Intrepid-DX Group bad QSL ideas

In a post on dxworld.net Paul N6PSE does propose a  way of QSLing that should lower the costs of QSLing for the forthcoming Intrepid-DX Group DX pedition. This is only a proposal of course but already there are a lot of people that disagree. I think this DX-group never heard about the QSL code of conduct. If they already think costs will become too large they shouldn't even think about another DX-pedition. Sorry guys, BAD idea. A QSL is the final courtesy of a QSO and should be FREE ! Promote your aid and support activities and try to get funding for it. If you don't have the money for a DX-pedition save some first before anouncing this kind of QSL proposal.

HK0NA OQRS Service

HK0NA Online QSL Request Service is how a proper DXpedition should QSL with the QSL Code Of Conduct in mind. They offer a free QSL card via the bureau and you can request them online. Of course someone that is not a member of a radio club or bureau has to wait till the logs are uploaded to LOTW.

Ham Radio Blacklist migrated to QSL Code Of Conduct

Since I didn't like "Ham Radio Blacklist" after all I migrated to "QSL Code Of Conduct". I didn't like the old blog name as it sounds very negative. And this new name is comparable with "DX code of Conduct". The QSL card keeps me thinking. Last week Franki ON5ZO and John AE5X wrote interesting things to read about QSLing. What is actually happening with your QSL card. Most do store them in boxes, and some put them on the wall of their radioshack. But what happens when you're (radio)life is over? Well, some of the (Dutch) cards will end in a museum probabely like the QSL card museum in the Netherlands. The manager for that museum is PA1AT Gerard who is also the regional QSL manager for the northern part of the Netherlands. This guy probabely loves QSL!