[VHFcontesting] Spots

[Crownhaven]

It looks like spotting might help some but not all.  If you're in the NE 
where there might be hundreds (hopefully) of signals on the band, it 
would be of value.  If you're using a mode where signals are generally 
there, that might be good too but I only work CW/SSB. If you're in a an 
area with very little to no activity, EM55bd, I'm not sure I see how it 
would work.  For example, I know pretty much who is on in the states 
surrounding me.  However, even if they are spotted on .200 where they 
generally are anyway, I won't hear them if they aren't pointed right at 
my grid.  And they won't hear me.  A spot isn't going to fix that unless 
someone spots both of us and we just happen to turn our antennas in each 
other's direction at the same time.  That ain't gonna happen.

The only way I see this working for me is if I might be in some kind of 
chat room or I call them on the telephone.  :))))

Further, the cluster is typically jammed with spots.  You can filter and 
filter further but that is somewhat of a hassle if you're challenged 
with the software like I am.

I think the real answer is for me to move to New England or build a 500' 
tower.

Steve, N4JQQ, EM55bd