The subject says it all.
QSO exchanges on the -FM- satellites are similar to contest contacts, which
makes them an excellent introduction, or a continual exercise of many contest
skills.
73 de W4AS
On Mar 8, 2010, at 4:54 PM, David Pruett wrote:
> John,
>
> Your points about satellite operation are good ones, but this is a
> reflector about VHF/UHF Contesting, not general VHF/UHF operating.
>
> I think contest operation on satellites (other than Field Day) is
> discouraged due to current drain issues for the bird.
>
> Dave/K8CC
>
> John Geiger wrote:
>> I have this antenna up now. I went into it knowing it would be a bit of a
>> compromise but it was the best fit for the size and layout of the station
>> when I put it up. It is also nice for the 857/706/FT100 crowd because it
>> uses a single feedline which fits with the signal SO239 those rigs use for
>> 2m/70cm. Overall, I have been pleased with its performance given its size.
>> I have worked 350 miles on UHF with it on tropo, and made a few 800 mile
>> plus QSOs on 2m during an Es opening.
>>
>> It is currently getting a pretty good workout on the satellites, and I think
>> that is an area to also point beginners in VHF/UHF comms to keep up their
>> interest. Yes, 2m and 70cm SSB/CW terresterial is a blast and there is
>> nothing like a good band opening to really get you going, but those don't
>> happen all of the time. The satellites give you a chance to use your
>> 2m/70cm equipment on a daily basis, chase new grids squares and go for your
>> VUCC. Plus it is "predictable propagation." You know when the "band is
>> going to be open" by using the satellite tracking software.
>>
>> I know this is a thread about getting new people into VHF contesting but I
>> think that also directing them to the satellite operation potential of their
>> SSB/CW gear may help to increase their interesting and keep them going
>> between contests and band openings.
>>
>> 73s John AA5JG
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