More RE: [DX-CHAT] Logging Programs

2006-07-31 Thread KA5EJX
Thanks to Chuck, Peter, Jose, Ron, Joe, Gerry, Pat,Jack and John for their response to my initial email. There are a lot of logging programs out there to consider. Thanks again. Rod Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related ite

[DX-CHAT] Special Call #SRT

2006-07-31 Thread Oreste IZ8EDJ
3rd Strange Radio Birthday, to remember when the Strange Radio Team has been founded.From August 2 to 10, there will be active this Special Call:   ED8SRT QSL via IZ8EDJEF8SRT QSL via IZ8EDJL30BST QSL via IZ8EDJV55SRT qsl via IZ8EDJYI0SRT QSL via IZ8EDJIOØSRT QSL via IZØBTVIRØSRT ( Sardinia

Re: [DX-CHAT] [dx-list] KH8SI

2006-07-31 Thread Barry
Doubtful. He way way too loud here. Also, would they put such a poor op on CW? 73, Barry WC7N wrote: Boy I hope that guy on 20 CW is for real as I got him right off... Still booming in here on the southern Oregon coast... Boy sure hope he is for real as need them on CW. Rod WC7N Subscribe/

[DX-CHAT] DX operating

2006-07-31 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Folks, I can't comment on the current pileups because my rig is packed up for a DXpedition, But- I can't help having some thoughts. Listening splits- Is the DX station asking the pileup to call in a 30 KHz split? Or is he just saying "up", and rather than trying to figure out the listening frequ

Re: [DX-CHAT] [dx-list] KH8SI

2006-07-31 Thread Osten B Magnusson
If that was the one on 14.045 listening 20 - 40 kHz up the signals came from the right direction. He worked USA and later only JA, not one single European station... I don't think there are any better CW-operators at KH8SI, it was real slow and he had problems getting the callsigns correct.

Re: [DX-CHAT] [dx-list] KH8SI

2006-07-31 Thread Charlie, W0YG
Yes, there are better CW operators on the Swain's Island DXpedition but it seems to be a mystery as to why they don't seem to be operating. K1ER can handle anything on a key but all I have heard him on is phone. Since I am not there, I cannot comment on much from that end, instead just try to

Re: [DX-CHAT] Special Call #SRT

2006-07-31 Thread Zack Widup
On Mon, 31 Jul 2006, Oreste IZ8EDJ wrote: > 3rd Strange Radio Birthday, to remember when the Strange Radio Team > has been founded. > >From August 2 to 10, there will be active this Special Call: > I've been curious about this - what is strange, the radio or the team? And what's strange about

RE: [DX-CHAT] How do we make better DXers?

2006-07-31 Thread Don
Excellent SSB OP this morning on 3798/3804) --- he heard AC7 and kept beating back the pileup until he heard AC7Z, then AC7ZG, then kept beating back the pileup until he completed the QSO. Many Many times "Standby Standby Standby...AC7 ONLY AC7 ONLY". After this, lots of JA's and 6's calling over

Re: [DX-CHAT] [dx-list] KH8SI

2006-07-31 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
Charlie, I heard you work them on 30 this morning...congrats. There has been a lot of criticism about the KH8SI team but I am sure they are doing their best under the present conditions. Yes, I've heard them working hundreds of JA's but after just listening to the 30 meter pileup this morning I

Re: [DX-CHAT] Special Call #SRT

2006-07-31 Thread Oreste IZ8EDJ
You visit the SRT Web and so you can answer to your question ! Good DX Oreste D'Anzilio, IZ8EDJ S.R.T. Founder & Coordinator QSL Manager ( V51KC, V55O, YI3SRA, IR8C ) www.strangeradioteam.com Vote your DXpeditiond 2006: http://www.strangeradioteam.co

[DX-CHAT] [dx-chat] Bencher dust cover

2006-07-31 Thread WC7N
Thanks to everybody for the information I appreciate it. 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

Re: [DX-CHAT] [dx-list] KH8SI

2006-07-31 Thread Larry, K4WLS
- Original Message - From: "Tony Martin W4FOA" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] [dx-list] KH8SI Charlie, I heard you work them on 30 this morning...congrats. There has been a lot of criticism about the KH8SI team but I am sure they are doing their best under the present condi

Re: [DX-CHAT] KH8SI ON 30M

2006-07-31 Thread Jim Reisert AD1C
On 7/30/06, N4BAA - Jose Castillo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Absoutley ZERO reason to start working JA stations on 30M at 0630 ... They have to know they can work them all day long. They did the same thing this morning on both 75 and 30m. Good signal on 75, worked a few USA, switched to a JA

[DX-CHAT] Airmail Envelopes?

2006-07-31 Thread Garth
Anyone know a good source of Airmail Envelopes? Wal-Mart and the big-box office supply stores no longer carry them.   Thanks, Garth, KW4MM

Re: [DX-CHAT] Airmail Envelopes?

2006-07-31 Thread Barry
Check out the 2 sources at http://www.angelfire.com/md/k3ky/page35.html I've used them both with good results. 73, Barry Garth wrote: Anyone know a good source of Airmail Envelopes? Wal-Mart and the big-box office supply stores no longer carry them.   Thanks, Garth, KW4MM

RE: [DX-CHAT] Airmail Envelopes?

2006-07-31 Thread Don
Plum currently has a special price on some overstock of Euro airmail send and the nesting return envelopes 73 Don AC7ZG   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Garth Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 5:05 PM To: DX-Chat Subject: [DX-CHAT] Airmail Envelopes?

Re: [DX-CHAT] Airmail Envelopes?

2006-07-31 Thread af2c
Garth - A number of years ago I went the route of having an rubber stamp made with "PAR AVION  AIRMAIL" on the stamp.  I use a red ink pad and use standard 3 5/8" x 6.5" envelopes. In the long run...It's cheaper unless you need lightweight envelopes. 73, Jay/AF2C At 07:04 PM 7/31/2006 -0500, you

Re: [DX-CHAT] Airmail Envelopes?

2006-07-31 Thread Bill
Post Office will give you free "PAR AVION AIRMAIL" stickers..If you want to spend money W4MPY, The QSL Man,  has very nice ones!! Bill   - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Garth Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 9:24 PM Subject: Re: [DX

Re: [DX-CHAT] Airmail Envelopes?

2006-07-31 Thread Tom Anderson
Also the USPS stickers come in at least two sizes, maybe more. Just ask for them at any Post Office window, they should have them in their stamp drawer. Tom, WW5L Bill wrote: Post Office will give you free "PAR AVION AIRMAIL" stickers..If you want to spend money W4MPY, The QSL Man, has v