[Dx-qsl] HK0NA OQRS QRV

Mon Feb 6 14:32:38 EST 2012

I have three QSL binders for SSB/CW and RTTY....For each of those DXCC awards I want to have the paper QSLs (kinda like collecting baseball cards!)....beyond that for other awards unless it's a very special QSL of some sort, memorable QSO/special event station/etc., I'm fine with LOTW as postage rates and IRCs have gone up.  The recent development of the OQRS path makes it very easy to get a card (securely!) without having to send one and to donate to help defray a DXpedition's expenses.

Having said that (as an old guy) I still think a QSL is really the "final courtesy" and will always have a stack available to share.

Good Hunting!

Dino KL0S

On Feb062012, at 1419 PM, Bill wrote:

> I fully understand people liking qsl cards.
> I don't have any walls to display them on.
> My shack is so small, if I feel a sneeze coming on, I must exit the 
> shack so I don't hit my head.
> I do have one cabinet with logs and qsls....for the ones we salvaged 
> from the qsl manager that passed a few years ago.
> But I put all those logs on LoTW.
> I occasionally get a request, I open that cabinet and make out a card.
> 
> For me, Chasing the Quixote Quest (all entities, all bands, 
> cw-phone-digital) Lotw is much easier to keep track of.
> 
> On 2/6/12 12:20 PM, Bob Schenck, N2OO wrote:
>> 
>> This was discussed before the DXpedition. It was decided not to do it 
>> at this time. But it very well might be offered in the future by the 
>> "next one". We'll see. I think it is a good idea if it is handled 
>> properly. As a QSL Manager, I would have to make sure that I was 
>> properly set up for it here. Right now, I am not.
>> 
>> BTW, I think that still, the vast majority of people want their QSL 
>> card in their hands. Regardless of LoTW. There is simply nothing 
>> better in my point of view than to have that QSL card in your hand 
>> after working a very rare place. And, how do you put an LoTW 
>> confirmation into a QSL card display book? I love showing off my DXCC 
>> QSL collection.
>> 
>> I luv QSL cards!
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> De Bob, N2OO
>> 
>> QSL Managers Society
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: dx-qsl-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
>> [mailto:dx-qsl-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill
>> Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 12:59 PM
>> To: dx-qsl at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Re: [Dx-qsl] HK0NA OQRS QRV
>> 
>> I agree, and in fact almost all of the operations I tell them to keep my
>> 
>> donation, and send via LoTW.
>> 
>> Simply, have no more room for qsls, they take up a lot of room.
>> 
>> If I could quickly/easily scan/digitize them all, I would.
>> 
>> Send me the LoTW, keep the cards and my donation.
>> 
>> On 2/6/12 11:29 AM, Tom Wylie wrote:
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>>> I support that view Cesar and no longer collect paper cards!!!!
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>>> 73 de tom
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>>> GM4FDM
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>>> On 06/02/2012 16:47, PY2YP wrote:
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>>>> Good news. There should be an option for donation and confirmation via
>> 
>>>> LOTW with no cards; this should save money and got DXCC credit 
>> quick. I
>> 
>>>> no longer collect cards if I had LOTW credit. Of course this is 
>> only my
>> 
>>>> point of view and my two cents worth.
>> 
>>>> 
>> 
>>>> 73 DX de PY2YP - Cesar
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>>>> On 06/02/2012 13:11, Bob Schenck, N2OO wrote:
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>>>>> HK0NA OQRS has just been turned on.
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>>>>> Follow the link at www.hk0na.com
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>>>>> On behalf of the team, let me thank you all in advance for your 
>> support.
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>>>>> Be advised that the cards won't be ready for some months.
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>>>>> OQRS direct requests will be processed first.
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