N4ZR sez:
> How about a compromise -- no contests on these bands, but ARRL (or
> somebody) to sponsor a special DXCC-98 award for station(s) with most
> countries worked during 98 on 30, 17 and/or 12 meters. Give a nice
> plaque
> and some ego points thru publication of national/regional standings.
>
>
A QRZ-DX newsletter a few months ago reminded readers that there is a
plaque available, I believe called WARC-500, for working 500 countries
on any combination of the WARC bands, and with no QSL's required. I
don't recall off-hand the individual that is sponsoring this award, but
it shouldn't be too hard to find out.
And regarding Field Day and the WARC bands, I seem to remember one year
when you could earn bonus points by making 10 QSO's on one of the WARC
bands. I think they were trying to get interest up on the newly opened
bands.
73 Dave WD5N < DavidHarper@tx.slr.com >
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