[OKDXA] H44WA - Solomon

[Mark Beckwith]

Well I got some other DX guys talking about this thing with H44WA. The 
general sense is that it is unethical, and the most constructive comment 
so far is that all sponsors and donors should follow the lead of NCDXA 
and YASME (et al), and make their contributions conditional on an 
agreement to post the full DXpedition log after a suitable amount of 
time spent engaging in "QSL Fundraising."  I know some grantors say 
"full log uploaded to LOTW after 6 months" and the Colvin Grants for 
DXpeditions specify the full log must be uploaded to LOTW within one 
year as a condition of the grant.

If OKDXA is not doing this already, I think OKDXA ought to consider it.

Gone are the days of handshakes and the honor system I guess.

Especially rueful was reading on the H44WA web site they offered a 
"Pre-DXpedition QSL convenience plan."  This whole thing doesn't smell 
right.  Did OKDXA give them a donation?

73 - Mark N5OT


On 2023-11-16 6:46 AM, Jeff Martin wrote:
> GM...
> FYI...
> Info from the H44WA webpage regarding QSL policy:
> Direct QSL and LoTW:
> OQRS  via PayPal $5.00 (USD)
> LoTW  upload processed within 48 hours.
>
> Express LoTW :
> OQRS via PayPal $5.00 (USD).
> LoTW processed within 48 hours.
> This option is for those who don't want a card.
>
> No Full Log LoTW upload
>
> No BURO QSLs are available
>
> So, there you have it... 5 bucks if you want a card or 5 bucks for 
> LoTW... In an email to team leader Rob - N7QT, I inquired about the 
> QSL policy, specifically referencing the No Free LoTW and No Buro 
> items. His reply was that he felt free LoTW upload impacted their fund 
> raising ability, so they were no longer going to do a free full log 
> upload.
>
> A similar QSL policy will apply to their upcoming Temotu - H40WA 
> DXpedition... Unless things change, OQRS Direct and LoTW $5.50
> Express LoTW $4.00
> OQRS Bureau $3.00
> No Free Full Log LoTW Upload
>
> I know I am beating a dead horse here... Eventually I'll shut up about 
> it... I remember the days when individuals and groups went out on 
> DXpeditions because they LIKED to do it... Now it seems to be all 
> about the money... DX Is!
>
> 73,
> Jeff - K5WE
>
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