RE: [DX-CHAT] : [DX-NEWS] JD1BMH
You mean an Italian problem Rag? Dave G0OIL -Original Message- From: ragnar otterstad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 01 January 2008 11:31 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: DX Chat dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] : [DX-NEWS] JD1BMH and I thought this was a unique European problem !!! HNY 73 Rag LA5HE --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] skrev: It is just as bad even when the DX is working split and listening up 5-15Kc. He will clearly call a particular station, and if you tune up the listening spread, you will hear hundreds of stations still calling even though the DX is on a particuar listening freq and wanting only that call. How ignorant is that. Shame on anyone doing that stupid stunt, and since you are giving your call, everyone knows who you are that are doing it.. John Owens - N7TK -- Original message -- From: Greg - N4CC [EMAIL PROTECTED] JD1BMH had a nice signal on 80 meters this morning and a large NA pile-up. I listened to the JD and the pile-up and I'm getting more concerned about a habit that I see from many hams -- including some well known DX'ers. Regardless of what station the DX calls, almost everyone keeps calling. If a guy answers W9F? and your call is N4CCdon't transmit! (I used my call so I wouldn't offend anyone, but it applies to everyone.) Can we not exercise a bit of patience and courtesy on the bands any more? This practice seems especially bad in big pile-ups. I have never seen it help anyone get through, either. It just delays everyone while the DX asks for repeats because of the QRM. Let's do better in 2008. Busting a big pile-up can be fun -- but only if everyone remains courteous in the process. HNY and 73 de Greg-N4CC (stepping off soap box) _ Alt i ett. Få Yahoo! Mail med adressekartotek, kalender og notisblokk. http://no.mail.yahoo.com 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: [The entire original message is not included] 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] : [DX-NEWS] JD1BMH
and I thought this was a unique European problem !!! HNY 73 Rag LA5HE --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] skrev: It is just as bad even when the DX is working split and listening up 5-15Kc. He will clearly call a particular station, and if you tune up the listening spread, you will hear hundreds of stations still calling even though the DX is on a particuar listening freq and wanting only that call. How ignorant is that. Shame on anyone doing that stupid stunt, and since you are giving your call, everyone knows who you are that are doing it.. John Owens - N7TK -- Original message -- From: Greg - N4CC [EMAIL PROTECTED] JD1BMH had a nice signal on 80 meters this morning and a large NA pile-up. I listened to the JD and the pile-up and I'm getting more concerned about a habit that I see from many hams -- including some well known DX'ers. Regardless of what station the DX calls, almost everyone keeps calling. If a guy answers W9F? and your call is N4CCdon't transmit! (I used my call so I wouldn't offend anyone, but it applies to everyone.) Can we not exercise a bit of patience and courtesy on the bands any more? This practice seems especially bad in big pile-ups. I have never seen it help anyone get through, either. It just delays everyone while the DX asks for repeats because of the QRM. Let's do better in 2008. Busting a big pile-up can be fun -- but only if everyone remains courteous in the process. HNY and 73 de Greg-N4CC (stepping off soap box) _ Alt i ett. Få Yahoo! Mail med adressekartotek, kalender og notisblokk. http://no.mail.yahoo.com 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] DX News Service
All, I have created a web site (blog actually) at http://www.dx-is.com/news designed to be a central and free distribution point for DX news. The type of content intended would be * DXpedition announcements (new announcements, updates, etc.) * Stories of DXpeditions * General news stories related to happenings in rare DX locations The benefit of a blog is that you can point your favorite browser that supports RSS (like Firefox) to the RSS feed and the news headlines is delivered to your browser, so you don't have to visit the web page to view the headlines. Alternatively you can use an RSS reader, to gather the news. Additional benefits of this being in a blog is that it keeps a copy of each post for historical purposes, which means at any point in time you can go search the archives for previous posts. You must register to be able to post, and when you register, please use your CALLSIGN as your username. Each new user will be able to Write a Post. Once you write the post, click SAVE and it will be saved as draft. A moderator will review the content and then publish it. We have multiple moderators so there should be little delay in getting near real-time content updated. In order for this to be successful, it will take YOU, the users to post your DX News announcement/stories etc. Your content will make this work, I can not do it alone. The best part is.. this service is FREE to use. -- 73 - PaulK4UJ BS7H, FS, KP2, KP4, PJ6, PJ7,VP2E, ZF2UJ == http://www.dx-is.com USA Spiderbeam Distributor http://www.dx-is.org WAP DX Cluster http://www.dx-is.org/cgi-bin/wap.cgi Skype: dx.k4uj == Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] [Dx-qsl] Any success with ER4DX, ER1DA or
1 QSO, 1 QSL received for Feb 2003 QSO, via Bureau for ER1DA. My logging program doesn't record when I posted confirmation. So I don't kn hw long it took. No problem Feb. '03 10Mhz QSO Op Val gl,73 Bernie/WO2N. - Original Message - From: Michael W Elliott [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-news@njdxa.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 8:54 PM Subject: [Dx-qsl] Any success with ER4DX, ER1DA or Has anyone had success getting a card from ER4DX or ER1DA ?? Michael W. Elliott, CISSP (Certified Information Security Specialist Professional) THE INSIDE ADVANTAGE - RETIREMENT - LEISURE, REST and ONLY ELECTRONIC MAIL PAYMENTS Servant to Bridgett, Collin and all my Creditors St. Louis County Missouri quot;Don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you've got...till it's gone.quot; from Big Yellow Taxi (Joni Mitchell) but also true about QSL.NET if more users don't open their wallets and help financially. Please contribute TODAY !! -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] [Dx-qsl] Any success with ER4DX, ER1DA or
I've got a card from ER2NB for a PSK contact in June 2001. I used a different logger then and didn't keep track of the method used to QSL accurately then, so I'm not sure if it was direct or via the bureau, though I see his entry on qrz.com says he qsls using both of those. I too have a handful of cards out from several of the others (ER4DX, in particular) that I've never gotten back. 73, David, K2DBK At 12:45 AM 2/3/2007, Ken Boasi wrote: I've also never received anything from ER-land. But I have SEEN the card from ER1DA at a local ham's house; he claimed it took about 3 weeks to get it. I'm going to give it one more shot (tried twice already) and if nothing, I'll can it until I can work something with a manager or a ER/*** call. Work the ER mult in a contest for the points, but use caution with QSL'ing! Ken N2ZN Rich Holoch Rich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was one of the lucky ones - received QSL from ER4DX twice. 73, Rich KY6R On 2/2/07 6:35 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: At 08:54 PM 02/02/2007, Michael W Elliott wrote: Has anyone had success getting a card from ER4DX or ER1DA ?? Never. Save your money. I think both those clowns probably QSL one out of every 1000 or so just to keep the rumor going that the reply. Over the years I've tried registered, recorded delivery, regular mail, with green stamps, IRCs and Moldovan mint stamps. Only ones I ever got back were ER1QQ, and even then, only 2 out of 5 requests came through. I won't even work any native hams from that country, and especially not in contests. Cheers, Peter, W2IRT -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] ER QSLs
I remember RO4OA as being a good QSL'er. I have a few from him. Zack W9SZ On Sat, 3 Feb 2007 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Out of roughly 20 Moldova contacts, I have only one ER confirmed (a spl. event stn. qsl'd by ER1DA) but have two RO qsls from 1989. All were sent direct. Ah, for the good ol' days... Bud K2YOF -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] QSL's
I moved this reply to DX-Chat, It was reported this weekend that N6AWD is waiting for the XF4DL cards to arrive from Germany in 2 - 3 weeks. Please be patient. Tom, KE1JF - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX News Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 1:38 PM Subject: [DX-NEWS] QSL's Any news on the XF4DL cards?? Also, I have not seen YX0DX cards coming out lately. Any news on that?? John Owens - N7SEJ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.12/655 - Release Date: 1/28/2007 1:12 PM
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] 2007 DXCC Honor Roll deadline approaching
So where are the 4o3T QSLs? Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: *** The ARRL Letter Vol. 26, No. 04 January 26, 2007 *** * 2007 DXCC Honor Roll deadline approaching: The deadline for inclusion in the next DXCC Honor Roll listing is March 31. Submissions must be postmarked by that date. The Honor Roll list will appear in August QST. There are 337 current entities on the DXCC List, and you must be at 337 to qualify for Top of the Honor Roll or within the numerical top 10 to qualify for Honor Roll. The current minimum number for Honor Roll is 328. (Deleted entities do not count toward Honor Roll). Top of Honor Roll and Honor Roll plaques and lapel pins are available to all past and current Honor Roll members. Visit The ARRL DX Century Club Program Web page http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc for information on how to order. === The ARRL Letter is published Fridays, 50 times each year, by the American Radio Relay League: ARRL--the National Association For Amateur Radio, 225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111; tel 860-594-0200; fax 860-594-0259; http://www.arrl.org. Joel Harrison, W5ZN, President. The ARRL Letter offers a weekly e-mail digest of essential and general news of interest to active radio amateurs. Visit the ARRL Web site http://www.arrl.org for the latest Amateur Radio news and news updates. The ARRL Web site http://www.arrl.org/ also offers informative features and columns. ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/audio/ is a weekly ham radio newscast compiled and edited from The ARRL Letter. It's also available as a podcast from our Web site. Material from The ARRL Letter may be republished or reproduced in whole or in part in any form without additional permission. Credit must be given to The ARRL Letter/American Radio Relay League. -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- -- Barry Kutner, W2UP Newtown, PA Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] VU7RG logs updated!
Those people seemed to have incredible ears. I finally worked them on Sunday. They were barely a whisper here but they pulled my signal out too. And they kept at it till the QSO was complete. 73, Zack W9SZ On Thu, 25 Jan 2007, Tom Anderson wrote: VU7RG logs have apparently been updated sometime today (Thursday). My XYL Cheryl WY5H, and I worked them Tuesday morning shortly after 1400Z for our only contact with them. I am I happy HECK YES! Now just 3 to go to work them all EP, BS7H (that counts since the first operation didn't), and P5 VU7RG Log Search Results for WY5H CallsignBand Mode WY5H 20m RTTY VU7RG Log Search Results for WW5L CallsignBand Mode WW5L 20m RTTY Tom, WW5L Colleyville TX VP and Information Director Lone Star DX Association http://www.dxer.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] SWL QSL
The QSL softaware BV7 makes a special label for SWL cards so its very easy to print them. Its by DF3CB and is easily available on the net. You can have as many as 20 logs open at the same time and is VERY user firendly uses ADIF for import. No fiddling about with text or formats Tom GM4FDM Peter Dougherty wrote: At 04:02 PM 12/08/2006, Dan Violette wrote: Just put: TO: ONL8XYZ at the top, remove the QSO and 2X type items (cross-out) and replace with HRD WORKING, MODE, etc. example: HRD WORKING DateTime Mode RST (QSO with, 2X crossed out) PT4XX2006/12/07 1715Z SSB59 I use DX Base for logging, which has a very complex label generator, and I have special labels for SWLs (which frankly look better than my standard 2X labels!). I'm usually nice and give the SWL a 4-colour card, not a cheap BW buro card. I actually had one guy send me a SWL request from Wales with an SAE and $1 in US coins. Many countries require some SWL QSL card replies to get a license snip Is this still the case in 2006? I know Belgium, France and Germany still have SWL licenses, but is being a verified SWL still required there (or anywhere, for that matter) in order to become a licensed ham? Cheers, Peter, W2IRT Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] SWL QSL
At 04:02 PM 12/08/2006, Dan Violette wrote: Just put: TO: ONL8XYZ at the top, remove the QSO and 2X type items (cross-out) and replace with HRD WORKING, MODE, etc. example: HRD WORKING DateTime Mode RST (QSO with, 2X crossed out) PT4XX2006/12/07 1715Z SSB59 I use DX Base for logging, which has a very complex label generator, and I have special labels for SWLs (which frankly look better than my standard 2X labels!). I'm usually nice and give the SWL a 4-colour card, not a cheap BW buro card. I actually had one guy send me a SWL request from Wales with an SAE and $1 in US coins. Many countries require some SWL QSL card replies to get a license snip Is this still the case in 2006? I know Belgium, France and Germany still have SWL licenses, but is being a verified SWL still required there (or anywhere, for that matter) in order to become a licensed ham? Cheers, Peter, W2IRT Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] DX NEWS / Dxpedition 2007
Members of the multi-national team heading to Burkina Faso in January 2007 have received their callsigns. The authorities have authorized the group the callsign XT2C for the period of January 6 to 20. The team members have also received their calls, which are as follows: XT2CI - N6OX, Bob Grimmick XT2CJ - N2WB, Bill Beyer XT2CK - OE8KDK, Dieter Kritzer XT2CC - F4AJQ, Frank Pouchin XT2CA - F2VX, Gerard Debelle XT2JD - F2JD, Gerard Jacot XT2CD - F5TVG, Franck Savoldi XT2CE - F5LMJ, Alain Tuduri XT2BJ - F8BJI, Jean-Paul Sallien XT2IE - F9IE, Bernard Chereau * XT2C Web site up and running at: http://xt2c.free.fr/ and http://xt2c.free.fr/home_uk.html. Also Sign the GuestBook on the Web Site
[DX-CHAT] DX NEWS
Members of the F6KOP Provins ARS are heading up a multi-nationalDXpedition team to Burkina Faso in January 2007. Team members willinclude N6OX, Bob; N2WB, Bill; F2JD, Gerard; F2VX, Gerard; F5LMJ,Alain; F5TVG, Frank; OE8KDK, Dieter; F9IE, Bernard; and F4AJQ, Frank.Look for activity on 6 through 160 meters on CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK, SSTVand possibly WSJT for 6 meters. They will have six rigs, two amps,and multiple antennas. Activity is expected between January 6th andJanuary 20th next year. They do not know their callsign at this time.Plans are to have a Web page. QSL via F9IE, Bernard Chereau, P.O. Box211, F-85330 Noirmoutier en L'ile, FRANCE.
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #778
On Oct 1, 2006, at 4:55 PM, Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: At 06:33 PM 10/1/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Before YT1AD heads off to Swains could some one ask him to submit documents for 3V7A to DXCC? According to DXCC desk no docs received and my 2 emails to YT1AD have gone unanswered Brian, Swains is a false rumor. Besides, he'll be in Montenegro during that time. Read the rest of the bulletin! The date shown for Swains is 2007, not 2006. Bob, N7XY Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
RE: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] and another new one... (or even two...)...conclusion!!
Unless I'm mistaken, and if I am I'm sure I'll quickly be corrected, FS FJ are currently one and the same DXCC entity, separate from FG for DXCC purposes. For DXCC purposes, what is the current parent entity? France or Guadeloupe? (Not that it has mattered until now since the current entity is grandfathered in under the old pre-DXCC 2000 rules). My question is, will this change be enough to consider one (probably FS) the surviving DXCC entity the other (FJ) a new DXCC entity? Or are they too close together (what is their distance apart?) to be considered separate entities even after this political change? Is there someone with vaster knowledge of DXCC than I able to answer this? 73, ron w3wn -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of P. Buijserd Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006 3:17 PM To: dx-news@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-NEWS] and another new one... (or even two...)...conclusion!! From the reactions sofar, I conclude that FS and FJ will become separate entities as soon as they will be listed on the U.S. Department of State's list of Dependencies and Areas of Special Sovereignty. Both FJ and FS easily meet the 800km distance criterium from the parent (France). FS and FJ now are part of the french département d'outre-mer of Guadeloupe (FG). Following a 2003 referendum FJ and FS will both (apart, not together) get another political status (collectivité d'outre-mer), probably in early 2007. This is the same status as other french territories like FO, FH, FW and FP. These four are all listed on the U.S. Department of State's list: http://www.state.gov/s/inr/rls/10543.htm So keep a close watch on new issues of this list ! 73 Peter PB1TT. - Original Message - From: P. Buijserd To: dx-news@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 9:04 PM Subject: [DX-NEWS] and another new one... (or even two...) Surfing through Wikipedia I found the following: Guadeloupe currently includes Saint-Barthélemy and Saint Martin, who have voted to become separate collectivités d'outre-mer in 2003; the change will be implemented in early 2007. This suggests that Saint-Barthélemy could become a new entity next year. maybe even the current FS could be deleted, and also Saint Martin would be a new one... Any comments or firm dates ? 73 Peter PB1TT Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
RE: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] and another new one... (or even two...)
Peter, If this occurs as you suggest, I suspect that Saint Barthelemy would become a new entity, but Saint Martin would remain as the existing entity. I think this may depend on exactly how politically separate they are as of the implementation date, and whether the separation is enough to invoke the appropriate DXCC rules regarding entities; I'm not an expert on that. So best to defer to the DXCC desk for a ruling. 73, ron w3wn -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of P. BuijserdSent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 3:04 PMTo: dx-news@njdxa.orgSubject: [DX-NEWS] and another new one... (or even two...) Surfing through Wikipedia I found the following: " Guadeloupe currently includes Saint-Barthélemy and Saint Martin, who have voted to become separate collectivités d'outre-mer in 2003; the change will be implemented in early 2007." This suggests that Saint-Barthélemycould become a new entity next year. maybe even the currentFS could be deleted, and also Saint Martin would be a new one... Any comments or firm dates ? 73 Peter PB1TT
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Why the new DXCC rule
Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: I have nothing per se against a new entity. It's the process that bothers me. I'm in favor of open discussion and debate. Now I'm not saying that anything wrong was done... but I dislike an appearance of impropriety, and right now, there is (IMHO) such an appearance. In the future, I believe open discussion of rules changes should be undertaken prior to new rules being adopted. When the DXCC rule change was made that eliminated the IARU society requirement as one of the criteria for identifying a political entity, it was done by the ARRL board, apparently without input from the DXAC, the Awards Committee, and the Programs and Services Committee. My understanding is that this was discussed by the board in closed session for the specific purpose of keeping the discussion confidential. Apparently the creation of these somewhat questionable IARU societies was causing unexpected problems. My guess is that it was seen as reducing the credibility of the overall IARU organization. Does anyone doubt that some of these IARU societies were created solely to justify new DXCC countries? Has anyone ever heard the full story behind this closed-door ARRL board session? Inquiring minds want to know! 73, John, K9MM -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
RE: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Kosovo
You did not say which medium/media , but in Norwegian papers there are strong suggestions that it will not happen, at least anytime soon. 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 It has just been reported in the media that reps of Kosovo met with Serbian officials today for the first time and FORMALLY MADE NOTICE OF A PLAN TO DECLARE INDEPENDENCE. Number 338?? When it rains it pours. Less go gettem chillun. 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] IRC's
Moved to DX-Chat... People, we're talking about the US Postal Service here, not Mensa. I'll wager 85% of postal employees have never heard of an IRC; 95% of the other 15% have no idea how to treat with them, let alone be able to read the manual to figure out if or when they expire. I'm a fulltime RVer, stop at the most convenient Post Office wherever in the US I might be, have had only ONE postal clerk show a glimmer of recognition when I whipped an IRC on her; Oh, an IRC! You must be a ham radio person.. (I think that was in Friday Harbor, WA.) 73 de Fred K2FRD At 8:34 PM + 6/13/06, Barry wrote: So why would anyone want to buy IRCs at the going rate of $1.30, then get 84 cents at the post office? Barry, W2UP Ron Notarius WN3VAW wrote: John, I did a little checking after you email'd me last night, and there was also mention of this in The Daily DX recently (although I'm on a break at work right now, so I don't have my DDX archive handy can't tell you which issue -- I'm sure Bernie will if need be!). Bottom line is that it appears that USPS regulations regarding IRC's were NOT updated when the current large expire-this-year IRC's were issued -- and to date still haven't. So, it appears that to rely on being able to redeem current IRC's after 31 December is not wise. I'd strongly suspect that USPS regulations may be updated by that date. If not, and if a sufficient number of expired IRC's are redeemed (or attempted to be redeemed) after that date, USPS regulations will be quickly updated. In short: Don't get caught holding the bag. Assume that IRC's expire at the end of the year and plan to use and/or redeem them accordingly beforehand! 73, ron wn3vaw From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue Jun 13 13:28:54 CDT 2006 To: DX News dx-news@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-NEWS] IRC's I read a recent comment on one of these DX reflectors about the cancellation date on the new larger IRC's. It basically said that this date relates to issuing (selling) them, and does not relate to how long we have to redeem them at the post offices for stamps. It said there is no drop dead date for redemption at a post office. I lost track of this comment article, and and hoping someone will help direct me to the source. Thank You John Owens - N7SEJ -- 73 de Fred Stevens K2FRD, VO2FS http://homepage.mac.com/k2frd/K2FRD.html Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Montenegro's independence
[Moving To DX-Chat] Ranko, we wish you, your people, and your new country all the best and peaceful of fortunes. May Lady Independence and all the DX Gods smile down upon you and hoping for you and yours a prosperous and long life. 73 de Fred K2FRD, VO2FS At 11:27 PM +0200 6/3/06, YU6SCG wrote: As soon as we become new DXCC country, large international team will activate DXpedition as inaugural operation from Montenegro. More to come latter Ranko - YT6A -- 73 de Fred Stevens K2FRD, VO2FS http://homepage.mac.com/k2frd/K2FRD.html Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
RE: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Montenegro's independence
I know what you mean Andrei, but it's a double-edged sword. In order for Serbia to be put on the list as a new one (as opposed to what I think is going to happen, that it remains on the list as the logical successor, for DXCC purposes, to the entity formerly known as Serbia Montenegro, nee Yugoslavia), that would mean that the existing entity (SM) would be completely removed from the list. Not moved to the deleted list as happened in the past, but gone altogether. This is the one big mistake that, IMHO, I think was made in the last major update/rewrite of the DXCC rules (aka DXCC 2000). At least when an entity was moved from the active to the deleted list, your cards (for DXCC and other awards purposes) still had some value. Now, when the entity is gone, the cards become worthless (again, for awards purposes... they are still a valued part of my QSL collection regardless of whether or not they count, but that's another story) Regardless, I look forward to working the amateurs in Serbia again in about a month, when (if all continues to go well) I'll be back in a QTH of my own and get finally get my verticals out of W3WH's garage and back in the sky! 73, ron wn3vaw -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Andrei Nevis Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 6:12 PM To: Andrei Nevis; Peter W2IRT; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-news@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] Montenegro's independence WOOPS, MY MISTAKE, SORRY I MEANT I FEEL SORRY FOR THE SERBIAN HAM RADIO OPERATORS, THEY ALSO DESERVE TO BE A NEW ONE, PILE UPS, DXPEDITIONS ETC... 73's Andrei EW1AR-NP3D Andrei Nevis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I FEEL SORRY FOR THE BOSNIAN HAMS, THEY ALSO DESERVED TO BE THE NEW DXCC COUNTRY, INDEED.. 73'S Andrei EW1AR-NP3D Peter W2IRT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just an FYI from the day's news: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060603/ap_on_re_eu/montenegro_independence PODGORICA, Serbia-Montenegro - Montenegro's parliament declared independence for the tiny Balkan republic Saturday, forming a new European state and dissolving what was left of the former Yugoslavia. The assembly adopted a declaration of independence, verifying the results of a May 21 referendum in which Montenegrins supported a split from Serbia by a slim margin. The document envisages Montenegro as a multiethnic, multicultural and multireligious society ... based on the rule of law and market economy. After the assembly meeting, authorities raised a red-and-gold Montenegrin flag over the parliament building and played the ancient Montenegrin anthem Oh, The Bright May Dawn as fireworks exploded in the sky. The declaration says Montenegro's strategic national goal is integration into the European Union and NATO, and the new country will immediately apply for admission into the United Nations and other international organizations. (Once admitted, this will fulfill DXCC entry criteria item 1A , so get those amps fired up and those databases edited! Luckily, this will be an easy All-Time New One :-)). Wonder what the new prefix(es) will be? Cheers, Peter, W2IRT BEST 73'S ANDREI STCHISLENOK EW1AR-NP3D WAS RTTY #455 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com BEST 73'S ANDREI STCHISLENOK EW1AR-NP3D WAS RTTY #455 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] VU4/VU3CHE call
It would appear that the issuing authorities are using VU4AN as the prefix, as opposed to simply VU4. But what the hey, the important point is that you guys ARE getting the licenses and ARE getting proper permission to operate... personally, so long as it's a valid license issued by the VU authorities, I don't care WHAT they decide to use g! 73 From: Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue Apr 04 07:47:16 CDT 2006 To: dx-news@njdxa.org, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [DX-NEWS] VU4/VU3CHE call My asssigned Andaman call sign is VU4AN/VU3CHE. Apparently many ops there will share the VU4AN as part of their call sign. Hope to hr u all. 73 Charles Harpole VU3CHE and HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Antenna reflector (FWD to DX-Chat
Bill, to which antenna reflector (list, group) do you refer? There are hundreds of them including my own Live-Wire http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Live-Wire/ and Buddipole Groups http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Buddipole/ (3500+ members total). /shameless plug I also moved this over to the DX-Chat list to keep Steve and Urb's blood pressure down (not to mention saving my own neck by almost responding to DX-News). If you don't happen to belong to DX-Chat, I've also sent this to your own address. 73 de Fred K2FRD At 11:34 -0500 03/03/2006, Bill wrote: Will someone please tell me the URL for the antenna reflector? Bill W4WX -- 73 de Fred Stevens K2FRD, VO2FS http://homepage.mac.com/k2frd/K2FRD.html Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] (Fwd) [GOLIST] KP5
Or perhaps he was someone who made a previous, and serious request to operate from KP5 and was refused. Then he hears that someone else is there with some kind of permission and complains about why he waas refused and then someone else allowed. FW then decides it doesn't want to get sued for this apparent discrimination and then makes the active op stop making radio contacts from KP5. I am sure there is much more to the story than we all know. Don't be too quick to critisize his/their motives unless you do in fact know the complete story. It might be quite different than it appears. I think most of us applaude the 2 men who managed to activate KP5, and I am one of them. I needed that country for DXCC and did manage to make a contact. I hope it gets confirmed and gets my country needed list down to 3. I have cards from 70 that have not been accepted by DXCC for similar problems, and they will probably never get confirmed. Given the current political and governmental situation in that country, I will probably go to my grave without a confirmation of 7O. JOhn Owens - N7SEJ --- HK3CW [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: HK3CW [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 12:49:19 -0500 To: dx-news@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] (Fwd) [GOLIST] KP5 I'd call him a disgruntled DXpeditioner...maybe he was thinking or had plans in place of going to KP5 and these guys just were faster to get the thing going. I remember a couple of DXP would be spoilers...like a DXP that announced it plans to go Comoros and just a week before some others jumped and did a minor expedition..it turned out the Comoros team was awesome and they are still the best DXP qso wise. The thing has happened a number of times... Suing in USA is a national pastime. 73 de HK3CW ROB - Original Message - From: DAVE WHITE To: Barry ; Steve-KF2TI Cc: dx-news@njdxa.org Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] (Fwd) [GOLIST] KP5 What would motivate someone to do this kind of thing? How maladjusted can some people be? Maybe this is one of the people who deliberately QRM dxpeditions?? Maybe it's the sort of person who writes obscenities on walls, who vandalises parked cars? Go get therapy whoever you are. Dave G0OIL Barry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The ham that complained to his Congressman should be banned from DXCC for life. What a jerk! Barry W2UP Steve-KF2TI wrote: From the GoList reflector --- Forwarded message follows --- To: , From: Chuck Chandler Date sent: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 19:21:02 -0600 Subject: [GOLIST] KP5 Send reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [ Double-click this line for list subscription options ] Interesting story posted for DailyDX subscribers regarding the recent KP5 operation. Turns out the operation was cut short due to another ham complaining to the FWS and to his congressman demanding it be stopped. I wonder who this might be? Perhaps he will step forward and give his side of the story and his reasons for doing so? I'd say keeping silent would damn him in the minds of most hams. Sorry, unless you are a subscriber Bernie has prohibited forwarding the document. Worth a read. == 73 de Chuck, WS1L [EMAIL PROTECTED] == [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GOLIST/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ --- End of forwarded message --- -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- -- Barry Kutner, W2UP Newtown, PA -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- _ Netscape. just the net you need Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] KP5 approved
Hi Fred, I wish we knew more about that one, too. Have the operators ever made a statement about what happened and what documentation they were given and by whom? Did they ever actually send it in to ARRL? That is one of two 7O1 stations I've worked and neither count for DXCC. 73, Zack W9SZ On Wed, 22 Feb 2006, Fred Souto Maior wrote: And what you say about 7O1YGF ??? Fred - PY7ZZ - Original Message - From: Zack Widup [EMAIL PROTECTED] At this time we know NOTHING about why they had to leave the island. If they had real papers that gave them permission to be there (which I assume they did and presented to ARRL), then the operation was OK. What happened after that is of no consequence as far as valid operation is concerned. I'd like to point out that a very similar thing happened with approved P5 and 3C0 operations within the last few years. 73, Zack W9SZ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
RE: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] KP5 approved
It would be interesting to know how the recent KP5 operation could be declared "legal" when everything we heard about it indicates the operators were kicked out by the cognizant authorities. Or did I miss something? Don N7EF -- Original message from Zack Widup [EMAIL PROTECTED]: -- On Mon, 20 Feb 2006, Ragnar Otterstad wrote: When will they be back ? I had absolutely no propagation at the time !!! ( the old story of the North ! ) 73 RAG LA5HE Both KP1 and KP5 are big mysteries right now. The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is limiting legal access to these places. Illegal access does, however, seem to be occurring (not by licensed hams though), but that won't do much good for a DXCC-accredited ham radio operation. We're lucky those two intrepid adventurers happened to legally make their way to KP5 for a day or so of legal operation. When the next one will happen is anyone's guess. The KP1-KP5 DX Group is worki ng on getting permission. 73, Zack W9SZ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
RE: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Xpedition Recommendations
On Tue, 21 Feb 2006, LA5HE Ragnar Otterstad wrote: But, they also added to the 'on-the-air' problems by wasting hours upon hours on 160, 80, 40 trying to work Europe after 0700Z when all of Europe is in bright sunlight. I beg to differ ! Up in this neck of the woods the low bands are peaking at that time. What you say may apply to southern Europe , which is a different world !!! 73 RAG Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO 40 meters was excellent to northern EU during the last two hours of the ARRL DX Contest this past weekend. Actually southern EU, too. I put a few Italian stations in the log too. That was two hours before sunset here. I was impressed! 73, Zack W9SZ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] KP5 approved
On Tue, 21 Feb 2006, N7MAL wrote: No one doubts those guys were at KP5 but just being there, especially at KP5, is not enough. Amateur Radio is expressly prohibited on KP5. There are various groups trying to get Congress to overturn those rules with, so far, little success. Hopefully the ARRL, DXCC desk, will not harm those efforts. 73 I have never seen anything to indicate amateur radio was expressly prohibited on Desecheo. I thought LANDING there was expressly prohibited unless given permission. The two who went there had evidently been given permission to be there from someone who was considered a valid authority. Why don't we just wait now until we get The Rest of The Story? Zack W9SZ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Xpedition Recommendations
To address N7MAL's points:(1): unenforceable(2): ARRL disallow credit for dxpeditions? What complete and utter claptrap. Go and have a word with yourself.Policing the idiots: Well I agree with you here, we seem to do little to try and catch these people. There was talk by G3SXW recently of setting up observation networks to try and DF the signals but that seems a tall order to me. The number of idiots in Europe seems to increase daily, and it's not just dxpeditions that get QRMed, it's any DX station. Most of the QRM signals seem to emanate from Eastern and Southern Europe. Most of the idiots do get bored and go away though. The first couple of days of the 3Y0X expedition there were a plethora of idiots, more on CW than on SSB. In short, I don't know how we cure that problem.Critique of operating schedule: well I take your point, but they were audible here well after sunrise. Power line noise prevents me hearing much on 80 and 160, but on 40 they were easily workable until 3-4 hours after sunrise, as is often that case at this part of the sunspot cycle. I think I worked them at about 0830 one morning on 40. You'll get a lot of comments from Europe saying they were working yet more Yanks or JAs when signals were peaking here,so I guess you can't please everyone.I think these guys did a great job: all that planning, expense and risk, 80k plus QSOs etc. The expedition was well worth the wait and thanks for #333.One question though. What happened to all the penguins? Do you have to pay extra for penguins? :-)Dave G0OILN7MAL [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would like to make the following 2 xpedition recommendations: Number One: All National and International Amateur Radio Regulatory authorities immediately ban the use of the words UP LID during any Amateur Radio transmissions. Those 2 words need to be given the classification of the ultimate in profanity. Number Two: The ARRL immediately no longer should consider any xpeditions for DXCC or any other credit. I have been at this for roughly 50 years and this 3YØX xpedition has topped them all for BØZØ and MØRØN activities. It gets worse and worse with every xpedition. It is no longer a handful of guys trying to disrupt, it is a dozen(or more) per band. I've heard comments, and combinations of profane comments, I don't remember hearing even when I was in the Army. The guys who are doing this are not in a vacuum, we are not doing any policing, but instead good/nice guys are being 'sucked' into the fray.This xpedition also helped amplify some of the problems. Yes they did a 'bang-up' job, and yes they did it under horrible, grueling, conditions. But, they also added to the 'on-the-air' problems by wasting hours upon hourson 160, 80, 40 trying to work Europe after 0700Z when all of Europe is in bright sunlight. My special all-time favorite is the expedition trying to work CW during the ARRL CW contest. 73 c.c. N1DG 3YØX PilotMAL N7MALBULLHEAD CITY, AZhttp://www.ctaz.com/~suzyq/N7mal.htmhttp://geocities.com/n7mal/Don't worry about the world coming to an end today.It's already tomorrow in Australia
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Xpedition Recommendations
On Mon, 20 Feb 2006, DAVE WHITE wrote: One question though. What happened to all the penguins? Do you have to pay extra for penguins? :-) Dave G0OIL I hope there were some around. I was at Dayton the year after the VP8SSI operation and one of the ops had a couple huge baggies of penguin feathers. He was giving them away one by one to anyone who worked the DXpedition, to attach to their QSL cards. Like a fool, I pased up the opportunity. It would be great for a repeat of that! 73, Zack W9SZ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
RE: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Xpedition Recommendations
If I remember correctly there is no wild life on Peter One Island. I think Bob said all the wild life is in the Shetland Islands for this trip. Bernie Bernie McClenny, W3UR Now more than ever - you need The Daily DX and The Weekly DX - to keep up with the DX news from around the globe! Editor of - The Daily DX -- two free weeks http://www.dailydx.com/order.htm - The Weekly DX -- free sample http://www.dailydx.com/weekly2.html - How's DX http://www.dailydx.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zack Widup Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 10:32 To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Xpedition Recommendations On Mon, 20 Feb 2006, DAVE WHITE wrote: One question though. What happened to all the penguins? Do you have to pay extra for penguins? :-) Dave G0OIL I hope there were some around. I was at Dayton the year after the VP8SSI operation and one of the ops had a couple huge baggies of penguin feathers. He was giving them away one by one to anyone who worked the DXpedition, to attach to their QSL cards. Like a fool, I pased up the opportunity. It would be great for a repeat of that! 73, Zack W9SZ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Xpedition Recommendations
82 yrs old, 65 yrs a ham, sometime DX'er, no big gun, worked 3Y0X on 80m and 20m cw; my comments inserted below. At 11:28 PM 02/19/2006 +, you wrote: I would like to make the following 2 xpedition recommendations: Number One: All National and International Amateur Radio Regulatory authorities immediately ban the use of the words UP LID during any Amateur Radio transmissions. Those 2 words need to be given the classification of the ultimate in profanity. There have always been lids, idiots, and whatever. The words lid and up may be overused. There have been times in the heat of battle when I have forgotten to set myself split and called on the DX frequency. Some kind soul has sent ZT up and that has straightened me up like you can't believe - thank you. Number Two: The ARRL immediately no longer should consider any xpeditions for DXCC or any other credit. I have been at this for roughly 50 years and this 3YØX xpedition has topped them all for BØZØ and MØRØN activities. It gets worse and worse with every xpedition. It is no longer a handful of guys trying to disrupt, it is a dozen(or more) per band. I've heard comments, and combinations of profane comments, I don't remember hearing even when I was in the Army. The guys who are doing this are not in a vacuum, we are not doing any policing, but instead good/nice guys are being 'sucked' into the fray. For the most part the QRM was not all that bad - you could work them - but a couple of times it was malicious and continuous. Nonetheless, this is irrelevant as to whether DXCC credit or other awards should be given for a dxpedition. This xpedition also helped amplify some of the problems. Yes they did a 'bang-up' job, and yes they did it under horrible, grueling, conditions. But, they also added to the 'on-the-air' problems by wasting hours upon hours on 160, 80, 40 trying to work Europe after 0700Z when all of Europe is in bright sunlight. My special all-time favorite is the expedition trying to work CW during the ARRL CW contest. It was great that guys could work them even during the contest. 73 c.c. N1DG 3YØX Pilot MAL N7MAL BULLHEAD CITY, AZ http://www.ctaz.com/~suzyq/N7mal.htm http://geocities.com/n7mal/ Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia 73, Bud, K9ZT Bud Morin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Xpedition Recommendations
But, they also added to the 'on-the-air' problems by wasting hours upon hours on 160, 80, 40 trying to work Europe after 0700Z when all of Europe is in bright sunlight. I beg to differ ! Up in this neck of the woods the low bands are peaking at that time. What you say may apply to southern Europe , which is a different world !!! 73 " RAG " Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8ROLocated in Telemark - Home of skiing.For more information about Telemark take a look at :www.visittelemark.com for more details. It was great that guys could work them even during the contest. Don't worry about the world coming to an end today.It's already tomorrow in Australia73,Bud, K9ZT Bud Morin[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Xpedition Recommendations
From another perspective,I thought the 3Y0X ops were pretty darned good, and they were certainly the best ops on Peter 1 this week in fact, the best I've ever heard from there 8^). If you could hear them at all, the pileups were workable if youwere patientand used good technique. The "cops" were annoying as usual, but not more so this time than other times, and they are easily ignored. UP is sometimes helpful tothe guy who forgets what VFO he's on, and LID is a rather mild epithet compared to some of the others available. Unfortunately, we hear the other, nastier kind of "profanity" everywhere today, and while it's not pleasant, it's not as shocking on the radio as it once was. I still dislike it and find it an embarrassmentto hamradio, but it's nothing tostart cancelling DXCC credit over or getting excited about.. What's important is that we were all priveleged to be witnesses to a daring feat by some ofthemost courageous, intrepid DXpeditioners in amateur radio history. They honored us all. Peter 1 is not a vacation spot. It may well be one of the most dangerous, unpredictable environments on earth. All that would have been needed to turn this excellent adventure into a terrible disaster is for that storm to have continued and get worse, so the helicopter couldn't fly at all. Storms of that magnitude and intensity with high winds and huge seas that last for weeks... are very common in that area. Nobody should forget that every one of the 3Y0X guys put their LIVES on the line for this one. I thinkthey deserve a little more appreciation and a little less armchair whining. 73, Jerry K3BZ - Original Message - From: N7MAL To: dx-news@njdxa.org Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 6:28 PM Subject: [DX-NEWS] Xpedition Recommendations I would like to make the following 2 xpedition recommendations: Number One: All National and International Amateur Radio Regulatory authorities immediately ban the use of the words UP LID during any Amateur Radio transmissions. Those 2 words need to be given the classification of the ultimate in profanity. Number Two: The ARRL immediately no longer should consider any xpeditions for DXCC or any other credit. I have been at this for roughly 50 years and this 3YØX xpedition has topped them all for BØZØ and MØRØN activities. It gets worse and worse with every xpedition. It is no longer a handful of guys trying to disrupt, it is a dozen(or more) per band. I've heard comments, and combinations of profane comments, I don't remember hearing even when I was in the Army. The guys who are doing this are not in a vacuum, we are not doing any policing, but instead good/nice guys are being 'sucked' into the fray. This xpedition also helped amplify some of the problems. Yes they did a 'bang-up' job, and yes they did it under horrible, grueling, conditions. But, they also added to the 'on-the-air' problems by wasting hours upon hourson 160, 80, 40 trying to work Europe after 0700Z when all of Europe is in bright sunlight. My special all-time favorite is the expedition trying to work CW during the ARRL CW contest. 73 c.c. N1DG 3YØX Pilot MAL N7MALBULLHEAD CITY, AZhttp://www.ctaz.com/~suzyq/N7mal.htmhttp://geocities.com/n7mal/Don't worry about the world coming to an end today.It's already tomorrow in Australia
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] 3Y0X logs updated
Don N1DG wrote: Logs are current through 14 Feb, 15:39All my missing QSOs showed up - thanks guys! One QSO on 75m SSB this morning (well before the time above) is not there, but I'm not worried about it.-- Jim Reisert AD1C, 7 Charlemont Court, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 USA +978-251-9933, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.ad1c.us
RE: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] [CQ-Contest] LotW Support by ARRL Officials Officers ...
Bud, Maybe if they had used the system and experienced the frustrations you complain about, they would have approved the resources necessary to fix those problems! 99 and 44/100th percent of the complaints about LotW could be resolved by fixing software problems, improving the end-user documentation, increased marketing/awareness of LotW domestically and internationally and providing better ways to handle DX sign-ups. ARRL Officials Officers should be supporting/promoting LotW as much as they are out there talking about Spectrum Defense, the Big Idea, and other programs. To dis their own product does not set a very good example. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of W2RU - Bud Hippisley Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 11:21 AM To: Joe Subich, W4TV; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: dx-news@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] LotW Support by ARRL Officials Officers ... Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: It is a sad commentary to see several well-known and active amateurs who can't even support Logbook of the World enough to upload their own logs. Perhaps this indicates why LotW has still not received the resources necessary to properly promote it outside the US and integrate awards beyond DXCC (and now WAS in part) on a timely basis. The following 26 ARRL officials are NOT using LOTW (Please remember them in your votes): Perhaps they have suffered the same frustrations trying to use it that some of us out here have O:-) Bud, W2RU ___ CQ-Contest mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-contest -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] LotW Support by ARRL Officials Officers ...
Bill wrote: I would venture to say that some of the 26 do not have HF equipment or get on HF at all... Bill W4WX All the more reason they should NOT be claiming to represent the Radio Amateur! -- _____ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ John L. Sielke ( W )( 2 )( A )( G )( N ) http://w2agn.net \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ CRUSTY OLD CURMUDGEON, AND PROUD OF IT -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
RE: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] [CQ-Contest] LotW Support by ARRL Officials Officers ...
Hello Joe, The big project is up and going I will let you know in few days the final decision, but at this point it is a fact. You have made a very interesting comment and I quote you providing better ways to handle DX sign-ups, you are absolutely right, last December, and to satisfied the many petitions I have received to upload my logs to LOTW, I decided to go ahead and try to register but after the initial steps I found out that the process was not as simple as it should be, for starters it requires DX stations to hard mal copies of some documents, wait for an approval etc..., I contacted the ARRL and try to explain them that 100% Internet registration should be available for DX stations but their answer that is not possible, so my decisions is that I will not register as a LOTW user until registration is simplified and I can do it all via Internet/email, the use of regular mail, as unsafe as it is out side the US and some European countries, should be a secondary option for those without access to internet services, and primary registration method should be Internet/email, LOTW is not more important than my bank transactions and I do them online, I paid my utility bills, loans, taxes...and much more via Internet, I expect the same for my hobby, I expect ARRL to make LOTW registration a less cumbersome process, to make it simple. I know that the main concern is license forgery, but since what you will sent to the ARRL is just a photocopy of it, how say you are not sending a copy of a forged license? So why not jut accept and scanned image sent via email? I feel more secure emailing a copy of my license than sending it via regular postal services. I have been in the computer business since 1976, 40 years, and I know that the purpose of any system such as LOTW should be to make things easy for the end users, not to make it so complicate that you simply drive potential users from it. 73/DX Jose M. Valdes R. (Joe) YV5LIX eQSL.cc Advisory Board Member QSL manager EA7FTR SYSOP YV5LIX DX Cluster telnet://yv5lix.org.ve:7300 VHF Packed: 145.430 using C YV5LIX http://www.yv5lix.org.ve The site has an online log search. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 18:30 To: 'W2RU - Bud Hippisley'; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: dx-news@njdxa.org Subject: RE: [DX-NEWS] [CQ-Contest] LotW Support by ARRL Officials Officers ... Bud, Maybe if they had used the system and experienced the frustrations you complain about, they would have approved the resources necessary to fix those problems! 99 and 44/100th percent of the complaints about LotW could be resolved by fixing software problems, improving the end-user documentation, increased marketing/awareness of LotW domestically and internationally and providing better ways to handle DX sign-ups. ARRL Officials Officers should be supporting/promoting LotW as much as they are out there talking about Spectrum Defense, the Big Idea, and other programs. To dis their own product does not set a very good example. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of W2RU - Bud Hippisley Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 11:21 AM To: Joe Subich, W4TV; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: dx-news@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] LotW Support by ARRL Officials Officers ... Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: It is a sad commentary to see several well-known and active amateurs who can't even support Logbook of the World enough to upload their own logs. Perhaps this indicates why LotW has still not received the resources necessary to properly promote it outside the US and integrate awards beyond DXCC (and now WAS in part) on a timely basis. The following 26 ARRL officials are NOT using LOTW (Please remember them in your votes): Perhaps they have suffered the same frustrations trying to use it that some of us out here have O:-) Bud, W2RU ___ CQ-Contest mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-contest -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] LotW Support by ARRL Officials Officers ...
At 1/25/06 07:26 AM - Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: Here is an interesting analysis of Logbook of the World participation by key ARRL officers and Directors done by AB5K. It is a sad commentary to see several well-known and active amateurs who can't even support Logbook of the World enough to upload their own logs. Perhaps this indicates why LotW has still not received the resources necessary to properly promote it outside the US and integrate awards beyond DXCC (and now WAS in part) on a timely basis. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: Terry Gerdes [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 9:41 AM To: 'RTTY List' Subject: Re: [RTTY] thats very sad Gert Hi all, I find it very alarming that 66 percent of out ARRL officials do not use LOTW. Even the ARRL Chief Technology Officer: Paul Rinaldo, W4RI is not a LOTW user. Are these folks no longer hams? Are they too busy? Either way, perhaps they should not be representing our interests at the League. Here are the details: Source of ARRL Officials: http://www.arrl.org/divisions/ Souce of LOTW users: http://rchalmas.users.ch/lotw/ The following 13 ARRL officials are using LOTW: President: Joel Harrison, W5ZN First Vice President: Kay C. Craigie, N3KN Chief Executive Officer: David Sumner, K1ZZ Chief Operating Officer: Harold Kramer, WJ1B Atlantic Director: William C. Edgar, N3LLR Great Lakes Director: Jim Weaver, K8JE Midwest Director: Wade Walstrom, W0EJ Midwest Vice Director: Bruce Frahm, K0BJ New England Director: Tom Frenaye, K1KI Roanoke Director: Dennis Bodson, W4PWF Southwestern Vice Director: Edward J. Ned Stearns, AA7A West Gulf Director: Coy C. Day, N5OK West Gulf Vice Director: Dr David Woolweaver, K5RAV The following 26 ARRL officials are NOT using LOTW (Please remember them in your votes): Second Vice President: Rick Roderick, K5UR International Affairs Vice President: Rod Stafford, W6ROD Treasurer: James McCobb Jr., K1LU Chief Financial Officer: Barry J. Shelley, N1VXY Chief Development Officer: Mary Hobart, K1MMH Chief Technology Officer: Paul Rinaldo, W4RI Atlantic Vice Director: Tom Abernethy W3TOM Central Director: George R. Isely, W9GIG Central Vice Director: Howard S. Huntington, K9KM Dakota Director: Jay Bellows, K0QB Dakota Vice Director: Twila Greenheck, N0JPH Delta Director: Henry R. Leggette, WD4Q Great Lakes Vice Director: Gary L. Johnston, KI4LA Hudson Director: Frank J. Fallon, N2FF Hudson Vice Director: Joyce Birmingham, KA2ANF New England Vice Director: Mike Raisbeck, K1TWF Northwestern Director: Jim Fenstermaker, K9JF Northwestern Vice Director: William J. Sawders, K7ZM Pacific Director: Bob Vallio, W6RGG Pacific Vice Director: Andy Oppel, N6AJO Roanoke Vice Director: Rev Leslie Shattuck, K4NK Rocky Mountain Director: Warren G. Rev Morton, WS7W Rocky Mountain Vice Director: Brian Mileshosky, N5ZGT Southeastern Director: Frank M. Butler Jr, W4RH Southeastern Vice Director: Sandy Donahue, W4RU Southwestern Director: Richard J. Norton, N6AA 73 Terry - AB5K -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- First the site used for the Souce [sic] of LOTW users: http://rchalmas.users.ch/lotw/ clearly stats that (T)his is not an official list, as the ARRL never considered releasing such a list as useful. This is a compilation of information from many sources... So no one really knows if any of the 26 ARRL officials are NOT using LOTW are really not using LOTW or just haven't been found to be by one of the sources used to compile the users list. Also the list of ARRL Officials is not very accurate therefore neither are the statistics. Just two examples would be Bill Moore, NC1L DXCC branch manager is not listed on either list and I would bet he uses LOTW. According to QRZ.com Barry J. Shelley, N1VXY is a Technician Class licensee so I would say he would probably have no reason to use LOTW. It can be argued that statistics don't lie, bad sources and poor methodology certainly don't tell the truth. 73 Good DX James Shryne, N6DHZ [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.scdxc.org / www.n6dhz.com International DX Convention www.dxconvention.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] LotW Support by ARRL Officials Officers ...
At 1/25/06 10:32 AM - w2agn wrote: Bill wrote: I would venture to say that some of the 26 do not have HF equipment or get on HF at all... Bill W4WXAll the more reason they should NOT be claiming to represent the Radio Amateur! So if you don't do HF you are not qualified to represent amateurs? In looking at W2AGN's Web site I don't see any EME or microwave equipment. So since he doesn't participate in every possible aspect of amateur radio does his opinion count? The answer is yes just like not doing HF doesn't preclude you from holding an ARRL position. 73 Good DX James Shryne, N6DHZ [EMAIL PROTECTED]/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.n6dhz.com http://www.sasquatchnet.org International DX Convention www.scdxc.org/visalia
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] LotW Support by ARRL Officials Officers ...
I must say I got great support by Wayne Mills, N7NG when I installes LOTW. I think its a great tool, although I loike it to collect the original QSLs... 73 Franz, DK1II, ZL2III"James Shryne, N6DHZ" [EMAIL PROTECTED] schrieb: At 1/25/06 07:26 AM - Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: Here is an interesting analysis of Logbook of the World participationby key ARRL officers and Directors done by AB5K.It is a sad commentary to see several well-known and active amateurswho can't even support Logbook of the World enough to upload theirown logs. Perhaps this indicates why LotW has still not received theresources necessary to properly promote it outside the US and integrateawards beyond DXCC (and now WAS in part) on a timely basis.73, ... Joe, W4TV-Original Message-From: Terry Gerdes [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 9:41 AMTo: 'RTTY List'Subject: Re: [RTTY] thats very sad GertHi all,I find it very alarming that 66 percent of out ARRL officials do not useLOTW. Even the ARRL Chief Technology Officer: Paul Rinaldo, W4RI is nota LOTW user. Are these folks no longer hams? Are they too busy? Eitherway, perhaps they should not be representing our interests at the League.Here are the details:Source of ARRL Officials: http://www.arrl.org/divisions/Souce of LOTW users: http://rchalmas.users.ch/lotw/The following 13 ARRL officials are using LOTW: President: Joel Harrison, W5ZN First Vice President: Kay C. Craigie, N3KN Chief Executive Officer: David Sumner, K1ZZ Chief Operating Officer: Harold Kramer, WJ1B Atlantic Director: William C. Edgar, N3LLR Great Lakes Director: Jim Weaver, K8JE Midwest Director: Wade Walstrom, W0EJ Midwest Vice Director: Bruce Frahm, K0BJ New England Director: Tom Frenaye, K1KI Roanoke Director: Dennis Bodson, W4PWF Southwestern Vice Director: Edward J. "Ned" Stearns, AA7A West Gulf Director: Coy C. Day, N5OK West Gulf Vice Director: Dr David Woolweaver, K5RAVThe following 26 ARRL officials are NOT using LOTW (Please remember them inyour votes): Second Vice President: Rick Roderick, K5UR International Affair s Vice President: Rod Stafford, W6ROD Treasurer: James McCobb Jr., K1LU Chief Financial Officer: Barry J. Shelley, N1VXY Chief Development Officer: Mary Hobart, K1MMH Chief Technology Officer: Paul Rinaldo, W4RI Atlantic Vice Director: Tom Abernethy W3TOM Central Director: George R. Isely, W9GIG Central Vice Director: Howard S. Huntington, K9KM Dakota Director: Jay Bellows, K0QB Dakota Vice Director: Twila Greenheck, N0JPH Delta Director: Henry R. Leggette, WD4Q Great Lakes Vice Director: Gary L. Johnston, KI4LA Hudson Director: Frank J. Fallon, N2FF Hudson Vice Director: Joyce Birmingham, KA2ANF New England Vice Director: Mike Raisbeck, K1TWF Northwestern Director: Jim Fenstermaker, K9JF Northwestern Vice Director: William J. Sawders, K7ZM Pacific Director: Bob Vallio, W6RGG Pacific Vice Director: Andy Oppel, N6AJO Roanoke Vice Director: Rev Leslie Shattuck, K4NK Rocky Mountain Director: Warren G. "Rev" Morton, WS7W Rocky Mountain Vice Director: Brian Mileshosky, N5ZGT Southeastern Director: Frank M. Butler Jr, W4RH Southeastern Vice Director: Sandy Donahue, W4RU Southwestern Director: Richard J. Norton, N6AA73 Terry - AB5K--Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.orgTHE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association.Please visit our website:http://www.njdxa.org/index.phpscroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options-- First the site used for the "Souce [sic] of LOTW users: http://rchalmas.users.ch/lotw/"clearly stats that "(T)his is not an official list, as the ARRL never considered releasing such a list as useful. This is a compilation of information from many sources..."So no one really knows if any of the "26 ARRL officials are NOT using LOTW" are really not using LOTW or just haven't been found to be by one of the sources used to compile the users list. Also the list of "ARRL Officials" is not very accurate therefore neither are the statistics. Just two examples would be Bill Moore, NC1L DXCC branch manager is not listed on either list and I would bet he uses LOTW. According to QRZ.com Barry J. Shelley, N1VXY is a Technician Class licensee so I would say he would probably have no reason to use LOTW.It can be argued that statistics don't lie, bad sources and poor methodology certainly don't tell the truth. 73 Good DX James Shryne, N6DHZ [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.scdxc.org / www.n6dhz.com International DX Convention www.dxconvention.org Telefonieren Sie ohne weitere Kosten mit Ihren Freunden von PC zu PC!Jetzt Yahoo! Messenger installieren!
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] [NJDXA-L] Orlando Sentinel Article Peter 1 DXpedition
Wow - excellent article! Zack W9SZ On Wed, 4 Jan 2006, Bill Hellman wrote: Remote broadcast A team of radio fans will go to great lengths to be on the air from the ends of the Earth. Aline Mendelsohn Sentinel Staff Writer January 4, 2006 This is not the kind of trip you can book on Travelocity or Orbitz. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] KP5 QRT Saturday a.m.
apparently the feds just shut them down at 1735 Tom, WW5L Tom Anderson wrote: K3LP/KH5 just announced that the feds apparently the USFWS cops were headed on shore to shut them down. Not surehow much longer he was going to be able to operate. 24.945 Tom, WW5L Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] KP5 QRT Saturday a.m.
Tom Anderson wrote: apparently the feds just shut them down at 1735 Tom, WW5L Tom Anderson wrote: K3LP/KH5 just announced that the feds apparently the USFWS cops were headed on shore to shut them down. Not surehow much longer he was going to be able to operate. 24.945 Tom, WW5L You know, it would appear that this was not an authorized operation, and so will be not acceptable for DXCC. Seems like a lot of folks may have spent a lot of time for nothing. -- _____ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ John L. Sielke ( W )( 2 )( A )( G )( N ) http://w2agn.net \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ CRUSTY OLD CURMUDGEON, AND PROUD OF IT Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] KP5 QRT Saturday a.m.
IF they had permission to be on the island, why didn't they just show the paperwork to the policemen and continued the operation until they had run of of fuel for the generator? 73/DX de Osten SM5DQC[EMAIL PROTECTED] You know, it would appear that this was not an authorized operation, and so will be not acceptable for DXCC. Seems like a lot of folks may have spent a lot of time for nothing. -- _____ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ John L. Sielke ( W )( 2 )( A )( G )( N ) http://w2agn.net \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ CRUSTY OLD CURMUDGEON, AND PROUD OF IT Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] N3KS/KP5
Thanks Bob!! I will enjoy the beer and I will not complain if it isn't a Miller Lite!! Bill W4WX - Original Message - From: Bob Coomler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 4:36 PM Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] N3KS/KP5 ROTFLMAO! Ain't it the truth? We've never met, but a beer is yours when we do. ;-) 73, Bob W6RJC --- Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rag, I think you would complain if you were hung with a new rope! Bill W4WX - Original Message - From: Ragnar Otterstad [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX-NEWS DX-NEWS@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 12:34 PM Subject: RE: [DX-NEWS] N3KS/KP5 N3KS/KP5 on 14190, 5 to 20 up. Sounds like they have quite a following. Sure am glad I can sit this one out. de Paul, W8AEF 20 close early here so it was frustrating to listen to them working local stns 59 + while we still had propagation. At 1730 UTC 20 and 30 are dead and 40 almost now. I guess the opr is DX-inexperienced. 73 Rag LA5HE - -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
RE: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] N3KS/KP5
No, Sir. I was just hoping somebody would make the guys on KP5 aware of some unfortunate facts of life ! That can hardly be labelled complaining ? 73 and merry xmas Rag la5he -Original Message- From: Bill [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 16. desember 2005 21:36 To: Ragnar Otterstad; DX-NEWS Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] N3KS/KP5 Rag, I think you would complain if you were hung with a new rope! Bill W4WX - Original Message - From: Ragnar Otterstad [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX-NEWS DX-NEWS@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 12:34 PM Subject: RE: [DX-NEWS] N3KS/KP5 N3KS/KP5 on 14190, 5 to 20 up. Sounds like they have quite a following. Sure am glad I can sit this one out. de Paul, W8AEF 20 close early here so it was frustrating to listen to them working local stns 59 + while we still had propagation. At 1730 UTC 20 and 30 are dead and 40 almost now. I guess the opr is DX-inexperienced. 73 Rag LA5HE - -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] N3KS/KP5
Hi Bill, Tough on the DX end at times. Been there few times. What can you do? Call QRZ S-1 signals only? I bet you Rag has worked KP5 many times before and should not even be calling! Have fun... Merry Christmas.. Bill W4WX I work the ones I hear... - Original Message - From: wm.richards2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Bill' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 5:19 PM Subject: RE: [DX-NEWS] N3KS/KP5 Earlier K3LP was saying that his IC706 had max scale on signals on 15m. That was why he spread everyone out 21300 to 21350. Tough at the other end when everyone is 40 and 50 over. Not many rigs can find holes for less powerful stations. DX is what it is. 73 all, and Merry Christmas Bill WB5ZAM -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 2:36 PM To: Ragnar Otterstad; DX-NEWS Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] N3KS/KP5 Rag, I think you would complain if you were hung with a new rope! Bill W4WX - Original Message - From: Ragnar Otterstad [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX-NEWS DX-NEWS@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 12:34 PM Subject: RE: [DX-NEWS] N3KS/KP5 N3KS/KP5 on 14190, 5 to 20 up. Sounds like they have quite a following. Sure am glad I can sit this one out. de Paul, W8AEF 20 close early here so it was frustrating to listen to them working local stns 59 + while we still had propagation. At 1730 UTC 20 and 30 are dead and 40 almost now. I guess the opr is DX-inexperienced. 73 Rag LA5HE - -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Fw: [80m] Wierd broadband noise on 80m
Forwarded to DX-CHAT Uh-oh. I think I might know, but I gotta send an email to someone. This may take awhile. I don't have an HF antenna up yet, so can't check it out for myself. I don't believe it's ham based. Will post here if I reach any conclusions. 73 de Fred K2FRD At 17:34 + 11/10/2005, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I didn't get any response from the 80m reflector so I thought I would try here. I still hear the noise at 9:30am local time. Very weak now. de Paul, W8AEF - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 80m [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 4:06 AM Subject: [80m] Wierd broadband noise on 80m First, I am 20 miles North of downtown Phoenix, Arizona Several hams in the Phoenix area hear a broadband noise. I hear the noise from 3325 KHz to 3515 KHz, and at 3450 KHz it can be as much as 30 dB above my noise floor, on both my 80m 4sq and my K9AY loop. It appears to be coming from the Northeast. It consists of 1 second of 1000, 2000, 3000, then 1 second of 500, 1000, 2000, 2500 then 1 second of 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1250, 1500, 1750, 2250, 2750, 3000 then 1 second of 2000 then quiet for 20 seconds and it repeats. Anyone have any idea where this noise is coming from ? de Paul, W8AEF -- 73 de Fred K2FRD, VO2FS http://homepage.mac.com/k2frd/K2FRD.html Free Subscription To OCARG EAGLE, a monthly newsletter for ham radio Scouters http://homepage.mac.com/k2frd/ocarg.htm for info. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Tokelau et al
Hi Larry, We gave XX9 to China after we handle back Macau to the Chinese. It was too late for CR8 as the Indonesians took Timor from us by the Force of Arms, with Henry Kissinger help ofcourse, killing half a Million people in the process. So, you see that after this Portugal was not willing to give CR8 to the Indonesians. You must keep in mind that from 1975 to 1999 the East-Timor Prefix was YB9 / YC9 and not CR8 and there were Indonesian HAMs as I found many HAM antennas and a Club station when I arrived there in 1999. By the way I had CR8A as callsign some years ago and I had 4W6EB from the UNTAET Timor. The CR8 Prefix now belongs to the Portuguese Civil Protection Service, not for HAM common usage. 73 Jose CT1EEB http://cfiem.hopto.org/ct1eeb - Original Message - From: Larry, K4WLS [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-news@njdxa.org Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 6:33 AM Subject: [DX-NEWS] Tokelau et al Robert, N2JTX, posted: The major difference is that there was no change in government for the Cook Islands. Tokelau will become a new country (not the DXCC term), seperate from New Zealand, with a new government. Any prefix change would only go along with the change in administration though I suppose the ITU could reallocate ZK3 to the new country of Tokelau just like VR-VS was reallocated from Great Britain to China when Hong Kong was returned. I suspect DXCC may handle wind up handling it like East Timor (4W) where it went from UNSAET to Timor - Leste and, despite a challenge, was upheld to be the same entity. 73, Robert N2JTX - Yep, it is still Timor, and it used to be Portuguese Timor with a CR8 prefix. Too bad the Colonists and the ITU can't just give a wave of blessing and grandfather prefixes like CR8, ZK1, ZK3. At least these new entities would know from whence they came, the old QSL card file box would stay in better shape, and most of all these prefixes would live on in our heart and mind rather then wind up in the Deleted. The New Hebrides still sounds better for YJ to meand Guam could surely still be KG6 ?? But, alas, if all this did come to pass, somebody would come up with a call like K5K for a Kingman Reef DX'pedition.:-) :-) DX-Chat anyone ?? 73, Larry K4WLS/OFE Osten B Magnusson wrote: As I see it, there will only be another prefix - nothing will change regarding DXCC. The same as with the Cook Islands. 73/DX de Osten SM5DQC[EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Robert G. Schaffrath [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX-NEWS@njdxa.org Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 7:11 PM Subject: [DX-NEWS] Tokelau I saw this article on Tokelau posted over on rec.collecting.coins. Granted it is already a seperate DXCC entity but I wonder if this will wind up causing a delete/add situation if it is no longer part of New Zealand. I also wonder what will happen to the ZK3 prefix (maybe E6 will be allocated?). The Cooks, formerly ZK1, have already become E5A-E5Z. The article is available at: http://www.newkerala.com/news.php?action=fullnewsid=10465 -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Tokelau
Nothing announced yet. I guess we'll find out when they actually start using the new prefix block. 73 - Original Message - From: Alan Leith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX-NEWS@njdxa.org Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 3:20 PM Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] Tokelau If the new prefix E5A-E5Z has been allocated for the Cook Islands does anyone know how the North and South islands are differentiated by prefix? For instance, in my DXBase ZK1/N and ZK1/S are used to differentiate right now. Personally I would have preferred they'd kept ZK1 because E5 is pretty awful on CW :-d. BTW, if it wasn't for CW I wouldn't have made any QSOs in the IOTA test because conditions were horrible here. 73 Al, VE1AL __ At 02:11 PM 7/31/2005, you wrote: I saw this article on Tokelau posted over on rec.collecting.coins. Granted it is already a seperate DXCC entity but I wonder if this will wind up causing a delete/add situation if it is no longer part of New Zealand. I also wonder what will happen to the ZK3 prefix (maybe E6 will be allocated?). The Cooks, formerly ZK1, have already become E5A-E5Z. The article is available at: http://www.newkerala.com/news.php?action=fullnewsid=10465 Briefly: Tokelau, earth's last paradise, to become newest nation (FEATURE) Wellington: Tokelau, a group of microdot coral islets in the middle of the South Pacific that calls itself the last paradise on earth, is poised to cast off historic, colonial shackles and become the world's newest country. Set halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii, with no airport, a 28-hour boat trip away from its nearest neighbour and most of its people living overseas, it is the ultimate away-from-it-all mini-state. 73, Robert, N2JTX -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] FCC Proposes to Drop Morse Code Requirement for All License Classes
Well, let's not panic yet. It's only a proposal. Nothing's actually happened yet. ...yeah, I know, the FCC is probably going to ram it down our throats as is regardless of how we comment. Sad to say, but that's been the track record lately, hasn't it? The law only says that they have to solicit comments, not pay any attention to them (even tho that's the intent). And having said that much... c'mon, let's be honest. You could have seen this one coming 10 years ago (and many did). So what do we do? Personally, and speaking only for myself, I say we fight to keep a code requirement on Extra. That may be our only hope. Why? Because it's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, anyone could do it. The 'hard' is what makes it great. Or to put it another way, I don't see per se that a no-code entry-level HF ticket will be the death of the Amateur Service. But I do agree with the notion that the Extra class license should be something worth achieving, and watering it down even further because the FCC... hold that thought a second. The FCC is trying to water the Amateur Service down to nothing. The Armed Forces top brass seem to keep hacking away at MARS. And the FWS Service already considers us petty and bothersome because we appear to serve no useful purpose. Do I sense a trend here? 73 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ron Notarius [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: WASH Club Reflector [EMAIL PROTECTED]; WACOM Reflector [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Ten-Tec Reflector [EMAIL PROTECTED]; DX News Reflector dx-news@njdxa.org Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 10:42 PM Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] FCC Proposes to Drop Morse Code Requirement for All License Classes So tell me again how we respond to a lay person who might be curious about the hobby who says Oh ham radio. You mean like CB? A significant difference no longer exists If it is worth having its worth working for What next? License applications at Radio Shack? 73 Brian KI6HT -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] FCC Proposes to Drop Morse Code Requirement for All License Classes
Ron Notarius wrote: hold that thought a second. The FCC is trying to water the Amateur Service down to nothing. The Armed Forces top brass seem to keep hacking away at MARS. And the FWS Service already considers us petty and bothersome because we appear to serve no useful purpose. Do I sense a trend here? 73 And on the same day, the ARRL adopts it's modified regulation by bandwidth proposal. Maybe between the two of them they plan to kill off Amateur Radio, auction off the spectrum and split the profit? Cynical, yes, but that's how I'm feeling right now. 73 de Larry W2LJ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Black Holes ???
Best way to send anything via US Postal Service is inclusion of Delivery Confirmation (DC): Only 45 cents for envelopes or 55 cents for packages/parcels. DC permits online tracking and enables the Postal Service to locate a missing parcel. 73 de Fred K2FRD, VO2FS At 4:58 -0400 17/07/2005, Larry, K4WLS wrote: ~ 600 cards and large check mailed to ARRL Outgoing QSL Service on 08 JAN 05. Cancelled check not received. Phon Conv with Wayne Mills: Head of QSL Service resigned in JAN 05, no record of cards or check received. Subsequent Phone Conv with new Head of QSL Service: No record of QSL's or Checks recieved prior to June 2005. Records now being kept. Did my 3 large pkgs of cards make it to ARRL via USPS ?? Did my cards make it out of ARRL, on their way, and my check get lost ?? Was informed by ARRL (new QSL Service Head) that there were calls from 6 - 8 other Hams in USA (not a specific area) saying that their cancelled check for cards sent had not been received. This was for ~ JAN - MAR 2005. DX: If you had a QSO with me in the past 3 Yrs and have not received my QSL via bureau, and need my QSL for state, county, or grid, please QSL direct via QRZ.COM. You pay your postage. I will pay my postage to you, and enclose 2 IRC's to refund your postage. Due to very failing health, I am just not able to go back and re-do the ~ 600 cards that I am not sure made it to/out of ARRL QSL Service. If all this wasn't DX News to you, it sure was to me. Please post further comments on DX-Chat. Thanks for use of this list. My incoming direct/bureau cards are important to me, and so are the cards that I send out in response to PSE QSL VIA BURO. MNI TKS DX-News !!Larry, K4WLS -- 73 de Fred K2FRD, VO2FS http://homepage.mac.com/k2frd/K2FRD.html Free Subscription To OCARG EAGLE, a newsletter for ham radio Scouters http://homepage.mac.com/k2frd/ocarg.htm for info. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Wired News: Hamming It Up at Radio Meets
On Wed, 25 May 2005, N7MAL wrote: Apparently 'Ham-Radio' is not completely dead. There are also 10 nice photos on the photo link. It's good publicity for Ham-Radio. Did any of you happen to be listening to Radio Havana last night (~ 0230Z 25 May)? Arnie CO2KK had a spot on Radio Havana about ham radio, the upcoming CQWW WPX CW contest, and DXing on 6 meters. Great job, Arnie! 73, Zack W9SZ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Death by repeatedly shooting oneself in the foot
I was an exhibitor at Dayton in the early 70's. There were a bunch of folks then standing on their soapbox predicting 'doom-n-gloom'. It's 30 years later and Dayton is still going strong and I suspect it will still be around for many years to come. There is nothing to do at Dayton if you don't want to do anything. There are hospitality suites all over the hotels. You can't walk 100 feet without meeting a ham. Even as an exhibitor I enjoyed socializing with fellow hams, as hams not customers,during the evening hours. It's a 'ham-radio' weekend and if you can't look at it that way then perhaps no Hamvention, type, activity will ever satisfy you. MAL N7MALBULLHEAD CITY, AZhttp://www.ctaz.com/~suzyq/N7mal.htm - Original Message - From: Urb LeJeune To: dx-news@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 19:45 Subject: [DX-NEWS] Death by repeatedly shooting oneself in the foot The Dayton Hamvention has both macro and micro problem.The macro problems, such as high gas prices and declining interest,are universal. However, there are problems they have brought onthemselves.When they were building up the even they were great, theywould do anything humanly possible to help. They would helpfind rooms, etc. When the became fat cats with 30K+ attendance,they hired an outside firm to run the convention. They also stoppedsupport and discontinued free bus transportation from downtownto the Hara Arena. In three years the attendance went from 30K+ tounder 20K. My personal gripe has always been their requirement thatyou have to be present to win a major prize. This discriminates againstpeople traveling long distances since they have to leave early Sunday,AM to get home. We pay the same price as the locals but don't have ashot at a major prize. Couple this with the facts that there is essentially nothing todo in Dayton and hotels are expensive. I predict that the OrlandoHamfest will take over in a few years. They have great facilities,ample free parking, Florida in February, and Disneyland. Youcan get a nice hotel in Kissimmee - about 10 miles away - , forabout a third of what you pay in Dayton.This past February they had over 8K people.Urb, W2DEC--Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.orgTHE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association.Please visit our website:http://www.njdxa.org/index.phpscroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options--
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Death by repeatedly shooting oneself in the foot
No one is standing on any soapbox predicting anything. The comments about Dayton on this list have come from people very concerned that attendance at Dayton has dropped MARKEDLY. We are concerned that Dayton may cease to be what it has been for many of us. Without the remarkable fleamarket, Dayton ceases to be Dayton. Without vendors, Dayton ceases to be Dayton. Without a certain number of attendees, Dayton ceases to be Dayton. If you haven't been to Dayton lately, you have no idea how far attendance has fallen off in the last few years. There are noticeably fewer people there andtwo peopleIwent withwere able to get a room at the Crowne Plaza (right next to ours!) a week before the fest- which would have been absolutely impossible 5 years ago. I understand the people who want to defend the efforts of DARA and I understand those who don't want to seem too negative. But being a Pollyanna and denying that there are problems will do nothing butassure that those problems continue. 73, Scott, N9AA - Original Message - From: N7MAL To: dx-news@njdxa.org ; Urb LeJeune Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 4:31 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Death by repeatedly shooting oneself in the foot I was an exhibitor at Dayton in the early 70's. There were a bunch of folks then standing on their soapbox predicting 'doom-n-gloom'. It's 30 years later and Dayton is still going strong and I suspect it will still be around for many years to come. There is nothing to do at Dayton if you don't want to do anything. There are hospitality suites all over the hotels. You can't walk 100 feet without meeting a ham. Even as an exhibitor I enjoyed socializing with fellow hams, as hams not customers,during the evening hours. It's a 'ham-radio' weekend and if you can't look at it that way then perhaps no Hamvention, type, activity will ever satisfy you. MAL N7MALBULLHEAD CITY, AZhttp://www.ctaz.com/~suzyq/N7mal.htm
RE: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] OLD IRCs - Further info
I went to a small US post office late in this Feb. and cashed in over 80 old IRCs for .80 cent US stamps. there was a lot of consultation and book reading before the transaction, but they did it. My thought is to get rid of old ones asap. 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] [DX-NEWS] OLD IRCs - Further info
--- Dave_Richardson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've just come across a Website called Hamstuff run by Ron W7NN, who say they will purchase old IRCs. Visit www.hamstuff.com for further info. Many other things of interest there as well! See mail from W7NN below. I have bought some stuff from him in the past, good business! From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 11:32:58 EST Subject: Re: IRCs To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jim: I've got more than enough at the moment of the old style. The easiest way to dispose of them is to exchange them at the Post Office for stamps at the rate of $.80 each. Hope that helps. 73 Ron _www.HamStuff.com_ (http://www.HamStuff.com) 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Replies
On Sun, Mar 06, 2005 at 02:34:51PM -, Steve-KF2TI wrote: Reply all sends a copy of your message not only to the original poster, but to the reflector and anyone else who may have repsonded Reply sends only to the original poster and not the reflector. IOW direct bypassing all others rant And list-reply sends only to the reflector. Oh, your mail software doesn't support that? Sorry! Actually very few do, which is a big shortcoming that software authors need to address. Yes, I know the reflector can be configured to set reply to do this, but that is quite contentious. It is best done in the email client software. /rant Bob, N7XY Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] P5
1. Many of the existing entities are historical. A complete restructure of the DXCC list would be confusing and bring discredit to the whole set up. 2. Adding new entities to DXCC will make it like IOTA - you will never have anything to aim for because the list is ever growing. 3. If you've worked all the existing entities, well done. There are plenty more challenges in ham radio. Tried QRP DXCC? 4. Its only a hobby, don't get so worked up. If you're bored, find another interest. So, let go back on the begining: KH8SI vs other similars at present time (OH0,OJ0,R1MV,GD,GU,1A,etc...) IF other obeid rules to be DELETED then KH8SI is not new-one (is about 230 km from main land) - But If others stay on the list then KH8SI-Swain island MUST be NEW-ONE. By the LAW of DEMOCRACY, ALL of them must be equal to the present rules at the time. By now, deleting of some entities was only because of political changes, but not by any other criteria !!! -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] P5
If approve truth that P5/4L4FN operation was ILEGAL without papers, It will be MY PLEASURE to return this QSL card to the Manager (KK5DO) I'm sure that ALL real HAM's from all over the world will do the same. I do have the P5RS7 QSL card in my collection, so this P5/4L4FN is not new-one for me. Right after returns from P5 my frend Hrane-YT1AD Vojo-YU7AV told me that They intent twice to meet Ed 4L4FN in Pyong-Yang, but NIL , Ed did not show-up. Allso the Vice-Minister of Telecomunacions of P5 did'nt know anything about Ed activities. Matter of facts that Ed was working for WFP representing the UN in North Korea, He was indebted to obeid the Law in the country- North Korea. Who says OR who know that 7O1YGF licence is signed by wrong person? 7O1YGF original Licence EXIST All other rules are filled. Recognizing of this DXPN is not good ONLY for some-one. I insure You others that 7O1YGF is more REGULAR than mni others, especially from P5/4L4FN. So, let go back on the begining: KH8SI vs other similars at present time (OH0,OJ0,R1MV,GD,GU,1A,etc...) IF other obeid rules to be DELETED then KH8SI is not new-one (is about 230 km from main land) - But If others stay on the list then KH8SI-Swain island MUST be NEW-ONE. By the LAW of DEMOCRACY, ALL of them must be equal to the present rules at the time. By now, deleting of some entities was only because of political changes, but not by any other criteria !!! p.s. My apologize for the possible gramatic misstakes. I'm not IDEAL, But I'm sure that everyone understand my words. 73,GLDX!!! de: MOME - Z32ZM http://www.qsl.net/z32zm -- From: Bernie McClenny [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mome Z32ZM' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'NJDXA DXR' dx-news@njdxa.org Subject: RE: [DX-NEWS] P5 Date: Sunday, March 06, 2005 15:11 PM Maybe you should return your P5/4L4FN QSL card! Bernie McClenny, W3UR -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- 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
(Fwd) Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] P5
You touch the main point (and mni others on QAP too). Just to remaind all DX'ers here: That discussion on this thread has been and should continue on the DX- CHAR reflector (subcribing info at the bottom of this post) Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] P5
Am I reading this right? Is it now being asserted that P5/4L4FN went into hiding to avoid contact with YT1AD YU7AV when they attempted the aborted P5A operation? And that Ed may have had something to do with the lack of DPRK Military permission to operate P5A? What is this, the X-Files? Aren't we all letting the conspiracy theories get a little out of hand here? It is extremely unfortunate that the P5A operation was scrubbed. Did YT1AD YU7AV get the proverbial shaft after being led down the proverbial primrose path by the DPRK officials and such they were in contact with? Yes! No doubt! But what did Ed have to do with that? Hey folks, it's just DX. Let's crank the paranoia down a notch or three, shall we? 73 - Original Message - From: Mome Z32ZM [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: NJDXA DXR dx-news@njdxa.org Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 5:20 PM Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] P5 HI OC FRED, You touch the main point (and mni others on QAP too). Just to remaind all DX'ers here: YT1AD-Hrane YU7AV-Vojo been in P5 at the time when P5/4L4FN was active. But, ED was not active at all, when this two verry good frends of mine been in his local, He just deseappear so that AD AV was not eable to see him or his permition licence even the antenna was down , (some R7 or R-7000) AD AV , HAVE a radio-amateur licence to operate from P5, but not the military permition to transmit from P5...so, as everybody know this DXPN finished as Touristic-one. Any way, its verry dificult to think about the things like P5/4L4FN vs P5A 7O1YGF vs 7O/OH2YY. which unfortenetely happend Stay Tuned on SIX !!! 73,GLDX!!! de: MOME - Z32ZM http://www.qsl.net/z32zm -- From: Fred Souto Maior [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] KH8ZM Date: Saturday, March 05, 2005 21:35 PM No Tom. P5 - No written permission, legal in the country accepted by DXCC without any papers. 7O1YGF - As far as I know they presented written permission they was there invited by local authorities. Not accepted by DXCC because written permission was signed by the wrong person I don't think a large group of operators (experiented ops with already several expeditions to a lot of spots around the world) can enter in a country like 7O without any authorization and operate for a week. If they was invited to stop the operation and leave the country, THE SAME THING HAPPENNED TO THE P5 OPERATOR ! If P5 was accepted without any papers why 7O1YGF wasn't accepted too with or without papers ??? I'm inclined to agree with Mal when he said: The ARRL criteria is wholly solely based on who is/is not asking for the change.(period) Or in other words for the friends the haven; for the others the hell ... BTW if I'm wrong please show me the point ! Fred - PY7ZZ -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] No EU pilot for KH8SI ?
I wouldn't hold my breath on this one (unless Swains is on a separate tectonic plate from Tutula and they're drifting apart from each other real quick), but WFWL 73 - Original Message - From: Mike Kathy Watson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DJ3IW Goetz [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 4x1ad [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-news@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 10:02 PM Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] No EU pilot for KH8SI ? Yet... - Original Message - Why would a pilot be needed? Swain Isl. does not count for DXCC as a new on. 73 de Goetz [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: 4x1ad [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-news@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 2:57 PM Subject: [DX-NEWS] No EU pilot for KH8SI ? I wonder why the KH8SI dx-pedition has not an european between the 4 pilot stations ? 73 Morel 4X1AD ex.YO4BE [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.4.0 - Release Date: 2/22/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.4.0 - Release Date: 2/22/2005 -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- 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] [DX-NEWS] LOTW
I don't know about anyone else but my reaction to LOTW is that it is just overly complicated! I have done many financial transactions on line. None of them was even nearly as complicated and difficult as LOTW. For now I'm not sure I want to be bothered. I've had a very low percentage of hits on the logs I've submitted to date. It seems to me that this system will not succeed unless they find ways to make it easier for users. 73, Steve W2KN -Original Message- From: Ron Notarius [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jan 21, 2005 10:01 PM To: Ted Melinosky [EMAIL PROTECTED], dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] LOTW Has anyone asked ARRL about it? Ted, since you've got a connection with CQ, do you know if anyone from CQ has asked? Have you? I'm not trying to be a pain in the tuchus. But it seems relevant to inquire if anyone asked before wondering if ARRL has made it available. Or... has no one asked because everyone is waiting for an it's available announcement, and yet no announcement has been made yet because the folks up in Newington are waiting for someone to ask? Either way... remember, Logbook is just over a year old, and ARRL is still working on it. One wonders if we're rushing things here. Logbook will be with us a long, long time... seems to me that it's prudent to take our time and make sure it gets done right, including access by other organizations. Even if that means waiting awhile. 73 - Original Message - From: Ted Melinosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: dx-news dx-news@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] [:dx-news:] LOTW Robert Dixon wrote: Does anybody know what other organizations accept LOTW, like CQ awards, etc. BTW, kudos to our Old European friends for the unveiling of the new Airbus. Wonder with all that gingerbread if they could squeeze a hamshack in! Bob, W8HGH Robert Dixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Ham radio: The real internet since May, 1895 I think the question should be: has ARRL made LOTW available to other organizations for awards purposes? I don't think so at this time, though this may change. Ted Melinosky K1BV USA-CA Custodian (the County Award) for CQ Magazine -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] LOTW
Hello silberman, Saturday, January 22, 2005 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote to dx-chat@njdxa.org: sen I don't know about anyone else but my reaction to LOTW is sen that it is just overly complicated! I have done many financial sen transactions on line. None of them was even nearly as sen complicated and difficult as LOTW. sen For now I'm not sure I want to be bothered. I've had a sen very low percentage of hits on the logs I've submitted to date. sen It seems to me that this system will not succeed unless sen they find ways to make it easier for users. sen Steve sen W2KN These are the WC1M's postings I've kept just for the cases like this :) --- from [Dick Green WC1M] [Permanent Link][Original] To: 'K3FT' [EMAIL PROTECTED],'CQ-CONTEST REFL' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [CQ-Contest] LotW - Needs More Participation From: Dick Green WC1M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 22 May 2004 13:41:56 -0400 List-post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Online confirmation of identity is a complex subject. In the security biz, we call it authentication. The bottom line is that pure online authentication of identity is not possible without using certain special techniques. After all, anyone can logon to a website and claim to be someone else. You need something extra. One way to do it is by asking the user for some piece of information that he/she, and only he/she, is supposed to know -- such as a social security number, driver's license, credit card number, etc. This is the method used by the online financial institutions you mention. It requires that they somehow know your identifying information. If they permit you to supply the information over the Internet, the system is not very secure -- as demonstrated by the escalating nightmare of identity theft. A more secure method is to use an out-of-band (non-Internet) channel through which information can be passed. The channel is usually the mail or in-person. In other words, you have to either send the identifying information by mail, usually with your signature, or give it to them in person. Mail is less secure, of course, and neither method can resist determined attack. Still, it's better than pure online authentication. Once you send in the information, the rest of the transaction can take place over the Internet. This approach is more of a hassle, but you can't get the security without the hassle. This is a golden rule of security: there is a tradeoff between convenience and security (note this the next time you have to wait for screening before you get on an airplane.) Note that LoTW probably wouldn't be able to use these methods due to restrictions on who can verify your social security number, credit card number, driver's license, etc. For USA hams, LoTW uses the FCC database and U.S. Postal service as an out-of-band channel. The system relies on the fact that the address in the FCC database is the actual address of the person who holds the callsign and not the address of an identity impersonator. If not, then someone perpetrated a fraud on the U.S. Government -- which is a very low-probability event (most rational people wouldn't risk jail to get Honor Roll.) Once LoTW has the address, the password can be sent through the out-of-band channel (snail mail) to ensure that only the true holder of the callsign can get the certificate. Unfortunately, the same method can't be used for non-USA hams because most DX licensing authorities do not maintain online callsign/address databases. LoTW therefore requires a copy of the license and a government-issued identification document to complete the identification. Although the license could be faked, in theory it is much harder to fake a government ID and is a serious crime in most countries. This reduces the probability of fraud. The copies must be mailed in, not scanned and e-mailed, to verify that they come from the DXCC entity in question. No security system is perfect. However, LoTW has been designed to substantially reduce the probability of identity theft, to detect when it has occurred, and to recover (back out bogus data) when fraud is detected. Incidentally, the 128-bit encryption channel you mention has nothing to do with verifying identity. It's used to prevent someone from eavesdropping on the connection and stealing your identification information, user ID, password, etc. 73, Dick WC1M from [Dick Green WC1M] [Permanent Link][Original] To: 'Warren C. Stankiewicz' [EMAIL PROTECTED],[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [CQ-Contest] A Lack of Focus? (Was LotW - Needs MoreParticipation) From: Dick Green WC1M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 22 May 2004 15:57:51 -0400 List-post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] A few opinions of my own (not necessarily ARRL's): First of all, LoTW is not more strict than most well-engineered online financial systems. The person who wrote that was mistaken.
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] LOTW
I know for a fact that the Airbus, or at least some models of it,DOES have a hamshack on board. Bob AA3FI is a pilot for USAir, er, USAirways, er, The Disappearing Airline.On occasion, he flies an Airbus equipped for overseas travel, and they do have HF capability. I've worked Bob on /Aeronautical Mobile 17 meters as have many others, and I have the QSL card to prove it! Might notbe much of a shack... but whatever works! 73 - Original Message - From: Robert Dixon To: dx-news Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 12:36 PM Subject: [DX-NEWS] [:dx-news:] LOTW Does anybody know what other organizations accept LOTW, like CQ awards, etc. BTW, kudos to our "Old European"friends for the unveiling of the new Airbus. Wonder with all that gingerbread if they could squeeze a hamshack in! Bob, W8HGH Robert Dixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ham radio: The real internet since May, 1895
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] LOTW
Has anyone asked ARRL about it? Ted, since you've got a connection with CQ, do you know if anyone from CQ has asked? Have you? I'm not trying to be a pain in the tuchus. But it seems relevant to inquire if anyone asked before wondering if ARRL has made it available. Or... has no one asked because everyone is waiting for an it's available announcement, and yet no announcement has been made yet because the folks up in Newington are waiting for someone to ask? Either way... remember, Logbook is just over a year old, and ARRL is still working on it. One wonders if we're rushing things here. Logbook will be with us a long, long time... seems to me that it's prudent to take our time and make sure it gets done right, including access by other organizations. Even if that means waiting awhile. 73 - Original Message - From: Ted Melinosky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: dx-news dx-news@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] [:dx-news:] LOTW Robert Dixon wrote: Does anybody know what other organizations accept LOTW, like CQ awards, etc. BTW, kudos to our Old European friends for the unveiling of the new Airbus. Wonder with all that gingerbread if they could squeeze a hamshack in! Bob, W8HGH Robert Dixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Ham radio: The real internet since May, 1895 I think the question should be: has ARRL made LOTW available to other organizations for awards purposes? I don't think so at this time, though this may change. Ted Melinosky K1BV USA-CA Custodian (the County Award) for CQ Magazine -- Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news@njdxa.org THE DXR is sponsored by the North Jersey DX Association. Please visit our website: http://www.njdxa.org/index.php scroll to bottom for subscribe/unsubscribe options -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] VU4 RBI AND VU4 NRO
My understanding of this operation is that it is sort of a ground-breaking operation which will open the door to future VU4 operations that will be bigger and better. I don't have to work them right this minute. Hopefully within the next 5 years there will be an all-out effort from VU4. Patience is a big virtue very much needed by DX'ers. 73, Zack W9SZ On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And still no CW? Means no weak signal to get thru To work all of us with 100 watts and not a super station Sorry I will wait to invest my time and $$$ 73 KI6HT 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] [DX-NEWS] AOL Problem.
Isn't using AOL and rather clueless in the same sentence somewhat redundant? g (sorry gang, couldn't resist... I've spent too many years reading Ray @ Joke A Day.com's rants re: AOL...) 73 - Original Message - From: Bob Nielsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 12:27 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] AOL Problem. On Tue, Nov 30, 2004 at 09:31:14PM -0500, Urb LeJeune wrote: Look at the From address before you report something as spam. My $.02: Don't trust the From address, many of the worms will forge these from an infected system's address book (which is where they also get the To addresses). The headers (normally hidden by your email client program) will be a better indication, but often they only show an IP address. If AOL uses the From line to identify the origin of spam, they are being rather clueless (particularly if they are banning entire domains). Bob, N7XY 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[2]: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] VU4 PERMISSION GRANTED!
Hello Ron, Saturday, November 20, 2004 Ron Notarius wrote to [EMAIL PROTECTED]: RN K4RT has filed a petition in US District Court seeking to overturn the US RN Fish Wildlife Service's constant denials of any application by amateur RN radio operators to land on and operate from both Desecheo Navassa. RN It would appear, based on past and present information, that the USFWS RN bureaucracy is the problem. That has nothing to do with democracy and RN everything to do, IMHO, with petty bureacratic tyrants who seize each and RN every opportunity to throw their weight around to show everyone how RN important they are. RN Hopefully, the efforts of K4RT and others associated with him will, RN eventually and in time, succeed. Shouldn't we, like in VU4 case, start with support letters/emails from all over the world? Emails/addresses of US Fish Wildlife Service's officials would be helpful :) -- 73...Art RX9TX20-Nov-04 14:34 UTC It Is better that ten guilty persons escape than one innocent suffer. [Sir William Blackstone [iv. 27]] 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] [DX-NEWS] DXCC credit for BS7H
I received the following from Wayne Mills a few minutes ago concerning BS7H and Aves Operations: "no request was ever made to accredit it (BS7H). Therefore, no formal decision was ever made". Bill - Original Message - From: Bill To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 10:28 AM Subject: [DX-NEWS] DXCC credit for BS7H Below is a copy of a email I sent to ARRL DXCC desk and Wayne Mills. It is in ref to the latest article in QSL about the Aves Island DXP. I just can not understand why they will allow operations from the module used on Aves and not the Platform used on BS7. AmI missing something? Bill W4WX In June 94 the South China Sea Scarborough Reef DXpedition was not allowed DXCC credit because the guys had built a small platform to operate from. It surely was as much attached as one of the operating stations used during the last Aves Island DXP. I would say the platform on Scarborough Reef was more "attached" than the module on Aves. At BS7 the platform was directly attached to part of the reef above and below the waters surface. You can see a picture of a ladder extending from the rocks to top of platform. You had to walk from the rock, up the ladder to the platform... Just like Aves, you walked from beach across a walkway to the module. So why does the Aves Island get credit while BS7H is not?
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Read it and weep - Bush and BPL
We don't really know what the other guy would have done... I suspect that we might be facing the same battle, as the self-proclaimed Father of the Internet was also a proponent of spreading broadband access. Having said that... we can debate that point ad infinitum ad nauseum -- later. We still have a few days to get comments in -- and from what I just heard on the TenTec reflector, the NTIA report has the technical details to bury BPL but lacks a non-technical Executive Summary that clearly and quickly explains this to the non-technical decision makers. Shouldn't we be focusing our energy on these aspects rather than bicker about political ideologies? 73, ron wn3vaw Badgers? Badgers!?! BADGERS!?!?! We don't need no stinkin' BADGERS! -- Raoul, Raoul's Wild Kingdom, UHF - Original Message - From: Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 9:40 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Read it and weep - Bush and BPL The point is not what the other guy would have done in the Presidency, the point is WHAT THE PRESENT PRESIDENT IS DOING TO DESTROY HAM RADIO. Righ wing guys this is your man up there killing off the hobby you love u deserve it, I do not! Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Test your Travel Quotient and get the chance to win your dream trip! http://travel.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
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Read it and weep - Bush and BPL
Surprised? Not really. Disappointed? Shouldn't have been. Voted for them? Do you really think it would have made a difference who we voted for... do you think The Creator Of The Internet would be any less in favor of BPL? Am I surprised the deck is fixed and the dice are crooked? No. But it's nice to know before the game is over. 73, ron wn3vaw Badgers? Badgers!?! BADGERS!?!?! We don't need no stinkin' BADGERS! -- Raoul, Raoul's Wild Kingdom, UHF - Original Message - From: harris ruben [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ron Notarius WN3VAW [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:35 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Read it and weep - Bush and BPL Why are you surprised? I'm not. And do you think the FCC will come to your aid when you go up against 50 neighbors who claim you're destroying their broadband reception because you're trying to work P5? THAT'LL carry a lot of weight. Sure. You voted these jokers in, and NOW you're just learning that they really don't care about YOU? Yes, this isn't the proper forum for this type of message. Oh yeah. 600,000 voters scattered around the country don't mean a thing when it comes to counting votes. Not a thing. harry N2ERN Well, now we know who's been getting paid off... oh, excuse me, I should have put that a little more elegantly... who's campaign coffers are getting augmented by the proponents of BPL. Personally, I like the bit about reducing the regulatory burden. Translation: If we remove the rules that say they can't cause interference, which will save them money, then heck! it will sure spread like wildfire! 73, ron wn3vaw 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] [DX-News] BS7H, Scarborough Reef
I agree with John, N6JM. I've met Martti and he is a fine gentleman plus Martti is responsible for instigating and attaining ARRL recognition, approval and acceptance for more new DX countries (entities) than any one else from the time I got my license in January of 1980. Bill - NE9Z - Original Message - From: John and Mari Minke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Nelson Moyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 'nick cominos' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 9:16 AM Subject: Re: [DX-News] BS7H, Scarborough Reef In all fairness have you ever met Martti? He is one of the finest gentlemen I have ever met. John N6JM Nelson Moyer wrote: If it wasn't for Martti, there would be no BS7 problem. Think about it. Nelson, KU0A -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems, etc DX-NEWS http://njdxa.org/dx-news DX-CHAT: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40njdxa.org -- -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems, etc DX-NEWS http://njdxa.org/dx-news DX-CHAT: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40njdxa.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] [DX-News] BS7H, Scarborough Reef
Instead of taking up bandwidth here, why don't you all direct the e-mails to the people you agree or disagree with and give the rest of us a break to enjoy the coming holidays.. - Original Message - From: Steve Rutledge [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: John and Mari Minke [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Nelson Moyer [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'nick cominos' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 12:40 PM Subject: Re: [DX-News] BS7H, Scarborough Reef If a purported problem with BS7H is Martti's fault, I will give it to him based on the rest of the magnificent efforts he has put forth for the DX community. I think your comment deserves an explanation. Steve, N4JQQ John and Mari Minke wrote: In all fairness have you ever met Martti? He is one of the finest gentlemen I have ever met. John N6JM Nelson Moyer wrote: If it wasn't for Martti, there would be no BS7 problem. Think about it. Nelson, KU0A -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems, etc DX-NEWS http://njdxa.org/dx-news DX-CHAT: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40njdxa.org -- -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems, etc DX-NEWS http://njdxa.org/dx-news DX-CHAT: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40njdxa.org -- -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems, etc DX-NEWS http://njdxa.org/dx-news DX-CHAT: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40njdxa.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] [DX-News] BS7H, Scarborough Reef
No no guys, actually, Nelson has a point. After all, if it hadn't been for all of Martti's hard work and dedication (along with that of many others involved) in helping to discover that Scarborough could qualify as a new entity, and then in making it so, why we wouldn't have any scaffold reef arguments ongoing, would we? (*sarcasm mode now off*) Now I don't know how some of you feel, but I too have had a few opportunities to actually meet Martti, and even though he doesn't care for my call sign, he is a true gentleman, and one of the best world ambassadors for amateur radio that we have (and may have ever had). I could go on for many paragraphs, but most of you arleady know this... and he hardly needs defending from anyone, least of all me. But I will say this much: I have read many anti-OH2BH posts over the years, primarily over on a DX reflector not sponsored by the NJDXA. Few if any deal with even a smite of factual information. Most deal with innuendo, snide personal remarks, and downright lies. The general impression I have is that most of these characters are down right jealous and as a result would prefer to sling mud and try to bring Martti down to their level. In short, he deserves much better than he gets from these characters. And I believe that from the rest of us, he does. 73, ron wn3vaw You used up all the glue ON PURPOSE! In Memory of Shep K2ORS (SK) and 10:15 PM on WOR 710 AM - Original Message - From: John and Mari Minke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Nelson Moyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 'nick cominos' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [DX-News] BS7H, Scarborough Reef In all fairness have you ever met Martti? He is one of the finest gentlemen I have ever met. John N6JM Nelson Moyer wrote: If it wasn't for Martti, there would be no BS7 problem. Think about it. Nelson, KU0A 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] [DX-News] FR/E - Comments
Hi Larry and others ! Maybe the negative comments are due to the fact that nothing about the ''off-air'' times is mentioned on the TO4E WEB-site? There is a very large ''time-table'' on this site with information on the best times to work them from different areas on different bands covering 24 hours. Also, even I, beeing a European, have some problem understanding the informations from F5CQ, first I thought that the meaning of not ''having energy'' for 24/24 was that they were too tired... Myself I'm waiting for TO4E to show up on 80, don't think we will have propagations on 160, but it's going to be difficult if they have to close down every day at 19.45 UTC. I'm not negative to the operation, the CW-operators seem to be very good, I have not listened on SSB. But I feel that it's wrong to have a WEB-site with in-correct information. There could easily be a ''news'' update on that site every day in an understandable langauge. http://europa2003.free.fr/europa_2003-e.htm 73/DX de Osten SM5DQC [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Larry, K4WLS [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [DX-News] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 3:57 AM Subject: [DX-News] FR/E - Comments I as well as you have seen numerous negative comments on FR/E on the cluster nets. Many of you have stepped up to the plate with bat to refutiate these negative comments. The FR/E Team thanks you for this. ___SNIP by SM5DQC_ 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] [DX-News] FR/E - Comments
This time of year, daytime temperatures on Europa approach 120 - 130 Deg F in the shade. Hi Larry: I'm sure it's very hot and uncomfortable there, but let's not exaggerate - the high temperatures are in the 80s, with very high humidity - check out the link from the TO4E website - http://english.wunderground.com/global/stations/61972.html Temperatures in maritime environments rarely get as hot as temps in the interior of land masses, because of the moderating effect of the ocean. And yes, I do have a degree in Atmospheric Sciences ! That said, a dew point of 79 degrees F is awfully high ! They were loud on 20 SSB, and I got through fairly quickly with my 3 element up 60 feet... RegardsStu KC1F 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] [DX-News] ZW0S
Fred, Considering how tough St. Peter Paul Archipelago is to work, considering how few resident amateurs there have been (over time) on that entity, considering how tough it has sometimes been in the past for some to get permission to operate from there... I strongly suspect that the DXCC desk is merely being prudent by verifying that the appropriate documentation has been obtained and exists. Yes, I know it's all on Joaquim's web page. That's not the point. I further also suspect that the DXCC desk is following a set procedure in obtaining the information that they are asking for. And that they do so in the way that they do so that they are not accused of playing favorites, which of course happens anyway (consider how many DX'ers are convinced that OH2BH pulls the strings behind DXCC, facts to the contrary not withstanding) Consider further recent and less recent events -- two of the three recent operations from 7O, the various now discredited 9U ops a few years back due to alleged licensing irregularities, infamous characters like Romeo and Don Miller whose operations turned out to be less than kosher -- should we not expect that the DXCC act prudently and cautiously, even if it is annoying or inconvenient or takes some time? In short, yes, it's unfortunate that they are asking for the information again. But without knowing the reasons why (and I don't want to or have a need to) let's give them the benefit of the doubt and just operate on the theory that they're making sure that the i's are dotted t's crossed. 73, ron wn3vaw What's the point in being crazy if you can't have a little fun with it? -- Russell Crowe portraying John Nash, A Beautiful Mind - Original Message - From: Fred Souto Maior [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Art RX9TX [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'DX-NEWS' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2003 7:34 PM Subject: Re: [DX-News] ZW0S I don't think he need to clear anything. All his story is on his Homepage. He isn't a foreigner, he is a brazilian, he is working as a researcher there and I don't know why they are asking for anything else on DXCC Desk. Everybody knows that for other cases nothing was needed even for a DEMO operation that worked only 27 or so radio friends with no papers at all. But this is another story and I'm not his lawyer. His E-mail his homepage are on QRZ.COM site. Look for his home page and decide if after what you see there any paper is needed (all licences are already at DXCC Desk for long time now). Regards to all. Fred - PY7ZZ -Mensagem Original- De: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Fred Souto Maior [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Art RX9TX [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'DX-NEWS' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Enviada em: Domingo, 23 de Novembro de 2003 20:57 Assunto: Re: [DX-News] ZW0S Before he goes back to PY0S/ZW0S hopefully he wil clear this up since he is asking for equipment donation to replace his radios on island Maybe he will operate other tahn RTTY? 73 KI6HT -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems, etc DX-NEWS http://njdxa.org/dx-news DX-CHAT: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40njdxa.org -- -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems, etc DX-NEWS http://njdxa.org/dx-news DX-CHAT: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40njdxa.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] [DX-News] OH0/SM0JHF QSL Info
On Sun, 28 Sep 2003, Emil Tillona wrote: Does SM0JHF have a manger? If he has a herd of cows he probably has a few of them. I wonder if he has a mangler? sorry, couldn't resist! 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
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-News] Vinny from the crossing.....
Well said Ron. I noticed during the Beta test, if it had been for real I would have picked up several new band countries. Can't help but say I like it and I know it will never totally replace the good old QSL card/SASE/Green Stamps. Rod WC7N - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius WN3VAW [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Fred Souto Maior [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mome Z32ZM [EMAIL PROTECTED]; DX Chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2003 4:50 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-News] Vinny from the crossing. Gentlemen, Please, let's not the rhetoric start causing us to put words in other people's mouths... Logbook of the World has always been intended as a voluntary system. I have yet to hear from ANYONE who is in any way a League offical (at the Hq level, that is) propose anything that in ANY way implies that LotW usage will be mandated. The suggestion or comments to the effect that LotW should be mandated have all come from others not directly related to LotW -- not from the League Hq. folks. Let us further keep in perspective that LotW was created in part because of a clamor over the last few years from a small but steadily growing number of DX'ers who wanted an electronic means of getting confirmations for awards purposes. Now this is not to say that OTHERS may insist to some degree or another that LotW use should be mandated. I would not be surprised if, at some point, some large DX organization or another tells a DXpeditiion that in exchange for funding, they must upload their logs to LotW at some point. But IF that situation should happen, again remember that it is someone OTHER than the League making that request. Further, I'd submit that one of the many benefits of LotW will be that a certain small percentage of DX and Contest stations who, for whatever reason(s), either decline to answer QSL cards or do so very grudgingly, now have a relatively painless outlet available to them. They will be able to send their log in electronically and thus provide an means of confirming the QSL (and yes, in some cases, there may be three emails -- one to the contest sponsor, one to LotW, one to eQSL to cover those who decline to use LotW. Sure is easier than filling out a few dozen, let alone hundreds or thousands, of QSL cards by hand). And let's face an unpleasant fact: Some of those who collect green stamps or IRC's in lieu of sending out QSL cards will probably never embrace LotW. And some of those who simply do not wish to be bothered, period, won't either. So some problems will never be solved. Having said that, let us NOT forget that Logbook of the World is just now being fully implemented. There will be growing pains, and updates (for the better, I'm sure) and some changes as the system actually gets used. So let's not pronounce it DOA just yet, hmmm? 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: Fred Souto Maior [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mome Z32ZM [EMAIL PROTECTED]; NJDXA DXR [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 7:15 PM Subject: Re: [DX-News] Vinny from the crossing. Hello Mome/all: All cards you mentioned on your message I received without any problem. All cards I needed and all cards I asked for, with SAE and return postage, I received OK.All requests of cards I received for all my expeditions with SAE and return postage ($, IRC's or stamps) I answered same way. Only a few ones, I had to send again. Don't forget this is a hobby !!! You can't ask for anything to be an OBLIGATION TO ALL as per your message. Nobody can tell me what to do regarding my activity as a ham.And ARRL or any other kind of organization can't tell me that I must do this or that with MY log or MY cards. Thanks of God ! Best regards to all. And BTW never expect to see my logs on LOTW I don't use E-logs. All my qso's are on old paper logs system. Fred - PY7ZZ -Mensagem Original- De: Mome Z32ZM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: NJDXA DXR [EMAIL PROTECTED] Enviada em: Quinta-feira, 18 de Setembro de 2003 16:20 Assunto: Re: [DX-News] Vinny from the crossing. Finnaly YES , LoTW as OBLIGATION for ALL ! We can count on QSL's never seen B4 no chance to have them via buro or several direct attempt via namager VP8SSI, TX0DX, E44DX, 3Y0PI, VK0IR, K7K, K4M, .etc..well , by the scool by nowmarked as NO WAY for BURO CARDS. So I'm sure that all of us been waiting for chance like this one LoTW. BUT Untill this LoTW will not take a place as OBLIGATION , esspecially for at least TOP-20 by most wanted DXCC's , will be absoluttely 'UNUSABLLE' will keep those DXCC's Managers 'UNTOUCHABLE' .. SO I SUGGEST: in the comming rulles of DXCC
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-News] Vinny from the crossing.....
Now how exactly is the ARRL going to make money off of Logbook of the World? Anyone who chooses to can upload their log -- no charge. Yes, they need to get a certificate (no charge) to ensure that it is really them uploading, but once the initial certificate is created, additional ones can be generated (no charge) for alternate calls (previous, vanity, special event, etc.) Is there a charge involved? Yes -- when you apply for an ARRL-sponsored award (ie DXCC, WAS, VUCC, etc). How much? That hasn't been determined yet BUT we have been repeatedly told that it will be LESS than the current per-card cost of these awards now. That's right... less. Obviously this is because generating the credits electronically is cheaper than having a human being process paperwork and physically examine physical cards. Hmmm, that also means that you SAVE money by NOT having to ship cards to League Hq. or taking them to a card checker. Not to mention hassle, risk of loss or damage, etc. Sure seems to me more like the ARRL is keeping the costs down by implementing this system. But making money on it? How? Where? How much? ... and remember this, the ARRL has specifically stated that they will NOT be using LotW logs to act as a quasi- or de-facto QSL manager, unlike at least one other electronic logging system that now charges a fee for sending you a QSL card from an uploaded log (not a nickel of which goes to the station who uploaded the log, from what I've seen). C'mon. Let's stick to facts. Not opinion. 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: Ron Lago [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WC7N [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 9:11 PM Subject: Re: [DX-News] Vinny from the crossing. Well I dont know abt some stations but I know I have thousands of pages of written logs for abt 50 stations and it will be cold outside before I computerize them so the ARRL can make more money. Here's my the deal...you want a card? send yours properly and I will send you a card. I dont need an extra $ or 2..just a SAE and return postage or a buro cardpretty simple, If a dxpeditions don't want to use lotw, its their business. Anyone that does'nt like their action should not work them or go on their own dxpedition. 73 Ron AC7DX At 05:22 PM 9/18/2003 -0700, WC7N wrote: Barry those guys won't upload the logs they have. They want those Green Stamps -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems, etc DX-NEWS http://njdxa.org/dx-news DX-CHAT: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40njdxa.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] [DX-News] LoTW is up!
To upload logs? Nada. For awards purposes? I don't think they've said yet, but my October QST hasn't come yet. 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: Art RX9TX [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 9:17 AM Subject: Re: [DX-News] LoTW is up! Hello Jim, Monday, September 15, 2003 Jim Reisert AD1C wrote to [EMAIL PROTECTED]: JRA http://www.arrl.org/lotw/ Can't find any fees mentioned. How much will it finally cost? -- 73...Art RX9TX16.09.2003 13:16 UTC Enjoy yourself. These are the good old days you're going to miss in the years ahead. -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems, etc DX-NEWS http://njdxa.org/dx-news DX-CHAT: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40njdxa.org -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] dx-news
Has anyone been having trouble with dx-news? I had problems following a change in my e-mail address which Urb partially sorted but now haven't received any posts for 3 days and can't send any. Tried unsubscribing and then subscribing again but still no go. Bob G3IQF 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] dx-news
Hello Bob: Got last message on Sept 09 relative KM9D. Bes regards Fred - PY7ZZ vc3-Mensagem Original- De: Robert Fowler [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: [DX-Chat] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Enviada em: Quarta-feira, 10 de Setembro de 2003 14:13 Assunto: [DX-CHAT] dx-news Has anyone been having trouble with dx-news? I had problems following a change in my e-mail address which Urb partially sorted but now haven't received any posts for 3 days and can't send any. Tried unsubscribing and then subscribing again but still no go. Bob G3IQF 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] [DX-News] CW - Stick or Carrot?
I would LOVE to see that!! How about VP8-South Orkney or BS7H-Reef Is? I am tired of seeing SSB only dxpeditions! Bill W5EC Go someplace rare and put it on CW-only. Show others why CW is cool and fun. 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] [DX-News] CW - Stick or Carrot?
MANY of the smaller (one or two operator DXpeditions) are dedicated to mostly / only CW operations such as all of the operations by G3SXW and G3TXF to FH, FW, ZD7, ZD9, ZL7 etc, G4ZVJ to XU, ET3, 9L, etc, DJ6SI Some other relatively recent mostly CW operations include A52OM AP2ARS C91MR ET3VSC HK0GU ST2X SV9/DL8KWS YI1BGD ZK1QMA 3C5XA 3DA0DF 5W0MO 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] [DX-NEWS] [DX-News] CW - Stick or Carrot?
He DID upgrade to Extra Class in time. At 12 years of age, it took some time for him to learn all he needed to know to pass the Advanced and Extra Class Exams. Perhaps I should have written 'not (then)' instead of not (yet). Sorry for the confusion. Tom N4KG In a message dated 8/19/03 8:01:37 AM Central Daylight Time, Htorr writes: One of my (now famous) protege's was handicapped by not (yet) being able to operate in the Extra Class CW Band-segments in spite of the fact that he could copy 40 WPM (or more) at his young age. What purpose was being served by prohibiting this VERY capable CW operator from operating in the Extra Classs Band Segments? I can't help but wonder if he could copy 40 wpm and had a general class license, why did he not upgrade to Extra Class? Tom, W6HT 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] [DX-News] CW - Stick or Carrot?
And I want personally to thank each one of them! Bill W5EC MANY of the smaller (one or two operator DXpeditions) are dedicated to mostly / only CW operations such as all of the operations by G3SXW and G3TXF to FH, FW, ZD7, ZD9, ZL7 etc, G4ZVJ to XU, ET3, 9L, etc, DJ6SI Some other relatively recent mostly CW operations include A52OM AP2ARS C91MR ET3VSC HK0GU ST2X SV9/DL8KWS YI1BGD ZK1QMA 3C5XA 3DA0DF 5W0MO 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] [DX-NEWS] [DX-News] CW - Stick or Carrot?
I don't know. It sort of reminds me of the "I want it all now" mentality that is rather prevalent today. I have seen some fairly young extra class licenses --- some much younger than 12 years old. There was a time when you had to be licensed for one year before you could become a class A (Advanced Class), or two years before the Extra Class. I got hit by the first one (class A) because I lacked less than two months before I was eligible to take the exam for class A. I don't remember anybody feeling sorry for me because I could not get on 20 or 75 phone. Tom W6HT In a message dated 8/19/2003 10:06:29 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: He DID upgrade to Extra Class in time. At 12 years of age, it took some time for him to learn all he needed to know to pass the Advanced and Extra Class Exams. Perhaps I should have written 'not (then)' instead of "not (yet)". Sorry for the confusion. Tom N4KG In a message dated 8/19/03 8:01:37 AM Central Daylight Time, Htorr writes: One of my (now famous) protege's was handicapped by not (yet) being able to operate in the Extra Class CW Band-segments in spite of the fact that he could copy 40 WPM (or more) at his young age. What purpose was being served by prohibiting this VERY capable CW operator from operating in the Extra Classs Band Segments? I can't help but wonder if he could copy 40 wpm and had a general class license, why did he not upgrade to Extra Class? Tom, W6HT
Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] [DX-News] CW - Stick or Carrot?
Hey, it took me several months (at the age of 13) to learn enough to pass the General test. We need to remember that we were not all born with a detailed knowledge of electronics, particularly back in the days before there were Bash-books and question pools to memorize and you actually had to understand the stuff. I got my General at a time when you needed to wait (2 years?) before you could even take the Extra test and about then the FCC gave General licensees full privileges so there was no real incentive to upgrade, other than personal achievement. I finally did, but that was quite a bit later (the Extra-only CW bands provided me with the necessary incentive). 73, Bob, N7XY On Tue, Aug 19, 2003 at 11:55:59AM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: He DID upgrade to Extra Class in time. At 12 years of age, it took some time for him to learn all he needed to know to pass the Advanced and Extra Class Exams. Perhaps I should have written 'not (then)' instead of not (yet). Sorry for the confusion. Tom N4KG In a message dated 8/19/03 8:01:37 AM Central Daylight Time, Htorr writes: One of my (now famous) protege's was handicapped by not (yet) being able to operate in the Extra Class CW Band-segments in spite of the fact that he could copy 40 WPM (or more) at his young age. What purpose was being served by prohibiting this VERY capable CW operator from operating in the Extra Classs Band Segments? I can't help but wonder if he could copy 40 wpm and had a general class license, why did he not upgrade to Extra Class? Tom, W6HT 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] [DX-NEWS] [DX-News] CW - Stick or Carrot?
You are RIGHT ON Ward ! Personally, I think Incentive Licensing was a disservice to Amateur Radio. I attained FULL operating privileges at age 12 when I passed my General Class Amateur Radio Exam and I think I turned out OK. One of my (now famous) protege's was handicapped by not (yet) being able to operate in the Extra Class CW Band-segments in spite of the fact that he could copy 40 WPM (or more) at his young age. What purpose was being served by prohibiting this VERY capable CW operator from operating in the Extra Classs Band Segments? I found it VERY interesting that after ARRL created the CW DXCC Award, many of the staunch Phone Only DXers in our club took up the chase on CW. It worked MUCH better than all the harranging about incentive licensing! As far as FD is concerned, I think a 2 to 1 point advantage for CW is enough. If that doesn't create enough incentive, then I don't expect a higher number would have any more impact. Tom N4KG In a message dated 8/18/03 9:49:29 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well, gents, we can all sit around and harrumph about how everything's going to hell in a handbasket or we can DO something about it. Think. Instead of treating CW as some kind of advanced hazing technique to make sure the freshmen understand that we upperclassmen run the show, why not make it attractive to learn and use CW? Once prospective licensees are not beaten about the head and shoulders with the Morse requirement, it might be that they could take a more positive view of the mode. If someone MADE you demonstrate, say, SSTV capability would you immediately embrace it? Every one of those dolts getting a letter from Riley for HF infractions passed the Morse test, you know. Think. Why not offer award programs for demonstrating Morse proficiency? How about really pushing the Morse proficiency endorsements? Weight the CW QSOs even higher for Field Day - the world's largest ham radio event. Get your state QSO party to double the value of every CW QSO. Publicize QRP organizations and techniques - those guys are incredibly active. Go someplace rare and put it on CW-only. Show others why CW is cool and fun. Think. Let's come up with the kind of exam and licensing structure we think would really act to qualify a licensee. Questions on procedures and real use of equipment. Why not require evidence of 100 on-the-air QSOs to make General? Give the entry-level licensee full frequency privileges, but a limit of 100-watts - don't keep them in ghettos where the upperclassmen never tune. It's not 1959 anymore with hordes of teenagers building 50-watt crystal controlled transmitters - the new hams need to mingle with us old guys. The hobby badly needs Elmers and helping hands extended to newcomers, not a poisonous group of bitter veterans dishing out hostility. Look at it this way - you're going to be a role model, you have no choice about it. You do get to choose what kind of role model you'd like to be, however. As many have noted, with every transmission (and now email) you are advertising. If a new ham or someone thinking about getting into ham radio read your latest post or listened to your last QSO, would it make them a better ham or want to learn CW? 73, Ward N0AX --- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems, etc DX-NEWS http://njdxa.org/dx-news DX-CHAT: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40pro-usa.net --- 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] [DX-News] CW - Stick or Carrot?
Go someplace rare and put it on CW-only. Show others why CW is cool and fun. Ward not a bad ideal.. i might have to head back down south and do a lets see yep a CW RTTY and AM only with 90% CW. well i have to put my other two loves in there also. 73 Tony Anthony W. DePrato WA4JQS South Sandwich Island Antarctic Dxpedition Group VP8BZL VP8SSI 3Y0PI V31SS ZD8JQS WA4JQS/4K1 WA4JQS/K4C WA4JQS/ZS1 CQ DX HALL OF FAME # 35 -- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems, etc DX-NEWS http://njdxa.org/dx-news DX-CHAT: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40pro-usa.net -- 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] [DX-NEWS] Mount Athos bad(?) news
Is it any wonder that the rest of the world thinks that the U.S. is populated by morons? Scott, N9AI - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX Chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Mount Athos bad(?) news I live in the Holy part of Florida, Middleburg. I have a circular driveway and one morning each week I conduct a Toot-n-Tell service. You drive through, roll down your window, tell me your sins, drop few coins in the bucket as you depart. Seems to me this qualifies as a new entity? (Just the land inside the circle) Maybe special call like UN1WX/P. Calls would be limited to 6, 60 (Channel one only), and 160 meters PSK-31 (no brags please) and SSTV. I would even allow an occasional guest operator. (Special considerations given to graduates of Jerry Farwells' School in Lynchburg, Va. and family members of Tammy Faye.) I would be seeking the ARRL's blessing on this so any honest advice on procedures to make this come true is welcome. I have read the DXCC rules but still a little unclear on the proper procedures. Oh, I did forget one thing. Last week during my service, I went into my radio room to get one of my congregation members change for a quarter (25c) so he could make a donation. I bumped my desk and my radio fell to the floor. It was broken. My friend has unable to repair the radio. So I will need a new one donated. Hope to hear your TOOT soon! A possible NEW one! Middleburg's Tooter Bill W4WX 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] [DX-NEWS] Mount Athos bad(?) news
Finally, we have seen a sensible answer to this. I'm surprised by many of the answers (and responses to Ron) that our DX community hasn't got it yet! 73 de John N6JM Ron Notarius WN3VAW wrote: (Reply moved to DX CHAT) I think we have to remember that Monk Apollo lives a very different life than we do, and has very different priorities. And by extension, so does the Council that governs Mount Athos. I surely hope that we have not seen the last of Amateur Radio from SV/A for the near future... but I have to wonder if that is indeed the case. Considering everything that's gone on with operating from there over the past few years, one wonders if the Powers That Be have decided that enough is enough and that Amateur Radio is too distracting from their other concerns. And having said that... does anyone know if a donated radio is offered, will Monk Apollo accept it? 73, ron wn3vaw 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] [DX-NEWS] Mount Athos bad(?) news
I live in the Holy part of Florida, Middleburg. I have a circular driveway and one morning each week I conduct a Toot-n-Tell service. You drive through, roll down your window, tell me your sins, drop few coins in the bucket as you depart. Seems to me this qualifies as a new entity? (Just the land inside the circle) Maybe special call like UN1WX/P. Calls would be limited to 6, 60 (Channel one only), and 160 meters PSK-31 (no brags please) and SSTV. I would even allow an occasional guest operator. (Special considerations given to graduates of Jerry Farwells' School in Lynchburg, Va. and family members of Tammy Faye.) I would be seeking the ARRL's blessing on this so any honest advice on procedures to make this come true is welcome. I have read the DXCC rules but still a little unclear on the proper procedures. Oh, I did forget one thing. Last week during my service, I went into my radio room to get one of my congregation members change for a quarter (25c) so he could make a donation. I bumped my desk and my radio fell to the floor. It was broken. My friend has unable to repair the radio. So I will need a new one donated. Hope to hear your TOOT soon! A possible NEW one! Middleburg's Tooter Bill W4WX - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius WN3VAW [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Osten B Magnusson [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Zack Widup [EMAIL PROTECTED]; DX Chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 8:16 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] Mount Athos bad(?) news (Reply moved to DX CHAT) I think we have to remember that Monk Apollo lives a very different life than we do, and has very different priorities. And by extension, so does the Council that governs Mount Athos. I surely hope that we have not seen the last of Amateur Radio from SV/A for the near future... but I have to wonder if that is indeed the case. Considering everything that's gone on with operating from there over the past few years, one wonders if the Powers That Be have decided that enough is enough and that Amateur Radio is too distracting from their other concerns. And having said that... does anyone know if a donated radio is offered, will Monk Apollo accept it? 73, ron wn3vaw AJ: Did you ever hear of Evel Kneival? Lev: I never saw Star Wars -- Armageddon - Original Message - From: Osten B Magnusson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Zack Widup [EMAIL PROTECTED]; REFLECTOR DXR [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 10:34 AM Subject: Re: [DX-NEWS] Mount Athos bad(?) news Something in Mount Athos is Holy - or is going to be in the eternity - but can a ''council'' really be Holy ??? 73/DX de Osten SM5DQC [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Ursprungligt meddelande - Från: Zack Widup [EMAIL PROTECTED] Till: REFLECTOR DXR [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skickat: den 8 juli 2003 15:26 Ämne: Re: [DX-NEWS] Mount Athos bad(?) news Only the Holy Council gives the licenses and Monk Apollo is not either a member in Holy Council It seems to me that Mt. Athos belongs not to Greece but to the Holy Council. I guess we'll have to live with it. We could still send him a radio, though, couldn't we? 73, Zack W9SZ --- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems, etc DX-NEWS http://njdxa.org/dx-news DX-CHAT: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40pro-usa.net --- --- Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems, etc DX-NEWS http://njdxa.org/dx-news DX-CHAT: http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40pro-usa.net --- 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] [DX-NEWS] If You Are Doing the WARC Challenge...
I thought the WARC bands were supposed to be contest free. Am I mistaken?? harry N2ERN At 8:54 AM -0700 7/1/03, Ward Silver wrote: To all of the QRP WARC-Speed Challengers...the Web page for submitting your totals for June (http://www.hornucopia.com/3830score/) will be available shortly. WA7BNM (the creator and host of the page) is completing an assignment and will have it up in a day or two. I will send another post as soon as it's available. Carry on! Propagation can only improve! 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] [DX-NEWS] If You Are Doing the WARC Challenge...
At the time we began to get access to the WARC bands, there was a consensus amongst the major contest organizing groups to exclude the WARC bands from most major HF contests. Primary reasons at the time included: (a) the fact that so little equipment in the field at the time were equipped for the bands (b) the fact that the bands were not available worldwide to all potential participants (and some still aren't, like 30 meters), potentially creating an unequal advantage for some stations (c) the bands were under sharing or power restrictions in much of the world, and in some parts still are (d) the bands are still relatively small However, there is no FCC and/or international regulation prohibiting a contest or contest-like activity on the three WARC bands, it has simply become generally accepted amateur practice. I don't know of ANY contest, even a sprint type, that operates on the WARC bands -- there well could be, but I can't think of any. Having said that, well, the QRP WARC Speed Challenge isn't exactly what I'd consider a contest. It's not short duration, it won't tie up the bands, it doesn't have bonehead operators who crowd non-participants out of the band (and thus pose a burden on non-participants), it doesn't have a special exchange for participants, and it doesn't have overly restrictive rules. It simply challenges each individual participant to do the best he can under NORMAL band conditions. Heck, if someone doesn't tell you they're in it, how would you know? 73, ron wn3vaw AJ: Did you ever hear of Evel Kneival? Lev: I never saw Star Wars -- Armageddon - Original Message - From: harris ruben [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ward Silver [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 12:16 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] [DX-NEWS] If You Are Doing the WARC Challenge... I thought the WARC bands were supposed to be contest free. Am I mistaken?? harry N2ERN At 8:54 AM -0700 7/1/03, Ward Silver wrote: To all of the QRP WARC-Speed Challengers...the Web page for submitting your totals for June (http://www.hornucopia.com/3830score/) will be available shortly. WA7BNM (the creator and host of the page) is completing an assignment and will have it up in a day or two. I will send another post as soon as it's available. Carry on! Propagation can only improve! 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
