Jim, These are good points and particularly, the second sentence is how I try to approach things. I probably send 2-3 reports a year depending on the circumstances of the catch and typically, if the catch has raised my blood pressure (excitement) then I seem to exibit that in my report. I think it's important to express that I feel my reception was exceptional and I'm really happy to have heard their station. Usually I am if I'm going through the effort to write a report. Of the last 20 reports I've sent over the last several years, I've received a verification for all of them- with the exception of some scheduled tests - which probably sounds odd. I used to add a P.S. requesting a sticker or something, but I don't do that anymore. I suppose I wouldn't know, but that request may stall or hinder the verification entirely. Oddly enough, I've sent out a few reports to some of the old clear channel stations that I used to easily hear but can't now. I should have done that years ago and wish I would have but, oh well...they're more "valuable" catches to me now. 73- Doug
> One thing I do think is that I could write a better reception report NOW > than I could when I was much younger. Maybe because I understand the > concept of 'making someone want to reply' better now - hi hi. > Jim Nall - Louisville > http://www.n4fxc.com _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com