[VHFcontesting] [amsat-bb] [VHF] 5 Band VUCC Award

Mon Apr 22 17:13:47 EDT 2019

Probably W2SZ/1, except for the satellite VUCC.

73 John AF5CC

On Mon, Apr 22, 2019 at 3:32 PM Paul Andrews via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> With regards to 5 Band VUCC.   I think that satellite VUCC (100 QSOs) is
> just another band.  (more accurate - Sat is a mode)
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> The ARRL identifies 10 VUCC bands between 50 MHz and 10 GHz.  Satellite is
> just the 11th VUCC band.
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> Complete VUCC in any 5 bands and earn the 5BVUCC.  Am I missing something?
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> Has anyone completed VUCC in all 11 bands?
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> 73 - Paul - W2HRO
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> On Mon, Apr 22, 2019 at 3:58 PM K7XC Tim Marek via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
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> > A 5 Band VUCC award sound interesting. Would it allow existing VUCC
> > contacts already in LOTW
> > to be used for credit or require all New & Separate ones?
> >
> > Currently the existing VUCC rules however state that Repeater Like QSOs
> are
> > NOT allowed,
> > and that means NO Satellites!
> >
> > I agree with the rules as written and cant support adding Non Terrestrial
> > contacts to a Terrestrial award!
> >
> > If we allow this to happen it muddies the waters from that point on,
> > disrespecting everyone who in the
> > past worked their butts off to accomplish something not easy to do. The
> > fact it was hard made the goal
> > worth chasing. The argument its too hard and discourages others Holds No
> > Water. If you want something
> > bad enough you will do whats needed to get it.
> >
> > I reject your proposal to include Satellite QSOs with Terrestrial QSOs
> and
> > encourage others to do as well.
> >
> > 73s de Tim - K7XC - DM09jh... sk
> >
> > Adapt, Overcome, Succeed!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Apr 22, 2019 at 3:32 PM Les Rayburn <les at highnoonfilm.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > > John,
> > >
> > > My proposal would allow “Satellite VUCC” to count towards 5BVUCC. The
> > idea
> > > is to allow the ARRL to create the new award with minimal programming
> > > changes needed to LoTW and minimal cost to implement.
> > >
> > > So far, this suggestion has netted over 40 replies to me in less than
> 12
> > > hours. Response has been very positive. I would urge anyone who
> supports
> > > this effort to contact their ARRL Section Managers and let them know
> > about
> > > the idea—and that you’d like to see it implemented.
> > >
> > > In the Southeast Section, we’re lucky to have Greg Sarratt, W4OZK as
> our
> > > representative. Greg is active on VHF/UHF weak signal already. Need to
> > get
> > > him on the satellites more though!
> > >
> > > :-)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > 73,
> > >
> > > Les Rayburn, N1LF
> > > Maylene, AL
> > > EM63nf
> > > AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > On Apr 22, 2019, at 8:11 AM, John Brier <johnbrier at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Would this proposed 5 band VUCC allow satellite and direct contacts?
> > > >
> > > > On Mon, Apr 22, 2019 at 9:01 AM David Kerl via AMSAT-BB
> > > > <amsat-bb at amsat.org <mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>> wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >> Hello Les,
> > > >> That should generate some incentive for more V/U/uwave activity. I
> > would
> > > >> certainly work towards that end.
> > > >> Dave
> > > >> N9HF
> > > >> el99
> > > >>
> > > >> "Back in my day" doesn't have a place in ham radio any more.
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> On Sun, Apr 21, 2019 at 10:50 PM Les Rayburn via VHF <
> > > vhf at w6yx.stanford.edu <mailto:vhf at w6yx.stanford.edu>>
> > > >> wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >>> Lady & Gentlemen,
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Not certain if my earlier message was received. No reply from
> anyone
> > on
> > > >>> the distribution list. Here it is again, in case the first one was
> > > lost in
> > > >>> cyberspace.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> In an effort to stimulate activity on VHF/UHF bands beyond 70 CM,
> I’d
> > > like
> > > >>> to suggest the creation of a Five Band VUCC (5B VUCC) award that
> > would
> > > >>> closely mirror the 5 Band DXCC Award.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Successful applicants would need to achieve VUCC status on five or
> > > more of
> > > >>> the VHF/UHF bands to be eligible for the larger award. A special
> > > >>> certificate and pin could be created to honor recipients.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> My feeling is that this award would encourage greater activity on
> the
> > > >>> VHF/UHF bands, especially on bands that have less use like 222,
> 1296,
> > > and
> > > >>> higher microwave bands. This increased activity encourages the sale
> > of
> > > more
> > > >>> gear, helps protect our spectrum from commercial interests, and
> > > advances
> > > >>> the state of the radio art.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Please let me know if you think this idea has any merit, or what I
> > > could
> > > >>> do to help support the creation of the new award. As always,
> grateful
> > > for
> > > >>> your service to the hobby.
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>> 73,
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> > > >>> 121 Mayfair Park
> > > >>> Maylene, AL 35114
> > > >>> EM63nf
> > > >>> AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
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