QSO Card Requirements

Submitted by AE3JG on Fri, 06/17/2016 - 21:50
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We had an excellent talk on Thursday 6/16/2016 from Bill Dobson N3WD. One of the topics Bill touched on is the difference between QSO (2 way) and SWL (1 way) Cards.

All QSO cards for awards credit must show 2-way communications. This can be done with a phrase such as "Confirming 2-way QSO with" or a field called 2-way which is then filled out as SSB/CW/RTTY/PSK31 etc. Many cards that are rejected, lack any indication of 2-way communication.

If a card does not indicate 2-way or "Confirming 2-way QSO with" or similar language on it, the card will interpreted to be a SWL Card and not eligible for award credit.

Please consider this topic before purchasing QSL Cards. Your recipients will thank you. If you need assistance, please feel free to approach any seasoned amateur radio operator in the club. Our HF Awards Manager will also be very happy to give examples of items he would accept for credit.

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Jonathan Graefe AE3JG
AARC Secretary