Re: [IRCA] Verifications

["Martin and Wendy Foltz" <martinfoltz@xxxxxxx>]

Last year before I sent out a bunch of reports in August I had about a 75%
return on my reports. Some took follow ups. Many had kind words. I have
noticed a trend that a little over 50% of my veries are prepared cards.

I still some think stations appreciate reports.

Off, more later.

Martin Foltz
Mission Viejo CA

> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2005 09:36:34 -0700
> From: (Patrick Martin)
> Subject: Re: [IRCA] Verifications
>
> David,
>
> This has always been an issue with QSLing. Yes, the station never has
> had to reply anyone anymore than anyone has to reply to any letter. For
> years, I would see reports for KSWB Seaside and even a couple in recent
> times for KAVT that are made up. Not just a mistake. Anyone can make a
> mistake, but these are out and out made up. I never reply to any of
> those. But rudeness has had an effect on QSLing. There is no doubt about
> that. I have heard from several CEs I know about the attitude of some
> (so called) DXers that are rude and a demand a QSL, or badmouth some
> station of group owner. This is bad PR period. Stations help the DXer
> out a lot, not only in QSLing, station tours, speakers at conventions. I
> have had pretty good luck in the 40+ years I had been QSLing, but I am
> never been rude and I try to "bribe" the station more than anything. hi.
> But you know, I get so many replies from stations saying thanks for the
> goodies or the tape or CD. Great to hear from that area. I think I will
> plan my vacation to the OR coast, or in some cases I get a call from
> someone who owns or works at the station when they visit the area. "PR"
> is "VERY" important in QSLing. The old adage is so true "You get more
> bees with honey than with vinigar"
> I remember last month when a couple of us stopped in at KSPA in LA while
> at the IRCA convention to get a QSL. The Business Manager was so nice
> and friendly. That station had not answered our reports. But we got our
> QSL and it was a very enjoyable experience.
> Again "PR" is where a lot of it lands.
>
> 73,
>
> Patrick


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