RE: [DX-CHAT] VHF/UHF
Tony, I hate to burst your bubble, but the KL7 that we worked on 6 meters from N3SH Saturday night gave his section as Oklahoma, if I'm remembering correctly. OTOH, if our 6 meter op copied the section wrong (and now I hope he did!) that is indeed an impressive opening! 73, ron wn3vaw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Tony Martin W4FOA Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 4:41 PM To: WC7N; DX-CHAT Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] VHF/UHF Hi Rod, We snagged KL7 (Alaska) on 6 meters from our FD station (northwest Georgia) on Saturday evening. We were running the IC7000 and a 5 el Yagi on a push up pole. Ten meters was also very good at 11PM our time. 73 Tony, W4FOA (W4PL FD call) - Original Message - From: WC7N [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX-CHAT dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 12:50 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] VHF/UHF Boy bet it is a good day for 6 meters and up. Here in my ham shack on the southern Oregon coast I am hearing the Canadian Coast Guard on channel 16 on Vancouver Island... That is a good haul. Rod WC7N 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 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 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] new rule??
That's why they now call them entities instead of countries -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Roland Guidry Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 6:18 PM To: 'Joe Subich, W4TV'; 'dx-chat List' Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] new rule?? Joe, from what I have read thus far. You make the most sense. How can a piece of rock be a country, come on folks! Roland, NA5Q -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 3:25 PM To: 'dx-chat List' Cc: 'Peter Dougherty'; 'Tom Wylie' Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] new rule?? Peter wrote: Personally, I wish they'd re-write the DXCC criteria entirely to get rid of stuff which, if proposed today, wouldn't qualify (the 4U1UN/ITU versus 4U1WB / 4U1VIC, etc); probably Scarborough Pimple would fit into that category as well. Personally, I love the challenge of having some hard-to-work places out there, but it really should be equitable across the board--not one set of rules for old-timers' sake and one for everyone else. I've NEVER been a fan of grandfathering anything to anybody. This new rule probably makes sense in that it recognizes essentially self governing indigenous populations. However, DXCC needs to be rationalized ... the list needs to be cleaned and entities that do not qualify based on the current rules should be removed. The criteria for entity status need to be further tightened: 1) any entity that does not have a permanent, indigenous (non- military) population should not be a country. 2) any territory that is privately owned, e.g., Swain's Island, Cocos (Keeling) Island, Palmyra, etc. should not be eligible for country status 3) any territory that controls access beyond normal, sovereign (passport and visa) entry requirements should not be eligible. 4) any entity subject to jurisdictional dispute (e.g. the Spratley Islands) should not be eligible for inclusion until sovereignty has been settled by the World Court or UN. Yes, I realize it will reduce the number of entities ... I'll lose far more than I would gain. However, this will return DXCC much closer to the original idea of the program. DXCC was never intended to encourage amateurs to take the extraordinarily high risk involved in landing and operating on a 10 sq meter rock in the middle of a reef or hitting the beach in a war zone. 73, ... Joe, W4TV 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 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 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's
Just for grins and giggles, gang: Last week, I was given a stack of circa 1934-38 QSL cards; they came from the estate of my friends step-father, and he had obtained the cards for the value of the stamps on the envelopes (but never got around to do anything with them). Most of the cards were of various broadcasters, a handful of amateurs. In any event, Don N3RHT was kind enough to take custody of those cards and preserve them with his collection. Today, she handed me another stack. Whether or not there's more to come, I don't know. Right on top were these notables... W8XK, Westinghouse, Pittsburgh -- SW Relay for KDKA W1XK, Westinghouse, Boston -- WBZ WBZA W9XF, NBC Chicago W9XA, The Shortwave Voice of Labor Farmer, Chicago W4XB, Dreams Broadcasting, Miami Beach -- WIOD W2XAD, General Electric, Schenectady NY W2XAF, General Electric, Schenectady NY W3XAU, Philadelphia -- WCAU W3XAL, NBC, NYC (WNBC I presume?) W9XF, NBC, Chicago There are multiple cards for each of these stations. And that's just what was on top, I haven't even touched the bulk of the stack yet! I did find it interesting that not only did Westinghouse retain Dr. Conrad's old pre-broadcast experimental call (8XK) for their SW relay (W8XK) but that they also used a similar call for WBZ (W1XK). I don't know if this is merely coincidence, or if someone at either Westinghouse or the FCC at the time had a sense of history (or humor). Almost can't wait until the lunch hour to see what else is in here! 73, ron wn3vaw 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Montenegro's independence
I know what you mean Andrei, but it's a double-edged sword. In order for Serbia to be put on the list as a new one (as opposed to what I think is going to happen, that it remains on the list as the logical successor, for DXCC purposes, to the entity formerly known as Serbia Montenegro, nee Yugoslavia), that would mean that the existing entity (SM) would be completely removed from the list. Not moved to the deleted list as happened in the past, but gone altogether. This is the one big mistake that, IMHO, I think was made in the last major update/rewrite of the DXCC rules (aka DXCC 2000). At least when an entity was moved from the active to the deleted list, your cards (for DXCC and other awards purposes) still had some value. Now, when the entity is gone, the cards become worthless (again, for awards purposes... they are still a valued part of my QSL collection regardless of whether or not they count, but that's another story) Regardless, I look forward to working the amateurs in Serbia again in about a month, when (if all continues to go well) I'll be back in a QTH of my own and get finally get my verticals out of W3WH's garage and back in the sky! 73, ron wn3vaw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Andrei Nevis Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 6:12 PM To: Andrei Nevis; Peter W2IRT; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-news@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] Montenegro's independence WOOPS, MY MISTAKE, SORRY I MEANT I FEEL SORRY FOR THE SERBIAN HAM RADIO OPERATORS, THEY ALSO DESERVE TO BE A NEW ONE, PILE UPS, DXPEDITIONS ETC... 73's Andrei EW1AR-NP3D Andrei Nevis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I FEEL SORRY FOR THE BOSNIAN HAMS, THEY ALSO DESERVED TO BE THE NEW DXCC COUNTRY, INDEED.. 73'S Andrei EW1AR-NP3D Peter W2IRT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just an FYI from the day's news: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060603/ap_on_re_eu/montenegro_independence PODGORICA, Serbia-Montenegro - Montenegro's parliament declared independence for the tiny Balkan republic Saturday, forming a new European state and dissolving what was left of the former Yugoslavia. The assembly adopted a declaration of independence, verifying the results of a May 21 referendum in which Montenegrins supported a split from Serbia by a slim margin. The document envisages Montenegro as a multiethnic, multicultural and multireligious society ... based on the rule of law and market economy. After the assembly meeting, authorities raised a red-and-gold Montenegrin flag over the parliament building and played the ancient Montenegrin anthem Oh, The Bright May Dawn as fireworks exploded in the sky. The declaration says Montenegro's strategic national goal is integration into the European Union and NATO, and the new country will immediately apply for admission into the United Nations and other international organizations. (Once admitted, this will fulfill DXCC entry criteria item 1A , so get those amps fired up and those databases edited! Luckily, this will be an easy All-Time New One :-)). Wonder what the new prefix(es) will be? Cheers, Peter, W2IRT BEST 73'S ANDREI STCHISLENOK EW1AR-NP3D WAS RTTY #455 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com BEST 73'S ANDREI STCHISLENOK EW1AR-NP3D WAS RTTY #455 __ 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] eham.net
This has been brought up on a couple of other reflectors too. Both eham.net and contesting.com (which are hosted on the same site) appear to be down for reasons unknown. However, many of the reflectors sponsored by these sites (including the Ten-Tec reflector for one) are still up and running. So something's run amuck. As soon as I hear anything, I'll let you know. 73 From: Bob VanRhee [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed May 24 15:27:10 CDT 2006 To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] eham.net I have tried for the last two days to get on eham.net with no success. Any one else have trouble? Any word on the site? Bob Van Rhee, N8LAS A man reaps what he sows. 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
Re: RE: [DX-CHAT] Poll: Montenegro quits Serbia
True, but if memory serves, that was decision by the entire political entity to divide (or re-divide) into two political entities. This vote was a decision by one portion of one entity to achieve independance from the remainder of the entity. Not quite the same thing. Or to put it another way, there will be continuity with the government of the current SM entity and the future Serbia entity, therefore it is reasonable to assume that since Serbia would retain it's status as the existing entity. And I well could be wrong! But we'll know soon enough, won't we? 73 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon May 22 14:34:07 CDT 2006 To: Ron Notarius WN3VAW [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] Poll: Montenegro quits Serbia In the past Chechoslovakia has been split up in Chech republic and Slovakia resulting in one deleted entity and two new DXCC entities. 73 Wim Citeren Ron Notarius WN3VAW [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I would presume that for DXCC purposes, Serbia will be the surviving entity of the former Yugoslavia, and Montenegro would be a brand new one? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jim Reisert AD1C Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 7:31 PM To: dx-news@njdxa.org; dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] Poll: Montenegro quits Serbia [discussions to dx-chat please!] Poll: Montenegro quits Serbia Crowds celebrate in capital as unofficial results show breakup Sunday, May 21, 2006; Posted: 6:49 p.m. EDT (22:49 GMT) PODGORICA, Serbia-Montenegro (CNN) -- Montenegro has decided to sever its union with Serbia, a move that would break up the last two pieces of the former Yugoslavia, according to unofficial poll results released Sunday. The unofficial results found that 55.3 percent of voters opted for the change, Journalist Bruce Konviser said. That's slightly more than the 55 percent approval that the European Union said was required for passage. I'm sure that tonight a democratic Montenegro will be celebrated, Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic said. Although official results are not expected until Monday, people began celebrating inside government buildings Sunday night, and fireworks illuminated the center of the Montenegrin capital, Podgorica. At stake is whether Europe will see the formation of a new country. Montenegro would be a small, mountainous nation along the Adriatic Sea with a total population of about 650,000. Montenegro had been one of six republics within Yugoslavia before the country's violent unraveling in 1991. http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/europe/05/21/montenegro.independence/ -- Jim Reisert AD1C, 7 Charlemont Court, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 USA +978-251-9933, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.ad1c.us 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 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 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] Poll: Montenegro quits Serbia
I would presume that for DXCC purposes, Serbia will be the surviving entity of the former Yugoslavia, and Montenegro would be a brand new one? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jim Reisert AD1C Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 7:31 PM To: dx-news@njdxa.org; dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] Poll: Montenegro quits Serbia [discussions to dx-chat please!] Poll: Montenegro quits Serbia Crowds celebrate in capital as unofficial results show breakup Sunday, May 21, 2006; Posted: 6:49 p.m. EDT (22:49 GMT) PODGORICA, Serbia-Montenegro (CNN) -- Montenegro has decided to sever its union with Serbia, a move that would break up the last two pieces of the former Yugoslavia, according to unofficial poll results released Sunday. The unofficial results found that 55.3 percent of voters opted for the change, Journalist Bruce Konviser said. That's slightly more than the 55 percent approval that the European Union said was required for passage. I'm sure that tonight a democratic Montenegro will be celebrated, Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic said. Although official results are not expected until Monday, people began celebrating inside government buildings Sunday night, and fireworks illuminated the center of the Montenegrin capital, Podgorica. At stake is whether Europe will see the formation of a new country. Montenegro would be a small, mountainous nation along the Adriatic Sea with a total population of about 650,000. Montenegro had been one of six republics within Yugoslavia before the country's violent unraveling in 1991. http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/europe/05/21/montenegro.independence/ -- Jim Reisert AD1C, 7 Charlemont Court, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 USA +978-251-9933, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.ad1c.us 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 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] OT: Metaframe
Sorry for the off topic post, but if there's anyone on the list who has access to any unused Citrix Metaframe licenses or license files, please contact me direct off-list at my work email, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Please don't reply to this email) Thanks, and have a good time at Hamvention without me (but I'll catch you next year! g) 73 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
RE: Fwd: RE: [DX-CHAT] 3Y0X
Well you have to remember, you're dealing with two or more different schools of thought here. There are those who collect QSL cards or equivalent merely as a means to an end, usually qualifying for an award (DXCC, WAS, WAZ, IOTA, WPX, etc.) For many of these amateurs, storing the physical cards are a nuisance, and for these, LotW is well suited. (To say nothing of the cost savings in not having to print mail QSL cards, make SASE's, buy or trade for IRC's, etc.) Then there are those who collect QSL's for their own sake, for their intrinsic beauty, and so forth. For these, LotW is unnecesary -- because the QSL card isn't a means to an end, it is the end. LotW will never completely replace QSL cards, _nor_ _was_ _it_ _ever_ _intended_ _too_. It is a merely a supplement to them. 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Charles Gallo Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 8:46 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: Fwd: RE: [DX-CHAT] 3Y0X I don't know - I agree with Pete - LOTW is fine. In fact, I'll go one step further - I PREFER LOTW. Why? QSL cards are clutter - I have more than enough clutter. I look at inbound cards long enough to log them into my PC, and I toss them in my desk - when I have had to apply for something, I sort them for the needed award, and I'm done - I'll probably NEVER look at them That said, I send out a nice full color card that I have gotten unsolicited complements back about. If your going to send a card make it NICE - but I prefer LOTW 73 de KG2V Charlie On 5/13/2006 Russell Kellam Jr wrote: Amen to that Dick. LOTW will never replace the QSL card in your hot little fist. -- 73 de KG2V For the Children - RKBA! You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having both at once. --Lazarus Long 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 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] Flag Pole Antennas
Well, the not so good news is that I'm going to have to miss Hamvention this year. The reason is, and this is the good news, is that it looks like we're going to be buying a new QTH at the end of June -- our offer was accepted yesterday, so now the fun begins (those of you who haven't bought a new home in the last few years have NO idea how much fun the paperwork is now... let the games begin!) The back yard is decent sized and has a metal fence, so eventually one or more of my verticals will be mounted back there, using the fence as part of the ground plane. But in the meantime, the wife is agreeable to my putting a flag pole/vertical in the front yard. If for no other reason, it never hurts to have a stealth antenna available -- don't know if I'll run into neighbor trouble (fortunately this is a 1960 home, no CCR's or HOA's to worry about!) but it never hurts to be prepared. If all goes well, the house will be ours at the end of June, we'll be in it come July, and sometime in August or September, along with some other needed landscaping and yard work, the flag pole will appear -- I hope. What I'm looking for right now is just some information. So if anyone can help with the info, I'd appreciate it! 1. What size flag poles have you used? What type of tuning if any? 2. If you've used a commercial pole, where did you get it and how much? 3. Other than the Force 12 antenna, do you know of any other commercially built verticals that come disguised as a flag pole? Oh yes, I should add that I'm looking to run 40-10 on this antenna. I know that I could go with a 32' one and run it as a 1/4 wave on 40 as is, and cover 30 and some other bands with a tuner, but it might have an impedance problem on 20 10. (No external traps, I want to keep this in stealth mode as much as possible!); and since this home is a single story ranch (w/a finished basement), that might be a little TOO tall. The Force 12 flag pole vertical is a nice antenna, but it's a lot shorter and only 20 - 10 as is. (Wish I could talk to them about it at Hamvention, but right now that $$ has to go into the closing costs, but I'll make up for it next year!) I'm figuring that something around 20-25' might be my best bet, and I'd run a tuner in the shack at first, eventually something remote controlled at the base (buried or hidden in something ornamental) down the road. Again, any thoughts appreciated! 73, ron wn3vaw 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] Working yourself on DXPeditions
Um, yes, but I do believe that under current DXCC rules, if you are in one entity and you operate a remote or auxilliary station that's in another, the contacts you make are not valid for DXCC purposes. 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Steve-KF2TI Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 10:00 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Working yourself on DXPeditions On a different slant, I read, recently, in QST that you can set up some software that will allow remote operation of your own radio from anywhere in the workd, provided you have access to the internet and another computer So, I set this up and what?? the Tango Italy station go ahead Thank you This is KF2TI u r 59, name is Steve over Tnx Steve this is kp2/kf2ti, I am also 59. BTW how do i sound over Kp2/kf2ti, this is kf2ti I sound great over Rgr me, do i qsl buro or direct up to you 73 have i hope i have a good operation Rgr that I am sure I will On 3 Apr 2006 at 18:13, Fred Stevens K2FRD wrote: Date sent: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 18:13:12 -0700 To: dx-chat@njdxa.org From: Fred Stevens K2FRD [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: [DX-CHAT] Working yourself on DXPeditions Seems to me if one isn't home to serve as control operator, then the actual operator would be obligated to use his/her own callsign even if it's the DX operator's gear. I haven't bothered going into the Part 97 Rules to determine the specifics on this. I might also have an ethical problem with this, even if this is a loophole in DXCC rules, since it's not really working yourself; rather, it's you working your own equipment and somebody else. There's also the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle which, in essence states that one object (or person) cannot be in two places at the same time. =-O It took me several years to make contact with CQ Zone Two from home even though I have run mini-DXpeditions to VO2 land in Zone Two. All this said, I *DO* talk to myself a lot these days in my encroaching old age. :-[ 73 de Fred K2FRD, VO2FS At 20:37 -0400 03/04/2006, Bill wrote: What are your thoughts of you working yourself on DXPeditions. I have been told that you can have someone come to your house and work you while you are on a DXPedition using your call and you will get DXCC credit. Wow, you can get DXCC and never work a station yourself? Let someone else use your station and call and do it for you! Would a DXCC for Hire Person be in order? How does this sound? HH4/W4WX de W4WX 59 over. According to the rules this is legal. See rule #10 of the DXCC rules on the ARRL web site. Bill W4WX -- 73 de Fred Stevens K2FRD, VO2FS http://homepage.mac.com/k2frd/K2FRD.html 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 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 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] KG4WW / KG44WW
As has been pointed out before, the KG4 2x2 block is not issued by the FCC. This is what I've learned over the last 24 hours: -- KG44WW is being operated by KG4WW, who in civilian life is KX4WW. QSL via N4BAA. -- He is on Guantanamo. -- He is currently the person the base commander has delegated the authority to issue call signs for use by on-base persons in the Amateur Service. -- Since Guantanamo is not under FCC jursidiction, he does have the authority to operate outside the stateside US phone bands. So I have no doubts whatsoever as to whether the legitimacy of the operator. I only have a question as to whether or not the double number prefix is permitted under the details of the terms by which the FCC assigned the KG4 2x2 block to the military for use by Amateurs on Guantanamo. At worst, I suspect that if it should not have been allowed, that the operator made an honest error in trying to generate a new prefix. I should add... I did get a private email from someone with connections down there asking that we QRX on the situation. The concern raised, which is legit, boiled down to this: if a fuss was raised, the base commander could simply decide that he has more important things to worry about and simply ban future Amateur operating as too much trouble. To say nothing of a possible problem with the future of the careers of the operators involved. While I agree with this concern, by the same token, I don't think there's anything wrong with finding out if the prefix in use was technically OK or was issued in error. If it was an error, then it shouldn't happen again. But I wouldn't want to see this blow up to the point where someone's career is put in jeopardy (or worse) or future operating is prohibited. In short: We've probably beaten this dead horse enough. The concerns have been duly noted. Let's just stand by and wait to see what shakes out. And... WFWL! 73, ron wn3vaw administrator, dx-chat -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Zack Widup Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2006 12:10 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] KG4WW / KG44WW Maybe the KG44 call is a special event callsign? I suppose we'll know eventually. I wish the FCC had more latitude in issuing unusual calls. I'd like to use the call W9RS7 some time for a DXpedition to Romeoville, Illinois. :-) 73, Zack W9SZ On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: FYI Everyone, The FCC has absolutely NOTHING to do with licensing in GTMO. The base commander is THE licensing authority. In turn, the commander will have a designee. At this time, KG4WW is the designee. I was licensed by one of the previous designees. And yes, KG4 stations can operate on frequencies that stateside hams cannot. And yes, KG4WW is DEFINITELY on-base. I can attest to that, as can several others, as I was a guest in his home in September. So, work him as he will be transferred soon and have fun. 73, Doug W4OX / KG4OX 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 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW
That has to be a typo. I'm sure DJ1CW meant KG4WW down in Guantanamo 73 -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 3:01 PMTo: dx-chat@njdxa.orgSubject: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW Hi folks, Listening to KG44WW on 14118.6. What country is this? Thanks, WV2B"Nothinggreatiseverachievedwithoutenthusiasm."-RalphWaldoEmerson.
RE: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW
Yeah, I went and looked up all the spots for KG4... some are spotting him with one 4, some with 2. This is interesting. Assuming for the moment that he IS operating from Guantanamo Bay, one wonders if he (KG4WW?) got permission from whomever it is on the base that issues calls to add the extra 4. However, this does bring up an interesting legal questions, since only KG4 2x2 calls are allocated by the FCC to the US Military for Guantanamo. And a US prefixed call like this is not normally allocated to the US Amateur Service (and yes, I know there've been some exceptions over the years, such as some of the calls out around the '84 Olympics... I'm not talking about those). I seem to remember seeing calls of this nature allocated to aircraft and TV transmitter translaters and transponders and such. All I can say is... WFWL, and if this character is legit, he's going to have some explaining to do after the contest! 73 -Original Message- From: john [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 3:51 PM To: Ron Notarius WN3VAW; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW Nope... KG44WW down below the US SSB allocations I heard 'em too. John K5MO At 03:25 PM 3/25/2006, Ron Notarius WN3VAW wrote: That has to be a typo. I'm sure DJ1CW meant KG4WW down in Guantanamo 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 3:01 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW Hi folks, Listening to KG44WW on 14118.6. What country is this? Thanks, WV2B Nothing great is ever achieved without enthusiasm.- Ralph Waldo Emerson. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.1/292 - Release Date: 3/24/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.1/292 - Release Date: 3/24/2006 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW
Strictly speaking, operations from Guantanamo Bay come
under the authority of the base commander and those he has delegated to -- ie
the US Military -- not the FCC. Therefore, if the KG44WW op has permission
to operate below the US band on 20, he's kosher. And further, those in the
US who are answering him simplex below 14.150 ARE in violation of FCC rules,
which they are subject to.
Wonder
how many Popkingrams this little fiasco will generate?
Again,
though, I have a question about the valildity of the call sign. Again, as
I understand the rules, the FCC long ago allocated the KG4 2x2 block for use by
the military on Guantanamo. A double-number call is strictly speaking not
a 2x2, and strictly speaking, is not considered in the US an Amateur service
call sign.
I'm
sure that sometime early next week, the Powers That Be will shake this one
out. In the meantime, as I said before, WFWL, and enjoy it while you
can... I couldn't put my vertical up this morning (the neighborhood kids were
running around the back yard, paying no attention to fences, and I couldn't risk
injury to the antenna. Oh yeah, the kids too) so I'm relegated to
listening but not operating. Now if the bank comes through with the
mortgage next week, that too may change...
73
-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of
[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 6:40
PMTo: dx-chat@njdxa.orgSubject: [DX-CHAT]
KG44WW
Hi Folks,
Thanks for the replies. I wanted to make sure I wasn't
missing something.
I have sent an inquiry to ARRL Field Services to see if there is any input
on the situation.
The best as I can see, operating under the authority of an FCC license does
notallow any station is US territoryto operate beyond
ExtraClass privileges {on 20 Meters}. Or to operate with a callsign
outside theassigned call of the station. If the FCC has granted
authority to officials at Gitmo to assign calls, then maybe the call is
Kosher. Prefixes can be added with a slant bar, but the operator can not
choose to alter the assigned call. If I hear anything regarding this I'll
update the list.
Idon't know if I missed what spurred the comment about the 3 KHz wide
SSB sigs. But, it was good to listen to 14.348 and above, hear the DX calling
cq, but no US stations answering. This was not the case in ARRL DX this month.
What most ops don't consider is that the dial frequency is the suppressed
carrier frequency. So on twenty, a dial frequency above 13.347 puts the sig
squarely outside the ham band. Same closer than 3 KHz from the bottom of a
band on LSB.Just cause the DX is calling CQ there doesn't mean US
stations should call there!
I did find it interesting to hear KG44WW scolding US stations for calling
him out of band. Unless I learn something new about operating from Gitmo I
thought he was out of band.
73 for now,
Duane,
WV2B"Nothinggreatiseverachievedwithoutenthusiasm."-RalphWaldoEmerson.
RE: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW
As far as I know he is... I got one from him about 3 -4 years ago or so. Now if you're a stamp collector and want some vintage 1960's era stamps, just stray near a band edge during a major contest (especially at the high end of 20) and you'll hear from Dave! 73 -Original Message- From: Larry Alkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 9:16 PM To: Ron Notarius WN3VAW Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW Ron Notarius WN3VAW wrote: Wonder how many Popkingrams this little fiasco will generate? Aren't you dating yourself Ron? Is Dave still around? I remember him from the 50s and 60s in New York. Larry -- Larry Alkoff N2LA - Austin TX Using Thunderbird on Slackware Linux 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW
Now THAT is a very good question... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bernie McClenny, W3UR Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 9:59 PM To: 'Ron Notarius WN3VAW'; 'john'; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW Are Guantanamo Bay stations allowed to transmit on SSB below 14150? Bernie Bernie McClenny, W3UR Now more than ever - you need The Daily DX and The Weekly DX - to keep up with the DX news from around the globe! Editor of - The Daily DX -- two free weeks http://www.dailydx.com/order.htm - The Weekly DX -- free sample http://www.dailydx.com/weekly2.html - How's DX http://www.dailydx.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Notarius WN3VAW Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 16:15 To: john; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW Yeah, I went and looked up all the spots for KG4... some are spotting him with one 4, some with 2. This is interesting. Assuming for the moment that he IS operating from Guantanamo Bay, one wonders if he (KG4WW?) got permission from whomever it is on the base that issues calls to add the extra 4. However, this does bring up an interesting legal questions, since only KG4 2x2 calls are allocated by the FCC to the US Military for Guantanamo. And a US prefixed call like this is not normally allocated to the US Amateur Service (and yes, I know there've been some exceptions over the years, such as some of the calls out around the '84 Olympics... I'm not talking about those). I seem to remember seeing calls of this nature allocated to aircraft and TV transmitter translaters and transponders and such. All I can say is... WFWL, and if this character is legit, he's going to have some explaining to do after the contest! 73 -Original Message- From: john [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 3:51 PM To: Ron Notarius WN3VAW; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW Nope... KG44WW down below the US SSB allocations I heard 'em too. John K5MO At 03:25 PM 3/25/2006, Ron Notarius WN3VAW wrote: That has to be a typo. I'm sure DJ1CW meant KG4WW down in Guantanamo 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 3:01 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW Hi folks, Listening to KG44WW on 14118.6. What country is this? Thanks, WV2B Nothing great is ever achieved without enthusiasm.- Ralph Waldo Emerson. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.1/292 - Release Date: 3/24/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.1/292 - Release Date: 3/24/2006 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 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 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW
Well,
I just got told (privately) by someone that claims to know, that since KG4WW is
the "licensing entity for GITMO," and that KG44WW is still considered a 2x2, the
operation is legal.
Whatever. Since I'm not privy to the details of
how the FCC allocates a call sign block to the military, nor privy to exactly
how the military assigns calls for places like Guantanamo, I'm in no position to
argue that point. I'm sure come Monday or so, someone will make an actual
determination.
Assuming that the statement above is correct about
KG4WW being the "licensing entity," I hope for his sake that he doesn't get his
butt in a sling if someone decides that KG44WW should not have been used on the
amateur bands.
Ad
infinitum ad nauesum.
Good
luck in the 'test guys!
73
-Original Message-From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006
10:03 PMTo: Ron Notarius WN3VAW; dx-chat@njdxa.orgSubject:
RE: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW
Whats a little bending of the rules?
A simplex DX
pile up is intentional QRM by all the callers, or (attempted) stealing of
someones run frequency in a contest (if you transmit when you even think it might interfere
with another transmission, thats Intentional_QRM...very illegal). Then theres the good old use no more
power than absolutely necessary for the QSO, none of us would ever violate that, would we? Or, for that matter, five over
the speed limit?
Let he who is without sin...
Don N77EF...
--
Original message from "Ron Notarius WN3VAW" [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
--
Strictly speaking, operations from Guantanamo Bay
come under the authority of the base commander and those he has delegated to
-- ie the US Military -- not the FCC. Therefore, if the KG44WW op has
permission to operate below the US band on 20, he's kosher. And
further, those in the US who are answering him simplex below 14.150 ARE in
violation of FCC rules, which they are subject to.
Wonder how many Popkingrams this little fiasco will
generate?
Again, though, I have a question about the
valildity of the call sign. Again, as I understand the rules, the FCC
long ago allocated the KG4 2x2 block for use by the military on
Guantanamo. A double-number call is strictly speaking not a 2x2, and
strictly speaking, is not considered in the US an Amateur service call
sign.
I'm sure that sometime early next week, the Powers
That Be will shake this one out. In the meantime, as I said before,
WFWL, and enjoy it while you can... I couldn't put my vertical up this
morning (the neighborhood kids were running around the back yard, paying no
attention to fences, and I couldn't risk injury to the antenna. Oh
yeah, the kids too) so I'm relegated to listening but not operating.
Now if the bank comes through with the mortgage next week, that too may
change...
73
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of
[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 6:40
PMTo: dx-chat@njdxa.orgSubject: [DX-CHAT]
KG44WW
Hi Folks,
Thanks for the replies. I wanted to make sure I wasn't
missing something.
I have sent an inquiry to ARRL Field Services to see if there is any
input on the situation.
The best as I can see, operating under the authority of an FCC license
does notallow any station is US territoryto operate
beyond ExtraClass privileges {on 20 Meters}. Or to operate with a
callsign outside theassigned call of the station. If the FCC has
granted authority to officials at Gitmo to assign calls, then maybe the
call is Kosher. Prefixes can be added with a slant bar, but the operator
can not choose to alter the assigned call. If I hear anything regarding
this I'll update the list.
Idon't know if I missed what spurred the comment about the 3 KHz
wide SSB sigs. But, it was good to listen to 14.348 and above, hear the DX
calling cq, but no US stations answering. This was not the case in ARRL DX
this month. What most ops don't consider is that the dial frequency is the
suppressed carrier frequency. So on twenty, a dial frequency above 13.347
puts the sig squarely outside the ham band. Same closer than 3 KHz from
the bottom of a band on LSB.Just cause the DX is calling CQ there
doesn't mean US stations should call there!
I did find it interesting to hear KG44WW scolding US stations for
calling him out of band. Unless I learn something new about operating from
Gitmo I thought he was out of band.
73 for now,
Duane,
WV2B"Nothinggreatiseverachievedwithoutenthusiasm."-RalphWaldoEmerson.
RE: [DX-CHAT] Question
Peter, Hmmm. Not a bad idea, but I'm not so sure how well it would work. Remember, at the time that US Phone privileges started at 14.200, the 14.1 - 14.2 part of the band was filled with DX Phone. Now, while a lot of the region below 14.150 still has DX Phone, you're also finding more and more digital modes in the same area. More importantly, moving the unofficial calling frequencies won't solve the fundamental problem involved. Wherever the DX station listening up transmits, on any band, you will always have the combined problems of: 1. The DX'er who accidently forgets to put his rig in split and transmits on top of the DX 2. The lid who deliberately neglects to put his rig in split and transmits on top of the DX 3. The alleged DX'er who claims that they can't work split... sometimes true, sometimes not 4. The operator (sometimes DX'er, sometimes not) who hears the DX calling, but doesn't hear or doesn't understand listening up who calls on the DX's frequency 5. The frequency cops, most of whom mean well, who transmit on top of the DX to try and tell the aforementioned ops that they're QRM'ing the DX... and in the process, QRM the DX 6. The net or alleged net or sked or alleged sked that always operates on or around this frequency and time, thus giving them hypothetical ownership of the frequency range, who either demand that the DX move, the pile-up move, or who blunder on with their QSO anyway 7. The usually innocent QSO that suddenly gets QRM from the DX and/or pileup due to propagation shift, who rather than move (if they can) try to blunder on, either not knowing or not caring that they're now QRM'ing the DX pileup back I can go on, and I'm sure someone will add a few, but you get the point. Some of this can be solved by better operators... and better operators happen when those of us who know them try to teach them or show them better. Some of this is just, well, bad luck. And some of this is caused by that extremely small percentage of lids (and even smaller percentage of those who make regular lids look good) who for their own reasons of ego, perceived slights, general mean streaks, sadism, or mental illness (diagnosed or otherwise) enjoy making life miserable for the rest of us. 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Peter W2IRT Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 10:45 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Question At 10:01 03/19/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the solution to the qrm on the DX frequency? Well, if someone doesn't know the DX is woking split, or by accident is on the wrong VFO, or whatever, it would be no problem if ppeople had the smallest amount of self control. If the offending station is calling with proper timing, when the Dx says QRZ, or is otherwise ready for a call, calling on the DX transmit frequency is of no consequence other than a waste of time for the caller. If I recall, 14195 became the DX frequency because it was a place where DX stations could TX but that Americans could not (US privileges started at 14200 for the longest time). Maybe it's time to revive that tradition and make 14145 the new default DX frequency on 20 SSB. It could have the added advantage of EU/JA pileups down 5 to 15 and stateside callers up 10-20 or something like that. The advice I'd give to anyone going to a top-10 entity and operating SSB would be to not use half the band and once in a while mention where you're listening. That means concentrating the pile between two hard limits (listening 5 to 20 up) -- and staying within those limits. That in turn means you need an operator on the DXpedition who can run a pileup that's very intense and concentrated. Most of the Peter1 guys were great, but a couple of their 40m CW guys would just keep going up up up up up. 30 kHz for a CW pileup is nuts, especially when you're not announcing where you're listening and just saying UP. - Peter W2IRT 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 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] OT: [N3SH] RFI issues with the neighbors
If anyone on the list can give Steve some suggestions, please email him directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED] He's a good guy, up to his eyeballs, and if anyone deserves a chance to be QRV on those rare occasions when he has time, it's Steve. [BTW, the Breezeshooters contest referred to is the annual groundwave 10 meter contest sponsored by the local 10 meter group (who preceed 10-10 by, oh, about 15-20 years or so, but I digress). It used to be on Thanksgiving weekend, it's now split into a CW night (last month) and SSB night (last night)] 73, ron wn3vaw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 7:16 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [N3SH] RFI issues with the neighbors Ok, so I'm now the designated Channel Master in my neighborhood. I dusted off the HF rig and actually operated for several hours last night in the Breezeshooters 10m contest. All was well until.. my backyard neighbor stopped over tonight to ask me if I was on the air last night from say, 7 until midnight. I told her I was, and then she described her daughter's touch lamp going on and off, and my melodious voice coming over her computer speakers. My station grounding is questionable, at best so I know I'll have to address that. Does anyone have any recommendations for filters/chokes to put on my neighbor's appliances to alleviate the interference? My only experience like this was a few years ago with a cheapie cordless phone, and a couple of snap-on chokes from the Rat-Shack did the trick. BTW- I was operating 100w SSB into my trusty Cushcraft R-5 vertical. de Steve, W3SRL Gravity. It's not just a good idea, it's the law! 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] KP5 Documents
Navassa! Desecheo can wait. Navassa! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of petethepup Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 9:18 AM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] KP5 Documents On Wed, 15 Mar 2006, N7MAL wrote: Forgive me for asking a stupid question and throwing water on everyone's parade but has anyone published a copy of the documents, signed by FW, authorizing the KP5 operation...???... I have never seen ANY documents published showing that any given DXpedition was legal. I am assuming the proper documents were submitted to ARRL. Unlike some people, I do have some trust in the ARRL and believe they had a valid reason to OK the operation. ARRL is not going to publish the documents. It doesn't matter to me whether or not it's even legal, as far as dxcc approval is concerned. The fact remains that someone, somewhere, wields the strength to make a call to the gubmint and stop someone from operating their radio(s). That's the thing that troubles me. Now if it was completely unauthorized, then that would have been a lil different I guess. But I read the article, and all the permissions were there. I tend to believe that another dxpedition person got their feelings hurt. This operation came together in record time, on short notice. I think it took someone by suprise, and they didn't like that. There are a lot of big egos in Amateur Radio. If it was a genuine mistake, I TRULY believe that the person would have made an apology to K3LP and N3KS. I think they would have relayed that apology to the world from this person... if it was an honest mistake. The lack of any further news on this front dispels this theory, in my mind. I agree that time will flush out the whole back story on this. Who wants to be the next operator to set foot on Desecheo? -hi Rich, N8UX. 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 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] KP5....and???
Whoa!Strange is a word a half for this! And with all due respect to Simon, I would sure like to know a little bit more about who sent what emails to whom before I start trashing Bernie and his reputation. Who sent the emails? What did they say? What makes them "threatening?" Why would the ZD9 (UK?)licensing authorities possibly be swayed by emails sent from anyone? And most importantly, why on earth would Bernie want to force Simon to go QRT? Bernie? This is the guy who got screwed out of his 4W call several years ago when someone complained about it. Why would he ever do that to someone else? Especially on ZD9, which at best is only semi-rare DX? Something sure smells like two day old fish left in the back seat with the windows rolled up in the summertime on this allegation gang... and I'm not about to accept this one at face value. It just don't make sense! ...oh yes it does, I just realized what's going on. This is payback, gang. I quote from February 7th issue of The Daily DX (sorry Bernie, but I have to do it, so forgive me for the copyright violation): "Over the last few days there has been a certain Italian operator QRV from ZD9. This same guy is also operating on Freeband (read this to say CB!). This is as much ink as he is going to get from me at this time." So what's the real story? Did Bernie make an inquiry into Simon's license, a? Or is Simon merely upset because Bernie won't publicize a ZD9 op that includes illegal Freeband operation? In any event... like I just said, something sure stinks around here, but the wind's not coming out of MD. And while personally, I don't care if Simon wants to operate illegally on Freeband (if he gets caught, it's his problem), for him to smear Bernie like this without further proof is uncalled for. 73, ron wn3vaw -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of AC4NU FredSent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 10:50 PMTo: dx-chat@njdxa.orgSubject: [DX-CHAT] KP5and???Evening...been followng this for a while.I'm no detective expert or nothing but something smells here and smells bad. I followed the link Marty (or is it Paul) wrote about, to the ZD9 station. Looks like Bernie W3UR from the Daily DX supposedly pulled the identical stunt on this guy on ZD9 that someone pulled on the Desechio guys. Here's what it said. Operations made during February 2006. Thanks to Andy ZD9BV for his help. BIG SHAME TO W3UR WHO TRIED TO FORCE ZD9ATN QRT BY SENDING SEVERAL THREATENING E-MAILS TO GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. THIS IS THE DX-MAN... Now I'm not generally a suspicious man but this one has me angry. Why in blue blazes would anybody do such a thin? Maybe there's some bad blood or something going on I don't know. I do know that this has me wondering now more than ever what the real story is. for the record, I didn't need KP5 this time out. Anybody subscribe to his web sight can elaborate on either that Tristan guy's situation or on what may have happened on Desechio??? Peace, Fred.Paul Douglas wrote: -Original Message-Actually, according to information posted on Bernie's Daily DX site, itwas not "some bureaocrat/political appointee," but rather a licensedamateur who complained to his congressperson, who then complained to theFWS.So, it is a licensed amateur, motivated by reasons known only to him/herat this point, that "allegedly" was responsible for getting the KP5operation shut down. It would be nice to know who this amateur is...Now this is getting increasingly strangehttp://www.qrz.com/database?callsign=ZD9ATN I wonder what's up with that. One has to wonder.73's and God BlessMarty
RE: [DX-CHAT] KP5 ?
I have to wonder about that. Now keep in mind that following is simply the half-baked the musings of an idle imagination... so please don't start rumors that this IS what happened... But suppose that some amateur had a legit concern that the recent KP5 operation was, indeed, authorized and legitimate. Suppose further that a phone call was made to the appropriate elected thief, err, congressional representative to simply inquire. Not complain, just inquire. Now, the call would no doubt have been taken by one of the staff members, who routinely followed up with an inquiry to the US Fish Take-A-Hike, er, Wildlife people. Who may or may not have known of the operation. Or who may have over-reacted to the inquiry. Or who may have bristled at the circumstances of the operation being approved, going around their bureaucratic roadblocks. Or whatever. In any event, someone as FW used the preceeding inquiry as an excuse to shut down the operation. Now... if the circumstances were something like this, and YOU were the innocent amateur who accidently inaugurated the process which ended in the shut-down... would YOU come forward? And if you did, do you think anyone would believe you? I think we may never know who started the ball rolling... and again, the above is just idle musing, for all we know it WAS a complaint from someone with a bruised ego... so perhaps it's time to return the tar to Home Depot and the feathers to Bed Bath Beyond and let it go. And try to ensure that there is a next time, and that something like this won't happen the next time. 73, ron wn3vaw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of petethepup Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 11:16 AM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] KP5 ? Well, it seems the order from on high for KP5 to QRT has been dismissed as one of those things. Those who worked them will get the card - myself included. But my inquiring mind still wants to know who took it upon them self to decide that KP5 should be cut short. Rich, N8UX. 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 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] KP5 ?
And now the thread has gone full circle, as we've come right back to where we started... The question remains, though, as to WHY this schmuck did what they did. 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Scott Manthe Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 4:57 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] KP5 ? Actually, according to information posted on Bernie's Daily DX site, it was not some bureaocrat/political appointee, but rather a licensed amateur who complained to his congressperson, who then complained to the FWS. So, it is a licensed amateur, motivated by reasons known only to him/her at this point, that allegedly was responsible for getting the KP5 operation shut down. It would be nice to know who this amateur is... 73, Scott, N9AA Norm Gertz wrote: Not surprised.some bureaocrat/political appointee was mad that he was not consulted etc The sad part is that dope runners and others go ashore there all the time without getting caught. 73 Norm K1AA 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 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] KP5 ?
I agree. Not to punish the schmuck per se, but to make sure that this type of stunt doesn't happen again. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gary McClellan Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 8:03 PM Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] KP5 ? Peter, sorry - NO we don't. I want to know WHY what was done WAS done. Open story. 73, Gary K7ZD Peter Penta wrote: Whats done is done, no one can do anything about it so it's a closed story. DONE. No one likes what happened , just have to put it in the past. 73 Pete -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Notarius WN3VAW Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 6:21 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] KP5 ? And now the thread has gone full circle, as we've come right back to where we started... The question remains, though, as to WHY this schmuck did what they did. 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Scott Manthe Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 4:57 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] KP5 ? Actually, according to information posted on Bernie's Daily DX site, it was not some bureaocrat/political appointee, but rather a licensed amateur who complained to his congressperson, who then complained to the FWS. So, it is a licensed amateur, motivated by reasons known only to him/her at this point, that allegedly was responsible for getting the KP5 operation shut down. It would be nice to know who this amateur is... 73, Scott, N9AA Norm Gertz wrote: Not surprised.some bureaocrat/political appointee was mad that he was not consulted etc The sad part is that dope runners and others go ashore there all the time without getting caught. 73 Norm K1AA 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 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 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 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 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] KP5 Documents
The issue at hand is not the documentation, but who was responsible for the shut down... and why. As far as the proper paperwork etc., all was explained in the release via the Daily DX several weeks ago. Yes, I know this hasn't been publicly dissemenated yet, but I'm sure all will be out soon. (I'd presume that at some point, this will show up in Bernie's QST column?). I've read the release, and after having done so, I have no doubts about the legality of the operation. If anything, there are some implications as to some (though I'm sure not all) of the real reasons that FWS have been keeping civilians officially off of KP1 KP5. And... at least on this reflector, there's been no nasty rhetoric about the documentation. Not in the recent threads, at least. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of N7MALSent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 11:48 PMTo: DX ChatSubject: [DX-CHAT] KP5 Documents Forgive me for asking a stupid question and throwing water on everyone's parade but has anyone published a copy of the documents, signed by FW, authorizing the KP5 operation...???... We all, hopefully, know KP5 is off-limits and it requires very specific approval from FW. I think by now the entire DX Community is entitled to see proof the KP5 operation is/was legal and had the permission, if not the blessing, from FW. There is a lot of nasty rhetoric going on here and it would be nice to see proof the operation was legal. 73 MAL N7MALBULLHEAD CITY, AZhttp://www.ctaz.com/~suzyq/N7mal.htmhttp://geocities.com/n7mal/Don't worry about the world coming to an end today.It's already tomorrow in Australia
[DX-CHAT] Any budding poets out there?
As some of you may remember, I edit my club's newsletter. For several years, tried to run an annual humor article in the April issue, and tried to do so as an ode to the old DX Hoggery Poetry Depriciation Society columns that Rod W9BRD ran (almost every May, I know) in QST. (BTW, Rod is alive, well as of the last time I wrote him, married to a VE living way up north... and still uses the same mill to correspond with. But I digress) For a variety of reasons, I haven't run one of these for the last few years, but recent events have tempted me once again. But I need your help. First off, I need limericks. Sorry, that is the accepted format for these. No haiku, to iambic pentameter, no free verse. Pretty much if you're going to do it, you've got to do it right. Second, they need to be ham related, and somewhat funny. Most of the traditional (and best) ones involve a rotten operator and how s/he gets their comeuppance. Third, and I wish I didn't have to say this, they can't be personal or nasty in spirit. I've gotten some submissions in the past that were basically spit and bile aimed at an individual, or a company, or an organization, or a dxpedition. Can't and won't run them. This isn't the place for sour grapes, but to poke a little fun at ourselves. Finally, those of you who remember the original columns know that in most cases, the person reciting the limerick at the DXHPDS meeting also met with some misfortune, often due to a rettysnitch or wouf hong or other semi-lethal contraption. Any limericks used will be credited to the author in this way, so if you have a prefered demise, just let me know. Deadline will be the Monday after the CQ WPX SSB. If I have enough, it will be a fun article to write. (I need about a half dozen or so). Thanks in advance for all your help! 73, ron wn3vaw 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] C6 - suffix or prefix?
Peter, Assuming that you're not told otherwise by the local authorities, I believe you'd be signing C6A/W2IRT. As far as I know, all Amateur stations in the Bahamas have the C6A prefix (presumably A for Amateur?) I've certainly never heard of a legit C6 station signing any other prefix combination... And... If you run into my brother THERE, then I WILL assault you at Dayton this year! g 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Peter Dougherty (W2IRT) Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 12:53 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] C6 - suffix or prefix? Hi, just wondering. When I operate from C6 in just over a week, I'll be doing so with a reciprocal Bahamian license based on my US call; should I be signing C6/W2IRT or W2IRT/C6? Thanks. - Peter W2IRT 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 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] OT: Ham Radio in Delta Sky Magazine
While not directly DX related... There is a VERY nice write-up on amateur radio in the February issue of Delta Sky magazine from Delta Airlines. You can read the article on-line at: http://www.delta-sky.com/2006_02/RolePlaying/index.html Thanks to Paul Lusardi N0VLR for finding the reference and passing it on. 73, ron wn3vaw 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] 7O1A
7O1A is not being accepted by the DXCC desk for DXCC credit. 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of nick cominos Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 10:55 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] 7O1A Just going through my 40M cards and came across this one. Cfmd 7O1A of 12/17/96 and can't remember if this one is any good. I know 7O1YGF isn't. vy 73, Nick W9UM 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 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] How does a DXpedition to Somalia get approved by ARRL?
For what it's worth... We last discussed the 7O1YGF situation, just shy of a year ago. I had a private reply from someone high up in the League (no, sorry, I'm not at liberty to say who... and yes, that person would know, they're still lurking on this reflector) in response to one of my reply posts (I believe the thread at the time involved what constituted proof that the group had permission to operate. The relevant part to the current discussion: The bottom line is that if we had any indication in writing of an import permit we'd be counting 7O1YGF. In fact, one of the group (who has been in ZL for 3.5 years) sent me a document (in Arabic) two weeks ago, thinking it might have some reference to importing equipment, but unfortunately it did not. I strongly suspect that the license never existed on paper; that there was only a verbal permission; and that the person(s) who gave that permission, explicitly or implicitly, are not (or no longer) in a position to even admit that they gave permission -- it might be their neck(s), and I mean that literally. And while I can't speak for the DXCC desk, I also strongly suspect that if the group still has the paperwork to indicate that they did enter Yemen legally and had permission to bring their gear with them, it can go a long, long way to getting the long awaited approval. 73, ron wn3vaw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of David McAulay Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:06 PM To: Joel Magid; dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] How does a DXpedition to Somalia get approved by ARRL? WISH SOMEONE WOULD COMMENT FROM THE GROUP... and send in some papers WHY.?? because like most i tore my guts out trying to work them on the low bands and did.!!! David VK3EW At 05:36 AM 27/01/2006, you wrote: Anyone who was with the 7O1YGF team read this forum and care to comment? Joel -Original Message- From: Osten B Magnusson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jan 26, 2006 1:25 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'Joel Magid' [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'Jim Reisert AD1C' [EMAIL PROTECTED], dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] How does a DXpedition to Somalia get approved by ARRL? As far as I know the 7O1YGF-group have no documentation to turn in... 7O1A did send in documentation but was not approved as a good one. 73/DX de Osten SM5DQC[EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Bernie McClenny [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Joel Magid' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Jim Reisert AD1C' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 7:03 PM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] How does a DXpedition to Somalia get approved by ARRL? My understanding is that 7O1YGF has not turned in any papers. Bernie Bernie McClenny, W3UR Now more than ever - you need The Daily DX and The Weekly DX - to keep up with the DX news from around the globe! Editor of - The Daily DX -- two free weeks http://www.dailydx.com/order.htm - The Weekly DX -- free sample http://www.dailydx.com/weekly2.html - How's DX http://www.dailydx.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joel Magid Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 17:13 To: Jim Reisert AD1C; dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] How does a DXpedition to Somalia get approved by ARRL? Jim, Great question and when they (ARRL) determine the answer they should apply the set of rule to 7O1YGF :) Joel W1JMM -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jim Reisert AD1C Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 3:46 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] How does a DXpedition to Somalia get approved by ARRL? I was reading an article today and this line caught my eye: Somalia has had no effective government since 1991, when warlords ousted a dictatorship and then turned on each other, carving the nation of 8.2 million into a patchwork of fiefdoms. (from http://www.boston.com/news/odd/articles/2006/01/22/us_navy_seizes_pirate_shi p_off_somalia/ ) So how does the ARRL determine whether a license was issued by the proper authority? 73 - Jim AD1C -- Jim Reisert AD1C, 7 Charlemont Court, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 USA +978-251-9933, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.ad1c.us 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 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 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 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems
RE: [DX-CHAT] Peter 1
http://www.t-rexsoftware.com/peterone/Is the DXpedition web site home page; you can select English, Japanese, or Latest News from that page. (It was www.peterone.com, but it now redirects to the other page. Of course, that too may change) Latest news as of 15 Dec 2005 is at http://8.3.8.118/peterone/status.htm Counter says 28 days to go... 73, ron wn3vaw -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Frank MacklinSent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 9:09 PMTo: DX CHATSubject: [DX-CHAT] Peter 1 Last year the expedition to Peter 1 was postponed until this year. What is the latest news on this? Frank VK1ZL
RE: [DX-CHAT] That'ssss alll folks
What he said. The original post was well intended. Whether or not it was appropriate... well, is now a moot point. But some of the replies have been at best borderline on the civility meter. So if we can't keep it civil gang... enough's enough. Thank you for your understanding. And have a happy or merry whatever it is you choose to celebrate at this time of the year, should you choose to celebrate something at all. And if you choose to celebrate little or nothing, well, be happy or merry or whatever anyway. 73, ron wn3vaw administrator, dx-chat -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Steve-KF2TI Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 7:20 PM To: DX-CHAT@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] That' alll folks Normally I only take care of he NEWS reflecter, BUT this latest thread is starting to push the envelope if everyone gets the drift And in the absence of Ron ad or Urb, SO Let's let this be the end of the thread concerning the holiday type greetings That being said, I hae the final word A HAPPY AND HEALTHY 2006 GOOD DX TO YOU AND YOURS So let it be said, so let it be written Steve, KF2TI Dx-Chat administrator (pro temp) 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 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] Unsubscribe????
There is a technical problem with the web page. Urb is aware of it and working on it. 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:15 PM To: DX - chat Subject: [DX-CHAT] Unsubscribe I am trying to unsubscribe from this reflector and the unsubscribe link at http://njdxa.org/dx-chat goes nowhere. Further queries to the problem link gets no results either. Can someone please unsubscribe me, PLEASE! de Paul, W8AEF 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 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] Entity Numbers (Redux)
Thanks for the info Dave. I'd missed the difference with DPRK/North Korea, only caught the other swap since they were at the end of the list. I figured something like this would come up... and I prefer to send out something useful, ie somewhat accurate! g I've made a few minor changes to my little database. I've kept the original list from ADIF 1.x specs as a field called ADF1, and the ADIF 2.1.6/ARRL specs as ADF2. This maintains backward compatibility for anyone who is/was still using the original spec. I have not updated all of the entity names, as there are some minor spelling differences between them... but it shouldn't matter, as long as the entity number is consistent. I've also left in a logical field named D (for Deleted, natch) to cover the Deleted Entities list. I'm going to wait a day or so in case anyone else brings any discrepancies to mind, and then I'll send the database (and matching index file) out. 73, ron wn3vaw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dave Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 1:24 PM To: 'Ron Notarius WN3VAW'; 'DX Chat Reflector' Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] Entity Numbers (Redux) The ARRL considers the config.xml file installed by LotW software to be the definitive list of entity number assignments. The ADIF 2.1.6 specification is consistent with this list; its available via http://www.adif.org/adif216.htm . Besides the reversal between East Timor and Ducie, there was also a problem with North Korea. 73, Dave, AA6YQ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Notarius WN3VAW Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 11:31 AM To: DX Chat Reflector Subject: [DX-CHAT] Entity Numbers (Redux) Gang, Some of you may remember that a while back, I was asking about the master list of entity numbers that the ARRL is using for Logbook of the World tracking. And as some of you may remember, the answer is that this can be found in the ADIF specs. Well, after conquering procrastination and jumping through some hoops, I've imported the list into a simple dBase .dbf file. (And finally gotten around to adding the numbers to my own QSL card database... so that I can do a lookup on entity names rather than type them, which is the next step, but I digress). One thing I've added is an additional field to allow for situations where the ARRL is not using the same numbers as the ADIF spec shows for certain entities (for example, ADIF shows 511 for E.Timor, 513 for Ducie; ARRL has them reversed). Since it's straight forward dBase, it can be imported into Excel, Access, and so forth. If anyone would like a copy of the database, send me an email and I'll forward it to you. My belated thanks to everyone who helped me out at the time, with this and related inquiries (for ADIF converters) including but not limited to AD1C, W0YG, W8AEF, and others whose emails have long since been relegated to the great circular file in the virtual sky. 73, ron wn3vaw 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 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 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] KP5 QRT Saturday a.m.
I can still recall working one of the (if not the) last KP5/KP2A DXpeditions to Desecheo... the pileups tended to be big, but I was still able to get them on three bands. Near the end of the DXpedition, I heard them calling CQ on 10 -- with no takers -- early one morning. Obviously the band had just opened and no one else had stumbled on them (yet) -- remember, this was in the days before packet cluster had really taken off. The op was a young man with a caribbean call (off hand I can't recall it, I think it was a V4 call tho). We chatted for a few minutes, and I even asked if he wanted to work me as KP5/his call -- he couldn't, his US license (a Novice call, I believe) didn't have the privileges at that time for phone in the part of the band we were in. Funny thing... and sad to say, I wonder if this would happen today... we didn't have a single interuption or break for the 5 or 10 minutes we ragchewed. But after those few minutes, I said something to the effect of I wonder if the band has opened up yet and if there's anyone else waiting to work you... KP5/KP2A from WN3VAW. Not more than a moment after I signed, minor bedlam descended as the pileup began... and I sat back, sipped my coffee, and listened... 73, ron wn3vaw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Andrei Nevis Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2005 9:21 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; john; dx-news@njdxa.org Subject: Re: Re: [DX-NEWS] KP5 QRT Saturday a.m. Guys did Good job, Bravest Men! I still remember the time, about 10-11 years ago, I was on 80 meters and heard KP5/W5... Just do not remember the callsign off hand. Well, they were CQing lonely. I called them, got report, then asked the guys to QSY on 40 meters, no problem. Then they came back to 80 meters. Meanwhile, I called several Ham friends in W3, W5, and W7 I beleive, and told them that KP5 is on the air. My friends turned on their Radios, called KP5 and got the new one. (Well, it was not new for all of them) What are we facing now? Agents, Cops, Lawyers, Bulletproofs, etc? Oh, My God... My Hat's is off to K3LP. 73's Andrei EW1AR-NC2N (was AA3BG ten years ago) p.s. About the same 10 years ago, I was active from KP4/AA3BG etc. I have a good friend there, he is Ham Radio Operator, and used to work for KP4 Governeur for a long time. We had a paper, signed by the Governeur of Puerto Rico - to go to KP5, and guess what, that paper was overturned by wild life agents, some like that... Whatever, Season's Greetings to everybody. 73's Andrei EW1AR-NC2N Tom Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John: It was interesting to hear K3LP/KH5 go QRT after working a W8 QRP staion, something like they're right behind me now. and then silence. Someone said on one of the lists why didn't they try to reason with the FWS agents (if thats who the cops were). I was a newspaper reporter for 20+ years and went on many different raids or busts or whatever you want to call them with city police, state police, and some federal agents, on all kinds of operations, even with the Texas Comptroller's Office tax agents when they raided busineeses for not paying state sales taxes they collected. (and an aside my sister-in-law was a Texas state revenue agent back in the 1980s), During nearly every operation officers never gave anyone a chance to explain or reason first, that might have come later, but they always wanted to get control of the situation first and then maybe listen later. Remember the photo of the INS agent holding an automatic weapon on Elian Gonzales the little Cuban child that had been ordered sent back to Cuba from Miami? This was a simple child return case, but the INS agent was wearing a stell helment, bulletproof vest, holding an autpomatic weapon, etc. and the look on Elian's face was something else looking down the barrel of that automatic weapon. As another aside, that photo won a Pulitzer Prize for news photography. I'm sure K3LP, et.al. will have a heck of a story to tell once they get back. Tom, WW5L From: john Date: Sat Dec 17 12:32:06 CST 2005 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], dx-news@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] KP5 QRT Saturday a.m. At 12:30 PM 12/17/2005, Tom Anderson wrote: K3LP/KH5 just announced that the feds apparently the USFWS cops were headed to shut them down. There's a lot of folks anxious to hear the rest of the story... about this. Glad to have snagged 'em last night on 40ssb. John K5MO -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.1/205 - Release Date: 12/16/2005 -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php
RE: [DX-CHAT] (Fwd) RE: [The Daily DX] DX ALERT - KP5 DESECHEO ISLAND
Good luck to all searching for KP5 this weekend! Personally, I'll sit back listen; I have KP5 on a few bands, so I'd rather give someone else who needs it the shot. 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Steve-KF2TI Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 2:46 PM To: dx-news@njdxa.org Subject: (Fwd) RE: [DX-NEWS] [The Daily DX] DX ALERT - KP5 DESECHEO ISLAND According to Bernie, W3UR @ the Daily DX, a KP5 operation is immanent and initial details can be found at www.dailydx.com And you thought I was kidding about something good DX-wise this weekend? -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- 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] Fw: [TenTec] NTIA BPL Report released
- Original Message - From: Don Rasmussen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 12:14 PM Subject: [TenTec] NTIA BPL Report released The long-awaited NTIA BPL interference report came out late last night. The URL is: http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/fccfilings/2004/bpl/index.html Interesting reading. Be sure to submit your comments to the FCC! __ Do you Yahoo!? Win a $20,000 Career Makeover at Yahoo! HotJobs http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/careermakeover ___ TenTec mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Read it and weep - Bush and BPL
We don't really know what the other guy would have done... I suspect that we might be facing the same battle, as the self-proclaimed Father of the Internet was also a proponent of spreading broadband access. Having said that... we can debate that point ad infinitum ad nauseum -- later. We still have a few days to get comments in -- and from what I just heard on the TenTec reflector, the NTIA report has the technical details to bury BPL but lacks a non-technical Executive Summary that clearly and quickly explains this to the non-technical decision makers. Shouldn't we be focusing our energy on these aspects rather than bicker about political ideologies? 73, ron wn3vaw Badgers? Badgers!?! BADGERS!?!?! We don't need no stinkin' BADGERS! -- Raoul, Raoul's Wild Kingdom, UHF - Original Message - From: Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 9:40 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Read it and weep - Bush and BPL The point is not what the other guy would have done in the Presidency, the point is WHAT THE PRESENT PRESIDENT IS DOING TO DESTROY HAM RADIO. Righ wing guys this is your man up there killing off the hobby you love u deserve it, I do not! Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Test your Travel Quotient and get the chance to win your dream trip! http://travel.msn.com Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Read it and weep - Bush and BPL
Surprised? Not really. Disappointed? Shouldn't have been. Voted for them? Do you really think it would have made a difference who we voted for... do you think The Creator Of The Internet would be any less in favor of BPL? Am I surprised the deck is fixed and the dice are crooked? No. But it's nice to know before the game is over. 73, ron wn3vaw Badgers? Badgers!?! BADGERS!?!?! We don't need no stinkin' BADGERS! -- Raoul, Raoul's Wild Kingdom, UHF - Original Message - From: harris ruben [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ron Notarius WN3VAW [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:35 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Read it and weep - Bush and BPL Why are you surprised? I'm not. And do you think the FCC will come to your aid when you go up against 50 neighbors who claim you're destroying their broadband reception because you're trying to work P5? THAT'LL carry a lot of weight. Sure. You voted these jokers in, and NOW you're just learning that they really don't care about YOU? Yes, this isn't the proper forum for this type of message. Oh yeah. 600,000 voters scattered around the country don't mean a thing when it comes to counting votes. Not a thing. harry N2ERN Well, now we know who's been getting paid off... oh, excuse me, I should have put that a little more elegantly... who's campaign coffers are getting augmented by the proponents of BPL. Personally, I like the bit about reducing the regulatory burden. Translation: If we remove the rules that say they can't cause interference, which will save them money, then heck! it will sure spread like wildfire! 73, ron wn3vaw Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] Fw: President's Remarks on April 26
Despite my obvious feelings that the game is rigged... If you have not done so, email the President Vice President NOW about your feelings on the BPL portions of today's speech. Why? Well, two reasons. First, if they don't hear anything, they will assume no one cares enough to do anything and will continue to do what they want unabated. They might anyway, but... Second, there is the matter of statistics. They figure that for every letter or fax or telegram or email they receive, at least 1000 other voters feel the same way who haven't contacted them yet. So magnify our letters etc. by 1000 -- they get enough, they will take notice. They might not do much, but they will take notice. And that's all we can hope for at this point. Below you will find my comments... and the appropriate email addresses in them. Don't delay! 73, ron wn3vaw Badgers? Badgers!?! BADGERS!?!?! We don't need no stinkin' BADGERS! -- Raoul, Raoul's Wild Kingdom, UHF - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius WN3VAW [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 9:12 PM Subject: President's Remarks on April 26 To: The Honorable George W. Bush, President of the United States Sir: I have just read your speech in Minneapolis MN earlier today in which, amongst many other things, you came out in favor of the so-called Broadband Over Powerline (BPL) technologies currently being tested in many parts of the country, and of which the Federal Communications Commission is currently reviewing regulations for. I must admit to being deeply disappointed and troubled in your wholesale endorsement of this technology, based on what I have read. Let me be very clear as to why I am so disappointed and troubled. I have no objection per se to efforts to broaden the availability of broadband technologies across the country. But I have a problem with this particular set of technologies. I have a problem because, simply put, BPL as being tested and as proposed will cause massive interference to the High Frequency and Very High Frequency communication bands, to the extent that these bands, part of our national communications infrastructure, will be rendered useless. You refer in your speech to reducing the regulatory burden on BPL. I hope that you intended by those remarks to indicate that Federal, State and Local government entities should not try to impose undue non-technical regulations and taxes and fees on this technology. My fear, however, is that this will be used as an excuse to remove many of the existing and/or proposed technical requirements. Specifically, those regulations that require BPL systems to not interfere with existing licensed communication services, and that they must block those services from interfering with them. Tests currently show that BPL systems have this problem because power lines, which were never designed to be used as broadband communications carriers, act as antennas -- radiating BPL signals into the environment and receiving non-BPL signals from it. BPL test sites have not been able to solve this problem. There have already been reports of system owners saying in effect, in lieu of fixing the problem, too bad, that's the best we can do, live with it and then continuing to cause interference. You may not be aware that this technology has been tried in other parts of the world, including Western Europe and Japan, and found to be flawed to the point where it has been downplayed or discontinued outright. Yet despite this information, which has been available for years, you appear to endorse it wholesale and without reservation. But frankly Sir, I am most disappointed in the timing of your speech. The FCC is currently accepting input from the public on it's current Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) on the BPL issue. That comment period is not closed yet, but the timing of your speech makes it appear that our input has aleady been discarded in favor of proponents of a technology that may not work. I had thought we lived in a democracy where all voices, including and especially those of the voting, taxpaying public, where to be heard and to be weighed equally. I know it often doesn't work that way, but it's supposed to. I know those of us with concerns over BPL had an uphill battle to persuade the FCC to consider the technical truths along with the politcal ones. But now it appears that the matter has already been resolved, and that the FCC is merely going through the motions to give only the appearance of making a fair and reasonable decision. I have never before been so disappointed and disillusioned by you or your administration. I had thought you were a leader; I now have to reconsider that impression. Sincerely, Ronald J. Notarius Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http
[DX-CHAT] Fw: BPL - K2DH on the Debacle in New York
FYI. Please contact the original poster(s) for any direct questions about what has been written here. 73, ron wn3vaw What's the point in being crazy if you can't have a little fun with it? -- Russell Crowe portraying John Nash, A Beautiful Mind - Original Message - From: Dave Hallidy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 12:40 PM All- I visited Penn Yan again last night (Tuesday, April 20), at the invitation of the Yates Amateur Radio Club. It was their monthly meeting, and the topic was the BPL trial currently being run in the city of Penn Yan. The primary speaker was Rick Ayers KB2DMK, a Penn Yan local who had been involved in the testing, both pre- and post-deployment, to measure any interference. Rick's report of his findings will be available later, possibly as early as late today. Also speaking at the meeting were Dave Simmons KB2ITN (the ham who was quoted in the Wall Street Journal article on March 23 as being satisfied that there was no problem with interference in Penn Yan), and a representative of DVI- Data Ventures Inc (the service provider in Penn Yan) named John Loew (or Low, or Lowe- he never gave me his card or spelled his name). John's responsibility at DVI is business development, he is not a technical person. When my wife and I got to Penn Yan, we had the receiver on in the truck, and could, as we expected, detect the BPL interference just as it had been on my previous visit- over S9 on 24.9MHz as I drove to the meeting location (a church near the trial area). It should be noted here that Simmons and Loew arrived at the meeting at least 20 minutes late, together, and came in during Ayers presentation. Ayers explained how he measured the interference, how he had gone to Allentown, PA (unannounced) to measure it there and get a comparison to the levels seen in Penn Yan, and that, after all his work was completed, he concluded that there was a serious interference problem in Penn Yan. Rick was asked questions by a number of the members present, and did his best to answer them all. He then turned the meeting over to Loew and Simmons, who basically stated that they were confident that the new notching technique from Amperion would solve all of the interference issues. Several people asked them questions, including me- I asked Loew why there was no experimental license for the Penn Yan trial, and he said he had been concerned about that, but that it was an Amperion question- I agreed. I also asked if the Amperion boxes had Part 15 compliance stickers on them, and if so, where they were located. Loew and Simmons replied that they thought so, but weren't sure where they would be, probably on the inside. I reminded them that FCC states that the stickers must be in a conspicuous location and that inside the box wasn't such a location. Loew stated that the people should not be concerned, they (DVI) were committed to an interference-free system in Penn Yan. He was then asked what people could do if they felt they needed to complain to DVI about interference so that it could get taken care of. His reply was, You can call the Operations Center. When asked for the phone number, he replied, I don't have it- call me instead. and GAVE US HIS CELL PHONE NUMBER! I asked him how the company expected to make any money supplying this service to the rural customers (there were a number of people from well outside the city present), and his reply was WE NEVER STATED THAT WE WOULD BE SUPPLYING BPL TO THE FARMERS SPREAD MILES APART- WE'RE DEPLOYING THE SERVICE IN SMALL CITIES AND TOWNS. I then reminded him of FCC Chairman Powell's statement when the NPRM was released I am optimistic and welcome the day when every electrical outlet will have the potential to offer high-speed broadband and a plethora of high-tech applications to all Americans. His comment was (this is beautiful!) I read Chairman Powell's statements every day- he never said that. Several members then started asking me questions (they had been to our club's website and heard the recording there), and I did my best to answer them. My main point in being there was to make sure that these people, if they had experienced interference, would lodge complaints to the FCC, and to make sure that they understood the importance of commenting on the NPRM. So my thrust was there. But I did offer to let anyone who hadn't heard the interference yet, come out to my truck after the meeting and I'd give them a demo. At this point, the topic had been pretty well covered, so the meeting officially ended. I asked for their business cards, Simmons gave me his, but Loew Didn't have any. I gave them mine. Simmons and Loew got up to leave, but Simmons was cornered by several members who wanted to ask more questions. Loew quietly slipped out the door. Ayers and I answered a few more questions, then it was time to go. We went outside and those that were left wanted to see my mobile setup and hear the
Re: [DX-CHAT] The Anatomy of List Nets
And people wonder where I get stuff like this as fillers for my club newsletter! Of course, unlike certain individuals and web sites, when known I ALWAYS credit the author so that s/he can take a bow or share the blame! g 73, ron wn3vaw Some people are only alive because it is illegal to shoot them (From The Top 17 Bumper Stickers You Would Like To See) - Original Message - From: Larry, K4WLS [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [DX-Chat] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 4:27 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] The Anatomy of List Nets The Anatomy of List Nets Very few people take for face value what you write. Instead, they had rather read between the lines. There are usually on average about 3 people who want to disprove what you have said, just for the sake of disproving it. There are usually on average another 3 people who like to psychoanalyze what you have said. These people have no documented credentials in psychology. There are always a few idiots who have no clue as to what you have said, but want to get their two cents in anyway. Those that disagree with what you have said always send their comments to the list net. Those that agree with what you have said always send you a private mail. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] Distance
Does anyone know the exact distance (either in miles or kilometers) from Geneva to Vienna? Even more specifically, from the 4U1ITU to the 4U1VIC shacks? I'm doing some research for a (future) newsletter article I'm not sure how accurate my current source(s) are. Thanks! 73, ron wn3vaw Some people are only alive because it is illegal to shoot them (From The Top 17 Bumper Stickers You Would Like To See) Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] e-qsl walnut plaque ??
Gary, Assuming that the "eQSL staff" shipped the plaque from N5UP'sQTH (where I also presume eQSL is housed) in Bedford TX, and considering that you live in Savoy TX, and further taking into consideration what I know about ground and overnight shipping via USPS, UPS FedEx (especially in February), I find it highly unlikely that it would take 3-4 weeks for the plaque to get to you. Therefore, one can come to one of two conclusions: 1. The plaque was lost by the delivery company or delivered to the wrong address 2. The plaque was never shipped. I find it sad that considering my own past history with N5UP, my suspicion is more towards the second choice. I hope for your sake that my suspicion is wrong. Maybe some publicity about this will help. N5UPis, well, an interesting person to deal with. He never answered any of me emails on a particular subject related to eQSL until I sent him a letter. Then I started getting responses from him, for a while. I've also heard similar things from others that have had the same problem. So I don't know what's going on... only he can answer that for certain. BTW, that's a nice little shack you have pictured on QRZ.COM. The layout gave me some ideas for how I'm going to try and shoehorn my shack back together once I have a room to put it in, but that's another story! 73, ron wn3vaw Some people are only alive because it is illegal to shoot them(From "The Top 17 Bumper Stickers You Would Like To See") - Original Message - From: Gary Stone To: DX Chat Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 1:06 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] e-qsl walnut plaque ?? Hi, I qualifed (notifed by email from e-qsl staff) that I qualified for one of the "free walnut plaques." This is for their e-dx100. The firstx number (don't remember how many) were to receive a freewalnut plaque and they told me I was one of the free ones. I have been told a few things but most recently they have on my award pages "shipped 7 February 2004" and I still have not received this plaque. I qualifed for it several months ago. Has anyone received one of the plaques? Recent emails to eqsl have not been answered. Just curious. 73 de N5PHT, Gary Do you Yahoo!?Yahoo! Search - Find what youre looking for faster.
Re: [DX-CHAT] Whither Bosnia?
Boris, Thank you for your interesting comments. I have also heard (direct) from several other amateurs in your region of the world; it was enough to make me think that I've accidently stumbled on a sore point here. I do not know enough about the situation to make an educated response, so I can not comment on any of the issues you've raised without sounding like a horse's posterior (which I can do well enough on my own on issues I do know about! g) As it turns out, when the time comes for me to submit my cards for DXCC, I can safely set this one aside as I have another T9 card confirming 20 M SSB. So this one will get filed with two other special cards I have -- one is from a 3W8 station for a bootleg QSO (a well meaning friend worked the station for me under my call without my being present or without my knowledge, so it's only good to look at); the other from a 4W6MM QSO (in the IARU test yet) that took place after the license was invalidated but before someone got around to retroactively telling him. But I guess an average of one of these unusual situations every 10 years isn't so bad! 73, ron wn3vaw I'd give real money if he'd just shut up! Dr. Leonard McCoy, Start Trek VI: The Hills Are Alive with the Sounds of Klingons - Original Message - From: Boris Knezovic T93Y [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ron Notarius WN3VAW [EMAIL PROTECTED]; DX Chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 2:15 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Whither Bosnia? Ron and others, YU4 QSO from 1998 can not be counted as Bosnia and Herzegovina because the only official prefix block this country have since May 1993 is T9A-T9Z. YU4 guys ARE located in Bosnia and Herzegovina but they can not be counted as Bosnia and Herzegovina because they are using callsigns which belong to Yugoslavia. At the same time they can not be counted as Yugoslavia because their callsigns need to reflect geographical location which is, in this case, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Whole situation is much more complicated it would take much more space to elaborate what is really going on over here. I hope that responsible people will solve this problem before our hobby die in Bosnia and Herzegovina. 73's Boris T93Y At 04:32 25-01-2004, Ron Notarius WN3VAW wrote: Thanks all; it counts for Bosnia. (Of course, I'd have known that if I'd sent the email from the computer with my DXCC spreadsheet on it, but that's another story...) 73, ron wn3vaw I'd give real money if he'd just shut up! Dr. Leonard McCoy, Start Trek VI: The Hills Are Alive with the Sounds of Klingons - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius WN3VAW [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX Chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2004 9:12 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Whither Bosnia? Just received a bureau card from a YU4 amateur from July 1998. Does anyone know offhand if, for DXCC purposes, this is before or after Bosnia-Herzegovina was recognized as a separate entity from Yugoslavia? 73, ron wn3vaw I'd give real money if he'd just shut up! Dr. Leonard McCoy, Start Trek VI: The Hills Are Alive with the Sounds of Klingons Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- Boris Knezovic T93Y, P.O. Box 59, Sarajevo BA-71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina E-mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] WEB Page : http://www.t93y.com --- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] Whither Bosnia?
Just received a bureau card from a YU4 amateur from July 1998. Does anyone know offhand if, for DXCC purposes, this is before or after Bosnia-Herzegovina was recognized as a separate entity from Yugoslavia? 73, ron wn3vaw I'd give real money if he'd just shut up! Dr. Leonard McCoy, Start Trek VI: The Hills Are Alive with the Sounds of Klingons Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Whither Bosnia?
Thanks all; it counts for Bosnia. (Of course, I'd have known that if I'd sent the email from the computer with my DXCC spreadsheet on it, but that's another story...) 73, ron wn3vaw I'd give real money if he'd just shut up! Dr. Leonard McCoy, Start Trek VI: The Hills Are Alive with the Sounds of Klingons - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius WN3VAW [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX Chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2004 9:12 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Whither Bosnia? Just received a bureau card from a YU4 amateur from July 1998. Does anyone know offhand if, for DXCC purposes, this is before or after Bosnia-Herzegovina was recognized as a separate entity from Yugoslavia? 73, ron wn3vaw I'd give real money if he'd just shut up! Dr. Leonard McCoy, Start Trek VI: The Hills Are Alive with the Sounds of Klingons Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] TO4E Log
At the moment, all we have for certain is a statement posted on the web site. There is no further explanation as to what the problem is, who objected to it, who decided to temporarily suspend the on-line log or for how long, or anything else factual. (Yes, I am aware that Wayne N7NG has been mentioned in one post as having been privately contacted, but until unless he says something publicly I do not regard that as automatically factual) Of course, this has not stopped the usual suspects and the ARRL DXCC bashing has already started taking place on several reflectors. Please do not do so here. I am NOT asking that the thread be closed, but I AM asking that we stick to facts -- not innuendo, insults, conspiracy theories, and the automatic assumption that just because something has been posted on a web site makes all the gang in Newington bad guys. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 73, ron wn3vaw administrator, dx chat You used up all the glue ON PURPOSE! In Memory of Shep K2ORS (SK) and 10:15 PM on WOR 710 AM - Original Message - From: Jose E. Ribeiro Sa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX-Chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 7:34 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] TO4E Log Its odd, The online Log is properly formated: Band -- Mode - Callsign, wildcards have been widely used by many former DX'peditions (mainly the ones that use a Java search machine). I wonder what the DXCC Desk member saw so abnormal in these ? Worst situations have happened in the recent past, like Log searches that show the Date-Time-Band-Mode... (this is not good). 73 Jose CT1EEB Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-News] BS7H, Scarborough Reef
No no guys, actually, Nelson has a point. After all, if it hadn't been for all of Martti's hard work and dedication (along with that of many others involved) in helping to discover that Scarborough could qualify as a new entity, and then in making it so, why we wouldn't have any scaffold reef arguments ongoing, would we? (*sarcasm mode now off*) Now I don't know how some of you feel, but I too have had a few opportunities to actually meet Martti, and even though he doesn't care for my call sign, he is a true gentleman, and one of the best world ambassadors for amateur radio that we have (and may have ever had). I could go on for many paragraphs, but most of you arleady know this... and he hardly needs defending from anyone, least of all me. But I will say this much: I have read many anti-OH2BH posts over the years, primarily over on a DX reflector not sponsored by the NJDXA. Few if any deal with even a smite of factual information. Most deal with innuendo, snide personal remarks, and downright lies. The general impression I have is that most of these characters are down right jealous and as a result would prefer to sling mud and try to bring Martti down to their level. In short, he deserves much better than he gets from these characters. And I believe that from the rest of us, he does. 73, ron wn3vaw You used up all the glue ON PURPOSE! In Memory of Shep K2ORS (SK) and 10:15 PM on WOR 710 AM - Original Message - From: John and Mari Minke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Nelson Moyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 'nick cominos' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [DX-News] BS7H, Scarborough Reef In all fairness have you ever met Martti? He is one of the finest gentlemen I have ever met. John N6JM Nelson Moyer wrote: If it wasn't for Martti, there would be no BS7 problem. Think about it. Nelson, KU0A Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] FCC in action
According to the published reports, W5EBC has already renewed his license while incarcerated... and his address is the prison's address. The old rule of proof of operating disappeared sometime in the 1970's or early '80's during one of the Part 97 streamlines. Actually, I am more concerned not with whether or not this poor lost soul will ever return to the air, but with the principle behind the FCC's actions. Until the KV4FZ episode, I can't recall ever hearing of the FCC ever pulling a ticket because of moral character issues (and yes, Herb is a character, but his morals or lack thereof is not my point). The precedent is now set that non-amateur activities (legal or illegal) that someone in the government may decide is of questionable character can determine whether or not your ticket is renewed or revoked. Could the day be far off where, say, a political stand (think of an anti-war protester) contrary to government views could label your character questionable, and you have to defend yourself before the FCC to renew your ticket? What if you have a tax problem with the IRS, and someone decides that an unpaid tax or a tax dispute brings your character into question? If you think those are farfetched, remember that the FCC RR that are being called into play used to only apply to commercial broadcast owners. There's a reason why the old WRKO in Boston is no more, and WOR-AM WWOR-TV both have different owners, and why the old WOR Channel 9 officially relocated from NYC to Secaucus NJ... RKO General (part of General Tire) got caught up in a financial/political scandal involved with the parent company, as I recall, and the long term result was that RKO's owner was determined to be unfit to hold the licenses. Non-broadcast related, but eventually, all those licenses went away. Not good news. Not at all. 73, ron wn3vaw What's the point in being crazy if you can't have a little fun with it? -- Russell Crowe portraying John Nash, A Beautiful Mind - Original Message - From: John and Mari Minke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 12:36 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] FCC in action Whatever! His license is going to run out anyway and he will not be in a position to renew it. Once upon a time when renewing your license one was to have proof that he or she had been on the air within a period of time prior to renewal. Obviously, he will fail here. John N6JM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: from ARRL news bulletin: The FCC has issued an Order to Show Cause to a Texas Amateur Radio licensee who's now serving a 32-year prison sentence for killing his wife in 1996. The FCC's show cause order released November 21 is the opening bell in a hearing process that could end with the revocation of the Advanced class license of Roger Thomas Scaggs, W5EBC. He must indicate within 30 days whether he plans to appear at a hearing on the matter to show cause why his license should not be revoked. Like he is going to terrorize the airwaves from the jail (radioclub) ? Anybody got his QSL, might fetch something on eBay :-( Maybe FCC should pay more attention to (not) monopolizing the large network ownership of stations and BPL menace? Happy Thanksgiving and God Bless America! Yuri, K3BU Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] FCC in action
Yes, but... The rules don't say persons convicted of a felony can not hold a license. The rules don't say persons serving time in jail can not hold a license. I could accept either of those as they are not ambigous. Unfair, perhaps, probably, but not ambigous. The rules do say that an individual (and I'm paraphrasing here) who has been convicted of a crime involving communications may not hold a license. Of course, we all thought that meant cases like someone using amateur radio for felonious purposes... who ever expected it to apply to a case like Herb's? So that one's isn't as clear cut as we once thought. Who defines what is or is not a proper level of morality or character? And let me be clear on one point. I am not defending these characters. I am simply unhappy with the underlying principles as they are being applied. Here's another scenario to chew on: Suppose we have a member of this list stopped at an aiport, searched, and found to be carrying a significant amount of cash on him. Now, it happens to be mid-May and he's on his way to Dayton to buy some equipment, and who takes credit cards in the flea market, right? Still, some eager beaver confiscates the cash on the grounds that it MIGHT be use to purchase drugs. And under current court rulings and government policies and laws, he might not get that back, at least not right away (after all, why ELSE would he be carrying $$$, right? And you get a judge who doesn't know anything about Amateur Radio, let alone Dayton...) since it MIGHT be drug money. Six months later, he applies to renew his ticket, and the FCC gets wind that he MIGHT be involved in drugs... after all, his money was confiscated during a search at the airport, wasn't it? Could this amateur suddenly be appearing before an Administrative Law Judge to defend his right to renew his license? Think that this couldn't happen? Think again. (But, you ask, how can they confiscate the money if he hasn't been charged, let alone convicted, of a crime? Innocent until proven guilty, right? It happens all the time... more often than you might think. People have lost cash, cars, and even homes that way. But that's another story...) 73, ron wn3vaw What's the point in being crazy if you can't have a little fun with it? -- Russell Crowe portraying John Nash, A Beautiful Mind - Original Message - From: Steve Rutledge [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ron Notarius WN3VAW [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 2:57 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] FCC in action Ron Notarius WN3VAW wrote: The precedent is now set that non-amateur activities (legal or illegal) that someone in the government may decide is of questionable character can determine whether or not your ticket is renewed or revoked. Isn't this action based simply on the fact that the fellow is a convicted felon, like Herb was/is??? Kind of like not being able to vote or possess a firearm...? Being convicted of a felony pretty much defines one's character, doesn't it??? Steve, N4JQQ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Re[2]: [DX-News] ZW0S
Fred, Pardon me for asking, but maybe I'm missing the point. What is so onerous about a routine request to verify that the license is still current, that the current operation has the proper permissions from the proper authorities to be located there, and that the operator is actually there? I don't think that the fact that he's a Brazillian operating from a Brazillian territory is relevant. I would expect no less (if anything more!) scrutiny from an operation by US amateurs from KP1 or KP5 or any one of a bunch of US owned/administered little rocks and atolls scattered throughout the Pacific Ocean. Yes, we all know about the demo operation that worked only 27 of so radio friends... with no papers at all. (By the way, which one are you referring to, the first legit modern day P5 operation, or the return of BY1 to the air back 25 or so years ago?) I think it's to the credit of the DXCC desk that they are flexible enough to allow for unique or near unique situations (I mean c'mon, you can't expect the rules to cover EVERY possible contingency) on those rare occasions when they surface. Why is a mountain being made out of this molehill? 73, ron wn3vaw What's the point in being crazy if you can't have a little fun with it? -- Russell Crowe portraying John Nash, A Beautiful Mind - Original Message - From: Fred Souto Maior [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: John and Mari Minke [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Art RX9TX [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 'DX-NEWS' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 5:46 PM Subject: Re: Re[2]: [DX-News] ZW0S Well John at that time you mentioned, around 40 years ago, when W9WNV operated from the coast of Venezuela and said he was on Peter and Paul Rocks, we couldn't see his HomePage showing him there, not only for radio activities, but WORKING there, with lot of pictures of the rocks, the operator at his station, logs, and comments stating what he is doing there etc. Different situations John. Same treatment isn't fare don't you think ??? And BTW, I started 1969 and I know what you are talking about. It isn't like the situation that we have now regarding ZW0S. Ar least, in my oppinion. Best regards. Fred - PY7ZZ -Mensagem Original- De: John and Mari Minke [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Art RX9TX [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 'DX-NEWS' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Enviada em: Segunda-feira, 24 de Novembro de 2003 19:43 Assunto: Re: Re[2]: [DX-News] ZW0S Art RX9TX wrote: Sounds reasonable for me, what kind of proof should a brasilian researcher propose to the DXCC Desk? Landing permission? I do not think Joaquim was requested of that by PY authorities. Ticket? I doubt DXCCDeskeverrequesteda ticket from Chuck 3Y0C. Helicopter/airplane/ship master signature? Weird. Just wonder what kind of evidence do they want. I think no one doubt Joaquim was operating from the rocks, and he has a proper license, that's the keyword. All of a sudden we have DXers questioning polcies of the DXCC Desk. Had some you been in the DX game some 40 years ago you would understand! 73 de John N6JM -- 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%40njdxa.org -- -- 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%40njdxa.org -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-News] ZW0S
Fred, Considering how tough St. Peter Paul Archipelago is to work, considering how few resident amateurs there have been (over time) on that entity, considering how tough it has sometimes been in the past for some to get permission to operate from there... I strongly suspect that the DXCC desk is merely being prudent by verifying that the appropriate documentation has been obtained and exists. Yes, I know it's all on Joaquim's web page. That's not the point. I further also suspect that the DXCC desk is following a set procedure in obtaining the information that they are asking for. And that they do so in the way that they do so that they are not accused of playing favorites, which of course happens anyway (consider how many DX'ers are convinced that OH2BH pulls the strings behind DXCC, facts to the contrary not withstanding) Consider further recent and less recent events -- two of the three recent operations from 7O, the various now discredited 9U ops a few years back due to alleged licensing irregularities, infamous characters like Romeo and Don Miller whose operations turned out to be less than kosher -- should we not expect that the DXCC act prudently and cautiously, even if it is annoying or inconvenient or takes some time? In short, yes, it's unfortunate that they are asking for the information again. But without knowing the reasons why (and I don't want to or have a need to) let's give them the benefit of the doubt and just operate on the theory that they're making sure that the i's are dotted t's crossed. 73, ron wn3vaw What's the point in being crazy if you can't have a little fun with it? -- Russell Crowe portraying John Nash, A Beautiful Mind - Original Message - From: Fred Souto Maior [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Art RX9TX [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'DX-NEWS' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2003 7:34 PM Subject: Re: [DX-News] ZW0S I don't think he need to clear anything. All his story is on his Homepage. He isn't a foreigner, he is a brazilian, he is working as a researcher there and I don't know why they are asking for anything else on DXCC Desk. Everybody knows that for other cases nothing was needed even for a DEMO operation that worked only 27 or so radio friends with no papers at all. But this is another story and I'm not his lawyer. His E-mail his homepage are on QRZ.COM site. Look for his home page and decide if after what you see there any paper is needed (all licences are already at DXCC Desk for long time now). Regards to all. Fred - PY7ZZ -Mensagem Original- De: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Fred Souto Maior [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Art RX9TX [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'DX-NEWS' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Enviada em: Domingo, 23 de Novembro de 2003 20:57 Assunto: Re: [DX-News] ZW0S Before he goes back to PY0S/ZW0S hopefully he wil clear this up since he is asking for equipment donation to replace his radios on island Maybe he will operate other tahn RTTY? 73 KI6HT -- 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%40njdxa.org -- -- 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%40njdxa.org -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] Administrivia: Addresses
Sorry to bother you with this, but just FYI should it come up: I've just had to delete about 30 email addresses from the reflector. Most were bouncing (and have been for several days now) because the addresses were either no longer valid or over quota (which may mean that they're abandonded free accounts or something like that). So, just a reminder that if you are changing your email address, don't forget to unsubscribe the old one from the reflector and resubscribe under the new one! Also, I had to delete a few addresses that fell victim to the anti-unwanted commercial/junque email filters that many ISP's are now putting into place. When I get a bounce message on the lines of: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (reason: 550 5.7.1 Mail Refused - 216.37.46 - See http://security.rr.com/mail_blocks.htm#security - 20031119) - Transcript of session follows - ... while talking to nymx-2.nyroc.rr.com.: MAIL From:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 550 5.7.1 Mail Refused - 216.37.46 - See http://security.rr.com/mail_blocks.htm#security - 20031119 554 5.0.0 Service unavailable that tells me that either the user has (accidently or otherwise) designated output of the reflector as junque, and/or that the ISP has made that same designation. Those who are in this category have gotten separate emails from me advising them of the situation, hopefully they will be able to clear the blocks so that they can be restored to the reflector. Thanks again for your understanding! 73, ron wn3vaw administrator, dx chat What's the point in being crazy if you can't have a little fun with it? -- Russell Crowe portraying John Nash, A Beautiful Mind Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] H8A again....
On the same note, has anyone received an H8A card yet? Haven't heard too much from the group after all the local unrest that got their call pulled. I know they operated in an RTTY contest under a different call and went home shortly thereafter, but that's the last I heard. 73, ron wn3vaw Gentlemen! You can't fight in here! This is the WAR Room! - Original Message - From: Steve Gilbert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 20, 2003 12:33 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] H8A again In all the discussion that has gone before (and probably since), I am still waiting to see an official announcement SOMEWHERE that this operation either counts or does not count. I've not seen anything on any of the usual DX news sheets, (probably missed it!!)..Steve, G3OAG Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Nested Envelopes
Don't know about the International envelopes, but try one of the office supply superstores (ie OfficeMax, Office Depot, etc.) for nested envelopes. One thing to consider is to go a slightly larger size for nesting -- lately I've been using a #12 to send, with a #10 for returns. Saves the QSL manager from having to fold slightly larger cards that won't fit into a #6 envelope. And if you don't want to go that route, they usually carry #9 envelopes which will nest nicely into a #10. 73, ron wn3vaw Gentlemen! You can't fight in here! This is the WAR Room! - Original Message - From: Larry, K4WLS [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [DX-Chat] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 20, 2003 10:16 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Nested Envelopes Anyone know where I can order some nested envelopes, International (Par Avion with red/blue striped borders), and also plain white for Stateside Mgrs, with peel and stick flaps ?? TKS, Larry Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] 73 Magazine Says 73 and QRT
Save that September 2003 issue... it's now a collector's item! http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2003/10/10/6/?nc=1 You had to know it was coming, but it's still sad news. Remember when 73 was over 300 pages? Remember when it included what became Byte before that spun out as it's own publication (another one long gone)? Remember when Wayne's off key ideas actually made sense? 73, ron wn3vaw 46th Annual Pennsylvania QSO Party October 11 12! www.nittany-arc.org/paqso.html Look for N3SH - Allegheny County, WA3SH - Fayette County, and NP2SH -- US Virgin Islands! For more information see www.washarc.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] question?
Steve, I'm not sure what you mean by correct method. Once upon a time YourCall/PortablePrefix was the way everyone did it, be it a different domestic call area (ie K8WK/3 or F9ABC/8) or DX (ie K8WK/VP9). (Although in some DX entities, a /p to indicate portable was, and is, also appened). This began to change in the late 1970's and early '80's, as it started to be noticed (especially in, but not exclusively in, contests) that some people were missing the DX prefix when tacked onto the end... in other words, if someone wanted to work you on Guam (ie K8WK/KH2), and weren't paying attention, they'd tune out your call before you got to the prefix. By putting the prefix first (KH2/K8WK), you clearly indicate the DX entity you're working from, thereby avoiding that problem. So, while doing it either way is acceptable, putting the prefix first is better. And I should note... if the government in question issues you a call with the prefix first, then that's what you have to use (ie if K8WK/VP2M is on the ticket, that's your call, even if VP2M/K8WK makes more sense). I believe the US/Canada automatic reciprocity treaty requires the prefix appended after, not before, the call. Also, if I'm not mistaken, I think some of the other reciprocity agreements may either require or recommend the order in which the prefix comes -- it's been a while since I reviewed the details on CEPT and some of the others, so someone more in the know can answer that one. From a computer loggging standpoint, it's certainly easier to program the system (be it general logging or contesting) if the prefix is put first, but a decent programmer willing to take the extra time can set up a routine to parse the callsign inputted to extract the prefix. Some programmers are or were not willing to do that, but that's another story. And I have had a few cases where I've put the portable DX in my logs as prefix/callsign, and had a less than pleasant note on the QSL card indicating that technically, I've logged the call incorrectly, as they sent it the other way! At least no one's rejected a QSL card on that basis... yet. 73, ron wn3vaw 46th Annual Pennsylvania QSO Party October 11 12! www.nittany-arc.org/paqso.html Look for N3SH - Allegheny County, WA3SH - Fayette County, and NP2SH -- US Virgin Islands! For more information see www.washarc.org - Original Message - From: litwins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2003 1:12 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] question? I should know the answer to this but am not sure where to look, so I'll ask... This question is in ref to portable identifiers attached to call signs and pertains to LOTW for additional call signs...such as, for my call when I go to the Dom Rep to operate in the summer as hi9/k8wk ---or--- as the license was issued to me k8wk/hi9. Which is the correct method? hi9/k8wk or k8wk/hi9. I see and hear both and have used both but truthfully don't really know what is correct. Anybody knowledgeable and can help educate me? 73/dx steve, k8wk * Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] question?
It should also be noted that the US/Canada reciprocal agreement pre-dates the now generally-accepted standard of prefix / homecall. But having said that... I have to agree with Fred that I really doubt that anyone is going to bust his chops for signing VO2/K2FRD instead of K2FRD/VO2 -- at best, if someone had really made an issue out of it, he might have gotten a note from Riley saying something on the lines of naughty, naughty, don't do it again and that would be the end of it. 73, ron wn3vaw 46th Annual Pennsylvania QSO Party October 11 12! www.nittany-arc.org/paqso.html Look for N3SH - Allegheny County, WA3SH - Fayette County, and NP2SH -- US Virgin Islands! For more information see www.washarc.org - Original Message - From: Fred Stevens K2FRD [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2003 6:57 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] question? At 11:21 -0700 05/10/03, John and Mari Minke wrote: Art RX9TX wrote: HI9/K8WK, definitely. I think it is one of IARU recommendations. Europeans and JA's always use only that method. Actually, I think it would be what the license says. U.S. stations operating in Canada use their call appended by the proper Camadian prefix and vice versa per agreement between both countries. In other words if I operated from the Yukon it would be N6JM/VY1, not VY1/N6JM. This whole problem was created by the computer age of logging where the program could not recognize calls appended as such. Hopefully this new system can recognize the calls appended either way. In the latter case, if I were to operate from Siberia it definitely would be RX9/N6JM. I went through this three years ago preparing for a mini-DXpedition to Labrador, whether to sign as K2FRD/VO2 or VO2/K2FRD. True, with the US as a signatory with various IARU and ITU treaties, the portable locator should go before the home callsign (e.g. VO2/K2FRD), but a reciprocal agreement between the US and Canada nominally has it after (e.g. K2FRD/VO2) in apparent contravention to the various IARU and ITU treaties. Since Canada's RICs aren't particularly clear on the issue and the FCC Rules leave room for interpretation, I chose VO2/K2FRD since it is the industry standard of ham radio and for the above electronic logging reason. In truth, probably neither government is going to invest a lot of time obsessing with which way a portable station signs as long as the information is present and correct. -- 73 de Fred Stevens K2FRD Chenango Co. (NY) Assistant Emergency Coordinator 2004 Labrador VO2/K2FRD mini-DXpedition: http://home.stny.rr.com/k2frd/Labrador2004.htm Foothills District, Otschodela Council BSA Committees Otschodela Council (BSA) Amateur Radio Group KZ2BSA: http://home.stny.rr.com/k2frd/ocarg.htm K2FRD Personal Adventure page: http://home.stny.rr.com/k2frd/K2FRD.htm Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] OK, Where is 3C0V gone?
There are reports on several of the DX reflectors to the effect that the 3C0V team was apparently instructed to cease operating, presumably by someone in authority to do so, early morning on 5 October 03. At the moment that is all that is known for sure. All we can do at the moment is stand by, wait for further information, and keep our fingers crossed that the team is safe and will be sent home soon. 73, ron wn3vaw 46th Annual Pennsylvania QSO Party October 11 12!www.nittany-arc.org/paqso.htmlLook for N3SH - Allegheny County, WA3SH - Fayette County, and NP2SH -- US Virgin Islands!For more information see www.washarc.org - Original Message - From: Dave Anderson, K4SV To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2003 8:26 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] OK, Where is 3C0V gone? Hi All, I have heard all kind of things about 3C0V so what is the story? Dave, K4SVAsheville, NC
Re: [DX-CHAT] VU4 ?
Not. 73, ron wn3vaw 46th Annual Pennsylvania QSO Party October 11 12! www.nittany-arc.org/paqso.html Look for N3SH - Allegheny County, WA3SH - Fayette County, and NP2SH -- US Virgin Islands! For more information see www.washarc.org - Original Message - From: Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2003 1:37 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] VU4 ? So was the VU4BH real or not Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ High-speed Internet access as low as $29.95/month (depending on the local service providers in your area). Click here. https://broadband.msn.com Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] QRZ.COM where are you?
Opened right up for me. Might have been a temporary thing. 73, ron wn3vaw 46th Annual Pennsylvania QSO Party October 11 12! www.nittany-arc.org/paqso.html Look for N3SH - Allegheny County, WA3SH - Fayette County, and NP2SH -- US Virgin Islands! For more information see www.washarc.org - Original Message - From: James Shryne, N6DHZ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 1:07 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] QRZ.COM where are you? Did I miss something or has qrz.com fallen of the face of the Internet? 73 Good DX DE N6DHZ James Shryne [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.qsl.net/n6dhz www.scdxc.org 2004 International DX Convention: www.scdxc.org/visalia Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Burma name
Charles, Without further information on why the entity formerly known as Burma is now known by another name, I don't follow how your logic. Some countries, or if you prefer DXCC entities, have been renamed to reflect their traditional or native name (ie many of the JA entities) rather than a name dating back to a colonial power. We don't say Ceylon anymore, we say Sri Lanka; we no longer have South West Africa, we have Namibia; to say nothing of Rhodesia becoming Zimbabwe. I could come up with many other examples, but I trust you see the point. Yes, the current government has changed the name of the country several years ago. But I fail to follow the logic that says that we must refer to the country by the old name if we love democracy. For all we know, they corrected an old injustice, and that correction will remain in place after the next change of government. What's next? A suggestion that we reactivate Tibet as a separate entity in support of the Dalai Lama? No, I say leave things be. The name of the entity is what the ruling government says it is. No one says we individually or collectively have to like that particular government. Besides... how many amateurs still refer to the entity as Burma instead of Myanmar? I'll bet that a lot never knew... or cared. 73, ron wn3vaw 46th Annual Pennsylvania QSO Party October 11 12! www.nittany-arc.org/paqso.html Look for N3SH - Allegheny County, WA3SH - Fayette County, and NP2SH -- US Virgin Islands! For more information see www.washarc.org - Original Message - From: Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:42 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Burma name With the duely elected leader of Burma now held and perhaps injured, it is past time for we hams to call that nation by the name she prefers, BURMA. DXCC or anyone else calling it anything else is a slap in the face to lovers of freedom and democrary everywhere. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ High-speed Internet access as low as $29.95/month (depending on the local service providers in your area). Click here. https://broadband.msn.com Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] Rohn Files Chapter 11
Rohn Industries has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy See http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2003/09/22/101/?nc=1 for details. 73, ron wn3vaw 46th Annual Pennsylvania QSO Party October 11 12! www.nittany-arc.org/paqso.html Look for N3SH - Allegheny County, WA3SH - Fayette County, and NP2SH -- US Virgin Islands! For more information see www.washarc.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Return postage amounts ? longer
I was going to write a long detailed analysis as a rebuttal, but it occurs to me that this can be summed up very simply: Those who can afford to donate and choose to donate, do so. But those who can't afford it and/or choose not to should not feel OBLIGATED to do so. Donating excess funds to ANY amateur in need is a voluntary act of charity. It can not be assumed nor obligated -- then it cease to be charity and becomes something somewhere between taxes/fees and extortion. And while the US as a nation-state is arguably the wealthiest (which is not the same as the richest) in the world, it does not directly translate that each individual citizen is wealthy enough that s/he can assume this burden. 73, ron wn3vaw 46th Annual Pennsylvania QSO Party October 11 12! www.nittany-arc.org/paqso.html Look for N3SH - Allegheny County, WA3SH - Fayette County, and NP2SH -- US Virgin Islands! For more information see www.washarc.org - Original Message - From: Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2003 8:51 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Return postage amounts ? longer Hello DXers I want to chime in on the return postage donation issue. I favor USA hams send ing $5.00 USD or equivalent IRC amount along with a QSL request to both DXpeditions and hams in known poor countries, and there are many, some of which are not often thought poor but which have high postage costs or terrible inflation or both. USA hams seem to assume that if a ham is on the air from a poorer country, that the DX ham is nevertheless, himself rich. Well, maybe by the standards of the DX's country, but by American standards. THINK AGAIN !!! Many times, just not so. Think of it, Mr. USA Ham You live in the richest country in the world, what u spent on electricity to run your rig is more than the food budget for FAMILIES in many places, and u have already invested thousands in ham gear and antennas. You can afford to more than meet the cost of return postage, printing cards, etc. It is time to stop the whining about sending ONE IRC or green stamp and getting nothing back. There are several real reasons for QSLs not arriving, or getting lost anywhere. BUT, if u are doing thousands of cards in your SPARE time, believe me that the one you open with a fiver in it really perks u up. And THE REASON IS THAT THE FIVE IS MORE LIKE THE REAL COST OF SENDING QSLs. Please think of it as NOT paying for anything think of it as a donation... a sharing of the wealth, a gift to a fellow ham who has helped you. U are not paying for a card, you are helping ! America is generous to the world. It is time for American hams to do likewise. 73, Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] PS... I believe that no one OWES you a card. _ Get McAfee virus scanning and cleaning of incoming attachments. Get Hotmail Extra Storage! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-News] Vinny from the crossing.....
Now how exactly is the ARRL going to make money off of Logbook of the World? Anyone who chooses to can upload their log -- no charge. Yes, they need to get a certificate (no charge) to ensure that it is really them uploading, but once the initial certificate is created, additional ones can be generated (no charge) for alternate calls (previous, vanity, special event, etc.) Is there a charge involved? Yes -- when you apply for an ARRL-sponsored award (ie DXCC, WAS, VUCC, etc). How much? That hasn't been determined yet BUT we have been repeatedly told that it will be LESS than the current per-card cost of these awards now. That's right... less. Obviously this is because generating the credits electronically is cheaper than having a human being process paperwork and physically examine physical cards. Hmmm, that also means that you SAVE money by NOT having to ship cards to League Hq. or taking them to a card checker. Not to mention hassle, risk of loss or damage, etc. Sure seems to me more like the ARRL is keeping the costs down by implementing this system. But making money on it? How? Where? How much? ... and remember this, the ARRL has specifically stated that they will NOT be using LotW logs to act as a quasi- or de-facto QSL manager, unlike at least one other electronic logging system that now charges a fee for sending you a QSL card from an uploaded log (not a nickel of which goes to the station who uploaded the log, from what I've seen). C'mon. Let's stick to facts. Not opinion. 73, ron wn3vaw 46th Annual Pennsylvania QSO Party October 11 12! www.nittany-arc.org/paqso.html Look for N3SH - Allegheny County, WA3SH - Fayette County, and NP2SH -- US Virgin Islands! For more information see www.washarc.org - Original Message - From: Ron Lago [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WC7N [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 9:11 PM Subject: Re: [DX-News] Vinny from the crossing. Well I dont know abt some stations but I know I have thousands of pages of written logs for abt 50 stations and it will be cold outside before I computerize them so the ARRL can make more money. Here's my the deal...you want a card? send yours properly and I will send you a card. I dont need an extra $ or 2..just a SAE and return postage or a buro cardpretty simple, If a dxpeditions don't want to use lotw, its their business. Anyone that does'nt like their action should not work them or go on their own dxpedition. 73 Ron AC7DX At 05:22 PM 9/18/2003 -0700, WC7N wrote: Barry those guys won't upload the logs they have. They want those Green Stamps -- 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%40njdxa.org -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-News] LoTW is up!
To upload logs? Nada. For awards purposes? I don't think they've said yet, but my October QST hasn't come yet. 73, ron wn3vaw 46th Annual Pennsylvania QSO Party October 11 12! www.nittany-arc.org/paqso.html Look for N3SH - Allegheny County, WA3SH - Fayette County, and NP2SH -- US Virgin Islands! For more information see www.washarc.org - Original Message - From: Art RX9TX [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 9:17 AM Subject: Re: [DX-News] LoTW is up! Hello Jim, Monday, September 15, 2003 Jim Reisert AD1C wrote to [EMAIL PROTECTED]: JRA http://www.arrl.org/lotw/ Can't find any fees mentioned. How much will it finally cost? -- 73...Art RX9TX16.09.2003 13:16 UTC Enjoy yourself. These are the good old days you're going to miss in the years ahead. -- 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%40njdxa.org -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Yemen
Too far away... You know, of course, the irony of the Navy pulling out of Vieques (sp?) as a bombing range. They've also closed the Naval base there. NOW the islanders don't know if they're going to get enough of a tourist trade to replace the loss. Proof once again of the old (allegedly BY) proverb: Be careful what you wish for. You might get it. 73, ron wn3vaw We're not going to fall for a banana in the tail pipe. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 11:26 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Yemen In a message dated 9/2/03 10:44:54 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I need BS7...that's it...let it resurface...! WA8JOC The Puerto Ricans want the Military to stop using one of their islands for Bombing Practice. I hereby nominate 'Scaffold Reef' as their next target. Talk about a 'Deleted Entity' ! :-) Tom N4KG (worked both operations, one on CW other on SSB...so it goes) Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] Administrivia: DX News Change
Don't forget that sometime today, the old domain for DX News is going by the wayside. Update your address books to indicate the new address, [EMAIL PROTECTED] or you won't be able to post to it. If you're replying to a message, make sure the reply goes to the new reflector address, not the old one. Thanks! 73, ron wn3vaw administrivia Klaatu Barada Niktu Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] eQSL Access
Anyone else having problems accessing eQSL the last day or three? Every time I log in to the server, I get as far as my Inbox selection. But when I try to look at the incoming list, IE [6.028] freezes up. I've made no changes outside of an AV update to my machine, and this only seems to happen on that one screen. Very strange. 73, ron wn3vaw Klaatu Barada Niktu Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] Administrivia: Failure Notices
Does the email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] ring a bell with anyone? This appears to be the real email address of someone subscribed via an alias, and it's been bouncing for quite a while now [the recipient has exceeded their disk space limit for email.] Also, I'm trying to track down who [EMAIL PROTECTED] really is; that's another one that's been bouncing for almost four weeks now [Failed; 5.1.1 (bad destination mailbox address)] Please reply direct, not to the list. Thanks! 73, ron wn3vaw administrator, dx chat Klaatu Barada Niktu - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 22, 2003 7:46 PM Subject: failure notice Hi. This is the qmail-send program at mpls-mailin-09.inet.qwest.net. I'm afraid I wasn't able to deliver your message to the following addresses. This is a permanent error; I've given up. Sorry it didn't work out. [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Disk Quota Exceeded. Sorry, your message cannot be delivered because the recipient has exceeded their disk space limit for email. --- Below this line is a copy of the message. Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: (qmail 34345 invoked by uid 0); 22 Aug 2003 23:46:00 - Received: from unknown (HELO mpls-cmx-07.inet.qwest.net) (63.226.138.7) by mpls-mailin-09.inet.qwest.net with SMTP; 22 Aug 2003 23:46:00 - Received: (qmail 28737 invoked by uid 0); 22 Aug 2003 23:45:58 - Received: from unknown (HELO njdxa.org) (63.87.227.162) by mpls-cmx-07.inet.qwest.net with SMTP; 22 Aug 2003 23:45:58 - Received: from ms-smtp-02.southeast.rr.com [24.93.67.83] by capehatteras.lhhost.com with ESMTP (SMTPD32-8.02) id A15C1FE100C2; Fri, 22 Aug 2003 17:55:40 -0400 Received: from computer (clt56-124-154.carolina.rr.com [66.56.124.154]) by ms-smtp-02.southeast.rr.com (8.12.5/8.12.2) with SMTP id h7MLmaCK021518 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 22 Aug 2003 17:48:37 -0400 (EDT) Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2003 17:52:04 -0400 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Larry, K4WLS [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: \[DX-Chat\] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [DX-CHAT] The New DX-News MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1158 X-MIMEOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 Precedence: bulk For the past few days I have been reading the mail on the new DX-News. I must say it has done my ole heart good, and brought back fond memories of years gone by when [DX-News] was [NJDXR]. On Saturday nights, for those of us that didn't make it out to one of those Iron Chef places, [NJDXR] became for a few hours one large range 80M round-table DX discussion net. Now thanks to the insight of Urb, Steve, and others we have this list net solely for that purpose. For the past three years, Urb, Steve, and Ron have stuck with me through thick and thin, and more often than not it was thin. One of these days I hope to meet Urb LeJeune in person, as I personally know he is a one in a million guy. Here in NC there is a Marine Corps base called Camp LeJeune. LeJeune is a name that you do not run across very often. I happened to ask Urb one evening in a mail if there was a connection between his last name and Camp LeJeune. Turns out there is direction connection. Maybe Urb will post the URL so you can read about the namesake of Camp LeJeune. Urb is a pretty modest guy, but maybe he will. Bottom line is I am not blowing smoke or nose-gating anyone, I would just like to thank Urb, Steve, and Ron for being a true freind to me through thick and thin, and for all us DXers, keeping the news and chat coming. By the way, Steve is The Chandelier Man. Once in awhile you will hear him rattling the chandeliers saying, This discussion is moved to DX-Chat. :-) :-) Anyway, a great big thanks to DX-Chat, DX-News, Urb, Steve, and Ron. Still trying to locate one of those Band Fixers ! 73 and don't give up on the DX - there is still some out there ! Larry, K4WLS Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] Administrivia: Old Business New Business
Two things of note: Old Business: It appears that the QuikCop situation has been amicably resolved. If anyone starts getting those messages again, please let me know ASAP (off list, please). New Business: Thanks to a recent server-side software upgrade, amongst many other things, for those whom are interested: it is now possible to subscribe to DX Chat in digest mode and switch back forth between digest standard mode. And you can do it all via email. This should be effective immediately. To change to digest mode, send a mail message, it must be sent from your subscription address, to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the body of the message put: set mode digest dx-chat To change back to standard mode, send a mail message [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the body of the message put: set mode standard dx-chat My thanks to Urb W2DEC for all of his hard usually uncredited thankless work behind the scenes on the systems and everything related to it. 73, ron wn3vaw administrator, dx chat Klaatu Barada Niktu - Original Message - From: Urb LeJeune [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ron Notarius WN3VAW [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 9:23 AM Subject: New Options GM Ron and Steve, The mail server software has recently been upgraded and version 8.0 has a couple of new thing. The most import of which is filtering based upon user criterion. It is now possible to filter out submissions if a message can be uniquely identified. So Ron, send me the permission message and let's give it a shot. Another enhancement is the ability for a subscriber to move back and forth between digest mode and standard mode by doing the following: To change to digest mode, send a mail message, it must be sent from your subscription address, to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the body of the message put: set mode digest dx-chat To change back to standard mode, send a mail message [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the body of the message put: set mode standard dx-news Ron, I'll leave it up to you if you want to publish this. If you do you probably want to repeat periodically. Steve, now for the bad news. pro-usa.net, our dx-news host, is two version behind on iMail it might be time to move the list to njdxa.org. Your call. Urb Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Administrivia: Old Business New Business
It's been brought to my attention that some of you were unsuccessful in switching to Digest mode. I've brought this to the attention of The Powers That Be, so hang on before trying again. Thanks! 73, ron wn3vaw administrator, dx chat Klaatu Barada Niktu
[DX-CHAT] Administrivia: Digest, Take 2
Due to a minor foul-up, the digest mode didn't get turned on when originally expected. It should be on now. (Thanks again Urb!) If you try to switch you get an error message, don't worry -- the system copies me on those, so I'll be aware of it. Thanks for all of your patience! And remember: No good deed goes unpunished! 73, ron wn3vaw administrator, dx chat Klaatu Barada Niktu Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] QuickCop???????????
I have heard from one of the people using QuikCop. Said individual advises the following, and I quote: I am using quikcop, but because the email is delivered as if it came from individuals rather than the DX Chat list, I cannot solve the problem by adding the list to the 'white list.' Please advise anyone who gets the message that they do not have to do anything. I will still be able to read emails (they remain in the quikcop mailbox until I ask for them.) Sorry for the confusion. (I probably explained in the past that when I received 4000 spam emails in one day, I had to sign up with an anti-spam service.) I have already explained, or tried to explain, that the problem is that QuikCop sends out these due to privacy notices to the senders (and others) of emails that are being quarantineed, and that these messages are in reality little more than advertising for QC's services -- yes, I'm saying that the anti-spam service is in effect sending out it's own spam in response. Nice. I have asked if these messages can be discontinued -- ie, hold the email but don't send out any notices. I have not had a response back yet. Stand by. 73, ron wn3vaw Klaatu Barada Niktu - Original Message - From: Philip Balister [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ron Notarius WN3VAW [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 8:11 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] QuickCop??? These things make me hoping mad. I'll see if I can figure out who is doing this. 73 de Philip, K4EP On Sun, Aug 10, 2003 at 10:54:10PM -0400, Ron Notarius WN3VAW wrote: Once more, with feeling: Whomever is using QuikCop, please set it to accept messages from the reflector. 73, ron wn3vaw administrator, dx chat Klaatu Barada Niktu - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003 5:11 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] QuickCop??? I hate to post about non ham-related questions, but because it was generated from this list (somehow) it may affect a lot of us. In response to my recent post with a question about the ARRL website, I got the following message (which is only part of what the message says, but I cut it for brevity: - Add Your E-Mail Address Due to privacy and SPAM issues, QuikCop has arrested your e-mail message to me at address [EMAIL PROTECTED], with subject [DX-CHAT] ARRL Website Info -- Check for DXCC Listings ??. Your mail is currently being held by QuikCop, and will be delivered once you complete this simple one-process. ... Is this legit, and should I respond to it ?? Thanks !! 73 de Jim K4PYT mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Administrivia: Problem E-Mail
The email address in question has been resolved (as many indicated, it is indeed VK3EW) and he is resolving the problem from his end. Thanks to all! 73, ron wn3vaw Klaatu Barada Niktu - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius WN3VAW [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX Chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2003 9:48 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Administrivia: Problem E-Mail Is anyone on the list familiar with this email address? [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm trying to find out who it is, because at the moment, his/her email server is bouncing all messages from CHAT as We dont accept mail from spammers. I would like to discuss this privately with the individual involved before taking drastic measures. Thanks! 73, ron wn3vaw administrator, dx chat Klaatu Barada Niktu Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] What is DX?
I see we stirred up some good thinking on this thread... I must agree with Steve N3SL on one point. For Honor Roll to have any meaning to recent DX'ers, it must be obtainable. Difficult? Certainly -- no argument, because in order to be worthwhile, it must be earned. But impossible? That's another story. My original point was that there are currently at least 5 entities that have been silent for over 10 years for various military, political, or other non-amateur reasons. And I'm not even counting several that became active only for a short time but hopefully won't be silent for long --P5 and E4 are in this category. Now, I am NOT suggesting nor do I mean to suggest that these entities should be removed from the general DXCC list. But I am suggesting that some consideration be given to how to consider entities for HR counts. Deleted entities (of which under current rules there will be no more) aren't counted towards HR because they are now impossible to work. Is it reasonable to also not consider non-deleted but long-term (10 years? 15 years? 25 years?) inactive entities from the HR counts? Obtaining Honor Roll as it currently stands holdsno interest for me at present. It's not because it's difficult (which it should be). Difficult doesn't scare me.I never thought I'd get Extra, but it was possible, I worked at it, and I got it. I never thought I'd ever approach 5BDXCC, but earlier this year I worked the last few on 80 I needed for that (and now just need 10 more cards in to confirm it).Obtaining these goals was long, hard, and a struggle at times, but they were obtainable I succeeded. But Honor Roll? I just don't see it, not with the significant virtually insurmountable number of unworkable entities at present. Yes, things could change overnight, but they might not, too. Add in stinkers like what happened to Thor 4W6MM -- specifically, his finding out, almost a year after the fact, that his ticket officially expired with the UNAET, but no one told him, so that's a worked/confirmed entity that goes down the tubes -- and the legal beagles trying to find loopholes to remove entities (the aforementioned 4W) and re-add them so that only THEIR op will count -- and it just ain't worth it gang. But let me throw this one at you: What if HR only counted entities worked in thelast (fill in a large but reasonable number) years? In other words, let's say, for the sake of argumentof the 335 odd active entities today, only 315 had been QRV since 1988 (15 years). So only those 315 would count towards HR. Count changes on 1 January or some other arbitrary annual date. Yes, this would "force" active DX'ers to re-work some entities once every 10 years, but I'd bet that the active ones would have been doing so anyway. No, I don't expect it to happen, but it is a thought... 73, ron wn3vaw AJ: "Did you ever hear of Evel Kneival?"Lev: "I never saw Star Wars" -- Armageddon - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 9:47 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] What is DX? In a message dated 7/10/2003 7:36:57 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My basic difficulty is with the concept of an unattainable goal - and I don't mean unattainable only by me. I'm to the point of needing only VU4, and there's nothing to suggest there's a snowball's chance for that to be active.I must respectfully disagree with that thinking.VU4 will become active. I have no idea when or how, but it will, just like XY and ZA. It may take 5 years, 10 years, or more - but it will. That's what makes DXCC so great. Eventually you'll succeed at what you thought was IMPOSSIBLE. That's a real high! John, et al, I don't want to belabor the point, because nothing is going to change anyway, but I obviously did not make my point clearly. "It may take 5 years, 10 years, or more ..." is precisely why I would propose the concept in the first place. On July 10, 2003, it is absolutely impossible - and has been for 10+ years - to work them all and achieve that "real high." So, what is the purpose? Top of the Honor Roll is no longer an operating achievement at this level. It is simply a matter of longevity. There's not a whole lot of interest- or value - in being stuck at T minus 1. Besides, the proposal I made to the League was for a "suspended" status, with immediate reversion to full active statusthe minute a single (valid) QSO took place. So, if/when VU4 becomes active before I kick the bucket, I would need it. I really don't need to relax, as my not getting that last entity hardlykeeps me awake. Certainly, it would be nice, and if I ever get there, I'm guessingit eventually would evolve to a "ho-hum, now what?" frame of mind. I'm simply saying it is not at all logical to me to have an award that cannot
Re: [DX-CHAT] 40M Expansion
On the international level, at this point in time, I would strongly suggest that 7000 ~ 7070 kHz be considered the CW subband, 7070 ~ 7100 the digital subband, and 7100 up the phone subband, with appropriate shifts in nets and schedules and calling frequencies and so forth. Domestically (US only), I'd suggest retaining 7000 - 7025 as the Extra Only CW band (no change there, of course), and move the Extra/Advanced Only SSB band to 7100 - 7150 (the current Novice band). That is assuming that the US amateur population still desires 40 meter sub-bands based on license class, which is a separate argument. Obviously, with the international band doubling in size in 2009, the need for US-licensed stations outside the 48 contiguous states to have/need phone privileges below 7100 klHz goes away, but some adjustment of the 7100-7200 phone band might be needed. We have plenty of time to work on that! Oh, I'd also move current Novice/Tech+ CW operations on 40 to the 7025-7070 kHz band. Should they also get digital privileges 7070-7100? I could make an argument for it, and I could make an argument against it. Again, something we have plenty of time to hash out. And I don't know about anyone else, but oh, am I looking forward to losing those screwy 100-200 kHz splits on 40! While it does make contesting phone DX'ing on 40 a test for the skillful, it is nevertheless a major pain in the tuchus! 73, ron wn3vaw AJ: Did you ever hear of Evel Kneival? Lev: I never saw Star Wars -- Armageddon - Original Message - From: John Warren [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fred Laun K3ZO [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 04, 2003 5:10 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] 40M Expansion I'll bet I'm not the only person thinking about how best to use the 40M changes that will occur six years from now. Here's a suggestion to get the ball rolling - but no doubt there are angles I haven't thought of. 40M is a wonderful DX band, with outstanding propagation matched only by 20M, and not even by that band at the bottom of the sunspot cycle. But SSB DXers and contesters have always been hamstrung by the FCC keeping USA Lower 48 above 7150, and ITU keeping Region 1 below 7100. So we have to work split, irritating all the U.S.local ragchewers - especially during contests. (My XYL is tired of answering ill-tempered L/L calls). The least efficiently used portion of the Region 2 amateur band is 7100-7150, largely because of the high BC occupancy. It's also way under-utilized by Novice and Tech-Plus licensees, and those folks can now easily upgrade to 5wpm General and use the 7025+ segment. In preparation for 2009, I suggest the ARRL petitions the FCC to assign 7100-7150 to the Stateside end of intercontinental SSB QSOs. Not much would happen initially due to the BC QRM, but as that slowly goes away, and all those Novices and Tech-Plus of past years graduate to General, we could move down from among the ragchewers above 7150 and have some clearer space, even though still operating split. But in 2009 the rest of the world gets spectrum rights up to 7200, and at last we would have a true worldwide SSB DX window, 7100-7150, with no more split, and negligible QRM from other modes and local operations! If you don't like that, how would you use the 2009 changes to arrange a 40M SSB DX/contest window? John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] If You Are Doing the WARC Challenge...
At the time we began to get access to the WARC bands, there was a consensus amongst the major contest organizing groups to exclude the WARC bands from most major HF contests. Primary reasons at the time included: (a) the fact that so little equipment in the field at the time were equipped for the bands (b) the fact that the bands were not available worldwide to all potential participants (and some still aren't, like 30 meters), potentially creating an unequal advantage for some stations (c) the bands were under sharing or power restrictions in much of the world, and in some parts still are (d) the bands are still relatively small However, there is no FCC and/or international regulation prohibiting a contest or contest-like activity on the three WARC bands, it has simply become generally accepted amateur practice. I don't know of ANY contest, even a sprint type, that operates on the WARC bands -- there well could be, but I can't think of any. Having said that, well, the QRP WARC Speed Challenge isn't exactly what I'd consider a contest. It's not short duration, it won't tie up the bands, it doesn't have bonehead operators who crowd non-participants out of the band (and thus pose a burden on non-participants), it doesn't have a special exchange for participants, and it doesn't have overly restrictive rules. It simply challenges each individual participant to do the best he can under NORMAL band conditions. Heck, if someone doesn't tell you they're in it, how would you know? 73, ron wn3vaw AJ: Did you ever hear of Evel Kneival? Lev: I never saw Star Wars -- Armageddon - Original Message - From: harris ruben [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ward Silver [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 12:16 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] If You Are Doing the WARC Challenge... I thought the WARC bands were supposed to be contest free. Am I mistaken?? harry N2ERN At 8:54 AM -0700 7/1/03, Ward Silver wrote: To all of the QRP WARC-Speed Challengers...the Web page for submitting your totals for June (http://www.hornucopia.com/3830score/) will be available shortly. WA7BNM (the creator and host of the page) is completing an assignment and will have it up in a day or two. I will send another post as soon as it's available. Carry on! Propagation can only improve! Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] Administrivia: Comcast.Net
Apologies for a short but neccesary advisory: News reports indicate that Comcast has begun switching former ATT Broadband Internet subscribers from @attbi.net addresses to @comcast.net addresses starting today. Comcast will retain the old attbi.net addresses for at least another 6 months before the disappear completely, but recommend that users switch their addresses ASAP. If you are currently subscribed with at attbi.net address, please go to the NJDXA web page to unsubscribe the old address resubscribe your new one ASAP. You may continue to receive reflector e-mail via the old address, but will not be able to post to it from your new one. If you suddenly get bounces from someone (on the list or elsewhere) who had a valid attbi.net address, this is why. Hopefully, the new address won't be too different from the old one. Thanks for your understanding! 73, ron wn3vaw administrator, dx chat AJ: Did you ever hear of Evel Kneival? Lev: I never saw Star Wars -- Armageddon Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] K6VX
Must be popular, the site has already exceeded it's hourly bandwith limit! The site is down now (1600 Z) and won't be available for 2 hours. What a host! 73, ron wn3vaw AJ: Did you ever hear of Evel Kneival? Lev: I never saw Star Wars -- Armageddon - Original Message - From: WC7N [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX-CHAT [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2003 10:32 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] K6VX I know all of us remember the big signal Ray K6VX (sk) put out from his place in Northern CA. The new owners have it for sale or lease. Take a look at the in place antenna farm. http://hamparadise.tripod.com/ Rod WC7N Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] K6VX
The site's up, at least as of the moment (yes indeed, one gets what one pays for, and I guess it won't take much to exceed the site's bandwith limits) and I must admit to being quite impressed. If only! 73, ron wn3vaw AJ: Did you ever hear of Evel Kneival? Lev: I never saw Star Wars -- Armageddon - Original Message - From: WC7N [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX-CHAT [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2003 10:32 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] K6VX I know all of us remember the big signal Ray K6VX (sk) put out from his place in Northern CA. The new owners have it for sale or lease. Take a look at the in place antenna farm. http://hamparadise.tripod.com/ Rod WC7N Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Timor question
Rod, Yes, UNAET (East Timor) is now Timor-Leste. No, as of this moment and until it is ruled otherwise, Timor-Leste is not a "new" entity, merely the same one UNAET is/was. Avery recent expedition to 4W attempted raise some doubt. Those subscribe to The Daily DX and/or The Weekly DX read a detailed analysis from W3UR on why (in Bernie's opinion, with facts) as to why that expedition was wrong. And I've heard some other "unofficial" things lately also. Short story is, if you have East Timor confirmed, you should not need to worry about replacing the entity with a new Timor-Leste confirmation [unless you worked a 4W station between the time the UN gave up control the Timor-Leste government started licensing, but that's not an "entity" issue but an "authorized license" issue] 73, ron wn3vaw AJ: "Did you ever hear of Evel Kneival?"Lev: "I never saw Star Wars" -- Armageddon - Original Message - From: ka5ejx To: DX-Chat Sent: Friday, June 06, 2003 7:13 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Timor question I have been out of the loop for a while so please forgive the following question: Didn't I read somewhere that East Timor is now Timor Leste? Is it considered a new entity? Thanks much, Rod KA5EJX
Re: [DX-CHAT] 7O1YGF ?
No. Last word was that the DXCC was still waiting for documentation... 73, ron wn3vaw AJ: "Did you ever hear of Evel Kneival?"Lev: "I never saw Star Wars" -- Armageddon - Original Message - From: ka5ejx To: DX-Chat Sent: Friday, June 06, 2003 7:16 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] 7O1YGF ? Another question... was 7O1YGF of April 2000 ever accepted? Thanks again, Rod KA5EJX
Re: [DX-CHAT] Virus
As per reflector policy, please do not reply to the reflector. If you wish to discuss John N7SEJ's concern with him, please do so directly. Thank you for your understanding. 73, ron wn3vaw administrator, dx chat Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] LoTW
Well... dBase III, III+, IV... Visual dBase 5 or later... to say nothing of FoxBase, FoxPro, and even (ugh!) MS Access But (you knew there was a catch) you have to do a little homework first. You have to write a simple little routine to write out each record as ASCII text with the proper ADIF headers in front of each data field. Looking things over, writing output to a Cabrillo file would be easier, since Cabrillo uses a fixed-character output (that is, each field starts in the same position on each line), sort of like COBOL did/does, rather than a comma delimited one. I've also been told that there is a very slick utility available, free, from EA7GV that converts dBase .dbf files to ADIF files. But I have no further information about it... not even a URL to find out more info. 73, ron wn3vaw I would like to do 3000 more -- Sportscaster Guy Junker on his 3000th Sportsbeat show. The next night, after his 3001st show, for reasons left unclear, Fox Sports Net Pittsburgh declined to renew his contract fired him. (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Saturday, 17 May 2003) - Original Message - From: Bill Rinker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX Chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 10:29 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] LoTW I will have no problem uploading Cabrillo files generated by CT into LoTW. I use DXLOG for contacts other than contest QSOs. DXLOG is in dBase III format. DXLOG predates and does not support the Cabrillo or ADIF formats. I have been advised that there are several logging programs that will import DXLOG QSOs and export ADIF. One of these is DXBase. What are the other logging programs which will import DXLOG QSOs to ADIF format? Bill - NE9Z Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] D44TT and D4B
I can think of lots of reasons that the QSL route got changed. For example: 1. The original address appears to be a business address... something may have changed (such as an employment or ownership change) that makes this an unreliable route. 2. The individual who was set to handle the cards may now be unavailable -- job transfer, medical problem, family problem, SK all come to mind. 3. The original address was just a mail drop for forwarding purposes, and the forwarded mail has been intercepted enroute. Note too that K1BV did NOT say that the mail would or would not be forwarded. He DID say not to count on it. That may mean nothing more than he does not know when, how, or if the party(s) on the UK end will handle the mail that they've received so far, especially in terms of getting it (somehow) to him. What this entire exchange appears to say is that for whatever reason, the original route did not work out and they've made alternate arrangements. Nothing more, nothing less. I wouldn't make any further accusations or implications without further data. 73, ron wn3vaw It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood... won't you be my neighbor? Fred Rodgers, Mister Rogers Neighborhood, SK, 27 February 2003 - Original Message - From: Shelby Summerville [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX-Chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 28, 2003 5:31 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] D44TT and D4B Ted Melinosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote : 4L5A and EY8MM have asked me to handle cards for these operations I asked: Is 4L5A forwarding the cards already sent the address that was listed on the web site? Ted Melinosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] replied: I wouldn't count on it. Please resend to be sure. Possibly the operators don't understand, but why change horses in the middle of the stream? c/o CODAN UK Ltd,Gostrey House,Union Road,Farnham Surrey GU9 7PT England - U.K. Why was this information posted as a QSL route, if there was no intention of using it? Will all those SASE's that were sent to the original QSL route be returned? Are the operators so in need of SASE's, possibly containing a donation, that they set up a mail drop, having no intention of using it? Without any in-depth information, this just sounds a little bit strange to me? 73, Shelby Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] Limericks Sought!
My apologies for the off-topic post... As many of you are aware, I edit my club newsletter, and we've made a small tradition out of the April issue. It's an ode to the old DX Hoggery Poetry Depreciation Society annual piece that Rod Newkirk W9BRD ran every May in QST, for most if not all of the years that he wrote the How's DX? column. Those of you who recall those all columns also recall that the poetry being depreciated were limericks. So, I am once again soliciting amateurs for limericks to use in the April issue. The rules are simple: (1) They have to be clean -- this is a G-rated family newsletter. No There once was a lass from Nantucket or similar bawdy ones, much as we may personally enjoy them. (2) They have to be funny. (3) They have to have SOMETHING to do with Amateur Radio. It could be about an operator, a contest, an antenna... but it has to be radio related. (4) Parody is OK, but no attacks on individuals or companies or products. Someone once sent me an assortment of an even dozen anti-Kenwood limericks, but this is not the place or time to vent your spleen. (5) Originals only. I'm not looking for any of Rod's old limericks, or ones you read somewhere, but original pieces. I have enough aggravation in my life right now, copyright infringement lawsuits I don't need! (6) Limericks only. In the past, I've been sent haiku, iambic pentameter, free verse, short stories, and most anything else you can think of -- some really great, but none I can use. Now... if you recall the original columns, you also will recall that the poetry reciter usually met their demise or other major calamity by some amateur-related manner. Since you will get credit in the article as the originator of the appropriate limerick, you can also suggest the appropriate demise. Wouff-Hongs and Rettysnitches of all shapes, sizes, colors, materials, and sharpness are quite common, along with burial by 807's, plunked by plate transformers, and even (one time only) having a major sports arena blown up around them. No promises (sometimes 2 or 3 ask for the same fate) but I'll do what I can. And since some have asked... yes, Rod W9BRD / VA3ZBB is still with us. He's now retired, remarried (XYL is VE3ZBB), and living in Canada. I've sent him past issues. And not only does he not appear to have e-mail, but I'd swear he uses the same mill to reply that he used 30 years ago when he sent very nice notes to a young wet-behind-the-ears Novice in NNJ who dreamed of DX with an AC-1, a borrowed HRO-60, and a worthless long-wire sans tuner... Deadline is March 25th, as I want to have the April newsletter done prior to the CQ WPX contest. Thanks in advance! 73, ron wn3vaw It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood... won't you be my neighbor? Fred Rodgers, Mister Rogers Neighborhood, SK, 27 February 2003 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] What's With This? (QSLs for sale)
There has always been a market for old post cards. I can recall many times seeing, at mall antique shows, dealers with tables upon tables of post cards, both used and unusued. I remember one time leafing through them just for fun and spotting an old card from my college club station. The dealer wanted a (to me) hefty price for it -- $3 or 4 as I remember -- which struck me as a lot for a unique piece of nostalgia. Funny thing was, I have an unused blank of that card (and the original artwork for it, it was a card we used when I was the club President) and when I mentioned it to the dealer, he offered me $10 if I'd sell him the blank. (I didn't I still have it... somethings you just can't put a price tag on!) To these collectors, a QSL card is simply a specialized post card. And remember, many of them have gone through the mail in years past. Why do some people collect them? Who knows? Why do some people collect coins or stamps or currency or... QSL cards? It does give some pause to think of where your QSL cards will end up when you no longer need them. I know some people donate them to one of their local clubs, or a radio museum, or try to will them to another family member. Sadly, so many of them end up in the refuse. So maybe this isn't such a bad way to dispose of them ahead of time. 73, ron wn3vaw Igor, would you give me a hand with the bags? Certainly! You take the blonde, and I'll take the one in the turban! -- Young Frankenstein - Original Message - From: Tony Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 9:05 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] What's With This? (QSLs for sale) Greetings Fellow DXers. I must admit, I am completely puzzled by what I have been seeing on ebay lately. Numerous offerings (some even suggesting investment potential - see #3009418853) for old DX QSL cards (some not what I consider really old...i.e. 1980's). Having been a ham for 50 years, many overseas as DX myself, I find it incredible that people would actually pay for old QSL cards. Especially when I have in my shack, steamer trunks, banana boxes, 5 drawer file cabinets, STUFFED with DX cards dating back to the 50's. It has crossed my mind more than several times to simply burn these old cards as they are just basically taking up storage space. Before I carry out this contemplated act, I would like to find out just what is going onafter all, I'd hate to just burn up some real investment potential grin. Does anyone have a feel for whom it is that is buying these things? Why? Sign me PUZZLED Tony, W4FOA (ex EL2AD, ex 7Q7AA, ex PY1ZBA, etc.) Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] EMP and Gulf war?
I don't feel that this is an appropriate place to discuss this matter. Please do not reply to the reflector. If you feel the need to discuss this with the originator, please do so direct to him and not to the reflector. This is not meant to minimize the importance of what is going on in the Middle East and other parts of the world. But there are other, more appropriate places to discuss those matters, and rumors about what may or may not happen. This is not one of those. Thank you for your understanding. 73, ron wn3vaw administrator, dx chat Igor, would you give me a hand with the bags? Certainly! You take the blonde, and I'll take the one in the turban! -- Young Frankenstein - Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Lawmakers formally abolish Yugoslavia
I guess the real question within the narrow scope of our little corner of the worle is, will the loose union of Serbia Montenegro still be considered a single DXCC entity for our purposes for the next few years? 73, ron wn3vaw 'Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.' --Hanlon's Razor - Original Message - From: W0YG Charlie Summers [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX-News [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 2:15 PM Subject: [DX-NEWS] Lawmakers formally abolish Yugoslavia Here is an excerpt from the Newscape News web site: BELGRADE, Yugoslavia (AP) - Lawmakers formally abolished Yugoslavia on Tuesday, replacing it with a loose union of its remaining two republics, Serbia and Montenegro. The approval by the two chambers of the Yugoslav parliament marked the demise of the troubled Balkan federation and the birth of a new country called Serbia and Montenegro, as outlined in a deal brokered by the European Union. The accord preserves the alliance of Serbia and Montenegro as the last of the six republics that once made up Yugoslavia. Before the wars in the 1990s, the federation also included Bosnia, Croatia, Macedonia and Slovenia. The lower chamber of the parliament voted 84-31, confirming an earlier 26-7 vote in the upper chamber. Serbia and Montenegro opted in 1992 to stay together as a rump Yugoslav federation. But the relations of the two republics have since soured - especially under the former federal president Slobodan Milosevic - and the EU last year mediated a deal aiming to prevent new upheaval in the volatile Balkans. The agreement envisages almost complete sovereignty for the two republics, which will be linked only by a small joint administration running defense and foreign affairs. Serbia's capital, Belgrade, will remain the capital of the whole country. ``It is in the interest of both Serbia and Montenegro to stay together,'' said Serbia's vice-premier Miodrag Isakov, acknowledging that the republics ``could go either way from here ... creating a truly functional union or going completely separate ways.'' The deal allows Serbia and Montenegro to hold referendums on full independence in three years. The arrangement also is meant to appease a strong independence movement in Montenegro, the smaller republic. Montenegro's leadership began boycotting federal institutions in 1998, prompting some Serbians, too, to demand a separation. Nationalist parties in both Serbia and Montenegro have opposed the reform, citing the need to preserve deep historical ties between the republics. Others, demanding outright separation, criticized the plan for not going far enough. ``What you are doing here is a coup,'' Serbia's ultranationalist leader Vojislav Seselj said to other lawmakers, describing the reform as a de-facto dissolution of the country. ``We are burying Yugoslavia today,'' said lawmaker Aleksandar Simic of Milosevic's Socialist party. ``I think it was a good country and I don't know why so many remain keen to destroy it.'' Yugoslavia was first founded in 1918 as the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. The former kingdom became a Communist-run, six-republic, federation after World War II. Although Yugoslavia ceased to exist with the parliamentary vote, its state institutions will continue to operate until a new parliament, president and a council of ministers are elected in the coming weeks. The state reform leaves Yugoslav president Vojislav Kostunica - who ousted Milosevic at an election in 2000 - without an official position. ``We now look forward to the early ... establishment of the new institutions,'' said Britain's Foreign Office Minister Denis MacShane in a statement, praising Tuesday's development as a ``significant step forward by which Serbia and Montenegro towards closer integration with Europe.'' --- 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 http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] difficult to work AH3D?
I did notice, when they first came on the air, that their 30 meter split was odd. It went from +3 to +5 to +7 to +10 to +12... and so on. However, in their defense, they've had a LOT of people calling them, and it only takes one or two lids to disrupt things. I did work them very early in the morning on the 30th on 80 CW. Their split at that time was about +7, and my log shows they were on 3506 I got them on 3513. I've also been listening on 20, 17, 15, 12 10, and while I haven't broken thru the pileups on any of those bands yet, or they've been listening to EU when the band was open here, the splits were pretty reasonable -- usually 10 kHz range listening up. The cluster showed a 15 kHz or so split on 20 CW tonite, but I can't hear them, so I don't know how accurate that really is. Still got tonite and tomorrow, so don't give up! 73, ron wn3vaw 'Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.' --Hanlon's Razor - Original Message - From: Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 9:19 PM Subject: [DX-NEWS] difficult to work AH3D? Is it just me or did others have an inordinately difficult time trying to work AH3D ? I could not get into their split patterns, I was always on at the time when they were interminably calling some other number a long way from 4 only to switch to 5 out of turn, and when they went to EU or JA, then just shut off your American rig 'cause it is over for you for the night. I have never complained abt a DX effort before because I do believe, to some extent, that it is the DX's show to run. However, as Roger Rabbit said, Plleeasse. Maybe I am the Lone Ranger on this one? Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail --- 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 http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] KH3 - Good news bad info
[Reply moved to DX Chat for comment] Mome, The future DXpedition status of Johnston will depend on how they end up classifying the atoll and what limits are placed on future non-scientific human visits. Desecheo and Navassa are both under US FWS control, and no legal access has been permitted to either in at least 10 years. This is not to say that Johnston will end up being as restricted... we just don't know yet. I also wonder what the future holds for Palmyra and Kingman Reef. I'm hoping that the new owners don't slap similar restrictions on one or both, and I'm also hoping that the K5K group made such a favorable impression that they won't do so. Bottom line is this: AH3D is the best chance in years to work Johnston, and it may be your last chance to do so for a long, long time -- if ever. 73, ron wn3vaw 'Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.' --Hanlon's Razor - Original Message - From: Mome Z32ZM [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: BARF-80 BBS [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: K1B DXR [EMAIL PROTECTED]; NJDXA DXR [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 3:13 PM Subject: [DX-NEWS] KH3 - Good news bad info KH3, JOHNSTON ISLAND. GOOD NEWS IS : ''' and a near-future administration change will put the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) in charge of the overall operations of this U.S. territory BAD INFO IS : .' Future DXpeditions to Johnston Island, KH3, may be much more difficult.''...I don't think so ! PEOPLE from US FWS are verry nice , DX-peditioners just need to follow the instructions from the US FWS - Officers ! 73,GLDX!!! de: MOME - Z32ZM www.qsl.net/z32zm --- 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 http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] ProLog2k
Tom, To answer your specific question, there is a ProLog 2K reflector over on the www.qth.net system. Go to http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/prolog2k for more information. Folks, In general, if you're looking for information, try your favorite search engine first, your 2nd favorite 2nd, and so on. Not that we're in the business of giving free plugs to other systems (we're not), but if you are looking for a specific amateur radio related reflector, http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo is a good place to look. You can also check out AC6V's thorough and extensive listings at www.ac6v.com. There are many, many, many more sources, but please, don't bombard the reflector with a how about so-and-so's site? reply email. 73, ron wn3vaw administrator, dx chat Doc? You built a time machine... out of a DeLorean? The way I look at it, if you're going to build a time machine out of a car, you might as well do it with style! -- Marty McFly Dr. Emmet Brown, Back to the Future - Original Message - From: Tom Provost [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 3:05 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] ProLog2k Does anyone know if there is a reflector for the logging program Prolog 2K? I have some questions i would like answered... Tom AG2a Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Verticals
Actually Larry, this is probably the best way to proceed; since opinions can vary all over the map, you can collate them and let everyone know what the concensus appears to be. But if you want a few public comments... I should mention that years ago, when I worked in a (now defunct) ham store, I ended up corresponding quite a bit with Don Newcomb W0DN, the original owner of Butternut and the designer of the HF-V series verticals. He had quite a few opinions on radials and trap verticals... I really should dig those out and re-read them one of these days... I think of Don quite a bit, although I haven't heard from him since he sold Butternut to Bencher a few years back. He's one of the reasons I've had a small amount of success DX'ing. You see, one day, I sold someone a brand-new HF6V; that ham wanted to trade his Cushcraft vertical (AV4 or 5, I don't recall now) in on it. It was in pretty poor shape, so the store didn't take it on trade, but I bought it for myself on a side deal to supplement my wire. Well, later that day, I was talking to Don about an order and mentioned the transaction. He immediately offered to swap me, even, an HF6V for the Cushcraft -- supposedly the HF6V had been returned by an unhappy customer, tho when I got it, it sure looked brand new to me. Supposedly the swapped antenna went to the antenna farm for testing comparison, but I think one of the real reasons was that he wanted me to tell everyone that I was using his antenna at home for myself. Futher, about a year later, I was having some trouble with a local ham -- real bad trouble, had a windshield busted, harrasing phone calls, and so on. At one point, the HF6V got turned into an aluminum pretzel. So I placed an order for replacement parts (the lower two sections had the most damage). Don got wind of it and refused to take any money for the parts. You don't find too many good guys like this around anymore! It's been through three moves and storage, and about 8 years ago KQ3DX and I took it apart and he got the alumninum cleaned up at his workplace, but other than that, it's performed courageously for me -- and I still use it almost every day (if you hear me on 75 phone, 30, 20, or 15, that's the antenna I'm using. 80 CW I use the HF2V, both antennas split 40 duty, and I have a chimney-mounted AR-99 for 10 that splits duty with the HF6 too, and gives me 12 17 thru a tuner. What the heck, it works for me!) 73, ron wn3vaw Doc? You built a time machine... out of a DeLorean? The way I look at it, if you're going to build a time machine out of a car, you might as well do it with style! -- Marty McFly Dr. Emmet Brown, Back to the Future - Original Message - From: K4WLS [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [DX-Chat] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 4:45 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Ref: Verticals Hmmm..verticals must be pretty private !! Nobody gone public. Lots folks like the Butternut HF-9V. One vote for an R-7/R-8. GAPs are good for dummy loads and holding up tomatoe plants. Anybody using any Cushcrafts ??? C'mon folks - radiate equally poor in all directions ?? Properly installed verticals have very good low angle of radiation. My 10 yr old homebrew works better on LP than SP, but it is severely oxidized !! Larry Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] re:verticals
I've had my HF6V close to 20 years, and I've never had the caps break. I even have a spare set that someone gave me so that I'd be ready when it happened... never has. I think it's like so many things, they break if they're not installed correctly (ie overtightened) 73, ron wn3vaw "Doc? You built a time machine... out of a DeLorean?""The way I look at it, if you're going to build a time machine out of a car, you might as well do it with style!"-- Marty McFly Dr. Emmet Brown, "Back to the Future" - Original Message - From: Gary Danaher To: Timothy Varnadore Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 7:32 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] re:verticals Sorry you're unhappy with the GAP Challenger. Just a couple things though. It is resonant on 80 meters but not 160 meters, so it is no surprise you screamed your lungs out without a response. The problem with most multiband antennas seems to be their lack of efficiency on the lowest band on which they are resonant. I can't say that I have 5BDXCC on my GAP, but I CAN tell you that I have 4 band dxcc, and with 327 entities worked and confirmed, I'll hit the honor roll next submission. That was all done on a GAP over several years. You shouldn't knock it until you've used other verticals. It could be worse. The Butternuts do about as well, but are hard to tune and the doorknob caps have a bad habit of breaking73GaryAB5RMTimothy Varnadore wrote: What can I do (save selling it or making ita tomato hanger - I already have a dummy load!) with a GAP Challenger - I got suckered into it last year at the Miami hamfest because I dont have room for anything but a vertical (especially on 160M) . A few days after I bought it, there was a 160M contest. I was screaming my brains out and made maybe 5 contacts. It heard halfway decent, but wouldnt xmit for crap. Is there someone who was able to 'fix' it? And if so, how? Also, has anyone used trap dipoles? I had one given to me sealed in a box (Hy-Gain 5B-DQ). I dont want to take it out if it isnt great - (I could sell it to make back some of the lost cash from the GAP!) I do have room for this, but I have a G5RV up now along with an R-6000 vertical. (works good) Tnx - 73 Tim KB4UF
Re: [DX-CHAT] Be Careful What You Wish For
Well... there have been a few documented cases of individuals who have been running extremely high power (ie 5 kW). While I do not recall all the details, I do remember hearing a speech from a very prominent FCC attorney indicating that they had indeed busted someone running that much power, and his shack included 3 Phase commercial power and custom built amplifiers. However, this is the exception by far, not the norm. In any event, the discussion has kinda veered off the original point, which was to simply let you know that the bootleggers aren't too happy with us licensed-types being involved (directly or indirectly) in interfering in some of their (illegal) operations. I wouldn't lose TOO much sleep over it... I have a hunch we've already given it more attention than it's worth. Still, it is something negative sitting out there on the web, and if we don't keep an eye on it once in a while, it could come back to haunt us. 73, ron wn3vaw "New Jersey - the most American of all states. It has everything from wilderness to the Mafia. All the great things and all the worst, for example, Route 22."Jean Shepherd K2ORS (SK), Newark Sunday News, 11 January 1970 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 3:44 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Be Careful What You Wish For Running 5KW from the average residential place might be hard to do. Normally to run this type of power you need three-phase primary power and this is usually not available in residential areas --- in fact it is often hard to obtain in light-industrial areas. Figure it out for yourself, even running a primary power of 220 voltrs, for just the final alone you would need 5000/220 or 22.72 amps, not counting the rest of the rig and accessories. Tom Orr, W6HTIn a message dated 12/17/2002 9:22:28 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: They know what they're doing is illegal and they don't care that it'sillegal and they don't care how you feel about it. Just like the many 75meter ops who run 5,000 watts.
Re: [DX-CHAT] Be Careful What You Wish For
Incidently, there was someone at Hamvention last Spring who was handing out flyers to everyone in the HARA ice rink grandstand (and probably elsewhere too) advertising an HF amplifier... I don't want to name the company, but the call of the owner starts with the letter "I"... theoretically capable of 7.0 kW output for 400 W of drive, 3.5 kW out for 150 W of drive. However, the amp also requires either 220 V single phase or 380 / 420 V 3 phase. (And yes, I'm sure of those numbers, I have the flyer right here in front of me!) And granted, in all fairness, it is not just being marketed to amateurs, and the flyer also mentions that the Ham Version is limited to 1.5 kW out, 100% duty cycle. But the point is, the amps are available, and if someone has the will and the means, they could sure put together a bad mutha of a station. And if they do so, I hope they enjoy that private and personal chat with Riley! 73, ron wn3vaw "New Jersey - the most American of all states. It has everything from wilderness to the Mafia. All the great things and all the worst, for example, Route 22."Jean Shepherd K2ORS (SK), Newark Sunday News, 11 January 1970 - Original Message - From: ray To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:18 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Be Careful What You Wish For Well put, Tom. To run 5KW Output you would need 8KW input...well beyond the normal single phase service tothe average ham shack. I think our friend in Iowa was merely making a shot gun approach statement without any facts to back it up. K6VX snip Running 5KW from the average residential place might be hard to do. Normally to run this type of power you need three-phase primary power and this is usually not available in residential areas --- in fact it is often hard to obtain in light-industrial areas. Figure it out for yourself, even running a primary power of 220 voltrs, for just the final alone you would need 5000/220 or 22.72 amps, not counting the rest of the rig and accessories. Tom Orr, W6HT
[DX-CHAT] Be Careful What You Wish For
During the CY0MM DXpedition, there was a little flap here 'n' there about the Sugar Delta web pages of the so-called freebanders. Many were unhappy with any potential illegal operation that could impact on amateur radio, which is to be expected. Some of the comments made got, well, rather heated (whether justified or not being another matter). Well, I went over to the SD web page today out of curiousity (I was wondering if the Sable Island page that disappeared almost immediately after the word got out about it was back), and discovered this little survey question: Do you think 11m groups must be united to fight against last problems with HAMs? 64% voted yes, 18% no, 12% it will not be useful, 4 % I don't know. Granted, there were only 74 votes to date, and there's no indication of how long the poll has been there. But it would appear that our noticing them has also resulted in them noticing us. Not that I think we have that much to worry about, but there's something about information (true false or misleading) posted on web pages that some give undue credibility to. The SD Webmaster also posted this reply to a comment... take it for what it's worth: Yes, of course Friendship is very important in radio in your live... but when in the future you will do a dxpedition to a Most Wanted and this will be destroy and denounced by HAM's you will think the same?? We have in the last months more than 8 dxpedition denounced by the HAM's, so is this friendship? Good luck and I hope that you never have any problem with the Hams enthusiastic. 73, ron wn3vaw New Jersey - the most American of all states. It has everything from wilderness to the Mafia. All the great things and all the worst, for example, Route 22. Jean Shepherd K2ORS (SK), Newark Sunday News, 11 January 1970 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
