[PaQSO] V/UHF Operating

[K3EGE at aol.com]

RON & Gentlefolks,

I think we've seen enough  anecdotal evidence here to support the idea that 
there IS indeed a potential --  in some areas a vast potential -- of VHF & UHF 
operators that could enhance  the contest.RESPONSE: In my area (Delaware 
County - Suburban Philly)  there IS a vast potential of VHF& UHF operators. 

And,  as some others have pointed out, sometimes it appears to be a futile 
effort to  go to the trouble of setting up a V/UHF operating position, and have 
few or any  to contact.

So what to do?

Here are some thoughts, things that ALL  of us (NOT just the Nittany ARC) can 
do:

1.    Start promoting  the contest to those who have an interest in VHF & UHF 
operating.   Start now.  Get them thinking about it.RESPONSE: Totally  agree. 
 
2.    Those of us who are members of VHF oriented clubs,  including repeater 
support organizations, should start seeing if there is some  interest amongst 
those club memberships.  Easy to do in some clubs (such as  Steel City and 
Nittany) where there is already an active V/UHF operating &  contesting 
contingent.  What about the rest?  (Anyone on the list  who's a PackRat?) RESPONSE:  I 
AM A PACKRAT AND WOULD BE VERY HAPPY  TO PROMOTE THIS CONTEST FOR NEXT YEAR TO 
THE CLUB. In addition, the bonus  station this year was K3YTL who always 
operate ALL the major VHF contests and  could have very easily worked a good 
portion of the state on many bands from  their location. I know I had no trouble 
working them even though they are close  to 100 miles from my location.
 
What say you?

73, ron wn3vaw
 
73, Bill - K3EGE