[VHFcontesting] The World Above 50 MHz

[Les Rayburn]

While I appreciate all the work done by QST columnists and authors, I'd 
have to agree. Reading about band openings and activity months after it 
occurred might have made since years ago. But in today's world of e-mail 
lists, social media, and real-time propagation loggers, we can track 
openings as they happen. Reading summaries later is of little interest 
to me.

I also agree that the pulpit allows a unique opportunity for the 
columnist to inspire, and sometimes give a "push" towards improving your 
station and getting on the air. It was Gene's column several years ago 
"Chasing VUCC" that inspired me to tackle the obstacles of operating 
with indoor antenna and chase a dream. It lead to one of the grandest 
adventures in my amateur life.

I'd love to see the "formula" approach to the WAFM scrapped, and see a 
new model take it's place.


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73,

Les Rayburn, N1LF
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Maylene, AL 35114
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