[DX-CHAT] St. Paul Forecast
Cabot Strait.Strong wind warning in effect.Wind south 30 knots with gusts to 50 in the Wreckhouse area. Wind diminishing to southeast 20 to 25 early Wednesday morning with gusts to 40 in the Wreckhouse area. Wind diminishing to light Wednesday afternoon then increasing to northwest 20 Wednesday evening. Showers ending Wednesday evening. Risk of thunderstorms tonight. Fog patches forming this evening. Not sure if they are going Wed or Thur to the island, but a better chance of things calming down Thur. "You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late." Ralph Waldo Emerson --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
[DX-CHAT] Schizoprhenia
I have always thought it would be interesting to be a billionaire and be able to go on a DXpedition to the number 1 most wanted entity. W4?, hmm that sounds like a call of someone who called me a _ because I defended not using phonetics on the county hunter's nets back in 2012. "Sorry OM, too much qrm and qrn, maybe you can work the next DXpedition to get the last one you need for top of the honor roll, QRZ". Seriously though, I really don't need to subscribe to any of these forums. I could bash myself to death. I am a DXer, DXpeditioner, County Hunter, Net Operator, ARRL OO, ARRL VE, occasional echolink operator, contester, etc. So, if my various personalities ever split, I will be in trouble. "You work DX on a net. That's pathetic, expecting to be "spoon fed" all your contacts" "Bam, Bam, Bam". "Oh yea, well it's better than you're pathetic bleating out your "last two" for 2 days straight" "Bam, Bam , Bam". "Echolink, that's not even ham radio" "Bam, Bam, Bam" "Well, at least I can talk to my friend in Australia, You have to repeat your call 10 times before the DX can get it right because you're so weak, then he gives you 59" "Bam, Bam, Bam" "You're a contester? All they do is hog the band and call CQ Contest with a machine, and I can't operate the only day of the week I have off. There is a contest every weekend". "Bam, Bam, Bam" "Too bad, it is such a waste of band for you to talk to the same guy every day for the last 20 years talking about you're gout. Get a life" "Bam, Bam, Bam" "All you Dxpeditioners care about is getting money. Trying to extort us to buy a qsl" Bam, Bam, Bam" "Well my XYL is ready to kill me because I had to charge 3,000 qsls on the Visa, after already putting $3000 on there for the trip. Now I have all these Buro cards, which will be coming for the next 10 years, and US request with no SASE. I will have to put envelopes and stamps on the Visa too. And what am I supossed to do with this request which has a $20 bill in it, but the guys not in the log? Cheap DXers" "Bam Bam Bam" "County Hunting. They get their contacts like fish in the barrel, and the NC tells them the callsign. That's not even a contact in my book. "Bam, Bam, Bam" "You gave me an OO notice for 45 minutes with no id? Why don't you get a life? Don't you have anything better to do? Brown shirt OOs anyway" "Bam, Bam, Bam". I could go on, but, man, I am getting sore. My various factions could beat themselves into oblivion! 73, Duane, WV2B "You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late." Ralph Waldo Emerson --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
[DX-CHAT] Since this really has nothing to do with DXing
Since this really has nothing to do with DXing, and is turning into just a bunch of bashing, maybe we should agree it doesn't belong here and go on with our lives? "You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late." Ralph Waldo Emerson --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
[DX-CHAT] spots
The point is not to get the call from the spots. But, for example, last Friday I ran counties all day while traveling between NC and NY. I mostly worked from the same group of 25-30 county hunters who were on that day. Many of them I have been working since I started that aspect of the hobby 30 years ago. I know their calls, their names, their wives names, and even some of the dogs names. Does it make sense for me to give my call phonetically every time when the audience is not the whole broad world of hamdom, but the usual 30 guys I often work, and maybe 1 guy who started a couple days ago, and who may stick with it or may disappear? My call is given at the beginning and end of the run by the NC station and numerous times by myself during the run. Yes, it is a very difficult call, but what is the big deal if somemone confirms what they heard by looking at a spot? After all, didn't DXers know the call of ST0R before the operation even happened? Maybe those contacts don't count, since it could be argued maybe they wouldn't have gotten it right if they had not seen it beforehand in a DX bulliten? No one is asking anyone to take part if it is not fun for them and it somehow violates your sense of dignity. But, as we set out to bash other ham activities, remember there is plenty of material for the bashers in our own activities as well, and we might not like that situation. Do unto others and all such. It is just a hobby. When you die your DXCC certificate and my county hunter awards go to the dump. Enjoy it while you're here, and let others have fun with what they want to do. Maybe someone will make DXCC honor roll on echolink. Who cares. If that's what they want to do, let them enjoy it. It doesn't degrade what you have done. 73, Duane "You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late." Ralph Waldo Emerson --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
[DX-CHAT] County Hunter's Net Procedures
>From the MARAC county hunting information page: "The County Hunter Net which >you found on 14.336 or 7.188 operates during the daylight hours every day and >sometimes into the evening. Most of the time the pace is fast and furious with >mobiles making contacts at the rate of 8 to 10 per minute. You will also >notice that we do not use phonetics in the call signs. The reason for this is >obvious if you listen to the net for a while. The use of phonetics slows down >the cadence and rhythm of the mobile operator. The mobile operators train >their ears to hear call signs and cannot take the time to translate what they >are not used to hearing. When you first start working the mobiles you will >notice that your call sign will be recognized immediately in just a few days." >The County Hunter's Net prides itself on being a cooperative effort, rather >than a competition. Experience has shown that many more contacts can be made >during a short mobile run by avoiding the use of phonetics. This is a >departure from the norms of DXing, but if one allows a few days to grasp the >way things work they will soon discover they work the same mobiles over and >over in hundreds of different counties, and the mobiles work the same county >hunters and will learn a new persons call after a few mobile runs. We also >have a spotting network where one can see the correct callsign if they are not >sure of the mobiles callsign. While it may seem unusual to have procedures >different from DXing, it should not be unreasonable to expect to adjust one's >operating to a new activity, rather than expect an established net with >hundreds of participants to be expected to adjust to our ideas. It is a great >activity, and the only way possible for one to complete working all the US >Counties. Within days or maybe a week or two, a newcomer will find he >recognizes most of the calls, and knows most of the participants by name. Lack >of phonetics is not any impediment to enjoying the net. So, if you would like >to try working all the US Counties in a cooperative effort, then join the nets >and see if you like it. You might find it refreshing to work a station for a >needed contact who knows you by name, and maybe will meet you at a convention. >Competition is fun, but some activities just don't require it. 73, Duane, >WV2BUSA-CA All Counties 7732nd Time all counties 286 "You cannot do a >kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late." Ralph Waldo Emerson --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
[DX-CHAT] St. Paul island CY9 QSL project
Hi Folks, I greatly appreciate all the help with qsls for the St. Paul Island
Museum. I have the album assembled, but I thought I would put out a final call
for the cards I am still missing. We still need the following: VE1CR/1
1979VE1BL 1981VE1ASJ/1 1982VE1CER 1982W5KNE/1 1988WA2UJH/CY9 1993CY9CWI {South
Island} 1993WA4DAN/CY9 {et al} 1995CY9SS 1997CY9AOE 1998CY9SS 1999CY9RF 1999
While I would prefer cards which had been issued to a station making a contact,
I would be more than happy to accept a blank or sample card from the operators.
That is a lot of blank spaces in the display book, so hopefully we can come up
with at least a few more of them. There may also be more expeditions with cards
I don't know about? Thanks and 73, Duane WV2B {Looking forward to getting a
card from the upcoming CY9M as well!}
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[DX-CHAT] 7026 stuck keyer
Hi Folks, there is a stuck keyer at 7026 which has been going for more than 24 hours. Anyone who could provide directional info on this signal please send it to cskol...@arrl.org or to me. The FCC is aware, but it would be nice if we could solve this ouselves. Likely not intentional, someone has the paddle stuck and doesn't know it. 73, Duane, WV2B To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. Ralph Waldo Emerson --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
[DX-CHAT] CY9 QSL Project
Hi Folks, So far I have received cards for:XJ3ZZ/1CY9CWI {Aug
1991}CY9RVY0A{Thanks Ken, K4XI !} I have an offer of:CY9AACY9DHCY9CFVE1SPI
{Year and operation?} I can get blank cards from my operations, but would
prefer ones which have been issued for the display. So, if anyone has some to
fill in the blanks, drop me an E-mail at w...@juno.com Thanks and 73,Duane,
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[DX-CHAT] St. paul island CY9 QSLS for museum
Hi folks, I am interested in creating a display of qsls from DXpeditions to
St. Paul Island {Nova Scotia, Canada} CY9, for donation to the St. Paul isand
museum located in Dingwall, NS. Sorry, i just can't afford to pay $10 for each
one on eBay, but would like to be sure the museum is able to recognize the
history of DXpeditions and radio operation from the island with a display of
actual QSL cards issued for contacts from the island. So, if anyone has old
cards they no longer want, have duplicates of, from an SK or whatever, I would
sure like to have them. Just need one from each activation in good condition
for framing and display. Incidently, the lighthouse from SW st. paul which had
been on display at the Coast Guard HQ in Dartmouth is now at the museum and
being reassembled there. Check out the St. Paul Island Historical Society on
facebook to see pics of the project. 73 for now, Duane, WV2B {VA1ZZ} To know
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[DX-CHAT] UA9CGL
A shot in the dark, but does anyone know UA9CGL? I just received back his US Prefix Award sent in April. His Post Office says it was unclaimed. I have not been able to reach him by his qrz.com e-mail. Any help? Thanks and 73, Duane, WV2B To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. Ralph Waldo Emerson --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] CY9
Sorry, it was KW7OS/CY9 To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. Ralph Waldo Emerson -- Original Message -- From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" To: w...@juno.com Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] CY9 Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:53:01 -0400 Since KX7OS does not appear in the FCC database (ULS), I would suspect that is a pirate operation. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 6/14/2011 10:06 AM, Duane, WV2B wrote: > > Hi folks, > I am getting inquiries about an operation from St. Paul Island using the > call KX7OS. I have seen one spot made on 40 CW. Anyone know if this is > legit? Find it hard to believe someone would go through all the red tape > for permission and not announce an operation beforehand. Of course, lots > of people go out there without Coast Guard permission. Anyone know if > this is a legit op with permission, or on the island doing work for the > CG which might make it count? > thanks and 73, > Duane, WV2B > www.stpaulisland.net <http://www.stpaulisland.net> > To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This > is to have succeeded. > *Ralph Waldo Emerson* > <http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/r/ralphwaldo140896.html>** > > --- > To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to > > imail...@njdxa.org > > In the message body put either > > unsubscribe dx-chat > > or > > subscribe dx-chat > > This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org > --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
[DX-CHAT] CY9
Hi folks, I am getting inquiries about an operation from St. Paul Island using the call KX7OS. I have seen one spot made on 40 CW. Anyone know if this is legit? Find it hard to believe someone would go through all the red tape for permission and not announce an operation beforehand. Of course, lots of people go out there without Coast Guard permission. Anyone know if this is a legit op with permission, or on the island doing work for the CG which might make it count? thanks and 73, Duane, WV2Bwww.stpaulisland.net To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. Ralph Waldo Emerson --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
[DX-CHAT] Continuous callers
Why notstart recording some of them and post the clips on a website? To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. Ralph Waldo Emerson --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
[DX-CHAT] Sable Island
Hi Folks,
I am arranging a day-trip to Sable Island in mid-August. No ham radio involved,
just a visit to see the station, horses, etc. At this time there are 2 seats
remaining on the charter flight. If seriously interested please contact me ASAP
for details. w...@juno.com Duane, WV2B {VA1ZZ}
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[DX-CHAT] EA3JE
Can someone please let Lou know that he is being heard 59 all over the East Coast US on 7.188, but obviously cannot hear hear any station in the US. He spent several hours calling CQ DX US, all the while wiping out the US County Hunters Net, and could hear NO ONE in the US trying to tell him the frequency was in use. 73, Duane, WV2B To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. Ralph Waldo Emerson --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
[DX-CHAT]
OK folks,
Here are the instructions provided by a POS clerk who knows how to redeem IRCs.
Take these instructions when you go to the PO to discuss with PM/clerk:
"1. Stamps & Mdse
2. Exchange
3. Redeem Foreign IRCS
4. Enter .98 (cost of the stamp)
5. Scan and sell 1 international .98 stamp
6. the balance owed will show 0
Easy, Hope this helps"
I hope these instructions make it possible to exchange those foreign IRCs!
73 for now,
Duane, WV2B
{USPS Clerk}
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[DX-CHAT] IRC Answer
Here is the answer I received from another clerk on a Postal Forum. It deals
with the POS system {the windows system in larger offices}.
"There is a key on the POS, Foreign Exchange Key that you use to do the
transaction. Round date the coupon, put it with your stamp stock, the coupon
will be counted as a stamp, when the PM returns stamps that are no longer
saleable, they will return the IRC to get credit. Close out in the evening as
you normally do, it does not affect the deposit."
Go to your PM armed with this info and it should help.
For IRT or Manual offices it should be no problem, they can just do the
exchange and do not have to enter anything at that time in the system.
I hope this helps.
73,
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[DX-CHAT] NDXA
Hi folks,
Can anyone give me the address for the treasurer of NDXA {Nippon DX Assoc.}? I
cannot figure out there contact block which is in Japanese and gives an error
message.
Thanks,
Duane, WV2B
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[DX-CHAT] Antenna question
Hi Folks,
I have read that a full size vertical {elevated} with 1 ground radial has
performance equal to ground mounted with 120 buried radials, and is
directional. Question-
How high would a 40 meter version have to raised, and with one radial which way
would it be directional?
Thanks,
Duane, WV2B
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[DX-CHAT] visitors stranded on Palmyra
Not hams, bit thought some might be interested. http://www.kitv.com/news/15963385/detail.html 73, Duane, WV2B www.sabledx.com "The reward of a thing well done is to have done it."- Ralph Waldo Emerson _ Click for free info on college degrees. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3l8Wvn9aTF58yn2JbAl8CVB4quWIt9gSilMg6ra42dKHSJgg/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] CQWW CW 2005
Can anyone tell me the dates of the 2005 CQWW CW contest? I know it is the last full weekend of the month, but don't have an old calendar, and couldn't find anything with a quick search on line. maybe someone has a certificate on the wall they can check? Thanks, Duane, WV2B www.sabledx.com "The reward of a thing well done is to have done it."- Ralph Waldo Emerson _ Click to shop and save on brand name copiers today. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/REAK6aAYDL6lKlWJm8YhhzCT7UTZ2iGAqTZRxNE5ONDH4OOR1yc0A0/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] laptops
>From CNN: Suit wants government to clarify rules for ‘intrusive’ laptop searches?Posted: 10:51 AM ETWASHINGTON (CNN) — Every time Amir Khan enters the United States, federal agents search his computers. Khan, a Pakistani-born U.S. citizen, makes frequent international trips as an Internet technology consultant. He says U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents have even forced him to give them access to password-protected confidential company information and to his banking records. Other travelers tell similar stories — and some civil liberties groups are suing for answers. A lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California last week accuses customs agents of “lengthy questioning and intrusive searches” and seeks a clarification on the law that allows such searches. –By CNN’s Jeanne Meserve There was a lot more to the story originally, laptops being confiscated, made to give over passwprds so eberything can be checked, etc. but this is all that;s there now. "The reward of a thing well done is to have done it."- Ralph Waldo Emerson _ Click to find information on your credit score and your credit report. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3m2PcKpgUEGxU77I5HlG5mRQTujUo8NE0UCsSidtW6VTcIvy/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] May Postage Increase
Buy your Forever stamps and mail those qsl requests before May.
{Don't you wish the price of food and gas would only go up by .01 a year!}
73,
Duane, WV2B {USPS Clerk}
Let the complaints begin!
Stamps Increasing by One Cent to 42 Cents on May 12
Forever Stamp Will Still Get Your Letter DeliveredWASHINGTON, Feb. 11
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --- The price for aone-ounce First-Class stamp will
increase from 41 to 42 cents on May 12.Prices for other mailing services,
such as Standard Mail, Periodicals,Package Services (including single-piece
Parcel Post), and Special Serviceswill also change (see chart below). The
average increase by class of mailis at or below the rate of inflation as
measured by the Consumer PriceIndex."The Postal Service developed the
Forever Stamp for consumers to easethe transition during price changes," said
Postmaster General John Potter."We encourage Americans to buy Forever Stamps
now for 41 cents, becauselike the name suggests, they are good forever." The
price goes up to 42cents on May 12.The Postal Service has sold 5 billion
Forever Stamps since the launchlast April and plans to have an additional 5
billion in stock to meet theexpected demand before the May price change.
Selected Prices & Services Current New
(Effective May 12)First-Class Mail
Letter (1 oz.)41¢ 42¢First-Class Mail Letter (2 oz.)
58¢ 59¢Postcard 26¢
27¢Large Envelope (2 oz.) 97¢ $1.00
Money Orders (up to $500)$1.05 $1.05Certified Mail
$2.65 $2.70First-Class Mail International
Letter: (1 oz. to Canada and Mexico) 69¢ 72¢
First-Class Mail International Letter: (1 oz. to other countries)
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services will beadjusted annually each May. The Postal Service plans to provide
90 days'notice before the price changes each year.New prices for shipping
services, including Express Mail and PriorityMail, will be announced in March.
Prices for all postal products andservices are available at
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[DX-CHAT] Pileup control
As expected, I have been getting a few responses saying "the DX Op must control
the pileup".
OK, guys, explain this to me?
DX- QRZ?
WP3?, KD8??, N1???, W4AMP, = 300 more
DX- Whiskey four Alpha Mike? 59
WP3?, KD8??, N1???, Whiskey Four Alpha Mike papa, you're also 59, KE4???, =100
more
DX- Was that Whiskey Four Alpha Papa?
Whiskey Papa, Whiskey Papa, Whiskey Papa, Whiskey P, Whiskey Papa, Whiskey
Papa, KD8??, N1???, KE4??? =100 more, negative it is Whiskey four Alpha Mike
Papa, Whiskey four Alpha Mike Papa.
DX- Was that Whiskey four Alpha Mike Papa?
Whiskey papa, Whiskey Papa, Whiskey Papa, Whiskey papa, Whiskey Papa, Whiskey
papa, roger roger Whiskey four Alpha Mike Papa, KD8??, KE4???,N1???, = 100 more.
DX- QRZ.
That was a transcription of an actial qso, you can copnfirm with W4AMP if you
would like, other calls left incomplete to protect he guilty. W4AMP was left
not knowing if he was in the log correct, TI9KK was left not knowing if she had
it correct, but moved on out of desperation, and that's how every contact went.
Now, was it TI9KKs fault? How should she have controlled the pileup? Should she
have just qrted? Shoild she have gone split, if she knew how?
Here's another suggestion- Why can't the DXer have some miniscule partical of
self-control? If it's not for you, why is it immpossible to stand by? If
repeating your partial or call over and over again isn't working why continue?
Is it the DXers fault for not maintaining control and keeping a good rate, or
is it the pileup's fault for not listening? Should something extraordinary be
required to force all stations not W4AMP to stand by, or should they have the
brains all on their own to understand if they allow the DX to work W4AMP
quickly she will get to them more quickly, but if they make it take 4 minutes
to work W4AMP the liklihood of their getting into the log has been seriously
diminished?
I found it interesting to read that some DXpeditons fake a contact to keep the
pace, or say a partial they didn't hear and often someone with that partial
comes back.
Yes, if the DX asks for a specific station, and doesn't follow through that is
not a good thing, but if the DX station has persisted for 4 or 5 calls and
others refuse to stand by whose fault is it? What option does the DX then have
to maintain control. Should they then stop and lecture and scold as if to
children? Or what is the solution?
Also, I don't buy that it is people new to HF. The calls I looked up were long
time licensees. Virtually all were extras. One of the best ops {unfortunatley}
was aGeneral operating out of his band who had been licensed since 1989 {at
least when the license was last modified}. So I don't think it can all be
blamed on the newcomers.
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[DX-CHAT] Ungrateful
Last evening I spent a good amount of time listening to the TI9KK operation on
14.205. Frankly I was amazed that the YL op could get anything out of the
undisciplined, coontinuous-callling mess.
But I was absolutely horrified when after the YL signed off stations started
commenting that they hope they have better operators, and harshly criticizing
the operator. Do these ill-mannered people {without the nerve to identify}
realize that even though the op signed off she was likely still listening on
the frequency?
Perhaps the operator was not the most experienced, but did the pileup operators
do anyhting to make it the least bit easier on her? No. What about the station
in the Carribean who repeated the first 2 letters of his call phonetically for
20 seconds or more at a time? Or all the others who continued calling when the
call identified obviously was nothing similar to theirs? Multiply that by 10
and that was what the yL had to work through.
What about the General Class operators heard? Come on guys. If you want to be a
DXer spend $25 for the manual, memorize the answers and upgrade. Why do you
think you should be adding to your DXCC total by operating on frequencies not
allowed by your license? Too bad ARRL doesn't have the nerve to disqualify
these guys.
It amazes me that DXers appear to be reasonable people in their lives
otherwise. Most are professionals, but they can't figure out that transmitting
while the DX station is transmitting, when the call identified is not them, or
continuously for long periods of time is just stupid.
And, even on a simplex operation the policeman are there. The YL asked folks to
stand by for 5 minutes. of course, some kept calling. So certain stations felt
obliged to lecture the pileup for the whole 5 minutes about how they were
suppossed to be standing by, somehow missing the fact that they were also
ignoring the direction and not standing by. What good were they doing? And of
course, unidentified.
So, when criticism of the DX is considered, consider turning the DX mirror the
other way as well. If we take a good look we might be surprised what we see if
we take an honest look.
That YL went there to help others by giving them a contact. And they rudely
insulted her, and harshly criticised her. That was totally uncalled for, If you
want to criticize, criticize the operators who prevented her from doing a good
job.
If a guest came to your house and brought you a gift, would you criticize them
because you didn't think they did a good job wrapping it, or maybe wasn't what
you were expecting or hoping for? No that would be rude. So why do it to
Dxpeditioners. Threy went there to give you a gift, the actions of the
recipients prevented many from receiving the gift, and they blamed the giver.
Of course, surely these were all inexperienced Dxers just getting started,
right? Given a chance, hopefully they will learn better and not keep repeating
the same mistakes, right? And, when they take the time away from work and their
families, and travel on a boat for 40 hours, and live on the boat, and take a
rowboat into the jungle and operate I am sure they wikll show us just how it is
done, won't they?
Hopefully the YL did not hear those comments and won't decide to lump the whole
thing. She has good reason to.
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[DX-CHAT] a disgrace to ham radio
While I agree with the observations, amateurs cannot expect these government
agencies to solve our problems. They do not have the money, personnel, or
interest to soend on something so trivial in the grand scheme of things {not
trivial to us, but to them}.
What can we do? Well, I can't help but notice that the Official Observer post
for the Maritimes is vacant, and has been for as long as I can remember. Also
many other areas of Canada as well. One reason may be that there are way less
problems in Canada than the US in general. Also, I'm not sure what kind of
promotion RAC gives the program, or how well it supports its volunteers. It
does have a different slant from the US program, relying almost excusively on
positive reinforcement, and not encouraging advisory notices at all. But that
is somewhat off subject, as the stations in question do not id, hence cannot
respond to any type of voluntary compliance efforts.
That said, I can say the FCC can and will enforce regualtions in the US. But,
and its a big but, the amateur community must supply foolproof and lawsuit
proof evidence before they will act. The burden is on us. If we can provide
reliable evidence usable in court and reviewed by the legal department of the
ARRL first, they will act. When you see the enforcement letters which reference
evidence they have regarding violations it is often the result of many hours of
evidence gathering on the part of Official Observers around the country.
The type of interference described is virtually immpossible to refer to the
FCC, unless perhaps an OO lives next door to a perpetrator. It is of very short
duration, unidentified, and maybe not repeated until the next big DXpedition
{we know it has to be fellow DXers}. To expect the FCC to send out a van to
track down such interference would be ridiculous.
So, what is the solution? I don't know, do you? I can't explain why things have
gotten so much worse lately, unless the general downturn in society in general.
many people have no regard for anyone but themselves. There is no quick fix for
that. Perhaps better training early would help, but then most serious problems
originate with htose holding the highest class licenses, who have been licensed
for many years, and perhaps passeda 20 WPM code test. These jammers also would
seem to have built up a respectable station if they can cause that much havock.
They are not the newbies with a vertical and 100 watts.
I guess the only solution is to ignore if you can and steal their pleasure. If
you can't, then do what you have to to make contacts somewhere. Swift and sure
justice might cause some to mend their ways. Then again, I have heard examples
where operators knew they were being monitored and evidence gathered and they
keep right on, even after FCC station inspections, warning letters, etc. There
is a certain segment that just have emotional problems, ego problems, or
whatever, and refuse to become a part of polite society.
Any ideas of combating the problem are encouraged.
73,
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[DX-CHAT] JA DX Groups
hi Folks, Thanks for all the ideas. I have sent info to JARL, etc. But, haven't recieved much response. There are many groups which have supported DXpeditions, but can't find any comntact info. Here is an example: Tokyo 610 DX Group http://www.catv296.ne.jp/~dxweb/ They have supported Dxpeditons, but no contact info, not even the call of one member! 73, Duane, WV2B "The reward of a thing well done is to have done it."- Ralph Waldo Emerson Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] Japanese DXpediton support
Dear fellow DXers, I am looking for someone who may be able to help with contacting clubs and groups in Japan. Many of the pages on the web either have non-functional E-mail contact addresses, or in some cases none at all. Others have generated no response. Any help would be appreciated, as the language barrier is perhaps a significant problem. Thanks and 73, Duane, WV2B www.sabledx.com "The reward of a thing well done is to have done it."- Ralph Waldo Emerson Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] DXpedition radios
Hi Folks, Seems the 706 gets the worst reviews, and the data on the elecraft web page concurs. This is valuable info as we were considering a 706 as the 6 meter/beacon rig, but sounds like it is not a very good choice. The K3 was recommended often, but no one mentioned any actual experience, but the data looks the best. We will likely have at least one K3, as one op mentioned possibly purchasing one for the trip, but yes, they are expensive, especially if you get into the ATU and other options. The other choice seems to be the IC-7000. I know this has been used by several major expeditions. Cheaper than the K3, and hopefully not with the same troubles as the 706. No mention of any Kenwoods, other than a big negative on the TS-50. So not sure how the 570/480 class rank, but certainly not as good as the K3. There are probably other larger radios better suited, but weight limitations make the 8 lb class radios the ones of choice. Thanks for the input. Duane, WV2B www.sabledx.com "The reward of a thing well done is to have done it."- Ralph Waldo Emerson Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] DXpedition radios
Hi folks, Anyone have experience with the current smaller size radios in a strong signal environment? Looking for something smaller like K3, FT-450, IC-7000, or ? Need something which will perform well with at least 3 stations closely spaced, questionable grounding, etc. Typical DXpediton situation. Ideally need to be able to operate 3 stations at once, with minimal inter-station interaction. Will use bandpass filters, etc., but any comments on which rigs have been better in this situation? Thanks and 73, Duane, WV2B www.sabledx.com "The reward of a thing well done is to have done it."- Ralph Waldo Emerson Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] old routes
Thanks guys! Got them all ready to go. I know I have an old KP1 contact but I have to find it in the old logbook. 73, Duane, WV2B "The reward of a thing well done is to have done it."- Ralph Waldo Emerson Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] Old QSL routes needed
Hi Folks, Found some old qsls I had never sent among some of the stuff rescued from our house fire a few years ago. Need routes for the following: 0J0/JH1ARJ- July, 2001 3B6RF- May, 2001 5X1GS- Dec, 2000 5R8GY- May, 2001 D68C-- Feb, 2001 3DA0WPX- Jan, 2001 Any help appreciated. 73, Duane, WV2B www.sabledx.com "The reward of a thing well done is to have done it."- Ralph Waldo Emerson Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] Surveys
Yes,
I agree totally with Markus. The current surveys are next to useless for
DXpeditions, not that I am putting down the efforts of those involved.
But, DXpedtioners need to know a lot more detail. For example, there is little
support for a DXpedition to Sable Island from the US because it is not
currently in the top 100 for the US. At the same time, many comments are
received like: sorry we can't support your DXpedition, because it is not in the
top 100, but If you go I hope to work you on 160.
We don't just need to know overall where it is on the big list. We need to know
what bands/modes are most needed. What different areas of the world to target,
even how many hams of what license class might need/want a contact {is it worth
listening in the General band, for example}. That would be helpful with
planning equipment, antennas, and operating strategy, even who to take as
operators. Just knowing what number it is isn't a lot of help. A country may be
number 100 on the list. What does that mean? Does that mean it is a waste of
time to go there? Or perhaps is it desperately needed by a significant number
of hams on certain bands/modes? Does being #100 mean you will call cq with no
takers, or does it mean there are still 47,000 dxers in the US who would like
to work it?
BTW- I think we should shift this from news to chat, before the moderator has
to tell us. The first post was news, now it is chat.
73,
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[DX-CHAT] Most wanted
First of all, any survey is a miniscule sampling. They are only answered by either subscribers of the publication, viewers of the web site, or the most active in the area of DX. There are many, many others who need a entity, and will work it if it is on, and ask for a QSL, but who will not respond to a survey. The DXCC survey was better, it listed countries that participants had not confirmed with DXCC. But, they discontinued that. While the top few on the surveys certainly merit support, there are many worthwhile DXpeditions worthy of support also. For many entities, there are a fair number of Dxpeditons, but many are "vacation" style. They work the 2 easiest areas, and give a year tic to the many DXers who have it. But, little is done to lessen the need in the hard to work areas. Well experienced and equipped DXpeditions which can fullfill the needs of the difficult areas and provide band/mode slots are important. A hundred Dxpeditions with a trap vertical and transceiver mainly on 20 meters will not satisfy the need. Each expedtion works the same guys as the last one. I think the most wanted list has little value in determining DXpedition support. Obviously the ones needed by the majority deserve support. But, many of the "lesser needed" ones will not happen without support, and the top of the honor rollers who reply to surveys may not need it, but many thousands of others need it for the first time, and even the honor rollers may need it somewhere for a band/mode slot. Just my opinion. 73, Duane, WV2B www.sabledx.com "The reward of a thing well done is to have done it."- Ralph Waldo Emerson Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] Maritime DX Forum
Hi Folks,
Registration for the Maritime DX Forum in Halifax Nova Scotia end on August 1.
The program is as follows:
1. BS7H with Tom Harrell, N4XP Director of Off Island Support Team.
2.Why do Mariners become Radio Amateurs, by Jose Campione, VA3PCJ noted Ont.
Yachtsman.
3.British Antarctic Terrirtories, by Scott Wood, VE1QD.
4. How anyone can mount a Dxpedition in their own region at a moderate cost, by
Fred and Helen Archibald, VE1FA and VA1YL.
5.The DX Forum Dinner.
6. Musical group Sunrise, Bluegrass concert "DX Breakdown", with Don Trotter,
VE1DTR.
There is also a program for spouses/non-hams.
For further info see the HARC website. www.halifax-arc.org, or contact VE1QD.
73,
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