#Article Premiere Challenge#QSL card, when it comes to this card, you think it may be a credit card, but in fact, this card is not a credit card, an access control card, but a proof of listening for radio lovers. The literal translation of QSL card in English means "I received your message".
Listening to the radio and getting a QSL card is an activity that many radio lovers are passionate about. The QSL card, which stands for Confirmation of Listening Card, is a certificate issued by a radio station to listeners who listen to its programs. For many radio fans, collecting QSL cards is not only a testament to their listening experience, but also an honor, and I once met a dx enthusiast with a dozen cards in his hand, and he treasured each one.
So how do you get a QSL?Specifically, regular listening: Make sure to listen to a specific station on a regular basis, and record the listening time, frequency, etc. Fill in the application form: When you hear the notification of the QSL card being played by the radio station, fill in the application form in time and provide the necessary information, such as the time and place of listening. Apply by mail: Mail the completed application form to the address specified by the station. Waiting for review: The station will review the received application to ensure the accuracy of the information. Receive a QSL card: Once approved, the station will send you a QSL card. But at present, many radio station staff may not know what a QSL card is.
At present, the only radio stations in China that still have this QSL service are the Central People's Radio, China Radio International, China Time Broadcasting, and Tibet People's Radio. Some shortwave radio stations tend to have this service, which is also one of the charms of shortwave.
Getting a QSL card is not an easy task, and it requires patience and persistence from your audience. But each QSL card is a special connection and memory between the listener and the station, a unique testament to the hobby's radio journey.