Re: [DX-CHAT] dx cluster usage

2011-02-08 Thread Ron Notarius W3WN
I really hate Verizon web mail sometimes... let's try that one again: I don't know what's going on with this on the other email sources, but do we really need to hop into the middle of someone else's argument? 73, ron w3wn

Re: [DX-CHAT] dx cluster usage

2011-02-08 Thread Ron Notarius W3WN
I don't know what's going on with this on the other email sources, but do we really need to hop into the middle of someone else's argument?   73, ron w3wnFeb 8, 2011 04:46:10 AM, la...@yahoo.no wrote: A DX Cluster Code of Ethics: now that has legs Andy < snip >

Re: [DX-CHAT] dx cluster usage

2011-02-08 Thread Dick Flanagan
At 01:25 AM 2/8/2011, ragnar otterstad wrote: A DX Cluster Code of Ethics: now that has legs Andy ... I'm sure we could think of more ... "Hey, Jerry (guy across town). You up yet?" Every five minutes until Jerry wakes up and they can say Good Morning to each other. Dick -- Dick Fl

[DX-CHAT] dx cluster usage

2011-02-08 Thread ragnar otterstad
A DX Cluster Code of Ethics: now that has legs Andy - Only spot what is generally accepted as DX (i.e. relatively rare or exotic calls on that band, mode and time) - Don't spot the exact QSX frequency (it just makes the pileup more difficult for the DX to handle: "UP" or "DOWN" is enough,

[DX-CHAT] DX Cluster

2009-09-24 Thread jcowens1
My thanks to the many who responded to my email and request for ino on DX Clusters. I now have that problem solved and thank all of you for helping. John Owens   -   N7TK --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster

2009-09-24 Thread Jim Reisert AD1C
On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 11:39 AM, wrote: > Is there a DX Cluster that I can access via the internet that allows me to > make queries (eg. SH/DX FT5GA) and shows me an active cluster with DX Spots, > etc. I need something that allows DX Cluster access/interaction while I am > away from home usin

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster

2009-09-24 Thread Jim Reisert AD1C
On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 12:13 PM, Zack Widup wrote: > http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/cluster.html I think many nodes on that page have outdated information, try http://www.dxcluster.info/ instead. - Jim -- Jim Reisert AD1C, , http://www.ad1c.us ---

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster

2009-09-24 Thread Brian Moran
How is the internet you're connected to via WiFi or even cellular different from the link you have at home? --- On Thu, 9/24/09, jcowe...@comcast.net wrote: > From: jcowe...@comcast.net > Subject: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster > To: "DX Chat" > Date: Thursday, S

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster

2009-09-24 Thread Paul M Dunphy
At 02:39 PM 9/24/2009, you wrote: Is there a DX Cluster that I can access via the internet that allows me to make queries (eg. SH/DX FT5GA) and shows me an active cluster with DX Spots, etc. I need something that allows DX Cluster access/interaction while I am away from home using my laptop

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster

2009-09-24 Thread Zack Widup
Check this out John: http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/cluster.html 73, Zack W9SZ On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 12:39 PM, wrote: > > > Is there a DX Cluster that I can access via the internet that allows me to > make queries (eg. SH/DX FT5GA) and shows me an active cluster with DX Spots, > etc. I need somet

[DX-CHAT] DX Cluster

2009-09-24 Thread jcowens1
Is there a DX Cluster that I can access via the internet that allows me to make queries (eg. SH/DX FT5GA) and shows me an active cluster with DX Spots, etc. I need something that allows DX Cluster access/interaction while I am away from home using my laptop via wireless links. John Owne

[DX-CHAT] DX Cluster Announcements

2008-12-09 Thread Dino Papas
I've been using the GB7DGK cluster for a number of years without any problems (using Mac iDXSpot software)yesterday when I logged in I started seeing user login and logout announcements along with the spots, something I'd never seen before. Here's an example: KL0S de GB7DJK 9-Dec-2008

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion

2003-10-10 Thread Gary McClellan
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 10/10/03 8:38:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Whew, I didn't realize it was that hard. How DID I work those first 320 countries? Well, Dean K7NO was one of the Arizona Pioneers - ran a DX packetcluster node from his QTH for y

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion

2003-10-10 Thread Wt8r
In a message dated 10/10/03 8:38:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But John, I want it set up so that when a country I need is spotted, my radio gets on the precise freq. needed to ensure the contact on the first call,  swings the store bought 22 element beam at 300', keys

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion

2003-10-10 Thread Dean Norris
At 19:57 10/10/2003, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And I want it RIGHT now with a QSL card tomorrow!! This whole hobby is becoming such a joke (after 50 years) because of people who have no concept of what Amateur Radio is really all about or what it is supposed to be.

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion

2003-10-10 Thread Gary Stone
Hi,   ALL I suggested was a way to make the spots more useful.  Some of us really enjoy studying propagation and enjoy trying to learn a little from time to time.  If a station is hearing the DX and I am not I am very interested in learning why - which usually ends in a lesson in propagation /

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion

2003-10-10 Thread Dean Norris
At 08:37 10/10/2003, you wrote: You can just put so much on a line. Space now already limits the information. But, whatever. Gone are the days when one worked DX by the seat of his pants. No spots, no DX editors, etc. 73 de John N6JM But John, I want it set up so that when a country I need is s

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion

2003-10-10 Thread Steve Lawrence
9:14 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion Hi Tim - There is something oddly backwards. I've invested years in assembling my station, antennas and in developing my listening and operating techniques. If I can hear the DX, I can usually work it in far less time than it would tak

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion

2003-10-10 Thread Tim Makins, EI8IC
ence To: Tim Makins, EI8IC Cc: DX Chat Sent: Friday, October 10, 2003 9:14 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion Hi Tim - There is something oddly backwards. I've invested years in assembling my station, antennas and in developing my listening and operating t

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion

2003-10-10 Thread Steve Lawrence
Hi Tim - There is something oddly backwards. I've invested years in assembling my station, antennas and in developing my listening and operating techniques. If I can hear the DX, I can usually work it in far less time than it would take to format a spot let alone a multi-field spot. Frequency and c

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion

2003-10-10 Thread Wt8r
In a message dated 10/10/03 1:57:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: While we're at it, we could put in enough data to have the PC auto tune the rig to the freq., turn on the DSP, work the station and send and entry to LOTW for immediate gratification while the op is miles aw

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion

2003-10-10 Thread Tim Makins, EI8IC
ssage - From: Gary Stone To: DX Chat Sent: Friday, October 10, 2003 2:43 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion Hi, This is N5PHT, Gary, writing from North Texas. I once before suggested this idea and it really didn't catch on - maybe I did not try it long enough and would real

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion

2003-10-10 Thread Steve Lawrence
While we're at it, we could put in enough data to have the PC auto tune the rig to the freq., turn on the DSP, work the station and send and entry to LOTW for immediate gratification while the op is miles away at work. Image never again actually having to manually tune the radio to find out if

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion

2003-10-10 Thread Zack Widup
Some of that might be useful info. Note the frequency is already contained in the spot and would be redundundundant to put in the comment field. I tried calling BQ9P this morning for an hour on 30 meters and another half hour on 20 CW with dipoles and a barefoot rig with no luck. There was a lot

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion

2003-10-10 Thread John and Mari Minke
You can just put so much on a line. Space now already limits the information. But, whatever. Gone are the days when one worked DX by the seat of his pants. No spots, no DX editors, etc. 73 de John N6JM Gary Stone wrote: > > Hi, > >> Hi, > > This is N5PHT, Gary, writing from North Texas. I on

[DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion

2003-10-10 Thread Gary Stone
Hi,   This is N5PHT, Gary, writing from North Texas.  I once before suggested this idea and it really didn't catch on - maybe I did not try it long enough and would really like to try again if there is some support.   The DX spots could be made in a uniform way that would really give helpful info i

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX cluster spots - some questions

2002-11-10 Thread John and Mari Minke
I think you will find that these spots are not limited to DXers looking for DX. It's a great tool for contesters who are looking for spots, i.e. those in the "assisted class" and not doing it on their own. That, more or likely, would be where a U.S. station spots another U.S. station. Such as the c

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX cluster spots - some questions

2002-11-09 Thread Tom Wylie
But what is rare DX. What is NOT DX to you - might be DX to somebody else. Not the first time I have worked a new one, from a spot issued by a stateside station for somebody who was NOT dx to them, but one that I needed Spot the lot is my motto 73 de tom gm4fdm ---

[DX-CHAT] DX cluster spots - some questions

2002-11-09 Thread Marty Blaise AG5T
I have some questions about dx spots you see on dx summit or on the clusters. No complaints (ok, well maybe one), just some questions about who spots who. I notice that during contests you will see U.S. stations spotting Europe stations for example, and some Europe stations spotting U.S. stations