[DX-CHAT] Re: [DX-NEWS] The good old days!
I'm replying to this on DX-CHAT. A lot of those excellent ops are no longer with us. For whatever else he got involved in, Don Miller was one of the best CW ops ever and could sit there and churn out QSO's as you describe. So could Danny Weil, the Colvins, Ron ZL1AMO, Rudi DJ5CQ, G3SWH, Baldur DJ6SI, and many others. Many of these are now Silent Keys and I haven't heard too much lately from some of the others. I have noticed some of the same things in pileups lately. There was a discussion on another list about DXpeditions now using Skimmer to identify stations in the pileups. I have nothing against using technology to augment skill, but if technology replaces skill altogether, it will not be good. 73, Zack W9SZ On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 10:30 AM, ragnar otterstad la...@yahoo.no wrote: Food for thought ! Is my memory failing me, or do I remember a time when DXpeditions used to have CW ops that could churn out QSOs at a rate of 150-180 an hour, hour after hour with virtually no drama and with a reasonable knowledge of propagation? With the odd exception, all l hear now is an operator that is like a rabbit caught in a car's headlights, hopelessly trawling across 15-20KHz of a boiling pileup for 30-40 seconds before managing to extract a two letter fragment of a call sign, throw it back at the pileup with 599 tacked on the end, fully expecting this to result in a QSO. Then throw in a few time saving tricks such as sending at 40wpm, with a speeded up RST, only sending his call every 15 minutes, sending dit dit where clearly a TU DX1DX UP is needed, abandoning QSOs halfway through, not confirming a queried call correction, insisting on working an area to which there is no propagation on the strength of working one superstation there, working by numbers etc etc. What a mess! The result?... a situation where only the Loud, Lucky and the continuous calling Lid prosper. It seems the quality of an operation is now judged by the speed the QSOs can be uploaded to LOTW, Clublog or the like, rather than the skill of the operator. Perhaps a small scale operation from a less needed entity, or a few hours using Pileup runner would give these guys an idea what to expect before launching themselves off to a rare one. I just can't imagine what pleasure they can derive from operating like this..a bit like me trying to conduct a symphony orchestra and expecting it to be alright on the night! 73 Steve G4EDG --- 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 ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Postage
Yes, as of Jan. 27. 73, Zack W9SZ On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 2:34 PM, Crownhaven crownha...@bellsouth.netwrote: Did the price of an envelope to a foreign country just go up to $1.10 by chance? Steve, N4JQQ --**- 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] S0RASD
I worked them several times. I believe it was a club station. 73, Zack W9SZ On 1/27/13, Crownhaven crownha...@bellsouth.net wrote: I have a QSO in my log for this station on 27 Feb 1993, 10 meters. I just noticed I don't have S0 confirmed on this band. I search for the callsign and can't find a trace of it. Does anyone recall working this station? I could have busted the call but it was on SSB 73, Steve, N4JQQ --- 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] County Hunter's Net Procedures
In VHF weak-signal circles around here, most of the active ops within a few hundred miles know me. But if I just sign W9SZ people get me confused with W9FZ. In fact, it happened in the VHF contest a couple weeks ago. I was even using phonetics at the time and the other station said Hi Bruce, I have my antenna pointed the wrong way. After a few more repeats of my phonetics, he said Oh hi Zack, sorry. As far as I'm concerned, it's never wrong to use phonetics. 73, Zack W9SZ On 6/18/12, Joe Orsak jor...@nc.rr.com wrote: Guess I won't be joining that group, where I come from if you rely on a spot and don't actually copy a stations callsign it is not a contact. DX IS, County hunting done that way AIN'T Joe W4WN On Jun 19, 2012, at 12:55 AM, Duane, WV2B w...@juno.com wrote: From the MARAC county hunting information page: The County Hunter Net which you found on 14.336 or 7.188 operates during the daylight hours every day and sometimes into the evening. Most of the time the pace is fast and furious with mobiles making contacts at the rate of 8 to 10 per minute. You will also notice that we do not use phonetics in the call signs. The reason for this is obvious if you listen to the net for a while. The use of phonetics slows down the cadence and rhythm of the mobile operator. The mobile operators train their ears to hear call signs and cannot take the time to translate what they are not used to hearing. When you first start working the mobiles you will notice that your call sign will be recognized immediately in just a few days. The County Hunter's Net prides itself on being a cooperative effort, rather than a competition. Experience has shown that many more contacts can be made during a short mobile run by avoiding the use of phonetics. This is a departure from the norms of DXing, but if one allows a few days to grasp the way things work they will soon discover they work the same mobiles over and over in hundreds of different counties, and the mobiles work the same county hunters and will learn a new persons call after a few mobile runs. We also have a spotting network where one can see the correct callsign if they are not sure of the mobiles callsign. While it may seem unusual to have procedures different from DXing, it should not be unreasonable to expect to adjust one's operating to a new activity, rather than expect an established net with hundreds of participants to be expected to adjust to our ideas. It is a great activity, and the only way possible for one to complete working all the US Counties. Within days or maybe a week or two, a newcomer will find he recognizes most of the calls, and knows most of the participants by name. Lack of phonetics is not any impediment to enjoying the net. So, if you would like to try working all the US Counties in a cooperative effort, then join the nets and see if you like it. You might find it refreshing to work a station for a needed contact who knows you by name, and maybe will meet you at a convention. Competition is fun, but some activities just don't require it. 73, Duane, WV2B USA-CA All Counties 773 2nd Time all counties 286 You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late. Ralph Waldo Emerson --- 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 --- --- 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] County Hunter's Net Procedures
That's fine if that's the expected routine for county hunters. I've
never participated in county hunting. That procedure may or may not
have gotten you a QSO with ST0R or 7O6T.
73, Zack W9SZ
On 6/19/12, Duane, WV2B w...@juno.com wrote:
Well, I remember when my good friend K2NJ {now an sk} was on CY9. I badly
wanted to work him, but there was no way with the masses of DXers screaming
their last two in phonetics non-stop without even waiting to see if Bill
had called someone else. I didn't stand a chance with my puny signal. But,
knowing Bill had operated for many years with the county hunters, and was
used to not having to translate phonetics, I waited 2 seconds for the first
wave of last two phonetics, then said my call- WV2B. Bill replied to the
pileup- Is that you Duane? I said yes WV2B you're 59. The contact when in
the log as one of my most memorable contacts. I would have never worked him
if I had spent hours calling with the crowd using phonetics. The issue is
not whether phonetics are right or wrong. They certainly are not wrong. But,
if one wants to participate in an activity with standard operating
procedures, or with a net control station, shouldn't they be willing to
conform to the operating procedures used by all other stations
participating, or as directed by the net control station? Apparently my
suggestion has offended some people, which is not my intention. But there
are 2 sides to every story, and I had hoped that by explaining the standard
procedure the sport of county hunting would not just be left with a black
eye in the eyes of the DX community. We could argue all day whether
phonetics are a good idea or not, but that is not really the point. I also
remember when operating on CY9 we were trying to get stations to use full
callsigns. I located a loud US station calling in the slit window with his
last 2. I repeated my instructions- full callsigns please. for an
experiment, rather than tuning on, I decided to see how long it would take
for the station to follow my instruction. I stated 6 times- full callsigns
only please. The station called me 6 times with the last two. On the 7th
time, he called with his full call, and got a 59 and the contact. I always
wondered if he realized how long I had been listening to him giving his last
two. So yes, we can be proud and believe we know the best way to operate,
and do it regardless of standard procedures for the group, or instructions
from a net control, or instructions from a DX station. Maybe we are right.
Maybe it is best to always use phonetics no matter what any net control or
DX station or operator says. But, maybe by cooperating, things will run
smoothly and we'll get the contact, even if not in the perfect textbook
manner we believe is right. Sorry if anyone is offended. That is not my
purpose. There are 2 sides to every story. 73, Duane, WV2B You cannot do a
kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it
will be too late.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
-- Original Message --
From: Zack Widup w9sz.z...@gmail.com
To: dx-chat dx-chat@njdxa.org
Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] County Hunter's Net Procedures
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2012 07:04:37 -0500
In VHF weak-signal circles around here, most of the active ops within
a few hundred miles know me. But if I just sign W9SZ people get me
confused with W9FZ. In fact, it happened in the VHF contest a couple
weeks ago. I was even using phonetics at the time and the other
station said Hi Bruce, I have my antenna pointed the wrong way.
After a few more repeats of my phonetics, he said Oh hi Zack, sorry.
As far as I'm concerned, it's never wrong to use phonetics.
73, Zack W9SZ
On 6/18/12, Joe Orsak jor...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Guess I won't be joining that group, where I come from if you rely on a
spot
and don't actually copy a stations callsign it is not a contact.
DX IS,
County hunting done that way AIN'T
Joe W4WN
On Jun 19, 2012, at 12:55 AM, Duane, WV2B w...@juno.com wrote:
From the MARAC county hunting information page:
The County Hunter Net which you found on 14.336 or 7.188 operates
during
the daylight hours every day and sometimes into the evening. Most of the
time the pace is fast and furious with mobiles making contacts at the
rate
of 8 to 10 per minute. You will also notice that we do not use phonetics
in the call signs. The reason for this is obvious if you listen to the
net
for a while. The use of phonetics slows down the cadence and rhythm of
the
mobile operator. The mobile operators train their ears to hear call
signs
and cannot take the time to translate what they are not used to hearing.
When you first start working the mobiles you will notice that your call
sign will be recognized immediately in just a few days.
The County Hunter's Net prides itself on being a cooperative effort,
rather than a competition. Experience has shown that many more contacts
can be made during a short mobile run
Re: [DX-CHAT] Since this really has nothing to do with DXing
Yes, just like we microwavers also have our own way of doing things (which is different again than both being described here). When you have a dish with 0.5 degree beamwidth pointed at someone, you know who the other station you hear is going to be, so callsigns are just a formality and legality. :-) 73, Zack W9SZ On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 8:59 AM, Ron Notarius W3WN wn3...@verizon.netwrote: Since many of our DX brethern are interested in county hunting as well, I disagree that this doesn't belong, even if it's not 100% on topic. And I don't see any bashing... simply an acknowledgement that the day-to-day County Hunters have their own way of doing things. 73, ron w3wn On 06/19/12, Duane, WV2B wrote: Since this really has nothing to do with DXing, and is turning into just a bunch of bashing, maybe we should agree it doesn't belong here and go on with our lives? You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late. Ralph Waldo Emerson --- 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 --- --- 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] Spotting Etiquette
Actually, it was Jon Kimball KL2A. He even posted a spot for a 30m CW operation of A5A saying it was a Pirate, not us. Interesting to have one of the DXpedition ops on the cluster! 73, Zack W9SZ On 6/8/12, JIM Abercrombie 4...@prtcnet.com wrote: KL7A in Bhutan WAS looking at the cluster. I saw several spots he self-posted as from KL7A spotting A5A. What you said is not always the case. KL7A is listed on the A5A web page as one of the operators there. - Original Message - From: Barry w...@comcast.net To: telw...@telusplanet.net Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2012 8:01 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Spotting Etiquette Bingo! Even better is a spot asking a DXped to QSY to another band/mode. We all know they monitor the Cluster and respond immediately to such requests, NOT. Barry W2UP On 6/7/2012 10:35 AM, GERRY wrote: Spotting etiquette has bugged me for a long time so I thought I'd vent. I really don't understand why some folks want to tell us that they can't hear the DX where they are. I thought the purpose of DX SPOTTING was to tell us where (and by whom) the DX IS being heard. Imagine the traffic if everyone who didn't hear the DX reported it. I have my program set to tell me when the DX is being heard in NA and it's darn annoying to get an alarm and highlight from someone in BC (I use BC as an example not to offend other NA non-spotters) telling us he also can't hear the DX. FWiW 73, Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX VE6 QSL Bureau Team DXCC Field Checker ve...@telus.net mailto:ve...@telus.net 403-251-0384 http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb --- 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 --- --- 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] Leaderboards - good or bad?
Good points, Dave. If a DX station is calling CQ and not getting any answers (that he can hear) I would have no problem with calling them. Also, the on-line logs most likely DO reduce a lot of traffic from people who aren't sure they have worked them until they find the QSO in the log. For the current A5A DXpedition, Jon KL2A has noted there have been several pirates active. I even heard one myself, on 30 meters a week ago. Jon even posted a spot on packet that it was a pirate while the pirate was operating! I remember some years ago DJ5CQ (now an SK) did quite a few Pacific operations. There were no on-line logs back then. I worked him twice on a couple bands as insurance contacts. When I got my cards, he had included a card with a funny-looking creature sketched on it that said I had worked them more than once on a band and not to do that again. 73, Zack W9SZ On 6/6/12, DAVE WHITE mausop...@btinternet.com wrote: That's exactly what I do, Zack Unless there's some organisational cock-up (on my part - I don't use a computer log) then I'll work a DXpedition if possible once on each band and once on each mode. I won't work them on a band/mode if I already have that one confirmed. The thought process is specifically one of if I work them on xxx and I don't need it then that's someone else who's not able to work them. The only time I'll make an exception is if the DXpedition is calling CQ and no-one is answering them I think that G7VJR raises a good point. The presence of an online log stops the temptation for insurance QSOs so in that sense it's good. The propagation tools are always useful if like me you work long hours and have to make use of small time slots for calling DX. But in truth I think that ill-mannered selfish pigs will always be ill-mannered selfish pigs and certain big gun DX Hogs (I could name them in G-land but of course won't) will trample over others, calling and calling and trying to work a Dxpedition on every band/slot whether or not there's a leader board online. After all, they''ve been behaving like that for years anyway... cheers Dave G0OIL - Original Message - From: Zack Widup To: dx-chat Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 10:59 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Leaderboards - good or bad? Someone has pointed out recently that for DXCC requirements, you could get by with 9 QSO's which would cover 160 through 10 meters. You only need one QSO each on CW, SSB and RTTY, so you could either fit them in amongst your 9 QSO's, or make a total of 11 QSO's to satisfy DXCC requirements. The Leaderboards seem to be the things that are inspiring people to make 27 QSO's with the DX. I'm sure some of these stations that are coming out on top of the leadeboards have worked some of these stations previously on some of those band/modes, so it becomes mostly a thing of greed and ego. 73, Zack W9SZ On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 4:28 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV w...@subich.com wrote: On 6/5/2012 4:39 PM, Ryan Jairam wrote: I don't really buy that argument. In the last days of a DXpedition, they're usually begging. You obviously did not attempt to work 7O6T on RTTY. The Europeans monopolized the few available RTTY band slots and even chased 7O6T off RTTY many times in the last days of the DXpedition. Quite simply, Leaderboards as currently structured encourage rampant DX Hoggery and have no place in radiosport. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 6/5/2012 4:39 PM, Ryan Jairam wrote: I don't really buy that argument. In the last days of a DXpedition, they're usually begging. Those who couldn't make a QSO probably couldn't make a QSO on a completely clear band anyway. There is only so much you can work with a dipole and 100 watts. And finally, DXing is competitive.You can be a good sport but you don't have to put yourself at a disadvantage to make others feel better. Ryan, N2RJ On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 4:27 PM, Joe Subich, W4TVw...@subich.com wrote: I think KQ8M's first comment in response to G7VJR's editorial is on point. Clublog's Leaderboards should be modified to stop counting at 11 band slots. 11 (or 12 if the operation works six meters) allows a station to work the operation on each band plus pick up QSOs on CW, Digital, and voice. Quite frankly, in spite of falling prey to the seduction of high leaderboard numbers a time or two myself, anyone who shows up with more than 14 or 15 band slots is simply a DX HOG. There is simply no excuse for such behavior. N1DG's presentation at Dayton clearly showed the DX HOGs do not provide increased support (contributions with QSL) relative to the number of band slots worked ... even the more QSOs mean more revenue argument falls flat. 73
Re: [DX-CHAT] Leaderboards - good or bad?
Someone has pointed out recently that for DXCC requirements, you could get by with 9 QSO's which would cover 160 through 10 meters. You only need one QSO each on CW, SSB and RTTY, so you could either fit them in amongst your 9 QSO's, or make a total of 11 QSO's to satisfy DXCC requirements. The Leaderboards seem to be the things that are inspiring people to make 27 QSO's with the DX. I'm sure some of these stations that are coming out on top of the leadeboards have worked some of these stations previously on some of those band/modes, so it becomes mostly a thing of greed and ego. 73, Zack W9SZ On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 4:28 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV w...@subich.com wrote: On 6/5/2012 4:39 PM, Ryan Jairam wrote: I don't really buy that argument. In the last days of a DXpedition, they're usually begging. You obviously did not attempt to work 7O6T on RTTY. The Europeans monopolized the few available RTTY band slots and even chased 7O6T off RTTY many times in the last days of the DXpedition. Quite simply, Leaderboards as currently structured encourage rampant DX Hoggery and have no place in radiosport. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 6/5/2012 4:39 PM, Ryan Jairam wrote: I don't really buy that argument. In the last days of a DXpedition, they're usually begging. Those who couldn't make a QSO probably couldn't make a QSO on a completely clear band anyway. There is only so much you can work with a dipole and 100 watts. And finally, DXing is competitive.You can be a good sport but you don't have to put yourself at a disadvantage to make others feel better. Ryan, N2RJ On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 4:27 PM, Joe Subich, W4TVw...@subich.com wrote: I think KQ8M's first comment in response to G7VJR's editorial is on point. Clublog's Leaderboards should be modified to stop counting at 11 band slots. 11 (or 12 if the operation works six meters) allows a station to work the operation on each band plus pick up QSOs on CW, Digital, and voice. Quite frankly, in spite of falling prey to the seduction of high leaderboard numbers a time or two myself, anyone who shows up with more than 14 or 15 band slots is simply a DX HOG. There is simply no excuse for such behavior. N1DG's presentation at Dayton clearly showed the DX HOGs do not provide increased support (contributions with QSL) relative to the number of band slots worked ... even the more QSOs mean more revenue argument falls flat. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 6/5/2012 2:54 PM, Paul M Dunphy wrote: G7VJR's point of view (ClubLog creator and T32C participant): http://g7vjr.org/2012/06/**expedition-leaderboards-good-**or-bad/http://g7vjr.org/2012/06/expedition-leaderboards-good-or-bad/ 73, Paul VE1DX --**- 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 --**- --**- 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] A5A on RTTY?
The RTTY mode is not listed in their in the log page or the leaderboard. I would assume this means they are not doing any RTTY on this operation. 73, Zack W9SZ On 5/31/12, Dino Papas k...@cox.net wrote: Anyone seen any RTTY operation from A5A yet? Good Hunting! 73 - Dino KL0S --- 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] DX-PEDITIONS FOR US POOR FOLKS?
I didn't buy too much at Dayton. I ogled the new transceivers though. They look like they will take at least several months to learn how to use! I bought a few mystery boxes that are supposed to work in the microwave range of frequencies. They were practically given away so I will at least have some more junquebox parts. I spent a lot of time in the FRC and SMC hospitality suites at the Crowne Plaza. Also did the KCDXC CW Pileup Contest. I got 42 callsigns correct. Not great but not too bad, either. It was fun. In fact, the whole weekend was fun! Now I just need to catch up on sleep. 73, Zack W9SZ On 5/21/12, kf...@optonline.net kf...@optonline.net wrote: I think we've beaten this dead horse enough to tenderize it nicely We've gone from coversation (CHAT) to getting a tad nosy out of jointy So let us say adeiu and farewell to the topic and move on Let's talk about all the nice things we bought at Dayton?? Let's talk about the clown who looked at a DSTAR HT I was selling for someone for $300 and offered me $50, then got testy when I told him NO and he agrued for 5 minutes that I was unreasonable. Thanks for understanding Steve KF2TI --- 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] DX-PEDITIONS FOR US POOR FOLKS?
First off, great presentation Don! I thought it gave a great perspective of what these icebreaker DXpeditions and others to exotic places cost. Someone has to pay for them. The operators on some DXpeditions often bear a great deal of the cost themselves. I know a few people who have gotten involved in a DXpedition without knowing what it would cost them personally. They put forth an amount of money that hurt them personally financially, hoping they could get at least some of it back. Some didn't - they have not been on a DXpedition since. Live and learn, I guess. And our loss when a fine operator can't or won't go on another DXpedition. I know some of the people who were on the VP8ORK DXpedition. Some of the fees they had to pay were downright weird - and sounded exorbitant to me. But what are you going to do? Refuse to pay a fee to get your equipment out of storage? You would be in a bad position thousands of miles from home, trying to meet an expedition timetable and unable to speak the language of the country, trying to negotiate with those people. If you want the DXpedition, if you want it there for you to work, it seems only right to me that you voluntarily contribute what you can. Not that it has to be $5 per QSO, but every little bit helps. None of the DXpeditions I wished to have confirmed recently have demanded any fees for QSL'ing. But I do voluntarily send them something. I hope it helps just a little. If enough people do that, it increases the chance that they will go on another DXpedition to a rare place in a few years. And I agree - if the DXpedition so chooses to send out confirmation to contributors first, that is their choice and it doesn't mean that non-contributors are not going to get their confirmation. If you had to wait for 20 years for an entity to be put on the air, what's a couple extra months waiting for the confirmation? 73, Zack W9SZ On 5/20/12, Don Greenbaum d...@aurumtel.com wrote: Who is demanding any fees for a QSL? Name one DXpedition that refuses to answer bureau cards? Or a major DXPedition that doesn't post their logs to LOTW (most within 6 months). Most foundations require that in return for funding. Just because someone who donates $5 gets his card first does not translate into extortion for those who opt out of supporting dxpeditions and wait for the slow method. 73 Don N1DG At 06:45 PM 5/20/2012, Don wrote: Go or don't go. But demanding a fee for a qsl is still extortion in the true sense of the term Sent from my iPod On May 20, 2012, at 6:31 PM, Ron Notarius W3WN wn3...@verizon.net wrote: Lou, Once again, context is important. Don's presentation was not talking about the casual DXpedition that might cost one or two people a few thousand. Yes, this was mentioned, but it was not the main focus. And within THAT context only, if I can't afford to go on a vacation to the Caribbean that happens to include a radio op for $5K, I'm not going to go either. If I do go, I'm not going to expect to recoup my vacation costs from those who worked me, either. But -- that's not what the main focus here is. You're not going to Heard Island, or Bouvet, or Navassa, or Baker Howland, etc., for $5000 either. Between logistics, licensing, boat chargers, food fuel, you're talking in the neighborhood (today) of US$500,000. Don's plea, as I recall (and Don, please correct me if I'm wrong) was that the DX community as a whole, world-wide, find a way to continue to fund these trips. Or they will stop, and the rarest of the rare will be off the air for decades to come. The cost-per-QSO breakdown simply gives you, or should give you, an appreciation for what was involved. It was not meant (at least as I heard it) as a suggestion that this should be a mandatory minimum amount that you should include along with your QSL request. Don also had a comment that more should join their local DX associations, societies, foundations, etc., in order to strengthen those organizations, and permit THEM to continue to help fund future super-rare operations. Let's not let that get lost in the discussion either. The bottom line is that we as a community simply can't expect others to go to these places that we seek to contact purely for the thrill of a pileup. Because when the costs to go far outstrip the means of the operating team, they won't be able to go whether they want the thrill or not. 73 -Original Message- From: kf...@njdxa.org [mailto:kf...@njdxa.org] On Behalf Of Mecseri Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 4:11 PM To: li...@w2irt.net Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] DX-PEDITIONS FOR US POOR FOLKS? -pjd is making a valid point, but. On the other side of the coin, how can you put a price on the thrill of being on the receiving end of a huge pileup for a week or two???. If it cost me $5,000 to go to a Dx Expedition, I would not compute my cost per contact. If I would have to, I
Re: [DX-CHAT] Hey, I finally found this opportunity
Looks like Rag's account has been hacked. 73, Zack W9SZ On 2/13/12, ragnar otterstad la...@yahoo.no wrote: Gain Your Freedom, Manage Your Own Businesshttp://whaouh.com/easywork.php?bjshowtopic=o5fx --- 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] Republic of Wadiya - New Country?
Well, Wadiya know? (Following in the wake of I'll have Nunavut a few years back.) :-) 73, Zack W9SZ On 2/5/12, Gary K9GS garyk...@wi.rr.com wrote: Could this be a new one? http://www.republicofwadiya.com/?gclid=CPPPxbvngq4CFS6FQAodpw413w In the upper right corner there is an English language button. It looks pretty easy to get to via Miami. -- 73, Gary K9GS Check out K9NS on the web: http://www.k9ns.com Greater Milwaukee DX Association: http://www.gmdxa.org Society of Midwest Contesters: http://www.w9smc.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 --- --- 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] -LOTW
I have to comment on a couple of these: On 12/22/11, Ron Notarius W3WN wn3...@verizon.net wrote: Oh, heck Rag, that's easy. Some people don't have computers in their shack. or even their home. May be hard to believe, but it's true (I know quite a few right here in my town). So Logbook of the World is not an option for them at all. Some people just don't like the ARRL. Why is an entirely different matter for another time. For this group, if the League had anything to do with it, it must be bad. Are these people likely to be participating in DXCC? I know some ARRL-haters who say they do not and will not participate in ARRL awards programs. Some people don't want to be bothered with the security. You will read or hear the argument that LotW is more secure than most banks, credit cards, or other financial institutions. Which actually says a lot more about how insecure your money and credit might be, but you'll never convince them of that. I've had credit card info hijacked at least once a year for the last 5 years or so (a different card each time). I don't know where the security leaks are but they are obviously there. I just had it happen with a Discover card last week. That one is a puzzler because I haven't even used the card in two years. The only card on that account that exists resides in my wallet which never leaves my sight. And it's not one of those cards that can be read from a distance electronically. I just got my credentials for LOTW; now I need to find the time to organize my logs and upload them! I am also one of the people who still likes paper cards. For some DXpeditions I'll probably want a paper card AND LOTW confirmation. 73, Zack W9SZ --- 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] 60 Meters
Both my TS-440 and TS-850 allow opening up the transmit function to the entire shortwave spectrum (1.8 - 30.0 MHz) by removing a diode. I did this mod to enable 60 meters on both. Do ICOM radios have this feature? 73, Zack W9SZ On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 8:09 AM, Ryan Jairam rjai...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone knows if the radio mfgs will be pubilshing instructions/firmware to add the new channel or open up the radio tune the entire band? IIRC, Icom radios can only tune to the existing channels. Not sure about others. Ryan, N2RJ On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 8:14 AM, Crownhaven crownha...@bellsouth.netwrote: If anyone is interested, 60 meters now allows 100 watts, SSB, CW, PSK-31 and Pactor III. There is a new channel replacing one that already existed that was carrying some kind of government data stream since the band's inception. This was effective Friday. Allowing Pactor III on the band seems to affirm the commission's intent that the band be used for emergency and disaster comms. New channels are: 5330.5 5332.0 5346.5 5348.0 5357.0 5358.5 5371.5 5373.0 5403.5 5405.0 Dial frequency in left column. Steve, N4JQQ --**- 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 --**- -- Ryan A. Jairam --- 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] 60 Meters
I was told it would probably be in the Federal Register approximately 15 days after the original FCC announcement. So that puts it some time very early in January that it would take effect. 73, Zack W9SZ On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 8:44 AM, Doug McDuff w...@bellsouth.net wrote: ** Again, unless I am mistaken, not so fast. The FCC publication was just a release. The Report and Order have not yet been published in the Federal Register and that will be the trigger date for the effective date. I just checked Friday's and today's edition and I did not find them. 73, Doug W4OX On 11/20/2011 10:07 PM, leewi...@aol.com wrote: MY COUNT WOULD BE EFFECTIVE 12:01 AM 18 DECEMBER 2011. MERRY CHRISTMAS EARL *THE ONLY REASON ANYONE WOULD HATE YOU IS BECAUSE THEY WANT TO BE JUST LIKE YOU WITH ALL ONE'S ACHIEVEMENTS LEE R. WICAL, KH6BZF YAGI ACRES 45-601 LULUKU ROAD KANEOHE, HAWAI'I 96744-1854 1-(808) 247-0587 * --- 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: Vedr: [DX-CHAT] ] ST0
Yes but the hobby interacts heavily with businesses sometimes. DXpeditions are expensive. I have heard that a full-blown DXpedition to Bouvet will cost about a million US dollars. That's a lot of money for a hobby! BTW there may be one in the works. 73, Zack W9SZ On Tue, Nov 8, 2011 at 8:08 PM, ragnar otterstad la...@yahoo.no wrote: OK For a moment I thought this was a hobby - not a business ! hi Not very commendable IMHO 73 rag *Fra:* Barry w...@comcast.net *Til:* la...@yahoo.no *Kopi:* DX-chat dx-chat@njdxa.org *Sendt:* Onsdag, 9. november 2011 1.34 *Emne:* Re: [DX-CHAT] ] ST0 Surely you know the answer to that, Rag - €€ Barry W2UP On 11/8/2011 5:19 PM, ragnar otterstad wrote: Wonder why not the whole log is uploaded. That would make life easier for everybody: 73 Rag LA5HE Ubi Morsum verba tacent *Fra:* viet...@comcast.net viet...@comcast.net *Til:* DX-chat dx-chat@njdxa.org *Sendt:* Tirsdag, 8. november 2011 23.30 *Emne:* [DX-CHAT] ST0 No card yet and nothing on LOTW...how's the rest of the U.S.? Nick W9UM War, Pestilence, Famine and DeathNo prisoners and shoot all survivors. --- 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 --- -- Barry Kutner, W2UPLakewood, CO --- 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 --- --- 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] Clublog/Leaderboiard run AMOK??
These people need to get a life. A real life. Ham radio is only a part of my life, a tiny part lately as work has been frantic. Even if I didn't work, I am involved in so many other things ... 73, Zack W9SZ On 10/23/11, Gary K9GS garyk...@wi.rr.com wrote: snip SB DX @ WW KB8NW $OPDX.1033 Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 1033 The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster DX Bulletin No. 1033 BID: $OPDX.1033 October 24, 2011 Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio) * LEADERBOARD SCORING AT T32C: Michael/G7VJR and Marios/5B4WN from the Club Log web pagehttp://www.clublog.org report the following: During the T32C expedition, a large number of stations have succeeded in working the maximum number of slots possible, or share the same number of slots as a large number of other stations. Using the 'first past the post' scoring system, those who worked these slots first are ranked highest. Duplicates count negatively. This scoring system has been manipulated by a small number of stations operating illegally. They have determined that by using someone else's callsign and working T32C, they can create duplicates and force that callsign down the leaderboard. Ranking changes -- In response to this problem, the scoring system for the T32C is changing to a ranking that does not penalize duplicate QSOs. This removes the loophole that is being exploited. This change will be made live on 19th October, with the agreement of the T32C expedition team, to improve the fairness of the scoring. * I really thing this whole ClubLog/leaderboard thing has gotten out of hand. People are actually CHEATING to improve their scoresamazing. Thoughts?? -- 73, Gary K9GS Check out K9NS on the web: http://www.k9ns.com Greater Milwaukee DX Association: http://www.gmdxa.org Society of Midwest Contesters: http://www.w9smc.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] Clublog/Leaderboiard run AMOK??
It is not only unethical and unsportsmanlike, it IS illegal. To use someone else's callsign without their permission is illegal. That's just as bad as people sending letters to the FCC under a different name/call stating they want a different callsign, just so they can get the callsign of the current holder. I think there are a couple cases of that actually happening. 73, Zack W9SZ On 10/24/11, Ron Notarius W3WN wn3...@verizon.net wrote: As I said to a DX newsletter editor when this news broke the other day: Un - flippin' - believable. And flippin isn't exactly the precise wording I had in mind, but this is a family reflector. There is a certain mentality running around our ranks these days of win at any and all costs, combined with the pseudo-legalese of if it's not expressly and specifically prohibited, it is by default allowed. This, sadly, is an extension of that line of thought. That induhviduals would stoop so low as to take unethical (IMHO) and unsportsmanlike (IMHO) steps like these, merely to put themselves at the alleged top of the heap? Belittles them, and if we allow it, belittles us all. There is no excuse for this type of behavior, and if those who are doing it are caught, there should be sanctions. But they won't be caught, and even if they were, somehow the sanctions never do hold up. 73 On 10/23/11, Gary K9GSgaryk...@wi.rr.com wrote: snip SB DX @ WW KB8NW $OPDX.1033 Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 1033 The Ohio/Penn DX PacketCluster DX Bulletin No. 1033 BID: $OPDX.1033 October 24, 2011 Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW Provided by BARF80.ORG (Cleveland, Ohio) * LEADERBOARD SCORING AT T32C: Michael/G7VJR and Marios/5B4WN from the Club Log web pagehttp://www.clublog.org report the following: During the T32C expedition, a large number of stations have succeeded in working the maximum number of slots possible, or share the same number of slots as a large number of other stations. Using the 'first past the post' scoring system, those who worked these slots first are ranked highest. Duplicates count negatively. This scoring system has been manipulated by a small number of stations operating illegally. They have determined that by using someone else's callsign and working T32C, they can create duplicates and force that callsign down the leaderboard. Ranking changes -- In response to this problem, the scoring system for the T32C is changing to a ranking that does not penalize duplicate QSOs. This removes the loophole that is being exploited. This change will be made live on 19th October, with the agreement of the T32C expedition team, to improve the fairness of the scoring. * I really thing this whole ClubLog/leaderboard thing has gotten out of hand. People are actually CHEATING to improve their scoresamazing. Thoughts?? -- 73, Gary K9GS Check out K9NS on the web: http://www.k9ns.com Greater Milwaukee DX Association: http://www.gmdxa.org Society of Midwest Contesters: http://www.w9smc.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 --- --- 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] Looking Back : VT1
Back in the late 60's or early 70's I worked a stations signing 9K2S on 40 CW one night. Another ham worked him and then the two of us got into a chat on the air about whether it was a pirate or not. I wanted a QSL but didn't know of a QSL route. I still don't know to this day if he was a pirate or not. I've since worked and confirmed 9K on just about every band but 160. Still, the mystery remains ... 73 Zack W9SZ On 8/14/11, John Warren n...@texas.net wrote: By the way, in answer to my question yesterday, VT1 was the first post-WWII prefix for Kuwait. The Brits initially administered Kuwait from India, so they assigned it a prefix out of the Indian block. Shortly thereafter, it was transferred to British military government, and got a prefix in the MP4 block which they used throughout the Persian Gulf, specifically MP4K. (For example, MP4B = Bahrain, MP4Q = Qatar, etc, except that the troops moved around, so MP4 soon became a jumbled mess!). Finally, when Kuwait gained its independence, it became the 9K we know today. 73, John, NT5C. --- 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 ---
[DX-CHAT] Re: [DX-NEWS] DXpedition calling practices
I believe 3Y0PI and a few others, by trying to follow the propagation paths, would work USA in the order 1-2-3-4-8-9-0-5-7-6. Seemed pretty successful for them. There have been operations especially from the Pacific that completely ignored propagation. They'd have paths to USA and JA at the same time on the low bands. They would lose propagation to USA before they would lose JA. But they would continue to work almost exclusively JA's during the time they had prop to USA. They got a lot of people upset. I have heard other DXpeditions go by continents - NA, SA, Asia, VK/ZL, parts of EU, etc. They would not neglect the rest of Asia just to work JA's. These ops seemed to make a whole lot more people happier. But I doubt it is even possible to make everyone happy. 73, Zack W9SZ' On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 3:42 PM, Dragan Davkovski davkov...@yahoo.comwrote: Right in the target Gary. W0 land is neither east nor west coast and almost all dxpeditions ignore this fact. They either work all USA or call for W6/W7 only. What about W0 only, hi? Nihiles Ante Unum! (Zeroes before Ones!) 73 Dragan KØAP, Z32XX -- *From:* Gary Wilburn g...@w8vi.com *To:* n...@bresnan.net; dx-n...@njdxa.org *Sent:* Tue, July 26, 2011 2:47:04 PM *Subject:* RE: [DX-NEWS] DXpedition calling practices 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 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-news or subscribe dx-news This is the DX-NEWS reflector
Re: [DX-CHAT] Sun's Spots Fading
Tweak up those low band antennas! 73, Zack W9SZ On 6/15/11, Bill Hawkins bhw...@hughes.net wrote: I thought we just came out of that! Bill W5EC BREAKING - major AAS solar announcement: Sun's Fading Spots Signal Big Drop in Solar Activity The American Astronomical Society meeting in Los Cruces, NM has just made a major announcement on the state of the sun. Sunspots may be on the way out and an extended solar minimum may be on the horizon. From Space.com reporting from the conference: Some unusual solar readings, including fading sunspots and weakening magnetic activity near the poles, could be indications that our sun is preparing to be less active in the coming years. The results of three separate studies seem to show that even as the current sunspot cycle swells toward the solar maximum, the sun could be heading into a more-dormant period, with activity during the next 11-year sunspot cycle greatly reduced or even eliminated. Currently, the sun is in the midst of the period designated as Cycle 24 and is ramping up toward the cycle's period of maximum activity. However, the recent findings indicate that the activity in the next 11-year solar cycle, Cycle 25, could be greatly reduced. In fact, some scientists are questioning whether this drop in activity could lead to a second Maunder Minimum, which was a 70-year period from 1645 to 1715 when the sun showed virtually no sunspots. --- 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] 12 meters
Yes, 12m did sound great. I worked 4A4A on 17 and 30m last night. Good signals on those bands, too. I don't quite understand why the CY0 people have such huge pileups. I didn't think they were that rare. I heard many familiar DXer calls working one of them on 40 CW last night. Many of them I know have Honor Roll and I find it hard to believe they haven't worked CY0 on 40. Maybe they're just bored from lack of recent activity? 73, Zack W9SZ On 3/7/11, Bill Hawkins bhw...@hughes.net wrote: I don't know about the other bands, but 12 meters was outstanding this weekend. The signals were strong from all parts of the world. Kinda like '57! Bill W5EC --- 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] Bouvet and Navassa
I keep hoping a big-time DXpedition can make it to Bouvet some day. I didn't work Chuck Brady and I didn't work the last operation there. It's one of the six I still haven't worked. :-( 73, Zack W9SZ On 3/1/11, Ron Notarius W3WN wn3...@verizon.net wrote: (Moving discussion to DX Chat) Cedric, When the US Fish Wildlife Service decided to permit the Desecheo operation, the impression left was that groups would be permitted to land on operate from both Desecheo and Navassa every few years. A lot of this going forward was dependent on how well the entire Desecheo operation went. As far as I know, it went well. But we are dealing with government bureaucrats who have their own standards and their own way of doing things. So all we can do is be patient and wait for FWS to decide if when to let the group go to Navassa. 73 -Original Message- From: kf...@njdxa.org [mailto:kf...@njdxa.org] On Behalf Of Ryan Jairam Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 9:30 AM To: aishwarya1...@gmail.com Cc: dx-n...@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] Bouvet and Navassa Hi Cedric! Bouvet was actually on air in 2008 (3Y0E). The op was a brand new ham by the name of Petrus. He was a very weak signal on 20m phone but workable from here. I haven't heard of anything else since then. Desecheo was a couple of years ago too but news about Navassa has been pretty much slim to none. My guess is that activating Navassa would be significantly more difficult than Desecheo. Here is the website of the group that did KP5 - http://www.kp1-5.com/news.html 73 Ryan, N2RJ On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 8:43 AM, Aishwarya aishwarya1...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, There are the 2 last one I need for my DXCC. Does anybody know if there is a DXpedition planned to these entities? I remember that a few years ago a group was planning a trip to Bouvet but posponed it due to work on the island by the norvegian authorities. For KP1 (Navassa) I didn't hear anything. Maybe the group who activated KP5 is trying to put KP1 on the air :-) 73, Cedric HB9HFN http://www.hb9hfn.ch --- 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 --- -- Ryan A. Jairam, --- 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 http://njdxa.org ---
[DX-CHAT] Re: [DX-NEWS] VK9C/G6AY interference (OT)
I'm moving this discussion to DX-CHAT. Even in the ARRL CW DX contest last weekend I heard a DX station sending N2D? N2D?? and a W5 kept calling. W5 isn't even close to N2D in CW sound. There is no excuse for it. I don't understand it, either, but then I don't do it. Maybe you'd have to ask someone who does it, but no one has come forth on this list or any other DX list I'm on to say I do it and the reason is ... Therefore I can assume that (a) No one on these DX lists does it; or (b) they know it's wrong but keep doing it anyway; hence, they are unwilling to admit it. One of these days I am going to just sit and make a list of all the stations I hear doing this, and try to hunt down e-mail addresses for them. Then I will send each an e-mail inquiring why they do it. The responses should be very telling. 73, Zack W9SZ On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 10:58 AM, Glenn Wyant va...@sympatico.ca wrote: Paul., I sat here listening the pileup , copc etc etc One thing that struck me was the amount of people who never stop calling. The VK9 answered a VE2 at one point , I listened up in the pileup and hundreds just started calling again. If fact they did this no matter who the VK9 responded to ... Did there code readers malfunction ? , perhaps they couldn't copy him ( why then call ?? ) ... these where not isolated incidents .. I listened to a strong N4 just call everytime the VK9 stood by... , this behaviour was not isolated to NA but Europe as well It makes me wonder if he didnt answer you , then why are these people calling ??? I can think of no excuse for this ... Glenn VA3DX Paul VE1DX said : - I will not interfere with the DX station nor anyone calling and will never tune up on the DX frequency or in the QSX slot. I think I'd even simplify it more to I will never transmit on the DX's frequency during a split operation. Ever. VK9C/G6AY was on both 14.025 and 18.072 today. On both bands there was constant bedlam for at least a half an hour on their TX frequency. All the usual stuff. UP UP UP, LID LID LID, IDIOT IDIOT IDIOT, plus 37 guys calling them simplex, and of course the ubiquitous tuners. They sent UP after every QSO, and the DX Cluster spots indicated QSX UP. They were S1-S3 and workable, but you simply couldn't hear hardly a dit most of the time because the S9+ guys were doing the above. This is nothing new, but it seems extremely bad today. Did the VK9C/G6AY guy(s) do something to infuriate the hordes? The few times they had a 30-second window of no QRM, they seemed to be good OPs. Don't transmit on their frequency. So simple. Yet so many do. Sigh . . . 73, Paul VE1DX --- 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 ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Deleted DXCC entities
Yes. I got into the DXCC program in 1992. At the time I had cards for several deleted countries I'd worked and confirmed as much as 20 years earlier. I submitted them in 1992 and was given overall credit for them back then. I later also got credit for ST0 South Sudan, ZS9 Walvis Bay and ZS0 Penguin Islands. And a couple others. 73, Zack W9SZ On Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 12:41 PM, Larry Van Horn n5...@brmemc.net wrote: I have a dumb question and since I haven't used my daily allotment yet, guess I can fire away. ;-))) With the upcoming Neth Antilles breakup and those old countries to be deleted, after they have been deleted, can you still submit those deleted countries the the DXCC desk for credit to your account as deleted counties? Hope that makes sense. 73 de Larry Larry Van Horn, N5FPW Brasstown, NC USA MT Assistant/Review/Technical Editor Milcom/What's New/First Look Columnist Milcom Monitoring Post at http://mt-milcom.blogspot.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 --- --- 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] What to do?
There is a prediction in the latest issue of CQ Magazine that predicts the SFI won't get above 140 for this cycle. That means very little or no F2 propagation on 6 meters this cycle. I tend to believe that. It agrees with a prediction Carl K9LA made some months ago. Oh well ... 73, Zack W9SZ On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 8:50 AM, Dave White mausop...@btinternet.comwrote: The bloke at NASA issuing all the warnings isn't called Dr Nostradamus by any chance? I'd put up lots of vhf antennas. 2 meters DXCC perhaps? I have my own diesel generator so they can do what they like to the grid :-) I think it's just a plot to distract us in 2012 so we forget what a bloody waste of money the London Olympics will be. Dave G0OIL -Original Message- From: Bill Hawkins bhw...@hughes.net To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: 30/08/2010 13:02 Subject: [DX-CHAT] What to do? Should I take my antennas down or put more up? Bill W5EC Massive solar storm to hit Earth in 2012 with 'force of 100m bombs' Astronomers are predicting that a massive solar storm, much bigger in potential than the one that caused spectacular light shows on Earth earlier this month, is to strike our planet in 2012 with a force of 100 million hydrogen bombs. Several US media outlets have reported that NASA was warning the massive flare this month was just a precursor to a massive solar storm building that had the potential to wipe out the entire planet's power grid. --- 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 --- --- 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] Sunspots
Yes! Yes! Yes! Where are they? Get those Palos Verdes Sundancers going! SFI is around 70 now I believe. Not a whole lot better than at sunspot minimum. :-( 73, Zack W9SZ On Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 11:08 AM, Harris Ruben n2...@arrl.net wrote: You are entitled to your opinion. As for me, I need some of those coming SUNSPOTS! N2ERN --- 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] msnbc.com: Family electrocuted putting up radio antenna
Yeah, no kidding. And considering the press' ability to get things wrong at every turn, it might not even have been a ham radio antenna. 73, Zack W9SZ On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 9:10 AM, Ron Notarius W3WN wn3...@verizon.netwrote: The MS-NBC story online is short on details. Anyone know who the family is? Oct 13, 2009 08:06:21 AM, kf...@optonline.net wrote: Family electrocuted putting up radio antenna Police in Florida say a mother, father and 15-year-old son died after being electrocuted while putting up a ham radio antenna in their Palm Bay home. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33288707/ns/us_news-life/from/ET --- 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 --- --- 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] DX Cluster
Check this out John: http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/cluster.html 73, Zack W9SZ On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 12:39 PM, jcowe...@comcast.net 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 via wireless links. John Ownes - N7TK --- 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] the sad story of South Sudan - a new country after 2011?
Not to make light of the strife and trouble going on there, but I wonder if a deleted country can be reinstated? I have ST0 South Sudan as a deleted entity. 73, Zack W9SZ On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 3:19 AM, DAVE WHITE mausop...@btinternet.comwrote: Clip from today's Sunday Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/sudan/6034690/South-Sudan-faces-new-war-over-oil.html It seems that some things never change. I've frequently heard an argument that the worst thing that the old colonial powers did was to put Africans in charge of Africa. It's not an opinion that I hold (actually I think it was just done badly), but examples that spring to mind are the chaos and bloodshed in Rwanda, Burundi, Nigeria/Biafra, Ghana, Sudan, Sierra Leone, Angola, Somalia, Eritrea, Zaire, Western Sahara, Central African Republic etc ... and of course the biggest basket case of the all: Zimbabwe, once the bread basket of Africa and now what? It does make me wonder whether the current outbreak of troubles in Southern Sudan is just tribal squabbling. Conspiracy theorists (and those who know how China operates) may point the finger in their direction, particularly if there's oil and other mineral resuorce at stake. As we know, the Chinese have no morals when it comes to dealing anyone who'll sell them what they need at a knock-down price I wonder if the referendum of independence for South Sudan will really go ahead? One thing's for certain: It'll be a brave bunch of guys who mount a DXpedition there! food for thought, eh? cheers Dave G0OIL --- 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 ---
[DX-CHAT] Re: [DX-NEWS] Re: [Dx-qsl] 7O1YGF Approved for DXCC Credit
My understanding was that they had some documentation but it was thought that their license or OK to operate was issued by a regional authority - sort of like the state of Illinois issuing me a license instead of the FCC. I'm just happy that it finaly got approved. I have one other confirmed QSO with 7O from an operation that was not approved. I just sent for a card for this one today. 73, Zack W9SZ On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 11:38 AM, Jack k4...@arrl.net wrote: IF memory serves, these guys NEVER submitted documentation in the first place Yemen is the last one I need and they are not in my log. I'm jealous, envious and happy for those of you that do have them in your log! At 12:26 PM 8/13/2009, you wrote: After reviewing recently-received information regarding the 7O1YGF operation, and after additional dialogue with a leader of the DXpedition, the DXCC desk has approved this operation. Nine years later and this Yemen operation just now gets approval? What's going on here? Can any body report on what the 'recently-received information' was that changed Bill's position on the 7O1YGF operation? Doug I'll run the race and I will never be the same again. -Original Message- From: kf...@njdxa.org [ mailto:kf...@njdxa.org kf...@njdxa.org] On Behalf Of Jim Reisert AD1C Sent: August 12, 2009 4:27 PM To: dx-n...@njdxa.org Cc: DX4WIN Reflector; YCCC; mhdxa; PPDXG Reflector; GMCC Subject: [DX-NEWS] 7O1YGF Approved for DXCC Credit The following news is from the ARRL DXCC Desk and is for real! Bernie, W3UR The following operation has been approved for DXCC: 7O1YGF Yemen Operation from April 16, 2000 through April 26, 2000 After reviewing recently-received information regarding the 7O1YGF operation, and after additional dialogue with a leader of the DXpedition, the DXCC desk has approved this operation. Considering the length of time that has passed since this operation, we ask that DXCC participants who would like to claim credit for 7O1YGF follow the options below: • Send the 7O1YGF card ONLY to DXCC with a SASE, or return postage if outside the US; DXCC will process the card and applicants will not be charged a submission fee. 7O1YGF cards included with other cards will be handled as part of a normal submission. • Bring the card to a DXCC Card Checker. The card checker will forward the confirmation to the DXCC desk for processing. Again, there will be no submission fee if this is a single-card submission. You must fill out an application form, however. In all other cases applicants can include their QSL card with their next submission, and it will be handled normally. We will work with the 7O1YGF team to use Logbook of the World if possible. Remember, the cutoff date for the 2009 DXCC Annual listing and Honor Roll list is December 31, 2009. We encourage applicants to handle this sooner rather than wait until the last minute. 73 es DX! Bill Moore NC1L Awards Branch Manager Jack Hartley K4WSB / VP2MSB DXCC Honor Roll QCWA OOTC *Celebrating 50 years in Ham Radio * --- 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 ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Availabity of 7O1YGF QSL cards?
I had one CW QSO. My card went out in the mail to DJ3XD this morning. 73, Zack W9SZ On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 3:37 PM, Mike D'Alto d...@optonline.net wrote: OK, so I had 5 QSOs with 7O1YGF which I never requested confirmation for. After the 7O1A debacle and my cards being rejected by the DXCC Desk, I decided to take a lets see what happens attitude. I pretty much had given up hope that the 7O1YGF operation would ever be approved after a year or two of not hearing anything, and subsequently put it out of my mind. Naturally, I am now very eager to get these contacts confirmed. This would put me within one click of having worked and confirmed them all. So does anyone know if the original ops have the logs and will answer direct QSL requests? The sources I checked indicate DJ3XD as the route for CW contacts, and DK9KX for SSB RTTY. I've never used LOTW, from what I have read elsewhere, that may become a viable way to receive a confirmation. I'd rather have the actual card. Kicking myself for not having acted when the operation was still recent. What would you do if you were me? vy 73/DX, Mike, K2CD --- 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] Attention W4 area DX Clubs
I think it would be great if a DX club got that call! Better than someone who has no idea of its history. 73, Zack W9SZ On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 12:36 PM, Urb LeJeune u...@w2dec.com wrote: The call W4BPD is available. Gus, W4BPD, was one of the great all time DXpeditioners and DX operators. It would be a great call for a DX club. If you need help on trading in your club call to acquire W4BPD drop me a line. It's a very simple process. A club can also have 2 calls. 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 --- --- 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] Mt Athos
See you hopefully operating in P5, 7O or FR/G! :-) 73, Zack W9SZ On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 9:59 AM, David Yarnes w7...@cox.net wrote: My wife was raised in the Greek Orthodox faith, and as an adult she has very few kind words to say about the church, primarily because she feels they are so incredibly sexist. Unless you know something about being orthodox, you can't imagine how many things they won't let women do. Anyway, I showed her the article, and she offered some commentary I won't repeat. Anyway, I don't think she would be all that happy if I were to go on a DXpedition there! Hi. Otherwise, she's pretty cool about letting me go off on ham jaunts. See some of you hopefully in Dayton Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: David Rollitt da...@g3xyp.freeserve.co.uk To: radiodave.g4...@tiscali.co.uk; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 1:51 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Mt Athos SV0WI had permission to mount a trip there in the early 70's, a year or so before Martti went there. I was invited to join with them but declined, they eventually went to Rhodes instead. Funny how we can make a wrong choice sometimes. 73 David G3XYP - Original Message - From: G4GED Dave radiodave.g4...@tiscali.co.uk To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 8:39 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Mt Athos Now all we need is permission for a DXpedition! ;-) - Original Message - From: ragnar otterstad la...@yahoo.no To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 7:06 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Mt Athos http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/after-1000-years-women-can-see-treasures-of-mount-athos-1679730.html Close - bu no cigar ! 73 Rag LA5HE For a different vacation : http://de.visittelemark.com/ or http://www.telemarkskanalen.no/ were we are located on the riverside. UBI MORSE VERBO CESSAT _ Alt i ett. Få Yahoo! Mail med adressekartotek, kalender og notisblokk. http://no.mail.yahoo.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 --- --- 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 --- --- 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 ---
[DX-CHAT] Descheo Island
I have only one QSO with Desecheo right now - 15 meter SSB with the dynamic duo who operated there a few years ago. I want to get at least a CW and a digi QSO and maybe a couple other bands. I hope they aren't going to assume everyone in North America has KP5 confirmed on all band-modes already. :-) But it should be a lot easier from here than from EU. They're almost in my back yard. 73, Zack W9SZ On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 11:57 AM, ragnar otterstad la...@yahoo.no wrote: I can see right now what's going to happen when they work Europe: When the operator says quite clearly for the fifth time Golf Nine Alpha Alpha Alpha five and nine, all the Italians will keep shouting their last two for ten minutes solid on the G9's frequency, overmodulating their 3kW amplifiers and without pausing for breath..even if they are in the log twelve times already. Unfortunately, I think you are right. Part of the problem is lack of proper understanding of English, which applies to all the latin countries, where films are dubbed. Up here, we have subtitles, so people get language lessons without even knowing it !! These guys are all pretty good operators and you'll have propagation akin to a telephone line on most bands nearly 24 hours per day from where you live. Don't bother takin the time off work during the first week when the big guns will slug it out toe to toe, but you'll make it in the log easily enough during the second week. If you wait till the band's closed to Italy, anyway.Whiskey eight Tango Alpha Hotel five and nine..ITALY KILO ITALY KILO ITALY KILO ITALY KILO ITALY KILO. If you're like me you concentrate on CW where there are fewer muppets There are some rotten apples even on CW these days , I am sorry to say !This applies in particular to some Eastern -Europeans countries and Balkan. If they work split, which I am sure they will, things get easier when you have experienced operators at the DX-end. F ex I rarely have to make more that 2-3 calls to get a qso when f ex DL3DXX, G3SXW and others like them are at the DX-end- Even when the signals are marginal, which they often are up here in the North ! 73 rag LA5HE _ Alt i ett. Få Yahoo! Mail med adressekartotek, kalender og notisblokk. http://no.mail.yahoo.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 --- --- 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] Dissed by Infoworld?......and QRM.....
I still contend that IBM and others have no real RF engineers working for them. None of them seem to understand radio-frequency interference or near-channel effects on things such as noise floor. We studied all of that when I was in college in 1974 studying RF engineering. It's not new data, just neglected. And of course means extra cost to limit the RF noise. 73, Zack W9SZ On 12/30/08, DAVE WHITE mausop...@btinternet.com wrote: Hi all On the QRM front, I've noticed a huge increase in RF noise from items like Christmas lights this year. Someone a couple of street away put some twinkling LED lights in his garden, purchased from Tesco (a large supermarket chain here in the UK). These fill 160 and 80m with a rasping noise over S9 and fill 20m with the same s9plus noise beaming in that direction. Clearly the wire to the lamps works like an antenna, transmitting diode hash and rubbish from the switched mode supply. Needless to say, they're cheap Chinese trash from the Ping Pong Poo Electrics Company (or whoever). Electrical gear that is sold in the EU is supposed to be tested and CE marked as compliant with standards, but enforcement of this is non-existent. Even big companies like BT (British Temecom) falsely and fraudulently stamp CE on their home networking devices which are staggeringly non-compliant with RFI standards. Anyway, this next bit is hilarious. I got this reply to my message laughing at IBM, presumably from someone on the DX-CHAT group. It's anonymous and comes from a non-existent email address. I wonder if this is the mindset of the spineless little people who cause deliberate and anonymous QRM to dxpeditions: QUOTE From: tufts68...@mypacks.net tufts68...@mypacks.net http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=AsPh9P5rGh.45Dt3zuGjyFLDAL4X/SIG=1u9lqkca4/**http%3A//address.mail.yahoo.com/yab%3Fv=YM%26A=m%26simp=1%26e=tufts68116%2540mypacks.net%26fn=tufts68116%2540mypacks.net%26.done=http%253A%252F%252Fuk.mc863.mail.yahoo.com%252Fmc%252FshowMessage%253Ffid%253DInbox%2526sort%253Ddate%2526order%253Ddown%2526startMid%253D0%2526.rand%253D992080083%2526da%253D0%2526midIndex%253D6%2526mid%253D1_499_AHS8ktkAAIt%25252BSVmHAQBPag4Eqs4%2526prevMid%253D1_200508_ABS8ktkAAEDWSVm4TwfeETK5iW0%2526nextMid%253D1_200174_AHK8ktkAAF2mSVm4QQ8A6H5zhuc%2526m%253D1_201993_AHG8ktkAAPc%25252FSVniow5uGlodvdM%252C1_201592_AG%25252B8ktkAAT2KSVnTtAQdulrVV38%252C1_201225_AHC8ktkAAAd6SVnHPA1aVWMMeso%252C1_200866_AHG8ktkAAEFySVm4XwCy1G%25252FP1rU%252C1_200508_ABS8ktkAAEDWSVm4TwfeETK5iW0%252C1_499_AHS8ktkAAIt%25252BSVmHAQBPag4Eqs4%252C1_200174_AHK8ktkAAF2mSVm4QQ8A6H5zhuc%252C1_199831_AHW8ktkAAAphSVm4MwxZIgndygY%252C1_199352_ABO8ktkAAM5xSVm4HwGnVCdHbKM%252C1_8%0A33_AHS8ktkAAGtuSVlaZQF7nUIrZ%25252B0%252C1_1190_AHS8ktkAAGwUSVlaWwyRPBdfwH0%252C You arrogant bastard... P.S. I've worked in IT for 45 years, and fired dozens of arrogant a- like you. END-QUOTE (bad language deleted by me) I just love it when the reptiles come out from under their stones, don't you? Wouldn't you have thought he'd at least have the courage to put his name? Now you know who was probably sending a carrier and dits all day over BS7H. Happy New Year and Good DX to you all! OILy --- On *Mon, 29/12/08, DAVE WHITE mausop...@btinternet.com* wrote: From: DAVE WHITE mausop...@btinternet.com Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Dissed by Infoworld? To: dx-chat@njdxa.org, wn3...@verizon.net Cc: w1...@arrl.org Date: Monday, 29 December, 2008, 11:05 PM Oh, so notching is a new development, eh? Well it probably is if you're a dullard who works for a bunch of buffoons like IBM! Maybe if Ray Blair talked the the ham radio operators (who amazingly still have clout) he'd find that we amazingly still have more knowledge and intelligence than monkeys in blue suits like him cheers Dave G0OIL (PS I work in IT. It's always my pleasure to fire IBM consultants off site. And EDS. And Accenture. And Tata...) --- On *Mon, 29/12/08, Ron Notarius W3WN wn3...@verizon.net* wrote: From: Ron Notarius W3WN wn3...@verizon.net Subject: [DX-CHAT] Dissed by Infoworld? To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Cc: w1...@arrl.org Date: Monday, 29 December, 2008, 7:59 PM Nice little article on Infoworld's site today, about the 10 most under-reported tech stories of 2008. Of interest to us is #6: BPL is Back from the Dead (see http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/12/29/53FE-tech-underreported-powerline_1.html) Of note in the article is this paragraph: And another recent innovation, called notching, lets the chips switch frequencies when meeting interference. This upgrade should quiet the fears of ham radio operators (who amazingly enough have still have significant clout) and others that BPL will cause problems for various radio services, says Ray Blair, IBM's head of advanced networking. Who amazingly enough have still have significant clout ??? Never mind the bad English (don't they employ editors anymore? or proof
Re: [DX-CHAT] propagation prediction programs: recommendations???
W6ELProp is maybe not as good as VOAProp but it's decent, too. And it's free. You just have to come up with the numbers yourself and enter them. 73, Zack W9SZ On 12/30/08, DAVE WHITE mausop...@btinternet.com wrote: Hi all I realise that this is a bit off-topic, so please feel free to reply personally. Who uses a propagation prediction program? Which one do you use? Would you recommend it? In the past I've generally taken little notice of these, but decided to have a play around, so to speak. Along with the usual commercial offerings I found VOAProp ( http://www.g4ilo.com/voaprop.html) which seems reasonably stable, uses currently available data and the ITS VOAcap software. Above all, It's FREE. Being a Yorkshireman who's half Scottish I like FREE stuff :-) Given the caveat that no propagation prediction is foolproof, this program seems to work well. It demonstrated why XU7ACY is always reported at 599plus on 160m by Germans and Russians when I can hardly hear him during the evenings, and also suggested the best time for me. OK, he was still only 449 with me and I had to call long either side of the pileup waiting for him to turn the dial but I did manage to work him at the recommended time - just before his sunrise. The medium power/gain signal strength figures seem pessimistic on low bands and optimistic on the higher bands. Has anyone in the group got any further recommendations or can anyone suggest further tweaks or hints with this subject? The more I look into it, the more interesting it becomes. cheers Dave G0OIL --- 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] Dissed by Infoworld?......and QRM.....
Oh yeah. In Latin, the phrase is inter caecos regnat luscus. :-) 73, Zack W9SZ On 12/30/08, DAVE WHITE mausop...@btinternet.com wrote: Hi Zack Sadly I fear that you're correct in every respect. In line with the old maxim In the land of the blind the one-eyed man is king experience shows that people who are 99 percent ignorant but talk a good game market themselves as experts to those who are 100 percent ignorant. And of course the latter believe them. Not everyone in this world acts with honesty and integrity, let alone with knowledge. cheers Dave G0OIL --- On *Tue, 30/12/08, Zack Widup w9sz.z...@gmail.com* wrote: From: Zack Widup w9sz.z...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Dissed by Infoworld?..and QRM. To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Date: Tuesday, 30 December, 2008, 3:33 PM I still contend that IBM and others have no real RF engineers working for them. None of them seem to understand radio-frequency interference or near-channel effects on things such as noise floor. We studied all of that when I was in college in 1974 studying RF engineering. It's not new data, just neglected. And of course means extra cost to limit the RF noise. 73, Zack W9SZ On 12/30/08, DAVE WHITE mausop...@btinternet.com wrote: Hi all On the QRM front, I've noticed a huge increase in RF noise from items like Christmas lights this year. Someone a couple of street away put some twinkling LED lights in his garden, purchased from Tesco (a large supermarket chain here in the UK). These fill 160 and 80m with a rasping noise over S9 and fill 20m with the same s9plus noise beaming in that direction. Clearly the wire to the lamps works like an antenna, transmitting diode hash and rubbish from the switched mode supply. Needless to say, they're cheap Chinese trash from the Ping Pong Poo Electrics Company (or whoever). Electrical gear that is sold in the EU is supposed to be tested and CE marked as compliant with standards, but enforcement of this is non-existent. Even big companies like BT (British Temecom) falsely and fraudulently stamp CE on their home networking devices which are staggeringly non-compliant with RFI standards. Anyway, this next bit is hilarious. I got this reply to my message laughing at IBM, presumably from someone on the DX-CHAT group. It's anonymous and comes from a non-existent email address. I wonder if this is the mindset of the spineless little people who cause deliberate and anonymous QRM to dxpeditions: QUOTE From: tufts68...@mypacks.net tufts68...@mypacks.net http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=AsPh9P5rGh.45Dt3zuGjyFLDAL4X/SIG=1u9lqkca4/**http%3A//address.mail.yahoo.com/yab%3Fv=YM%26A=m%26simp=1%26e=tufts68116%2540mypacks.net%26fn=tufts68116%2540mypacks.net%26.done=http%253A%252F%252Fuk.mc863.mail.yahoo.com%252Fmc%252FshowMessage%253Ffid%253DInbox%2526sort%253Ddate%2526order%253Ddown%2526startMid%253D0%2526.rand%253D992080083%2526da%253D0%2526midIndex%253D6%2526mid%253D1_499_AHS8ktkAAIt%25252BSVmHAQBPag4Eqs4%2526prevMid%253D1_200508_ABS8ktkAAEDWSVm4TwfeETK5iW0%2526nextMid%253D1_200174_AHK8ktkAAF2mSVm4QQ8A6H5zhuc%2526m%253D1_201993_AHG8ktkAAPc%25252FSVniow5uGlodvdM%252C1_201592_AG%25252B8ktkAAT2KSVnTtAQdulrVV38%252C1_201225_AHC8ktkAAAd6SVnHPA1aVWMMeso%252C1_200866_AHG8ktkAAEFySVm4XwCy1G%25252FP1rU%252C1_200508_ABS8ktkAAEDWSVm4TwfeETK5iW0%252C1_499_AHS8ktkAAIt%25252BSVmHAQBPag4Eqs4%252C1_200174_AHK8ktkAAF2mSVm4QQ8A6H5zhuc%252C1_199831_AHW8ktkAAAphSVm4MwxZIgndygY%252C1_199352_ABO8ktkAAM5xSVm4HwGnVCdHbKM%252C1_8%0A%0A33_AHS8ktkAAGtuSVlaZQF7nUIrZ%25252B0%252C1_1190_AHS8ktkAAGwUSVlaWwyRPBdfwH0%252C You arrogant bastard... P.S. I've worked in IT for 45 years, and fired dozens of arrogant a- like you. END-QUOTE (bad language deleted by me) I just love it when the reptiles come out from under their stones, don't you? Wouldn't you have thought he'd at least have the courage to put his name? Now you know who was probably sending a carrier and dits all day over BS7H. Happy New Year and Good DX to you all! OILy --- On *Mon, 29/12/08, DAVE WHITE mausop...@btinternet.com* wrote: From: DAVE WHITE mausop...@btinternet.com Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Dissed by Infoworld? To: dx-chat@njdxa.org, wn3...@verizon.net Cc: w1...@arrl.org Date: Monday, 29 December, 2008, 11:05 PM Oh, so notching is a new development, eh? Well it probably is if you're a dullard who works for a bunch of buffoons like IBM! Maybe if Ray Blair talked the the ham radio operators (who amazingly still have clout) he'd find that we amazingly still have more knowledge and intelligence than monkeys in blue suits like him cheers Dave G0OIL (PS I work in IT. It's always my pleasure to fire IBM consultants off site. And EDS. And Accenture. And Tata...) --- On *Mon, 29/12/08, Ron Notarius W3WN wn3...@verizon.net* wrote: From: Ron Notarius W3WN wn3...@verizon.net Subject: [DX-CHAT] Dissed by Infoworld? To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Cc: w1
Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL mamangers around the world in countries with reliable mail service willing to help
You know I've always done this because opthers have told me to do it. However, it begs the question: Where do the letters go (by what route) if they DON'T say Via France on them? What route do they take when they DO say that? 73, Zack W9SZ On Sat, 15 Nov 2008, DAVE WHITE wrote: Hi Barry, Strangely I've had no problems with FR5DX eitheronce I learned to write REUNION ISLAND, FRANCE, or VIA FRANCE on the envelope. Don't let it go direct. Our Gallic friends have a good post office. --- 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] A5100A
Has anyone in the USA on this group (well, let's even say North America) worked/heard A5100A yet? All the spots I've seen for them have been from Asia and EU and I haven't heard a peep from them. 73, Zack W9SZ --- 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 ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] VP6DX
Yes, I got mine some time ago too. Beautiful card! That's the reason I like paper cards. 73, Zck W9SZ On Sun, 9 Nov 2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My thanks to the many folks who responded to my question about VP6DX QSL status. It seem all have had them for a month or so, and I haven't seen any postings on the DX-QSL reflector about recent cards. I guess I will never get one since I can't even get a response to emails re this. Thanks again. John Owens - N7TK --- 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 --- --- 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 ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] DXCC Records
Hi Urb, Have fun! Maybe ARRL will send them to you? Send an e-mail to the DXCC Desk. 73, Zack W9SZ On Fri, 24 Oct 2008, Urb LeJeune wrote: I'm returning to active DXing and a couple of decades of inactivity. What is the procedure for getting my official DXCC listings (Mixed and Phone) from where I left off? Urb, W2DEC --- 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 ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] E7
Hi Boris, I am assuming that if I have DXCC credit for Bosnian T9 callsigns, that I don't need to do it again for E7 callsigns? In other words, Bosnia has not changed DXCC status, it is just a prefix change? I hope to work you soon! 73, Zack W9SZ On Mon, 11 Aug 2008, Boris Knezovic E73TW wrote: Jim Abercrombie wrote: Is E7 a new and seperate country from YU now? --- 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 --- Jim, E7 is new prefix for Bosnia and Herzegovina which replaced T9 we used since May 1993. Bosnia and Herzegovina is separate DXCC country since 15. Oct 1991. 73's Boris E73TW (ex. T93Y) --- 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 ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Are CW ops getting older?
On Tue, 1 Jul 2008, DAVE WHITE wrote: Ain't nobody getting any younger, Dave! At least if they are, he should patent his secret and sell it. Well, I have this photo that I keep stashed away in the attic ... :-) Seriously, I find it's a little more difficult for me to stay awake all night like I used to during contests. Must have something to do with age ... On a serious point, I felt that it was always the older members of the hobby who wished to preserve cw as an entry criterion for the HF bands - something which I always considered to be ridiculous (no, I'm NOT trying to re-open the code/no-code debate). Interestingly, I always said that there was no way I'd ever mess about operating cw, and only did the test to get my ticket. The mode held no interest for me at all. But then one day I bought an all-mode TNC at a hamfest - actually to send/receive RTTY - so I hooked it up to my computer and started to use it. Incidentally it also worked for cw, so it rather got me into using the mode on the bands just out of interest. Strangely, I look at my log book these days and I'd say that cw is the mode that I use the most. As you imply, it's probably an age thing. I still send from the keyboard, though use Human Brain Mark #1 for decoding. More grey hairs - of which I now have many - means more cw operating, perhaps? I shall practice sitting on my porch, barking at passers-by and waving my stick at passing traffic in between sending with a bug key. Will I then be a fully-fledged, 100 percent cw op? .. cheers Dave G0OIL Once I learned CW as a Novice it got in my blood. It's still the mode I use 99% of the time. I have nothing against anyone else's decision not to use it and the dropping of the requirement on the test is just water under the bridge. What REALLY saddens me is that out of about 15 ops on Field Day this year at our K9CU operation, I was the ONLY one who worked CW! So if you worked K9CU on FD on 20 or 40 CW, it was me. 73, Zack W9SZ --- 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] Silent Key-W8CNL
Very sad news. Zack W9SZ ** I regret to report the passing of Ray McClure, W8CNL. Ray was a well known DX'er, with #1 status. He was the QSL manager for Bob Furzer, 9K2ZZ (K4CY), the creator of the LOGGER32 logging program. His funeral home is accepting Guestbook comments: http://www.rowlandfuneralhome.com/ '73 de Jim N2ZZ ARRL Section Manager South Carolina Section Visit our website: www.arrl-sc.org --- 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 ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone
On Wed, 4 Jun 2008, Jim Abercrombie wrote: By my last line I meant hams as far back as I can remember. Also, one of the other terms which crept in from CB is what is your personal?. I even heard an Australian ham ask someone that question on 10 meters SSB a couple of years ago. Also we have had newbys come on a roundtable frequency trying to break in by saying QSK or CQ. I've heard both. Maybe the technician test should have one of the questions on the question pool as to the proper way to break into a QSO (another Q-signal term hi hi!). Also, in what book does it say the term break, referring to a VHF repeater, mean emergency? All of that is perfect nonsense. Jim Our local 440 MHz repeater is used frequently by the county ARES, which I'm a member of. We use break tags a lot during ARES activities: http://www.wa9res.org/documents/Break%20Tags.pdf The use of these has carried over to people who aren't ARES members, using the repeater in general. It's kind of refreshing! 73, Zack W9SZ --- 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] Radio Procedure-on phone
It appears to me that the use of Over, Standby, Please, Sorry, etc. fall right in line with the Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Managament System (NIMS) adopted by emergency comunications personnel in the USA. These systems urge the use of common, plain wording in message communication. I have never used QSL? to replace Over. I HAVE heard it done and it irks me too. 73, Zack W9SZ On Tue, 3 Jun 2008, LA5HE Ragnar Otterstad wrote: T his reminds me: Why are new hams using QSL instead of OVER ? The Q-code was made for telegraphy to save time and avoid language confusion. ! 73 RAG Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO Located in Telemark - Home of skiing. For more information about Telemark take a look at : http://en.telemarkreiser.no/ From UK: Has anyone out there got a copy of Standard Radio Procedures ? The reason I ask is that the police (I work in a police control room) are introducing what they call 'Airwave Speak' which is being adopted by police forces nationally. The grandly titled 'National Police Improvement Agency' has come up with a definitive list of words which are classed as good procedure, i.e 'OVER' 'STAND BY' 'ACKNOWLDGE' 'NEGATIVE' etc.. the usual stuff. However, they have binned for some unknown reason 'ROGER' and replaced it with 'RECEIVED' and have also brought in 'PLEASE' 'SORRY' and 'THANK YOU' amongst other changes! No, this is not april 1st. This is genuine. Although it will standardise terminology used by all police forces they have omitted to consult the armed forces who also have access to 'Airwave' and I believe have missed an opportunity to standardise Radio Procedures amongst ALL emergency services with whom we are supposed to be able to work if the proverbial you know what hit the fan. If I could get hold off or even print out from some internet site a definitive copy of CORRECT Radio Speak I intend to make my disapproval known. SORRY? THANK YOU? ... give me strength! Mick Martin --- 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 --- --- 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] I wish to register a complaint!
Heehee! I love it! You left out the part about staple on the mic of your choice. :-) 72, Zack W9SZ On Tue, 8 Apr 2008, Peter Dougherty wrote: Yesterday afternoon a cluster-crab made an off-hand about 10 and 15 (or was it 17 15) being dead - to which I replied in a very pythonesque manner. Well tonight, after a few choice single-malts, the creative juices began to flow and pretty soon the following oozed out of my brain and onto eHam's DXing forum. --- QRPer from down the hill enters an office containing a counter with an HF radio and microphone on it. A clerk is standing behind the counter. QRPer: I wish to register a complaint! Ofcom agent: Sorry, we're closed for lunch... QRPer: Never mind that, ol' man, I wish to complain about 10 meters, wot I got permission to use not half a year ago fom this very boutique. Ofcom agent: Oh, yes, 10 meters. What's, uhwhat's wrong with it? QRPer: I'll tell you what's wrong with it OM, It's DEAD, that's what's wrong with it. Ofcom agent: Oh no, it's resting. QRPer: Look matey, I know a dead band when I hear one, and I'm listening to one right now. Ofcom agent: No no, it's not dead, it's restin'. Remarkable band, ten metres...beautiful daylight coverage. QRPer: The coverage don't enter into itit's stone dead. Ofcom agent: no no no no, it's *resting*. QRPer: ALLright then, if it's resting, I'll wake it up. CQ. CQ TEN. I'M QRV BETWEEN LIGHTNING BOLTS ON CLIPPERTON ISLAND IF YOU'LL WAKE UP, TEN METERS! (Ofcom agent quickly breaks out a bug and oscillator and sends some fast CW) Ofcom agent: There, that was a signal QRPer: Not it wasn't, that was you sending on a practice oscillator. Ofcom agent: I NEVER QRPer Yes you did! Ofcom agent: I did naugh... QRPer: (quickly tuning the transmitter) S CUE TEN SCUE TEN!!! QRZ TEN METERS! THIS IS YOUR DX WAKEUP CALL (Turns up the AF gain and spins the VFO to only the sound of static). QRPer: Now that's what I call a dead band. Ofcom agent: No, no.no it's STUNNED. QRPer: STUNNED? Ofcom agent: Yeah, you stunned it just when you were tuning up. 10 meters stuns easily. QRPer: Umnow look, mate, don't play the slippery eel with me. That band is definitely deceased, and when I went QRV not six short months ago, my Elmer assured me that its total lack of activity was due to it bein' tired and shagged out following CQ World Wide. Ofcom agent: Well, it's probably pining for sunspots. QRPer: PININ' for SUNSPOTS??? What kind of talk is that and why did it fall flat the moment I put my tower up? Ofcom agent: 10 meters prefers keeping quiet like that. Remarkable band, innit? Beautiful Daylight Coverage. QRPer: Look tosh, I took the liberty of examining that band when the TI9 was on, and I discovered that the only reason there were any signals at all was because I was listening to other callers on ground wave. Ofcom agent: Well of *course* you were hearing them ground wave. Look, if there'd been any propagation at all they'd have all come in long path, and VOOM. QRPer: VOOM? Ofcom agent: Voom. QRPer: Mate, this band wouldn't voom if the solar flux was four hundred thousand! It's bleedin' DEMISED! Ofcom agent: No no, it's pining for sunsp QRPer: It's not pining, it's passed on. It has ceased to be. It's a wasteland just like 6 with no aurora! It's flatter than me 80 meter dipole. If it hadn't been for ground wave I'd be hearing crickets. It's off the dial, it's run down the coax and joined the bloody Palos Verdes Sundancers. Vis-a-vis DX QSOs, this band's 'ad it's lot. All statements to the effect of this band's being workable are from now on inoperative. TEN METERS IS NOW QRT! (slams mic down on the desk) Radio: CQ CQ CQ TEN VP8LP calling from the Falkland Islands, anybody, anywhere, CQ CQ CQ CQ CQ (fades out). QRPer: (astonished) Ofcom agent: Right! (evil grin on his face; pull back to reveal the Ofcom agent pull out a Wouff Hong and a Rettysnitch from behind the counter and chases the QRPer out of the office and down the street). --- (may be shamelessly copied eslewhere and modified to be funnier at will, but please credit W2IRT) Regards, Peter, W2IRT 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 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] Directional CQs
I think directional CQ's can be used very wisely but how they are used depends a lot on where the DX is and their knowledge of propagation. I imagine almost any location will have areas where propagation only exists for a short time to those areas and other areas where they have propagation over a much longer time period. For instance, DXpeditions to VU4, VU7, BS7 etc. only have a short time when they can work this part of the USA. They probably can work JA's for half a day on the same band. It would make sense for them to call USA only during that hour or so and work JA's when they don't have limited openings to this and other areas. DXpeditions to the mid-Pacific have propagation to EU on the low bands till the sun rises in EU. They have propagation to the USA during part of this time but they continue to have propagation for another 4-6 hours to the USA. After the sun rises in USA they still have propagation to JA. It would make sense to work only EU till they lose propagation, then USA till they lose propagation, then work JA's for a while. Some past DXpeditions didn't do this. Clipperton Island is in an interesting location. It appears it's in the same region that has Mountain time in the USA. The sun rises there before it does in California. So on the low bands they would want to work both USA and JA's till their sun rises. So maybe non-directionsl CQ's are the best bet under those circumstances. It definitely takes some planning and study of propagation charts to make most DXers happy. 73, Zack W9SZ On Sun, 16 Mar 2008, Peter Dougherty wrote: At 10:52 PM 3/16/2008, Charles Harpole wrote: Many recent DXpeditions have, in my opinion, over-studied the data to serve under served areas, have propagation charts, and be extra aware of their important position as the only (last?) hams to be at that locale. One effect is the extensive use of DIRECTIONAL CQs... usually only EU or only NA. This is one of my biggest gripes in DXing (well, that and by the numbers). Human nature says that whenever you exclude a group of people for whatever good reason you have, the excluded will generally take offense and resentment will start to form, regardless whether this is rational or not. As such, there really is only one solution to this problem, and that's to open it up to everyone, everywhere for as long as possible (though I do think looking for the hardest parts of the world from where the DX is operating on the low bands, at the grey-line, is excellent operating practice). What this means, on the other hand, is the DX station needs to be skilled enough to handle the onslaught of callers from everywhere and have equipment and abilities to work the pileup down efficiently. The other problem with directional calls is CW - It's very difficult on CW to convey a sense of where you want to hear from. It's easy to send USA or NA, but that leaves out Central and South America - would the DX want those too? Or does he really JUST want the US/Canada? Ditto for calling for JA, but leaving out the rest of Asia, VK and ZL, or EU but not Africa, the middle-East or western Asia, etc. It's easier on SSB and RTTY, but still, the longer it takes to say WHO/WHERE you're listening for, the bigger and more unruly the pileup will get. It's easier for the pileup and the operator to send XX1XXX QRZ UP than XX1XXX QRZ EU AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST ONLY or whatever. Sure, the wall will become louder on and near your QSX, but just work the loudest ones. Eventually you'll either get tired and go for an 807, or you'll run out of 59++ signals and you'll get to dig deeper to the ones who are only 59, then the 57s, then the 55s, etc...at least till you get spotted and get another round of 20-overs calling you again. If you have a rock-solid wall of noise with nothing leaping out at you, expand your QSX range to 5 or 7 kHz on SSB. Maybe even 10 if it's unusually bad. Work the edges, pick off the big guns. Eventually, you'll settle down to a single QSX with luck, pick 'em off with little effort. I sure can't speak for HS-land, but when I was on C6 I found that to be the easiest way to make Q's...take all callers. Though I DID take EU only for a couple of hours one night as I wanted to boost my country count a little. Regards, Peter, W2IRT 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] Re: [DX-NEWS] Are all of Clippertons log online?
(I'm moving this to DX-CHAT) All of my Q's are there. 73, Zack W9SZ On Mon, 17 Mar 2008, Shack wrote: I've never had so many Q's not shown in an online log. I know that we all occasionally think we made a contact but don't but I'm missing two (30 and 40 meter CW) in the online log and am wondering if anyone else has experienced the same thing. 73, Ken, WS4V 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] DXpedition Expectations
On Sun, 10 Feb 2008, Dan Zimmerman N3OX wrote: Mike, I think you're on to something. TI9 is apparently #87 in the DXCC most wanted for 2006. I'd believe that... there are other things I would rather knock down but there's not a whole ton of activity. It's good DX and lots of people need it. OK, so ZK2 is #75. I'd believe that, right? It's occasionally active too but harder from the U.S.A. and much harder from EU. Where's ZK2AU when we need him? (Sorry I couldn't resist!) :-) 73, Zack W9SZ 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] DX-IS info
First, log into Yahoogroups. Then go directly to this: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DX-IS/ You should be able to join from there. 73, Zack W9SZ On Wed, 30 Jan 2008, Tom Provost wrote: How does one subscribe to DX-IS? I looked in the Yahoo Groups search but, it wasn't listed. I know it's new but I can't find it. Anyone out there that can help? 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] FJ Can of worms
I don't know. Martti and Olli wanted to give DX'ers a first QSO with FJ, not let everyone fill in all the band/modes they could. It wasn't an end-all DXpedition and I deferred to only one QSO with them, on 40 CW, in respect to everyone else who wanted a QSO. FJ is a beautiful tourist island. It is not difficult to get to. Heck, when I was there, Henry Kissinger's yacht was moored in Gustavia. There will be lots of other operations from there. I'm surprised the resident hams aren't going all-out to give everyone more band/modes with the island. 73, Zack W9SZ On Fri, 28 Dec 2007, HK3CW wrote: Yeah, There are fighting to be the only station and now they aren't even on the air...so why all the fuzz? Rob HK3CW - Original Message - From: Joe Subich, W4TV [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 10:17 AM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] FJ Can of worms Well, if you happened to stay around long enough to work both stations, this would be causing somewhat less angst. Well ... more people might have worked the second station if they had operated on other bands (15, 30, 160) or modes RTTY instead of following FJ/OH2AM from band to band. Anyone notice that the second station disappeared as soon as FJ/OH2AM went QRT? The whole thing stinks. 73, ... Joe, W4TV 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] FJ Can of worms
On Fri, 28 Dec 2007, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: A very interesting document. I noticed that one item appeared to be missing... when the first complaints surfaced, one of the charges was that of possibly illegal entry to FJ via a privately chartered boat, as I recall. No mention of that in the letter. As a certain fictional television character used to say, Fascinating. The charge over the alleged misuse of the club callsign for the DXpedition is probably the most serious complaint. But as meticulous as Martti usually is on planning his jaunts, I find it hard to believe that this detail was overlooked. And, of course, nobody's perfect, so it may have been a true oversight on his part. I wondered about that myself. As you said, Fascinating! But... was a license issued, and if so, what call was on it? If FJ/OH2AM was on the license -- does that make the operation invalid? I'm sure that's one of the things the DXAC and DXCC desk will get to iron out, a task I don't envy them. I was under the impression that as a CEPT country, anyone from another CEPT country could just go there and operate. I could just go and operate as FJ/W9SZ. The main contention seems to be now about the callsign used after the FJ/. Having said that... I've got to tell you, gang, that this is one of a string of disturbing precedents that we've seen over the last few years. Sort of a DX'ing version of NIMBY. Recall all the complaints from the HP hams over the H8A trip a few years back, for one (specifically over the actual call on the license)? And there have been others along the same lines, which many of you know much more about than I ever will. I can't blame some of the resident FJ hams from feeling that their triumph got trumped, that their own plans to inaugurate the new entity in their own way got pulled out from under them. Under similar circumstances, I might feel the same way. But whatever happened (I ask rhetorically) to good sportsmanship? 73, ron w3wn So where are they? Why aren't they doing a similar operation when they know how much in demand the entity still is? 73, Zack W9SZ 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] FJ/OH2AM signals
Don't know what equipment they're using but I think they have verticals on the beach. I'll bet they're running a kW though. Their signal has been superb here, too. What really impresses me is that Olli just works EU right through the USA wall on CW. Maybe he has very narrow filters. He will work a bunch of USA, then a bunch of EU, then a bunch of USA ... without saying EU only. Truly amazing! He was going so fast last night that I guess he made everyone reasonably happy. There was little or no jamming here. Just the usual clueless people who called him on his frequency for a while, then gave up. When they left, so did the DX cops. 73, Zack W9SZ On Sat, 22 Dec 2007, DAVE WHITE wrote: Hi all, Does anyone know what Olli and Martti are running from FJ? They've been putting a truly magnificent signal into this part of the world, certainly a change from the half-a-watt-into-a-wet-string expeditions. They're currently (10am) coming in at 20db over 9 on 40m cw and were a big S9 on 20m SSB last night. Excellent, efficient operation too! cheers Dave G0OIL 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 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] FJ/OH2AM signals
On Sat, 22 Dec 2007, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: Word is that they're using an FT-1000MP and an FT-2000MP. They have an amp (a Fin Fet which I've never heard of before). And their antenna system is all verticals. Sounds like something custom made for Martti? You sure it's not Finn FET? :-) Superb signal, and Ollie and Martti are exactly what you'd expect them to be (although their splits do tend to be a touch wide for my tastes, but what do I know?) 73 The 40m CW splits haven't been too bad. Last night they were transmitting on 7004 and the lowest I heard them work was 7006 (me), the highest was 7015 with the average being between 7007 and 7013. I don't think 6 kHz is too much to demand for an operation of this magnitude. I just thought of an interesting question. We all have experienced the DX cops who chide people who QRM or transmit on the DX frequency. I wonder if these DX cops are people who haven't worked them yet - in other words, does a particular DX cop disappear once he's worked them in the pileup? Food for thought on a drizzly, foggy day ... 73, Zack W9SZ 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] Re: 'tis the season
I echo the sentiments. Merry Christmas or whatever your Winter Solstice tradition happens to be, and Happy New Year to all! 73, Zack W9SZ On Sat, 22 Dec 2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Season's Best to you and yours, Dave and Sandy W1GDQ 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] FJ
Keep the faith! FJ is a beautiful tourist island and there will be many operations from there. I'm sure you will be able to work it in contests, especially as the next sunspot cycle peaks. Maybe if I get down there again I can do some operating. The Carl Gustav Hotel is a neat place. 73, Zack W9SZ On Sun, 23 Dec 2007, G Nuth wrote: You guys are lucky with the great sigs for FJ stations, not a peep in ZL. Doubt if we would be lucky in a pile-up even if we could hear them. Thems the breaks from down-under. 73 ZL3ACA 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] Could this be the ultimate award?
Wow, the ultimate Rover goal. Make at least one QSO from each one! 73, Zack W9SZ On Wed, 19 Dec 2007, harris_ruben wrote: http://www.confluence.org/see here 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] Could this be the ultimate award?
Did you look at the link? There is an award for visiting and taking a photograph from the intersection of every degree of latitude and longitude on land. Extending it to ham radio, I thought it would be neat to have a QSO from each. 73, Zack W9SZ On Wed, 19 Dec 2007, Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) wrote: What is this junk? At 11:08 AM 12/19/2007, harris_ruben wrote: http://www.confluence.org/see here 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] Re: [DX-NEWS] Re:Bouvet
I'm moving the conversation over to chat. HOO-BOY! He's in for a surprise. I hope he doesn't get too discouraged and give up. 73, Zack W9SZ On Sun, 16 Dec 2007, K2EWB wrote: I have good news and sort of bad news. The good news is that the group on the island will be there for quite some time. The bad news is that there is only one opr. He will operate only in his off hours. He is a brand new ham, never had a low band QSO, will be running 100 watts, has a vertical multiband antenna from 40 through 10 meters. Good luck to you in getting your last Entity. 73, Leon, (K2EWB) 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] 'tis the season
It was a joke. The lids are sending UP which is a Russian prefix. I
don't think any harm or insult was meant.
73, Zack W9SZ
On Sat, 15 Dec 2007, Goran Arezina wrote:
Hello to ALL of you,
Why are you mixing all of that with RUSSIANS!
I could mix all wrong things, all around the WORLD, with the Americans!
But I am trying to keep separated Americans vs. American politicians!
If i wouldn't do that way, I would hate America (US), all Americans, etc,
Regards to all,
Goran T98G (ex.4N4AE. future one E78G)
- Original Message -
From: Ron Notarius W3WN
To: dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 6:47 AM
Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] 'tis the season
There were spots for E4/OM2DX on 80 and 40 earlier this evening. I THOUGHT I
heard them, barely, on 80, but of course, the Russian Frequency Cops -- the
ones with the 2 letter call UP -- were jamming the frequency.
We've got a week, hopefully. Plenty of time.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Stuart
Santelmann KC1F
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 7:17 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org
Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] 'tis the season
Dad Charles made us fight again like he does every year at this time
He'll get coal in his stocking !!
Just to make this DX related, when are the E4s due on ?
StuKC1F
- Original Message -
From: Dave G4GED
To: dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 6:54 PM
Subject: Fw: [DX-CHAT] 'tis the season
And with that very offensive response, shared - I rest my case!
- Original Message -
From: Charles Harpole
To: Dave G4GED
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 11:11 PM
Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] 'tis the season
Hey, thanks for showing that a Brit, too, can have arrogance and
cultural insensitivity ... 73
Charles Harpole
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Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] 'tis the season
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2007 22:50:02 +
HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL !!
AND HAPPY 4TH JULY AS WELL :-))
Original Message -
From: Charles Harpole
To: dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 10:19 PM
Subject: [DX-CHAT] 'tis the season
To Western hams, mostly Please remember it is most polite to offer a seasons greetings or
happy holidays to those not of the Christian faiths (instead of Merry Christmas for example).
Receivers of the mis-directed merry christmases--most will forgive the senders' misplaced earnestness but
the implied arrogance and cultural insensitivity still remains to taint in a small way an otherwise happy season.
Thanks for your understanding of individual differences.
And, no happy fourth of July to a Brit, pse. 73,
Charles Harpole
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Re: [DX-CHAT] 'tis the season
And Happy Guy Fawkes Day! 73, Zack W9SZ On Fri, 14 Dec 2007, RUSSELL KELLAM JR wrote: And to you also Dave from one of the colonies Russ W4UBC - Original Message - From: Dave G4GED To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 5:50 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] 'tis the season HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL !! AND HAPPY 4TH JULY AS WELL :-)) Original Message - From: Charles Harpole To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 10:19 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] 'tis the season To Western hams, mostly Please remember it is most polite to offer a seasons greetings or happy holidays to those not of the Christian faiths (instead of Merry Christmas for example). Receivers of the mis-directed merry christmases--most will forgive the senders' misplaced earnestness but the implied arrogance and cultural insensitivity still remains to taint in a small way an otherwise happy season. Thanks for your understanding of individual differences. And, no happy fourth of July to a Brit, pse. 73, Charles Harpole [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] my last on Ten Tec woes
Almost every manufacturer extant today only makes a limited number of ASIC's etc. for their equipment. The question is how many? I worked in the consumer electronics repair business for a while and found that even Sony, which is one of the best when it comes to making older parts available, eventually ran out of some things. So I guess the question is how long did Ten-Tec estimate that their older rigs would be around and what would be the failure rate of the components, and how many did they think they needed to make extra when they had the parts made? Maybe they underestimated. That's show business. 73, Zack W9SZ On Mon, 29 Oct 2007, Charles Harpole wrote: For orphans, look at T T web site for a list. The fault, Dear Brutus, is also the mfgs. who just stop making a part with no regard to its users. 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] VS9 7O Question for old timers
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, Urb LeJeune wrote: I have had access to back issues of CQ, but not QST (from these dates), and have come up with the following info: 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] Real DX
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 2007, J Dyer 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 beeb-beeb-bee from Sputnik I. What is Dx? To a 14 year old kid that was REAL DX. To those of you that have been around awhile...hasn't it been fun? John AE5B 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] cannot unsubscribe ?
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 leave. :) - Original Message - 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 the two ways availble on the NJDXA website. The automatic way renders a message server not found. I then tried the 2nd method, by sending an unsubscribe order via email to listserv.njdxa.org, and that email bounces, stating that no such user here. What gives ??hi hi 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] Swan Island operation
Darn it! I was looking forward to working that one! Maybe later ... 73, Zack W9SZ 425 DX NEWS HR - QRZ-DX reports that the 23-28 September operation from Swan Island [425DXN 854] has been cancelled because of a transportation problem. Javier, HR2J is having difficulty in locating a suitable boat to make the voyage. 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] RE: DX Most Wanted Survey
[conversation moved to DX-CHAT] It always amazes me what people do and don't have worked. I worked FT8W many years ago. I still need FR/G too. It took me somewhere between 5 and 10 minutes to fill out the whole survey. I only need 8 more, so beyond that I tried to estimate based on what band-modes I had them on. 73, Zack W9SZ On Wed, 12 Sep 2007, Joe Stepansky wrote: But isn't that the entire point? If 100 people only filled out the top 4, and the result was the top 4-6 countries, then that's a pretty good indication of where the DXpedition efforts/donations should go, isn't it? It would also take far more than 90 seconds for me to fill in the remaining 98 if I want to do it properly. I'd start with what I need on 20, then 15, then 10, etc. But I only really need 2 more to have them all. And I'm not sure that guessing about the other 98 would help make the survey valid. Anybody going to FR/G or FT8W anytime soon? 73, Joe KQ3F -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Pescitelli Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 12:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] DX Most Wanted Survey If 100 people only filled out the top 4 then what purpose would that serve, except to possibly identify the top 4 -6 countries. Disclaimer: This e-mail message is intended only for the personal use of the recipient(s) named above. If you are not an intended recipient, you may not review, copy or distribute this message. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail and delete the original message. This e-mail expresses views only of the sender, which are not to be attributed to Rite Aid Corporation and may not be copied or distributed without this statement. -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- 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] Make Some Noise!
On Thu, 13 Sep 2007, Charles Harpole wrote: Get off the computer and get on the air, I say !!! 73, Charles Harpole, HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] Best advice I've seen all day! 73, Zack W9SZ Now QRT Internet Now QRV 40 CW 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] 1B1AB
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, 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. I did not even know of a TRNC. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ A place for moms to take a break! http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHMloc=us 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 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] new qrm strategy
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 hit on another strategy to deal with intentional QRMer who is sending a string of dits. I asked my pile up to stand by and said, To the op who is sending a string of dits, I know you are frustrated and very much want a contact; thus, please call me on SSB now. I am standing by for only you. The freq. got very quiet and the dit-er went away after that who knows, it may work. 73 de HS0ZCW 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] BS7H
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 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] LBOTW
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 Division and State ARRL officials at most of the local hamfests. These people are all dedicated hams from my observation, and not in the ARRL to make money. They have always come across as wanting to serve me as a member. I can't say I agree with everything the ARRL does, but I think they are doing what they can in a changing world of amateur radio. Let's face it, the average ham is far different today than he or she was back in 1970. I am probably much different in my own interests than the average ham of today. BTW I just renewed my ARRL membership. 73, Zack W9SZ On Mon, 27 Aug 2007, Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) wrote: 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 question as I did. If ARRL is not a friend of Amateur Radio, then: 1) Why do they provide a Volunteer Counsel program? I can tell you from personal experience that this program saved my fanny back around 1990 or 1991, and it didn't cost me one red cent. I had access to Chris Emlay, the League attorney any time I needed it, as well as a competent local attorney. We won the case. 2) Why does ARRL pay an attorney to represent us ar FCC, and to fight such issues as BPL? If they were simply a publishing company as you suggest, I doubt that they would waste time, money, and effort to work the BPL issue as intently as they do. 3) Why does ARRL work as diligently as they do to represent us at World Radio Conferences? They could just chug along with no effort in that direction, allowing those expenditures to go to the bottom line, and we would likely retain the frequency assignments that we currently have, and they could go on forever as a publishing company. This list could go on on, but I think you SHOULD get the picture. If you don't, then there is no hope for you. May I please suggest that you just sit back, relax, and appreciate the positive things that the League does for us, and cease wasting your time emotion trying to tear them(us) down. I'm not always happy with how they do things, but all in all, they do a great job compared to the organization that you support. 73, Mike, W5UC 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] RE: 7O
As an aside, I probably have a snowball's chance in a heat wave (like the one we've been having here) of working him UNLESS it turns out it doesn't count. So if I end up working him, I'm guessing it won't count. Murphy's Law or some such. (This is all tongue-in-cheek.) 73, Zack W9SZ On Fri, 10 Aug 2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bill: Thanks for the rapid reply. Too bad he didn't contact you, and you are unable to contact him. Hopefully he is aware of the posted DXCC rules and knows the acceditation requirements. I guess it is kind of a tossup as to whether it will ever count. My personal guess is that it won't be. Yemen is obviously a very difficult place to get an approved DXCC operation from. It seems easy enough to get some kind of permission to go there and operate given recent operations, but fitting the DXCC criteria is another story. WFWL in this case involves a large time committment and expense, but that will have to be my personal decision under the circumstances. Thanks again for your reply and information. John Owens - N7TK 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] my mistake on why repeated QSL ?
I just keep mine in those shoe-box sized storage boxes you can buy at Wal-Mart. Having one extra could be an idea if the USPS loses your package on the way to or from Newington, though. I hadn't thought of that. 73, Zack W9SZ On Tue, 31 Jul 2007, Bob Beaudet wrote: I was a QSL Manager in the 1960-1985 period for more than a dozen DX stations, including a few that were quite rare at the time such as 6O, XV, XU, 1S. One K1 person who I remember wanted at least two and preferably three QSLs for each of his QSOs with especially rare DX. He kept one in a locked display case, one in his DXCC album and one for submission through the mail to and from ARRL's DXCC desk. It takes all kinds to make a world, I guess. How many of us have a locked display case for our cards? 73, Bob W1YRC - Original Message - From: Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 4:27 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] my mistake on why repeated QSL ? I am so sorry I meant to ask Why would a ham want more than one QSL card for the same contact, IF THEY ALREADY HAVE ONE IN HAND FOR THAT CONTACT.??? So sorry, I was uncharacteristically unclear. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Don't get caught with egg on your face. Play Chicktionary! http://club.live.com/chicktionary.aspx?icid=chick_hotmailtextlink2 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 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 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] why repeated QSL ?
I worked a certain very active CIS-country station some years ago and sent for a card with a couple GS enclosed. After about 5 months I worked him again and asked about it. He said he'd never received the card. I sent another with a couple GS. A month later I got an EASTER card from him stating he got my card without the GS in the envelope, and could I resend it with the GS? (What's with that???) So off another card goes. After sending him 6 cards, he finally sent me one. I never sent him another card after that. 73, Zack W9SZ On Mon, 30 Jul 2007, Gerry wrote: I had a similar experience with a UA QSO. We coordinated by email but I only got one card out of 3 that he mailed. Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX 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] query my grid number?
Looks like it's OK03cs. 73, Zack W9SZ On Fri, 27 Jul 2007, Charles Harpole wrote: Can any one give me my grid designation for 13 degrees 46.434 by100 degrees 11.346 ??? That is 34 KM directly west of central Bangkok, Thailand in Nakhon Pathom district and Nakhon Chaisri sub-district. What is my grid? I am having new qsl cards printed big thanks to those in the know 73 Charles Harpole, HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] y 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] Re: TNX query my grid number?
Depends on the font. On the one I'm using, the zero has squarish corners and the oh is more rounded. Grid squares always go LLNNllnnllnn ... etc. (Letter Letter Number Number ...) so you could count on the third and fourth characters to always be numbers. Sometimes in microwave work we use 12-character grid squares. 73, Zack W9SZ On Fri, 27 Jul 2007, Charles Harpole wrote: HS0ZCW is in OKzero3cs and many thanks to the many who helped me with that info. When oh when are all all all computers and other data sources gonna mark the zero VERY different from the O (oh) ?? 0O0O0O0O see? 73 Charles Harpole [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] PK 232
Hi Anil, I'm not quite sure what you're asking but I sometimes use mine to monitor various UTE transmissions outside the ham bands. It has a feature that will analyze the signal and determine if it can decode it and what it is. It can decode an amazing variety of signals other than RTTY. 73, Zack W9SZ On Mon, 9 Jul 2007, Anil wrote: is there any other use of PK 232 for digi mode and other mode ?? Anil VU2TRI 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] Gitmo
There's some discussion in the news about Gitmo Bay: http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/06/21/guantanamo/index.html It's hard to tell if they are talking about just closing the detention center or closing the whole base. Hopefully the base will remain. 73, Zack W9SZ 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] 9X5HU
The callsign was 9X5HG. Maybe that's the difficulty. I had a nice ragchew with Hartmut one day, sent a card to him while he was still in Rwanda and received one back in a few weeks. Hartmut's home call is DK2SC. 73, Zack W9SZ On Wed, 20 Jun 2007, Mark Robinson wrote: Looking back in my logs I see that me first real cw dx contact was with 9X5HU 14-Feb-93. I never did receive a QSL card back from him and can find no mention of Hartmut's callsign on the web. Did anyone else work him and I wonder if anyone has any contact information for him. tnx de Mark N1UK G3ZZM 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] 3B6SP expedition?
On Thu, 7 Jun 2007, lmecseri -KE1F wrote: Hi DX-ers Have anybody heard about the status of this expedition? 3B6SP WEB site contains no new information, the last news release is dated June 1st. According to published schedule they should be operating by now. I wonder if Cyclone Gonu affecting them. Perhaps they are far away from this weather system. 73s Lou KE1F 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 Here's an e-mail that was sent out on DX-NEWS: ** Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 05:42:10 -0700 (PDT) From: Jim Reisert AD1C [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [DX-NEWS] 3B6SP DXpedition - trouble with catamaran http://hamspirit.wordpress.com/2007/06/06/3b6sp-dxpedition-trouble-with-ship/ DX Cluster reports mention SP9MRO/MM and team en route to Agalega have encountered a problem with the catamaran they are sailing in. SP9MRO/MM has been working on 15 and 17m. Unfortunately, as i type this, ZS1Y has confirmed via the cluster that the catamaran has lost an engine and sail and is now heading back to St.Brandon (3B7). All on board appear to be ok. The DXpedition may now be canceled. * 73, Zack W9SZ 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] virtual DX community
I have also observed this with ham radio in the last 40 years. It was more pronounced back in the 60's when most of the people in my home town were only in touch with people in that town and some of the surrounding communities and with relatives at more distance. The radio amateurs, however, had friends in far-away places and even other countries. I can recall working a ZS station many times and getting to know him. Once he invited me to stay at his place if I ever visited South Africa. You get to know some people pretty well on the air. I don't think ham radio has been completely supplanted by internet yet. I know there is the capability of sending voice over internet but I actually do not know anyone other than radio amateurs who are using that caopability. And hearing someone's voice is quite different than reading what he or she types. 73, Zack W9SZ On Sat, 2 Jun 2007, Charles Harpole wrote: Futurists are talking about a possible coming virtual community via Internet that supplants towns, neighborhoods, or even nations in the hearts and minds of its participants. I say hams are already ... and for years have been... a virtual community that shares similar traits, goals, aspirations, and code of honor. I certainly feel more allegiance to the community of hams than my former neighborhood or town or state in Florida... and maybe at times, even to my nation. Interesting idea that makes being a ham, and especially exchanging DX contacts, a point for consideration within the virtual community discussion, eh? 73 Charles Harpole [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] ZS8MI
There have been numerous operations using that same call over the years. I don't know if Chris ZS6EZ manages QSL's for all of them or not. 73, Zack W9SZ On Mon, 21 May 2007, Les Kalmus wrote: Worked them July 20, 1993 and got a QSL via ZS6EZ. Les W2LK Mark Horowitz wrote: Does anyone have a good qsl route for ZS8MI. ? Any info would be appreaciated. 73, Mark K2AU 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] Those scaffolds
I hope so. What better way to hatch new DXers? I can just see it now - Martha, hand me my binoculars. I think I see a rare yellow-speckled DX-beeper. I'd know that call anywhere - di-di-di-di-dit dah-dit dah-dit. 73, Zack W9SZ On Fri, 11 May 2007, DAVE WHITE wrote: They do seem like an impressive job. Just thinking back to 1995 for a moment, didn't the ARRL disallow the first BS7 expedition because the operators had artificially created land above high water with scaffolds - and then the second operation was allowed because they perched on the rocks? Or did I get that wrong. I wonder if they built nests and laid any eggs? :-) Dave G0OIL 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] BS7H thoughts
On Fri, 11 May 2007, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: Well Mome, the point I was trying to make was that any effort to re-do the DXCC list -- something that I do NOT personally advocate, by the way -- over from scratch will create just as much controversy as retaining the current list; and possibly (probably) more. [note: that means that you two guys over in GM, you know who you are, can quit throwing stuff at me, I was speaking hypothetically!] Hey, if someone wants to throw greenstamps, IRC's, or - better yet, expensive radios - at me, I won't turn them down! 73, Zack W9SZ 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] Stupid countries (formerly BS7H thoughts)
Yep - it's the Worldradio Worked-100-Nations (W-100-N) award. The original award rules required that you not only work work stations in inhabited countries, but that you work citizens of those countries (not visitors). They were relaxed a bit so you can work a visitor who has a non-portable callsign in that country. E.g. A22MN or 7P8SR would count but not V5/W9SZ (just using that last as an example, I've never been there). It's an interesting award. It is not endorsable but you can apply for a specific band/mode in your application if you wish (all 40 CW or all 15 SSB etc.) You don't have to send cards in but you have to send the QSO information plus a statement signed by two other hams that they observed the cards for the necessary 100 countries confirmed. It isn't as easy as you'd think! 73, Zack W9SZ On Thu, 10 May 2007, Dan Zimmerman N3OX wrote: Why do you feel that each entity should have a permanent population? Why not start a seperate award for that instead? In fact, I bet there already is one. Dan 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] Best BS7H quote I have seen
On Sun, 6 May 2007, Peter Dougherty wrote: heh. The club station in question for me was the Hall of Science in Queens, WB2JSM, of which I'm a life member and past VP and station manager. I don't restrict myself artificially when it comes to all-time new ones, with one exception: I won't be spoon-fed on a handicapped DX net. If I can't work from my home station I will visit a station where I can work them from (and will let me use my own call). I'll use full legal power, the cluster, my ears and anything else that will give me an advantage and get my call in their logs. Yes, I've used a DX net in the past, but would never dream of accepting assistance from anybody on that net. If I work the guy, I exchange signal reports and if I don't get through, so be it (this was back in my 100W/wire days, before I knew better). Our local contest club K9CU had a QTH for a few years we called Area 51D. We don't have it anymore. It was a rat-infested building out in the middle of nowhere that belonged to the University of Illinois. It had power but no water or heat. We did have a tribander up over 100 feet and a couple dipoles for 40 and 80 up that high. But there were no rigs left at the station. If you wanted to operate you were free to come out with your own rig and put up with the rats. The antenna performed very well and I live about 5 minutes from the site. I used to go out in the daytime once in a while to see what I could work. I think I worked one of Baldur's operations from there. I never could get up the nerve to go out there at night unless there were others out there. :-) There are a few photos of it at http://www.qsl.net/k9cu 73, Zack W9SZ 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] DXing pioneers
A few years ago. He's AE6IY now I believe. I exchanged a couple e-mails with him shortly after he got an e-mail address and he said he would be on the air again soon. I haven't heard him, though. 73, Zack W9SZ On Sun, 6 May 2007, john wrote: Didn't Don Miller just get out of jail , relatively recently? John 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] BS7H INTO NE USA
Great quote Dave. This is only a hobby. I am not going to die if I don't work BS7H (and the likelihood of it at this point looks prety slim - they're supposed to be on 14024 now and I don't hear a peep). When the weak signals, kilocycle cops and tuner-uppers get to me, I usually just shut off the rig and do something else. 73, Zack W9SZ On Sun, 29 Apr 2007, Dave AA6YQ wrote: In the Complete DXer, Bob W9KNI says But sometimes, the experienced DX'er gets into a situation where it quickly becomes obvious that there is no hope of a QSO. And it is then the frustrated DX'er shows the world, or at least himself, what kind of person he is. Does he QSY, or does he cause needless or even intentional QRM? Does he update the propagation forecasts and check the NCDXF beacons, or does he steam up the hill with beady eyes blazing in search of anyone who'll listen to his latest rendition of ain't it awful?. DX is. 73, Dave, AA6YQ 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] Phone to CW DXCC ok
I remember ZS8MI (Chris) some years ago was primarily working SSB but if requested he'd plug in a straight key and work you on CW on the same SSB frequency. Any chance you could do that? Zack W9SZ On Tue, 24 Apr 2007, Charles Harpole wrote: NC1L of ARRL tells me that a valid DXCC contact can be made if HS0ZCW is on Phone and is in contact with a CW station. The contact is good for a PHONE contact with HS0ZCW in this case. Example HS on phone W1AW on CW good contact W1AW gets DXCC credit for a phone HS contact. Tnx all... Charles Harpole [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] Real prefix for N8S query
Hi Charlie, Swan Island and Swain Island are two different islands. Swan is off the coast of Honduras and now belongs to them. The prefix I'm familiar with used to be KS4. Swan Island was once the site of Radio Swan, later called Radio Americas, that was a CIA-operated station broadcasting anti-Castro transmissions to Cuba on 1160 and 6000 kHz. I have QSL cards from them somewhere around here ... 73, Zack W9SZ On Fri, 13 Apr 2007, Charles Harpole wrote: Pardon my ignorance... but what is the correct prefix for Swan I. ? Used to be KD4 One Swan I. web site says it belongs to another country? Also, while I am asking questions, why is it that vy few hams end their emails to other hams with 73??? Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] BERU
British Empire Radio Union - ever since our little tussle in 1776 we in the USA haven't been permitted to join in this contest. :-) 73, Zack W9SZ On Sat, 10 Mar 2007 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was unable to find this contest listed anywhere, including QST. What is BERU?? John Owens - N7TK 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] P5BCST
I saw that packetcluster spot and I thought it was referring to P5 Broadcast (i.e. North Korean shortwave station). I could be wrong. 73, Zack W9SZ On Wed, 7 Mar 2007, Jack - K4WSB wrote: Anybody got an idea as to who or where this guy is? Jack Hartley K4WSB / VP2MSB ARRL - QCWA - OOTC DXCC Honor Roll 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] T77NN QSL Rte
My guess is Tony T77C also. He's been active lately. I worked him on 30 CW on 24 Feb. 73, Zack W9SZ On Wed, 28 Feb 2007, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: Russ, Can find no listing for T77NN, not even on the T7 call book online. Could it be Tony T77C that you worked? 73, ron w3wn -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of RUSSELL KELLAM JR Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 8:04 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] T77NN QSL Rte What is the QSL Rte for T77NN? Hane been listening for 30 min since my QSO and have not heard him say. Tnx 73 Russ W4UBC 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] [DX-NEWS] ER QSLs
I remember RO4OA as being a good QSL'er. I have a few from him. Zack W9SZ On Sat, 3 Feb 2007 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Out of roughly 20 Moldova contacts, I have only one ER confirmed (a spl. event stn. qsl'd by ER1DA) but have two RO qsls from 1989. All were sent direct. Ah, for the good ol' days... Bud K2YOF -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- 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] [DX-NEWS] VU7RG logs updated!
Those people seemed to have incredible ears. I finally worked them on Sunday. They were barely a whisper here but they pulled my signal out too. And they kept at it till the QSO was complete. 73, Zack W9SZ On Thu, 25 Jan 2007, Tom Anderson wrote: VU7RG logs have apparently been updated sometime today (Thursday). My XYL Cheryl WY5H, and I worked them Tuesday morning shortly after 1400Z for our only contact with them. I am I happy HECK YES! Now just 3 to go to work them all EP, BS7H (that counts since the first operation didn't), and P5 VU7RG Log Search Results for WY5H CallsignBand Mode WY5H 20m RTTY VU7RG Log Search Results for WW5L CallsignBand Mode WW5L 20m RTTY Tom, WW5L Colleyville TX VP and Information Director Lone Star DX Association http://www.dxer.org 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
