Sorry Charles.
I regret that you had a bad experience with one person at Ten Tec. But to
extrapolate from that doom for the company is a bit much.
Further, I must take exception to your constant use of the term orphans.
That is not only unfair but a total misrepresentation.
To me, an orphan
Hi everyone
Usually I read but never reply to mail on here but I am staggered by the
reply Charles got !!!
Customer service!! Glad I spent my £ notes on Kenwood.
Hope the rest of us get a good weekend dx-ing, with NO rig failures
Best to everyone
David G3XYP
- Original Message -
With all due respect to Charles, I find his recanting of this story, well,
insufficient. There has GOT to be a little more to the story!
I am further disturbed, as a Ten Tec owner myself, that Charles did not take
advantage of the excellent Ten-Tec reflector and the available help there.
I
depends. And no matter how big or small a company may be, we need to
remember it is built one customer at a time.
Just my two cents.
73, Jerry K3BZ
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From: Ron Notarius W3WN
To: dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 7:23 AM
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From: David Rollitt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 1:52 AM
Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Ten Tec woes
Hi everyone
Usually I read but never reply to mail on here but I am staggered by the
reply Charles got !!!
Customer service!! Glad I spent my
At 08:26 AM 10/25/2007, Charles Harpole wrote:
Ron's suggestion confirms my assertion that Ten Tec has a customer
service problem radios that are orphans in the storm. I hope my
message is a wake up call to a company whose products I admire and
mostly proudly own.
Three strikes..
At 09:40 AM 10/25/2007, Peter Dougherty wrote:
I'm going to pick up either a Flexradio or a K3 to replace my
much-despised-and-frequently-deaf Mark-V.
Peter, that's an interesting comment. I have a FT-1000MP that I
absolutely would not part with. I'm wondering if there is that much
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Peter
Dougherty
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 10:40 AM
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At 08:26 AM 10/25/2007, Charles Harpole wrote:
Ron's suggestion confirms my assertion that Ten Tec has a customer
service problem radios
I've had nothing but excellent service by the folks at TenTec. They've
been friendly, concerned about my radio (and making me happy) and getting
my rig back to me , fixed right, in good time. I've had two radios and an
amp there over the years, and each time I've gotten a perfectly
I guess the only solution is to ignore if you can and steal their pleasure.
If we could get every single ham who wanted to work the DX to have
infinite patience and totally ignore the jammers, they'll go away.
The DX will always hear everyone in a split pile, and there will
always be a good
My experience listening to C52C on 40m was that the jammers couldn't
touch 'em ;-)
Tuners, intentional QRM, other such BS and C52C was just sailing over 'em.
Doesn't let the QRMers off the hook, but it is something I like to hear.
Dan
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It appears that QST is available on CD-ROM for most of these time periods.
Maybe someone else has copies of the CD-ROM QST's for 50-59, 80-84, 95-99
and 2000-04 which are currently listed as sold out! on the ARRL website?
Perhaps they can be borrowed?
73, Zack W9SZ
On Tue, 16 Oct 2007,
Hi Urb,
Perhaps the following info will be of some help:
I had a QSO with VS9AAA on 13 April 1963. The card says R.A.F. Steamer
Point, Aden. VS9A, P, S, were used until the end of 1967. Thereafter the
prefix was 7O. I later referred to it at 7O old in my rewords. May 21,
1990 is DXCC's
Paul M Dunphy wrote:
I know this isn't going to get any sympathy from US OPs, but I'll
ask anyhow. DX stations *usually* ask for areas like EU, NA, SA etc.
And because there are so many JA DXers, often JA only. Where does
Canada and Mexico fit into this? 3C7Y just spent 10-15 minutes
At 01:53 PM 10/6/2007, you wrote:
I agree, especially on the first few days of an operation,
DXpeditions have to cut things down somehow, and going by continent
where they have the best propagation makes sense. I do not think
they ought to single out a specific country. NA, EU, AS, etc.
At 08:54 PM 10/6/2007, Peter Dougherty wrote:
Think how the ops in South America and the Caribbean must feel! Not
to mention VK/ZL.
Cheers,
Peter,
W2IRT
Agreed Peter, and that's why I think it should be by continent
or geographical area. A lot of time they say Central and South
I guess we all have our rememberances of real DX and below is mine.
http://www.deltadx.net/ISS/na1ss.mp3
73,
Randy
WX5L
_
Randy, did you get the QSL? If so, why don't you scan it and post it
somewhere? I would love to see it.
Win, W0LZ
Did the same thing with an S-38 and a piece of wire thrown up on the roof.
It was real kick to hear that beep...beep. 73 Russ W4UBC
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From: J Dyer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 1:33 PM
Subject: [DX-CHAT] Real DX
Fifty years
Indeed it has John, and I too listened to Sputnik on my S40, but
can't remember if it was an A or B.
I was 18 then, and am still enjoying it.
73,
Mike, W5UC
At 12:33 PM 10/4/2007, J Dyer wrote:
Fifty years ago this week, a fourteen year old shortwave listener tuned his
ancient
Yes indeed!
Stephen King wrote a book called Danse Macabre in which he revealed his
philosophy about writing horror stories. He outlined the launching of
Sputnik and the impact it had on him. The method in which he found out
about it was rather dramatic.
73, Zack W9SZ
On Thu, 4 Oct
I'm was only 5 months old... my memory isn't that
sharp!!! lol
73;
Kurt - W2MW
--- J Dyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Fifty years ago this week, a fourteen year old
shortwave listener tuned his
ancient Hallicrafters S40B to 20.005 Megacycles and
was able to hear a weak,
scratchy
PM
Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Real DX
Indeed it has John, and I too listened to Sputnik on my S40, but can't
remember if it was an A or B.
I was 18 then, and am still enjoying it.
73,
Mike, W5UC
At 12:33 PM 10/4/2007, J Dyer wrote:
Fifty years ago this week, a fourteen year old shortwave
Fifty years ago the S40B was not ancient. Now I am ancient but I remember
as a teenager carefully tuning the SX-25 and finally hearing the weak beeps.
It was thrilling then and I still get nervous when I finally hear a NEW ONE.
What fun!
Bill W5EC
Fifty years ago this week, a fourteen year old
I also had an SX 100 and what a thrill it was to hear Sputnik.
vy 73,
Nick W9UM
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From: John Warren [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 2:48 PM
Subject: [DX-CHAT] Re: Real DX
John AE5B wrote:
Fifty years ago this week, a
Stuart Santelmann KC1F wrote:
*I now have a better quality two image scanned version of this from the
January 1937 QST.
Stu sent me the images and they're posted on my web site:
http://hamradio.ad1c.us/images/qst_jan_1937_p52.jpg
During one of my visits to Japan, I learned that there are competing
factions, with no co-operation what so ever.
It sounded strange to me, that their culture is different from ours.
73
l
RAG Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO
Located in Telemark - Home of skiing.
For more
Paul..sure brought back memories of the stories years ago about the
QRPer who walked up the hill to bare his soul to the old timer
73 Norm K1AA
- Original Message -
From: Paul M Dunphy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: DX Chat dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 12:49
The first DXCC countries list was published in 1937. Does anyone
have a copy
of the original list?
Urb, W2DEC
Hi Urb:
I have the January 1937 QST with the countries list on page 52-53 under
IARU News - shall I scan it and email it to you ?
A lot of interesting stuff there...
Mine arrived on Thursday via czech republic
73 pete m1som
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Well, Joe Walsh is a ham... he might go for it!
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Zack Widup
Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 5:51 PM
To: Garth
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You know
--- Win [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
When did the term DX come into being?. And, When did the ARRL begin the
DXCC? I don't know why, but I always thought the DXCC was a post war awards
program. Also, on what date was amateur radio reinstated?
Some history here:
At 01:55 AM 9/29/2007, you wrote:
--- Win [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
When did the term DX come into being?. And, When did the ARRL begin the
DXCC? I don't know why, but I always thought the DXCC was a post
war awards
program. Also, on what date was amateur radio reinstated?
Some history
When did the term DX come into being?.
In the 200 meters and down days, DX was simply distance. The term
DX came into being in the early days and to the best of my knowledge no
one really knows the genesis.
The same thing is true of the phrase ham radio.
Urb, W2DEC
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From: James Nipper
To: dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 9:18 AM
Subject: [DX-CHAT] cannot unsubscribe ?
Can someone help me unsubscribe to this list. I tried
I've let Urb know that something's not working right. It's not you.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of James Nipper
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Can
HI... still no card.. My last one. In the log 3 times.. made donation..
Sure like to get my card submitted for 2007?? Like to see the #1 Honor Roll
Plaque on the wall.
Bill W4WX
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From: nick cominos [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: Saturday,
You know, we could reword that song (my apologies to the Eagles, WB6ACU
in particular)
In a dark radio hamshack
CQ in my ears
Warm smell of the finals
Rising up through the gear
...
73, Zack W9SZ
On Sat, 29 Sep 2007, Garth wrote:
You can check-out anytime you like...but you can never
Im sure I have both. How can I help?
John K5MO
At 06:51 PM 9/28/2007, Stuart Santelmann KC1F wrote:
I have January 1942. There is the yellow insert War Comes ! We take Our
Posts in Our Country's Defense. This is the notice suspending all
amateur operations from the FCC, dated December 8,
.
Win, W0LZ
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From: Stuart Santelmann KC1F [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:51 PM
Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Post War QST?
I have January 1942. There is the yellow insert War Comes ! We take Our
Posts in Our
I have Jan 1942 reprint because ARRL sent it to me when I renewed ;-)
Really fascinating read for my 28 year old self, actually... glad I have it.
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This is the
When we went to T33C (Banaba) we use exclusively the Elecraft K2.The
resuklts speak for themselves.I believe the Voodoo Contest Group now
use the Elecraft K2.
Its light and portable. Has nice filters and does everything that you
would want an expedition radio to do. Last year we
We used the IC-7000 on Scarborough Reef and the radio performed
extremely well.. It basically sat in the open air 24hrs a day and
never missed a beat.
No it does not have a second receiver, but that is only really handy
for chasing DX not being DX.
Paul K4UJ
On 9/24/07, Charles Harpole [EMAIL
K2/100 would seem to fit the bill.
John K5MO
At 08:30 AM 9/23/2007, Duane, WV2B wrote:
Hi folks,
Anyone have experience with the current smaller size radios in a strong
signal environment? Looking for something smaller like K3, FT-450,
IC-7000, or ?
Need something which will perform
Well, I don't know if this exactly helps Duane, but...
A few years ago, during a club operation during the Pa QSO Party, I observed
(and operated) an IC-706M2G and an Argonaut V operating in very close
proximity with overlapping antennas.
The Argonaut acted like it was the only rig there. The
At 12:05 PM 9/23/2007, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote:
The Argonaut acted like it was the only rig there. The 706 could
get blown out of the water when the Argonaut was transmitting.
Would have to agree regarding the 706. It's front end is as bad as
the New York Giants pass defense.
Yes, *that*
At 07:15 PM 9/23/2007, Duane, WV2B wrote:
No mention of any Kenwoods, other than a big negative on the TS-50.
So not sure how the 570/480 class rank, but certainly not as good as the K3.
The 570 is a great first-radio. It's NOT a great first DXpedition
radio. If you put in a 2100 or 1700 SSB
Duane, WV2B wrote:
The other choice seems to be the IC-7000. I know this has been used by
several major expeditions. Cheaper than the K3, and hopefully not with
the same troubles as the 706.
The K3 is too new to rely on. The IC-7000 has been vetted through a
couple of major DXpeditions.
Last year I sent one direct and got no reply.
So, I sent him a card from Dubai on my last trip with the return address
A61AD, Iranian currency and a hand written letter (no qsl). The return
address on an SAE was a PO box back to Dubai.
I followed it up with an email.
I never got a reply
Last year I sent one direct and got no reply.
So, I sent him a card from Dubai on my last trip with the return address
A61AD, Iranian currency and a hand written letter (no qsl). The return
address on an SAE was a PO box back to Dubai.
I followed it up with an email.
I never got a reply
Charles:
The problem is not only in Thailand.
Back in the mid 1990s when I was in graduate school at TCU in Fort Worth
TX finishing my masters I left a stamped priority mail envelope with my
major professor to return my semester research paper and final grade
(before they were posted). It
: Monday, September 17, 2007 10:21 PM
Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] W.D. (Denny) Evans, GW3CDP - SK
This is sad news. I remember Denny from my early DX'ing days in the early
to mid 1980's, back when he was the usual NCS for the 15 meter Snooky's
Net. Always no-nonsense, as I recall, but always
My question also, Bill, and I' m in the same boat, needing it for # 1.
it seems odd to me that a great number of the guys in Europe have received
their cards, but we have not. I know that Steve - KU9C is an excellent
manager, and that we will get our cards eventually, but I kinda wish
This is sad news. I remember Denny from my early DX'ing days in the early
to mid 1980's, back when he was the usual NCS for the 15 meter Snooky's
Net. Always no-nonsense, as I recall, but always a gentleman, and always
willing to lend a hand if needed.
Didn't run into him much after I realized
--- Mark Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks for the tip - if you look at the histogram graphs of when different
zones have worked 3B7C you will see that quite a few stations have used that
time slot to work them in Zone 5.
This is not an unusual path. We have worked VQ9 from W1-land in
--- Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Does anyone know how often the 3B7C logs are updated?
Check the NEWS link on the 3B7C site:
http://www.3b7c.com/news.htm
There have been several messages about logs.
73 - Jim AD1C
--
Jim Reisert AD1C/0, [EMAIL PROTECTED],
--- Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Does anyone know how often the 3B7C logs are updated?
Check the NEWS link on the 3B7C site:
http://www.3b7c.com/news.htm
There have been several messages about logs.
73 - Jim AD1C
--
Jim Reisert AD1C/0, [EMAIL PROTECTED],
Read the latest news Latest News section and he normally says when the logs
have been updated.
I am seeing my contacts from the 9th and my contacts from yesterday 10 Sept
at 1:00 GMT
Mark N1UK G3ZZM
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From: Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
Yes Murphy is back - my 3B7C 40m cw contact was showing on the log an hour
ago but now it has gone
Mark N1UK
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From: Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: DX-CHAT@njdxa.org
Sent: Monday, 10 September, 2007 5:03 PM
Subject: [DX-CHAT] 3B7C Online Logs
So I go to check the log and my QSOs from yesterday are there but the 30
40M ones that were there the day before are missing... Murphy?
Les W2LK
Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) wrote:
Murphy is alive well. As soon as I open my big mouth the 40 meter
contact appears in the log.
Thanks again.
and now it is back - maybe they are uploading logs or doing maintenance
Mark N1UK
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From: Mark Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; DX-CHAT@njdxa.org
Sent: Monday, 10 September, 2007 6:02 PM
Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] 3B7C Online Logs
Yes Murphy
Yes, PropView will do that. If you also install Commander, PropView can be
configured to QSY your transceiver to monitor the next beacon in the
schedule you've defined. If you also install DXView, you'll see the location
and beam heading for the current beacon displayed on a world map;
optionally,
--- C McGowan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
YET HERE IS. TURKISH REPUBLIC OF NORTHERN CYPRUS (TRNC) WITHOUT DXCC ENTITY.
Read the DXCC Criteria at:
http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc/rules.html#sii
TRNC must meet one of the following criteria to qualify as a political entity,
and presumably it
Simply put, Mt. Athos became a separate entity under the old
rules of separate administration which were removed many
years ago. However, once added to the DXCC list an entity
cannot be removed so long as it continues to meet the
criteria under which it was accepted.
TRNC is not accepted
At 08:50 PM 9/5/2007, Charles Harpole wrote:
Hello DXers,
What is the possible DXCC status of Turkish Republic Of Northern
Cyprus (TRNC)? I worked 1B1AB and his web page on qrz.com in interesting.
Doesn't count for bugger-all; the first sentence on his site says it
all: My part of the
TRNC is not internationally recognized as a separate country or entity, it
has no official ITU prefix, it has no IARU society.
Until the political situation changes, don't expect it to be valid for DXCC.
73
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of
I have quite a few cards from various operations in TRNC over the years.
Alas, it is not a country in DXCC eyes. I guess their government isn't
officially recognized by anyone but Turkey.
Sort of like Seborga. :-)
73, Zack W9SZ
On Thu, 6 Sep 2007, Charles Harpole wrote:
Hello DXers,
Since we have an utter clown here in Europe (IT9RYH) who calls incessantly on
14.195 I'd suggest that DX stations call on 14.190 listening up 5, thus
blasting the Arsewipe Of Agrigento off his frequency. Yes, he does tell
people that .195 is his frequency. Most people here would like to
That might work provided he hears it and isn't sending dits through your
message.
I suppose you could listen for a bit and wait till he pauses.
I still think the Rotten Radio series should be revived in modern times.
:-)
73, Zack W9SZ
On Tue, 4 Sep 2007, Charles Harpole wrote:
Tonight I
nine. After that the
qrm'er went away. I guess he didn't like hearing about his weak signal at
all.
73 Mark N1UK
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From: Zack Widup [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: Tuesday, 04 September, 2007 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] new qrm strategy
[EMAIL PROTECTED] will tell you for sure.
Gerry VE6LB
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From: Tom Wylie [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: DX-CHAT dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2007 8:40 AM
Subject: [DX-CHAT] DF8AN/HV
Anybody know if this was accepted for DXCC September 87??
Tom GM4FDM
Very nice, Oreste. Looks like all had a great time. Nice WEB Site, also.
Win, W0LZ
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From: Oreste D'Anzilio, IZ8EDJ [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 7:37 AM
Subject: [DX-CHAT] 4th IDXC 2007 - PHOTOS -
Hi friends,
you can see
acknowledgment is our
harmony, the mutual esteem... Our Friendship ! HI
Greetings
Oreste, IZ8EDJ/HB9EFS
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From: Win [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Very nice, Oreste
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From: Bill-W2AY [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: dx-chat dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 2:50 AM
Subject: [DX-CHAT] BS7H
Received my cards 2 weeks ago Bill / w2ay
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Bud Morin wrote:
Thank you, Ron, for telling it like it is!!
Bud Morin, K9ZT
Bull! See Joe's message about the Ad Hoc committee. He is the third member I
have heard who was shut down by the ARRL for proposing limitation on the Pactor
robots. Ron is just preaching the propagnada of the
Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
There's a very simple solution. If and when a replacement for
the Regulation by Bandwith petition is submitted, just include
an exception limiting private mailbox robots (be they PACTOR III
or anything else) to a small sub-band segment.
The Headquarters
Pay attention all you sheep that follow the League's Party line.
Here is someone
who HAS told it like it is. He is not the only member of that
committee who was
fed up.
--
John - W2AGN
John, I've heard you Pixx moan for 3 days about how bad the league
is, but that's all you do is Pi_xx
There must be a Bash ARRL reflector out there somewhere.
Maybe this one can get back to it's purpose---DX.
Gerry VE6LB
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From: W2AGN [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 11:50 AM
Subject: Re: [Fwd: RE: [DX
BS7H web site says the first cards were mailed on July 23, and that it will
take about 2 months for all cards to be mailed.
Still waiting here.
73, Tim - N3XX
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From: nick cominos [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 6:11 PM
Yep, got mine yesterday, and got confirmations in LOTW on Saturday morning.
73,
Mike, W5UC
At 05:11 PM 8/28/2007, nick cominos wrote:
Has anyone received cards yet?
vy 73,
Nick W9UM
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Still waiting here for BS7H, N8S, VU7RG.
73, Zack W9SZ
On Tue, 28 Aug 2007, nick cominos wrote:
Has anyone received cards yet?
vy 73,
Nick W9UM
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Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] LBOTW
And more important, it is controlled by the ARRL., who are NOT
friends of Amateur radio.
John - W2AGN
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At 09:22 PM 8/26/2007, you wrote:
And more important, it is controlled by the ARRL., who are NOT
friends of Amateur radio.
John - W2AGN
John, just WHO DO you consider a friend of amateur radio. In your
response, please limit your discussion to the organization that IS a
friend of amateur
At 07:52 AM 8/27/2007, you wrote:
Sadly, there is no such organization. That makes the ARRL no less of a
tax-exempt publishing house, trying to make money off the shhep that
will follow
them anywhere.
--
John - W2AGN
John, that is exactly correct, and that is the reason I phrased my
At 07:47 PM 8/26/2007, Charles Harpole wrote:
I have a USA mail drop... my son receives my mail that comes to his
and my USA address, 4301 Jenkins Dr, Plano, and he periodically
sends my mail to me Last month he spent $148 usd to send me a
slim FedEx box and reports US post is also
Ron Notarius W3WN wrote:
It is your choice John, whether or not to join, or even like the League.
But to make such an inflammatory comment... what facts do you have to back
up that opinion?
1. Their recent attempt at Regulation by Bandwidth which was a transparent
attempt to make more room
I wonder if the people making anti-ARRL statements have even bothered to
talk to any of the ARRL officials? And if not, why not? I met Joel W5ZN
at the Dayton VHF banquet last year (2006). What a great guy! I've had
numerous chats with Dave K1ZZ. I always seem to cross paths with my
I have been thinking (it happens...) and I am going to upload
the 9Q1EK and 9Q1TB logs to LoTW. I have there before the
logs for my own calls and also ZK1EQL and CU2/SM7EQL.
There is a reason (beside busted calls which often happens
due to the QRN in Kinshasa): I have worked almost all the DX
Correction:
My XYL passed away in 2002, not in 2008... Here is the e-mail
again, edited:
I have been thinking (it happens...) and I am going to upload
the 9Q1EK and 9Q1TB logs to LoTW. I have there before the
logs for my own calls and also ZK1EQL and CU2/SM7EQL.
There is a reason (beside
At 10:15 AM 8/27/2007, Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) wrote:
At 07:47 PM 8/26/2007, Charles Harpole wrote:
I have a USA mail drop... my son receives my mail that comes to his and
my USA address, 4301 Jenkins Dr, Plano, and he periodically sends my mail
to me Last month he spent $148 usd to send
are going, you're going to have to do more
than kvetch on a reflector. Or nothing will change. It's that simple.
73, ron w3wn
-Original Message-
From: W2AGN [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 10:12 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org
Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] LBOTW
At 06:19 PM 8/27/2007, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote:
If you don't like the way things are going, you're going to have to do more
than kvetch on a reflector.
Right. You can vote with your feet, as I have after many yrs of supporting
the league.
John K5MO
Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback,
At 05:44 PM 8/27/2007, Barry wrote:
Successful QSLing
de W2UP
1. If a DX station has a reputation for not returning cards or
blaming postal theft for non-QSLing, or has a long list of inane
rules to follow, don't waste your time or money. There will always
be someone else to work who
There's a very simple solution. If and when a replacement for
the Regulation by Bandwith petition is submitted, just include
an exception limiting private mailbox robots (be they PACTOR III
or anything else) to a small sub-band segment.
The Headquarters decision makers will never stand
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From: Joe Subich, W4TV [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 8:58 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org
Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] LBOTW
There's a very simple solution. If and when a replacement for
the Regulation by Bandwith petition is submitted, just include
OK... before we go too far astray, let's get this thread back on track here.
The issue of the thread is Use, or lack thereof, of Logbook of the World,
and why or why not. Delving into the reasons why many are unhappy or worse
with ARRL HQ is another subject, and frankly, it really does not
Thank you, Ron, for telling it like it is!!
Bud Morin, K9ZT
Original Message
Subject:RE: [DX-CHAT] LBOTW
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:19:12 -0400
From: Ron Notarius W3WN [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: dx-chat@njdxa.org
OK, well, let's
Here in the US of A, even though they keep redesigning the currency, the
older ones are still accepted.
Barry W2UP
Charles Harpole wrote:
World travelers who are lucky enuf to have a pocket full of USA one
hundred dollar bills... even the latest version... beware.
If u are leaving on a
At 11:32 AM 8/26/2007, Art RX9TX wrote:
Hello Charles,
CH Instead, try Registered Mail or, if desperate, use FedEx, UPS, or
CH DHL.
Instead, how about uploading VU4AN/VU3CHE and HS0ZCW logs to LoTW?
Last upload for HS0ZCW: 2004-04-16 07:01:06Z
Last upload for VU4AN/VU3CHE: No log data found
At 12:25 PM 8/26/2007, Peter Dougherty wrote:
At 11:32 AM 8/26/2007, Art RX9TX wrote:
Hello Charles,
CH Instead, try Registered Mail or, if desperate, use FedEx, UPS, or
CH DHL.
Instead, how about uploading VU4AN/VU3CHE and HS0ZCW logs to LoTW?
Last upload for HS0ZCW: 2004-04-16 07:01:06Z
At 11:32 AM 8/26/2007, Art RX9TX wrote:
Hello Charles,
CH Instead, try Registered Mail or, if desperate, use FedEx, UPS, or
CH DHL.
Instead, how about uploading VU4AN/VU3CHE and HS0ZCW logs to LoTW?
Last upload for HS0ZCW: 2004-04-16 07:01:06Z
Last upload for VU4AN/VU3CHE: No log data
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