Re: [DX-CHAT] European Airmail and Return Envelopes
Check http://www.k7vc.com/files/plum.pdf for Bill's latest flyer. Dick -- Dick Flanagan K7VC d...@k7vc.com On 2/5/2012 9:25 AM, David Kozinn, K2DBK wrote: No website, but you can contact Bill Plum by email or phone: *WILLIAMJ.PLUM* */AirmailPostageDXSupplies/* *12 Glenn Road* *Flemington, NJ 08822-3322* *Tel.(908)788-1020 10am-4pm ETM-F* *Fax(908)782-2612* *plu...@msn.com mailto:plu...@msn.com* ** 73, David, K2DBK k2dbk.com http://k2dbk.com k2dbk.blogspot.com http://k2dbk.blogspot.com twitter: @k2dbk On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 10:13 AM, George McCrary k...@nc.rr.com mailto:k...@nc.rr.com wrote: Does anyone know a good source for ordering these envelopes from the web? Thanks, George (K8QM) --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org mailto:imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] FW: [DX-NEWS] DXpedition calling practices
What is the best way to do by the numbers? x minutes for each number or until no response? x QSOs for each number or until no response? Or? Dick -- Dick Flanagan K7VC d...@k7vc.com On 7/26/2011 3:03 PM, Dave Gomberg wrote: At 14:20 7/26/2011, john wrote: Agreed...by the numbers is great, if you take 5 min of 1's , 5, of 2's , etc. That rarely happens, and indeed it sucks if you're not in 1 or 2 land. To make numbers work, use a random starting number, 0-9 That however is what makes the hunt so interesting...and frustrating sometimes! John K5MO At 04:00 PM 7/26/2011, Gary Wilburn wrote: Forwarded from Wayne’s post in dx-news Great words of wisdom Wayne that I wish more Dx Pedition operators would follow. By the numbers is great if your in 1 land not so great for the guy in 0 (zero) land. Many times by the time the DX gets to zero land band conditions have changed. Sometimes you hear them begin with zero but not very often. Continents and parts of continents (west, east, central regions or coasts would make better QSO rates especially if timed with peaked propagation openings. 73, Gary W8VI -- A DXpedition operator who says “JA Only” and complains about calls by others in Asia is an inexperienced DXpedition operator. Generally, “JA” means “Asia.” Further, working strictly by counties is simply not acceptable. Most of us who have tried it won’t ever do it again. Numbers don’t work, either. Working continents (with flexibility) is the most effective, if you HAVE to subdivide the pileup. There are a number of other equitable ways, as well. 73, Wayne, N7NG Jackson, Wyoming -- From: kf...@njdxa.org [mailto:kf...@njdxa.org] On Behalf Of BILL KIRK Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:35 AM To: ra9ab-m...@mail.ru; dx-n...@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] DXpedition calling practices I agree with Michail. Seldom, if ever, does the DXpedition call for RA's, UA's, etc. Maybe the DXpeditions want to take notice. 73, Bill NJ1X From: M.Vasiliev ra9ab-m...@mail.ru To: dx-n...@njdxa.org Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 11:53 PM Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] DXpedition calling practices Hello Charles, Here, in UA9, from every DX-pedition we always can hear onlly EU and only JA and sometimes we even have no chance to work this DX in time of good propagation UA9 -You are not EU!. UA9 -You are not JA! Something like this :( Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 9:28:48 AM, you wrote: CH When a DXpedition chooses to call BY COUNTRY, such as only CH JA, it is no surprise that they never call only HS, but by CH calling only EU etc, little old me in Thailand gets left CH out--like VU, SEAsia, and China as well as CENTRAL America. There CH are hams in these ignored areas of the world who do not like to CH try to break the JA only announcement, but have no choice. But CH it is no fun to call, as I just did, for 4 hours (ST0R) while the CH op ran JA only and twice made the mistake of sending HS and CH then correcting himself--he heard me, hi hi. CH Note, my K4VUD email has been hacked. 73, Charly HS0ZCW -- Best regards, M.Vasiliev - R9AB - ICQ 8636160 mailto:ra9ab-m...@mail.ru --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to mailto:imail...@njdxa.orgimail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-news or subscribe dx-news This is the DX-NEWS reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.orghttp://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-news or subscribe dx-news This is the DX-NEWS reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-news or subscribe dx-news This is the DX-NEWS reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA
Re: [DX-CHAT] dx cluster usage
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 Flanagan K7VC d...@k7vc.com --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] ZS8M
My test luck with Pierre was on 40M SSB shortly after he began his operation. I was so tickled to get him confirmed that I didn't even try very hard to get him on any other bands. My bad. :) Dick At 10:23 AM 1/29/2011, Nick C. wrote: Thanks to all for the info.I'm in the black hole of Calcutta and haven't heard him even though do see spots for him. I had the same problem with all P5's. Nick W9UM -- Dick Flanagan K7VC d...@k7vc.com --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] PJ7E operation on 80
I worked PJ7E on 80m a few days ago during EU morning. He was working a 50 kHz up-split as called for in the PJ Band Plan. Your guy on 3794 doesn't fall anywhere within the PJ Band Plan. It sounds like this guy might be a slim or could be some PJ7E operator who hasen't received the memo. Hopefully someone on this list will be able to get a message to them (and all the others). Dick At 11:20 PM 10/17/2010, ragnar otterstad wrote: Pj7E has appeared on 3793 in our mornings, but worked SIMPLEX ! This of course creates complete caos and nobody can hear what station he is coming back to. If somebody could tell them to work split SSB down the band it would be a great advantage !!! 73 rag LA5HE -- Dick Flanagan K7VC d...@k7vc.com --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Is this a hand-wringing moment?
Plenty of time to wrap up all my Top Band awards! :) Dick At 04:55 AM 9/20/2010, Bill Hawkins wrote: Science just ran with a significant story that is getting lots of press: http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2010/09/say-goodbye-to-sunspots.htmlSay goodbye to sunspots Heres a prominent excerpt: The last solar minimum should have ended last year, but something peculiar has been happening. Although solar minimums normally last about 16 months, the current one has stretched over 26 monthsthe longest in a century. One reason, according to a paper http://arxiv.org/abs/1009.0784v1submitted to the International Astronomical Union Symposium No. 273, an online colloquium, is that the magnetic field strength of sunspots appears to be waning. Scientists studying sunspots for the past 2 decades have concluded that the magnetic field that triggers their formation has been steadily declining. If the current trend continues, by 2016 the suns face may become spotless and remain that way for decadesa phenomenon that in the 17th century coincided with a prolonged period of cooling on Earth. --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- -- Dick Flanagan K7VC d...@k7vc.com --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] 1936 QST
I believe all back-issues are available on the ARRL web site to ARRL members. Dick At 01:13 AM 5/25/2010, Urb LeJeune wrote: I'm doing so research on WAS and could use copies of articles from 1936 QSTs. The January 1936 issue of QST - page 33 - has the announcement of WAS. The April 1936 has the list of 95 amateurs who were Charter Members on page 69. I would be most grateful if anyone could copy these two pages for me. Thanks Urb W2DEC --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- -- Dick Flanagan K7VC d...@k7vc.com --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] ZL3II convicted of illegal QRO
At 06:42 PM 5/25/2010, w0...@aol.com wrote: Radio Spectrum Management was alerted to a video Mr Potter posted on You Tube, a well known online video sharing site, which showed his transmitter operating at 3100 Watts. The guy should have been found guilty of terminal stupidity. Dick -- Dick Flanagan K7VC d...@k7vc.com --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] IRCs agn...
Please download US Postal Bulletin PR 22267, September 10, 2009, from http://www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/bulletin/2009/pb22267/pdf/pb22267.pdf Take pages 11 and 12 with you to the PO and courteously ask the counter clerk to read them. Today I exchanged over a hundred old IRCs and purchased fifty new ones. The counter clerk thanked me profusely for bringing in those two pages as it saved her a lot of work. She admitted that this was new to her and a valuable learning experience. Alternatively, you can move to Carson City, Nevada, where I already have them trained. :) Dick At 11:40 AM 10/9/2009, Steve Litwins wrote: Just went through a session at our local PO re redeeming the soon to expire IRCs. The postal clerks all work through a computer program which is used as inventory/cost etc control. I went in with some IRCs and they could not figure out how to get the computers system to take care of the transaction. So...if the computer program dies the PO must be shut down as it's the only way transactions can be recorded into the system. At least...that the way it was explained to me. The are stuck on square zero WRT dealing with IRCs until somebody in their mgmt sys tells them how to enter the transaction into their computer prog. So...I went back to the house with IRCs still in hand and have to wait until they can figure out how to deal with their computer system. I hope they can do this in the 3 months left to cash the expiring IRCs before the expiry date. I'll try and pass the info on so you all will not have to go through what I just did... 73/dx steve, k8wk *** -- Dick Flanagan K7VC d...@k7vc.com --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
RE: [DX-CHAT] IRCs agn...
At 12:14 PM 10/9/2009, Peter Dougherty wrote: ...the manager won't order any new ones till all of the old ones are sold. According to page 11 of the previously mentioned US Postal Bulletin PR 22267 http://www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/bulletin/2009/pb22267/pdf/pb22267.pdf the manager is prevented from selling any of the old ones after October 15 and should have already returned his remaining stock of them to his sources by October 1. You may want to make an appointment to sit down with your local Postmaster. Dick -- Dick Flanagan K7VC d...@k7vc.com --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] 7O1YGF spots are redacted!
At 07:17 PM 8/20/2009, Bob de Grippo wrote: Any comment? I submitted ONE lotw application with one contact 7o1ygf...yes.. the contact is there but lotw wanted $12.50 for the submission I noted in the lotw application this is supposed to be free...guess I will see. But I had already made a submission a couple months ago the old way so I only did the 7o1ygf hoping it will go as free.. A special note for 7O1YGF applications only: On Part 4 of the LoTW application, click Payment by mail. This step is very important to assure proper handling. If you clicked on Part 1 for any QSOs other than 7O1YGF you must make proper payment. This is only for 7O1YGF submissions. Applications with other QSOs will be handled and charged as a regular submission. See http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2009/08/20/11031/?nc=1 Dick -- Dick Flanagan K7VC d...@k7vc.com --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
[DX-CHAT] 7O1YGF LOTW Applications
I submitted a LOTW application including 7O1YGF and a half-dozen others. All were credited to my DXCC account within 24 hours. Dick -- Dick Flanagan K7VC d...@k7vc.com --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
[DX-CHAT] ZS8T
Does anyone know how many North American contacts were made with ZS8T? Dick -- Dick Flanagan K7VC d...@k7vc.com --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
RE: [DX-CHAT] ZS8T
I truly wonder if Petrus will ever know just how many people donated time, money and equipment to make his operation a success. On the other hand, I am sure the pile-ups would have daunted even an experienced DXer, let alone a new and experienced ham like Petrus. If anyone could be blamed for the shortfall, I think it would be those who inflated the expectations of the DX community without knowing whether Petrus would be up to the task. In many ways I feel sorry for him and the legacy that will always follow him. Dick At 09:18 PM 8/20/2009, Peter Dougherty wrote: Not enough! --- Regards, Peter, W2IRT -Original Message- From: kf...@njdxa.org [mailto:kf...@njdxa.org] On Behalf Of Dick Flanagan Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 11:39 PM To: DX CHAT Subject: [DX-CHAT] ZS8T Does anyone know how many North American contacts were made with ZS8T? Dick -- Dick Flanagan K7VC d...@k7vc.com -- Dick Flanagan K7VC d...@k7vc.com --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Logging, spotting PC
At 08:21 AM 5/7/2009, Tom Anderson wrote: Any suggestions what I need to look for as far as extras, like a video card, etc? I would go to your local computer shop--the neighborhood type who will build you what you want from scratch. Tell they you want a fairly fast machine (2+GHz) with a reasonable amount of memory (2+GB). You want: (4) RS-232 serial ports (4+) USB-2 Ports (2+) Firewire Ports (2) decent 16-bit sound cards (2) decent video cards. Ideally both with analog and digital outputs or one with analog and one with digital. (2+) SATA disk drives (2+) external SATA ports Windows XP Pro (small shops aren't stuck with Vista) Let the shop decide which video and sound cards to actually get. Tell them you are doing real-time data sampling, so you need good stuff but nothing near the best. They know the market and what will get you the most bang for your buck. Specify SATA drives and ports as they are faster and more reliable. If you have room on your operating desk, get two LCD flat-panel displays. It's always nice to be able to have your radio control on one screen and your program control on the other. A general rule of thumb is you can't have too much speed, too much memory, too much disk space or too many I/O ports. This setup will probably cost you $1500 by the time you factor in the displays. If the price comes in too high, just tell the shop you need to dial everything back a notch to the next cost point until you find a system you are comfortable with. I can't emphasize enough the need to avoid the big box stores. Go to your local computer shop that services local businesses. They usually run around in a little car or truck with their name blazoned on it and are hard to miss. Standard disclaimers apply. Batteries not included. Dick -- Dick Flanagan K7VC d...@k7vc.com --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
[DX-CHAT] IC-756 Pro III for Bulgaria
I am cross-posting this to the DX Chat and IC-7700 reflectors because the problem may be familiar to members of the first list and the desired radio may have recently become surplus to members of the second. A friend of mine in Bulgaria, an experienced DX'er who has been forced to use other people's radios up until now, is finally in a position to look for a radio for himself. Unfortunately, the radio he is looking for--a used/mint ICOM IC-756 Pro III--is prohibitively expensive in his country. He has asked me for help in finding a suitable radio for sale in the USA (weak dollar, etc.). My first reaction is to simply suggest he contact a USA dealer for a recent trade-in. A dealer would probably also be familiar with exporting to Eastern European countries. So what is wrong with my idea? I am in no position to represent my friend financially, so are there other alternatives? Is it as simple as just putting buyer and seller in touch with each other or are there a lot of other factors involved? I'm flying blind here. Thanks for any and all comments or suggestions. 73, Dick -- Dick Flanagan K7VC NV SM [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Re:Emergency Tfc
At 06:30 AM 5/16/2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: China using 14270. Emergency Tfc Ah, OK. That explains all the carriers and Tarzan yells. Dick -- Dick Flanagan K7VC NV SM [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
