[DX-CHAT] FJ/OH2AM signals
Hi all, Does anyone know what Olli and Martti are running from FJ? They've been putting a truly magnificent signal into this part of the world, certainly a change from the half-a-watt-into-a-wet-string expeditions. They're currently (10am) coming in at 20db over 9 on 40m cw and were a big S9 on 20m SSB last night. Excellent, efficient operation too! cheers Dave G0OIL 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] Re: 'tis the season
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RE: [DX-CHAT] FJ/OH2AM signals
A beauty of a signal on 40m this morning. Excellent operation w/great CW ops Heard the other FJ group up on 20SSB as well. John K5MO 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] FJ/OH2AM signals
See web site for more info re Fin Fet Amplifier (500w) http://www.scribd.com/doc/42627/AMPLIFICADOR-DE-500-W-EA1KO 73, Dick - W7QHE = [Original Message] From: Ron Notarius W3WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX Chat Reflector dx-chat@njdxa.org Date: 12/22/2007 5:17:24 AM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] FJ/OH2AM signals Word is that they're using an FT-1000MP and an FT-2000MP. They have an amp (a Fin Fet which I've never heard of before). And their antenna system is all verticals. Superb signal, and Ollie and Martti are exactly what you'd expect them to be (although their splits do tend to be a touch wide for my tastes, but what do I know?) 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of DAVE WHITE Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 5:02 AM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] FJ/OH2AM signals Hi all, Does anyone know what Olli and Martti are running from FJ? They've been putting a truly magnificent signal into this part of the world, certainly a change from the half-a-watt-into-a-wet-string expeditions. They're currently (10am) coming in at 20db over 9 on 40m cw and were a big S9 on 20m SSB last night. Excellent, efficient operation too! cheers Dave G0OIL 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 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] FJ
You guys are lucky with the great sigs for FJ stations, not a peep in ZL. Doubt if we would be lucky in a pile-up even if we could hear them. Thems the breaks from down-under. 73 ZL3ACA 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] FJ
At 08:33 AM 12/22/2007, G Nuth wrote: You guys are lucky with the great sigs for FJ stations, not a peep in ZL. Doubt if we would be lucky in a pile-up even if we could hear them. 73 ZL3ACA I took a peek at propagation forecasts and you should be able to at least hear them on 40 CW between about 0800 and 1030 UTC, and on 20 between 1200 and 1300. I know they were working JAs on 40 CW yesterday around 1000 when I turned the radio on. Thems the breaks from down-under. True, but think how easy a shot you have to ZL8, ZL9, Macquarie, Heard, Willis, Christmas and Cocos-Keling etc! 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
[DX-CHAT] Making a List Checking It Twice...
As I've mentioned from time to time, being the master procrastinator that I am, I never did get around to sending in anything towards DXCC. Well, I finally decided enough is enough is enough, and I will be visiting with the local DXCC card checker before the end of the year to finally get off my keister and get it done. Only question is... which set of cards to send? I'd hoped to have my 30 M DXCC completed by now, so that I could send in Mixed, CW, 30 all at the same time with the same cards. Alas, unless the postal carrier is kind to me today, I'm going to fall about 4 cards shy, so that's out. Regardless, I can send in a set of cards for Mixed, either CW or SSB, or any single band 80/40/20/15/10. I might have single mode on one band, but I haven't filtered the database that tightly yet; if I do, that will probably be the candidate to get a 3 for 1 submission. But, assuming that I don't... would you send in for a single mode (which one?) or a single band (which one?)? Thoughts? 73, ron w3wn 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] Making a List Checking It Twice...
You need to think about it and decide why to send them in at all. In almost 40 years, I've only sent in for Mixed and RTTY. All the band-mode stuff I just track for my own satisfaction in DX4WIN. I don't need any more wallpaper. I don't even bother sending for QSLs for the band-mode stuff - only if it's a brand new one (which there aren't any unless you count FJ) or a new RTTY country (3 or so.) Barry W2UP Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: As I've mentioned from time to time, being the master procrastinator that I am, I never did get around to sending in anything towards DXCC. Well, I finally decided enough is enough is enough, and I will be visiting with the local DXCC card checker before the end of the year to finally get off my keister and get it done. Only question is... which set of cards to send? I'd hoped to have my 30 M DXCC completed by now, so that I could send in Mixed, CW, 30 all at the same time with the same cards. Alas, unless the postal carrier is kind to me today, I'm going to fall about 4 cards shy, so that's out. Regardless, I can send in a set of cards for Mixed, either CW or SSB, or any single band 80/40/20/15/10. I might have single mode on one band, but I haven't filtered the database that tightly yet; if I do, that will probably be the candidate to get a 3 for 1 submission. But, assuming that I don't... would you send in for a single mode (which one?) or a single band (which one?)? Thoughts? 73, ron w3wn 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 -- Barry Kutner, W2UP Newtown, PA 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] Making a List Checking It Twice...
At 10:29 AM 12/22/2007, w3wn wrote: Thoughts? Ron, unfortunately, out thought pattern is near the same. If I were to send in a single band, I would want it to be 30 meters. Beyond 30 meters, 160 is my other favorite, and that apparently isn't an option. CW would definitely be a favorite option for me. I'm somewhere up around 190 confirmed on CW. I should be higher, but I continue to wait on LOTW confirmations. I guess I will have to get busy on CW that are not LOTW. SSB would be my last choice if I ever submitted it; not likely as my contact rate for SSB is somewhere in the 1 or 2 per year rate(sometimes not that high). Go for CW. 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ 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] FJ/OH2AM signals
Don't know what equipment they're using but I think they have verticals on the beach. I'll bet they're running a kW though. Their signal has been superb here, too. What really impresses me is that Olli just works EU right through the USA wall on CW. Maybe he has very narrow filters. He will work a bunch of USA, then a bunch of EU, then a bunch of USA ... without saying EU only. Truly amazing! He was going so fast last night that I guess he made everyone reasonably happy. There was little or no jamming here. Just the usual clueless people who called him on his frequency for a while, then gave up. When they left, so did the DX cops. 73, Zack W9SZ On Sat, 22 Dec 2007, DAVE WHITE wrote: Hi all, Does anyone know what Olli and Martti are running from FJ? They've been putting a truly magnificent signal into this part of the world, certainly a change from the half-a-watt-into-a-wet-string expeditions. They're currently (10am) coming in at 20db over 9 on 40m cw and were a big S9 on 20m SSB last night. Excellent, efficient operation too! cheers Dave G0OIL 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] Re: Making a List Checking It Twice...
Ron W3WN wrote: Only question is... which set of cards to send? ... would you send in for a single mode (which one?) or a single band (which one?)? Ron, Unless you want to spend your whole life on the radio (and we both know people who do), you need first to pick a limited set of objectives which are of real interest to you, and in which you want to excel. IMHO, it's more satisfying to be an expert in a few DXCCs (and WAZs) than an also-ran in many. So back in 1987 I picked three: 'Phone, 40M and 80M. I further limited 40M and 80M to 'Phone only, although ARRL doesn't recognize mode restrictions for single band DXCCs. But I know who my 'Phone-only competitors are in those DXCC and WAZ lists, hi! Your choice of 3 DXCCs (say) would undoubtedly be different to mine of course. As a bonus, that will keep your cost down too. If you don't set clear objectives early on, you'll scatter your DXing efforts too broadly and will regret that later when your primary interests become more apparent. For me, intensive effort toward a modest number of key objectives is more satisfying than the scatter-shot approach. Others may disagree, and will undoubtedly tell us! Seasons Greetings and Merry Christmas to all, 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] FJ/OH2AM signals
On Sat, 22 Dec 2007, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: Word is that they're using an FT-1000MP and an FT-2000MP. They have an amp (a Fin Fet which I've never heard of before). And their antenna system is all verticals. Sounds like something custom made for Martti? You sure it's not Finn FET? :-) Superb signal, and Ollie and Martti are exactly what you'd expect them to be (although their splits do tend to be a touch wide for my tastes, but what do I know?) 73 The 40m CW splits haven't been too bad. Last night they were transmitting on 7004 and the lowest I heard them work was 7006 (me), the highest was 7015 with the average being between 7007 and 7013. I don't think 6 kHz is too much to demand for an operation of this magnitude. I just thought of an interesting question. We all have experienced the DX cops who chide people who QRM or transmit on the DX frequency. I wonder if these DX cops are people who haven't worked them yet - in other words, does a particular DX cop disappear once he's worked them in the pileup? Food for thought on a drizzly, foggy day ... 73, Zack W9SZ 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] Re: 'tis the season
I echo the sentiments. Merry Christmas or whatever your Winter Solstice tradition happens to be, and Happy New Year to all! 73, Zack W9SZ On Sat, 22 Dec 2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Season's Best to you and yours, Dave and Sandy W1GDQ 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] FJ
Keep the faith! FJ is a beautiful tourist island and there will be many operations from there. I'm sure you will be able to work it in contests, especially as the next sunspot cycle peaks. Maybe if I get down there again I can do some operating. The Carl Gustav Hotel is a neat place. 73, Zack W9SZ On Sun, 23 Dec 2007, G Nuth wrote: You guys are lucky with the great sigs for FJ stations, not a peep in ZL. Doubt if we would be lucky in a pile-up even if we could hear them. Thems the breaks from down-under. 73 ZL3ACA 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] FJ/OH2AM signals
AA6YQ comments below -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Zack Widup Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 1:49 PM To: Ron Notarius W3WN Cc: DX Chat Reflector Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] FJ/OH2AM signals snip I just thought of an interesting question. We all have experienced the DX cops who chide people who QRM or transmit on the DX frequency. I wonder if these DX cops are people who haven't worked them yet - in other words, does a particular DX cop disappear once he's worked them in the pileup? Food for thought on a drizzly, foggy day ... My experience is that DX cops think they are helping. The longer someone calls on the DX frequency, the more strident the cops become. But someone calling on the DX frequency, is more likely to be on the wrong VFO than cluelessly operating simplex, so a cop sending up up up is doing nothing but making the problem worse. Over the past couple of DXpeditions -- including this FJ operation -- I've experimented with reducing QRM on the DX frequency by posting a spot whose notes contain a message to the offending station, e.g. DX FJ/OH2AM 7005 KC6IGZ wrong VFO! Each time I've tried this, the offending station has quickly stopped sending on the DX frequency, and the cops then quieted down. My sample size is small to be sure, but there's no downside. Give it a try! 73, Dave, AA6YQ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Zack Widup Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 1:49 PM To: Ron Notarius W3WN Cc: DX Chat Reflector Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] FJ/OH2AM signals On Sat, 22 Dec 2007, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: Word is that they're using an FT-1000MP and an FT-2000MP. They have an amp (a Fin Fet which I've never heard of before). And their antenna system is all verticals. Sounds like something custom made for Martti? You sure it's not Finn FET? :-) Superb signal, and Ollie and Martti are exactly what you'd expect them to be (although their splits do tend to be a touch wide for my tastes, but what do I know?) 73 The 40m CW splits haven't been too bad. Last night they were transmitting on 7004 and the lowest I heard them work was 7006 (me), the highest was 7015 with the average being between 7007 and 7013. I don't think 6 kHz is too much to demand for an operation of this magnitude. I just thought of an interesting question. We all have experienced the DX cops who chide people who QRM or transmit on the DX frequency. I wonder if these DX cops are people who haven't worked them yet - in other words, does a particular DX cop disappear once he's worked them in the pileup? Food for thought on a drizzly, foggy day ... 73, Zack W9SZ 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] FJ/OH2AM signals
One thing that's pretty obvious, especially if you keep an eye on the cluster while trying to work them, is that their pattern is -- no pattern! Based on the spots alone, they'll work someone transmitting on 7015, then 7021, then 7012, etc. ... up and down within the announced listening range. My guess is that they don't linger on a particular frequency for more than a QSO or two. That defeats anyone trying to jam up their receiver. It also may mean that when they QSY, they quickly hunt a clear signal on the band, and when the cluster watchers QSY to that frequency, they vacate others which now have a clear signal to work. Maddening to those who try to match a pattern. But the best strategy may just be to pick A frequency and stick to it, and wait for surrounding traffic to clear away. Add superb operators with great filters, and given enough time, you'll work them! 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Zack Widup Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 1:34 PM To: DAVE WHITE Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] FJ/OH2AM signals Don't know what equipment they're using but I think they have verticals on the beach. I'll bet they're running a kW though. Their signal has been superb here, too. What really impresses me is that Olli just works EU right through the USA wall on CW. Maybe he has very narrow filters. He will work a bunch of USA, then a bunch of EU, then a bunch of USA ... without saying EU only. Truly amazing! He was going so fast last night that I guess he made everyone reasonably happy. There was little or no jamming here. Just the usual clueless people who called him on his frequency for a while, then gave up. When they left, so did the DX cops. 73, Zack W9SZ On Sat, 22 Dec 2007, DAVE WHITE wrote: Hi all, Does anyone know what Olli and Martti are running from FJ? They've been putting a truly magnificent signal into this part of the world, certainly a change from the half-a-watt-into-a-wet-string expeditions. They're currently (10am) coming in at 20db over 9 on 40m cw and were a big S9 on 20m SSB last night. Excellent, efficient operation too! cheers Dave G0OIL 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 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] FJ/OH2AM signals
I wouldn't pay much attention to the spot pattern. They are invariably well behind real time and are incomplete. I find Olli (CW) generally moves up the band a few hundred cycles to 1 khz (depending on QRM) per QSO and back down again when there are a lot of callers. Today on 17, he sat on 1 frequency plus/minus a few hundred cycles for at least 10 minutes before the QRM started him moving again. Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC Field Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-0384 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius W3WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 3:05 PM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] FJ/OH2AM signals One thing that's pretty obvious, especially if you keep an eye on the cluster while trying to work them, is that their pattern is -- no pattern! Based on the spots alone, they'll work someone transmitting on 7015, then 7021, then 7012, etc. ... up and down within the announced listening range. My guess is that they don't linger on a particular frequency for more than a QSO or two. That defeats anyone trying to jam up their receiver. It also may mean that when they QSY, they quickly hunt a clear signal on the band, and when the cluster watchers QSY to that frequency, they vacate others which now have a clear signal to work. Maddening to those who try to match a pattern. But the best strategy may just be to pick A frequency and stick to it, and wait for surrounding traffic to clear away. Add superb operators with great filters, and given enough time, you'll work them! 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Zack Widup Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 1:34 PM To: DAVE WHITE Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] FJ/OH2AM signals Don't know what equipment they're using but I think they have verticals on the beach. I'll bet they're running a kW though. Their signal has been superb here, too. What really impresses me is that Olli just works EU right through the USA wall on CW. Maybe he has very narrow filters. He will work a bunch of USA, then a bunch of EU, then a bunch of USA ... without saying EU only. Truly amazing! He was going so fast last night that I guess he made everyone reasonably happy. There was little or no jamming here. Just the usual clueless people who called him on his frequency for a while, then gave up. When they left, so did the DX cops. 73, Zack W9SZ On Sat, 22 Dec 2007, DAVE WHITE wrote: Hi all, Does anyone know what Olli and Martti are running from FJ? They've been putting a truly magnificent signal into this part of the world, certainly a change from the half-a-watt-into-a-wet-string expeditions. They're currently (10am) coming in at 20db over 9 on 40m cw and were a big S9 on 20m SSB last night. Excellent, efficient operation too! cheers Dave G0OIL 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 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] FJ Activity
I don't know how many of you caught the activity down around 14.165 at 1930z and there after. FJ5KH was quite active at this time, easy to work and had a big signal. The natives are active. 73, Jay/AF2C -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.6/1192 - Release Date: 12/21/2007 1:17 PM 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] FJ Activity
At 08:24 PM 12/22/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know how many of you caught the activity down around 14.165 at 1930z and there after. FJ5KH was quite active at this time, easy to work and had a big signal. The natives are active. Yup; they were begging while Martti was bangin' 'em off, too. Surprising. The local guys said something about showing up on either 40 or 80 tonight, too, but so far nothing. 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] Making a List Checking It Twice...
Well, I've had an interesting collection of responses. I do want to thank everyone who bothered to reply, and I think I've pretty much made my decision. But first... Let's see. I've had a six people tell me just to maximize as much as I can; two suggest that I do them all if the checker is willing and get it all done over with. I would if I could, but I do belive card checkers have a limit to how many cards they can check at a time (and driving to Newington is not possible right now). You also pay a premium if you submit more than (I think) 120 cards at a time. So putting in for Mixed, Phone, CW, 5BDXCC all at once just ain't gonna happen. I've had four suggestions to just use Logbook of the World. That's easy enough to do, and LotW shows me with enough credits for Mixed Phone right now, CW is about 6 confirmations short. But -- again, there's a premium charge to pay, and since I already HAVE the physical cards... not this time. I've had three people question my motives into sending the cards in at all. True, I have the cards, and _I_ know I did it. So maybe it's just a little ego showing through, but I really would like to have the certificates on file (if not on the wall) for my own sake anyway, so why not? Besides, after 35+ years licensed, I think I'm entitled to show off a LITTLE bit! g Four people sympathize with my tendencies to procrastinate. I am not alone! Three misunderstood the question and gave me advice on setting goals towards earning DXCC and how I shouldn't try to do it all at once. Oh kay. One person, tongue in cheek I hope, stated that if the group suggested I choice that I later came to regret, he didn't feel that it was fair that the whole reflector would suffer for the harsh feelings that might engender. H. And finally one person -- only one! -- Mike W5UC gave me a direct suggestion, that I go for 30 meters single band if I could (alas, the post man was not kind and brought me no cards today, so that won't happen), but otherwise submit for both Mixed CW at the same time. The decision, though, was finally made through the magic of dBase. I'm going to pull out enough cards for DXCC Mixed, Phone, and 10 Meters. Why? Simple, really. The database shows 166 confirmed on 10 SSB. Now, I also have 197 confirmed on 15 SSB 195 on 20 SSB, so any of the three would do. But way back when -- so far back I was still married to the first XYL! -- when I realized I had enough cards for DXCC, I also noticed at the time that I had about 90 on 10 meters, so I decided to wait for 10 or 15 more, just to be sure... so 10 would have been my first single band if I hadn't stalled (and at the time, there weren't single band DXCC awards for 20 15, as I recall). Now I don't know how long it will take to process the application; I'm hopeful that by getting it in before the 1st of the year, I might have a shot at having the paperwork approved by the end of February. I'm hoping that by then, my last few cards for 30 meters will have shown up, so if the timing works out, I should be presenting cards for 30 M and CW DXCC (1 set, 2 awards!) at the WASHFest hamfest on the last Sunday of the month. If the cards aren't in? Well, the database right now shows exactly 100 confirmed on 40 CW (the only single band with 3 digits confirmed right now), with a few more (FJ!) worked but not yet confirmed, so that's the backup. Somewhere along the line, I'll also submit the cards for the other HF bands completed. I wonder, though... when I submit the last single band, and have DXCC for all 5 original HF bands... will they make me resubmit the 500 cards for 5BDXCC, or just accept the paperwork and the check? I guess I'll find out soon enough! Thanks again to all who replied. 73, ron w3wn -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Ron Notarius W3WN Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 11:29 AM To: DX Chat Reflector Subject: [DX-CHAT] Making a List Checking It Twice... As I've mentioned from time to time, being the master procrastinator that I am, I never did get around to sending in anything towards DXCC. Well, I finally decided enough is enough is enough, and I will be visiting with the local DXCC card checker before the end of the year to finally get off my keister and get it done. Only question is... which set of cards to send? I'd hoped to have my 30 M DXCC completed by now, so that I could send in Mixed, CW, 30 all at the same time with the same cards. Alas, unless the postal carrier is kind to me today, I'm going to fall about 4 cards shy, so that's out. Regardless, I can send in a set of cards for Mixed, either CW or SSB, or any single band 80/40/20/15/10. I might have single mode on one band, but I haven't filtered the database that tightly yet; if I do, that will probably be the candidate to get a 3 for 1 submission. But, assuming that I don't... would you send in for a single mode (which one?) or a single band (which one?)?
