What is ham QSL card?

A QSL card is a specially designed postcard that hams exchange in the mail whenever they make contact with one another for the first time. The cards also include information about the ham’s call sign, radio contact equipment, date, time and type of contact, and geographic location of the ham.

What is the size of a QSL card?

140mm x 90mm
The international standard size for a single page QSL card is 140mm x 90mm (5.5” x 3.5”) with a maximum weight of three grams. Once sent, cards are often used to confirm details for amateur radio awards, competitions, etc.

What is LoTW in ham radio?

Logbook of The World (LoTW) is a tool to confirm ham radio contacts and use the confirmations as credit toward awards.

Should I send QSL cards?

With these systems, there is no need to exchange paper cards although many hams send a card for a first contact with a station for their collections. eQSL was the first electronic QSL system and is extremely easy to use. You can support the expeditioners with a donation and request your QSL at the same time.

How do QSL cards work?

The term “QSL” comes from the international Q code and means “I confirm receipt of your transmission”. A QSL card is therefore a written confirmation. The sending of QSL cards dates back to the 1920s when AM radio broadcasts were still a novelty and stations wanted to know how far away they were being received.

Do hams still use QSL cards?

Some hams still do send out QSL cards, or send them in reply or if requested. Collecting cards is a fun aspect of ham radio. Many cards are interesting or unique. Besides tradition, a sense of satisfaction, and general fun, QSO confirmation in the form of valid QSL is a basic requirement for most operating awards.

How many DXCC countries are there?

Current Entities This is a list of all 340 Current DXCC entities on the ARRL DXCC Entities List.

How do I upload HRD to LoTW?

From within Logbook, this is done by using the Ctrl button and either left-click or shift-click to select records. Then click the LOTW Upload button, or access the download function through the Ham Radio Deluxe Logbook menu by selecting Logbook > File > LOTW > Upload.