[CQ-Contest] Qsl Practices

[K0HB]

> In reference to Ed's message, I am 100% in agreement with
> him with the exception on one issue. I am an active dxer and
> contester.

Me too.

> In an average year, I will make over 10K qsos. In an average
> year, I might receive 3000 qsls via the bureau.

Me too.

> from a practical matter, it is very difficult to respond to that
> many bureau cards. Many bureau cards are for every qso
> this station has ever made with me; ie dj6..ea8..., etc

Same here.


> As a practical method, I have become very selective to which
> ones I will qsl back ......

I'm very selective also.  

I only send QSL's to those who sent me one, but I might lapse if P5 comes
on the air, or a pretty girl in California, or anyone with the name Hans or
Gretel or Homer or Carol, or some other very good reason like that.

Bee           beep
de Hans, K0HB
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