Re: [DX-CHAT] Tracking the SHOGUN?
Peter - The best bet would be monitor their QSOs as FO5A/mm and work them. The will give their present position if asked. The are currently around 200 miles north of Clipperton. 73, Jay/AF2C At 07:20 PM 3/17/2008 -0400, you wrote: Hi all, Just wondering if the position of the M/V Shogun can somehow be tracked online? I tried a few sites but the only references I could find to a vessel of that name were an Italian cargo ship and a pleasurecraft somewhere in California. Regards, 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1332 - Release Date: 3/17/2008 10:48 AM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1332 - Release Date: 3/17/2008 10:48 AM 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] P5/4L4FN
It takes some time for signals to reach the edge of our solar system and return. Hmmm. :-)) 73, Jay/AF2C At 06:46 PM 2/18/2008 +, you wrote: Did anyone else see the cluster spots on P5/4L4FN yesterday at 2330Z by A5FU and K1TX. What is that all about. I naturally doubt its validity, and does anyone know these spotters and what their motive is?? John Owens - N7TK -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.7/1285 - Release Date: 2/18/2008 5:50 AM 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] YI
Old news Lou: Iraq to Be Back on the Air Later This Month (Nov 13, 2007) -- Diya Sayah, YI1DZ, President of the Iraqi Amateur Radio Society (IARS), announced today that effective November 20, all Amateur Radio activity will be back to normal in Iraq. Sayah said, All Amateur Radio operators in Iraq who carry a valid Iraqi license will be able to use their radios according to regulations of IARU Region 1 and the IARS. Amateur Radio activity in Iraq was suspended in March of this year, with the suspension affecting both Iraqi citizens as well as any foreigners -- including military personnel and contractors -- who have been on the air from Iraq. The request to halt all ham radio activity and the issuance of licenses in Iraq originated with a letter from the Iraqi Ministry of Defense to Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki as part of a new security plan, Sayah said. From the ARRL Website! 73, Jay/AF2C At 03:31 PM 12/24/2007 -0500, you wrote: I see YI9MI being spotted on the telnet. Are they back on the air legally? Is this an illegal operation? 73 LouKE1F -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.8/1195 - Release Date: 12/24/2007 11:19 AM 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] FJ Activity
I don't know how many of you caught the activity down around 14.165 at 1930z and there after. FJ5KH was quite active at this time, easy to work and had a big signal. The natives are active. 73, Jay/AF2C -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.6/1192 - Release Date: 12/21/2007 1:17 PM 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] Power cycling the ACOM-1000
Barry's point is well taken. However, whether one is speaking about a rig, amplifier or computer another factor must be considered. Dust and other small foreign materials abound in our shacks...It's unavoidable. This stuff is pulled into the our gear and eventually will cause failure of the equipment unless preventive maintenance is performed on a regular basis. If the equipment is on over long periods of time, the accumulation of dust really becomes a problem. Even under normal use, you can see dust packed on the bulb of your 3-500 tubes or in the fins of ceramic tubes. I would hesitate to leave the equipment on while I'm not using it or not in the shack. Another reason would be just for safety. If the equipment should fail and you're not around...Enough said. 73, Jay/AF2C At 10:39 PM 11/19/2007 +, you wrote: Interesting question. Personally, I only turn the amp and xcvr on when I use them and turn them off when I'm done. I posed this question to Krassy at Acom a few years ago (I have a 2000A) and he recommended turning it off if it will sit idle for more than 30 minutes. OTOH, my computer is left on from the time I get home from work until bedtime. Barry W2UP Ragnar Otterstad wrote: I have been turning everything on in the morning and then turning it off around midnight. In terms of wear and tear on the ACOM-1000, as well as the life of the tube, would it be better to turn it off for the 2-3 hour periods when it is being used, or to leave it on all day as I have been doing? I know the off/on cycle stresses components, especially tubes, but so does leaving a piece of equipment running 15-16 hours a day. - It has always been my understanding, that it is less wear if it is turned all day rather than switching on and off several times. The lifetime for the tubes is definately supposed to be longer. The other side of the coin is of course the rising cost of energy and what our excesses are doing to the environment. 73 RAG Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO Located in Telemark - Home of skiing. For more information about Telemark take a look at : www.telemarksnett.no/en/index.html -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.0/1139 - Release Date: 11/19/2007 12:35 PM 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] Re: More Shepherd Trivia
Congratulations to all who knew the title and name used by Shepherd when he wrote the book. I, Libertine was written under the pen name of Frederick R. Ewing. Shepherd spoke about the book during many of his broadcasts. The book and author did not exist, due his broadcasts his fans were besieging all the bookstores with requests for the book. The market being created Shepherd wrote the book and it sold very well. Interesting marketing technique :-)) The winners will receive a case of notoriety. Excelsior 73, Jay/AF2C -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.6/828 - Release Date: 6/1/2007 11:22 AM 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] More Shepherd Trivia
Earlier in the Shepherd thread, In God we Trust a book by Jean Shepherd was mentioned. I'm proud to say that I have a copy of the book and a 1 hour tape I did with him back around 1960 for a college radio station. Now here is a bit of trivia for all Shep fans. Actually it's a trivia question: During many of his broadcasts he mentioned another book. The book never existed, but the demand became so great, that Shepherd wrote the book under another name. What was the title of the book and what name did he use he wrote the book? Oh yes! I have a copy of the book. 73, Jay/AF2C -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.6/828 - Release Date: 6/1/2007 11:22 AM 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] Re: N8S Online Logs
Although the logs are up on the N8S site, they appear to be incomplete. Some contacts do not seem to be posted at this time. Nothing to get excited about...If in doubt, work them again. Some of the operators will tell you that You're in the log. 73, Jay/AF2C At 09:10 AM 4/7/2007 -0700, you wrote: Hi guys, Looks like the online logs are working now; don't know when they came up. Ken N2ZN --- Shelby Summerville [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: lmecseri -KE1F wrote: Old, experienced DX-er who don't get enjoyment out of making insurance contacts. Using on-line log eliminates duplicate or insurance contacts. agree...although I have a second contact, 17 meters, RTTY. The second was made because, when the first was made, they were operating simplex, and another station covered his confirmation, to me. C'Ya, Shelby - K4WW 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 Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail QA for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=listsid=396546091 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/750 - Release Date: 4/6/2007 9:30 PM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/750 - Release Date: 4/6/2007 9:30 PM 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] Re: N8S Online Logs
GE David - Your information is helpful. However, there are missing QSOs made by some friends both here and across the pond. Whether the Q's were with pirates (doubtful) or not, remains to be seen. Time will tell. Again...If in doubt, work them again. 73, Jay/AF2C At 07:32 PM 4/7/2007 -0400, you wrote: If you look at the front page of http://logsearch.dehttp://logsearch.de , which is where the actual logs are hosted, you'll see an update giving the date and time of the last QSO received. Apparently, they are sending logs periodically via satellite phone, based on a previous note up there. On 4/7/07, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Although the logs are up on the N8S site, they appear to be incomplete. Some contacts do not seem to be posted at this time. Nothing to get excited about...If in doubt, work them again. Some of the operators will tell you that You're in the log. 73, Jay/AF2C At 09:10 AM 4/7/2007 -0700, you wrote: Hi guys, Looks like the online logs are working now; don't know when they came up. Ken N2ZN --- Shelby Summerville mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: lmecseri -KE1F wrote: Old, experienced DX-er who don't get enjoyment out of making insurance contacts. Using on-line log eliminates duplicate or insurance contacts. agree...although I have a second contact, 17 meters, RTTY. The second was made because, when the first was made, they were operating simplex, and another station covered his confirmation, to me. C'Ya, Shelby - K4WW 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 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/750 - Release Date: 4/6/2007 9:30 PM 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] DXCC application
Tom - I believe that you are over reacting to the note you received. 1. The directions at the top of the form are very explicit. 2. It would be nice if you actually quoted the contents of the note rather than giving your interpretation. 3. Not following directions slows down the process and, effectively, slows the checking of other DXCC applications especially if you are submitting a large number of cards. 4. I have never found anyone at the DXCC desk as being anything other than courteous and helpful. 5. Calm down and follow directions. 73, Jay/AF2C At 10:17 PM 10/18/2006 +, you wrote: I received my cards back from ARRL today. Included was an unsigned note complaining that I had not separated the cards by mode and that further such applications would not be processed. I have been sending cards to the league for over 30 years now, always separated by bands and alphabetized by prefix. This is the first time anyone has told me I was doing it wrong. The note was short, snappy and unsigned and I am a bit upset by it. What's worse, I sent in a second application a few weeks ago and if they bounce the whole thing, I am gonna be real upset. From a public relations standpoint, I feel that DXCC has shot me the proverbial bird and right now, I am sorry that I am a life member of ARRL. What's going on in Newington? Tom N4TJ 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] Airmail Envelopes?
Garth - A number of years ago I went the route of having an rubber stamp made with PAR AVION AIRMAIL on the stamp. I use a red ink pad and use standard 3 5/8 x 6.5 envelopes. In the long run...It's cheaper unless you need lightweight envelopes. 73, Jay/AF2C At 07:04 PM 7/31/2006 -0500, you wrote: Anyone know a good source of Airmail Envelopes? Wal-Mart and the big-box office supply stores no longer carry them. Thanks, Garth, KW4MM
Re: [DX-CHAT] TX9
Lou - Patience is a virtue. There are many DXers who are in need of the Chesterfields. WX permitting, they will be there until 22 October. They have been on 17m, and 3Øm with quite readable signals. However, propagation is not favoring Florida. Some stations in Florida have worked the group. Propagation charts are OK, but are usually drawn-up many days in advance of publication. Don't rely on them! A better bet is some of the better propagation software which relies upon current SF, A and K indexes, etc. The software, along with experience will serve you well. Check-out 12m, 15m, 17m around 24ØØZ...You may be surprised! 73, Jay/AF2C At 12:45 PM 10/17/04 -0400, you wrote: I need TX9 for 339th country and I have a hell of a time getting it. According to propagation chart we (East Coast) have a common darkness of about 4 hours between 07:24 and 11:28 Z. 30 and 40 meter seems to be the right frequency. But he is not on 30 or if he is on the air, TX9 working EU and Japan. A few days ago at that time I worked VK9NS, VK9LA, VK2GWK on 30m no T9 in sight. Are they have something against the East Coast stations or it is me?? I need help before this expedition leaves the Island. 73s Lou KE1F in Florida. 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] Number station
GA Ron - I believe that you are off-base on this one and it is highly unlikely that the NSA told you or even suggested that you mind your own business. It is suggested that you research exactly what the NSA is all about. Your intercept may have seemed important to you. However, don't sell the NSA short...Believe me. 73, Jay/AF2C At 08:37 AM 8/29/03 -0700, you wrote: Years ago I copied a Russian ship sending coded letter traffic inside the 15m band. I copied many pages onto a legal pad. The signal peaked north of Hawaii. I sent the pages to the National Security Agency (NSA) and was told more or less to stop it and mind my own busines. With an attitude like that then the jerks deserve what they get or NOT get. How about 100 ham stations copy this traffic and mail it to: National Security Agency 9800 Savage Road, Fort George Meade, MD 20755-6000 Give frequency/time and any callsign you hear. I think NSA has forgotten cw as a means of communication and are now involved with internet/sat phone intercepts. Ron, k6ur
Re: [DX-CHAT] buro is working or not
Kostas - Your statistics are interesting. However, you must also answer the following questions: 1. Is the QSL rate a product of the Bureaus or the stations you may have worked? 2. Is the QSL rate the product of a combination of Bureaus and the DX stations? 3. Are you aware of the fact that some stations do not QSL but never let you know? Many of us have sent $$$ for cards and never received them or did receive them...via bureau. What are we to think? Statistics can be made to say anything you want them to say! 73, Jay/AF2C At 08:46 PM 8/27/03 +0300, you wrote: Hi everybody In last issue of the magazine SV News (the official magazine of Radio Amateur Association of Greece) there is an announcement about the foreign buro. According to this, the following buro (among others) has never sent a package with cards to Greek buro: 3A, 8P, 9V, BY (only 100 cards once), BV, C6, CE, CO, CN, CP, CX, DU, ET, EY, EZ, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HP, JT, JY, LX, OA, OD, P4, PJ, PZ, SU, T7, TG, TI, VP5, VP9, YK, YN, YS, ZA, ZB, 4U1ITU, EK, EP, EX, UK, UN, VP8, ZC4, ZD8 The best buro are JA, DL and very good I, USA, F, EA according to the above announcement. My question why not especially for BY, CE, CO, CN, CP, CX, DU, JY, TG, TI, UN, 4U1ITU. After all these i looked in my log to check some things about buro. My logging program (dx4win) helped me I have more than 18000 qso in my log and i have send all the cards until now. Here is my results from some countries: JA 48% 171/357 (confirmed/total) DL 45% 518/1147 PA 41,4% 92/222 EA 42% 189/451 SP 39,4% 188/477 SM 37,6% 56/149 ON 34% 72/213 I 32% 179/561 OK 30% 74/248 PY 29,3% 69/235 F 29% 98/338 LU 28,4% 60/211 EI 27,4% 17/62 OH 26% 44/170 GM 26% 26/99 USA 25% 1474/5888 GI 22,2% 8/36 UA9 21% 54/256 GW 20% 16/81 G 20% 123/611 UA 19,5% 137/703 LA 19,5% 17/87 EM 13% 48/365 TOTAL 29% CONFIRMED 5403/18642 (this number will be increased if i stop now to make qso) After all these my thoughts are if i must send cards via buro or at least if i must send only to 10 first buros (USA is not included). I want to note that when i worked my last state from USA (was ND) and i told him that it is my last state, he told me to send him direct. I am still waiting for a card via buro from one of the three stations i have worked from ND. I was believing to buro system and i like very much to have qsl from other stations. I don't like eqsl or lotw, but i am thinking and especially after the above numbers that buro is only for the romantics now. If i had used all the money i have spent to print qsls to send direct requests i would have better dxcc numbers for sure. Note that i have spent more than 600euro (abt 600$) to print and send 18000 qsls. I am thinking seriously to reply only but this means that my total number of 29% will be decreased and that some guys who are interested for my card will get it 2 or 3 years after our qso (we are not big qslers here in Greece and there is not frequent response). Any thoughts? Kostas Stamatis, SV1DPI Electrical Engineer PO Box 66 - 30100 Agrinio Greece 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] Lat/Long for QTH
N 35degrees 14.386' W 81degrees 02.820' 73, Jay/AF2C At 10:24 PM 7/13/03 -0400, you wrote: Anybody know a web site that I can the exact Lat. and Long. for my QTH ??
[DX-CHAT] ZL7 - Chatham Island
Call Letters: ZL7? Country: Chatham Island Starting Date: Oct 17, 02 IOTA: oc-Ø38 QSL Via: ZL4HU Thanks To: N2WB Details: Operation will be on 16Ø-1Øm. - All modes. The ZL7 group will be participating in CQWW SSB and closing down immediately after the contest. Website (URL): http://www.qsl.net/zl7c On-line logs will be made available. 73, Jay/AF2C
[DX-CHAT] Special Event Station - W8C
The Pocahontas Coalfield ARC will sponsor a special event station on October 5, 2002 from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM at the Rocket Boys Festival in Coalwood, West Virginia. The 1x1 call sign issued for this event is W8C. The frequencies to be used will be 7235Khz, 14235Khz and 145.450 Mhz. The club will endeavor to send certificates to those stations that desire them. A 9 x 12 SASE will expedite the certificate mailings as is customary for these events. In case traffic such as nets is encountered, the HF operators will QSY up or down the band to a clear frequency. All area amateur radio operators are welcome to participate.
