[NLRS] Lunch time UHF (Rovermania) contest analysis, Part II

[jcplatt1 at mmm.com]

I forgot to mention growth.   Here is a brief chart comparing the number of
2003 logs to 2004 logs for NLRS land.

                                          2003     2004    Change
Dakota Division             12         21          +9
Central Division                     12         14          +2
Midwest Division                     4         11          +7
              Total       26         46         +20

Total Logs                            140      169         +29


While NLRS cannot take "credit" for the entire Dakota, Central, and Midwest
Divisions, we do significantly influence this region.   Regarding growth
from last year, this region provided 20 of the 29 logs, or nearly 70% of
the growth.   The Dakota Division alone, the Division that we most heavily
influence, was up 175%.

Nice job anyone.    I can say with the greatest of confidence that if the
UHF contest dies, it isn't because we didn't give it a go to make it work.

Now, in looking forward, assuming that there is going to be a contest in
August, yes its time to start thinking about your plans for Rovermania II.
While Rovermania I was a huge success, we were without some of  our highest
powered, best equipped, most experience rovers for a variety of very good
reasons.    Can Rovermania II entice WA2VOI/R out of rover retirement ?
We miss you Donn.   Can the famous Frank Zappa slash Rover plan his
vacation time to cover ALL the important stuff ?   Can that famous rover in
our Rovermania I picture avoid birds while he drives (perhaps use a
scarecrow as a maidenhead Gene ?).     How about rover newbies .... the UHF
contest is THE BEST contest for roving, so start thinking about it.

73, Jon
W0ZQ