[NLRS] Suggestions for FM Simplex Frequencies -Single Op FM Only

[w0zq at aol.com]

Hello NLRS land -

As you are aware the ARRL has added the Single Operator Three Band and FM-Only operating categories to the January, June, and September VHF contests.  Regarding the FM-Only operating category the League is seeking input via their VUAC members as to suggested FM simplex frequencies.  

The FM calling frequencies of 52.525, 223.5, 446.0 and  1294.5 are allowed under the rules with the standard caveat of not monopolizing them. 146.52 is specifically not allowed due to the still-existing Wilderness Protocol as referenced at the beginning of the ARRL Repeater Directory; it’s on p.23 of the 2012-2013 edition.

If you have some thoughts as to what FM frequencies would be good for NLRS-land, please forward your suggestions along to me so that I can pass them on to the League.  I think 52.525, 223.5, and 446.0 are just fine for us, and perhaps 146.46 .48 or ?   Those who are more tuned in to the FM community may have some suggested simplex frequencies to avoid?

73, Jon
W0ZQ
Dakota VUAC