[DX-NEWS] IRC's in Australia
Some time ago someone here raised a question about postage costs in Australia. Some claimed Australia Post is asking for two IRC's for standard letter, this is completely wrong. I usually buy 10-20 AU$1.65 stamps and that lasts me for a while. The GS's and IRC's I receive from others I usually put together with my QSL requests so they never see aus. post office. But, today I found myself short of everything so I went to the Post office and here are the results: [ For the reference US$ 1.00 = AU$ 1.78 or AU$ 1.00 = US$ 0.56 ] AIR MAIL letter to JA and ZL costs AU$ 1.10 (US$ 0.62) AIR MAIL letter elsewhere costs AU$ 1.65 (US$ 0.92), including to the middle of nowhere - VQ9, I just sent one today So, 1 GS will do the job no matter where you are. 1 IRC covers standard AIR MAIL letter to anywhere in the world. 1 IRC bought at Australia Post costs AU$ 2.50 (US$ 1.40) which is a rip-off. So, if someone asks you for 2 GS or 2 IRC - well, you know were to tell him to go to :-) 73 Mike, VK4DX == Visit International Contest Calendar at www.vk4dx.net --- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems, etc DX-NEWS http://njdxa.org/dx-news DX-CHAT: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40pro-usa.net ---
[DX-NEWS] P5/4L4FN
2002 November 25 From Ed today Dear all, Yes, real unfortunate thing happened but, this is the case where and when - I can do nothing. Believe me, I was trying to keep up the P5 as long as possible and I've managed to run it little bit more than one year but, the end came unexpectedly and now we all have to accept it as final QRT of P5/4L4FN operation. I'm absolutely sure that there is no way back to it due to several reasons, including recent changes in political life of N. Korea. I've been just lucky to have such a chance and happy to make at least small part of HAM community as a owners of P5/4L4FN qsl card. But, lets keep it in mind that life moves further, things are changing, sometimes dramatically and may be some years after, another P5/x card will see the world. Of course I'm going to keep my rig with me wherever I go and be in touch. For the final, many thanks to all HAM's worldwide, you all made my life much easier and better, and my deepest appreciation for all your support. Wish you all - best of luck in our hobby and have a good hunting ! My best 73, remain with hope to meet you on a band sometime later, from some other GOOD spot! de Ed ex. P5/4L4FN From: Houston AMSAT Net, by KK5DO --- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems, etc DX-NEWS http://njdxa.org/dx-news DX-CHAT: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40pro-usa.net ---
[DX-NEWS] CY0MM Still QRV
Just spoke with the CY0MM group on 15 a few minutes ago, much to my pleasant surprised, and asked if they were going to do any 17 this AM before they left. The Op (no, I didn't get his name but he knew mine!) told me that they HAD everything packed up and ready to go, and were then informed they're not leaving today, maybe tomorrow (I presume no boat due to weather?). They were in the process of re-erecting some verticals; they were on 12 15 at that moment (1410 Z), 10 meters later, and they will DEFINITELY be on 40 tonite as he could see that vertical back up. Those who still need them, you've got another chance or two! 73, ron wn3vaw What would the world be like if Gary Kildall hadn't gone hang gliding? --- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems, etc DX-NEWS http://njdxa.org/dx-news DX-CHAT: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40pro-usa.net ---
[DX-NEWS] ARLP049 Propagation de K7VVV
SB PROP @ ARL $ARLP049 ARLP049 Propagation de K7VVV ZCZC AP49 QST de W1AW Propagation Forecast Bulletin 49 ARLP049 From Tad Cook, K7VVV Seattle, WA November 27, 2002 To all radio amateurs SB PROP ARL ARLP049 ARLP049 Propagation de K7VVV This is a shortened propagation bulletin due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The solar and geomagnetic data normally in this bulletin should appear Monday, December 2 in Propagation Forecast Bulletin ARLP050. Active geomagnetic conditions plagued the ARRL Phone Sweepstakes, although participants tell me that Sunday improved over Saturday. Sunspot counts and solar flux declined quite markedly, with Monday's solar flux of 137 the lowest since October 2. On Sunday a coronal mass ejection erupted, and this could cause some disruption over the next few days. A cloud of energy swept past earth at 2150z on Tuesday and met a south-tilting interplanetary magnetic field, indicating more geomagnetic instability to come. Currently the predicted planetary A index for Wednesday through Saturday is 20, 15, 15 and 12. Solar flux will likely rise again, with predicted flux values of 145, 150, 155 and 160 for the same period. Solar flux is expected to rise to just shy of 200 by mid-December. /EX --- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems, etc DX-NEWS http://njdxa.org/dx-news DX-CHAT: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40pro-usa.net ---
[DX-NEWS] last dx'pédition on YV0 ???
Hello all dx'ers What date of last dx'pédition on YV0 Aves Island ? 73 de Laurent F8BBL [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems, etc DX-NEWS http://njdxa.org/dx-news DX-CHAT: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40pro-usa.net ---
[DX-NEWS] CY0MM OnLine Log Update
CY0MM on-line log has been updated on Nov 28, 01:00GMT. The log now contains 46340 QSO's and is current as of Nov 28, 2002 at 00:19 GMT. On-line log can be found at http://dx.fireroute.com/cy0mm Regards, Peter --- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems, etc DX-NEWS http://njdxa.org/dx-news DX-CHAT: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40pro-usa.net ---
