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<p class=MsoNormal>FYI….<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>The processing time for DXCC application, dual-application,
or endorsements at the ARRL is now about two and a half months, due to a heavy
back log.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>However, the DXCC desk has added two helpful web sites. The
first is a blog where Bill provides DXCC update information that is quite
useful:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <a
href="http://www.arrl.org/blog/DXCC%20Dialog">http://www.arrl.org/blog/DXCC%20Dialog</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The second is a web page where you can check to see if your
DXCC application has been received by the ARRL:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <a
href="http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc/appstatus.html">http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc/appstatus.html</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>This is also very helpful because at least you can now find
out if your application was received by the ARRL. Otherwise, unless you phone
and ask, you will never know!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Tom – W4BQF<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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