To Jon & Zack-
?Yes there is are opportunities to use 5.7 GHz during the VHF Contests and the
UHF contest but 5/10/24 go together naturally with high gain, portable, small
dishes. 5.7 could be a simple adjunct to a 10 Ghz that has already been located
and peaked. With the advent of dual band feeds a single dish can function well
for both bands and aleviate the need for peaking of a second dish. It is
unfortunate that the? contest started on 10 Ghz. as it would seem that 5 & up
is more logical. 5.7 is easier to get on and build than 10 Ghz? gear and the
surplus is more abundant. It would be a better training ground for MWers? to
get them on the higher bands. This spring there was talk of a parallel contest
on this reflector or the MW reflector but I have heard nothing further so I
guess the ball has been dropped.
George, W1JHR
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