[Dx-qsl] Guidance requested

[Al Bailey]

Mark if you can get her to send me the logs as well as some blank 
cards I would be more than happy to act as a manager. Even if they 
are in written format I can put them into a logging program...

I hope you get lucky and she saved them.





At 01:30 PM 7/2/2007, Peter Dougherty wrote:
>Personally, I would not accept the blank. Israel is very easy to 
>work, and if it's just DXCC credit you're looking for (as opposed to 
>a QSL from a memorable QSO just for you), just work another 4X on 
>the same band/mode.
>
>One suggestion would be to write a polite letter to his XYL 
>explaining that others may send cards, too, and if she could locate 
>his log book, maybe you could try to find a manager who could save 
>her the hassle of answering all these kinds of requests in future.
>
>At 01:18 PM 7/2/2007, Mark Lunday, WD4ELG wrote:
>>Folks,
>>
>>Your input appreciated on this item...
>>
>>Sep 13, 1990 I worked 4X4RE.  Starting in 2001 I attempted to obtain QSL
>>card.  Finally got a response today.  XYL says the op is deceased since
>>November 1998.
>>
>>I am 100% sure it was a valid contact.  The XYL enclosed a blank QSL card
>>for me, but she did not comment on any log verification.
>>
>>While I technically could fill out the card with my contact details, it
>>seems to not be in the spirit of DXCC and I am therefore hesitant to do so.
>>Although DXCC is "just an award," I do consider it to be of the highest
>>integrity since it values the honesty of its members above all else.
>>
>>I am not trying to initiate a heated debate on the subject; what I would
>>appreciate are the candid thoughts of you DXers who are way more experienced
>>and can provide a perspective on this.
>>
>>Thanks.
>>
>>Mark Lunday
>>WD4ELG
>>wd4elg at arrl.net
>>http://wd4elg.net
>>
>>
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>
>
>Cheers,
>
>Peter,
>W2IRT
>
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