Re: [DX-CHAT] desecheo
dee say shee o according to a former VQ9 operator 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: Harris Ruben n2...@arrl.net To: dx-chat List dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 2:11 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] desecheo dessa chay'-oh according to my sister, the retired advanced spanish teacher --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Are CW ops getting older?
Shelby...I am remembering some of my old friends who could not use a key any longer following a stroke or other ailment. The keyboard allowed them to continue the mode that they loved so well and help to perpetuate a great skill. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: Kurt Zimmerman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 10:06 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Are CW ops getting older? I will agree with you there. Second best means of copying is my Vibroplex paddle w/ built-in keyer in the rig. Contesting DX chasing a keyboard is the only way to go. Yup, copy with the ears... still have to translate it anyway be it writing it in a paper log or typing it into the logging program. 73; w2mw Kurt W. Zimmerman My Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtwzimmerman --- On Tue, 7/1/08, Shelby Summerville [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Shelby Summerville [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Are CW ops getting older? To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2008, 8:23 AM N2RRA sarcastically wrote: Folks! Just because you use a keyboard for CW does not make you CW operators unless you can receive and send CW with some sort of keyer. Any fool can send with a keyboard, but when put to test can you step up? While opinions are like another part of the anatomy, we all have one, and most of them stink! I really have no idea how what is used to send, or receive has anything to do with CW ops getting older? My CW may not be the best, but I copy with my ears, and use a keyboard to send. If that makes me a fool, I can live with that. Personally, I find computer generated CW, far easier to copy. C'Ya, Shelby - K4WW --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone
Daveyou have hit the nail on the head... When you talk about radio operating procedures in past years where traffic nets abounded and circuit discipline was entirely different you are in another generation. When WWII evolved thousands of amateur radio operators enlisted and were quickly pounding a key with a minimum of training. This could never happen today. Unknown to many of the more recent hams is that the Q signals were used by net participants to cut down on time expended to send the entire item in code. We will probably never see those activities again.the military does not even bother with CW these days..new radios do not even have a key jack nor do the present day communicators even know the code. This is the digital battlefield now... At least we still have our memories. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: David Yarnes [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Jim Abercrombie [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 5:29 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone In the past, using the phrase break, break, break--called a triple break--was supposed to only occur in an emergency. This comes from net operating procedures mainly. Otherwise, you would just say break, break if you wanted to be recognized, but not for emergency purposes. Nonetheless, a single break is often used to request recognition. The term break, spoken only once, is also intended to indicated a separation between parts. For example, when passing a message, there will often be heard the term break after the address of the person for whom the message is intended, but prior to the actual text. The military similarly used the word break as a separator between parts. Another example is that a net control station might use the term break to clearly indicate the end of one task or communication, and the beginning of another. Net operating procedures are not all that familiar to most hams these days as there are not very many nets left. There was a time when I was very active in net operations, and there were lots of nets in which to participate. Most were run under very strict procedures. The ones I hear today are much less formal for the most part. Perhaps the MARS nets still in operation are run more formally, but only a handful of others seem to retain that kind of net discipline. But net operations used to be primarily for the purpose of passing traffic, whereas now most of them are just a regularly scheduled event where people show up, and perhaps take their turn at a short, informal transmission. So, I don't think the documented procedures have necessarily changed, but the actual practice of these procedures has moderated substantially. Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Jim Abercrombie [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 11:09 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone The line Break, Break, Break appears in The New Technician Class FCC License Preparation, Third Edition, which contained the July 1, 1990 326 Question Pool. Gorden West, WB6NOA is credited, and it was Developed and Published by Master Publishing, Inc., and distributed by Radio Shack. I quote from page 41: 3AB-2-1-2 Why should users of a station in repeater operation pause briefly between transmissions? A. To check the SWR of the repeater B. To reach for pencil and paper for third party traffic C. To listen for any hams wanting to break in D. To dial up the repeater's autopatch ANSWER C: A repeater is like a party linethere may be others who may wish to use the system. In an emergency, stations may break in saying Break, Break, Break. Give up the channel immediately. Always leave enough time between picking up the conversation for other stations to break in. It's a pause that may refresh someone else's day in an emergency. I don't necessarily agree with Gordo, but the first time I saw it in print was in one of his manuals. vy 73, Mike Jim Abercrombie wrote: Also, in what book does it say the term break, referring to a VHF repeater, mean emergency? All of that is perfect nonsense. Jim --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone
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 --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] SWL QSL-ing and more
Just a reminder.during the earlier days it was required of Russians wishing to obtain a license to prove their ability to use radio receivers by obtaining SWL report confirmations. They were assigned call letters and sent out large numbers of cards through the years. We were always encouraged to reply as it was of value to the amateur radio community. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: Elmar NL13289 To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 5:20 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] SWL QSL-ing and more Hello all, This weekend some more QSL cards came in via the bureau as an answer to my reception report. The QSL card that draw my attention was the QSL from Charles HS0ZCW. It's the first QSL card I receive that is especially designed for answering SWL Reception reports! So thanks a lot Charles! How many of you do reply on a QSL card from a SWL? Every now and then, discussions are started on this reflector about good and bad manners when operating. Pile-ups are a great example of mis behaviour by quite a few hams. Those amateurs need to start over again and do a few years of SWL-ing. Give it a try to log about 6 stations in a row (with complete RS(T)-reports) for a station not working split in a pile-up. Thats what I allways try to do. But it can be hard sometimes because of the manners of stations trying to contact the calling station. 73s, Elmar NL13289 --- My SWL/Ham website: www.NL13289.com My local weather: www.geenweer.nl My photography hobby: www.elmarsfotografie.nl Also check our club website at www.pi4vad.nl 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] DXpedition Expectations
Mike and all...human nature will prevail in amateur radio as it does in the population as a whole. The bad actors on the air are the same guys that were the schoolyard bullies' those who sneak into lines ahead of you and those who cut you off in traffic. Their behaviour rarely changes throughout life The best we can do is to ignore them; they are after all looking for attention. 73NormK1AA - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: DX Chat Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 6:45 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] DXpedition Expectations Superbly stated! John Owens - N7TK -- Original message -- From: rfman45 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Many of the problems already cited in these current threads are certainly contributing factors in today's chaotic world of pileups. Civility in general in society is woefully missing and its absence is also felt on the bands. Another contributing factor, I believe, is the very high set of expectations that DXpeditions set for themselves through advance publicity announcements. The high hopes of planners is evident in the press releases, requests for information on needed band/modes, planning for favorable propagation and times to various areas of the world, real-time online logs, etc. They, and we, want the very best possible results. While I and all DXers wish all DXpeditioners the very best success, planners may well be painting themselves into a corner in an effort to put their efforts in the best favorable light. DXpeditions to difficult-to-reach spots and/or places with problematic governments are, by definition, outs ide of the normal course of things and many unexpected events can therefore more easily present themselves, derailing even the best laid plans. It's not difficult to activate Spain; Heard Island is another matter. I am as enthusiastic as any when an expedition is announced; I have nothing but respect for our fellow hams who devote themselves to my favorite aspect of operating. However, the combination of the anticipation of a rare place being QRV, the talk of needing this or that band and the final event of the station coming on the air makes for an explosive mix that finally ignites in the inevitable fracas of the resulting pileup. I'm definitely in favor of advance publicity and any necessary fundraising, assistance, etc. but planners must be careful not to raise expectations too high and we, in the pileups, have to act more reasonably in our conduct and in what we expect. n bsp; Best DX es 73, Mike W2LO 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] my last on Ten Tec woes
Charlie.in all fairness I must say that I recently called Ten Tec regarding my old venerable Triton IV which had served me so well through the years and was pleased to find out that they do indeed have replacement parts and continue to service that model after 30 years or more. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 12:05 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] my last on Ten Tec woes There is not a little of any more of my story. The repair advice T T guy just blew his job this time and I wanted to say that is not correct. For orphans, look at T T web site for a list. The fault, Dear Brutus, is also the mfgs. who just stop making a part with no regard to its users. Gotta shake the tree sometimes to get the ripe top fruit. Unfortunately, some rotton ones also rain down on one's head,73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Get a FREE Web site and more from Microsoft Office Live Small Business! http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/aub0930004958mrt/direct/01/ 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] 100 watts and a vertical!
Paul..sure brought back memories of the stories years ago about the QRPer who walked up the hill to bare his soul to the old timer 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: Paul M Dunphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX Chat dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 12:49 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] 100 watts and a vertical! One of the Local QRPers called us on the phone the other day, and he was clearly upset. Usually he showed up in person and told us the news of the day, complete with arm waving, finger pointing and pacing back and forth. This time he didn't have the time to make his way up the hill. Did you hear him? he bellowed at us, and we thought we'd have to get out our handkerchief and wipe off the phone. Hear who? we bellowed back, and stop shouting. There was a moment of silence for this one had a complaint to lodge, and he didn't want us to hang up on him. Did you hear that Big Gun in the next county work the guys on that DXpedition in Africa? The one I need for a brand new one overall, and the one I know he already has confirmed? That's the one. Did you hear it??!! We took a deep breath and replied, No, not really, but what is the problem? It seems to us they are going to be there for at least a week, and some of the reports say maybe two weeks. Everyone can't work them the first day. The QRPer was not to be consoled at all. Maybe so, Buster, he continued, but here we are, at the very bottom of the solar cycle, and you know they are going to be tough. Really tough for us who need them. His voice was now starting to show a bit of contempt. Why is it that those fellows who already have these countries, and some of them on four or five bands and modes, keep calling and working them when they know there are hundreds, and maybe even thousands of us who need it for a new one? Why? What could we say? Even during the Low Days of DXing, there will be those who get through early, and those who get through late, and some who do not make it at all. This fellow who worked them the first day, is he high up on the DXCC listings? And does he have a beam and an amplifier? Right on both counts! How did you know? It's the first day of the DXpedition, we replied. Only the top dogs are going to make it. And that has nothing to do with the solar cycle. What are you using? My multi-band vertical and 100 watts, was the reply, and don't give me that stuff about beams and amplifiers beating out verticals and 100 watts, either! I know that. What I want to know is why the fellows with the beams and amplifiers do it? They don't need it. Why don't they QRX and let us modest stations through? They do it because they can, he replied slowly, in a neutral voice. What do you expect them to do? They are DXers. They have spent years and years building up their stations, and when they started out, they had the same or less than you. They got sand kicked in their face by the Big Guns of years past. Now they are the Deserving, and remember the most important Eternal Enigma of DXing, 'Only the Deserving . . .' The QRPer snarled under his breath and continued on, I've heard all of that before, and I don't understand it. It seems to me that if they were really true blue Hams, and followed the Amateur's Code, they would work stuff they already have. At least not until the last day or so. It's the same every time a rare one shows up. They all have to get in the log first. And if they work them on phone, then they have to work them on CW. And that's not good enough, either. Then they start again on another band, and another band. Everywhere I go I hear a wall of QRM. I'll never work them! Yes you will, son! Absolutely. You are a DXer. And DXers always work the DX. You just might not get them this time. But that one will come around again. They always do. We apparently had turned on a little extra oxygen with that comment, for the QRPer's voice shrieked through the ear piece like a cutting torch! That might be 5 years! Maybe 7 or 8! Some help you are! Bang and click, and there was nothing but a dial tone. We walked out on the verandah and looked down across the valley and towards the distant hills. We recalled this same QRPer telling us just a few weeks ago that he was only a couple of years from retirement, and that he was entitled to a substantial severance package. We further recalled that he was planning to get a couple of towers with it and a few of those 4 and 5 element monobanders. He even said he'd have enough left over to get one of those overseas amplifiers with the tubes that were good for full legal power and maybe even a little more. We had to wonder, when he got the new station up and running, if he'd stand by and let the new guys with the 100 watts and the verticals and dipoles through first. As Albert had often said, All things are relative, although some more than others. Somehow
Re: [DX-CHAT] W.D. (Denny) Evans, GW3CDP - SK
Memories..Denny ruled the net with an iron fist..referred all key down QRMers to his kitty cat. He was a very dedicated radio amateurrip Denny.. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius W3WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX Chat Reflector dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 10:21 PM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] W.D. (Denny) Evans, GW3CDP - SK This is sad news. I remember Denny from my early DX'ing days in the early to mid 1980's, back when he was the usual NCS for the 15 meter Snooky's Net. Always no-nonsense, as I recall, but always a gentleman, and always willing to lend a hand if needed. Didn't run into him much after I realized I didn't need DX Nets anymore, but I'd still stop by once in a great while to his nets just to say hello. And it saddens me to realize that it's been over 15 years since I heard him on the air. One of the good guys in the DX World. He will be missed. 73, ron w3wn -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of K2EWB Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 12:43 PM To: Undisclosed Recipient Subject: [DX-CHAT] W.D. (Denny) Evans, GW3CDP - SK W. Denzil Evans, GW3CDP (Denny to his many friends) passed away on Saturday, 15 September '07 at the age of 81 after a short illness. During his lifetime he was most active in Amateur Radio DX-ing. He had achieved #1 Honor Roll (Phone) and was close to completing the CW mode. He was a long time member of both the R.S.G.B. and the A.R.R.L. He served in India and Burma in the British Royal Signals during WWII. Condolences can be sent to Denny's widow Ann, at his address as listed on QRZ.com. R.I.P. Dear Friend, You shall be missed but not forgotten. Leon Katz, (K2EWB) 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] Gitmo
The detention center is a new addition to the Guantanamo basecreated for the Gulf War detainees. The main base at Gtmo has a mission of its own..a Navy squadron, Marines and other support personnel. Even if they tore down the detention center it would not affect the original base. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: Zack Widup [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 12:32 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Gitmo There's some discussion in the news about Gitmo Bay: http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/06/21/guantanamo/index.html It's hard to tell if they are talking about just closing the detention center or closing the whole base. Hopefully the base will remain. 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] Those scaffolds
I notice that there are very few of the DX station operators contributing to this thread. I remember operating from VP5 in 1977there was a demand for 80M contacts..not easy to string up an 80M antenna there because of the real estate. We found a reel of stainless steel leader wire and hooked it on to a large kite and started unreeling..ultimately strung up 330' and proceeded to make a multitude of contacts until we lost the kite. I do not remember receiving a single green stamp but all QSLs received were answered faithfully. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: Zack Widup [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 8:58 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Those scaffolds I hope so. What better way to hatch new DXers? I can just see it now - Martha, hand me my binoculars. I think I see a rare yellow-speckled DX-beeper. I'd know that call anywhere - di-di-di-di-dit dah-dit dah-dit. 73, Zack W9SZ On Fri, 11 May 2007, DAVE WHITE wrote: They do seem like an impressive job. Just thinking back to 1995 for a moment, didn't the ARRL disallow the first BS7 expedition because the operators had artificially created land above high water with scaffolds - and then the second operation was allowed because they perched on the rocks? Or did I get that wrong. I wonder if they built nests and laid any eggs? :-) 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] VU7LD
Lou and Bill.I think that the FCC in those days hand picked the examiners.they were usually unsmiling and quite menacing to the young applicants. Most of the time the field office was a smelly, musty space; many cigarette smokers at that time. I dont think any of those things worked as a detriment; most passed their tests in those days. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Ron Notarius W3WN ; DX-Chat Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] VU7LD Hi Lou- Yes, I know who you are talking about. The old buzzard must have been there for ages, I'm just about 61 now. I had to take my general/advanced in NYC in the 70's. I think everyone was scared of the old guy. But he was fair and accurate. Saw him fail a priest on my visit. 73 Bill W2PKY - Original Message - From: lmecseri -KE1F Date: Saturday, December 23, 2006 10:12 pm Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] VU7LD To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Ron Notarius W3WN , DX-Chat Guys, To get my Extra, I had to demonstrate my CW sending skill in downtown Manhattan to a very old FCC officer. (I will be 70 in January) :-( I love CW, I do only CW and RTTY contesting, I don't do phone. I don't have mic connected to my HF radio. Merry Christmas/Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year. 73s Lou KE1F [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Ron- Have operated most modes but still come back to CW. Enjoy nailing a big DX station in a pile up! Says it all! Bill - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius W3WN Date: Thursday, December 21, 2006 8:46 pm Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] VU7LD To: DX-Chat Sorry you feel that way Lou. However, I think you're grossly mistaken. If anything, I think the opposite will occur. Those who continue to operate on CW will do so because they enjoy it, not because they're trying to get their code speeds up to pass a test. It follows then that if it is enjoyed, it will maintain at least some modicum of popularity. CW is an acquired taste. Not everyone acquires it. It took me a long time to really settle down and enjoy it. I actually find that lately I spend much more time cruising the exclusive CW sub-bands for DX and ragchews than I do the Phone 'bands. Never in a googleplex of nanoseconds thought that would happen! 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] BehalfOf lmecseri -KE1F Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 6:50 AM To: Shelby Summerville Cc: DX-Chat Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] VU7LD But since CW is no longer a requirement for a HAM license the mode CW is not and will not be popular. 73s Lou KE1F Shelby Summerville wrote: On 12/19, I wrote: I thought I worked VU7LD/VU3ELR, 12/16, 1455Z, 20 SSB. Now, according to the online log, I DID work VU7LD/VU3ELR on 12/16! My apologies to anyone that I may have caused not to work VU7, as I again worked VU7LD/VU3RSB, yesterday. I assure y'all that I'm NOT a DX hog, nor do I have any desire for that reputation! Happy Holidays 73, Shelby - K4WW 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] VU7LD
CW will still be the mode of choice for many of our radio amateurs regardless of the test requirements. Through the years many who successfully copied the 13 wpm required never did operate CW for reasons of their own. Rather than being a demiselook at the Fists organization which in a few years has many thousands of members. When the FOC which is a CW only organization has their Marathon weekend the bands come alive with signals. As Ron states CW is an acquired taste those that embrace it are like musicians with their own signature styles. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius W3WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX-Chat dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 8:29 PM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] VU7LD Sorry you feel that way Lou. However, I think you're grossly mistaken. If anything, I think the opposite will occur. Those who continue to operate on CW will do so because they enjoy it, not because they're trying to get their code speeds up to pass a test. It follows then that if it is enjoyed, it will maintain at least some modicum of popularity. CW is an acquired taste. Not everyone acquires it. It took me a long time to really settle down and enjoy it. I actually find that lately I spend much more time cruising the exclusive CW sub-bands for DX and ragchews than I do the Phone 'bands. Never in a googleplex of nanoseconds thought that would happen! 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of lmecseri -KE1F Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 6:50 AM To: Shelby Summerville Cc: DX-Chat Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] VU7LD clip But since CW is no longer a requirement for a HAM license the mode CW is not and will not be popular. clip 73s LouKE1F Shelby Summerville wrote: On 12/19, I wrote: I thought I worked VU7LD/VU3ELR, 12/16, 1455Z, 20 SSB. Now, according to the online log, I DID work VU7LD/VU3ELR on 12/16! My apologies to anyone that I may have caused not to work VU7, as I again worked VU7LD/VU3RSB, yesterday. I assure y'all that I'm NOT a DX hog, nor do I have any desire for that reputation! Happy Holidays 73, Shelby - K4WW 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] W6AM - then now
I wonder if anyone has a photo of Don Wallaces mobile setup with the KW amp in the trunk etc? 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius WN3VAW [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, June 02, 2006 12:19 AM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] W6AM - then now Considering how ideal for RF that site was considered BEFORE Don bought it, I have to wonder... do they allow antennas there now, or are they prohibited by CCR's or HOA's or whatever. What a bitter irony that would be, if one of THE premier RF locations now bans antennas! 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of petethepup Sent: Friday, June 02, 2006 12:05 AM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] W6AM - then now Rolling Hills ain't what it used to be. After reading the note in the latest Contesters rate sheet regarding the W6AM page at - http://www.qsl.net/ne6i/w6am/ I forwarded this interesting URL to my friend Tim, KA8DDZ. The next day he returned this striking Google Maps comparison of the rhombic farm as it was back in the day, and what the area looks like now. Scroll to the last 2 pictures at the bottom of my picture page - http://home.alltel.net/okhn8ux/pictures.htm Little boxes all in a row now... a lil sad, actually. At least we have the pictures from yesteryear to keep the memories alive. Rich, N8UX 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] Gentlemen HAM'S
Ron..my recollections of behaviour were of the time periods in the late 30's up until WWII.. After resumption of amateur radio activities following the war intentional QRM seemed to grow in frequency and in intensity. Vulgar language was unheard of in those early days. Poor operators in those days had chirpy signals, raw AC and over modulated. In spite of more primitive techniques the FCC appeared to be very vigilant and not many violators escaped that pink ticket. In self defense, some DX operations ran list operations by the numbers; not loved by one and all but it gave out many new countries to the multitude. Those that lose their cool and cause disruption are akin to those oddballs that exhibit road rage on the highways. I can also recall that now and then a DX station would pull the big switch when frustrated by these characters. Yes, 30 years ago there certainly was such behaviousr For at least 15 years the 14313 three ring circus was in full swing and you could hear almost anything vulgar on there all day long. To his everlasting credit Riley Hollingsworth cleaned up that mess and those perpertrators hopefully are now put to rest for good. God bless Amateur Radio and the good guys. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: Barry [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'DX-CHAT' dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, April 21, 2006 10:35 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Gentlemen HAM'S Years ago there was no DX Cluster network that announced to the world the instant the rare DX appeared and on what frequency. Also, in the old days, there was no implied guarantee of a QSO, or multiple band-mode QSOs, with each DXpedition. You had to tune, tune tune, be in the right place at the right time and hope propagation was favorable. Sometimes luck played a role, too. Now, if someone doesn't work a DXpedition, they start insulting the operators (or QRMing the operation) for ignoring their part of the world. Maybe we need to involve the cable TV industry in Dxpeditions to provide the technology for on-demand QSOs :.) 73, Barry W2UP On 21 Apr 2006 at 8:55, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would have to respectfully disagree with Norm's comment that years ago intentional QRM was almost unheard of. It may not have been at the level that you seen nowadays, but it's always been there. I can still recall one evening in college (about 30 years ago... *sigh*), when a bunch of us were operating K3CR on 20 phone, when a small pile-up developed (don't ask me why, we weren't a special event, just a college club station, and a pretty active one at the time to boot). 5 minutes or so into the pileup, we got hit with carriers and various rude comments. Then someone else jumped on and informed the jammers that he'd called the local FCC monitoring station... and someone else taunted him back that the FCC wasn't going to do anything... and so on. As I remember, we eventually just gave up and QSY'd. I've had carriers and other QRM wipe either me or my intended QSO out in contests and DX chasing situations going as far back. Again, maybe not as often as you can see nowadays, but it happens. Why is it more prevalent today? For one thing, IMHO, sheer numbers. We have more hams today than we did 30 years ago, and as a result, while the percentage of lids has (hopefully) remained small, the actual number has risen. And when it takes only 1 or 2 ding dongs to create havoc... We also as a society seem to have grown more tolerant over the years of rude and obnoxious behavior. There are many reasons for that, too many to list here. Suffice, when rude behavior is tolerated in other parts of society, it gets reflected on the bands too. And in some situations, the testosterone (or equivalent) takes over. Sometimes, some of those win at any and all costs take no prisoners hams will do anything to make sure that THEY make the contact, and will sometimes prevent YOU from doing so -- so that they can claim I WON and, by default, you lost. It's against the true spirit that amateur radio once had and still aspires too... but it happens all too often. 73, ron wn3vaw From: Norm Gertz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri Apr 21 07:45:47 CDT 2006 To: Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'WC7N' [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'DX-CHAT' dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] [dx-CHAT] Gentlemen HAM'S My observations through the years is that the bad apples who generate QRM and engage in outrageous behaviour on the air are also comporting themselves in the same manner in their everyday lives. I disagree with one of the writers who alleged that most of the violators are old timers, extra class etc. Years ago intentional QRM was almost unheard of and operators did not have the luxury of split nor a VFO. You were limited to a handful of crystals. Perhaps newer is not always better in spite of the sophisticated equipment we now have. If you have a poor operator at the helm then you expect low grade performance. 73 Norm K1AA
Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL info TROLLing
Wow is right..how much further must we go to protect ourselves against these deviants? I recall receiving a QSL from a VU for a contact mid day on the East Coast on 80 meters...no different than moving the decimal point. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: Jim Reisert AD1C [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Peter Penta [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 10:07 AM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] QSL info TROLLing --- Peter Penta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just like the morons who decided to take 18 MHz, 17meter cards and decided they wanted to be top banders and toss in a period. 1.8 MHz WOW !!! This is why I write the freq: 18.0 or 18.1 so it's harder to forge. Of course writing the band as 17M works too! Then there's the whole 10 MHz / 10 Meters problem... Again, I write: 10.1 73 - Jim AD1C -- Jim Reisert AD1C, 7 Charlemont Court, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 USA +978-251-9933, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.ad1c.us 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] QSL info
Roland.chances are that the collector is an employee of the postal service down there. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: Roland Guidry [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mark Horowitz' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 7:54 PM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] QSL info I sent a QSL card with $2/sase in 11/2004. No QSL card. Seems he is a collector... Roland, NA5Q -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Horowitz Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 2:59 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] QSL info Does anyone have a good qsl route for PY0S/PS7JN. I sent a qsl via qrz.com at the following address, with no success. I sent it Sept'05 . Joca Neto P.O.BOX 251 59010-970 Natal-Rn Brazil. Any info would be appreaciated. Thanks 73, Mark K2AU 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] Guantanamo
Dont know how it is set up these days. Previously the FCC gave blocks of calls to the deployed militaryremember the KA calls in Japan in the 50's? The call assignments were usually made by the communications officer who was supposed to verify that the applicant was a duly licensed amateur. Through the years there have been many KG4 calls assigned.most were the operators initials. Many calls were reissued many timesthe good CW calls as an example. In this case of the KG44; I am quite sure that the person who handles the call assignments does not have authority to add another number to the prefix. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2006 5:18 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Guantanamo I am surprised that there is no mention of Gitmo in "The FCC Rulebook", but I guess it is impossible to cover everything. Perhaps the military needs to do some training missions to Navassa and Desecheo!"Nothinggreatiseverachievedwithoutenthusiasm."-RalphWaldoEmerson.
Re: [DX-CHAT] Question
Many times through the years when a DX station has asked for "up" several times and is ignored they have immediately gone QRT.look forward to this in the future also. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Question Assuming the Dx station moves around and answers callers on their own frequency, and does not work more than one caller on a particular frequency- The DX operator has no way to communicate to the pileup as a whole. They will be listening on their own frequency for the Dx to answer them, not listening for other qsos. As new stations find the pileup, or see it spotted, will likely begin spreading out farther and farther trying to be sure they are calling on a clear frequency. Even if the spread is mentioned in DX spots operators will likely try to push the edges hoping the Dx will go just a little higher to find them in the clear. Although finding the frequency of the previous qso and calling there, or where the Dx will next be listening, is a pretty basic skill to DXing, I think you will find 90% of the callers are not doing this. They sit in one spot, or pick spots at random, and call their lungs out. If they are loud enough eventually they get the contact, but not with the satisfaction of getting it because they were able to listen and choose the best place and time to call. I have been able to very easily work weak JA callers from CY9 despite many loud US and European callers by finding a relatively clear spot in the listening spread and dropping hints to the pileup. Just say "203" for example. The good DXers are listening, and within a few seconds call on that frequency. You can work 6- 10 stations before the crowd listen long enough to catch on. When the bedlam starts, find another fairly clear spot and again just mention the frequency. The best Dxers get the contact easily, while many others blindly call barely taking a breath. I have put many good JA operators in the log this way. But- that was not the question. Really, except perhaps in the biggest pileups, split would not be needed if operators were able to listen and use timing. Obviously, this is not possible. Stations simply cannot contain themselves enough to call when the DX asks QRZ or otherwise indicates he is ready for a call, and not transmit the rest of the time. But, too many stations must transmit all the time, even if the DX has identified another station and is trying to work it. They transmit when they are not the station identified, and often even while the Dx station is transmitting, hence split is needed. But, anyone who has been a Dxer for more than 5 minutes knows this. What is the solution to the qrm on the DX frequency? Well, if someone doesn't know the DX is woking split, or by accident is on the wrong VFO, or whatever, it would be no problem if ppeople had the smallest amount of self control. If the offending station is calling with proper timing, when the Dx says QRZ, or is otherwise ready for a call, calling on the DX transmit frequency is of no consequence other than a waste of time for the caller. The trouble is the lack of self control which requires many listeners to try to enlighten this individual. They are now transmitting when the DX is transmitting, rendering the DX inaudible to many. Is there a solution? Apparently not. These are likely not new or inexperienced DXers. Education hasn't worked, expecting people to change their personality or develop self control is a lost cause. The bedlam will continue. What about intentional qrmers? Nothing short of direction finding and enforcement by Governments will have any effect on that, and that simply will not happen. What choice does the Dx have but to continue on the best he can, and work those fortunate enough to hear him through the bedlam? I have even monitored stations intentionally interfering with high seas rescue operations where lives hung in the balance. If people with transmitting equipment are sick enough to do that, how can we expect any less regarding Dx operations? There are many possible motives involved in qrming a particular Dx operation, and expecting the ones doing such things to somehow develop self control and concern for one's fellow man is not realistic. Can we somehow come up with new ways to circumvent the problem of qrm on the DX transmit frequency? Maybe, but I don't think answering callers on their own frequency is the way. I think this has been done before, resulting in massive chaos. 73 for now, Duane, WV2B "Nothinggreatiseverachievedwithoutenthusiasm."-RalphWaldoEmerson.
Re: [DX-CHAT] Question
This will never endthese intentional jammers are the equivalent of the "schoolyard bullies"... whether from frustration or twisted philosophies they will sadly always be with us. Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: Osten B Magnusson To: Norm Gertz ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 10:53 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Question What about intentional qrmers? These guys have now found another way to make it difficult for DX'ers in a "split" pile-up. They quickly find the station that's been answered by the DX-station and send a carrier over the caller instead - this also prevents the QSO to "be finished". Whatever we do, these intentional QRM'ers will be ahead of us! 73/DX de Osten SM5DQC ( also SM5DXCC ) [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Norm Gertz To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Question Many times through the years when a DX station has asked for "up" several times and is ignored they have immediately gone QRT.look forward to this in the future also. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Question What about intentional qrmers? Nothing short of direction finding and enforcement by Governments will have any effect on that, and that simply will not happen. What choice does the Dx have but to continue on the best he can, and work those fortunate enough to hear him through the bedlam? I have even monitored stations intentionally interfering with high seas rescue operations where lives hung in the balance. If people with transmitting equipment are sick enough to do that, how can we expect any less regarding Dx operations? There are many possible motives involved in qrming a particular Dx operation, and expecting the ones doing such things to somehow develop self control and concern for one's fellow man is not realistic. Can we somehow come up with new ways to circumvent the problem of qrm on the DX transmit frequency? Maybe, but I don't think answering callers on their own frequency is the way. I think this has been done before, resulting in massive chaos. 73 for now, Duane, WV2B __SNIP by SM5DQC__
Re: [DX-CHAT] Question
Very true Jerry.some years back when the cesspool of amateur radio 14313 existed a college professor psyciatrist who specialized in this type of behaviour gave one sentence of advice for this situation Ignore, Ignore and Ignore 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: Jerry Keller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 3:23 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Question We're giving the freebanders and intentional QRMers entirely too much attention and too much publicity. Going back 40+ years I can't remember a DXpedition that didn't get some QRM, though it's a lot more these days... but that just makes working the DX that much more of a challenge. Ignore those malicious QRMers. They only do it to irritate us, and when we get annoyed, they win. Every time I hear one of the Deserving lose his cool and even acknowledge the existence of these jerks, I cringe... because some idiot QRMer just got what he wanted. We need to keep our focus on the DX, play the game our way, not their way, and work the DX right over them. Pretend they are not even there. That way, we win and they lose. Something to think about. 73, Jerry K3BZ - Original Message - From: David Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ron Notarius WN3VAW [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 12:41 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Question Ron, I must add one more as I know this for a fact. Now that we are near the bottom of this sunspot cycle, some of those Freeband Nuts in Europe and the US that have all that expensive ham gear can't use it much on 27 28 MHz. They are having Big Fun QRMing ham DXpeditions and braging about it on their web sites. I will take this opportunity to thank all the Gentlemen DXers that have responded to my question here on dx-chat and direct. It has been very informative. Dave - K4SSU (K4SSU/KP1) - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius WN3VAW [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 11:05 AM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] Question Peter, Hmmm. Not a bad idea, but I'm not so sure how well it would work. Remember, at the time that US Phone privileges started at 14.200, the 14.1 - 14.2 part of the band was filled with DX Phone. Now, while a lot of the region below 14.150 still has DX Phone, you're also finding more and more digital modes in the same area. More importantly, moving the unofficial calling frequencies won't solve the fundamental problem involved. Wherever the DX station listening up transmits, on any band, you will always have the combined problems of: 1. The DX'er who accidently forgets to put his rig in split and transmits on top of the DX 2. The lid who deliberately neglects to put his rig in split and transmits on top of the DX 3. The alleged DX'er who claims that they can't work split... sometimes true, sometimes not 4. The operator (sometimes DX'er, sometimes not) who hears the DX calling, but doesn't hear or doesn't understand listening up who calls on the DX's frequency 5. The frequency cops, most of whom mean well, who transmit on top of the DX to try and tell the aforementioned ops that they're QRM'ing the DX... and in the process, QRM the DX 6. The net or alleged net or sked or alleged sked that always operates on or around this frequency and time, thus giving them hypothetical ownership of the frequency range, who either demand that the DX move, the pile-up move, or who blunder on with their QSO anyway 7. The usually innocent QSO that suddenly gets QRM from the DX and/or pileup due to propagation shift, who rather than move (if they can) try to blunder on, either not knowing or not caring that they're now QRM'ing the DX pileup back I can go on, and I'm sure someone will add a few, but you get the point. Some of this can be solved by better operators... and better operators happen when those of us who know them try to teach them or show them better. Some of this is just, well, bad luck. And some of this is caused by that extremely small percentage of lids (and even smaller percentage of those who make regular lids look good) who for their own reasons of ego, perceived slights, general mean streaks, sadism, or mental illness (diagnosed or otherwise) enjoy making life miserable for the rest of us. 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Peter W2IRT Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 10:45 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Question At 10:01 03/19/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the solution to the qrm on the DX frequency? Well, if someone doesn't know the DX is woking split, or by accident is on the wrong VFO, or whatever, it would be no problem if ppeople had the smallest amount of self control. If the offending station is calling with proper timing, when the Dx says QRZ, or is otherwise ready for a call, calling on the DX transmit frequency is of
Re: [DX-CHAT] KP5 Documents
With all this speculationbe advised that Desecheo, Vieques, Culebra et al are all regular stops for the drug traffickers and others who always leave piles of trash all without any kind of permission from F W. DEA people are regular visitors to these islands. While I can accept that F W has regulations regarding who may set foot on the island I cant see how they can restrict amateur radio operators, photographers, bird watchers etc from plying their trade. On US soil only the FCC can regulate amateur radio. Watching this thread evolve with all its speculation is not worthy of the space on the chat page. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: Zack Widup [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX Chat dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 12:24 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] KP5 Documents On Thu, 16 Mar 2006, N7MAL wrote: I've been doing a lot of searching through Gov't documents, which are accessible through the internet. It substantiated some very interesting, although well known, information. Amateur Radio is expressly prohibited on KP5 islands. Those of you who were active in the late 80's and early 90's remember those problems, and accusations. I will always remember some Gov't official both on the TV news and in the print media making a statement to the effect he had see cleaner garbage dumps than the conditions left behind by the ham-radio operators who were at KP5. As it turns out no one, especially a low-level bureaucrat, at FW has the authority to give permission for ham radio at KP5. [snip] As I pointed out above, and I think it is pretty widely known, special permission for KP5 is just not routinely going to happen, it almost requires an act of Congress. It's evidently NOT widely known. What are your references that amateur radio operation is expressly ptohibited on KP5 island? 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] KP5 ?
Not surprised.some bureaocrat/political appointee was mad that he was not consulted etc The sad part is that dope runners and others go ashore there all the time without getting caught. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: petethepup [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 11:16 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] KP5 ? Well, it seems the order from on high for KP5 to QRT has been dismissed as one of those things. Those who worked them will get the card - myself included. But my inquiring mind still wants to know who took it upon them self to decide that KP5 should be cut short. Rich, N8UX. 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] C6 - suffix or prefix?
Peterif you would just look at the license you received from telecommunications it will specifically state that you should use the /C6A suffixits been that way for many years. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org; Peter Dougherty (W2IRT) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 6:18 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] C6 - suffix or prefix? The Bahamas requires you to use yourcall/C6A. This is stated on your license once issued. I just looked at my license. Been there few times. Will send you picture of my license if you like. Bill W4WX EX C6AJT, W4WX/C6A.. Bill - Original Message - From: Peter Dougherty (W2IRT) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 12:53 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] C6 - suffix or prefix? Hi, just wondering. When I operate from C6 in just over a week, I'll be doing so with a reciprocal Bahamian license based on my US call; should I be signing C6/W2IRT or W2IRT/C6? Thanks. - 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 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] C6 - suffix or prefix?
Listen to the Waterway gang on 7268 after 8 eastern morningsmany of the boats are in the Bahamas.you will see that they all sign with /C6A suffix. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 1:40 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] C6 - suffix or prefix? A, don't think it works quite that way in C6 http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2001/01/03/1/?nc=1#New http://www.qsl.net/oh2mcn/c6.htm 73 GL, Mike K1MK -- Michael Keane, K1MK [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Peter Dougherty (W2IRT) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, February 24, 2006 12:53 pm Subject: [DX-CHAT] C6 - suffix or prefix? Hi, just wondering. When I operate from C6 in just over a week, I'll be doing so with a reciprocal Bahamian license based on my US call; should I be signing C6/W2IRT or W2IRT/C6? Thanks. - 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 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] KP5 QRT Saturday a.m.
Shame on you unhappy campers...these guys deserve credit for undertaking this chore..it is hard work to say the least.the heat, bugs, landcrabs and all the other diversions. Aak anyone who has ever done this. I heard them stand by for EU last night and JA this morning. They are doing their job as best they can. You should be able to find where he is listening with a little effort; you cant depend on a cluster. NormK1AA - Original Message - From: Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Kurt W. Zimmerman [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2005 8:09 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] KP5 QRT Saturday a.m. This is the first time I have ever heard of poor spots. This is unbelievable!!! These guys taking their time, money, etc and staying up for hours without sleep in a tent at 120 degrees and you complaining about the quality of the THEIR operation... You should be ashamed of yourself... I, and many others, worked them on 30 meters yesterday. It took me about 15 minutes. Have you ever tried golf? Sounds like you need a change. Bill W4WX - Original Message - From: Kurt W. Zimmerman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-news@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 11:37 PM Subject: RE: [DX-NEWS] KP5 QRT Saturday a.m. Just an FYI... I'm not impressed with the CW operation especially on 30m. Spots were poor on the cluster and there was no idea where he was listening. I sensed from quite a number of CW operators on the cluster their same frustration spending way too much time trying to find out where to transmit. Future reference why not give some indication, from time to time, where you are listing. I spend 3 hours, call me foolish... and I still don't know if I'm in the log for 30m. I thought I heard him reply to me... Is it me just getting old and cranky? 73; Kurt - W2MW -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- 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] KP5 QRT Saturday a.m.
Jim writes:How did we ever work DX *before* packet? You know how we did..with paper logs, finding the right spot by hunting and a lot of patience. Looks like our push button culture has moved in on the DX scene. 73Norm K1AA 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] CQ song
Try http://www.zerobeat.net/morse505.html hope thats what you are looking for. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: Jim Reisert AD1C [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WC7N [EMAIL PROTECTED]; DX-CHAT dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2005 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] CQ song At 03:31 PM 11/20/2005, WC7N wrote: I know I kept that neat song that was on the web about a year ago that the theme was CQ... Real good band and singers. Does somebody have it or the route for it... Wanted to play that today for a friend but couldn't find it. Search google for cq serenade Some VE2 was a band leader and recorded it. 73 - Jim AD1C 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] cancel radio for VU2RBI
Charles.you did it with all good intentions..there is no problem. Glad she will be taken care of. 73 Norm - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005 10:36 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] cancel radio for VU2RBI We all make mistreaks. But it takes an exceptional person to admit it. de Paul, W8AEF - Original Message - From: Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 1:45 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] cancel radio for VU2RBI Dear fellow DXers I made a significant mistake and wrong understanding regarding VU2RBI's need for a new ham radio rig. I had discovered that her current radio is not working and had the hope something could be done to help. Bill, W4WX, to continue the retraction, will be contacting anyone who may have proposed some help . I was wrong to have made this call for help and hope all will forgive my misunderstood idealism. Sometimes, I type before I think everything to the conclusion. 73, Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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] sealing coax fittings
Remember.condensation from the extreme changes in temperature also creates water. 73 Norm K1AA] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2005 10:26 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] sealing coax fittings I don't know why, but single, double, and triple wraps don't matter--mosture still gets in. Last week I took a 4 element 2m yagi off a 40' tower and when I tilted the boom (maybe 40 long) water came pouring out of the end. This in the Arizona desert in a location that has not seen rain in 6 months. de Paul, W8AEF in Phoenix, AZ. 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] Fw: [dx-list] SV2ASP/A
From an old dedicated CW operator..licensed since 1937 and was a high speed CW operator at WAR 41/42... Computer generated CW has allowed many operators with problems or handicaps to produce perfect CW. Yes, to answer your question, it is valid for CW DXCC. There are no restrictions on how you copy...with a pencil, on a mill or via a code reader. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: WC7N [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Jerry K3BZ [EMAIL PROTECTED]; (Reflector) DX-CHAT dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2005 11:57 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Fw: [dx-list] SV2ASP/A Well Jerry I think I qualify as a serious CW operator , Honor Roll CW and all with my Bencher or vibroplex speed key. I believe no matter how the signal is generated, computer, key, etc, what goes out over the air is a CW signal composed of dots and dashes. What you hear is a CW signal and how you copy it or generate the CW signal, I do not believe is addressed in the DXCC regs. I hear some SSB ops actually use a recording device to transmit their call and actually record the incoming signal. But I guess your theory is that it really isn't true SSB operations. Rod WC7N - Original Message - From: Jerry K3BZ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: (Reflector) DX-CHAT dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2005 8:05 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Fw: [dx-list] SV2ASP/A Apparently SV2ASP/A is sending and receiving CW using a computer program in both directions. Does this qualify as a real CW QSO? Valid for CW DXCC? If the answer is yes, the next question is should it be? No flames, pleaseit's only a question. I'm not singling out Monk Apollo, there's a growing number of guys doing this. And it's a serious question I'm just wondering about the opinions of serious CW ops out there. 73, Jerry K3BZ 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] Yosemite Sam
Looks like the perpetrator has achieved his/her goals and got the attention they wanted..as in the case of intentional QRMers, the best advice is to IGNORE them..let the FCC do its job. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: Zack Widup [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: John and Mary Powell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 9:36 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Yosemite Sam No, it has been identified as a snip from the cartoon Bunker Hill Bunny (Warner Bros., Looney Tunes, 1949). It IS Yosemite Sam. So the voice is that of Mel Blanc. 73, Zack W9SZ On Sat, 12 Feb 2005, John and Mary Powell wrote: What is the nature of the speaker's voice, foreign sounding ?. 73 John. ZL1BHQ - Original Message - From: Zack Widup [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 2:23 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Yosemite Sam I posted this on another group and no one responded. Hopefully it's not too off-topic but the mystery intrigues me. * There is a station we've been discussing a lot lately on the spynumbers discussion group. We're calling it Yosemite Sam. The station transmits a brief signal in DSB (no carrier) on 4 frequencies - 3700 (yes, in the middle of 75/80 meter band), 4300, 6500 and 10500 kHz. The signal consists of an 800 msec data burst of some sort followed by Yosemite Sam saying Varmint, I'm a gonna blow you to smithereenies. The signal appears on 3700 kHz, then ten seconds later on 4300 kHz, then ten seconds later on 6500, then ten seconds later on 10500. It then repeats the cycle on 3700. So it appears on any one freqency every 40 seconds. 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] New Q Signal Need
Larry..your question sparked some interest by the troops. The fact is however that we really cannot generate Q signals just for the USA; these are international in nature. Nothing however is to prevent any operator from making a query in any manner he chooses. 73NormK1AA - Original Message - From: Steve Rutledge [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Norm Gertz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Larry, K4WLS [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [DX-Chat] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 8:17 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] New Q Signal Need Larry, you are right that it doesn't fit. However, everyone knows exactly what it means. Can you imagine the confusion as everyone, world wide, tried to implement such a change. I learned it years ago as a novice. While it literally isn't correct, why change it if it ain't broke. I don't get it. Steve, N4JQQ Norm Gertz wrote: Larry.how about QBY?Is the freq busy? 73 NormK1AA - Original Message - From: Larry, K4WLS [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [DX-Chat] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 1:06 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] New Q Signal Need Would someone at ARRL who is in a leadership position take the following for action, pass it through the hallowed halls, under that curved piece of wood, and promulgate in the right direction. Oh, Wayne Mills, what say OM ? We CW Ops have needed an appropriate Q Signal for years for Is the frequency in use ? QRL ? - Are you (your station) busy (sending/receiving traffic) ? does not fit. QRZ ? - Who (what station) is calling me ? does not fit. I though about QFU: F - Freuency, U - use. That does fit, but well we CW Ops know that at times (especially in unruly pile-ups), we hear all too many FU's. So...What about QFB ? - Is the Frequency Busy (in use) ? What say CW Ops - can anyone come up with a better one ? On SSB, Is the frequency is use ? - that's easy. We CW guys need something more fitting than QRL or QRZ ! Larry - K4WLS 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 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 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 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] New Q Signal Need
Larry.how about QBY?Is the freq busy? 73 NormK1AA - Original Message - From: Larry, K4WLS [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [DX-Chat] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 1:06 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] New Q Signal Need Would someone at ARRL who is in a leadership position take the following for action, pass it through the hallowed halls, under that curved piece of wood, and promulgate in the right direction. Oh, Wayne Mills, what say OM ? We CW Ops have needed an appropriate Q Signal for years for Is the frequency in use ? QRL ? - Are you (your station) busy (sending/receiving traffic) ? does not fit. QRZ ? - Who (what station) is calling me ? does not fit. I though about QFU: F - Freuency, U - use. That does fit, but well we CW Ops know that at times (especially in unruly pile-ups), we hear all too many FU's. So...What about QFB ? - Is the Frequency Busy (in use) ? What say CW Ops - can anyone come up with a better one ? On SSB, Is the frequency is use ? - that's easy. We CW guys need something more fitting than QRL or QRZ ! Larry - K4WLS 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 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] Yemen
Ronit will never happen.closing down Roosevelt Roads means a loss of 2000 plus jobs and millions of dollars spent in the local economy. Conquistador Hotel next door stayed shut down for years until recent times. They are now wishing for relief for the victims. 73 Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius WN3VAW [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 7:11 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Yemen Too far away... You know, of course, the irony of the Navy pulling out of Vieques (sp?) as a bombing range. They've also closed the Naval base there. NOW the islanders don't know if they're going to get enough of a tourist trade to replace the loss. Proof once again of the old (allegedly BY) proverb: Be careful what you wish for. You might get it. 73, ron wn3vaw We're not going to fall for a banana in the tail pipe. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 11:26 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Yemen In a message dated 9/2/03 10:44:54 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I need BS7...that's it...let it resurface...! WA8JOC The Puerto Ricans want the Military to stop using one of their islands for Bombing Practice. I hereby nominate 'Scaffold Reef' as their next target. Talk about a 'Deleted Entity' ! :-) Tom N4KG (worked both operations, one on CW other on SSB...so it goes) 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 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 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] CW Send Speed - QRS
Larrychalk it up to the new generation. In times past CW operators automatically reduced their speed to that of the other station or the slowest station in the net. As you recommend.there is nothing wrong with asking the other station to QRSits just a matter of courtesy. 73Norm K1AA - Original Message - From: Larry, K4WLS [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [DX-Chat] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2003 11:56 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] CW Send Speed - QRS Due to the lousy prop on the higher bands of late, I have been spending a lot of time on 30M. Probably, due to the same reason, so have a lot of New Ops just getting their feet wet on CW and Older Ops getting back on the air whose CW is a bit rusty. About 90 % of the time I have found that these New Ops and Older Ops are sending around 5 WPM faster than what they can copy. If during a QSO, a sta told me my CW was too fast and I was sending at the same speed he was sending, I politely told him so, and added the remark that his CW speed was what the other Op almost always used as a guage for his send speed. So, I said, please adjust your send speed to what you can copy. I of course went QRS to say this. Many stas thanked me for this tip, while other stations, even with strong signals, never came back to me after this suggestion. I really did not mean to humiliate anyone or make anyone get upset, I just thought it was a helpful tip. Not once, however, did I hear PSE QRS from the other sta. QRS has always meant Please decrease your send speed to WPM, or today just simply decrease your send speed. If you are a New Op just getting your feet wet with CW or an Older Op just getting back on the bands and your CW is a bit rusty, please adjust your send speed to what you can comfortably copy. Most experienced CW Ops are very congenial and obliging. Even if you happen to make out the call of a CQ faster than you can copy, call the sta and give a PSE QRS. Bet the other Op will slow down for a QSO with you. Don't ever feel bad about having to tell the other station to QRS. I can't copy 45 WPM anymore, so I often have to say QRS myself !!! Thanks all and DX-Chat, Larry K4WLS 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 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] Isn't that a Lynyrd Synyrd song, or am I thinking of FreeBIRD?
Ron wrote: Other FB activity: Guantanamo Bay? We have some military personnel breaking the law? Really? Should not happen on a military base..I will see that the base Comm Officer is advised and hope that corrective measures are taken as required. 73 NormK1AA 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] Military contacts?
If indeed he was on a Navy ship then he had to use their equipment and have the approval of the ships CommO etc... If he was on a capitol shipcarrier etc it is possible they had a club station but even then they would normally require the operator to show proof of an amateur license. I think it was just some wise guy operating from home pulling a leg or two. 73Norm K1AA 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
