PJ4NX is back on LoTW. We apologise for the interruption to the LoTW updates for Peter, PJ4NX. A new certificate has now been activated and the back log has been uploaded, including the recent 50 MHz QSOs which for many were an All Time New One.
I would like to thank Kathy Allison at LoTW HQ for her outstanding assistance with the documents.
Now, I know we all think that the Bureau is slow and that we are lucky if we get a QSL card after waiting a couple of years, but how about this?
On the 4th June 2013 I posted 14,966 Bureau QSL cards to about 70 World Bureaus directly. Since then I have had emails from Ukraine and Hungarian radio amateurs saying thanks for the Bureau cards that have already been delivered. But I have singled out the email below from SM4EPR Mats.
Hello Tim, I made OQRS June 3rd for 5B75FOC QSL. Today , June 24th , the QSL arrived through the bureau. That is kind of a record! See you further down the QSL log 73 from Mats SM4EPR
So I would like to especially thank all Sub Bureau managers, everyone that works as a volunteer at all the Bureaus! Job well done! Just 3 weeks from sending the packages I am most impressed!
A problem that is getting worse recently is the QSL cards arriving from Poland where the envelopes have been tampered with and the US$ stolen. The envelopes are then re-glued and processed through the mail system.
If you are from Poland and you want to request a QSL card from me, I strongly suggest that you do not mail US$. Please instead use my OQRS here: Thank you.
Steve, 9M6DXX, plans to operate as PJ4V from Bonaire (IOTA SA-006) from 4 or 5 June until 16 June. Activity will be holiday-style on SSB only using 100 watts to a Spiderbeam.
QSL via M0URX direct or bureau, preferably using OQRS. Logs will be uploaded to LoTW within a few days of the end of the operation at the latest. 73, Steve, 9M6DXX
Please only use ONE QSL method. If you request a QSL on OQRS then please do not send a QSL Via Bureau. Remember to update your log as QSL sent. Thank you
I have recently taken over as QSL manager for HH2/HB9AMO, Pierre, from his activities in Haiti. It has become clear that some QSL cards were not sent out from previous QSL management.
A new QSL card has been designed and will soon be printed.
Please QSL Via M0URX. OQRS preferred.
Please do not send any cards through the bureau.
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the formation of the First Class CW Operators’ Club, the special callsign 5B75FOC will be aired by 5B4AGN, Bob Henderson during the month of May 2013. Contacts with this station count 5 points towards the FOC75 Award.
5B75FOC QSL Via M0URX QSL available soon.
Pierre 5U9AMO will be operating throughout May from Niger. The QSL card designed by Max ON5UR will now be sent to the print room. QSL Via M0URX.
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the formation of the First Class CW Operators’ Club, the special callsign 5B75FOC will be aired by 5B4AGN, Bob Henderson during the month of May 2013. Contacts with this station count 5 points towards the FOC75 Award.
Please visit our FOC website for more information.
Founded in 1938 and with its roots, history and management in the UK, The First Class CW Operators’ Club (FOC) promotes good CW (Morse Code) operating, activity, friendship and socialising via its worldwide membership of approximately 500. Members are active on all HF bands and the character of the club is best expressed in its motto: ”A man should keep his friendship in constant repair” – Samuel Johnson (1755).
FOC members aim to foster and encourage a high standard of CW operating ability and behaviour on the amateur bands, observe the licence conditions and principles of band planning, be considerate to other amateurs at all times, protect the future of the hobby through being active, encouraging newcomers and supporting national societies.
5B75FOC is QSL Via M0URX – QSL will be designed soon. OQRS open.
Please DO NOT send QSL cards through the Bureau. ONLY use OQRS.
Incoming QSL cards are not required for this activity. Responsible QSLing.
XW8XZ Laos QSL cards are ready, All letters received up to today have been processed, 254 letters will be posted today.
Also posting a parcel of 752 QSL cards to the ARI Italian QSL Bureau.
I am waiting for an overdue incoming QSL box from the RSGB QSL Bureau, until this is received and processed I am not able to send out the Bureau dispatch that I had planned at this time.
