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Related wiki page: [[Callsign Databases]]
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== QSL - What is it? ==
== QSL ==


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.
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 [http://amateur-radio-wiki.net/index.php?title=Codes_and_Alphabets 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:
The minimum information on a QSL card is:

Revision as of 20:05, 2 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

  • eQSL eQSL serves amateurs internationally, and provides an Authentication Guarantee to help contesters and avoid false QSO claims.
  • IARU IARU QSL Bureaus
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