Create a folder on your computer named qslmaker and copy the zipped file qslmaker. They are printed on traditional offset printing presses. Instead of listing all data to mention on a qsl card, begin to click on the image displayed below to get an idea of the kind of information listed on a qsl. The new qsl card for use by cdxc members is shown right with the original card below. Possibly the first reference is a card sent in 1916 from 8vx in buffalo, new york to 3tq in philadelphia in the usa. Hertfordshire display plc 51 high street ware herts sg12 9ba tel.
Create your own unique greeting on a qsl card from zazzle. Verification of shortwave broadcasts from countries all over the world. Zip codes free zip code lookup and zip code database download. In addition to this the ham radio qsl card should have a number of other details. Find great deals on ebay for qsl cards and qsl cards lot. Next if you always save qsl file with the same name only two mouse clicks are required to print qsl labels adif2qsl remember last used options and file names. It is mainly designed for the contester and qsl manager with high qsl quantities but useful for all other qsl ing purposes as well. Shop online for amateur radio books and other items.
This link is listed in our web site directory since tuesday may 2008, and till today qsl maker has been followed for a total of 28743 times. Paul noted that he had quite a few swl qsl cards, so naturally i asked if hed share a few of his favorites with the swling post. The nasa web page has a program, which will calculate the potential for being. State qsl cards are 2sided, full color front and the back is printed in black ink. I hope you enjoy browsing the website and find it helpful in deciding the type of qsl card you want.
It is a freeware product called qsl design and print by va3hj. Qsl cards qsl cards are offered to confirm radio contacts with the iss. Pauls rare and classic shortwave qsl cards the swling post. Various online programs allow you to follow the path of satellites, including. A qsl card is a post card, which you can request to confirm you made a. The qsl card is printed on heavy 14 pt stock for mailing. This means you must know a little about photoshop or some other photo editing program in order to design your card and gives you total artistic freedom to do what you want.
The main category is qsl printing, labels, collectors that is about qsl software. A qsl card should contain sufficient information to confirm a ham radio contact. Commcat puts your information call, name, address, etc. Ariss is an international educational outreach program partnering the space. The american radio relay league arrl is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the u. Orbit prediction software commercial and public domain software is available to help track when the iss will be in range of your station, and where to point your antenna. A q code message can stand for a statement or a question when the code is followed by a question mark. Theyre full color on the front side and blank on the back. Qsldesignandprint is a windows program for designing and printing. From birthday, thank you, or funny cards, discover endless possibilities for the perfect card.
You have the option of printing a single qsl card or printing up to four cards per page. Load in the background image file, position your text fields, and youre all set to go. The field day contact with the international space station was probably the most exciting event ive. The individual cards can then be cut out and the information filled in and mailed to the intended recipient. We print qsl cards and offer excellent designs with superb quality. Each sheet of 4 cards has been micro perforated to separate easily and cleanly. The confirmation qsl on 102010 i received a confirmation of my contact qso with the iss in the form of a qsl card. You will get a lot more personal service than other. We can scan your qsl card to a shirt, cap, mug or mouse pad. Qsl cards are offered to confirm radio contacts with the iss. Rcklog for windows incorporates many advanced features that create the ultimate contesting tool for novice and expert alike.
Rs0iss, na1ss and dl0iss alpha suggested receiving station. If you have a computer with word processing software and a printer, you can make your own custom qsl cards, with each card individually printed for the ham you just contacted. Rs0iss11 and rs0iss1 other call signs may come into use as the station and crew change. Bill corsham, 2uv, operating from harlesden, england first used a qsl card in 1922. Every time you send a qsl card it gives you the opportunity to tell another ham a little more about you. Qsl maker scroll down for dial maker here is a zipped file with all the files required to run johns fb qsl maker program. Recently i was lucky enough to come across what i believe is the ultimate qsl printing and creation program. Data from all popular logging programs could be imported. Notice that you also have full control of the placement of text and graphics. I have been a ham since 1988, operating mostly cw, i enjoy cw and like to chase dx. If you are a radio amateur but dont have a qsl card or are not satisfied with your current cards or you have run out of qsls then here is an easy solution. The qsl procedure for iss alpha is under development, please check the airss web pages for the latest updates and qsl procedures. I use qsl maker to make my qsl cards, and i like it very much. The cards will be created in the form of a pdf document that you can then print on lightweight card stock.
Below is the audio of the complete pass as i was able to hear it at my location. Awards qsl cards serve as proof of a twoway contact needed for certain awards. Qsl postcards qsl card printing affordable glossy photo. Besides direct printing on qsl cards, all kind of labels are supported. Today i received my na1ss qsl card from radio amateurs of canada. Qsl cards, our identity to the world of amateur radio qsl cards are an important part of our hobby. Df3cb bv qsl management and printing df3cb site, contesting, and software bv is a professional freeware software for the qsl management and label qsl printing under windows developed and distributed by bernd koch, df3cb, since 1989. It is easy, light, and you can import your qso to automatically print your qsl cards.
There are very many old qsl cards that can be seen and often bought. Courtesy sending a qsl card is the final handshake of a contact. Either of these cards, personalised with the members name, callsign and address, can be obtained directly from. The ariss program can provide an opportunity to introduce amateur radio to teachers as a classroom. A qsl card is a post card, which you can request to confirm you made a twoway or heard the crew on the amateur radio band. You get beautiful qsl cards, in fullcolor, both front and back. See more ideas about short waves, cards and medium waves. Nc0arl 1976 arrl bicentennial national convention by w0mov. When you print the qsl, commcat fills the report block with information from your log. Normally the card is preprinted with the call sign of the originating ham radio station placed prominently on it. We feature the best quality and value in fully customized, full color, photo qsls with discounted reorders. Feb 9, 2018 a collection of vintage qsl cards, mostly from my own collection. If you wish the contact data to be on the back of the card, you can run the card through twice, or print labels. There are no amateur radio qsl templates to add your call and address to and be done with it but you must design your qsl on both sides from top to bottom.
Above at left, the recto of a twoside qsl displaying the mandatory call sign. 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. Participating in ariss is an exhilarating experience, but waiting for a coveted qsl card documenting the contact requires patience. Tradition exchanging qsl cards has been a long tradition in ham radio and it is fun to get cards from other contacted hams. Please take a look at the several pages of qsl examples for ideas. We now offer 60m endorsements for the edx100, ewas. I received a confirmation of my contact qso with the iss in the form of a qsl card. Qsl maker this nice software, developed by wb8rcr let you design and print your own qsl cards, allowing to personalize background, by importing pictures or just filling with a plain colour, and let you personalize headings and address as well as your own callsign. After getting a qsl card many times there were many more mailings with program schedules and propaganda. Full colorphotos and gloss on both sides, heavy 16 pt. Amateur radio on the international space station is a program that lets students experience the excitement of amateur radio by. Usually i would have to print five failures for each success. By doing so, the qsl manager doesnt have to flip back and forth from one side of your qsl to the other as heshe verifies qso information.
Doug wheelock was very active on the radio during his time on the iss in 2010. Qsl software category is a curation of 22 web resources on, trusted qsl, hris2, lotw eqsl utility. You normally wont see names or personal call signs for the crewmembers who worked as na1ss or any of the other iss call signs like the russian rs0iss or belgian or4iss on the cards, as arrl is one of the qsl managers using standard iss qsl cards developed by the ariss group. Modern photo qsl card designs and printing premium quality at competitive prices. If you have a ham radio oriented business, take a look at our advertising opportunities.
It can be easily configured and installed by all types of users, regardless of their experience. Our cards are printed on a fine 16 pt thick cover paper, with gloss uv finish on front side. We sent ariss our 100th anniversary qsl card for the 6 july contact. Radio amateurs, often called hams, exchange qsls to confirm their radio contacts with other stations. The call signs available for use on the iss are rs0iss, rz3dzr, na1ss, rz3dzr1. Apr 20, 2016 after getting a qsl card many times there were many more mailings with program schedules and propaganda. About qsl maker the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. If you need qsls please take a look at the samples, im sure that you will find what you need. To sum things up, qsl maker offers a simple software solution when it comes to designing qsl cards. Orbit prediction software commercial and public domain software is. I look forward to helping you create your own personal card. More qsl card samples in this example you see that you can use any of the standard windows fonts including the ham fonts that are included with the software. Qsl card design as suggested by bob locher, w9kni, in his book the complete dxer, it is advantageous to have your callsign on the same side of your qsl card as the qso information. Printing on address labels as well as direct printing on envelopes is supported too.
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