[Dx4win] RE: K0PP and eQSL -> 10-10

[Alan Zack]

IMHO you could add the QCWA to that same list.  Many members, $20.00 
annual dues for USA, $25.00 DX, you get a certificate and there are 
meetings in some areas if you want to attend, but that's about all you 
get for your dues.

Ken Kopp wrote:

> According to the 10-10 website the current membership is 73,000+ 
> members.  The membership fee is $15 per year ...
> $18 per year for "non-US ZIP code" members.
>
> Based on the above, the minimum income for the organization, based on 
> US membership fees alone, is in excess of $1.1 million dollars per 
> year.  They say the organization is run by volunteers, so they have no 
> employee expenses.  Their certificates, bought in bulk, cost pennies 
> each.
>
> It's not making money for someone? Yeah, right.  Is there a financial 
> accounting available?
>
> Jeff:  I haven't a clue about the League's financial situation.
> I simply view eQSL as a "wanna be".
>
> 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
> k0pp at arrl.net
> or
> k0pp at ixpres.com
>
>
>

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