Jim, the IARU rule is not applicable. Scarborough came in under rule Section II.2.a. back then (now 2.b.i) but subsequently the definition of island was changed under Section 2, Definitions, to require a size of 100 meters for islands, rocks, and reefs. 73,Rick - K5UR -----Original Message----- From: James F. Boehner, MD via arrl-odv <arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> To: 'Michael Ritz' <w7vo@comcast.net>; arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org Sent: Wed, Dec 21, 2022 10:27 am Subject: [arrl-odv:34379] Re: Movie for Thursday Night, after the "after-dinner" meeting <!--#yiv5472107795 filtered {}#yiv5472107795 filtered {}#yiv5472107795 filtered {}#yiv5472107795 p.yiv5472107795MsoNormal, #yiv5472107795 li.yiv5472107795MsoNormal, #yiv5472107795 div.yiv5472107795MsoNormal {margin:0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri", sans-serif;}#yiv5472107795 span.yiv5472107795EmailStyle18 {font-family:"Arial", sans-serif;color:windowtext;}#yiv5472107795 .yiv5472107795MsoChpDefault {font-size:10.0pt;}#yiv5472107795 filtered {}#yiv5472107795 div.yiv5472107795WordSection1 {}-->Mike, First of all, excellent idea! I would suggest that we ask IVP Rod Stafford to offer some additional history from the ARRL DXCC point of view. When I chaired the PSC and Dave Sumner retired, he dropped something in my lap that related to dropping the “IARU Rule”, which I’m told was added to the DXCC rules around the year 2000 to prevent “Good grief, another reef” on the DXCC list. I remember reading board minutes of that era with reference to Rod and spoke with Rod several times during my research. After completing my research, speaking with many fellow DXCC members, and seeking advice from my DXAC rep, my answer was “absolutely not!” The PSC had the same conclusion. I don’t want to leave out President Rick on this, as he was around during this time as well, although I do not know in what capacity. ‘73 de Jim N2ZZDirector – Roanoke Division Representing ARRL members in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West VirginiaARRL – the national association for Amateur RadioFacebook Page: ARRL Roanoke DivisionWebsite: www.arrl-roanoke.org From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org> On Behalf Of Michael Ritz Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 1:47 AM To: arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org Subject: [arrl-odv:34378] Movie for Thursday Night, after the "after-dinner" meeting I am bringing an original DVD copy of the 9V1YC professionally produced "BS7H, Scarborough Reef DXpedition" video for those that would like to see it on Thursday evening, after our "after-dinner" meeting. Our very own Bob Vallio, W6RGG was the DXpedition leader for this 2007 trip, one of the most controversial DXpeditions ever accomplished. It discusses the controversies surrounding the ARRL's DXAC accepting of Scarborough as a DXCC entity as well. It's one of the best DXpedition videos made, in my book. It's about an hour long, much shorter than a full length feature film. If we have time, we may also watch it at the end of the PSC meeting. It's a great DXCC rules history lesson for PSC members. 73; Mike W7VO _______________________________________________ arrl-odv mailing list arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org https://reflector.arrl.org/mailman/listinfo/arrl-odv
