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
[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)
