[DX-CHAT] St. Paul Forecast
Cabot Strait.Strong wind warning in effect.Wind south 30 knots with gusts to 50 in the Wreckhouse area. Wind diminishing to southeast 20 to 25 early Wednesday morning with gusts to 40 in the Wreckhouse area. Wind diminishing to light Wednesday afternoon then increasing to northwest 20 Wednesday evening. Showers ending Wednesday evening. Risk of thunderstorms tonight. Fog patches forming this evening. Not sure if they are going Wed or Thur to the island, but a better chance of things calming down Thur. 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 ---
[DX-CHAT] spots
The point is not to get the call from the spots. But, for example, last Friday I ran counties all day while traveling between NC and NY. I mostly worked from the same group of 25-30 county hunters who were on that day. Many of them I have been working since I started that aspect of the hobby 30 years ago. I know their calls, their names, their wives names, and even some of the dogs names. Does it make sense for me to give my call phonetically every time when the audience is not the whole broad world of hamdom, but the usual 30 guys I often work, and maybe 1 guy who started a couple days ago, and who may stick with it or may disappear? My call is given at the beginning and end of the run by the NC station and numerous times by myself during the run. Yes, it is a very difficult call, but what is the big deal if somemone confirms what they heard by looking at a spot? After all, didn't DXers know the call of ST0R before the operation even happened? Maybe those contacts don't count, since it could be argued maybe they wouldn't have gotten it right if they had not seen it beforehand in a DX bulliten? No one is asking anyone to take part if it is not fun for them and it somehow violates your sense of dignity. But, as we set out to bash other ham activities, remember there is plenty of material for the bashers in our own activities as well, and we might not like that situation. Do unto others and all such. It is just a hobby. When you die your DXCC certificate and my county hunter awards go to the dump. Enjoy it while you're here, and let others have fun with what they want to do. Maybe someone will make DXCC honor roll on echolink. Who cares. If that's what they want to do, let them enjoy it. It doesn't degrade what you have done. 73, Duane 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 ---
[DX-CHAT] Since this really has nothing to do with DXing
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 ---
[DX-CHAT] Schizoprhenia
I have always thought it would be interesting to be a billionaire and be able to go on a DXpedition to the number 1 most wanted entity. W4?, hmm that sounds like a call of someone who called me a _ because I defended not using phonetics on the county hunter's nets back in 2012. Sorry OM, too much qrm and qrn, maybe you can work the next DXpedition to get the last one you need for top of the honor roll, QRZ. Seriously though, I really don't need to subscribe to any of these forums. I could bash myself to death. I am a DXer, DXpeditioner, County Hunter, Net Operator, ARRL OO, ARRL VE, occasional echolink operator, contester, etc. So, if my various personalities ever split, I will be in trouble. You work DX on a net. That's pathetic, expecting to be spoon fed all your contacts Bam, Bam, Bam. Oh yea, well it's better than you're pathetic bleating out your last two for 2 days straight Bam, Bam , Bam. Echolink, that's not even ham radio Bam, Bam, Bam Well, at least I can talk to my friend in Australia, You have to repeat your call 10 times before the DX can get it right because you're so weak, then he gives you 59 Bam, Bam, Bam You're a contester? All they do is hog the band and call CQ Contest with a machine, and I can't operate the only day of the week I have off. There is a contest every weekend. Bam, Bam, Bam Too bad, it is such a waste of band for you to talk to the same guy every day for the last 20 years talking about you're gout. Get a life Bam, Bam, Bam All you Dxpeditioners care about is getting money. Trying to extort us to buy a qsl Bam, Bam, Bam Well my XYL is ready to kill me because I had to charge 3,000 qsls on the Visa, after already putting $3000 on there for the trip. Now I have all these Buro cards, which will be coming for the next 10 years, and US request with no SASE. I will have to put envelopes and stamps on the Visa too. And what am I supossed to do with this request which has a $20 bill in it, but the guys not in the log? Cheap DXers Bam Bam Bam County Hunting. They get their contacts like fish in the barrel, and the NC tells them the callsign. That's not even a contact in my book. Bam, Bam, Bam You gave me an OO notice for 45 minutes with no id? Why don't you get a life? Don't you have anything better to do? Brown shirt OOs anyway Bam, Bam, Bam. I could go on, but, man, I am getting sore. My various factions could beat themselves into oblivion! 73, Duane, WV2B 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 ---
[DX-CHAT] County Hunter's Net Procedures
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, WV2BUSA-CA All Counties 7732nd 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 ---
[DX-CHAT] 7026 stuck keyer
Hi Folks, there is a stuck keyer at 7026 which has been going for more than 24 hours. Anyone who could provide directional info on this signal please send it to cskol...@arrl.org or to me. The FCC is aware, but it would be nice if we could solve this ouselves. Likely not intentional, someone has the paddle stuck and doesn't know it. 73, Duane, WV2B To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. 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 ---
[DX-CHAT] CY9 QSL Project
Hi Folks, So far I have received cards for:XJ3ZZ/1CY9CWI {Aug
1991}CY9RVY0A{Thanks Ken, K4XI !} I have an offer of:CY9AACY9DHCY9CFVE1SPI
{Year and operation?} I can get blank cards from my operations, but would
prefer ones which have been issued for the display. So, if anyone has some to
fill in the blanks, drop me an E-mail at w...@juno.com Thanks and 73,Duane,
WV2B {VA1ZZ} To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.
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[DX-CHAT] St. paul island CY9 QSLS for museum
Hi folks, I am interested in creating a display of qsls from DXpeditions to
St. Paul Island {Nova Scotia, Canada} CY9, for donation to the St. Paul isand
museum located in Dingwall, NS. Sorry, i just can't afford to pay $10 for each
one on eBay, but would like to be sure the museum is able to recognize the
history of DXpeditions and radio operation from the island with a display of
actual QSL cards issued for contacts from the island. So, if anyone has old
cards they no longer want, have duplicates of, from an SK or whatever, I would
sure like to have them. Just need one from each activation in good condition
for framing and display. Incidently, the lighthouse from SW st. paul which had
been on display at the Coast Guard HQ in Dartmouth is now at the museum and
being reassembled there. Check out the St. Paul Island Historical Society on
facebook to see pics of the project. 73 for now, Duane, WV2B {VA1ZZ} To know
even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have
succeeded.
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[DX-CHAT] UA9CGL
A shot in the dark, but does anyone know UA9CGL? I just received back his US Prefix Award sent in April. His Post Office says it was unclaimed. I have not been able to reach him by his qrz.com e-mail. Any help? Thanks and 73, Duane, WV2B To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. 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 ---
[DX-CHAT] CY9
Hi folks, I am getting inquiries about an operation from St. Paul Island using the call KX7OS. I have seen one spot made on 40 CW. Anyone know if this is legit? Find it hard to believe someone would go through all the red tape for permission and not announce an operation beforehand. Of course, lots of people go out there without Coast Guard permission. Anyone know if this is a legit op with permission, or on the island doing work for the CG which might make it count? thanks and 73, Duane, WV2Bwww.stpaulisland.net To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. 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 ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] CY9
Sorry, it was KW7OS/CY9 To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. Ralph Waldo Emerson -- Original Message -- From: Joe Subich, W4TV w...@subich.com To: w...@juno.com Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] CY9 Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:53:01 -0400 Since KX7OS does not appear in the FCC database (ULS), I would suspect that is a pirate operation. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 6/14/2011 10:06 AM, Duane, WV2B wrote: Hi folks, I am getting inquiries about an operation from St. Paul Island using the call KX7OS. I have seen one spot made on 40 CW. Anyone know if this is legit? Find it hard to believe someone would go through all the red tape for permission and not announce an operation beforehand. Of course, lots of people go out there without Coast Guard permission. Anyone know if this is a legit op with permission, or on the island doing work for the CG which might make it count? thanks and 73, Duane, WV2B www.stpaulisland.net http://www.stpaulisland.net To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. *Ralph Waldo Emerson* http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/r/ralphwaldo140896.html** --- 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] EA3JE
Can someone please let Lou know that he is being heard 59 all over the East Coast US on 7.188, but obviously cannot hear hear any station in the US. He spent several hours calling CQ DX US, all the while wiping out the US County Hunters Net, and could hear NO ONE in the US trying to tell him the frequency was in use. 73, Duane, WV2B To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. 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 ---
[DX-CHAT]
OK folks,
Here are the instructions provided by a POS clerk who knows how to redeem IRCs.
Take these instructions when you go to the PO to discuss with PM/clerk:
1. Stamps Mdse
2. Exchange
3. Redeem Foreign IRCS
4. Enter .98 (cost of the stamp)
5. Scan and sell 1 international .98 stamp
6. the balance owed will show 0
Easy, Hope this helps
I hope these instructions make it possible to exchange those foreign IRCs!
73 for now,
Duane, WV2B
{USPS Clerk}
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[DX-CHAT] visitors stranded on Palmyra
Not hams, bit thought some might be interested. http://www.kitv.com/news/15963385/detail.html 73, Duane, WV2B www.sabledx.com The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.- Ralph Waldo Emerson _ Click for free info on college degrees. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3l8Wvn9aTF58yn2JbAl8CVB4quWIt9gSilMg6ra42dKHSJgg/ 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] CQWW CW 2005
Can anyone tell me the dates of the 2005 CQWW CW contest? I know it is the last full weekend of the month, but don't have an old calendar, and couldn't find anything with a quick search on line. maybe someone has a certificate on the wall they can check? Thanks, Duane, WV2B www.sabledx.com The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.- Ralph Waldo Emerson _ Click to shop and save on brand name copiers today. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/REAK6aAYDL6lKlWJm8YhhzCT7UTZ2iGAqTZRxNE5ONDH4OOR1yc0A0/ 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] a disgrace to ham radio
While I agree with the observations, amateurs cannot expect these government
agencies to solve our problems. They do not have the money, personnel, or
interest to soend on something so trivial in the grand scheme of things {not
trivial to us, but to them}.
What can we do? Well, I can't help but notice that the Official Observer post
for the Maritimes is vacant, and has been for as long as I can remember. Also
many other areas of Canada as well. One reason may be that there are way less
problems in Canada than the US in general. Also, I'm not sure what kind of
promotion RAC gives the program, or how well it supports its volunteers. It
does have a different slant from the US program, relying almost excusively on
positive reinforcement, and not encouraging advisory notices at all. But that
is somewhat off subject, as the stations in question do not id, hence cannot
respond to any type of voluntary compliance efforts.
That said, I can say the FCC can and will enforce regualtions in the US. But,
and its a big but, the amateur community must supply foolproof and lawsuit
proof evidence before they will act. The burden is on us. If we can provide
reliable evidence usable in court and reviewed by the legal department of the
ARRL first, they will act. When you see the enforcement letters which reference
evidence they have regarding violations it is often the result of many hours of
evidence gathering on the part of Official Observers around the country.
The type of interference described is virtually immpossible to refer to the
FCC, unless perhaps an OO lives next door to a perpetrator. It is of very short
duration, unidentified, and maybe not repeated until the next big DXpedition
{we know it has to be fellow DXers}. To expect the FCC to send out a van to
track down such interference would be ridiculous.
So, what is the solution? I don't know, do you? I can't explain why things have
gotten so much worse lately, unless the general downturn in society in general.
many people have no regard for anyone but themselves. There is no quick fix for
that. Perhaps better training early would help, but then most serious problems
originate with htose holding the highest class licenses, who have been licensed
for many years, and perhaps passeda 20 WPM code test. These jammers also would
seem to have built up a respectable station if they can cause that much havock.
They are not the newbies with a vertical and 100 watts.
I guess the only solution is to ignore if you can and steal their pleasure. If
you can't, then do what you have to to make contacts somewhere. Swift and sure
justice might cause some to mend their ways. Then again, I have heard examples
where operators knew they were being monitored and evidence gathered and they
keep right on, even after FCC station inspections, warning letters, etc. There
is a certain segment that just have emotional problems, ego problems, or
whatever, and refuse to become a part of polite society.
Any ideas of combating the problem are encouraged.
73,
Duane, WV2B {VA1ZZZ}
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[DX-CHAT] Japanese DXpediton support
Dear fellow DXers, I am looking for someone who may be able to help with contacting clubs and groups in Japan. Many of the pages on the web either have non-functional E-mail contact addresses, or in some cases none at all. Others have generated no response. Any help would be appreciated, as the language barrier is perhaps a significant problem. Thanks and 73, Duane, WV2B www.sabledx.com The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.- Ralph Waldo Emerson 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] JA DX Groups
hi Folks, Thanks for all the ideas. I have sent info to JARL, etc. But, haven't recieved much response. There are many groups which have supported DXpeditions, but can't find any comntact info. Here is an example: Tokyo 610 DX Group http://www.catv296.ne.jp/~dxweb/ They have supported Dxpeditons, but no contact info, not even the call of one member! 73, Duane, WV2B The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.- Ralph Waldo Emerson 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] DXpedition radios
Hi folks, Anyone have experience with the current smaller size radios in a strong signal environment? Looking for something smaller like K3, FT-450, IC-7000, or ? Need something which will perform well with at least 3 stations closely spaced, questionable grounding, etc. Typical DXpediton situation. Ideally need to be able to operate 3 stations at once, with minimal inter-station interaction. Will use bandpass filters, etc., but any comments on which rigs have been better in this situation? Thanks and 73, Duane, WV2B www.sabledx.com The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.- Ralph Waldo Emerson 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] DXpedition radios
Hi Folks, Seems the 706 gets the worst reviews, and the data on the elecraft web page concurs. This is valuable info as we were considering a 706 as the 6 meter/beacon rig, but sounds like it is not a very good choice. The K3 was recommended often, but no one mentioned any actual experience, but the data looks the best. We will likely have at least one K3, as one op mentioned possibly purchasing one for the trip, but yes, they are expensive, especially if you get into the ATU and other options. The other choice seems to be the IC-7000. I know this has been used by several major expeditions. Cheaper than the K3, and hopefully not with the same troubles as the 706. No mention of any Kenwoods, other than a big negative on the TS-50. So not sure how the 570/480 class rank, but certainly not as good as the K3. There are probably other larger radios better suited, but weight limitations make the 8 lb class radios the ones of choice. Thanks for the input. Duane, WV2B www.sabledx.com The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.- Ralph Waldo Emerson 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] old routes
Thanks guys! Got them all ready to go. I know I have an old KP1 contact but I have to find it in the old logbook. 73, Duane, WV2B The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.- Ralph Waldo Emerson 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] Maritime DX Forum
Hi Folks,
Registration for the Maritime DX Forum in Halifax Nova Scotia end on August 1.
The program is as follows:
1. BS7H with Tom Harrell, N4XP Director of Off Island Support Team.
2.Why do Mariners become Radio Amateurs, by Jose Campione, VA3PCJ noted Ont.
Yachtsman.
3.British Antarctic Terrirtories, by Scott Wood, VE1QD.
4. How anyone can mount a Dxpedition in their own region at a moderate cost, by
Fred and Helen Archibald, VE1FA and VA1YL.
5.The DX Forum Dinner.
6. Musical group Sunrise, Bluegrass concert DX Breakdown, with Don Trotter,
VE1DTR.
There is also a program for spouses/non-hams.
For further info see the HARC website. www.halifax-arc.org, or contact VE1QD.
73,
Duane, WV2B {VA1ZZ}
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