Yes, HF people get used to running stations for the entire contest at rates
like 3 or 4 an hour or better. There's an adrenalin rush that goes with this
which is rare to happen on VHF. I've sat and made 2 QSO/hour rates on VHF
contests. You have to be patient and learn how to get the attention of
people when their beams aren't pointed at you.
HF contesters used to high rates get bored quickly with VHF contesting. I do
both and I don't get bored with either.
:-)
73, Zack W9SZ
On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 11:18 PM, STeve Andre' <andres@msu.edu> wrote:
> On Friday 14 August 2009 20:38:22 Chet, N8RA wrote:
> > Sometimes in discussions on this contesting reflector I've seen
> statements
> > of "like HF'ers" and I do not know what that means.
> >
> > Can someone explain to me what is implied by that term so that I can
> better
> > appreciate the reference?
> > Some specific examples of the differences would be quite helpful.
> > Off-line is OK, and if so, I will respect your confidentiality.
> >
> > Thanks and 73,
> >
> > Chet, N8RA
>
> What I tell people in our club when talking of VHF contests, is that on
> HF, contacts are inevitable. Any random wire hanging outside is going
> to snare you contacts, while on VHF+ it can be a battle finding folks
> at all. During the CQ contest one member who participated and said
> he'd had a paradigm shift after that, understanding that it really felt
> different.
>
> So to me, thats a reason. I know there are more.
>
> --STeve Andre'
> wb8wsf en82
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