[SCCC] QSL via the buro?

[Dave LaBat]

Exact with John, except if all time new, then the card goes out... 
surprising how many of those show on LOTW!

73, Dave NT6AA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Graf" <wa6l at arrl.net>
To: "Timothy Coker" <n6win73 at gmail.com>
Cc: "SCCC" <sccc at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 2:55 PM
Subject: Re: [SCCC] QSL via the buro?


> Hi, Tim,
>
> I don't think there is a clear-cut right way or wrong-way and you will
> probably get several different opinions.  However, I have found that the
> following works well for me:
>
>   - Upload all my contacts into LOTW.
>   - Wait a few weeks (or when lazy a few months) to see what QSLs I got on
>   LOTW
>   - Send out cards for new entities and band/modes that have not replied 
> on
>   LOTW
>   - Reply to any cards that I get from others.
>
> Have fun and 73,
>
> John, WA6L
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 2:46 PM, Timothy Coker <n6win73 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> When I was last active in 2002 sending a flood of QSL cards via the 
>> bureau
>> after a contest was a normal routine for me. I printed the labels, stuck
>> them on a card, sorted them, and sent them to the ARRL Outgoing Bureau. I
>> did this because I wanted the guys who answered my CQ's to have something
>> in
>> return for giving me points.
>>
>> Now, with LOTW and eQsl, I am wondering if anyone still does this? I am 
>> now
>> able to instantly "reward" those stations who gave me points with a 
>> credit
>> towards ARRL and CQ awards by uploading my logs to the aforementioned
>> databases.
>>
>> I am working on my DXCC Honor Roll (currently 239 confirmed), 5BDXCC, and
>> the DXCC Challenge.  LOTW will cheaply help me take care of the ARRL 
>> awards
>> that I am seeking. I will QSL direct for all time new ones and later for
>> band fills as I get nearer to 5BDXCC.
>>
>> I initially figured that I would just respond to cards sent to me in the
>> exact fashion that it arrived. I am now wondering if it might me more
>> nostalgic to continue sending a mass mailing of cards via the bureau, or 
>> is
>> it more of a hassle for all involved?
>>
>> Tim Coker, N6WIN.
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