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There was a nice opening from the west coast of the United States into Europe on 15, 17 and 20 meters tonight around 0000 UTC to 0300 UTC. Hope conditions are as good for this weekend’s CQ WW WPX CW contest.

Oh, how times have changed!  It was not that long ago, that after making a couple of contacts with a DX expedition, I would sit at my desk, and fill out some paper cards. Next I would find some nice stamps, a couple of crisp bills, enclose an SASE, and send it off in the mail. I didn’t even mind the occasional paper cut on my tongue.

Today, I went to send a card to the 6o0CW station, but after filling out a couple of paper cards, decided to give their Online QSL Request System a try. There were no problems finding the contacts, and it was fast & easy.  there is not even an envelope to take to the mail box, and no worries about having enough postage.

It is interesting watching the world change. I still like the old paper way of sending cards, but am becoming more accustom to doing things digitally.