[Dx-qsl] Cluster-Spot SWLing

[Stuart Santelmann KC1F]

> Pete:
>
> I appreciate very much your taking the time to comment.  Let me assure
> you that my post was not meant as a knock on SWL's in general.  In
> fact I mentioned the ISWL precisely because it has such an honourable
> reputation and tradition.  I was an enthusiastic SWL myself  before I
> got my ham ticket and continue to do SWLing on the FM and medium wave
> broadcast bands.  I have always answered SWL cards promptly, whether
> through the bureau or direct, despite the fact that I am an avid
> contester and make between 20,000 and 40,000 QSOs each year.
>
> I was simply hoping to highlight the activities of one bad apple so
> that organisations such as yours can be on guard in the case that
> applications for awards might be received from him.  Our bureau
> receives hundreds of cards per month from SWLs and practically all of
> them are passed through to the destinees without anything untoward
> calling attention to them.  But this fellow has been a notable and
> frequent exception.
>
> Let me re-iterate, as far as I am concerned, SWLing is a wonderful and
> honourable activity, and I am of the belief that over 99 percent of
> the SWLs out there are absolutely honest and trustworthy.
>
> 73, Fred Laun, K3ZO
>

Hi Fred !

I always enjoy reading your posts, OM !  One of my favorite SWL QSLs was 
from a UJ8 (now EY8 for you youngsters) for a QSO with an OK1 station on 
160.  I was operating at K1GQ around 23z.  Could he have heard me ?  maybe - 
or just the OK1 working me.  I've never gotten any obviously fake SWL cards 
for my home call, but I did get some as FS/KC1F - I seem to remember an LY 
station on 160 around local noon.

Best to all, HNY, and Savai de cup to Fred and his wife.  We always 
celebrate New Year with takeout from Chiang Mai restauarant nearby.

Stu        KC1F