[VHFcontesting] Banning The Use Of 144.200 MHz During Contests

[k9mk at flash.net]

Hi Jim,

   There have to be other truly beneficial issues that the VUAC can spend
its time on.  Please don't try to fix what isn't broken and let the
contesters sort this out.  After all it "is" a contest and tactically
dealing with competition is part of the strategy and half the fun.  The
vocal minority may disagree but one way or the other we have successfully
sorted this out for the 25+ years I have enjoyed VHF contesting.

73's Mike  K9MK/5  EM12






-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of Jim Worsham
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 12:07 AM
To: 'Svhfs at Svhfs.Org'; fourlanders at contesting.com;
vhfcontesting at contesting.com
Subject: [VHFcontesting] Banning The Use Of 144.200 MHz During Contests


Hello everyone.  I am the Southeastern Division representative to the
recently formed VHF UHF Advisory Committee (VUAC).  The VUAC was formed to
provide a resource of experienced VHF/UHF/Microwave hams to advise on
VHF/UHF/Microwave contesting and related matters.  The VUAC has received
it's first assignment which I have copied below verbatim:

Is there a rationale to change the VHF/UHF contest rules to not allow the
use of 144.200 (the 2 meter SSB calling frequency) during ARRL contests?

   A.  Is there sufficient reason for change?
   B.  If not a rules change...is there adequate motivation to take other
action?  Such as
        a FAQ page on using calling frequencies during contests, or the
creation of a page on
        "Best Practices" for contest operation on the two meter calling
frequency.

What I am looking for are rational arguments for or against the question.  I
am not looking for long diatribes about the evils of the ARRL or whatever
your pet peeve is.  This is not really my preferred method for getting input
on something like this but I couldn't think of any other way to get a quick
snapshot of what my constituents think about this.  I am mostly interested
in input from folks in the Southeastern Division (Florida, Georgia and
Alabama).  I encourage everyone else to contact their representative on the
VUAC and let them know what you think.  There is no need to tie up the
reflector with this so please respond directly to me.  Thanks.

73
Jim, W4KXY


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