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 [email protected] 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 <[email protected] mailto:[email protected]> 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