[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 r

[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. Subscr

[DX-CHAT] Re: Kosova

2008-03-22 Thread John Warren
ot;. CQ 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

[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: Are CW ops getting older?

2008-06-30 Thread John Warren
o I think that looking 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

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

2008-11-17 Thread John Warren
97xxx Reunion, 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

[DX-CHAT] Re: Honor Roll, etc.

2009-01-07 Thread John Warren
of your control - You have to wait for new ones to get QRV. Second comment : DXCC with its Honor Roll are rightly respected as the granddaddy of the major DX awards. But it (and 5BDXCC) are certainly not the toughest. That distinction goes to 5BWAZ. John, NT5C. ---

[DX-CHAT] The Original Ponzi Scheme

2009-05-05 Thread John Warren
rency 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! J

[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 unsubsc

[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,

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

2009-10-09 Thread John Warren
s 100%. 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

[DX-CHAT] Re: Long Path DXCC?

2011-07-11 Thread John Warren
7s and VR2s right after 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. Total

[DX-CHAT] Re: DXpedition calling practices

2011-07-26 Thread John Warren
n. The Chinese op worked JAs 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 se

[DX-CHAT] Re: Looking back at your first logs

2011-08-13 Thread John Warren
owing 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. -

[DX-CHAT] Looking Back : VT1

2011-08-14 Thread John Warren
, John, NT5C. --- 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

[DX-CHAT] MP4KAC

2011-08-23 Thread John Warren
John W5RQ and myself are busy on a minor detective search. Does anyone have the name (and perhaps the UK callsign and QTH) from an MP4KAC Kuwait QSL card around 1951 ? Thanks in advance, John, NT5C. --- To unsubscribe or

[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

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

2011-12-02 Thread John Warren
the good old days, I 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 tha

Re: [DX-CHAT] Confused

2002-06-21 Thread John Warren
e specifically asked the west coast to stand by, to see how far east in the USA he could get. At that moment, the propagation just barely extended to Texas, so I worked him again. Do I feel that I was selfish? Not one little bit. After the first 15M QSO I simply took advantage of peak

[DX-CHAT] Freebanding: KP5

2002-12-03 Thread John Warren
orities, and how they successfully avoided being caught! I wonder what these people will do as the sunspot cycle goes down and 11M dies? John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the D

[DX-CHAT] CB and Freebanding

2002-12-04 Thread John Warren
my question is what happens to freebanding when 10/11M go dead in a few years? Will they show up somewhere else? John, NT5C. 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] Freebanding 11 Meters

2002-12-05 Thread John Warren
- and knowingly - work people who are operating illegally. So I can't condone freebanding in any shape or form. It's wrong, and licensed hams are doing their "other" hobby a GREAT disservice if they participate in it. If you want to be an illegal freebander, get out of licensed amateur radio. John, NT5C.

Re: [DX-CHAT] Be Careful What You Wish For

2002-12-17 Thread John Warren
to operate freeband? Perhaps some of the Chesterfield or Sable Island crew can explain? 73, John, NT5C. 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] Sunrise/Sunset Times

2003-03-15 Thread John Warren
rd edition (1987?). It gives the data at 2-week intervals. Easy to interpolate to get it closer, either by date or geographically. It's just about the most valuable tool I know for low-band DXing. Don't think later editions kept it though? Too bad. 73, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, fee

Re: [DX-CHAT] E44/4Z5MK and TX0AT

2003-06-11 Thread John Warren
been requested. I'm sure I'll be corrected if I've got that wrong. 73, John, NT5C. 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] Deleted vs Expunged

2003-06-16 Thread John Warren
I think I will learn to crochet. Wanna doily? Don't have to leave ham radio Dean. Plenty of other DX challenges if Top of DXCC Honor Roll is too easy for you now. How about 5BWAZ on SSB? Or WAZ on 160M? Just "pick your flavor" and make it as tough as you want. 73, John, NT5C. Subscr

RE: [DX-CHAT] The UN and DXCC Listings

2003-06-19 Thread John Warren
(like UNTAET for example), see DXCC Rule II.1.b. All these DXCC rules are on-line, or you can invest in The ARRL DXCC List ($4). 73, John, NT5C. 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 r

[DX-CHAT] 40M Expansion

2003-07-04 Thread John Warren
with no more split, and negligible QRM from other modes and local operations! If you don't like that, how would you use the 2009 changes to arrange a 40M SSB DX/contest window? John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX relate

Re: [DX-CHAT] What is DX?

2003-07-10 Thread John Warren
oll, but boy were those 13 years fun. Relax Steve! 73, and GL with VU4, John, NT5C. 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

[DX-CHAT] Need 40M Info

2003-07-11 Thread John Warren
sed are are the digital modes above 7100? Any particular frequency preference? All relevant info welcomed! TIA, John, NT5C. 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 sponsor

Re: [DX-CHAT] Yemen - and the Implications

2003-09-02 Thread John Warren
if that's too easy, on 40M SSB, or SSTV, or PSK31. Conditions on 40 are really warming up, and I anticipate a great fall. Heck, there's even a REAL Democrat to support in the presidential race! What's all this pessimism? 73, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, proble

Re: [DX-CHAT] Yemen and DXCC

2003-09-02 Thread John Warren
impossible countries became fairly commonplace (BY), or at least workable (P5, XZ, ZA). But when I missed the VK0H operation around 87/88, little did I realize that a decade would pass before I got another shot. Just made VK0IR all the more appreciated. I hope we never change the format of DX

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL Postage

2003-09-20 Thread John Warren
rmany). And the reliability of the USPO with my mail has been outstanding. I'll take the good old US of A thanks. 73, John, NT5C. 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 ref

Re: [DX-CHAT] 3C0V OFF TIMES

2003-10-02 Thread John Warren
some late night activity for the Low Banders as the high band demand begins to drop off :-) I read somewhere that the local power was off during those hours. If that's true, it's a bit surprising that they didn't take a generator with them to permit low-band operation to most of U

Re: [DX-CHAT] OH2AQ?

2003-10-13 Thread John Warren
Steve K8WK wrote: Anybody else having trouble accessing oh2aq web spots URL today? Yes. But try the Japanese equivalent at http://www.dxscape.com/ 73, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [DX-CHAT] oh2aq gone agn?

2003-10-19 Thread John Warren
I think oh2aq web cluster is inaccessible here in se part of USA agn...anybody else? 73/dx steve, k8wk Gone here in Texas too Steve. Try http://www.dxscape.com/ as an alternative. 73, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX

Re: [DX-CHAT] Outstanding QSL's

2003-10-24 Thread John Warren
Steve G3OAG wrote: I wonder if anyone has received QSLs from: XW1IC. Yes, via Champ's home call E21EIC. Sent 2 green stamps and airmail SAE. GL! John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [

[DX-CHAT] Removal of IARU from DXCC rules

2004-01-19 Thread John Kanode
At the recent ARRL Board of Directors meeting, it was voted to remove the IARU Member Society rule from the DXCC rules. 73, John, N4MM 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

Re: [DX-CHAT] AY1ZA???

2004-02-03 Thread John Warren
o is busy with official traffic back to Argentina. He will try to get on 21365 around 2200Z and especially 14290 around 2330Z, when they seem to have a good opening to USA. QSL via Henry's home call LU4DXU. BTW, I haven't noticed any CW spots yet. 73, John, NT5C. Subscribe/u

[DX-CHAT] QSLing - IRCs (and mint stamps) vs $

2004-02-12 Thread John Warren
ing up with postage rates worldwide to send mint stamps - wow! that's a hobby in itself! Can someone explain to the group why we should ever do anything EXCEPT swap $? John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items

Re: [DX-CHAT] YIs in ARRL/SSB Contest?

2004-03-03 Thread John Warren
licenses. Presumably they want a little bit of R&R from all the going on around them in Iraq. My "Play Toys"? - I feel pretty good about giving them something less deadly to worry about for a short while. Ham radio has a long tradition of providing relaxation for service men

Re: [DX-CHAT] The French

2004-06-06 Thread John Warren
rican, Brit or Canadian. I think you owe them a public apology - but I don't expect to see one. 73, John, NT5C. 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 N

[DX-CHAT] Status of T33C QSL cards?

2004-09-20 Thread John - WB8RFB
Does anyone know how I might contact the T33C folks to see if they received my QSL card & GS's that I sent back in June? Still haven't received a QSL back from them yet. Any help would be appreciated. Am new at DX'ing despite being licensed for a long time. Thanks,

[DX-CHAT] QSL Route for FP/DK8XT?

2004-09-24 Thread John - WB8RFB
o QSL. Any help from out there in DX-land? Thanks. John - WB8RFB ___ Do you Yahoo!? Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today! http://vote.yahoo.com Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a messag

[DX-CHAT] ZK1APX Route

2004-09-28 Thread John - WB8RFB
Sorry - was too quick on the trigger. I found the route via IK3QAR's website. My apologies. John - WB8RFB __ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send 10MB messages! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail Subscribe/unsubscribe, fee

[DX-CHAT] ZK1APX QSL Route?

2004-09-28 Thread John - WB8RFB
Hello again, I supposedly worked a ZK1APX on 17 meters this morning but neither QRZ.COM nor Buckmaster's websites have any kind of route. Any ideas? Thanks again. John - WB8RFB __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from

Re: [DX-CHAT] Query abt DX splits

2004-10-18 Thread John Warren
urbed, and causes local QRM. 73, John, NT5C. 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] Query abt DX splits

2004-10-18 Thread John Warren
;s Agreement" DX segment, like 3790-3800, there will be horrendous fights when the Europeans get going there. In fact, unless we get a significant DX Window there, I think the present situation working split is much better. John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njd

Re: [DX-CHAT] The Two BS7H operations

2004-11-13 Thread John Warren
I believed they approved the 95 operation. Rod WC7N Yep. '94 was not accepted, '95 was approved. I don't recall what changed. Still the same little piece of very damp rock! John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, D

Re: [DX-CHAT] No EU pilot for KH8SI ?

2005-02-26 Thread John Warren
"Contacts with KH8SI operating from Swain's Island will count for American Samoa for DXCC purposes and for OC-200 for the RSGB's Islands on the Air (IOTA) program". I'd say that's pretty definitive. WF and don't even bother to WL. John, NT5C. Su

Re: [DX-CHAT] 7O1YGF and P5/4L4FN

2005-03-05 Thread John Warren
Ed P5/4L4FN had papers from some government branch, his operation was officially observed on more than one occasion, and let's face it, you don't operate anywhere there WITHOUT permission!! Why did Ed (and earlier Martti) get permission, when others couldn't? -- I don't know

[DX-CHAT] Cluster Self-spotting

2005-03-11 Thread John Warren
pagation" I suppose, hi!! I found self-spotting particularly useful around the sunspot peak on 10M, to get things started on long and scatter paths which most people weren't looking for. Other opinions? John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-

Re: [DX-CHAT] Best Antenna - Surrounded area-?

2005-03-13 Thread John Warren
you more information. But your signal was 55 into Texas on 40M SSB long-path yesterday, so you have half the problem solved.  Don't give up! 73, John, NT5C.

Re: [DX-CHAT] Dayton Feedback

2005-05-24 Thread John Warren
a/Contest forums all at one place (selfishly, the Crowne Plaza) - Bus service between Hara and the downtown hotels, on a maintainable published schedule. John, NT5C. P.S. Reuben - Please forward copy to Ross WA8DQH - email unknown. Tnx! Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http

Re: [DX-CHAT] FCC proposes to drop morse code requirement......

2005-07-21 Thread John Warren
never owned a key and wouldn't know how to use one, doesn't make me a worse (or better) Extra Class amateur than any code enthusiast. It's how proudly, effectively and courteously you use your amateur license AFTER you've got it that distinguishes you from a CBer. 73, John

Re: [DX-CHAT] G4ZU

2005-09-02 Thread John Warren
career made me very familiar with that country, I knew exactly why he chose that beautiful, warm part of Europe. 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 sponsore

Re: [DX-CHAT] JT1BG SK

2005-11-15 Thread John Warren
ng him come back to me - I was literally struck dumb for a few seconds, and I still don't understand the propagation path. 73 Bator, and thanks for an indelible memory. John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related ite

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSLing JT1CO

2005-11-30 Thread John Warren
it will disappear. 73 and GL, John, NT5C.

Re: [DX-CHAT] Why use IRCs?

2005-12-26 Thread John Warren
larly. I know U.S. dollars are illegal in a few places, but a lot of recipients don't cash them anyway - they use them in their own QSLing. 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

Re: [DX-CHAT] 30 Meter SSB QSO

2006-01-26 Thread John Warren
self-policing. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think SSB is legal in the UK on 30M for example. 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 N

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 unans

[DX-CHAT] EA6UN QSL's

2006-04-17 Thread John - WB8RFB
Does anyone have e-mail address for him? I'm trying to follow-up on a direct QSL request sent to him from 2004. Thanks. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Subscribe/unsubscribe,

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%

[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] 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 a

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

Re: [DX-CHAT] question about buro

2002-12-22 Thread John J Dize
He probably meant qsl via Buro 100 percent... Goood luckk W3BJ On Sun, 22 Dec 2002 12:29:36 -0800 (PST) Gary Stone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Hi, > > I worked CP1UU on cw and he said to qsl via the buro > 100. He repeated this a few times. Does that mean to > send a $1 with the card to the

Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Ducie and Low Bands

2003-03-13 Thread john devoldere, ON4UN
toughest bands from the first day. Thanks for all, Stu 73 John, ON4UN - Original Message - From: "Stu Greene" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "john devoldere, ON4UN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "john devoldere, ON4UN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]&

Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Ducie and Low Bands

2003-03-13 Thread john devoldere, ON4UN
Hi Jim: This confirms what I said... They were never on FOR EUROPE, and to the best of my knowledge nobody worked them. Read the comments from the few Europeans. Thanks for supporting my view with this data. 73 John PS I am not frustrated, I worked them on 80 and 160 this morning

[DX-CHAT] Eqsl

2003-04-01 Thread John C Owens
haven't taken any further action. If you download one of these and submit it to DXCC, will it be accepted? I assume that when you download, you get an image of the card that you can print. Help! John Owens - N7SEJ Sign Up for

[DX-CHAT] eQSL

2003-04-01 Thread John C Owens
Thanks all, I got the info I needed re the validity of cards from eQSL. I will now have to look and see if any of these are cards I sent through the bureau and this is the cheap route they chose to reply. Hope not. Thanks again to all who responded. John Owens - N7SEJ

[DX-CHAT] eQSL

2003-04-03 Thread John C Owens
owing. Of those that were contacts over a year ago, it is probably best to just QSL again via the bureau since they may have sent eQSL's back then thinking they were going to be accepted by DXCC. Very interesting!! John Owens - N7SEJ

[DX-CHAT] Virus

2003-05-29 Thread John C Owens
ed an attachment of an executable file usually named jcowens3.kiss.ok.exe that was flagged as being something containing a virus. Has anyone else received anything resembling this or know anything about it?? Just trying to help others avoid a new virus. John Owens (

[DX-CHAT]

2003-06-16 Thread John C Owens
he highest levels of recognition. John Owens (N7SEJ) Bruce, I may be missing something, but using your logic, a "new guy" could NEVER get to the top of the all time list as there are entities he couldn't possibly work as these entities are on the deleted list. The current method

[DX-CHAT] Voice Keyer

2004-01-13 Thread John C Owens
Does anyone know where I can get Voice Keyer software that will provide port control of PTT. Freeware is preferred. Thanks - John Owens - N7SEJ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX

[DX-CHAT] MCI32.OCX

2004-01-15 Thread John C Owens
to do. The call it an Active X Control file. What does that mean? Your help would be appreciated. Thanks - John Owens - N7SEJ 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

Re: [DX-CHAT] MCI32.OCX

2004-01-15 Thread John C Owens
Harris: You hang in there buddy. You obviously have it! On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 22:22:36 -0500 harris ruben <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I wouldn't know. I run a mac under OS X. > > Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only,

[DX-CHAT]

2004-01-17 Thread John C Owens
My thanks to those who helped out on my question re the MCI32.OCX file. It was much appreciated. Thanks - John Owens - N7SEJ 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

[DX-CHAT] Java Awareness

2004-01-19 Thread John C Owens
ear now and have yet to find a solution to appease the "Java Awareness Gods". I am running Windows XP Home that was installed on the computer (AMD Athlon 1800+) when I purchased it about 1.5 years ago. Does anyone know how to solve this problem permanently. John Owens - N7SEJ Subscr

[DX-CHAT] Java Capable

2004-01-19 Thread John C Owens
My thanks to a number of people who stepped forward to try and solve my Java Deficiency. Thanks especially to Bill (W4WX) who hung in there with me over multiple emails to finally zero in on the solution. Thanks Bill, you did me a big favor helping me solve this one. John Owens - N7SEJ Subscribe

Re: [DX-CHAT] Java Capable

2004-01-19 Thread John C Owens
case, It now makes me compatible with websites requiring Java compatability. I have tested it and it now works. I am very thankful to Bill for his help on this matter that has been troubling me for over a year.   John Owens - N7SEJ   On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 23:36:04 + (GMT Standard Time)

Re: [DX-CHAT] Java Awareness

2004-01-19 Thread John C Owens
You are one of the fortunate ones. Apparently my operating system had some problems accepting the Virtual Java download. It always ran into a problem. John Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This

[DX-CHAT] LOTW

2004-01-22 Thread John C Owens
ncept that works very well. I hope they achieve their goal eventually. John Owens - N7SEJ 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] N0MLW/KH0

2004-03-03 Thread John C Owens
Gary:   By the way, the Ø is available from your keyboard with an (alt 0216, no numlock). Less bandwidth and confusion.   John Owens - N7SEJ   On Mon, 1 Mar 2004 18:00:56 -0800 (PST) Gary Stone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Hi,   I worked NMLW/KH on 80 and 30 meters.  I see

[DX-CHAT] Virus's

2004-03-23 Thread John C Owens
music. I assume this p/w applies only to DX-CHAT and not DX-NEWS. John Owens - N7SEJ 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] Dayton Hamfest Attendance Numbers

2005-05-23 Thread John Carobine - WB8RFB
g amateur radio, and by default, hamfests in general a great service. John, WB8RFB __ Yahoo! Mail Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/learn/mail Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ,

[DX-CHAT] QSL Routes Needed

2005-12-09 Thread John Carobine - WB8RFB
Can anyone help with any QSL info on the following stations? TR8SA wrkd in March 1988 CE0FFD wrkd in April 1988 T26DX wrkd in December 2000 Thanks in advance for any replys. John - WB8RFB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the

[DX-CHAT] QSL Route Needed

2006-03-18 Thread John Carobine - WB8RFB
each have a slightly different address for him in Russia/Russian Federation. Anyone know the correct route? Thanks - need his 5B card for a new one here. John - WB8RFB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around h

Re: [DX-CHAT] Logbook of World

2006-03-24 Thread John Carobine - WB8RFB
I've been licensed for nearly 35 years and only took up chasing DX seriously about two years ago. In my situation, LoTW is an indispensable tool for me to get beyond the basic DXCC award. At roughly $3.00 each (sometimes more) to snag a confirmation, having the "choice" of being able to get a car

[DX-CHAT] LOTW Ideas for Incentives

2006-03-24 Thread John Carobine - WB8RFB
Bernie - W3UR, Thanks for your comments and also the challenge you threw out the the group. What if the ARRL were to "Meet You Half-Way"? If the first 25 QSO's confirmed in LOTW for the basic WAS award were gratis for "X" amount of time, perhaps that would be a good incentive to get the DX log

Re: [DX-CHAT] Confused

2002-06-22 Thread John and Mari Minke
ple modes and ask only for contacts with those who have not worked him before just ain't going to happen. John N6JM 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] Pirate QSL

2002-06-24 Thread John and Mari Minke
I think it was KL8AA (Cray Island??). I think N6JV has one of them. John N6JM) Gary Danaher wrote: > > A number of years ago some guy operating a pirate callsign and claiming > to be on a recently risen island operated for a day or so, eventually > sent qsl's to the contacts, a

Re: [DX-CHAT] New Entities prematurely?

2002-06-25 Thread John and Mari Minke
alk remains with at least a shred of justification. O.K. Excuse my ignorance, but who are you referring too? John N6JM 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 spo

Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] any news on 7O1YGF?

2002-07-11 Thread John E Bastin, K8AJS
At 15:35 -0400 07/11/2002, Ron Notarius WN3VAW wrote: >(Reply moved to DX Chat for discussion) > [snip] >And by the way... maybe I missed it, but where did the DXCC desk say >that only SSB QSO's from P5/4L4FN would be accepted? As I seem to >recall, when Ed's operation was first approved, he

Re: [DX-CHAT] Military contacts?

2002-07-14 Thread John and Mari Minke
his career down the tubes! He also could not give his ship or his location. If he did, it would have been obvious he was Slim. John N6JM KennyC wrote: > > Hello > Not exactly DX, but last nite while a bunch of guys were on 10 meters, a > officier in the Navy came on. he was on what wa

Re: [DX-CHAT] QST articles on lightning need work

2002-07-16 Thread John and Mari Minke
respond to questions, regardless who was asking. Sounds to me that he doesn't have the answer. John N6JM (should be back on soon, tower ready to ship, but no base yet) Charles Harpole wrote: > > After finishing the third and last installment of Ron Block's QST articles > on

Re: [DX-CHAT] QST articles on lightning need work

2002-07-17 Thread John and Mari Minke
. When I referred to playing with radios I meant Amateur Radio. Surely, you don't think I'm referring to communications that life depends upon. Come on Get real. And who are these experts? Benjamin Franklin thought he was an expert. John N6JM Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, prob

Re: [DX-CHAT] QST articles on lightning need work

2002-07-17 Thread John and Mari Minke
I was referring to the old man flying his kite in the rain. But, if you want to beat me up on this one too go ahead. The bands must be dead! 73 de John N6JM Albert Garcia wrote: > > Actually, Ben Franklin WAS an expert in his day... > > Bert N8NN > > Subscribe/unsubscr

Re: [DX-CHAT] beginning DXer

2002-08-01 Thread John E Bastin, K8AJS
At 18:53 -0600 07/31/2002, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >One of my favorite all time radios is the Kenwood TS830. >It has an EXCELLENT receiver with cascaded filters. >Variable Bandwidth and Variable Pitch can be realized >using front panel controls. A separate VFO is needed >for split frequency op

Re: [DX-CHAT] US counties and ZIP codes

2002-08-15 Thread John and Mari Minke
This is the more reason to have your county printed on your QSL card. I don't know of any QSL printer who would charge extra for this service. Also, include your gridsquare too regardless if you are or not on VHF. John N6JM Ron Notarius WN3VAW wrote: > > Art, > > In much of

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