Passing the baton at ARRL Card Checking
Passing the baton for ARRL Card Checking in Switzerland
After more than 20 years, Kenton HB9DOT (NK6F) is handing over responsibility as ARRL Card Checker for Switzerland and Liechtenstein to Stephan Walder HB9DDO (WS9O). Kenton has checked countless diploma applications during his tenure and has made a name for himself in the DX community with his conscientious approach. Especially at the HAM RADIO in Friedrichshafen, he was a permanent point of contact for many radio amateurs.
With respect for the work he has done, Stephan Walder is now taking over the role and has been officially accredited by the ARRL. He calls for the digital system LoTW (Logbook of The World) to be used in preference and for applications to be made in advance by e-mail. Up-to-date information and checklists are also available on the USKA website.
The new Card Checker also provides information on the current status with regard to the diplomas of the discontinued CQ Magazine: while there is a successor solution for the CQ WAZ, other programmes such as the WPX are currently not available.