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July 18th 03, 02:02 AM
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On 17 Jul 2003 10:54:51 -0700, (John Drake) wrote: Even though it isn't a rare, developing country he is going to, there are hams in the U.S. who will want a QSL card from him, and he wants to continue to QSL 100% as he does now. I'd suggest he find a QSL manager in the U.S. to handle cards for him. Much simpler for him, and also for anybody who wants a card from him. That is a good suggestion, but he is very picky about such things. In the ARRL Operating Manual, there is something mentioned about managers volunteering to do it then after seeing how much work it is, giving up, leaving other hams high and dry. His QSLing is very important to him, and he wants it all done right. If we could find him someone who is responsible and reliable enough to do it, he might consider that option. You forgot to mention where he's going. In some developing countries, mail theft is a big problem..... 73, Jim KH2D He's going to be living in England, and isn't really concerned about mail theft. He found a company called usabox.com that will forward his mail to the UK for him, and even let him decide what gets forwarded and what gets tossed using the WWW. He's also using it for personal mail in addition to QSLs, so he will definitely be getting a forwarding service. Priz |
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July 18th 03, 02:31 AM
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John Drake wrote:
wrote in message ... On 17 Jul 2003 10:54:51 -0700, (John Drake) wrote: Even though it isn't a rare, developing country he is going to, there are hams in the U.S. who will want a QSL card from him, and he wants to continue to QSL 100% as he does now. I'd suggest he find a QSL manager in the U.S. to handle cards for him. Much simpler for him, and also for anybody who wants a card from him. That is a good suggestion, but he is very picky about such things. In the ARRL Operating Manual, there is something mentioned about managers volunteering to do it then after seeing how much work it is, giving up, leaving other hams high and dry. His QSLing is very important to him, and he wants it all done right. If we could find him someone who is responsible and reliable enough to do it, he might consider that option. You forgot to mention where he's going. In some developing countries, mail theft is a big problem..... 73, Jim KH2D He's going to be living in England, and isn't really concerned about mail theft. He found a company called usabox.com that will forward his mail to the UK for him, and even let him decide what gets forwarded and what gets tossed using the WWW. He's also using it for personal mail in addition to QSLs, so he will definitely be getting a forwarding service. Priz UK?!? Criminy! Use the regular mail service. No brainer. All the UK hams use it. -Bill |
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July 18th 03, 02:31 AM
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John Drake wrote:
wrote in message ... On 17 Jul 2003 10:54:51 -0700, (John Drake) wrote: Even though it isn't a rare, developing country he is going to, there are hams in the U.S. who will want a QSL card from him, and he wants to continue to QSL 100% as he does now. I'd suggest he find a QSL manager in the U.S. to handle cards for him. Much simpler for him, and also for anybody who wants a card from him. That is a good suggestion, but he is very picky about such things. In the ARRL Operating Manual, there is something mentioned about managers volunteering to do it then after seeing how much work it is, giving up, leaving other hams high and dry. His QSLing is very important to him, and he wants it all done right. If we could find him someone who is responsible and reliable enough to do it, he might consider that option. You forgot to mention where he's going. In some developing countries, mail theft is a big problem..... 73, Jim KH2D He's going to be living in England, and isn't really concerned about mail theft. He found a company called usabox.com that will forward his mail to the UK for him, and even let him decide what gets forwarded and what gets tossed using the WWW. He's also using it for personal mail in addition to QSLs, so he will definitely be getting a forwarding service. Priz UK?!? Criminy! Use the regular mail service. No brainer. All the UK hams use it. -Bill |
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July 18th 03, 03:10 PM
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On 17 Jul 2003 17:02:34 -0700, (John Drake) wrote
(with possible editing): wrote in message ... On 17 Jul 2003 10:54:51 -0700, (John Drake) wrote: Even though it isn't a rare, developing country he is going to, there are hams in the U.S. who will want a QSL card from him, and he wants to continue to QSL 100% as he does now. I'd suggest he find a QSL manager in the U.S. to handle cards for him. Much simpler for him, and also for anybody who wants a card from him. That is a good suggestion, but he is very picky about such things. In the ARRL Operating Manual, there is something mentioned about managers volunteering to do it then after seeing how much work it is, giving up, leaving other hams high and dry. His QSLing is very important to him, and he wants it all done right. If we could find him someone who is responsible and reliable enough to do it, he might consider that option. You forgot to mention where he's going. In some developing countries, mail theft is a big problem..... 73, Jim KH2D He's going to be living in England, and isn't really concerned about mail theft. He found a company called usabox.com that will forward his mail to the UK for him, and even let him decide what gets forwarded and what gets tossed using the WWW. He's also using it for personal mail in addition to QSLs, so he will definitely be getting a forwarding service. Priz FWIW, the UK Postal Service is better than our own. I wouldn't hesitate to use it. My experience was working abroad in the UK and Europe for several years in the 90's. 73, Larry W1HJF |
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July 18th 03, 03:10 PM
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On 17 Jul 2003 17:02:34 -0700, (John Drake) wrote
(with possible editing): wrote in message ... On 17 Jul 2003 10:54:51 -0700, (John Drake) wrote: Even though it isn't a rare, developing country he is going to, there are hams in the U.S. who will want a QSL card from him, and he wants to continue to QSL 100% as he does now. I'd suggest he find a QSL manager in the U.S. to handle cards for him. Much simpler for him, and also for anybody who wants a card from him. That is a good suggestion, but he is very picky about such things. In the ARRL Operating Manual, there is something mentioned about managers volunteering to do it then after seeing how much work it is, giving up, leaving other hams high and dry. His QSLing is very important to him, and he wants it all done right. If we could find him someone who is responsible and reliable enough to do it, he might consider that option. You forgot to mention where he's going. In some developing countries, mail theft is a big problem..... 73, Jim KH2D He's going to be living in England, and isn't really concerned about mail theft. He found a company called usabox.com that will forward his mail to the UK for him, and even let him decide what gets forwarded and what gets tossed using the WWW. He's also using it for personal mail in addition to QSLs, so he will definitely be getting a forwarding service. Priz FWIW, the UK Postal Service is better than our own. I wouldn't hesitate to use it. My experience was working abroad in the UK and Europe for several years in the 90's. 73, Larry W1HJF |
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