[VHFcontesting] Coordinating uW

[Rick R]

If all of your antennas are on the same mast and pointed in the same direction, we found it easiest to coordinate uW QSOs using 432MHz. Why? Because there is less activity there and interference unlikely. Also your uW IF frequencies are likely to be in the 2m range, and you may be blocking the uW IF if you're trying to communicate on 2m at the same time. Yes, telephone is also very good. And having a keyer that send automatic dashes is also helpful so you can send CW dashes while the other station tunes for you. Also remember that many folks do not have exact calibration of uW frequencies. Even though many are moving to 10MHz locked signals, GPS, Rubidium, etc, TUNE AROUND or use a bandscope SDR. GL es 73, Rick, K1DS