Re: [DX-CHAT] Tracking the SHOGUN?
Peter - The best bet would be monitor their QSOs as FO5A/mm and work them. The will give their present position if asked. The are currently around 200 miles north of Clipperton. 73, Jay/AF2C At 07:20 PM 3/17/2008 -0400, you wrote: Hi all, Just wondering if the position of the M/V Shogun can somehow be tracked online? I tried a few sites but the only references I could find to a vessel of that name were an Italian cargo ship and a pleasurecraft somewhere in California. Regards, 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. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1332 - Release Date: 3/17/2008 10:48 AM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1332 - Release Date: 3/17/2008 10:48 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] RE: [DX-NEWS] TX5C QRT time
At 05:51 PM 3/13/2008 -0400, you wrote: That would be around 1330z Saturday...Hey you still time to get them! 73, Jay/AF2C Dang. Guess I'm not getting them this time. Oh well. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jim Abercrombie Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 4:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [DX-NEWS] TX5C QRT time As I reported earlier, it's now on their website they will QRT at dawn, Clipperton time, on Saturday March 15th. Jim 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 outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1327 - Release Date: 3/12/2008 1:27 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] P5/4L4FN
It takes some time for signals to reach the edge of our solar system and return. Hmmm. :-)) 73, Jay/AF2C At 06:46 PM 2/18/2008 +, you wrote: Did anyone else see the cluster spots on P5/4L4FN yesterday at 2330Z by A5FU and K1TX. What is that all about. I naturally doubt its validity, and does anyone know these spotters and what their motive is?? John Owens - N7TK -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.7/1285 - Release Date: 2/18/2008 5:50 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] YI
Old news Lou: Iraq to Be Back on the Air Later This Month (Nov 13, 2007) -- Diya Sayah, YI1DZ, President of the Iraqi Amateur Radio Society (IARS), announced today that effective November 20, all Amateur Radio activity will be "back to normal" in Iraq. Sayah said, "All Amateur Radio operators in Iraq who carry a valid Iraqi license will be able to use their radios according to regulations of IARU Region 1 and the IARS." Amateur Radio activity in Iraq was suspended in March of this year, with the suspension affecting both Iraqi citizens as well as any foreigners -- including military personnel and contractors -- who have been on the air from Iraq. The request to halt all ham radio activity and the issuance of licenses in Iraq originated with a letter from the Iraqi Ministry of Defense to Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki as part of a new security plan, Sayah said. From the ARRL Website! 73, Jay/AF2C At 03:31 PM 12/24/2007 -0500, you wrote: I see YI9MI being spotted on the telnet. Are they back on the air legally? Is this an illegal operation? 73 LouKE1F -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.8/1195 - Release Date: 12/24/2007 11:19 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
[DX-CHAT] FJ Activity
I don't know how many of you caught the activity down around 14.165 at 1930z and there after. FJ5KH was quite active at this time, easy to work and had a big signal. The natives are active. 73, Jay/AF2C -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.6/1192 - Release Date: 12/21/2007 1:17 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] Power cycling the ACOM-1000
Barry's point is well taken. However, whether one is speaking about a rig, amplifier or computer another factor must be considered. Dust and other small foreign materials abound in our shacks...It's unavoidable. This stuff is pulled into the our gear and eventually will cause failure of the equipment unless preventive maintenance is performed on a regular basis. If the equipment is on over long periods of time, the accumulation of dust really becomes a problem. Even under normal use, you can see dust packed on the bulb of your 3-500 tubes or in the fins of ceramic tubes. I would hesitate to leave the equipment on while I'm not using it or not in the shack. Another reason would be just for safety. If the equipment should fail and you're not around...Enough said. 73, Jay/AF2C At 10:39 PM 11/19/2007 +, you wrote: Interesting question. Personally, I only turn the amp and xcvr on when I use them and turn them off when I'm done. I posed this question to Krassy at Acom a few years ago (I have a 2000A) and he recommended turning it off if it will sit idle for more than 30 minutes. OTOH, my computer is left on from the time I get home from work until bedtime. Barry W2UP Ragnar Otterstad wrote: I have been turning everything on in the morning and then turning it off around midnight. In terms of wear and tear on the ACOM-1000, as well as the life of the tube, would it be better to turn it off for the 2-3 hour periods when it is being used, or to leave it on all day as I have been doing? I know the off/on cycle stresses components, especially tubes, but so does leaving a piece of equipment running 15-16 hours a day. - It has always been my understanding, that it is less wear if it is turned all day rather than switching on and off several times. The lifetime for the tubes is definately supposed to be longer. The other side of the coin is of course the rising cost of energy and what our excesses are doing to the environment. 73 " RAG " Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO Located in Telemark - Home of skiing. For more information about Telemark take a look at : www.telemarksnett.no/en/index.html -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.0/1139 - Release Date: 11/19/2007 12:35 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] Re: More Shepherd Trivia
Congratulations to all who knew the title and name used by Shepherd when he wrote the book. "I, Libertine" was written under the pen name of Frederick R. Ewing. Shepherd spoke about the book during many of his broadcasts. The book and author did not exist, due his broadcasts his fans were besieging all the bookstores with requests for the book. The market being created Shepherd wrote the book and it sold very well. Interesting marketing technique :-)) The winners will receive a case of notoriety. "Excelsior" 73, Jay/AF2C -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.6/828 - Release Date: 6/1/2007 11:22 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
[DX-CHAT] More Shepherd Trivia
Earlier in the Shepherd thread, "In God we Trust" a book by Jean Shepherd was mentioned. I'm proud to say that I have a copy of the book and a 1 hour tape I did with him back around 1960 for a college radio station. Now here is a bit of trivia for all Shep fans. Actually it's a trivia question: During many of his broadcasts he mentioned another book. The book never existed, but the demand became so great, that Shepherd wrote the book under another name. What was the title of the book and what name did he use he wrote the book? Oh yes! I have a copy of the book. 73, Jay/AF2C -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.6/828 - Release Date: 6/1/2007 11:22 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] Re: N8S Online Logs
GE David - Your information is helpful. However, there are missing QSOs made by some friends both here and across the pond. Whether the Q's were with "pirates" (doubtful) or not, remains to be seen. Time will tell. Again...If in doubt, work them again. 73, Jay/AF2C At 07:32 PM 4/7/2007 -0400, you wrote: If you look at the front page of <http://logsearch.de>http://logsearch.de , which is where the actual logs are hosted, you'll see an update giving the date and time of the last QSO received. Apparently, they are sending logs periodically via satellite phone, based on a previous note up there. On 4/7/07, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] <<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Although the logs are up on the N8S site, they appear to be incomplete. Some contacts do not seem to be posted at this time. Nothing to get excited about...If in doubt, work them again. Some of the operators will tell you that "You're in the log." 73, Jay/AF2C At 09:10 AM 4/7/2007 -0700, you wrote: >Hi guys, > >Looks like the online logs are working now; don't know >when they came up. > > >Ken N2ZN > > > >--- Shelby Summerville <<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > lmecseri -KE1F wrote: "Old, experienced DX-er who > > don't get enjoyment out of > > making insurance contacts. Using on-line log > > eliminates duplicate or > > insurance contacts." > > > > agree...although I have a second contact, 17 meters, > > RTTY. The second was > > made because, when the first was made, they were > > operating simplex, and > > another station covered his confirmation, to me. > > > > C'Ya, Shelby - K4WW 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 outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/750 - Release Date: 4/6/2007 9:30 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] Re: N8S Online Logs
Although the logs are up on the N8S site, they appear to be incomplete. Some contacts do not seem to be posted at this time. Nothing to get excited about...If in doubt, work them again. Some of the operators will tell you that "You're in the log." 73, Jay/AF2C At 09:10 AM 4/7/2007 -0700, you wrote: Hi guys, Looks like the online logs are working now; don't know when they came up. Ken N2ZN --- Shelby Summerville <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > lmecseri -KE1F wrote: "Old, experienced DX-er who > don't get enjoyment out of > making insurance contacts. Using on-line log > eliminates duplicate or > insurance contacts." > > agree...although I have a second contact, 17 meters, > RTTY. The second was > made because, when the first was made, they were > operating simplex, and > another station covered his confirmation, to me. > > C'Ya, Shelby - K4WW > > > 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 > > Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail Q&A for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396546091 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: 268.18.26/750 - Release Date: 4/6/2007 9:30 PM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/750 - Release Date: 4/6/2007 9:30 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] ham radio and age
You forgot a few: 1. Walking to the shack from the kitchen. 2. Tuning your equipment. 3. Sending CW with a straight-key 4. Yelling your call when attempting to break a pile-up 3 and 4 can certainly get your cardio vascular system going! :-)) At 02:26 AM 1/17/2007 +, you wrote: The process of getting older can be slowed a bit via uses of ham radio: 1. Having goals to look forward to like DXCC and IOTA, and county hunting. 2. Mental exercises like CW and solving circuit problems, reading and making schematics, etc. 3. Avoid isolation. have rag chews and attend Hamfests and club meetings 4. Having someone to depend on and that depands on u like skeds and helping a ham friend or being an Elmer. and, last but not least, EXERCISE like walking to the back 40 to check on the remote switch box. Lacking a back 40, ham radio lets us down in the exercise factor but then what serves every need in life? Good health to all DXers, 73. BTW, some doctor ham should write a full article about these items for QST or CQ ? Charles Harpole, HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.12/631 - Release Date: 1/16/2007 8:25 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] DXCC application
Tom - I believe that you are over reacting to the note you received. 1. The directions at the top of the form are very explicit. 2. It would be nice if you actually "quoted" the contents of the note rather than giving your interpretation. 3. Not following directions slows down the process and, effectively, slows the checking of other DXCC applications especially if you are submitting a large number of cards. 4. I have never found anyone at the DXCC desk as being anything other than courteous and helpful. 5. Calm down and follow directions. 73, Jay/AF2C At 10:17 PM 10/18/2006 +, you wrote: I received my cards back from ARRL today. Included was an unsigned note complaining that I had not separated the cards by mode and that further such applications would not be processed. I have been sending cards to the league for over 30 years now, always separated by bands and alphabetized by prefix. This is the first time anyone has told me I was doing it wrong. The note was short, snappy and unsigned and I am a bit upset by it. What's worse, I sent in a second application a few weeks ago and if they bounce the whole thing, I am gonna be real upset. From a public relations standpoint, I feel that DXCC has shot me the proverbial bird and right now, I am sorry that I am a life member of ARRL. What's going on in Newington? Tom N4TJ 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] Montenegro's new prefix
Jim - Be patient! Many are waiting for the cards from YU6AO and 4O3T. It is likely that the cards are in the works. If you work CW, you might look for one or two other stations which have been known to QSL a bit faster. In reference to the Swedish Station...You don't know which station he worked and if the contact was based on LoTW information. GL es 73, Jay/AF2C At 08:57 PM 8/15/2006 +, you wrote: I notice on the spots on the cluster that Montenegro's new prefix is Z7, but YU6AO is still using his same old call. I want the DXpedition using the call 4O6DX to come back on because his mngr is K8LEE and I will have a better chance to get a QSL. Sent YU6AO a card for a contact back in July, but as of yet no reply. I saw where a station in Sweden had gotten a card and had submitted it for DXCC. I sent $$with my card, but as you know pilfering goes on at some post offices. Jim
Re: [DX-CHAT] 1B/G7PAF
How about Turkish Cypress? I believe that the prefix has been used before from Turkish Cypress. 73, Jay/AF2C At 09:39 AM 8/4/2006 -0500, you wrote: Well, 1B is certainly not a normal prefix for Cyprus (but 5B is). So that's a warning flag right there. What entity is 1B/G7PAF claiming to be operating from? 73 From: Kenneth Sobel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 2006/08/04 Fri AM 08:19:41 CDT To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] 1B/G7PAF Is it correct that 1B/G7PAF does not count as a separate dxcc entity and does not even count for Cyprus? 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] How do we make better DXers?
Actually, working by call area is NOT a bad idea. It gives the operator (DX) an opportunity to get a picture of current propagation. Use of propagation programs, and the propagation commands on your cluster are only good for a start, but theory and practice are two different things. 73, Jay/AF2C At 07:59 AM 8/3/2006 -0700, you wrote: --- Dan Zimmerman N3OX <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Calling one 1 and then one 2 and one 3 and so forth has the advantage > of NOT taking into account propagation (you're not trying to get only > 1's, 2's, 3's before the band closes) > > What it does do if done correctly is slashes the pileup size on > average by a factor of TEN and makes the other 9 numbers very patient > because they know that in a few QSO's they get their chance. That is, if you've been listening a while. If just happen on the frequency, and you hear him work a 1 then a 2, you might think he was not listening by numbers at all, and dump your call in. That's why I think it's better to work at least a few from each call area. 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 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] Airmail Envelopes?
Garth - A number of years ago I went the route of having an rubber stamp made with "PAR AVION AIRMAIL" on the stamp. I use a red ink pad and use standard 3 5/8" x 6.5" envelopes. In the long run...It's cheaper unless you need lightweight envelopes. 73, Jay/AF2C At 07:04 PM 7/31/2006 -0500, you wrote: Anyone know a good source of Airmail Envelopes? Wal-Mart and the big-box office supply stores no longer carry them. Thanks, Garth, KW4MM
Re: [DX-CHAT] contract work
Above the shrill...At last a voice of reason! 73, Jay/AF2C At 04:38 PM 6/29/2006 +, you wrote: Jack- Perhaps the question is- Were they being sent to Desecheo for contract work, and threw together a Dxpedition, or did they totally use their contacts to go there for the DXpedition under another guise? Who cares either way, if they had permission to land and occupy from an entity authorized by law to issue this permission. I think that is the question raised. I don't know the motivation of the idividual who questioned the operation, but how would you feel if you had been working for months, maybe years to get legal permission to go there and were told no, no, no, there is no way an amateur radio operation will ever be allowed, then suddenly a DXpedition shows up? Could you resist the temptation to contact someone and say what the h e double toothpicks is going on, I was told no amateur operations were allowed? Maybe that wasn't the individuals situation, I don't know. Perhaps the individual was just trying to see if the Dxpedition really had permisison, and didn't realize all the fuss it would cause. Maybe they were jealous and ticked off because they weren't allowed. We may never know. But before the DX community sends out a hit man, at least try to understand how such an individual may have felt about the situation. The fact that legal charges at one point were considered makes me think that at minimum the person giving verbal permission didn't really have the authority to do so. Maybe I'm wrong about that, and perhaps if that was the case the DXpeditioners didn't know that at the time. As I said before, for a previous DXpedition we were told to just go without permission by the person in charge, because they wouldn't enforce the rules as written. I am sure if we did that, and our DXpedition was questioned, we would be in a similar pickle, even though technically we had "verbal permission" for the operation. But, that individual did not have legal authority to give verbal permission, and we knew it. 73, Duane, WV2B "The reward of a thing well done is to have done it."- Ralph Waldo Emerson 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] Question
Do you really believe that much of the same trash would be eliminated? Those who QRM now may hesitate to do the same on the frequencies used in "the good old days." However, that hesitation won't last very long. Some will use CW...Others won't care about what section of the band they are using. Check 4Øm when a rare DX station is working the U.S.A. using a wide split. One of the first evenings when Peter One came up on 4Øm SSB to work the U.S.A. Pactor operators thought nothing of coming up on top the 3YØ. I guess we'll just have to live with it. 73, Jay/AF2C At 11:22 AM 3/19/06 -0600, you wrote: And how about CW DX going back to 14001-14002? Bill W5EC Why not go back to what we had back in the " good old days ", when the rare DX transmitted down around 14115-14125 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.5/284 - Release Date: 3/17/06
Re: [DX-CHAT] Looking for logging software recommendation
You might want to try N3FJP's software "Amateur Contact Log"...Inexpensive and easy to use. Just go to his website and download a trial copy. Another one is "Logger" originally produced by 9K2ZZ who is now back in the USA. This program has excellent features...More than you will ever want PLUS it is free! Best DX es 73, Jay/AF2C At 10:46 AM 6/13/05 -0500, you wrote: Same recommendation here. I have been using AC Log for several years, and I am totally pleased with it. 73, Mike, W5UC At 07:29 AM 6/13/2005 -0700, Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: Hello, Though I'm a confirmed user of DX4WIN, I'm looking for a recommendation of windows-based DX logging software for some else. The two main requirements: - SIMPLE to use. - minimal number of windows (tabs are OK) - data written to DISK after each QSO is logged It needs to track (reports and submissions) these awards: - DXCC (incl. separate band/mode awards) - WAZ - WAS - US Counties - IOTA - FOC (First Class Operators Club) Also must support ADIF input and Logbook of the World. Any recommendations out there? Thanks & 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 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] TX9
Lou - Patience is a virtue. There are many DXers who are in need of the Chesterfields. WX permitting, they will be there until 22 October. They have been on 17m, and 3Øm with quite readable signals. However, propagation is not favoring Florida. Some stations in Florida have worked the group. Propagation charts are OK, but are usually drawn-up many days in advance of publication. Don't rely on them! A better bet is some of the better propagation software which relies upon current SF, A and K indexes, etc. The software, along with experience will serve you well. Check-out 12m, 15m, 17m around 24ØØZ...You may be surprised! 73, Jay/AF2C At 12:45 PM 10/17/04 -0400, you wrote: I need TX9 for 339th country and I have a hell of a time getting it. According to propagation chart we (East Coast) have a common darkness of about 4 hours between 07:24 and 11:28 Z. 30 and 40 meter seems to be the right frequency. But he is not on 30 or if he is on the air, TX9 working EU and Japan. A few days ago at that time I worked VK9NS, VK9LA, VK2GWK on 30m no T9 in sight. Are they have something against the East Coast stations or it is me?? I need help before this expedition leaves the Island. 73s Lou KE1F in Florida. 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
What Steve forgot is that Murphy may put his foot in the door: 1. Sell your equipment and Yemen will activate within 24 hrs. of the time your rig goes through the door. or 2. The new owner will work a good operation, using your old equipment from Yemen within 24 hrs. of the time the rig leaves your house. 73, Jay At 08:56 PM 9/1/03 +, you wrote: 2 chances of a legit operation slim (actually high probablibility of this) and none On 1 Sep 2003 at 12:14, Dean Norris wrote: Date sent: Mon, 01 Sep 2003 12:14:15 -0700 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: Dean Norris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [DX-CHAT] Yemen > What would you assembled masses consider the probability (educated > guessSWAG??) that Yemen, 7O, will be on the air in the next year. > I am rapidly approaching retirement and me & the missus are looking at > buying a motor home and traveling until we decide not to travel any > more. > > Doing so will likely result in selling the home and getting rid of the > tower/beam, a few hundred pounds of 'stuff' and maybe the IC756ProII > OR the 706 MkII. > > Anyway, since the last country I need to make Top 'o d' Roll is the > elusive 7), I wonder if I should start selling off now or wait a while > for a possible opportunity. > > Ideas? > > BTW, I have learned one or two things recently... > > 1) Kids don't think it is funny at all when you tell them that you > plan to travel until you are unable to continue and then you will pull > up in front of their house and say, "Here I am!" > > 2) Be kind to your kids because they determine which nursing home you > will die in! > > > Dean > > > 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] Number station
GA Ron - I believe that you are "off-base" on this one and it is highly unlikely that the NSA told you or even suggested that you "mind your own business." It is suggested that you research exactly what the "NSA" is all about. Your intercept may have seemed important to you. However, don't sell the NSA short...Believe me. 73, Jay/AF2C At 08:37 AM 8/29/03 -0700, you wrote: Years ago I copied a Russian ship sending coded letter traffic inside the 15m band. I copied many pages onto a legal pad. The signal peaked north of Hawaii. I sent the pages to the National Security Agency (NSA) and was told more or less to stop it and mind my own busines. With an attitude like that then the jerks deserve what they get or NOT get. How about 100 ham stations copy this traffic and mail it to: National Security Agency 9800 Savage Road, Fort George Meade, MD 20755-6000 Give frequency/time and any callsign you hear. I think NSA has forgotten cw as a means of communication and are now involved with internet/sat phone intercepts. Ron, k6ur
Re: [DX-CHAT] buro is working or not
Kostas - Your statistics are interesting. However, you must also answer the following questions: 1. Is the QSL rate a product of the Bureaus or the stations you may have worked? 2. Is the QSL rate the product of a combination of Bureaus and the DX stations? 3. Are you aware of the fact that some stations do not QSL but never let you know? Many of us have sent $$$ for cards and never received them or did receive them...via bureau. What are we to think? Statistics can be made to say anything you want them to say! 73, Jay/AF2C At 08:46 PM 8/27/03 +0300, you wrote: Hi everybody In last issue of the magazine SV News (the official magazine of Radio Amateur Association of Greece) there is an announcement about the foreign buro. According to this, the following buro (among others) has never sent a package with cards to Greek buro: 3A, 8P, 9V, BY (only 100 cards once), BV, C6, CE, CO, CN, CP, CX, DU, ET, EY, EZ, HB0, HC, HH, HI, HP, JT, JY, LX, OA, OD, P4, PJ, PZ, SU, T7, TG, TI, VP5, VP9, YK, YN, YS, ZA, ZB, 4U1ITU, EK, EP, EX, UK, UN, VP8, ZC4, ZD8 The best buro are JA, DL and very good I, USA, F, EA according to the above announcement. My question "why not" especially for BY, CE, CO, CN, CP, CX, DU, JY, TG, TI, UN, 4U1ITU. After all these i looked in my log to check some things about buro. My logging program (dx4win) helped me I have more than 18000 qso in my log and i have send all the cards until now. Here is my results from some countries: JA 48% 171/357 (confirmed/total) DL 45% 518/1147 PA 41,4% 92/222 EA 42% 189/451 SP 39,4% 188/477 SM 37,6% 56/149 ON 34% 72/213 I 32% 179/561 OK 30% 74/248 PY 29,3% 69/235 F 29% 98/338 LU 28,4% 60/211 EI 27,4% 17/62 OH 26% 44/170 GM 26% 26/99 USA 25% 1474/5888 GI 22,2% 8/36 UA9 21% 54/256 GW 20% 16/81 G 20% 123/611 UA 19,5% 137/703 LA 19,5% 17/87 EM 13% 48/365 TOTAL 29% CONFIRMED 5403/18642 (this number will be increased if i stop now to make qso) After all these my thoughts are if i must send cards via buro or at least if i must send only to 10 first buros (USA is not included). I want to note that when i worked my last state from USA (was ND) and i told him that it is my last state, he told me to send him direct. I am still waiting for a card via buro from one of the three stations i have worked from ND. I was believing to buro system and i like very much to have qsl from other stations. I don't like eqsl or lotw, but i am thinking and especially after the above numbers that buro is only for the romantics now. If i had used all the money i have spent to print qsls to send direct requests i would have better dxcc numbers for sure. Note that i have spent more than 600euro (abt 600$) to print and send 18000 qsls. I am thinking seriously to reply only but this means that my total number of 29% will be decreased and that some guys who are interested for my card will get it 2 or 3 years after our qso (we are not big qslers here in Greece and there is not frequent response). Any thoughts? Kostas Stamatis, SV1DPI Electrical Engineer PO Box 66 - 30100 Agrinio Greece 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] Lat/Long for QTH
N 35degrees 14.386' W 81degrees 02.820' 73, Jay/AF2C At 10:24 PM 7/13/03 -0400, you wrote: Anybody know a web site that I can the exact Lat. and Long. for my QTH ??
RE: [DX-CHAT] Deleted vs Expunged
It seems to me that this discussion is a bit late in coming. Remember...The rules as we see them now were and are part of DXCC 2ØØØ. The same rules that were brought from the mount just after BS7H was approved for DXCC status under the "old" rules. I don't believe that an entity such as BS7H and others would be accepted under the new DXCC Rules. The real question should be is: "Is the current "4W" petition in the spirit of the DXCC Program?" Is the current petition in the interest of all those involved in the program and is the petition to be considered as a constructive or destructive force on the "program"? Operative word "Spirit." The current "petition" , as I understand it, is based upon Section 1 subpart b of the current rules: "The entity has been assigned a callsign prefix bloc by the ITU. A provisional prefix may be made by the Secretary General of ITU. Should such provisional assignments not be ratified later by the full ITU, the Entity will be removed from the DXCC List." According to the petitioners, the ITU never ratified the assigned callsign block! The ball is in the hands of the ARRL and its "membership." Perhaps we should look at Section III - 1 of the DXCC Rules: "Each nation of the world manages its telecommunications affairs differently. There rigid universal accreditation procedure cannot be applied in all situations. During more than 50 years of DXCC administration, basic standards have evolved in establishing the legitimacy of an operation." Surely the above paragraph is in the true "spirit" of DXCC Program. 73, Jay/AF2C 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] slinky vertical
Ron - Why not use a cheap metal measuring tape? Original "slinky(s)" are collectables and may be worth enough money to buy a real antenna. :-))) 73, Jay/AF2C At 08:22 PM 1/27/03 -0500, you wrote: Dave, I've never heard of a vertical slinky, but I have heard of horizontal dipoles made out of them. So long as you have some way of keeping the slinky(s) suspended vertically (using a long dowel or set of dowels, or suspending the top from a skyhook attached to a tree branch come to mind), they should work (eventually). After all, what is a slinky but a coil? 73, ron wn3vaw 'Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.' --Hanlon's Razor - Original Message - From: david.rose To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 7:29 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] slinky vertical For comments, Has anyone ever thought of using a couple of slinky's to make a vertical antenna? I located some slinky's and plan to construct a dipole either fed with coax or open wire feeder. Considering I don't have alot of antenna room to fool around with, I hope it'll work. Dave KW1V
[DX-CHAT] Test again - Ignore
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[DX-CHAT] test message
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[DX-CHAT] ZL7 - Chatham Island
Call Letters: ZL7? Country: Chatham Island Starting Date: Oct 17, 02 IOTA: oc-Ø38 QSL Via: ZL4HU Thanks To: N2WB Details: Operation will be on 16Ø-1Øm. - All modes. The ZL7 group will be participating in CQWW SSB and closing down immediately after the contest. Website (URL): http://www.qsl.net/zl7c On-line logs will be made available. 73, Jay/AF2C
[DX-CHAT] Special Event Station - W8C
The Pocahontas Coalfield ARC will sponsor a special event station on October 5, 2002 from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM at the Rocket Boys Festival in Coalwood, West Virginia. The "1x1" call sign issued for this event is W8C. The frequencies to be used will be 7235Khz, 14235Khz and 145.450 Mhz. The club will endeavor to send certificates to those stations that desire them. A 9 x 12 SASE will expedite the certificate mailings as is customary for these events. In case traffic such as nets is encountered, the HF operators will QSY up or down the band to a clear frequency. All area amateur radio operators are welcome to participate.
Re: [DX-CHAT] BQ9 Received-- Any late news on DucieCards please ?
Let's not compare apples and oranges. Bruce is doing an excellent job handling Ed's activities. However Garth has to handle an operation which produced over 50,000 Q's in a very short period of time...A task which can and will take some time to finish. How Garth prioritizes the cards is certainly his business...Those who do the most or give the most certainly deserve a special thanks. Contributions never cover the cost of DXpeditions, but those who contribute other than an SASE or a bureau card will are entitled to top of the pile treatment. A good estimate of the completion date of the QSL chores would be some time in December. This does not include bureau cards. Bureau cards and direct cards will continue to arrive in Garth's mailbox for years to come. A manager's job is thankless and those who complain don't know anything about the task at hand. Your cards will come...Just wait. 73, Jay/AF2C At 04:53 PM 9/8/02 -0400, you wrote: Hi Jim... Well from what I've understood, no time frame has been given for the completion of the project. They would be worked on in donation priority, and sent out as processed. I'd love to know if there was a site that gave a list of callsigns if your QSL was even received. KK5DO has done an excellent job in this arena for the P5 operation. Anyway, that's all I know right now. GL/DX73 Ken WA8JOC GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. 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] ER4DX
GA Bill - Consider yourself as one of the lucky ones. I have worked him (them) at least 4 times and have tried different approaches/routes. I will wait for a more reliable station to come up on the bands. I don't need him for a "new one" for any particular mode...Just want a courtesy QSL. Vasily does have an email address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'd be curious to see if he will respond to email. 73, Jay/AF2C At 11:04 AM 9/6/02 -0400, you wrote: Looked up the card and it was for a NOV99 contact . Operater was Willy. email address for ER4DX is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (was in 1999) ER4DX direct address is: P O Box 3351, MD-2044, Chisinau, Moldova, Europe. Hope this helps. I got my card from manager: UT7ND direct. Bill - Original Message - From: Billy R. Gallier To: Frank Macklin ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 10:58 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] ER4DX Received card direct from ER4DX for 12/99 10M contact. Also, K4UTE shows QSL route for ER4DX is UT7ND as of 9/2000. Bill - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Frank Macklin Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 9:55 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] ER4DX You can join the club of those who have not been able to have contacts confirmed by ER4DX. It appears that there are two major operators...Vasily and Willy and they never seem to understand or want understand and questions in regard to confirming QSOs or answering cards sent to them. Willy indicated that W3HNK is his manager...This is NOT true. So...Welcome to the club individuals who have spent the time and money trying to get a card out of ER4DX. 73, Jay/AF2C At 07:17 PM 9/6/02 +1000, you wrote: I would be interested to know if anyone has been successful in obtaining a card from ER4DX. I worked him in July 2000 bur despite QSLing to him and to his QSL Manager I have had no success. Regards, Frank VK1ZL
Re: [DX-CHAT] ER4DX
You can join the club of those who have not been able to have contacts confirmed by ER4DX. It appears that there are two major operators...Vasily and Willy and they never seem to understand or want understand and questions in regard to confirming QSOs or answering cards sent to them. Willy indicated that W3HNK is his manager...This is NOT true. So...Welcome to the club individuals who have spent the time and money trying to get a card out of ER4DX. 73, Jay/AF2C At 07:17 PM 9/6/02 +1000, you wrote: I would be interested to know if anyone has been successful in obtaining a card from ER4DX. I worked him in July 2000 bur despite QSLing to him and to his QSL Manager I have had no success. Regards, Frank VK1ZL 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] advice on purchase of head phones
I agree with Tony. I have been using the same "Telex" unit that he describes and find them very comfortable and excellent it terms of frequency response. Like Tony, I do not remember the model number for the headset. However, I do have the original box...Somewhere. I suspect that they are "Telex Lightweight Headphones", model #1301 or #1302, wght Ø.1 pounds or 1.6 ounces. The plastic tips should be cleaned periodically. Another positive aspect of the above headset is that you can pivot one tip away from your ear to listen to xyl while using the other ear for more important things. ;-)) Also, the feed cord can be placed either on the left ear piece or right. Second choice...Military headsets with deerskin ear muffs. Great response, great privacy...But they are not light in weight and if your shack is not climate controlled, uncomfortable. 73, Jay/AF2C
[DX-CHAT] Beginning DXer
1. There are a number of good rigs out there for a reasonable price. Complete FT101ZD stations, FT 9Ø2DM stations and similiar DX and DXpedition proven rigs can be gotten for under $500.00. IC-735 with P.S. can be bought for under $500.00. Drake TR-7 series rigs can be bought at a slightly higher price. Parts and service are still available for most of the oldies...If not from the manufacturer, but from experienced technicians. None of the above have built-in ATUs...So resonant antennas are are a must. 2. Antennas- Verticals seem to be the best bet for those who can't use wire antennas. In most cases, a good ground systems is a must...This may require a great deal of work in some parts of this great land. Butternut HF9V would be a good choice for the serious amateur...But requires ground radials. Ground mounting (no more than 7") is advised. Next choice would be the Cushcraft line which seems to work "OK" but does not like to be mounted more than 16-20' above the ground. The Gap antennas are used by some...But, just too many parts and thing can go wrong. A real "Rube Goldberg" antenna. MFJ verticals. Power limitations and another "Rube Goldberg." Wire Antennas- various masts , metal and fiber glass, can be purchased at military surplus houses. Inverted V and dipoles can be erected. 73, Jay/AF2C 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
