[VHFcontesting] 222 Mhz question

[Jim Worsham]

No it isn't but I just got back from a two week business trip and I haven't
had a chance to talk to Bob about W4NH plans for the January contest.  I
will get on it.

73
Jim, W4KXY

-----Original Message-----
From: vhfcontesting-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Brian McCarthy
Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011 8:38 AM
To: DAVE CLEMONS
Cc: VHFCONTESTING at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] 222 Mhz question

At W4NH we typically use a transverter and an I/F radio that will also
do FM. We also make sure to have at least one vertical antenna for 222
(minimum is 4-el). It is then a simple matter of one or two switches
to match the mode and polarization of the station being worked. We see
at least a few FM contacts every contest and have had as much as 20%
FM from western North Carolina or northern Georgia.

Is it too early to start talking about skeds for the January contest?

Cheers,
Brian
NX9O

On Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 12:34 PM, DAVE CLEMONS <dave at egh.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
>        I was wondering if all contest contacts on 222 Mhz are made using
>        converters or if some quantity of contacts are made with people
>        using 222 Mhz FM rigs.
>
>        Any information will be appreciated.
>
> 73, Dave K1VUT
>
> Dave Clemons
>
> dave at egh.com
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