[Dx-qsl] HK0NA OQRS QRV

Tue Feb 7 03:41:51 EST 2012

I dont think that proves anything.   If you need the confirmation for No 
1 HR or something similar you will have
to apply for a card as you have no other choice, so the numbers of cards 
issued is inflated.

Yes, you can submit a donation, yes you can request a card via OQRS, but 
what about a box to tick
for those willing to send a mall donation BUT HAVE NO INTEREST IN 
RECEIVING A CARD, JUST AN LOTW
CONFIRMATION.      Save a stamp, save the cost of a card.     Win, win 
situation, everybody happy and
nor arguing about it.

Tom

GM4FDM

On 07/02/2012 02:24, Bob Schenck, N2OO wrote:
> I actually tracked data for a couple of DXpeditions recently that I handled
> (K5D and 3Y0X). Both were uploaded about a year after the DXpedition was
> over. When I checked the LoTW matches, I found that the LoTW matches
> represented only about 15-20% (I don't have the exact numbers handy) of the
> QSO's. But QSL cards were up around 65%. And yes, probably was some
> crossover.
> I hope to do a similar analysis after HK0NA.
> But, QSL "card" collecting is not dead. What we all must remember is that
> not every ham who chases DX is coveting the awards. MANY are simply coveting
> that QSL card! Many don't even care about the awards. Trust me, I see it
> every day here.
> 73
> De Bob N2OO
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dx-qsl-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx-qsl-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
> On Behalf Of Ron Notarius W3WN
> Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 7:31 PM
> To: dx-qsl at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Dx-qsl] HK0NA OQRS QRV
>
> With all due respect, I disagree that "most" of us don't collect QSL cards
> any more.  Many, a large number, certainly... but most?  I'd have to see
> some hard data on that before accepting it.
>
> More importantly, to get back to the original points here...
>
> If you don't want a DXpedition's QSL card, and simply want to make a
> contribution, then make a contribution!  Why clutter the OQRS screens when
> the mechanism is already on the web site?
>
> 73
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dx-qsl-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx-qsl-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
> On Behalf Of HK3CW
> Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 2:33 PM
> To: Bill; dx-qsl at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Dx-qsl] HK0NA OQRS QRV
>
> The thing is that most of us don't collect qsl cards anymore but some of us
> still want that "special" qsl. I wanted the ST0R qsl and I certainly want
> the HK0NA qsl. I'm not very fond of having tons of JA, D, I, F, K, W qsls
> etc.. (no pun intended) and I´m sure these same fellas won't want my qsl in
> there shoe boxes either, just the confirmation by LoTW.
>
> My suggestion: Add extra button on the OQRS applet where you express that
> you don't need a paper qsl and the DXP would save that extra money.
>
> 73 de HKCW Rob
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill"<w9ol at billnjudy.com>
> To:<dx-qsl at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 2:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [Dx-qsl] HK0NA OQRS QRV
>
>
>> 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:
>>>
>>>> I support that view Cesar and no longer collect paper cards!!!!
>>>> 73 de tom
>>>> GM4FDM
>>>> On 06/02/2012 16:47, PY2YP wrote:
>>>>> 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
>>>>> On 06/02/2012 13:11, Bob Schenck, N2OO wrote:
>>>>>> HK0NA OQRS has just been turned on.
>>>>>> Follow the link at www.hk0na.com
>>>>>> On behalf of the team, let me thank you all in advance for your
>>> support.
>>>
>>>>>> Be advised that the cards won't be ready for some months.
>>>>>> OQRS direct requests will be processed first.
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