Make and design a Ham Radio QSL card for FREE!

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  • Software used - www.gimp.org/downloads/
    Free fonts available at - www.dafont.com
    I'm using Windows, but the software is free and can be run on Mac and Linux
    while creating a new image, use CMYK as opposed to RGB like I did. this will ensure the best print quality!
    Have Fun! Enjoy it.
    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE consider liking and SUBSCRIBE! thanks!
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  • @gabrieloberlin7122
    @gabrieloberlin7122 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for getting me started. It was a bit frustrating at first, but after working with the app over a few evenings, I could probably whip a design out in a couple of hours now.

  • @steve_g4ytk
    @steve_g4ytk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Many thanks for another great video. I am well chuffed with the results on my qsl card.

  • @seye100
    @seye100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tutorial I have been trying to make a QSL card for a while, a small tip for others, if you find that the edges of your QSL are chopped off quite a bit when printing, select in your printing menu "shrink to fit" this will fit everything you have done on the QSL card without affecting the card size noticeably.

  • @andymay4428
    @andymay4428 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial, HRD ! You've given me plenty of ideas to kick-around for my own. GIMP looks to be a great cut-down and more intuitive version of early Photoshop. May try that too ! 73s .

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Im glad you hear you found it potentially beneficial! Take care, happy new year

  • @Tgjesko
    @Tgjesko 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wish I could share a photo of the qsl card your tutorial helped me make! Looks like a pro did it, and I've never used Gimp, or anything like it!

  • @benjamingarcia5547
    @benjamingarcia5547 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sean, I was looking so long to do a good QSL card with GIMP, Thank you very much, now to do mine. 73 NP4C Ben.

  • @anthonymitchell6831
    @anthonymitchell6831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good lesson, Thx

  • @frankjesko8165
    @frankjesko8165 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful!

  • @ClassicClay104
    @ClassicClay104 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great presentation! You helped me make a great first QSL card. Where yould you reccomend i have them printed?

  • @somewhereremote387
    @somewhereremote387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job.. Thx, i was able to create my new ones.

  • @SurojitKrDey
    @SurojitKrDey ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Tutorial friend. I will try my QSL card. Thanks & 73s

  • @waakca
    @waakca ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was made a while back but I just found it. Might I suggest that in the future, please consider using a larger pointer with a contrasting color. I found it hard to follow what you were doing with the tiny white pointer. Otherwise the video was great!

  • @chazrw2chz290
    @chazrw2chz290 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gimp is great software, but can be complicated for new users. I think you did a great video on how to use it for QSL cards. 73 W2CHZ

  • @kevingoshe4371
    @kevingoshe4371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicely done HRD. 73

  • @BretChilcott
    @BretChilcott 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Where can I get a font with a slash through the 0? Thanks! AC0AE

  • @n1kkri
    @n1kkri 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a site I have used in the past when I need to make a quick QSL card. You can import a picture for the background and build around it. www.radioqth.net/qslcards

  • @TheNoCodeTech
    @TheNoCodeTech 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    SpongeBoy me Bob!
    Hey that would be cool for making thumbnails.
    great video man.

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel like i missed all your comments when I had the sickness.. Thanks very much!

  • @A-a-ron480
    @A-a-ron480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had no desire to make a qsl card, but I have so many idea's now, I need to make one... Put that on the list of things to do.

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to hear it peaked your interest. Until I made my own qsl cards, I only ever recieved one card. When I finally made my own and started sending them out oh, I recieved a bunch in return. Now it's kinda fun.

  • @TimHall-vz5ct
    @TimHall-vz5ct ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where can I get 5.5x3.5 glossy card stock? I've looked but haven't been able to find it.

  • @tnharley
    @tnharley 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed your video and since then this week designed my QSL card front using GIMP. The card looks great. I am, however, having difficulty designing the back of the card for the QSO information. Seems like GIMP is very cumbersome on doing simple things like designing a form box for the information. Would it be easier to design the back of the card using Word or something and save in JPG and paste it into GIMP? Would appreciate any help with this, or maybe a new video on this aspect LOL.

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What are you trying to put on it? Address lines and which qso information? I can whip up a quick guide

    • @tnharley
      @tnharley 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HAMRADIODUDE Yes I want to put all the QSO info including rig and antenna used along with my name, address, county, grid, CQ Zone and ITU Zone numbers on the back of the card.

    • @tnharley
      @tnharley 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes that would be great if you could show us how to do the QSL back information.

    • @tnharley
      @tnharley 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HAMRADIODUDE Help.....if you get a few minutes free and could whip up a quick guide to putting the info below on the back of the card, I sure would appreciate the help..

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sorry, absolutely. I just reloaded windows and will get to it very soon. I'm terribly sorry about the delay. Check back Thursday!

  • @danielweir5356
    @danielweir5356 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i am trying to use a picture that does not fit the entire width and height of the area is there a way to change that so i can use it as i=my background? thankyou!

  • @paulhastings3109
    @paulhastings3109 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude nice QSL card. I know I have to watch it many times.
    Now can you use it for all your log books. Sending LOTW. I still have that to do.
    You do make it look easy.
    Not long ago you wanted my email address, for some thing I would want to do. So I hope you remember.
    Some times my thinking is not right, ADHD,PTSD and Delicia
    73 KQ4CD Paul

  • @scott414b
    @scott414b 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ham Radio Dude- so i just found this, got to the rectangle on bottom and cant get it to work, the lines keep moving like their waiting, any ideas?

  • @WALacky5117
    @WALacky5117 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please speak a little faster next time, so I don't understand as much as I do now! Thank you!