[Dx-qsl] 7O1YGF and 7O1A

[Richard DiDonna NN3W]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alfred J Cammarata" <alitalian39 at juno.com>
To: <nn3w at cox.net>; <dx-qsl at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 10:30 AM
Subject: Re: [Dx-qsl] 7O1YGF and 7O1A


> Well, how about the Palestine op back a few years ago? What proof did
> they have?  Arafats?  This could get ugly (read political which is where
> I DO NOT wanna go). Seems to me, their QSL had a hint of  "propaganda" as
> quid pro quo for that op. I may be wrong, but I dont think Palestine
> is/was a recognized country/state.  

Not sure why Palestine is being brought into this.  But, for the record, Palestine has UN observer status - like the Holy See and Taiwan - and has de facto independence (although the IDF has tested that quite often).

> Who gave it "entity" status? The UN, ICAO, ITU? 

Well, in a word, yes.  The UN recognizes it as an observer entity and the ITU has allocated a frequency block.

>  And who in the ham world asssumes the mantra for bestowing
> "entity" status? 

Well, for purposes of the DXCC award, the ARRL does.

> Or decides what is and what is not proper documentation?

The ARRL.  Its their award.


> Just my opinion, folks.. GL & 73 Al w3awu

73 Rich NN3W