[VHFcontesting] Changes to the 2009 June VHF Contest

[Ward Silver]

> That's great until you find out you are in the same ARRL division as W2SZ!! 
> groan!  I'll never see a plaque unless I set a brush fire that Saturday on 
> Mt Greylock in Massachusetts.  The good news is that this change spreads the 
> plaques out across the country, which is really good.
> 
> Dave K1WHS

I don't believe that the plaques listed are the only ones possible.  Think up a good plaque program targeted to the competitive characteristics of your area and sponsor it!  Take a look at the CQ WW program for special plaque examples.  The Western WA DX Club sponsors high-score plaques for Japan, for example.

Reiterating my occasional exhortation to foster (ferment?) regional competition - if the contest sponsors are maxed out on categories and awards, sponsor your own!

73, Ward N0AX