Re: [IRCA] QSL COMMENT

["Les Rayburn" <les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Konnie,

"Times" have indeed changed. I can tell you flat out, that offering to 
handle the
workload of verifying reports and sending out QSL's have resulted in tests
that otherwise would not have taken place.

In the "good ole days" of DXing, CE's might have commanded a staff of
several technicians assigned to maintain just one radio station. Today,
many CE's are responsible for the maintenance of several radio
stations, often with no support at all.

Answering "QSL requests" from hobbyists is understandably low on their
priority list. In the past, most CE's were hams---today, some are, but
many are not. So the hobby aspect of radio is more foreign to them.

As I've stated in the past, I personally review every reception report. In 
the
past two weeks, I've rejected five reports. At least two of those were, I 
believe,
completely false reports that should have never been submitted. So I think
that my signature is at least as valid as any CE's. Many of whom will simply
sign the report or drop a card/letter in the mail without actually reviewing
the recording at all.

Frankly, I'm tired of all the bitching and belly aching. Silly me, I like to 
listen
to distant radio stations. If they QSL, great! If not, that's fine too. I've 
got
a recording and I know that I heard them---no need to prove it in a court of
law. Who would care anyway?

Anytime that someone thinks that they can do the job of BTC better, please
offer your name to volunteer. I'll be happy to go back to just listening for 
the
tests that someone else arranged.

Otherwise, do something constructive, like arrange for a test in your local 
area.
Offer to handle the QSL's too. Maybe after you've done one or two, you'll be
less critical of how other people handle them.

This season we've been blessed with beautiful QSL card designed by Joe
Miller. Any DX'er should be proud to receive one. And to my knowledge, all
reports have been answered quickly and fairly.

So why are folks still complaining?

73,

Les Rayburn, N1LF
NRC/IRCA Broadcast Test Coordinator
Please call anytime 24/7 if your transmitter
will be off the air for maintenance.
(205) 253-4867


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Konnie Rychalsky" <dxbox87@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 7:15 PM
Subject: [IRCA] QSL COMMENT


> Perhaps a wee-bit out datted, however..
>
> that station that decided to only send verifications via "e-mail only" has
> actually decided, in my opinion, to say they do NOT wish to bother to QSL 
> at
> all.  One MUST remember what the HAM QSL is all about, as well as the
> HISTORIC QSL of the early days.  Perhaps the times have changed... however
> the QSL has not... just the stations who issue them/or do not.
>
> I would like to ask these two additional (2) questions:
>
> 1. Concerning the CE's comment "is there something I could just sign"... I
> also strongly believe that the coordinators should do exactly that - 
> verify
> the reports, and give the QSLs, filled out, to the CE to sign !  Now 
> that's
> 'LEGAL." (More Legal-er?)  I know that may burst some bubbles, but the CE
> "is" the CE, and his signature should be above the test-coordinator's 
> (sort
> of like a "legal" letter.... a signature on a letter written and typed by 
> a
> lawyer's legal secretary.)
>
> 2. QSL Lists... if there are any - I haven't yet seen one.  Many on these
> posts mention receiving QSLs... but what about a list.  If a station does
> not QSL, or in the case about via e-mail only, then this should be post
> somwehere.  Besides there are CEs out there who do QSL, and I commend them
> each for their efforts.  But if a station only replies by e-mail... then
> they just do not understand the concept of "QSL."  Yes - they do NOT have 
> to
> answer the request for one.  It is a courtesy and should be treated as 
> such.
>  The NRC use to have an insert explaining the QSL some years ago, that you
> could attach to your report.  I personally didn't like the layout of it, 
> and
> if it didn't work, then I could understand why.  This is what happens when 
> a
> DXer writes a technical page to be read by a college(maybe) intern 
> studying
> Communications, works for free, and is given the asisgnment of answering 
> the
> mail.  Many letters fill my box that say "thanks for your letter" and
> "enclosed is a magnet for your interest."  Arrrggggg.
>
>>The CE asks many times now that "Is there something I can just
>>sign?" I guess you would go to the station and ask the PD or GM to type
>>you out a QSL. But even at local KAST, the GM says they only QSL via e
>>mail now. So the rules have to be changed. What worked years ago will no
>>longer work now, purist or not. But I wanted to kick this out and see
>>what other DXers think. To start it out, myself, I will accept about
>>anything confirmming my reception on the letter, ppc, e mail, FAX,
>>anything. I would rather have the letter or card, but it this day we are
>>very fortunate to get anything back.  I welcome your comments. Thanks.
>
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