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John Vernaleken <[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 07:50:57 -0400
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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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