W4NH doesn't do a lot of skeds either but not because of any philosophical
issues. We guys in the Southeast enjoy reading all of these discussions
about the validity of the various modes, skeds, etc. Down here our
philosophy about VHF contesting is we will work anyone anywhere using any
mode, band, etc. that we and they have. We can't afford to be snobs about
it. Anyway, we used to spend a lot of time making skeds with various
stations usually late Saturday night and early Sunday morning. We found out
over the years that we ended up working 95% of the stations we sked with
anyway so it just seemed kind of stupid to spend a lot of time doing it.
That having been said, we welcome skeds with anyone who wants one. We just
don't go out and actively solicit for them.
73
Jim, W4KXY
It doesn't matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn't matter how smart
you are. If it doesn't agree with experiment, it's wrong.
Richard P. Feynman
-----Original Message-----
From: vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of George Fremin III
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 3:29 PM
To: Nate Duehr
Cc: Vhfcontesting Remailer
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Contesting Philosophy
On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 10:19:47PM -0700, Nate Duehr wrote:
> Scheduling and time management for maximization of points is ALREADY a
> contest skill practiced by ALL of the winning multi-operator FIXED
> stations.
>
> Ask any WINNING multi-op station how many skeds they have and keep.
>
I host multiops for the June VHF contest and I don't make skeds.
We have won this contest.
Maybe we would win more or by more if we did make skeds.
I personally do not find it fun to make skeds before the contest
so I don't do it. I will however be glad to make a sked during the
contest via the contest on the bands being used for the contest.
--
George Fremin III - K5TR
geoiii@kkn.net
http://www.kkn.net/~k5tr
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