[VHFcontesting] First-timer questions

[Bob K0NR - email list]

This may be helpful:
How to Work a VHF Contest

http://www.k0nr.com/wordpress/my-articles/how-to-work-a-vhf-contest/


On 10-Jun-17 8:37 AM, Matt Dean wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm planning on trying the June VHF contest as my first time.  I'll be
> operating as VE3MAT as Unlimited Rover but have a couple of questions...
>
> 1.  I only have 2m and 70cm FM, what are some of the common frequencies
> that I should program into my radio and use for the contest?  I don't have
> SSB capabilities on 2m or 70cm.
> 2.  Can I cross sections?  I live in Ontario South but am very close to
> Greater Toronto Area - can I rove into both sections and if so, how does
> that work?
> 3.  What is the exchange?  Is it just a signal report and 4 character grid
> square?
> 4.  Is spotting and calling CQ Contest acceptable?
>
> Thanks all and good luck!
>
> Matt, VE3MAT
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