If specifically request I will reply to anjy QSL For example I do not normally use eQSL however many others do, eQSL is not accepted for DXCC awards however many use it to pursue other awards even

As a qsl manager I have gotten qsls in all shapes and sizes. Post-it notes, 3x5 cards, letters, and traditional qsl cards. As long as the required contact info is there it is a valid qsl. For EQSLs

In the past couple of days, I received a PDF of a QSL. However, that QSL was accompanied with a note explaining that they were sending a card out via buro, using URE’s QD-URE service (create QSL

I am receiving emails with a picture of a QSL for a QSO. This practice seems to be one used by ops on FT8. As far as I know, such QSLs, while nice, are worthless for any award. I am reluctant to

"My Challenge plaque, dated 6/6/2005 is not numbered. My 5DXCC is #5674 and dated 6/9/2005" Thanks Pete. My newer style Challenge plaque is also dated and unnumbered. My new style 5BDXCC plaque

Agreed. even the price for my triple play was way out of line for what was provided. I bet it cost them about 5 bucks max. I would not have ordered it if I had seen it first. Outlook LT Gil

Yikes, $90 is stiff especially if the plaque is not one that you would want to display. It’s probably better to make up your own. Pete Chamalian, W1RM W1RM@...

My Challenge plaque, dated 6/6/2005 is not numbered. My 5DXCC is #5674 and dated 6/9/2005 Pete Chamalian, W1RM W1RM@...

Yes, Pete. It is in addition to the $90.00 plaque. Currently, if you can’t afford the plaque there is no recognition for the accomplishment beyond a small asterisk on your LoTW page.

"I hope this is in addition to and not a replacement for the plaque. I have the plaque and it’s in a special spot on my wall next to my 5BDXCC and Honor Roll plaques." You must have one of the

I hope this is in addition to and not a replacement for the plaque. I have the plaque and it’s in a special spot on my wall next to my 5BDXCC and Honor Roll plaques. Pete Chamalian,

No, Dave, just good news. I made a request. It was acted on. + ARRL members have been making similar requests for years. That this request was finally acted upon is progress, and should be so

No, Dave, just good news. I made a request. It was acted on. Stuff your attitude.

+ AA6YQ comments below Good news. I have heard from Director Lippert that a paper certificate is now authorized for the DXCC Challenge Award, and is in Graphics for design. + Progress!

Good news. I have heard from Director Lippert that a paper certificate is now authorized for the DXCC Challenge Award, and is in Graphics for design. Thanks, Bill! 73, de Hans,

On Mon, Nov 29, 2021 at 09:02 AM, Chuck Milam wrote: Yes, indeed. Small changes, rapid, (bordering on continuous) iterations within a "one-button" automation pipeline. + The new arrl.org web

Yes, indeed. Small changes, rapid, (bordering on continuous) iterations within a "one-button" automation pipeline. This is the way. Chuck Milam, N9KY N9KY@...

+ AA6YQ comments below I went deep down the Agile/Lean/DevOps rabbit hole several years ago and have implemented these concepts in my work ever since. It's made a world of difference for my career,

Greetings, All: Long-time ham with a long IT career here. I've seen how crippling technical debt can be. I've also seen how frustrating it can be to try to explain why one should tackle technical debt

+ AA6YQ comments below + Like answering a legitimate technical question with a string of personal insults? Is that the example that an ARRL Director should set in an ARRL-sponsored online discussion