[SEDXC] Raising Money

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I think such an idea, if implemented, would set a new standard  for chaos 
generated by the "entitled". Methinks it could be akin to a multiband  
"Occupy" movement!
 

Best,
 

Wes - W3WL
 

 
In a message dated 1/3/2013 9:22:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
chaz at w4gkf.com writes:

 
 
 
I can't imagine anything worse. If they did that, those "elite" folks  
calling on their "special day" would be QRMed to a fair-thee-well by those who  
think that their job is to punish others.  


It would be cleaner if the DXpedition simply sent an all-band, all mode  
worked QSL to those who contribute significantly.


I am NOT recommending this, of course!





Chaz W4GKF

 
On Jan 3, 2013, at 8:54 PM, NN4ZZ <_al at nn4zz.com_ (mailto:al at nn4zz.com) > 
wrote:



 
An article in DX Magazine about the cost of DXpeditions had some  
interesting feedback. A ham (no call given) had an idea to help raise money  for some 
of the very expensive ones (Peter One, etc). To summarize, the idea  is to 
offer a "first class" option like the airlines do. There could be a  number 
of specific variations but it would be something like:

Day 1  of the DXpedition would be reserved for the folks who would want to 
pre-pay  (i.e. contribute) to get on the list. (guess there would be a 
limited number  of "seats" for a contribution like $100). 

Only folks on the list  would be answered (of course there is still no 
guarantee of a QSO).  

For a rare one like P5, I'd be happy to pay $100 to improve my  chances and 
support the DXPedition. If the number of seats was limited to  2,000 then 
the team could raise an extra $200,000. 

I'm curious what  the SEDXC folks think since we have some of the most 
experienced DXers on  both sides of the pileup in the club. What do you think, 
good idea or bad  one?

Al / NN4ZZ