[Dx-qsl] SWL data is correct, but

[Alfred Laun]

On 2/23/07, Masa/JG1OWV <jg1owv at jarl.com> wrote:
> Hello OMs, I need to consult you.
>
> Today French SWL card comes to me through bureau,
> trying to confirm my 3.5MHz CW signal at 2005 WW-CW.
> Time is 0844Z and my QSO partner is HL station.
> All the data on this SWL card are correct against my log.
>
> However, I am not a big gun running only 150W and never
> even hear any F signal on 80m until now.
> At the best of my knowledge, I suspect any French station
> has almost no possibility to hear my signal at 0844Z on bottom
> of November with WW contest QRM within Europe.

The key question would be whether you were spotted on packet during
that QSO or whether you yourself packet-spotted the HL station you
were working.  There have been a few instances where SWL cards have
been received where obviously the SWL just sent a card based on a
packet spot.  You might check DX Summit to see whether you were
spotted.

73, Fred, K3ZO