I didn't mention the Programs and Services Committee (PSC) because I was
trying to keep it simple and just make my point about the VUAC taking input
from many sources. The VUAC (and CAC) are advisory committees who report to
the PSC. The final decision on any rules changes takes place in the PSC.
While the PSC has adopted most of our proposed rules changes there are some
they have not. Anyway, KK6MC is correct. Contacting the members of the PSC
with your thoughts about VHF contesting is also worthwhile.
73
Jim, W4KXY
-----Original Message-----
From: vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of James Duffey
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 8:56 PM
To: vhfcontesting@contesting.com
Cc: James Duffey
Subject: [VHFcontesting] distance contest
Jim - You wrote:
"Let me just set a couple of things straight here. First, there is a
Contest Advisory Committee (CAC) that is responsible for the HF
contest rules. Since we are talking about VHF contests here they are
not part of this discussion. There is also a VHF UHF Advisory
Committee (VUAC) that is responsible for VHF and up contest rules. You
are completely incorrect in your statement that the VUAC only acts at
the request of the ARRL BoD. Certainly the BoD is one source of input
but we have many others including right here on this reflector. Of the
dozen or so issues that the VUAC has looked at over the past few years
I recall only one originating with the BoD. All of the others were the
result of input from you, the active VHF and up contester. Again, I
just wanted to get the facts straight on that."
There is an additional entity involved. The Program Services Committee
essentially decides what changes will be made in contesting after the
BOD approves the VUAC recommendations and directs the contest
director, KX9X to implement those changes. The PSC has the power to
ignore VUAC recommendations that are made, even after the BOD has
approved the recommendations.
So, in addition to keeping the VUAC apprised of wishes for rule
changes, members should also keep the PSC informed as well as their
Director. Only in this was can the PSC make informed decisions. - Duffey
--
KK6MC
James Duffey
Cedar Crest NM
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