[QSL-Managers] New Manager - hints needed

[Zoli Pitman HA1AG]

Hello Jon,

> Any recommendations for software for printing? I'm thinking I would like
to
> direct print to the cards - saving the expense and additional step of
label
> printing, peeling  and sticking to the card.

You are 100% right, I suggest to use DF3CB's BV software (free!). You can
download it from the internet.

> I haven't received the log yet but he was hoping for a 4.5 - 5k QSO
effort,
> any recommendations to the number of QSL's to order?

I suggest to look at BV - it will tell you the number of unique callsigns in
the log. Design the QSL to let you to print 2 or maybe even 3 contacts per
card (very useful for contest operations). Add something like 10% extra and
you'll be fine.

> Tips for exchanging / handling IRC's?

You can try to sell them or you can just use them at your post office.
Normally they sell for 1$/piece. Nowadays it's getting difficult.

> Anyone noticed/have thoughts about how LOTW is affecting QSL requests? I
> realize it is probably way too early to tell but was wondering if anyone
had
> thoughts about this. Anyone using/not using it?

I will not use LOTW. I prefer bureau QSLing both as a DXer and a manager. If
someone wants confirmation from me needs to have a card. I'm not interested
in those "hams" who have all the equipment to work all the dx on the bands
but they are greedy and selfish enough not to provide the "proper" way of
confirmation to others.

73!

Zoli HA1AG