Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion
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 www.qsl.net/ei8ic Visit the online demo of the 'Global Overlay Mapper' The most comprehensive free prefix maps on the web. Only $23 for the full package of 34 maps, 442 layers. - Original Message - From: Gary Stone To: DX Chat Sent: Friday, October 10, 2003 2:43 PM Subject: [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 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
Completely true, Steve. However, I'd regard spot-processing as an additional function for those who want it, so all I'm saying is that if there *are* going to be spots, a consistent format would be handy. 73s Tim EI8IC - Original Message - From: Steve Lawrence To: Tim Makins, EI8IC Cc: DX Chat Sent: Friday, October 10, 2003 9:14 PM Subject: 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 WB6RSEOn 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 spotswould be made a lot easier. I think a lot more programs would use spot-dataif only it was not so varied in format. 'Standards' are slowly creeping intologging - maybe 'spots' will be next.73s Tim EI8IC
Re: [DX-CHAT] Need IOTA Info YJ0VB 10SEP03
Don't forget that the 'Global Overlay Mapper' shows all the IOTA reference numbers on its suite of 34 maps. As far as I am aware, its the only set of IOTA maps available. Take a look at the demo on my website. 73s Tim EI8IC www.qsl.net/ei8ic/ - Original Message - From: Fred Souto Maior To: Tony Martin W4FOA ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 11 September 2003 11:18 Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Need IOTA Info YJ0VB 10SEP03 Hello Tony: Malakula Island is on OC-035 New Hebrides Group. Best regards Fred - PY7ZZ -Mensagem Original- De: Tony Martin W4FOA Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Enviada em: Quarta-feira, 10 de Setembro de 2003 10:13 Assunto: [DX-CHAT] Need IOTA Info YJ0VB 10SEP03 I believe Murphy has visited my shack and hidden my IOTA directory with ALL of my entries! Until I can work out a deal with ole Murph, wonder if someone could help with a little info? This morning (9SEP), YJ0VB very active on 40 and 30 and was very reluctant to give any info, however one spot did note he was "on a new IOTA". Finally he gave the name of the island, MALEKULA ISLAND", but since I don't have my IOTA book, I am unable to come to any conclusions on the status of his operation today. Anybody help? I have a feeling that "Vlad" is doing some island hopping and not making any differentiation between one island and the other, when in the same DXCC country. For example I think in one case he was on perhaps 3 different IOTA's but the call remained the same. Maybe when he returns home he will publish some sort of "diary" and let us all catch up on exactly where he was and when. Thanks any help. 73 Tony, W4FOA
Re: [DX-CHAT] Address
Hi Anil - this page might help you : http://www.iaru.org/iaru-soc.html It lists the contact details of all IARU Member societies. 73s Tim EI8IC www.qsl.net/ei8ic/ Home of the 'Global Overlay Mapper' mapping suite. The most comprehensive free prefix maps on the web. - Original Message - From: Anil [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 04 September 2003 18:55 Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Address Hello, pse give me the address of the :- Russian Amateur Society Ukraine Amateur Society 73s Anil VU2TRI 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] Ref: QTH Lat/Long
With so many map enthusiasts raising their heads to answer this question, now might be a good time to mention a New Yahoo Group for Map Enthusiasts - 'Radio Map Users'. Though primarily created for users of the Global Overlay Mapping system, this group also discusses any other aspects of Maps and Map Making that are of interest to Radio Amateurs, SWLs, or professionals working in the Radio or Mapping industry. Share your hints and tips, compare mapping programs and resources, tell members about new maps you have noticed. If you are interested in Radio and Maps, you are very welcome to visit or join. Please pass this message on to anyone whom you think would also be interested in joining. Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/radio-map-users 73s Tim EI8IC - Original Message - From: Zack Widup [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Larry, K4WLS [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [DX-Chat] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 14 July 2003 16:47 Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Ref: QTH Lat/Long Hi Larry, I use http://www.topozone.com quite a bit. After I've located my general area, I usually select the features 1:25000 and LARGE at the top of the map. At the bottom you can choose to display UTM coordinates, decimal degrees or deg/min/sec. I usually use the latter. At the bottom of the page you can read the latitude and longitude to the second as you move the cursor around. You just have to find your exact QTH on the map and put the cursor on it. I often use this for hilltopping microwave operations when I need a 6-character grid square or even a 12-character grid square. It's just a matter of finding the hilltop on the map. The topo elevation contours make that simple. For anyone planning a bombing run, my home QTH is at 40 deg 06 min 19 sec N, 88 deg 11 min 45 sec W. :-) 73, Zack W9SZ On Mon, 14 Jul 2003, Larry, K4WLS wrote: Many thanks Jack, TopoZone gave me the correct Lat/Long. The Lat/Long list in RAC, QRZ.COM, etc was not exactly correct. Needed it for W6EL Prop and my GeoClock Gray-Line Program. TKS AGN (WO's come through) :-) :-) Larry 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] Lamp from old tubes at Dayton?
Making lamps from tubes ? - that's funny, when you recall that the first tube was made from a lamp - an external anode making a diode !!! 73s Tim EI8IC www.qsl.net/ei8ic/ - Original Message - From: Kelly Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 29 May 2003 03:55 Subject: [DX-CHAT] Lamp from old tubes at Dayton? Hi group, This is probably a long shot, but did anyone that attended Dayton this year see the guy in the flea market that was selling lamps that were made from old tubes? 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
