05/11/2016
The ARRL DX Log Archive[1] has invited anyone planning to attend Dayton
Hamvention[2]? to submit hard copy DX logbooks at the show for inclusion in the
archive. A major donation from noted DXer Kan Mizoguchi, JA1BK, to the ARRL
Second Century Campaign is supporting "The DX Log Archive Endowed by JA1BK," as
it's officially known. Earnings from his generous gift funded creation and
management of the DX Log Archive, which will serve as a repository of paper DX
logs of rare and significant DXpeditions that took place prior to the advent of
computer logging as well as of certain other DXpedition artifacts. Pre-1990
logs are the most sought after. The archive also is seeking paper logs from
stations whose operators resided in interesting and/or "rare" places, as well
as any pre-1930 logs.
"We have listed the first logs that we have in our possession," ARRL Field
Services and Radiosport Manager Dave Patton, NN1N, said. "If anyone wants to
bring old, interesting logs to Dayton, we will be happy to take them, if they
satisfy the program guidelines." Contact[3] the program administrator with any
questions or with information about an available log - or one known to be
available - and the administrator will make a determination.
Logs accepted for the archive will be inventoried, preserved, stored, and made
available to confirm those long-ago contacts and for use in research projects.
The archive also welcomes artifacts or documents, such as licenses, landing
permits, ship logs, and blank QSL cards, from DXpeditions.
A few logs now are available[4] in the archive database.
[1] http://www.arrl.org/dx-log-archive
[2] http://www.hamvention.org/
[3] mailto:DXlogarchive@arrl.org
[4] http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DXCC/Log%20Archive/LogsAvailable_DXLogArchive
Program10_May_16.pdf
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