[Dx-qsl] [NCDXC Chat] NCDXC question of the week

Mon Dec 17 12:13:07 EST 2012

I would make a donation provided there was a reliable place to send the money such as the NCDXC. I would also like to see a statement made that if the DXpedition did not take place that the donations would be returned.
73 NR6M

ex: KF7NMD
Sincerely,

Rex Turvin
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 From: Craig-AE6RR <craig at ae6rr.com>
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Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 9:47 AM
Subject: Re: [NCDXC Chat] NCDXC question of the week

I would contribute to such a fund in a heartbeat!

It make a lot of sense to me.

73,
- Craig, AE6RR

From:Chat1 [mailto:chat1-bounces at ncdxc.org] On Behalf Of paul at n6pse.com
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 8:31 AM
To: Chat NCDXC
Subject: [NCDXC Chat] NCDXC question of the week

Here is the NCDXC question of the week:

We all know that DXpedition funding is a big challenge these days. Is it time for a complete paradigm shift in how DXpeditions are funded?

For example, there are entities such as Bouvet/Crozet that could be activated relatively easily assuming that proper funding was available. Those that are currently leading DXpeditions to rare destinations are reluctant to launch such an endeavor because of the uncertainty of funding. 

What if a group were to determine a likely budget figure such as 500,000ドル and then announce that once they have raised the funding, they will set a date for their DXpedition and make it a reality.  Perhaps the organizers could specify that all funds are collected by the NCDXF and then dispensed once the goal is met. 

How would this approach be accepted by the DX Community?

The current model of making a donation with your OQRS or a few bucks in the envelope does not work for this kind of DXpedition and requires the organizers to carry too much financial risk. 
What are your thoughts?

Paul N6PSE

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