Logs have been uploaded to M0OXO OQRS on behalf of Terry (GM3WUX) who is operating a special event station for the story of Louis Braille: Inventor of the Braille Code.
How does the whole QSL Card system work?
Of course I am a little biased on this subject as I am a QSL manager for a number of Stations and therefore I am pretty passionate about the whole ‘traditional’ QSL Card system.
Part of the fun of amateur radio is collecting cards, called QSL cards, from other amateurs that you’ve msde contact with on the radio. Some people like to collect stamps form various parts of the world but hams collect QSLs. If you are also a stamp collector you will find that often a card comes from a distant country with an interesting stamp on the envelope.
Another reason for collecting QSL cards is to participate in the many certificate programs available to amateurs. Whether it’s getting your DXCC, IOTA or WAS Awards, getting cards to confirm contacts with 100 or more DX countries etc, in most instances will need the cards to support your claim for the award.
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My inbox is clearly showing me that there are a lot of new Operators requesting QSL cards. This is great for the hobby, you are most welcome here, but you may not be familiar with Online QSL Request Systems. Many of you are uncertain how to send a QSL, what is OQRS and many other questions …. So here are some basic do’s and don’ts.
When Requesting a QSL ALWAYS:
Always keep an accurate log for your QSO’s and back up the log on and off site. It is not ethical to ask QSL managers for your date and time of the QSO. Don’t ever bother asking! I just laugh!
LoTW – Always check your LoTW account before accusing the QSL manager of not uploading. Logging software is notoriously unreliable with LoTW data. So only refer to data on LoTW account.
Always check the last QSO date and time of the log on OQRS. If your QSO is after that… WAIT until the log is updated. There is no need to send emails to the QSL manager.
