First Classic AM QSO

[ka4koe]

I had was with K1MBX, Roger, located in NC, 24 May 2013, 3885 KHz, 2330Z. I was using the Valiant and an R388 into an inverted L antenna. I received my QSL card today in the mail.

[Opcom]

Congratulations! I love sending and receiving QSL cards. 80M is no good for me but 40 is a fun afternoon! Be sure to note on the card it was your first classic AM one. In the future when you look through them, it'll bring back a happy memory and story again.

[WA3VJB]

Vcool.  "Classic AM QSO" is a neat slogan to use, and your first such contact must have been a rush.

The custom of QSLing is quaint.  I've got some leftover VJB ARRL cards from about 30 years ago, the "classic" black and red kind that matched the original QST magazine size and artwork.  I use them when replying, or when there's a special event like the AM Band Warming Party from a few years ago.

I think I also used a bunch of them for international AM contacts during sunspot Cycle 23.

But I don't routinely initiate a QSL exchange.  I appreciate when people send them, but I don't know what to do with them.  Most of the personal details I've already written down in my card file or log book.

[Pete, WA2CWA]

But I don't routinely initiate a QSL exchange.  I appreciate when people send them, but I don't know what to do with them.  Most of the personal details I've already written down in my card file or log book.

That's what empty shoe boxes are for. That's where I keep all mine.