[Dx-qsl] A Scoundrel in our Midst?

[Bob Nielsen]

On Sun, Mar 20, 2005 at 09:23:14AM -0500, bikealot at rcn.com wrote:
> This chain of emails has interested me as I just worked 
> LY2ZZ for the first time a couple of days ago and planned on 
> QSLing him.  (I am new to HF and am working towards the 
> first 100 countries).  I will try QSLing him direct.
> 
> Also..what size envelopes are the preferred ones for 
> QSLing?  I have been sending domestic QSL's by putting a No. 
> 6 3/4 (3 5/8" x 6 1/2") SASE inside a bigger envelope.  I 
> have received back a bunch of cards that fit into the SASE 
> no problem.  Is this the right size or am I doing it wrong?  
> I have a whole bunch of DX contacts that I want to QSL this 
> week and want to make sure I don't screw it up with the 
> wrong size of envelopes.
> 
> Any and all advice on this would be appreciated.  I like the 
> QSLing aspect of ham radio and want to get it right.
> 
> 73 Keith KB3ILS

No. 6 envelopes are sometimes too small for the cards.  I've received a 
few over the years which were about 4" high.  I typically use a No. 9 
which fits nicely inside a No. 10.  Bill Plum sells European sized 
envelopes which are probably a better choice.

73, Bob N7XY