[DX-CHAT] CT9M
Does anyone know for certain the QSL route for CT9M just active in the 160m contest? Via VE3NE ? TU 73, Steve WB6RSE 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] CT9M QSL route
Thanks to all who replied. Any info about CT9M QSL routes applies to previous users of the call, which I was already aware of. I just worked Lali as CT3/VE3NE on 40m. He said to send the CT9M QSLs to him. I would add that this is only for this present (Jan-Feb 2005) CT9M activity. Previous operation routes are on the IK3QAR website. 73, Steve WB6RSE 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] lotw
There's an old business axiom that applies here: QUALITY - TIME - COST You can have only two of the three simultaneously. 73, Steve WB6RSE 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] Good news, bad news
They were easy copy for HOURS this AM SP on 20m SSB from So. CA - Weak on CW but Q5 for the short time they were there. Always best to keep checking both LP and SP. 73, Steve WB6RSE On Dec 24, 2004, at 3:39 PM, Bill Hawkins wrote: x-tad-smallerThe good news is that I finally heard VU4. It was on 20 CW and peaked about 579./x-tad-smaller x-tad-smallerThe bad news is that the op was going about 10 WPM and prop faded and I missed him./x-tad-smaller x-tad-smallerMaybe tomorrow./x-tad-smaller x-tad-smallerTell them SOUTH, SOUTH, SOUTH!/x-tad-smaller x-tad-smallerBill W5EC/x-tad-smaller
[DX-CHAT] XF4IH QSLs
Thanks to all who previously responded to my posting. I continue to get queries, so for those still needing an XF4IH QSL: Cards sent via the WF5E QSL service have been received via the US QSL bureau system. I sent direct to the PO Box 3 times. The 3rd time I sent registered and a got a reply in under 3 weeks. Here's a note from the OPDX bulletin. It came out just after I had sent my 3rd request registered to the PO Box. _ OOOPPPSSS DEPARTMENT. Last week's OPDX.684 had a typo in it under XE4IH QSLS. It should have read XF4IH QSLS. Enrique, XE1IH, QSL Manager for XF4IH Socorro Island (NA-030 Revillagigedo) operation, informs OPDX that he is having problems with the Mexican Postal Office, and QSLs to be confirmed are not arriving at his P.O Box. He announces now to please send QSLs to his home address at: Enrique Garcia Munive, Av. Insula Edificio 15-A-301, U. H. Acueducto de Guadalupe, 07270 Mexico City, MEXICO. It is suggested to send your requests registered. _ Good luck 73, Steve WB6RSE 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] re: Status of T33C QSL cards?
On Sept 6, I received the following email (in part) from the T33C QSL manager: yes your card with all bands/modes has been processed and is inclued in the packages mailed in spain to be posted. This transit can take up to 2 weeks. flo So the package to Spain might have just gotten there and the cards are about (I hope) to be mailed or better yet are already heading our way. 73, Steve WB6RSE 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] XF4IH QSLs?
Anyone know the status of XF4IH QSLing? 73, Steve WB6RSE 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] Kure Delayed
FYI: Kure Delayed The trip has been postponed until after the first of the year due to transportation problems. 73, Steve WB6RSE 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] North Dakota
OK - not DX - but with not much going on waiting for Aves. Anyone QRV from North Dakota for an ARRL/90th WAS QSO? No QSL needed. Please respond off list. 73, Steve WB6RSE 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] The French
And perhaps you guys can take this discussion to a more appropriate board.please. 73, Steve WB6RSE On Jun 6, 2004, at 11:49 AM, John Warren wrote: Steve N4JQQ wrote: 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, That is a spectacular inaccuracy. How well do you know the French? Through my career and for other reasons I happen to know France and its people quite well, and they are some of the best. Have you ever read or heard anything about the French Resistance, and its contributions to D-Day? I knew some of those folks personally, and they were as brave as any American, Brit or Canadian. I think you owe them a public apology - but I don't expect to see one. 73, John, NT5C. 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-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] AY1ZA QSL update
FYI - I received the following from Henry, LU4DXU, regarding AY1ZA. 73, Steve WB6RSE __ Well I´m still waiting until Alfio IT9EJW send me the cards. Pse be pacient. 73 Henry 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] JD1YBJ on 160
Can anyone verify the QSL route for the current JD1YBJ 160m activity? Via JH1EFP or via QRZ.com adr or via?? Tks 73, Steve WB6RSE 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] HK0GU not on 160
FYI: Just worked HK0GU on 15m CW. Says there is not enough room to get any wire up for 160, You'll have to wait for another guy. 73, Steve WB6RSE 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] HK0GU/1
SA78 On Mar 15, 2004, at 10:04 PM, Tom Johnson wrote: Does anybody know for sure where this station is operating from? There is speculation that the /1 means that it is the first district of Colombia. Thanks in advance. Tom N4TJ 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-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] Scam
Not quite DX but of general interest from the ARRL website. 73, Steve WB6RSE AN IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL RADIOS ONLINE AD POSTERS AND RESPONDERS, FROM THE ARRL ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT. Greetings from HQ! Please note that we have received reports lately from ARRL members who have placed classified ads in these listing, and have received responses from individuals proposing creative payment schemes. These particular instances involved offers of overpayments for goods by bank check, followed by instructions to deduct the cost of your item from the overpayment, and to transfer the overage to another individual. This is a well-known scam. See http://www.secretservice.gov/alert419.shtml for further details. REMEMBER: TRANSACT CAREFULLY; PROTECT YOURSELF
[DX-CHAT] 3C0V cards received
FYI - 3C0V cards came in today's mail, 1-31-04. USA stamp. 73, Steve WB6RSE 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] 9J2BO via G3TEV
FYI - I worked Brian 9J2BO on 80m CW on Jan 14. There was some speculation that it might be a pirate. I received a confirming QSL back today, Jan 29, from manager G3TEV. 73, Steve WB6RSE 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] Good and Bad DXpeditions
Good = You worked it Great = You worked it on all bands and modes including moon bounce SSTV lower sideband per your carefully detailed scheds where they were QRV ONLY for you and then went QSY Excellent = Great + you got instant confirmation on-line and via LOTW or quick reply (a week?) to your paper (gasp!) QSL Lousy = You're not sure if you worked it and the thought of actually waiting until the ops get home safely and the logs are checked upsets your stomach AND you wonder if the precious single green stamp you included with your SAE will be worth it Bad = Lousy + You never really worked it and complain to everyone and anyone about it and your misspent youth* ;-) 73, Steve WB6RSE * And BTW: You should just accept the reality that no one really gives a ! 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] Drake repair summary
I have received just a few comments: Try this one. He still works for Drake and was a benchman when they were still making amateur gear. John Kriner. Over the years have talked to him many times while at Drake. Great guy. All I have ever heard of him and his current service is first cabin. http://siscom.net/~jandsuz/index1.htm and sent it to them for repair and worked great http://www.drakerepair.com/ Sounds like either would do. Tks all for the comments. 73, Steve WB6RSE
[DX-CHAT] Drake repair
Does anyone have any experience with these guys for Drake equipment? http://www.drakerepair.com/ Or recommend other choices? Thanks 73, Steve WB6RSE 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] DX Cluster help/suggestion
While we're at it, we could put in enough data to have the PC auto tune the rig to the freq., turn on the DSP, work the station and send and entry to LOTW for immediate gratification while the op is miles away at work. Image never again actually having to manually tune the radio to find out if you could actually hear the DX, let alone initiating a spot. But it's only a hobby... ;-) 73, Steve WB6RSE 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] DX Cluster help/suggestion
Hi Tim - There is something oddly backwards. I've invested years in assembling my station, antennas and in developing my listening and operating techniques. If I can hear the DX, I can usually work it in far less time than it would take to format a spot let alone a multi-field spot. Frequency and call is all I need. I know of a very accomplished DXer at the HR Top who never uses tenths in his spots. He gets you close but you still have to do a little tuning - perish the thought. I'd rather be operating than managing data! Cheers 73, Steve WB6RSE On Friday, October 10, 2003, at 11:05 AM, Tim Makins, EI8IC wrote: It certainly would be handy if all spots were submitted in a standard way, perhaps a 'form' for manual input, as then, the computer processing of spots would be made a lot easier. I think a lot more programs would use spot-data if only it was not so varied in format. 'Standards' are slowly creeping into logging - maybe 'spots' will be next. 73s Tim EI8IC
Re: [DX-CHAT] New Q Signal Need
The long established practice for checking a frequency on cw is to send the letters I E Perhaps one of the really OTs can provide the history for this. The letter C in response means yes. 73, Steve WB6RSE 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] qsi managers
For starters, check he WF5E website for a list of managers that he says won't accept cards from him and that you must go direct. 73, Steve WB6RSE On Thursday, August 28, 2003, at 10:27 PM, Robert Fowler wrote: Does anyone know if there is a list somewhere of qsl managers that will not reply to bureau cards, only those sent direct? 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-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] AMRAD weighs in on BPL
FYI - See the attached link for AMRAD's position. Chalk one up for using facts and data in assessing BPL. 73, Steve WB6RSE http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2003/08/28/2/?nc=1 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] T31MY
Patience. OM2SA always comes through. 73, Steve WB6RSE 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] BPL - What are YOU doing?
And while you're taking the time to respond (see below), you might consider cutting a check to the League to fight this. The thousands of dollars you have invested in equipment and antennas certainly warrants doing what you can to make sure you will be able to continue using them! If you have doubts, go to the link below and LISTEN! http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2003/08/08/2/?nc=1 73, Steve WB6RSE On Friday, August 15, 2003, at 09:13 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As I understand it, the Broadband over Power Line (BPL) proposal by the electric power companies is an attempt to have the FCC relax the present power line radiation limits. Yet, in the same breath, the electric power companies have stated that BPL already is within those limits. If so, then why do they want the limits relaxed? I have watched the ARRL video of the mobile test that W1RFI made in late July of the four areas where BPL is being tested and I was appalled by the level and type of interference that BPL causes in the HF spectrum (even though W1RFI said that the radiation was within the FCC limits). The ARRL news story and the downloadable video are available at http://www.remote.arrl.org/news/stories/2003/08/08/2/?nc=1 BPL sweeps the range of 2 to 80MHz, so if you operate on 80 thru 6 meters and BPL goes nationwide, it'll wipe you out. You also might have to stand the wrath of neighbors who connect to the Internet via BPL if you interfere with it. To file your comments on-line with the FCC, go to http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/ecfs/upload_v2.cgi The Proceeding number which you should type into box 1 is 03-104. The deadline for filing your comments is August 20th. 73, de Earl, K6SE ___ Topband mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/topband 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] Top of the HR? RTTY
The latest Top of the HR listing on the ARRL website shows two stations at 333 on RTTY, two below the overall top of 335. A curious note says that no one is at the HR Top on RTTY. Within a year after CW DXCC first started in January 1975, the Top of the CW HR was what ever the players had submitted which could be 100 or more below the mixed/phone overall number. In fact, there could be gaps - that is, no one had any claim in one or more of the numeric nine numbers below the CW Top (usually held by Bob, W9KNI). So if there was one gap you could actually be 10 below the top and still on the CW HR. Two gaps, two below and still on, etc. I would think that 333 should be the top for RTTY which would add two number on the bottom end and pick up a few more for bragging rights for the RTTY HR. What changed? 73, Steve WB6RSE (PS - I've been licensed since '59 and can claim exactly zero Qs on RTTY.) 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] Top of the HR? RTTY
Wayne - Thanks for the clarification. I expected it was a rule change. I do believe it should be the old way. It was certainly deserved to see the two listed at 333 but under the old scheme there would be a few more recognized. It's of no consequence to me as I don't chase RTTY. As you point out: Note that the old way takes care of the situation where something is added to the list before it is activated. Yes! Had the new rule been in place when P5 was added to the list but not activated, instantly NO ONE would have been at the Top of any HR and that would have been silly! I can attest to the fact that gaps did move the low end down in the early years of the CW award. The HR was the top ten populated numbers, not simply 9 down from the top number. I recall being one away from making the CW HR if a gap remained but someone filled it so I had to wait a bit longer! I was rather disappointed at the time, to say the least! 73, Steve WB6RSE 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] LA2HFA
Anyone have an email address for LA2HFA supposedly QSL manager for 9X5HF? Tks 73, Steve WB6RSE 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] Q Signals
QSLL = I will QSL when I receive yours. 73, Steve WB6RSE On Sunday, August 3, 2003, at 03:41 PM, WC7N wrote: I know what QSL means but be damned if I can figure out what QSLL means. 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] What is DX?
I too floated the idea of a suspended list many years ago and it met the same fate. Now that I revisit it: Imagine that a suspended country became active and worked, say, only three stations. It could take another 10 years or whatever the inactivity period to suspend before it was suspended again. This would knock the guys on the lowest rung of the HR off. So we'd need an activity criteria to be reinstated as a country from the suspended list. How many Qs would be enough? 1, 10, 100, 1000? What if the Qs were all JAs? Clearly a no-win situation. On another front, the new DXCC is clearly the Challenge but by not starting fresh and allowing the OTs to scour their QSL files, the League missed an incentive opportunity for the relatively newer DXers. Not exactly a level playing field. In pushing for a fresh start, I pointed out that W4DR would be the first winner and the next 10 were equally easy to predict. In the Challenge a golden opportunity was missed. 73, Steve WB6RSE (Self admitted OT) On Thursday, July 10, 2003, at 03:22 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I proposed this very idea a number of years ago and never got past the first person: the idea of a suspended list - or whatever word you wish to choose - for those countries/entities not on the air for a certain reasonable period of time. Perhaps 10 years is not long enough, but someone above my pay grade can decide those sorts of things. Your list, even minus P5, might be too long for a large number of people to accept. Oh sure, I received a polite Thank You letter, but that's where it died. 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 Listings
A current total for everyone one on the DXCC lists has to be known otherwise the asterisk could not be printed. The data is the all there. It's a matter of which way it's cut. One is a deference to longevity (absolute total), the other to competition with recognition of long term accomplishment (current total sort with a slash absolute #). Neither cut says anything about a super station, QRP, or whether you worked a bunch of tough ones on 160 from one side of the country and then moved to the other side and worked a bunch more. Or whether or not you've even had a station for the last ten years but your buddy throws your call into all the pile ups and that keeps you on the Honor Roll. Only you know that and to first order, no one cares. I'm certain that there are DXers out there who have Honor Roll achievement but who've never submitted cards. They really don't care! They do it strictly for themselves. My point is simple: If there is a listing, it should be useful and not primarily a celebration of age. The present listing scheme is antiquated. It would be like listing baseball standings after the World Series with the Yankees always at the top because they've won more than any other team. Come to think of it, wouldn't that be a great enticement for youngsters to get interested?! 73, Steve WB6RSE 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
