[NLRS] .245 at :45 / etc

Mon, 9 Jun 2003 08:43:28 -0500

Bill, for whatever its worth, when we run our multi-op during contesting we
often CQ on the same freq, like 144.215 or 144.212 or 144.188, etc.    I
usually plug that into the VFO and when things are slow, punch up that VFO
and hit the CQ button.   Thats not to say that you don't tune the band or
call CQ on other freq's, its just the place to go when making noise.
Sometimes someone else is using the freq for a while so you just move up or
down.   Advertising what freq you will be hanging around on helps us dial
ya up.

In the cities 144.200 can be a zoo, which in some ways is just fine as it
is a contest and it is activity.   If its quiet I'll call CQ contest on
144.200, but not for more than a few minutes and then I let someone else
have a go.

As you know, the key to a good contest score, in order of priority is a)
being on b) tuning & listening, and c ) make noise (call CQ).

73, Jon
W0ZQ

                      "Bill  K0AWU"                                                                                                    
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Hi Guys

  The plan here is to work every hour I can stay awake for the entire
contest.
Running a few skeds in the wee hours as well. Will be active on 6,2,222,432

and 1296 with 250watts or more on all bands except 1296 with 30 watts.

  I MAY select a single 2 meter freq to yet be selected and try to "stay"
there
as much as possible where I can be located at almost any time. Evaluating
logs back to the beginning of my contesting indicate that I NEED to work
more of the small stations in EN34,35 than I do. Being able to be FOUND far

enough from 144.200 may be a worth a try. Now to select that freq and QSY
everyone there.  That, I fear is going to be harder to do  than .245 at :45
has
proven to be!!! BUT .245 at :45 IS WORTH A TRY!!

  Bill K0AWU  EN37ed

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