[VHFcontesting] Busy times during VHF contests

[Sean Waite]

Rovers can generate their own activity. Be aware of the big stations around
and try and get their contact info. Many times we've called a station,
worked them and the noise of that contact has brought in other Qs. Make
sure to ask if anyone else is around before changing bands, I've picked up
stations to run while on 70cm or 1.25m working someone, and last year heard
a spontaneous 5GHz contact of all things.

Right at start, after dinner, right after lunch (unless the Pats are
playing) and right at the very end tend to be busy for us.

In a rover, if the contacts die down, move. You can work everyone again.

Good luck and 73,
Sean WA1TE

On Mon, Dec 16, 2019, 19:58 <aduhawk at comcast.net> wrote:

> That’s a tough question.  It really depends on where you are.  It won't be
> like Sweepstakes at the open, but there should be activity through the
> early hours.  Saturday evening and Sunday morning are usually good.  Sunday
> afternoon — the NFL playoffs should be on and the late rush Sunday evening
> could be another time for Qs.  Of course with the digital modes it’s a new
> world.
>
> Welcome, stick around, tell your friends.
>
> Tim, K0PG
>
>
> > On December 16, 2019 at 8:57 AM Jeff Townsend <kn4vae at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi All
> >
> > I will be operating my first contest during the January VHF Contest.
> >
> > I was wondering when the busy times were.
> >
> > I know the start will be,
> > How about Sunday?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Jeff Townsend
> > KN4VAE
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