4U1UN QSL Policy
4U1UN confirms QSOs through Club Log OQRS (direct and bureau), direct cards, Logbook of the World (LoTW), and the bureau.
Preferred method: Club Log OQRS, direct or bureau.
Club Log search and upload dates
Log searches are available for 4U1UN, 4U70UN, and 4U75UN.
Log checks cannot be performed for QSOs made after the date and time listed in Club Log.
- Logs are uploaded as soon as the 4U1UN QSL Manager receives them from New York.
- QSOs made after the date and time listed in Club Log OQRS have not yet been uploaded to LoTW.
- The QSL Manager’s logs reflect the same status as Club Log and LoTW.
- QSOs are uploaded to Club Log and LoTW at the same time.
Direct QSL requests
Direct requests received by the QSL Manager receive direct replies when the following requirements are met.
Card size: 3½ × 5½ inches (90 × 140 mm). Up to eight QSOs can be confirmed on a single card.
- Ensure QSO details are clear and correct. Dates and times must be in UTC.
- Enclose a good-quality, self-addressed envelope (SAE) large and strong enough for the return cards. Do not use airmail envelopes or send labels alone. If postage is sufficient, the QSL Manager will apply an A-Priority stamp.
- Enclose US dollars or sufficient valid, properly stamped International Reply Coupons (IRCs) for postage. Loose Swiss postage stamps are also accepted. Stamps and currencies from other countries cannot be used.
- Do not send other currencies or cheques. Requests without an SAE, with an undersized envelope, or with insufficient postage will be answered through the bureau.
Direct return postage
| Number of cards | Within Europe | Outside Europe |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 cards | $3 or 1 IRC stamped in Europe | $3 or 1 IRC stamped outside Europe |
| 4 or more cards | $4 or 2 IRCs stamped in Europe | $5 or 2 IRCs stamped outside Europe |
The original policy also states “Europe: 3 greenstamps; Overseas: 3 greenstamps” under direct postage from Switzerland. Both statements are retained here pending confirmation of current postage requirements.
QSL Manager mailing address
Herbert Aeby, HB9BOURoute du Moulin 1
1782 Belfaux
SWITZERLAND
QSL via the bureau
Preferred method: Request a bureau card through Club Log OQRS.
Alternatively, send bureau QSL cards to the USKA (Union of Swiss Short Wave Amateurs) bureau via HB9BOU.
Logbook of the World
4U1UN uploads QSOs as quickly as possible. Existing computerized 4U1UN QSOs beginning in 1993 are uploaded to LoTW and Club Log.
Some older paper-log QSOs have also been entered into the computerized log and uploaded.
QSOs for 4U60UN, 4U64UN, 4U70UN, and 4U75UN have been uploaded to LoTW.
Special callsign QSL information
Availability of electronic searches and confirmations varies by callsign.
Old paper log. Contact HB9BOU by email to ask whether a QSO is in the log. No computer log, LoTW, or Club Log search.
Old paper log. Contact HB9BOU first for a log check. No computer log, LoTW, or Club Log search.
Old paper log. Contact HB9BOU first for a log check. No computer log, LoTW, or Club Log search.
Old paper log. Contact HB9BOU first for a log check. No computer log, LoTW, or Club Log search.
Old paper log. Contact HB9BOU first for a log check. No computer log, LoTW, or Club Log search.
Old computer log. Contact HB9BOU first for a log check. No LoTW or Club Log search.
Old computer log. Contact HB9BOU first for a log check. No LoTW or Club Log search.
Old computer log. Contact HB9BOU first for a log check. No LoTW or Club Log search.
Computer log, but not available in LoTW or Club Log.
Old computer log. Contact HB9BOU first for a log check. No LoTW or Club Log search.
Computer log uploaded to LoTW.
Computer log uploaded to LoTW.
Computer log uploaded to LoTW; Club Log direct and bureau OQRS available.
Logs uploaded to LoTW and Club Log regularly.
4U1UN QSL management team
Herb, HB9BOU: QSL Manager, direct cards
Manfred, HB9ACA: Assistant QSL Manager, bureau cards
Berti, HB9SLO: Assistant QSL Manager, bureau cards