RE: Fwd: RE: [DX-CHAT] 3Y0X
Well you have to remember, you're dealing with two or more different schools of thought here. There are those who collect QSL cards or equivalent merely as a means to an end, usually qualifying for an award (DXCC, WAS, WAZ, IOTA, WPX, etc.) For many of these amateurs, storing the physical cards are a nuisance, and for these, LotW is well suited. (To say nothing of the cost savings in not having to print & mail QSL cards, make SASE's, buy or trade for IRC's, etc.) Then there are those who collect QSL's for their own sake, for their intrinsic beauty, and so forth. For these, LotW is unnecesary -- because the QSL card isn't a means to an end, it is the end. LotW will never completely replace QSL cards, _nor_ _was_ _it_ _ever_ _intended_ _too_. It is a merely a supplement to them. 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Charles Gallo Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 8:46 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: Fwd: RE: [DX-CHAT] 3Y0X I don't know - I agree with Pete - LOTW is fine. In fact, I'll go one step further - I PREFER LOTW. Why? QSL cards are clutter - I have more than enough clutter. I look at inbound cards long enough to log them into my PC, and I toss them in my desk - when I have had to apply for something, I sort them for the needed award, and I'm done - I'll probably NEVER look at them That said, I send out a nice full color card that I have gotten unsolicited complements back about. If your going to send a card make it NICE - but I prefer LOTW 73 de KG2V Charlie On 5/13/2006 Russell Kellam Jr wrote: > Amen to that Dick. LOTW will never replace the QSL card in your hot little > fist. -- 73 de KG2V For the Children - RKBA! You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having both at once. --Lazarus Long 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: Fwd: RE: [DX-CHAT] 3Y0X
I want a hard card in hand, at any cost and waiting time. Almost 3 years wait and 50 bucks in postage sending too many times to count for a ZW0S card ! I'de do it all again too No Logbook confirmation can ever take the place of a real cardeven if it was made from a post it notepad. 1500 plus band/countries confirmed with hard cards. Pete NA2P 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: Fwd: RE: [DX-CHAT] 3Y0X
I don't know - I agree with Pete - LOTW is fine. In fact, I'll go one step further - I PREFER LOTW. Why? QSL cards are clutter - I have more than enough clutter. I look at inbound cards long enough to log them into my PC, and I toss them in my desk - when I have had to apply for something, I sort them for the needed award, and I'm done - I'll probably NEVER look at them That said, I send out a nice full color card that I have gotten unsolicited complements back about. If your going to send a card make it NICE - but I prefer LOTW 73 de KG2V Charlie On 5/13/2006 Russell Kellam Jr wrote: > Amen to that Dick. LOTW will never replace the QSL card in your hot little > fist. -- 73 de KG2V For the Children - RKBA! You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having both at once. --Lazarus Long 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: Fwd: RE: [DX-CHAT] 3Y0X
Amen to that Dick. LOTW will never replace the QSL card in your hot little fist. Especially since they somewhat personalize the QSO and so many of the QSLs are unique and show some of the culture/geography of the country. 73 all, Russ W4UBC - Original Message - From: "Richard Diddams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Peter W2IRT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "john" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 2:19 PM Subject: Re: Fwd: RE: [DX-CHAT] 3Y0X NOT ME - I WANT THE REAL MCCOY - A BEAUTIFUL QSL CARD IS NICE TO HOLD, NICE TO SHOW, AND NICE TO ENJOY AND STORE IN MY FILE. REGARDS, DICK - W7QHE = [Original Message] From: Peter W2IRT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: john <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Date: 5/13/2006 10:54:57 AM Subject: Re: Fwd: RE: [DX-CHAT] 3Y0X At 01:07 PM 05/13/2006, john wrote: Is it worth it? That's a question for the folks who wrote the check. My suspicion is that reading all the comments about how great the card is make it worthwhile to them, in much the same way feedback about the expedition justifies the cost of the operation. Well, to be honest, I'd be equally happy with a LoTW confirmation or a note scribbled on a scrap of paper -- anything that legitimately proves contact is just fine by me. Cheers, Peter, W2IRT S 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: Fwd: RE: [DX-CHAT] 3Y0X
A agree 100% with you Dick. Fred - PY7ZZ - Original Message - From: "Richard Diddams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Peter W2IRT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "john" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 3:19 PM Subject: Re: Fwd: RE: [DX-CHAT] 3Y0X > NOT ME - I WANT THE REAL MCCOY - A BEAUTIFUL > QSL CARD IS NICE TO HOLD, NICE TO SHOW, AND > NICE TO ENJOY AND STORE IN MY FILE. > > REGARDS, DICK - W7QHE > > = > > [Original Message] > From: Peter W2IRT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: john <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; > Date: 5/13/2006 10:54:57 AM > Subject: Re: Fwd: RE: [DX-CHAT] 3Y0X > > At 01:07 PM 05/13/2006, john wrote: > Is it worth it? That's a question for the folks who wrote the > check. My suspicion is that reading all the comments about how > great the card is make it worthwhile to them, in much the same way > feedback about the expedition justifies the cost of the operation. > > Well, to be honest, I'd be equally happy with a LoTW confirmation or > a note scribbled on a scrap of paper -- anything that legitimately > proves contact is just fine by me. > > > > > Cheers, > > Peter, > W2IRT > > S > > > > 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: Fwd: RE: [DX-CHAT] 3Y0X
NOT ME - I WANT THE REAL MCCOY - A BEAUTIFUL QSL CARD IS NICE TO HOLD, NICE TO SHOW, AND NICE TO ENJOY AND STORE IN MY FILE. REGARDS, DICK - W7QHE = [Original Message] From: Peter W2IRT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: john <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Date: 5/13/2006 10:54:57 AM Subject: Re: Fwd: RE: [DX-CHAT] 3Y0X At 01:07 PM 05/13/2006, john wrote: Is it worth it? That's a question for the folks who wrote the check. My suspicion is that reading all the comments about how great the card is make it worthwhile to them, in much the same way feedback about the expedition justifies the cost of the operation. Well, to be honest, I'd be equally happy with a LoTW confirmation or a note scribbled on a scrap of paper -- anything that legitimately proves contact is just fine by me. Cheers, Peter, W2IRT S 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: Fwd: RE: [DX-CHAT] 3Y0X
At 01:07 PM 05/13/2006, john wrote: Is it worth it? That's a question for the folks who wrote the check. My suspicion is that reading all the comments about how great the card is make it worthwhile to them, in much the same way feedback about the expedition justifies the cost of the operation. Well, to be honest, I'd be equally happy with a LoTW confirmation or a note scribbled on a scrap of paper -- anything that legitimately proves contact is just fine by me. Cheers, Peter, W2IRT 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
