BI7BTJ Newcomers, I would like to ask how to create a QR code for QSL cards. I just saw many people using QR codes on their QSL cards.
BG5JEC Search online for QR code generation software and then import the link with the content you want to encode.
BH6RPI To determine the specific function of your QR code. If it's a return receipt, I recommend using Microsoft Forms. You can fill it out by scanning the code, and you'll receive both a new return receipt and an SMS notification. If it's a personal website, any QR code generator that can create jumpable codes will work, including the ones I have created for HAMCQ and QRZ.com.
BH6QCE I use Microsoft Forms, and after editing, I can choose to generate a QR code, which can be used both domestically and internationally.
Liridice I personally tested Microsoft Forms, and it works fine for me. However, another user (HAM) reported that they couldn't scan my code or occasionally couldn't scan it at all. The reason is unknown. (I was using a short URL format.)
BG4JGB Currently, I'm using hay QR codes, which are quite useful, and I can also customize their appearance myself. The image below is a QR code for a QSL exchange application generated using a forage QR code.😁
BG8IXZ There are many options available, and they are all free. You can choose from Microsoft Forms, Google Forms, WPS, and more.
BG2ELG If you want to pre-fill a form (generate a unique URL, with form content in the URL, use case: create a unique QR code for receiving, eliminating the need for manual input of call numbers) Currently, only Google Forms supports this.
Ken Creating QR codes using online tools requires caution. Some unscrupulous websites generate QR codes with URL redirection patterns that initially function normally and are free to use. However, they later start charging fees. Once you don't pay, the QR code becomes unusable because it has already been printed. Therefore, it is best to first use a scanning software that can directly display the original text of the QR code to verify the URL.
BG5VLI Initially, I also put QR codes on the cards, but it was a bit of a hassle to generate and print new QR codes every time I made a card. Once there were many cards, I stopped doing that.