[Dx-qsl] 5K3T Cards

[AA5AM]

FWIW.....

I worked 5K3T during the CQWW 160 test on Jan. 26, 2008.
On Feb 7, 2008  received an unsolicited email asking people to correct their logs from HK3T to 5K3T if there was an error. Also within that email  it had the following statement :

" > IF YOU WANT TO SEND YOUR QSL YOU CAN DO IT BUREAU OR DIRECT VIA HK3O,
> PLEASE CONSULT www.qrz.com [2] FOR DETAILS 
> TO SEND YOUR QSL."

A card was sent direct to HK3O via the Miami PO Box with 2 IRCs on Jan 28, 2008  and have yet to receive anything. I also sort cards for the W5 bureau and have not seen any cards come via that route. A confirmation was received via LOTW a few days ago.

I was fortunate enough to also work HK3CQ on 160m about 2 months later. I sent a card direct using the same Jet box service in Miami but different PO box per the instructions on his QRZ.com bio. Card sent on July 01, 2008 and received one on Sept. 28, 2008.

Scott - AA5AM


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Alan Zack 
  To: Nelson Moyer ; dx-qsl at mailman.qth.net 
  Cc: hk3o at ymail.com 
  Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 1:42 PM
  Subject: Re: [Dx-qsl] EI7M and 5K3T Cards


  Nelson, 
  Ref: 5K3T
  QRZ.COM shows 5K3T using a Florida PO Box address as his mail drop because of the chance of his mail being lost if sent directly to Colombia.  His mail at the Florida PO Box may only be picked up once or twice a year so returns may be slow.  Even though QRZ.COM shows the 5K3T address as a Florida POB he also shows QSL via HK3O which is the same POB.  If you go to the HK3O look up you will notice he is asking for 2 IRC's as he mails your card from Columbia.  I know it works as I just received cards for HK3O and HK3BVD (in the same envelope) from Columbia with Columbia stamps for a QSL request I sent to the Miami POB address in December 2007.  So read the instructions on the HK3O qrz.com page.  Don't send a SASE to the Florida POB with USA stamps, they won't work from Columbia.  If you want the card send the 2 IRC's as he asks.  If 2 IRC's are too rich for you then work another HK station and hope for better results.  Remember, Mario doesn't need your card so play by his rules.
  _______________________________________________________
  Alan Zack
  Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ
  Official USCG Auxiliary Comm Station
  Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
  Delta Rocket Quality Engineer, The Boeing Company, Retired
  Aviation Chief Warrant Officer,  U.S. Coast Guard, Retired


    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Nelson Moyer 
    To: dx-qsl at mailman.qth.net 
    Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 12:05 PM
    Subject: [Dx-qsl] EI7M and 5K3T Cards


    A couple of months ago I asked if anyone had received 160 meter cards from EI7M and 5K3T, and I was told not to hold my breath. EI7M arrived last week, and from the antenna farm pictures on the card, I know why they are so loud! Many thanks to the East Cork Contest Group, and yes, they do QSL.



    5K3T is another story. I was told they have not printed QSL cards and they do not QSL. I suggested they upload their contest logs to LoTW, but that hasn't happened. You may wish to consider whether or not to work them in contests, because you apparently aren't going to get a QSL card. I hope they prove me wrong! Their card would bring me up to 92 confirmed for 160 DXCC. It's the ONLY needed QSL card I have out. Come on 5K3T, how about a card?



    Nelson, KU0A




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