Russ:
You are right on! A lot of guys, myself included, when we return from a
DXpedition, like I just have from VK9CGG where costs are not trivial (no
place are the costs trivial), mine the incoming QSLs to try to make that
sustain itself. What does this mean? It means in my case I open all the
envelopes to see if there is money inside or an IRC inside. If there is, I
remove the money or IRC, sell the IRC and buy stamps with both the money and
IRC. I mark on the outside of the envelope how much was inside.
I then QSL those that have supported the operation first, setting aside SASE
envelopes for last. It takes about 2-3 months for the mail load to lighten
up so that I can get to those SASEs. In the end, everyone who sent for a
card gets his/her card, no problems. It makes sense to do it this way for
me.
The bottom line is if YOU have a vested interest in a DXpedition, then your
input is more than likely appreciated. If you don't, well go figure!
Let the flames begin!!!!
73,
Charlie, W0YG, VK9CGG, VK9CG, VK9XG, VK9XX, VK9YY, ZS6YG, Z21/W0YG, Z2/W0YG,
A22/W0YG, A25/W0YG, V5/ZS6YG and a few others..>>
----- Original Message -----
From: "Russell Kellam Jr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>; "Fred Stevens K2FRD" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 2:10 PM
Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] QSLing tip
Very good advice from both guys. I even put a GS in for stateside QSL's
and extra for a major DX expedition. 73 Russ W4UBC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fred Stevens K2FRD" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 10:22 PM
Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] QSLing tip
I'm with you, Charles. Even though I'm a techie geek, LOTW and eQSL are
just two more applications to complicate my already complicated life. I
like the look and feel of real cardboard QSL cards, old radios if I have
storage space for them (just picked up a RT-524 based VRC-12, 1960s
vintage Army mobile VHF FM which happens to have 6m capability - the
seller needed rent money and offered it to me at a price I couldn't
refuse), turning the VFO for DX, and running my own one-man
mini-DXpeditions to VO2 land.
Still, IRCs are a lot easier to obtain and exchange for postage than
foreign postage stamps. And woe to the op who sends QSL requests without
IRC, GS, or especially a SA envelope; he's gonna wait a long time for a
response via the Buro. I hate hand addressing envelopes. I'd rather have
a root canal. Or go shopping or do laundry.
73 de Fred K2FRD, VO2FS
At 2:45 AM +0000 29/11/06, Charles Harpole wrote:
I found out from answering VU4AN/VU3CHE card requests that the easiest
and fastest reply went to the one USA guy who had Thailand postage on his
self-addressed envelop. Also, to the several Japanese who used their
version of international reply ENVELOP.
Those were just so nice and easy to drop into the post box on the corner
here in Bangkok on my way out to work.
Of course, all the other direct cards were taken care of, but I was
surprised at myself at the joyful temptation to take care of the one with
the Thai stamp so easily. I am sure this would not affect the big
DXpeditions with lots of QSL helpers, but my wife and I were chugging
away ourselves.
BTW, maybe if u are really hot to get a card, a local postage affixed is
much more effective than (1) sending multiple cards for the same contact
or (2) emailing the DX asking for a special search and reply.
I love old-fashioned things.... CW, tube radios, listening for DX, paper
QSLs that arrive with beautiful stamps, rag chewing, tiny DXpeditions
running 50 watts to a dipole, and the other things that retain the
mystery of ham radio.
Good DX to all...... 73
Charles Harpole
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73 de Fred Stevens K2FRD, VO2FS
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