[Dx-qsl] Direct & LoTW

Thu Feb 1 23:29:51 EST 2007

During some discussions I had with some ARRL people back at the end of
December, I was told in effect that WJ1B is looking to maximize revenue;
that is, certain projects (such as Logbook of the World, for example) are
going to be expected to bring in enough shekels to cover their costs.
I'll even give you another one. I made an inquiry last month into replacing
a certificate I had thought lost in our move last summer (fortunately, it
turned up, packed in the wrong box). In the past, when I'd inquiried about
a missing certificate, it was mailed to me no questions asked -- in fact, my
offer to cover the costs was declined. But on this recent one, I was told
it would cost 10ドル plus mailing.
So I don't think you're going to see the end of the nickel-and-dimeing. If
anything, I expect to see more of it.
Makes me wonder sometimes who's running the League for who's benefit
(because it sure doesn't seem to be the membership sometimes)... but that's
another story.
-----Original Message-----
From: dx-qsl-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:dx-qsl-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Peter Penta
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 8:53 PM
To: bernie at dailydx.com
Cc: dx-qsl at mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Dx-qsl] Direct & LoTW
Thx Bernie, What has happened... I had submitted the card for Pitcarin on
the 22nd, for some reason they typed in Ducie <showing that on the Credit
Slip> and that's the mistake.
The card checker also would have picked up the wrong Island name on the
sheet looking at the card too I am sure.
About TT8PK Chad, I would have thought after what 3 years now or more of
Phil going there once a year with the military , they would realize he
operates legally, and would not ask for any more info.
What P's me off is that when it does become good for credit, you have to
call and chase it around, its not an automatic computer thing that gives you
credit for it even since it's already been checked and paid for already. So
what happens is you resubmit the card, they bang you again for checking it
and to me that's called double dipping in my pocket.
They just nickel and dime everyone to death. It's not right, for me or
anyone else. Its not the 15 cents either...its the point of them doing what
they do, because its be done a few times before to me and I am sure hundreds
of others. Maybe they have hired Enron accountants?
 Thanks Again, Pete
-----Original Message-----
From: Bernie McClenny, W3UR [mailto:bernie at dailydx.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 7:08 PM
To: 'Peter Penta'; dx-qsl at mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Dx-qsl] Direct & LoTW
Pete
VP6UU operated from three different islands on three different dates.
October 22, 2007 - Pitcairn Island
October 23, 2007 - Henderson Island (counts as Pitcairn Island)
October 24, 2007 - Ducie Island
TT8PK has not submitted additional info for his second trip to Chad.
The postage fees took effect in July 2006.
Bernie McClenny, W3UR
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-----Original Message-----
From: dx-qsl-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx-qsl-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of Peter Penta
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 17:58
To: dx-qsl at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Dx-qsl] Direct & LoTW
LY3M - 80 CW - Direct
LoTW -
VE6SV 160/80/10
Received ARRL DXCC Award Credit Slip today.....
VP6UU - Ducie Island - 10/22/06 - 15 Meter ---Invalid date range - Not sure
what that is suppose to mean...I think he was only on the island for 2 hours
on 10/22/06 !!!!
TT8PK - Chad - 10/24/06 - 15 Meter CW ---- No Documetation Received..I guess
being in the French Army doing military exercises in Chad every year and
operating legally isn't good enough for some , seems we have been this route
before. What a JOKE.
Since when did they start charging 39 cent postage fee above the 10 or 12
dollar application fee too to send the Award Credit Slip back to you?
Can you tell their crap (almost everything they do lately) is taking its
toll on me? My membership is up in March, maybe I will just take it as a
good riddance .
 Thx, Pete
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