I know someone whose son is a supr. with USPS. I posed the question to
him about writing routing info like Via France or Via Japan on an
envelope and whether it makes any difference.
Here's what he said, FWIW:
My son went with this to Washington. Apparently, there is a large book
called the
Thanks for that, Barry.
All I know is that FR5DX said put Reunion Island, France, not Reunion Island
Indian Ocean and he's more likely to receive it.
QSLs the old route were never answered (zero out of 4), QSLs the new route were
(three out of three).
I can't figure the science, but there
The French overseas territories are treated just like USA's.
When we mail to f .ex Guam there is a US postal code.
For the FRs FG FM etc adress to FRANCE , you will be ok
73 Rag LA5HE
All I know is that FR5DX said put Reunion Island,
France, not Reunion Island Indian Ocean and he's
France is divided into about 100 Departments (the first two digits
of that 5 digit number). All French overseas territories, such as
Reunion Island, are included in that system. By directing your QSL to
France, it will get expeditiously to Paris, then be treated as French
INTERNAL mail
