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Hi Les,


Your proposal is very interesting.

However, the French edition of CQ magazine has already proposed the LFCC
and the award is supposed to be available diring autumn this year...

The brand "LFCC" is now a trademark (yes, we are 'commercial' guys...

73, Mark, F6JSZ

P.S. We formerly did a survey on this mailing list, and response was
quite positive.

les@highnoonfilm.com a *crit :
> 
> 
> 
> PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH A LOW FREQUENCY CENTURY CLUB AWARD (LFCC)
> By Les Rayburn, KT4OZ
> June 23, 2000
> 
> Objective: To outline a set of suggested guidelines for the establishment
> of an award
> targeted at the users of the Low Frequency (Below 500Khz) spectrum. This
> award would
> encourage more activity on LF, and spur users to pursue multiple endorsements.
> 
> Governing Body: Ideally, an LF organization like the Longwave Club of
> America. Failing that
> alternate bodies might include AMRAD, RGSB, or ARRL.
> 
> Award: Certificate, with endorsement stickers.
> 
> Program Brief: This award would be open to amateur radio operators,
> lowfers, longwave listeners,
> and maritime operators.  Operators would be required to submit QSL cards, or
> other verification proof to the governing body to be checked for
> completeness and accuracy.
> The decision of the governing body would be final and not available for
> review.
> 
> Certificates would be numbered beginning with LFCC #1 (* See Note Below)
> 
> Certificates to be awarded according to the guidelines below:
> 
> 0-100Khz (VLF Endorsement): Award would be granted to those operators who
> could verify
> reception of stations in 25 Maidenhead grid squares. Endorsements for each
> additional 25 stations.
> 
> 73Khz (Amateur VLF Endorsement): Award would be granted to those operators
> who could verify two way contacts with or
> reception of stations in 10 Maidenhead grid squares. Endorsements for each
> additional 10 grid squares.
> 
> Amateurs who operate in the 73Khz range would be required to provide proof
> of either reception of their
> station, other stations, or two way contacts to qualify. No contacts with
> non amateur stations can count towards
> this endorsement. LF Listeners would receive the Amateur VLF DX Endorsement.
> 
> 136Khz (Amateur LF Endorsement): Award would be granted to those operators
> who could verify two way contacts with or
> reception of stations in 25 Maidenhead grid squares. Endorsements for each
> additional 25 grid squares.
> 
> Amateurs who operate in the 136Khz range would be required to provide proof
> of either reception of their
> station, other stations, or two way contacts to qualify. No contacts with
> non amateur stations can count towards
> this endorsement. LF Listeners would receive the Amateur LF DX Endorsement.
> 
> 160-190Khz (Lowfer Endorsement): Award would be granted to those operators
> who can verify reception of their
> LF beacon in at least 10 Maidenhead grid squares. Endorsements for each
> additional 5 grid squares.
> 
> LF Listeners (including beacon operators) could also receive the Lowfer DX
> Endorsement for reception of lowfer
> beacons in at least 5 grid squares. Endorsements for each additional 5 grid
> squares.
> 
> 100Khz-500Khz (LF Endorsement): Award would be granted to those operators
> who could verify reception of stations in
> at least 100 Maidenhead grid squares. Endorsements for each additional 50
> grid squares.
> 
> This stations could include any combination of NDB, TWIB, Maritime
> stations, broadcasting, etc.
> 
> Basic Rules: Verification could be in the form of a QSL card, verification
> letter, or other supporting documentation. The
> governing body would appoint a chairman to inspect and return these
> verifications. Any operator submitting
> false or suspect documentation will have those cards marked by the Chairman
> and their application of LFCC
> returned. There is no appeal. Operators must resubmit application without
> those documents judged to be
> false or suspect.
> 
> Basic costs would be covered in the application fee (Suggestion $10-$20).
> 
> Contacts and receptions must have occurred on or before 1980 (I doubt that
> reliable frequency listings
> exist much before this date.)
> 
> Comments: Many LF operators would already qualify for this award. In the
> case of veteran NDB dx'ers
> they might even qualify for several endorsement stickers! But for many of
> us, it would represent
> a goal that was realistic and achievable...but difficult enough to
> encourage effort.
> 
> There are many out there who object to "paper-chasing" of any kind on the
> low frequencies, and this
> is understandable. However, if we hope to see amateur allocations grow and
> foster in this band,
> activity is what we need. Also many of us Lowfers do not have even a single
> serious LF listener
> within the normal range of our stations, growth is important in these areas
> too.
> 
> I would further suggest that honorary LFCC's be granted to recognize those
> pioneers
> of the band who are no longer living or inactive. For example, Ken Cornell,
> or Vince Pinto.
> 
> Comments are welcome.