[VHFcontesting] VHF on FD

[Shawn MacDonald]

I've captained the K2AA FD VHF Station since 95. As stated earlier the yield
on 220 & 432 just isn't worth the effort. I started with boomers on 4 bands
with 150 watts out. Now we use 5 elements on 6 & only 5 elements on 2 meters
with nearly identical results. A triband (6-2-440)vert on top nets 30-50 FM
q's & can be a big help when the SSB gets quiet. Satellites are gonna be
tough this year, but we do that & ATV on 426. It's always fun! Good Luck.
Hope the hear you on FD
Shawn K2SMD (K2AA/FD VHF) 


-----Original Message-----
From: vhfcontesting-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim Erickson
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 9:54 AM
To: vhfcontesting at contesting.com
Cc: dave at mddsg.com
Subject: [VHFcontesting] VHF on FD

I was asked to set up the VHF station for the W3AO FD effort this year.

I have not participated in Field Day for many years.  Is anyone out there
planning a VHF station.  If so what bands will be in popular use?

I would assume 6 and 2 meters for a start but is it worth while to run
220, 432, 903, 1296, and above?

Also is anyone planning JT65 or other modes?

Let me know where the activity is.

73,

Jim K3LFO
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