[VHFcontesting] Trends in VHF/UHF Weak Signal Operating

[GeorgeF]

I agree with this part 100%.  I have the card VUCC on 6 meters (actually 
I'm at 250 grids confirmed) and I have 111 grids confirmed on 2 meters. 
  I never sent in the paper work for VUCC.  1 reason is it seems like a 
lot of work for a stinking piece of paper that fades with time.

If the ARRL offered a real plaque, even if you had to pay for it would 
have been a better incentive for me to do the paper work for my 6 & 2 
meter VUCC.

George KI4FIA
www.MilAirComms.com

> The league has failed to ever make VUCC anything more than the kid
> sister of DXCC. They've failed to add "variations" of the award such
> as 5 Band VUCC, or "Rover VUCC" that might encourage more activity.
> They've failed to offer merchandise in their store to build the VUCC
> "brand" among hams. Very few articles have been written in QST about
> the exploits of people trying to earn the award. (Not true in the
> early days, but certainly now)