[DX-CHAT] VU4 Harpole Interview

2005-01-01 Thread Steve Rutledge
UCF professor survives, relays messages to world The earthquake hit with the popping of concrete, screeching of twisting metal and the thudding sounds of bottles, books and bits of plaster falling from the shelves and walls of Charles Harpole's hotel room. "I knew that I'd either be dead in a fe

[DX-CHAT] German Postal Rates???????

2004-11-27 Thread Steve Rutledge
Anyone know how many green stamps it takes to get a QSL card from Germany to the US. It used to be one, then it was two. Has it gone up again or will two take care of it Thanks, Steve, N4JQQ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX

[DX-CHAT] ZL1AMO

2004-10-08 Thread Steve Rutledge
Anyone know how Ron is doing? 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

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2004-06-06 Thread Steve Rutledge
I agree, in spite of the fact that the French did everything in their power to hinder the invasion and anything else the British and the US came up with. Interesting that they haven't changed a bit. Steve, N4JQQ PS, anyone get an A52PRO card yet Larry, K4WLS wrote: In loving memory of t

[DX-CHAT] A52PRO

2004-06-05 Thread Steve Rutledge
Are these cards out yet?? 73, Steve, N4JQQ 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

[DX-CHAT] 8P1RPN

2004-02-19 Thread Steve Rutledge
is active right now on 30 meters. I see two routes for this call. One is in Guyana and the other, for contests only, is via an address in Spain. Does anyone know who this particular operator might be?? Sounds like someone getting primed up for the test to me. Anyway, I need it for a new

[DX-CHAT] TO4E

2004-02-11 Thread Steve Rutledge
Does anyone know what the projected release of their cards might be Also, is the deadline for DXCC submissions the end of March vs. Sept? Thanks for your patience. Steve, N4JQQ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only

Re: [DX-CHAT] FCC in action

2003-11-27 Thread Steve Rutledge
Ron Notarius WN3VAW wrote: The precedent is now set that non-amateur activities (legal or illegal) that someone in the government may decide is of questionable character can determine whether or not your ticket is renewed or revoked. Isn't this action based simply on the fact that the fello

Re: [DX-CHAT] TO4E Criticisms

2003-11-27 Thread Steve Rutledge
It is apparently the "instant gratification" thing that many Americans seem to suffer from these days. They want it right now! Of course, we have been fortunate and haven't had to endure any significant hardships for several generations so that may be the reason. Personally, with all but five

[DX-CHAT] How Is It??????

2003-10-09 Thread Steve Rutledge
that the ARRL DX Bulletin comes out and does not mention Pratas, Cocos or Christmas? I've noticed over the years that this occurs frequently. It really doesn't matter as I am listening on the air and checking all the usual sources but I was just curious. Steve, N4JQQ Subscribe/unsubscri

[DX-CHAT] Danny Weil, SK

2003-10-07 Thread Steve Rutledge
It is a good thing Jim Cain, K1TN, was able to interview him prior to his death.. Here is the link to his obit: http://obits.mysanantonio.com//index.cfm?id=28006&fuseaction=viewobit Steve, N4JQQ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a mes

Re: [DX-CHAT] Country Names

2003-09-25 Thread Steve Rutledge
How about the Belgian Congo?? Sounds better than Zaire but that didn't last that long anyway. Hopefully, at some point, we will have a new one in Saudi Arabia or Iraq. Kind of like the Canal Zone. Not only will we have a new one to work but the price of gas would drop to about a nickel a ga

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL Postage

2003-09-20 Thread Steve Rutledge
As Steve, N4JQQ, steps on it a SECOND TIME. I meant better off in terms of POSTAGE! John, I agree with you 100% regarding the cost of postage in the US. I SR> agree with you that the US is a lot better off than the rest of the SR> world, etc. > I can't believe I read this on the

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL Postage

2003-09-20 Thread Steve Rutledge
John, I agree with you 100% regarding the cost of postage in the US. I agree with you that the US is a lot better off than the rest of the world, etc. That doesn't change the fact that government has gotten bigger, the postal service is more expensive to operate, etc. I was only trying to point

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL postage

2003-09-20 Thread Steve Rutledge
"J," I feel your pain. However, to be fair about it, postage was more affordable years ago even if you figure in inflation, etc. The bigger our government got and the more powerful the postal unions got, the higher the costs. There are some hams out there who have no doubt made money off their e

Re: [DX-CHAT] New "Q" Signal Need

2003-09-09 Thread Steve Rutledge
Larry, you are right that it "doesn't fit." However, everyone knows exactly what it means. Can you imagine the confusion as everyone, world wide, tried to implement such a change. I learned it years ago as a novice. While it literally isn't correct, why change it if it ain't broke. I don't get

Re: [DX-CHAT] Yemen

2003-09-02 Thread Steve Rutledge
I dread the day when I get them all. Nothing to look forward to. It kind of scares me. Sitting here at 330 waiting for 3Y/B, A5, BS7, FR/J (de Nova) and VU7A. If the USG hadn't moved me seven times I would have had all of them except VU7A and FR/J. I guess all that inconvenience was worth some

Re: [DX-CHAT] KL7

2003-08-20 Thread Steve Rutledge
Well, if you visit the Northern Bahamas, my repeater, the only one in the country, IS working. It is on 145.210 and you will meet at least four resident hams as well as any visitors who might be around. It is at 160' on a government communications tower. Covers most, if not all, of Great Abaco I