[NLRS] VHF Contest results K0DAS, N0LNO, KC0SKM

[Gregg Lind]

I had an opportunity to work at a fixed site (K0DAS) this past contest (
which now I have done the past two June contests). Had a great time, Rod
has 1000w on 2m and then also 600w on 6 meters. We had a phone/CW station
with 222,432,2 setup... Rod/Bill (N0LNO) used the rover rack in the house,
and then a 2 meter 1000w amp... in the house. I was brought over for tech
support for the FT8 and help get Rod PC working with the USB dongle.

Most of the activity was on 6m and FT8 - what a blast, but for me as a
rover (or at least my heart is there). I am starting to question my
approach to June contest.   I am wondering how this is going to affect me
and my rover setup?  Was the activity on SSB this contest down?

I tried to contact the rovers via IM, email etc to help them get a few q's
from us....if we could help... Even track Mel on APRS...   My last rover
with Wyatt to Nebraska we had more contacts on FT8/MSK144 on the go than I
would have for an entire contest on SSB....

Do rovers need to incorporate digital modes ....  Was wondering how rovers
faired this June as it looks like it became a 6 meter FT8 contest?

Here was our fixed station score. with 144, 222, and 432 as SSB contacts.

Band   Q’s.    Mults
50.      196.     100
144.      24.        15
222.       6.           4
432.       6.           4

123 X 244 = 30,013 score

We apparently did work a VUCC on six meters

KC0SKM