[VHFcontesting] Adding a band, which one?

[w8zn at comcast.net]

Hands down, 222. Better coverage, more activity, better propagation, less expensive, easier to install and maintain.

If you had a BIG 1296 station, it's possible to score higher on 1296 because the ARRL hasn't figured out giving bonus points for upper bands is no longer necessary. You will work more folks on 222.

If you already have a multimode rig for 6, 2 and 70cm, just use the 10m output to drive a DEM or Elecraft transverter and you are there.

Terry

----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Clouser 
To: vhfcontesting at contesting.com
Sent: Thu, 7 Jan 2010 22:41:35 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [VHFcontesting] Adding a band, which one?

I want to add a band this season.  I currently run 50, 144, 432.  What 
band would have the most activity in northeast/mid atlantic area.  222 
or 1296 or??

Tnx 73
Dave NZ3M
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