Here in central Illinois, it's about 50/50 as to whether stations have 222
or 1296. Probably there are a few more with 222 capability than 1296. Most
people I work who have multiple bands seem to have both.
73, Zack W9SZ
On Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 11:58 AM, Tim Coad <timcoad@gmail.com> wrote:
> In the SF Bay Area, 220 wins by a huge margin.
>
> My experience is a lot of people with 1296 gear do not get on for the
> contests and 220 contacts with the same station are much easier to make
> with
> less investment of time and money. I have 1/3 the $$$ invested in my 220
> station as I do my 1296 station, but I typically work 3 to 5 times more
> people on 220.
>
> Tim - NU6S
> CM87
>
> On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 2:41 PM, Dave Clouser <Dave@nz3m.com> wrote:
>
> > I want to add a band this season. I currently run 50, 144, 432. What
> > band would have the most activity in northeast/mid atlantic area. 222
> > or 1296 or??
> >
> > Tnx 73
> > Dave NZ3M
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