[UK-CONTEST] Re VHFNFD

[Stewart GM4AFF]

> small groups who might otherwise be discouraged from continuing
participation because they are always at the bottom end of the tables and
are unrewarded

I don't wish to sound churlish, but they need to improve (or helped to), not
be rewarded for just doing the same.

73
Stewart
GM4AFF

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From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of John Simkins g8iys
Sent: 20 April 2012 19:37
To: uk-contest at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] Re VHFNFD

Tim. There are no proposals to change anything this year for VHFNFD.

There has also been some uncertainty about UK-wide availability of 70cm for
VHFNFD because of spectrum need for the Olympic venues. This has now been
clarified and all the usual bands and time-slots will be unchanged from
those of 2011. Other contests are affected in different ways and a fuller
announcement will no doubt be made soon by the CC. See:

http://licensing.ofcom.org.uk/radiocommunication-licences/amateur-radio/ar_s
pectrum_use/

Some work is being done within the CC for 2013 to encourage more
participation by low-resourced /P groups in VHFNFD - probably in Restricted
and Low Power Sections, but substantially within the existing framework.
This is not because VHFNFD is perceived by the CC to be broken, but is an
attempt to retain and grow entries by small groups who might otherwise be
discouraged from continuing participation because they are always at the
bottom end of the tables and are unrewarded/unrecognised in any way for
their efforts. It is hoped that draft proposals will be the subject of
consultation later in 2012. I suspect that for most existing groups this
will mean no change. I hope this is helpful. 73. John G8IYS.


On 18/04/12 18:42, Tim Hague wrote:
> Can I please ask that any proposed changes to the rules of VHFNFD which
were briefly mentioned in the recent discussions are subject to a full and
frank discussion prior to implementation.
> Having been attending this contest both as a listener in the late 60s and
operator since the 70s I would like to have the opportunity to comment..
>
> It ain't broke so don't try to fix it...
>
> Best regards, Tim Hague. M0AFJ/G8GGP
>
> Windmill Group
>
> Sent on my iPad
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