[IRCA] Broadcast Test Coordinator/QSL Manager?

["Les Rayburn" <les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm following up now with as many past DX tests as I can, trying to arrange for QSL's
to be sent either directly from the station or from my office (with the station's permission)

It has become clear already though that some tests were arranged by persons no longer
employed at the station, and that this stations are either unable or unwilling to respond to
the QSL requests. 

So here is what I propose (pending approval of the BoD and/or leadership)

Acting only as NRC/IRCA Broadcast Test Coordinator; past DX Tests
would be verified with a QSL card created especially for this purpose. 

DX'ers wishing to receive verification of their reception could do so
by submitting recordings and/or log details of the test. If the BTC 
deems that he has enough accurate material of the test to successfully verify
reception, then a QSL card would be sent to the member. The card
would indicate that the signer has no affiliation directly with the station,
and that verification is based solely on independent review of submitted
materials (a disclaimer) 

As I see it, here are the pros and cons: 

Pros:

1. DX'ers could receive verification of "dead" DX Tests from seasons past where
there is little or no hope of receiving verification from the station. 

2. Since my review process is much stricter than most stations, the cards
should have "value" at least in terms of being authentic proof of reception. 
I typically reject about 20% of all submitted reports. 

3. For those tests where the BTC lacks sufficient log data and/or verified recordings
of the tests, no QSL's would be given. 

4. Since the card will be signed and verified by an NRC/IRCA member based
solely on independent review, the card should have more "weight" than just
a recording alone, at least for some. 

Cons: 

1. Since the card does not originate from the station directly, many will view them
as being less desirable. 

2. The cards will not have station logo, or other trademarked identification...since we
cannot use these without permission. In other words, the card will be fairly
"generic". 

3. As Broadcast Test Coordinators change over the years, the standards may
shift, making the cards less valid. 

I'd like to hear the thoughts of DX'ers about this before making an official proposal
to club leadership. Especially interested in non-club members reactions. Does getting
a card signed by an NRC/IRCA Officer make it "almost as good" as a card from the station?

73,



Les Rayburn, N1LF
NRC/IRCA Broadcast Test Coordinator
Please call anytime 24/7 if your transmitter
will be off the air for maintenance. 
(205) 253-4867
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