[Dx-qsl] SSL added to MyQsl Service

[w4sco at sco-inc.org]

Thank you for your words of reason.
I am still waiting for at least 7 years for cards (of my own) from 20
countries. I have sent out cards and green stamps more than once, to
these hams. I think 7 years is long enough to wait. So i thought of a
better system to exchange qsl cards. It is still being developed and
modified to increase user confidence.

I am considering all the comments i receive and have just added SSL
security to the system. I have added a checkbox for the registering
users to check that they are the lawful owner of the callsign they are
using. I am also considering having them submit a signed copy of their
license for me to keep on file with their other info. I may even look at
digitally signing each card uploaded and downloaded via the system.

There is a long established principle in this country that there should
be no monopolies or restraint of trade. Once my system is as secure and
bullet proof as I can make it I will make the ARRL aware of my service
and the need to open their doors (or close them to all systems of
electronic submission [LOTW]). Hopefully with enough research and
support from hams worldwide the ARRL will accept what they must do or I
would need to persue my rights on another path.

Les W4SCO


> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [Dx-qsl] SSL added to MyQsl Service
> From: "Danny Douglas" <n7dc at vabb.com>
> Date: Tue, December 18, 2007 1:06 pm
> To: <dx-qsl at mailman.qth.net>
> 
> >From the responses, it appears to me that no one WANTS a new system to work.
> Why are we being negative toward an attempt to improve exchanges of cards?
> There were lots (and still are) of complaints against LOTW and eQSL as well.
> And both of them work, for what they are.
> 
> How about some positive suggestions on how to get a printed QSL from the DX
> to us, without the expensive mails services, the costs of stamps, IRCs or
> green stamps, and the long period of time between requests and receipts?
> Today, even legal documents can be sent (and legally accepted by
> authorities) by electronic means.  If a fax can be accepted as legal
> documentation for such things as birth, death, marriage certificates,
> insurance paperwork, deeds, etc.  why must something such as a simple
> postcard for a hobby be such a scarey tought?  There is not a one of us, on
> this group email, that cant simply set down and fake any card we wish, then
> send it in for acceptance.  Its Our trustworthiness keeping us from it, and
> for those who would fake any electronic card, there would be no difference
> between that and what they may already be doing.
> 
> 
> Danny Douglas
> N7DC
> ex WN5QMX ET2US WA5UKR ET3USA
> SV0WPP VS6DD N7DC/YV5 G5CTB
> All 2 years or more (except Novice)
> Pls QSL direct, buro, or LOTW preferred,
> I Do not use, but as a courtesy do upload to eQSL for
> those who do.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mr. Richard J. Fiero II W5TFW" <w5tfw at cox.net>
> To: <dx-qsl at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 12:45 PM
> Subject: Re: [Dx-qsl] SSL added to MyQsl Service
> 
> 
> > more Spam !
> >
> >
> >  Mr Richard J. Fiero II
> > A.R.S. W5TFW
> > Em-40  DXCC VUCC
> > www.w5tfw.com
> > www.6mt.com
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Terry" <terry at kk6t.com>
> > To: <w4sco at sco-inc.org>
> > Cc: <dx-qsl at mailman.qth.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 11:43 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Dx-qsl] SSL added to MyQsl Service
> >
> >
> > > You're creating a false sense of security here.  All you're insuring is
> > > that the person that registered is the person uploading & downloading.
> > > Until you implement some way to insure that the person registering is
> the
> > > legal owner of the callsign it's a sham.
> > >
> > > 73 de Terry KK6T
> > >
> > > w4sco at sco-inc.org wrote:
> > >> In response to concerns about the security level of qsl cards exchanged
> > >> via MyQsl Service I have added SSL to the website. This results in a
> new
> > >> URL ... https://www.myqsl.cc. This should make it virtually impossible
> > >> for anyone other than the registered Hams (with their callsigns) to
> > >> upload and download qsl cards via the system.
> > >>
> > >> I am considering also asking users of the service to provide a copy of
> > >> their signed ham license to prove that they are in fact the ham they
> say
> > >> they are when they register. This would mean that only licensed hams
> are
> > >> uploading and downloading cards on the system.
> > >> Les W4SCO
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> &quot;Don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you've
> > >> got...till it's gone.&quot; from Big Yellow Taxi (Joni Mitchell) but
> also
> > >> true about QSL.NET if more users don't open their wallets and help
> > >> financially. Please contribute TODAY !!
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > > &quot;Don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you've
> > > got...till it's gone.&quot; from Big Yellow Taxi (Joni Mitchell) but
> also
> > > true about QSL.NET if more users don't open their wallets and help
> > > financially. Please contribute TODAY !!
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > &quot;Don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you've
> got...till it's gone.&quot; from Big Yellow Taxi (Joni Mitchell) but also
> true about QSL.NET if more users don't open their wallets and help
> financially. Please contribute TODAY !!
> >
> >
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> 
> 
> &quot;Don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you've got...till it's gone.&quot; from Big Yellow Taxi (Joni Mitchell) but also true about QSL.NET if more users don't open their wallets and help financially. Please contribute TODAY !!