Re: [DX-CHAT] TU2T qsl's?
I donated via PayPal on December 6, 2011 using OQRS. No cards received but in a response to an inquiry I sent last week, I was told cards were sent (no date given) and if I hadn't received them in the next 15 days, I was to contact the QSL Manager. WB8RFB From: Garth ga...@comcast.net To: DX-Chat dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2012 6:42 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] TU2T qsl's? Greetings, What is status of your TU2T qsl card from late October early November 2011 operation? Anyone else still waiting? Thanks for info, Garth, KW4MM --- 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 ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Up
Logic dictates that the former rather than the latter is the case. I think we've all forgotten a time or two to engage the second VFO for split operation, but the light bulb usually goes on in just a few minutes or less. The current trend of calling on top of the DX seems to indicate there are more PC programs doing the work than engaged minds. The operative question is how to educate them. Whatever that answer might be, it will also involve changing their attitudes. From: Crownhaven crownha...@bellsouth.net To: DX Chat dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 11:25 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Up Do we think there are just an entire generation of DXers out there who are using CW programs and can't actually copy CW??? I can't think of any other explanation. Up isn't hard to figure out. Or do they just not know how to use their radios?? Steve, N4JQQ --- 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 ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Logbook of World
I've been licensed for nearly 35 years and only took up chasing DX seriously about two years ago. In my situation, LoTW is an indispensable tool for me to get beyond the basic DXCC award. At roughly $3.00 each (sometimes more) to snag a confirmation, having the choice of being able to get a card, use a LoTW confirmation, or get both is wonderful. Simply put, my budget does not support mass mailings for all the entities I need to achieve 5 band DXCC just as one example. When I work a new one, I DO like to get a card, but after that, for other bands and modes, a cost-effective LoTW confirmation is just fine. I have confidence that any remaining growing pains with LoTW will be ironed out, but my overall experience with it has been nothing short of positive. The QST article published about a year or so ago on how to set up an account was just the guideline I needed to get me started. If there is any way to encourage more DX stations to sign up and submit their logs, I'm all for it. Perhaps some kind of incentive offered by the League??? WB8RFB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com 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] LOTW Ideas for Incentives
Bernie - W3UR, Thanks for your comments and also the challenge you threw out the the group. What if the ARRL were to Meet You Half-Way? If the first 25 QSO's confirmed in LOTW for the basic WAS award were gratis for X amount of time, perhaps that would be a good incentive to get the DX logs rolling in. Or some variation of that? As to your comments about contesters - I suppose I'm guilty as charged because I figured it's a quick way to get some of the more readily available DX entities out of the way while working on DXCC awards. Doing it that way actually worked as an incentive for me. I can be found tuning around and checking spots during some very late and/or early morning hours on a lot of non-contest days too. For peanut whistle stations like mine, it's often the only way to have a good chance of snagging some of the rarer ones. Although it's only anecdotal, in reference to your thoughts about methods to log contacts; I use a software logging program and am nearly 58 years old. I find it very easy to work with, uploading to LOTW is a snap, and you can see what your progress is just by logging into LOTW occasionally and view how many more confirmations have occurred since the last time you checked. I can't wait until propagation improves with the next sunspot cycle because even with low profile wire antennas in these conditions, I'm still working DX. That's exciting in and of itself. As to bureau returns, my experience is mixed. I've sent out lots of cards, some going back many years, and have a return rate of maybe 60 percent or a bit more. My personal experience is that contest stations are near the low end of my return percentage when it comes to getting a card back. Thus, LOTW seems to help greatly in that regard. I'm all for any incentives that will encourage more DX stations to send in their logs and help us DX neophytes boost their counts. We all win in the end. WB8RFB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com 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] QSL Route Needed
I worked 5B/KC7RVN during the ARRL I'ntnl CW DX contest on 18 February 2006. However, my card to KC7RVN's stateside address was returned as undeliverable; moved, left no address. I found out that the owner of that callsign is RW9UP but QRZ.com and Hamcall websites each have a slightly different address for him in Russia/Russian Federation. Anyone know the correct route? Thanks - need his 5B card for a new one here. John - WB8RFB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com 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] QSL Routes Needed
Can anyone help with any QSL info on the following stations? TR8SA wrkd in March 1988 CE0FFD wrkd in April 1988 T26DX wrkd in December 2000 Thanks in advance for any replys. John - WB8RFB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com 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
