Re: [DX-CHAT] TU2T qsl's?

2012-02-01 Thread John Carobine - WB8RFB
I donated via PayPal on December 6, 2011 using OQRS.  No cards received but in a response to an inquiry I sent last week, I was told cards were sent (no date given) and if I hadn't received them in the next 15 days, I was to contact the QSL Manager.   WB8RFB

[DX-CHAT] Re: What ever happened to FR5DX?

2011-12-02 Thread John Warren
needed FR0FLO to confirm Zone 39 on 40/75 SSB. With my QSL, I airmailed Herik the latest Yaesu, ICOM, and Kenwood HF catalogs. His QSL came back to me airmail direct in 10 days, with a nice letter of thanks. John, NT5C

Re: [DX-CHAT] Up

2011-10-23 Thread John Carobine - WB8RFB
Logic dictates that the former rather than the latter is the case.  I think we've all forgotten a time or two to engage the second VFO for split operation, but the light bulb usually goes on in just a few minutes or less.  The current trend of calling on top of the DX seems to indicate there

[DX-CHAT] MP4KAC

2011-08-26 Thread John Warren
Thanks everyone for all the MP4KAC input! John W5RQ and myself were trying to track down a pen pal from the 1951-era of our youth, and we had reason to think it might be MP4KAC. It wasn't. The gentleman we're looking for is Doug Taylor. Perhaps his callsign was VT1AC (Kuwait being

[DX-CHAT] Looking Back : VT1

2011-08-14 Thread John Warren
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[DX-CHAT] Re: Looking back at your first logs

2011-08-13 Thread John Warren
ago, when I was growing up in post-WW II England and was ISWL G-6161. One of the most active stations I kept hearing was VT1AB. I wonder how many people can tell us what DXCC country that was, and why he had that prefix? 73, John, NT5C

Re: [DX-CHAT] FW: [DX-NEWS] DXpedition calling practices

2011-07-26 Thread john
Agreed...by the numbers is great, if you take 5 min of 1's , 5, of 2's , etc. That rarely happens, and indeed it sucks if you're not in 1 or 2 land. That however is what makes the hunt so interesting...and frustrating sometimes! John K5MO At 04:00 PM 7/26/2011, Gary Wilburn wrote

[DX-CHAT] Re: DXpedition calling practices

2011-07-26 Thread John Warren
nonstop for about two hours straight through NA sunrise. I don't think I have ever been so frustrated in my DXing career. 73, John, NT5C. --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org

[DX-CHAT] Re: Long Path DXCC?

2011-07-11 Thread John Warren
dawn. But I agree there's something special about LP DX on any band. My most memorable group of LP QSOs ever : four of them with Sabu VU2ELJ, on 75M SSB long path using my winter Beverage to the SSW, in Dec '00/ Jan '01. Totally noise-free copy about 53/54. 73, John, NT5C

Re: Re: [DX-CHAT] Sun's Spots Fading

2011-06-15 Thread john
The low bands will be GREAT! John K5MO --- 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

RE: [DX-CHAT] Photo QSL Suppliers?

2011-04-03 Thread john
At 07:23 PM 4/3/2011, Fred Stevens K2FRD wrote: Without carrying this discussion to extremes (i.e., my QSL card is better than your card), I used Gennady UX5UO f I've been extremelyhappy with the cards he did for me. I'd not hesitate to use him again. John K5MO

Re: [DX-CHAT] What to do?

2010-08-30 Thread john
Not to worry. A Massive Solar Storm Czar has just been appointed , and with a budget of 400b$ is about to launch a comprehensive study. John K5MO At 08:02 AM 8/30/2010, Bill Hawkins wrote: Should I take my antennas down or put more up? Bill W5EC Massive solar storm to hit Earth in 2012

[DX-CHAT] Re: IRCs agn...

2009-10-09 Thread John Warren
%. And then of course there's LoTW. Same goes for mint postage stamps. How do you keep track of the weekly increases in postage rates ? 73, John, NT5C. --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message

[DX-CHAT] Re: Tristan da Cunha

2009-08-30 Thread John Warren
On Aug 30, 2009, at 2:00 PM, Jack K4WSB wrote: Nice article in the Parade magazine today www.parade.com/tristan Dawn Repetto in the first picture is the XYL of their most active ham, Andy ZD9BV. Perhaps one of the later pics is Andy? - I don't know. John, NT5C

[DX-CHAT] Re: 7O1YGF

2009-08-13 Thread John Warren
, there is no geographic issue - they were there. But what sort of approval did they have? It's the only 7O I have worked on 40M SSB, and there doesn't seem to be any move toward it counting. John, NT5C. --- To unsubscribe or subscribe

RE: [DX-CHAT] Logging, spotting PC

2009-05-07 Thread john
Logger 32 runs fine on a 800Mhz PIII running XP. Doesn't take much horsepower to run a logger, spotter, and keying machine along with casual web browsing. I paid $50 for the PC. John K5MO --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list

[DX-CHAT] The Original Ponzi Scheme

2009-05-05 Thread John Warren
fluctuations by redeeming them at a higher price. But after offering depositors high interest rates, Ponzi never really dealt in postal coupons, which turned out to be too unwieldy for large-scale speculation I knew there had to be SOME use for them! John, NT5C

[DX-CHAT] Reunion Island, and all that.

2008-11-17 Thread John Warren
, FRANCE. On the other hand, if you address it something like Reunion Island, Indian Ocean, it will vanish into never-never land, and not be seen again. 73, John

Re: [DX-CHAT] 19-square-mile ice sheet breaks loose in Canada

2008-09-04 Thread john
DXpedition time!!! John K5MO At 02:59 PM 9/3/2008, Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: I hope VE8RCS/VY0 isn't floating away! By CHARMAINE NORONHA, Associated Press Writer TORONTO - A chunk of ice shelf nearly the size of Manhattan has broken away from Ellesmere Island in Canada's northern Arctic

RE: [DX-CHAT] Anybody up for a Pacific trip?

2008-08-26 Thread john
At 07:33 AM 8/26/2008, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: I You have to wonder what the real agenda here is. All part of the vast right wing conspiracy! :-) John K5MO --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message

[DX-CHAT] Re: Are CW ops getting older?

2008-06-30 Thread John Warren
at the number of young people in contesting is misleading. In general, it's not a young person's game. But as that generation matures, they'll get the time, money and renewed interest which will make them the heart of the contesting business 20 years from now. 73, John, NT5C

[DX-CHAT] Old DXAC files

2008-04-24 Thread John Kanode
the shipping costs. I will be going to Dayton and can bring them there for pickup. Some are in boxes and some in big IBM Blue notebooks. The weight is somewhere between 100 and 200 pounds. If no interest, I will have to send them to the dump. 73, John, N4MM Past DXAC member and ARRL Board

[DX-CHAT] Re: Kosova

2008-03-22 Thread John Warren
is a separate commercial organization, and can do whatever it wants for scoring in the contests which it owns. 73, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector

[DX-CHAT] Re: SWL QSLing

2008-03-17 Thread John Warren
a QSL card! - or I work someone on 40M and I get cards for 10/15/20/40.I gave up on QSLing when I was an SWL. The return ratio was too depressingly low. Instead I tape recorded the rare ones, and I'm glad now that I did that - some interesting memories from 1948 onwards.73, John, NT5C. Subscribe/u

[DX-CHAT] Evils of SSB

2008-03-14 Thread John Warren
Begin forwarded message:From: Skip Cameron [EMAIL PROTECTED]Date: March 14, 2008 9:22:14 AM CDTTo: John Warren NT5C [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Fwd: Evils of SSB] From: Skip Cameron [EMAIL PROTECTED]Date: March 14, 2008 8:14:17 AM CDTSubject: Evils of SSBI knew there was a reason that I liked CW

Re: [DX-CHAT] RE: [DX-NEWS] Kosovo

2008-02-17 Thread john
At 11:10 PM 2/16/2008, Charles Harpole wrote: . Colonialism strikes again. Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] You should certainly know! John Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org

Re: [DX-CHAT] Pileup control

2008-02-10 Thread john
simplex. As you can imagine, chaos ensues... John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

[DX-CHAT] OX3KQ e-mail Address

2008-01-09 Thread John Warren
I've been trying to e-mail Jesper, OX3KQ. The address I found for him doesn't work : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Does anyone have an address that does work (or might work)? Please reply privately. Thanks in advance, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx

Re: [DX-CHAT] FJ: Canned Worms (long)

2007-12-29 Thread john
If that's true, there should be no complaint about the other operation. John K5MO At 11:24 AM 12/29/2007, Win wrote: WHERE ARE ALL THE FJ HAMS RIGHT NOW? I think we can assume that the FJs that live on the island are not DXers, and probably could not handel the resulting pile-ups. Win

Re: [DX-CHAT] cost of QSLing

2007-12-28 Thread john
So use a QSL manager and save everyone time and money you keep bringing this up time and time again. John K5MO At 07:53 PM 12/28/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: I have several months of data re the cost to me to QSL by post sending from Thailand government post office: Total cost of my

RE: [DX-CHAT] FJ/OH2AM signals

2007-12-22 Thread john
A beauty of a signal on 40m this morning. Excellent operation w/great CW ops Heard the other FJ group up on 20SSB as well. John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT

[DX-CHAT] Re: Making a List Checking It Twice...

2007-12-22 Thread John Warren
! Seasons Greetings and Merry Christmas to all, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

[DX-CHAT] 9L1FZ

2007-12-21 Thread john
vegetation around and above. QSL info via [EMAIL PROTECTED] John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

[DX-NEWS] 9L1FZ

2007-12-21 Thread john
vegetation around and above. QSL info via [EMAIL PROTECTED] John K5MO -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php

Re: [DX-CHAT] 'tis the season

2007-12-14 Thread john
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! 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] 'tis the season

2007-12-14 Thread john
Well, it's handy to have that K4 call, so as to be able to work on DXCC totals from two locations simultaneously! John K5MO At 06:19 PM 12/14/2007, Peter Dougherty wrote: At 05:19 PM 12/14/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: To Western hams, mostly K4VUD ... sounds like a Western callsign

[DX-CHAT] Re: CQ Magazine Editorial

2007-11-26 Thread John Warren
effect Jan 1 2008. At this stage it's voluntary for the national governing bodies (e.g.the FCC), but next the pressure will build. BTW, surely anyone who is serious about DXing/contesting MUST subscribe to CQ Magazine ? How can anyone participate without it? 73, John, NT5C. Subscribe

RE: [DX-CHAT] Re:Digital robots

2007-11-26 Thread john
there. Their operators are demanding their share of the pie, too. So what are you going to do? Gee...a handful of digi robot ops get the full attention of the ARRL, yet CW ops get the short stick. I wonder why that is? John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat

[DX-CHAT] CQ Magazine Editorial

2007-11-25 Thread John Warren
persuasive. Any thoughts, comments - or rebuttal ? John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

[DX-CHAT] Culture Change on DX Cluster?

2007-11-01 Thread John Warren
for unusual openings, when you alert people to turn their beams to unconventional directions. For example, 10M long path when (if?) the sunspots come back, or 10M side-scatter in the summer. What say you? John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX self spotting

2007-11-01 Thread john
At 07:13 AM 11/1/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: If ur DX with a dipole and 100w, you either self spot or call ur lungs out with no answers. This is not true. It's the same as saying if I don't cheat, than it's HARD! John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org

Re: [DX-CHAT] DX self spotting

2007-11-01 Thread john
I was referring ONLY to a contest situation. O/W, I agree, it's a don't care... John K5MO At 05:15 PM 11/1/2007, Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: --- john [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 07:13 AM 11/1/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: If ur DX with a dipole and 100w, you either self spot or call ur lungs

[DX-CHAT] Re: FR5DX QSLs

2007-10-31 Thread John Warren
to be innovative. (My best was a complaint to an operator's mother - it worked). John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

[DX-CHAT] Re: FR5DX QSLs

2007-10-31 Thread John Warren
said previously - complaining to the operator's mother. It's all part of the fun, and after umpteen years I still love to see those airmail envelopes arrive in my mailbox! Just my 2c worth, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message

[DX-CHAT] Re: E7

2007-10-29 Thread John Warren
Lou KE1F wrote: I just worked E7/DK6XZ, what country is he from? New prefix being phased in to replace T9. 73, John, NT5C Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector

RE: [DX-CHAT] Ten Tec woes

2007-10-25 Thread john
functioning radio back. No complaints from me, just a happy customer John K5MO OmniC OmniVIOptIII Paragon CorsairII Centurion 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

[DX-CHAT] Re: Real DX

2007-10-04 Thread John Warren
John AE5B wrote: Fifty years ago this week, a fourteen year old shortwave listener tuned his ancient Hallicrafters S40B to 20.005 Megacycles and was able to hear a weak, scratchy beeb-beeb-bee from Sputnik I. What is DX? To a 14 year old kid that was REAL DX. To those of you that have been

Re: [DX-CHAT] Post War QST?

2007-09-28 Thread john
Im sure I have both. How can I help? John K5MO At 06:51 PM 9/28/2007, Stuart Santelmann KC1F wrote: I have January 1942. There is the yellow insert War Comes ! We take Our Posts in Our Country's Defense. This is the notice suspending all amateur operations from the FCC, dated December 8

Re: [DX-CHAT] DXpedition radios

2007-09-23 Thread john
K2/100 would seem to fit the bill. John K5MO At 08:30 AM 9/23/2007, Duane, WV2B wrote: Hi folks, Anyone have experience with the current smaller size radios in a strong signal environment? Looking for something smaller like K3, FT-450, IC-7000, or ? Need something which will perform

Re: Vedr. [DX-CHAT] 1B1AB

2007-09-06 Thread john
ragnar otterstad [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Northern Cypros is occupied territory. Do not feed the troll.^ John k5mo Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT

[DX-CHAT] ZD9BCB

2007-08-27 Thread John Warren
personal business. TIA, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

Re: [DX-CHAT] Postal thieves

2007-08-27 Thread john
way. 73, Mike, W5UC I think this all boils down to more about trolling than QSLing, since none of the proposed options seems to be acceptable to the person posing the problems. John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX

RE: [DX-CHAT] LBOTW

2007-08-27 Thread john
At 06:19 PM 8/27/2007, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: If you don't like the way things are going, you're going to have to do more than kvetch on a reflector. Right. You can vote with your feet, as I have after many yrs of supporting the league. John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback

Re: [DX-CHAT] Postal thieves

2007-08-26 Thread john
Last upload for VU4AN/VU3CHE: No log data found Or even a stateside manager or maybe a mail-drop if you prefer to answer the cards yourself. The stateside manager idea is a winner. John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX

Re: [DX-CHAT] my mistake on why repeated QSL ?

2007-07-31 Thread john
So, why don't you ask him?He's the only one who would know. John K5MO At 04:27 AM 7/31/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: I am so sorry I meant to ask Why would a ham want more than one QSL card for the same contact, IF THEY ALREADY HAVE ONE IN HAND FOR THAT CONTACT.??? Subscribe

Re: [DX-CHAT] Posting a message from a third party.

2007-07-25 Thread john
Oh please this is ridiculous ! John K5MO At 05:11 AM 7/25/2007, Urb LeJeune wrote: Publication of someone's copyrighted material, such as an email message, without their EXPLICIT authorization is a violation of both US and International law and grounds for suit. Subscribe

Re: [DX-CHAT] What! BS7H LOTW

2007-06-10 Thread john
Now that *is* a miracle, isn't it John K5MO At 10:31 PM 6/9/2007, Don Greenbaum wrote: Gee Charles. (snip) I noticed K4VUD is in the log, yet you were in HS land at the moment the QSO was made. Care to comment on that little feat while you are complaining about the DXCC program

[DX-CHAT] Postage info

2007-05-11 Thread John Kanode
My small town post office had handouts with all the new postage info in it. It is Publication 620 April 2007 PSN 7610-10-000-0493 it is a tri page fold out blue in color. The title is New Postage Prices, What you Need to Know May 14, 2007 John N4MM Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ

[DX-CHAT] DXCC 2000

2007-05-11 Thread John Kanode
trying to herd cats. I could write a book about it but too long for here. I will be at Dayton and if anyone is interested, I will be glad to answer any questions about it. 73, John, N4MM Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related

Re: [DX-CHAT] VK0 Heard Island

2007-05-11 Thread john
I hear it might be dangerous. John K5MO At 08:30 AM 5/11/2007, Kenneth Sobel wrote: I need VK0 Heard Island for my last one. Please someone go on a dxpedition. It has been 10 years since last operation. de Ken W3JJ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat

Re: [DX-CHAT] BS7H thoughts

2007-05-10 Thread john
the way things should be. Nobody at the ARRL puts a gun to someones head, and forces guys to go. They do it precisely because it's difficult, remote, and yes, potentially dangerous and certainly exciting. John K5MO However, I have to ask if this set of rocks is worth the risks? I know

Re: [DX-CHAT] more on BS7H

2007-05-10 Thread john
They look absolutely miserable! :-) John K5MO At 11:01 AM 5/10/2007, K2EWB wrote: A new photo of this entity is up on their site now, showing all the ops (who took the photo?) http://www.scarboroughreef.com/http://www.scarboroughreef.com/ Make up your own minds. N2ERN Subscribe

[DX-CHAT] BS7 fun and frustration.

2007-05-07 Thread john
I didn't work 'em... (heard fine, found their listening freq numerous times) but no whining...I'm already thinking of replacing the A4S with a 3 el Steppir. I'll get 'em if there's a next time. If I always worked everyone when I tried to, this wouldn't be nearly as much fun! John

[DX-CHAT] Re: BS7H

2007-05-02 Thread John Warren
to the newcomers into our hobby. Doubt that most of them know who BS7H is! Much more likely to come from frustrated, impatient 20wpm OTs who are near the top of Honor Roll. John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx

[DX-CHAT] BS7H INTO NE USA

2007-04-29 Thread John Maikisch
AFTER ALL. JOHN - K2AZ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

[DX-CHAT] BS7H STRONG HERE

2007-04-29 Thread John Maikisch
TO GET HIM AFTER ALL. JOHN - K2AZ 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] LoTW

2007-04-28 Thread john
Disk space is amazingly cheap. You can store a ton of text info in a very affordable disk. John K5MO PS: Long live paper QSLs... At 02:17 AM 4/28/2007, Lee Wical wrote: I don't know how ARRL can afford LoTW and its present and furure storage. It will turn out, money wise

Re: [DX-CHAT] n8s logs

2007-04-12 Thread john
There's a mirror site listed on the N8S site, and it seems to work FB. John K5MO 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] QSL problems

2007-04-11 Thread john
I wonder if it includes one particularly active station on Galapagos, who has accepted several shipments of greenbacks over the years, but has not yet coughed up a card. John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL problems

2007-04-11 Thread john
Thanks for the tip on the stateside manager. E-cards dont do it for me , so LOTW is not an option. 73 John K5MO At 06:27 PM 4/11/2007, you wrote: I have worked a very active station on Galapagos who uses LOTW, and he fires confirmation out in very short order. I encourage you and everyone

Re: [DX-CHAT] Re: N8S Online Logs

2007-04-06 Thread John - WB8RFB
Is it even remotely possible that the post about on-line logs came from someone new to DX'ing who was simply asking a question that he/she didn't know the answer to? I think it's time for all of us to dig out our old ARRL Handbooks and reread the Amateur's Code printed therein. 73, WB8RFB

Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio-Amateurs+ART

2007-03-20 Thread john
He sounds like the perfect candidate to: 1) test your killfile/email trash filter on 2) meet Paul Vixie. 73 John K5MO At 10:05 AM 3/20/2007, Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: Here is a response I received back from ON4AW. I had to laugh at the p.s.. 73 - Jim AD1C [content edited

[DX-CHAT] The ARRL

2007-03-14 Thread John Warren
not to risk the integrity of the #1 award in ham radio (memories of Romeo still hurt!). So, when you bash ARRL and especially DXCC, expect me to tune out folks. 73, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat

RE: [DX-CHAT] The ARRL

2007-03-14 Thread john
else other than the WinLink folks, yet it had the strong support of the ARRL. John K5MO My point is that ARRL CHANGED, because the consensus of its members changed. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat

Re: [DX-CHAT] ANY PA-stns here ?

2007-02-15 Thread john
Maybe it's the enclosed winmail dat file that's tagging along... At 10:30 AM 2/15/2007, LA5HE Ragnar Otterstad wrote: I have tried to email PA3EWP using QRZ.com adress but my mail is bouncing. Anybody here who may be able to help ? Thanks 73 Rag LA5HE -- Jeg bruker gratisversjonen av

[DX-CHAT] More on Kosovo

2007-02-01 Thread John Warren
The compromise independence-lite solution between Serbia and Kosovo, which will be proposed by the UN tomorrow, supposedly includes a UN seat for Kosovo. If that is the case, and the proposal is accepted by both parties, Kosovo would in due course become a new DXCC Entity. John, NT5C

[DX-CHAT] VU7LD qsl

2007-01-22 Thread john
Got mine todayvery fast! Good job! John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

RE: [DX-CHAT] ham radio and age

2007-01-18 Thread john
At 10:40 PM 1/17/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: Geo I keep an empty gallon milk jug under my ham desk for relief. U will never know when u need it. 73 Thank you for sharing. John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX

RE: [DX-CHAT] VU7LD

2006-12-21 Thread john
At 04:31 PM 12/21/2006, LA5HE Ragnar Otterstad wrote: CW is and IMHO probably will still be popular for obvious reasons. Agree 100% Especially for DXing !!! John K5MO -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.26

Re: [DX-CHAT] [Dx-qsl] DXCC application

2006-10-18 Thread john
So maybe, like QSL senders, ARRL responds better with green stamps in the envelope! :-) John K5MO At 07:08 PM 10/18/2006, Jim Abercrombie wrote: Like another person has noted: Read the application paper where it clearly tells you how to sort the cards when you send them. I followed

Re: [DX-CHAT] ZS8MI

2006-10-17 Thread John Warren
first, to check possibilities. See QRZ.COM GL! John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

Re: [DX-CHAT] After-effects

2006-10-13 Thread John Warren
no problem persuading a neutral FCC to make it a formal rule. John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

Re: [DX-CHAT] comments sought

2006-10-13 Thread john
Since when are they concerned with members inputs? A Little late, after the fact, isn't it? John K5MO At 08:53 PM 10/13/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ARRL requests members' input on recent FCC omnibus Report and Order (Oct 13, 2006) -- The ARRL is requesting members' input concerning

[DX-CHAT] Yaesu FT-2000

2006-10-05 Thread John Warren
return. TIA, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

Re: [DX-CHAT] distaste for America especially after 9/11

2006-08-25 Thread john
right , it has no place, but it's just more trolling from that source. John K5MO -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.3/423 - Release Date: 8/18/2006 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL METHODS

2006-08-25 Thread john
why DX does not use lbotw... re: The same reason most others don't (see current EHAM survey) people don't like them and would rather have paper cards. John K5MO -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.3

Re: [DX-CHAT] Raliegh, NC

2006-08-25 Thread john
Steve 147.27 and 146.88 are both available here John K5MO Clayton NC (just SE of Raleigh) At 03:58 PM 8/25/2006, Steve-KF2TI wrote: I will be traveling through the Raleigh-Durham area next week and would appreciate if anyone might have a couple of 2M repeaters that are active (in case

[DX-CHAT] [dx-chat] QSL METHODS

2006-08-24 Thread John Maikisch
return on 99% of cards I send out direct Maybe this is not worth the bandwidthIused but as N2ERN says I am just wasting a few electrons not some trees. I know that a lot of DX stations do not like LOTW for some reasons but it sure can makes my life easier. 73, John - K2AZ

Re: [DX-CHAT] DXpedition support

2006-08-23 Thread john
I doubt that it's any more expensive to mount a DXpedition these days than it was 40 yrs ago...and is likely cheaper. Done first class, it's always been an expensive proposition. I suspect it takes more dedication than it does money, although it clearly costs some bucks. John K5MO

Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Why the new DXCC rule

2006-08-02 Thread John Becker
session? Inquiring minds want to know! 73, John, K9MM -- 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

RE: [DX-CHAT] Why the new DXCC rule

2006-07-29 Thread John Warren
, and allowed Gough Is - plenty far enough away - to become a new one. Oh well. Just in case anyone thinks about it, it doesn't seem to work under the new rule, because I discovered that neither Tristan nor Gough have independent administrations. Both are governed via St Helena ZD7. 73, John

Re: [DX-CHAT] Kosovo

2006-07-25 Thread John Warren
(see article referred to). Maybe 1 year ?? John, NT5C Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

[DX-CHAT] VU4AN Cards

2006-07-13 Thread John C. Maikisch
Now that some of the VU4AN cards are being received, does anyone know if the ARRL is accepting them for DXCC credit (i.e. - is the "proper documentation" in hand)? 73, John - K2AZ

Re: [DX-CHAT] Desecheo I. answers 2

2006-06-30 Thread john
Still trolling, I see. At 10:30 PM 6/29/2006, Charles Harpole wrote: The total report text site has been given on this reflector. We must beware of totally condemning someone who was likely exercising his right as a citizen to petition his government. I wish he had kept quiet, but that

Re: [DX-CHAT] Permission to go

2006-06-30 Thread john
At 08:28 AM 6/30/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But, my point is that when property does not belong to someone, just because they are given permission to GO there means any activity they choose to engage in is approved In this case, the property belongs to all US citizens. -- No virus

Re: [DX-CHAT] EA6UN QSL's

2006-04-17 Thread John - WB8RFB
It's really sad when a person advertises their willingness to QSL and then doesn't follow through. This is what I found on QRZ.com today: EA6UN Lookups: 20145 Jurek QSL via EC6TK with SAE + 3 us $ (Direct Only) BALEARIC ISLANDS - SPAIN That's a tidy sum in anyone's book if only 10%

Re: [DX-CHAT] EA6UN QSL's

2006-04-17 Thread john
I've played the game, and still no QSL Worked him last week, so I know he's still around... John K5MO At 03:32 PM 4/17/2006, John - WB8RFB wrote: It's really sad when a person advertises their willingness to QSL and then doesn't follow through. This is what I found on QRZ.com today

Re: [DX-CHAT] V51AS

2006-04-13 Thread John - WB8RFB
My direct QSL with GS's and SAE sent on 29/3/04 was answered via the bureau 20/9/2004. --- Art RX9TX [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello DX-chat, Gents, what one should do to get a card from V51AS? Looks like this guy believes 2 USD is not enough for him, so my second direct request is

RE: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW

2006-03-25 Thread john
Nope... KG44WW down below the US SSB allocations I heard 'em too. John K5MO At 03:25 PM 3/25/2006, Ron Notarius WN3VAW wrote: That has to be a typo. I'm sure DJ1CW meant KG4WW down in Guantanamo 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf

RE: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW

2006-03-25 Thread john
...along with the US stations who are calling him on freq (which at the time, was well below the US phone section of the band!) John K5MO At 04:14 PM 3/25/2006, Ron Notarius WN3VAW wrote: All I can say is... WFWL, and if this character is legit, he's going to have some explaining to do

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