[UK-CONTEST] [Fwd: Re: QSL Policy (OT)]

[Peter Hobbs]

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	Re: [UK-CONTEST] QSL Policy (OT)
Date: 	Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:32:12 +0000
From: 	Peter Hobbs <peter at tilgate.co.uk>
Reply-To: 	peter at tilgate.co.uk
To: 	Roger G3SXW <g3sxw at btinternet.com>
References: 	<4B6706BE.8040301 at tilgate.co.uk> 
<09215ED4F85749728D450076DDEDE7DB at HPLAPTOPG3SXW>



Only partially Roger!  Although I personally have little time or desire 
to participate in the whole QSL thing, I've nothing against those who 
do, while they still can.  Fact is the postal system is undergoing 
change at amazing speed and affordable transmission of tangible 
"information" items will quite soon become a thing of the past, the 
postal service being limited to bought-on-line tangibles.  I just think 
the RSGB should start developng a policy before they are overtaken by 
events.  (And yes, the ingredients for my apple pie and custard are 
already bought on-line and delivered by dedicated transport, a growing 
industry today).  Remember the coal mines? (and the miners?)   They 
didn't win . . .

73, Peter G3LET

Roger G3SXW wrote:

> KILLJOY ! Some 60% of our DXpedition contacts still yield a QSL card 
> request. Don't deny reality. Let's not stop folks enjoying life. I 
> hope this is just a bit of TIC fun on your part.
> 73 de Roger/G3SXW.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Hobbs" <peter at tilgate.co.uk>
> To: "UK Contest reflector" <uk-contest at contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 4:52 PM
> Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] QSL Policy (OT)
>
>
>> I'm frankly surprised that the RSGB still runs a QSL bureau, when there
>> are perfectly satisfactory and attractive non-paper alternatives
>> available to all.  Hard copy QSLs, (along with letters, stamps, picture
>> postcards, cheques and village post offices) are now relics of old
>> technology and could well (should) be phased out as the existing bureau
>> managers retire.  The RSGB just needs to put some effort into getting on
>> board and publicising those alternatives.  Come on, save a few more 
>> trees.
>>
>> 73, Peter G3LET
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