Hi Rick:

A quick note - SSB actually is a disqualifier to be an ULR. I'm looking at the "Introduction to Ultralight DXing" and "The Ultralight Definitions 20090729" files in "1-Start Here" and "2-General Information" folders, respectively. The reason we felt that an ULR should not have SSB is that it made it no longer an "entertainment-grade" radio, and would allow ECSS reception which is a definite advantage when DXing tough signals. After struggling with some poor propagation conditions at the Oregon coast a couple weeks back, I can attest that having LSB/USB would have been a big advantage!! In general, we felt that one of the attractions of an ULR is the DX you can get from such a basic little AM radio, and wanted the Definitions to reflect and preserve that. (Note: John in his wisdom stepped back from the ULR definitions development process and asked Joe Miller, Gil Stacy and me to take it on.)

Thanks - Kevin S.
Definitions Committee