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Today's Topics:
1. Re: [VHF] 5 Band VUCC Award (John Brier)
2. Re: 5 Band VUCC Award (John Brier)
3. Re: [VHFcontesting] [VHF] 5 Band VUCC Award (barry@?????.????
4. Re: 5 Band VUCC Award (Paul Andrews)
5. Re: [VHF] 5 Band VUCC Award (Les Rayburn)
6. Re: 5 Band VUCC Award (Les Rayburn)
7. Upcoming ARISS contact with Dum det? a ml?deze Olomouc (House
of Children and Youth Olomouc), Olomouc, Czech Republic
(n4csitwo@?????????.????
8. Five Band VUCC (5BVUCC) Award Proposal (Les Rayburn)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2019 09:11:22 -0400
From: John Brier <johnbrier@?????.???>
To: David Kerl <n9hfontheair@?????.???>
Cc: "Taratula, Sharon" <staratula@????.???>, "vhf@????.????????.????
<vhf@????.????????.???>, W3IZ@????.???????? Rayburn
<les@????????????.???>, AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>, VHF Contesting
Reflector <vhfcontesting@??????????.???>, Greg Sarratt W4OZK
<w4ozk@????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] [VHF] 5 Band VUCC Award
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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@?????.???> 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@????.????????.???>
> 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
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > VHF mailing list
> > VHF@????.????????.???
> > https://w6yx.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/vhf
> >
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
expressed
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2019 09:16:36 -0400
From: John Brier <johnbrier@?????.???>
To: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@????.???>
Cc: VHF Reflector <VHF@????.????????.???>, NEWS
<newsvhf@???????.???.???>, "Fusaro, Norm W3IZ" <W3IZ@????.???>,
"Taratula, Sharon" <staratula@????.???>, Les Rayburn
<les@????????????.???>, AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>, Rochester VHF
Group <rvhfg_general@???????????.???>, VHF Contesting
<vhfcontesting@??????????.???>, Greg Sarratt W4OZK <w4ozk@????.???>,
PackRats-Members <packrats@???????.???.???>, Ontario VHF Reflector
<ontvhfassoc_reflector@???????????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 5 Band VUCC Award
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Good idea Paul.
73, John Brier KG4AKV
On Mon, Apr 22, 2019 at 9:14 AM Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> 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@?????.???>
> 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@?????.???> 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@?????.???>
> > > 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
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > > > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> > > Opinions
> > > > expressed
> > > > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views
> > of
> > > > AMSAT-NA.
> > > > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> > > program!
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> > > >
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> > > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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> > > expressed
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> > > AMSAT-NA.
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2019 06:42:03 -0700
From: <barry@?????.???>
To: "'Donald M. Ross'" <N12614@???.???>, "'Les Rayburn'"
<les@????????????.???>, "'Gabriel Zeifman'"
<gabrielzeifman@?????.???>, <vhfcontesting@??????????.???>
Cc: 'AMSAT BB' <amsat-bb@?????.???>, W3IZ@????.?????????? Sarratt
W4OZK' <w4ozk@????.???>, "'Taratula, Sharon'" <staratula@????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] [VHFcontesting] [VHF] 5 Band VUCC Award
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Pacific Northwest VHF Society has 'Lewis & Clark Grid Explorer' awards for
both rovers and base stations in WA, OR, ID and BC.
http://www.pnwvhfs.org/LewisAndClark.html
Barry K7BWH
-----Original Message-----
From: VHFcontesting <vhfcontesting-bounces@??????????.???> On Behalf Of
Donald M. Ross via VHFcontesting
Sent: Monday, April 22, 2019 5:23 AM
To: 'Les Rayburn' <les@????????????.???>; 'Gabriel Zeifman'
<gabrielzeifman@?????.???>
Cc: W3IZ@????.???? 'Taratula, Sharon' <staratula@????.???>; 'AMSAT BB'
<amsat-bb@?????.???>; 'VHF Contesting Reflector'
<vhfcontesting@??????????.???>; 'Greg Sarratt W4OZK' <w4ozk@????.???>
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] [VHF] [amsat-bb] 5 Band VUCC Award
Les,
Central States VHF Society has the Reverse VUCC (VUCC/r) award (
http://csvhfs.org/index.php/awards-and-programs/reverse-vucc ).
Don, AC5D
-----Original Message-----
From: VHF < <mailto:vhf-bounces@????.????????.???>
vhf-bounces@????.????????.???> On Behalf Of Les Rayburn via VHF
Sent: Monday, 22 April, 2019 01:11
To: Gabriel Zeifman < <mailto:gabrielzeifman@?????.???>
gabrielzeifman@?????.???>
Cc: Greg Sarratt W4OZK < <mailto:w4ozk@????.???> w4ozk@????.???>;
<mailto:vhf@????.????????.???> vhf@????.????????.???? AMSAT BB <
<mailto:amsat-bb@?????.???> amsat-bb@?????.???>; <mailto:W3IZ@????.???>
W3IZ@????.???? VHF Contesting Reflector <
<mailto:vhfcontesting@??????????.???> vhfcontesting@??????????.???>;
Taratula, Sharon < <mailto:staratula@????.???> staratula@????.???>
Subject: Re: [VHF] [amsat-bb] 5 Band VUCC Award
Gabe,
Excellent, and I mean excellent point. It?s high time the ARRL did something
to recognize rovers when it comes to VUCC.
BTW, I need Alaska on satellite! :-)
Thanks for all the roving you do. Those of us at home are grateful more than
you can know.
Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63nf
AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member
> On Apr 22, 2019, at 12:18 AM, Gabriel Zeifman <
<mailto:gabrielzeifman@?????.???> gabrielzeifman@?????.???> wrote:
>
> 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 <
<mailto:amsat-bb@?????.????????????????????????@?????.???>
amsat-bb@?????.??? <mailto:amsat-bb@?????.???>> 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.
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> 121 Mayfair Park
> Maylene, AL 35114
> EM63nf
> AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2019 10:15:27 -0400
From: Paul Andrews <w2hro.fn20@?????.???>
To: Sean Waite <waisean@?????.???>
Cc: Greg Sarratt W4OZK <w4ozk@????.???>, VHF Reflector
<VHF@????.????????.???>, NEWS <newsvhf@???????.???.???>, AMSAT BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???>, Les Rayburn <les@????????????.???>,
W3IZ@????.?????????????? VHF Group <rvhfg_general@???????????.???>,
VHF Contesting <vhfcontesting@??????????.???>, "Taratula, Sharon"
<staratula@????.???>, PackRats-Members <packrats@???????.???.???>,
Ontario VHF Reflector <ontvhfassoc_reflector@???????????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 5 Band VUCC Award
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There is an ongoing effort to formalize a 5 band VHF/UHF WAC.
Obviously, microwave WAC would require EME.
I have a personal goal of completing VUCC and WAC on all bands 50 MHz and
above.
I would apply for any 5 Band Certificate is available.
73 - Paul - W2HRO
On Mon, Apr 22, 2019 at 8:57 AM Sean Waite via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
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@?????.???> 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@?????.???>
> > 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
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> > Opinions
> > > expressed
> > > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views
> of
> > > AMSAT-NA.
> > > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> > program!
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> > >
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> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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> > expressed
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2019 10:32:29 -0500
From: Les Rayburn <les@????????????.???>
To: John Brier <johnbrier@?????.???>
Cc: "Taratula, Sharon" <staratula@????.???>, "vhf@????.????????.????
<vhf@????.????????.???>, W3IZ@????.?????????? Kerl
<n9hfontheair@?????.???>, AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>, VHF
Contesting Reflector <vhfcontesting@??????????.???>, Greg Sarratt
W4OZK <w4ozk@????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] [VHF] 5 Band VUCC Award
Message-ID: <8E21B87F-A1BC-44F7-90B5-E5135D765698@????????????.???>
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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@?????.???> 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@?????.??? <mailto:amsat-bb@?????.???>> 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@????.????????.??? <mailto:vhf@????.????????.???>>
>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> VHF mailing list
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>>> https://w6yx.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/vhf
<https://w6yx.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/vhf>
>>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.??? <mailto:AMSAT-BB@?????.???>. AMSAT-NA makes
this open forum available
>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
Opinions expressed
>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2019 10:44:35 -0500
From: Les Rayburn <les@????????????.???>
To: Bruce <kk5do@?????.???>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>, Greg Sarratt W4OZK
<w4ozk@????.???>, VHF Contesting Reflector
<vhfcontesting@??????????.???>, "vhf@????.????????.????
<vhf@????.????????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 5 Band VUCC Award
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Bruce,
Correct. For those of us ?Back East?, 6 Meter VUCC and Satellite VUCC are
probably the easiest to earn. 2 Meters is certainly achievable especially
using WSJT meteor scatter and EME.
Those in most parts of the West have an advantage on microwave?since high
spots with five grids within range are most plentiful.
222 and 432 are within each of most?especially if we have increased activity
on these bands.
Microwave about 2.3 GHz is tougher but if you?re willing to travel the five
(5) grids required could be worked by yourself and a partner in a weekend.
For the record, I just achieved my second VUCC. This one on 2 Meters?a feat
that took over a decade to complete. I?m limited to an indoor antenna due to
HOA. Closing in on Satellite VUCC which would give me three of the awards.
Completing 432 would be possible?but likely would require a single Yagi EME
effort from the driveway at night. My HOA will allow portable operations?but
everything has to be back inside when the sun comes up.
That would give me four bands?anything else will require microwave and
travel. A considerable expense. But one that I?d be willing to make if the
reward was not only 10 GHz VUCC but also the new Five Band VUCC Award.
I really hope the ARRL will seriously consider the proposal. If you?re
supportive of it, please contact your Section Manager and let them know.
73,
Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63nf
AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member
> On Apr 22, 2019, at 7:52 AM, Bruce <kk5do@?????.???> wrote:
>
> So, I could do my 100 on satellite, 100 on 6m, then 100 on 2m and 50 on
70cm and be done.
>
> The higher frequencies are impossible from the Houston area as we have no
mountains. Those in mountainous regions have a distinct advantage in the
higher frequencies. That is why you see a large group of high frequency use
in Europe, East Coast and West Coast. I am not saying it does not present a
challenge everywhere
>
> 73...bruce
>
> On 4/22/2019 1:20 AM, Les Rayburn wrote:
>> Bruce,
>>
>> Thank you for your input. Current VUCC rules would apply:
>>
>> 6 Meters, 2 Meters, and Satellite require 100 grids confirmed.
>> 222 and 432 require 50 grids
>> 902 and 1296 require 25 grids
>> 2304 requires 10 grids
>> All higher bands including 5 GHz, 10Ghz, and laser require only five.
>>
>>
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Les Rayburn, N1LF
>> Maylene, AL
>> EM63nf
>> AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Apr 21, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Bruce <kk5do@?????.???
<mailto:kk5do@?????.???>> wrote:
>>>
>>> 100 grids terrestrial on 1296 or 2400. that is a bit rough. what 5
bands would it be? 222, 2m, 70cm, 1296 and ??? 2400?
>>>
>>> 73...bruce
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Apr 21, 2019, at 9:50 PM, Les Rayburn via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.??? <mailto:amsat-bb@?????.???>> 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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>
>
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2019 12:21:34 -0400
From: <n4csitwo@?????????.???>
To: <amsat-bb@?????.???>, <ariss-press@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS contact with Dum det? a ml?deze
Olomouc (House of Children and Youth Olomouc), Olomouc, Czech Republic
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An International Space Station school contact has been planned with
participants at Dum det? a ml?deze Olomouc (House of Children and Youth
Olomouc), Olomouc, Czech Republic on 23 Apr. The event is scheduled to begin
at approximately 19:15 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9
minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between OR4ISS and
OK2KMX. The contact should be audible over the Czech Republic and adjacent
areas. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz
downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English.
Story:
D?m d?t? a ml?deze Olomouc (eng.: House of Children and Youth, abbr. DDM
Olomouc) - a leisure time center which operates in 5 buildings, whereas four
are situated in Olomouc. Since April 2001 the DDM is constituted by Olomouc
Regional Authority. For the whole public DDM offered both regular clubs and
interest groups as well as occasional and stay events.
Over 150 interest groups started to work every year, regularly - once, twice
or three times a week - attended by 2602 children and youth at the age from
3 to 25 years only during the last school year (2017/2018). These activities
were provided by 150 employees, external and voluntary workers.
During the summer holidays, DDM Olomouc organized more than 30 summer camps
for almost 800 children. In summer furthermore, as during the whole year,
DDM Olomouc offers cheap accommodation both right in Olomouc and in Ochoz u
Konice both locations are up to 30 km away from Olomouc.
Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows:
1. How many solar panels are powering the entire station and do you have any
other power sources?
2. What voltage are your instruments using aboard the ISS?
3. What would you tell the people who believe that the Earth is flat?
4. How often do you check the social networks and have you any time to watch
Youtube?
5. Did the ASTROBEE's already arrive and do you use them already?
6. How far from the station can you go and can you move outside untethered?
7. How long does it take to get from Earth to the ISS?
8. What does being in a spacesuit feel like and what is outside temperature?
9. How long do the spacesuit's energy and oxygen supplies last?
10. Do you feel any changes to your muscular system during your mission, or
is it a bit of a shock after your return back to Earth?
11. Do you need to strap in when you sleep and how do you enjoy sleeping in
zero gravity?
12. How often do you eat and do you enjoy the taste of the food?
13. Have you experienced any accidents while on the station, for example, a
device failure?
14. How do you fight a fire if it breaks out onboard the ISS?
15. How much waste is generated on the ISS and what are you doing with it?
16. Can you play any computer games and how much free time do you have?
17. What does it feel like to fly a rocket up into space?
18. How much time do you spend exercising each day?
19. How would you deal with a serious injury, for example, hand fracture?
20. How and how often do you communicate with your family?
PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES:
Visit ARISS on Facebook. We can be found at Amateur Radio on the
International Space Station (ARISS).
To receive our Twitter updates, follow @????????????
Next planned event(s):
1. Hidden Oaks Middle School, Prior Lake, MN, direct via N9CHA
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI
Contact is go for: Wed 2019-04-24 17:46:31 UTC 52 deg
About ARISS:
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative
venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that
support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States,
sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American
Radio Relay League (ARRL), the Center for the Advancement of Science in
Space (CASIS) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts
via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in
classrooms or informal education venues. With the help of experienced
amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with large audiences in a
variety of public forums. Before and during these radio contacts, students,
teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies,
and amateur radio. For more informa
tion, see www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org, and www.arrl.org.
Thank you & 73,
David - AA4KN
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2019 11:36:21 -0500
From: Les Rayburn <les@????????????.???>
To: VHF Contesting Reflector <vhfcontesting@??????????.???>,
"vhf@????.????????.???? <vhf@????.????????.???>, AMSAT BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???>, Greg Sarratt W4OZK <w4ozk@????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Five Band VUCC (5BVUCC) Award Proposal
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I completely misspoke, and apologize.
The Southeast Division of the ARRL is represented on the league?s Boar of
Directors by Greg Sarratt, W4OZK who is active on weak signal VHF/UHF.
We?ve been informed that the creation of new awards falls to the Board of
Directors. If you?re supportive of the proposal to create a new Five Band
VUCC Award (5BVUCC) please contact your director. Currently, these are:
Tom Abernethy, W3TOM, Atlantic Division
Kermit Carlson, W9XA, Central Division
Matt Holden, K?BBC, Dakota Division
David Norris, K5UZ, Delta Division
Dale Williams, WA8EFK, Great Lakes Division
Ria Jairam, N2RJ, Hudson Division
Rod Blocksome, K?DAS, Midwest Division
Fred Hopengarten, K1VR, New England Division
Mike Ritz, W7VO, Northwestern Division
Jim Tiemstra, K6JAT, Pacific Division
George ?Bud? Hippisley, W2RU, Roanoke Division
Jeff Ryan, K?RM, Rocky Mountain Division
Greg Sarratt, W4OZK, Southeastern Division
Dick Norton, N6AA, Southwestern Division
David Woolweaver, K5RAV, West Gulf Division Director
The proposal is for the league to create a new Five Band VUCC Award that
would be earned by achieving five individual band VUCC Awards. This would be
similar to the Five Band DXCC Award which has proven to be very popular.
This award would be relatively easy to implement within Logbook of the
World, and require no significant changes to existing VUCC Rules.
Six Meter VUCC and Satellite VUCC are probably the easiest to achieve
regardless of geography. Those of us in the East will find 2 Meters, 222,
and 432 easier to earn, though WSJT Meteor Scatter and EME open these up to
large parts of the country as well.
Those in the Western states have easier access to high peaks within range of
the five grids required to earn the award on Microwaves.
With effort, this award should be achievable to almost any amateur willing
to make the necessary commitment.
So far, the idea has received a lot of support within the VHF/UHF Community.
73,
Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63nf
AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member
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