[VHFcontesting] VUCC Pins Still Available

[Les Rayburn]

I was disappointed when my VUCC certificate arrived without a pin, but 
didn't act on that disappointment until a few days ago. I queried the 
ARRL Awards branch to find out if it was possible to order the pins, and 
learned that they are available. For some reason, they cannot be ordered 
through the ARRL "Store" online, like DXCC items, but instead must be 
ordered directly from the Awards Branch.

The cost is $7 per pin, and they can be ordered from:

Bill Moore NC1L

Awards Branch Manager

*ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio^(TM)*

225 Main Street

Newington, CT 06111

Telephone: (860) 594 0234

Fax: (860) 594-0346

email: bmoore at arrl.org <mailto:bmoore at arrl.org>

DXCC Web Site: www.arrl.org/dxcc <http://www.arrl.org/dxcc>

Blog: http://www.arrl.org/awards-blog
Twitter: arrl_dxcc


Personally, I'd still like to see VUCC items such as plaques, T-Shirts, 
pins, hats, etc. be offered in the ARRL Store alongside similar 
merchandise related to DXCC and other awards. If the league wants to see 
the award become more popular then they need to market it to the 
membership. If it's not treated like a significant accomplishment, then 
it's no wonder that it's not more sought-after.
Maybe we VHF Men need to stage a sit-in at some of the W1AW Centennial 
events? There's an example of something that is being marketed to the 
membership.

Thanks to Bill and the Award staff for making these pins available, in 
any event. I mailed in my box tops today.



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Les Rayburn, N1LF
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