After many years of service, were are retiring our old style landscape-format
(horizontal) certificates and replacing them with sleek, sharp portrait-style
(vertical) designs. The changeover has meant delivery delays, however.
To those awaiting certificates for several ARRL-sponsored operating events,
please stand by. The basic artwork has been approved, and the Graphics
Department is hard at work tweaking the final design and layout for the
certificates.
We anticipate having the new certificates on hand, ready for labeling and
mailing by the Contest Branch by mid-October. The new-style certificates will
be used for all ARRL-sponsored HF and international events starting with the
certificates for the 2001 ARRL 160 Meter Contest. New VHF/UHF certificates will
debut with the 2002 June VHF QSO party. New ARRL November Sweepstakes
certificates will be issued for the first time for the 2002 events.
In addition to the new certificates, we are also replacing the old-style ARRL
June VHF QSO Party plaque with a more modern design. The artwork was selected
from dozens of photos submitted by members and will feature a spectacular
mountain sunrise from a rover's perspective. The new June plaques also are
expected to be available by mid-fall.
Thanks for your patience. If you have questions, please contact me at
n1nd@arrl.org or at 860-594-0232.
73
Dan Henderson, N1ND
ARRL Contest Branch Manager
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