[VHFcontesting] Add 1.2GHz SSB or FM - Opinion?

[Garcia, Michael]

FM is better than nothing. 

I live over the hill from you. Most of the rovers that come through the
Central Valley have 1.2 SSB and FM. Actually a majority have 902 and up
including a few 10 gig'ers.  

And back to the thread.....WASNT THE ORIGINAL THREAD ABOUT INCREASING
ACTIVITY ????





-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Coad [mailto:timcoad at excite.com]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2003 12:18 AM
To: vhfcontesting at contesting.com
Subject: [VHFcontesting] Add 1.2GHz SSB or FM - Opinion?



Hi guys, sorry no comments about rule changes...

I am hoping to add another band for the next contest.
Looks like for the same money I can either buy a DEM 1296-144 transverter or
a FM 1.2GHz FM Mobile Rig.

I live in the SF Bay Area. I know I could probably easily work about 20 guys
or so on SSB.  Any idea how much FM activity there is?  Do rovers go out
equipped with 1.2G FM?   I am sorry but I do not have much experience on
this band.

I dont like making FM contacts much, but I like making FM contacts better
than making no contacts when the other bands/modes are quiet. Also seems
like some rovers only have FM.

Thanks
Tim - NU6S

PS if you have anything that can get me on 1.2 G let me know what you have.
Other needs:
Old 222 FM rig for 223.5 (already have 222 SSB)
222 100w+ amp
Small 432/446 beam. (I already have a big one)




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