To Les, Paul, and the group RE: B. If we insist that stations handle the QSL's, especially for major tests like the ones in Montana or Utah, then you'll have very few tests. Stations simply don't have the resources that they once did. Offering to handle QSL chores make it easier to get tests, period.
RE: If folks don't think that the NRC/IRCA Broadcast Test Coordinator cards are "valid" then don't send in reception reports. No harm, no foul. The club(s) have both decided that we're going to offer the service to stations...if they accept then both the station and the clubs consider these verifications as "official". It's too bad that some DXers can not or will not 'accept' these QSLs. We had a discussion going a few months ago about whether QSLs issued by a third party are 'legal'. And our answer was that as long as they are authorized by station management (such as the case with DX tests) then, yep, they are legal. Another point to be added: Les very clearly signs his name, title, and amateur radio call sign to each verification, so no one can argue that there is any intent to deceive. I, for one, am very grateful to both Les and Paul for performing this service, and I quite proudly display these QSLs along with the ones I get from directly from the stations. 73 Joe Miller, KD8DLU, Troy, MI P. S. Paul, do you have an account with Pay Pal? It's a lot easier to send you beer money that way!!! _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [EMAIL PROTECTED]