[DX-CHAT] reply Saying Lesotho (7P8FC et al)

2008-03-23 Thread Charles Harpole
No CW reason is because they can not say Lee Sue Two in Morse. clear case, eh? 73Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: RE: [DX-NEWS] Saying Lesotho (7P8FC et al)Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:05:28 -0500 Interesting that no CW operation is

[DX-CHAT] false spots

2008-03-20 Thread Charles Harpole
Recently, two fake DX spotting posts have featured both my call signs, HS0ZCW and K4VUD. The comment window stated something about the Dalai Lama. As is rather obvious, I did not initiate any postings like this. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback

[DX-CHAT] dead bands... not!

2008-03-19 Thread Charles Harpole
at that moment. THE BANDS ARE OPEN, but no one calls anymore! 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

RE: [DX-CHAT] Dupes -- It Takes Two to Tango

2008-03-18 Thread Charles Harpole
Old fashioned technique of passing messages (remember traffic nets?) advised the receiving station to REPEAT the incoming msg so that the sending station has confidence in the receipt. DX ops need to understand that clarity sacrificed to speed is a dubious practice. They should carefully

[DX-CHAT] Directional CQs

2008-03-16 Thread Charles Harpole
. Hey, can we not just fix this situation? 73 from Un-called South East Asia. 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

[DX-CHAT] how to be DX?

2008-03-07 Thread Charles Harpole
to calling by numbers, a practice so many dislike. What is the best op practice in this situation? tnx 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

RE: [DX-CHAT] Cable

2008-03-01 Thread Charles Harpole
Vy knowledgable, large stock, high quality, fair owner is THE WIRE MAN. I have 500 feet of his Certified Quality CQ-1000 which looks like LMR-400. Only source I will buy coax from!!! Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re

[DX-CHAT] to crimp or not

2008-03-01 Thread Charles Harpole
The day I crimp a coax connector will be the day of my cremation. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re: [DX-CHAT] Cable X-perts out of busines Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 08:25:47 -0500 I use crimp

[DX-CHAT] directional CQs

2008-02-21 Thread Charles Harpole
Talking abt waiting out an EU only calling practice of 3 hrs from VP6DX. realize that there is NEVER a directional CQ for South East Asia. DXpeditions rarely call for Africa only, VK ZL only, nor South Asia only. An Asia only call really means JA if such a call was ever made. de

[DX-CHAT] DXpeditions and colonialism

2008-02-17 Thread Charles Harpole
, and I pay Thai taxes, educate Thai students here, and respect (and join in) Thai culture and traditions. I have also not slaughtered any Indians (native Americans) nor their equivalent when I moved in here (unlike early American history). John: Pse think prior to writing. 73,Charles Harpole

[DX-CHAT] RE: [DX-NEWS] 9X

2008-02-16 Thread Charles Harpole
This kind of thing happens too often. Sadly, there is no cure for those who skim the gravy off other people's prepatory hard work. The worst of this practice is when a group or person jumps to a DX location with poor or no real permissions and spoils the place for a long time for ham radio

[DX-CHAT] BCI on FT rigs???

2008-02-12 Thread Charles Harpole
Any DXers who can comment on BCI control/elimination via the FT-2000/9000 series using the DMU filters, pse send privately to me. HELP!Charles [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only,

[DX-CHAT] call out of turn

2008-02-11 Thread Charles Harpole
When someone calls me several times out of turn when I am calling clearly some other call sign I usually then call the offending station and ask Is it possible that you heard ABC (your call sign) when I was calling XYZ? If that is true, please tell me so that I can speak more

[DX-CHAT] logs on laptops

2008-02-11 Thread Charles Harpole
Now that it is common knowledge that US Customs Agents (and maybe other countries' agents) can and will search and even seize travelers' laptop computers at border crossings, it is even more important for DXpeditions, and others, to store their computer logs in several places and several

[DX-CHAT] dxcentral dead?

2008-01-31 Thread Charles Harpole
is web site dxcentral dead these days?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

[DX-CHAT] ironic

2007-12-29 Thread Charles Harpole
Ironic the way favorites can be forgiven by those who write often on this reflector while condemning others for similar or lesser offences. Some pigs are more equal than others on this reflector and at DXCC.. oh, how human we are! 73Charles [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe/unsubscribe,

[DX-CHAT] qsl cards from HS0ZCW

2007-12-28 Thread Charles Harpole
Currently, I am up to date on answering cards for HS0ZCW contacts. If you have sent a card to me direct, and have not gotten a reply from me, please send an email to me. I am continuing to check the reliability of my mail. Today, I think it is ok, but it is good to check. Buro cards go

[DX-CHAT] cost of QSLing

2007-12-28 Thread Charles Harpole
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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe

[DX-CHAT] 'tis the season

2007-12-14 Thread Charles Harpole
To Western hams, mostly Please remember it is most polite to offer a seasons greetings or happy holidays to those not of the Christian faiths (instead of Merry Christmas for example). Receivers of the mis-directed merry christmases--most will forgive the senders' misplaced earnestness

[DX-CHAT] extrapolated meanings

2007-12-14 Thread Charles Harpole
PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] 'tis the season 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

[DX-CHAT] unattended radio

2007-11-26 Thread Charles Harpole
Unattended radio, except for brief experiments, is not ham radio. Ham radio is personal. If one wants a robot, get on the Internet or buy a telephone answering machine (or a blow up love doll). 73Charles [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems

[DX-CHAT] sending speeds in CW contests

2007-11-25 Thread Charles Harpole
In the CQ WW CW contest, I did an experiment My IC-775dsp has a speed knob right there on the front panel where it belongs. So, I tried answering CQs at the same speed as the sending CQ. About one third needed me to slow down for them to copy me... and they did copy immediately as soon

[DX-CHAT] CQ WW CW and Logatong Night

2007-11-22 Thread Charles Harpole
. The many floating lighted candles are very pretty at night on the rivers. Also, very romantic. 73,Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] Charles [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org

[DX-CHAT] a different service query

2007-11-16 Thread Charles Harpole
In my continuing report card on responses to service queries, I emailed to Alpha (alpharadioproducts) at about 9:20am and received a cordial and helpful response before 10AM same day (USA time), today. That's SERVICE Charles [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ,

[DX-CHAT] golden age of DXpeditions

2007-11-16 Thread Charles Harpole
Wow, this is the golden age of DXpeditions and active DX residents the lists of actives gets longer and longer. Travel is not cheaper but it is more plentiful. Charles [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX

RE: [DX-CHAT] a different service query

2007-11-16 Thread Charles Harpole
- From: Charles Harpole To: DX Chat Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 10:12 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] a different service query In my continuing report card on responses to service queries, I emailed to Alpha (alpharadioproducts) at about 9:20am and received a cordial and helpful response before

[DX-CHAT] DX self spotting

2007-11-01 Thread Charles Harpole
, and will report later what happened. de HS0ZCW 73, Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Boo! Scare away worms, viruses and so much more! Try Windows Live OneCare http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/purchase/trial.aspx?s_cid

[DX-CHAT] a little more on Ten Tec woes

2007-10-25 Thread Charles Harpole
to a company whose products I admire and mostly proudly own. Three strikes.. ur out in the old ball game 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Spiderman 3 Spin to Win! Your chance to win $50,000 many other great prizes

[DX-CHAT] how to do good cust. service

2007-10-25 Thread Charles Harpole
that the appearance of willingness to help,at first, is as important as the help that is then offered. Or, read some books on the topic of GCS 101. Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble

[DX-NEWS] how to do good cust. service

2007-10-25 Thread Charles Harpole
that the appearance of willingness to help,at first, is as important as the help that is then offered. Or, read some books on the topic of GCS 101. Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble

[DX-CHAT] Ten Tec woes

2007-10-24 Thread Charles Harpole
field? Certainly, if you ask, I can tell you. Meanwhile, I see that I am on my own and that Ten Tec products are basically sold as is and rapidly become orphans in the storm. Good luck, Ten Tec will need it. Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Paul Clinton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Charles

[DX-NEWS] Ten Tec woes

2007-10-24 Thread Charles Harpole
field? Certainly, if you ask, I can tell you. Meanwhile, I see that I am on my own and that Ten Tec products are basically sold as is and rapidly become orphans in the storm. Good luck, Ten Tec will need it. Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Paul Clinton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Charles

[DX-CHAT] jammers and bombers

2007-10-19 Thread Charles Harpole
, but wonder abt the results of vy limited coverage? 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ i'm making a difference. Make every IM count for the cause of your choice. Join Now. http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home/?source=TAGHM

[DX-CHAT] jammers

2007-10-19 Thread Charles Harpole
the screams to enjoy it). Deny the feedback. Some thoughts.. 73, Charles Harpole HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Peek-a-boo FREE Tricks Treats for You! http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHMloc=us Subscribe/unsubscribe

[DX-CHAT] bottom few kc

2007-10-16 Thread Charles Harpole
Please pass the word that the bottom 3 to 4 kc of 40m is fully occupied in many places of the world by HUGE continuous signals from non-ham services and thus not usable for ham comm. Tnx, 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED

[DX-CHAT] Big Ham meet in HS

2007-10-14 Thread Charles Harpole
-day party from Thursday November 8 to Sunday November 11 and look forward to meeting you in Lampang. Tony, HS0ZDX On behalf of the Seanet 2007 Organising Committee Please send any Seanet enquiries to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED

[DX-CHAT] being DX

2007-10-08 Thread Charles Harpole
Part of the fun of being DX (if not rare, oh well) is, even these days, hearing the real excitement in the voices of some of the guys working me. and the notes on incoming cards saying, tnx for a new one! That is also fun. 73 Charles Harpole HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED

[DX-CHAT] competing ham Groups

2007-10-02 Thread Charles Harpole
Well, 73 mag fought with ARRL and QST for years and had competing organizations. There are two national ham clubs in Thailand and same in India. Human beings populate the whole earth. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Can

[DX-CHAT] U want HS license?

2007-09-24 Thread Charles Harpole
Someone wanted an HS reciprocial license from usa To thailand Person to contact is John HS1CHB at [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73 Charles Harpole, HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ A place for moms to take a break! http

[DX-CHAT] 7000 DXpedition radio?

2007-09-23 Thread Charles Harpole
On the IC-7000: What abt reports of high heat and problems handling varying DC input voltages? Is this the radio with no second rcvr? or which Icom is that? Thanks, 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Can you find

[DX-CHAT] HS mailing times

2007-09-19 Thread Charles Harpole
Regular air mail from various parts of USA to my Thailand home: 6 days... Postmark date to being in my hands here. Regular air mail from Thailand to USA: from ten days to five weeks, unknown reason for the variance. FedEx small box, USA to my hands: 6 days ! Charles Harpole, HS0ZCW

[DX-CHAT] FT-897 query

2007-09-19 Thread Charles Harpole
, but not often stated. Help, pse. Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Test your celebrity IQ.  Play Red Carpet Reveal and earn great prizes! http://club.live.com/red_carpet_reveal.aspx?icid=redcarpet_hotmailtextlink2

[DX-CHAT] Who is most needed?

2007-09-12 Thread Charles Harpole
bands and sleeping operators. It takes a big contest to fill the bands these days, otherwise all is quiet even tho some bands are open. Remember, every band is open to somewhere. Get off the computer and get on the air, I say !!! 73, Charles Harpole, HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED

[DX-CHAT] Penetrox tips

2007-09-11 Thread Charles Harpole
particles, while -E uses copper particles.” What one can learn these days on the Internet !!! Who woudda thought that in Thailand it is called, in Thai, compound. 73 Charles Harpole, HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Get a FREE small

[DX-CHAT] HS on 80 and 160

2007-09-10 Thread Charles Harpole
feet sloping down to about 50 feet at ends. I can now take sked requests, but the day/time must be after 0001 Z on any Saturday and before 2359 Z on any Sunday, due to Thailand rules for these bands. Please send sked suggestions in UTC with date, too. Thanks. HS0ZCW Charles Harpole [EMAIL

[DX-CHAT] 1B1AB

2007-09-05 Thread Charles Harpole
Hello DXers, What is the possible DXCC status of Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)? I worked 1B1AB and his web page on qrz.com in interesting. I did not even know of a TRNC. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED

[DX-CHAT] new qrm strategy

2007-09-04 Thread Charles Harpole
by for only you. The freq. got very quiet and the dit-er went away after that who knows, it may work. 73 de HS0ZCW Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Get the device you want, with the Hotmail® you love. http

[DX-CHAT] A How to QSL statement--final version

2007-08-27 Thread Charles Harpole
in front of your rig or stand by your antenna to get it all in one photo. Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Puzzles, trivia teasers, word scrambles and more. Play for your chance to win! http://club.live.com/home.aspx?icid

[DX-CHAT] qrm via data etc.?

2007-08-27 Thread Charles Harpole
that QRM, be aware that your intended listeners WHO CAN HEAR IT, can not hear you plainly. Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Find a local pizza place, movie theater, and more….then map the best route! http://maps.live.com

[DX-CHAT] Postal thieves

2007-08-26 Thread Charles Harpole
, it only irritates the intended recipient if it does arrive. The lesson is that all our tricks are failures, with very rare exceptions. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ See what you’re getting into…before you go there http

[DX-CHAT] Postal theft

2007-08-26 Thread Charles Harpole
official mail , the determined regular thieves may well steal EVERYTHING to an address known to get QSLs. Charles Harpole, HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Learn.Laugh.Share. Reallivemoms is right place! http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid

[DX-CHAT] Traveling with $100

2007-08-26 Thread Charles Harpole
this problem! 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Learn.Laugh.Share. Reallivemoms is right place! http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHMloc=us Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post

[DX-CHAT] cures for postal issues

2007-08-26 Thread Charles Harpole
the uninformed. Thanks for all the thoughtful commens re my earlier message. 73, Charles Harpole HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Booking a flight? Know when to buy with airfare predictions on MSN Travel. http://travel.msn.com/Articles

[DX-CHAT] LBOTW

2007-08-26 Thread Charles Harpole
. Upload times are long and expensive. 5. I am just set in my ways, a product of a maturing factor. 73 Charles Harpole, HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Find a local pizza place, movie theater, and more….then map the best route! http

[DX-CHAT] Long: How to QSL needs editing

2007-08-25 Thread Charles Harpole
and put it into the final version. Thanks to all and 73, Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] SUCCESSFUL QSLing de HS0ZCW Steps in sending a direct QSL to a DX station: 1. Obtain correct address via qrz.com or use the GO List for QSL manager addresses, or search the Web via Google. 2. Consult

Re: [DX-CHAT] 7O and the ARRL

2007-08-11 Thread Charles Harpole
, then it should count. Not being evicted nor arrested to me is proof the local authorities approved. I think, on the other hand, if an op is evicted (or arrested) that is obvious evidence that the op was bogus. I still want to get approval to activate an iceberg. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL

[DX-CHAT] slim...the easy qso

2007-08-07 Thread Charles Harpole
that occurred just after I went QRT. Human personalities will we ever understand them? 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ See what you’re getting into…before you go there http://newlivehotmail.com/?ocid

[DX-CHAT] a modest question

2007-08-02 Thread Charles Harpole
How would I go about offering to place a manufacturer's logo on my new QSL cards should the vendor wish me to use some of their products at HS0ZCW ? If this is too shameless, just delete. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED

[DX-CHAT] my mistake on why repeated QSL ?

2007-07-31 Thread Charles Harpole
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.??? So sorry, I was uncharacteristically unclear. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED

[DX-CHAT] why repeated QSL ?

2007-07-30 Thread Charles Harpole
Is there some reason a ham would want more than one QSL card for the same contact ? I am now on the THIRD mailing of VU4AN/VU3CHE cards to several still asking for card. Is it just the mail system or what? 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED

[DX-CHAT] query my grid number?

2007-07-27 Thread Charles Harpole
in the know 73 Charles Harpole, HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Need a brain boost? Recharge with a stimulating game. Play now!  http://club.live.com/home.aspx?icid=club_hotmailtextlink1 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems

[DX-CHAT] TNX query my grid number?

2007-07-27 Thread Charles Harpole
HS0ZCW is in OKzero3cs and many thanks to the many who helped me with that info. When oh when are all all all computers and other data sources gonna mark the zero VERY different from the O (oh) ?? 0O0O0O0O see? 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED

[DX-CHAT] TNX query my grid number?

2007-07-27 Thread Charles Harpole
HS0ZCW is in OKzero3cs and many thanks to the many who helped me with that info. When oh when are all all all computers and other data sources gonna mark the zero VERY different from the O (oh) ?? 0O0O0O0O see? 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED

[DX-CHAT] TNX query my grid number?

2007-07-27 Thread Charles Harpole
HS0ZCW is in OKzero3cs and many thanks to the many who helped me with that info. When oh when are all all all computers and other data sources gonna mark the zero VERY different from the O (oh) ?? 0O0O0O0O see? 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED

[DX-CHAT] ham meets Dallas in Aug???

2007-07-25 Thread Charles Harpole
Any DX ham radio meetings from Aug. 5 to 18 in the DFW area ??? Dallas to u other guys. I will again be in usa that time period. tnx. Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home/?source

[DX-CHAT] new DXers

2007-07-25 Thread Charles Harpole
to boredom than a rare one. That is, we all know the bands are open but few are on, a phenomena these days. So, I guess EU calls me because I am the only DX they can hear that hour and better oh hum DX than no DX. Some thoughts.. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [DX-CHAT] DXCC Yearbook

2007-07-24 Thread Charles Harpole
a guy's face fall. An organization serves its members. The greatest thing its paper organ can do is FEATURE ITS MEMBERS. Must be engineers, not humanists, deciding to delete paper listings of all contest entrants or all DXCC achievements. PAPER FOREVER 73 Charles Harpole, HS0ZCW

[DX-CHAT] HS1A contacts query

2007-06-30 Thread Charles Harpole
I am searching for anyone who has had any ham radio related contact with His Magesty, the King of Thailand, HS1A. Thank you. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Don’t miss your chance to WIN $10,000 and other great prizes

[DX-CHAT] HS on 80m now

2007-06-30 Thread Charles Harpole
Sometime after 1200 z, I will be calling CQ on or about 3.523 CW. Hopefully my current condx... a thunderstorm will pass and I can begin calling. It is now 1145 z June 30. Today I installed an 80m dipole at 70feet center and about 35 feet on the ends. 73, HS0ZCW Charles Harpole

[DX-CHAT] Address change HS0ZCW

2007-06-26 Thread Charles Harpole
and destroying everything. This began about June 5, 2007. Thus I have a new QSLing address: Charles Harpole 86/1 Moo 4 Tambon Bankok Amper Meung Samut Sakhon 74000 THAILAND This is good for HS0ZCW, 9N7UD, A52UD, VU4AN/VU3CHE, and K4VUD, AC4TT, and the old call of KG4FPK. I have changed qrz.com

Re: [DX-CHAT] What! BS7H LOTW

2007-06-10 Thread Charles Harpole
and stupid all the time, and my failures do not negate my other statements per se --- and your efforts to discredit legitimate commentary is beneath you. Doesn't everyone have at least a little glass in their houses ready for stones? 73 Charles Harpole, HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] Charles

[DX-CHAT] What! BS7H LOTW

2007-06-09 Thread Charles Harpole
See the DX-News archives - QSOs were uploaded for Donors only. 73 - Jim AD1C Boy oh boy I got roasted when a friend posted for me a message that implied I needed cash for a 9N confirmation (not true). and now this (see above). Ham radio gotta come to terms with the cash side of

[DX-CHAT] virtual DX community

2007-06-02 Thread Charles Harpole
the virtual community discussion, eh? 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Get a preview of Live Earth, the hottest event this summer - only on MSN http://liveearth.msn.com?source=msntaglineliveearthhm Subscribe

[DX-CHAT] wrong QSL mgrs

2007-05-09 Thread Charles Harpole
, yesterday, today and tomorrow. Being modern or hi tech is no longer the main idea and pleasure of ham radio for me. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Catch suspicious messages before you open them—with Windows Live

[DX-CHAT] BS7H thoughts

2007-05-09 Thread Charles Harpole
of this place? Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Catch suspicious messages before you open them—with Windows Live Hotmail. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-usocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_mini_protection_0507

[DX-CHAT] No ops on 14.300 pse

2007-05-04 Thread Charles Harpole
, it is a hobby after all.. Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from Microsoft Office Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ Subscribe/unsubscribe

Re: [DX-CHAT] Monkeys

2007-05-03 Thread Charles Harpole
speed and were working the pile up just like they were the target DX the most clever and devilish fake I have ever hrd Almost exact copying but sounded like a squeeze key whereas BS7 sounded like machine colde. who knows... 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [DX-CHAT] BS7H INTO anywhere

2007-04-30 Thread Charles Harpole
not imagine how those ops can cope, even calling by numbers with a 10kc spread, for example. Moral is lots of extra patience will have to be on hand on all sides for this one to get some contacts in the log. A big GL to everyone. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED

[DX-CHAT] HS 80m 1130 Z

2007-04-29 Thread Charles Harpole
HS0ZCW is going to call CQ on or about 3.515 CW at 1130Z April 29 and continue calling and listening at least to 1330 Z or whevever a thunderstorm sends me QRT. tnx. Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ The average US Credit

[DX-CHAT] Phone to CW DXCC ok

2007-04-24 Thread Charles Harpole
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[DX-CHAT] 80m HS plans

2007-04-21 Thread Charles Harpole
written; please read it at least as carefully to avoid wrong replies. Feel free to email me suggestions of skeds. My Thailand phone number is +66-085-046-1922 for use only during on-the-air times. Hey, let's have some more fun 73, Charles HarpoleHS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED

[DX-CHAT] decoding Yaesu serial #

2007-04-15 Thread Charles Harpole
Pse again, how do u decode the Yaesu serial numbers to obtain date of mfg??? tns 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Mortgage refinance is Hot. *Terms. Get a 5.375%* fix rate. Check savings https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp

[DX-CHAT] Real prefix for N8S query

2007-04-13 Thread Charles Harpole
Pardon my ignorance... but what is the correct prefix for Swan I. ? Used to be KD4 One Swan I. web site says it belongs to another country? Also, while I am asking questions, why is it that vy few hams end their emails to other hams with 73??? Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED

[DX-CHAT] Answer to prefix for N8S

2007-04-13 Thread Charles Harpole
Here is the answer(s): Likely correct answers are 1. Swan Island is HR6 2. Swain's Island, N8S, prefix is KH8S, IOTA OC-200. Other answers from the reflector members are KC4, HK0, KS4, HR, and whatever ur logging program says. I love ham radio! Tnx all respondants and 73 Charles Harpole

RE: [DX-CHAT] Coax

2007-04-12 Thread Charles Harpole
My dog chewed a little bit on some LMR-400... no cheap deal I think he smelled my hand prints on it because it was just laying in a coil ... not buried not connected And, yes there is no permissable punishment for puppy. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED

[DX-CHAT] Some Thailand info /long

2007-04-11 Thread Charles Harpole
. Longer term visas and retirement visas are possible. Foreigners work only via a permit. Interestingly, there is an airport exit tax of about $15 usd--free entry, tax upon exit (by air at least). Maybe this is more than u wanted to know. 73 Charles Harpole HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED

[DX-CHAT] pile up management

2007-04-07 Thread Charles Harpole
responsible operating practice eh? 73 Charles Harpole, HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ The average US Credit Score is 675. The cost to see yours: $0 by Experian. http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=660600bcd

[DX-CHAT] query new MFJ roto dipoles

2007-03-27 Thread Charles Harpole
Any user reports yet on the new MFJ rotable dipoles single element alumn. tubing with capacity hats at endfor 1 40 and up 2 WARC 3 80 and up?/ Tnx Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED

[DX-CHAT] if u need VU

2007-03-26 Thread Charles Harpole
VU hams tend to operate in a group around 14. 190 on and after 1200 Z. Also a way to check prop. Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Exercise your brain! Try Flexicon. http://games.msn.com/en/flexicon/default.htm?icid

[DX-CHAT] DX not hrd

2007-03-14 Thread Charles Harpole
, WA3EKL and KT3Y. I would have loved to give each station my HS mult, but was not heard. Moral-- if stateside stations want S E Asia mults, they gotta LISTEN this way 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Find a local pizza

RE: [DX-CHAT] Antenna for 30m?

2007-03-11 Thread Charles Harpole
added, of course). I highly recommend it as a simple and effective ant. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Mortgage rates as low as 4.625% - Refinance $150,000 loan for $579 a month. Intro*Terms https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp

[DX-CHAT] odd call sign

2007-03-11 Thread Charles Harpole
. .. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Mortgage rates as low as 4.625% - Refinance $150,000 loan for $579 a month. Intro*Terms https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp?product=10035url=%2fst.jsptm=ysearch

[DX-CHAT] 60 meters DX web page

2007-03-05 Thread Charles Harpole
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[DX-CHAT] DX who QSL or not

2007-03-01 Thread Charles Harpole
could not read his writing, or. I firmly believe that no one OWES me a card. Charles Harpole HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Find what you need at prices you’ll love. Compare products and save at MSN® Shopping. http

[DX-CHAT] query: best rig for noise reduction?

2007-02-26 Thread Charles Harpole
What is the best rig u have used in reducing man-made noise line noise, elect motor noise, etc. ?And, in reducing band/propagated noises??? Tnx replies. Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Mortgage rates as low as 4.625

[DX-CHAT] QSLing methods agn

2007-02-15 Thread Charles Harpole
. Overall: In ur imagination, go through the steps it takes to handle and answer your QSL request. See if you like it. Meanwhile, I really enjoy TOUCHING and looking at and savoring later real paper QSLs. Real fun, no kidding. 73, Charles Harpole, HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED

[DX-CHAT] beams to HS ?

2007-02-13 Thread Charles Harpole
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[DX-CHAT] IC706 help needed

2007-01-24 Thread Charles Harpole
about 180 watts on 20m and at least 130 watts out on all other bands. (Earlier it was only full 100 watts on all bands). What happened? and how can I fix it??? Big thanks and 73 Charles Harpole, HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Turn

Re: [DX-CHAT] VU7MY

2007-01-21 Thread Charles Harpole
Lakshadweep is really rather remote, so pse be patient with those guys and gals. One of the reasons I did not go there was the difficulty and expense of getting me and my gear there. It is off the beaten track, u could say. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [DX-CHAT] ham radio and age

2007-01-17 Thread Charles Harpole
Geo I keep an empty gallon milk jug under my ham desk for relief. U will never know when u need it. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: George McCrary [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'Charles Harpole' [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT

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