Just think. In the good old days of ham radio and DX we each exchanged
cards and paid our own postage. That's when a QSL card meant something.
Today it is a business. If you send $5.00 or $10.00 that will almost
guarantee you a card whether you work the station or not. If you do not
donate to
.
And I can count on one hand where a QSL was accompanied by $5.00 or more!
Just my 2 cents worth, for obvious reasons.
73
Tony, W4FOA
- Original Message -
From: J. A. Call [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2003 9:47 AM
Subject: [DX-CHAT] QSL postage
John, I agree with you 100% regarding the cost of postage in the US. I
agree with you that the US is a lot better off than the rest of the
world, etc. That doesn't change the fact that government has gotten
bigger, the postal service is more expensive to operate, etc.
I was only trying to point
As Steve, N4JQQ, steps on it a SECOND TIME. I meant better off in terms
of POSTAGE!
John, I agree with you 100% regarding the cost of postage in the US. I
SR agree with you that the US is a lot better off than the rest of the
SR world, etc.
I can't believe I read this on the DX
AM
Subject: [DX-CHAT] QSL postage
Just think. In the good old days of ham radio and DX we each exchanged
cards and paid our own postage. That's when a QSL card meant something.
Today it is a business. If you send $5.00 or $10.00 that will almost
guarantee you a card whether you work the station
