[CQ-Contest] L.O.T.W.

[Art Searle]

  Hi Bill,

I don't find it complicated at all and I trust LotW.  I also use eQSL 
though I don't know why and I don't trust it.  I've gotten QSLs even 
when not in my log.  You have to scrutinize ever QSL.  And I even had 
current holder of one of my former callsigns reject a valid QSL on me.

Once you are setup and running with LotW renewing a certificate takes 
seconds and you get a response in a day.  There is even software 
available that automates the whole uploading of Qs and downloading of 
QSLs.  Using LotW could not be simpler than with DXLab's freeware 
logging program DXKeeper.  I'm sure other logging programs with be doing 
the same.

73 Art W2NRA

Hey wait a minute - Is that Bootstrap Bill Turner?  You scalawag!  (from 
Pirates of the Caribbean - Curse of the Black Pearl)  I've seen your 
movie 30 or more times.  It's become a cult thing in my household.

Bill Turner wrote:

>The moaning and groaning is right on. LoTW is far too complex for the level 
>of security needed. I can log into my bank account with only a user name 
>and password and do financial transactions in perfect security. No 
>"certificates", no "signing" of transactions, no .TQ8 files, no .p12 files, 
>no yearly renewal, etc, etc.
>
>Each of us should put pressure on our ARRL director to fix it. LoTW should 
>be a source of pride to the ARRL, not a source of endless complaints.
>
>
>Bill, W6WRT
>LoTW user since day one... that's how I know.  
>