[IRCA] QSL MANAGERS etc.

[Pete Taylor <ptdx@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think it's great if we get stations to test in any way, shape and  
form, and more power to those of you who tour stations and find  
someone who is willing to do one for us. Regarding QSLs, though, it's  
a personnel handling issue. Very often the CE is overworked and may  
not understand what QSLs are all about or have the machinery in place  
to take care of them. I think this aspect has to be explained. I  
think we have to exhibit sensitivity toward maintenance of the  
station's program continuity with minimal disruption - whether we  
like it or not, it's a business for them and just a hobby for us -  
and the person's time. We have to ask, "What's the best way to get  
this done?" and opposed to presenting it as an obligation. Then the  
option of our member acting as QSL manager should come up. The  
station staff member has to have some degree of confidence in the  
club member's ability to represent the station in this manner. I was  
thinking that a promotion kit including some background on the hobby,  
info as to what the test is about, what DXers are looking for and a  
CD with a sample test would be a good idea. I think the one-minute  
quickie test is absolutely better than nothing but I don't think we  
want to close the door on opportunities or a longer duration test. I  
guess what I am saying is that we might get better results pursuing  
tests if our approach and materials display a modicum of  
professionalism.

Pete Taylor
Tacoma, WA
ICF2010 + Kiwa air core loop





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