Perhaps a wee-bit out datted, however.. that station that decided to only send verifications via "e-mail only" has actually decided, in my opinion, to say they do NOT wish to bother to QSL at all. One MUST remember what the HAM QSL is all about, as well as the HISTORIC QSL of the early days. Perhaps the times have changed... however the QSL has not... just the stations who issue them/or do not.
I would like to ask these two additional (2) questions: 1. Concerning the CE's comment "is there something I could just sign"... I also strongly believe that the coordinators should do exactly that - verify the reports, and give the QSLs, filled out, to the CE to sign ! Now that's 'LEGAL." (More Legal-er?) I know that may burst some bubbles, but the CE "is" the CE, and his signature should be above the test-coordinator's (sort of like a "legal" letter.... a signature on a letter written and typed by a lawyer's legal secretary.) 2. QSL Lists... if there are any - I haven't yet seen one. Many on these posts mention receiving QSLs... but what about a list. If a station does not QSL, or in the case about via e-mail only, then this should be post somwehere. Besides there are CEs out there who do QSL, and I commend them each for their efforts. But if a station only replies by e-mail... then they just do not understand the concept of "QSL." Yes - they do NOT have to answer the request for one. It is a courtesy and should be treated as such. The NRC use to have an insert explaining the QSL some years ago, that you could attach to your report. I personally didn't like the layout of it, and if it didn't work, then I could understand why. This is what happens when a DXer writes a technical page to be read by a college(maybe) intern studying Communications, works for free, and is given the asisgnment of answering the mail. Many letters fill my box that say "thanks for your letter" and "enclosed is a magnet for your interest." Arrrggggg. >The CE asks many times now that "Is there something I can just >sign?" I guess you would go to the station and ask the PD or GM to type >you out a QSL. But even at local KAST, the GM says they only QSL via e >mail now. So the rules have to be changed. What worked years ago will no >longer work now, purist or not. But I wanted to kick this out and see >what other DXers think. To start it out, myself, I will accept about >anything confirmming my reception on the letter, ppc, e mail, FAX, >anything. I would rather have the letter or card, but it this day we are >very fortunate to get anything back. I welcome your comments. Thanks. _________________________________________________________________ Get today's hot entertainment gossip http://movies.msn.com/movies/hotgossip?icid=T002MSN03A07001 _______________________________________________ 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
