[CQ-Contest] LotW - Needs More Participation

[Bill Coleman]

On May 20, 2004, at 6:54 PM, K3FT wrote:

> Why is THAT acceptable for MORE important things while the ARRL 
> requires
> snail mail??

Hypothetical situation: E-mail Slim.

Say you have a guy that manages to obtain, or can forge the e-mail 
address of a DX country -- perhaps P5? 1S? Something like that. He 
decides he wants to create confirmations for himself and his buddies. 
So, he uses e-mail to obtain a certificate, then uploads logs for the 
"QSOs" he wants to generate credit. Next then you know, he and his 
buddies are on the "honor roll."

The ARRL has a really difficult past with regard to Slims. I can see 
why they would want to be extra careful with the LotW.

Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net
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