[amsat-bb] 5 Band VUCC Award

[Gabriel Zeifman]

I’d personally be much more interested if there was a similar award for
rovers. I think a lot of the work rovers do is overlooked while the guys
who sit at home are “honored”.

73,
Gabe
AL6D/VE6NJH the insane guy who flies a Cessna 150 around Alaska and driven
about 80,000 miles in three years to activate grids


On Sun, Apr 21, 2019 at 6:50 PM Les Rayburn via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
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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