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* Signal report, usually using the [[http://amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title= | * Signal report, usually using the [[http://amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title=Codes_and_Alphabets RST]] code. | ||
== QSL Bureaus == | == QSL Bureaus == | ||
Revision as of 04:10, 3 March 2008
Related wiki page: Callsign Databases
QSL
QSL means either "do you confirm receipt of my transmission" or "I confirm receipt of your transmission". It can also mean "please send me a QSL card".
QSL is a Q-Code.
QSL Cards
A QSL card is a written form of QSL, a confirmation of contact between two parties. Traditionally, amateurs traded QSL cards. These are usually about the same size as a postcard, often elaborately decorated to express individuality, and were mailed from person to person. QSL cards can also be used to confirm one way communication ie, to a listener from a radio station either commercial or amateur.
The minimum information on a QSL card is:
- Callsign of each station
- Time - usually in UTC
- Date
- Frequency of operation
- Mode of operation
- Signal report, usually using the [RST] code.
QSL Bureaus
- ARRL_in ARRL Incoming QSL Bureau
- ARRL_out ARRL Outgoing QSL Service
- eQSL eQSL serves amateurs internationally, and provides an Authentication Guarantee to help contesters and avoid false QSO claims.
- IARU IARU QSL Bureaus