[NLRS] Fwd: Fw: [BC'ers] ARRL has proposed a new UHF and up contest.

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	Fw: [BC'ers] ARRL has proposed a new UHF and up contest.
Date: 	Fri, 15 Apr 2016 01:52:11 +0000 (UTC)
From: 	Kermit Carlson <w9xa at yahoo.com>
Reply-To: 	Kermit Carlson <w9xa at yahoo.com>
To: 	badgercontesters at mailman.qth.net
<badgercontesters at mailman.qth.net>, geraldj at netins.net <geraldj at netins.net>



Hello Jerry -

The copy you have posted has scrubbed the
link to the proposed rules -
please have a look at
http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Contest%20-%20General/UHF_and_Above_Contest_Proposed_Version_4_4b.pdf


and please submit comments and suggestions to vhf-input at arrl.org

73, Kermit Carlson W9XA




----- Forwarded Message -----
*From:* Dr. Gerald N. Johnson <geraldj at netins.net>
*To:* NLRS Reflector <NLRS at mailman.qth.net>; 'Badger Contesters'
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*Sent:* Thursday, April 14, 2016 8:16 PM
*Subject:* [BC'ers] ARRL has proposed a new UHF and up contest.

  From the April 14, 2016 ARRL Letter:
  > ARRL VHF Contest Revitalization Committee Calls for Comments on
Proposed UHF and Up Event
  >
  > The ARRL VHF Contest Revitalization (VCR) Committee has drafted rules
for a proposed new UHF and Up Contest and now is seeking input from the
contesting community. The invitation follows the Committee's review of
"considerable input from the amateur community."
  >
  > "In proposing the new rules, the Committee sought to respond to some
of the most frequently received comments and to provide a 'test bed' for
changes that might be considered for other non-HF contests in the
future," ARRL Central Division Vice Director and VCR Chair Kermit
Carlson, W9XA, explained. "At this time, everything is a proposal --
open for comment, and definitely in flux."
  >
  > Carlson said several common themes stood out among the comments and
suggestions the Committee has already received. These included:
  >
  > *
  >
  > Use distance-based scoring rather than a geographic multiplier system.
  > *
  >
  > The August timing is too close to other VHF+ contests, and/or it's
too hot for roving.
  > *
  >
  > More incentive is needed to invest time and effort in making
higher-band contacts.
  > *
  >
  > Existing rover rules are too complicated and too restrictive.
  > *
  >
  > Current VHF+ contests have too many entry categories.
  > *
  >
  > Scoring potential varies widely from one geographic region to another.
  >
  > The draft contest proposal uses distance scoring, with point
multipliers for contacts made on higher bands. To encourage roving, it
simplifies rover rules to include those who do not travel great
distances, and mobile stations. It includes just three entry categories
and features regional, rather than national, competition. It adds team
competition for small groups of operators who may not be part of a
contest club.
  >
  > ARRL Central Division Vice Director and VCR Chair Kermit Carlson, W9XA.
  >
  > The event would be held in the spring, between the January and June
VHF contests.
  >
  > Nothing is final yet -- not even the name of the contest, Carlson
stressed. The Committee would like to hear from veteran and prospective
VHF+ contest participants before it moves ahead with any additional
changes. Submit comments by e-mail by June 15.
  >
  > The Committee also encourages more local outreach -- articles,
announcements, seminars, and mentoring -- to draw new participants into
this and all radiosporting activities. Expanding the pool of potential
contacts will make these contests more enjoyable for everyone, and
Carlson said he hopes that commenters will share their outreach ideas
with the Committee too.

73, Jerry, K0CQ
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