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Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:44:18 -0400
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    John:

I also have dabbled with X M log, and actually had it going on my Windows XP 
laptop before it crashed.

I really need to install it on my new Windows 7 laptop, and get it up and 
running again.  The fact that you say X M log works well with LOTW is also 
very encouraging.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Vernaleken" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 7:50 AM
Subject: Re: Question about Q S L ing


> Tom,
> I currently am using JAWS 12
> And had used LOTW with JAWS 11. I am using XMLOG for logging and it works
> with LOTW.
>
> 73,  John  KC2QJB
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 7:07 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Question about Q S L ing
>
>    John:
>
> What screen reader do you use with LOTW?
>
> I use Jaws 11 here.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Vernaleken" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 10:38 PM
> Subject: Re: Question about Q S L ing
>
>
>> Tom,
>> I really like LOTW. The cost of mailing and everyone wanting a SASE or
>> dollars it is the way to go. I do miss receiving cards but I feel LOTW
>> would
>> make things easier and cheaper. I also think E-QSL is not blind friendly.
>>
>> John  KC2QJB
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators 
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
>> Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 8:58 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Question about Q S L ing
>>
>>    Well, David, I guess you and I will await the gems of wisdom from the
>> group out there.
>>
>> Earlier, about 7 or 8 years ago, I found e-qsl to ve very unfriendly with
>> Jaws, but have never tried L O T W.
>>
>> Will be interesting to see what others have done and used successfully.
>>
>> And, once again, I'm very interested in what people do now to cover 
>> return
>> postage for DX cards, especially since the I R C cupon from the US Postal
>> Service, seems to be no longrer used.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "David Simpson" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 8:02 PM
>> Subject: Re: Question about Q S L ing
>>
>>
>>> Tom,
>>> How coincidental that you posted this query. I was sorting through
>>> some old mail, just an hour ago, and came across several QSLs I haven't
>>> answered, as well as a request from the QSL Bureau Manager to send money
>>> for
>>> some pending cards.
>>> It got me wondering what methods blind hams are using, these days,
>>> to exchange cards. Has anyone used Logbook of the World? I understand
>>> they
>>> have some kind of E-QSL service, but I know absolutely nothing about it.
>>> Or,
>>> has anyone found an easy way to print and address cards via computer?
>>> Other
>>> options?
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Dave
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
>>> Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 2:30 PM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Question about Q S L ing
>>>
>>> Hi, all.
>>>
>>> Well, with the latest frenzy of activity on 10 meters, I have gotten to
>>> thinking again about sending out QSL cards to confirm any new countries 
>>> I
>>> work either on 10 meters, or on any other band.
>>>
>>> And, this brings up a question:
>>>
>>> I haven't sent out QSL cards for a while, and I'm wondering what is the
>>> best
>>>
>>> way to ask for, and hopefully, receive a return QSL card from the 
>>> station
>>> you have worked?
>>>
>>> I used to use the I R C cupons issued by the U.S. Postal Service, but I
>>> have
>>>
>>> been told that they are now no longer available.
>>>
>>> I don't send out very many QSL cards, but for those I do send out, I am
>>> hoping to get a confirmation of the contact.
>>>
>>> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>>
>>
> 

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