[DX-CHAT] Leaderboards - and everything else.
Question. Just what is wrong, exactly, with working a DXpedition by band/mode? What's the problem? Isn't that what we all want to do anyway, that is, work everyone on all bands and all modes? Isn't that why the DXpedition goes too far flung places at great expense for - to have as many QSOs as they can. Why do we have so many people 'setting the rules' for others. Seems to me if you work what you want then I will not say anything to you, and if I work what I want, then I don't expect you to say anything (to me, that is). Seems like it might work OK! Only one over-riding rule - we all do it with some dignity and fairness to all. I get sick of being told what to do by others - my government runs most of my life, my XYL most of the rest of it - guys, give me a break and let me live what is left by my own rules. Because I most certainly will not be taking any notice of any of you, anyway. Some years ago, our (then) Prime Minister said something like 'life wasn't meant to be easy'! He was right, you know. Good DXing to all. Fair and dignified, that is. Ernie Ernie H Walls VK3FM vk...@wallsy.com.au Mobile 0418 301 483 --- 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] Mellish Reef
For those VKs who are dedicated DXers (perhaps, as distinct from contesters) Tomi HA7RY has indicated that he will look out for VKs on 30 metres SSB occasionally whilst he and George AA7JV are on Mellish Reef between 22 March and 6 April (or thereabouts). Both Tomi and George have been made aware that VKs can work SSB on this band, and I am sure there will be some VKs who would welcome the opportunity to do so, even as somewhat as a novelty. I also emailed Bill VK4FW about the possibility of doing the same thing from Lord Howe Island on the upcoming VK9L Dxpedition to that location, and he also indicated that, if opportunities arose, he (they) may well consider it. Ernie Ernie Walls VK3FM vk...@wallsy.com.au vk...@arrl.net Mobile 0418 301 483 --- 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] Desecheo pronunciation.
To everybody who took the time and effort to respond, either through the reflector, or direct, thank you all. I think I must have caught everyone on a slow news day, as I received quite a number of responses, here and direct. Not all of them agree, but then, that's democracy, Hi. FWIW, ZL7T Chatham Island hit the air, on 17 and 20, just a few hours ago. Not a big one, but sometimes 'small fish are tasty'. 73 - good health, and good Dxing. Ernie Ernie Walls VK3FM vk...@wallsy.com.au vk...@arrl.net Mobile 0418 301 483 --- 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] Desecheo
A question on Desecheo, site of the recent Dxpedition that we all spent some time chasing! Does anyone know the correct pronunciation of the place - there is quite a fundamental difference of opinion amongst a few amateurs at my club. My stab is DE SESH E O - but this may be nothing like it should be. Any further input, please? Ernie Ernie Walls VK3FM vk...@wallsy.com.au vk...@arrl.net Mobile 0418 301 483 --- 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] T31 - Kanton Island
I thought that T31 would have been activated by now. I realize that the sea trip was going to take a few days, but I guess it's been a fortnight now and nothing!! Has anyone heard how things are going? Ernie Ernie Walls VK3FM [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mobile 0418 301 483 --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please 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 ---
[DX-CHAT] Titan antenna question
Can anyone provide me a reflector site, or website, that would be good to get some advice on how to re-build a Gap Titan vertical antenna. (As an aside, Gap themselves want more than the antenna is worth to provide a 'fix). The coax that came with the antenna was destroyed (effectively) by moisture ingress, and I need a diagram, or something similar, to determine what is needed to replace it, and how! Appreciate any help. Ernie Ernie Walls VK3FM [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mobile 0418 301 483 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
[DX-CHAT] TX5C Clipperton
Speaking of DXpeditions, or those just concluded, does anyone have any information on TX5C. Since they went off air the silence has been deafening - their website still says they are QRV, although they are obviously QR, there has been no log update since the second last day of operation, I have not seen a single word of information of them leaving the island safely, nowell... nothing!! Anyone? Ernie Ernie Walls VK3FM [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mobile 0418 301 483 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
[DX-CHAT] Directional CQs.
I think I may be on a hiding to nothing with this post, but. With both the Ducie and Clipperton DXpeditions, I simply called when I could hear them well (that is, genuinely well) and I must say they both seemed to come back 'without malice' if they heard me calling, irrespective as to where they were directionally calling at the time. I think their response was the same to any VK/ZL who did the same thing! But, at least, I will stand being corrected on this point! Now, why would I deliberately 'call out of turn'. Well, you have to believe me when I say that, by nature, I am not normally disruptive of otherwise sensible processes but, if I waited for a DXpedition operator to ask for VK/ZL, specifically, I could wait a very long time - and because the total DXing strength of both countries combined is probably no more than 500 dedicated souls, when a DXpedition does call for VK/ZL, they generally work all that are on the frequency, at that particular moment, in about a minute. So, again you could wait for a very long time between VK/ZL calls. As an aside, at one stage, late in their operation Clipperton went for more than three hours, on 30 metres, without calling for anyone other than EU or NA - the whole time being close to, or at, 599 at my QTH. Yes, I was already in the log on 30, so I could afford to listen, and take notes, without my blood pressure rising, Hi. But any VK/ZL who listened through that period, without throwing in their call at least once, probably deserves a medal. I digress to say that whenever Martti OH2BH is involved, anywhere, he seems to call for VK/ZL way above our true fighting weight (level of importance), but I cannot be critical of that, can I. And the 3B7C mob also called for VK/ZL quite regularly - but not every DXpedition does, or does very often. Ducie did - Clipperton did not. But please, I have no complaints. None at all. That's the way the cookie crumbles. It is also my belief that many VK/ZL stations now operate the same way as I do, and for the same reason. Is it fair? Probably not! Is it 'against the rules'? Obviously. Does it provoke a few souls? Yes, it does - but not too many, in my experience. Is there a better way for VK/ZL (or any one of the 'lesser' areas) to get a crack at the DX? Not one that I know of. Frankly, mainline DXpeditions have to call by direction, or number, or country, or something, because it is a valid way of reducing the pile somewhat, even if not always to manageable proportions. A directional to NA, EU and JA is justified, given the numbers of DXers in each of those areas, but the rest of the world (OC, SA, AF, AN, AS (minus JA) - and even sub-sets of some of the above ie Caribbean, Scandanavia, etc) simply do not earn the right to expect such a service - again, based only on the relative strengths of their Dxing numbers I don't have the answer, and I don't think anyone who reads this post does either - sorry about that! But, I have no complaints. I am retired, have plenty of time, and being in VK realise that I will never be able to compete at the top end, due to fundamental propagation facts of life. But I will have a lot of fun trying. Regards to all DXers. Ernie Ernie Walls VK3FM [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mobile 0418 301 483 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
[DX-CHAT] FR5DX
FWIW, I have worked Herik many times, and as a result I have requested his QSL, direct, on four occasions, for four different band QSOs. My notes retained in my log state that I used two slightly different addresses, one ending with 'Reunion Island via France', and the other just 'France'. Three of the requests made it OK - the fourth I had to send twice. But interestingly, from this particular request I also received a buro card sometime after I had also received a card from my second request. All these requests were prior to the turn of the century - but it at least confirms that he used to QSL quite OK. Like was posted here a couple of days ago, I had been advised not to address it directly to Reunion, but to direct it through the French postal system. It seems to work - not only here, but on many other directs for cards from the French outposts. For the same reason, exactly, I send cards for Mongolia 'via Japan'. Works wonderfully well. Ernie Ernie Walls VK3FM [EMAIL PROTECTED] [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
[DX-CHAT] SSB on 30 metres
SSB is perfectly legal on 30 metres in VK - has been since day one. Band plan suggests - CW 10.100 to 10.150 SSB 10.115 to 10.140 Digital 10.140.to 10.150 Ernie Walls VK3FM [EMAIL PROTECTED] [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
Re: [DX-CHAT] FCC proposes to drop morse code requirement for all licence classes.
Hello all. For longer than I can remember, I have followed the various trials and tribulations of the ham radio fraternity through the eyes of the various reflectors to which I subscribe. I have witnessed some of the most horrible angst one can imagine a fellow ham could possibly bear, as well as the highest of highs, covering more subjects than I care to recall. I can declare that all of these threads have led to NO change whatsoever to the greater scheme of things at this QTH - life has, indubitably, moved on. To all my 'W' friends who believe this latest FCC proposal is 'the end of civilisation as we know it', 'the last roll of the dice', 'the final straw', etc, can I suggest you grit your teeth , think FORWARD, and enjoy the hobby you so obviously love, and EMAIL ME directly in twelve months if you can identify a SINGLE difference to your hobby as a result of this determination (assuming that it does, indeed, go through in due course). Australia dropped morse completely some time ago as a licence requirement, and let me tell you, folks, that it made not a JOT of practical difference to the hobby in VK. CW is alive and well, for those who are interested, and is a thing of the past, like B&W television, and paper $, to those who are not. I will not get into any further conversation about the merits of this latest proposal because we all will have an opinion that is somewhat valid, and honestly held. I was moved to these comments only because of a casual conversation quite some time ago now, with both my sons, and my son in law, who ALL wondered aloud, and non too subtly, why a hobby such as ham radio would proclaim its 'modernity' at the same time it struggles to lessen its embrace of something that has been declared 'past its use by date' by the rest of the world. Frankly, I could give them no sensible answer. Fellow hams, there IS life beyond code tests - its called SSTV, ATV, phone, SSB, FM, PSK, Amtor, Pactor, Throb, Moonbounce, SHF, etc etc etc - before you go and die, ENJOY. BTW, I am a COMPLETE EXTRA class ham here in VK - sat my code exam once, and passed. I will own up though - it was only 10 WPM. Good hamming to all. Ernie Walls VK3FM [EMAIL PROTECTED] [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
