[CQ-Contest] Logbook of the World as substitute for bureau QSLing

[Joe Subich, K4IK]

I can't agree that LotW is too complicated for most people to 
use.  As it is integrated more tightly into the logging 
programs, LotW will become completely transparent. 

Today it is possible to automatically upload "signed" contest 
QSOs directly from the contest logging program (WriteLog) and 
download confirmations directly into a day-to-day log (DXLab 
- in testing).  I'm sure that other authors are in the late 
stages of their own beta testing of similar capabilities. 

Within a few months I would fully expect contest QSLing to 
be fully transparent with confirmations available as soon 
after the contest as the individual station feels comfortable 
uploading the log. 

Yes, it's a bit of a pain to get registered initially and the 
hurdles are a bit higher for DX stations but I'm seeing more 
and more DX registrants each day.  Given the number of DX 
that are active with computer based digital modes, I do not 
believe that computer/internet access is a major impediment 
in most cases ... at least for the active stations.

73, 

   ... Joe, K4IK 
   

> -----Original Message-----
> From: cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com 
> [mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim 
> Reisert AD1C
> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 10:39 AM
> To: Pete Smith; CQ-Contest at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Logbook of the World as substitute 
> for bureau QSLing
> 
> As Doug W9WI pointed out, LoTW is too complicated for most 
> people.  We can not force people to use technology just 
> because it's there, or just because we do.