Jim,
I am not sure there is one good answer to your question. I work the VHF/UHF
contest from EL99 (St. Augustine Beach Florida). I think all my contacts were
on 144.200 (all 13 contacts and 7 grids over the two days!) and that is fine.
There is so little activity that it is nice to just leave the radio on 144.200
and know that I am likely to hear anyone that is calling CQ. (btw, I think all
my 432 contacts were on the calling frequency also). I think in that case not
having the use of the calling frequency would be a detriment to the contest.
On the other hand I tend to operate as a rover in New England in June and
September, and the band is quite busy. I have heard people camp on 144.200 and
operate all they can. That is probably a bit of improper use of the calling
frequency. I am ASSUMING that they would readily relinquish the calling
frequency if someone needed it certainly for any emergency and even if they
just had a sked to call someone, but it is not clear. Most operators tend to
call CQ from most any frequency from 144.160 up to 144.250 and most also tune
around the band to work others.
Sorry for the complex answer, but in terms of your question B, I think these
points should be considered. As a suggestion, if the 144.200 calling frequency
is made unavailable for contesting, then there should be some well known
frequency that everyone can use for contesting. (ex, use 144.210 as a
"contesting calling frequency")
Good luck with your challenging work
Jack
WA2IID
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