[Dx-qsl] OH8SR

[Doug Renwick]

I have thought about a list for a long time.  I presume you are
referring to list of stations who do not reply to direct requests.
Bureau requests are a different situation.  One has to be careful how
the list is constructed.  What may be a 'black hole' for one person may
not be for another.  There are many factors and circumstances to
consider.  Mail theft, change in the operators mental or physical
health, change in the operators financial situation, outright pocketing
of the return support, travel,  QSLer not following the stations QSL
instructions, i.e. manager, return support required and so on.

There are some that are confirmed scoundrels that have no intention of
ever replying to QSL requests and just pocket the return support.  Or
those who reply to a select few requests to give the impression that
they do QSL, and for you to try again so they can pocket more of your
funds.  There are scams out there.

The best thing may be to just post a question about the RECENT QSLing
practices of the station in question and evaluate the replies.  Try
emailing the operator or manager.  If he replies then there is an
improved possibility that he will QSL, but not guaranteed.  If he
doesn't reply, then there is a much reduced chance of a QSL.

Maybe it would be preferred to make a list of stations that includes
both those that don't QSL (scoundrels) and those who QSL with difficulty
to cover extenuating circumstances.

For example my list of 'Difficult to QSL' would include:  Your list will
differ.

ER1QQ
S21ZDX
4L4MM (F5VHH)
UA4WHX
YU6AO
XW3DT (RK3DT)
ZA1E
6Y5/G0NJZ (G0NJZ)
E44/JA8RUZ, 5T5RUZ (JA8RUZ, JA1UT)
JW5DW (LA5DW)
K4QFF/TI8 (K4UN)


Doug

The train doesn't stop here anymore. 

-----Original Message-----

Interesting. 

I wonder if there is a "black hole" list somewhere?

Bob, W1EQ