[VHFcontesting] FM Contesting-Suggested Frequencies Part 2

[Keith Morehouse]

Am I correct in assuming that what your trying to accomplish is to CHANGE
Rule 1.9 in "General Rules for all ARRL Contest Above 50 MHz" from:

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1.9.Only recognized FM simplex frequencies may be used, such as 144.90 to
145.00; 146.49, .55 and .58, and 147.42, .45, .48, .51, .54 and .57 MHz on
the 2-meter band.
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TO a list of SUGGESTED frequencies for contest purposes ?

Jay W9RM

Keith J Morehouse
Managing Partner
Calmesa Partners G.P.
Montrose, CO



On Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 2:48 PM, Les Rayburn <les at highnoonfilm.com> wrote:

> Some of the folks on the West Coast have expressed concerns about the
> suggested frequencies. There does seem to be good agreement on the first
> two channels:
>
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> 146.55 (Primary)
>
> 146.58 (Primary)
>
> Maybe we're better off recommending these two channels and "others in use
> locally". Here in Alabama, morning enhancement often makes it possible to
> work simplex into three states,
> and several grids. So it's not sufficient to simply say, "everyone should
> use their local frequencies". The channels used in Mississippi are not the
> same as those used here in Birmingham. If we all just used our "local"
> channels, we're going to miss contacts. Listening to "noise" for hours on
> end is frustrating to experienced weak signal guys...I'd hate to think about
> the effect on newcomers.
>
> We need to create "watering holes" where everyone can monitor and gather,
> with some expectation of activity.
>
> Show of hands? Would these two frequencies work?
>
> 73,
>
> Les N1LF
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