[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
BRAVO !! 73 Rag LA5HE , ARRL life member 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. I disagree here ! 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). Remember, this is only a game !!! 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.orgattachment: winmail.dat
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
[DX-CHAT] NCDXF beacon system.
I have not heard a beacon on 14,100 MHz for days. Is 4U1UN operating? 73s Lou KE1F 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] NCDXF beacon system.
Yes, I just heard the 4U1UN beacon about 30 seconds ago. Of course, that says nothing about propagation since I'm only about 20 miles by air from there, but I can verify that it's operating on 14.100. 73, David, K2DBK On 3/14/07, lmecseri -KE1F [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have not heard a beacon on 14,100 MHz for days. Is 4U1UN operating? 73s Lou KE1F 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] DX not hrd
March 3, 2007 Heard 12 stateside stations at HS0ZCW, and FOUR of those called empty unanswered CQs at length while I answered all of them 20 calls each from me by count. During DX contest this date. Worked NH IN WVA MD PA and AZ. Called others 20 times but not heard by W4ZMU, N8TR, 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 place, movie theater, and moreĀ .then map the best route! http://maps.live.com/?icid=hmtag1FORM=MGAC01 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
Double BRAVO!! The ARRL may not always be right about everything, but it has done more to promote and sustain ham radio than any other organization... certainly in this country and maybeworldwide as well. The ARRL has been one of the first and foremost, and has been a model for the national amateur radio organizations of many other countries. Everyone's entitled to an opinion, but I'm really, really tired of seeing the ARRL run down all the time. I have no doubt whatsoever that there would be no ham radio in this country without the ARRL. 73, Jerry K3BZ - Original Message - From: Ragnar Otterstad [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 6:35 PM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] The ARRL BRAVO !! 73 Rag LA5HE , ARRL life member 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. I disagree here ! 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). Remember, this is only a game !!! 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 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
