[Dx-qsl] Fw: VK9LX qsl info

[tom johnson]

I received this from Nick, ex VK2ICV

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nick VK1AA" <vk1aa@qsl.net>
To: <n4tj@sc.rr.com>
Cc: <dx-qsl@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2002 9:57 PM
Subject: VK9LX qsl info


> Dear Tom and group;
>
> I went to Lord Howe three times : in 1997 accompanied by K8RF when
> we made 12.500 Q's; in 1998. leading mulii-op team (K6KM, N4RU, N0TT and
> NM7N (SK)). That time approx 10.000 Q's were logged. Year later I went
there
> one more
> time and made another 10.000Q's in solo operation.
> Therefore the total VK9LX  log contain approx 32K os Q''s - precisely
> 27.570 stored electronically and  approx. 4.500 on paper log.
>
> QSLLing details
> VK9LX qsl cards were printed in Feb 1998 and during the next 4-6 months
> almost
> all 1997 requests (approx 3500) were promptly answered.
> Significant delay in answering cards for '98 operation aroused in early
1999
> when duet to some personal and business activity I simply have had no
> time answer incoming mail. And yes, there were some other reasons too,
> not ham related and not suitable for this reflector which delayed
> replies for another 2-3 months. However, later that year I was able and
> willing
> to get back to QSL pile and clear my backlog. Today, I still receive
> 10-15 requests per week and my turnover time since January 2002. is now
less
> than two weeks.
>
> "Selective responding"
> Thanks to Ray, N4RU and his kind help, during my troubled time in 1999.
some
> W4's received their cards through "private" channels. No mystery here -
they
> were mostly Ray's club members
> and other stations emailing him and requesting QSL cards.
> Also, members of OZ DX group received their cards promptly thanks to
> special arrangement made through their club. I'm also very "sensitive" to
> all
> requests by CDXC Club members and they always receive special treatment
> because
> CDXC was the club that helped K8RF and me during our first DXpedition to
> Lord Howe Island.
> And finally, all 160m cards are treated in the same manner since this is
my
> favorite band.
>
> More on "selective QSLing"
> Unfortunately, some folk still do not know how to qsl.
> Cards sent to previous VK9LX operation / managers or to incorrect address
> or without sufficient return postage simply can't make it.
> By no means this is an excuse for my late replies, but just to pint out
> that significant number of direct requests would fall into this category.
>
> QSLLing as "money making business"
> This is an old  clich� still popular with some.
> If you ever wonder how much money DX station "collect" through
> qsling, the answer is ZERO, with  most qsl managers being happy to
> break even. Personally,  I run successful business and wasting my
> precuts time in order to "make money QSLing" is kind of assaulting.
> I do it for fun and pleasure and I do apologize if someone else
> doesn't see it this way.
>
> E-mail requests.
> From time to time I receive emails where I'm politely ask
> to "check have you received my QSL?". Unfortunately, I no longer
> answer those emails. The simply reason being is that I do not keep record
of
> incoming mail (who does?). If you haven't got my reply within
> 3-4 months, it is very likely you never will. Apart from me stilling your
> money,
> they are OTHER reasons to consider (wrong address, lost mail, insecure
> postal service in YOUR country, etc) so please don't panic and
> DO NOT EMAIL asking me to explain why and how...
>
> ... and finally, how to get that VK9LX card?
> Well, believe or not, now is the best time to QSL again. In 4 weeks time
> I'll be heading to H40 where I expect to make another zillion Q's and
> upon my arrival the pile will grow up again, therefore some delay is to be
> expected.
> My mailing address is
> Nick Hacko,
> PO BOX 730
> Parramatta 2124 NSW Australia.
> MY VERY SPECIAL LIMITED OFFER: mail your QSL card this week, mention
> this email, and I promises to QSL back before March 23, 2002.
> NO $ or IRC NEEDED - I will be happy to cover all expenses form this side.
>
> Thank you for your help and understanding and
> see you in the pileup.
>
> Personal message for N4TJ:
> Tom, I've QSLed back to you on March 20, 2000.
> My current VK9LX log (VK9LX.DXL) containing date of QSL card sent
> is located at http://www.qsl.net/vk1aa/vk9lx.zip as .zip file.
> I would also appreciate should you forward this email to dx-qsl reflector
> since I'm not subscribed.
>
> Nick, VK1AA
> www.qsl.net/vk1aa/temotu
> www.qsl.net/160
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> >I have sent five (5) QSLs with SAEs and $2 each time direct to VK2ICV for
> >VK9LX QSOs in 98. Absolutely no response to anything, including e mails.
I
> >know for a fact that some folk got returns on this, but a lot did/have
not.
> >There is some speculation, not suitable for this reflector, about why
some
> >and not others.
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> >Tom
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> >N4TJ/ n4tj@sc.rr.com
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