I just wanted to give everyone a head's up! This announcement is going on the web and will also be published in QST. ARRL Outgoing QSL Service Announces Revised Rates (Nov 30, 2006) - The ARRL Outgoing QSL Service has announced a new and simplified rate structure, effective January 1, 2007. The new basic rate will be $5 per one-half pound (8 ounces, or approximately 75 cards) or any portion of a half-pound, a change from the current rate of $4 per half-pound or any portion. A rate of $10 will be charged for full pounds. Packages will be assessed $5 for each half pound (or portion thereof) over a full pound. For example, packages containing 1.5 pounds of cards will be charged $15, while packages containing 1.75 pounds of cards will be charged $20. For smaller packages, those submitting 10 cards (or fewer) will be charged a fee of only $1.50. Eleven to 20 cards will cost $2.50, while 21-30 cards will cost $3.75. The new rate structure will help to cover basic handling costs for smaller packages while actually offering a price break to moderate-volume users submitting up to one-half pound of cards. The new rates are in response to the recent postal rate increase and price restructuring. The ARRL Outgoing QSL Service <http://www.arrl.org/qsl/qslout.html> is available to ARRL members. The last rate increase was in March 2001. 73, Harold Harold Kramer, WJ1B Chief Operating Officer ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 860 594 0220 www.arrl.org/ hkramer@arrl.org