I think the only strategy for the frequency is to stay off the calling
frequency but not be too high in the band, so those who don't know your
sked will still stumble across you.
Once people know you're out there, I think your time is divided between
running stations and running to the next grid square. Probably not much
time or need to do S&P.
Most of my QSO's as a QRP-portable start off on 2m and then go up or down
the bands from there. Every once in a while I make an initial QSO on 222
or 432 and go up or down from there. I don't think I've ever had a random
QSO on 903 or above.
73, Zack W9SZ
On Sun, 23 Dec 2007, k4gun@comcast.net wrote:
> Before I even start, I have to say that I am really happy to have found
> this resource. You guys are a treasure trove of good information and I
> appreciate the responses I have seen here. I'm a new guy and this list
> has really taught me more than I expected. I've spent a good amount of
> time browsing the archives here.
>
> My next query has to do with running a frequency. In reading roving
> plans from previous contests, I see that most rovers pick a frequency
> before the contest and list that as the place to find them. Obviously a
> rover can't spend his entire time running and will do a mix of search
> and pounce as well, but I see the value in people knowing a rough idea
> as to where on the band to find you. My question is, how does one
> decide this ahead of time? Is it just a random stab at a point on the
> dial? Is there a method to it? Is there an established protocol for
> this of which I need to be aware?
>
> As long as I'm on this topic, is it common practice for a rover to run
> on a frequency immediately upon setting up and then switching to search
> and pounce once he's worked everybody who can hear him? That would seem
> to make sense to me, but I'd like to hear a general plan on how to do
> this. Along with that, I realize that its probably best to actually be
> in position at the time you have listed on your plans. I would assume
> one would start on 2 meters and work up or down from there as conditions
> warrant.
>
> Again, thanks in advance for any suggestions on this.
>
> Steve
> K4GUN
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