Dave, Again, you are considering ideas in a very literal and narrow scope. If the ARRL collects donations, it can then use those funds to fulfill or offset a fixed budget for competent software develo

Dave, Here's the real point... why bother tying these events to LOTW at all if you have a resource crisis? The operating event should be the primary focus. If LOTW is an issue, then use the Award Chec

Dave, I think you are mixing two different things: 1. Creating interesting opportunities to get on the air. 2. LOTW development. The latter will take years to mature, but in the meantime we need to en

Dave, While I have not actively pursued these events, I have enjoyed many interesting QSOs that resulted from them. From an objective viewpoint, why should anyone oppose such activities and their prom

Hi Folks! I would simply like to see non-ear/mouth or finger modes evaluated separately. With a minimal amount of AI/ML, all advanced digital modes could be "humanized" enough to meet whatever detecti

Steve, In response to your question: In short, to get the pulse of a segment of the membership. Each elected, and even most appointed position holders need to understand the concerns and perhaps the "

Dave, Most of these issues would be addressed better if you engaged your Director and then reported your informed progress or results on the list. I might also suggest a less strident tone. Think hone

Dave, Things are changing in real-time at HQ, so don't let your past experiences color your expectations as new folks get on board. Also, there are lots of public lists out there where folks are less

Bill, et al, Perhaps the lists and related communications channels need to be in the new Director/Vice-Director orientation package? Thinking about it, I received a physical package when I served as a

Hans, Good point! If you lack wall space or want to save on picture frames, one could slip them into clear sleeves in a three ring binder! 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 Get Outlook for Androi

Dave, I've seen and received email responses from NA2AA, N2RJ, W1RFI and W5OV on lists and in directed emails. I think that everyday interaction here can be good, but frankly it becomes a "bitch and m

Ria, I guess... for the basic awards emailed qsls should be allowed. People just gotta ruin stuff. For the casual operator who doesn't keep much of a log, it would be nice to use emailed qsls. Paperwo

Ria, Reading out of order and catching up. So it is OK to have a paper card via mail, hand carried or via a bureau for ARRL award credit, but not a card that was emailed between parties and printed lo

Hi Folks! Are emailed QSLs accepted for awards credit? Given the expense of the postal services and the delays of bureaus, it would seem logical for those who cherish "wallpaper". 73, Gordon Beattie,

Ken, People get to count Czechoslovakia which will likely never be reconstituted. The bonus is that for the same turf they can get credit for the Czech Republic and Slovakia...so it's not a two-fer, b

Dave AA6YQ, That's dedication and good timing. Kudos to them for such an amazing and well-timed achievement! At 20 years, I'll stand by my old timer's game comment. OTC has a 20 year licencing require

Hi Folks! The geopolitical element of entity availability is somewhat arbitrary, but it is an understood part of thre game. Personally if I was interested in DXCC, I would pursue a 100 on more bands a

Hans, et al Perhaps the institution of a "Classic Honor Role" using current rules and an "Active Honor Roll" that reduces the entities list to those which are, or have been available on a rolling 3 or

Hi Folks! DXCC is DXCC. Having said that people are frustrated by the availability issue when advancement on a leader board/honor roll is constrained by governments. The technical challenge of making

Dale, Interesting site... I'll need to break out the Mr. GOOGLE web page translation function, but it looks interesting. Thanks and 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 Get Outlook for Android