[Dx-qsl] re: QSLing, from newer ham

Tue Sep 14 13:11:10 EDT 2004

On Mon, Sep 13, 2004 at 10:41:17AM -0700, WC7N wrote:
> Great stuff Steve. Not a newbie, first licensed late 1952, and have always 
> believed if you want the card include the shekels for return postage or 
> include an SASE. Now some are telling me that is not the true "Ham sprit."
>> Gosh I even try to send you a few extra moth gathering stuff out of my QSL 
> postage jar once in awhile.
>> A Couple of years ago I worked every state on 10 meter CW, during a contest, 
> and sent each a card and SASE. I received less that 50% return. Not even a 
> bureau return.
>> Now that is Real "Ham Sprit."

I suspect that some may not even have printed cards, but not 50%. 
I was also licensed in 1952 and in those days a postcard could be sent
for one cent (times have really changed), so SASEs weren't such a big
deal. The ARRL outgoing bureau was free for members at that time. A
lot of the early cards I received were hand-drawn or even mimeographed
(remember that?)
Bob, N7XY