[Dx-qsl] Fw: VK9LX qsl info

[John C Owens]

In spite of all that was said, I have contacted VK9LX on 5 occassions
between Nov 1997 and Nov 1999, have sent cards (to VK2ICV in 97 and 99,
and W6XD in 98), have included SASE's for local or GS's with SAE for
VK2ICV, and have never received a response from any of these. The record
speaks for itself. - John Owens (N7SEJ)


On Sat, 2 Mar 2002 18:18:23 -0000 "tom johnson" <n4tj@sc.rr.com> writes:
> 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
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >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.
> > >
> > >Tom
> > >
> > >N4TJ/ n4tj@sc.rr.com
> >
> >
> 
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