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From: "Bill Turner" <dezrat1242@ispwest.com>
>
> A grid-based award would be a true challenge and not one likely to
> ever have all of them worked, unlike DXCC. The only problem with your
> suggeston is the ARRL is highly unlikely to sponsor such an award
> since it would detract from DXCC and that is a true sacred cow at HQ.
>
> Perhaps the RSGB or some other major organization would be interested?
>
Both grid contest and award already exist (both from Sweden):
TOEC WW Grid Contest
http://www.sk3bg.se/contest/toecwwgc.htm
SSA Field Award
http://home.swipnet.se/SM6DEC/english.htm#Field%20Award
Check also Top list:
http://www.jonit.com/fieldlist/
these have been around for years!
73, Timo OH1NOA
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