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The concept is sound, the approach is somewhat flawed in that VHF/UHF is not HF. "ARRL.ORG" should re-read that last sentence, as historically, they have treated it similarly with less-than-optimal result. One example: DXCC requires 100 entities without regard to band. VUCC's requirements are "weighted" by band. Example: VUCC on 10 GHz lacks much challenge.
A multi-band VUCC may be an interesting concept. I ask that "ARRL.ORG" think this through before just duplicating it for VHF/UHF.
As for "This increased activity encourages the sale of more gear, helps protect our spectrum from commercial interests, and advances the state of the radio art." I would suggest that it does not as single-band VUCC's already exist for every VHF+ band with little impact. HOWEVER...the following changes would do so: 1. Change the LIMITED MULTI-OP category to be limited in the number of operators, not the number of bands. 2. Change the FM ONLY category to include ALL bands, not just ABCD. 3. Eliminate the SINGLE OPERATOR, 3-BAND category 4. Change the ROVER, LIMITED category to be limited to a SINGLE operator and driver rather than limited to the "bottom 4" bands.
I find it odd that the ARRL asks for support to a "Spectrum Defense" fund while limiting spectrum use in their own events.
Ev, W2EV
On Monday, April 22, 2019, 12:37:12 AM EDT, Sean Waite [email protected] [OntVHFAssoc_reflector] [email protected] wrote:
On Sun, Apr 21, 2019 at 7:51 PM Les Rayburn via AMSAT-BB <[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
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