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 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 --- 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 NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
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 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 to 10 years agotake off your computer expert hat and let the league's staff deal with the problem.. NF4A --- 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 NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] LOTW cannot possibly catch up
On 12/14/2012 11:24 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: 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!!! That is if you *believe* the claim that the hardware will fix it. Joe, please tell me what my other choices are With a very large database, decreases in throughput can just as easily be due to reaching a tipping point in the database structure (the point at which the indexing fails). Since there has been no diagnostic data reported to support 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 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 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 to 10 years agotake off your computer expert hat and let the league's staff deal with the problem.. NF4A --- 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 NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- 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 NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] LOTW cannot possibly catch up
OK, great idea, and then what? If we believe that the present IT dept isn't being truthful with us, why should we expect that our 'insisting will change anything? Quite sometime ago I suggested to my director that LoTW be shut down for as long as necessary to achieve a long term solution. 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 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 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!!! That is if you *believe* the claim that the hardware will fix it. Joe, please tell me what my other choices are --- 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 NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
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* *management is the cesspool of life. it's the place where the big chunks float to the top* http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/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 This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
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/ --- 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 NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
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 float to the top.** ** http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ ** --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.6/1480 - Release Date: 6/3/2008 7:00 AM --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
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 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 PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 12:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: DX Chat Subject: [DX-CHAT] Re: [DX-NEWS] Re: Kosova Jim: Now we have to hear from the ARRL DXCC folks on their position on this. An article I read on this said that licenses would be officially available for issue from April 14 on, so that might mean that any operatiion using the E7 call will not be official until after that date?? ARRL DXCC needs to state their position. John Owens - N7TK 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] 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 answering their calls may get their attention. While I don't like the fact that there are General class ops operating out of their assigned frequency range, I am forced accept the fact that the whole licensing structure has gone to hxxx in a hand-basket, and for all practical purposes 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: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.0/1268 - Release Date: 2/9/2008 11:54 AM 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] 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 he has nothing to do with? He was not authorised to make such an upload nor did he ask permission to do so? Tom, contact the QRZ people and explain the problem. Apparently he got your password and accessed your site. He is not allowed to do that unless he somehow gets your password. 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 reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
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 option for me. I'm somewhere up around 190 confirmed on CW. I should be higher, but I continue to wait on LOTW confirmations. I guess I will have to get busy on CW that are not LOTW. SSB would be my last choice if I ever submitted it; not likely as my contact rate for SSB is somewhere 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 This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Could this be the ultimate award?
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 http://njdxa.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.4/1189 - Release Date: 12/18/2007 9:40 PM 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 http://njdxa.org
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/ 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] 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/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 http://njdxa.org
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 must consider that the legal status of some of these islands is changing, and that complicates the matter with the DXCC rules. IMHO, a more reasonable solution would be to change the DXCC rules to allow these entities to remain as they are in their DXCC status. All the DXCC Desk needs 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 reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
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 difference in it and the MK-V, or I just don't know any better. Several years I had the opportunity to play with a MK-V for a weekend at a friends house. He was trying to decide whether or not to buy a MK-V or an original MP. After a weekend with the MK-V, he bought a used MP, and I decided that I 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@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
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 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? John AE5B 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.13.39/1044 - Release Date: 10/2/2007 11:10 AM 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 http://njdxa.org
[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 This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[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 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] 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 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 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] 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, 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] 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 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 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 http://njdxa.org
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 question as I did. If ARRL is not a friend of Amateur Radio, then: 1) Why do they provide a Volunteer Counsel program? I can tell you from personal experience that this program saved my fanny back around 1990 or 1991, and it didn't cost me one red cent. I had access to Chris Emlay, the League attorney any time I needed it, as well as a competent local attorney. We won the case. 2) Why does ARRL pay an attorney to represent us ar FCC, and to fight such issues as BPL? If they were simply a publishing company as you suggest, I doubt that they would waste time, money, and effort to work the BPL issue as intently as they do. 3) Why does ARRL work as diligently as they do to represent us at World Radio Conferences? They could just chug along with no effort in that direction, allowing those expenditures to go to the bottom line, and we would likely retain the frequency assignments that we currently have, and they could go on forever as a publishing company. This list could go on on, but I think you SHOULD get the picture. If you don't, then there is no hope for you. May I please suggest that you just sit back, relax, and appreciate the positive things 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://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 http://njdxa.org
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 expensive and slower and depends on the local post office at the end of the line.. and the other UPS-like services say they dump their foreign mail into the foreign post offices many times. Couldn't this all be easily resolved by simply using a QSL manager in a country where the postal system 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 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 http://njdxa.org
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't make you jump through hoops and/or profiteer from his hobby. Addendum to proposed QSLing suggestions. Any time it is possible, use LOTW. It keeps the US Mule and those other mail services out of the loop. No money available for thieves to steal, no GS to worry about, no air mail stamps 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://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 http://njdxa.org
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 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, 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 http://njdxa.org
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 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 sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
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. Challenge may possibly be attracting more attention, but Challenge is the newest big thing. I would expect that there would naturally be a flurry of new activity there. DXCC, however, is still the original, and IMHO, the most prestigious of the DX awards. (don't challenge me with the merits of all of your favorite awards; I don't want to hear it) I also, don't know who,when, decided that the Yearbook needed to look like Parade Magazine in my Sunday paper, with a lengthy review of all of the news I saw on Fox News this past week. Please, just take it back to it's original form and leave it alone. It really would be nice if people would quit trying to discover a way to destroy the few remaining traditions we have left. I'm so sick I want to puke from operators ending correspondence on air communications with 73's. The term is 73; please learn what it means, and use 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 This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
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/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] 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 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 post money to be credited to a (your) PayPal account instead of sent to be stolen in the mail. Either way, be doing yourself and the rest of the DX gang a big favor in reduction of wasted effort, expense and frustration. 73 Dave 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.9.8/869 - Release Date: 6/25/2007 5:32 PM 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 reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
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 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-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] 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 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 reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
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 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 only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
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 use LoTW, but can't find it now - anyone with a better memory than mine? I do NOT mean the + for LoTW i the VE7CC cluster program! 73/DX de Osten SM5DQC mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.8/797 - Release Date: 5/10/2007 5:10 PM 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 http://njdxa.org
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. 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-think the DXCC status of this place? This would set a terrible precedence! We must follow the DXCC rules otherwise we will destroy the very fabric of the integrity of the DXCC program. If we do as Charles suggests for BS7H what will be next? This is a slippery slope. Anyone could then make the same case for many other counters on the DXCC list. I won't give examples but one could easily list many more countries for their own personal reasons. We have gone down this road many times over the years. So there is no need to repeat this thread. There is one and only one way for a DXCC Entity (country) to be removed from the DXCC list. Notice I said removed! I don't think many people realize the next country that does not meet the DXCC criteria will be removed, not deleted, as there will be no more deletes because of the results of DXCC 2000. That's right a removal, which will be as if you never worked it! More on that discussion later. Back to the one and only way to remove a current counter from the DXCC list. The only way is if the said entity no longer meets the criteria in which put it on the list to begin with. Rules that are made up afterwards do not affect its status. Remember BS7H was added to the list back in the mid 90s. Then afterwards in an effort to not have any others added to the list like Scarborough Reef the 100 meter high tide rule was added. Believe me you don't want to remove anything off the DXCC list, unless it does not meet the criteria. I wonder how many have actually read the DXCC rules? http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc/rules.html Notice I said read them, not understood them all! Some are hard to understand, but then again so are some of the counters on the list! See you in the next pileup? Bernie, W3UR Bernie McClenny, W3UR -- Now more than ever - you need The Daily DX and The Weekly DX - to keep up with the DX news from around the globe! Editor of - The Daily DX -- two free weeks http://www.dailydx.com/order.htm - The Weekly DX -- free sample http://www.dailydx.com/weekly2.html - How's DX http://www.dailydx.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Charles Harpole Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 01:39 To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] BS7H thoughts Fellow DXers Prior to the latest BS7H op, I had not given the Rocks any attention and had only a vague notion of what is there. But today I read the web sites, saw the photos, and listened to James' super interview while on site. I come away of two minds... one with great appreciation and awe at the accomplishment and second with a deeper understanding of how truly dangerous this op was. Of course, I congratulate all who make this happen and especially to men who were willing genuinely to risk their lives to do the op. Let nothing take away from that. However, I have to ask if this set of rocks is worth the risks? I know mountain climbers die in their efforts and there are many other very dangerous sport activities, but should we as a hobby sanction placing our fellow hams into a place where the slightest bad weather, lightning strike, or just a nasty fall would have been an easy-to-happen disaster. How would we feel as hams if the worst had happened there? How much should we depend on LUCK? I think anyone can go where ever they please, but not with the sanction and official stamp of our great avocation. Maybe it is time to re-think the DXCC status of this place? Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Catch suspicious messages before you open them-with Windows Live Hotmail. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-usocid=TXT_TAGHM_migratio n_HM_mini_protection_0507 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.6/795 - Release Date: 5/9/2007 3:07 PM
[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 environmentalists,and environmental extremist zealots) Below is a note that I got from a fellow who, at least for now, is the only likely person to operate from ZL9: Hello Mike, I don't go to ZL9 for work, but I occasionally end up there as an unintended side-effect of our fish surveys in the area. Next Campbell Platform survey: Sept. 2008. More info at: http://homepages.woosh.co.nz/wk/zl9/zl9bsj.html Wilbert, ZL2BSJ ZL9BSJ/P This fellow goes there rarely, and for only very short (hours) periods. Since ZL9 stands between me and DXCC#1(I need ZL9 E3), I could possibly argue for it's removal 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 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 http://njdxa.org
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 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://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] 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/ 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] 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 think that ANY DX-Pedition is reasonable? Who gets to define reasonable? As long as no laws are broken, and the participants act voluntarily, isn't reasonable anything we want to do? Some people jump out of airplanes, or off of high bridges with stretchy rubber tied to their ankles. I wouldn't 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 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 http://njdxa.org
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 the new or relatively new DX'er doesn't have, and can't buy. It's called experience, or maybe savvy. Equipment wise, I'm not too far from the bottom of the pecking order. I have a 20 year old Cushcraft A3 at 75 feet, and a Heath Warrior struggling to get 500 watts out, but still I don't miss anything. Am I something special? Absolutely not. I have just been in enough pile-ups(and so have a lot of you) to know how to read the operators, and the pile-up. My favorite response when someone asks what you have to do to be on the Honor Roll is; Get Old. IMHO what is between the ears counts at least as much as that 1.5 KW amp and a giant antenna at 100 feet, and when the chips are down, that big killer signal isn't worth much if you don't know what to do with it. Those jokers sitting around crying the blues will just have to do what the rest of us old goats did. Wait, keep chasing DX, and learn. 73, Mike 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 http://njdxa.org
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 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 http://njdxa.org
[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 related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
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 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-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[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, 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: 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 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 Warren wrote: Larry K4WLS wrote: If you wanted a Give Away Extra, now you got it !!! ENJOY all the Lids, CB'ers, and QRM you invited in !! I got BS-7H back in '95 with a H.B. Vertical and 90W. Just for fun, bet I can do it again. Larry, There's no reason to believe that the BS7H QRM is due to the newcomers into our hobby. Doubt that most of them know who BS7H is! Much more likely to come from frustrated, impatient 20wpm OTs who are near the top of Honor Roll. John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.2/784 - Release Date: 5/1/2007 2:57 PM 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 http://njdxa.org
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'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://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 http://njdxa.org
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 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. ? Used to be KD4 One Swan I. web site says it belongs to another country? Also, while I am asking questions, why is it that vy few hams end their emails to other hams with 73??? Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ The average US Credit Score is 675. The cost to see yours: $0 by Experian. http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=660600bcd=EMAILFOOTERAVERAGE 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.4.0/759 - Release Date: 4/12/2007 7:58 PM 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, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
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 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/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL problems
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 wonder if it includes one particularly active station on Galapagos, who has accepted several shipments of greenbacks over the years, but has not yet coughed up a card. John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.2.0/756 - Release Date: 4/10/2007 10:44 PM 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 http://njdxa.org
[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 evening to find that the SNOW had accumulated on limbs which fell on the 80 Meter coax and damaged the connection. YES, Snow in East Texas in April. More at one time than we have seen if the last 14 years were added up. I fixed the 80 meter delta loop today. C'mon propagation. sheeesss! 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 http://njdxa.org
RE: [DX-CHAT] QSL problems
re, HC8N. As I told John off line, W5UE does an excellent job. Additionally, NC8N also QSL's via LOTW, and is very prompt about it. Now Ron, about your/our antenna problems. There is something wrong here. We get older, our bodies get tired and start to slow down, but old man Murphy just 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 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 11, 2007 6:57 PM To: Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH); [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL problems Thanks for the tip on the stateside manager. E-cards dont do it for me , so LOTW is not an option. 73 John K5MO At 06:27 PM 4/11/2007, you wrote: I have worked a very active station on Galapagos who uses LOTW, and he fires confirmation out in very short order. I encourage you and everyone 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 wonder if it includes one particularly active station on Galapagos, who has accepted several shipments of greenbacks over the years, but has not yet coughed up a card. John K5MO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.2.0/756 - Release Date: 4/10/2007 10:44 PM 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, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
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 PROTECTED] To: DX-CHAT@njdxa.org Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 4:26 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] N8S-IMPORTANT Suggest everyone needing 17 meters confirmed check the web site now There is a problem http://logsearch.de/ Jack Hartley K4WSB / VP2MSB ARRL - QCWA - OOTC DXCC Honor Roll 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.0.0/752 - Release Date: 4/8/2007 8:34 PM 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.0.0/752 - Release Date: 4/8/2007 8:34 PM 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 http://njdxa.org
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 message was in reference to someone else. Please get your facts straight next time. 73 - Jim AD1C At 10:07 PM 4/6/2007, Dave Thomas wrote: Jim, Beg your pardon but I am not and have never been a DX card checker. Check your data. I received this call ~ Feb 16, 2007. I don't know what your problem is but you are one of the most uncultured, arrogant individuals I have spoken with in a long time. Are you the master of this mail list or do you enjoy making an ass of yourself in a free form manner ? There were many others on the list that emailed me directly and commented negatively on your behavior. And others wanted the same information as I initially asked about. This is my only response I will to the whole thing. My first and last use of this reflector. Regards to all and -73s- Dave Thomas K4CA ex W4DIM -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Reisert AD1C Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 5:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; DX, Chat Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Re: N8S Online Logs At 05:03 PM 4/6/2007, John - WB8RFB wrote: Is it even remotely possible that the post about on-line logs came from someone new to DX'ing who was simply asking a question that he/she didn't know the answer to? No, it came from a DXCC card checker, according to his signature. 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/748 - Release Date: 4/5/2007 3:33 PM 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 http://njdxa.org
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 for sure that back around 1991, they literally saved my butt through the volunteer counsel program. I had an excellent attorney, Jim Hayne himself attended the legal proceedings, and the folks who sued me over my antenna walked away with their tail between their legs. It didn't cost me one red 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@njdxa.org Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 6:35 PM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] The ARRL BRAVO !! 73 Rag LA5HE , ARRL life member My point is that ARRL CHANGED, because the consensus of its members changed. The ARRL is not them, it's us! If you don't like the positions taken by your board member, tell him or her, and be prepared to stand for election next time to see if your views get accepted. But despite its imperfections, ARRL represents amateur radio worldwide (not just in the USA) better than any other organization, including IARU. I disagree here ! A particular point of criticism seems to be the DXCC branch, and the way it deals with DXpeditions and potential new DXCC Entities. As a member of the DX Advisory Committee, I'd agree that some of the executive decisions appear on occasion to be arbitrary (7O1YGF, BS7H, etc). Remember, this is only a game !!! But for better or worse there are some key threads which explain most of them: Take the long-term view; Support governments and national amateur radio organizations; And above all try not to risk the integrity of the #1 award in ham radio (memories of Romeo still hurt!). So, when you bash ARRL and especially DXCC, expect me to tune out folks. 73, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.11/721 - Release Date: 3/13/2007 4:51 PM 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 http://njdxa.org
[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/
[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 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 sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
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 as a previous call 1988-89 so he may have his own logs now. 73 GL, Tom, KE1JF -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.21/665 - Release Date: 2/2/2007 11:39 PM 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 http://njdxa.org
[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 Extra Class Licensees. Fortunately from where I lived it was only about an hour drive. Also, the exam wasn't a wussy exam like it is today. ie: Draw a schematic diagram of a push-pull power amplifier using triode tubes. Show the neutralization and biasing networks and the plate modulation system. (These were the days of AM and before SSB) Draw a schematic of a full wave power supply using a center tapped power transformer and mercury vapor tubes. Include the appropriate bleeder resistor and pi filtering network. Yeah, they really have it tough 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 by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
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 PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Dougherty Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 7:33 AM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] XF4 80m and topband last night Hi guys, Worked what I thought was XF4DL on 80 and 160 CW tonight, but a few cluster spots were saying pirate (WFWL and all that). Anybody know definitively if they were in fact QRV on the low bands? Their Web site is less than clear on the subject. Thanks Cheers, Peter, W2IRT 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.9/490 - Release Date: 10/20/2006 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
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 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 - Original Message - From: Urb LeJeune [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 3:58 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] ARRL Am I the only one who is concerned that the ARRL is determining what others may put up on their website? I understand their position but don't we all have the right to post legal information on our websites without censure or repercussions by a third party? Urb, W2DEC 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
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. 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 the integrity of the DXCC program. Whether or not DXCC belongs to ARRL or the members in a whole new debate. However 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 reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] ARRL
Pete, you are speaking in terms of a true democracy. That may be practical for small organizations, but as in the case of the US Government that is impractical. That's why we have a Republic(a representative form of government) rather than a true democracy. The League is structured similarly. Additionally, there are those like me who can not opt in or out with their dollars. I have been a life member since you could become one for $200.00. Sometime in the late 60's or early 70's. Mike http://members.cox.net/w5uc - Original Message - From: Peter Penta [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 6:57 PM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] ARRL Exactly.. so if everyone would not make a DXCC submission for 1 year and also not renew their membership for 1 year they would maybe finally realize that the membership is the ARRL and they need the MEMBERSHIP for them to function as a whole. ALL the members should have say in a vote to make rules after they are proposed.. not just a select few to make rules they feel they need, rules should be made by votes from the membership...I do not like a lot of things they do. ALL you ARRL members its your program and Newington is there to work for its members not for themselves. Seems ARRL is run more like a dictatorship than a democratic one. Make a choice cry or take action. 73 Pete -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL 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 those who threaten the integrity of the DXCC program. Whether or not DXCC belongs to ARRL or the members in a whole new debate. However 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 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 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] 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: 267.14.17/227 - Release Date: 1/11/2006 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
[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 effective radial system. EZ-Nec indicates that I can get a fair amount of ground gain at a reasonable radiation angle. It does appear that the radiation resistance is down around 5 ohms, but I can probably overcome that with a matching network at the feed. I would appreciate your inputs 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@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
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 working some JA. Mid-West and East Coast, but pace very slow. He was QRV 5 KHz up from 10.106 MHz, his QRG. W6ELProp predicts a strong signal narrow window from 1230 - 1400 UTC to East Coast and Mid West on 30M with present WWV indicies. Also a strong window on 20M for 1730 - 0100 UTC for Mid-West and East Coast.Hope this helps !! I have my W6ELProp fine tuned as per my DX Tip at MDXA.org.GL/73 Larry K4WLS 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.8/114 - Release Date: 9/28/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.8/114 - Release Date: 9/28/2005 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] 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 worked them yesterday at 20:31z on 20 cw and this morning at 12:18z on 30 cw. I heard my call clearly both times but neither qso is showing up in the online log, which appears to be getting updated regularly. Is anyone else having this problem? Or, did anyone work them on the bands/mode that I did at about the same time and make it into the log? Thanks, Gerry KA2MGE 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.8/113 - Release Date: 9/27/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.8/113 - Release Date: 9/27/2005 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] 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 AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.10.20/95 - Release Date: 9/9/2005
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 close together on the calendar? This year, it will be two weeks between. Yeah, Yeah, I know, HamCom doesn't draw the crowd that Dayton does, but if they were farther apart, would both benefit. In my simple life, it's a no-brainer. HamCom is a 4 hour drive, and the costs are much lower. 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?
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 has less double standards, you may see more overseas visitors.
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 on. There are those rare items that I look for at a Hamfest, But like many I am sure, when a need comes to mind, it's off to e-bay. I will go to Hamcom in Dallas because it is only a 4 hour drive. I hope to sell a couple of items that were taken to Dayton by a good friend but did not sell, and I will be looking for a killer bargain on a FT-920(yes, I have already been watching e-bay), BUT the thing I am primarily looking for is the opportunity to visit with old as well as new friends. I believe the small, close Hamfests will survive, but the large ones may be doomed for the reasons 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
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
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 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 wouldn't have loaded 32,000 q's if i didn't think so. 73 de STEVE, KZ2I CHARLOTTE, NC USA Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill Outbound mail checked by McAfee Anti-virus Professional 2004
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 there any concerted effort from clubs or other organizations outside the US to get day-to-day logs converted and uploaded? my stats: 30,754 qsos logged to lotw (a lot of contest including sweepstakes) 1,524 qsls received (about 5%) 555 dx (subtracting US, VE, KH6 and KL7) 11 needed band countries (not confirmed as of now by card) 73 de STEVE, KZ2I CHARLOTTE, NC USA Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill Outbound mail checked by McAfee Anti-virus Professional 2004
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 formated: Band -- Mode - Callsign, wildcards have been widely used by many former DX'peditions (mainly the ones that use a Java search machine). I wonder what the DXCC Desk member saw so abnormal in these ? Worst situations have happened in the recent past, like Log searches that show the Date-Time-Band-Mode... (this is not good). 73 Jose CT1EEB 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 Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill Outbound mail checked by Norton Anti-Virus 2003
[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 well on receive as the transmitting antenna. I live in town and, of course, have no room for a beverage(except the cold 807's in the frig). So the questions are: 1) If you are using a EWE what did you do to get it to receive better than your XMIT antenna. 2) What are it's dimensions and what value termination resistor did you use? 3) If you are not using this antenna, what do you use for low noise receive antenna on the two low bands? Lot dimensions are approx 90 X 200. 80 meter antenna is a Delta Loop. 160 meter antenna is a shunt fed 70 foot tower with a full size 30 meter yagi as a capacity 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
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, 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] 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 trying to find the REAL meaning of QSLL. It can mean only two things (I think)...I will send my card first or I will wait for your card. It seems about a 50/50 split as to the real meaning. I've never seen it written where the genuine definition is givenjust another Q signal to throw in the mix, hi. Tony, W4FOA - Original Message - From: Zack Widup [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [DX-Chat] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 8:51 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] New Q Signal Need On Wed, 10 Sep 2003, Norm Gertz wrote: Larry..your question sparked some interest by the troops. The fact is however that we really cannot generate Q signals just for the USA; these are international in nature. Nothing however is to prevent any operator from making a query in any manner he chooses. 73 Norm K1AA As long as both parties know what is being asked, there isn't a problem. If both people understand QRL? to mean Is this freq in use?, no matter what the book says it means, then that is what it is going to mean at the moment. If everyone understands what IE? means, then that will also commnuicate. The problem is going to be with new ops who don't know what these accepted meanings are when they differ from what the book says or aren't even in the book. But I think most people who are really interested are going to find out anyway. It didn't take me too long to find out what 5NN ATT meant after my first ARRL DX contest. (I actually wrote it down like that in the log at the time.) :) 73, Zack W9SZ 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 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 Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill Outbound mail checked by Norton Anti-Virus 2003
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 (that goes on 110AC) and at least a 2 ele. beam (armstrong aimed)...you got a chance...CW is your best bet. GOOD LUCK !!! 73 Ken WA8JOC The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! 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 Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill Outbound mail checked by Norton Anti-Virus 2003
[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 Might have a shot at the last 2. However, if I don't work them all, so be it. I had my chances at the last two in 1999 and wasn't paying attention, and in my lifetime I have had a shot at all four. Shame on me, not the system. Quit whining and leave the system alone. It has it's problems, 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
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 bit. After I've located my general area, I usually select the features 1:25000 and LARGE at the top of the map. At the bottom you can choose to display UTM coordinates, decimal degrees or deg/min/sec. I usually use the latter. At the bottom of the page you can read the latitude and longitude to the second as you move the cursor around. You just have to find your exact QTH on the map and put the cursor on it. I often use this for hilltopping microwave operations when I need a 6-character grid square or even a 12-character grid square. It's just a matter of finding the hilltop on the map. The topo elevation contours make that simple. For anyone planning a bombing run, my home QTH is at 40 deg 06 min 19 sec N, 88 deg 11 min 45 sec W. :-) 73, Zack W9SZ On Mon, 14 Jul 2003, Larry, K4WLS wrote: Many thanks Jack, TopoZone gave me the correct Lat/Long. The Lat/Long list in RAC, QRZ.COM, etc was not exactly correct. Needed it for W6EL Prop and my GeoClock Gray-Line Program. TKS AGN (WO's come through) :-) :-) Larry 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 Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill Outbound mail checked by Norton Anti-Virus 2003
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 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 had my chances at the last two in 1999 and wasn't paying attention, and in my lifetime I have had a shot at all four. Shame on me, not the system. Quit whining and leave the system alone. It has it's problems, but don't we all? It has served us well since I started chasing DX in 1958. Get your shorts 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? I just don't get it I guess.there are so many more important things in life. Just my 2 centsno clue as to my Total Total Total...I just know I need VU4 and VU7. I hope I get them, but then if I don't just put this on my headstone: Here lies Tony, he never worked VU4 and VU7 R.I.P. grins Tony, W4FOA Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny. -Frank Outlaw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 7:32 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] What is DX? In a message dated 7/10/03 6:16:49 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On another front, the new DXCC is clearly the Challenge but by not starting fresh and allowing the OTs to scour their QSL files, the League missed an incentive opportunity for the relatively newer DXers. Not exactly a level playing field. In pushing for a fresh start, I pointed out that W4DR would be the first winner and the next 10 were equally easy to predict. In the Challenge a golden opportunity was missed. 73, Steve WB6RSE There is another 'gotcha' in the DXCC Challenge, namely the inclusion of SIX METERS in the totals. Steve is right, there are NO surprises in the DXCC Challenge Listings. Just look at the I2EOW TOPBANDS List and then add in the 6M DXCC Totals and you can accurately predict the Top DXCC Challenge listees. Note that the Top Guns in the USA on 6M have around 140 'entities' on that band. This means that a Top Gun HF (only) DXer will still be 140 'points' below W4DR, W1JR, K8MFO, and others with high 6M totals after spending hundreds of $$$ to have their 12, 15, 17, 20, and 30M QSL's 'verified' by ARRL. Unfortunately, the DXCC Challenge Listing consists ONLY of the TOTAL number of Band Countries, including SIX Meters. Hopefully they will eventually come out with a TOPBANDS like listing that includes the number of (Current) DXCC Entities by BAND as well as the Total. Using LifeTime numbers for the Single Band DXCC Listings is another 'gotcha'. I grind my teeth when I look at the 40M DXCC Listing for example. I only need TWO entities on that band (BS and P5) but am 16 entities behind the leader, W8AH because AL has another 14 DELETED entities that I will never be able to add to my totals. It's WAY past time to use CURRENT ENTITIES for the DXCC Listings. If the OT's want recognition for their Deleted Totals, I have no objection to showing LifeTime or Deleted Totals following each call in the listing, but lets use Current Countries for the Basis of the Listings! Tom N4KG (with only 48 years of DXing under my belt) 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 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 Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill Outbound mail checked by Norton Anti-Virus 2003
[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 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] greylines etc
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 95,98 etc I would love to find a program that would function using WINXP. regards Scanned by Norton Antivirus 2003. age and treachery will overcome youth and skill Outgoing Mail Scanned by Norton Antivirus 2003 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] S2 E3
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 Antivirus 2003
[DX-CHAT] The cesspool
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 I am still reflecting on K4MK's remarks, and He is right on target. I too am old enough to have made a legal amateur radio contact on 11 meters with my mighty Harvey Wells TBS-50D. I was licensed as a novice in November of 1957, and became a general in January of 1958. In January 1963 I became Extra Class. It wasn't long after January of 1958 that I started chasing DX. I don't remember putting up with the BS that we do today when a rare country(entity) is on the bands. Pile-ups yes. Intentional QRM, VERY little. Let me preface the following remarks by saying that I have been a lifetime League member since 1962.(yep, they lost money on me) I believe in The League, and support it fully. Having said that, I am forced to recognize that none of us are infallible. The advent of the grow amateur radio at any cost mentality was the beginning of the end for amateur radio being a respectable fraternity. This trend has continued with Low-code No-code licensing and multiple choice exams. If we look at the current licensing structure, we aren't a helluva lot different than CB'ers. I wonder how many current licensees would have become hams if they had to draw schematics and do an Ohm's law calculation. I have no doubt that there are those among us who are ex CB'ers that have become good hams who respect the traditions of the hobby. There are far more who do not, and from this group comes the freebander attitude. If you think this attitude doesn't exist in amateur radio, go listen on 75 meter fone for a while. We are on a downhill slide that is likely irreversible. Therefore we MUST do everything possible to maintain what respect we have left. If that includes squealing on known violators so be it. K4MK is right. Most of the crap that we have to endure today comes from the attitude of lawlessness brought into our hobby by ex CB-ers. If this offends some of you, so be it. Come down on 7005 and we will duke it out at 35 wpm in a pile-up. I yield the floor. Outgoing Mail Scanned by Norton Antivirus 2002
[DX-CHAT] N6JV
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 only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] Mumble Mumble
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, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] Thanks, Next Question
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 Mail Scanned by Norton Antivirus 2002 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] FT-990
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 reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Fwd: Re: [DX-CHAT] Speaking of DXCC...
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
Let me put your minds at ease, or in a state of turmoil, whichever fits. Here is the text of a note that I receiver yesterday from Bill Moore regarding deletions: Hi Mike: In order to be deleted it much meet certain criteria. See Section II rule 5 (Removal Criteria). In the past countries have been inactive for many years and did not get deleted. I believe Albania was off for 20 years or so and came back on in the early 90's. So, just inactivity would not cause a deletion. 73 Bill Moore NC1L Therefore, those that are young, keep the faith. For those of us that are older, try to get much older. 73 de Mike, W5UC
[DX-CHAT] VU4
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 the reason to delete countries, I'm not sure that is entirely the case. It's kinda like owning a spark gap transmitter. It no longer has any practical application. If it were a lead pipe cinch that ZL9 would never be activated again, then it is similar in nature to the spark gap transmitter. The dilemma is that while we know that the spark gap transmitter will never again have a practical application, we can not be sure that never really means never in the case of ZL9, and this is what drives the attitude of the DXCC committee. To a great extent, our perspective on these issues is driven by our own positions. I have both KP1 and KP5 confirmed, yet do not have ZL9, VU4, or BS7. Having KP1 and KP5 confirmed means only that I am getting old and have been chasing DX for a long time. As for the others, they have all been activate in my lifetime, and unfortunately I was out chasing the all mighty dollar at the time. Chasing the all mighty dollar didn't turn out like I had hoped, and it cost me the opportunity to work the DX that I needed/wanted. That's the way it happened, heading west. (that will reveal my age to many of you)
