Re: [DX-CHAT] QSLing KH6
If u worked KH6ZM who has been active on 160M, Massimo he has I0MWI for a manager as he states. If you continue to read all of the info available he also has at the bottom of the page: QSL directley to my manager I0MWI. US/Canada stations may send direct to me. Bureau cards will be answerd as time permits. Sorry...no e-qsl's. Bio last modified: 2005-01-20 All this said, this thread might have never happened ;-) Joe Friday might say Just the Facts Ma'am' Happy New Year!.. 73/DXRon (-: Mike W2LO wrote: I recently worked a KH6 on 160 who, on his website, requests that QSLs go via his European manager. Now considering that he lives in the same country that I do it seems a bit much to request that I use an 84 cent airmail stamp and a GS or two or an IRC to get his card back. I realize that I should simply work another one but has anyone else encountered this issue? Mike W2LO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org -- Ronald A. Loneker Sr. #1DXCC - 9BDXCC - 160M DXCC RTTY DXCC - A1-OP - QCWA http://www.cwforever.com http://www.njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] QSLing KH6
Ron, HNY and worry not! You were fine with your post. Each amateur operator is free to select and choose by which methodology they freely choose to handle QSLs...and if fact are not REQUIRED to send them at allso the fact they have ANY means by which to get a QSL out should be a good thing. In an era where our radios, amps, etcAND QSLs cost a ton of money...and there is no way to get around this fact.if someone needs a QSL and they don't like the route one must take to get it...they are free not to send one..and simply wait to work another one as I see it. Happy New Year Ron,and will look for you sooN! 73 - Jose Castillo -N4BAA Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: I have been privately blasted by a small number of amateurs over my reply comments earlier tonight. Apparantly these few feel that I am casting aspersions upon most or all KH6 amateurs because a number choose to use QSL managers. And an apology has been demanded by several of these. Now... I am far from perfect, and I make more than my share of mistakes. But I don't understand why commenting on the fact that several KH6 based amateurs... to say nothing of those in KP2, KP4, KH0, KH2, etc... choose to use a QSL manager warrants an apology. Let's be honest... QSL'ing can be a chore, especially for more active stations and for stations sought after. That's why some amateurs choose to use a QSL manager. Others, like myself, look for ways to automate and otherwise streamline the process. Personally, I consider it something that comes with the territory, but I do not expect everyone to feel that way. It is unfortunate in this case that the station that W2LO worked uses an overseas manager. Why that station chooses to do so is something I lack sufficient information to directly comment on, so I would give the benefit of the doubt and assume there's a good reason. And I can certainly understand why he is less than thrilled with sending a QSL request overseas when the station is located within the US, as it is a higher expense. Which is why I suggested he try direct with a just sign this card; whether or not it works, well, we'll see. But, how that casts aspersions on all KH6 amateurs? That I don't follow. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] QSLing KH6
Thanks to everyone for their input. I've been in this game almost fifty years and this was a new problem. I should have stated that I in fact did QSL direct but after several months I've received nothing. I enclosed a GS plus an SASE figuring that working mainland stations can be a pain for KH6/KL7 so I'd give him an incentive to reply but I've gotten nothing. Maybe in the due course of QSLs I'll get it. Well, it's not as if it's BS7 or 7O. Thanks, everyone, and have a DX-filled New Year! Mike W2LO If u worked KH6ZM who has been active on 160M, Massimo he has I0MWI for a manager as he states. If you continue to read all of the info available he also has at the bottom of the page: QSL directley to my manager I0MWI. US/Canada stations may send direct to me. Bureau cards will be answerd as time permits. Sorry...no e-qsl's. Bio last modified: 2005-01-20 All this said, this thread might have never happened ;-) Joe Friday might say Just the Facts Ma'am' Happy New Year!.. 73/DXRon (-: Mike W2LO wrote: I recently worked a KH6 on 160 who, on his website, requests that QSLs go via his European manager. Now considering that he lives in the same country that I do it seems a bit much to request that I use an 84 cent airmail stamp and a GS or two or an IRC to get his card back. I realize that I should simply work another one but has anyone else encountered this issue? Mike W2LO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org -- Ronald A. Loneker Sr. #1DXCC - 9BDXCC - 160M DXCC RTTY DXCC - A1-OP - QCWA http://www.cwforever.com http://www.njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
RE: [DX-CHAT] QSLing KH6
It happens. Not often. While KH6 isn't exactly rare, it is sought after. There are many ops out there who for one reason or another hand the QSL duties over to someone else. I could come up with a laundry list of reasons, as can many on the list, and we still wouldn't cover all of the possibilities. So while we don't know the why, or why's, obviously there's a reason. You could try QSL'ing direct. But don't be surprised if you don't get a card back. One of the simplest reasons might be that the manager, not the op, has the cards... so if you're going to try that route, I'd suggest including a filled-out card on his behalf that all he has to do is sign. Look at it this way Mike, it could be worse. There will be another one. And at least you have a 160 antenna up right now, unlike some of us (working on it)! g 73, ron w3wn -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike W2LO Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2006 7:09 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] QSLing KH6 I recently worked a KH6 on 160 who, on his website, requests that QSLs go via his European manager. Now considering that he lives in the same country that I do it seems a bit much to request that I use an 84 cent airmail stamp and a GS or two or an IRC to get his card back. I realize that I should simply work another one but has anyone else encountered this issue? Mike W2LO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
RE: [DX-CHAT] QSLing KH6
I have been privately blasted by a small number of amateurs over my reply comments earlier tonight. Apparantly these few feel that I am casting aspersions upon most or all KH6 amateurs because a number choose to use QSL managers. And an apology has been demanded by several of these. Now... I am far from perfect, and I make more than my share of mistakes. But I don't understand why commenting on the fact that several KH6 based amateurs... to say nothing of those in KP2, KP4, KH0, KH2, etc... choose to use a QSL manager warrants an apology. Let's be honest... QSL'ing can be a chore, especially for more active stations and for stations sought after. That's why some amateurs choose to use a QSL manager. Others, like myself, look for ways to automate and otherwise streamline the process. Personally, I consider it something that comes with the territory, but I do not expect everyone to feel that way. It is unfortunate in this case that the station that W2LO worked uses an overseas manager. Why that station chooses to do so is something I lack sufficient information to directly comment on, so I would give the benefit of the doubt and assume there's a good reason. And I can certainly understand why he is less than thrilled with sending a QSL request overseas when the station is located within the US, as it is a higher expense. Which is why I suggested he try direct with a just sign this card; whether or not it works, well, we'll see. But, how that casts aspersions on all KH6 amateurs? That I don't follow. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
