Qsl cards how to make your own 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. How to make qsl card by yourself using wb8rcr qsl maker. 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. Is there a logging program that will also print qsl cards. Above at left, the recto of a twoside qsl displaying the mandatory call sign. Qsl maker enables you to select the size of the card, specify the number of pages, choose the background color, insert the call sign and set its position on the card. How to design your own qsl cards qsl cards, eyeball qsl. Tradition exchanging qsl cards has been a long tradition in ham radio and it is fun to get cards from other contacted hams. Stand alone qsl proqram qsl maker, adif2qsl, qsl wizard, etc.
You can even keep track of the qsl number and increment it. Within a logger program n7xg, dxlabs, logeqf, hrd, etc. The main category is qsl printing, labels, collectors that is about qsl software. 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. Qsl software category is a curation of 22 web resources on, trusted qsl, hris2, lotw eqsl utility. Ma and pa collected qsl cards from everyone they talked to on the air. The cards can be used to show where, when, and how a contact took place. I use qsl maker to make my qsl cards, and i like it very much. Printing on address labels as well as direct printing on envelopes is supported too. Possibly the first reference is a card sent in 1916 from 8vx in buffalo, new york to 3tq in philadelphia in the usa. While i like my logging program, it was designed to print labels rather than printing directly on the card.
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. Commcat puts your information call, name, address, etc. Qsl maker freeware windows qsl card printer software. We print qsl cards and offer excellent designs with superb quality. In program options qso general, uncheck keep program on top while sending. Even though there are many other tools that can be used for creating and printing the qsl cards, this qsl design and print software gives you additional. About qsl maker the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. Our cards are printed on a fine 16 pt thick cover paper, with gloss uv finish on front side.
Load in the background image file, position your text fields, and youre all set to go. Surfing the web one day, i found bob w8jyzs wonderful web site which represents an incredible amount of work. 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. The individual cards can then be cut out and the information filled in and mailed to the intended recipient. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is virus free. If you would like to see cards made, check out my webshack site the qsl cards were made using above method. Even though there are many other tools that can be used for creating and printing the qsl cards, this qsl design and print software gives you additional features that are normally not found with other tools. Hamqsler a program to design and print qsl cards on your computer, as well as design qsl cards for printing by commercial printers. If you wish the contact data to be on the back of the card, you can run the card through twice, or print labels. My very first qsl card was from a 2 meter simplex contact. Amateurs who work us and would like a w1aw qsl card should send their card directly to us and please include an sase selfaddressedstampedenvelope. 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. Easy qsl is an application designed specifically for filling up paper qsl cards using a printer.
The new qsl card for use by cdxc members is shown right with the original card below. Each sheet of 4 cards has been micro perforated to separate easily and cleanly. Qsl cards for w1aw and w1aw special event stations currently being processed. Normally the card is preprinted with the call sign of the originating ham radio station placed prominently on it. The size of the latest installation package available is 2. When you print the qsl, commcat fills the report block with information from your log. 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. If you are a radio amateur but dont have a qsl card, maybe you are not satisfied. Df3cb bv qsl management and printing df3cb site, contesting, and software bv is a professional freeware software for the qsl management and labelqsl printing under windows developed and distributed by bernd koch, df3cb, since 1989. May 04, 2009 my very first qsl card was from a 2 meter simplex contact. 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. It is easy, light, and you can import your qso to automatically print your qsl cards. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad.
Qsldesignandprint is a windows program for designing and printing. This tool will let you create you own qsl cards importing pictures and customizing colors and other. You get beautiful qsl cards, in fullcolor, both front and back. Discussion in general technical questions and answers started by dupews7x, aug 19, 2004.
Bill corsham, 2uv, operating from harlesden, england first used a qsl card in 1922. Making qsl cardstips and tricks demo uses photoshop cs2 but the same techniques can be used with other software. Notice that you also have full control of the placement of text and graphics. This qsl card uses phil gildersleeves art on the front and back. Nov 25, 2012 usually i would have to print five failures for each success. Qsl design and print is a popular windows based program widely used for designing and printing qsl cards.
Please contact me via email or call me at 4104400282 to discuss your qsl card. Most orders are custom and i prefer to discuss via email or phone first. Recently i was lucky enough to come across what i believe is the ultimate qsl printing and creation program. Create a folder on your computer named qslmaker and copy the zipped file qslmaker. Schmitz, kb0yki qsl cards are used by amateur radio operators and shortwave listeners to exchange information about a radio contact that has taken place. It is mainly designed for the contester and qsl manager with high qsl quantities but useful for all other qsling purposes as well. Hams that have got their qsls from ux5uo print write. Globalqsl cards printing 100 qsl order 100 full color both side qsl cards autofilled with your qsos details including distribution to recipient stations.
Ill help you layout and design your card from the photos and graphics you provide to create the exact card you want. A qsl card should contain sufficient information to confirm a ham radio contact. Either of these cards, personalised with the members name, callsign and address, can be obtained directly from. Please take a look at the several pages of qsl examples for ideas. There are many great artists out there, but his style really appeals to me. The best way to understand how to use the app is to load a sample file. I look forward to helping you create your own personal card. In my shack i am continuing to use the registered v. Modern photo qsl card designs and printing premium quality at competitive prices. The program checks to see if the eqsl exists in the path to store cards directory before downloading the card again. Some printers, although they claim to print to the edge of the paper, do not assorted graphics fonts. 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 28754 times. Data from all popular logging programs could be imported. New, less expensive alternative to walnut eaward p.
Rcklog for windows incorporates many advanced features that create the ultimate contesting tool for novice and expert alike. The old stack of cards that is sitting in the draw is an embarrassment. 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. I hope you enjoy browsing the website and find it helpful in deciding the type of qsl card you want. They have your old call that you now have to cross out and replace with a handwritten mess and they have a generic black and white cachet that looks like it was hijacked from an original 1954 card it probably was. We now offer 60m endorsements for the edx100, ewas. This free program is an intellectual property of sv2agw. There are very many old qsl cards that can be seen and often bought. We produce exceptional quality amateur radio qsl cards with a super highgloss or satin finish using your photographs, artwork, or text, and your choice of a contact report form, custom text, or photographic card back with logos. One of the biggest challenges after working contacts is sending out qsl cards for contacts worked and while there are many options including. International stations may qsl directly to w1aw with one irc or via the w1 incoming qsl bureau. You will get a lot more personal service than other.
Card creator the creator radio amateur ham radio operator printed logos band cards a logo. General design specifications for qsl cards qsl cards used in the united states are generally 5. Qsl maker scroll down for dial maker here is a zipped file with all the files required to run johns fb qsl maker program. In addition to this the ham radio qsl card should have a number of other details. If you email or snail mailpostal you can open your saved card in paint. Discussion in ham radio discussions started by ka6kbc, may 4, 2009. The cards can be accumulated and used to verify the results of a contest. It is a freeware product called qsl design and print by va3hj. Qsl card maker software free download qsl card maker page 3. You have the option of printing a single qsl card or printing up to four cards per page. Courtesy sending a qsl card is the final handshake of a contact. This program overcomes many of the limitations that are present in other qsl design and print programs and methods. Full colorphotos and gloss on both sides, heavy 16 pt.
Qsl postcards qsl card printing affordable glossy photo. Hertfordshire display plc 51 high street ware herts sg12 9ba tel. If you decide for use adif2qsl software as qsl printing utility in logger32, it is very useful to add adif2qsl to logger32 utilities menu toolsutility program setup. The qsl card is a personal item and reflects the operator. Color or bw printer capable of printing to the edge of the paper and printing on card stock. When i was a widdle boy, my parents were into the cb thing, which in the 60s was much different than it is now. When you have questions or remarks about the software provide, please.
However this means i must view each contact and manually add the contact information to each card before i print it. Other sizes can be used but, there are many hams that use plastic holders which will only accept a card at this size. Qsl card maker software free download qsl card maker. The cards will be created in the form of a pdf document that you can then print on lightweight card stock. There have been 471,447 cards generated since april 19, 2011. This is a free qsl card template for the world of amateur radio. Qsl card processing status american radio relay league. As there are a multitude of sources and print shops available, only a small listing will. From bobs pages i took a few of gils pictures, cleaned them up, and made this card. Awards qsl cards serve as proof of a twoway contact needed for certain awards. Apr, 2014 mine werent cheap but were exactly what i wanted.
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