RSGB QSL Bureau
The RSGB provides a service for its members to exchange QSL Cards at a fraction of the cost of sending cards direct.
Most national radio societies operate bureaus, some making an extra charge for this service. The RSGB provides the bureau as part of membership services, so only members may send cards to the bureau for distribution. It should be borne in mind that this is a volunteer service and is not necessarily the quickest way of sending and receiving cards.
The RSGB bureau processes in excess of 1.5 million cards a year both incoming and outgoing and is one of the busiest in the World. Although the sending of mail through the RSGB bureau is strictly restricted to RSGB members anyone can receive QSL cards via the bureau.
All QSL cards from RSGB members destined for distribution for amateurs in all parts of the world are sent to the RSGB QSL Bureau at the Society's address.
Overseas RSGB members in countries where there is no QSL service operated by their IARU member society may send cards to the RSGB QSL Bureau for distribution. Overseas amateurs who are not members of the RSGB may send cards addresses to UK stations only direct to the RSGB QSL Bureau.
New contact details for the RSGB QSL Bureau.
With immediate effect QSL cards should be forwarded to:
RSGB QSL Bureau
P.O. Box 5
Halifax HX1 9JR
England
Telephone: 01422 359362
E-mail: QSL@rsgb.org.uk
Full details of how to use the bureau can be viewed and printed from our members-only website along with a current list of our QSL sub managers. Non members can also obtain details of how to receive cards and a list of sub managers. We do however make a nominal charge for this information which contributes towards the running of the bureau. A copy of this information can be obtained from the link below:
QSL information for RSGB Members (members only website)
QSL information for non members (RSGB Shop)
Definition of a QSL Card
QSL cards are a form of post card that is exchanged between radio amateurs to confirm an on-air contact. These cards normally detail the band or frequency used, the time and date of the contact and other technical information. Once sent, cards are often used to confirm details for amateur radio awards, competitions etc. The cards can also be very decorative and are collected by some as a record of their amateur radio contacts. It is not compulsory to send a QSL card to confirm a contact and it is considered wasteful to send one for each contact made.
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