Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL METHODS

2006-08-25 Thread john
why DX does not use lbotw... re: The same reason most others don't (see current EHAM survey) people don't like them and would rather have paper cards. John K5MO -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database:

RE: [DX-CHAT] QSL METHODS

2006-08-24 Thread Ron Notarius W3WN
The confirmed perecentage for Logbook of the World will go up in time, as more amateurs use it. There is a perception that signing up for LotW is extremely difficult, and certain parties berate everyone on this score. (I think the biggest complaint is that signing up for LotW is

RE: [DX-CHAT] QSL METHODS

2006-08-24 Thread Peter Dougherty
At 09:19 PM 08/24/2006, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: The confirmed perecentage for Logbook of the World will go up in time, as more amateurs use it. I'm actually surprised at my own numbers. As of tonight my LoTW hit rate is 14.82%, not including the last 5 QSOs I made today. I'd say the majority of

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL METHODS

2006-08-24 Thread Peter Dougherty
At 09:59 PM 08/24/2006, Charles Harpole wrote: Ron, ur answer does not address my list of reasons why DX does not use lbotw... re: No computer... that does it... end of story which u acknowledged, but -long upload times and expense... no answer Long upload times? Are you joking? Even on a