[DX-CHAT] CT9M QSL route

2005-01-31 Thread Steve Lawrence
Thanks to all who replied. Any info about CT9M QSL routes applies to previous users of the call, which I was already aware of. I just worked Lali as CT3/VE3NE on 40m. He said to send the CT9M QSLs to him. I would add that this is only for this present (Jan-Feb 2005) CT9M activity. Previous ope

[DX-CHAT] CT9M

2005-01-31 Thread Steve Lawrence
Does anyone know for certain the QSL route for CT9M just active in the 160m contest? Via VE3NE ? TU & 73, Steve WB6RSE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by t

Re: [DX-CHAT] lotw

2005-01-22 Thread Steve Lawrence
There's an old business axiom that applies here: QUALITY - TIME - COST You can have only two of the three simultaneously. 73, Steve WB6RSE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflec

[DX-CHAT] Peter One Delay

2005-01-13 Thread Steve Lawrence
FYI - 73, Steve WB6RSE http://www.peterone.com/p1news9.html Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

Re: [DX-CHAT] Good news, bad news

2004-12-24 Thread Steve Lawrence
They were easy copy for HOURS this AM SP on 20m SSB from So. CA - Weak on CW but Q5 for the short time they were there. Always best to keep checking both LP and SP. 73, Steve WB6RSE On Dec 24, 2004, at 3:39 PM, Bill Hawkins wrote: The good news is that I finally heard VU4. It was on 20 CW and pe

[DX-CHAT] XF4IH QSLs

2004-12-04 Thread Steve Lawrence
Thanks to all who previously responded to my posting. I continue to get queries, so for those still needing an XF4IH QSL: Cards sent via the WF5E QSL service have been received via the US QSL bureau system. I sent direct to the PO Box 3 times. The 3rd time I sent registered and a got a reply i

[DX-CHAT] T33C cards RCVD

2004-09-23 Thread Steve Lawrence
FYI I received my T33C cards today, 9-23, postmarked 9-20-04 from "Espana." 73, Steve WB6RSE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

[DX-CHAT] re: Status of T33C QSL cards?

2004-09-21 Thread Steve Lawrence
On Sept 6, I received the following email (in part) from the T33C QSL manager: "yes your card with all bands/modes has been processed and is inclued in the packages mailed in spain to be posted. This transit can take up to 2 weeks. flo" So the package to Spain might have just gotten there and

[DX-CHAT] XF4IH Summary

2004-09-20 Thread Steve Lawrence
TKS Replies from: N3SL, KZ2I, WX2K, K9RT, N4NX, K9NW, VE6LB, W5XX, G3OAG, ND5S 5 receipts, 5 still waiting - 6 including myself. Of those who've received cards, it's been recent or months ago. No apparent pattern. I sent an email query to the QSL manager listed on the website but have yet to h

[DX-CHAT] XF4IH QSLs?

2004-09-19 Thread Steve Lawrence
Anyone know the status of XF4IH QSLing? 73, Steve WB6RSE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

[DX-CHAT] Kure Delayed

2004-09-03 Thread Steve Lawrence
FYI: Kure Delayed "The trip has been postponed until after the first of the year due to transportation problems." 73, Steve WB6RSE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sp

[DX-CHAT] North Dakota

2004-07-28 Thread Steve Lawrence
OK - not DX - but with not much going on waiting for Aves. Anyone QRV from North Dakota for an ARRL/90th WAS QSO? No QSL needed. Please respond off list. 73, Steve WB6RSE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTE

Re: [DX-CHAT] The French

2004-06-06 Thread Steve Lawrence
And perhaps you guys can take this discussion to a more appropriate board.please. 73, Steve WB6RSE On Jun 6, 2004, at 11:49 AM, John Warren wrote: Steve N4JQQ wrote: I agree, in spite of the fact that the French did everything in their power to hinder the invasion and anything else the Briti

[DX-CHAT] XX9TVR QSLs

2004-06-05 Thread Steve Lawrence
FYI - In case you're waiting. Received direct from VR2KW: XX9TVR QSL for 160m activity last Feb/Mar. 73, Steve WB6RSE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by th

[DX-CHAT] AY1ZA QSL update

2004-05-27 Thread Steve Lawrence
FYI - I received the following from Henry, LU4DXU, regarding AY1ZA. 73, Steve WB6RSE __ "Well I´m still waiting until Alfio IT9EJW send me the cards. Pse be pacient. 73 Henry" Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX r

[DX-CHAT] AY1ZA

2004-05-23 Thread Steve Lawrence
Anyone have info on AY1ZA (South Orkney) cards including whether or not LU4DXU has been receiving direct requests? 73, Steve WB6RSE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector s

[DX-CHAT] JD1YBJ on 160

2004-04-02 Thread Steve Lawrence
Can anyone verify the QSL route for the current JD1YBJ 160m activity? Via JH1EFP or via QRZ.com adr or via?? Tks & 73, Steve WB6RSE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector

[DX-CHAT] HK0GU not on 160

2004-03-25 Thread Steve Lawrence
FYI: Just worked HK0GU on 15m CW. Says there is not enough room to get any wire up for 160, "You'll have to wait for another guy." 73, Steve WB6RSE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the

[DX-CHAT] ZB2FK QSL route CORRECTION

2004-03-24 Thread Steve Lawrence
Yikes! Mia Culpa. I was talking about Alan SU9BN and not Ernie ZB2FK. Got my notes scrambled. Sorry guys. TKS Gerry VE6LB. SU9BN is via EA7FTR ZB2FK via QRZ.com address. 73, Steve WB6RSE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related ite

[DX-CHAT] ZB2FK QSL route

2004-03-24 Thread Steve Lawrence
FYI - Alan, ZB2FK, tells me that he's been unable to change his QRZ.com listing to show that EA7FTR is the route for his QSL. 73, Steve WB6RSE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-C

Re: [DX-CHAT] HK0GU/1

2004-03-15 Thread Steve Lawrence
SA78 On Mar 15, 2004, at 10:04 PM, Tom Johnson wrote: Does anybody know for sure where this station is operating from? There is speculation that the /1 means that it is the first district of Colombia. Thanks in advance. Tom N4TJ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/

[DX-CHAT] Scam

2004-03-13 Thread Steve Lawrence
Not quite DX but of general interest from the ARRL website. 73, Steve WB6RSE AN IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL RADIOS ONLINE AD POSTERS AND RESPONDERS, FROM THE ARRL ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT. Greetings from HQ! Please note that we have received reports lately from ARRL members who have placed classified ad

[DX-CHAT] Scam

2004-02-26 Thread Steve Lawrence
I posted an item for sale on the web. One response is below. I'm certain it's a scam. Anyone have further info? 73, Steve WB6RSE __ We are interested in buying your above mentioned product  at advertised rate. Goods to be picked up from your location for onward shipping to Londo

Re: [DX-CHAT] Scam

2004-02-26 Thread Steve Lawrence
"We are interested in buying your above mentioned product  at advertised rate. Goods to be picked up from your location for onward shipping to London. Cost and modalities of shipping to be born by us." OK Guys -Yes of course it's a scam. I've reported it to my ISP's fraud department. Thanks fo

[DX-CHAT] 3C0V cards received

2004-01-31 Thread Steve Lawrence
FYI - 3C0V cards came in today's mail, 1-31-04. USA stamp. 73, Steve WB6RSE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

[DX-CHAT] 9J2BO via G3TEV

2004-01-29 Thread Steve Lawrence
FYI - I worked Brian 9J2BO on 80m CW on Jan 14. There was some speculation that it might be a pirate. I received a confirming QSL back today, Jan 29, from manager G3TEV. 73, Steve WB6RSE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related item

[DX-CHAT] Good and Bad DXpeditions

2003-11-27 Thread Steve Lawrence
Good = You worked it Great = You worked it on all bands and modes including moon bounce SSTV lower sideband per your carefully detailed scheds where they were QRV ONLY for you and then went QSY Excellent = Great + you got instant confirmation on-line and via LOTW or quick reply (a week?) to your

[DX-CHAT] Drake repair summary

2003-11-10 Thread Steve Lawrence
I have received just a few comments: "Try this one.  He still works for Drake and was a benchman when they were still making amateur gear." "John Kriner. Over the years have talked to him many times while at Drake. Great guy. All I have ever heard of him and his current service is first cabin. h

[DX-CHAT] Drake repair

2003-11-09 Thread Steve Lawrence
Does anyone have any experience with these guys for Drake equipment? http://www.drakerepair.com/ Or recommend other choices? Thanks & 73, Steve WB6RSE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is t

[DX-CHAT] Web cluster alternate

2003-10-15 Thread Steve Lawrence
Just a thought. When the packet and web clusters are down, one could always turn on the rig, swing the beam in different directions, check several bands, listen for the weak ones, especially at sunrise and sunset. Or has DXing "evolved" to scouring all the available reports on the internet?

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion

2003-10-10 Thread Steve Lawrence
gard spot-processing as an additional function for those who want it, so all I'm saying is that if there *are* going to be spots, a consistent format would be handy.   73s Tim EI8IC - Original Message - From: Steve Lawrence To: Tim Makins, EI8IC Cc: DX Chat Sent: Friday, October 10, 2003

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion

2003-10-10 Thread Steve Lawrence
Hi Tim - There is something oddly backwards. I've invested years in assembling my station, antennas and in developing my listening and operating techniques. If I can hear the DX, I can usually work it in far less time than it would take to format a spot let alone a multi-field spot. Frequency and c

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX Cluster help/suggestion

2003-10-10 Thread Steve Lawrence
While we're at it, we could put in enough data to have the PC auto tune the rig to the freq., turn on the DSP, work the station and send and entry to LOTW for immediate gratification while the op is miles away at work. Image never again actually having to manually tune the radio to find out if

Re: [DX-CHAT] New "Q" Signal Need

2003-09-09 Thread Steve Lawrence
The long established practice for checking a frequency on cw is to send the letters I E Perhaps one of the really OTs can provide the history for this. The letter C in response means "yes." 73, Steve WB6RSE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a mes

[DX-CHAT] New BPL trial in Pennsylvania

2003-09-02 Thread Steve Lawrence
For those of you in Hanover Township, Northampton County, PA. BPL coming your way: http://www.mcall.com/business/local/all- plcaug30,0,2245525.story?coll=all-businesslocal-hed 73, Steve WB6RSE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX rela

Re: [DX-CHAT] qsi managers

2003-08-30 Thread Steve Lawrence
For starters, check he WF5E website for a list of managers that he says won't accept cards from him and that you must go direct. 73, Steve WB6RSE On Thursday, August 28, 2003, at 10:27 PM, Robert Fowler wrote: Does anyone know if there is a list somewhere of qsl managers that will not reply t

[DX-CHAT] AMRAD weighs in on BPL

2003-08-29 Thread Steve Lawrence
FYI - See the attached link for AMRAD's position. Chalk one up for using facts and data in assessing BPL. 73, Steve WB6RSE http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2003/08/28/2/?nc=1 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EM

[DX-CHAT] Spectrum Protection Act

2003-08-20 Thread Steve Lawrence
One way to help combat the BPL threat is to ask your Congressperson and Senators to support the Amateur Radio Spectrum protection act. The the URL below contains sample letters and links to your elected officials. I sent messages to three of mine in less than 5 minutes. http://www.arrl.org/govr

Re: [DX-CHAT] T31MY

2003-08-17 Thread Steve Lawrence
Patience. OM2SA always comes through. 73, Steve WB6RSE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

[DX-CHAT] BPL - What are YOU doing?

2003-08-15 Thread Steve Lawrence
And while you're taking the time to respond (see below), you might consider cutting a check to the League to fight this. The thousands of dollars you have invested in equipment and antennas certainly warrants doing what you can to make sure you will be able to continue using them! If you have d

Re: [DX-CHAT] QuickCop???????????

2003-08-14 Thread Steve Lawrence
Jim - We ALL get those QuikCop notices when we post. I ignore them. There's no problem responding but why bother? It's idiotic to subscribe to a list and then have a filter on. If you ever discover who uses this, let Ron, WN3VAW, list moderator, know so the offender(s) can be unsubscribed. 73,

[DX-CHAT] Top of the HR? RTTY

2003-08-11 Thread Steve Lawrence
The latest Top of the HR listing on the ARRL website shows two stations at 333 on RTTY, two below the overall top of 335. A curious note says that no one is at the HR Top on RTTY. Within a year after CW DXCC first started in January 1975, the Top of the CW HR was what ever the players had submi

Re: [DX-CHAT] Top of the HR? RTTY

2003-08-09 Thread Steve Lawrence
Wayne - Thanks for the clarification. I expected it was a rule change. I do believe it should be the old way. It was certainly deserved to see the two listed at 333 but under the old scheme there would be a few more recognized. It's of no consequence to me as I don't chase RTTY. As you point ou

[DX-CHAT] LA2HFA

2003-08-05 Thread Steve Lawrence
Anyone have an email address for LA2HFA supposedly QSL manager for 9X5HF? Tks & 73, Steve WB6RSE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njd

Re: [DX-CHAT] Q Signals

2003-08-03 Thread Steve Lawrence
QSLL = I will QSL when I receive yours. 73, Steve WB6RSE On Sunday, August 3, 2003, at 03:41 PM, WC7N wrote: I know what QSL means but be damned if I can figure out what QSLL means. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items on

Re: [DX-CHAT] What is DX?

2003-07-11 Thread Steve Lawrence
On Friday, July 11, 2003, at 05:50 AM, Tony Martin wrote: "Is it REALLY that important to any one of you that you be NUMBER ONE?" Hi Tony - No, of course not. Everyone has their own goals: making the HR, making #1 on the HR, getting to 300 worked on a particular band/mode etc or just simply con

Re: [DX-CHAT] What is DX?

2003-07-10 Thread Steve Lawrence
Interesting to note: My most recent Dick Spenceley, KV4AA (SK), card from a 1979 Q proclaims: "DXCC (retired at 335 in 1963)" 73, Steve WB6RSE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHA

Re: [DX-CHAT] What is DX?

2003-07-10 Thread Steve Lawrence
I too floated the idea of a suspended list many years ago and it met the same fate. Now that I revisit it: Imagine that a "suspended" country became active and worked, say, only three stations. It could take another 10 years or whatever the "inactivity period to suspend" before it was suspended

Re: [DX-CHAT] DXCC Listings

2003-06-17 Thread Steve Lawrence
Red - Call what you will "stupid" but it's MY opinion just as yours is yours. When I see an unachievable number with an asterisk next to it, I'm not inclined to think of anything much more than "OT." When I see 335 as a "current" number I wonder on what band that op snagged the P5. A listing s

Re: [DX-CHAT] DXCC Listings

2003-06-17 Thread Steve Lawrence
A current total for everyone one on the DXCC lists has to be known otherwise the asterisk could not be printed. The data is the all there. It's a matter of which way it's cut. One is a deference to longevity (absolute total), the other to competition with recognition of long term accomplishment

[DX-CHAT] DXCC Listings

2003-06-16 Thread Steve Lawrence
The DXCC listings in the yearly book and Honor Roll should be in order of "current" entities with a slash to show totals with those deleted. So if W1AW has worked them all plus 20 deleted, the call would appear under 335 as W1AW/355. You could then quickly see how you stack up against the compe