[Dx-qsl] ethics of NON-QSLers

[n7dc@cs.com]

I will comment on them. � If an amateur does not wish to exchange QSL cards, that is very much his own choice. �He should though, be sure that his desire to NOT exchange cards, be very well published, and should so state during each and every QSO he makes. �It has been said over and over that the final courtesy of a QSO is the exchange of QSL cards with those who wish them. �If that is not acceptable to him, it is his duty to let others know. �If he simply does not want cards via the buro, but will exchange direct, he again should let each correspondant know that during the QSO. �I often have people simply say "QSL via direct" or the "new" thing of saying "QSL QRZ.COM", and take that to mean no buro cards. �I will then ask them if the buro is ok as well, and often they say yes. �
 � If they do not already know, they should soon reaslize that many ops are contacting them for a "new one", meaning they want a card from that country and from that operator. �It is unethical to lead others into thinking they have a chance at a card, when they do not.