Tom, I am not registered on the ARRL's LOTW QSL service either. It looks
like that is primarily for contesters and certificate chasers, which is
great if that is your thing, but I tend to not work the contests.

Ron, K8HSY




-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 4:40 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Electronic QSL Card Center: eQSL.CC

Ron:

The last time I checked into the EQSL service (probably about 6 or 7 years
ago), I found it very difficult to navigate with the version of Jaws I was
running.

Currently, I'm trying to get up and running on the ARRL's L O T W QSL
service.

It's just one of those things that I have taken initial steps to get set up
here, but am having trouble finding the time to work with completely.

That will happen at some point, I'm sure.

There are a few other list members who have successfully used L O T W in
conjunction with the N3FJP A C Log logging software, and hopefully, I'll
also follow their lead soon.

Like you, I used to do all my QSLing with printed QSL cards, but it
eventually got too cumbersone because it required a degree of sighted
assistance, and was getting more and more costly.

For these reasons, I think electronic QSLing is the way to go, but, of
course, you need the time and resources to get it up and running.

I still send out occasional QSL cards the old way, especially if someone
needs to confirm my county here in Michigan, but not anywhere near as much
as I used to.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Dr. Ronald E. Milliman
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 12:40 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Electronic QSL Card Center: eQSL.CC

Are any of you members of the       Electronic QSL Card Center: eQSL.CC, and
if so, what level are you, e.g. Bronze, Silver, or Gold? What is your
impression of this service? Is the premium level of $30 or $50 or lifetime
membership worth the investment? My brain is still back in the old days when
we sent "real" QSL cards to the stations we worked. In fact, to the more
rare DX contacts, I remember sending them my QSL card with a self-addressed
return envelope and money to make it easier for the other fellow to
reciprocate by sending back one of his/her cards to me. Obviously, like many
of the conventions of the old days, those days are long gone, which is just
another reminder of what an old fart I have become! <lol>   

 

Ron, K8HSY

 

 

Dr. Ronald E. Milliman

Retired Professor of Marketing

 

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