for this contest, any real "No No" in
>> choice of frequency?
>>
>> As I said I am so completely out of touch with VHF and 50MHz these days
>> that I am really a new boy ;-)   (not very often I can say that these 
>> days!)
>> 73
>> Alex
>>
>> Rob Harrison wrote:
>>     
>>> Hi Alex,
>>>
>>> Yes it's multimode, but most of the activity will be on  SSB/CW, some FM
>>> activity, although I've not heard any. Have a look here
>>> http://www.rsgbcc.org/vhf/ then click on links to contest(s).
>>>
>>> 73
>>>
>>>       
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