Greg,
Always good to hear from you, my friend. Been too long since we’ve had an
eyeball QSO.
Reading the mail on this proposal, it’s clear that there is also considerable
interest and support for a VUCC “Rover” award—something that I believe would
also generate more activity.
With any proposal, I try to keep it mind how much programming will be required
to implement it in terms of administration, and/or programming in LoTW. I
understand those considerations are not trivial—alas, I’m not sure everyone
gets that. :-)
Thank you for supporting the idea, and taking it to the Programs and Services
Committee for consideration. Please let me know if I can do anything to support
the effort. I’ll look forward to seeing how it’s viewed by the Committee and
the Board.
Also appreciate all that you do for the hobby. I have some appreciation for how
much of your time it consumes. I’m sure you’d rather be operating and enjoying
the hobby sometimes. It does not go unnoticed or unappreciated.
73,
Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63nf
AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member
> On Apr 22, 2019, at 5:29 PM, Greg Sarratt <gsarratt@att.net> wrote:
>
> Hello Les,
>
> I just read all the emails sent today and now we have some good information
> from folks from all around the US. I like this idea. I am on the ARRL
> Programs and Services Committee and will bring it to the committee for
> review.
>
> Thank you for bringing this up to help increase activity and I appreciate
> everyone submitting comments.
>
> 73,
> Greg Sarratt, W4OZK
>
>
>
> On Apr 21, 2019, at 9:50 PM, Les Rayburn <les@highnoonfilm.com
> <mailto:les@highnoonfilm.com>> 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
>>
>>
>>
>>
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