Gary, I think you might have an idea worth trying. I do think it probably should be on DXChat...and I'm certain our sponsors will move it there shortly. Will be interesting to hear others thoughts on the subject. Even if it doesn't prove to be of great value, it might be interesting to have some additional background info, FWIW.
Good idea.. 73 Tony, W4FOA Gary Stone wrote: > > Hi, > > Sorry if this is off topic but I don't think that it > is. I have often thought about some kind of code > system for the spots on clusters. It would be helpful > to know a little about the station reporting. > > What about a simple 5 character code? > > 1st digit: number elements of your antenna > 2nd digit: D-dipole Y-Yagi Q-quad O-other array > 3rd digit: antenna meters high > 4th digit: my prefix (actualy location) > 5th digit: actual s-reading at my qth > > So, if I make a spot for 12 meters it would be: > > 1.D.8.W5.6 > (dipole up 8 meters - I'm in W5) > > For a 20 meter spot: > > 3.Y.14.W5.9+ > (3 element yagi up 14 meters) > > A lot of the spots would be more useful (in my view) > if the above were known. I know that regardless of > the above if we need that station we go to the freq > and check but it could be useful. > > Often I see a spot from a W5 and I can't hear a thing > and look up the call on qrz.com and see that W5 is > actually on the east coast. > > Just a suggestion to kick around. If this should go > to DX Chat - just let me know. No flames please. > > If you want to discuss privately send to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > 73 de N5PHT, Gary > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Shopping - Mother's Day is May 12th! > http://shopping.yahoo.com > ------------------------------------------------------- > Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems, etc > DX-NEWS http://njdxa.org/dx-news > DX-CHAT: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat > > To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40pro-usa.net/ ------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems, etc DX-NEWS http://njdxa.org/dx-news DX-CHAT: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40pro-usa.net/
