I think you mean 3 or 4 a minute. On the N6NB pack rove we average 8 per
minute on runs which last about 30 minutes. Adding Rubidium references for
the microwave transverters so that we are all on the same frequency has
really helped it go faster.
Jim, AF6O
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From: "Zack Widup" <w9sz.zack@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 12:02 PM
To: "VHF Contesting Reflector" <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Contesting differences: VHF and HF
> 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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