To my knowledge no U.S. amateur has earned VUCC for laser (light) contacts.
Last time I checked, both award recipients were Mexican hams.
Earning all of them would be quite the challenge (and virtually impossible from
a home QTH)
I fully support a VUCC award for Rovers, administered by the ARRL. But everyone
should be aware that would require considerably more programming changes to
LoTW. These are not trivial factors.
Lastly, I completely disagree for anyone who disparages satellite operation for
VUCC, or digital modes. This has been discussed at length and resolved long
ago.
There has long been a VHF/UHF Century Club Award for Satellites, and earning it
should count towards 5BVUCC.
The skills required for digital modes and satellites are different than those
required for other modes—but they are legitimate skills. Just as the skills
required for success on microwaves is very different than the skills needed for
2 Meters.
Discussions about what is or is not more legitimate are fruitless and distract
us from what should be common goals. More activity on VHF/UHF is a good thing.
I’ve enjoyed learning about all of it. Hope to keep learning as I explore EME
and optical communications.
73,
Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63nf
AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member
> On Apr 22, 2019, at 4:13 PM, John Geiger <af5cc2@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Probably W2SZ/1, except for the satellite VUCC.
>
> 73 John AF5CC
>
> On Mon, Apr 22, 2019 at 3:32 PM Paul Andrews via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@amsat.org
> <mailto:amsat-bb@amsat.org>> wrote:
> With regards to 5 Band VUCC. I think that satellite VUCC (100 QSOs) is
> just another band. (more accurate - Sat is a mode)
>
> The ARRL identifies 10 VUCC bands between 50 MHz and 10 GHz. Satellite is
> just the 11th VUCC band.
>
> Complete VUCC in any 5 bands and earn the 5BVUCC. Am I missing something?
>
> Has anyone completed VUCC in all 11 bands?
>
> 73 - Paul - W2HRO
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 22, 2019 at 3:58 PM K7XC Tim Marek via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb@amsat.org <mailto:amsat-bb@amsat.org>> wrote:
>
> > A 5 Band VUCC award sound interesting. Would it allow existing VUCC
> > contacts already in LOTW
> > to be used for credit or require all New & Separate ones?
> >
> > Currently the existing VUCC rules however state that Repeater Like QSOs are
> > NOT allowed,
> > and that means NO Satellites!
> >
> > I agree with the rules as written and cant support adding Non Terrestrial
> > contacts to a Terrestrial award!
> >
> > If we allow this to happen it muddies the waters from that point on,
> > disrespecting everyone who in the
> > past worked their butts off to accomplish something not easy to do. The
> > fact it was hard made the goal
> > worth chasing. The argument its too hard and discourages others Holds No
> > Water. If you want something
> > bad enough you will do whats needed to get it.
> >
> > I reject your proposal to include Satellite QSOs with Terrestrial QSOs and
> > encourage others to do as well.
> >
> > 73s de Tim - K7XC - DM09jh... sk
> >
> > Adapt, Overcome, Succeed!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Apr 22, 2019 at 3:32 PM Les Rayburn <les@highnoonfilm.com
> > <mailto:les@highnoonfilm.com>> wrote:
> >
> > > John,
> > >
> > > My proposal would allow “Satellite VUCC” to count towards 5BVUCC. The
> > idea
> > > is to allow the ARRL to create the new award with minimal programming
> > > changes needed to LoTW and minimal cost to implement.
> > >
> > > So far, this suggestion has netted over 40 replies to me in less than 12
> > > hours. Response has been very positive. I would urge anyone who supports
> > > this effort to contact their ARRL Section Managers and let them know
> > about
> > > the idea—and that you’d like to see it implemented.
> > >
> > > In the Southeast Section, we’re lucky to have Greg Sarratt, W4OZK as our
> > > representative. Greg is active on VHF/UHF weak signal already. Need to
> > get
> > > him on the satellites more though!
> > >
> > > :-)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > 73,
> > >
> > > Les Rayburn, N1LF
> > > Maylene, AL
> > > EM63nf
> > > AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > On Apr 22, 2019, at 8:11 AM, John Brier <johnbrier@gmail.com
> > > > <mailto:johnbrier@gmail.com>> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Would this proposed 5 band VUCC allow satellite and direct contacts?
> > > >
> > > > On Mon, Apr 22, 2019 at 9:01 AM David Kerl via AMSAT-BB
> > > > <amsat-bb@amsat.org <mailto:amsat-bb@amsat.org>
> > > > <mailto:amsat-bb@amsat.org <mailto:amsat-bb@amsat.org>>> wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >> Hello Les,
> > > >> That should generate some incentive for more V/U/uwave activity. I
> > would
> > > >> certainly work towards that end.
> > > >> Dave
> > > >> N9HF
> > > >> el99
> > > >>
> > > >> "Back in my day" doesn't have a place in ham radio any more.
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> On Sun, Apr 21, 2019 at 10:50 PM Les Rayburn via VHF <
> > > vhf@w6yx.stanford.edu <mailto:vhf@w6yx.stanford.edu>
> > > <mailto:vhf@w6yx.stanford.edu <mailto:vhf@w6yx.stanford.edu>>>
> > > >> wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >>> Lady & Gentlemen,
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Not certain if my earlier message was received. No reply from anyone
> > on
> > > >>> the distribution list. Here it is again, in case the first one was
> > > lost in
> > > >>> cyberspace.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> In an effort to stimulate activity on VHF/UHF bands beyond 70 CM, I’d
> > > like
> > > >>> to suggest the creation of a Five Band VUCC (5B VUCC) award that
> > would
> > > >>> closely mirror the 5 Band DXCC Award.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Successful applicants would need to achieve VUCC status on five or
> > > more of
> > > >>> the VHF/UHF bands to be eligible for the larger award. A special
> > > >>> certificate and pin could be created to honor recipients.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> My feeling is that this award would encourage greater activity on the
> > > >>> VHF/UHF bands, especially on bands that have less use like 222, 1296,
> > > and
> > > >>> higher microwave bands. This increased activity encourages the sale
> > of
> > > more
> > > >>> gear, helps protect our spectrum from commercial interests, and
> > > advances
> > > >>> the state of the radio art.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Please let me know if you think this idea has any merit, or what I
> > > could
> > > >>> do to help support the creation of the new award. As always, grateful
> > > for
> > > >>> your service to the hobby.
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>> 73,
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> > > >>> 121 Mayfair Park
> > > >>> Maylene, AL 35114
> > > >>> EM63nf
> > > >>> AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>> _______________________________________________
> > > >>> VHF mailing list
> > > >>> VHF@w6yx.stanford.edu
> > > >>> <mailto:VHF@w6yx.stanford.edu><mailto:VHF@w6yx.stanford.edu
> > > >>> <mailto:VHF@w6yx.stanford.edu>>
> > > >>> https://w6yx.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/vhf
> > > >>> <https://w6yx.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/vhf> <
> > > https://w6yx.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/vhf
> > > <https://w6yx.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/vhf>>
> > > >>>
> > > >> _______________________________________________
> > > >> Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org <mailto:AMSAT-BB@amsat.org>
> > > >> <mailto:AMSAT-BB@amsat.org <mailto:AMSAT-BB@amsat.org>>. AMSAT-NA
> > > makes this open forum available
> > > >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> > > Opinions expressed
> > > >> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views
> > > of AMSAT-NA.
> > > >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> > > program!
> > > >> Subscription settings:
> > https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> > <https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb>
> > > <https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> > > <https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb>>
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > VHFcontesting mailing list
> > > VHFcontesting@contesting.com <mailto:VHFcontesting@contesting.com>
> > > http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/vhfcontesting
> > > <http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/vhfcontesting>
> > >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org <mailto:AMSAT-BB@amsat.org>. AMSAT-NA makes
> > this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> > expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> > AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> > <https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb>
> >
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org <mailto:AMSAT-BB@amsat.org>. AMSAT-NA makes this
> open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> <https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb>
_______________________________________________
VHFcontesting mailing list
VHFcontesting@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/vhfcontesting
|