[DX-CHAT] VU4 On-Line Log
Is there an on-line log for VU4MY. Tnx Russ W4UBC --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please 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 ---
[DX-CHAT] VU4 QSL's?
Anyone heard any news about VU4 QSL cards? Specifically VU4AN/VU3OHA or VU4AN/VU3RWO. It has been 8 weeks+. Should be getting close. Just curious. Thanks, Garth, KW4MM
[DX-CHAT] VU4/VU3CHE report 2
Friday afternoon over here in VU4 Did some shopping while bands were filled with other VU4ANs I will continue to try mostly WARC bands. The new ROOF on Hotel Sinclairs is very slippery and steep... big change from Dec 2004 when it was ideal So ants will not be tweeked... hi hi. We know of the demands and are trying... thanks to all who stand by when a partial call is called-out... there is no help for doing parials due to noise and other VU4ANs plugging away. Best of luck to all 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] VU4/VU3RWO
At 08:44 04/21/06, Bill Hawkins wrote: Bring on BS7. For that one, bring on some sunspots first, please! Mind you, if it stays inactive much longer, global warming will solve the BS7 problem for us once and for all - 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
[DX-CHAT] VU4/VU3CHE interim report
Hello from Andaman3 days into the event Good news... lots of attendees from India and otherwise and gud hamfest sessions. Vy good political connections made. Bad news... lots lots lots of interstation QRM... the RTTY boys's xmitter can be hrd on all bands and multiple places on all bands, otherwise, the other stations can cope with. I am running IC-706 and G5RV and Cushcraft roto-dipole D3W for WARC all on one pole on the roof of the Sinclairs Hotel... same place as last time. Only now there are other stations xmitting here also and the IMD blocking is severe. Many times my rcvr just shuts down ... so if u are working me, pardon this RF intense environment over here. There was no cocordination between locations for stations, op times, nor nothing. Bandpass filters are worthless hr. BUT, I am having a great time!! See u all on the bands, de VU4AN/VU3CHE My direct QSL route is on GO list with mail to Thailand HS buro also is best for me. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] VU4 Operations list
I've made the list of VU4-2006 operations and take a look at: http://www.page.sannet.ne.jp/ja3aaw/VU4AN-2006_Listing.txt 3KB text file. http://www.page.sannet.ne.jp/ja3aaw/VU4AN-2006_Listing.xls 32KB excel file. (No virus) PSE let me know, if you have any other info, or any wrong words on my list. My VU4-2006 Web page (in Japanese though): http://www.page.sannet.ne.jp/ja3aaw/vu4-2006.html 73, de Yosi JA3AAW [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.page.sannet.ne.jp/ja3aaw/ 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] VU4
Rag, there are some that will never have skill, I just heard it today. They are so clueless, even with brute power they will be hopeless. 73 Pete NA2P On CW the difference is the operator'sskill ( at both ends) - not the signal strength ! 73 GL Rag LA5HE
Re: [DX-CHAT] VU4
At 10:33 04/11/06, Russell Kellam Jr wrote: Lord, let's hope so. VU4 is a dead zone here in SE Va. 73 I've asked around and nobody's mentioning authorized power levels. If the A and K stay low, however, propagation to the east coast shouldn't be too wretched for those with a decent yagi. I don't think this is an operation that will be worked with wires and 100W, however, hi! I think of more importance to those of us on my side of the pond is the preponderance of operators from Europe who may have a different focus than east coast and central North America, arguably the most challenging location for VU4 signals. To be honest, fighting a rock-solid EU wall for 8 days straight isn't my idea of fun. Personally, I'm debating taking the plunge for a legal limit amp...I don't think 500W will be enough to get over the wall, not even with my Yagi at 70 feet. - Original Message - From: Bill Hawkins To: DX Chat Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 9:37 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] VU4 Is anyone scheduled to operate from VU4 with amplifier and yagi or will it be all barefoot and wires? I hate ESP! Bill W5EC - Peter W2IRT
Re: [DX-CHAT] VU4
http://www.dx-pedition.de/andaman2006/operation.html - Original Message - From: Peter W2IRT To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 6:02 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] VU4 At 10:33 04/11/06, Russell Kellam Jr wrote: Lord, let's hope so. VU4 is a "dead zone here in SE Va. 73I've asked around and nobody's mentioning authorized power levels. If the A and K stay low, however, propagation to the east coast shouldn't be too wretched for those with a decent yagi. I don't think this is an operation that will be worked with wires and 100W, however, hi!I think of more importance to those of us on my side of the pond is the preponderance of operators from Europe who may have a different focus than east coast and central North America, arguably the most challenging location for VU4 signals. To be honest, fighting a rock-solid EU wall for 8 days straight isn't my idea of fun. Personally, I'm debating taking the plunge for a legal limit amp...I don't think 500W will be enough to get over the wall, not even with my Yagi at 70 feet. - Original Message - From: Bill Hawkins To: DX Chat Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 9:37 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] VU4 Is anyone scheduled to operate from VU4 with amplifier and yagi or will it be all barefoot and wires? I hate ESP! Bill W5EC - PeterW2IRT
RE: [DX-CHAT] VU4
I think of more importance to those of us on my side of the pond is the preponderance of operators from Europe who may have a different focus than east coast and central North America, arguably the most challenging location for VU4 signals. To be honest, fighting a rock-solid EU wall for 8 days straight isn't my idea of fun. Personally, I'm debating taking the plunge for a legal limit amp...I don't think 500W will be enough to get over the wall, not even with my Yagi at 70 feet. On CW the difference is the operator'sskill ( at both ends) - not the signal strength ! 73 GL Rag LA5HE
Re: RE: [DX-CHAT] VU4
I worked a lot of DX with 400 watts out and skill was important, now that I have legal limit power it's much easier. 73; Bill - Original Message - From: LA5HE Ragnar Otterstad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 5:03 pm Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] VU4 I think of more importance to those of us on my side of the pond is the preponderance of operators from Europe who may have a different focus than east coast and central North America, arguably the most challenging location for VU4 signals. To be honest, fighting a rock-solid EU wall for 8 daysstraight isn't my idea of fun. Personally, I'm debating taking the plunge for a legal limit amp...I don't think 500W will be enough to get over the wall, not even with my Yagi at 70 feet. On CW the difference is the operator's skill ( at both ends) - not the signal strength ! 73 GL Rag LA5HE
Re: RE: [DX-CHAT] VU4
At 18:02 04/11/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I worked a lot of DX with 400 watts out and skill was important, now that I have legal limit power it's much easier. For something like VU4 or similar other-side-of-the-world ultra-rare DX, it mostly comes down to a combination of propagation, skill, your ERP and your receiving equipment. If you have no propagation, nothing will help. All the skill in the world won't help if you're competing with 50,000 other signals who are massively stronger and equally skilled, and none of it will matter if your receiver and/or antenna is so poor that you don't hear the DX coming back to you! But at the end of the day, it's a two-way street and if the DX isn't listening for weaker signals and you're in the wrong part of the world, that contact probably isn't going to happen unless you have some way to get his attention. - Original Message - From: LA5HE Ragnar Otterstad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 5:03 pm Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] VU4 I think of more importance to those of us on my side of the pond is the preponderance of operators from Europe who may have a different focus than east coast and central North America, arguably the most challenging location for VU4 signals. To be honest, fighting a rock-solid EU wall for 8 daysstraight isn't my idea of fun. Personally, I'm debating taking the plunge for a legal limit amp...I don't think 500W will be enough to get over the wall, not even with my Yagi at 70 feet. On CW the difference is the operator's skill ( at both ends) - not the signal strength ! 73 GL Rag LA5HE - Peter W2IRT
[DX-CHAT] VU4
Is anyone scheduled to operate from VU4 with amplifier and yagi or will it be all barefoot and wires? I hate ESP! Bill W5EC
[DX-CHAT] VU4 on
I have a ticket to go to the VU4 Hamfest. My current India call sign is VU3CHE and I hope to get a VU4 call sign related to that but I will take whatever I get. I am taking only 100 watts and a Cushcraft roto-dipole gismo for 3 WARC bands . I plan mostly 30m CW if I can get on. Best wishes to all 73, Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] VU4 QSL'S
I DELETED THE ADDRESS BY MISTAKE FOR THE VU4 CARDS. FOR STATESIDE ROUTE. I SENT THEM TWO SEPARATE ENVELOPES FOR THE TWO OPERATORS I WORKED VIA NIAR. THEY HAVE ME IN THIER LOG BUT SAY THEY DID NOT RECIEVE MY QSL CARDS.(MAILED JAN.21,2005) WHAT IS THE ADDRESS FOR THE STATESIDE ROUTE? VA7DJ
Re: [DX-CHAT] VU4 QSL'S
I can't seem to locate the actual web page where you can check your call in the VU4 logs, and also see if they have received your request... anyone have that? I tried the www.niar.org site but I couldn't find the right page. 73 Jerry K3BZ - Original Message - From: DON To: DX-CHAT Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 7:43 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] VU4 QSL'S I DELETED THE ADDRESS BY MISTAKE FOR THE VU4 CARDS. FOR STATESIDE ROUTE. I SENT THEM TWO SEPARATE ENVELOPES FOR THE TWO OPERATORS I WORKED VIA NIAR. THEY HAVE ME IN THIER LOG BUT SAY THEY DID NOT RECIEVE MY QSL CARDS.(MAILED JAN.21,2005) WHAT IS THE ADDRESS FOR THE STATESIDE ROUTE? VA7DJ
Re: [DX-CHAT] VU4 QSL'S
Thanks, Bill... I got it. http://www.niar.org/vu4/qsl Apparently they received my card, IRC,and return envelope...because they show my name and address on the website along with the QSO data. But they also say "Please confirm if any change in your QSL info"... and there is no link for contacting them. There are no changes I need to make, but are they waiting for me to confirm that the data they show is correct before they will mail the QSL? Has anyone receive a card from them yet? 73, Jerry K3BZ - Original Message - From: DON To: DX-CHAT Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 7:43 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] VU4 QSL'S I DELETED THE ADDRESS BY MISTAKE FOR THE VU4 CARDS. FOR STATESIDE ROUTE. I SENT THEM TWO SEPARATE ENVELOPES FOR THE TWO OPERATORS I WORKED VIA NIAR. THEY HAVE ME IN THIER LOG BUT SAY THEY DID NOT RECIEVE MY QSL CARDS.(MAILED JAN.21,2005) WHAT IS THE ADDRESS FOR THE STATESIDE ROUTE? VA7DJ
[DX-CHAT] VU4 QSL INFO
Tnx fellows for the prompt answers to my request. I must have misunderstood the other bulletin I deleted. I will re-submit qsl's agn to NIAR. Just don't understand how my two SEPARATE envelopes got lost. VA7DJ-Don
[DX-CHAT] VU4 Tsunami Article by VU3RSB
Dear Fellow Hams I am happy to complete this article after so long It too solong because of After Tsunami / Dxpedition work at my work place. Please download from the below url. http://www.qsl.net/vu3rsb/tsunami.pdf Please send your comments and suggestions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] email address. I might have missed many names whom i need to give credit but its not intentional and lot will be covered in Dxpedition article. Look forward to hear from you all. Regards Sara, VU3RSB R.Sarath Babu, VU3RSB Personal: http://www.qsl.net/vu3rsb Hon.Member of Wellington Radio Club, U.S.A"Our Towering Times" correspondent from IndiaMember of National Institute of Amateur Radio(RACES /NIAR - Tech Wing)Member of Amsat - IndiaGEM Net Net Control - 7.080Khz at 22.00hrsIST (16.30UTC)R.G.Echolink Net Control:VU2RG-R 21.30 IST (16.00UTC) Yahoo! India Matrimony: Find your partner online.
[DX-CHAT] vu4 log again
FAQ answers about QSL to VU4 2004 operations: All requests for QSLs go to NIAR via the NIAR web site instructions. Donations that often accompany QSL requests could be mis-directed by postal workers somewhere along the delivery route from you to NIAR. Anything is possible. Thus, my personal advice is for the QSL sender to send to NIAR only the QSL card(s) and a self-addressed return envelopALONG WITH A NOTE THAT A DONATION IS BEING MADE TO THE VU4 DXPEDITION VIA DERA, in Colorado, USA. Then, those who wish to donate can follow the instructions on the NIAR web site relative to donations via DERA. DERA accepts credit cards and other forms of remittance and is proven a safe way to transmit funds to NIAR and the DXpedition. Donations via DERA should be clearly marked For the NIAR VU4 DXpedition, 2004. Your choice about using registered mail or regular mail. I have no access to the VU4 logs nor in special entre to help any one with QSL requests. QSLing is totally in the competent hands of NIAR. 73, Charly VU3CHE and K4VUD Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
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
[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
Re: [DX-CHAT] vu4 log No
Unfortuntely, No is sometimes used as an abbreviation for the word number or #. The proper abbreviation, at least, if one wishes to use it is No. Here the period really counts! 73, Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
RE: [DX-CHAT] vu4 log
Mine shows 5 QSO's, which includes all VU4 QSO's. de Paul, W8AEF -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kenneth Sobel Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 11:27 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org 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 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.6.2 - Release Date: 3/4/2005 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] vu4 log again
Tony Martin W4FOA wrote: 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... Tony, with due respect I believe that is incorrect. On the top of the page to the right of the Callsign search box is all the QSO's they see in all their logs for that call. On the bottom are the contacts you claimed on your QSL (if they received one from you). Ken has no records found in THEIR logs. And hasn't sent a card to them yet. Perhaps a typo when transferred their paper logs to the database.. man, that must've been a LOT of work and eyestrain! 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] vu4 log again
Hello guys: Yes No record found 1n our VU4 Log really means number of records found in our VU4 Log and after that you find in algarisms the number of qsos with your call sign on VU4 log. So if you have 1 qso it must shows No records found in our VU4 Log 1. The qso listed below your call and your address refers to the qsl card they received or the qso you asked for with your qsl and NOT what they can find on the log. So in the case of W3JJ, I'm sorry to say that he isn't on the log. 73s Fred - PY7ZZ - Original Message - From: Tony Martin W4FOA [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Kenneth Sobel [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 9:31 PM Subject: 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.6.4 - Release Date: 07/03/05 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.6.4 - Release Date: 07/03/05 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] vu4 log again
DOH, meant to say that they did indeed receive a QSL from Ken, and the contact info he submitted is noted on the bottom. On mine, they find me twice in their logs, yet I submitted 7 QSO's which they list. I am sure of 4 of the 7, but they are finding 2. I am grateful for those 2 you can bet! 73, Gary K7ZD Gary McClellan wrote: Tony Martin W4FOA wrote: 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... Tony, with due respect I believe that is incorrect. On the top of the page to the right of the Callsign search box is all the QSO's they see in all their logs for that call. On the bottom are the contacts you claimed on your QSL (if they received one from you). Ken has no records found in THEIR logs. And hasn't sent a card to them yet. Perhaps a typo when transferred their paper logs to the database.. man, that must've been a LOT of work and eyestrain! 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 -- Gary McClellan, K7ZD Phoenix, Arizona USA For a list of all the ways technology has failed to improve the quality of life, please press three - Alice Kahn 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] VU4 Donor List
Here is the list --in no particular order-- of the donors who sent money to my address to use for the VU4 DXpedition. This list includes ONLY calls of folks who sent to me. Others sent to NIAR or DERA directly. If you sent some donation to me and your call is not here, please notify me. BIG thanks to all who had faith and generousity to help VU2RBI and her team. Donor Call Sign List K4VUD N3ZOM W4UFO N1IN K1WER WA6LDR NO9Z W6UA WT8S W8XF WA8WV AA0BS VE1ACU W7HUY K9IO KF8N N5GH KD3RR K5OVC W1IRW N0TB W5BXX N2VW PA0WRS 7N4HQN WB4OSS W4YCZ W2ZR AA7AV KO4RR MM0BJA K8SIX LA5CBA NR0X K8HC VA7BSA K4WI G3AEZ K3SX K3UL W7KCN JA7JM W5GAI K6IPV W4MBD OZ7SM K4JLD W3BW W6AQ NO8D W4JS W1NH G4KGT AB6QM ON4AOI W5GZI K0CA N6QI W0MHK KA1A K7ER K9APW KY6R AD5W N6PYN G4SOZ AH6HY W5IZ N7KH DJ7KJ DJ9WH W9BG K0CX N3BNA N8TT W4MBD end of list 73, Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] VU4 Harpole Interview
UCF professor survives, relays messages to world The earthquake hit with the popping of concrete, screeching of twisting metal and the thudding sounds of bottles, books and bits of plaster falling from the shelves and walls of Charles Harpole's hotel room. I knew that I'd either be dead in a few seconds because the building would crash down or I'd get out and be fine, the vacationing University of Central Florida professor said early Friday. There was that sense of finality. Harpole and other members of a ham-radio club were just north of the quake's epicenter on the picturesque Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal between India and Thailand. It was 6:30 a.m. Sunday, when Harpole was shaken from his bed to discover the walls of his room shaking and the floor turned to jelly. I was on the fifth floor, and it was difficult to walk because the floor was shifting. It was either too high or too low, he said in a telephone interview from the home of his wife's family in Samut Sakhon, Thailand. Harpole said he knew the safest place to be was beneath a doorway, so he made his way to the bathroom doorway and held on for what seemed like six or seven minutes of shaking in the 9.0-magnitude earthquake. When things finally settled, Harpole got dressed and fled the building, discovering to his joy that everyone in his party has escaped uninjured. Because their hotel was on a high mountain ridge, Harpole said, it wasn't affected by the tsunami. But as he and his team realized the scope of the disaster, they set up their radio equipment and started relaying messages. For about 20 hours, the ham operators -- sometimes using car batteries to run their radios -- were the main link between the remote Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the outside world, relaying information about survivors to anxious relatives and friends. And with most telephone lines down and cell phones scarce, the ham-radio club's efforts proved invaluable as the scope of the disaster increased day after day. The first messages were to let people on the Indian mainland know that those on the island were safe and unharmed. A young waiter at Harpole's hotel asked them to get word to his mother in Hyderabad, India, that he was alive and well. We found a ham-radio operator on the mainland, gave the mother's telephone number, Harpole said. Within five minutes a ham operator in Hyderabad called the waiter's mother and relayed the message. He told us the mother was crying with joy, he said. Harpole's group cheered and clapped. Word spread quickly across the island, and their work went on for hours and hours. When Indian government officials learned of the hamradio operators, they relayed messages for official requests for medicines, water and blankets. Several of the radio operators headed south to Nicobar. Harpole decided it was time for him to head to Thailand for a reunion with his wife and her family who were safely inland. I was concerned, that this being an Indian operation and here I was this American, I should step aside, he said. At his in-laws' house, he had his own radio equipment and has been relaying messages throughout Thailand, India and Sri Lanka. People are asking, 'Can you find so-and-so,' and so forth, he said. Harpole, an amateur-radio enthusiast since he was 14, had been working for years with fellow enthusiasts in India to get permission to set up a station on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which consist of 572 islands, big and small, inhabited and uninhabited. Amateur-radio buffs collect calls from geographic zones, trying to reach remote parts of the world and put pins in maps to mark the locations. But because of the Indian government's concern for security, a swath of the globe had been off-limits until Harpole and his friends persuaded the leaders to lift the ban. About two weeks ago, Harpole and his friends arrived in the harbor town of Port Blair to set up the first ham-radio station and lounge on the tropical, white, sandy beaches. It was an idyllic holiday until the quake hit. Harpole, who founded the film program at UCF, expects to be back in Orlando soon. He said that the devastation throughout the Indian Ocean rim is hard to comprehend. The full toll may never be known. That's because many rural island and coastal villages never had a census, and for some of those places, there isn't anyone left alive to say how many people had lived there, he said. Many islands were washed completely over from one side to the other. I've seen horrible, horrible destruction, Harpole said. It's shocking beyond the telling. Piles of cars, broken buildings and boats where there used to be towns and people. The stories from people being hit by the wave -- so unexpected. People having coffee, and then they're gone. Christopher Sherman of the Sentinel staff contributed to this report. Rich McKay can be reached at 407-420-5470 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[DX-CHAT] VU4
I missedK4VUD this morning on Today show. Was he on? If so, about what time? Bill W5EC
Re: [DX-CHAT] VU4
I watched from 7 till 9 am, it was not. There are reports that there may have been a satellite feed problem On 28 Dec 2004 at 10:52, Bill Hawkins wrote: From: Bill Hawkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject:[DX-CHAT] VU4 Date sent: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 10:52:51 -0600 I missed K4VUD this morning on Today show. Was he on? If so, about what time? Bill W5EC 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] VU4
That was my observation also. Really good show. de Paul, W8AEF -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of WC7N Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 7:01 PM To: DX-CHAT Subject: [DX-CHAT] VU4 Was listening to the gang working the VU4 on 14191 around 1600Z this morning and was just amazed at how disciplined the pile up was. Stations were not yelling on top of each other, no frequency cops, and were just plain gentlemen. There conduct sure aided the op on the other end get the QSO's in the log. You operators know who you were, congratulations on operating like gentlemen. Rod WC7N --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.809 / Virus Database: 551 - Release Date: 12/9/2004 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] VU4
I was listening to them this morning on 14191 trying to work a few on CW. Boy were the stateside guys ever monsters... Rod WC7N - Original Message - From: Paul Playford [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'WC7N' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'DX-CHAT' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 10:08 AM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] VU4 That was my observation also. Really good show. de Paul, W8AEF -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of WC7N Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 7:01 PM To: DX-CHAT Subject: [DX-CHAT] VU4 Was listening to the gang working the VU4 on 14191 around 1600Z this morning and was just amazed at how disciplined the pile up was. Stations were not yelling on top of each other, no frequency cops, and were just plain gentlemen. There conduct sure aided the op on the other end get the QSO's in the log. You operators know who you were, congratulations on operating like gentlemen. Rod WC7N --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.809 / Virus Database: 551 - Release Date: 12/9/2004 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] VU4
I was listening to them this morning on 14191 trying to work a few on CW. Boy were the stateside guys ever monsters... Rod WC7N Monsters ? You have not listened in Europe on 89 this eveneing when VU4NRO showed up ! He come to DL 1 C ?? and just about everybody else were calling. Even seasoned DXers in OZ-land who ought to know better . Listening to the mess, one can understand how wars are started !! It was absolutely incredible ! And we like to think that we are civilized ?? 73 RAG Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO My photo website: http://no.photos.yahoo.com/la5he Located in Telemark - Home of skiing. For more information about Telemark take a look at : www.visittelemark.com for more details. 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] VU4
Man I hope they get that 8 element tri-bander at 70 ft up and working!! Maybe I'll hear them in SE Virginia and I've been listening with a 6 bay Sterba Curtain. Have never heard them above the noise. 73 Russ W4UBC
[DX-CHAT] [DX CHAT] VU4
Really hard not to jump in there on 14025 and work them again Really a great signal here in the Northwest but do we really need all those COPS on frequency... They probably think they are doing people a favor BS Rod WC7N 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] VU4
Was listening to the gang working the VU4 on 14191 around 1600Z this morning and was just amazed at how disciplined the pile up was. Stations were not yelling on top of each other, no frequency cops, and were just plain gentlemen. There conduct sure aided the op on the other end get the QSO's in the log. You operators know who you were, congratulations on operating like gentlemen. Rod WC7N 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] VU4 Andaman
There's a posting on the DX Summit as of 2150 hrs "last minute- Operation Cancelled" by a CT? Russ W4UBC
Re: [DX-CHAT] VU4 Andaman
The post was made by a CX, not a CT... Quite far-away, in diferent Continents actually, Russ. 73 Jose CT1EEB - Original Message - From: Russell Kellam Jr To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 10:29 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] VU4 Andaman There's a posting on the DX Summit as of 2150 hrs "last minute- Operation Cancelled" by a CT? Russ W4UBC
[DX-CHAT] VU4 Andaman
Hope prop picks up. Been checking 20 meters 7 AM to 9 PM(local times) and a peep on my 20 meter Sterba curtain. Gud Luck to all, Russ W4UBC
Re: [DX-CHAT] VU4 Andaman
i'd sure like to hear them louder than the 5-3 this morning. one of 2 i need (bs7 the other). hopefully, sometime during the month... and if this operation is met with good reports from/to the VU authorities, there will be future operations (hopefully with amplifiers!). 73 de STEVE, KZ2ICHARLOTTE, NC USA
Re: [DX-CHAT] VU4
Well they were spotted on 14005 this AM but were nil heard here on the OR coast but appeared EU's were working them. Rod WC7N - Original Message - From: Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2004 2:35 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] VU4 I would just like to hear them. Nil in E. TX Waiting for CW; Any idea when it will happen? age and treachery will overcome youth and skill http://www.cox-internet.com/w5uc-page/http://www.cox-internet.com/w5uc-page/ 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] VU4
I wonder if they are working CW yet. The EUs were yelling pirate on 40 CW. Bill W5EC Well they were spotted on 14005 this AM but were nil heard here on the OR coast but appeared EU's were working them. 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] VU4
PY7ZZ worked them on 20ssb this afternoonand asked about CW. The reply was that they had NOT been on CW at all, as of about 1900z. In a message dated 12/4/2004 5:32:10 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well they were spotted on 14005 this AM but were nil heard here on the OR coast but appeared EU's were working them.Rod WC7N- Original Message - From: "Mike(W5UC) Kathy(K5MWH) Watson" [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2004 2:35 PMSubject: [DX-CHAT] VU4I would just like to hear them. Nil in E. TX Waiting for CW; Any idea when it will happen? "age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" http://www.cox-internet.com/w5uc-page/http://www.cox-internet.com/w5uc-page/Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chatTo 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] VU4 Andaman
Heh, I'd (am I'm sure others) would just like to *hear* them. ;-) Kelly - N0VD At 01:15 PM 12/4/2004, you wrote: i'd sure like to hear them louder than the 5-3 this morning. one of 2 i need (bs7 the other). hopefully, sometime during the month... and if this operation is met with good reports from/to the VU authorities, there will be future operations (hopefully with amplifiers!). 73 de STEVE, KZ2I CHARLOTTE, NC USA 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] VU4 signal strength
On Thursday ( Dec. 02 ) between 2050 and 2115 UTC, VU4RBI was aneasily readable S-7( SP) in central NC on 14.201 Mhz. I was fortunate enough to work her at 2100. She faded rapidly after 2120 and the signal was gone by 2130, although I understand she worked some EU after then. The couple of times I've heard themsince then the signal has only been S-2 or 3. I could hear the JA' s replying to them on 15 metersthis evening, but no signalat all from the VU4. Let' s hope for some better propagation. Good luck, 73, Kent - K4MK
Re: [DX-CHAT] VU4 signal strength
here's hoping condx get better. weatherman here in charlotte at 6pm was saying northern lights could be visible here. not a good sign. or maybe... 73 de STEVE, KZ2ICHARLOTTE, NC USA
[DX-CHAT] VU4 needs antenna instructions
Hello DXers: VU4RBI needs a copy of the instructions for assembly of a Force-12 C-3 beam antenna. If possible, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject line beam instructions. Please also send a copy to me by post and I will use it as a back up. BIG THANKS. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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] VU4 permission notice
Here is the official notice: Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: November 19, 2004 Dear Hams Seasons Greetings. We are happy to inform you that A Special permission of Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Department of Telecommunication is accorded on 19th November, 2004 to Mrs.D.Bharathi Prasad, VU2RBI (Team Leader) along with Mr.D.N.Prasad, VU2DBP, Mr.D.S.Varun Sastry, VU3DVS, Mr.S.Ram Mohan, VU2MYH Mr.R.Sarath Babu, VU3RSB respectively to use special callsigns VU4NRO VU4RBI and shift their location to Andaman Nicobar Islands from 3 December 2004. The Chairman, Governing Council Members of NIAR Hams wish the members of Andaman Dxpedition team a grand success. For Dxpedition News / Site will be updated in www.niar.org All correspondence related to this Expedition to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73s D.Bharathi Prasad, VU2RBI Chief Co-ordinator, NIAR Team Leader, Andaman Dxpedition - 2004 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] VU4 Donor update 11-18004
Because I may not have email adr for everyone concerned, here is a list of the suffixes of cash and check donors to the VU4 DXpedition to date rcvd at K4VUD. Suffixes only to protect privacy, but you know who you are !HUGE THANKS to everyone and VU4 continues to look like a go on time about Dec. 1. DX-chat will be the only first announced outlet for news, but others are encouraged to relay all news everywhere. IO, 8N, GH, RR, VC, IRW,TB, BXX (!), VW, and HUY. I now have expressed permission from NIAR (National Institute of Amateur Radio in India) to serve as a collection point for denotations. However, I will be in Thailand after Dec. 3 and can not acknowledge donors until mid-January 2005. This is a wonderful outpouring of support for a fine lady and great operator, VU2RBI. 73, Charles Harpole 3100 N. Hwy. 426 Geneva, FL 32732 USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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] VU4 ?
Not. 73, ron wn3vaw 46th Annual Pennsylvania QSO Party October 11 12! www.nittany-arc.org/paqso.html Look for N3SH - Allegheny County, WA3SH - Fayette County, and NP2SH -- US Virgin Islands! For more information see www.washarc.org - Original Message - From: Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2003 1:37 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] VU4 ? So was the VU4BH real or not Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ High-speed Internet access as low as $29.95/month (depending on the local service providers in your area). Click here. https://broadband.msn.com 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] VU4 ?
Demo operation using CW ? Sounds so good as a US$3,00 bill ! Fred - PY7ZZ -Mensagem Original- De: Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Enviada em: Sábado, 4 de Outubro de 2003 14:37 Assunto: [DX-CHAT] VU4 ? So was the VU4BH real or not Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ High-speed Internet access as low as $29.95/month (depending on the local service providers in your area). Click here. https://broadband.msn.com 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] VU4 ?
On Sat, 4 Oct 2003, Fred Souto Maior wrote: Demo operation using CW ? Sounds so good as a US$3,00 bill ! Fred - PY7ZZ I have one of those - it has Bill Clinton's picture on it. :- I would also guess the VU4 operation was as phony as that bill. Did anyone get a beam heading on the signal? 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
[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)
Re: [DX-CHAT] VU4
If you can get a License from the Indian Telecom and the permit from the Indian Wildlife for such an operation, then you will succed. 73 Jose CT1EEB I'm confused about the reasons VU4 can not be considered a candidate for activation, or is this true? Looking on the internet, I see that area promoted as a great tourist spot. Looking at the photos on the various web pages, it would seem that it would be an ideal spot for a Dx-Pedition. I also see that apparently there was an operation from there in 1997. What's the catch? 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
