[DX-CHAT] Re: FR5DX QSLs

[John Warren]

Let me attempt the lonely and dangerous task of defending Herik FR5DX/FR0FLO!

Back around 1990 I had just started chasing low-band SSB DX. I worked 
Herik as FR0FLO on both 40SSB and 75SSB, and obviously needed his 
card for both new band-countries and band-zones. Knowing his 
reputation, I decided to bribe him - but not with money.


I had heard him say he was looking for a new rig, so I airmailed with 
my QSL the latest Kenwood, ICOM and Yaesu HF brochures, plus return 
cost in FF to simplify his life. Cards came back airmail with a very 
nice letter in 10 days.


QSLers need to be innovative. (My best was a complaint to an 
operator's mother - it worked).


John, NT5C.


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Re: [DX-CHAT] Re: FR5DX QSLs

[Ronald Loneker Sr.]

John Warren wrote:

I decided to bribe him - but not with money.

It's a sad commentary to say one has to Bribe to get a qsl.. This op 
used to rack up big scores in contests with hoards calling for the new 
country,
band, or whatever with little or NO chance of ever receiving a card in 
return for their qsl. Many sent direct with proper postage/IRC/ 
If an operator is in a rare or semi-rare country and cannot qsl 
responsibly, they should seek a manager who can fulfill these duties.  
Direct qsls
should be a priority.  I will not work any station in contests who will 
or has not returned my qsl.  Just one ops opinion.  73/DX  Ron




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[DX-CHAT] Re: FR5DX QSLs

[John Warren]

Ron KA2BZS wrote:

It's a sad commentary to say one has to Bribe to get a qsl.. This 
op used to rack up big scores in contests with hoards calling for 
the new country,
band, or whatever with little or NO chance of ever receiving a card 
in return for their qsl. Many sent direct with proper postage/IRC/ 

If an operator is in a rare or semi-rare country and cannot qsl 
responsibly, they should seek a manager who can fulfill these 
duties.  Direct qsls
should be a priority.  I will not work any station in contests who 
will or has not returned my qsl.  Just one ops opinion.  73/DX  Ron


I have a slightly different view Ron.

DXing is just one big game, and the rare stations who are in demand 
set the QSL rules. If you want to play (you don't have to), then you 
play by their rules. Personally, I enjoy the game, and get a lot of 
satisfaction wheedling a QSL by one means or another from every 
low-band zone or country I work. I have 100% band-zones/countries 
confirmed from 40M/75M SSB QSOs over 6 months old. That's close to 
680 cards.


I'm totally baffled by people who willingly drop $3000 on a beautiful 
new rig, and then complain bitterly about having to spend a little 
effort and/or $2 to get a QSL back proving their accomplishments. I 
now spend almost as much time and effort on QSLing as I do on DXing. 
I'm ready to go to great lengths - all the usual tricks, plus FedEx 
with prepaid return, foreign couriers, donations (for the QSL, NOT 
the QSO!), and - as I said previously - complaining to the operator's 
mother. It's all part of the fun, and after umpteen years I still 
love to see those airmail envelopes arrive in my mailbox!


Just my 2c worth,

John, NT5C.


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