[Dx-qsl] qsling

[Ray McClure]

As QSL manager for 9K2ZZ and his contest call 9K9Z, I can tell
you the QSLs can be a nightmare at times.
I have been his manager for 30 years now. The time involved
doesn't enter into the picture. I volunteered to do this. We both use
the same logging program (his "Logger" of course) so transferring logs
etc. is a breeze. The QSOs involved are 231,655 and 14,002 for
the calls mentioned.
You would not believe the cards that come in asking for a QSL for
a new country, new band, new mode, etc. that do not include any
thing. No SAE and postage, no SASE (U.S. stations), sometimes
just a bare card (21 cent type) and still expect me to furnish a card,
an envelope and the postage for their DXCC.
I know someone is already to type out "but what about the bureau".
Bob does not collect cards as such, so he is not going to pay the
postage to and from the bureaus.
So the bottom line is, if you want a card, you pay the postage.
There is no exception. This is his rule, not mine, so save the flames.

For my own cards, I never ask for anything. You send me one, I send you
one. I'll send mine first if you want. The bureau is fine, although,
understandably a lot slower. But those guys don't get paid either

There, I have had my say. I feel better and the Detroit Red Wings
show Colorado how to play hockey !!

Ray, W8CNL.
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Ray McClure - W8CNL
5 McKenzie Circle
North Augusta, S.C.
29841-4319
w8cnl@mindspring.com