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== QSL - What is it? == | |||
In its broadest terms a QSL is a confirmation of contact between two parties. It is also used as a confirmation of understanding what another person has said. The term QSL comes from the [http://amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title=Codes_and_Alphabets Q-Code]. 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 | |||
* [http://amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title=Modes Mode] of operation | |||
* Signal report, usually using the [[http://amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title=Code_and_Alphabets RST]] code. | |||
== QSL Bureaus == | |||
* [http://www.arrl.org/qsl/qslin.html ARRL_in] ARRL Incoming QSL Bureau | * [http://www.arrl.org/qsl/qslin.html ARRL_in] ARRL Incoming QSL Bureau | ||
Revision as of 20:42, 1 March 2008
Related wiki page: Callsign Databases
QSL - What is it?
In its broadest terms a QSL is a confirmation of contact between two parties. It is also used as a confirmation of understanding what another person has said. The term QSL comes from the Q-Code. 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