Re: [DX-CHAT] N8S-IMPORTANT

2007-04-09 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
The log on the N8S website is working FB. My 17 meter QSOs are OK too. 73 and GL Tony, W4FOA - Original Message - From: Jack - K4WSB [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX-CHAT@njdxa.org Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 4:26 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] N8S-IMPORTANT Suggest everyone needing 17 meters

[DX-CHAT] Status of WF5E ?

2007-01-16 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
Is Les (WF5E) of WF5E DX-QSL Service still in business? I have been unable to access his webpage (for weeks) and no reply to email. Thanks for any info. Tony, W4FOA Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only,

UPDATE Re: [DX-CHAT] Status of WF5E ?

2007-01-16 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
I've received a couple of replies that advise Les is OK...just busy doing his usual excellent job. Thanks for the replies Tony, W4FOA - Original Message - From: Tony Martin W4FOA [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX-Chat dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 5:06 PM Subject: [DX

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSLing tip

2006-11-29 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
Personally I very much prefer the SASE...it sure makes it easier on me and A LOT faster turnaround. I also find ONE card with ALL QSOs on the one card is much preferred. I have no intention of using LOTW or EQSLtoo late in the game for me. Just my 2 cents. Tony, W4FOA - Original

Re: [DX-CHAT] [dx-list] KH8SI

2006-07-31 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
Charlie, I heard you work them on 30 this morning...congrats. There has been a lot of criticism about the KH8SI team but I am sure they are doing their best under the present conditions. Yes, I've heard them working hundreds of JA's but after just listening to the 30 meter pileup this morning

Re: [DX-CHAT] YU6AO

2006-07-26 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
Charles, I hate it when that happensthats why I sold my S38-C 8-( 73 Tony, W4FOA - Original Message - From: Charles Wooten NF4A To: 'Russell Kellam Jr' ; 'Stuart Santelmann KC1F' ; 'Bill Hawkins' Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 7:44

Re: [DX-CHAT] VHF/UHF

2006-06-25 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
Hi Rod, We snagged KL7 (Alaska) on 6 meters from our FD station (northwest Georgia) on Saturday evening. We were running the IC7000 and a 5 el Yagi on a push up pole. Ten meters was also very good at 11PM our time. 73 Tony, W4FOA (W4PL FD call) - Original Message - From: WC7N

[DX-CHAT] MM0IRC Rockall Isl IOTA

2005-06-16 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
Anyone know what might have happened to the Rockall Island IOTA group? They were on 14260 around 1330Z-1500Z and then abruptly disappeared. I guess it could have been a pirate but appeared to be legit. Just curious. 73 Tony, W4FOA

Re: [DX-CHAT] vu4 log again

2005-03-09 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
Ken, If you drop down to the bottom of the page, you will see your QSO data for W3JJ 23/12/2004 20 SSB with VU4RBI. Congrats. Tony, W4FOA PS: I think the NO is an abbreviation for Number... - Original Message - From: Kenneth Sobel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Wednesday,

[DX-CHAT] Visiting Pretoria, South Africa (Slightly OT)

2005-02-23 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
Good Morning, A very good ham friend of mine will be in the Pretoria area (Midrand) fortraining from February 28 thru April 8, 2005. Are there any Pretoria hams that would meet (and hopefully be able to spend some time) with him. His free time would be primarily in the evenings (not sure

Re: [DX-CHAT] Swains Island

2005-02-20 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
Hi Ron, I have IOTA OC-200 by Mike, KM9D/KH8 5 6 NOV 2002 on 40 and 20 CW. Log notation says Swain Island. Not sure if this is the same, but it seems it would be quite a coincidence if it was a different one. I guess at that time it counted only for IOTA? At least it appears Swains Island

[DX-CHAT] U/I Pulsing Noise on 40 Meters?

2005-01-27 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
Just curious how widespread the reception is of the pulsing noise heard here in Georgia on the low end of 40 meters? I hear it every morning from roughly 1100Z to probably 1300Z. It seems to have a "center" around 7015 but can hear it from just below 7000 up to 7035kHz. It has what I would

Re: [DX-CHAT] 5B/AA1TN

2004-12-17 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
Hi Malcolm, Merry Christmas and Happy and Health 2005. The info I think is here: OZ8ABE 1845.0 5B/AA1TNcorr 1835 28 Oct 2004 F5BBD 1845.0 5B/AA1TN 1843 28 Oct 2004 RX4HZ 1844.0 5B/AA1TN

Re: [DX-CHAT] Need VK9LA Pilot or e-Mail info

2004-10-20 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
Hi Tom, If all else fails, you might try Bill, VK4FW. His email address is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I would imagine he is in contact with the team. 73 Tony, W4FOA - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 11:49

[DX-CHAT] Chesterfield Island Dxpedition Webpage

2004-10-14 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
For those wishing more info, the TX9 operation has a webpage at: http://www.df3cb.com/chesterfield/ Good luck to all and of course especially to the TX9 team. 73 and CU in the pileup... Tony, W4FOA Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX

[DX-CHAT] P29XF and P29SX (Propagation Magicians)

2004-10-13 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
Nigel (G3TXF) and Roger (G3SXW) are, in my opinion, not only the propagation magicians of this decade, but they are Ham Radio's answer to the Energizer Bunny. These guys can be heard on bands when it seems like it should be impossible and it appears that they never sleep. I don't know if

[DX-CHAT] Unofficial Update on YV0 Aves

2004-07-30 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
meters. No mention of other bands except they will be using a Force 12 vertical on 160 meters. I'm sure there will be a lot of other info (informally) passed on 14195 as they are underway. Good luck to all Tony, W4FOA - Original Message - From: Tony Martin W4FOA

[DX-CHAT] Band Conditions

2004-07-28 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
Hey Ron and the Gangue, I'm not complaining (really) but band conditions here in northwest Georgia are so bad that eventhe CW sidetone in my rig is weak, has QSB and flutter! I don't remember the bands being so bad since we got "lights" and indoor "plummin"! Things

[DX-CHAT] TO4E Criticisms

2003-11-27 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
It saddens me to read all of the negative comments flying around regarding the current TO4E dxpedition. None of us really understand the environment in which the team is operating, nor do we know the difficulties they may be experiencing, be it health, weather or technical. They have only

Re: [DX-CHAT] Mystery Beacons @ 7039.0 KHz

2003-11-07 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
Bill, I think the following URL might give you some insight. If not, drop me a note, direct. Thanks and GL Tony, W4FOA http://www.cvni.net/radio/nsnl/nsnl32mx.html - Original Message - From: Bill Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX Chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 07, 2003 3:49

Re: [DX-CHAT] 3C0V Situation

2003-10-08 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
John, Well stated! I'm afraid we (the DX community) are but an example of the problems in society today which in my humble opinion can, to a great degree, be traced to the issue of greed. This is reflected in the often noted criticisms of DXpeditions. Rather than being grateful at having the

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL postage

2003-09-20 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
Hi J, Well, as an active QSL manager, and an avid DXer, I must say I am personally offended by your in fact statement. I think it was Winston Churchill or maybe Roosevelt that said All generalities are false, including this one. While it may possibly be true in some rare instances, I think your

[DX-CHAT] Need IOTA Info YJ0VB 10SEP03

2003-09-10 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
I believe Murphy has visited my shack and hidden my IOTA directory with ALL of my entries! Until I can work out a deal with ole Murph, wonder if someone could help with a little info? This morning (9SEP), YJ0VB very active on 40 and 30 and was very reluctant to give any info, however one

Re: [DX-CHAT] New Q Signal Need

2003-09-10 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
Good point Zack and I still prefer .. . After 50 years of DXing, I am still trying to find the REAL meaning of QSLL. It can mean only two things (I think)...I will send my card first or I will wait for your card. It seems about a 50/50 split as to the real meaning. I've never seen it written

Re: [DX-CHAT] Yemen

2003-09-02 Thread Tony Martin W4FOA
Very well stated Scott! Let's make this Honor Roll thing easy enough so we can all make it without much effortheck maybe we could even make it automatic for those who have been active DX'ers for at least 10 years. Then after 20, one would automatically be added to the "Top of the List".