[Dx-qsl] QSL cards NOT received

[Doug Renwick]

Subject: RE: [Dx-qsl] QSL cards NOT received

Yes it can be frustrating when things don't turn out the way
one thinks they should.  Spending 1 GS for a QSL card is not
an extravagant amount.  Consider what a lot of other
managers ask for.
2-3 GS, 2 IRCs, registered mail. 1 GS is becoming a bargain
as postage rates increase and mail theft continues.  If you
really, really want/need a QSL card, be prepared to pay a
reasonable amount for it.

Doug


Subject: [Dx-qsl] QSL cards NOT received

Thanks to all those who took their time to express their
opinions regarding 
TG9NX's QSL practices.  I understand the problem that some
DX'ers in some 
countries have regarding unscrupulous postal workers. But,
in my opinion, 
the solution is not what this gentleman is doing.  If he has
that problem, 
he should complain to Guatemalan postal authorities. I am
sure that they 
will be willing to cooperate to solve the problem.   I have
not heard of any 
other ham in Guatemala complaining of their postal service.
The address in 
Miami that he uses, is not a mail drop or APO-style address.
It's the 
address of another fellow ham.  If TG9NX were not in the
green stamp 
collection business, he would get a QSL manager, in the US
or any other 
place he may consider "safe".  Finally,   this situation
(and I am sure he 
is not the only one doing this) is condoned by the ARRL.
See DXCC 
Rule12(d). Solution: work some one else, preferably, the
TG9/N0XXX-type. 
Thanks for the opportunity to express my views es gud DX.
Dave, W4DN, ex-...
ARRL Life Member.