W3WN wrote: V51AS is now a very reliable QSL'er via the German mail drop. Takes about 3 - 5 months, but he comes through. Send it direct to Namibia, your odds of success drop tremendously. ================================== I sent direct to Namibia via registered mail (cost about $8) with SASE & received card back from Frank in about a month. 73, Ray, k9DUR