[NLRS] Adding 902 MHz

[W0ZQ at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/18/2009 9:19:44 A.M.  Central Daylight Time, 
thepalmhq at gmail.com writes:
A few questions.  Is  it worthwhile to add 902 MHz FM only, at least for 
rovers?  For a couple of  us rovers, 222 MHz FM into horizontally polarized 
antennas worked out very well  in this past contest.  I happened to have an HT 
that I use all the time  that also has some 222 capability, so for me it 
was cheap to have that band.  



Good question.  My guess is that 902 FM only is not as potent an  addition 
as is adding 222 FM only.  There are lots of 222 FM rigs out their  
(compared to 902 FM).   On the other hand if that is what you've got,  go for it.  
You should be able to work "local" stations and rovers .... I  would go with 
horizontal polarization.   
 
73, Jon
W0ZQ