• W4TVQSL3colLabels

Optimizing for Maximum QSOs per 3-column Label

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When QSLing via QSL labels, DXKeeper will by confirm multiple QSOs with the same station on the same label if

• the station callsign items of each such QSO are identical

• the Via item of each such QSO are identical

• if multiple QTHs are in use, the QTH components, e.g. street, city, state, country, and postal code, of each such QSO are identical

• there is space on the label

• the Confirm Multiple QSOs per QSL option is enabled

Windows versions

• 8.1
• 10
• 11

Printer Parameters

• the selected printer's margins, height, and width as reported by the printer driver are displayed at the top of DXKeeper's Print Preview window

• Ignore printer-imposed margins: unchecked

Labels

• Avery 5160
• generic 5160

Label Parameters

Fonts

Include QSL Mgr & Pse/Tnx QSO

• if checked, a label can confirm 4 QSOs
• if not checked, a label can confirm 5 QSOs

Notes

• Some inkjet printers may not be able to print 6 point fonts with sufficient resolution. In that case, increasing the font size to 8 points will reduce the number of available QSOs/lines by one.
• If one of the QSOs is with a "portable" station with a long callsign, e.g. KP4/WF0XYZ, the Confirmation section font must be be no larger than 8 point to prevent the Confirmation line from extending into the labels on either side.
• Label parameters may require adjustment with printers from other manufacturers
• Avery 5xxx labels are laser printer labels, and 8xxx labels are equivalent-size inkjet labels; they differ in the heat resistance of the adhesive.

Examples

* with Include QSL Mgr & Pse/Tnx QSO disabled:

* with Include QSL Mgr & Pse/Tnx QSO enabled:

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