RECEPTION REPORT TIPS.
A Reception Report is a means by which radio stations receive detailed feedback from their listeners about the quality and content of their broadcasts.
Many short wave broadcast stations will respond to reception reports from listeners with a QSL card, a letter, or some other form of verification.
However, many do not due to cost. It costs money to print QSL cards, it costs money to post QSL cards, and the person/s sending the QSL card from the station also needs to be paid.
SOME TIPS FOR YOUR RECEPTION REPORT.
- use UTC time, not local time
- use the full date, not abbreviation, e.g. 30 September 2022
- frequency in kHz
- include the language you heard the broadcast in
- explain what receiver and antenna you are using
- monitor the station over a few days and include your observations over that period (propagation conditions change)
- listen for at least 20 minutes
- include sufficient detail in your report re the broadcast to establish that you did in fact tune in to the station
- use the SINPO, or SIO code, or explain in detail what the reception was like
- do not make harsh statements or 'demands' requesting a QSL card
- provide feedback about the program content and ensure your feedback is an honest appraisal.
- include your name and address. If you report is handwritten, ensure your handwriting is legible.
- provide information about yourself, e.g. age, music preferences, are you a regular listener to the station?
- ensure you use good grammar, and do not use slang words
LINKS TO USEFUL WEBSITES.
Writing useful reception reports - Media Network, Radio Netherlands.
VIDEOS.
How not to get a QSL card! Tips for a better success rate - Rob Wagner VK3BVW.
How to get QSL cards on shortwave.
Shortwave Listening Reports.
References.
1. Rob Wagner VK3BVW, You Tube, <www.youtube.com/watch?v=riJ2kCL9IU8>
2. Tecsun Radios Australia, 2022, <>www.tecsunradios.com.au/store/listeners-guide/
3. Wikipedia, 2022, <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reception_report>
1. Rob Wagner VK3BVW, You Tube, <www.youtube.com/watch?v=riJ2kCL9IU8>
2. Tecsun Radios Australia, 2022, <>www.tecsunradios.com.au/store/listeners-guide/
3. Wikipedia, 2022, <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reception_report>