Re: [DXR] An Open Letter to NJDXA

2001-09-14 Thread Steve-KF2TI
On 14 Sep 2001 at 16:51, Phil Irons wrote: > Over the past few years, I have enjoyed the DX reflector. When I > first subscribed, it was being run by Lyndon, VE7TCP, and I thought he > did a very good job, especially where the flaming was concerned. > Obviously, he did not think that he could c

Re: [DXR] Rag's mental disease

2001-09-14 Thread Jan Erik Holm
Gee, great. Now all Scandinavians got their butt kicked. Does this statement make Scandinavians like Americans more? Barry, I´m offended by this message, do you care? 73, Jim SM2EKM -- Barry wrote: > We should all feel sorry for Ra

Re: [DXR] Letter to NJDXA - N8NGA's comments

2001-09-14 Thread Dave G0OIL
It's nice to see a voice of reason amongst the tirade of personal abuse - Tnx N8NGA.  I agree with all that you said.   Just to let you all know - where I work we have English, Welsh, Scots, Germans, Irish, Swedes, Indians, Greeks, Australians, Americans, South Africans, Pakistanis, Omanis an

Re: [DXR] LA5HE

2001-09-14 Thread Mike Parisey
Hi Joe, and all.. This guy is "AKA" as a "TROLL", forget him, as such, he has NO PLACE here!   This is no different than any other user news group, except our focus is much different due to our hobby, and, as such is world wide.   We all need to move on, and deal with this, in our own wa

Re: [DXR] An Open Letter to NJDXA

2001-09-14 Thread Dave Heil
Billy R. Gallier wrote: > > I have already asked that Rag be unsubscribed. If you think he should, let > it be known. > Bill While I disagree with Rag's statements, I would no more suggest that he be unsubscribed than I would suggest that you be unsubsribed. Dave K8MN -

Re: [DXR] DX-CHAT

2001-09-14 Thread Ron Hill
A word of warning regarding DX-CHAT: If you receive an e mail from someone and hit the reply button, thinking your reply will go directly to the sender, please pay attention to the return e mail address because I discovered it was going to the dx-chat reflector instead of the individual. I have

[DXR] DX-CHAT

2001-09-14 Thread Urb LeJeune
I have had several people ask how to subscribe to DX -CHAT and also asked if you have to post. The answer to the later is absolutely not. You can lurk to your hearts content. To subscribe go to: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat/ There is a form on the page you can use to subscribe or un

[DXR] 9-11-2001 :Was a DXers View

2001-09-14 Thread Dave Shrader
I apologize for going off topic, but believe that many amateur radio operators worldwide have value systems rooted in the Judaian/Christian ethic. In the USA we believe to the roots of our deepest held value system that the Right to Free Speech shall be honored, subject to the one constraint of n

[DXR] Rag's mental disease

2001-09-14 Thread Barry
We should all feel sorry for Rag. He is an old man who may have untreated tertiary syphilis, which causes dementia. Why? Because Scandinavians are sexual deviants. I'm sure anybody who has been to Copenhagen has seen the porn magazines (I remember seeing one called Teenage F..k) openly display

[DXR] Comments From Norway

2001-09-14 Thread Harry A. Hodges
Hi All, As the saying goes, when there is a crisis you can remain silent and have the world think you a fool or, you can open your mouth and remove all doubt. I think our friend from Norway has removed all doubt. GOD BLESS AMERICA! 73, Harry A. Hodges, US Army (Ret) Veteran WW II, Korea, Vie

[DXR] Let the bickering stop.

2001-09-14 Thread Urb LeJeune
Let the bickering stop, immediately. This is the dx-reflector and postings are restricted to DX items. This is an extraordinary and unprecedented time. Emotions are controlling the thought process of otherwise rational people. Emotions do need to be expressed, especially at a time

[DXR] LA5HE

2001-09-14 Thread W3HNK
Rag I can't believe the letter you wrote to this DX reflector. In the space of 3 days you can make such remarks about our misgivings when we ALL are in so much pain and sorrow for our fellow Americans who have perished in this nightmare.  Maybe Charlie K4VUD is right...shut it down,its bad enough w

RE: [DXR] A DXer's view

2001-09-14 Thread Dave, AA6YQ
When you assert that terrorism can be justifiable - "...analyse what USA has done wrong in order to create enough hatred..." - you are directly encouraging those who choose this barbaric and cowardly path. While much of the world is saying "We are Americans", you seem to be saying "I am a terrori

[DXR] DOK Award Info Help Wanted

2001-09-14 Thread Ronald Loneker Sr. KA2BZS
Does anyone know if there is a DARC award manager in the USA ??? I would like to apply for DLD award. Thanks for the bandwith.. 73/DX Ron -- Ron Loneker Sr. KA2BZS NJDXA - #1DXCC - 160m DXCC ARLHS Member #388 http://www.njdxa.org JUST WORK IT! -

Re: [DXR] An Open Letter to NJDXA

2001-09-14 Thread Bob Otto N8NGA
I'm going to go out on a limb here.  Lets start with things I'm sure we all agree with..   The post upset me, appalled me, angered me.     The comment about Bush was personal and inappropriate.   BUT -- let's remember some things.   The people on this list come from many, many countries -- n

[DXR] censorship

2001-09-14 Thread n4tj
All this talk about freedom misses the point. This is a privately owned and operated reflector, and we are guests here. Basically, when we check in, we leave the first amendment at the door and operate by the rules of the NJDXA. This, like the editor of a newspaper, is not censorship! Rights?? T

Re: [DXR] An Open Letter to NJDXA

2001-09-14 Thread paul werfel
Please do not unsubscribe Rag! That would simply make his case for him... PAW WB2LBQ - Original Message - From: "Billy R. Gallier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Phil Irons" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, September 14, 2001 4:28 PM Subject: Re: [DXR] An Open Lette

[DXR] 425 DX News #541

2001-09-14 Thread Mauro Pregliasco
15 September 2001 No 541 === *** 4 2 5 D X N E W S *** DX INFORMATION ===

Re: [DXR] An Open Letter to NJDXA

2001-09-14 Thread Dave G0OIL
Maybe the moderator has his radio switched on and his computer switched off. There's DX out there, old chap. Go work it. Dave G0OIL - Original Message - From: Phil Irons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, September 14, 2001 7:51 PM Subject: [DXR] An Open Letter

Re: [DXR] A DXer's view

2001-09-14 Thread ray
Bravo Zulu: K6VX > Why didn't you send this last message private. Because you want everyone to see what > you sent. You wanted all to think only you understand censorship, people's right to > speak out, etc. > Why is it when someone responds to another persons statement is always his/hers "free

Re: [DXR] shut down DX R

2001-09-14 Thread k5zm
I couldn't agree more. In fact, I'll start the process by un-subbing. 73, Ian, K5ZM - Original Message - From: Charles Harpole To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 2001-Sep-14 17:29 Subject: [DXR] shut down DX R Due to the rising level of non-ham-like comments here, I recomm

Re: [DXR] An Open Letter to NJDXA

2001-09-14 Thread Billy R. Gallier
I have already asked that Rag be unsubscribed. If you think he should, let it be known. Bill Phil Irons wrote: > Over the past few years, I have enjoyed the DX reflector. When I first > subscribed, it was being run by Lyndon, VE7TCP, and I thought he did a > very good job, especially where the

Re: [DXR] A DXer's view

2001-09-14 Thread Ron Notarius WN3VAW
Let me re-echo KF2TI's request that this discussion be moved to DX CHAT.  That's why it was created, gang...   And those of you who disagree with the original poster's POV -- remember, watch the language on the reflectors.  This is kinda like MLB, the NFL & the NHL -- the ref or ump often mis

Re: [DXR] An Open Letter to NJDXA

2001-09-14 Thread Fred Stevens K2FRD
> >Imagine my surprise when an extremely controversial, non-DX item is >posted, and NOTHING HAPPENS!!! The finger pointing has gone on all day, >and apparently the culprit is going to go unpunished. > >Phil Irons/VE1BVD >Sydney, Nova Scotia No. Let it go on. Let the world see, hear, and learn wh

Re: [DXR] An Open Letter to NJDXA

2001-09-14 Thread Brian - KF2HC
Steve and Urb have lives other than ham radio and this reflector. They can't be expected to be on top of everything that goes on here. Give them time. They'll deal with it. Brian KF2HC Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ,

Re: [DXR] A DXer's view

2001-09-14 Thread Billy R. Gallier
Why didn't you send this last message private. Because you want everyone to see what you sent. You wanted all to think only you understand censorship, people's right to speak out, etc. Why is it when someone responds to another persons statement is always his/hers "free speech" or "his/her opin

Re: [DXR] A DXer's view

2001-09-14 Thread Garry Shapiro
I disagree passionately with Rag, and I sent him a private message outlining my disagreement in considerable detail. However, Billy, he is entitled to his opinion, without retribution. Have you forgotten what makes America the great nation it is? I'll give you a clue---it is not censorship. Pleas

Re: [DXR] Shame on you LA5HE

2001-09-14 Thread n3ntj
The American spirit can not be damaged by such acts of terror. Long live the U.S.A.! 73 de N3NTJ On Fri, 14 September 2001, Jack wrote: > > > To: ragnar otterstad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [DXR] A DXer's view > THIS PUT ME OVER THE EDGE > MAY I SUBMIT THE

[DXR] An Open Letter to NJDXA

2001-09-14 Thread Phil Irons
Over the past few years, I have enjoyed the DX reflector. When I first subscribed, it was being run by Lyndon, VE7TCP, and I thought he did a very good job, especially where the flaming was concerned. Obviously, he did not think that he could cope, and for a few months, I and other members of th

Re: [DXR] A DXer's view

2001-09-14 Thread Aurelio da Costa
You claim you are sober but no one believes you! You are drunk with the bitterness of your abnormal behavior and the megalonomy of an insignificant person. Shame on you! You call yourself a DXer... you are so very wrong! You are a despicable individual and should be treated like one. GET OUT OF HE

Re: [DXR] Shame on you LA5HE

2001-09-14 Thread W. David Paperman
PLEASE! Let's stop this. Ragnar's remarks are made (obviously) from ignorance. I doubt that he has ever performed any in depth study on what might have contributed to this enormous tragedy: Ignorance of the goals of militant Islam which have little to do with U.S. foreign policy or any other nat

[DXR] Shame on you LA5HE

2001-09-14 Thread Jack
To: ragnar otterstad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [DXR] A DXer's view THIS PUT ME OVER THE EDGE MAY I SUBMIT THE ENCLOSED ARTICLE WRITTEN BY A CANADIAN TV COMMENTATOR AND SUGGEST TO THE MODERATOR THIS THREAD CEASE AND AT ONCE.  HAM RADIO IS SUPPOSED TO BE FREE FROM POLITICS AND RELIGION.  THI

Odp: [DXR] A71CW

2001-09-14 Thread Ryszard Tymkiewicz
> Hi, > > I'd like to have an old QSO with Chris, A71CW, confirmed. Anyone KNOW > his present postal (or email) address? > > God bless our bereaved friends in W land! > > 73, Hans, LA9HF Hans, Chris /SP5EXA/ is now active as A45XR , QSL via A45XRKrzysztof Dabrowski, POB 2038,

[DXR] FW viewpoint

2001-09-14 Thread Norman Gertz
Ragnar writes:  " 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 ."   Do you

Re: [DXR] A DXer's view

2001-09-14 Thread Bruce Barber
I find myself revolted by the posting of Ragnar Otterstad, as no doubt many others who have read it. I have never before submitted a posting, but this posting of Rag,s has infuriated me to the point where I cannot remain silent. I am only hope for the punishment to the those responsible for the

[DXR] A71CW

2001-09-14 Thread LA9HF
Hi, I'd like to have an old QSO with Chris, A71CW, confirmed. Anyone KNOW his present postal (or email) address? God bless our bereaved friends in W land! 73, Hans, LA9HF Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http

[DXR] shut down DX R

2001-09-14 Thread Charles Harpole
Due to the rising level of non-ham-like comments here, I recommend that you shut down the DX Reflector for a set time period in the same spirit that all the ball games were cancelled. No one needs more conduits for more hate. DE K4VUD Charles Harpole

Re: [DXR] A DXer's view

2001-09-14 Thread Bill Gibbons
> Rag, I find your comments to be extremely offensive at this time of great sorrow here in New York. You should be ashamed! Bill K2TQC > > A sober approach would be to analyse what USA has done > wrong in order to create enough hatred so some people > are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice.

[DXR] ASHAME

2001-09-14 Thread WD5DBV
I have read a comment by a la station here and it really has upset me. To think that anyone would think the taking of human lives is OK for any reason is beyond me. These people who died will never see a sunset again, will never feel the wind in their faces, see their child or grandchild open a Chr

PD: [DXR] A DXer's view

2001-09-14 Thread Ryszard Tymkiewicz
Everything what happened in New York and Washington is still like a nightmare for us here. It has been so awful that I still can't believe it . We are watching TV all the time and although I'm very keen on our Radio I have even no spirits to turn it on. In Poland at 1900 local time /in 20 minutes/

Re: [DXR] A DXer's view

2001-09-14 Thread Kok Chen
You may not believe it, but in many places around in the world, some of us have had to stress that we are not Americans in order to be treated politely ! With respect and sorrow 73 Rag LA5HE Not very long ago, I became a Naturalized American. I may not have been born in the US, but, with the r

Re: [DXR] A DXer's view

2001-09-14 Thread Paul A. Werfel (Emergency Medicine)
Hey Rag, (Great name for a guy like you) You impotent little windsock, If it were not for us your sorry ass would be speaking german or russian now. Scumbag PAW WB2LBQ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems h

Re: [DXR] A DXer's view

2001-09-14 Thread Billy R. Gallier
I agree with Jim! I think the people that run this reflector should immediately unsubscribe Rag, LA5HE. I do not feel he is worthy being associated with proud Americans and the rest of the free world.. Shame on you Rag - Please don't ever call me on the air when I am transmitting home or abroad.

Re: [DXR] A DXer's view

2001-09-14 Thread James Nipper
I must ask that Steve and Urb not banish me for making this reply. I have held off as long as I can stand it, so if I must be banned so be it. Rag, I am offended at this message that you have posted. It is not the fault of the United States that we have been attacked. You cannot make excuses f

[DXR] GOD BLESS AMERICA

2001-09-14 Thread Tony...WESTNET DX GROUP
I am not a very religious person , but I want to the local church today in a small village of Dunboyne just outside Dublin, I couldn't even get close to the door of the church because the large number of people out to pay there respects. Just thinking of all you guys... GOD BLESS AMERICA Ton

[DXR] ARLP038 Propagation de K7VVV

2001-09-14 Thread W1AW
SB PROP @ ARL $ARLP038 ARLP038 Propagation de K7VVV ZCZC AP38 QST de W1AW Propagation Forecast Bulletin 38 ARLP038 >From Tad Cook, K7VVV Seattle, WA September 14, 2001 To all radio amateurs SB PROP ARL ARLP038 ARLP038 Propagation de K7VVV Average daily sunspot numbers were up over 86 point

[DXR] A DXer's view

2001-09-14 Thread ragnar otterstad
> Hard talk is what many of us feel like doing now. > But talk is not worth much relative to fixing the problem. I will say, and honestly believe that > nothing can stop this country from taking care of > the business ahead. As far as I can see and hear, NO ONE is willing to sit back and wait u