[Dx-qsl] OH8SR

Ron Lago ac7dx at comcast.net
Tue Mar 3 13:35:27 EST 2009



Ron Lago wrote:
> Yes you are right.
> You could add CT1HFS, OK2RZ, CT1CXD, KX4WW,
> 73
> Ron
>
> Doug Renwick wrote:
>> 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
>>
>>
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