[VHFcontesting] Making skeds on HF during VHF contests?

[Steve Clifford]

I've thought about it, but figured its more trouble than its worth.  In
order to do that, you would take away operating time from the VHF
frequencies.  You would also need to have an antenna port available for 75
meters.  In my rover, that could be done, but would mean just one more
switch and I've got enough of those already.  The other problem is finding
people on HF that have VHF capability.  If they have it, they are likely on
it already and not listening to HF.

If I heard evidence that people were listening to a specific HF frequency to
find VHF contesters, I'd certainly use it.  I don't see it happening
thought.

Steve
K4GUN/R

On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 9:47 PM, <jcplatt1 at mmm.com> wrote:

> Hi Bill, I'll take a swing at this.  General Contest rule 3.10 states -
> "The use of non-Amateur Radio means of communication (for example, Internet
> or telephone) to solicit a contact (or contacts) during the contest period
> is not permitted."    Dare I say that HF is indeed an Amateur Radio means
> of communication, albeit on frequencies we use for IF.   Seems to me your
> good to go.  It is not a common activity where I operate.   Anyone else ?
>
> 73, Jon
> W0ZQ
>
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