[DX-CHAT] QSL costs

2005-07-19 Thread mike-sv1rk
HELLO TO ALL ONE DOLLAR IN GREECE IS OK. ONE AIR MAIL LETTER COST IS 0.65 EURO WITH ONE OR TWO QSLS CARDS ENCLUDING. BEST 73 MIKE SV1RK

[DX-CHAT] Australian QSL costs - some clarifications from VK3QI

2005-07-19 Thread Peter Forbes
Australian Postage Charges for QSLS There has been a recent discussion thread about the cost of postage to various areas of the world. Currently the following applies: (1) A SINGLE card (not folded type) sealed in an envelope and stamped CARD ONLY costs A$1.10 airmail to anywhere in

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL costs

2005-07-19 Thread Jan Erik Holm
This is the cost for Sweden: 1.35 Dollar or 1.08 Euro or 1 IRC That means, people sending Dollar bills need to send 2 Dollars. 1 Euro bill or 1 IRC is OK with me!! Or the bureau is also fine but ofcourse slow. If someone still needs a cards for my operations in SV5 SV9 CT3 and CN2KM I will

Re: [DX-CHAT] This is ridiculous

2005-07-19 Thread Vic Goncharsky
Generally speaking there's no difference between fat cat American capitalist ham and poor Russki ham - everyone has to pay the same amount to get certain QSLs, that's the rule of the game. In fact those of us who are in this hobby for 30 years or so, don't need much and certainly can afford

Re[2]: [DX-CHAT] This is ridiculous

2005-07-19 Thread Art RX9TX
Hello dx-chat, Tuesday, July 19, 2005 Vic Goncharsky wrote to dx-chat@njdxa.org: VG Generally speaking there's no difference between fat cat American capitalist VG ham and poor Russki ham I haven't seen anything about poor russki ham here, what was that about? VG In fact those of us who

Re: [DX-CHAT] sealing coax fittings

2005-07-19 Thread Jim Reisert AD1C
What about silicone plumber's tape? If wrapped first with the silicone tape, then with the UV electrical tape, would that seal out the water? - Jim -- Jim Reisert AD1C, 7 Charlemont Court, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 USA +978-251-9933, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.ad1c.us

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL costs

2005-07-19 Thread Zack Widup
Is there a website somewhere with all this info for the various countries collected together in one place? I'd do it myself but I'm so busy these days I have a hard time just keeping up with the e-mail. Zack W9SZ On Tue, 19 Jul 2005, Jan Erik Holm wrote: This is the cost for Sweden: 1.35

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL costs

2005-07-19 Thread Ron Notarius
Yes, W9OL has one. Here's a clip from his latest post on the issue: Creating and modifying the old text based IRC/GS Chart became difficult. We have taken a new approach. I've created two new forms. One in Excel format for download.

Re: [DX-CHAT] Australian QSL costs - some clarifications from VK3QI

2005-07-19 Thread Jerry K3BZ
Hi, Peter... thanks for the very detailed and informative message... that stuff is good to know and keep in mind. One question you wrote: Comments have also been made about the LoTW. Unfortunately, until LoTW is able to be accepted and accessed at no cost by Awards Managers outside of the

Re: [DX-CHAT] Australian QSL costs - some clarifications from VK3QI

2005-07-19 Thread Ron Notarius
Straight from the Logbook of the World FAQ page https://p1k.arrl.org/lotw/faq#cost: --- How much does it cost to use Logbook of the World? There is no charge for digital certificates or for submitting log data to the LoTW system. A charge is

RE: [DX-CHAT] This is ridiculous

2005-07-19 Thread Ragnar Otterstad
I sure wish DX'ing was the way it was back in the 60's and 70's when the CW bands were loaded with very rare DX. The bureau system worked great, and you could bet that a nice looking QSL and 1 IRC would definitely bring you a direct card back. 73 and GL, Larry K4WLS I concur ! We may add the

[DX-CHAT] do I know? re QSL costs

2005-07-19 Thread Charles Harpole
Hey, Do I know how to start a discussion or what This is more computer typing ink spilled than at the last printer's convention. A pile-up on the DX Chat Reflector... wow. I love it !!! And, I still say, bring a smile to the face of the poor DX op laboring away to answer YOUR cards...

RE: [DX-CHAT] sealing coax fittings

2005-07-19 Thread mausoptik
I see no reason why Silicone tape wouldn't work. Personally I've always liked the N type connectors as where the threaded connector fits into the socket itself is sealed by virtue of a rubber sealing ring in the male connector. The cable gland itself (a pressure type cable gland) is waterproof.

RE: [DX-CHAT] Australian QSL costs - some clarifications from VK3QI

2005-07-19 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
K3BZ asked of VK3QI One question you wrote: Comments have also been made about the LoTW. Unfortunately, until LoTW is able to be accepted and accessed at no cost by Awards Managers outside of the U.S.A., the requirement of hard copy qsl cards will remain a necessity. What are

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL costs

2005-07-19 Thread paul
I don't keep track of how the cards get to me, just IF they get to me. If I send for a card - bureau, manager or direct - I expect a reply. And I don't care how the reply comes in. And if an IRC or 2 or 3 or 4 will not cover air mail, I have no trouble with the bureau or surface mail.JUST

[DX-CHAT] Kudos to CQ Magazine

2005-07-19 Thread Charles Harpole
I have been vy positively impressed by CQ Magazine's last six or so issues. The Aug. one, for example, gives a definitive statement about the ham licensing situation in the United Kingdom... subject of rumors for months... nice DX related article! CQ Magazine still publishes ALL of the

Re: [DX-CHAT] Kudos to CQ Magazine

2005-07-19 Thread Stuart Santelmann KC1F
CQ Magazine still publishes ALL of the scores of the DX contests and surprisingly has not gone out of business regardless of the pages that info takes up... remarkable! Hi Charles: By coincidence, my CQ issue with the 2004 WW SSB results came today, and there WAS some writeup

Re: [DX-CHAT] Australian QSL costs - some clarifications from VK3QI

2005-07-19 Thread Jerry K3BZ
That's exactly what I thoughtThanks Ron. There is NO cost for DX to use LOTW, and therefore NO reason for a DX manager not to use LOTW, as indicated by Peter VK3QI. besidespossibly money. 73, Jerry K3BZ - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [DX-CHAT] Australian QSL costs - some clarifications from VK3QI

2005-07-19 Thread Ron Notarius
Joe, I see your point, but let's make sure we're talking about apples-to-apples, not apples-to-oranges. There is no cost to anyone, be they station or station's manager, to UPLOAD to Logbook of the World. There is no cost to anyone to VIEW their logs and matching QSO's with other logs in

Re: [DX-CHAT] Australian QSL costs - some clarifications from VK3QI

2005-07-19 Thread Peter Forbes
To Jerry, Ron, Joe, Richard et. al. Apologies for the slow response, but time differences mean that I was sleeping then working whilst you were sending replies! I hope the information supplied on Australian postage costs is of benefit to readers. With respect to the LoTW question. A

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL costs

2005-07-19 Thread Jan Erik Holm
Strange. This W9OL list states IRC not accepted for Sweden. My post office in town sure accepts them so go figure. Guess I donĀ“t beleive W9OL, besides he got the source wrong, SM4DQC is a broken call!! 73 Jim SM2EKM Ron Notarius wrote: Yes, W9OL has one. Here's a clip from