[Dx-qsl] IRCs/GS to Japan

[Peter Dougherty (W2IRT)]

At 12:10 29-12-05, Richard DiDonna NN3W wrote:
>Looking at N6DHZ's IRC/GS chart, I am told that for
>QSLs to Japan, I would need to remit 2 IRCs or 2 Green
>Stamps.
>
>I've been told by others that 1 IRC is sufficient for
>Japan.
>
>Any recent experiences on this issue?

Yup, that T8 card I got today was via a JA 
station. Again, I use mint stamps. One IRC has 
worked for me earlier this year, but a G$ is very 
close. First-class postage to the US from JA is 
¥110, which, at today's exchange rate is 93 cents 
-- so in theory a greenback should cover it. 
However, with the fluctuation of the US dollar, 
recently the exchange wasn't in our favour (I 
think ¥110 worked out to $1.05 at one point). 
Also have to wonder how much it costs to convert 
a $1 bill into Yen for the JA station.




- Peter

W2IRT