On 19 Nov 2006 08:25:41 -0800, "Dave WB4IUY"    
   wrote:   
      
   >I've been wrestling with the incoming W4 two-letter prefix buro for   
   >over two years. Have sent out hundreds and hundreds of cards, have sent   
   >multiple batches of stamped envelopes and extra postage (just in case),   
   >but have received only 7 cards in the last 2 years. I've done the   
   >legwork to find out where the problems are, and loads of DX stations   
   >tell me they've sent a card via buro. Maybe some of them are pulling my   
   >leg, but I doubt that a few hundred are.   
   >   
   >I've been an ARRL member since the mid-70's, and the buro worked well   
   >until sometime around '03. At this point, I can't even get a reply to   
   >emails to check on the problem. I posted this question on my local club   
   >reflector (120-ish members), and got several replies from people with   
   >the same exact experience, some who simply gave up and only QSL direct   
   >now, as a result. I find it hard to believe the problem is localized,   
   >but perhaps it is...hence this question.   
   >   
   >Over the last year I've written to several other ARRL officials' email   
   >addresses from the ARRL website, in hopes of getting someone to look   
   >into the problem, but I've never received a reply from ANYONE else at   
   >the league. Please reply if you are also having problems. You may email   
   >me direct at wb4iuy@TEARA.org , if you don't want to post in a public   
   >forum. I'd like to get to the bottom of this problem, or just quit   
   >giving the ARRL money (after 30+ years!), if the league has no interest   
   >in taking corrective action on behalf of it's membership.   
   >   
   >Dave Hockaday   
   >WB4IUY   
      
   I have tried contacting the 9 buro and received no rsponse at all from   
   them wether this is a change is something I can't say since I   
   contacted them for some advice since I have (or had) some hopes I   
   might start receieving some cards by this means   
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