[TenTec] E-QSLs

[wo8l at aol.com]

Hi,
 
Yes, the ARRL needs to charge for awards to meet their expenses.  That's resonable.
 
However, the low response rate via LOTW is certainly at least partially due to the fact it's not flexible or user friendly.  E-QSL is more attractive, easier to use and obviously much more popular.  My response rate via E-QSL is far greater than LOTW.
 
I've always thought the ARRL ought to partner with E-QSL.  The ARRL could bring its official (some might say officious) status to the system.  E-QSL could offer a system that hams actually use.  If compromises and changes are needed along the way, that's fine.
 
One thing I can say.  I'm 60 years old and have more than 200 countries confirmed via paper.  I doubt I'll live long enough to get LOTW DXCC.  People just don't use it enough.
 
By the way, my OMNI VI upgrade 3 is at Ten Tec for repair.  It was my Dad's rig for years and then mine.
I miss the critter and hope it comes home soon.
 
73s,
 
Rick
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