[SFDXA] Making contest contacts on VHF/UHF calling frequencies?

[wb4ehg]

There's been some discussion about whether or not one can make contest 
contacts on VHF/UHF calling frequencies.

This seems to be something everyone knows but is not codified anywhere 
(at least that I can find).

The VHF contest and FD rules do not state this.

I found General Rules for ARRL Contests Above 50 MHz 
<http://www.arrl.org/general-rules-for-arrl-contests-above-50-mhz>, 
which we should all read in addition too the VHF and FD rules

*1.12.* Participants are reminded that the segment 50.100-50.125 MHz 
should be used for intercontinental QSOs only, using 50.125 MHz as a 
calling frequency, then QSY after contact is established.

Applying this to 2m, we can call on the calling frequency and then QSY.

There is a restriction on using repeaters.

I plan to operate this weekend's VHF contest and will be operating 2m FM 
and SSB as well as 6m all  modes.

I don't want to have my contacts disqualified if I call and then QSY, I 
do not want to have people chiding me on the air nor do I want to get a 
reputation as a LID.

What I want is to understand the rules and operate accordingly.

Your thoughts?

73, Rich
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