[KCDXC] Fw: DXCC Appointment-AC0A

[Alex, KU1CW]

Congratulations to Bill, AC0A, on DXCC card checker appointment! 



--- On Mon, 9/8/08, Moore, Bill, NC1L <nc1l at arrl.org> wrote:

> From: Moore, Bill, NC1L <nc1l at arrl.org>
> Subject: DXCC Appointment
> To: freeland66215 at sbcglobal.net
> Cc: ku1cw at yahoo.com, "Frahm, Bruce (Dir, Midwest)" <k0bj at arrl.org>
> Date: Monday, September 8, 2008, 6:06 AM
> Hi Bill:
> 
>  
> 
> Congratulations!  You have been appointed as a DXCC Card
> Checker. As
> such, you will be responsible for checking and forwarding
> DXCC
> applications to the DXCC Desk for final processing.
> 
>  
> 
> You have completed the open book test and you are now ready
> to check
> cards. Please review all rules of the DXCC program as well
> as the DXCC
> list to keep up-to-date with the latest information on the
> program.
> Check the DXCC web site periodically for the latest rules
> and forms. The
> URL is:  www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc. 
> 
>  
> 
> Your name, callsign, address, telephone number and e-mail
> address will
> be shown in the DXCC List publication and on the DXCC web
> page so that
> applicants can contact you for an appointment.
> 
>  
> 
> When they occur, changes and updates will be sent to you
> via e-mail.
> Please remember to keep DXCC informed of any changes in
> your contact
> information. 
> 
>  
> 
> There is an internet reflector set up for card checkers.
> dx-check at arrl.org is used for exchanges amongst card
> checkers to discuss
> anything related to the card checking program. Please feel
> free to use
> this reflector to discuss issues among the other card
> checkers.
> 
>  
> 
> Remember, after checking an application you, not the
> applicant must send
> the paperwork and fees to DXCC. This must be done within 2
> working days
> after checking the application.
> 
>  
> 
> Also, please visit the LogBook of the World (LoTW) web site
> at
> www.arrl.org/lotw. This is an important new tool for people
> to use and
> you may be asked questions on this and how it applies to
> DXCC. Also,
> there is a quick reference to this in the DXCC FAQ's on
> the DXCC web
> site to help people who want to apply for LoTW credits. If,
> after
> reading up on this program, you have any questions please
> feel free to
> contact me.
> 
>  
> 
> Please remember these card checking points:
> 
>  
> 
> * You are the only checker required for applications
> 
> * Deleted entities are not eligible for card checking
> 
> * 160 Meters is not eligible for card checking
> 
> * Cards not eligible for checking by you cannot be sent
> with the
> application. This must be done separately and they will not
> count
> towards the application you checked. These would be
> considered a
> separate submission.  Or you can advise the applicant that
> they can send
> the entire application and cards to DXCC. (Advising the
> applicant to
> send all cards to ARRL is the better choice as it is
> cheaper for them,
> but the final decision is theirs).
> 
>  
> 
> You may be contacted by hams outside of your country to
> check cards. As
> long as they come to you can check their applications.
> However, if you
> travel outside of your home country and are asked to check
> cards, you
> must have approval from ARRL, in advance, to do this. Also,
> if the
> country you travel to already has a card checker appointed,
> you must
> also receive their OK, in addition to ARRL. (ARRL will
> handle this
> contact for you).
> 
>  
> 
> Thank you for your support as a volunteer card checker and
> please
> contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> Bill Moore NC1L
> 
> Awards Branch Manager
> 
>  
> 
> ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio
> 
> 225 Main Street
> 
> Newington, CT 06111
> 
> Telephone: (860) 594 0234
> 
> Fax: (860) 594-0346
> 
> email: dxcc at arrl.org <mailto:hkramer at arrl.org> 
> 
> DXCC Web Site: www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc
> <http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc> 
> 
> Blog: http://www.arrl.org/blog/DXCC%20Dialog