although that interest might be tempered if a dues increase were required to fund the additional development burden on LOTW

I doubt there will be a need for increased Dues to support LOTW
Fact is there are many of us that will ear mark donations and or pay for some 
ARRL LOTW Prime member benefits, if they ever get that ball rolling.

I have provided direct feedback on these points to Headquarters staff
but as I have said more than a few times
the league is a big boat and it does not turn on a time,
however I am hopeful we will see something within a couple of years, maybe.

Steve
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