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Re: [VHFcontesting] First-timer questions

To: Bob K0NR - email list <list@k0nr.com>
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] First-timer questions
From: Chuck Dietz <w5prchuck@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2017 10:25:23 -0500
List-post: <mailto:vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Oops!  Replied to wrong email!

My apologies!

Chuck W5PR

On Sat, Jun 10, 2017 at 9:56 AM, Chuck Dietz <w5prchuck@gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm not exactly a newbie at contesting. LOL  I'm a Flex newbie.  I can't
> get the audio from the computer with Writelog connected to the computer
> with the Flex 6700.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Chuck W5PR
>
> On Sat, Jun 10, 2017 at 9:43 AM, Bob K0NR - email list <list@k0nr.com>
> wrote:
>
>> This may be helpful:
>> How to Work a VHF Contest
>>
>> http://www.k0nr.com/wordpress/my-articles/how-to-work-a-vhf-contest/
>>
>>
>>
>> On 10-Jun-17 8:37 AM, Matt Dean wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I'm planning on trying the June VHF contest as my first time.  I'll be
>>> operating as VE3MAT as Unlimited Rover but have a couple of questions...
>>>
>>> 1.  I only have 2m and 70cm FM, what are some of the common frequencies
>>> that I should program into my radio and use for the contest?  I don't
>>> have
>>> SSB capabilities on 2m or 70cm.
>>> 2.  Can I cross sections?  I live in Ontario South but am very close to
>>> Greater Toronto Area - can I rove into both sections and if so, how does
>>> that work?
>>> 3.  What is the exchange?  Is it just a signal report and 4 character
>>> grid
>>> square?
>>> 4.  Is spotting and calling CQ Contest acceptable?
>>>
>>> Thanks all and good luck!
>>>
>>> Matt, VE3MAT
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>>
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>>
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>>
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