Re: [IRCA] World's longest delayed QSL?

2010-02-20 Thread Patrick Martin
My longest was KWG 1230 Stockton CA, at a bit over a year. Also with no follow up. that was in the early 70s. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside Oregon Come visit us for the 2010 IRCA convention held Sept 24-26 at the Inn At Seaside. ___ IRCA

Re: [IRCA] World's longest delayed QSL?

2010-02-19 Thread cafe
I am still waiting on a QSL from Radio Rabaul in Papua New Guinea that I sent out in the Spring of 1975. Fingers crossed. -- .. Colin Newell - Editor - CoffeeCrew DOT Com --- Victoria, British Columbia -

Re: [IRCA] World's longest delayed QSL?

2010-02-19 Thread Paul B. Walker, Jr.
And if you ever need a QSL for KRVN or any of the Nebraska Rural Radio Association's stations, KTIC 840, KRVN 880 or KNEB 960, Ive got the Director of Engineering's email address and would be glad to pass it along in private email to somebody whos had QSL troubles with them. Paul Walker On Fri,

Re: [IRCA] World's longest delayed QSL?

2010-02-19 Thread Mike Brooker
Just received in the mail today a QSL from WMBI 1140 Chicago IL. This was sent in November 1999, and I sent no follow-up. The CE says he is retiring and cleaning out old files. He had held my letter until he got new QSLs printed, but then lost track. 1110, no? The longest I've waited

Re: [IRCA] World's longest delayed QSL?

2010-02-19 Thread Bruce Portzer
You've got me beat. My longest wait was approx 6 years for KTIP-1450 Porterville CA in the 1970s, with no follow-up(s). Bruce Jim Renfrew wrote: Just received in the mail today a QSL from WMBI 1140 Chicago IL. This was sent in November 1999, and I sent no follow-up. The CE says he is

Re: [IRCA] World's longest delayed QSL?

2010-02-19 Thread Rick Lewis
It's pretty amazing that you got one, Bruce. Was it signed by the chief engineer or possibly the owner, nationally known baseball announcer Monte Moore (if it was late enough in the 70s?) I don't recall when he sold KTIP, but it was fascinating to hear such a smooth, professional announcer

Re: [IRCA] World's longest delayed QSL?

2010-02-19 Thread texas4421
...@shellworld.net To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 10:56 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] World's longest delayed QSL? It's pretty amazing that you got one, Bruce. Was it signed by the chief engineer or possibly the owner, nationally

[IRCA] World's longest delayed QSL?

2010-02-18 Thread Jim Renfrew
Just received in the mail today a QSL from WMBI 1140 Chicago IL. This was sent in November 1999, and I sent no follow-up. The CE says he is retiring and cleaning out old files. He had held my letter until he got new QSLs printed, but then lost track. The letter was received at my old

Re: [IRCA] World's longest delayed QSL?

2010-02-18 Thread Mike Hawkins
I got a chuckle on the long lost QSL. I wonder if I lost any by not staying put forever in one place. Out of curiosity, did Radio Sweden say anything about the correctness of your report while telling you that they don't do QSLs anymore? Mike Hawkins On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 9:50 PM, Jim