I already told everyone how I feel about QSLing. My idea of a real asset is a
person who will respond to my request for a QSL card when I send him an SASE
along with my card. So far, I'm batting almost 100 percent.
Paul K7CW
________________________________
From: Walt Murphy <n2wm@nj.net>
To: Dave Olean <k1whs@metrocast.net>; vhfcontesting@contesting.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 3:47 PM
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] LOTW and VHF
I just uploaded 750+ qso's from June VHF for the W2LV operation.
LoTW had about 150 matches on 6 meters, none on 2 or above.
The problem as I see it is VHF types do not upload current or old QSOs to
LoTW. It is the same as with the traditional QSL methods. You can send a
card (Upload) but if the other stations do not reciprocate No Confirmation.
I upload all W2LV logs from Field Day, Sweeps and VHF. I do the same for
my call, N2WM.
LoTW is not just an asset to HF operators, but VHF also if they would just
join LoTW.
My 2 Cents
Walt N2WM
Trustee of W2LV
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Olean" <k1whs@metrocast.net>
To: "Peter Laws" <plaws@plaws.net>; <vhfcontesting@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 3:35 PM
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] LOTW and VHF
> About 5 1/2 years ago, I joined up on LOTW. I had entered most all of my
> EME and VHF DX contacts on 144and other VHF bands into my computer
> logging program. I went back to 1974, and have about 75% entered up to
> now. (I think I have a logbook or two outstanding) The results on LOTW
> were staggering. I had almost no correlation between my QSOs and the
> confirmations on LOTW. I really am not upset as I do not chase any awards
> now, but many HFers do and they use LOTW at a much greater clip than
> VHFers. I use LOTW to keep them off my back.
> It does seem that the VHF participation is improving, but it is still
> BAD. I am up to 29 states worked via LOTW on 144. ( achieved 144 WAS in
> 1978!) LOTW says I have 49 on 50 MHz. It gets worse as you increase
> frequency. Not sure what will help other than word of mouth. I find
> uploading and checking to be very easy now with the new TQSL program.
>
> Dave K1WHS
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Peter Laws
> Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 3:22 PM
> To: vhfcontesting@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] LOTW and VHF
>
> On Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 2:12 PM, Tom Haavisto <kamham69@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>> Yes - cheaper with the bureau, but still a fair chunk of change just in
>> postage.
>
> Ah, yes. Canada Post Corporation. I'll just leave it there but
> having lived in H9H at one time, I feel your pain. I think, like VIA
> Rail, their purpose is to dissuade you from using their service. :-D
>
> Is there a buro for the Ultra Highs? Can we convince someone to start
> one? I'd send envelopes! :-)
>
>
>
>
> --
> Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train!
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