Correction, LoTW currently supports DXCC AND WAS awards.
The next award to be supported is VUCC.
73
Bob, K1VU
FN42ma
At 01:11 1/8/2008, Tom Carney wrote:
>Jim Worsham wrote:
>> It is my understanding from talking to folks that use LotW that uploading
>> your log is free but if you want to use it for an award it is like $2 a
>> card. If true, that would make a DXCC or VUAC an expensive piece of paper.
>> No criticism of LotW intended. I just wanted to point out that nothing of
>> value is free.
>>
>> 73
>> Jim, W4KXY
>>
>
>This from the ARRL site:
>
>The basic fee for a QSL record issued for award credit will be $ 0.25
>(USD 0.25). Quantity discounts will apply depending on number of credits
>purchased.
>
>Credits can be purchased according to the following table. Credits may
>be purchased at any time and in any price category. You may purchase any
>number of credits at the same cost, up to the next break point.
>
>Credits Cost per
>Credit Total
>Cost
>50 $ 0.225 $ 11.25
>100 $ 0.200 $ 20.00
>250 $ 0.175 $ 43.75
>500 $ 0.150 $ 75.00
>
>(end of quote)
>
>This is less than the cost of a stamp. A SASE to a US manager cost you
>two stamps, to a foreign one two to three dollars. Guess the buro
>would be cheaper.
>
>The big problem with LOTW currently is that it's only good for DXCC.
>It's been that way for two to three year now and despite statements from
>ARRL that other awards are going to be supported, it still limited to
>DXCC. Thus you can't use LOTW confirmations for VUCC credit.
>
>73,
>
>Tom K6EU
>
>
>
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