Jim, I like your tongue-in-cheek query! Really, everyone has slightly different ways of preparing to QSL. Some do it right away, some infrequently, some use a service, others use a combination of ARRL Outgoing service and direct. I am of the latter, and I don't QSL very frequently. When I do, I want to make sure that I have the best address possible, particularly for the direct ones; now each overseas QSL costs me over $3.00.
I start by searching for Label="Y" and Method="Direct". When I hit F3 in the CALL field, I get a window that is the result of searching the following: 1. QRZ! on my disk 2. ON6DP Manager List 3. World-wide IBM Hams list 4. Current GO-List By inspecting the above, I can (usually) make a quick determination of the best route. I trust the GOLIST most and they will supply a route too. Whatever route I select, I highlight it and copy it (Ctrl-C or right-click and use the options there) to the clipboard. For mailing direct to a call, I put the station's call in the Manager field. If the QSO Manager call is right, I just click in the QSO Manager field and use Ctrl-E to bring up the manager address. If the address is right, I close the box and go on. If not, I highlight the incorrect address, and paste in the correct one (Ctrl-V). Sometimes I have to shorten the name or address fields to fit properly on labels. Then I save the address, and go on to the next call using PF10. Sometimes I change a direct routing to Bureau or Other. It sounds complicated, but QSLing is an art, not a science! And, it goes quickly once you've started. I use a special .BAT file in the EXTDATA folder to call a free program called QGREP. That program searches the ON6DP and IBM Hams lists, or any other lists you have, and makes the output available for display. Send me an Email if you want a copy of the .BAT file. John, K2CIB -----Original Message----- I have a bunch of QSOs with USA stations and are marked for labels (QSL method = Direct). There is nothing in the "QSL Manager" box for any of those QSOs. How do I make DX4WIN print both the QSO *and* the address labels together for all those QSOs (which it can look up from the local RAC callbook database)? Thanks & 73 - Jim AD1C -- Jim Reisert AD1C/Ø, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, http://www.ad1c.us _______________________________________________ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
