Greetings Over the weekend I submitted my LoTW credits for 17 Meter DXCC I want the legacy plate for my 5-Band DXCC wooden plaque. There was no mention of it on the application, and I can not find

+ AA6YQ comments below Embrace the strengths that are available in the current system (LOTW) and hire experts in the field to add new state of the art technology to the platform. Soliciting experts

Gerry First off apologies for basically joining in with others on Hijacking your thread As to your idea, Try it and see if it gains momentum It could become the next best thing to sliced

There are many hams who don't want to use LoTW; they bring their cards to a card checker of send them to the DXCC desk. The idea is simple: A station, who is a LoTW participant, would be able to

As a long-time IT guy, I will chime in here to say the KG5VK and AA6YQ get it. The formula for success is simple, but humans have a tough time staying out of their own way: Find people that are

Yes, but holding my breath? , NOT SO MUCH. Outlook LT Gil W0MN Hierro Candente Batir de Repente 44.08226 N 92.51265 W EN34rb

Embrace the strengths that are available in the current system (LOTW) and hire experts in the field to add new state of the art technology to the platform. Soliciting experts and then requiring them

+ AA6YQ comments below Balancing the integrity of DXCC and other awards vs. simplicity and immediate response is where you and the other Directors will ultimately decide. You can pull it towards

Follow the money. 73, de Hans, KØHB “Just a Boy and his Radio”™

I believed the LotW system is all to prevent fake contacts. I'd certainly be happy to pay the same fee for credit but I see no one in the LotW system accepting anything except via the present system

Ok, so if that’s the case, would they be opposed to paying the same fee as if the QSO were on LoTW and used for awards credit? Or paying a subscription fee above annual ARRL dues to be able to do

Many stations who object to using LotW is because of the hassle in setting it up. It did take a week for me waiting for the postcard, minor but an annoyance. DX stations may have more difficulty

It seems like a good idea, except that I don't see what it would do that LoTW would do apart from avoiding having to pay per QSO fees for LoTW. (playing devil's advocate here). Ria N2RJ

There are programs like Digisign that encrypt a signature and the are even accepted by sellers and government. This could be used to email a card and should be more than enough, even harder to forge

Currently, self-printed QSLs (stations send you an image that you print yourself) are a not acceptable for DXCC credit. There is a technical, and easy, solution to solve this: place a QR code on the

Just responded to your and Sharon's email, I thank you for your quick response! I'll be watching for the new cert in the mail. 73. John W4XED

+ AA6YQ comments below My application for the Digital/FT8 WAS award/endorsement ( LOTW Application #274753) was accepted by the awards desk back on 12/26/22 and I've paid for the

Just saw my Challenge award was processed this morning. I submitted the cards late november and they arrived HQ on 1 Dec. Heard there were folks out of the office for sickness/vacation, hence the

What is your callsign? Bernie McClenny, W3UR Editor of: The Daily DX (1997-2022) The Weekly DX (2001-2022) How's DX? (1999-2022) Two week trial - http://www.dailydx.com/free-trial-request/

My application for the Digital/FT8 WAS award/endorsement ( LOTW Application #274753) was accepted by the awards desk back on 12/26/22 and I've paid for the award/endorsement/postage on that day. I