[DX-CHAT] Study material
It's called, Know your subject matter. Nick W9UM Know the enemy and know yourself, in a hundred battles you will never be in peril. If ignorant of both, you are certain in every battle to be in peril. Sun Tzu 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] Goran
Interesting P.S. from Goran...H, wonder what those ** meant?? vy 73, Nick W9UM I'll tell you what war is all about; you've got to kill people and when you've killed enough of them they stop fighting. General Curtis LeMay 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] zk2cc 40M
One call w/one watt to a vhf antenna, worked great, ground mounted. Never misses. It's not April yet is it??? Nick W9UM Know the enemy and know yourself, in a hundred battles you will never be in peril. If ignorant of both, you are certain in every battle to be in peril. Sun Tzu Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Re: Real DX
I also had an SX 100 and what a thrill it was to hear Sputnik. vy 73, Nick W9UM - Original Message - From: John Warren [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 2:48 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Re: Real DX 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 around awhile...hasn't it been fun? Indeed it has. At the same time, a brand new immigrant, living in the United States for three weeks, did the same thing with a Hallicrafters SX-100, on which he had spent virtually all his first paycheck. About a week earlier he had hand carried all 45 lbs of it from downtown Boston on the MTA to Everett, and then to his attic apartment in Malden, MA. But I'll never forget my XYL, and our landlord and landlady sitting there with me listening to those beeps. 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 sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] BS7H
Tks to all for the info.looks like some are still on the way. vy 73, Nick W9UM 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] Fw: A reminder, just a reminder
- Original Message - From: nick cominos [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Nick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 10, 2007 9:22 PM Subject: none The Amateur's Code by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA (1928) The Radio Amateur is: CONSIDERATE never knowingly operating in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others. LOYAL offering loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs and the American Radio Relay League, through which Amateur Radio in the United States is represented nationally and internationally. PROGRESSIVE with knowledge abreast of science, a well built and efficient station, and operation beyond reproach. FRIENDLY with slow and patient operation when requested, friendly advice and counsel to the beginner, kindly assistance, co-operation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the hallmarks of the amateur spirit. BALANCED Radio is an avocation, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school or community. PATRIOTIC with station and skill always ready for service to country and community The enemy does not understand the dichotomy of our society, but they should understand this; we will bandage our wounds, we will bury our dead; and then we will come for you . . . and we will destroy you and all you stand for. Brian Shul, Air Force SR71 pilot 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] privileged communications
There was a time when communications between amateurs could not be divulged to the public. vy 73, Nick W9UM The enemy does not understand the dichotomy of our society, but they should understand this; we will bandage our wounds, we will bury our dead; and then we will come for you . . . and we will destroy you and all you stand for. Brian Shul, Air Force SR71 pilot 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] LoTW
Anyone getting the Internal Server Error when uploading to the site? I've been getting this all weekend. vy 73, Nick W9UM When the people fear the government it's called tyranny, when the government fears the people it's called freedom. Thomas Paine 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] Jean Shepard
Jean was originally from Hammond, Indiana. He was a member of the local RC (Lake County Amateur Radio Club) (Lake County Indiana) and a really great guy to talk with. He wrote Christmas Story now an annual movie and also In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash. I don't remember his W9 call unfortunately. His obit appeared in the local papers but didn't mention his ham call. vy 73, Nick W9UM When the people fear the government it's called tyranny, when the government fears the people it's called freedom. Thomas Paine 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] Fw: cqsong
Subject: cq song A good Ham friend sent this along to me.quite amusing but really fun to listen to..enjoy. GL/DX vy 73, Nick W9UM..CQ CQ CQ http://www.zerobeat.net/cqsong.html 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] N7CQQ
Cards sent and returned for 4O3T in three weeks. vy 73, Nick W9UM When the people fear the government it's called tyranny, when the government fears the people it's called freedom. Thomas Paine 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] 4O3T
Who is the stateside mgr for 4O3T? Tks and vy 73, Nick W9UM When the people fear the government it's called tyranny, when the government fears the people it's called freedom. Thomas Paine 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] The New York Times
The New York TimesI couldn't agree morewhere there is no instant gratification for the current society, there is no effort, no discipline, no persistence. vy 73, Nick W9UM - Original Message - From: Barry To: Ron Notarius W3WN Cc: dx-chat List Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 9:33 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] The New York Times CW will die a slow death, at least in the US. The no-code license is a dead end. It will be the rare no-coder that takes the time and effort to learn CW and stick with it long enough to become proficient for on the air use (i.e., 25-30 WPM.) As we OFs get older and disappear, nobody will be taking our place on the CW bands. When I was in Macedonia last year, at the High Speed Telegraphy Championship, I was amazed at all the young kids there from eastern EU. Some of them are CW ops only, and not real hams, but if CW survives anywhere, that's where it will be. Barry, W2UP Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: Much better of an article than I expected. Thanks for the tip! What I don't understand, though, is this: Why is the dropping of the code element for testing automatically seen by so many as the imminent demise of our use of the code? Yes, testing will no longer be required, and yes, the exclusive CW bands have shrunk, and I'm sure in time the number of CW operators MAY drop... but then again, it may not... About 2 months ago, when I was struggling with a temporary vertical (wouldn't load on 30, that's another story), a friend, a recent Extra, called on the phone. Told him I was trying to work a particular DX station on 30; he tuned in and worked him in 2 calls, the stinker. Anyway, when we got back to talking, I told him I'd heard both ends of the QSO, so it was good; Randy asked me what software I was using to decode the signals, and I told him it was the organic one between my ears. He was totally astounded that I was able to copy really fast code in my head! (It was about 25 wpm or so, but that too is another story!) We talked about this again at the club christmas party 2 weeks ago. Randy stopped using the computer as a crutch; now that he knows it can be done, he's starting to do it. And he's finding out that he enjoys operating code even more! So... there's hope. So why all the doom and gloom? Yes, the FCC handed us a lemon. Want to make lemonade out of it? (Me? Nah, find me some tequilla and salt instead... g) 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of harris_ruben Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 8:44 AM To: dx-chat List Subject: [DX-CHAT] The New York Times Well, we've made today's New York Times n2ern -- Barry Kutner, W2UP Newtown, PA
[DX-CHAT] exams
Remember the Federal Building in Chicago very well. The FCC examiner was a slight guy with those round glasses that he could barely see through. Sending and receiving was required then. My first sending test was with the FCC's bug which promptly fell apart as I started. The examiner then gave me a straight key for the sending exam. You had to pass the sending exam before taking the written test, then the receiving exam. Failing any part meant a thirty day wait before another attempt. A day off from work was necessary and a train ride into Chicago was also necessary. The waiting room was the hallway outside the examining room. There was no better news than hearing the FCC proctor telling you that you had passed all phases of the exam. The sending and receiving exams failed many a potential ham who didn't have the drive or persistence to stay with it. Going from novice, General, Advanced then Extra was an expensive proposition in those days when a day off from work was in order. I remember the huge hullabaloo when incentive licensing was introduced. All the talk was how it would ruin ham radio and make a potential ham walk to some other hobby. That sure didn't happen. There was a license called the Conditional for those people who lived more than 100 airline miles from an FCC office which gave the same privilege as the General class license. It was administered at home. Vy 73 to all, de W9UM, Nick War is Peace Freedom is Slavery Ignorance is Strength 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] Expansion
My comment years ago, when the NPRM first came out, was that the bottom 25 kHz on 80, 40, 20 and 15M, will be in jeopardy. It won't be long when the last remaining privilege of attaining an Extra Class license will be gone. vy 73, Nick W9UM War is Peace Freedom is Slavery Ignorance is Strength 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] distaste for America especially after 9/11
Re Charles Harpoles comments concerning LoTW don't bother me at all. He is entitled to his opinion. However, and I know this is no place for this, his comment about America having little standing in the rest of the world infuriates me. The rest of the world can go to hell and would if not for America. Rest of the world have a problem, call America. Need money, call America. Need resources, call America. The world called on America three times to save it's butt and at enormous cost we did. Guess my patriotism is showing, lets bring everyone home, close our borders to everyone, arm ourselves to the teeth and tell the rest of the world to go to hell. vy 73, Nick W9UM War is Peace Freedom is Slavery Ignorance is Strength 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] dx chat
I see that our little DX Chat can become a bit political. To bad. Guess I'll start making funnies about the EU. Wait, guess it's already been done by the signature at the bottom. vy 73, Nick W9UM War is Peace Freedom is Slavery Ignorance is Strength 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] Spotting DX (be a better spotter)
I find it very sad that you would have to explain some of the most simple rules regarding DXing. And, the problem is with hams who feel as though they will have nothing to do with historical precedent. These are relatively new hams, but not exclusively. Example, use of QRL? on cw to check if the frequency is in use. By the time that is sent a station has been interfered with. Long ago, a simple ditdit dit was the cw term used to inquire if the frequency was in use. Any attempt at presenting time tested and honored practices is met with disdain. To many thin skinned hams on the air today. vy 73, Nick W9UM - Original Message - From: Jim Reisert AD1C [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 12:35 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Spotting DX (be a better spotter) You can help the DX community at large by putting out informative, correct DX spots: - Wait until you have the CORRECT CALL before trying to spot it! - There is a difference between the number ZERO and the letter O. Make sure to use the correct one. Same goes for the number ONE and the letter I. - When a station is portable, use a slash: AD1C portable 5 is written AD1C/5, not AD1C/P5 (P5 is the prefix for North Korea!) AD1C portable is written AD1C/P - Some logging programs recognize the word QSX in the spot. Here is a good example: dx 4O3T 14190 QSX 14235 Note the word QSX and the frequency in KHz. Things like QSX UP 5 generally don't work as well. - If you are spotting an IOTA, use the word IOTA in the spot. Either format is OK: IOTA EU-171 IOTA AS005 - If you are spotting a VUCC grid (VHF spots), the comment format is: [remote grid] [your grid] Note how the arrow points TOWARDS YOU. It's best to put the other station's grid FIRST since some logging programs will stop at the first grid they find. I hope this helps others. If you want to add to the list, feel free. 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
[DX-CHAT] entities
Sounds like a case of sour grapes from the GMto bad. vy 73, Nick W9UM War is Peace Freedom is Slavery Ignorance is Strength 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] Mail
I've been the subject of green stamp mail theft on a number of occasions. All from the European market. To say that the US Postal system is to blame for whatever misfortune you befall in the QSL game is the same as me saying the entire world outside the US is a thief. You can always bypass the US Postal system by using FedEx, or Airborne Express or UPS and/or a few others. But if you are a DX station and you receive your mail tampered with, chances are that it was your own postal system. vy 73, Nick W9UM 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] W3UR
Prop to 9 land this evening, and Bernie's signal, were magnificent. Solid strength 9 even through the jamming. Thank you Bernie, two more to go. vy 73, Nick W9UM 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] QSL quickly
also 9H1ZA Vlad.worked on 80M, 6Feb06, card sent on 8Feb06, card rcvd 18Mar06. That's a record turn around time in my books. vy 73, Nick W9UM 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] HN-31 Cantenna
Jack is correct on the HN-31 duty cycle and power. And, I've just discovered that the FULL warranty on my HN-31 Cantenna (90 days) expired on 10 June 1970. Isn't that the way of things. vy 73, Nick W9UM 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] KG44WW
The number of US stations that operate outside our bands and subbands, during any contest, always amazes me. Apparently, there are those who do don't understand a thing about SSB or CW bandwidth. Most hams consider single-sideband suppressed carrier to be about 3 kHz wide. Which isn't necessarily true while on CW bandwidth depends on rise and fall times. Your CW bandwidth can be as wide as 150 Hz and or 375 Hz depending on rise and fall times of 5 to 2 ms. The SSB comment is only true if ones shape of the band limiting filter is sharp enough to attenuate the signal to -40 db at 3 kHz. It's important to remember that your carrier and all of your sidebands must be confined within the amateur bands and subbands as applicable. vy 73, Nick W9UM - Original Message - From: john [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ron Notarius WN3VAW [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 3:27 PM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW ...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 after the contest! 73 -Original Message- From: john [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 3:51 PM To: Ron Notarius WN3VAW; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW 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 Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 3:01 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] KG44WW Hi folks, Listening to KG44WW on 14118.6. What country is this? Thanks, WV2B Nothing great is ever achieved without enthusiasm.- Ralph Waldo Emerson. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.1/292 - Release Date: 3/24/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.1/292 - Release Date: 3/24/2006 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.1/292 - Release Date: 3/24/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.1/292 - Release Date: 3/24/2006 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
