RE: [DX-CHAT] How do we make better international DXers?
You mean some people dont like grassfields
? Hi
I
think football probably is the most played game world wide, I mean the real
football .
Millions all over the world was watching the
games.
73 Rag-
Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] How do we make
better international DXers?
And NFL and basketball "World Champions"..and when
a real world championship comes around, like the recent World Cup in
Germany, most say they rather see their grass grow!
Rob HK3CW
- Original Message -
From:
LA5HE Ragnar
Otterstad
To: dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 3:23
AM
Subject: [DX-CHAT] How do we make
better international DXers?
That
reminds me of the American " World series " of a game not played
anywhere else but in NA !
hi
73 Rag
LA5HE
That's
a funny story Peter. Yanks do tend to be a bit parochial and
have this belief that "global" means everywhere between California and
Maine :-)
Dave
G0OIL
-
Original Message From: Peter Forbes
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: dx-chat@njdxa.orgSent:
Thursday, 3 August, 2006 10:24:45 PMSubject: [DX-CHAT] re How do we
make better DXers?
A classic example of cultural misunderstanding?
Last Saturday afternoon (local time), KH8SI was coming into Australia
S9+20 on 14 mhz SSB.
The American operator was using a combination of number and area by
insisting on " east coast 1's, 2's and 3's"
The inexperienced VK operators (of whom there are many who only
operate weekends) kept calling and calling and calling.
The KH8 operator was quite abusive telling the VKs to shutup, the VKs
were quite abusive because they were doing exactly what the operator was
asking for.
This went on for about 30 minutes, until one of the experienced ZL
operators was able to catch the attention of the KH8 operator and point
out that "east coast 1's 2's and 3's was EXACTLY where VK1, VK2 and VK3
were situated!
Inexperience on behalf of the VKs or the KH8 or both
Cheers
Peter VK3QI
RE: [DX-CHAT] How do we make better international DXers?
I believe it is democracy in practice. one country one vote , I believe. Anybody knows out there ? 73 Rag LA5HE On the other hand, ISO technical standards (INTERNATIONAL Standard Organization) are generated by European votes. So, is ISO an European or International standard? Or, Who got the gold makes the golden rule! 73s Lou/KE1F petethepup wrote: > >> That reminds me of the American " World series " of a game not >> played anywhere else but in NA ! > > > And Miss Universe is always won by someone from planet Earth. > > Credit to Letterman for that one. > > 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 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] How do we make better international DXers?
That reminds me of the American " World series " of a game not played anywhere else but in NA ! hi 73 Rag LA5HE That's a funny story Peter. Yanks do tend to be a bit parochial and have this belief that "global" means everywhere between California and Maine :-) Dave G0OIL - Original Message From: Peter Forbes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: dx-chat@njdxa.orgSent: Thursday, 3 August, 2006 10:24:45 PMSubject: [DX-CHAT] re How do we make better DXers? A classic example of cultural misunderstanding? Last Saturday afternoon (local time), KH8SI was coming into Australia S9+20 on 14 mhz SSB. The American operator was using a combination of number and area by insisting on " east coast 1's, 2's and 3's" The inexperienced VK operators (of whom there are many who only operate weekends) kept calling and calling and calling. The KH8 operator was quite abusive telling the VKs to shutup, the VKs were quite abusive because they were doing exactly what the operator was asking for. This went on for about 30 minutes, until one of the experienced ZL operators was able to catch the attention of the KH8 operator and point out that "east coast 1's 2's and 3's was EXACTLY where VK1, VK2 and VK3 were situated! Inexperience on behalf of the VKs or the KH8 or both Cheers Peter VK3QI
RE: [DX-CHAT] How do we make better DXers?
You forgot to mention that the DX shoudl ID frequently so there is never any doubt who he is !! I am not so sure about the " numbers". Area can be more effective. F ex we high up in the North always are at a handicap and may have considerable shorter openings than down in Central and Southern Europe. For that reason, I would love it, if a rare one said : now Scandinavia ( i.e. realy JW, LA,SM ) , and evens suggested QSX a certain bandsegment. 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 -Original Message- From: Charles Harpole [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 3. august 2006 10:54 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] How do we make better DXers? The answer to this question is MAKE BETTER DXPEDITION OPERATORS. The main reason ordinarily placid people become "caller mad men" is simple FRUSTRATION ! How to reduce frustration? 1. The DX op must be a general, establish a calling pattern and never never vary. 2. The DX op should call by numbers in this way call one one and then one two and then one three, and so on. This method has many benefits the largest of which is it reduces the FRUSTRATION level of the callers 90% of the bad callers are just regular people who have been driven temporarily crazy by a bad DX operator's methods. The other 10% are just crazy, probably at birth. Results of "call by numbers" are: -Makes absolutely clear when one should call no ambiguity which leads to FRUSTRATION. -Allows callers to break away from the rig for a few minutes to get coffee or something without losing any calling time. A break reduces FRUSTRATION. -This method eliminates the gripes that "he is favoring JA or he is only working the East Coast when my area is really in the best propagation now." All "ones" are equal this way yielding lowered FRUSTRATION. -The DX op can slightly vary from this pattern if there are vastly more of one number than all others. 3. DX op must establish a reasonable split (10 kc?) and must MOVE FREQ AFTER EVERY QSO and move in the same direction. This is a pain for the DX op, but it REDUCES FRUSTRATION because callers can select a freq and STAY THERE instead of doing the guessing game and moving around a lot. This eliminates tail-enders --which, when taken, increases other callers' FRUSTRATION. It also eliminates the extra deep pile on the freq. where a good QSO was just completed. (The time lost in moving freq. is made up by a more orderly pile up.) 4. The DX op should give QSL info and state his op method every half hour. Anyone can wait a half hour and knowing the info is on sked reduces FRUSTRATION. 5. The DX op must NEVER call a partial and then go back to someone else with none of the first letters nor numbers Bad Example is "QRZ the W3" and then "G7XXX ur 59" . The op must stick with his "partial" forever if it takes that, otherwise there is no reason to stand by if the DX is just going to take anyone regardless of his "directed QRZ." 6 and a pet complaint do not claim u r at a DX location "to do propagation experiments" and then send only 5-9 sig reports. Oh, well. Hams who live near frequent offenders must take it on themselves to take the bad guy to lunch (ideally in a group) and gently get to the point of his bad ops. Suggest alternatives, be helpful, but pass the message that we hear u and do not like it IN PERSON. 73, Charles Harpole, HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 do we make better DXers?
And I thought this to be a European ( Southern ! ) problem ! The entry level for ham radio must be too low these days. 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 I heartily second all the observations and sentiments. I worked the KH8 on two bands. That was never an issue for me luckily. But what amazes me was that there were people not only calling and calling with nothing resembling the call fragment from the DX station but they were all over the band. Not even close to where the DX station would even be listening. I would love to here the mindset or philosophy of these folks as to how they think the DX will come back to them, when their call bears no resemblance to what the DX asked for nor are they even calling where the guy is even listening. I worked him because I spent 99% of the time LISTENING and for a long time by the way. gd luck and gd DX 73 DE Todd WB2ZAB On Jul 30, 2006, at 11:21 AM, Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: > It was frustrating and sad to listen to the KH8SI and 4O3T pileups > this weekend (mostly SSB). > > When the DX station says, "The station with 7 in the call, ending in > Germany" why do unrelated calls from all over the country continue to > call? When the DX station comes back to a full callsign, why does the > pileup size diminish only by half, rather than "all but one"? It > makes it impossible for a better DXer to find the station being worked > because so many others are still calling. > > The rate of these DX stations is being hindered by out-of-turn > callers. When the rate is hindered, fewer people can work the DX > station. Especially limited-time operations like KH8SI. > > It made me sad to be a DXer this weekend. My QSO with KH8SI on 17 > meters took THREE go-arounds because they could not get my call > (presumably because of all the people still calling). That's TWO MORE > possible QSOs that were wasted by the out-of-turn callers. > > OUT-OF-TURN CALLERS ARE SETTING A BAD EXAMPLE, RUINING IT FOR > THEMSELVES AND EVERYONE ELSE! > > 73 - Jim AD1C > 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] [DX-NEWS] Kosovo
You did not say which medium/media , but in Norwegian papers there are strong suggestions that it will not happen, at least anytime soon. 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 It has just been reported in the media that reps of Kosovo met with Serbian officials today for the first time and FORMALLY MADE NOTICE OF A PLAN TO DECLARE INDEPENDENCE. Number 338?? When it rains it pours. Less go gettem chillun. 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] steppir
N ot unusual for us up north to hear stations in the Med- region working stuff we cannot hear ! V ery frustrating at times ! hi 73 " RAG " Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8ROLocated in Telemark - Home of skiing.For more information about Telemark take a look at : www.telemarksnett.no/en/index.html I was listening to the 4O3T on 15 meters. I read somewhere that they were using Steppir antennas loaned by the NCDXA. If they were using the Steppir on 15 meters today, it speaks well of the antenna. They were the only European station I could hear. I am ordering one Monday. Jim N4JA
RE: [DX-CHAT] Montenegro
Same as YU ! hi Does anyone have the correct coordinates for Mottenegro? TNX 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] 3Y0X
SUPER !! Very generous. 73 rag la5he -Original Message- From: David Johnson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 13. mai 2006 15:13 To: Ragnar Otterstad; DX-CHAT Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] 3Y0X Hey Rag, FYI, The QSL's were donated by Franklin Printing (WZ8P). No cost to the 3Y0X Team. Dave - K4SSU 3Y0X Team Member - Original Message - From: "Ragnar Otterstad" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "DX-CHAT" Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 2:13 AM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] 3Y0X > > > Read several comments about their card and today received mine... You are > right, that is one class act card... > > Must have cost somebody big bucks > > Rod WC7N > > > Nice , with glossy picture cards. But I tend to agree, it must add > considerately to the cost. > Is it worth it when it makes no difference for DXCC ? > > 73 Rag LA5HE > > > 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] 3Y0X
Read several comments about their card and today received mine... You are right, that is one class act card... Must have cost somebody big bucks Rod WC7N Nice , with glossy picture cards. But I tend to agree, it must add considerately to the cost. Is it worth it when it makes no difference for DXCC ? 73 Rag LA5HE 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] Permanent VU4's
Therefore Doug, N6TQS, immediately decided to donate his SIGMA5 antenna and I dropped of my own Elecraft K2/100 with seperate KAT100 antennatuner, a power supply and a Heil headset. The station has been set up by me on april 04 and they are now qrv from 10-20 m (SIGMA5) and on 40 m with a dipole. (Unfortunately the noise level at the College is extremely high and I recommended to look for a better place/building and two other, male, lecturers has been trained for this). I am very thankful that at least the EUDXF and GM DX Group reacted within hours on my urgent request (other big foundations obviously has been not interested in the support of permanent VU4 Hams) to help in this matter so that I can hope for some refund in this case (because I already donated another K2, small amplifier and ps during the hamfest to a mainland VU ham who will now have the chance to go ahead with Indian IOTA AS-New). 73 Frank, DL4KQ/VU3FRK This is hamspirit at it's best ! Very commendable, Frank. 73 Rag LA5HE( member of EUDXF) 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] Unidentified local signal 30m
We have to remember that 30m is a shared band and we have secondary status. Here in Europe we have problems with broadband signals around 10110, which has virtually made a big part of the low end useless for anyhting but S9 signals. Strong commercial/military stations show up from time to time all over the band. 73 rag LA5HE I was cruising through the noise on 30m this morning, and began to hear 5 character groups, or rather, the hash from a CW transmission all through 30m. I found the signal at 10.126, and it was pegging full scale (>60db over) on a ts-850 - adding 20db att reduced it to 50 over. There was no fading in the signal, so I assume it's ground wave and local to me in Somerset, KY. I'm aware of the mysterious "numbers" stations, but this one is destroying my 30m dx'ing. Should I investigate, or will the MIB make me disappear, and make it look like it was my fault? Funny - the transmission ended at 1135 ut with AR AR AR SK SK SK, then DIT DIT. Well, any friend of CW is a friend of mine, I guess. Two bits, Rich 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] #3 VU4 Report
And, as usual, folks from the country shaped like a tall boot seem to be those doing these things the most No prices for guessing the correct answer !! hi 73 rag LA5HE 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] VU4AN-VU3OHA - affirmative action !!
OK, so it was Bernie. I worked him on RTTY on 20 later, AFTER he stopped calling NA ! He was solid 599 here !! 73 rag la5he At 10:48 AM 4/23/2006, Ragnar Otterstad wrote: >This station turned up on 15 m phone this afternoon ( abt 14 UTC ) with a >good signal. >He called CQ North -America for a short while and with no response from >there , he just vanished !! I think he went to 20 meter RTTY. He was working NA, but the pileup was immense, and I believe some of your continent-men were calling despite the pleas for North America only. The combination of the two did NOT result in a high rate for Bernie, but he tried. I think he went to 20 SSB shortly afterward. 73 - Jim AD1C 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] VU4AN-VU3OHA - affirmative action !!
This station turned up on 15 m phone this afternoon ( abt 14 UTC ) with a good signal. He called CQ North -America for a short while and with no response from there , he just vanished !! Strange behaviour by my standards ! 73 rag LA5HE 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] 8P6CF
This stn turned up on 30 meters the other day. Does somebody know where to apply for a QSL ? Tnx 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 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] VU4
I think of more importance to those of us on my side of the pond is the preponderance of operators from Europe who may have a different focus than east coast and central North America, arguably the most challenging location for VU4 signals. To be honest, fighting a rock-solid EU wall for 8 days straight isn't my idea of fun. Personally, I'm debating taking the plunge for a legal limit amp...I don't think 500W will be enough to get over the wall, not even with my Yagi at 70 feet. On CW the difference is the operator's skill ( at both ends) - not the signal strength ! 73 GL Rag LA5HE
[DX-CHAT] Question
. 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. --- Why not go back to what we had back in the " good old days ", when the rare DX transmitted down around 14115-14125 and listened up. That should help with some of the splatter we ,at least in Europe, get from certain stations in the Med-area ! 73 Rag LA5HE 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] Question
-Here is a hypothetical situation and a question. I am on a dxpedition to a top 10 entity and lets say I'm operating on 20 meters. I'm transmitting at 14.195 and listening 200 to 220. I tune down to my transmit frequency and hear all kinds of intentional QRM. It's so bad that I know the stations I am trying to work are having a bad time hearing me. What would happen if I waited a few minutes then announced that I am no longer working split, please call between 14.200 and 14.220 and I will work you on your transmit frequency? My experience is limited to JW, where the JA pileups can be almost frightening ! The bad English adds to the problem so working Ja phone pile-ups is really a challenge. What I found to work in a seemingly hopeless situation was frequency hopping. I would say f ex QSX 245. When that frequency become saturated I would say QSX 235. Not everybody is listening so I would get a periode when callsigns can be made out. When the new frequency is hopeless I would find a new free one and say QSX whatever that was. By doing this I managed to keep the phone pileups managable without spreading out all over a large bandsegment. The same can be done on CW of course, but morse is easier to copy with narrow filters and different pitches. But I had to use this approach some years ago on 30 meters. I guess it was the first time somebody did a real effort to work 30 meters from Svalbard and there was a " wall-to-wall" pile-up . By using the QSX-technique described above only those who listened properly would know where to transmit ! I believe there is a moral in there !!! hi 73 " RAG " Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8ROLocated in Telemark - Home of skiing. For more information about Telemark take a look at : www.visittelemark.com for more details.
RE: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Xpedition Recommendations
But, they also added to the 'on-the-air' problems by wasting hours upon hours on 160, 80, & 40 trying to work Europe after 0700Z when all of Europe is in bright sunlight. I beg to differ ! Up in this neck of the woods the low bands are peaking at that time. What you say may apply to southern Europe , which is a different world !!! 73 " RAG " Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8ROLocated in Telemark - Home of skiing.For more information about Telemark take a look at : www.visittelemark.com for more details. It was great that guys could work them even during the contest. Don't worry about the world coming to an end today.It's already tomorrow in Australia73,Bud, K9ZT Bud Morin[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [DX-CHAT] DX IS Vs: W8GEX
Worth reading ! Thanks to everybody who worked John WZ8D/KP2 and myself Joe W8GEX/KP2 fromthe island of St. Croix last week. The European pile ups were large as always,and we appreciate all the qso's.Below is the article written by Uncle DX, which I have copiedwith permission of QRZ-DX and The DX Magazine. I send you this list on how to operate pile ups from both ends. I would like to share it with you and would appreciate it if you could pass it on to your friends, club members and your radio magazines. As it is, there are always some stations that keep calling out of turn, and this slows down the qso rate. If we would all follow these simple suggestions, it would make dxing a lot better and more pleasurable for everybody.Suggestions for DX Pile-upsBy Uncle DXBy addressing some of the basics for DX behavior, we will increase ourawareness/knowledge, help our ham buddies and make the DX journey successful and pleasurable. It takes two to tango, and both sides have responsibilities. We can agree most of the differences in how we deal with these issues have to do with which side of the pile-up we are on, being a little pistol or the so-call big gun and perhaps just the size of our egos. DXers may have an ego!Below are some of the terms/issues for DX pile-ups and Uncle DXâs opinion on how to deal with them from both sides. 1. The DX station operators are in charge.Yep, you bet. They are the ones who spent the money, lost sleep, have crabsand spiders crawling up their legs, perhaps risked their life, been cold, hot,sea sick, abused, etc. They are the boss, period. 2. Rules.The DX station should make and adhere to their rules quietly andrespectfully. The rules should be followed the same way by the other side. 3. By the numbers (call areas).When the pile-ups are large (this is relative but again the DX operatordecides what is large), the numbers game is good and prevents using too much spectrum to enable a decent rate. 4. Split and spread out.ALWAYS PLEASE, even from the first QSO. The DX operator should listen where they say, never using more space than absolutely necessary and being aware that existing QSOs may be in progress where they are listening. 5. Signing calls by the DX stations.I like giving the DX call sign to end a QSO and indicate itâs time for othersto call. Obviously this serves two purposes. 6. Timing.I put a lot of stock into timing and pattern for a Dx operator. Roger,G3SXW/Nigel, G3TXF and Andy, G3AB are very good at this. It adds to their rate and improves accuracy for ALL. 7. Dupes.If the QSO is not certain, do it again, and the DX station should keep ontrucking and not even waste time saying âB4â or âdupeâ. Donât break rhythm. We should all try to be better operators and not dupe. 8. âWho firstâ.This is hard, however I believe the DX station should work the easiest andthe ones which will provide them the best rate (and Uncle DX is a QRPer). As the pileups become smaller, work the edge to give little pistols and those using low power a chance to work them. It must be said this practice will make better operators out of all of us trying to work the DX. Just as important is the fact that many hours have been spent building and installing betterantennas/stations, spending indecent amounts of resources, spilling blood and hurting for days from climbing trying to make a âbigâ signal. They darn well deserve to be loud and work the DX first if possible. 9. Lectures (on the air).Never, never ever by anyone, period. Rise above. 10. Full calls.Always. Any questions? 11. Gray line.Know it. Both sides and live it. 12. Everyone should know their equipment and how to best use it.Take pride in your note (CW), quality of your SSB signal, correct frequency,and operating techniques. Listen and listen some more to instructions by theDX station and then abide by their instructions. Call when you can actuallyhear them... enough ESP, poor timing and guess QSOs. Give a chance for others to complete their QSO. 13. KC cops.Forget it. It only builds the egos of those intentionally causing theproblems. For those who are still learning to operate their radios, they are not going to hear or heed, and for the honest mistakes (and we all make them), they will discover their mistake without any copâs QRM. Perhaps an âUPâ once is okay under some situations. Respectful help is authorized, but quick and seldom for it will cost others that critical letter in their call and all that goes with it. 14. Spots.Yes and often by EVERYONE, not just a few. We should help others and not just sit back, reap and never sow but please make
[DX-CHAT] 30 Meter SSB QSO
You hear a lot of interesting things on 30. There is often a RTTY station on 10101.0 that sends long transmissions. I don't believe it's an amateur station. That is a German Met-station sending WX-reports. 73 Rag LA5HE 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] 9N7JO on 80m - what direction?
I have discussed the immense noise problems with Stig over a periode of time. He has tried all the usual stuff with antennas placed in different places, different polarisations etc but to no avail. If somebody has one of these noisecancelling devices not being used, perhaps it could be shipped to Kathmandu ? 73 Rag LA5HE This morning on 80m, 9N7JO has a pretty good signal (too bad he couldn't hear anyone), but he seemed louder to the west than the south. Anyone else get a heading on him this morning? 73, Barry -- Barry Kutner, W2UP Newtown, PA 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] 30 Meter SSB QSO
I heard USB the other night around 10.110, and some Swede replied that SSB is legal on 30m there. However, the QSO sounded much more Spanish than Swedish! 73 - Jim AD1C -- Jim Reisert AD1C, 7 Charlemont Court, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 USA +978-251-9933, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.ad1c.us SSB is legal in Region I , but as gentlemen we observe the IARU Region 1 bandplan, so virtually nobody operates phone on 30 meters in Europe. May it alwasy be like that !!! 73 rag LA5HE 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] proper greetings
Happy new year, Charles. You are above average on sensitivity to other people's situation. It probably comes from your experience from foreign lands. Unfortunately the great majority of DX-ers has not travelled and learned as much as you have. Therefore I believe it to be wishful thinking that you will have a big following on this subject. But it was worth trying , IMHO ! 73 Rag LA5HE TO USA hams, especially: Please remember to make your holiday greetings general. Please do not wish a non-Christian "Merry Christmas" unless u know him not to mind. Later, pse avoid wishing U.K. folks "Happy 4th of July" and for Am. Indians, not "Happy Thanksgiving" Not everyone has the same beliefs nor holidays. Sensitivity in operation is better even than sensitivity in recevers. tnx, 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [Spam] 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. Working a rare one on several bands in ones backyard is not too difficult I guess. hi 73 MX Rag la5he 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: [DX-NEWS] N3KS/KP5
That is not a fair assessment INMHO. I believe it is a question of experience, circumstances and probably a lot of other things. These chaps live in an overheated tent under what we may call primitive circumstances and it is probably not so easy to think clearly, except for getting on the air as much as possible. We should respect that + give them some contructive input on how things can be improved - if at all possible. KP3 did a superb job on 30 m this morning ( 06-07 UTC ) - excellent operator ! I just did not have propagation good enough to cross the pond due to Aurora Borealis, which is prevalent at this time of the year in Scandinavia. Many people in central and south Europe worked him. He was just above the noise ( sometimes ) here ! I am keeping my fingers crossed for better openings before they leave !! 73 MX Rag LA5HE -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of worldonline Sent: 17. desember 2005 00:09 To: Ragnar Otterstad; Bill; DX-NEWS Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] RE: [DX-NEWS] N3KS/KP5 I think also, It's DX'pédition only for United States Look the spots ! HI 99,99% NA in the log Never working Europe at the best time Merry Xmas for all - Original Message ----- From: "Ragnar Otterstad" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Bill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "DX-NEWS" Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 11:29 PM Subject: RE: [DX-NEWS] N3KS/KP5 > No, Sir. > > I was just hoping somebody would make the guys on KP5 aware of some > unfortunate facts of life ! > That can hardly be labelled complaining ? > 73 and merry xmas > > Rag la5he > > > -Original Message- > From: Bill [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 16. desember 2005 21:36 > To: Ragnar Otterstad; DX-NEWS > Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] N3KS/KP5 > > > Rag, I think you would complain if you were hung with a new rope! > Bill W4WX > > > - Original Message - > From: "Ragnar Otterstad" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "DX-NEWS" > Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 12:34 PM > Subject: RE: [DX-NEWS] N3KS/KP5 > > >> >> N3KS/KP5 on 14190, 5 to 20 up. >> >> Sounds like they have quite a following. >> Sure am glad I can sit this one out. >> >> de Paul, W8AEF >> >> >> 20 close early here so it was frustrating to listen to them working local >> stns 59 + >> while we still had propagation. >> >> At 1730 UTC 20 and 30 are dead and 40 almost now. >> >> I guess the opr is DX-inexperienced. >> >> 73 Rag LA5HE >> - >> >> >> -- >> 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 >> -- >> > > > > > -- > 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 > -- > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.1/204 - Release Date: 15/12/2005 > > -- 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 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 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] N3KS/KP5
No, Sir. I was just hoping somebody would make the guys on KP5 aware of some unfortunate facts of life ! That can hardly be labelled complaining ? 73 and merry xmas Rag la5he -Original Message- From: Bill [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 16. desember 2005 21:36 To: Ragnar Otterstad; DX-NEWS Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] N3KS/KP5 Rag, I think you would complain if you were hung with a new rope! Bill W4WX - Original Message - From: "Ragnar Otterstad" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "DX-NEWS" Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 12:34 PM Subject: RE: [DX-NEWS] N3KS/KP5 > > N3KS/KP5 on 14190, 5 to 20 up. > > Sounds like they have quite a following. > Sure am glad I can sit this one out. > > de Paul, W8AEF > > > 20 close early here so it was frustrating to listen to them working local > stns 59 + > while we still had propagation. > > At 1730 UTC 20 and 30 are dead and 40 almost now. > > I guess the opr is DX-inexperienced. > > 73 Rag LA5HE > - > > > -- > 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 > -- > -- 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] (Fwd) RE: [The Daily DX] DX ALERT - KP5 DESECHEO ISLAND
Seconded !! 73 Rag LA5HE Bravo! This is in the finest ham spirit. On the last day of Kure K7C, we called for first-timers only, and to my surprise, a large number of very polite hams stood by and allowed others to get an Alltime First Time KH7K QSO. Very fine, Ron. Bob KK6EK Dr. Robert Schmieder 4295 Walnut Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925) 934-3735 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cordell.org > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf > Of Ron Notarius WN3VAW > Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 12:50 PM > To: DX Chat Reflector > Subject: 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? > > > 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] JT1BG SK
Almost exactly the same here David. JT1BG was my next-to-last 5BWAZ zone, but certainly my most special QSO and the rarest QSL I own. --- How did you get a QSL ? I never had one from him- but many nice QSOs. 73 " RAG " Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO My photo website: http://no.photos.yahoo.com/la5he Located in Telemark - Home of skiing. For more information about Telemark take a look at : www.visittelemark.com for more details. 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] 9G5TF
I believe he is a top German operator., but suffers froma Franco/German disease : rarely ID themslelves ! I am glad we have people like G3SXW and G3TXF travelling also. You are never in doubt who they are ! 73 " RAG " Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO My photo website: http://no.photos.yahoo.com/la5he Located in Telemark - Home of skiing. For more information about Telemark take a look at : www.visittelemark.com for more details. Subject: [DX-CHAT] 9G5TF I worked 9G5TF on 30 CW this evening. I'm not sure who the op is but he's an excellent CW op. AND he said something I don't hear too often - he went to QSY to 160 meters and said "Thanks for the great pileup, guys". I could tell he was enjoying it! 73, Zack W9SZ 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] K7C
I tend to agree, Tom Even now, that I have an Optibeam for 30/40 it has been a struggle. The polarpath is a tough one for us up in the North, and it takes some consideration at the other end to make it when there are openings. The first days the bands were much better, but then they were unofrtunately busy working Pacific Rim stns !!! I dont think the team has been aware of the particular problems of working over the North Pole . Unless they have been told by now . 73 rag LA5HE -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Tom WylieSent: 29. september 2005 08:20To: dx-chat@njdxa.orgSubject: [DX-CHAT] K7C Jeez I knew it would be hard to work K7C, but I didnt know it would be THIS hard just to hear them. In comparison the microlight group were easy to work Still time - here's hoping for my all time new Tom GM4FDM www.visitscotland.com
[DX-CHAT] K7C logs
I worked them yesterday at 20:31z on 20 cw and this morning at 12:18z on 30 cw. I heard my call clearly both times but neither qso is showing up in the online log, which appears to be getting updated regularly. Is anyone else having this problem? Or, did anyone work them on the bands/mode that I did at about the same time and make it into the log? Thanks, Gerry KA2MGE I have only 30 m showing, while I worked them on 40 first. I guess it is teathing problems with the new software that is causing this, or what ? 73 Rag LA5HE 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] ] Ref: K7C
Larry, your encourangement helped. I just came home and went on 40 meters. Sure enough, the band has opened and K7C was 579 here. Came back on 5th call !! Dinner is going to taste exceptionally wll tonight !! Hi 73 rag LA5HE - Rag. These guys know what they are doing. They know that Kure is highly needed in Eu: #1 They have sarted off the right way by hacking down a lot of the USA and JA QRM which would be really loud when they do call Eu. They know about prop, and that only a few Eu stns were being heard and worked this AM ~ 0600 UTC. So with prop so bad to Eu, why not hack down a little more of the potential JA/USA QRM. #2 They have been controlling the pile-up very well so far, and I guarantee you when they do call Eu, they will be emphatic and put out the word "no JA or NA". When this happens there should very little harping (QRM/jamming) from the USA or JA crowd since they got the first shots. #3 It's not over until the . lady sings !!! 73/GL/hang in there, Larry K4WLS 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] Ref: K7C
Thanks for the much needed encouragement ! hi When you say Europe, I believe you mean the Med- countries , I , F, EA etc. It is a different world down there !! Personally. I am oK from previous expeditions and Loran crews back in the 60s. I just hate seeing opportunities lost when we, after a long periode of closed bands, finally get some good days - but no attention from the K7C gang. Today the polar path is completely dead here ! Heaven knows for how long - if you follow me. Let us keep our fingers crossed for some great openings before they leave the island. 73 Rag LA5HE Rag. These guys know what they are doing. They know that Kure is highly needed in Eu: #1 They have sarted off the right way by hacking down a lot of the USA and JA QRM which would be really loud when they do call Eu. They know about prop, and that only a few Eu stns were being heard and worked this AM ~ 0600 UTC. So with prop so bad to Eu, why not hack down a little more of the potential JA/USA QRM. #2 They have been controlling the pile-up very well so far, and I guarantee you when they do call Eu, they will be emphatic and put out the word "no JA or NA". When this happens there should very little harping (QRM/jamming) from the USA or JA crowd since they got the first shots. #3 It's not over until the . lady sings !!! 73/GL/hang in there, Larry K4WLS 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] K7C
Propagation is just a small part of the game. It is a big part of the game up here in the North . This morning, 27 sept o6 UTC I checked the signals spotted on the clusters. The only audible signal was on 40 meters SP, with auroal flutter. The forecast is not particularly optimistic either, with high K and A indices !! We may have a few days now with virtually no or very poor openings. Unfortunately K7C today had moved to 7020, where there is a carrier . He is practiaclly zero beat with it, so if somebody could work them and ask for a 2-300 HZ move down it would be great ! I think Martti OH2BH is right, when he says that the Dxpeditioners have to control the situation. I have been waiting for K7C to announce QRZ EU. We would soon find out where they would work us, if they just made an effort. 73 rag LA5HE Most hams think the JA's are polite and orderly in a pileup. But when you get close enough to Japan to hear the 5 watters you find out they can be just as unruly as any Italian or American pileup. At XZ0A, the only way I could hear or work anyone other than a JA on 80m was to run the JA's 2 KHz up and everyone else 4 KHz up. The JA's never did catch on to what I was doing and I could run a dozen or more Q's 4 up and the pileup would still be calling me at 2 up. Patience. Sooner or later the JA masses will be satisfied and the K7C gang will be able to hear someone else. 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] K7C
You cant believe how weak they have been through the Auroral belt from Sandinavia !! Working over the North Pole is our biggest problem as the band often is not even open at all. We were delighted that K7C was manned by " experienced operators " which suggested they knew this. So far it has been disappointing., I am sorry to say. They must be able to work W7s and JA day and night, while we, with some luck, have a couple of hours window of opportunity. 73 Rag LA5HE Subject: [DX-CHAT] K7C I have been reading all of the mail concerning the K7C operation and gosh I feel guilty.. I only need KURE on 10 meters but when I set there and listen to a 20 over nice signal I just have to work them I really hope I haven't kept some one, who needs them, from working them... But guys you just can't believe how strong they are here on the southern Oregon coast. I am sorry 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] K7C
I noticed this with KH9/W0CN yesterday too. I caught him on SSB yesterday afternoon and pointed out that he had big signals on 40 to the USA during our SR but was working JAs at that time. I asked if he would listen for us, but was kind of disappointed in his answer. I guess we'll just have to deal with it and hope to break the walls that be. 73 & GL. Kelly - N0VD KH9/W0CN was coming through on 40 here also, abt 549. If he had made an effort, it would be possible to work him. Unfortunately, he kept working JAs ! Perhaps it is something wrong with me, but I would think he can work JAs 24 hours a day, but Europe only for abt 1 hour ! My conclusion is that quanty has priority. Not looking for the challenge of working through the Auroral zone. 73 Rag LA5HE 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] K7C
I approve of that attitude. If you dont need it, let somebody else have a go. 73 Rag LA5HE I would think you would not call, on a band you have confirmed, on the first day. Is it possible someone that needs Kure did not get through since you were calling? Bill W4WX - Original Message - From: "Zack Widup" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "LA5HE Ragnar Otterstad" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 1:35 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] K7C > One of my pet peeves is DX operations that don't observe propagation. I > called K7C a bit this morning on 40 CW at 1300Z and they were working > mostly JA's. At that time they only had a short amount of time left for > propagation to USA and another several hours to JA. Best utilization of > propagation time would be to work NA/SA until they lose propagation and > then switch to working JA. > > I didn't particularly need the QSO (I have KH7K confirmed on 40 from an > earlier operation) and was just calling for fun but this is something I > have observed with several Pacific DX operations in then past. > > 73, Zack W9SZ > > > On Mon, 26 Sep 2005, LA5HE Ragnar Otterstad wrote: > >> >> Does somebody know why they are working only Pacific Rim stns, even >> within >> the few hours there is an opening to Europe ? >> Listened on 40 and 20 this morning - no QRZ EU at any time !! >> >> Lots of frustrated people around in my neck of the woods ! hi >> >> 73 >> >> Rag LA5HE >> > > 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] K7C
Does somebody know why they are working only Pacific Rim stns, even within the few hours there is an opening to Europe ? Listened on 40 and 20 this morning - no QRZ EU at any time !! Lots of frustrated people around in my neck of the woods ! hi 73 Rag LA5HE 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] SEM noise eliminator
Stig 9N7JO is not copying everybody calling him due to a very high noise level. I wonder if somebody knows about a SEM noise cancelling unit available ? Tnx 73 " RAG " Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO My photo website: http://no.photos.yahoo.com/la5he Located in Telemark - Home of skiing. For more information about Telemark take a look at : www.visittelemark.com for more details. 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] 5000 QSL cards done
Well done, Charles. That is good old hamspirit !!! 73 Rag LA5HE -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Charles Harpole Sent: 26. juli 2005 14:59 To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] 5000 QSL cards done Over the past three months, my dear wife and I have hand written QSL cards in reply to over 5,000 cards that had back-logged here (mostly K4VUD). Today, every single QSL card that has come in to me has been answered via buro or direct mail. Call signs involved are K4VUD, HS0ZCW, XW1UD, A52UD, 9N1UD, 9N7UD, V26V, AC4TT, KG4FPK, and VU3CHE. I thank everyone for their patience if u were waiting. Good DX to all and 73, Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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] What happened to HF
It is vacation time in Europe so many peole are away from the their radios for a couple of weeks ! 73 Rag LA5HE
RE: [DX-CHAT] HF Activity.... India Scenario
Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] HF Activity India Scenario What is the callsign of the person who posted this, please ? 73 Rag LA5HE
RE: [DX-CHAT] VU2RBI radio via Bill
Not to be negative, but how come she and her husband are travelling around the world if they are of such modest means ? She has been in USA and lately in Germany and must have been several weeks " on the road", which is not cheap. 73 Rag LA5HE -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Charles Harpole Sent: 22. juli 2005 23:46 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] VU2RBI radio via Bill Great that Bill W4WX has taken on the job of getting Bharthi, VU2RBI, a new radio. I will be in Thailand soon for an extended period and can not help do this job I am so glad that Bill has picked up the ball Isn't ham radio great! I know everyone would like a free radio,but if you could know how much Bharathi does (and has done for ham radio, not counting VU4 ops), u would know this is a ham who deserves help. She has a husband with a government job (low pay with security) and two children a few months from college u figure it out. I have seen her modest means and can testify in her behalf. Important features will be 220VAC, built in antenna tuner, and rugged (voltage varies a lot, beastly hot there, and so on). This is a lady who regularily teaches ham radio to scores of school children (and a foreign ambassador, one time!) and is a powerful force for the hobby in India generally. Thanks so much to everyone in this great endeavor! 73, Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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] Remember Guatemala 2001
NEWS RELEASE International Amateur Radio Union P.O. Box 310905 Newington, CT 06131-0905 USA FAX: +1 860 594 0259 E-Mail:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 8 October 2001 For immediate release WRC-2003 Dominates Discussion at IARU Council Meeting The Administrative Council of the International Amateur Radio Union met on 6-8 October 2001 in Guatemala City, Guatemala, following the 14th General Assembly of IARU Region 2. The principal business at the Guatemala City meeting was to continue preparations for WRC-2003, which has several items of importance to the amateur services on its agenda. At its Guatemala City meeting the Administrative Council took the following actions: 1. The status of IARU preparations for WRC-2003 was reviewed. The agenda items of concern include harmonization of amateur and broadcasting allocations near 7 MHz, adequacy of HF broadcasting allocations below 10 MHz, possible revision of Article S25 of the international Radio Regulations, changes to terms and definitions in Article S1 as a result of amendments to Article S25, review of provisions concerning the formation of amateur call signs in Article S19, additional allocations for Little LEO satellites, study of a possible allocation to the earth exploration-satellite service for synthetic aperture radars (SARs) near 435 MHz, and possible identification of globally harmonized frequency bands for use by agencies and organizations dealing with public protection (such as police) and disaster relief. IARU objectives with regard to these agenda items were affirmed. 2. The IARU Council adopted the following resolution: Considering the approval without opposition of ITU-R Recommendation M.1544, which sets out the minimum qualifications of radio amateurs, recognizing that the Morse code continues to be an effective and efficient mode of communication used by many thousands of radio amateurs, but further recognizing that the position of Morse as a qualifying criterion for an HF amateur license is no longer relevant to the healthy future of amateur radio, resolves that member societies are urged to seek, as an interim measure, Morse code testing speeds not exceeding five words per minute; setting aside any previous relevant decisions, IARU policy is to support the removal of Morse code testing as an ITU requirement for an amateur license to operate on frequencies below 30 MHz. 3. The ITU meetings at which IARU representation will be required for the coming year were identified, and the recommendations of the President and International Secretariat with regard to representatives to attend these meetings were reviewed. 4. The present and anticipated future requirements for radio spectrum allocations to the amateur and amateur-satellite services were reviewed, updated and approved. 5. The budget for 2002-2004 was adopted as submitted by the International Secretariat. The budget includes provision for financial contributions from the three regional organizations to defray a portion of the expenses. 6. The theme for World Amateur Radio Day, 18 April 2002, was selected as "Amateur Radio: Continuing Innovation in Communication Technology." 7. Preparations for IARU participation in upcoming ITU regional and world TELECOMs and Forums were reviewed. 8. The Council considered the ongoing discussions of reform of the ITU structure and agreed to continue to monitor these deliberations with regard to any changes affecting amateur radio. 9. The Council noted the growing popularity of the IARU HF World Championship and urged Headquarters Stations of member-societies to participate. The Council also urged the members of the regional executive committees to take part on an individual basis. 10. The Council received with thanks a report from the International Secretariat on new technologies being introduced in the amateur service and expressed appreciation for the contributions of the individuals responsible for these exciting developments. 11. Reports of IARU international coordinators and advisers were received. Retiring Beacon Project Coordinator Bob Fabry, N6EK, was thanked for his work. 12. Retiring Region 2 President Tom Atkins, VE3CDM, was applauded for his distinguished contributions to the work of the IARU and the Administrative Council during his 18 years of service as an officer of Region 2. 13. The next scheduled meeting of the Council will be held on 11-13 September 2002, in the vicinity of San Marino, immediately before the Conference of IARU Region 1. Attending the meeting were IARU President Larry Price, W4RA; Vice President David Wardlaw, VK3ADW; Secretary David Sumner, K1ZZ; regional representatives Ole Garpestad, LA2RR, Tom Atkins, VE3CDM, Rod Stafford, W6ROD, Ron Szama, LU2AH, Fred Johnson, ZL2AMJ, and Y. S. Park, HL1IFM; and recording secretary Paul Rinaldo, W4RI. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - no comment Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org
RE: [DX-CHAT] This is ridiculous
I sure wish DX'ing was the way it was back in the 60's and 70's when the CW bands were loaded with "very rare" DX. The bureau system worked great, and you could bet that a nice looking QSL and 1 IRC would definitely bring you a direct card back. 73 and GL, Larry K4WLS I concur ! We may add the 1950's as well !! hi 73 Rag LA5HE 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] No Anti-American Rant !
-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Urb LeJeuneSent: 24. mai 2005 15:42To: dx-chat@njdxa.orgSubject: [DX-CHAT] Anti-American Rant Urb, With respect I refuse to be labelled Anti-American ! Youre an old DX buddy but your anti-Americanism has gone over the top. After 11 september 2001 it has been a major inconvenience to travel to and within USA. That is what many people feel. Why that makes it anti-American is beyond me ! Isn't that a shame the you Europeans are inconvienced because we choose notbe the target of another act of war. If your read the news, you must observe that you already are a target ! Perhaps when you get a new president ,who respects international law and has less double standards, you may see more overseas visitors. A little history lesson. Germany did not attack the United States on December7th 1941, Japan did. Had the US not disregarded international law and declared waron Germany, as well as Japan on December 8th 1941, you folks in Europe would be speaking German today. Please let us compare apples with apples ! You are a world-class operator and DXer but your politics have no place in ham radio communications. Please take your political discourse elsewhere. Urb, W2DEC I have not started any political discussion at all, just referering what many has told me why they dont travel over there so much for the time being ! I would think it was interesting ! 7 3 Rag la5he
RE: [DX-CHAT] Hamvention: Death By Paper Cuts?
I think hamfest attendance is down everywhere for the same reasons that most convention attendance is down (Orlando is a convention town and living here, I see the drop off). Flea markets why wait for a flea market when sales go fast on the internet. Forums read about this content the next day after it happens or is released... on the internet. New products sell it on ur web site, fast. Meeting old friends the last reason to go and the best but maybe we need more meet-and-greet sessions? Older people travel less. June is better because school is out more likely. But, I sure do like hamfests 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think you have a point, Charlie. We OTs are less flexible and prefer more comfort ! At least this old fart does ! hi Jetlag has become a problem with age too so I must admit I prefer travelling South or North , pretty much in the same time zone. I admire people like yourself travelling half way around the world to visit in-laws ! 73 rag la5he 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] Hamvention: Death By Paper Cuts?
By now, facts have proved that my situation analysis was not so far fetched ! Unfortunately . -Original Message-From: James Nipper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: 23. mai 2005 19:51To: Ragnar Otterstad; dx-chat@njdxa.orgSubject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Hamvention: Death By Paper Cuts? This is a copy of Rag's famous anti-American, anti-Jewish post, just three days after the 9/11 attack: Nonsense -no anti-this or that - just an assessment from this neck of the woods ! 73 Rag A sober approach would be to analyse what USA has donewrong in order to create enough hatred so some peopleare willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. With anignorant president you need some wise and knowledgablepeople in the government, who can review your foreignpolicy and come up with some much needed changes.Thelack of understanding the world outside USA and tosome extent Western-Europe has led USA to make someserious mistakes. Not knowing who committed thehorrible terror attack, for the sake of argument letme just make an example: It does not take a rocketscientist to understand that the lack of support tothe Palestinians struggle for freedom andselfdetermination is not winning friends in the Arabworld while at the same time the oppressers arereceiving several billion in "aid" every year .You may not believe it, but in many places around inthe world, some of us have had to stress that we arenot Americans in order to be treated politely !With respect and sorrow73 Rag LA5HE
[DX-CHAT] Hamvention: Death By Paper Cuts?
I think I saw less DX calls than ever. A lot of big guns I'd expected to run into were never seen, but more so, some of the delegations seemed to be down. I can't remember the last time I saw so few JA or OH or DL calls around; never ran into any PA's or Eastern EU calls, only a handful of F's and LX's and EA's and ON's. And so on, and so on, but you get the idea. After 11 september 2001 it has been a major inconvenience to travel to and within USA. Evene with the low dollar value, also the political climate does not encourage people to go over. Perhaps when you get a new president ,who respects international law and has less double standards, you may see more overseas visitors. These day I expect more will go to Hamradio in Friedrichshafen, which also has the benefit of some very nice surroundings and modern convention facilities. Just my 2 cents after hearing people over here talking. 73 Rag LA5HE
RE: [DX-CHAT]
I hear dozens of 9As in every contest. Why not just work another ? 73 Rag LA5HE Has anybody ever gotten a qsl card from 9a2ym? I have been qsl-ing him for years with no result either via buro or direct with IRCs and s. Also...I sent a qsl request to t97c to: Topal Osman Pase Sarajevo B. H. It came back as "unknown"...anybody have a better route? 73/dx steve, k8wk *** 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 FT5XO observations
I wonder if FT5XO folks are using amplifiers on 20-10m? Yesterday they've been around the noise level on Paragon and SOMMER XP8 on 17-10 meters and 5 el monobander on 20. The 30 and 40 signals were much stronger and comfortable to deal with. -- 73, Vic Goncharsky US5WE/K1WE If they stick to the concept of previous dxpeditions, as mentioned in their press release, it is a 100w effort. What you observe, I believe, is the trend towards bettre condx on low bands at the present point in the sunspotcycle. I hear them better on 80 than on 15 and higher !!! Even on 160 the signals were OK, although he did not hear me ( yet ! ) . 73 Rag LA5HE 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] Why not identifying ?
A common disease seem to be catching on amongst people going " places ". At present at least 2 stations in semi-rare entities have appeared on the band and not sending their callsigns in regular intervals. : FG/F5CWU adn 9Y4/N3BNA. Am I the only one who feels that it should not be necessary to go to a DX-cluster to find out who the station handing out callsigns and 5NN reports is ? 9Y4/N3BNA was on 24895 for a long time this afternoon ( the only signal audible on 12 meters) , not indicating where he was listening or who he was, untill he suddenly said : QSY to 10 meters and his call !! 73 rag la5he 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 IRCs -
If somebody wants to unload old IRCs, drop me a line. 73 " RAG " Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO My photo website: http://no.photos.yahoo.com/la5he Located in Telemark - Home of skiing. For more information about Telemark take a look at : www.visittelemark.com for more details. 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] VU4
I was listening to them this morning on 14191 trying to work a few on CW. Boy were the stateside guys ever monsters... Rod WC7N Monsters ? You have not listened in Europe on 89 this eveneing when VU4NRO showed up ! He come to DL 1 C ?? and just about everybody else were calling. Even seasoned DXers in OZ-land who ought to know better . Listening to the mess, one can understand how wars are started !! It was absolutely incredible ! And we like to think that we are civilized ?? 73 " RAG " Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO My photo website: http://no.photos.yahoo.com/la5he Located in Telemark - Home of skiing. For more information about Telemark take a look at : www.visittelemark.com for more details. 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] Pse QSP 3D2 gang
If somebody is talking to the 3D2 visitors, pse ask them to be on 80 for Europe around 17 UTC, preferably near the band edge as we have some commercial stns on 3505 and 3509 making life difficult for weak sigs. Tnx 73 " RAG " Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO My photo website: http://no.photos.yahoo.com/la5he Located in Telemark - Home of skiing. For more information about Telemark take a look at : www.visittelemark.com for more details. 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] TN - Congo over CQ WW SSB weekend
Stig LA7JO who works for UN is in Brazzaville the weekend of the CQ phone contest. Does somebody know if there is any active ham in the area where he possibly could operate /TN ? 73 " RAG " Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO My photo website: http://no.photos.yahoo.com/la5he Located in Telemark - Home of skiing. For more information about Telemark take a look at : www.visittelemark.com for more details. 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] Need VK9LA Pilot or e-Mail info
Does anyone know how to contact the VK9LA group,either through a Pilot Station or e-mail address?I'm hoping to QSO them on 12 and 15 Meters but the DX Summit Spot Database doesn't show muchactivity at times appropriate for North America whichwould be 2000 to 2400Z.Tom N4KG Some of us would like to request some more CW activity too and low bands when there is conds for EUrope 73 rag LA5HE
RE: [DX-CHAT] Query abt DX splits
Hello DXers: A question for all What does the DX community think about a rare DX station transmitting Phone outside the American Phone sub-band and listening up into the American sub-band ? This could happen in Regions where the sub-bands are different. Example: xmit on 14.145 and listening on 14.250. --- That is the way it used to be, back in the " dark ages" when people like Gus Browning was travelling around. he used to be around 14125 if my memory serves me right , and listened up. On CW he was very often very low in the band. It was very effective, indeed. Why everybody on phone wants to be on 14195 and all CW on 14025 escapes me !! 73 Rag LA5HE 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] TX9
- 30 and 40M should produce very strong signals from TX9, peaking AFTER local Sunrise in the USA. The TX9 team seems to be concentrating on 80 and 160 after erecting their big vertical. They were quite strong in ALA on 80M CW at / after my sunrise on Friday morning. Their 75M SSB signal was not as strong but was readable and workable at my sunrise (1200Z). They were also on 30M CW before SR working a lot of JA's and North Americans before changing to 30M RTTY as the sun came up on NA.I suspect the lack of 160M and little 80 / 40 / 30 M operation by TX0DX due to their early departure due to weather conditions may be part of the motivation to hit the low bands hard on this trip.I'm sure they will be more active on the higher bands (and 40M) as they get the rest of the antennas erected.Tom N4KG With the bad conds on the higher bands ( anything above 20 virtually dead here) it is great that they show up on the lower bands. I just wish they were more on CW , which by far is a superior mode under difficult condx. 7 3 Rag LA5HE
RE: [DX-CHAT] HK0GU/1
Well, it might be legal to do so, however it?s internationaly recognised when you operate from a different DXCC country to indicate so with the prefix of that country. Also IARU stipulates that the prefix should be signed before the callsign, HK0/HK3CW would be the correct way to do it. Why not follow internationaly recognised standards, will make things much less confusing. 73 SM2EKM Jim --- If we all followed recommended international standards, life would be too simple ! And the reflector not so busy ! 73 Rag LA5HE 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] 10 m Propagation
-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: 9. februar 2004 13:52To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] 10 m Propagation There was a good 10M opening to Europe (including Scandanavia) on Sunday, Feb 8 from 1330 to 1600Z from here in North Alabama (60 miles east of Mississippi - W5).Stations were worked in DL, EA6, F, G, GI, GM, GW, LA8XM, LY2PX, OK, OZ1LO, PA, SM, plus LU, YV, ZL, ZS, 4X, 5B, 9G, 9J.Tom N4KG Strangely enough, K5ALU in AR had one of the best signals on sunday !!! Stations faded in and out rapidly - but the band did open up across the pond. 73 Rag LA5HE
[DX-CHAT] 10 m Propagation
Yesterday K1ZZ was the only US signal coming thru here. I heard PJ2L working N2NT but 2NT was not audible. South path is open to the Med with good signals from the near Orient :Cypros, Israel, UAE and Oman. 73 Rag LA5HE -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Zack Widup Sent: 8. februar 2004 05:56 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Propagation Every day I've been tuning around a bit at some time or another and I haven't heard anything on 12 or 10 meters for a while now. Zack W9SZ On Sat, 7 Feb 2004, Dean Norris wrote: > Has 10 meters been open much lately? It seems to me that the MUF hasn't > quite gotten up there much yet! > > Dean 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] Websitet: www.ure
Very impressive website from the Spanish National Society. 73 rag LA5HE www.ure.url Description: Binary data
[DX-CHAT] datefmts
The enclosed link shows the details of International date/time systems and why standardisation always makes sense. 73 MX Rag LA5HE datefmts.url Description: Binary data
[DX-CHAT] SteppIR beams
The forthcoming DXpediton to T33 Banaba in 2004 has announced that they will be using SteppIR beams. Their IR vertical was reviewed in Dec.-QST So far I have not heard anybody using their beam antennas. Can somebody comment on their performance and reliability ? 73 + MX " RAG " Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO located in Telemark - Home of skiing. For more information about Telemark take a look at : www.visitTelemark.no for more details. 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] Ode to the CW Contest
Ode to the CQ WW CW Contest Every year the CW seems to get faster and faster. Every year the competition seems to get fiercer and fiercer. Every year I seem to work fewer and fewer new ones. Every year my stints at the Op Table seem to get shorter and shorter. Every year I seem to get up on Sat and Sun mornings later and later. Every year I seem to be getting older and older. :-) :-)Larry, K4WLS Welcome in the club ! 73 Rag LA5HE <>
RE: [DX-CHAT] FR/E - Comments
Greetings from the " Auroral Zone ". We can just envy all those who can hear the station on the higher bands !! At best they were 54 on ssb and 539 on CW- On 80 however they are 579 but hear nobody !! I finally worked them on 40 CW this afternoon. I hope it was a genuine /E !!! Let uws all hope for excellent conds the rest of their time on the island. 73 " RAG " Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO located in Telemark - Home of skiing. For more information about Telemark take a look at : www.visitTelemark.no for more details. Rod, Yet, I've seen the spots, unfortunately it's nearly 2hrs past sunrise here. If they have been there an hour earlier, maybe a chance. Colorado seems to be in the "in between" world. Another instance of "wrong band, wrong time". Very frustrating. Kelly At 07:39 AM 11/28/2003 -0800, you wrote: >Kelly really a nice signal from them again this morning on 40 meters. I >worked them there yesterday and hear many left coasters nailing him this >morning. > >Rod WC7N > >- Original Message - >From: "Kelly Jones" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 6:45 AM >Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] FR/E - Comments > > > > I think part of the frustration is the chosen operation times. They > > start after the bands have closed for guys West of the Rockies and QRT > > before the bands have opened. I have yet to hear them anywhere since > > they've been there. It's roughly a 10,000 mile path here and the window > > is fairly small, although very possible on 20m between 0100-0300z. > > > > It looks like guys from Texas east along the Gulf Coast and up along the > > Eastern seaboard are not having any problems. I've even seen a few > > Midwest guys work them, but for anybody in CO, WY and West if they keep to > > the same schedule, I'm afraid this might be a total loss - which is really > > a shame for such a rare one. > > > > I'm keeping my fingers crossed they do indeed operate 24/7 in the CQWW, > > that will at least give us a chance, otherwise my gut feeling is we won't > > have a chance. > > > > Keeping my fingers crossed and biting my tounge! > > Kelly - N0VD 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] Interesting LoTW Feature
Perhaps they're giving SWL's the opportunity to use the system? I get at least one or two SWL cards (mostly from EU countries) in every buro batch of cards I get these days. The SWL's use "callsigns" (identifiers) that definitely aren't ham callsigns. 73, Zack W9SZ Many national societies issue SWL " callsigns" for the listener memebers. 73 " RAG " Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO located in Telemark - Home of skiing. Take a look at : www.visitTelemark.no for more details. 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] New "Q" Signal Need
What say CW Ops - can anyone come up with a better one ? On SSB, "Is the frequency is use ?" - that's easy. We CW guys need something more fitting than QRL or QRZ ! Larry - K4WLS Most of us use simply QRL ? which seems to work. 73 " RAG " Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO located in Telemark - Home of skiing. Take a look at : www.visitTelemark.no for more details. 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] CW blah, blah, blah
In my very first CW qso, in 1983, with shaky hand and nerves of Jell-o, I was met with a QLF and then silence. And now, except for working a very short DX QSO, I won't go near the mode. For those who enjoy it, fine, and have a great time. But it's not for me. Harry N2ERN -- You have lost 20 years of fun and pleasure after one unfortunate incident. It is not too late to come aboard. 73 " RAG " Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO located in Telemark - Home of skiing. Take a look at : www.visitTelemark.no for more details. 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] The New DX-News
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Larry, K4WLS Sent: 22. august 2003 23:52 To: [DX-Chat] Subject: [DX-CHAT] The New DX-News "" 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. "" I could not agree more. The attitude of the gentlemen mentioned is like the ham spirit some of us learned when we came abord some 50 years ago, generous, helpful and forgiving. Ecxellent role models for all of us and in particluar the " owner" of the DX-LIST. 73 " RAG " Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO located in Telemark - Home of skiing. Take a look at : www.visitTelemark.no for more details. 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] CW - Stick or Carrot?
I would LOVE to see that!! How about VP8-South Orkney or BS7H-Reef Is? I am tired of seeing "SSB only" dxpeditions! Bill W5EC >Go someplace rare and put it on CW-only. Show others why CW is cool and fun. Isn't that what people like G3SXW,G3TXF, G4zvj etc have been doing for years ? 73 " RAG " Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO located in Telemark - Home of skiing. Take a look at : www.visitTelemark.no for more details. 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] Q Signals
> On Sunday, August 3, 2003, at 03:41 PM, WC7N wrote: > I know what QSL means but be damned if I can figure out what QSLL means. - I first heard it used by stations in the former Sovjet Union and I was told the meaning was I will qsl for sure. 73 Rag OtterstadLA5HE also JW5HE OZ8RO located in Telemark - home of skiing. My antenna "farm" can be found on HTTP://no.photos.yahoo.com/la5he when you click on Radio. Take a look at: http://WWW.visitTelemark.com or http://www.visitnorway.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] Older Dxers
NJ6M wrote:"That's the privilege of being a senior DXer."AMENMike, W5UCAge and treachery will overcome youth and skill Sounds like there is hope, even for me ! 73 Rag LA5HE
RE: [DX-CHAT] WN3VAW New QTH - Antennas - Correction
- About the only thing "Golden" I have found about being a Senior Citizen is that in my pants when I don't make it to the bathroom on time ! Larry Welcome in the Club ! 73 Rag OtterstadLA5HE also JW5HE OZ8RO located in Telemark - home of skiing. My antenna "farm" can be found on HTTP://no.photos.yahoo.com/la5he when you click on Radio. Take a look at: http://WWW.visitTelemark.com or http://www.visitnorway.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] What's With This? (QSLs for sale)
...just turn over some of theolder QSL's that were sent as post cards and viola', an older stamp. Ihave found a number of 2 and 3 cent stamps in GREAT shape. That's partof the puzzle that non-hams are looking for. That's one part...thepostcard collectors might see them as specialized items..that's theother. That makes sense ! Just for grins, there is a German site that has a QSL collection ofseveral MILLION QSL's! Just do a search using QSL's...it's reallyinteresting. There are some VERY vintage cards there...YASME, Browning,Miller, etc... and they take donations !!! There is a QSL " museum" in Austria and I picked up their pamphlet at Friederichshafen . When I moved from my OZ8RO QTH back to Norway I sent a big parcel with cards down there . They were grateful. I am holding on to my 1950s and 60´s cards for sentimental reasons. If you want to donate QSL cards the adress is : QSL collection - International Foundation C/O ORF-ROI A-1136 Vienna 73 Rag Otterstad LA5HE also JW5HE OZ8ROlocated in Telemark - home of skiing.My antenna "farm" can be found on HTTP://no.photos.yahoo.com/la5he when you click on Radio.Take a look at: http://WWW.visitTelemark.comor http://www.visitnorway.com Just a fun FYI. I'll keep mine though until THAT day, and my XYL willship'em there per my will.73KenWA8JOCSign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access TodayOnly $9.95 per month!Visit www.juno.comSubscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problemshttp://njdxa.org/dx-chatTo post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED]This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXAhttp://njdxa.org
RE: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] difficult to work AH3D?
I also found them to be more difficult to work than I would have expected. Like others have said, when they were loudest here on 160m and 40m, they¨were calling "CQ JA" ...very frustrating. I understood the emphasis on Europe. The only occation we noticed any emphasis on Europe was a window of abt 1 ½ hour on 80 m. Of course Madam Aurora did not help us !!! On the OH2AQ cluster were postings saying " now EU " but up in Scandinavia nothing was heard !!! So, there is Europe and Northern Europe ! hi 73 Rag OtterstadLA5HE also JW5HE OZ8RO located in Telemark - home of skiing. My antenna "farm" can be found on HTTP://no.photos.yahoo.com/la5he when you click on Radio. Take a look at: http://WWW.visitTelemark.com or http://www.visitnorway.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] At long, long, last...
Congrats Ron! - I can relate to your excitement although it is some 30 years since I did my first 5BDXCC. The second was from OZ8RO. For whatever reason when I lived in Illinois I just never got down on 75/80 to work DX. I guess I was under that common mis-conception that there wasn't any DX on that band and that my meesly antenna wouldn't be competitive. -- With good propagation you get pleasant surprises ! If you need JW, I will be going up again for 5 days beginnig of March. 73 es good hunting Rag OtterstadLA5HE also JW5HE OZ8RO located in Telemark - home of skiing. My antenna "farm" can be found on HTTP://no.photos.yahoo.com/la5he when you click on Radio. Take a look at: http://WWW.visitTelemark.com or http://www.visitnorway.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] AH3D on 30 meters
First of all, the ops on Johnston Island are doing a spectacular job. I spent some time last night trying to get them to hear my puny signal on 80 meters and I'm not surprised they didn't, but just listening to them operate was a pleasure. So far, the best signals have been on 80 - while it lasted ! We had a window of about 1½ hour here. I'm curious about propagation on 30 meters, though. When they were on that band, I heard nothing at all on the whole band here. I heard you, Zack calling the C31. AH3D has been just a whisper with flutter! FK8GJ came back to my CQ with a S0 signal ( ZERO !! hi ). From previous Pacific DXp 30 meter has repeatedly been the most reliable band for us here in Northern Europe. So we hope it will return to " normal". 73 Rag LA5HE 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] Titan DX
Thanks for the info. What kind of restricted antenna is there for 80m. Don't have the room for a full sized 80m antenna. I wonder if a kids toy "The Slinky" could be used. If you remember it's a spiral wound toy that can "climb" down stairs. Anybody think it might work? I have a tuner and plenty of 450 open wire feeder. Dave KW1V If you can go up in the air, use vertical - one of the best is Titanex V80or V160 HD is selfsupporting 73 Rag Otterstad LA5HE also JW5HE OZ8ROlocated in Telemark - home of skiing.My antenna "farm" can be found on HTTP://no.photos.yahoo.com/la5he when you click on Radio.Take a look at: http://WWW.visitTelemark.comor http://www.visitnorway.com
RE: [DX-CHAT] Verticals
This OT needs some help. I been building verticals to work DX for last 44 years, but due to disabilitating medical problems now unable. The last one I built/installed 10 years ago about shot.No tower or yagi or trees in yard, so looks like I going to have to buy one and get somebody to help me assemble it and install. Sorry to hear about your problems, Larry. It is difficult to give advice without knowing what your ambitions are. High / low bands ? Power handling capability ? If you are mainly interested in chasing low band DX I can recommend the TITANEX V160 HD, self supporting 26 m high. TITANEX also make some interesting vertical dipoles which you can tune on most bands. What I like abou their products is the mechanical strength and light weight. Not the ceapest on the market, but I believe life cycle cost will be low. Take a look on their web-site : WWW.TITANEX.DE Their products are marketed in USA by Array Solutions. 73 Rag OtterstadLA5HE also JW5HE OZ8RO located in Telemark - home of skiing. My antenna "farm" can be found on HTTP://no.photos.yahoo.com/la5he when you click on Radio. Take a look at: http://WWW.visitTelemark.com or http://www.visitnorway.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] Alpha amplifiers
Is there a reflector or NG for Alpha amplifiers ? 73 HNY Rag OtterstadLA5HE also JW5HE OZ8RO located in Telemark - home of skiing. My antenna "farm" can be found on HTTP://no.photos.yahoo.com/la5he when you click on Radio. Take a look at: http://WWW.visitTelemark.com or http://www.visitnorway.com <>
RE: [DX-CHAT] ZL7C - Low Band (Non-Contest)
ZL7C came back up on 15M CW again about 30 mins ago. Worked him again (3rd time a charm ???). I asked if there would be any 30M CW. He told me "No, because of noise levels". I took that to mean prob no 80 M either, but if I were you would listen anyway. 73, Larry ZL7C was heard here on 10106 just a few minutes ago.( 0915 UTC now) 73 Rag OtterstadLA5HE also JW5HE OZ8RO located in Telemark - home of skiing. My antenna "farm" can be found on HTTP://no.photos.yahoo.com/la5he when you click on Radio. Take a look at: http://WWW.visitTelemark.com or http://www.visitnorway.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] Nontesting - for beginners
I think this one deserves to be read : Rag LA5HE also JW5HE OZ8RO NONTESTING FOR BEGINNERS Chateau La Garrigue is a very enjoyable wine from the vineyard of Derek F5VEX and Val G4MCD Austin. It was whilst partaking of a few glasses of this excellent Bergerac Red, during dinner at the Fredrichshaven Hamfest 2001, that several well-known DXers and myself realised much had been written about the science, art and discipline of contesting, but very little had been done to encourage people to take up Nontesting. This article will hopefully rectify the situation. Definition of Nontesting: An element of Amateur Radio that can be undertaken with least effort and knowledge. Skills Base There are many skills that the disinterested nontest operator can develop: Station Cobbling, Antenna Notworks, Bitofalift knowledge and Waffling to name but most. Station Cobbling - Simplicity is the keyword here. A radio with matching speaker, fist or preferably desk microphone, all band antenna tuning unit, log book, note pad and a supply of pencils. There is a wide choice of radios. Some people prefer the older type of equipment, with no bells and whistles whilst others prefer the latest model with numerous bells and whistles. The matching speaker is necessary to maintain the brand line. Desk microphones are very useful when waffling since they have a lock button, which can be used to keep the microphone switched on. It really is quite tiring when gripping the pressel button continuously on a fist microphone for half an hour or so. When choosing a tuning unit, you should take account of your local neighbourhood. With close neighbours, many of the associated problems of interference that you may cause can be reduced by choosing an SPC type. The main advantage being that you will not need to reduce the power from your transmitter yourself because the unit will do it automatically for you. Your favourite emporium, as nontesters call their retail outlet, will stock various types and you may even be able to find a matching one. Non-enthusiasts living out in the countryside may wish to consider building their own matching unit, in this case the parallel tooned circuit will provide more gain than the SPC type, though it doesnt have the auto power reduction facility. Antenna Notworks - The first point to learn here is despite all those knowalls tell you, there is absolutely no connection between antennas and bitofalifts. If you can hear them you can work them. It is no secret that by far best antenna is the G5, formerly known as the G5RV or sometimes the 5RV. The half-sized version works just as well as does adding loading coils. Both can be bought quite readily which not only means freeing up valuable waffling time but also saves spending hours supposedly enjoying yourself assembling masts, rotators, beams and antenna switching systems. The G5 is a versatile aerial that can be made to work on any band, but you do have to be careful on the orientation. Remembering your theory, a dipole always shows the classic figure 8 pattern, hence the well known saying, My G5 lies East-West so therefore my best direction is North-South Usually heard on 80m from a nontester using a G5 25ft high. This is a proven fact of Antenna Notworking and shouldnt be confused with the mumbo-jumbo from so-called experts. These people often will try to convince you that antenna height matters and will throw silly phrases around such as High Angle Radiation. Bitofalift is the technical word used to describe how nontesters use the radio waves to establish waffle-mode with each other. It originated when a group of nontesting enthusiasts observed that at certain times on 40m, particularly when using a low G5, they were able to make contacts over a short range, say within the UK or UK to near Europe. Dont worry, there is nothing technical about bitofalift, though some of the techies like to talk about Spradic Ease and Solder Flux. Waffling - This is the real reason for taking up nontesting. The hobby is all about transmitting and a good waffler is able to make long transmissions without having to resort to the ludicrous 59 001 business. It is important to repeat what the other person has said to you, partly because he will probably have forgotten what he had said and also to let him see that in fact you were actually listening to him. This will aid his confidence for his next long over. It is considered polite and good technique to respond to his comments in the order in which they were spoken. A detailed reply is helpful. After this has been done, you may then make some comments of your own on other subjects. Many wafflers hunt in packs, taking it in strict rotation who will transmit next. This is most important, particularly with senior members as they may otherwise take offence. There are several areas of etiquette to observe here. Firstly, you should always Pass it to . ignoring any snide comments such as but is IT contagious? If you a
