[Dx-qsl] A Scoundrel in our Midst?

Sun Mar 20 16:37:17 EST 2005

On Sun, Mar 20, 2005 at 09:23:14AM -0500, bikealot at rcn.com wrote:
> This chain of emails has interested me as I just worked 
> LY2ZZ for the first time a couple of days ago and planned on 
> QSLing him. (I am new to HF and am working towards the 
> first 100 countries). I will try QSLing him direct.
>> Also..what size envelopes are the preferred ones for 
> QSLing? I have been sending domestic QSL's by putting a No. 
> 6 3/4 (3 5/8" x 6 1/2") SASE inside a bigger envelope. I 
> have received back a bunch of cards that fit into the SASE 
> no problem. Is this the right size or am I doing it wrong? 
> I have a whole bunch of DX contacts that I want to QSL this 
> week and want to make sure I don't screw it up with the 
> wrong size of envelopes.
>> Any and all advice on this would be appreciated. I like the 
> QSLing aspect of ham radio and want to get it right.
>> 73 Keith KB3ILS

No. 6 envelopes are sometimes too small for the cards. I've received a 
few over the years which were about 4" high. I typically use a No. 9 
which fits nicely inside a No. 10. Bill Plum sells European sized 
envelopes which are probably a better choice.
73, Bob N7XY