[IRCA] QSL Changes for DX Tests

["Les Rayburn" <les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

We need to announce some changes in our policy for verifying QSL's for all 
DX tests that we've been
asked to handle verification duties. Effective immediately, we will no 
longer be able to verify US Postal
Service QSL requests from DX'ers who have e-mail capability.

As many of you are aware, we've moved towards "Electronic QSL's" which are 
simply .JPEG
image files created especially for the tests by DX'er Joe Miller. When 
people send in Postal
requests, we simply print that .JPEG image on an ordinary inkjet printer 
with no special paper,
etc. There is no difference between the electronic version and the "printed" 
version at all.

In most cases, you'll be able to print a higher quality "card" at home, 
using photo paper and/or
heavy cardstock. We've noticed that most Postal requests come from DX'ers 
who have already
submitted electronic mail reports. In most cases, they have been receiving 
two QSL's.

We simply don't have enough time to handle the workload of verifying the 
tests, printing and cutting
"cards", addressing envelopes, etc...and still find time to arrange for 
future tests. As I've stated many
times, electronic QSL's, short notice DX tests, etc. are the future of our 
hobby.

Obviously, we'll continue to honor US Postal Mail reports that are received 
along with an SASE from
DX'ers who don't have access to electronic mail, but we would really rather 
receive reports via
e-mail and QSL them the same way.

Thanks for your understanding.

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 

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