[VHFcontesting] FM in VHF Contesting

[Steve Meuse]

Mike Tessmer expunged (Mike.Tessmer at hillmangroup.com):
> 
> Something I've never quite understood is why are FM QSOs seemingly looked
> down upon by so many in the VHF contesting community?
> 
> I understand the built-in inequity of large population centers vs. boonies.
> I understand the differences of FM vs. weak signal modes for longer
> distance QSOs.  But FM is merely another mode, just like SSB and CW are.

I don't think as many people look down upon it as you might think...

Most, if not all, big gun contest stations have FM rigs for each band. They're not really there for mults, but to add to the Q count. If FM was looked down upon, they wouldn't bother :)

-Steve