Since getting back on the air in Feb of 2011, I have sent off three sets of six envelopes to my QSL bureau in Jan of 2012, Jan of 2013 and Jan of 2015. Up until yesterday, I’ve never received any cards from the bureau, but that streak came to an end when I recognized the envelope I sent in Jan of 2012 sitting in my mailbox.
I received cards from CK1CDD, F6DHI, DC0KK, DK4PL, F1IWH, DH2KO, F5GPE, and EA7TG. The dates on the QSL cards ranged from Feb of 2011 through November of 2012. All but two were from 2011. I don’t know if it is the norm, but the bureau cards took many years (3-4) to reach their destination. I’ll be sending my reply cards out soon and hope that won’t be another lengthy process.
Who knows, maybe some ham in Germany or France will still be happy to receive a RI confirmation 8 years after the QSO took place?
