[RMVHF] Possible solution

[Nate Duehr]

Jack K. wrote:

> everyone else it sure helped. I would propose that we all (Say NM, Ks, 
> No. Tx, Ok, Co, Wy, Ne, Ut) consider a common freq that could be used 
> for this purpose during the contest... I know in some places 7240 is 
> used for this purpose...

I won't say anything else other than to check out the rules about 
spotting networks... only certain classes can use them.

W3ZZ did a "VHF Contesting Ethics" column in QST recently (this month or 
last) -- that's an interesting read.

Just about everyone seriously active out here breaks at least three or 
four of his "ethical" rules out here all the time.

Personally, I don't even agree with some of them he discussed.  And I'll 
always put being a courteous ham ahead of contest rules...

(I respect Gene and his group's accomplishments, but that doesn't mean I 
can't respectfully disagree with things in his articles in the magazine.)

For example:  If a new microwave operator shows up, I'm going to figure 
out a way to help them.  If that means I announced his/her position to 
someone else (spotted them) to help them get a contact on that new 
microwave gear, and get a good feeling that setting up a new band was 
worth it -- and someone wants my score DQ'ed -- fine.  Take it.

> Consider how nice it would be to hear a Rover announce he/she was now at 
> DO33 

You're right, it would be nice, but it's not possible under the current 
contest rules.

Nate WY0X