[UK-CONTEST] The UK Activity Contests

[Rob Harrison]

Hi,

There's no doubt that activity has increased this year in the UKAC series. 
However it appears that the majority of that activity is centred around one 
or two specific areas, and has not seen that upsurge in other areas, rather 
a small downturn. This is in part to one specific club fielding lots of 
stations. The other being increased GM activity, which is very welcome.

A lot of this is due to the change to the the rules and M5. Whereas the 
advantage was perceived to be in JO01 it's now moved to IO83, so the reality 
is we've only moved the perceived advantage to somewhere else, not solved 
the problem of fair participation wherever you may be in the UK. I'll 
concede that the lack of GM participation has been solved to some extent, 
which Ray is obviously pleased about. But now JO01 is in the position GM was 
in previously, hardly anyone beams this way.

So unfortunately I can't totally concur with Ray & Eddie, but would still 
like to wish CC a very happy 2012.

Bob G8HGN


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ray James" <gm4cxm at yahoo.co.uk>
To: "UK Contesting" <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 1:15 AM
Subject: [UK-CONTEST] The UK Activity Contests


> Hi all,
>
> Here we are approaching the end of year and the final UKAC under the new 
> rules and M5 multiplier of 2011 has taken place.
> I would like to thank Ed GW3SQX and his contest committee for taking on 
> board what myself and others interested in fostering total UK 
> participation in VHF, UHF and Microwave UKAC contesting had suggested.
> Not only did he listen but took action and the results speak for 
> themselves with the ever increasing numbers participating from 6m through 
> to 10 GHz and equally as important, from a wide UK geographical spread.
> It has been a great year for UKAC participation and appreciation must also 
> be expressed to Richard G4WFR, Ian G0FCT, Roger G4BVY and Bob G0KYS for 
> all their prompt adjudicating and tabulation of results.
> Thank you.
>
> And a very Happy New Year (when it comes) to everyone on this reflector.
>
>
> 73 Ray GM4CXM
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