[Dx-qsl] eQSL Changes
[email protected]
[email protected]
Fri Apr 5 04:26:00 2002
In a message dated 04/04/2002 23:32:21 GMT Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:
> I understand your frustration. However, look back in 1920s, when QSL
> cards have been invented. They were invented as QSO CONFIRMATION method,
> using the technology of the day (snail mail system).
>
> They have never been intended to become collectibles. In other words,
> the QSO record is sufficient, not the card itself.
>
Have a look at some cards from the twenties and thirties. They were
not just confirmation cards, but contained loads of personal info
as well;some were brilliantly designed and were far more than just
599 confirmations. Admittedly, the USA ones from about 1929
onwards tended to be "standards", but you should see my
collection!
Tony G4UZN
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