[DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone

2008-06-03 Thread LA5HE Ragnar Otterstad
T his reminds me:

Why are new hams using QSL instead of OVER ?

The Q-code was made for telegraphy to save  time and avoid language
confusion. !

73
 RAG   Ragnar Otterstad   LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO


Located in Telemark - Home of skiing.

For more information about Telemark take a look at :

http://en.telemarkreiser.no/




   From UK:
   Has anyone out there got a copy of Standard Radio Procedures ?

   The reason I ask is that the police (I work in a police control room) are
introducing what they call 'Airwave Speak' which is being adopted by police
forces nationally. The grandly titled 'National Police Improvement Agency'
has come up with a definitive list of words which are classed as good
procedure, i.e   'OVER'  'STAND BY'  'ACKNOWLDGE'   'NEGATIVE' etc.. the
usual stuff.
  However, they have binned for some unknown reason  'ROGER' and
replaced it with 'RECEIVED' and have also brought in 'PLEASE'  'SORRY' and
'THANK YOU'  amongst other changes!

  No, this is not april 1st. This is genuine.

  Although it will standardise terminology used by all police forces they
have omitted to consult the armed forces who also have access to 'Airwave'
and I believe have missed an opportunity to standardise Radio Procedures
amongst ALL emergency services with whom we are supposed to be able to work
if the proverbial you know what hit the fan.

  If I could get hold off or even print out from some internet site a
definitive copy of  CORRECT Radio Speak I intend to make my disapproval
known.

  SORRY? THANK YOU?   ... give me strength!


  Mick Martin


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RE: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone

2008-06-03 Thread Ron Notarius W3WN
Well, for one thing, QSL means received and understood whereas OVER means
back over to you which are not the same thing.

Regardless, use of the Q signals has crept into voice communications for
longer than almost any of us have been alive.  And... when communicating on
voice with someone who doesn't speak your language, but understands Q
signals, they do come in handy, regardless of the communications mode in
question!

I don't know why we keep arguing over silly things like this...

73
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  Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 5:27 AM
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  Subject: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone


  T his reminds me:

  Why are new hams using QSL instead of OVER ?

  The Q-code was made for telegraphy to save  time and avoid language
confusion. !

  73
   RAG   Ragnar Otterstad   LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO


  Located in Telemark - Home of skiing.

  For more information about Telemark take a look at :

  http://en.telemarkreiser.no/




 From UK:
 Has anyone out there got a copy of Standard Radio Procedures ?

 The reason I ask is that the police (I work in a police control room)
are introducing what they call 'Airwave Speak' which is being adopted by
police forces nationally. The grandly titled 'National Police Improvement
Agency' has come up with a definitive list of words which are classed as
good procedure, i.e   'OVER'  'STAND BY'  'ACKNOWLDGE'   'NEGATIVE'
etc.. the usual stuff.
However, they have binned for some unknown reason  'ROGER' and
replaced it with 'RECEIVED' and have also brought in 'PLEASE'  'SORRY' and
'THANK YOU'  amongst other changes!

No, this is not april 1st. This is genuine.

Although it will standardise terminology used by all police forces they
have omitted to consult the armed forces who also have access to 'Airwave'
and I believe have missed an opportunity to standardise Radio Procedures
amongst ALL emergency services with whom we are supposed to be able to work
if the proverbial you know what hit the fan.

If I could get hold off or even print out from some internet site a
definitive copy of  CORRECT Radio Speak I intend to make my disapproval
known.

SORRY? THANK YOU?   ... give me strength!


Mick Martin

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Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone

2008-06-03 Thread Zack Widup


It appears to me that the use of Over, Standby, Please, Sorry, 
etc. fall right in line with the Incident Command System (ICS) and 
National Incident Managament System (NIMS) adopted by emergency 
comunications personnel in the USA. These systems urge the use of common, 
plain wording in message communication.


I have never used QSL? to replace Over. I HAVE heard it done and it 
irks me too.


73, Zack W9SZ


On Tue, 3 Jun 2008, LA5HE Ragnar Otterstad wrote:


T his reminds me:

Why are new hams using QSL instead of OVER ?

The Q-code was made for telegraphy to save  time and avoid language
confusion. !

73
 RAG   Ragnar Otterstad   LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO


Located in Telemark - Home of skiing.

For more information about Telemark take a look at :

http://en.telemarkreiser.no/




  From UK:
  Has anyone out there got a copy of Standard Radio Procedures ?

  The reason I ask is that the police (I work in a police control room) are
introducing what they call 'Airwave Speak' which is being adopted by police
forces nationally. The grandly titled 'National Police Improvement Agency'
has come up with a definitive list of words which are classed as good
procedure, i.e   'OVER'  'STAND BY'  'ACKNOWLDGE'   'NEGATIVE' etc.. the
usual stuff.
 However, they have binned for some unknown reason  'ROGER' and
replaced it with 'RECEIVED' and have also brought in 'PLEASE'  'SORRY' and
'THANK YOU'  amongst other changes!

 No, this is not april 1st. This is genuine.

 Although it will standardise terminology used by all police forces they
have omitted to consult the armed forces who also have access to 'Airwave'
and I believe have missed an opportunity to standardise Radio Procedures
amongst ALL emergency services with whom we are supposed to be able to work
if the proverbial you know what hit the fan.

 If I could get hold off or even print out from some internet site a
definitive copy of  CORRECT Radio Speak I intend to make my disapproval
known.

 SORRY? THANK YOU?   ... give me strength!


 Mick Martin


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Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone

2008-06-03 Thread Bob Beaudet
Many if not most of new hams are graduates of the CB ranks.
While I'm glad that they discovered ham radio, I'm also
irked that they brought their vocabulary and procedures
with them.
Things like Got a copy?, I'll be on the side, 
How much power are you throwing?, you've got Bill here,
and many other expressions are learned on 27 MHz and
not forgotten after they pass a ham exam.

They use QSL as a question, meaning do you acknowledge?
Of course, they usually should say over or go ahead on phone.
We learned a different set of rules and standards but these
ex CBers are filling the ranks. I hear them every day and 
even though many are good folks, I surely would wish they
would leave their CB ways at the door as they enter our fraternity.

74, Bob W1YRC
  - Original Message - 
  From: LA5HE Ragnar Otterstad 
  To: dx-eu ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org 
  Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 5:27 AM
  Subject: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone


  T his reminds me:  

  Why are new hams using QSL instead of OVER ?   

  The Q-code was made for telegraphy to save  time and avoid language 
confusion. !

  73  
   RAG   Ragnar Otterstad   LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO


  Located in Telemark - Home of skiing.

  For more information about Telemark take a look at : 

  http://en.telemarkreiser.no/




 From UK:
 Has anyone out there got a copy of Standard Radio Procedures ?

 The reason I ask is that the police (I work in a police control room) are 
introducing what they call 'Airwave Speak' which is being adopted by police 
forces nationally. The grandly titled 'National Police Improvement Agency' has 
come up with a definitive list of words which are classed as good procedure, 
i.e   'OVER'  'STAND BY'  'ACKNOWLDGE'   'NEGATIVE' etc.. the usual stuff.
However, they have binned for some unknown reason  'ROGER' and replaced 
it with 'RECEIVED' and have also brought in 'PLEASE'  'SORRY' and 'THANK YOU'  
amongst other changes!

No, this is not april 1st. This is genuine.

Although it will standardise terminology used by all police forces they 
have omitted to consult the armed forces who also have access to 'Airwave' and 
I believe have missed an opportunity to standardise Radio Procedures amongst 
ALL emergency services with whom we are supposed to be able to work if the 
proverbial you know what hit the fan.

If I could get hold off or even print out from some internet site a 
definitive copy of  CORRECT Radio Speak I intend to make my disapproval known.

SORRY? THANK YOU?   ... give me strength!


Mick Martin

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Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone

2008-06-03 Thread David Yarnes
Bob,

You describe the problem very well.  The only thing is, it's kind of like an 
accent.  You can pick it up going in, and you tend to lose it going out.  
Habits are hard to break, but so long as we don't pick up on it ourselves, I 
think in time it will begin to fade.  If we don't acknowledge it by making the 
same statements ourselves, eventually our methodology will prevail.  In the 
meantime, we all will have to wince a little each time we hear it. Hopefully, 
though, we will hear it less and less.  It's awfully easy to spot a former 
CBer, just like it's easy to spot someone from Alabama or Boston.  The folks 
from Alabama or Boston won't change because they are still talking to people 
from Alabama and Boston most of the time. But the ex-CBer is now talking to us, 
and will get retrained over time.  

But we tend to adopt various things ourselves.  I find it curious how certain 
phrases in ham radio get started.  One that comes to mind is the operating 
conditions here are.  What started that?  Did that come from CB?  I sure don't 
remember it from years gone by.  But in the last few years I've heard it a lot. 
 It sure is a lot easier to just say the rig here is.  

Dave W7AQK

  - Original Message - 
  From: Bob Beaudet 
  To: dx-chat@njdxa.org 
  Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 6:45 AM
  Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone


  Many if not most of new hams are graduates of the CB ranks.
  While I'm glad that they discovered ham radio, I'm also
  irked that they brought their vocabulary and procedures
  with them.
  Things like Got a copy?, I'll be on the side, 
  How much power are you throwing?, you've got Bill here,
  and many other expressions are learned on 27 MHz and
  not forgotten after they pass a ham exam.

  They use QSL as a question, meaning do you acknowledge?
  Of course, they usually should say over or go ahead on phone.
  We learned a different set of rules and standards but these
  ex CBers are filling the ranks. I hear them every day and 
  even though many are good folks, I surely would wish they
  would leave their CB ways at the door as they enter our fraternity.

  74, Bob W1YRC
- Original Message - 
From: LA5HE Ragnar Otterstad 
To: dx-eu ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org 
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 5:27 AM
Subject: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone


T his reminds me:  

Why are new hams using QSL instead of OVER ?   

The Q-code was made for telegraphy to save  time and avoid language 
confusion. !

73  
 RAG   Ragnar Otterstad   LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO


Located in Telemark - Home of skiing.

For more information about Telemark take a look at : 

http://en.telemarkreiser.no/




   From UK:
   Has anyone out there got a copy of Standard Radio Procedures ?

   The reason I ask is that the police (I work in a police control room) 
are introducing what they call 'Airwave Speak' which is being adopted by police 
forces nationally. The grandly titled 'National Police Improvement Agency' has 
come up with a definitive list of words which are classed as good procedure, 
i.e   'OVER'  'STAND BY'  'ACKNOWLDGE'   'NEGATIVE' etc.. the usual stuff.
  However, they have binned for some unknown reason  'ROGER' and 
replaced it with 'RECEIVED' and have also brought in 'PLEASE'  'SORRY' and 
'THANK YOU'  amongst other changes!

  No, this is not april 1st. This is genuine.

  Although it will standardise terminology used by all police forces they 
have omitted to consult the armed forces who also have access to 'Airwave' and 
I believe have missed an opportunity to standardise Radio Procedures amongst 
ALL emergency services with whom we are supposed to be able to work if the 
proverbial you know what hit the fan.

  If I could get hold off or even print out from some internet site a 
definitive copy of  CORRECT Radio Speak I intend to make my disapproval known.

  SORRY? THANK YOU?   ... give me strength!


  Mick Martin

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Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone

2008-06-03 Thread K0HB
The Z signals are military, and are/were not intended for use in commercial 
services.

The Q signals are of course used in commercial services, and also in the 
military.

Both sets of signals are periodically updated in ACP-131, at this link
- http://www.jcs.mil/j6/cceb/acps/ACP131F.pdf

73, de Hans, K0HB
Master Chief Radioman, US Navy
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- Original Message - 
From: Norm Gertz 
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED];dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: 6/3/2008 2:34:03 PM 
Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone


 In past years the military and commercial high speed operations used Z signals 
in their procedure;  no Q signals.

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Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone

2008-06-03 Thread Peter Dougherty

At 11:08 AM 6/3/2008, David Yarnes wrote:
You describe the problem very well.  The only thing is, it's kind of 
like an accent.  You can pick it up going in, and you tend to lose 
it going out.  Habits are hard to break, but so long as we don't 
pick up on it ourselves, I think in time it will begin to fade.


Personally hearing QSL instead of over doesn't bother me in the 
slightest, especially if the QSO is with someone who doesn't speak 
English very well. The more of an impediment the language barrier is 
the more inclined I am to follow the other op's lead; if he turns it 
over to me with QSL? I will use that with him if there's any doubt 
and if condx are marginal, etc.


For stateside-to-stateside or between native English-speakers (from 
anywhere), I think it's silly, but to each their own. On local 
repeaters, though, it does grate on me, as does most other lingo 
when both sides are full-quieting and in-range of the repeater. When 
I elmer new hams I stress the importance of just speaking to other 
hams the same as you'd talk to non-radio friends on the phone.


The one bit of cb-crap that sets my teeth on edge is on the side.






Regards,

Peter,
W2IRT 


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Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone

2008-06-03 Thread Norm Gertz
There are two distinct systems involved here.

The Q signals have always been as listed;  some operators twisted their 
meanings just like slang;  this still continues.  In past years the military 
and commercial high speed operations used Z signals in their procedure;  no Q 
signals.

The phonetic alphabet is another matter however.  The military uses phonetics 
based on an international system to enhance joint operations among different 
countries.  There is no confustion whatsoever among military operators when it 
comes to phonetics.

The police departments historically have used their own phonetics;  sometimes 
originated by the speaker on the spot.  Today its not unusual to hear a police 
officer using names of states for phonetics.

There will always be some who are different.

Norm  K1AA


  - Original Message - 
  From: Bob Beaudet 
  To: dx-chat@njdxa.org 
  Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 9:45 AM
  Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone


  Many if not most of new hams are graduates of the CB ranks.
  While I'm glad that they discovered ham radio, I'm also
  irked that they brought their vocabulary and procedures
  with them.
  Things like Got a copy?, I'll be on the side, 
  How much power are you throwing?, you've got Bill here,
  and many other expressions are learned on 27 MHz and
  not forgotten after they pass a ham exam.

  They use QSL as a question, meaning do you acknowledge?
  Of course, they usually should say over or go ahead on phone.
  We learned a different set of rules and standards but these
  ex CBers are filling the ranks. I hear them every day and 
  even though many are good folks, I surely would wish they
  would leave their CB ways at the door as they enter our fraternity.

  74, Bob W1YRC
- Original Message - 
From: LA5HE Ragnar Otterstad 
To: dx-eu ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org 
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 5:27 AM
Subject: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone


T his reminds me:  

Why are new hams using QSL instead of OVER ?   

The Q-code was made for telegraphy to save  time and avoid language 
confusion. !

73  
 RAG   Ragnar Otterstad   LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO


Located in Telemark - Home of skiing.

For more information about Telemark take a look at : 

http://en.telemarkreiser.no/




   From UK:
   Has anyone out there got a copy of Standard Radio Procedures ?

   The reason I ask is that the police (I work in a police control room) 
are introducing what they call 'Airwave Speak' which is being adopted by police 
forces nationally. The grandly titled 'National Police Improvement Agency' has 
come up with a definitive list of words which are classed as good procedure, 
i.e   'OVER'  'STAND BY'  'ACKNOWLDGE'   'NEGATIVE' etc.. the usual stuff.
  However, they have binned for some unknown reason  'ROGER' and 
replaced it with 'RECEIVED' and have also brought in 'PLEASE'  'SORRY' and 
'THANK YOU'  amongst other changes!

  No, this is not april 1st. This is genuine.

  Although it will standardise terminology used by all police forces they 
have omitted to consult the armed forces who also have access to 'Airwave' and 
I believe have missed an opportunity to standardise Radio Procedures amongst 
ALL emergency services with whom we are supposed to be able to work if the 
proverbial you know what hit the fan.

  If I could get hold off or even print out from some internet site a 
definitive copy of  CORRECT Radio Speak I intend to make my disapproval known.

  SORRY? THANK YOU?   ... give me strength!


  Mick Martin

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Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone

2008-06-03 Thread K0HB
- Original Message - 
From: Norm Gertz 
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED];dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: 6/3/2008 2:34:03 PM 
Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone


In past years the military and commercial high speed operations used Z signals 
in their procedure;  no Q signals.




Norm,

Here, from ACP-131 is the explanation of who uses Q and Z operating signals.

73, de Hans, K0HB


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PURPOSE
101. The purpose of this publication is to list operating signals and provide 
instructions for their use.
GENERAL
102. This publication includes:
a. Operating Signals from the following series of international civil Q code:
(1) The series QAA to QNZ inclusive, the meanings of which are assigned by 
theInternational Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). In general, the only civil 
stations that will have available a copy of this series are those of the 
Aeronautical Service. Therefore, this series is not to be used with other civil 
stations unless it is known that the station concerned is familiar with the 
series. (Note: Stations of the Aeronautical Service are those operated in 
accordance with ICAO international standards and recommended practices to 
provide for the safety of air navigation and for the regular, efficient and 
economical operation of the air services).
(2) The series QOA to QQZ inclusive is reserved for the Maritime Services.
(3) The series QRA to QUZ inclusive, the meanings of which are assigned by the 
International Telecommunications Union (ITU). In general, all civil stations 
will have available a copy of this series. Therefore, this series may be used 
with all civil stations unless the station concerned indicates its 
unfamiliarity with the series.
(4) The series QVA to QZZ inclusive has not been allocated to date.
b. Operating signals from the series ZAA to ZXZ inclusive of the allied 
military Z code. The series ZYA to ZZZ inclusive is reserved for the temporary 
or permanent assignment of meanings on an intra-military basis by any nation, 
service or command authorised use of this publication. For the convenience of 
assigning authorities, provision for this series (ZYA - ZZZ) is included in 
Chapter 5 of this publication.

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Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone

2008-06-03 Thread David Yarnes
The Q signal list referred to by Hans is quite extensive--more so than 
probably ever used by amateurs.  In fact, some don't correspond to the ones we 
use.  The QN's are a case in point.  That sequence is used by amateurs for net 
operation.  Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see QRRR on the list, which I 
think is supposed to be the amateur equivalent of SOS.  But most people 
probably don't even know that.

Z signals were the only ones we used when I was in the army.  As an army 
radio school instructor (primarily teaching CW), I had to commit most of those 
firmly to memory, even though very few were ever used much.  But much like my 
modest ability to speak german, I have forgotten most of them due to lack of 
use.  It was interesting going back over the list, something I haven't done for 
a long time.  

The phonetic alphabet is indeed a Duke's mixture these days.  Having been 
licensed before military service, I initially used the old version you hear in 
WWII movies.  The military, however, had definitively adopted the newer version 
when I entered the service, and has similarly been adopted as the official 
version for amateur use.  Interestingly, telemarketers and product support 
people seem to have adopted it too!  But you frequently hear a lot of country 
names used, like England rather than echo.  I know that, on occasion, I 
slip back to the old phonetic alphabet because sometimes my wife will jokingly 
refer to me as Dog Able Victor Easy!  Also, when she knows I've been 
operating my radio she like to kid me by saying How's the skip?.  Obviously 
she abides my ham radio activity, but isn't all that impressed with it!

Dave W7AQK



  - Original Message - 
  From: K0HB 
  To: Norm Gertz ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; dx-chat@njdxa.org 
  Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 8:09 AM
  Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone


  The Z signals are military, and are/were not intended for use in commercial 
services.

  The Q signals are of course used in commercial services, and also in the 
military.

  Both sets of signals are periodically updated in ACP-131, at this link
  - http://www.jcs.mil/j6/cceb/acps/ACP131F.pdf

  73, de Hans, K0HB
  Master Chief Radioman, US Navy
  --
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  - Original Message - 
From: Norm Gertz 
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED];dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: 6/3/2008 2:34:03 PM 
Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone


 In past years the military and commercial high speed operations used Z 
signals in their procedure;  no Q signals.



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Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone

2008-06-03 Thread lmecseri -KE1F
My 2c worth. Looks like everybody got different trigger points or words 
that trigger people.


One guy on our 2 meter repeater gets triggered by multiple 73  ( like: 
73s )


Lou   KE1F / ZF2XY




Peter Dougherty wrote:

At 11:08 AM 6/3/2008, David Yarnes wrote:
You describe the problem very well.  The only thing is, it's kind of 
like an accent.  You can pick it up going in, and you tend to lose it 
going out.  Habits are hard to break, but so long as we don't pick up 
on it ourselves, I think in time it will begin to fade. 


Personally hearing QSL instead of over doesn't bother me in the 
slightest, especially if the QSO is with someone who doesn't speak 
English very well. The more of an impediment the language barrier is 
the more inclined I am to follow the other op's lead; if he turns it 
over to me with QSL? I will use that with him if there's any doubt 
and if condx are marginal, etc.


For stateside-to-stateside or between native English-speakers (from 
anywhere), I think it's silly, but to each their own. On local 
repeaters, though, it does grate on me, as does most other lingo 
when both sides are full-quieting and in-range of the repeater. When I 
elmer new hams I stress the importance of just speaking to other hams 
the same as you'd talk to non-radio friends on the phone.


The one bit of cb-crap that sets my teeth on edge is on the side.





Regards,

Peter,
W2IRT
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[DX-CHAT] Q Signals

2008-06-03 Thread RUSSELL KELLAM JR
I simply do not understand all the hoopla over using q signals on phone. 
Almost every DX expedition uses QRZ
after completing a contact and individual DX ops do the same. That QSL and 
QRM, QSB are used daily by experienced ops. My Elmer taught them to me. 73 
Russ W4UBC 




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Re: [DX-CHAT] Q Signals

2008-06-03 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson

At 06:17 PM 6/3/2008, RUSSELL KELLAM JR wrote:


I simply do not understand all the hoopla over using q signals on phone.


Russ, it's called excess boredom.

73,
Mike, W5UC
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