[DX-CHAT] Question about EL2DX
Any help with locating any QSL route or info for EL2DX I worked on CW back on 9 July 2004? I have sent QSLs to K8SJP and receive no answers. Any help appreciated. Gary, N5PHT __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com 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 a better spot
Greetings all, OK - with some encouragement from others I would like to again propose a "system" for spotting. I really believe it would work and be very helpful. The suggested format: dx ... And it would be like this example: DX YU6AO 14.190 59.W5.4L QSX 14.200 This would mean that I am hearing YU6AO with a 59 signal in W5 land and I am using a 4 element directional antenna and that station is listening on 14.200. The 'codes' could be: for simply use prefix - that would narrow it down enough, 9A, W6, 9Y, GW, etc. - so that the others who see the spot would know the general location (not just the DXCC of origin). I see a spot from a W5 and wonder why I am not hearing the station and then look up the station and see they are in Maryland (for example). for this does not have to be too complex. How about 1L for non directional antenna, and then 2L, 3L, etc. for number of elements for a directional antenna. Then when I see a spot for a YU6 from a station in W5 and it is on 80 meters and I can't hear them with my poor dipole and then see their spot and realize they are using a 2 element directional antenna - makes sense. The above plan would also allow for some serious data gathering my computer program to keep a good record of prop from various areas. What do others think? Gary, N5PHT __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com 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] Spotting DX (be a better spotter)
Jim and others, YES - and YES but ALSO I have long advocated for the spot to have some information about the spotter! I often use: dx 14.002 YU6DZ 589.w5.3L Which means that I am hearing YU6DZ on 14.002 and he is 589 in W5 land and I am using a 3 element directional antenna. Then when I see a spot I get a better idea aboout the prop to my area. Gary, N5PHT --- Jim Reisert AD1C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You can help the DX community at large by putting > out informative, > correct DX spots: > > - Wait until you have the CORRECT CALL before trying > to spot it! > > - There is a difference between the number ZERO and > the letter O. > Make sure to use the correct one. Same goes for > the number ONE > and the letter I. > > - When a station is portable, use a slash: > > "AD1C portable 5" is written AD1C/5, not AD1C/P5 > > (P5 is the prefix for North Korea!) > > "AD1C portable" is written AD1C/P > > - Some logging programs recognize the word QSX in > the spot. > Here is a good example: > > dx 4O3T 14190 QSX 14235 > > Note the word QSX and the frequency in KHz. > Things like "QSX UP 5" generally don't work as > well. > > - If you are spotting an IOTA, use the word IOTA in > the spot. > Either format is OK: > > IOTA EU-171 > IOTA AS005 > > - If you are spotting a VUCC grid (VHF spots), the > comment format is: > > [remote grid] > [your grid] > > Note how the ">" arrow points TOWARDS YOU. It's > best to put > the other station's grid FIRST since some logging > programs will > stop at the first grid they find. > > I hope this helps others. If you want to add to the > list, feel free. > > 73 - Jim AD1C > > -- > Jim Reisert AD1C, 7 Charlemont Court, North > Chelmsford, MA 01863 > USA +978-251-9933, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, > http://www.ad1c.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 > > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com 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] First BS7H operation
Sorry for late coming to this - just got my email. Can this operation be formally requested to be reviewed? I would sure like to see it revisited. Gary, N5PHT --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 11/13/04 11:24:32 AM Central > Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > As I recall from being on the DX Advisory > Committee at that time, we were > > told it didn't count. I don't remember who told > us, but my best guess would > > > > be K5FUV, Bill Kennemer, who ran the DX program at > that time. Huge photos > > were circulated showing the legs of the scaffolds > were in the water and not > > above the high water mark or mean high water mark. > If those legs were in > > the water, according to the rules if effect at the > time, it should not > > count. > > > > Now it seems as if it is being pawned off with the > remark nobody requested > > it count. I question the validity of that > statement. > > > > 73, > > > > Charlie, W0YG..>> > > > > > > This raises a good point which I have been afraid to > ask. > > Does the use of antennas mounted on a pier over > water > or kite supported wires with a metal 'contact' in > salt water > invalidate QSO's made with such antennas ? > > When with the nit-picking ever end? > > Tom N4KG > > = <><> JESUS LOVES YOU AND SO DO I <><> <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> __ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - Get yours free! http://my.yahoo.com 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] e-qsl walnut plaque ??
Hi, I qualifed (notifed by email from e-qsl staff) that I qualified for one of the "free walnut plaques." This is for their e-dx100. The first x number (don't remember how many) were to receive a free walnut plaque and they told me I was one of the free ones. I have been told a few things but most recently they have on my award pages "shipped 7 February 2004" and I still have not received this plaque. I qualifed for it several months ago. Has anyone received one of the plaques? Recent emails to eqsl have not been answered. Just curious. 73 de N5PHT, Gary Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search - Find what youre looking for faster.
[DX-CHAT] N0MLW/KH0
Hi, I worked NMLW/KH on 80 and 30 meters. I see on the cluster the manager is supposed to be: JK3NSD. I can't seem to find JK3NSD address. Any ideas appreciated? 73 de N5PHT, Gary Do you Yahoo!? Get better spam protection with Yahoo! Mail
Re: [DX-CHAT] QSLing - IRCs (and mint stamps) vs $
Hi John (and the group) Your comment: John Warren <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Can someone explain to the group why we should ever do anything EXCEPT >swap $? I agree completely but I have had two times lately the DX op and in the other case the DX manager - both Russian said in emails to me: NO CASH in bold print and said "please use IRC instead." So, that is my only reason. I have used $$ for years with great success. I have worked 326 and cfm 326 DXCC but now trying for it on CW 73 de N5PHT, Gary Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance: Get your refund fast by filing online
[DX-CHAT] IRC question please
Hi, I have heard it said that an IRC 'must be stamped.' Can someone give me a little more details please? Is this the 'date/time' stamp the post office uses? My local post office finally got a few IRCs and don't know how to stamp them. I suggested they look it up in their manuals but I don't know... What is the proper way to 'stamp' an IRC? Also, if one is sent (I just did) to Russia, for example, and it is not stamped will it be useless? Or does that depend on the country it is heading for? I have cfm 325 dxcc on ssb with $$ but now trying for CW and some of the Russian countries are telling me in email to send ONLY ircs and NO CASH. So, I am now able to buy them from my local post office but I need to know the proper procedure. 73 de Gary Stone, N5PHT Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance: Get your refund fast by filing online
Re: [DX-CHAT] 3C0V QSLing and T31MY Success!
Hi all, Regarding the 3C0V - have not heard about qsls. The last I heard it was still up in the air about ARRL approval? Sure hope it counts as this is number 326 for me :-) 73 de N5PHT, Gary son, K4SV" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi All, Does anyone know if they have started QSLing for 3C0V?? If not when? After waiting for months with no reply on my T31MY cards I sent another and dropped a few bucks in the envelope to cover postage, sealed it with tape (good) and sent it. I received back my T31MY card within two weeks, Thanks Juraj!!! Thanks, Dave, K4SVAsheville, NC Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard
Re: [DX-CHAT] Vlad - UA4WHX
Hi, Anyone know Vlad well enough to encourage him to use LOTW for his dx-peditions? Gary, N5PHTOsten B Magnusson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi friends! I remember that in 2002 Vlad was in Central America and worked from a lot of ''entities there, and he said it was OK to QSL either direct to his homecall in Russia OR to his AC4LN address, but the US-address should take longer time as he picks up the mail when he is in USA. I sent my cards to the AC4LN address and got reply in spring 2003, those postmarked in Russia. He is not only a good operator but a good QSL'er. However, I don't know about bureau cards as the cost for that service in Russia has gone up very high recently. Maybe we shall try to convince as many DX'ers we know to use LoTW. I had a QSO from last night confirmed via LoTW today, 9V1GO on 160 meters, and Singapore is rare here in Europe on Top Band. 73/DX de Osten SM5DQC [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] ARRL DXCC Fieldchecker - Ursprungligt meddelande - Från: Gary Stone Till: Dave Anderson, K4SV ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skickat: den 10 november 2003 17:38 Ämne: Re: [DX-CHAT] Vlad - UA4WHX Hi Dave and others, I was just about to ask this very question. I know he told me that I could use his AC4LN address but that it "would be slow." I have not been able to get another email from Vlad. He answered me the one time but I did not get an answer about logs and subsequent emails not answered. I have worked him in several places for a new band-country or new on CW and would love to have the answer to your question - if you get it privately please let me know or post the answer. Thanks, Gary, N5PHT"Dave Anderson, K4SV" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi All, Does anyone know if Vlad is sending his logs to someone for QSLing before returns home??? Dave, K4SVAsheville, NC Do you Yahoo!?Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard
Re: [DX-CHAT] Vlad - UA4WHX
Hi Dave and others, I was just about to ask this very question. I know he told me that I could use his AC4LN address but that it "would be slow." I have not been able to get another email from Vlad. He answered me the one time but I did not get an answer about logs and subsequent emails not answered. I have worked him in several places for a new band-country or new on CW and would love to have the answer to your question - if you get it privately please let me know or post the answer. Thanks, Gary, N5PHT"Dave Anderson, K4SV" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi All, Does anyone know if Vlad is sending his logs to someone for QSLing before returns home??? Dave, K4SVAsheville, NC Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard
Re: [DX-CHAT] 30 meters around the world?
Hi to everyone, Thanks to all that responded. Got the answer. I spoke to one of the ops just a few minutes ago on 10 meters SSB and he said they received no permission for 30 meters. So, no 30 meters for this particular dx-pedition (ce0y/sp9pt, sp9evp, etc.). There is another dx-pedition there either now or soon and I don't know about them. Thanks again to all who responded. 73 de N5PHT, Gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: WARC Band authorizations have NOT occurred uniformly around the world.HS is the only country I am aware of that has NOT authorized any of the WARC bands for normal use. There have been some 'special' authorizations for special events stations.30M remains unauthorized in A4, CE?, VU, and 5Z. India implemented a 6 month 'temporary' authorization for 30 (and 6) meters a few years ago which has been renewed every six months since if I understand that situation correctly.Chile granted special authorization for 30M for several of the previous CE0 DXpeditions. It is not clear to me what the status of 30M is in Chile proper.The A4's and 5Z's I have asked about 30M all say that 30M is still NOT authorized.Tom N4KG (30M DXCC = 324)Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chatTo post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED]This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Do you Yahoo!? Exclusive Video Premiere - Britney Spears
[DX-CHAT] 30 meters around the world?
Hi, Does anyone have a web reference for 30 meter frequency allocations around the world? I got curious because the current CE0Y on Easter Island don't seem to use 30 meters and I wondered if it was authorized from there? During 2002 I found only a few spots for one JA station there on Easter Island on 30 meters. Just curious? 73 de N5PHT, Gary Do you Yahoo!? Exclusive Video Premiere - Britney Spears
Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion
Hi, ALL I suggested was a way to make the spots more useful. Some of us really enjoy studying propagation and enjoy trying to learn a little from time to time. If a station is hearing the DX and I am not I am very interested in learning why - which usually ends in a lesson in propagation / antenna interaction / QTH etc. When a W5 spots the DX and I can't hear the dx sometimes the W5 is actually on the east coast or the west coast - which could explain a lot. My suggesting has nothing to do with making working the dx any easier and has nothing to do with an "easier softer way." I think you should not get credit for working DX unless you mined all the minerals in your radio like the cooper and aluminum and then manufactured the components and then personally built the rig from the parts you personally made. The design would have to original of course. Then of course you could only use an antenna if it was totally a new design as you certainly would not want to use an antenna that makes it easier to work the dx - that would somehow be cheating and someone would accuse you of not trying. Don't put the antenna on a tower - in fact dig a hole 80 feet deep and bury the antenna. Then you go cut down some trees and make the paper stock for your log book...then...then... and don't forget that you should surrender your license and then get another license if you can find a hard way to get it - like find a VEC that makes you stand on your head with cotton in your ears and still copy 85 wpm to get your new license. Then, and only then, can you say it was not 'given' to you on a silver platter. Sorry if I offended anyone - but I feel better :-) Now, could we get back to improving the usefulness of the spots? 73 de N5PHT, Gary Dean Norris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: At 08:37 10/10/2003, you wrote:>You can just put so much on a line. Space now already limits the>information. But, whatever. Gone are the days when one worked DX>by the seat of his pants. No spots, no DX editors, etc.>>73 de John N6JMBut John,I want it set up so that when a country I need is spotted, my radio gets on the precise freq. needed to ensure the contact on the first call, swings the store bought 22 element beam at 300', keys the rig (either voice OR that other didah mode), sends the report, logs the contact (after proper assurance of accurate call exchange), searches for QSL manager info, prints the QSL, stuffs the envelope with $$ or IRCs, applies postage, drops mail box, retrieves his QSL 33 seconds later and gets ARRL to acknowledge.Whew, I didn't realize it was that hard. How DID I work those first 320 countries?Flame away fellas/gals but that is what it is coming to!Deandit-ditSubscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chatTo post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED]This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search
[DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion
Hi, This is N5PHT, Gary, writing from North Texas. I once before suggested this idea and it really didn't catch on - maybe I did not try it long enough and would really like to try again if there is some support. The DX spots could be made in a uniform way that would really give helpful info in a short space. For example, if I spot a DX station and in the info area I put: 579.W5.D.10 That would mean I am cpy the dx 579 and I am in W5 land and I am using a dipole (D) and it is up 10 meters. It would be easy to devise a simple uniform reporting system. For example, the antenna: B2- beam (with the number designation being the number of elements) D- diopole V- vertical It would not need to be elaborate to help make the spot more useful. When I see a spot and it says 'strong hr' that does not really mean much. The spotter may be using a 3 element beam up 25 meters and that would explain why I am not hearing the dx with a dipole at 10 meters. So, the suggested syntax: RST.PREFIX.ANTENNA.HEIGHT You could include (I think I did last time I suggested this) a power designator but what really matters is hearing the DX. If I spot the BQ9P this morning it would be: 459.W5.B3.14 And that would give useful information. You could even add a grid square to make it more precise? Ideas? 73 de N5PHT, Gary Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search
[DX-CHAT] Allentown PA dxers?
Hi, I have been reading a lot (as has lots of hams) about this BPL technology and some say it will wipe out HF. Well, I have finally (it took awhile) found a company actually offering the technology. It is the PP&L (Penn Power and Light) in Allentown, PA. They told me on the phone it was about the speed of DSL and it was using the power lines to offer the Internet. So, what about the hams in Allentown? What is your experience? Is it causing interference? Sorry if this is off topic but if DX'ing is wiped out by BPL - wow!! I have heard the ARRLs view and saw their demo of a mobile station under the electric wires somewhere - but I don't think it said where. But now I know that Allentown PA PP&L is offering this to customers. SO - can we find some dx'ers there with first hand experience? 73 de N5PHT, Gary (Northern Texas) Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search
[DX-CHAT] finally dxcc #326
Hi, I worked the 3C0V today. That makes # 326 (phone) for honor roll. I am excited. I worked them at 2334 on 18.145 with a dipole and 500 watts. I let out a yell and it scared the wife and our dogs, but I eventually settled down :-) I have it recorded very nicely on a .wav file too. (the contact not my yelling) So, now for the QSL and the ARRL approval. Has anyone heard if they this dx-pedition witll be using the LOTW? 73 de N5PHT, Gary Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search
Re: [DX-CHAT] Yemen
Hi, Well, for what it is worth here is my thoughts. I am sitting at 325 and of the 10 I have left, several (3 or 4) have "no likely chance" of operations. Why keep them on the list? If a country does not allow activity from an entity I would like to see them go off the 'active' list. However, I do remember a brief operation from Yemen just last year - and I missed that one too. This could be handled by starting an 'inactive' list and then using the active list to determine honor roll, etc. I am not just complaining but really wonder why an entity would be keeping someone from 'top of the honor roll' when there is no possibility of operations from there. If a legit operation started the entity could be moved back to the active list. Just an idea - probably full of holes but just an idea. It would require some bugs to work out but I think it could happen. As for me, I have hopes that the 3C0 dx-pedition will put me on honor roll and 'top of the honor roll' is a long way off :-). 73 de N5PHT, Gary Steve-KF2TI <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 2 chances of a legit operationslim (actually high probablibility of this)andnoneOn 1 Sep 2003 at 12:14, Dean Norris wrote:Date sent: Mon, 01 Sep 2003 12:14:15 -0700To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>From: Dean Norris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: [DX-CHAT] Yemen> What would you assembled masses consider the probability (educated> guessSWAG??) that Yemen, 7O, will be on the air in the next year. > I am rapidly approaching retirement and me & the missus are looking at> buying a motor home and traveling until we decide not to travel any> more.> > Doing so will likely result in selling the home and getting rid of the> tower/beam, a few hundred pounds of 'stuff' and maybe the IC756ProII> OR the 706 MkII.> > Anyway, since the last country I need to make Top 'o d' Roll is the> elusive 7), I wonder if I should start selling off now or wait a while> for a possible opportunity.> > Ideas?> > BTW, I have learned one or two things recently...> > 1) Kids don't think it is funny at all when you tell them that you> plan to travel until you are unable to continue and then you will pull> up in front of their house and say, "Here I am!"> > 2) Be kind to your kids because they determine which nursing home you> will die in!> > > Dean> > > 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> Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chatTo post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED]This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software
Re: [DX-CHAT] qsl route Z37M
Hi to all, Thanks for the replies. I received an email from the QRZ.com email address on Z37M and they confirmed the qrz.com address is fine. Thanks very much to all. 73 de N5PHT, Gary N8NN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Gary -- If you get an answer on Z37M, please put it on the reflector. I need it too! Bert N8NN - Original Message - From: Gary Stone To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 11:47 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] qsl route Z37M (note: I tried to send to the qsl reflector of which I am a member of that list but it came back 'rejected as spam') ? Anyway: Anyone know the qsl route for Z37M just this past weekend in the WPX CW contest? Does it go to the QRZ.COM address for the contest club? It was my DXCC #201 for CW 73 de N5PHT, Gary Do you Yahoo!?The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. Do you Yahoo!? Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM).
[DX-CHAT] Angola question
Hi, This is N5PHT. I know this is a stretch but you never know what ham radio can do - so I am asking. A co-worker is trying to find someone in her family. The only information she has: >Name: Jorge de Silva >Place lived in 1971: Luanda, Angola > >He was attending some college over there then joined >the military. His family lived there and he >supposedly had other family members who were military >officers. I know that is very much a long shot - and 30 years ago at that! But, you just never know if someone knew someone, etc. etc. Any HAMS out there in Angola that can email? Or any hams that have operated there might give any input. As far as I know this man was not a ham. I have worked several hams from Angola but I think they were just there temporary and I don't know about resident hams in Luanda that might could respond? 73 de N5PHT, Gary __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com 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] slightly off topic but good for dxing
Hi, Slightly off topic but I wanted to let other dx'ers know my success in dealing with some TVI. I got it all resolved in normal tvi reduction ways except on 40 meters in which my dxing was limited to QRP if the family was watching tv. Well, we got a new dvd and needed a switch box to control everything and purchased a Philips Magnavox "Audio/Video Selector with RF Modulator" and tvi is all but gone! I can now at least run 100 watts and no problem! That little box 'cured' the problem. Why ?? Who knows but I can do some 40 meter dxing now so I am not looking further. Just wanted to share the idea if anyone is having trouble. And, BTW I am using a Direct TV dish. I did not have problems with my beam (A4S) on 10, 15 and 20 but with the dipole 40 meters was a tvi problem and I tried several things - even moved the antenna to a different location (a dipole) but still could not use 40 more than 5 watts until I put in this switchbox and now I can run 100 watts. My amp is in the Amp Doctors but will try more power in a few weeks. 73 de N5PHT, Gary __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com 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] question about buro
Hi, I worked CP1UU on cw and he said to qsl via the buro 100. He repeated this a few times. Does that mean to send a $1 with the card to the Buro ? Can you do that? Does anyone have a qsl route on cp1uu. He was on 15 meter cw this afternoon (Sun - 22 Dec) with a good sig into Texas. 73 de N5PHT, Gary __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com 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] Pratas Cards
Hi, I am writing about the latest (June 02) Pratas Island dx-pedition. Are some of you waiting qsl cards? I have been following the various dx bulletins and it seems that several reported getting them and then it seems to have stopped. I remember reading a post from Steve explaining how he works on various piles (and I know he has a ton of cards to sort with all his different qsl management) and then makes the rounds again later? That is probably what is happening but I thought I would ask. I just wondered if others are waiting or perhaps something snagged? Please no flames for my asking. No major deal - just wondering. September 2003 is quite a long ways away!! :-) 73 de N5PHT, Gary __ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith.yahoo.com 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] DXCC - lets talk
Hi, Yes, World Radio has this type award available. But, it would be nice to the see the ARRL offer such an award. Many awards are duplicated by different organizations (CQ, World Radio, ARRL, etc.). The Worldradio award has an interesting prohibition to portable type calls. e.g. Ed in North Korea doesn't count even though he has lived there for several years now but someone who receives a call for 2 weeks use would count as long as it is not portable with a slash. I would like to see the ARRL sponsor such an award but there may not be enough interest. 73 de N5PHT, Gary --- Ron Notarius WN3VAW <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Gary, > > The ARRL doesn't need to develop a new DX Award for > working 100 bona-fide > countries. It already exists -- Worldradio's Worked > 100 Nations (W-100-N) > award. Why duplicate effort? > > As far as the certificate goes, well, obviously it > predates the > re-definition of "DXCC Countries" to "DXCC Entities" > under the DXCC 2000 > revamp to distinguish between a "DXCC Country" and a > bona-fide nation. > Let's not confuse things even more than they already > are. > > As far as Scarborough Reef goes, well, suffice to > say that under the current > rules, I have my doubts as to whether or not it > would qualify -- and I am > very glad that I wouldn't have to play Solomon and > make that decision. > There are a LOT of DXCC Entities that are > grandfathered onto the list, > because they were originally listed under older > rules (some go back to the > pre-WW 2 DXCC list!), that might not make it today. > Now, we either open > Pandora's Box and clean up ALL of the, shall we say, > historical anomalies > (why stop at Scarborough?), or simply recognize that > they are what they are > and move onwards. > > The bottom line is, once again, that life isn't > fair, and neither is DXCCl. > There will always be some that are difficult to > work, and we can only wait > the months and/or years for them to count again. > Them's the breaks. > > 73, ron wn3vaw > > When asked "If you had been in President Clinton's > place, would you have > resigned?", > Republican Member of the House of Representatives > Dick Armey replied: > > "If I were in the President's place, I would not > have gotten a chance to > resign. I would be laying in a pool of my own > blood, hearing Mrs. Armey > standing over me saying, "How do I reload this damn > thing?" > > - Original Message - > From: Gary Stone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 7:17 PM > Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] DXCC - lets talk > > > Hi to all, > > First of all - I have worked and confirmed KP1, KP5 > and KH7K. (but I do need some tiny little islands). > So, I am not advocating something just because I > need > some new ones myself. > > How about the ARRL developing a new DX award? This > one would be something along the lines of "Worked > Countries" (DXWC) award - not entities. I would > suggest using a simply country list - like from the > CIA Worldbook or the United Nations, etc. I know > that > this would limit the number of entries but at least > they would be real countries. I realize some will > say > that the DXCC was not meant to be countries but > rather > it is entities. However, my DXCC certificate > (#20,125) says: > > "stations in at least one hundred different > countries." > > Countries - not entities. Scar Reef (one I worked > but > the ARRL says it was no good - now thats goofy - a > 20 > story hotel would be ok but not a 10 foot scaffold - > but that is another story) is a tiny hunk of rock in > disputed waters. At high tide it is only a few feet > of real estate! The IOTA program is great for these > tiny pieces of earth but to call them entities and > much less countries is strange. > > Well, enough of a soapbox but I would love to see > someone petition the ARRL for a new (additional - so > not to upset the apple cart of the current DXCC) > award > for chasing true countries. Any votes yes? > > 73 de N5PHT, Gary > > --- Ron Notarius WN3VAW <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have been told by some of the ARRL Hq Staff that > > at the present time, > > there is NO provision in the DXCC rules to remove > an > > entity from the active > > list just because, at present, it is difficult or > > impossible to activate. > > > > I strongly suspect that if someone was to draft a > > suggested rule change to > > permit deletin
Re: [DX-CHAT] DXCC - lets talk
Hi to all, First of all - I have worked and confirmed KP1, KP5 and KH7K. (but I do need some tiny little islands). So, I am not advocating something just because I need some new ones myself. How about the ARRL developing a new DX award? This one would be something along the lines of "Worked Countries" (DXWC) award - not entities. I would suggest using a simply country list - like from the CIA Worldbook or the United Nations, etc. I know that this would limit the number of entries but at least they would be real countries. I realize some will say that the DXCC was not meant to be countries but rather it is entities. However, my DXCC certificate (#20,125) says: "stations in at least one hundred different countries." Countries - not entities. Scar Reef (one I worked but the ARRL says it was no good - now thats goofy - a 20 story hotel would be ok but not a 10 foot scaffold - but that is another story) is a tiny hunk of rock in disputed waters. At high tide it is only a few feet of real estate! The IOTA program is great for these tiny pieces of earth but to call them entities and much less countries is strange. Well, enough of a soapbox but I would love to see someone petition the ARRL for a new (additional - so not to upset the apple cart of the current DXCC) award for chasing true countries. Any votes yes? 73 de N5PHT, Gary --- Ron Notarius WN3VAW <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have been told by some of the ARRL Hq Staff that > at the present time, > there is NO provision in the DXCC rules to remove an > entity from the active > list just because, at present, it is difficult or > impossible to activate. > > I strongly suspect that if someone was to draft a > suggested rule change to > permit deleting an entity under these > circumstances... and before anyone > reacts, I am NOT in favor of this nor am I > suggesting that someone actually > do it, just postulating... it would not fly among > the majority of active > DX'ers. > > Let's take a good look at this one. Why are KP1 & > KP5 currently difficult > or near impossible to operate from? One reason is > due to opposition from > the official government weenies getting pressured > from overprotective > scientists and/or environmental whacko's who are > somehow afraid that a few > tents and antennas will "disturb" the habitat. One > can only hope that this > will change in time. (And I really hope that this > won't happen to KH5 > Palmyra & Jarvis and KH5K Kingman Reef when title > changes soon) > > The other reason is due to safety. Now personally, > I would think that the > military would look askance at pirates and drug > dealers invading US > territory, even these two small islands, and > harrassing, robbing, or > injuring US civilians. So perchance, someone trying > to organize the next > Desecheo DXpedition could have a word with a > friendly amateur in the US Navy > about arranging for a warship to "drill" nearby -- > something they do anyway > in some form or another. A chance to arrest/detain > (or worse) drug dealers > AND protect US citizens in the process? Didn't they > used to give medals for > that sort of stuff? (OK, I am being a bit tongue in > cheek, but only a bit) > > 73, ron wn3vaw > > When asked "If you had been in President Clinton's > place, would you have > resigned?", > Republican Member of the House of Representatives > Dick Armey replied: > > "If I were in the President's place, I would not > have gotten a chance to > resign. I would be laying in a pool of my own > blood, hearing Mrs. Armey > standing over me saying, "How do I reload this damn > thing?" > > - Original Message - > From: Ronald S Levy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 7:21 PM > Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] KP1, KP5 and KH7K > > > If there is no chance of getting permission from any > government agency to > go to Desecheo and Navassa, and even if permission > were granted, the > DXpeditioners had to go there with armed guards, > then the entity should > be removed from the DXCC List as if it never > existed. The same is true > with Scarborough Reef. That one was a "joke" from > Day 1. Dxpeditions > are supposed to be fun. If they are unsafe, then > they certainly are not > fun. There are plenty of safe places to operate > from and no need to put > one's life on the line for a hobby. > > 73, > > Ron > > On Tue, 03 Sep 2002 15:47:14 +0200 LA9HF > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Plain forgot: > > > > Please reply to me personally, and I'll try to > make a sypnosis for > > the > > list! > > > > LA9HF wrote: > > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > It's been a few years since I've heard DX > signals from Navassa KP1 > > and > > > Desecheo KP5. I've heard of piracy and of drug > trafficking, and > > that US > > > Coast Guard denied access/ security. Today > permission might be > > given by > > > US Fish and Wildlife Service? > > > Does that mean ac
Re: [DX-CHAT] T5 activity 1992-93
Hi All, I worked a T5/N9OQS March 1, 1993 and the ARRL says it is not good as it was a shipboard operation. Don't know if it was military or what but it was not land based so it did not count. 73 de N5PHT, Gary --- Steve-KF2TI <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just ran into a conversation whereas an operator was > discussing how > he was in Somalia in 1992-1993 working DX using his > homecall /T5 > > Found no record of any "legal" activity allowing > this. I remember > some guy with the US peace-keeping forces working > from Somalia but > turned out he was actually on board a ship in the > harbor. > > Was there any DXCC accepted activity during the > times the US had > military forces in Somalia? > > Just curious as to the credibiltiy this particiular > person > > Thanks in advance > 73, > > Steve - KF2TI > > If croutons are stale bread, why do they come in > airtight > packages? > > Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, > 'I think I'll > squeeze these dangly things here and drink whatever > comes > out'? > > > > > > outgoing mail scanned with Norton's NAV2002 > > > 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 > __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better http://health.yahoo.com 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] A5 questions
Hi, I just had my A51B card rejected by the ARRL. I called the DXCC desk and they said they have no documentation for any of the 4 stations I have worked (bummer). They are: A51B, A50A, A52PC and A52OM. I have email for two of the above and have written them personally to ask but has anybody any ideas? Thanks, Gary Stone, N5PHT __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com 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] What about a new list
Hi, Presented just for discussion. I would personally like to see a new type DXCC by someone that listed only countries - not entities. For example, the World Radio magazine does have such an award and their list is a lot more in line with countries not entities. However, they won't accept a portable type call (like Ed in N. Korea)?? Oh well, can't have everything. But at least their list don't have places like VU4, 7 or Scar, etc. What about a list of true countries for an award to seek? I just looked at the ARRL page and the "most needed" have 9 Islands in the top 15 most needed. My personal list of needed (10 DXCC) has only one or two countries - Yemen and Palestine and the rest are some island in the middle of nowhere. Does anyone know of an award for worked countries that are countries instead of entities? I know the DXCC is the most accepted but I might be willing to try another. To spend thousands to go to an island in the middle of nowhere that is uninhabited has gotta raise an eyebrow or two. Don't get me wrong - I love working an "all time new one" but how far will we keep stretching the envelop just to make a 'new one?' I wish we could separate IOTA from Countries/Entities. Just my humble opinion. Maybe someone needs to come up with a "Worked UN Nations" award? 73 de N5PHT, Gary __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com 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] scab
Hi to all, YES - what about some ops going to Scar Reef? Because of politics (my opinion) my contact don't count! Lets get a team heading there before the sunspots drop even lower :-) And no, I can't go but maybe someone could? 73 de N5PHT --- Dan Stallings KC4OR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I COULD USE THIS 1 ALSO,OK GUY'SLETS GET THE TEAMS > ENROUTE TO SCAB INSTEAD OF ANOTHER NEW ONE.WHERE DO > WE GO NEXT? MY VOTE SCAB.REEF > > KC4OR > __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com 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
