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

[KI9A@aol.com]

In a message dated 7/24/2005 11:17:46 A.M. Central Standard Time,  
w2nra at optonline.net writes:

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.  
>



Wow.."too complex"?? Are you kidding? I am one of the most computer  
illiterate people you will ever meet, & have found it VERY easy to navigate.  Like 
everything else, it takes a little effort to READ about how it works.
 
Look, all you need to do, is, 1) get the certificate, 2) transfer your  ADIF 
files from your normal logging software to the tq8, then either email or  
upload the tq8 files. How much easier can it get?? Kudos to the folks who run  
LOTW, it is a great program.
 
73-Chuck KI9A