[DX-CHAT] [Dx-qsl] DXCC application

[Larry Alkoff]

Thanks for your comments Ed.

I understand the need to follow the rules and certainly will - 
especially about order!

If Susan can't do my cards for any reason I'll look you up.  Thanks for 
the offer.

One thing I really don't want to do is to send an estimated 2,000 cards 
away to anyone.  Estimate:  5 bands * 2 modes * 300 countries each 
(optimistic on some bands) * 75% for dupes = 2,000.

That's a lot of cards but all my old checked cards have to be replaced 
with new to qualify for 5bDXCC and it _has_ been nearly 50 years since 
my first two submissions <g>.

73, Larry

Ed.Cox at legerity.com wrote:
> Larry
> 
> I am your local DXCC field checker.  Here is the scoop:
> 
> 1) The cards are  first sorted by band and then within each band grouped 
> by mode.  Post it notes are a good way to indicate if a Multiple QSO card 
> is only to have one QSO counted (making that card a single QSO card). 
> Multiple QSO cards are grouped at the end of the pile, with no special 
> order.  If there are QSOs that you don't want counted (pay for) you should 
> use something like a Post-It note on the cards to indicate which ones to 
> count.  A note like Please count only 20mtr and 30mtr QSOs is sufficient.
> 
> 2)Just draw a single straight line thru the listing on the form.  You can 
> white it out, but I wouldn't write over it.
> 
> 3)& 4) The form listing the QSOs can have blank lines in it.  The form 
> with the listing of QSOs is only needed for hamfest and other field 
> checking.  It is the form with the listed QSOs that goes to ARRL.  You do 
> not have to use the form for listing the QSOs.  You can use a reasonable 
> facsimile of the form made by your computer.  The columns need to be in 
> the same order and your call or calls should be on the print out.  Some 
> log award tracking programs will automatically produce an acceptable print 
> out.  I believe that you are required to have the "application"  part of 
> the ARRL forms with any application.  This is the part with which award 
> you are applying for , your address, calls used, etc.  This form also 
> shows how you are paying for the submission.  With a field or hamfest 
> checked application (no cards to ARRL) the fee is easily computed and a 
> check or credit card can be used as payment. 
> 
> If I am checking the cards, I am not as strict about card order unles you 
> are bringing me a 5BDXCC type package.  HQ is strict about the card order 
> and the order on the print out (band-mode then multi-Q cards).
> 
> 5) Unfortunately, cards submitted before 1985 ish were not recorded.  Also 
> if you submitted cards for a 5BDXCC around that time frame there was no 
> recording of the band and mode.  In some cases, the only thing remaining 
> was which countries you have worked.  There is a slight discount if you 
> are applying for several single band awards.  Essentially HQ allows you 
> some (payment) credit for previous submissions like with a 5BDXCC.  But 
> there is some sticker shock in trying to get up to the challenge award 
> level if your starting for an old DXCC award.
> 
> There are two other items:  First, cards that date back more than 10 years 
> must be either checked at a hamfest/convention (with DXCC staff present) 
> or checked at HQ.  Also 160m cards need to checked by HQ staff either at a 
> hamfest or at HQ.  That means prying the cardboard out of your hands and 
> entrusting those priceless cards with UPS, USPS, or Fedex.  You could of 
> course carry them there for an in person checking session ( I think that 
> you need to schedule a drop by of more than 120 cards).  So there is some 
> scare factor of parting with those cards and the expense.  Secondly, for 
> field checked cards, you need to supply an envelope with postage to the 
> field checker.  The field checker needs to mail this within 48 hrs.  I 
> suggest if you submit cards to HQ, that you use a credit card to pay for 
> the awards and return postage.  If you send too much you'll have a credit 
> and if you send too little you'll get a bill (before you get an award).
> 
> So if you need any field checking, either myself or Susan King are 
> available.  Drop me an email or call if you want to set something up.
> 
> Regards and good luck
> 
> Ed Cox KE3D
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Larry Alkoff <labradley at mindspring.com> 
> Sent by: dx-qsl-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> 10/19/2006 05:16 PM
> 
> To
> 
> cc
> QSL <dx-qsl at mailman.qth.net>, Chat <dx-chat at njdxa.org>
> Subject
> Re: [DX-CHAT] [Dx-qsl] DXCC application
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> I have some questions on how to fill out the DXCC application.
> 
> 1.  My understanding of the FAQ is that the stations and entities within 
> a band-mode category can be in any order - is that correct?
> 
> 2.  How do I delete a line if there is an error I can't fix?
> 
> 3.  Am I permitted to have blank lines separating a band-mode in case I 
> miss something in a band-mode?
> 
> 4.  Can I type my own form that looks as close to the ARRL form as 
> possible?  It's much easier to sit down at a computer and type in the 
> information rather than fill in a form by hand,  especially with my 
> current handwriting <g>
> 
> 5.  My last submission was in 1950 something.  My understanding is that 
> I would have to submit current cards in order to qualify for band-mode 
> awards.  That is, submit new cards where possible.
> 
> Larry


-- 
Larry Alkoff N2LA - Austin TX
Using Thunderbird on Linux