FAR OT - Code speed, DX-peditions and contests

[Ken Kopp-3]

As an Op on a number of DX-peditions ...

It's a simple fact that a major part of funding for trips
like the VP6DX operation comes from the QSL's the
group will receive.  Many/most envelopes will contain
$1 - $5 or more.

The faster you make QSO's the more QSL's in the log
and therefore the more money you will bring in.  There
are other factors involved, but this a significant reason
for CW ... or voice ... speed.

Whether you send 599, 5NN or 5TT can mean amount to
MANY total Q's.  It's all about time.

73! Ken Kopp - K0PP  (VP5, KP5, C6A, 4M5, etc.)
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[Jon Kåre Hellan]

Ken Kopp wrote:
> As an Op on a number of DX-peditions ...
>
> It's a simple fact that a major part of funding for trips like the VP6DX
> operation comes from the QSL's the group will receive.  Many/most
> envelopes will contain $1 - $5 or more.

And then you go to the bank with USD 50k in 1$ notes.

Interesting situation, what with money laundering reporting rules and
everything. I've no doubt that the explanation will be accepted in the
end, but I'd like to be a fly on the wall when you go up to the counter.

73
LA4RT Jon
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