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 Message 2265 
 August Abolins to Daryl Stout 
 QSL, eQSL 
 01 Nov 21 23:18:23 
 
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On 11/1/2021 2:54 PM, between "Daryl Stout": August,

> ...it's just easier and cheaper to 
> eQSL (QSL electronically). But, not every area has internet access, and
> in some countries, all content (internet and otherwise) is heavily
> regulated and "spied on" by goverment entities.

Too bad for the lack of internet access. eQSL wouldn't help in that situation.


> Usually, ham radio operators send their cards to a QSL Bureau, for
> processing, as it's much cheaper than doing it on their own. Yet, with
> the US Postal Service now taking a minimum of 5 days to deliver First
> Class Mail...along with several reports of losing mail (I've experienced
> that)...folks are doing eQSL's now.

Why even bother with a 3rd-party eQSL?  Why not just email contact/log info
direct via email?
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