Re: [DX-CHAT] DXing pioneers
Original Message: - From: Jim Reisert AD1C [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 13:48:37 -0700 (PDT) To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] DXing pioneers --- Gary Danaher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: During a recent adult discussion we were kicking around names of some famous old timers and how they changed the hobby, but couldn't think of any outstanding 'characters' after Don Miller who might have been roaming the Earth during the 70's and 80's. Anyone offer suggestions here for 'pioneers' following Don and before Martti and Chuck Brady? There are some excellent pages about Gus Browning and Don Miller at this web site: http://www.qsl.at/english/welcome.html It was sad to realize that Gus had cheated ´with LH4C Bouvet ! He was such a nice person and excellent operator. 73 Rag LA5HE ( who picked the callsign for him at the time ) myhosting.com - Premium Microsoft® Windows® and Linux web and application hosting - http://link.myhosting.com/myhosting 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] Best BS7H quote I have seen
Because of scheduling (I haven't been in the new job long enough to take a day or three off to work DX -- yet), I only had one shot at BS7H... Saturday morning. KQ3DX was kind enough to loan me his shack for about 2 hours, which was during their opening to the East Coast (the opening might have been longer, but I had to wait for Greg to get home from work!) No, I didn't get him either. Too short a window, and I just couldn't figure out the pattern of the 20 meter op (and his annoying habit of bumping his transmit frequency every now and then from 300 Hz to 1.5 kHz, and then suddenly without warning moving back... accidentally hitting the VFO, or trying to avoid the frequency cops?) until they started to fade... and then there was a change in ops and a whole new pattern to figure out, and a band fading. And the catcalls (I really loved the one guy who went from screaming what about South America on the transmit frequency who then switched to It's Only a Bees Nest! It's Only a Bees nest!) So it goes. It would have been nice; next time. Hopefully, if there's one good thing this team did, it was to finally break through the log jam and get the license... so the next team, whenever it is, won't have to fight through the bureaucracy for years! 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Peter Dougherty Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 11:39 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Best BS7H quote I have seen At 11:23 AM 05/06/2007, Dan Zimmerman N3OX wrote: I had to visit a better station to work the rare ones (my club's station, with a Cushcraft X9 at 120' and a kW in the shack). I've always resisted that. Even when I was in college and we had an X9 at the club station (K2CC), it was the rig in my dorm room and a wire or nothing at all. Just a personal handicap on the whole DXing biz, but you're not going to see me whining on the cluster. Of course, I was dorm hamming at solar max last time so I was knocking down new ones (T30 comes to mind) on 10m with a 12 foot wire. heh. The club station in question for me was the Hall of Science in Queens, WB2JSM, of which I'm a life member and past VP and station manager. I don't restrict myself artificially when it comes to all-time new ones, with one exception: I won't be spoon-fed on a handicapped DX net. If I can't work from my home station I will visit a station where I can work them from (and will let me use my own call). I'll use full legal power, the cluster, my ears and anything else that will give me an advantage and get my call in their logs. Yes, I've used a DX net in the past, but would never dream of accepting assistance from anybody on that net. If I work the guy, I exchange signal reports and if I don't get through, so be it (this was back in my 100W/wire days, before I knew better). Luckily (???) I'm now at the point that anything I need will be through DXpeditions. BS7H was number 300 in the log for me. I read that email on scarboroughreef.com ... you know, the profane guy with atrocious spelling... and I wondered what piece of crap he was trying to work BS7H on because I read his comments while I was hearing them just fine here near DC on my delta loop at 25 feet, and I have power line noise! Yeah, another real piece ofwork. Now AA8CH is ranting and whining on the e-ham DX forum, too. How much you wanna bet he's a colonel or captiain in the DX Police Deptarment, too :-) 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] DXing pioneers
You guys are bringing back so many memories. I want to go back through my old QSL cards again and cherish those days. Bill W5EC I will never forget the Colvin's Gus Browning and Don Miller 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] DXing pioneers
Remember Dave Gardner K6LPL ?? ;-) 73, Ron Bill Hawkins wrote: You guys are bringing back so many memories. I want to go back through my old QSL cards again and cherish those days. Bill W5EC I will never forget the Colvin's Gus Browning and Don Miller 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[2]: [DX-CHAT] Best BS7H quote I have seen
Hello Jim, JRA Actually, they did TWO good things. The second was to remain on 20 CW/SSB JRA throughout the entire DXpedition, to give the best chance for everyone JRA worldwide to work a new one. Agree, everyone activating those on the top of the list should follow that rule. Can't wait for KP1, KP5 and long anticipated FR/G. And can't wait for the cycle maximum that would let me work 4U1UN, hopefully. -- 73...Art RX9TX http://rx9tx.qrz.ru 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] DXing pioneers
I do believe he's sitting in a California penal institution awaiting trial on credit fraud. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of harris_ruben Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 3:47 PM To: dx-chat List Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] DXing pioneers O Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo? In a new very hot place, perhaps? N2ERN -- Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum viditur 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] Operating from the Cayman Islands
Hello all, I'm planning on doing a little vacation style operating from Grand Cayman this summer while on a trip there with my XYL and some (non-ham) friends. I'm working on getting my ZF2 license (and trying to be patient, while remembering that things move a lot more slowly in the islands), but the one thing that I haven't been able to get information about is what are the operating regulations for the Caymans. (In other words, the Caymanian equivalent of the FCC Part 97 rules.) When I heard back from the licensing authority (ICTA), they basically said that they were pretty new at licensing (I think that it used to be done by Cable Wireless ?) and referred me to Andrew, ZF1EJ for additional information. As of yet, I haven't been able to contact Andrew, so I was wondering if anyone had any information regarding the operating rules for Cayman? Thanks. -- 73, David, K2DBK k2dbk.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
[DX-CHAT] DXing - Reading List (was Pioneers)
Here's a quick run down of a few books I've found to be worth reading (I'm sure there are many more): 200 Meters Down, The Story of Amateur Radio -1936 by Clinton B. DeSoto tells how lucky we are that we ended up with the HF bands. They were once considered worthless by the government and commercial interests. Once hams starting making long haul contacts the real fight began! Don C. Wallace W6AM Amateur Radio's Pioneer -1991 by Jan David Perkins N6AW tells the story of one of the earliest big time DXers. Don got on the air around 1907 and was active into the 1980s. His antenna farm consisted of multiple rhombics on a 105 acre former commercial wireless site. This is absolutely the best account of the beginnings of DX that I have ever read! YASME The Danny Weil and Colvin Radio Expeditions - 2003 by James D. Cain tells the story of DX after World War II. If you are interested in sailing in addition to DXing you will find the story of Danny Weil and his adventures amazing. This guy was hauling around hundreds of pounds of tube receivers and transmitters onto pacific islands by himself. The number of places the Colvins managed to travel to is equally spectacular. DXing on the Edge The Thrill of 160 Meters - 1997 by Jeff Briggs K1ZM has a fair bit of information about the early days of top band along with a lot of information about how to make the jump to the band yourself. Plus, Jeff will respond to emails with answers and advice! Where do we go Next? - 1991 by Martti J. Laine OH2BH if anybody doesn't know about Martti's recent adventures they should shut off their radio and go to DX school. What many might not know is that he started these adventures as a kid who was probably in over his head but persevered to become one of the best known and most successful DXpeditioners of all time. He includes information about some of the pioneers. QRV A DXer's Life For Me - 1994 by Kristi Jenkins-Smith VK9NL this book shows Jim isn't the only DXer in that family and DXpeditioning isn't for the boys only. 3Y0PI Peter I Island Antartica - 1994 by KK6EK DX-Aku Messages from the Easter Island Expedition - 1996 by KK6EK VK0IR Heard Island - 1997 by KK6EK All three give good accounts of what's going on at the business ends of the pileups - plus they support the DXpeditions. The Complete DX'er - 2003 by Bob Locher W9KNI Lot's of good information along with fun stories as Bob tries to work them all. Hello A Life In Ham Radio - by Danny Gregory and Paul Sahre This is a slightly goofy book, but the pictures of QSLs going back to the 40's is worth the cost. Amateur Radio is a remarkable hobby and we are exceedingly fortunate to have joined the ranks of those who have gone before us. Among our predecessors we have included some of the most important inventors of the 20th Century, heads of state, entertainers, military heroes, astronauts and everyday working stiffs. In spite of such diversity we've always worked together (eventually) to continue moving the hobby along in the direction of the next state of the art technology while continuing to embrace the old traditions. Hopefully the current and future generations of Amateur Radio Operators will work to see that the hobby continues to flourish. Regards, George (K8QM) 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
