Why QSL 100%? I answer all QSL's that I receive with a paper QSL in an envelope, although there are times I grumble when a station 1000 miles away asks for the fourth QSL for our fourth QSO...
I send a QSL to a new country, or in recognition of a special QSO. About one in ten includes a letter about what we were talking about - the local town, the country, a new rig, etc. - and maybe some pictures or sketches or schematics. Some long term letter swapping has ensued with many hams over projects, and I found myself being mentored by some pretty neat ops at times. That's how Doug DeMaw, W1FB, and I became friends via snail mail some years ago. My only regret what that we never got an eyeball QSO before he became an SK. I guess for those who QSL for all sorts of awards - every grid square, all call signs containing a number, etc. - some sort of automated system is useful because a confirmation is wanted for just about every QSO. But for me, an electronic QSL is about as interesting as QRN. Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- ...I'm happy to send cards to those who need or want one, but I'll never have the time to QSL 100%. I'd far rather spend my time operating, studying, doing research, building stuff, mentoring others, etc. Jim K9YC _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
