What is the Express LoTW option that is available in OQRS?….Let me try to explain the options available around Express LOTW.
Express LoTW is used by DXpeditions and Log Management by the QSL manager. Express LOTW is not a money making addition to our services, but a feature requested by Dx’ers who do not want a physical Qsl Card but want a DXCC Credit in a timely manner. They don’t want to wait Months or even Years for a DXCC Credit when the Dxpedition Teams impose delays, they want if fast and this is why it was introduced as another option.
If you do not want Express LOTW, then wait until the log is uploaded in full.
“Express LOTW” – This is an electronic Credit and there is NO QSL Card if you choose this option.
“Express LOTW + Bureau QSL” = A Fast Electronic QSO confirmation via LOTW AND a Paper Qsl Card sent to the Bureau
“Direct QSL + Express LOTW” = A Paper QSL Card sent to your mailbox AND a Fast Electronic QSO confirmation via LOTW.
We also use the standard LOTW feature to upload None DXpedition call signs to LOTW as soon as they are uploaded to OQRS.
Express LoTW is also the tool that we use for “Donor Management from Excel”. This is the pre DXpedition donations file, which automatically uploads Pre Dxpedition Donor’s QSO’s to LoTW each day of the DXpedition.
It is important that we are clear when the LoTW is uploaded. So the above direction can leave you in no doubt. All none DXpedition call signs are uploaded to LoTW as soon as their log is received.
I hope that clarifies the situation around what seems to be the ‘misunderstood’ option available at the OQRS check-out.
