I imagine the scoring would be like the other VHF contests - the exchange
would be grid squares and the mults would be grid squares, unlike the 10
Meter Contest where the mults are states/provinces/DX entities.
The problem I have with my own participation is that I usually do portable
operations from hilltops, and a 10 meter antenna might be more difficult to
manage unless I go with a 102 inch whip on the car for 10m.
73, Zack W9SZ
On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 11:41 AM, Vhfrover via VHFcontesting <
vhfcontesting@contesting.com> wrote:
>
> I would be in favor of a combined 6 and 10M contest as long as it would
> NOT diminish the existing annual December ARRL 10M contest in any way. The
> existing 10M contest is very popular and I have enjoyed participating in it
> with my portable setup from one of the local rover hilltops. A combination
> 6 and 10M contest might even pull some of the HF contest operators to use
> the 6M position on their rigs.
>
> 73, Mike WB8BZK
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Les Rayburn <les@highnoonfilm.com>
> To: VHF Contesting Reflector <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>; N1LF Radio <
> n1lf@highnoonfilm.com>
> Sent: Thu, Sep 4, 2014 12:47 am
> Subject: [VHFcontesting] ARRL Proposal for a combined 10 Meter & 6 Meter
> Contest
>
>
>
> A few weeks ago, Steve N2CEI posted an update from ARRL HQ that
> authorized the appointment of an-hoc committee related to VHF
> contesting. Within that posting, he mentioned a desire from ARRL HQ
> staff to enhance operation on the 6 & 10 Meter band that included the
> following:
>
> */PSC requested that headquarters staff explores opportunities to
> emphasize more activity of the 6 and 10 meters bands. Ideas included a
> combined 6- and 10-meter contest, a 10 meter grid square award, and
> emphasis on portable operations. /*
>
> I'm interested in hearing what VHF contest operators think about the
> possibility of a combined 10 & 6 Contest? During sunspot nulls (or even
> the current maximum) 10 Meters often performs more like a VHF band than
> an HF band--so I think the grouping is pretty natural. The CQ VHF
> contest which focus only on 6 & 2 Meters as long been a favorite of mine
> due to the simplicity of the format. I suspect that a 6 & 10 contest
> could have the same appeal.
>
> A 10 Meter grid award also makes a lot of sense to me. It might
> encourage even more FFMA style expeditions.
>
> 73,
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
>
>
>
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