As stated in the text below, this UHF Contest proposal will be used as a "Test
bed for all future non HF contests" which means this could affect ALL the VHF
contests, Jan, Jun, & Sep !
That is why I spoke up as this could ruin the June contest if left unchallenged.
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(Posting on behalf of W9XA; please feel free to re-post to other relevant
Rreflectors.)
The following is the invitation to submit comments to the ARRL VHF Contest
Revitalization Committee. I look forward to seeing your comments submitted
to vhf-input@arrl.org . I would like to emphasize that all of the details,
including the name of the contest, are open for discussion and comment
73, Kermit W9XA
Chair, ARRL VCR Committee
After receiving and reviewing considerable input from the Amateur community,
the ARRL VHF Contest Revitalization Committee has drafted rules for a proposed
new UHF & Up Contest and now seeks your input on this draft. In proposing the
new rules, the Committee sought to respond to some of the most frequently
received comments and to provide a “test bed” for changes that might be
considered for other non-HFcontests in the future. Among the most common themes
in the comments were:
- Use distance-based scoring rather than a geographic multiplier system
- The August timing is too close to other VHF + contests / too hot for
roving
- More incentive is needed to invest time and effort in making higher-band
contacts
- Existing rover rules are too complicated and too restrictive
- Current VHF + contests have too many entry categories
- Scoring potential varies widely from one geographic region to another.
This proposal uses distance scoring with point multipliers for contacts made on
higher bands. To encourage roving, it simplifies rover rules to include those
who do not travel great distances and mobile stations. It includes just three
entry categories and features regional rather than national competition. It
adds team competition for small groups of operators who may not be part of a
contest club. The timing would be in the spring, between the January and June
VHF contests. Nothing is final yet, including the name of the contest. The
Committee would like your input on the draft rules,which can be found at:
http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Contest%20-%20General/UHF_and_Above_Contest_Proposed_Version_4_4b.pdf ;
before the VCR Committee moves ahead with any additional changes. You may
submit your comments by e-mail to vhf-input@arrl.orgbetween now and June 15th.
In addition, the Committee encourages more local outreach – articles,
announcements, seminars and mentoring - to draw new participants into this and
all radio sporting activities. Expanding the pool of potential contacts will
make these contests more enjoyable for everyone. Please share your outreach
ideas with us as well.
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