RE: [DX-CHAT] QSL info

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

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> Why can't the ARRL make LOTW information available via a 'read-only' > search engine.   Quite simply, the ARRL does not want anyone "trolling" for QSOs.  Either the information uploaded by both stations matches or it does not.  To allow unrestricted searching would invite the following abuse:   W4TV searches for unconfirmed QSOs with: K4TV, W4TU, W4NU, W3TV, W3TU,  W3NU, W4EV, W3EV on CW and W4TB, W4TD, W4TE on phone.  On finding an entry that is "needed" sends the station/manager a card with a note claiming to have been the one to have made the the QSO "but QRM or QRN must have effected what you heard."    There is an API available to award sponsors who wish to accept LotW confirmations.  It is easy for them to submit an inquiry to LotW and get a confirmation or rejection.  The ball is in their court  ... 73,     ... Joe, W4TV       -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of N7MAL Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 1:09 PM To: N7MAL; DX Chat Cc: Mills, Wayne N7NG Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL info I have received several emails reminding me LOTW is, at best, only available for ARRL DXCC & WAS. WHY??? Why can't the ARRL make LOTW information available via a 'read-only' search engine. Logbook search engines are a 'dime-a-dozen', the technology is readily available and does not have to be re-invented. There is nothing secretive about the fact I worked station XYX on 20m CW. Making QSL information readily available, to anyone, would not compromise anything. Awards like IOTA, for example, could then establish their own guidelines for how/when this information could be used in lieu of the hard/impossible to acquire QSL cards. The LOTW system is, I think we all agree, very secure and very accurate because of the way it was designed, implemented and managed. I think the next step is to use LOTW to be part of the solution, not part of the problem.   c.c. Wayne Mills ARRL LOTW     MAL       N7MAL BULLHEAD CITY, AZ http://www.ctaz.com/~suzyq/N7mal.htm http://geocities.com/n7mal/ Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: N7MAL Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL info Seems to a simple minded person, like me, the solution is LOTW. With all the talent/influence on this mailing list something could be worked out.     MAL       N7MAL BULLHEAD CITY, AZ http://www.ctaz.com/~suzyq/N7mal.htm http://geocities.com/n7mal/ Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia               Thanks for the update on webpage and news report. I have tried to comfirm with Joca since 2003 ZW0S and later QSO's with no luck . Well over 50 bucks in postage, registered mail,plus green stamps and IRC's. I have been in email with Joca and know his problem exists other than in his hands. I do not have Peter Paul Rocks comfirmed yet. I have just about given up, how much should it cost for a confirmation? Since most do participate in the DXCC program, maybe the logs could be emailed directly to Bill at ARRL and they can be confirmed that way, or a stateside manager, or something..who knows at this point. I honestly would like it confirmed but can't afford it anymore. Depressing. I hope they catch the postal crooks and beat there ass good.                            73 Pete NA2P