About QSL Gateway

QSL Gateway Infographic - Modernizing the QSL Tradition

For QSL-Sending Operators

For many amateur radio operators—especially those in regions where income levels vary or postal systems can be inconsistent—sending paper QSL cards is a meaningful but financially demanding tradition. Printing costs, envelopes, and international postage add up, and continuing the practice often depends on receiving a small donation with each request. But relying on postal mail for those contributions can be slow, unreliable, or even unsafe.

QSL Gateway gives you a modern, secure path forward.
By allowing stations to request your QSL card online and include their donation instantly and safely, you gain the financial stability needed to keep exchanging QSL cards without the uncertainty of waiting for mail that may never arrive. Whether you prefer to send traditional paper cards or offer digital QSLs as a faster alternative, QSL Gateway helps you maintain your QSL workflow with confidence and consistency.

For QSL Hunters

Chasing QSL cards is one of the most rewarding parts of amateur radio: the thrill of confirming a rare DX contact, the satisfaction of filling another square on the map, and the joy of receiving a card from across the world. But the traditional process often leaves hunters in the dark—requests can get lost, take months to arrive, or fail entirely if the enclosed funds don’t survive the trip.

QSL Gateway makes QSL hunting simpler, safer, and more predictable.
You can request a card directly from the operator in seconds, securely include your donation, and choose between a traditional printed QSL or an instant digital version. No guessing, no postal risks — just a streamlined way to support the operators you work and ensure your confirmations are handled quickly and reliably.

Built for the Community

QSL cards aren’t just confirmations—they’re memories, achievements, and pieces of our shared history as radio amateurs. QSL Gateway exists to preserve that tradition while adapting it to modern needs. Whether you're managing your entire QSL process or simply requesting a card for a special contact, the goal is the same: to make the experience accessible, affordable, and enjoyable for every ham on the air.

If this project makes QSLing easier, safer, and more fun—even just a little—then it has succeeded in its purpose.