[Dx-qsl] Fwd: Re: Fwd: RE: IRC's

[Ken Scheper]

I would suggest one thing....get a "blessing" from the ARRL regarding this 
and put it to rest !

I never recall being required to accept IRC's, and in fact, if they expired 
I responded on my dime out of courtesy.

With today's IRC crazy USPS, I'd reconsider also....as long as you request 
REASONABLE SASE rates, you're still fine.  Just don't charge some nutso 
amount for a return card.  Guys are asking $3 - 5.  OQRS has helped in this 
area a LOT, and is well accepted.

Good luck!

HNY to all !

Ken
WA8JOC


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From: "Ron Lago" <ac7dx at comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 3:26 PM
To: "DX QSL Posts" <dx-qsl at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Dx-qsl] Fwd: Re: Fwd: RE: IRC's

> This guy is hilarious......and because of him,  will no longer accept 
> IRC's
> 73
> Ron
> AC7DX
>
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: Fwd: RE: IRC's
> Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2013 15:17:02 -0500
> From: Joe Subich, W4TV <w4tv at subich.com>
> To: Ron Lago <ac7dx at comcast.net>, "Bill Moore, NC1L" <nc1l at arrl.org>
>
>
>
> Be a dick Ron ...
>
> From the DXCC Rules 12(d) in part
>
>> d) Blatant inequities in confirmation (QSL) procedures. Continued
>> refusal to issue QSLs under certain circumstances may lead to
>> disqualification.
>
> For me refusal, to accept IRCs is "blatant inequities in confirmation
> (QSL) procedures."  USPS and all other members of the Universal Postal
> Union are *required* to accept them even if they don't sell them so
> your refusal to accept them is a "blatant inequity" to those who choose
> that method of *paying for the QSL*.
>
> 73,
>
>   ... Joe, W4TV
>
>
> On 12/31/2013 1:41 PM, Ron Lago wrote:
>> So stuff it Joe!
>>
>>
>> -------- Original Message --------
>> Subject:     RE: IRC's
>> Date:     Tue, 31 Dec 2013 18:32:43 +0000
>> From:     Moore, Bill, NC1L (ARRL Awards Branch) <bmoore at arrl.org>
>> To:     'ac7dx at comcast.net' <ac7dx at comcast.net>
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi Ron:
>>
>> Well, I've been here almost 23 years and I know the rules inside an out
>> and there is no rule in DXCC relaying to anything that it is our duty to
>> accept them.
>>
>> The only saying I am somewhat familiar with is that "the ultimate
>> courtesy of a QSO is a QSL". Nothing about IRC's
>>
>> Accepting or not accepting is strictly a personal decision.
>>
>> If he thinks there is a rule maybe you can ask him to direct you to it?
>> (I'd sure like to know!)
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Bill Moore NC1L
>>
>> Awards Branch Manager
>>
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>
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