Transatlantic Challenge: the Canadian / Europe contacts]

[Andre' Kesteloot]

John W Gould wrote:

> The three sponsors of the Transatlantic Challenge have considered the two
> recent transatlantic contacts.  We were impressed by the dedication, skill
> and perseverance that was shown in each case.   The contacts were so
> incredible that we had not anticipate the ways in which they were achieved
> when we devised the rules!
>
> In these unexpected circumstances, and taking into consideration the intent
> behind setting up the Challenge that was to commemorate Peter Bobek's
> practical and fun approach to amateur radio, we have unanimously decided to
> award both contacts with special plaques to commemorate their achievements,
> that is the contact between VA3LK, G3AQC, and the contact between VE1ZZ,
> VE1ZJ and G3LDO.
>
> In these circumstances we will not make a further award for a Canadian and
> European QSO. Further, we have clarified the rules for the case of the
> outstanding USA to Europe QSO (once and if the FAA agree to licence the band
> for amateur usage in the USA).
>
> I hope that all involved in this LF aspect of our hobby will accept this
> outcome and continue the excellent work that is being done to improve and
> innovate reception, transmission, and aerial technology.
>
> On behalf of my colleagues and their committees our appreciation goes out to
> the work of those who we will be awarding plaques.  But we would also like
> to extend our appreciation to the work carried out by many others who have
> made experimentation on this amateur allocation such an interesting and
> absorbing hobby.
>
> Best 73
>
> John Gould
> G3WKL
> RSGB HF Committee
>
> On behalf of DARC, AMRAD and RSGB