The document provides information about QSL cards and the RSGB QSL Bureau. It discusses how QSL cards are used to confirm radio communications between amateur radio stations. It then summarizes the services provided by the RSGB QSL Bureau, which processes over 1.5 million cards per year to facilitate the exchange of QSL cards between amateur radio operators. The document also provides some tips on designing basic QSL cards using free software.

1. A G1EFU PRESENTATION
FOR
NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS
AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

4. INTRODUCTION
A QSL card is a written confirmation of either a two-way
radiocommunication between two amateur radio stations or a one-
way reception of a signal from an AM radio, FM radio, television or
shortwave broadcasting station. It can also confirm the reception
of a two-way radiocommunication by a third party listener. A typical
QSL card is the same size and made from the same material as a
typical postcard, and most are sent through the mail as such.
QSL card derived its name from the Q code "QSL". A Q code
message can stand for a statement or a question (when the code
is followed by a question mark). In this case, QSL? means "do you
confirm receipt of my transmission?" while QSL means "I confirm
receipt of your transmission".

5. About RSGB QSL Bureau
The RSGB provides a service for its members to exchange QSL cards at a fraction of
the cost of sending them direct.
Most national radio societies operate bureaus, some making an extra charge for this
service.
The RSGB provides the bureau as part of its membership services, so only members
may send cards to the bureau for distribution.
It should be borne in mind that this is a volunteer service and is not necessarily the
quickest way of sending and receiving cards.
The RSGB QSL Bureau processes more than 1.5 million cards a year—both incoming
and outgoing—making it one of the busiest QSL sorting facilities in the world.
Although the sending of QSL cards through the QSL bureau is a members only benefit,
RSGB offers a card receive facility for non-members, allowing them to collect incoming
cards but not send, for a small annual fee.
All QSL cards from RSGB members destined for distribution for amateurs in all parts of
the world are sent to the RSGB QSL Bureau
Some other Special user groups provide a similar service for their members

6. When QSL'ing
If you are asking overseas amateurs to send
postage with their request,
Please note:
IRC's International Reply Coupons
ARE NOT VALID IN THE UK
You can not buy themoruse them
in any UKpost office

7. REMEMBER There is NO obligation
To send QSL cards
Some people collect cards like others
collect stamps
Like another side of the hobby

12. More Sample Grids

14. A BASIC QSL CARD
Made using Open Office Writer (Like MS Office but FREE)

15. A BASIC QSL CARD
Made using Open Office Writer (Like MS Office but FREE)

16. BASIC TEMPLATE
An easy method I first made a basic card using
Open Office writer then made three blocks made using
the Snipping Tool and saving as jpg files

17. Drop in Photo

18. Change Photo

19. Change Photo Again

27. Ask Dorothy G0SJS who got one of these

29. International Shortwave Broadcasters
Cards for SWL's

40. Insert Text like:
Card good for Wigan MBC, Greater Manchester
and WA3 Post Code.
But NOT for Warrington, Cheshire or Lancashire

41. EXAMPLE

50. This type of card can be used as both a
double or single sided card.
This card required a biblical text,
it took ages to find an appropriate one
Isaiah 65:24 (KJV)
And it shall come to pass,
that before they call,
I will answer;
and while they are yet speaking,
I will hear.

52. 2016 in CORNWALL
In 2016 for one year only (Could Change)
Amateurs who's main station address is
In Cornwall may apply for a NOV to use the
secondary location letter K
This is NOT available to Visitors

53. . .www G0HWC com
● I mentioned the website of Paul
G0HWC and I am sure you will find
much of interest and helpful
.information
● Paul is always willing to help if he can
● He is a Trucker from Clacton on Sea
he also has a website . .www truckcam tv
● He is a member of The Martello Tower
Group G0PKT
● Where you can watch the dash cam
and follow him with APRS