[VHFcontesting] A Little off the topic

[N5tif at aol.com]

Hi Guys

  Skip all most got it right most newbies when they hear about weaksignal, 
most will say yea I have heard of that.  Next they will point out way they 
don't bother with it.  First there is no activity and yes that is a valid 
point (that's our fault) next they will go on to explain that it takes big 
antennas tall towers hard line and at lest 1kw to work anyone.  I have only a 
modest station here and have vucc on 6m and 92 confirmed on 2m (eek those 
last 8 and no wsjt here another story there) and working on 432 as well.  
Those things that I mention above for a station are nice but you could do as 
well with a modest station but the key is to have patience.  That's all it 
takes is for one good opening and they are hooked.  Its just getting them 
there that is the problem.  If we are trying to recruit more weaksignal 
operators please what till spring or the summer time when the openings or 
there. So they can see for them self's what fun this all could be.  In fact 
as far as contest goes we as groups and clubs should make an effort to show 
newbies what its like for contest.  And if we get topo or Es that could only 
enhance the experience.  We need the old guys to come back but we really need 
to bring new blood in and that means recurting and it will take all of us to 
do it.  If we do the simple things the contest will come around scores will 
come up and more scores will be turned in.  I just that that I would take a 
different take on this subject.

LEE N5TIF 73
SWOT #3319
VUCC 6M #1114