[Dx-qsl] Claiming 160m DXCC - Sending QSLs

[DANNY DOUGLAS]

Some years ago, that was mandatory.  It is no longer the case.  I have taken 
cards in to 4 different hamfest locations (some - 3 or 4 times) and in each 
and every case there were 160 meter cards in my submission and each time 
they were checked and approved.  It indeed may not be the case overseas, but 
here in the states, there is usually either an elected or employed ARRL 
official present at the hamfest, and they have been able to check all cards 
for several years.  I have been doing it for at least the past 10 years and 
have never had a problem with them checking any cards, either 160 meters, or 
those older than 10 years.  I believe I also read, recently, that all 
checkers may check all cards now.  I presently have 1417 cards verified by 
DXCC for the Challenge award, including 101 for the 160 meter band.  I have 
never submitted any cards at all, via mail, to the DXCC desk.  My next 
submission is prepared, with 120 cards, plus about 100 verifications to be 
purchased from LOTW, and those will be presented to the checkers in Late 
June - including 11 more of the 160 meter band cards.    FYI  , I worked all 
of the 160 meter contacts with 100 watts and an inverted L at 40 feet.  Its 
not easy, but doable.
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 us, but as a courtesy do upload to eQSL for
those who do.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wim" <wderegt at yahoo.com>
To: <dx-qsl at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 10:22 AM
Subject: Re: [Dx-qsl] Claiming 160m DXCC - Sending QSLs


Hello Peter

Congratulations on achieving 100 entities on topband, well done with only 
100 watts!
160m QSL's have to be checked at the ARRL DXCC desk indeed. I do a yearly 
submission to the Arrl DXCC desk (combined LoTW and QSL cards because of my 
160m QSL's) and always use registered mail. Never had any problems. Needless 
to say to take care to use a very strong envelope or parcel. Normally it 
takes about 1 week to arrive at Newington. After about 14 days you can check 
if your mailing has been received (and view expected processing time) at:
http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc/appstatus.html .

73 Wim pa0wrs




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From: "g4puq at aol.com" <g4puq at aol.com>
To: topband at contesting.com; dx-qsl at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 10:49:16 AM
Subject: [Dx-qsl] Claiming 160m DXCC - Sending QSLs

I wonder if anyone out there can put my mind at ease. After 11 years of 
perseverance with my very bent Inv-L, 100w and questionable radials -? I 
finally worked my 100th 160m DXCC entity ( JW/SM0MDG) and received my prized 
QSL card.

As far as I am aware 160m cards are not eligible for field checking and must 
be submitted to ARRL HQ. I feel a bit uneasy about parting with my valued 
cards, what is the best (SAFEST) way of sending my cards to and from 
Newington.


73 Peter G4PUQ

(Working on improving radials today!)

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