"Topaz305RK" wrote in message
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Some approx. numbers:

Sent via Buro - 1121
Sent Direct - 1036
Received - 1148
Rate = 53%

This is for both DX and here in the U.S. Have managed to collect plenty of
awards at that rate. Only have three outstanding DX contacts that are not
confirmed at this time, out of 298 worked.

LoTW results at this point: 10026 sent, 912 received for 9%, about average
from what I see.

An observation - the worst return: 6 meter state side contacts. When
collecting grids for VUCC U.S. operators on 6 meters are bar none, the
worst to try and get a card from.

Sam - K7SAM

Yes the USA 6M band is the worst for return rate - worked 120 Grid
squares -- sent QSL's with SASE to all of them.
Received 65 back !!

For WAS 6M -- worked them all except Kentucky -- have only 46 confirmed even
though I sent the missing ones twice.

Oh well I know I worked them.

For DX over 28 years I have received QSL's for every DXCC enity worked - 326
+ 10 Deleted.
Overall DX QSL (non contest) return rate is in the high 90%
Contests QSL rates have improved -- but no great shakes -- maybe 60%
Best QSLers - Japan
Best USA QSL rate -- the Novice bands -- they were nearly 100% while
pursuing WAS-CW
For the phone bands WAS -- had to work many states several times to get
confirmation -- lousy return from the generals, advanced and extras.

--
CL -- I QSL, therfore I am