RE: [IRCA] Speaking of DX Tests

["Tim Kridel" <tkridel@xxxxxxxxx>]

I haven't sent a reception report in nearly a decade, but I'm thinking about
getting back into the habit. Do stations QSL more or less than they did a
decade or two ago? One reason I suspect that the answer is "less" is because
of consolidation, so the engineer or PD running a half-dozen or more
stations barely has time to keep up with his/her workload, let alone send
QSLs. Is that the case? Any insights are appreciated. Thanks.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: irca-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:irca-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Bruce Bacon
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 5:58 PM
To: 'Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America'
Subject: RE: [IRCA] Speaking of DX Tests

I'm with you, Doug. I very rarely send out reports; generally only for DX
tests anymore. But, like you, the reports I do send out are nicely put
together and accompanied by a recording of the recept. WRCG would never have
been heard here in Idaho without the help of a DX test with CW, so I for one
am anxiously waiting for that particular veri.
Cheers es 73's,
Bruce N7BWB



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Doug Pifer [mailto:oregon4wd@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 12:42 PM
> To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America
> Subject: Re: [IRCA] Speaking of DX Tests
> 
> Hi Bruce,
> This isn't an effort to pat ourselves on the back, but I give credit 
> to DX'ers in sending out reports,  DX test or otherwise.  I don't send 
> out reports often, but when I do, I seem to spend a good amount of 
> time creating a nicely crafted letter and lately, constructing an 
> audio disc, if practical.
> (Not to mention the rest of the logistics.)  As always, the results 
> vary, but when a verification doe's arrive in the mail, it IS just 
> like a Christmas present.  IMO-receiving a "two-second" form letter is 
> fine, but nothing beats a verie with a personal note saying that they 
> were excited to receive your report. That can turn a nice catch into 
> an event to be remembered. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
> 73- Doug
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bruce Bacon" <bruce.bacon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "'Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America'" 
> <irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 8:34 AM
> Subject: RE: [IRCA] Speaking of DX Tests
> 
> 
> > Thanks for the replies, Patrick, Nick and Doug. I'm glad I am not 
> > alone. A veri from them would make a nice Christmas present.
> > 73,
> > Bruce
> 
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