I spoke with two of the reps from the ARRL today at the Tampa Bay Hamfest
and mentioned my idea about the possible on-line delivery of QST. I also
mentioned that this would allow addtional lines scores, traffic handling info
and
all the other goodies the elague doesn't have space for. I also mentioned
how it might be a money saver not having to print and mail.
My idea was met with, uh...less than a positive thought...not a good idea,
the advertisers won't like it, too hard to implement, we don't have the
computer resources etc.. I was also informed again that contesters are not a
signicant focus for the ARRL and that the focus of the boys in Newington is the
guys who are the no-code techs, and the boys who frequent two meters. They
are
the majority of the ham population. The DXers and contesters are a small
minority of the entire ham population
So much for my idea. The league has spoken. I will continue to support the
ARRL, but it is a shame the two officials I spoke to have this attitude.
Bill K4XS
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