Re my last post. I should have said...
Without being able to "easily" use the JT modes...
I'm aware there are creative ways one could send the six character grids.
Having tried "non standard" JT mode exchanges in prior contests and faced with
the likelihood that all my contacts would have been via JT modes from that grid
I decided it was best to leave that grid for another contest.
73
Mark S
VE7AFZ
Aligned Solutions Co.
mark@alignedsolutions.com
604 762 4099
> On Jul 10, 2017, at 12:29 PM, Mark Spencer <mark@alignedsolutions.com> wrote:
>
> To echo some comments I made on the WSJT list and via direct email to
> others...
>
> When I was reminded that this contest requires the exchange of 6 character
> grids, this was the final nail in the coffin so to speak re my plans to visit
> a semi rare grid (CO81.) I figured with the JT modes I had a reasonable
> shot of working some one on 222, without being able to use the JT modes if
> figured there was a reasonable likelihood I wouldn't make any contacts. I
> had some other reservations about making the trip to that grid for this
> contest but being reminded of the need to send and receive 6 character grids
> did tip the balance so to speak. (The issues with using the newer JT modes
> with 6 character grids have been disused on the WSJT list.)
>
> I'm not sure what my plans are at this point (maybe a visit to CO80 or CN99)
> or maybe just setup the station at home in CN89.
>
> I hope the contest goes well.
>
> 73
> Mark S
> VE7AFZ
>
>
> mark@alignedsolutions.com
> 604 762 4099
>
>> On Jul 10, 2017, at 8:48 AM, Zack Widup <w9sz.zack@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> My station is set up to run QRP Portable and I've entered past ARRL
>> UHF contests with a 10 watt output (3 watts on 10 GHz). I have an amp
>> for 432 but it's been ailing and I haven't had it repaired yet. I did
>> enter as a Rover a couple times in the past, but still limited to 10
>> watts. I have a 50 watt 1296 amp kit I haven't put together yet and a
>> 25 watt 2304 amp I haven't tried.
>>
>> I find the weighting of QSO's for the different bands interesting. I
>> am guessing that they are there to inspire activity on certain bands.
>> 222, 902, 3.4 and 5.7 GHz are under-utilized around here with only one
>> or two people having 5.7 GHz gear. Lots of people are active on 432,
>> 1296 and 10 GHz.
>>
>> 73, Zack W9SZ
>>
>>
>>> On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 1:05 PM, Bruce Kripton <bkripton@pacbell.net> wrote:
>>> I knew I should have put more detail in my email so folks wouldn't
>>> potentially get a bad read, but at 0200 local time, it is what it is...
>>>
>>>
>>> To clarify, I was hoping for more classes of entry. Yes, I know there was
>>> never a single op portable category or class, I was only referencing my
>>> general mode of operation. Being portable, away from home, I can and do
>>> dictate how many bands I choose to operate, how many and which modes and
>>> what power levels from QRP to "high power". Having said that, I can taylor
>>> my operation and be "competitive" with other folks in whatever class I land
>>> or operate in. The way it is now, based on region carved out, a single
>>> operator competes with all other single operators, regardless of time on the
>>> air, power levels, bands used, portable operation, etc.
>>>
>>> Perhaps after the inaugural run, and feedback comes in, another discussion
>>> can be had regarding future events.
>>>
>>> 73 - Bruce KG6IYN
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: VHFcontesting [mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf
>>> Of Zack Widup
>>> Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 5:45 AM
>>
>> My station is set up to run QRP Portable and I've entered past ARRL
>> UHF contests with a 10 watt output (3 watts on 10 GHz). I have an amp
>> for 432 but it's been ailing and I haven't had it repaired yet. I did
>> enter as a Rover a couple times in the past, but still limited to 10
>> watts. I have a 50 watt 1296 amp kit I haven't put together yet and a
>> 25 watt 2304 amp I haven't tried.
>>
>> I find the weighting of QSO's for the different bands interesting. I
>> am guessing that they are there to inspire activity on certain bands.
>> 222, 902, 3.4 and 5.7 GHz are under-utilized around here with only one
>> or two people having 5.7 GHz gear. Lots of people are active on 432,
>> 1296 and 10 GHz.
>>
>> 73, Zack W9SZ
>>
>>
>>> On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 1:05 PM, Bruce Kripton <bkripton@pacbell.net> wrote:
>>> I knew I should have put more detail in my email so folks wouldn't
>>> potentially get a bad read, but at 0200 local time, it is what it is...
>>>
>>>
>>> To clarify, I was hoping for more classes of entry. Yes, I know there was
>>> never a single op portable category or class, I was only referencing my
>>> general mode of operation. Being portable, away from home, I can and do
>>> dictate how many bands I choose to operate, how many and which modes and
>>> what power levels from QRP to "high power". Having said that, I can taylor
>>> my operation and be "competitive" with other folks in whatever class I land
>>> or operate in. The way it is now, based on region carved out, a single
>>> operator competes with all other single operators, regardless of time on the
>>> air, power levels, bands used, portable operation, etc.
>>>
>>> Perhaps after the inaugural run, and feedback comes in, another discussion
>>> can be had regarding future events.
>>>
>>> 73 - Bruce KG6IYN
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: VHFcontesting [mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf
>>> Of Zack Widup
>>> Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 5:45 AM
>>> To: VHF Contesting Reflector <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] ARRL 222 MHz & Up Contest To Be Held On August
>>> 05 and 06, 2017
>>>
>>> The ARRL UHF contest never did have a category for Single-Op Portable, but
>>> probably the multipliers of grid squares has a little difference compared to
>>> a distance-scoring method. I hope someone does some sort of an analysis and
>>> comparison after the contest. I know W9GKA was working on such an analysis
>>> using the distance-based scoring contests that have been done.
>>>
>>> As for me, I'm just interested in working people (or trying to) and creating
>>> activity and don't much care for awards.
>>>
>>> .73, Zack W9SZ
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 4:21 AM, Bruce Kripton <bkripton@pacbell.net>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> Hello Pete,
>>>> I have to share that I'm exceptionally pleased that this contest has
>>> finally emerged after many many years of discussions and now ARRL
>>> sponsorship.
>>>> But, having said that, I'm not so sure I'm likely to be as actively
>>> engaged with the breakdown of awards and the classifications of entry
>>> categories. As you already know, I am all for playing radio, promoting VHF
>>> and up events and contests, and bringing in new folks as well.as those long
>>> in the hobby but new to things other than HF, but there isn't nearly the
>>> incentive from an awards perspective for the effort of setting up as a
>>> single portable operator running low power levels as compared to other VHF
>>> events and contests....
>>>> I plan to be on from my usual location, but it's far more likely to be
>>> more of a spectator sport this time around....
>>>> '73 - Bruce, KG6IYN
>>>>
>>>> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>>>>
>>>>> On Sun, Jul 9, 2017 at 9:16 PM, peter h via
>>>> VHFcontesting<vhfcontesting@contesting.com> wrote:
>>>> 1. Objective: Work as many stations as possible on the 222 MHz through 241
>>> GHz bands using any allowable mode. A station in a specific grid locator
>>> may be contacted from the same location only once on each band, regardless
>>> of mode.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 2. Date and Contest Period: The contest is held on the first full
>>>> weekend of August, beginning at 1800 UTC Saturday and ending at 1800
>>>> UTC Sunday (August 5-6, 2017). (11AM PDT Sat. to 11AM PDT Sun.)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> For Full Details, Please go to
>>>>>>>> http://www.arrl.org/222-mhz-and-up-distance-contest<<<<;
>>>>
>>>> N6ZE Plans a rove of some type in SoCal on 222MHz (135cm), 432MHz
>>>> (70cm), 902MHz (33cm), 1296MHz (23cm)
>>>>
>>>> (Typical modes will include SSB, CW, & FM)
>>>>
>>>> Please get 'on the air' for this event!
>>>>
>>>> bt73 Pete, N6ZE
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