[amsat-bb] 5 Band VUCC Award

[John Brier]

Good idea Paul.

73, John Brier KG4AKV

On Mon, Apr 22, 2019 at 9:14 AM Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> If this were to be implemented, "Satellite" should count as one of the band
> choices for a 5-Band VUCC.
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
> On Mon, Apr 22, 2019 at 8:55 AM Sean Waite via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
>
> > Interesting. I'll also spread it to a few lists. The VHF Superconference 2
> > is happening soon and may be a good place to talk about this.
> >
> > 73,
> > Sean WA1TE
> >
> > On Mon, Apr 22, 2019, 00:29 Michelle Thompson via AMSAT-BB <
> > amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >
> > > Intrigued! I'll share this with the local microwave contesting group (San
> > > Diego/LA) and try and get you some feedback.
> > >
> > > I'm in favor of any increase in microwave band contests.
> > >
> > > -Michelle W5NYV
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Sun, Apr 21, 2019 at 7:51 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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