Re: [DX-CHAT] LOTW cannot possibly catch up

2012-12-15 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy (K5MWH)
nothing. SO, please let me ask; what do the complainers expect to accomplish by continuing to kick this horse? If you just like to hear yourself complain, please, just send the e-mails to yourself, and spare the rest of us from having to deal with all of the superfluous BS. 73, Mike, W5UC

Re: [DX-CHAT] LOTW cannot possibly catch up

2012-12-14 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy (K5MWH)
your blood pressure. 73, Mike, W5UC On 12/14/2012 9:08 AM, Charlie Wooten NF4A wrote: I wish you guys would quitcherbitchin about LOTW.give em a chance to fix the problem.don't sit there and criticize something that is allowing you to get DXCC confirmations in lightning speed compared

Re: [DX-CHAT] LOTW cannot possibly catch up

2012-12-14 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy (K5MWH)
the hardware hypothesis, users are left in a trust me position while the processing delay vaults past ten days as of approximately 16:30z today - on its way to 20 days by the end of the month. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 12/14/2012 11:42 AM, Mike(W5UC) Kathy (K5MWH) wrote: Go to the LOTW site

Re: [DX-CHAT] LOTW cannot possibly catch up

2012-12-14 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy (K5MWH)
. IMHO, my only practical choice is to relax and wait. Clearly, pitching a bitch here hasn't worked, and isn't likely to. 73, Mike, W5UC On 12/14/2012 11:59 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: Insist on transparency from ARRL. I have a problem believing a solution presented as the only option

Re: [DX-CHAT] -LOTW

2011-12-22 Thread Mike(W5UC)
, and zip-pop, it was done. No Sweat, new one confirmed. 73, Mike, W5UC --- 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

Re: [DX-CHAT] Cuba

2011-11-15 Thread Mike(W5UC)
On 11/15/2011 7:43 PM, Barry wrote: Every time you spot him on the Cluster, put in the comment field collects $ but no QSL For us, it's a hobby. For some, it's a business. Barry W2UP I'm having the same problem with CX5BW. Sent card, SAE, IRC and two e-mails, and nothing back. 73, Mike

Re: [DX-CHAT] Desecheo

2009-03-05 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(k5MWH)
Bill wrote: *Kay Pee Five* ** *Bill* Since that is probably a spanish word, the e is pronounced like an A, so I believe the pronunciation would be daysaychayo, all with long A's. 73, Mike, W5UC American by birth. Texan by the grace of God* *age treachery will overcome youth skill

Re: [DX-CHAT] Desecheo

2009-03-05 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(k5MWH)
Ernie Walls wrote: With emphasis on the last A 73, Mike, W5UC American by birth. Texan by the grace of God* *age treachery will overcome youth skill* *management is the cesspool of life. it's the place where the big chunks float to the top* http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc

Re: [DX-CHAT] Q Signals

2008-06-03 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
At 06:17 PM 6/3/2008, RUSSELL KELLAM JR wrote: I simply do not understand all the hoopla over using q signals on phone. Russ, it's called excess boredom. 73, Mike, W5UC **age treachery will overcome youth skill** **Management is the cesspool of life. It's the place where the big chunks

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

2008-03-23 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
as an excuse to bash the ARRL. 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill management is the cesspool of life. it's the place where the big chunks float to the top http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL

Re: [DX-CHAT] DXpedition Expectations

2008-02-10 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(k5MWH) Watson
is meaningless. 73, Mike, W5UC **age treachery will overcome youth skill** **Management is the cesspool of life. It's the place where the big chunks float to the top.** ** http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ ** -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version

Re: [DX-CHAT] GJ4FDM

2008-01-07 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(k5MWH) Watson
. Contact QRZ.com get your password changed so you can correct the entry and block access to the site by anyone else.. 73, Mike, W5UC 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

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

2007-12-22 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
in the 1 or 2 per year rate(sometimes not that high). Go for CW. 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ 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] Could this be the ultimate award?

2007-12-19 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
What is this junk? At 11:08 AM 12/19/2007, harris_ruben wrote: http://www.confluence.org/see here 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

RE: [DX-CHAT] 'tis the season

2007-12-14 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
At 05:07 PM 12/14/2007, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: Sorry Charles, but I disagree. This is political correctness run amuck. AMEN Ron. I's so sick of politically correct that I want to puke. 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc

[DX-CHAT] GWB

2007-12-14 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
If I were GWB or any other president with just over a year left, I would say pretty much what I jolly well please, and not sweat the small stuff, especially the small PC stuff. (all PC stuff is very small) 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net

Re: [DX-CHAT] How do you view new DXCC countries?

2007-12-11 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
is something to further complicate their life. 73, Mike, W5UC, age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ 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

Re: [DX-CHAT] a little more on Ten Tec woes

2007-10-25 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
would rather have the MP. Is there really that much difference? 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat

Re: [DX-CHAT] Real DX

2007-10-04 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
Indeed it has John, and I too listened to Sputnik on my S40, but can't remember if it was an A or B. I was 18 then, and am still enjoying it. 73, Mike, W5UC At 12:33 PM 10/4/2007, J Dyer wrote: Fifty years ago this week, a fourteen year old shortwave listener tuned his ancient

[DX-CHAT] 3B7C Online Logs

2007-09-10 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
Does anyone know how often the 3B7C logs are updated? 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org

[DX-CHAT] 3B7C Online Logs

2007-09-10 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
Murphy is alive well. As soon as I open my big mouth the 40 meter contact appears in the log. Thanks again. 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post

Re: [DX-CHAT] LBOTW

2007-08-28 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
moan. If you know so much, why don't you stop complaining and offer a solution? ie, put up or shut up? 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post

Re: [DX-CHAT] BS7H

2007-08-28 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
Yep, got mine yesterday, and got confirmations in LOTW on Saturday morning. 73, Mike, W5UC At 05:11 PM 8/28/2007, nick cominos wrote: Has anyone received cards yet? vy 73, Nick W9UM age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe

Re: [DX-CHAT] LBOTW

2007-08-27 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
radio. Please DO NOT discuss the ARRL as I already know how you feel about them. I want to know about the OTHER organization and how THEY are helping amateur radio. 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ age treachery will overcome

Re: [DX-CHAT] LBOTW

2007-08-27 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
that the League does for us, and cease wasting your time emotion trying to tear them(us) down. I'm not always happy with how they do things, but all in all, they do a great job compared to the organization that you support. 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http

Re: [DX-CHAT] Postal thieves

2007-08-27 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
is reliable? I regularly see notices from individuals offering their services for this purpose. As for LOTW, I suggest you rethink your position on that. I certainly was happy when BS7H showed up on LOTW last week. A little effort goes a long way. 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome

Re: [DX-CHAT] A How to QSL statement--final version (Addendum)

2007-08-27 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
to buy, thus reduced costs, faster results. DX stations, LOTW will greatly reduce your costs, keep you from having to write all of those QSL cards, take a lot less of your time, and make you an all around good guy. 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http

Re: [DX-CHAT] 7O

2007-08-12 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
depriving hundreds, maybe thousands of the opportunity to confirm this entity? It's YOUR move! Reveal your information and settle this once and for all. As for those of you upset with ARRL on this, please redirect your anger toward Hans as he appears to be the real culprit here. 73, Mike

Re: [DX-CHAT] 7O and the ARRL

2007-08-11 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
by the particular government in question? 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ 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] DXCC Yearbook

2007-07-25 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
it correctly, and please leave the Yearbook tradition alone 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ 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] Dxcc yearbook

2007-07-23 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
Got mine today. 73, Mike, W5UC At 06:55 PM 7/23/2007, Jim Abercrombie wrote: Has the league started mailing out the DXCC Yearbook yet? If not, when can we expect them, if you know? Jim N4JA age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe

Re: [DX-CHAT] Address change HS0ZCW

2007-06-26 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
it costs to use pay pal. Do it Charles.! 73, Mike, W5UC So how long before more thieves discover your new address Charles? No reason not to seek the services of a QSL manager, surely. There's plenty of offers around and it dont have to cost you a cent. OR do what 5H3EE does and ask for the return

RE: [DX-CHAT] Gitmo

2007-06-22 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
of western Europe before they figure it out, and then it will be too late. Sad. 73, Mike, W5UC 1957 50 Years 2007 age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx

RE: [DX-CHAT] Gitmo

2007-06-22 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
Mike, W5UC 1957 50 Years 2007 age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ 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

Re: [DX-CHAT] BS7H- why the fuss?

2007-06-10 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
by the end of the calendar year. RELAX!! 73, Mike, W5UC 1957 50 Years 2007 age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items

Re: [DX-CHAT] Fw: N8S or BS7h on LoTW?

2007-05-11 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
Osten, I asked about the validity of the + in VE7CC, and the response was that the BS7 logs would be uploaded to LOTW one year after the operation was complete. 73, Mike, W5UC At 10:31 AM 5/11/2007, Osten B Magnusson wrote: I remember having seen somewhere that either BS7H or N8S was going

RE: [DX-CHAT] BS7H thoughts

2007-05-10 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
. In retrospect, a land mass clause probably should have been an original part of the rules, but it wasn't/isn't. You can't un-ring the bell. Move on. 73, Mike, W5UC At 05:59 AM 5/10/2007, Bernie McClenny, W3UR wrote: HS0ZCW, who sometimes operates as K4VUD said Maybe it is time to re

[DX-CHAT] Another Example

2007-05-10 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
from the list. At age 68, I have almost no chance at it since it usually takes years for the wheels of change to turn in a federal government. BUT, that's the way life is. I missed my chance in 2000; So be it. Please stop trying to intercourse with the list! 73, Mike, W5UC age

Re: [DX-CHAT] Another Example

2007-05-10 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
were a legitimate reason for removing an entity from the list(which I don't believe it is), then E3 would step in line way out ahead of BS7. 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http

[DX-CHAT] WOW!!

2007-05-10 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
There is a great clip of Marti talking about the BS7 experience on u-tube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXXi6WDMqGQ Also, look to the right of the main pane and there are several other clips. 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc

RE: [DX-CHAT] Stupid countries (formerly BS7H thoughts)

2007-05-10 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
do it, I think they are nuts, but they make their own rules, just like we make ours. Reasonable is a very subjective term. Personally, I don't think that BS7 should have been made a new entity, but, apparently a majority of those interpreting the DXCC rules thought it qualified. 73, Mike, W5UC

Re: [DX-CHAT] Best BS7H quote I have seen

2007-05-06 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
At 10:05 AM 5/6/2007, Peter Dougherty wrote: I'm willing to wager that for most of the complainers, if they did two things they'd get a lot more in the log. Buy a small amp. 600W or 800W makes a HUGE difference Amen Peter. However, I sincerely believe there are other factors involved that

Re: [DX-CHAT] DXing pioneers

2007-05-06 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
At 02:09 PM 5/6/2007, Gary Danaher wrote: Anyone offer suggestions here for 'pioneers' following Don and before Martti and Chuck Brady? I don't know how the chronology fits in, but Gus Browning and Danny Weil have to be in that category. 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth

[DX-CHAT] ZL9

2007-05-05 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
Does anyone know anything about the gent from New Zealand who occasionally goes to ZL9? 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX

Re: [DX-CHAT] BS7H on any band-Trouble, trouble, trouble

2007-05-05 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
BS7H had been my last one. Still need 2. 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ 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] +BS7H

2007-05-03 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
I continue to see the + designator in the VE7CC postings for BS7H. Does this have any significance with regard to their intentions to upload to LOTW? 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ

Re: [DX-CHAT] Re: BS7H

2007-05-02 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
had their QSO's trampled by the large splits, and are pissed. They have a point. At the same time, i realize that the guys on the rocks are dealing with monstrous volumes of callers, and have no other way to thin them out. It's a no win situation. 73, Mike, W5UC At 10:23 AM 5/2/2007, John

RE: [DX-CHAT] Re: U.S. Postal rates set to go up

2007-04-27 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
it's use is pure BS. Gents, this is a HOBBY! The last time I checked, hobbies were for our enjoyment and participation, as much or little as we as individuals choose. Sheeeh! Ok, I'm off of my soap box(for now anyway). 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http

Re: [DX-CHAT] Real prefix for N8S query

2007-04-13 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
when people write 73's. 73 is already plural, and by adding 's to it, it translates to best regardses. Just another Amateur Radio tradition being polluted and lost. 73, Mike, W5UC At 06:41 PM 4/13/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: Pardon my ignorance... but what is the correct prefix for Swan I

RE: [DX-CHAT] Coax

2007-04-12 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
the squirrels found the RG8-X far more delicious and did significantly more damage to it than to the other cables. Therefore you are apparently guilty for serving up such a tempting morsel. Case dismissed! 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL problems

2007-04-11 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
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 to get into LOTW. This particular station also has a stateside QSL manager who is quite prompt. 73, Mike, W5UC At 04:57 PM 4/11/2007, john wrote

[DX-CHAT] N8S

2007-04-11 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
! 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ 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

RE: [DX-CHAT] QSL problems

2007-04-11 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
blows right along. What's wrong with this picture? 73, Mike, W5UC At 09:51 PM 4/11/2007, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: John, I don't know who you're alluding to as the greenstamp collector. But I've worked HC8N many, many times over the years, and the manager (W5UE) has always been reasonably prompt

Re: [DX-CHAT] N8S-IMPORTANT

2007-04-09 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
5:28 PM CDT. I just tried to access the online log server and could not do so. 73, Mike, W5UC At 04:21 PM 4/9/2007, Tony Martin W4FOA wrote: The log on the N8S website is working FB. My 17 meter QSOs are OK too. 73 and GL Tony, W4FOA - Original Message - From: Jack - K4WSB [EMAIL

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

2007-04-06 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
Don'tcha just hate it when the children can't play together and be nice? At 09:34 PM 4/6/2007, Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: Actually, Dave, the DXCC card checker I referred to was a VE6 who posted on the DX-NEWS reflector Friday morning. I did not know you had posted any inquiries regarding N8S,

Re: [DX-CHAT] The ARRL

2007-03-15 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
cent. 73, Mike, W5UC At 10:05 PM 3/14/2007, you wrote: Double BRAVO!! The ARRL may not always be right about everything, but it has done more to promote and sustain ham radio than any other organization... - Original Message - From: Ragnar Otterstad [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat

[DX-CHAT] FK8

2007-03-03 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
Good Morning All: I searched the last two editions of QRZ DX and found nothing on the current New Caledonia operation. Can someone please tell me how long it will run? 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/

[DX-CHAT] S52US

2007-02-03 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
or who may have those logs now? 73, Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ 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] S52US

2007-02-03 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
Thanks Tom. I searched on WA8JOC in my browser and found another e-mail for him. Already got a prompt, affirmative reply back from him. Wahoo!! 73, Mike, W5UC At 12:27 PM 2/3/2007, Tom-ke1jf wrote: Hi Mike, I looked back found that the Operator was K8MN his call on qrz.com lists J52US

[DX-CHAT] Exams

2006-12-25 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
these days. 73, Merry Christmas Mike, W5UC age treachery will overcome youth skill http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ 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

RE: [DX-CHAT] XF4 80m and topband last night

2006-10-24 Thread Mike\(W5UC\) Kathy\(K5MWH\)
Peter, I was trying out the new K9AY array last evening and heard nothing from them or a pirate. However, must admit I was a pooped puppy last evening and was horizontal by 8:30 CDT(01:30Z) last evening. 73, Mike, W5UC http://members.cox.net/w5uc/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [DX-CHAT] ARRL

2006-08-14 Thread Mike\(W5UC\) Kathy\(K5MWH\)
you are free to do so. You simply must be prepared to deal with the wrath of those who you negatively affect. That not only includes the DX-Peditioners, but those who put their time and effort into contacting the DX-Pedition. Be my guest. 73, Mike, W5UC http://members.cox.net/w5uc

Re: [DX-CHAT] ARRL

2006-08-14 Thread Mike\(W5UC\) Kathy\(K5MWH\)
in the context of this discussion, it IS their program because the members allow them to administer it. Mike, W5UC http://members.cox.net/w5uc 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

Re: [DX-CHAT] ARRL

2006-08-14 Thread Mike\(W5UC\) Kathy\(K5MWH\)
] On Behalf Of Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 7:11 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org; Urb LeJeune Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] ARRL And, therein lies the problem. ARRL does not the ability to deal with those who run 10 KW, but they do have the ability to deal with those who threaten

[DX-CHAT] Needed

2006-01-12 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
Ok, I'll get in on the game. I need: BS7 E3 ZL9 Lotsa luck to me.. Hi Looking forward to seeing everyone in the pile-ups. 73, Mike, W5UC QRP is like a margarita with no Tequila -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database

[DX-CHAT] Inverted L

2005-11-20 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
on the inverted L. 73, Mike, W5UC -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.4/176 - Release Date: 11/20/2005 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat

Re: [DX-CHAT] Ref: K7C - 30M

2005-09-30 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
I also wkd K7C on 30M this AM around 11:40. Strong. 599 on 2 el yagi at 70 Ft. QSO showed up on web-site within the 5 minute window. 73, Mike, W5UC At 06:28 AM 9/30/2005 -0400, Larry, K4WLS wrote: Wrkd K7C on 30M at 1011 UTC this morning. 559/559 with 90 W and Inv Vee up 25 ft. He

Re: [DX-CHAT] K7C

2005-09-28 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
Gerry thanks for the report. I have Kure from many years back, however 30 mtrs is a priority for me. I'm glad to see that they are on. Now if I can just get the energy to pull myself out of bed early enough in the morning. 73, Mike, W5UC At 01:28 PM 9/28/2005 -0400, Gerry Maira wrote: I

[DX-CHAT] Inrad Switchboard

2005-09-10 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH
I have an Inrad switch board(FT-920) with 2.1 kHz and 1.8 kHz filters mounted, all hardware, and instructions. Will sell for $265 USD, shipped in the US. Inrad cost including shipping is $339.00. e-mail w5uc at cox dot net. 73, Mike, W5UC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked

Fwd: Re: [DX-CHAT] Hamvention: Death By Paper Cuts?

2005-05-26 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
. Thoughts? 73, Mike, W5UC 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] Hamvention: Death By Paper Cuts?

2005-05-23 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
Rag, get a life. How our president conducts the foreign affairs of our nation is no one's business but ours, and these comments are totally inappropriate for this forum. Mike, W5UC At 06:57 PM 5/23/2005 +0200, you wrote: Perhaps when you get a new president ,who respects international law

Re: [DX-CHAT] Hamvention: Death By Paper Cuts?

2005-05-23 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH)
Charles has outlined. Too much cost (gasoline)for too little benefit. 73 Mike, W5UC 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] Capacitor

2005-02-02 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
I am looking for a split stator, 35 pf/section variable capacitor. Hamarlund HFD-35X or equivalent for input on pair of 4CX250B for 6 mtrs. Want to light up some serious meteors on FSK441A. 73 Mike, W5UC age and treachery will overcome youth and skill http://members.cox.net/propstation

Re: [DX-CHAT] re:lotw

2004-04-20 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
bread for you tee-totalers). Please participate. LOTW is a large, complex project and will take a while to fully implement, but it will be well worth the wait. It will only get better. 73 Mike, W5UC At 08:40 AM 4/20/2004 -0400, you wrote: oh, i agree with you scott. lotw will be the way to go. i

Re: [DX-CHAT] lotw results?

2004-04-19 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
I am at 99/1253, or right at 8%. A large percentage of mine are from 160 meters where I'm trying to make WAS. At 12:21 AM 4/19/2004 -0400, you wrote: just wondering how everyone else is doing with getting qsls on lotw. yeah, i know it's early. yeah, i know they don't count yet. is there any

Re: [DX-CHAT] TO4E Log

2003-12-24 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
I looked at my contacts the morning prior to the shut-down of the site, and as I recall, all I saw that I am sure of was band. I don't remember if mode was shown, but certainly no more detail than band and mode. At 12:34 AM 12/24/2003 +, you wrote: Its odd, The online Log is properly

[DX-CHAT] EWE

2003-12-09 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
hat. Your comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks 73 Mike, W5UC Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill Outbound mail checked by Norton Anti-Virus 2003

[DX-CHAT] EWE etc

2003-12-09 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
Thanks to all who responded to my inquiry about the EWE antenna. I have a lot of work to do. Most likely the first thing I need to do is to get outta town. 73 Mike, W5UC Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill Outbound mail checked by Norton Anti-Virus 2003 Subscribe/unsubscribe

Re: [DX-CHAT] New Q Signal Need

2003-09-10 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
We have been in the mix about the same amount of time(45 yrs here). The only meaning for QSLL that I ever heard is I will QSL upon receipt of yours 73 Mike, W5UC At 11:10 AM 9/10/2003 -0500, Tony Martin W4FOA wrote: Good point Zack and I still prefer .. . After 50 years of DXing, I am still

Re: [DX-CHAT] Yemen

2003-09-03 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
For me, CW is the ONLY way. The Tri-Bander is up the tower and will stay there. 2 Elements for 30 Mtrs going up in late September. 80 Mtr Delta Loop is a Killer. Bring it on 73 Mike, W5UC At 11:16 PM 9/2/2003 -0400, Ken S SCHEPER wrote: I would suggest you keep your rig, and amplifier

[DX-CHAT] Yemen and other delights

2003-09-02 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
, but don't we all? It has served us well since I started chasing DX in 1958. Drop your drawers, get your shorts out of a wad, and wait like the rest of us. 73, Mike, W5UC Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill Outbound mail checked by Norton Anti-Virus 2003

Re: [DX-CHAT] Ref: QTH Lat/Long

2003-07-14 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
Good Luck on that Zack. I went there and found a High school where it has not been since one year before I graduated in 1957, and the 30 year old neighborhood where I live isn't shown on the map.. At 10:47 AM 7/14/2003 -0500, Zack Widup wrote: Hi Larry, I use http://www.topozone.com quite a

Re: [DX-CHAT] Ref: QTH Lat/Long

2003-07-14 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
If you have Delorme Street Atlas, it will nail it down to within about 100 feet. At 03:40 PM 7/14/2003 +, Paul Playford wrote: I believe the Lat/Long in QRZ.COM etc is that of your post office, and it would be close enough for most purposes. Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill

RE: [DX-CHAT] What is DX?

2003-07-11 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
out of a wad and wait like the rest of us. 73, Mike, W5UC At 08:50 AM 7/11/2003 -0400, Tony Martin wrote: Morning to all, I've been reading all of this DX totals stuff and I guess maybe my question is too simple, but here it is: Is it REALLY that important to any one of you that you be NUMBER ONE

[DX-CHAT] 4W

2003-06-19 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
For what it's worth: In a conversation with Bill Moore yesterday, He advised that in His opinion, the status of 4W is not likely to change. Relax! Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill Outbound mail checked by Norton Anti-Virus 2003 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems

Re: [DX-CHAT] greylines etc

2003-03-16 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
I use Geoclock. It presents a graphic display of greyline, and shows sunrise/sunset for your location. Works well with 95/95/ME/XP At 03:00 PM 3/16/2003 +1000, Bill Horner VK4FW wrote: I have been using MINIPROP PLUS for many years... damn thing won't work using WIN XP but greta fro WIN

[DX-CHAT] S2 E3

2003-01-30 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
Does anyone know the status of the fellow that was supposed to show up in S2 on 1/27/03? Also, is E3 in the same condx as KP5, VU4, etc? That is, currently unaccessible for political reasons. 73, Mike, W5UC age and treachery will overcome youth and skill Outgoing Mail Scanned by Norton

[DX-CHAT] The cesspool

2002-12-04 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
It became a cesspool of illegality right from the start and soon began its process of causing the general public to think of CB and ham radio as one and the same, since most people had no knowledge of the difference between the two. The advent of CB was the first giant step in the bastardization

[DX-CHAT] N6JV

2002-11-02 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
Does anyone know or have a valid e-mail address for Norm Wilson, N6JV? I have [EMAIL PROTECTED], but that bounces. Thanks, Mike, W5UC Outgoing Mail Scanned by Norton Antivirus 2002 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items

[DX-CHAT] Mumble Mumble

2002-10-28 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
If it were'nt for bad luck I'd have no luck at all. It looks like I worked a ZL7C pirate not once, but twice on 30 meters. Outgoing Mail Scanned by Norton Antivirus 2002 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only,

[DX-CHAT] Thanks, Next Question

2002-10-07 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
Thanks to all who responded about the FT-990. Apparently it is widely accepted. One additional question. The specs on this rig say Full and Semi break-in on CW. If VOX is NOT activated, will the keyer still key the transmitter? That is, can CW be operated in fully manual mode? Outgoing

[DX-CHAT] FT-990

2002-10-04 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
Who in the group is using a FT-990 and how does the receiver perform in the pile-ups? Outgoing Mail Scanned by Norton Antivirus 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

Fwd: Re: [DX-CHAT] Speaking of DXCC...

2002-09-04 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
obtaining DXCC entity status for all the 600 or so Indian Reservations in the U.S. Fred, I think you should be forced to marry the ugliest squaw in the entire Indian nation for proposing such a thing! Remember, be careful what you wish for, you may get it. 73, Mike

[DX-CHAT] ZL9, Deletions, and other goodies

2002-08-25 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
older. 73 de Mike, W5UC

[DX-CHAT] VU4

2002-08-25 Thread Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
It sounds like the most practical approach might be for some Indian national(s) to attempt to get a member or members of the Indian Military interested in Amateur Radio. That would likely eliminate the licensing problems, and possibly provide ongoing activity. As for instant gratification being