[Dx-qsl] Guidance requested
Peter Dougherty
w2irt at comcast.net
Mon Jul 2 13:30:54 EDT 2007
Personally, I would not accept the blank. Israel is very easy to
work, and if it's just DXCC credit you're looking for (as opposed to
a QSL from a memorable QSO just for you), just work another 4X on the
same band/mode.
One suggestion would be to write a polite letter to his XYL
explaining that others may send cards, too, and if she could locate
his log book, maybe you could try to find a manager who could save
her the hassle of answering all these kinds of requests in future.
At 01:18 PM 7/2/2007, Mark Lunday, WD4ELG wrote:
>Folks,
>>Your input appreciated on this item...
>>Sep 13, 1990 I worked 4X4RE. Starting in 2001 I attempted to obtain QSL
>card. Finally got a response today. XYL says the op is deceased since
>November 1998.
>>I am 100% sure it was a valid contact. The XYL enclosed a blank QSL card
>for me, but she did not comment on any log verification.
>>While I technically could fill out the card with my contact details, it
>seems to not be in the spirit of DXCC and I am therefore hesitant to do so.
>Although DXCC is "just an award," I do consider it to be of the highest
>integrity since it values the honesty of its members above all else.
>>I am not trying to initiate a heated debate on the subject; what I would
>appreciate are the candid thoughts of you DXers who are way more experienced
>and can provide a perspective on this.
>>Thanks.
>>Mark Lunday
>WD4ELG
>wd4elg at arrl.net
>http://wd4elg.net
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Cheers,
Peter,
W2IRT
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