QSL Bureaus

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