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What is a "QSL card"?
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Answer
Licensing, station identification, and operation
Type
A
A notice of an apparent infraction from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
B
A written proof of communication between two amateur radio operators
C
A postcard reminding you when your certificate will expire
D
A letter or postcard from an amateur radio operator
Answer Notes
The term "QSL" comes from the standard Q-code system used in radio communications, which formally means "I confirm receipt of your transmission." A QSL card is a physical postcard or digital equivalent exchanged between amateur radio operators specifically to confirm a two-way contact (QSO).
These cards typically contain details about the contact, such as the date, time, frequency, mode, and signal report. They are highly valued by operators for collecting awards or simply as souvenirs of distant or interesting contacts.
The other options are incorrect. A QSL card is not an official infraction notice from the government, nor is it an expiration reminder for your certificate. While it takes the shape of a postcard, it is specifically designed to act as written proof of a successful transmission.
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