Emailed QSLs
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Pete W1RM <w1rm@...>
I am receiving emails with a picture of a QSL for a QSO. This practice seems to be one used by ops on FT8. As far as I know, such QSLs, while nice, are worthless for any award. I am reluctant to send a reply QSL and tell the sender if he would like a QSL to please send one with sase.
I don’t need the QSLs. I don’t chase the US counties award and I have 9-band WAS.
Pete Chamalian, W1RM W1RM@...
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In the past couple of days, I received a PDF of a QSL. However, that QSL was accompanied with a note explaining that they were sending a card out via buro, using URE’s QD-URE service (create QSL designs on their site, upload ADIF files, and they print, sort, and ship the cards out for you).
One of the things the QD-URE service permits is downloading PDFs of the QSL cards that will be generated. It’s a nifty feature, especially if you’re looking for confirmation that your custom QSL design actually works. :)
-- Michael Adams | mda@...
From: ARRL-Awards@... <ARRL-Awards@...>
On Behalf Of Pete W1RM via groups.arrl.org
Sent: Tuesday, 28 December, 2021 08.38 To: ARRL-Awards@... Subject: [ARRL-Awards] Emailed QSLs
I am receiving emails with a picture of a QSL for a QSO. This practice seems to be one used by ops on FT8. As far as I know, such QSLs, while nice, are worthless for any award. I am reluctant to send a reply QSL and tell the sender if he would like a QSL to please send one with sase.
I don’t need the QSLs. I don’t chase the US counties award and I have 9-band WAS.
Pete Chamalian, W1RM |
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wa3pzo
As a qsl manager I have gotten qsls in all shapes and sizes. Post-it notes, 3x5 cards, letters, and traditional qsl cards.
As long as the required contact info is there it is a valid qsl.
For EQSLs we use a generic qsl card. If the operator wants a special event qsl then a SASE is required.
In the case you describe you could acknowledge the contact and indicate that if the op wants a qsl card they can send an SASE.
There are so many awards out there besides the ARRL and CQ awards that it is up to the operator what piece of paper/certificate they want to pursue. Also think about the other op. While you have had a great run with 9-band WAS, etc. we all started with the first QSO and QSL.
Bob, WA3PZO
Trustee WM3PEN -----Original Message-----
From: Michael Adams <mda@...> To: ARRL-Awards@... <ARRL-Awards@...> Sent: Tue, Dec 28, 2021 8:59 am Subject: Re: [ARRL-Awards] Emailed QSLs In the past couple of days, I received a PDF of a QSL. However, that QSL was accompanied with a note explaining that they were sending a card out via buro, using URE’s QD-URE service
(create QSL designs on their site, upload ADIF files, and they print, sort, and ship the cards out for you).
One of the things the QD-URE service permits is downloading PDFs of the QSL cards that will be generated. It’s a nifty feature, especially if you’re looking for confirmation that your
custom QSL design actually works. :)
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Michael Adams
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From: ARRL-Awards@... <ARRL-Awards@...>
On Behalf Of Pete W1RM via groups.arrl.org
Sent: Tuesday, 28 December, 2021 08.38 To: ARRL-Awards@... Subject: [ARRL-Awards] Emailed QSLs I am receiving emails with a picture of a QSL for a QSO. This practice seems to be one used by ops on FT8. As far as I know, such QSLs, while nice, are worthless for any award. I am reluctant to send a reply QSL and
tell the sender if he would like a QSL to please send one with sase.
I don’t need the QSLs. I don’t chase the US counties award and I have 9-band WAS.
Pete Chamalian, W1RM
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If specifically request I will reply to anjy QSL For example I do not normally use eQSL however many others do, eQSL is not accepted for DXCC awards however many use it to pursue other awards even those provided by eQSL itself So when I get an email request to upload an eQSL I Do so and I usually add to the email reply a polite note reminding them if they later on pursue ARRL Awards, those eQSL's are invalid. I prefer LOTW it saves both parties $ and is efficient as compared to snail mail and I no longer (as of 5 years ago) have envelopes at the Buro So those sent that way I never see, they go into the trash. I also prefer SASE however I do QSL the few I get with no SASE out of courtesy So when you say a picture sent by email of a QSL is invalid I understand you mean it is not valid for awards you consider it may be a valid QSL to the sender's needs or wants. cheers! Steve KG5VK Tele 318-470-9806 ARRL NTX Section Manager Please note: My Out Going Email address is LottsPhoto@... KG5VK@... is forwarded to my Gmail address |
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Minnesota and EN34 are quite un-rare, so I get maybe 50 cards or less in a year. I like the cards “just for the card”. And because I like showing off my artwork, every one gets a response regardless of source.
 73, de Hans, KØHB
“Just a Boy and his Radio”™
From: ARRL-Awards@... <ARRL-Awards@...> on behalf of Pete W1RM <w1rm@...>
Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2021 7:37:59 AM To: ARRL-Awards@... <ARRL-Awards@...> Subject: [ARRL-Awards] Emailed QSLs I am receiving emails with a picture of a QSL for a QSO. This practice seems to be one used by ops on FT8. As far as I know, such QSLs, while nice, are worthless for any award. I am reluctant to send a reply QSL and tell the sender if he would like a QSL to please send one with sase.
I don’t need the QSLs. I don’t chase the US counties award and I have 9-band WAS.
Pete Chamalian, W1RM W1RM@...
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I just reply in kind. Frankly if it makes someone’s day and maybe a new friend I’m happy. Ria N2RJ On Tue, Dec 28, 2021 at 8:38 AM Pete W1RM <w1rm@...> wrote:
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