[SCCC] QSL via the buro?

[Dennis Younker NE6I]

Note! You can look up the DX call sign on LOTW to see if he is currently 
participating. Keep in mind that many calls that show up in contests are 
special calls and may only be active for the contest. Note too that many DX 
stations have QSL managers. QRZ.com is good for learning who is the QSL 
manager.

By the way, for those that may not know about it, the ARRL Sixth District 
QSL Bureau (incoming bureau, that is) has it's own web site at 
www.QSLBureau.org.  Many of the segments have their database online allowing 
you to look up how many envelopes and how much funding you have in your 
account.

73, Dennis NE6I


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave LaBat" <dlabat at ca.rr.com>
To: "John Graf" <wa6l at arrl.net>; "Timothy Coker" <n6win73 at gmail.com>
Cc: "SCCC" <sccc at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 5:14 PM
Subject: Re: [SCCC] QSL via the buro?


> 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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