I disagree. First, some people have tried to get rich at ham radio. How
successful they were is debatable, but certainly no one would argue that
none have tried. Second, In trying to walk in the shoes of DX ops of modest
means I believe I would be content and happy to send out thousands of QSL
cards so long as I zeroed out the cost of making the cards and return
postage. I say this as a US op of modest means. To me, and I'm sure to many
other hams QSLing is a pleasurable and integral part of ham radio. Those who
consider it a chore and send a card only if they receive more than the cost
of sending one should be scorned. lastly, some old ideas are still viable.
If I send a card to a DX station with sufficient return postage attached I
do expect a card in return. This expectation is based on my own set of ham
radio values instilled in me for over 50 years. Why screw around with
traditions that have served us well for so long? It's up to the new ops to
adjust to our hobby's traditions and values not the other way around.
Charles, You're a fine guy but I would not try to shame your fellow hams nor
try to establish standards based on your own set of values. We are all
different and entitled to practice our hobby in our own way. What you do is
your business. Enough said. 73.
Ken
----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles Harpole" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <dx-chat@njdxa.org>
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 12:03 PM
Subject: [personal] [DX-CHAT] QSL costs
I am disappointed to hear that any USA ham would not want to be generous
with DX QSLing. A can of sugar water soda out of the vending machine is
now a US dollar. We gotta get away from the old ideas that somehow we are
owed a QSL card and want to send the minimum or less to help get one. I
think any US ham should send any DX ham FIVE US DOLLARS freely if he wants
a card back. Can we be so cheap otherwise? No one is gonna get rich at
ham radio, believe me.
If u disagree with me, please walk in the shoes of DX ops of modest means;
then decide. 73
Charles Harpole
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