[CQ-Contest] R: QRP - Get Over It

[Teemu, SM0WKA]

Hello Stu

I am against the principal that it is harder to get into LOTW than going to
your fieldchecker with paper cards. I was never asked to show any
identification or my license. I agree that there needs to be some form of
security but wouldn't it just be easier for us in Europe to get certified by
our usual DXCC field checker. Then we don’t need to hassle around with
making copies of our licenses and passports and sending them over the pond,
at least if the current system would be kept, why don’t accept a PDF through
email. I was told that this was not accepted by Newington.

I could as you say scan my documents, print them and post them, but I think
this is a matter of principle, and I know that many other hams are feeling
the same all over the globe.

BTW when I fly to the states I just fill out a green form on the airplane
and leave to the TSA at US Immigrations. That’s how easy it is to get a
VISA.

HNY Thanks for our QSOs during 2005, lets meet on air during 2006 ! I will
be working both ARRL DX Contests!

73 de Teemu SM0W - SM0WKA

> -----Ursprungligt meddelande-----
> Från: Stuart Santelmann KC1F [mailto:kc1f at adelphia.net]
> Skickat: den 7 januari 2006 17:18
> Till: Teemu, SM0WKA; 'cq-contest'
> Ämne: Re: [CQ-Contest] R: QRP - Get Over It
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> 
> > And then another point, It is harder for foreign hams to get in to LOTW
> than
> > obtaining a VISA to actually visit USA!!! No way I am going to start
> taking
> > photocopies of my license and passports and send to ARRL, I wonder why
> this
> > is not required when actually sending the cards right to ARRL or local
> > fieldchecker.
> 
> 
> Hello Teemu !
> 
> Well, you could supply the needed documentation by using your scanner to
> make a photocopy at your house of your ham license and your driver's
> license, then just go to the post office, which you probably already do
> anyway.  Getting a visa to enter the US from Europe is EASIER than that ?
> and costs just a postage stamp ??   yikes...
> 
> Happy New Year and keep warm, and thanks for the SM0W bureau QSLs!
> 
> 
> Stu            KC1F
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