[SFDXA] Help Support Logbook of the World!

[Bill]

*Help Support Logbook of the World!*

Since 2003, Logbook of The World has provided amateur radio operators 
with a quick, simple way to claim and verify contacts. This verification 
formerly required exchange of paper QSL cards and submission of a paper 
application to ARRL – a slow, environmentally unfriendly, and somewhat 
expensive process.  Using LoTW today, some digital contacts get 
confirmed /within minutes /of when they conclude.

Because ARRL wants there to be no barriers to stations uploading their 
QSOs, LoTW is available to any amateur radio operator at no cost to the 
user.  However, there are costs incurred by ARRL for Logbook operations 
run by ARRL staff members including costs for programmers, equipment, 
web access, and user help and support.

*The future of LoTW!*

ARRL Headquarters staff works with a permanent committee to oversee, 
maintain, and improve LoTW.  Some notable achievements and goals that 
have resulted from this work include:

  * Continuous reviewing and updating of Logbook processes to facilitate
    ease of use
  * Adding new ARRL awards as well as awards from other organizations
  * Enhancing DX registration through supporting email methods
  * Adding support for multiple locations within a single upload, which
    supports the rover and mobile communities
  * Future growth including a redesign of Logbook's web presence

*Today, LoTW is more important than ever!*

  * The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has significantly slowed
    international mail.
  * In some countries, the mail has been embargoed.
  * Many national ham radio societies have discontinued their QSL
    bureaus and it's unlikely that they will reappear.

Your donation to Logbook of The World will support maintenance of the 
current database and expansion of the system in the future.

Visit the<https://www.arrl.org/arrl-donation-form>*ARRL Donation Page 
<https://www.arrl.org/arrl-donation-form>//*to support Logbook of The 
World today!


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