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Triple Play Award, Space Station and HF Amplifiers

Published on: January 18, 2013 Author: Gary, WBØRUR

Today, I applied for the Triple Play Award.  I worked Wyoming on JT65 mode for my final needed state…and he confirmed the following day.  Several of my QSO confirmations were tied up in the recent LoTW snarl.  When they came “out”…it was like winning at the slots. There used to be a listing (with serial… More »

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Follow Up

Published on: July 17, 2012 Author: Gary, WBØRUR

A follow up to the previous post.  This morning I called the ARRL in Newington, CT to inquire about my West Virginia issue.  A receptionist transferred me to the LotW help desk…where the call immediately rolled over to voicemail.  The voicemail message mentioned to go on-line and fill out a LOTW Help ticket.  I have… More »

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ARRL and LotW Challenges – Aargh!

Published on: July 17, 2012 Author: Gary, WBØRUR

I am a member of the American Radio Relay League and pay my annual dues so that I may take advantage of the membership services offered: QSL bureau, LotW, license renewal reminders, QST magazine, etc.   But at the moment I have an issue.  While I am working towards my Triple Play award (which is Worked All States on CW, SSB and Digital modes),  … More »

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Logbook of the World, CQWPX and Order of Malta

Published on: July 4, 2012 Author: Gary, WBØRUR

I was surfing ham radio websites this morning and discovered that Logbook of the World now helps keep track of credit towards the CQWPX award.  It went live on July 2.  I need to explore what the requirements are and how it works.  The tables show me with 161 credits.  Not sure what that means. I assume it’s… More »

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