[VHFcontesting] FM is the root af all evil

[Bob Naumann - W5OV]

Since we're discussing things that need to change to improve VHF 
contests, I wanted to make sure that my favorite needed change is not 
overlooked.

My favorite is FM use in VHF contests.

If ever there was a reason for creating seperate categories, the use of 
FM is certainly one.  In fact, I would be in favor of completely 
outlawing FM use.  At minimum, all scores that include FM qsos should 
have an asterisk by them to indicate that these "achievements" are 
tainted by the use of FM.

Those who, merely by being close to a densely populated urban area, can 
make many qsos with FM only, shack on the belt types who may be likely 
to respond saying "10-4" should not be permitted to compete with those 
who don't have that benefit.

I believe that if FM were dealt with properly, many of the more recent 
ills would not be as likely to have occurred either.

73,
Bob W5OV






Bob Naumann - W5OV