Re: [DX-CHAT] N8S-IMPORTANT
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
[DX-CHAT] Status of WF5E ?
Is Les (WF5E) of WF5E DX-QSL Service still in business? I have been unable to access his webpage (for weeks) and no reply to email. Thanks for any info. Tony, W4FOA 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
UPDATE Re: [DX-CHAT] Status of WF5E ?
I've received a couple of replies that advise Les is OK...just busy doing his usual excellent job. Thanks for the replies Tony, W4FOA - Original Message - From: Tony Martin W4FOA [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX-Chat dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 5:06 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Status of WF5E ? Is Les (WF5E) of WF5E DX-QSL Service still in business? I have been unable to access his webpage (for weeks) and no reply to email. Thanks for any info. Tony, W4FOA 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] QSLing tip
Personally I very much prefer the SASE...it sure makes it easier on me and A LOT faster turnaround. I also find ONE card with ALL QSOs on the one card is much preferred. I have no intention of using LOTW or EQSLtoo late in the game for me. Just my 2 cents. Tony, W4FOA - Original Message - From: Russell Kellam Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org; Fred Stevens K2FRD [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 9:10 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] QSLing tip Very good advice from both guys. I even put a GS in for stateside QSL's and extra for a major DX expedition. 73 Russ W4UBC - Original Message - From: Fred Stevens K2FRD [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 10:22 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] QSLing tip I'm with you, Charles. Even though I'm a techie geek, LOTW and eQSL are just two more applications to complicate my already complicated life. I like the look and feel of real cardboard QSL cards, old radios if I have storage space for them (just picked up a RT-524 based VRC-12, 1960s vintage Army mobile VHF FM which happens to have 6m capability - the seller needed rent money and offered it to me at a price I couldn't refuse), turning the VFO for DX, and running my own one-man mini-DXpeditions to VO2 land. Still, IRCs are a lot easier to obtain and exchange for postage than foreign postage stamps. And woe to the op who sends QSL requests without IRC, GS, or especially a SA envelope; he's gonna wait a long time for a response via the Buro. I hate hand addressing envelopes. I'd rather have a root canal. Or go shopping or do laundry. 73 de Fred K2FRD, VO2FS At 2:45 AM + 29/11/06, Charles Harpole wrote: I found out from answering VU4AN/VU3CHE card requests that the easiest and fastest reply went to the one USA guy who had Thailand postage on his self-addressed envelop. Also, to the several Japanese who used their version of international reply ENVELOP. Those were just so nice and easy to drop into the post box on the corner here in Bangkok on my way out to work. Of course, all the other direct cards were taken care of, but I was surprised at myself at the joyful temptation to take care of the one with the Thai stamp so easily. I am sure this would not affect the big DXpeditions with lots of QSL helpers, but my wife and I were chugging away ourselves. BTW, maybe if u are really hot to get a card, a local postage affixed is much more effective than (1) sending multiple cards for the same contact or (2) emailing the DX asking for a special search and reply. I love old-fashioned things CW, tube radios, listening for DX, paper QSLs that arrive with beautiful stamps, rag chewing, tiny DXpeditions running 50 watts to a dipole, and the other things that retain the mystery of ham radio. Good DX to all.. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 73 de Fred Stevens K2FRD, VO2FS http://homepage.mac.com/k2frd/K2FRD.html Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org 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] [dx-list] KH8SI
Charlie, I heard you work them on 30 this morning...congrats. There has been a lot of criticism about the KH8SI team but I am sure they are doing their best under the present conditions. Yes, I've heard them working hundreds of JA's but after just listening to the 30 meter pileup this morning I have a better understanding of why. The op (no idea who it was) was working one JA after the other, with full calls each exchange...very, very seldom did he have to say JA4K?? or the like. I heard him two or three times trying to work a USA station...the one that stands out in my mind was when he said W2? 2 or 3 times then he asked K9? 2 or 3 times...the pileup continued at full bore with no one cooperating. He started back with JA stations after several unsuccessful attempts to work NA, again working full calls from JA. I've not heard them with a decent signal on any band so I'm guessing their antenna systems are not the best, which coupled with poor conditions makes it tough. It was interesting to note this morning that the FO/KM9D was S9 while the KH8 was barely S4-5..on 30 meters. If we don't work them on this trip, I would bet that someone with a well planned DXpedition will soon be visiting Swaines and it will be quickly removed from many of our need lists. Good luck to alllets just give them the benefit of the doubt. 73 Tony, W4FOA - Original Message - From: Charlie, W0YG [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Osten B Magnusson [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Barry [EMAIL PROTECTED]; WC7N [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Dx-Chat dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 7:38 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] [dx-list] KH8SI Yes, there are better CW operators on the Swain's Island DXpedition but it seems to be a mystery as to why they don't seem to be operating. K1ER can handle anything on a key but all I have heard him on is phone. Since I am not there, I cannot comment on much from that end, instead just try to make the best of it. John is on 75 phone as I write this. This is JA1BK's show. He probably footed the bill for the whole DXpedition. He is allowed to call the shots! Hopefully we all try to make the best of it. 73, Charlie, W0YG.. 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] YU6AO
Charles, I hate it when that happensthats why I sold my S38-C 8-( 73 Tony, W4FOA - Original Message - From: Charles Wooten NF4A To: 'Russell Kellam Jr' ; 'Stuart Santelmann KC1F' ; 'Bill Hawkins' Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 7:44 PM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] YU6AO all I could hear was some religious on-air prayer meeting coming out of 3 land. NF4A From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Russell Kellam JrSent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 6:17 PMTo: Stuart Santelmann KC1F; Bill HawkinsCc: dx-chat@njdxa.orgSubject: Re: [DX-CHAT] YU6AO Amen! Almost fell out of the chair when I heard the signal on 10m. Got them barefoot easy. 73 Russ W4UBC - Original Message - From: Stuart Santelmann KC1F To: Bill Hawkins Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 6:47 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] YU6AO Well, I suppose that it's E layer propagation and not F layer - we ARE at the bottom of the cycle ! Stu KC1F - Original Message - From: Bill Hawkins Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 5:56 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] YU6AO Propagation is unpredictable! Everything says 10 meters is dead but he is coming into Alabama like gangbusters. They must have a great location. Bill W5EC
Re: [DX-CHAT] VHF/UHF
Hi Rod, We snagged KL7 (Alaska) on 6 meters from our FD station (northwest Georgia) on Saturday evening. We were running the IC7000 and a 5 el Yagi on a push up pole. Ten meters was also very good at 11PM our time. 73 Tony, W4FOA (W4PL FD call) - Original Message - From: WC7N [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX-CHAT dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 12:50 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] VHF/UHF Boy bet it is a good day for 6 meters and up. Here in my ham shack on the southern Oregon coast I am hearing the Canadian Coast Guard on channel 16 on Vancouver Island... That is a good haul. Rod WC7N 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] MM0IRC Rockall Isl IOTA
Anyone know what might have happened to the Rockall Island IOTA group? They were on 14260 around 1330Z-1500Z and then abruptly disappeared. I guess it could have been a pirate but appeared to be legit. Just curious. 73 Tony, W4FOA
Re: [DX-CHAT] vu4 log again
Ken, If you drop down to the bottom of the page, you will see your QSO data for W3JJ 23/12/2004 20 SSB with VU4RBI. Congrats. Tony, W4FOA PS: I think the NO is an abbreviation for Number... - Original Message - From: Kenneth Sobel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 7:02 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] vu4 log again Tnx to all who replied. But my problem is that there is no number after the note No of records in the VU4 log But I am absolutely positive that I worked her. de Ken W3JJ - Original Message - From: Mike Kathy Watson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Kenneth Sobel [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 6:47 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] vu4 log Kenneth, go back try again. That note says No of records found in VU4 Log, with a number at the end. 73 Mike, W5UC - Original Message - From: Kenneth Sobel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 5:26 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] vu4 log I go to the VU4 qsl manager at www.niar.org/vu4/qsl and enter my callsign. It shows that they received my qsl card for qso with VU4RBI on Dec 23 but at the top of the page it says no record found in VU4 log. Has anyone else had this problem for qsos around Dec 23? Is the VU4RBI log incomplete? de Ken W3JJ 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] Visiting Pretoria, South Africa (Slightly OT)
Good Morning, A very good ham friend of mine will be in the Pretoria area (Midrand) fortraining from February 28 thru April 8, 2005. Are there any Pretoria hams that would meet (and hopefully be able to spend some time) with him. His free time would be primarily in the evenings (not sure how much free time) and on the weekends. Victor Lobicov, ER1CW (formerly UO5ON) is a highly respected contester and DXer, who has a good command of the English language. If you live in the Pretoria area and would be willing to visit with or have him visit you, please contact me and I will provide Victor's contact info at his home and in Pretoria. I sincerely thank you for your consideration. As an aside, a few years ago, my wife and I hosted a ham visitor from a foreign land and it turned out to be one of our most pleasant memories. That visitor was Valery, EX0V. We basically fell in love with Val and his family. That relationship started from a request just like this one. I hope to hear from some of the Pretoria gang. Regards, Tony, W4FOA (ex 7Q7AA)
Re: [DX-CHAT] Swains Island
Hi Ron, I have IOTA OC-200 by Mike, KM9D/KH8 5 6 NOV 2002 on 40 and 20 CW. Log notation says Swain Island. Not sure if this is the same, but it seems it would be quite a coincidence if it was a different one. I guess at that time it counted only for IOTA? At least it appears Swains Island has been on for IOTA anyway. QSL this one via OM2SA. Tony, W4FOA - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX-CHAT dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2005 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Swains Island Have they applied? I know that sounds like a dumb question... but from what little I've gathered from the web site (www.swains-island.org), since this is a privately owned island, it appears that there's never been Amateur Radio activity from there before. In which case, no one has probably formally applied for DXCC status before. Having said that... aside from the rather interesting story on the history of the American Samoa ARA and it's application to join the IARU, which is in and of itself another story... Does Swains Island meet the Geographic Separation Entity criteria under paragraph 2B of the existing DXCC rules governing entity recognition? All of them? If so, then the ASARA has nothing to worry about, and the KH8SI DXpedition should in time be properly recognized. If not, then it's going to be a new one... for IOTA participants, and there's nothing wrong about that, either. Kudos to ASARA for identifying a potential new one, but rather than gripe about K1ZZ and what he did or didn't do, or gripe about the IARU society loophole being closed, or argue as to whether or not ASARA could should or would qualify as an IARU society (how do the rest of the KH8 amateur population feel about that? one wonders), let's see if it meets the distance requirements in the first place. And having said all that, remember the first rule of questionable entites: WFWL! 73, ron wn3vaw - Original Message - From: WC7N [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX-CHAT dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2005 1:01 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Swains Island Well I have read all of the recent documentation. Can some one explain why this isn't acceptable for DXCC status ? Just curious Rod WC7N 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] U/I Pulsing Noise on 40 Meters?
Just curious how widespread the reception is of the pulsing noise heard here in Georgia on the low end of 40 meters? I hear it every morning from roughly 1100Z to probably 1300Z. It seems to have a "center" around 7015 but can hear it from just below 7000 up to 7035kHz. It has what I would describe as DEEP QSB on the signal unless perhaps it istransmitted on some sort of rotary antenna system (like the old radar systems seen near airports). I can't describe it very well but it doesn't seem to have and "tone", and sounds very similar to what the old steam locomotives sounded like. Probably 2 pulses per second (a guess). Anyone identify this monster? Is it some type of radar or? Sure is annoying, to say the least. Thanks for any info. Better yet, any idea how to get rid of it legally :) Tony, W4FOA EM74
Re: [DX-CHAT] 5B/AA1TN
Hi Malcolm, Merry Christmas and Happy and Health 2005. The info I think is here: OZ8ABE 1845.0 5B/AA1TNcorr 1835 28 Oct 2004 F5BBD 1845.0 5B/AA1TN 1843 28 Oct 2004 RX4HZ 1844.0 5B/AA1TN 1912 28 Oct 2004 RX3DTN 1844.0 5B/AA1TNvia RN3AZ 1920 28 Oct 2004 ON7CD-@ 14175.0 5B/AA1TN5/9=20db... 1934 28 Oct 2004 WD0M-@14175.0 5B/AA1TNCQ1935 28 Oct 2004 G7DGH 14174.0 5B/AA1TN599 LEO 1944 28 Oct 2004 N4YIC 14211.0 5B/AA1TNLeo 2210 29 Oct 2004 EA1CS 14211.3 5B/AA1TN 2216 29 Oct 2004 KN6VF-@ 14211.3 5B/AA1TN 29 Oct 2004 W3FQ-@14211.2 5B/AA1TN 2235 29 Oct 2004 DL0OS 14211.0 5B/AA1TN 2242 29 Oct 2004 DL1ZL 14211.0 5B/AA1TNvia RN3AZ op.Leo 5/9++2244 29 Oct 2004 K1TTT 14200.1 5B/AA1TN 2324 29 Oct 2004 TI2VW 14200.1 5B/AA1TNQSL INFO 2330 29 Oct 2004 F8ASG 7015.0 5B/AA1TN599 2025 25 Nov 2004 73 Tony, W4FOA - Original Message - From: Malcolm Keown [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 12:46 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] 5B/AA1TN Anybody have QSL info for 5B/AA1TN that was active in the CQ WW CW? Thanks and Season's Greetings from Vicksburg de W5XX 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] Need VK9LA Pilot or e-Mail info
Hi Tom, If all else fails, you might try Bill, VK4FW. His email address is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I would imagine he is in contact with the team. 73 Tony, W4FOA - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 11:49 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Need VK9LA Pilot or e-Mail info Does anyone know how to contact the VK9LA group,either through a Pilot Station or e-mail address?I'm hoping to QSO them on 12 and 15 Meters but the DX Summit Spot Database doesn't show muchactivity at times appropriate for North America whichwould be 2000 to 2400Z.Tom N4KG
[DX-CHAT] Chesterfield Island Dxpedition Webpage
For those wishing more info, the TX9 operation has a webpage at: http://www.df3cb.com/chesterfield/ Good luck to all and of course especially to the TX9 team. 73 and CU in the pileup... Tony, W4FOA 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] P29XF and P29SX (Propagation Magicians)
Nigel (G3TXF) and Roger (G3SXW) are, in my opinion, not only the propagation magicians of this decade, but they are Ham Radio's answer to the Energizer Bunny. These guys can be heard on bands when it seems like it should be impossible and it appears that they never sleep. I don't know if either or both of them have ever been inducted into the DX Hall of Fame, but if not, they certainly should be! They are superb CW operators and not once in all my many years of chasing them have I ever heard them be short or discourteous to anyone, no matter what! Their qualities and performace are what I would hope everyone that plans to make a DXpedition would strive to equal. Lastly, their QSLing practices should not be overlooked as welljust an excellent example for all of us. My 2 cents... Tony, W4FOA 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] Unofficial Update on YV0 Aves
Have been monitoring the YV5AJ/MM (Pablo operator) and the following info has been passed along. They expect (hope) to arrive Aves Island tomorrow evening (Saturday evening local). Didn't hear any plans beyond that except the first (one or two) stations they set up will be on 20, 40 and 30 meters. No mention of other bands except they will be using a Force 12 vertical on 160 meters. I'm sure there will be a lot of other info (informally) passed on 14195 as they are underway. Good luck to all Tony, W4FOA - Original Message - From: Tony Martin W4FOA To: DX Chat Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2004 3:12 PM Subject: [:dx-chat:] Band Conditions Hey Ron and the Gangue, I'm not complaining (really) but band conditions here in northwest Georgia are so bad that eventhe CW sidetone in my rig is weak, has QSB and flutter! I don't remember the bands being so bad since we got "lights" and indoor "plummin"! Things just have to improve. (Don't they?) Tony, W4FOA
[DX-CHAT] Band Conditions
Hey Ron and the Gangue, I'm not complaining (really) but band conditions here in northwest Georgia are so bad that eventhe CW sidetone in my rig is weak, has QSB and flutter! I don't remember the bands being so bad since we got "lights" and indoor "plummin"! Things just have to improve. (Don't they?) Tony, W4FOA
[DX-CHAT] TO4E Criticisms
It saddens me to read all of the negative comments flying around regarding the current TO4E dxpedition. None of us really understand the environment in which the team is operating, nor do we know the difficulties they may be experiencing, be it health, weather or technical. They have only been on Europa for a couple of days, and as I understand it, they are still installing antennas, etc...so I must say, the early, very critical comments against the team are not only unkind but they are unwarranted. A more serious way to look at it is how it makes you, thecriticizer look, and even more importantly to me, how it puts theUSA ham in a very negative light. This is ThanksgivingDay in the USA, a time to be thankful for just how blessed we are here in the USA. Rather than throw stones at others, why don't you who want to be so critical, take a moment and be thankful that you are able to participate in our wonderful hobby, be thankful that you have a radio and antenna, be thankful for family and friends, and be happy for the freedoms we all take for granted. The TO4E team, as I understand it, will be there until mid December and chances are that before that time we will all have had our chance to work them. Just remember, the negative comments one makes here in the USA on the international DX Clusters, are seen all over the world. I wish you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving Day and a blessed holiday season. Just my 2 cents.. Tony, W4FOA
Re: [DX-CHAT] Mystery Beacons @ 7039.0 KHz
Bill, I think the following URL might give you some insight. If not, drop me a note, direct. Thanks and GL Tony, W4FOA http://www.cvni.net/radio/nsnl/nsnl32mx.html - Original Message - From: Bill Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX Chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 07, 2003 3:49 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Mystery Beacons @ 7039.0 KHz Does anyone have the straight scoop on the purpose and/or locations of the CW beacons transmitting on 7039.0 KHz? Each beacon appears to transmit an individual letter, like 'F', 'K' and 'M' over and over, with no other identification. So far, these are the only three I have heard, but there may be others. The signals appear to be coming from the northwest, possibly from the northern Pacific or southeast Asia. My first guess is they are JA fishing buoys. From my QTH in eastern Nebraska, 'F' is the loudest, followed by 'K', then 'M'. One morning just before sunrise, they were really loud, all well over S9, but most of the time they are S3 or less. They slowly fade out after sunrise. I'm just curious. They could possibly be used as an indication of propagation if their locations were known. 73 de Bill K9RZ 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] 3C0V Situation
John, Well stated! I'm afraid we (the DX community) are but an example of the problems in society today which in my humble opinion can, to a great degree, be traced to the issue of greed. This is reflected in the often noted criticisms of DXpeditions. Rather than being grateful at having the opportunity to chase the DX, many favor criticizing the operation...especially true when one is unable to get in the log or work on a particular band or mode. If you are reading this and are prone to reacting this way, reflect for just a moment on the weeks and months of planning, endless telephone calls and paper correspondence and the accompanying frustrations, being away from family for an extended period, personal risk - including risking one's life, and finally the financial investment made by each team member. Most importantly, much of the world has no concept of what goes on in many of the lesser-developed nations, where justice and one's personal rights to a free trial have virtually no meaning. Sound reasoning and compassion are often words not found in the vocabularies of some of these nations. I hope and pray our fellow hams are not caught up in a situation where they could potentially be badly mistreated or even worse. It would be nice if we all took a break and said a prayer for their safe return to their families. My two cents...thanks for the chance to share my thoughts on the subject. 73 and Good DXing Tony, W4FOA From: John and Mari Minke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 9:57 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] 3C0V Situation This one should have been moved from dx-news, so I will. From what I gather some DXers seem to be interested only in working a new one regardless of what is going on in the world today. Remember the German DXpedition to Spratly several years ago? That one resulted in one of the operators killed when fired upon. Everyone knew that things on the islands were not cool and all were taking a big chance just to work a new one. Sixty years ago DXers had no problem. DXers were off the air. Some did have a chance to play with radios and were cjhoice targets, on both sides of the conflict. John N6JM 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 postage
Hi J, Well, as an active QSL manager, and an avid DXer, I must say I am personally offended by your in fact statement. I think it was Winston Churchill or maybe Roosevelt that said All generalities are false, including this one. While it may possibly be true in some rare instances, I think your generality does a great disservice to many QSL managers througout the world who do an outstanding job, for the fun and enjoyment of it. In my many years of managing, I can think of only perhaps two cases where a claim for a QSO not in the log appeared to be under less than honorable circumstances. And I can count on one hand where a QSL was accompanied by $5.00 or more! Just my 2 cents worth, for obvious reasons. 73 Tony, W4FOA - Original Message - From: J. A. Call [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2003 9:47 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] QSL postage Just think. In the good old days of ham radio and DX we each exchanged cards and paid our own postage. That's when a QSL card meant something. Today it is a business. If you send $5.00 or $10.00 that will almost guarantee you a card whether you work the station or not. If you do not donate to the cause you may or may not get a card. It is as simple as that. I have been a ham and DXing since 1947 and I know what I am talking about. The ARRL and DXCC are no different than anyone else. It used to be an honor roll now it is a business. It costs $10.00 just to send a card in to update your standings. No $10.00 no update. Who wants to pay $20.00 plus just for a QSL card to show that you said 59 which took 2 seconds. That's $10.00 a second or $600 a minute. Everyone is entitled to their 2 cents worth. That's mine. 73's es gud DX J W7KSG 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
[DX-CHAT] Need IOTA Info YJ0VB 10SEP03
I believe Murphy has visited my shack and hidden my IOTA directory with ALL of my entries! Until I can work out a deal with ole Murph, wonder if someone could help with a little info? This morning (9SEP), YJ0VB very active on 40 and 30 and was very reluctant to give any info, however one spot did note he was "on a new IOTA". Finally he gave the name of the island, MALEKULA ISLAND", but since I don't have my IOTA book, I am unable to come to any conclusions on the status of his operation today. Anybody help? I have a feeling that "Vlad" is doing some island hopping and not making any differentiation between one island and the other, when in the same DXCC country. For example I think in one case he was on perhaps 3 different IOTA's but the call remained the same. Maybe when he returns home he will publish some sort of "diary" and let us all catch up on exactly where he was and when. Thanks any help. 73 Tony, W4FOA
Re: [DX-CHAT] New Q Signal Need
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. 73NormK1AA 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] Yemen
Very well stated Scott! Let's make this Honor Roll thing easy enough so we can all make it without much effortheck maybe we could even make it automatic for those who have been active DX'ers for at least 10 years. Then after 20, one would automatically be added to the "Top of the List". H, this sounds a bit like incentive licensing, doesn't it? I would suggest that while one waits for those "never to be activated" countries, try multi-band DXCC 160 thru 6 meters. Let's not make it so easy that it becomes almost automatic. Like my granpappy used to say, "anything worth having, is worth working for". My 2 cents worth! See you in the pileups. Tony, W4FOA - Original Message - From: Scott Manthe To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 12:58 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Yemen While I do think there are some absurd entities on the list, I think that people tend to forget that getting on to the honor roll is supposed to be DIFFICULT and it's supposed to take time AND effort. After all, it is called the "Honor Roll" for a reason. It seems that some ops want to remove countries from the list because they haven't been active for afew years, or thatit seems that it might take 5 or 10 years for the next legtitimate operation. I can understand the desire towant to get to the top of the honor roll, especially if you're only a few away,but removing entities isn't the way to do it. DXing is often a long term propostition and we have it much better these days than before therewas an internet cluster or DX internet mailing lists.Those twotools alonemake DXingso mucheasier- we learn almost immediately when the operations will take place and when they do take place, when they're on and where they're at on the bands.Unfortunately, there is nothing to make waiting easier, which is why patience is a virtue. ;) Geo-political situations change constantly. What seems like a hopeless situation one day can change overnight. Remember Albania? I missed N. Korea because I couldn't hear him, but it was amazing that there was such a long term operation from there in the first place. There is hope for almost any entity, but it just takes time. If it exists, there will eventually be an operation from there. 73, Scott, N9AI
RE: [DX-CHAT] What is DX?
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
RE: [DX-CHAT] the UN and DXCC Listings
AND, to carry it one step further, if I'm not mistaken, in the Diplomatic world, any Embassy, no matter where, is considered the soil of the country represented by that particular Embassy.therefore... (well you get my drift). 73 Tony, W4FOA PS: How is it that these select UN entities became DXCC entities anyhoo?...same goes for 1A S.M.o.M. (just curious) 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 Charles Harpole Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2003 8:08 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [DX-CHAT] the UN and DXCC Listings I have always been upset about the application of approval for various UN ops. It almost seems like if a UN operation is DXCC-ok in 4W, then I should be able to go to any UN-owned building anywhere in the world, and with UN permission there, operate in that country and have it DXCC-count. One UN is like another to me. BTW, I ask on an allied subject if a guy is operating inside a USA Embassy in any foreign country, maybe his op should not count for that country because he is operating from USA land and by international law, when he is in the Embassy, he is on USA soil. How about that one??? !!! 73 nitpickers all (me too), Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail 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
RE: [DX-CHAT] DXCC Listings
Steve, Red, et al, I've been reading this thread (for the most part) and sometimes when I feel rushed, I've just hit the delete key. For some reason I read these two and wanted to add my 2 cents worth which will become delete fodder for many, but others might have a slight interest. I am an OT...not as much of an OT as many, but I've been at it for nearly 50 years. Only the past 25 or so have I been even close to what one could call competetive in the pileups. But through dumb and good luck and good fortune, I've done OK. All that said, I really wanted to add what the CURRENT DX country total/total DX country including DELETED total means to me. First of all, it certainly does not make me want to belittle the accomplishments of many nor does it make me jealous of the recognition of the accomplishments of the real OT's but rather tickles my memory of when I first got into ham radio and looked thru the loaned copies of CQ and QST magazines from the 30's and 40's and saw the black and white fotos, small and grainy, of the native ham on some obscure island in the Pacific or Indian Ocean who was running a 6L6 (that's a tube for the young folk) at 10 watts to a wire strung between two coconut trees, giving contacts to those who had antennas and receivers and transmitters capable of establishing such a contact. Some of those islands and locations have turned out to be hot tourist spots now, with many DXpeditions handing out QSO's by the thousands but SOME of those little obscure hams and their stations were operating from places that no longer exist, due to political or other reasons. Names like Goa, Rio de Oro, Ifni, French West Africa, Equitorial Africa, Inini, Straits Settlements, Federated Malay States, Non-federated Malay States, British North Borneo, etc. come to mind. These guys with the deleted totals were fortunate enough to have worked these placesmy reaction is WOW! Congratulations on your accomplishments under conditions that we probably can't or don't understand. And finally, rather than spend my time and effort debating whether those deleted totals should now be shown, I would much rather have the opportunity to sit down and hear the stories from these OT's on how they managed to work these far away places with strange sounding names. How long has it been since you took the time or had the opportunity to hear any of these stories? I guess my favorites were those told by the GI's in WW2 who were on the air from these dots in the Pacific, using hand cranked generators, etcMaybe you real OT's could share a story now and then with us? Huh? Some of us would be interested and intent listeners. Best to all...Good DXing...see you in the pileups. Tony, W4FOA Chickamauga, GA PS: I don't have a clue what my totals are but I do know I only need VU4 and VU7! 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 Steve Lawrence Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 3:43 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] DXCC Listings Red - Call what you will stupid but it's MY opinion just as yours is yours. When I see an unachievable number with an asterisk next to it, I'm not inclined to think of anything much more than OT. When I see 335 as a current number I wonder on what band that op snagged the P5. A listing sorted by the current totals slash absolute serves both purposes - current competition and a tip of the hat to longevity. The yearly QST Honor Roll listing is shown this way. The year book should be the same but isn't. I'll guess that's the League's compromise. 73, Steve WB6RSE (I'll have to get back to you on that Physician's analogy after I check with the DXCC desk on why my personal doctor isn't listed.) On Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at 09:48 AM, K0LUZ wrote: It appears to be a case of whose ox is being gored. For those of us who have been long time active dxers and want to be recognized for what we have accomplished over the years, the overall total including currently deleted, but not deleted at the time we worked them, is valid. We have looked for years longingly at the numbers represented by gentlemen far beyond our years who have worked stations that we had no opportunity to work, with the understanding that at some point in the future, we too will have this opportunity to be recognized. Now, the newly licensed and those who didn't have the ambition or desire to work for the long term want it NOW NOW NOW. If you want to use stupid analogies like the Yankees, I'll present one just as stupid. Let's assume you want to be a doctor but dislike the thought of it having to spend all those years of preparation. Your solution would be to just give the
