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<DIV><FONT size=2 face="Courier New">Thanks, Bruce, for a fine explanation of
the new WIQP VHF award.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face="Courier New">For some years there have been two entry
categories for Technician class licenses, but the number of entries in them has
dwindled in recent years. So we thought a VHF plaque might reverse this trend
and it will encourage all license classes to participate, not just Techs. In
addition, the 2nd through 5th highest VHF scores will receive certificates.
(We just decided to do this a few days ago in response to a
suggestion.)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face="Courier New">Until a couple years ago, there was a lot
of VHF mobile activity, especially in the Fox Valley area. We'd like
to see this come back!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face="Courier New">Comments welcome!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face="Courier New"> - Tom, K9BTQ</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face="Courier New"> WIQP Team</FONT></DIV>
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