I received a QSL card from AB1J a few days ago confirming a contact that we made in the IOTA contest along with a typed letter dated July 30, 2003. Here is an excerpt from that letter: "What I would
I understand some of the concerns you've listed, but let me take the opposing viewpoint here. During a contest, some stations can rack up a large number of QSO's. Instead of printing 1500 or 2000 qsl
The reason to answer QSL's may be even more simple and elegant. The only reason non-contesters may become our log fodder is for that QSL. Since I live in a rare Nevada County, all SASE QSL requests a
Here is a story about my Hawaii Black Hole. I had worked Mike KH6ND ...I have his card now :-) I was sending to many stations from there for my WAS award. So I sent Mike a card and I got one back fin
I couldn't agree more, but I'd hesitate to take one guy's note as indicative of a general problem. Most contesters I know WILL reply to an SASE, or even to a QSL from a US station sent direct without
KC1XX perspective: About three years ago, I did a mass mailing for KC1XX - we sent out about 33K QSL cards to DX stations via the bureau confirming about 66K unique band/mode QSOs. You can read more
AD1C perspective: If I receive a stateside QSL, whether there is return postage or not, it will be answered within a week. Fortunately, Middlesex Co. MA isn't that rare, and I don't have any children
1. Search your local radio clubs for a retiree who is fascinated by QSL cards and volunteer them to be your manager. I've had one for 4 years. 2. Get card stock and print your own QSL's. My station g
OK, I've probably used up my allowance on this thread, but wanted to add one more thing. Once in a while, unsolicited E-mail will remind you about something. I just received an unsolicited ad from Vi
Hello Nat, Since I don't have any 160m antenna, I once started CT up and filled a test file with the callsigns of those NO-QSLer's, all on the 160m band, then I use that file during contests and when
I think it's pretty childish to purposely ignore someone in a contest just because they didn't return your QSL. Like K9YO pointed out , many of us have a life outside radio and contesting and find it
<TOMK5RC@aol.com> wrote: "The reason to answer QSL's may be even more simple and elegant." Having had the good fortune of operating from K5RC (2001 RTTY Round Up), I can verify that there were many r
Folks, Tom has it right. Many beginners start contesting because they are building their DXCC/state/county QSL totals. I am still waiting for 4 QSLs (SASE) for my 5BWAZ from 2002 CQWW. If you find so
Jim and list: I think as a contest operation you have an obligation to at least answer the requests that are direct and via bureau. As an operator at, and the QSL Manager for the IH9P operations sinc
Hi Jeff, IMO.... While it may be childish, you can't control the other station's behavior, only your own. For at least a couple of years, 9Y4VU would not work KC1XX in a DX contest. We knew he was he
I have been reading this thread with particular interest trying to gain insight regarding the problem I have noticed most in recent years: W station (or DL or other large ham population type op) goes
Hi, I feel I do not have obligation to anything else than bureau. Direct QSLling takes much time. Over 600% more than buro cards. Normal process is: Open envelope Find one IRC, QSL, self addressed en
Many years ago, I scheduled a "QSL Exchange Contest", but it never got off the ground. The idea was a "contest" period in which all participants agreed to complete a QSL card for each contact during