[Elecraft] FAR OT - Code speed, DX-peditions and contests

Jon K Hellan hellan at acm.org
Thu Feb 28 04:56:07 EST 2008


Ken Kopp wrote:
> As an Op on a number of DX-peditions ...
> 
> It's a simple fact that a major part of funding for trips like the VP6DX 
> operation comes from the QSL's the group will receive.  Many/most 
> envelopes will contain $1 - $5 or more.

And then you go to the bank with USD 50k in 1$ notes.

Interesting situation, what with money laundering reporting rules and 
everything. I've no doubt that the explanation will be accepted in the 
end, but I'd like to be a fly on the wall when you go up to the counter.

73
LA4RT Jon


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