Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] VU4/VU3CHE call
It would appear that the issuing authorities are using VU4AN as the prefix, as opposed to simply VU4. But what the hey, the important point is that you guys ARE getting the licenses and ARE getting proper permission to operate... personally, so long as it's a valid license issued by the VU authorities, I don't care WHAT they decide to use g! 73 From: Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue Apr 04 07:47:16 CDT 2006 To: dx-news@njdxa.org, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [DX-NEWS] VU4/VU3CHE call My asssigned Andaman call sign is VU4AN/VU3CHE. Apparently many ops there will share the VU4AN as part of their call sign. Hope to hr u all. 73 Charles Harpole VU3CHE and HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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] Working yourself on DXPeditions
Not valid for you? Or not valid for either you or your unsuspecting QSO partner as well? 73, Jerry K3BZ - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius WN3VAW [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 11:37 PM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] Working yourself on DXPeditions Um, yes, but I do believe that under current DXCC rules, if you are in one entity and you operate a remote or auxilliary station that's in another, the contacts you make are not valid for DXCC purposes. 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Steve-KF2TI Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 10:00 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Working yourself on DXPeditions On a different slant, I read, recently, in QST that you can set up some software that will allow remote operation of your own radio from anywhere in the workd, provided you have access to the internet and another computer So, I set this up and what?? the Tango Italy station go ahead Thank you This is KF2TI u r 59, name is Steve over Tnx Steve this is kp2/kf2ti, I am also 59. BTW how do i sound over Kp2/kf2ti, this is kf2ti I sound great over Rgr me, do i qsl buro or direct up to you 73 have i hope i have a good operation Rgr that I am sure I will On 3 Apr 2006 at 18:13, Fred Stevens K2FRD wrote: Date sent: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 18:13:12 -0700 To: dx-chat@njdxa.org From: Fred Stevens K2FRD [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: [DX-CHAT] Working yourself on DXPeditions Seems to me if one isn't home to serve as control operator, then the actual operator would be obligated to use his/her own callsign even if it's the DX operator's gear. I haven't bothered going into the Part 97 Rules to determine the specifics on this. I might also have an ethical problem with this, even if this is a loophole in DXCC rules, since it's not really working yourself; rather, it's you working your own equipment and somebody else. There's also the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle which, in essence states that one object (or person) cannot be in two places at the same time. =-O It took me several years to make contact with CQ Zone Two from home even though I have run mini-DXpeditions to VO2 land in Zone Two. All this said, I *DO* talk to myself a lot these days in my encroaching old age. :-[ 73 de Fred K2FRD, VO2FS At 20:37 -0400 03/04/2006, Bill wrote: What are your thoughts of you working yourself on DXPeditions. I have been told that you can have someone come to your house and work you while you are on a DXPedition using your call and you will get DXCC credit. Wow, you can get DXCC and never work a station yourself? Let someone else use your station and call and do it for you! Would a DXCC for Hire Person be in order? How does this sound? HH4/W4WX de W4WX 59 over. According to the rules this is legal. See rule #10 of the DXCC rules on the ARRL web site. Bill W4WX -- 73 de Fred Stevens K2FRD, VO2FS http://homepage.mac.com/k2frd/K2FRD.html 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 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] Working yourself on DXPeditions
My one wish in this regard is that if they ever re-vamp the DXCC rules, some form of credit could go to the operator(s) for the entity worked, as a courtesy. I'd hate to miss a once-in-a-lifetime chance to travel to a remote entity just because I don't have them on any band. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Steve-KF2TI Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 10:00 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Working yourself on DXPedition - 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] Working yourself on DXPeditions
As I understand the situation (and I could be wrong!), since the control operator is not in the same DXCC entity as the remote controlled station, the RC station would not be considered acceptable for DXCC purposes. Therefore, it would not be valid for DXCC for anyone. Or am I wrong folks? 73 From: Jerry Keller [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue Apr 04 10:10:53 CDT 2006 To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Working yourself on DXPeditions Not valid for you? Or not valid for either you or your unsuspecting QSO partner as well? 73, Jerry K3BZ - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius WN3VAW [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 11:37 PM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] Working yourself on DXPeditions Um, yes, but I do believe that under current DXCC rules, if you are in one entity and you operate a remote or auxilliary station that's in another, the contacts you make are not valid for DXCC purposes. 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Steve-KF2TI Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 10:00 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Working yourself on DXPeditions On a different slant, I read, recently, in QST that you can set up some software that will allow remote operation of your own radio from anywhere in the workd, provided you have access to the internet and another computer So, I set this up and what?? the Tango Italy station go ahead Thank you This is KF2TI u r 59, name is Steve over Tnx Steve this is kp2/kf2ti, I am also 59. BTW how do i sound over Kp2/kf2ti, this is kf2ti I sound great over Rgr me, do i qsl buro or direct up to you 73 have i hope i have a good operation Rgr that I am sure I will On 3 Apr 2006 at 18:13, Fred Stevens K2FRD wrote: Date sent: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 18:13:12 -0700 To: dx-chat@njdxa.org From: Fred Stevens K2FRD [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: [DX-CHAT] Working yourself on DXPeditions Seems to me if one isn't home to serve as control operator, then the actual operator would be obligated to use his/her own callsign even if it's the DX operator's gear. I haven't bothered going into the Part 97 Rules to determine the specifics on this. I might also have an ethical problem with this, even if this is a loophole in DXCC rules, since it's not really working yourself; rather, it's you working your own equipment and somebody else. There's also the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle which, in essence states that one object (or person) cannot be in two places at the same time. =-O It took me several years to make contact with CQ Zone Two from home even though I have run mini-DXpeditions to VO2 land in Zone Two. All this said, I *DO* talk to myself a lot these days in my encroaching old age. :-[ 73 de Fred K2FRD, VO2FS At 20:37 -0400 03/04/2006, Bill wrote: What are your thoughts of you working yourself on DXPeditions. I have been told that you can have someone come to your house and work you while you are on a DXPedition using your call and you will get DXCC credit. Wow, you can get DXCC and never work a station yourself? Let someone else use your station and call and do it for you! Would a DXCC for Hire Person be in order? How does this sound? HH4/W4WX de W4WX 59 over. According to the rules this is legal. See rule #10 of the DXCC rules on the ARRL web site. Bill W4WX -- 73 de Fred Stevens K2FRD, VO2FS http://homepage.mac.com/k2frd/K2FRD.html 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 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
[DX-CHAT] HN-31 Heathkit Dummy Load
Is anyone familiar enough with the HN-31 Heathkit Dummy Load (History Lesson)to know how much power you can run to this thing in other than key down. I don't know if it has transformer oil or Mineral Oil in it. Will it handle 1500W on a 50% duty cycle for a short time?? Does anyone know where I can buy transformer oil, or has OSHA outlawed it by now?? John Owens - N7SEJ _ Netscape. Just the Net You Need. 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] [TowerTalk] HN-31 Heathkit Dummy Load
According to the manual the HN-31 is rated at 1kw. Duty cycle is 10 minutes using transformer oil about 2 minutes using mineral oil Check with your local power company. If you go to the facility that handles the transformers you can usually get a fill up at no charge. At 09:22 AM 4/4/2006 -0700, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is anyone familiar enough with the HN-31 Heathkit Dummy Load (History Lesson)to know how much power you can run to this thing in other than key down. I don't know if it has transformer oil or Mineral Oil in it. Will it handle 1500W on a 50% duty cycle for a short time?? Does anyone know where I can buy transformer oil, or has OSHA outlawed it by now?? John Owens - N7SEJ Jack Hartley K4WSB 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] [TowerTalk] insulating oil (also PCB issues) was Re: HN-31 Heathkit Dummy Load
The specs I read where out of the Heath manual... They offer 2 very different key down times using what they are calling transformer oil and mineral oil. At 11:17 AM 4/4/2006 -0700, Jim Lux wrote: At 09:22 AM 4/4/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is anyone familiar enough with the HN-31 Heathkit Dummy Load (History Lesson)to know how much power you can run to this thing in other than key down. I don't know if it has transformer oil or Mineral Oil in it. Will it handle 1500W on a 50% duty cycle for a short time?? Does anyone know where I can buy transformer oil, or has OSHA outlawed it by now?? John Owens - N7SEJ Transformer oil *is* mineral oil. It's fairly low viscosity, and often has a small amount of an oxidation inhibitor added so it doesn't spoil. The other important thing for this kind of use is that it is (very)dry and clean. A very small percentage of dissolved water (well below where you'll see droplets) greatly reduces the HV breakdown strength. Particulate contaminants (cloth fibers, in particular) also cause problems with HV breakdown. This probably isn't an issue for cooling a dummy load. It's available in 5 gallon pails at most oil jobbers, and should run you about $4-5/gallon. Shell Diala, Exxonmobil Univolt, etc. If you know anywhere local that does transformer rebuilding or servicing (e.g. a small electric utility), they might be able to sell/give you a gallon (they buy it in 55 gallon drums). If you can't get real insulating oil in small quantities, you can go to a feed store and get regular old USP white mineral oil (used as a laxative for horses/cows/etc.) by the gallon. It's not guaranteed dry or clean, so I wouldn't use it for HV insulating. You also want to get the lowest viscosity grade (so that thermal forces can make the oil circulate in the can). Certain kinds of hydraulic fluid will also work (NOT brake fluid. You want the stuff used for cylinders on tractors, etc.). You want something that's low viscosity, and with minimal additives. Tesla coil hobbyists also use straight weight non-detergent motor oil. You want the cheapest of cheap, with minimal additives.. all those additives help with lubrication, but cause problems with insulation. Now, to the OSHA thing...A LONG digression Some decades back, a class of miraculous HV insulating liquids (askarels) were developed that was a) nonflammable, b)a good insulator, c)immiscible with water, d)didn't chemically decompose or oxidize. They were a wonderful material for the HV industry: oil fires are a BIG problem (particularly in an urban environment) and were a big motivator to going to Gas Insulated Switchgear using SF6, but that raises its own set of problems. Imagine the effect of a large fault in a piece of oil filled switchgear. The extreme heating of the arc causes the oil to decompose, and the evolved gas causes the oil to be sprayed out in a large cloud of droplets which is ignited by the spark. Kind of a king-size molotov cocktail. So, Askarels were a god-send. But These were all in the generic class of PolyChlorinatedBiphenyls (PCBs), and for the most part are non-toxic and pretty inert, EXCEPT, that there are inevitable small amounts (ppm,ppb) contaminants of certain other compounds (dioxins) which ARE toxic. And, sadly, because they're so darn inert, they never decompose, so they accumulate and never go away. By the way, toxic effects occur just because the molecule is there, and it doesn't get consumed in the process of doing its evil work, so that contaminant can do its stuff for a long, long time. So.. big process of getting rid of PCBs (which are contaminated with dioxins), leading to superfund sites, etc. Note that if the PCB is sealed into a metal can (as in a fluorescent light ballast), there's little likelihood of it ever being released, and even if it did, it's a small quantity. The problem comes in with truckload lots of used insulating fluid being used, for instance, as road oil on dirt roads to keep the dust down, or with manufacturing facilities draining their (supposedly) inert stuff into a big pit. That's when those ppbs and ppms start to add up (especially because the stuff never degrades and tends to sit down in the mud in the bottom of the pond/river). The PCB problem as applied to hams and electrical hobbyists is that that there's an enormous amount of really old electrical gear around, some filled with oil, some filled with PCBs, some re-filled with oil after having had the PCBs drained. Think of all those pole transformers scattered around the country, many having been sitting up there since the 1940s and the REA. Think of all the non-existent records of just what's in that piece of electrical gear in the salvage yard. You have no idea whether that oilfilled widget might have PCBs in it. Then there is superfund, which creates cradle to grave liability for those materials. Cradle to grave liability comes from the practice back in the bad, old days, of hazmat
[DX-CHAT] HN-31 Cantenna
Jack is correct on the HN-31 duty cycle and power. And, I've just discovered that the FULL warranty on my HN-31 Cantenna (90 days) expired on 10 June 1970. Isn't that the way of things. 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] Just thought you'd like to know
At 16:00 04/04/06, Steve-KF2TI wrote: 01:02:03 04/05/06. That won't ever happen again Well, actually it will (only once in our lifetimes, however). It will happen for any country outside the United states at the same time of day on the 4th of May of this year (d/m/y instead of m/d/y). Both will repeat every thousand years :-) - 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] Just thought you'd like to know
Sure it will happen again in 2106, 3006, etc.! Maybe not in our life time! Bill N4NX - Original Message - From: Steve-KF2TI [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Steve Adell [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Steve Adell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 4:00 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Just thought you'd like to know Thought you might like to know this--right up there with Y2K On Wednesday of this week, at two minutes and three seconds after 1:00 in the morning, the time and date will be 01:02:03 04/05/06. That won't ever happen again. You may now return to your normal stuff.***From the files and piles of funny stuff of Smilin' STeve Just a remember, a day without laughter is like.Silence Condoms should be used on every conceivable occasion. outgoing mail scanned with Norton's NAV2005 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
