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

All of us on this reflector are painfully aware that LoTW has a problem, Additionally we all have seen this discussion go on ad nausium. All of us are concerned about the problem. None of this is new NEWS. So far I have told you nothing new. The complaining goes on & on, and accomplishes

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

ted as the only option by the same IT department that allowed LotW to run out of disk space and crash. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 12/14/2012 12:31 PM, Mike(W5UC) & Kathy (K5MWH) wrote: On 12/14/2012 11:24 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: Go to the LOTW site and read carefully. There is a d

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

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

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

Go to the LOTW site and read carefully. There is a discussion that tells, in part, that new hardware is on order, and is expected to arrive in 6-8 weeks. THEY ARE WORKING ON IT!!! RELAX!!! Constantly getting your shorts all in a wad is uncomfortable, and bad for your health. It raises yo

Re: [DX-CHAT] Desecheo

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] Desecheo

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* *"man

Re: [DX-CHAT] Q Signals

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

If I understand correctly, ARRL HAS clearly stated their position. There are clearly defined, long standing conditions which will permit DXCC to recognize Kosovo, and to my knowledge, these conditions have NOT been met. It really isn't complicated at all unless one wants to use this situation as an

RE: [DX-CHAT] Concern (long)

-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Notarius W3WN In today's mail were my QSL cards from St. Bart's from G3TXF. Good Morning Gents: Please let me ask a different question about this operation. Way back in the corner of my tired old min

Re: [DX-CHAT] VP6DX Log-Dupes

At 09:54 AM 2/14/2008, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: Interesting, though, that they show only 20 & 30 as bands available for RTTY. Or am I misreading that? Interesting question. I see two possibilities. 1) Those are the only bands planned for RTTY 2) Those are the only bands worked so far on RT

Re: [DX-CHAT] Re: Ungrateful

At 04:47 AM 2/11/2008, Tom Wylie wrote: Someone in an earlier message suggested that you should have a "banned" list. I can tell you now, that there are several callsigns IN MY HEAD which I will never work when taking part in an expedition. They can call me till they are blue in the face bu

Re: [DX-CHAT] DXpedition Expectations

IMHO, the DX-Pedition operators will ultimately be the ones who must solve the problem. They will have to get tired enough to start imposing sanctions on unruly stations. Calling these Bozos out by callsign publicly isn't a viable solution, but privately taking note of who they are, and never

Re: [DX-CHAT] GJ4FDM

At 04:24 AM 1/7/2008, Tom Wylie wrote: On returning from my expedition to Jersey I found that a Hungarian amateur has "updated" QRZ.COM with GJ4FDM information. As he has done so I cannot now edit the information as it will not permit me. Why can a station upload information for a station

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

At 10:29 AM 12/22/2007, w3wn wrote: Thoughts? Ron, unfortunately, out thought pattern is near the same. If I were to send in a single band, I would want it to be 30 meters. Beyond 30 meters, 160 is my other favorite, and that apparently isn't an option. CW would definitely be a favorite o

Re: [DX-CHAT] Could this be the ultimate award?

What is this junk? At 11:08 AM 12/19/2007, harris_ruben wrote: 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 http:/

[DX-CHAT] GWB

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] 'tis the season

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/ Subs

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

At 09:29 AM 12/11/2007, you wrote: I view it as more of a pain in the xxx having to work them and collect QSLs to maintain my position on the Honor Roll. What's your view? Barry, I'll vote with you. Creating entities for the sake of creating entities is a waste. Unfortunately, however, we mu

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

At 09:40 AM 10/25/2007, Peter Dougherty wrote: I'm going to pick up either a Flexradio or a K3 to replace my much-despised-and-frequently-deaf Mark-V. Peter, that's an interesting comment. I have a FT-1000MP that I absolutely would not part with. I'm wondering if there is that much differenc

Re: [DX-CHAT] Real DX

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 Hallicrafters

[DX-CHAT] 3B7C Online Logs

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

[DX-CHAT] 3B7C Online Logs

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 Th

Re: [DX-CHAT] BS7H

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

Pay attention all you sheep that follow the League's Party line. Here is someone who HAS told it like it is. He is not the only member of that committee who was fed up. -- John - W2AGN John, I've heard you Pixx & moan for 3 days about how bad the league is, but that's all you do is Pi_xx &

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

At 05:44 PM 8/27/2007, Barry wrote: Successful QSLing de W2UP 1. If a DX station has a reputation for not returning cards or blaming postal theft for non-QSLing, or has a long list of inane rules to follow, don't waste your time or money. There will always be someone else to work who doesn'

Re: [DX-CHAT] Postal thieves

At 07:47 PM 8/26/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: I have a USA mail drop... my son receives my mail that comes to his and my USA address, 4301 Jenkins Dr, Plano, and he periodically sends my mail to me Last month he spent $148 usd to send me a slim FedEx box and reports US post is also expensiv

Re: [DX-CHAT] LBOTW

At 07:52 AM 8/27/2007, you wrote: Sadly, there is no such organization. That makes the ARRL no less of a tax-exempt publishing house, trying to make money off the shhep that will follow them anywhere. -- John - W2AGN John, that is exactly correct, and that is the reason I phrased my questi

Re: [DX-CHAT] LBOTW

At 09:22 PM 8/26/2007, you wrote: And more important, it is controlled by the ARRL., who are NOT friends of Amateur radio. John - W2AGN John, just WHO DO you consider a friend of amateur radio. In your response, please limit your discussion to the organization that IS a friend of amateur

Re: [DX-CHAT] 7O

At 01:25 PM 8/12/2007, Hans wrote: Sir, thats exactly what I didnt tell YOU. Asking you again to withdraw what you wrote under point 2. You are guessing and it is not the truth. Hans, I'm really confused. if you have information that will settle this issue, why in the name of heaver are YOU d

[DX-CHAT] 7O & ARRL

It's amazing how these discussions always evolve into ARRL bashing sessions. All of this huffing & puffing and crying & moaning the blues about how sorry ARRL is, but I never see anyone stepping up to the plate to offer anything better. It's a very simple equation. If you don't like the ARRL

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

At 01:46 PM 8/11/2007, Goran Arezina wrote: Not too long ago somebody wrote: " I just worked it, and I do not care if ARRL accept it as OK or not! Fu*k them, I did it ". Really? Are you sure it wasn't a pirate? Do you have proof that you worked them? Was the operation approved by the partic

Re: [DX-CHAT] 7O

At 12:35 PM 8/11/2007, Don Greenbaum wrote: Vlad posted this last year after he went there seeking a license: There is definitely a Ministry of Telecommunications there: It sounds like a perfect opportunity to wake up dead "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.

Re: [DX-CHAT] DXCC Yearbook

AMEN John: Last year when I complained that the annual DXCC listings were missing, a part of the explanation I got verbally from a particular League official, was that the DX Challenge is now the premier DX Award in the league DX program. Pardon my French, but BS. That's a matter of opinion

[DX-CHAT] Dxcc yearbook

It still chaps me that the complete DXCC listings aren't in the yearbook, however, I was happy to see the 160 meter listings posted this year. 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems

Re: [DX-CHAT] Dxcc yearbook

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/unsub

Re: [DX-CHAT] Address change HS0ZCW

At 02:09 PM 6/26/2007, Dave G4GED wrote: Absolutely brilliant Dave! Pay Pal accounts seem to be as common these days as checking accounts. I have had one for years, and if a seller on e-bay says "No Pay Pal", I blow right by him and say, "No Purchase" I would be glad to add the extra bit it

RE: [DX-CHAT] Gitmo

At 08:01 PM 6/22/2007, LA5HE Ragnar Otterstad wrote: Even if they tore down the detention center it would not affect the original base. --- Or is it principle? Probably so; been asleep in front of the tube as the Rangers pound my poor stumbling Astros. GN Mi

RE: [DX-CHAT] Gitmo

At 08:01 PM 6/22/2007, LA5HE Ragnar Otterstad wrote: It would most certainly improve USA's standing in the rest of the world. 73 Rag la5he Rag, that is doubtful. There are those for whom hating the US is a hobby rather than a matter of principal. Radical Islam will have to be in control of

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

At 05:25 AM 6/10/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All qsos will have to be uploaded eventually, Gentlemen, please get your shorts out of a wad and relax. I attended a great presentation by the BS7 crew at Hamcom, and if I understand correctly they said ALL QSO's will be uploaded to LOTW by th

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

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 to

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

At 03:45 PM 5/10/2007, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: failing to meet any reasonable standard for acceptance - it should have never been added under any objective rule set. E, u, hold on a minute. Who, supposedly in his right mind, but NOT holding an amateur radio operators license would thi

[DX-CHAT] WOW!!

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] Another Example

At 09:38 AM 5/10/2007, Dan Zimmerman N3OX wrote: I dunno about E3... that was another one with a flurry of activity around 2000, but man, talk about an unstable region of the world. Thanks Dan. Yep, trying to operate from there at this time is a golden opportunity to get dead. If danger wer

[DX-CHAT] Another Example

Here is another example of an entity that could reasonably be questioned. Because the environmental extremist zealots have the attention of the government of New Zealand, chances of working ZL9 are slim & none.(before you get your shorts all in a wad, there is a difference between environment

RE: [DX-CHAT] BS7H thoughts

Good Morning Bernie & All: After seeing the video from 1997 I too questioned whether BS7 should be on the list. My conclusion is that it should never have been a new entity(don't ask me why, I don't have a good answer). However, now that it is on the list I do not believe it should be removed

Re: [DX-CHAT] DXing pioneers

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

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

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 th

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

At 07:53 PM 5/5/2007, Bill Hawkins wrote: Let me tell you my sad story.Long but true. Fantastic story, but scary. I have been down the road with kidney stones and it's a no fun deal. It has been said that they are woman's revenge for having to give birth. Congratulations! I only wish BS

[DX-CHAT] ZL9

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

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, p

Re: [DX-CHAT] Re: BS7H

Let me throw another item in the mix. The guys out on the rocks are doing a great job. I wouldn't have the courage or physical stamina to do it. However, the huge splits that they are running is tearing up the bands, and I would venture to guess that some of the hecklers are those who have ha

Re: [DX-CHAT] BS7H INTO NE USA

At 08:05 AM 4/30/2007, dave wrote: For reference: The primary station here is an Icom 756 ProIII; 5 element monoband at 90 feet. The secondary station is an Icom 756 ProII with a Telrex TB6EM at 85 feet fixed on 315 degrees. i am in EM20ih. That's why I'm not hearing them!! That big ole 5 ele

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

At 08:33 AM 4/27/2007, Bob Schenck, N2OO wrote: The fairest way to do things is the way it is currently being done. LoTW is voluntary and it should always be such. AMEN!!! How I choose to handle my confirmations is no one else's business. I use LOTW, and like it, but for anyone to mandate it

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

Charles, I believe that Swan Is belongs to the US., and the correct prefix is KH8/S. Anyone have anything different? As for 73, it goes way back to the days of predominantly CW. 73 is/was an on the air exchange at the end of a CW QSO and means "best regards", and it chaps my grouchy old fanny

RE: [DX-CHAT] Coax

At 08:43 PM 4/12/2007, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: Now, if anyone needs some short sections of unchewed RG-8X, let me know! OOPS, hold it, hold it, HOLE-DIT! There is the problem right there. I find the dog not guilty, and place all responsibility on your shoulders. For some unknown reason th

Re: [DX-CHAT] Coax

At 05:57 PM 4/12/2007, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: Any suggestions on where to get good coax at a reasonable price without waiting 5 weeks for Dayton? Preferably Beagle-proof? H, this sounds familiar. It seems that only roughly a month ago I decided I had had enough. My rotor indicator had

RE: [DX-CHAT] QSL problems

ys been reasonably prompt with a QSL card. I know he had some difficulties due to flooding around the time of Katrina, but my understanding is that's no longer the case. 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of john Sent: Wednesday, April

[DX-CHAT] N8S

From the N8S Online log: W5UC20 m C W5UC15 mC W5UC17 m C W5UC20 m R W5UC15 m S W5UC30 m C W5UC160 m C W5UC40 m C W5UC10 m S Where is 80 Meters? Mother Nature is really cruel some times. We got home from Dallas Sunday even

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL problems

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: I

Re: [DX-CHAT] N8S-IMPORTANT

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 P

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

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, my

Re: [DX-CHAT] The ARRL

I'll echo that! John, K5MO(and all you other league haters), please take a reasonable amount of time to sit and think of anything you can that is positive about ARRL. If you can't find anything you are likely among those who just like to bitch about ARRL, and don't know why. I can tell you f

[DX-CHAT] FK8

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/

Re: [DX-CHAT] S52US

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] S52US

Greetings All: I am trying to confirm a contact on 160 meters with J52US from 1988 and/or 1989. I showed that the QSL manager was WA8JOC. This morning I looked Him up on QRZ and sent a e-mail message to the address listed, but it bounced. Does anyone know anything about this individual or

[DX-CHAT] Exams

You all have brought back some fond memories. The examiner in Houston was Lyle Bebee. Actually a pretty nice fellow unless you got a pink slip from him. I never shook so hard in my life as when I went for my Extra exam (Jan 3, 1963). In those days the FCC issued a special blue certificate for E

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

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 PROTECTE

Re: [DX-CHAT] ARRL

PROTECTED] 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 th

Re: [DX-CHAT] ARRL

- Original Message - From: "Urb LeJeune" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "If the League is going to administer DXCC, or any other awards, let them deal with the cheaters, and not censor information used by the rule keepers." ***

Re: [DX-CHAT] ARRL

Urb, the premise of your statement is false. You may post anything you wish. However, you must remember that it's THEIR program(DXCC). If you choose to post information that, in the eyes of those managing the program, negates the efforts of those who organized and carried out a DX-Pedition you

Fw: [DX-CHAT] How do we make better international DXers?

  http://members.cox.net/w5uc - Original Message - From: Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) To: LA5HE Ragnar Otterstad Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 9:35 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] How do we make better international DXers? Yes Rag, you are correct.  What is amazing is how very littl

Re: [DX-CHAT] new rule??

At 09:23 PM 6/15/2006 -0700, Richard Diddams wrote: Sooo, who really cares about working them all?  ME.  Yes, all of the things you mention can be accomplished in a short time, but others in the pursuit of DXCC can not, and that is still what makes it worth the effort to try.  Yes, the new NOW g

[DX-CHAT] Needed

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: 267.14.

[DX-CHAT] Inverted L

Who is using, or has used an inverted L on 160 meters? For sometime I have been using a shunt fed tower with a significant top hat(a full size 2 element 30 mtr yagi). However, it is still a vertical, and at this location ground conductivity is average, and there is little room for an effectiv

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

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 was w

Re: [DX-CHAT] K7C

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 w

Re: [DX-CHAT] Cable Modems

Good Morning Rod & All: Your comments are interesting as I have problems on 2 meters with birdies from my cable company supplied modem. There are several, and they make it very difficult to work 2 mtr EME. Possibly the Linksys might help with that also. Thanks for the note. 73, Mike, W5UC

[DX-CHAT] Inrad Switchboard

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 by A

Re: [DX-CHAT] Looking for logging software recommendation

Same recommendation here. I have been using AC Log for several years, and I am totally pleased with it. 73, Mike, W5UC At 07:29 AM 6/13/2005 -0700, Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: Hello, Though I'm a confirmed user of DX4WIN, I'm looking for a recommendation of windows-based DX logging software for

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

At 08:57 AM 5/26/2005 -0400, you wrote: Looks like this didn't go through yesterday when I sent it, so this is a second try. My apologies if you got it twice! Good Morning Ron & all: Please let me raise an issue that I haven't seen addressed here. Very simply, are Dayton & HamCom too cl

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

At 06:33 PM 5/23/2005 +, you wrote: Flea markets why wait for a flea market when sales go fast on the internet. Forums read about this content the next day after it happens or is released... on the internet. New products sell it on ur web site, fast. This appears to be 'dead

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

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 and

[DX-CHAT] Capacitor

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

[DX-CHAT] VU4

I would just like to hear them. Nil in E. TX Waiting for CW; Any idea when it will happen? "age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" http://www.cox-internet.com/w5uc-page/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat

Re: [DX-CHAT] re:lotw

Well said Steve.  There is an elongated discussion in progress on another forum about domestic QSLs and a participant in that discussion asked if there is any form of domestic QSL bureau, to which I reply YES!!  It's called LOTW.  In my opinion, LOTW is the greatest thing since canned beer( sliced

Re: [DX-CHAT] lotw results?

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 ther

Re: [DX-CHAT] Scam

The following might be a safe way around this dilemma: Open a separate checking account. Once the account is active, take the balance as low as permissible($10.00)? Accept their check with the stipulation that the merchandise will not ship until the check has cleared. Close the account once the c

Re: [DX-CHAT] TO4E Log

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 form

[DX-CHAT] EWE etc

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, feedb

[DX-CHAT] EWE

Good Morning All: Has anyone in this group tried a EWE antenna for 80 and/or 160?  Recently I put up 3 of these antennas at different locations on my property, and so far none of them provided the desired results.  All are fed with 1:3    torroid Xfrmrs.  None of the three antennas performed as

Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-News] Fw: TO4E

I'm having a lot of trouble understanding what all of the whining and moaning regardingTO4E is about.  Lets cut to the chase. 1)  These people are there at their own expense and on their own time. 2)  They are there, working the best way they can under the circumstances. 3)  They aren't obligated

[DX-CHAT] LOTW

C'mon gang. Get those QSO's posted in LOTW! I now have 770 posted, and I am beginning to work forward starting with logbooks dated 1987 and later, primarily with QSO's from 160, 80, and 40 meters. 73 Mike, W5UC Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill Outbound mail checked by Norton Ant

Re: [DX-CHAT] New "Q" Signal Need

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

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

Gentlemen, please allow me to repeat something I said when this came up the last time: I also have been reading most of this thread with limited interest, and Tony said it all. Yes, working them all is probably a little more important to me than Tony. I need BS7, VU4, E3, and ZL9. At almost 65, I

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

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] Ref: QTH Lat/Long

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

[DX-CHAT] DXpeditions

W9SZ wrote" Probably until the next big DXpedition hits the airwaves. Zack W9SZ There are a few fairly good DXpedition efforts going on now. Unfortunately we can't hear them. 73 Mike, W5UC Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill Outbound mail checked by Norton Anti-Virus 2003

RE: [DX-CHAT] What is DX?

I also have been reading most of this thread with limited interest, and Tony said it all.  Yes, working them all is probably a little more important to me than Tony.  I need BS7, VU4, E3, and ZL9.  At almost 65, I Might have a shot at the last 2.  However, if I don't work them all, so be it.  I ha

[DX-CHAT] 4W

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

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