Re: [DX-CHAT] TU2T qsl's?
I donated via PayPal on December 6, 2011 using OQRS. No cards received but in a response to an inquiry I sent last week, I was told cards were sent (no date given) and if I hadn't received them in the next 15 days, I was to contact the QSL Manager. WB8RFB From: Garth ga...@comcast.net To: DX-Chat dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2012 6:42 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] TU2T qsl's? Greetings, What is status of your TU2T qsl card from late October early November 2011 operation? Anyone else still waiting? Thanks for info, Garth, KW4MM --- 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] Re: What ever happened to FR5DX?
On Dec 2, 2011, at 6:21 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: I worked FR5DX, and, prior to that, FR0FLO a total of four times between 1983 and 1994. Like Les, I worked FR0FLO many times in the early 1980's. No matter if it was IRCs or $$$, mailing via France and multiple mailings, I received QSLs for only one of nine QSOs spread across what looks to be four major contests and a couple non-contest QSOs. So far as I am concerned he was a problem. Agreed! ... Joe, W4TV Did you ever try bribery? - not money, but information difficult to obtain in Reunion. Way back in the good old days, I needed FR0FLO to confirm Zone 39 on 40/75 SSB. With my QSL, I airmailed Herik the latest Yaesu, ICOM, and Kenwood HF catalogs. His QSL came back to me airmail direct in 10 days, with a nice letter of thanks. John, NT5C. --- 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] Up
Logic dictates that the former rather than the latter is the case. I think we've all forgotten a time or two to engage the second VFO for split operation, but the light bulb usually goes on in just a few minutes or less. The current trend of calling on top of the DX seems to indicate there are more PC programs doing the work than engaged minds. The operative question is how to educate them. Whatever that answer might be, it will also involve changing their attitudes. From: Crownhaven crownha...@bellsouth.net To: DX Chat dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 11:25 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Up Do we think there are just an entire generation of DXers out there who are using CW programs and can't actually copy CW??? I can't think of any other explanation. Up isn't hard to figure out. Or do they just not know how to use their radios?? Steve, N4JQQ --- 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] MP4KAC
Thanks everyone for all the MP4KAC input! John W5RQ and myself were trying to track down a pen pal from the 1951-era of our youth, and we had reason to think it might be MP4KAC. It wasn't. The gentleman we're looking for is Doug Taylor. Perhaps his callsign was VT1AC (Kuwait being administered from India) even before the MP4 British military prefixes in the Persian Gulf came along? John, NT5C. --- 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] Looking Back : VT1
By the way, in answer to my question yesterday, VT1 was the first post-WWII prefix for Kuwait. The Brits initially administered Kuwait from India, so they assigned it a prefix out of the Indian block. Shortly thereafter, it was transferred to British military government, and got a prefix in the MP4 block which they used throughout the Persian Gulf, specifically MP4K. (For example, MP4B = Bahrain, MP4Q = Qatar, etc, except that the troops moved around, so MP4 soon became a jumbled mess!). Finally, when Kuwait gained its independence, it became the 9K we know today. 73, John, NT5C. --- 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] Re: Looking back at your first logs
On Aug 13, 2011, at 11:18 AM, jbrook...@carolina.rr.com wrote: For whatever reason I looked back at my first log last night. I was WN4PXP. And what do I find ? An entry on August 3 1964 at 3:36 pm (before I understood GMT.) 3:36 3:40 August 3 21.104 KP6AZ Jim Palmyra 579 339. A few years later I worked a few more KP6's. At the time I had no idea that he was some what rare DX. You might want to check back 50 years ago you may have worked a good one without knowing it. 73 Jim WA4PXP Jim, I have kept all my amateur SWL logs starting back in Dec 1947, almost 64years ago, when I was growing up in post-WW II England and was ISWL G-6161. One of the most active stations I kept hearing was VT1AB. I wonder how many people can tell us what DXCC country that was, and why he had that prefix? 73, John, NT5C. --- 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] FW: [DX-NEWS] DXpedition calling practices
Agreed...by the numbers is great, if you take 5 min of 1's , 5, of 2's , etc. That rarely happens, and indeed it sucks if you're not in 1 or 2 land. That however is what makes the hunt so interesting...and frustrating sometimes! John K5MO At 04:00 PM 7/26/2011, Gary Wilburn wrote: Forwarded from Waynes post in dx-news Great words of wisdom Wayne that I wish more Dx Pedition operators would follow. By the numbers is great if your in 1 land not so great for the guy in 0 (zero) land. Many times by the time the DX gets to zero land band conditions have changed. Sometimes you hear them begin with zero but not very often. Continents and parts of continents (west, east, central regions or coasts would make better QSO rates especially if timed with peaked propagation openings. 73, Gary W8VI -- A DXpedition operator who says JA Only and complains about calls by others in Asia is an inexperienced DXpedition operator. Generally, JA means Asia. Further, working strictly by counties is simply not acceptable. Most of us who have tried it wont ever do it again. Numbers dont work, either. Working continents (with flexibility) is the most effective, if you HAVE to subdivide the pileup. There are a number of other equitable ways, as well. 73, Wayne, N7NG Jackson, Wyoming -- From: kf...@njdxa.org [mailto:kf...@njdxa.org] On Behalf Of BILL KIRK Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:35 AM To: ra9ab-m...@mail.ru; dx-n...@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] DXpedition calling practices I agree with Michail. Seldom, if ever, does the DXpedition call for RA's, UA's, etc. Maybe the DXpeditions want to take notice. 73, Bill NJ1X From: M.Vasiliev ra9ab-m...@mail.ru To: dx-n...@njdxa.org Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 11:53 PM Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] DXpedition calling practices Hello Charles, Here, in UA9, from every DX-pedition we always can hear onlly EU and only JA and sometimes we even have no chance to work this DX in time of good propagation UA9 -You are not EU!. UA9 -You are not JA! Something like this :( Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 9:28:48 AM, you wrote: CH When a DXpedition chooses to call BY COUNTRY, such as only CH JA, it is no surprise that they never call only HS, but by CH calling only EU etc, little old me in Thailand gets left CH out--like VU, SEAsia, and China as well as CENTRAL America. There CH are hams in these ignored areas of the world who do not like to CH try to break the JA only announcement, but have no choice. But CH it is no fun to call, as I just did, for 4 hours (ST0R) while the CH op ran JA only and twice made the mistake of sending HS and CH then correcting himself--he heard me, hi hi. CH Note, my K4VUD email has been hacked. 73, Charly HS0ZCW -- Best regards, M.Vasiliev - R9AB - ICQ 8636160 mailto:ra9ab-m...@mail.ru --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to mailto:imail...@njdxa.orgimail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-news or subscribe dx-news This is the DX-NEWS reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.orghttp://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-news or subscribe dx-news This is the DX-NEWS 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-news or subscribe dx-news This is the DX-NEWS 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 --- --- 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] Re: DXpedition calling practices
On Jul 26, 2011, at 4:30 PM, Zack W9SZ wrote: There have been operations especially from the Pacific that completely ignored propagation. They'd have paths to USA and JA at the same time on the low bands. ,, they would continue to work almost exclusively JA's during the time they had prop to USA. That got a lot of people upset! Oh how true Zack. I've been stewing about the following worst case example ever since it happened. But I'll try to be forgiving, and assume that the operator was totally inexperienced, and lacked any knowledge of propagation. However, I wish the DXpedition leaders had recognized that, and had provided him with some guidance! It was the most recent BS7H operation, at dawn W5 local time. Propagation was superb on 40M right at our sunrise, and BS7H was booming in, a genuine 59 on 40SSB into Austin. The Chinese op worked JAs nonstop for about two hours straight through NA sunrise. I don't think I have ever been so frustrated in my DXing career. 73, John, NT5C. --- 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] Re: Long Path DXCC?
On Jul 10, 2011, at 12:05 PM, Don K1VSK wrote: For all those looking for a challenges to DX these days, I thought I'd ask if I am the only one who tried Long Path DXCC? It was more difficult that i had thought but turns out the simple concept of setting this goal made DX'ing a lot more interesting after having worked everything the normal way. No Don, you're not the only one who has tried it, except that my self- imposed challenge is a bit more specialized than yours. For the 25 years that I have been a serious DXer, I have chased - and kept a separate log for - long path DX on 10M SSB. In the peaks of sunspot cycles 22, 23 (and 24 just starting) I have accumulated 21 CQ Zones and 53 DXCC Entities, which include some of the most exciting QSOs I've ever made. Wonderful memories. Here in Texas we are at the optimum USA location for this mode : We're at the western end of the 10M LP just after dawn our time (JA, BY, VR2, VK, etc., even a KH6!), and at the eastern end of 10M LP around midnight Texas time (C Asia, Europe, Middle East, ZS6, etc). Things are very slow getting going in cycle 24. So far, just one or two BY7s and VR2s right after dawn. But I agree there's something special about LP DX on any band. My most memorable group of LP QSOs ever : four of them with Sabu VU2ELJ, on 75M SSB long path using my winter Beverage to the SSW, in Dec '00/ Jan '01. Totally noise-free copy about 53/54. 73, John, NT5C. --- 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: Re: [DX-CHAT] Sun's Spots Fading
The low bands will be GREAT! John K5MO --- 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] Photo QSL Suppliers?
At 07:23 PM 4/3/2011, Fred Stevens K2FRD wrote: Without carrying this discussion to extremes (i.e., my QSL card is better than your card), I used Gennady UX5UO f I've been extremelyhappy with the cards he did for me. I'd not hesitate to use him again. John K5MO --- 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] What to do?
Not to worry. A Massive Solar Storm Czar has just been appointed , and with a budget of 400b$ is about to launch a comprehensive study. John K5MO At 08:02 AM 8/30/2010, Bill Hawkins wrote: Should I take my antennas down or put more up? Bill W5EC Massive solar storm to hit Earth in 2012 with 'force of 100m bombs' Astronomers are predicting that a massive solar storm, much bigger in potential than the one that caused spectacular light shows on Earth earlier this month, is to strike our planet in 2012 with a force of 100 million hydrogen bombs. Several US media outlets have reported that NASA was warning the massive flare this month was just a precursor to a massive solar storm building that had the potential to wipe out the entire planet's power grid. --- 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] Re: IRCs agn...
I continue to be amazed at the effort which some DXers make trying to understand and use IRCs. I would never even contemplate buying or using one. Just the good old green stamps for me. Every once in a while I re-stock with $2 bills from my bank (plus some extra $1s for DL). Seem to work perfectly everywhere, including places where they are said to be illegal. Those folks don't hoard them, they just recirculate them for their own QSLing. Has anyone ever heard of a DXer being jailed for receiving $2 in a QSL ? And my return ratio for cards which I really need is 100%. And then of course there's LoTW. Same goes for mint postage stamps. How do you keep track of the weekly increases in postage rates ? 73, John, NT5C. --- 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] Re: Tristan da Cunha
On Aug 30, 2009, at 2:00 PM, Jack K4WSB wrote: Nice article in the Parade magazine today www.parade.com/tristan Dawn Repetto in the first picture is the XYL of their most active ham, Andy ZD9BV. Perhaps one of the later pics is Andy? - I don't know. John, NT5C. --- 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] Re: 7O1YGF
On Aug 13, 2009, at 12:02 PM, Zack Widup W9SZ wrote: My understanding was that they had some documentation but it was thought that their license or OK to operate was issued by a regional authority - sort of like the state of Illinois issuing me a license instead of the FCC. That was more-or-less my understanding too Zack. Their operation was approved (in writing ?) by the office in Aden, but was subsequently disavowed by the head office in the capital Sana'a. Not wanting to burn its bridges for future amateur radio activities, ARRL/DXCC reluctantly supported Sana'a. However, I think there have been cases where ARRL accepted less than a national license - What about the scouts in 3V8 ? Perhaps one day Bill will feel free to tell us if we have that right. 7O1A, the operation by Franz DJ9ZB and Zorro, is the one that frustrates me. So far as I know, there is no geographic issue - they were there. But what sort of approval did they have? It's the only 7O I have worked on 40M SSB, and there doesn't seem to be any move toward it counting. John, NT5C. --- 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] Logging, spotting PC
Logger 32 runs fine on a 800Mhz PIII running XP. Doesn't take much horsepower to run a logger, spotter, and keying machine along with casual web browsing. I paid $50 for the PC. John K5MO --- 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] The Original Ponzi Scheme
I learned something fascinating from the New York Times on-line today. Before he developed the financial fraud which made his name infamous, Charles Ponzi tried to make a bundle by speculating in the predecessors of IRCs : Born in Italy in 1882, he arrived in 1903 and made his way to Montreal, where he served three years for check forgery. He eventually returned to Boston and devised a novel scheme to build a financial empire based on prepaid coupons that nations issued for postal replies. By buying the coupons at a fixed rate, he could exploit international currency fluctuations by redeeming them at a higher price. But after offering depositors high interest rates, Ponzi never really dealt in postal coupons, which turned out to be too unwieldy for large-scale speculation I knew there had to be SOME use for them! John, NT5C. --- 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] Reunion Island, and all that.
France is divided into about 100 Departments (the first two digits of that 5 digit number). All French overseas territories, such as Reunion Island, are included in that system. By directing your QSL to France, it will get expeditiously to Paris, then be treated as French INTERNAL mail for the final rapid hop to Reunion (there's at least one daily nonstop from CDG). The penalty for messing with French internal mail is Madame La Guillotine. So, the correct way to conclude the address is : 97xxx Reunion, FRANCE. On the other hand, if you address it something like Reunion Island, Indian Ocean, it will vanish into never-never land, and not be seen again. 73, John, NT5C. --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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] 19-square-mile ice sheet breaks loose in Canada
DXpedition time!!! John K5MO At 02:59 PM 9/3/2008, Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: I hope VE8RCS/VY0 isn't floating away! By CHARMAINE NORONHA, Associated Press Writer TORONTO - A chunk of ice shelf nearly the size of Manhattan has broken away from Ellesmere Island in Canada's northern Arctic, another dramatic indication of how warmer temperatures are changing the polar frontier, scientists said Wednesday. img width=1 height=1 alt= src=http://us.bc.yahoo.com/b?P=Ib2AsdG_Rt163JxiRwE90AeyQczCgki.3kIAADHdT=1a1vvve42%2fX%3d1220468290%2fE%3d84897337%2fR%3dnews%2fK%3d5%2fV%3d2.1%2fW%3dH%2fY%3dYAHOO%2fF%3d1624909301%2fH%3dY2FjaGVoaW50PSJuZXdzIiBjb250ZW50PSJDYW5hZGE7aXQ7d2VhdGhlcjtJdDtjb2xkO29pbDtyZWZ1cmxfY21fbXlfeWFob29fY29tIiByZWZ1cmw9InJlZnVybF9jbV9teV95YWhvb19jb20iIHRvcGljcz0icmVmdXJsX2NtX215X3lhaG9vX2NvbSI-%2fQ%3d-1%2fS%3d1%2fJ%3d7747BFD1U=13f5d2ek7%2fN%3d2VNFC9G_XLc-%2fC%3d674272.12804963.13083852.1442997%2fD%3dLREC%2fB%3d5406809%2fV%3d1;Derek Mueller, an Arctic ice shelf specialist at Trent University in Ontario, told The Associated Press that the 4,500-year-old Markham Ice Shelf separated in early August and the 19-square-mile shelf is now adrift in the Arctic Ocean. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080903/ap_on_re_ca/arctic_ice_shelf_2 -- Jim Reisert AD1C/Ø, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.ad1c.us --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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] Anybody up for a Pacific trip?
At 07:33 AM 8/26/2008, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: I You have to wonder what the real agenda here is. All part of the vast right wing conspiracy! :-) John K5MO --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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] Re: Are CW ops getting older?
On Jun 30, 2008, , David G3XYP wrote: I recently made a few QSO's during the All Asia CW test, the exchange in the AA Test is RS(T) and Age for OM's. Having checked my contacts I found the average age was 49.1!! I wonder if anyone else checked their contacts this way. It will be interesting to do the same thing with the SSB test coming up ( I think) in September. David, The same question was asked recently on the Contest Reflector. My observation - certainly in our Contest/DX club CTDXCC - is that serious contesting has become a hobby for upper-middle-aged folks (40-60?) who for the first time in their lives have some serious available time and disposable income. Of course we want young people too, but they tend to be short on those two items. And as for OFs like me - we're past the complexity and stress of modern contesting! So I think that looking at the number of young people in contesting is misleading. In general, it's not a young person's game. But as that generation matures, they'll get the time, money and renewed interest which will make them the heart of the contesting business 20 years from now. 73, John, NT5C. --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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] Old DXAC files
I have boxes of paper DXAC files that go back to day one when the DXAC was created. They have been in my storage room for over 30 years and it is time to do something with them. I am over 70 now and in good health, however one does not know what the future holds for you. It has come time to dispose of them one way or another. Does anyone want them for research or whatever? I am sure there is a lot of history of the DXCC Program in these papers. I do not have the time or interest to do such research. They are free. If anyone wants them, they will have to pick them up or pay the shipping costs. I will be going to Dayton and can bring them there for pickup. Some are in boxes and some in big IBM Blue notebooks. The weight is somewhere between 100 and 200 pounds. If no interest, I will have to send them to the dump. 73, John, N4MM Past DXAC member and ARRL Board DXAC Liaison 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] Re: Kosova
On Mar 22, 2008, at 9:05 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: China, Russia, ARRL against. Free world in favor. Whose the patsies guys. David W1GDQ David, That really is an unfair slap at ARRL, which is neither FOR nor AGAINST Kosova. Very wisely, ARRL set up specific non-amateur criteria which must be met by any new DXCC Entity, so that the decision is not reached by somebody's personal or political opinion (which someone else disagrees with, etc, etc). If you think those criteria are wrong, tell your ARRL Director. In the meantime ARRL is - correctly - on hold. CQ is a separate commercial organization, and can do whatever it wants for scoring in the contests which it owns. 73, John, NT5C. 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] Re: SWL QSLing
On Mar 17, 2008, at 4:20 PM, Elmar NL13289 wroteHow many of you do reply on a QSL card from a SWL? Every now and then, discussions are started on this reflector about good and bad manners when operating. Pile-ups are a great example of mis behaviour by quite a few hams. Those "amateurs" need to start over again and do a few years of SWL-ing. Give it a try to log about 6 stations in a row (with complete RS(T)-reports) for a station not working split in a pile-up. Thats what I allways try to do. But it can be hard sometimes because of the manners of stations trying to contact the calling station. 73s, Elmar NL13289Elmar,I was an amateur-band SWL for 39 years before getting my license, so I always reply to valid SWL cards. But I get some which are not valid : For example, with my transmitter off I spot some DX on the cluster, and an SWL assumes that I worked it, and sends a QSL card! - or I work someone on 40M and I get cards for 10/15/20/40.I gave up on QSLing when I was an SWL. The return ratio was too depressingly low. Instead I tape recorded the rare ones, and I'm glad now that I did that - some interesting memories from 1948 onwards.73, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chatTo post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.orgThis is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] Evils of SSB
Begin forwarded message:From: Skip Cameron [EMAIL PROTECTED]Date: March 14, 2008 9:22:14 AM CDTTo: John Warren NT5C [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Fwd: Evils of SSB] From: Skip Cameron [EMAIL PROTECTED]Date: March 14, 2008 8:14:17 AM CDTSubject: Evils of SSBI knew there was a reason that I liked CW! Looked this up and assume it's Super Smash Brothers, a Sony wii video game that has violence and especially gun violence, and in one sequence uses the Church of England's Manchester Cathedral as a field hospital to tend to the human casualties of the war with aliens. The sign is actually a fabrication from http://www.churchsigngenerator.com/index_3.php Skip W5GAI Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chatTo post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.orgThis is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] RE: [DX-NEWS] Kosovo
At 11:10 PM 2/16/2008, Charles Harpole wrote: . Colonialism strikes again. Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] You should certainly know! John 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] Pileup control
An interesting thing just happened. An English speaking op was running on 17m, split up 5 to 10, doing a great job. Hundreds were calling blind, but he was running at a good rate. Suddenly, there was an op change, and another ham (non native english speaker) came on, and decided to operate simplex. As you can imagine, chaos ensues... John K5MO 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] OX3KQ e-mail Address
I've been trying to e-mail Jesper, OX3KQ. The address I found for him doesn't work : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Does anyone have an address that does work (or might work)? Please reply privately. Thanks in advance, John, NT5C. 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] FJ: Canned Worms (long)
If that's true, there should be no complaint about the other operation. John K5MO At 11:24 AM 12/29/2007, Win wrote: WHERE ARE ALL THE FJ HAMS RIGHT NOW? I think we can assume that the FJs that live on the island are not DXers, and probably could not handel the resulting pile-ups. Win, W0LZ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] cost of QSLing
So use a QSL manager and save everyone time and money you keep bringing this up time and time again. John K5MO At 07:53 PM 12/28/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: I have several months of data re the cost to me to QSL by post sending from Thailand government post office: Total cost of my card and Thai post office charge for air mail of one card inside sealed envelop: far away $1.36 USD closer..$0.78 USD The exact definitions of what far and close is not specified, but the percentages are about 70% for far. This does factor in the cost of supplying envelops and postage for those who did not send same. The cost is helped by a very reasonably priced local card printer. 73, Charles Harpole HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
RE: [DX-CHAT] FJ/OH2AM signals
A beauty of a signal on 40m this morning. Excellent operation w/great CW ops Heard the other FJ group up on 20SSB as well. John K5MO 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] Re: Making a List Checking It Twice...
Ron W3WN wrote: Only question is... which set of cards to send? ... would you send in for a single mode (which one?) or a single band (which one?)? Ron, Unless you want to spend your whole life on the radio (and we both know people who do), you need first to pick a limited set of objectives which are of real interest to you, and in which you want to excel. IMHO, it's more satisfying to be an expert in a few DXCCs (and WAZs) than an also-ran in many. So back in 1987 I picked three: 'Phone, 40M and 80M. I further limited 40M and 80M to 'Phone only, although ARRL doesn't recognize mode restrictions for single band DXCCs. But I know who my 'Phone-only competitors are in those DXCC and WAZ lists, hi! Your choice of 3 DXCCs (say) would undoubtedly be different to mine of course. As a bonus, that will keep your cost down too. If you don't set clear objectives early on, you'll scatter your DXing efforts too broadly and will regret that later when your primary interests become more apparent. For me, intensive effort toward a modest number of key objectives is more satisfying than the scatter-shot approach. Others may disagree, and will undoubtedly tell us! Seasons Greetings and Merry Christmas to all, John, NT5C. 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] 9L1FZ
Norbert shares the following about his current Sierra Leone operation. He's doing pretty well for 20m SSB with the following: TX 60-100W (depends on battery voltage) Ant. home made loop 20'x60' with SGC automatic tuner, estimate 10' above ground (medium dry soil and rock), tropical vegetation around and above. QSL info via [EMAIL PROTECTED] John K5MO 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-NEWS] 9L1FZ
Norbert shares the following about his current Sierra Leone operation. He's doing pretty well for 20m SSB with the following: TX 60-100W (depends on battery voltage) Ant. home made loop 20'x60' with SGC automatic tuner, estimate 10' above ground (medium dry soil and rock), tropical vegetation around and above. QSL info via [EMAIL PROTECTED] John K5MO -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php To subscribe/unsubscribe, please send request to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and allow a few hours for acknowledgement --
Re: [DX-CHAT] 'tis the season
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! 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] 'tis the season
Well, it's handy to have that K4 call, so as to be able to work on DXCC totals from two locations simultaneously! John K5MO At 06:19 PM 12/14/2007, Peter Dougherty wrote: At 05:19 PM 12/14/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: To Western hams, mostly K4VUD ... sounds like a Western callsign to me. Your new QTH must be wonderful and I'm glad you enjoy being there, and thus I expect by now you have submitted your American license for cancellation, returned your US passport to the Department of State and formally renounced your US citizenship? Cheers, Peter, W2IRT Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org 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] Re: CQ Magazine Editorial
I haven't gotten my CQ for December and lots of the guys don't take it. Would you mind giving us all a summary and your thoughts on both sides of the discussion? That's a tough assignment Bryan. It's a complicated subject, and it took W2VU a full page of fine print to present the arguments. What I'm most worried about is the plan to establish segments for automatically controlled wide-bandwidth (2700Hz) digital stations on all HF bands except 160M and 30M. These robot station segments are typically right at the low (DX) end of the U.S. 'phone bands. Currently data transmission is not permitted there. We have enough trouble trying to find tiny gaps to work 40M SSB DX now, with digital QRM everywhere. ARRL wants to make it even worse, by edict. They are entitled to their view, but their tactics are sneaky. Allegedly IARU Region II has ALREADY adopted the plan, to take effect Jan 1 2008. At this stage it's voluntary for the national governing bodies (e.g.the FCC), but next the pressure will build. BTW, surely anyone who is serious about DXing/contesting MUST subscribe to CQ Magazine ? How can anyone participate without it? 73, John, NT5C. 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] Re:Digital robots
At 06:15 PM 11/26/2007, you wrote: 1. The ARRL didn't push through the no code test license. Has everyone forgotten No Code International? They defended the code test license with all the enthusiasm of a wet noodle. 3. The digital robots exist. They're already out there. Their operators are demanding their share of the pie, too. So what are you going to do? Gee...a handful of digi robot ops get the full attention of the ARRL, yet CW ops get the short stick. I wonder why that is? John K5MO 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] CQ Magazine Editorial
Interesting editorial by Rich W2VU on P8 of December CQ Magazine. Topic is Regulation-by-Bandwidth, and the (alleged) way the ARRL Board is using IARU Region II to make a fast end run around U.S. amateurs and the FCC after their first approach drew little support. I find Rich's argument persuasive. Any thoughts, comments - or rebuttal ? John, NT5C. 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] Culture Change on DX Cluster?
I think I detect the start of a culture change on the DX cluster. You may not care about it, or - more likely - you'll deplore it, but I think it's happening anyway, and probably can't be reversed. It's self-spotting. In most contests it's illegal, but not at other times, and for many less experienced, and often less powerful DX stations, especially outside North America, putting one's own callsign on the cluster is becoming a definite aid to CQing on the bands. Under certain circumstances, I don't look at it quite as negatively as some purists. It's useful for priming the pump for unusual openings, when you alert people to turn their beams to unconventional directions. For example, 10M long path when (if?) the sunspots come back, or 10M side-scatter in the summer. What say you? John, NT5C. 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] DX self spotting
At 07:13 AM 11/1/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: If ur DX with a dipole and 100w, you either self spot or call ur lungs out with no answers. This is not true. It's the same as saying if I don't cheat, than it's HARD! John K5MO 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] DX self spotting
I was referring ONLY to a contest situation. O/W, I agree, it's a don't care... John K5MO At 05:15 PM 11/1/2007, Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: --- john [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 07:13 AM 11/1/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: If ur DX with a dipole and 100w, you either self spot or call ur lungs out with no answers. This is not true. It's the same as saying if I don't cheat, than it's HARD! Why do you associate self-spotting with cheating (not in a contest setting)? Who really cares if someone self-spots? Who is it harming? What ever happened to the maxim, Live and let live.? If you don't like it, then use a program like CC User from VE7CC to filter out stations who you do not choose to see spots from. 73 - Jim AD1C -- Jim Reisert AD1C/Ø, [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 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] Re: FR5DX QSLs
Let me attempt the lonely and dangerous task of defending Herik FR5DX/FR0FLO! Back around 1990 I had just started chasing low-band SSB DX. I worked Herik as FR0FLO on both 40SSB and 75SSB, and obviously needed his card for both new band-countries and band-zones. Knowing his reputation, I decided to bribe him - but not with money. I had heard him say he was looking for a new rig, so I airmailed with my QSL the latest Kenwood, ICOM and Yaesu HF brochures, plus return cost in FF to simplify his life. Cards came back airmail with a very nice letter in 10 days. QSLers need to be innovative. (My best was a complaint to an operator's mother - it worked). John, NT5C. 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] Re: FR5DX QSLs
Ron KA2BZS wrote: It's a sad commentary to say one has to Bribe to get a qsl.. This op used to rack up big scores in contests with hoards calling for the new country, band, or whatever with little or NO chance of ever receiving a card in return for their qsl. Many sent direct with proper postage/IRC/ If an operator is in a rare or semi-rare country and cannot qsl responsibly, they should seek a manager who can fulfill these duties. Direct qsls should be a priority. I will not work any station in contests who will or has not returned my qsl. Just one ops opinion. 73/DX Ron I have a slightly different view Ron. DXing is just one big game, and the rare stations who are in demand set the QSL rules. If you want to play (you don't have to), then you play by their rules. Personally, I enjoy the game, and get a lot of satisfaction wheedling a QSL by one means or another from every low-band zone or country I work. I have 100% band-zones/countries confirmed from 40M/75M SSB QSOs over 6 months old. That's close to 680 cards. I'm totally baffled by people who willingly drop $3000 on a beautiful new rig, and then complain bitterly about having to spend a little effort and/or $2 to get a QSL back proving their accomplishments. I now spend almost as much time and effort on QSLing as I do on DXing. I'm ready to go to great lengths - all the usual tricks, plus FedEx with prepaid return, foreign couriers, donations (for the QSL, NOT the QSO!), and - as I said previously - complaining to the operator's mother. It's all part of the fun, and after umpteen years I still love to see those airmail envelopes arrive in my mailbox! Just my 2c worth, John, NT5C. 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] Re: E7
Lou KE1F wrote: I just worked E7/DK6XZ, what country is he from? New prefix being phased in to replace T9. 73, John, NT5C 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] Ten Tec woes
I've had nothing but excellent service by the folks at TenTec. They've been friendly, concerned about my radio (and making me happy) and getting my rig back to me , fixed right, in good time. I've had two radios and an amp there over the years, and each time I've gotten a perfectly functioning radio back. No complaints from me, just a happy customer John K5MO OmniC OmniVIOptIII Paragon CorsairII Centurion 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] Re: Real DX
John AE5B wrote: Fifty years ago this week, a fourteen year old shortwave listener tuned his ancient Hallicrafters S40B to 20.005 Megacycles and was able to hear a weak, scratchy beeb-beeb-bee from Sputnik I. What is DX? To a 14 year old kid that was REAL DX. To those of you that have been around awhile...hasn't it been fun? Indeed it has. At the same time, a brand new immigrant, living in the United States for three weeks, did the same thing with a Hallicrafters SX-100, on which he had spent virtually all his first paycheck. About a week earlier he had hand carried all 45 lbs of it from downtown Boston on the MTA to Everett, and then to his attic apartment in Malden, MA. But I'll never forget my XYL, and our landlord and landlady sitting there with me listening to those beeps. 73, John, NT5C. 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] Post War QST?
Im sure I have both. How can I help? John K5MO At 06:51 PM 9/28/2007, Stuart Santelmann KC1F wrote: I have January 1942. There is the yellow insert War Comes ! We take Our Posts in Our Country's Defense. This is the notice suspending all amateur operations from the FCC, dated December 8, 1941- pretty interesting reading. I don't however see an Honor Roll listing, or even a How's DX ? Thanks for running the list - I'm a subscriber since day one, or at least since Lyndon's list stopped.. StuKC1F Does anyone have access to December 1941 or January 1942 QST? I'm looking for some information on DXCC Honor Roll. Tnx Urb, W2DEC Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] DXpedition radios
K2/100 would seem to fit the bill. John K5MO At 08:30 AM 9/23/2007, Duane, WV2B wrote: 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 http://www.sabledx.comwww.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 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: Vedr. [DX-CHAT] 1B1AB
ragnar otterstad [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Northern Cypros is occupied territory. Do not feed the troll.^ John k5mo 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] ZD9BCB
Does anyone have an e-mail address for Brian, ZD9BCB ? I'm familiar with his operation at the upper end of 20M SSB around 1700Z, but that's not a good place to discuss a possible low-band sked. But I suspect any internet link on Gough Island is probably via Inmarsat, so very expensive for any personal business. TIA, John, NT5C. 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] Postal thieves
At 10:15 AM 8/27/2007, Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) wrote: At 07:47 PM 8/26/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: I have a USA mail drop... my son receives my mail that comes to his and my USA address, 4301 Jenkins Dr, Plano, and he periodically sends my mail to me Last month he spent $148 usd to send me a slim FedEx box and reports US post is also expensive and slower and depends on the local post office at the end of the line.. and the other UPS-like services say they dump their foreign mail into the foreign post offices many times. Couldn't this all be easily resolved by simply using a QSL manager in a country where the postal system is reliable? I regularly see notices from individuals offering their services for this purpose. As for LOTW, I suggest you rethink your position on that. I certainly was happy when BS7H showed up on LOTW last week. A little effort goes a long way. 73, Mike, W5UC I think this all boils down to more about trolling than QSLing, since none of the proposed options seems to be acceptable to the person posing the problems. John K5MO 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] LBOTW
At 06:19 PM 8/27/2007, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: If you don't like the way things are going, you're going to have to do more than kvetch on a reflector. Right. You can vote with your feet, as I have after many yrs of supporting the league. John K5MO 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] Postal thieves
At 12:25 PM 8/26/2007, Peter Dougherty wrote: At 11:32 AM 8/26/2007, Art RX9TX wrote: Hello Charles, CH Instead, try Registered Mail or, if desperate, use FedEx, UPS, or CH DHL. Instead, how about uploading VU4AN/VU3CHE and HS0ZCW logs to LoTW? Last upload for HS0ZCW: 2004-04-16 07:01:06Z Last upload for VU4AN/VU3CHE: No log data found Or even a stateside manager or maybe a mail-drop if you prefer to answer the cards yourself. The stateside manager idea is a winner. John K5MO 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] my mistake on why repeated QSL ?
So, why don't you ask him?He's the only one who would know. John K5MO At 04:27 AM 7/31/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: I am so sorry I meant to ask Why would a ham want more than one QSL card for the same contact, IF THEY ALREADY HAVE ONE IN HAND FOR THAT CONTACT.??? 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] Posting a message from a third party.
Oh please this is ridiculous ! John K5MO At 05:11 AM 7/25/2007, Urb LeJeune wrote: Publication of someone's copyrighted material, such as an email message, without their EXPLICIT authorization is a violation of both US and International law and grounds for suit. 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] What! BS7H LOTW
Now that *is* a miracle, isn't it John K5MO At 10:31 PM 6/9/2007, Don Greenbaum wrote: Gee Charles. (snip) I noticed K4VUD is in the log, yet you were in HS land at the moment the QSO was made. Care to comment on that little feat while you are complaining about the DXCC program and abuses? 73 Don N1DG 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] Postage info
My small town post office had handouts with all the new postage info in it. It is Publication 620 April 2007 PSN 7610-10-000-0493 it is a tri page fold out blue in color. The title is New Postage Prices, What you Need to Know May 14, 2007 John N4MM 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] DXCC 2000
I normally do not post anything here but it has been interesting to read all the comments about BS7H and other DXCC matters. I was the person who made the motion at the ARRL Board meeting to create the DXCC 2000 Committee and ended up as its Chairman. With 10 on the committee, it was like trying to herd cats. I could write a book about it but too long for here. I will be at Dayton and if anyone is interested, I will be glad to answer any questions about it. 73, John, N4MM 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] VK0 Heard Island
I hear it might be dangerous. John K5MO At 08:30 AM 5/11/2007, Kenneth Sobel wrote: I need VK0 Heard Island for my last one. Please someone go on a dxpedition. It has been 10 years since last operation. de Ken W3JJ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] BS7H thoughts
At 01:39 AM 5/10/2007, you wrote: Oh please Not everyone wants a rubber padded room world, where everything is safe and risk free. If you don't wish to go, then don't, but don't remove the excitement of doing something difficult for the rest of the world, just because YOU think it's the way things should be. Nobody at the ARRL puts a gun to someones head, and forces guys to go. They do it precisely because it's difficult, remote, and yes, potentially dangerous and certainly exciting. John K5MO However, I have to ask if this set of rocks is worth the risks? I know mountain climbers die in their efforts and there are many other very dangerous sport activities, but should we as a hobby sanction placing our fellow hams into a place where the slightest bad weather, lightning strike, or just a nasty fall would have been an easy-to-happen disaster. How would we feel as hams if the worst had happened there? How much should we depend on LUCK? I think anyone can go where ever they please, but not with the sanction and official stamp of our great avocation. Maybe it is time to re-think the DXCC status of this place? Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Catch suspicious messages before you open themwith Windows Live Hotmail. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-usocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_mini_protection_0507 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] more on BS7H
They look absolutely miserable! :-) John K5MO At 11:01 AM 5/10/2007, K2EWB wrote: A new photo of this entity is up on their site now, showing all the ops (who took the photo?) http://www.scarboroughreef.com/http://www.scarboroughreef.com/ Make up your own minds. N2ERN 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] BS7 fun and frustration.
I didn't work 'em... (heard fine, found their listening freq numerous times) but no whining...I'm already thinking of replacing the A4S with a 3 el Steppir. I'll get 'em if there's a next time. If I always worked everyone when I tried to, this wouldn't be nearly as much fun! John K5MO Clayton NC 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] Re: BS7H
Larry K4WLS wrote: If you wanted a Give Away Extra, now you got it !!! ENJOY all the Lids, CB'ers, and QRM you invited in !! I got BS-7H back in '95 with a H.B. Vertical and 90W. Just for fun, bet I can do it again. Larry, There's no reason to believe that the BS7H QRM is due to the newcomers into our hobby. Doubt that most of them know who BS7H is! Much more likely to come from frustrated, impatient 20wpm OTs who are near the top of Honor Roll. John, NT5C. 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] BS7H INTO NE USA
THE BS7H WAS STRONG HERE THIS AFTERNOON INTO NE USA, BUT WAS CALLING EU. I WAS VERY TEMPTED TO CALL HIM ANYWAY BUT LET IT GO. EVEN SO PROBABLY WOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN THROUGH EU PILE. WISH HE HAD LISTENED FOR NA AT THAT TIME. STILL, IT GIVES ME HOPE THAT IT MIGHT JUST BE POSSIBLE TO GET HIM AFTER ALL. JOHN - K2AZ 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] BS7H STRONG HERE
THE BS7H WAS STRONG HERE THIS AFTERNOON INTO NE USA, BUT WAS CALLING EU. I WAS VERY TEMPTED TO CALL HIM ANYWAY BUT LET IT GO. EVEN SO, PROBABLY WOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN THROUGH EU PILE BUT WISH HE HAD LISTENED FOR NA AT THAT TIME. STILL, IT GIVES ME HOPE THAT IT MIGHT JUST BE POSSIBLE TO GET HIM AFTER ALL. JOHN - K2AZ 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
Disk space is amazingly cheap. You can store a ton of text info in a very affordable disk. John K5MO PS: Long live paper QSLs... At 02:17 AM 4/28/2007, Lee Wical wrote: I don't know how ARRL can afford LoTW and its present and furure storage. It will turn out, money wise, to be an albatross around the Leagues neck$ I'm told all monies go into the operating fund. Is this what the membership wants? I don't think so. Wait an see. Lee 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.1/778 - Release Date: 4/27/2007 1:39 PM 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] n8s logs
There's a mirror site listed on the N8S site, and it seems to work FB. John K5MO 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] QSL problems
I wonder if it includes one particularly active station on Galapagos, who has accepted several shipments of greenbacks over the years, but has not yet coughed up a card. John K5MO 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] QSL problems
Thanks for the tip on the stateside manager. E-cards dont do it for me , so LOTW is not an option. 73 John K5MO At 06:27 PM 4/11/2007, you wrote: I have worked a very active station on Galapagos who uses LOTW, and he fires confirmation out in very short order. I encourage you and everyone to get into LOTW. This particular station also has a stateside QSL manager who is quite prompt. 73, Mike, W5UC At 04:57 PM 4/11/2007, john wrote: I wonder if it includes one particularly active station on Galapagos, who has accepted several shipments of greenbacks over the years, but has not yet coughed up a card. John K5MO 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.2.0/756 - Release Date: 4/10/2007 10:44 PM age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.2.0/756 - Release Date: 4/10/2007 10:44 PM 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] Re: N8S Online Logs
Is it even remotely possible that the post about on-line logs came from someone new to DX'ing who was simply asking a question that he/she didn't know the answer to? I think it's time for all of us to dig out our old ARRL Handbooks and reread the Amateur's Code printed therein. 73, WB8RFB Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ 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] Radio-Amateurs+ART
He sounds like the perfect candidate to: 1) test your killfile/email trash filter on 2) meet Paul Vixie. 73 John K5MO At 10:05 AM 3/20/2007, Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: Here is a response I received back from ON4AW. I had to laugh at the p.s.. 73 - Jim AD1C [content edited for punctuation and spelling] Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2007 06:56:27 -0700 From: marie acke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Radio-Amateurs+ART Dear OM Jim, thank you for your message. I cannot remove you from a list, because I have no list. It has never been my intention to send you more than once that mail. But I am searching for Radio-Amateurs on the Internet with Google. That means, that without doubt, Google has found you several times, and then, your mail is sent, together with others, in a package. It is impossible for me to control if I have already sent this mail to you, because up to now, more than 165000 hams from 121 countries have given me favorable answers. So if you would receive the same mail in the future, this is not meant to bother you or to annoy you. In such a case, please simply throw it into the trash. Thank you. Till we meet in a QSO on the 20 m band or the 15 m band, where we are most active / 73 ON4AW P.S. the simplest solution would be to remove your email from the Internet. Your true friends and family-members know your mail. If some radio-amateur-group has put you on the net, probably without your consent, ask them to remove you. 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.14/727 - Release Date: 3/19/2007 11:49 AM 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] The ARRL
I really don't understand the anti-ARRL attitude which is quite common in the DXing and contesting community. And it can be quite bitter, as we've just seen in the 7O1YGF discussion on another reflector. Now I'll agree that the ARRL is not perfect, in fact far from it. Many years ago, I decided not to become a life-member, because I disagreed strongly with one of their key positions. I played along each year, ready to jump ship if necessary. Fortunately they came to their senses and corrected that position. I would have saved a lot of money if I had become a life-member way back! My point is that ARRL CHANGED, because the consensus of its members changed. The ARRL is not them, it's us! If you don't like the positions taken by your board member, tell him or her, and be prepared to stand for election next time to see if your views get accepted. But despite its imperfections, ARRL represents amateur radio worldwide (not just in the USA) better than any other organization, including IARU. A particular point of criticism seems to be the DXCC branch, and the way it deals with DXpeditions and potential new DXCC Entities. As a member of the DX Advisory Committee, I'd agree that some of the executive decisions appear on occasion to be arbitrary (7O1YGF, BS7H, etc). But for better or worse there are some key threads which explain most of them: Take the long-term view; Support governments and national amateur radio organizations; And above all try not to risk the integrity of the #1 award in ham radio (memories of Romeo still hurt!). So, when you bash ARRL and especially DXCC, expect me to tune out folks. 73, John, NT5C. 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] The ARRL
This might be appropriate if it was true. Please show one published poll in QST where the membership was polled and the results mandated ARRL to get rid of, or minimize the code test. Answer: (there were none) There were multiple polls both on-line and otherwise, that showed exactly the opposite. I had this exchange about 3 years ago with Mr Haynie, who also could only produce membership polls that showed strong support for retaining the code test. Likewise the recent proposal to micromanage band allocation by mode/bandwidth. It was NOT supported by the membership, or anyone else other than the WinLink folks, yet it had the strong support of the ARRL. John K5MO My point is that ARRL CHANGED, because the consensus of its members changed. 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] ANY PA-stns here ?
Maybe it's the enclosed winmail dat file that's tagging along... At 10:30 AM 2/15/2007, LA5HE Ragnar Otterstad wrote: I have tried to email PA3EWP using QRZ.com adress but my mail is bouncing. Anybody here who may be able to help ? Thanks 73 Rag LA5HE -- Jeg bruker gratisversjonen av SPAMfighter for privatbrukere. Den har fjernet 1278 søppelpostmeldinger til nå. Betalende brukere har ikke denne meldingen i e-postene sine. Få tak i SPAMfighter gratis her: http://www.spamfighter.com/pro No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.17.39/687 - Release Date: 2/14/2007 4:17 PM 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] More on Kosovo
The compromise independence-lite solution between Serbia and Kosovo, which will be proposed by the UN tomorrow, supposedly includes a UN seat for Kosovo. If that is the case, and the proposal is accepted by both parties, Kosovo would in due course become a new DXCC Entity. John, NT5C. 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] VU7LD qsl
Got mine todayvery fast! Good job! John K5MO 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] ham radio and age
At 10:40 PM 1/17/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: Geo I keep an empty gallon milk jug under my ham desk for relief. U will never know when u need it. 73 Thank you for sharing. John K5MO 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] VU7LD
At 04:31 PM 12/21/2006, LA5HE Ragnar Otterstad wrote: CW is and IMHO probably will still be popular for obvious reasons. Agree 100% Especially for DXing !!! John K5MO -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.26/594 - Release Date: 12/20/2006 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] [Dx-qsl] DXCC application
So maybe, like QSL senders, ARRL responds better with green stamps in the envelope! :-) John K5MO At 07:08 PM 10/18/2006, Jim Abercrombie wrote: Like another person has noted: Read the application paper where it clearly tells you how to sort the cards when you send them. I followed the directions when I sent in about 180 cards at my last submission with no problems. If you follow the directions you will have no problems. The application says you must pay extra if you send in more than 125 cards, which I payed. N4JA 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 -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release Date: 9/22/2006 -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release Date: 9/22/2006 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] ZS8MI
Mark K2AU wrote: A friend on mine worked ZS8MI back in April, 2004. He is having a problem getting a QSL. Does anyone have any information that might be helpful in getting this card? Perhaps via Chris ZS6EZ. He seems to know most of the guys who go to ZS8. I'd suggest an e-mail to Chris first, to check possibilities. See QRZ.COM GL! John, NT5C. 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] After-effects
Gerry VE6LB wrote: I've been active since 1956 and don't recall where Canada ever prevented US sub band expansion. I don't believe we had the ability to do that then or now. Prevented, as used by Jim N4JA, may be just a slight over-statement. I would substitute lobbied strongly and successfully against. There's no question that one key reason the Lower 48 states have been deprived of 'Phone privileges below 7100 KHz was successful lobbying against that by the regular Canadian invited Observers at ARRL Board meetings. The Board in turn, mostly CW enthusiasts, had no problem persuading a neutral FCC to make it a formal rule. John, NT5C. 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] comments sought
Since when are they concerned with members inputs? A Little late, after the fact, isn't it? John K5MO At 08:53 PM 10/13/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ARRL requests members' input on recent FCC omnibus Report and Order (Oct 13, 2006) -- The ARRL is requesting members' input concerning the FCC's Amateur Radio proceeding, WT Docket 04-140, released on October 10. The Report and Order will not take effect until 30 days after publication in the http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.htmlFederal Register. This publication date is not yet known. The http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-06-149A1.pdfcomplete text is available for viewing as a PDF file on the FCC Web site. A http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2006/10/11/100/summary is available on this Web site. The ARRL is specifically seeking member guidance on how the changes will affect current operating activities on 80, 40 and 15 meters (see the http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/bandplan.htmlcurrent ARRL band plans and an ARRL http://www.arrl.org/announce/regulatory/wt04-140/faq.htmlFAQ that includes a chart showing the band changes.) Comments may be submitted mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]by e-mail. All e-mails will be read and considered, but individual responses will not be possible due to the message volume expected. The deadline for comments is October 31. 73, Duane, WV2B The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.- Ralph Waldo Emerson Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release Date: 9/22/2006 -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release Date: 9/22/2006 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] Yaesu FT-2000
Has anyone had a chance yet to get some serious use of the new Yaesu FT-2000, especially with one or more MTU preselectors installed? For me, the key question with any new rig is whether the receiver performance is SIGNIFICANTLY better than its predecessor, or its competitors. A new rig will always have new features, which typically make working difficult ones easier, but I'd like to hear whether the FT-2000 plus MTU is noticeably better receiving than the FT-1000MP (for example). We shouldn't assume that improved receiver performance comes automatically along with all the extra features. For example, although the FT-1000MP is my primary workhorse rig, I have always been disappointed that its raw sensitivity on a totally quiet band (10M long path for example) is not as good as my old Kenwood TS-940S, which will be back on live standby when the sunspots eventually return. TIA, John, NT5C. 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] distaste for America especially after 9/11
At 10:20 PM 8/24/2006, nick cominos wrote: Re Charles Harpoles comments concerning LoTW don't bother me at all. He is entitled to his opinion. However, and I know this is no place for this, his comment about America having little standing in the rest of the world infuriates me. You're right , it has no place, but it's just more trolling from that source. John K5MO -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.3/423 - Release Date: 8/18/2006 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] QSL METHODS
why DX does not use lbotw... re: The same reason most others don't (see current EHAM survey) people don't like them and would rather have paper cards. John K5MO -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.3/423 - Release Date: 8/18/2006 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] Raliegh, NC
Steve 147.27 and 146.88 are both available here John K5MO Clayton NC (just SE of Raleigh) At 03:58 PM 8/25/2006, Steve-KF2TI wrote: I will be traveling through the Raleigh-Durham area next week and would appreciate if anyone might have a couple of 2M repeaters that are active (in case I get lost or stuck in traffic) Thanks in advance Oh yes, I'll be HF active , primarily on 17 throughout that weekend looking forward to working some of you Have a good weekend Steve KF2TI Keeper of the WK3SS QSL mgr for N2IFA/KP2 and KB2ENF/KP2 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 -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.3/423 - Release Date: 8/18/2006 -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.3/423 - Release Date: 8/18/2006 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] [dx-chat] QSL METHODS
I was just sending out some DX QSL cards and did some quick calculations on percent return for my effort. Now these are my numbers and my opinion and certainly may not reflect the ham community in general. The terms I use are: PRICE = what it costs me to get a card USAGE = my uninformed guess at how many DXhams use this method TIME = how long it takes me to get a confirmation CONVENIENCE = how easy it is for me to use this method % QSO's CONFIRMED = how many of my total DX QSO's have been confirmed by this method By the way, I QSL 100% all DX QSO's. All by the Bureau and also LOTW. Direct only for those I deem important for some reason and I include SASE, postage and contribution when appropriate. The numbers are: LOTW - price= cheapest, usage = not many, time = fastest method, convenience = OK but could be better, % QSO's confirmed 10% BUREAU - price = reasonable, usage = most, time = years, convenience = easiest to use, % QSO's confirmed ~ 33% DIRECT - price = very expensive (but if you need the card?), usage = most DX will respond to a direct request, time = weeks to months but never years, convenience = a lot of work, % QSO's confirmed = I get return on 99% of cards I send out direct Maybe this is not worth the bandwidthIused but as N2ERN says I am just wasting a few electrons not some trees. I know that a lot of DX stations do not like LOTW for some reasons but it sure can makes my life easier. 73, John - K2AZ
Re: [DX-CHAT] DXpedition support
I doubt that it's any more expensive to mount a DXpedition these days than it was 40 yrs ago...and is likely cheaper. Done first class, it's always been an expensive proposition. I suspect it takes more dedication than it does money, although it clearly costs some bucks. John K5MO -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.3/423 - Release Date: 8/18/2006 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] [DX-NEWS] Why the new DXCC rule
Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: I have nothing per se against a new entity. It's the process that bothers me. I'm in favor of open discussion and debate. Now I'm not saying that anything wrong was done... but I dislike an appearance of impropriety, and right now, there is (IMHO) such an appearance. In the future, I believe open discussion of rules changes should be undertaken prior to new rules being adopted. When the DXCC rule change was made that eliminated the IARU society requirement as one of the criteria for identifying a political entity, it was done by the ARRL board, apparently without input from the DXAC, the Awards Committee, and the Programs and Services Committee. My understanding is that this was discussed by the board in closed session for the specific purpose of keeping the discussion confidential. Apparently the creation of these somewhat questionable IARU societies was causing unexpected problems. My guess is that it was seen as reducing the credibility of the overall IARU organization. Does anyone doubt that some of these IARU societies were created solely to justify new DXCC countries? Has anyone ever heard the full story behind this closed-door ARRL board session? Inquiring minds want to know! 73, John, K9MM -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
RE: [DX-CHAT] Why the new DXCC rule
Ron W3WN wrote: The unintentional side effect was the creation of several new entities by creation of an IARU society -- Ducie for one comes to mind, which followed from the creation of the Pitcairn Is IARU society. Consider that at least one of these IARU groups was created solely to in turn create a DXCC entity, and appear to otherwise be inactive groups (if not total shams). So I for one was not upset when the rule in question was removed. I suggested turning Andy ZD9BV, the only active ham on Tristan da Cunah, into an IARU Society. That would have made Tristan a Parent entity, and allowed Gough Is - plenty far enough away - to become a new one. Oh well. Just in case anyone thinks about it, it doesn't seem to work under the new rule, because I discovered that neither Tristan nor Gough have independent administrations. Both are governed via St Helena ZD7. 73, John, NT5C. 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] Kosovo
Tom N4TJ wrote: It has just been reported in the media that reps of Kosovo met with Serbian officials today for the first time and FORMALLY MADE NOTICE OF A PLAN TO DECLARE INDEPENDENCE. Yes but Apparently the Serbs replied Like !BBC News doesn't think independence is imminent (see article referred to). Maybe 1 year ?? John, NT5C 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] VU4AN Cards
Now that some of the VU4AN cards are being received, does anyone know if the ARRL is accepting them for DXCC credit (i.e. - is the "proper documentation" in hand)? 73, John - K2AZ
Re: [DX-CHAT] Desecheo I. answers 2
Still trolling, I see. At 10:30 PM 6/29/2006, Charles Harpole wrote: The total report text site has been given on this reflector. We must beware of totally condemning someone who was likely exercising his right as a citizen to petition his government. I wish he had kept quiet, but that action, as unwise as we may think it to be, in no way excuses what may have been a poorly thought out trip to Desecheo. The real test of the value and honor of ham radio is how we react to this situation. So far, blaming the messenger is not so high minded, to say the least. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.7/379 - Release Date: 6/29/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.7/379 - Release Date: 6/29/2006 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] Permission to go
At 08:28 AM 6/30/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But, my point is that when property does not belong to someone, just because they are given permission to GO there means any activity they choose to engage in is approved In this case, the property belongs to all US citizens. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.7/379 - Release Date: 6/29/2006 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] EA6UN QSL's
It's really sad when a person advertises their willingness to QSL and then doesn't follow through. This is what I found on QRZ.com today: EA6UN Lookups: 20145 Jurek QSL via EC6TK with SAE + 3 us $ (Direct Only) BALEARIC ISLANDS - SPAIN That's a tidy sum in anyone's book if only 10% of the lookups on QRZ fired off a card and green stamps. --- Don Greenbaum [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know anyone who has gotten a qsl from this dollar collector. Don N1DG At 12:12 PM 4/17/2006, you wrote: Does anyone have e-mail address for him? I'm trying to follow-up on a direct QSL request sent to him from 2004. Thanks. __ 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 - N1DG--Licensed since 1962 EX-WB2DND, A61AD (GUEST OP, QSL MGR), A52DG, /KH9, /BV, /VS6, /4X, /9V Pilot: 3Y0X, VK9ML, D68C, VK0IR, K8XP/KH9, 9M0C, ZK1XXP, ZL9CI Webmaster: K5K, A52A, VK0IR, 9M0C, ZK1XXP, WB2DND/KH9, BQ9P, ZL9CI QSL Manager: A61AD, A61AO, A61X, A61AQ, KH7Z Member: FOC, ARRL, DDXA, YCCC DON GREENBAUM DUXBURY, MA, USA AIM: aurumtel __ 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] EA6UN QSL's
I've played the game, and still no QSL Worked him last week, so I know he's still around... John K5MO At 03:32 PM 4/17/2006, John - WB8RFB wrote: It's really sad when a person advertises their willingness to QSL and then doesn't follow through. This is what I found on QRZ.com today: EA6UN Lookups: 20145 Jurek QSL via EC6TK with SAE + 3 us $ (Direct Only) BALEARIC ISLANDS - SPAIN That's a tidy sum in anyone's book if only 10% of the lookups on QRZ fired off a card and green stamps. --- Don Greenbaum [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know anyone who has gotten a qsl from this dollar collector. Don N1DG At 12:12 PM 4/17/2006, you wrote: Does anyone have e-mail address for him? I'm trying to follow-up on a direct QSL request sent to him from 2004. Thanks. __ 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 - N1DG--Licensed since 1962 EX-WB2DND, A61AD (GUEST OP, QSL MGR), A52DG, /KH9, /BV, /VS6, /4X, /9V Pilot: 3Y0X, VK9ML, D68C, VK0IR, K8XP/KH9, 9M0C, ZK1XXP, ZL9CI Webmaster: K5K, A52A, VK0IR, 9M0C, ZK1XXP, WB2DND/KH9, BQ9P, ZL9CI QSL Manager: A61AD, A61AO, A61X, A61AQ, KH7Z Member: FOC, ARRL, DDXA, YCCC DON GREENBAUM DUXBURY, MA, USA AIM: aurumtel __ 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.2/314 - Release Date: 4/16/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.2/314 - Release Date: 4/16/2006 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] V51AS
My direct QSL with GS's and SAE sent on 29/3/04 was answered via the bureau 20/9/2004. --- Art RX9TX [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello DX-chat, Gents, what one should do to get a card from V51AS? Looks like this guy believes 2 USD is not enough for him, so my second direct request is unanswered. Nayone had luck with him lately? __ 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] KG44WW
Nope... KG44WW down below the US SSB allocations I heard 'em too. John K5MO At 03:25 PM 3/25/2006, Ron Notarius WN3VAW wrote: That has to be a typo. I'm sure DJ1CW meant KG4WW down in Guantanamo 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 3:01 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW Hi folks, Listening to KG44WW on 14118.6. What country is this? Thanks, WV2B Nothing great is ever achieved without enthusiasm.- Ralph Waldo Emerson. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.1/292 - Release Date: 3/24/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.1/292 - Release Date: 3/24/2006 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] KG44WW
...along with the US stations who are calling him on freq (which at the time, was well below the US phone section of the band!) John K5MO At 04:14 PM 3/25/2006, Ron Notarius WN3VAW wrote: All I can say is... WFWL, and if this character is legit, he's going to have some explaining to do after the contest! 73 -Original Message- From: john [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 3:51 PM To: Ron Notarius WN3VAW; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW Nope... KG44WW down below the US SSB allocations I heard 'em too. John K5MO At 03:25 PM 3/25/2006, Ron Notarius WN3VAW wrote: That has to be a typo. I'm sure DJ1CW meant KG4WW down in Guantanamo 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 3:01 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW Hi folks, Listening to KG44WW on 14118.6. What country is this? Thanks, WV2B Nothing great is ever achieved without enthusiasm.- Ralph Waldo Emerson. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.1/292 - Release Date: 3/24/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.1/292 - Release Date: 3/24/2006 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.1/292 - Release Date: 3/24/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.1/292 - Release Date: 3/24/2006 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