Re: [DX-CHAT] Cuba

2011-11-15 Thread Mike(W5UC)
s, and nothing back. 73, Mike, W5UC --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflect

Re: [DX-CHAT] -LOTW

2011-12-22 Thread Mike(W5UC)
veral other LOTW credits, and zip-pop, it was done. No Sweat, new one confirmed. 73, Mike, W5UC --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-

Re: [DX-CHAT] new rule??

2006-06-16 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
. 73, Mike, W5UC http://members.cox.net/w5uc No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.0/366 - Release Date: 6/15/2006

Fw: [DX-CHAT] How do we make better international DXers?

2006-08-04 Thread Mike\(W5UC\) & Kathy\(K5MWH\)
  http://members.cox.net/w5uc - Original Message - From: Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) To: LA5HE Ragnar Otterstad Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 9:35 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] How do we make better international DXers? Yes Rag, you are correct.  What is amazing is how very littl

Re: [DX-CHAT] ARRL

2006-08-14 Thread Mike\(W5UC\) & Kathy\(K5MWH\)
ition you are free to do so. You simply must be prepared to deal with the wrath of those who you negatively affect. That not only includes the DX-Peditioners, but those who put their time and effort into contacting the DX-Pedition. Be my guest. 73, Mike, W5UC http://members.cox.net

Re: [DX-CHAT] ARRL

2006-08-14 Thread Mike\(W5UC\) & Kathy\(K5MWH\)
le new debate. However in the context of this discussion, it IS their program because the members allow them to administer it. Mike, W5UC http://members.cox.net/w5uc Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdx

Re: [DX-CHAT] ARRL

2006-08-14 Thread Mike\(W5UC\) & Kathy\(K5MWH\)
ose who threaten the integrity of the DXCC program. Whether or not DXCC belongs to ARRL or the members in a whole new debate. However in the context of this discussion, it IS their program because the members allow them to administer it. Mike, W5UC http://members.cox.net/w5uc Subscribe/unsubs

RE: [DX-CHAT] XF4 80m and topband last night

2006-10-24 Thread Mike\(W5UC\) & Kathy\(K5MWH\)
Peter, I was trying out the new K9AY array last evening and heard nothing from them or a pirate. However, must admit I was a pooped puppy last evening and was horizontal by 8:30 CDT(01:30Z) last evening. 73, Mike, W5UC http://members.cox.net/w5uc/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

[DX-CHAT] Exams

2006-12-25 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
really have it tough these days. 73, & Merry Christmas Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-cha

[DX-CHAT] S52US

2007-02-03 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
who may have those logs now? 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the

Re: [DX-CHAT] S52US

2007-02-03 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
Thanks Tom. I searched on WA8JOC in my browser and found another e-mail for him. Already got a prompt, affirmative reply back from him. Wahoo!! 73, Mike, W5UC At 12:27 PM 2/3/2007, Tom-ke1jf wrote: Hi Mike, I looked back & found that the Operator was K8MN & his call on qrz.com lis

[DX-CHAT] FK8

2007-03-03 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
Good Morning All: I searched the last two editions of QRZ DX and found nothing on the current New Caledonia operation. Can someone please tell me how long it will run? 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/

Re: [DX-CHAT] The ARRL

2007-03-15 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
27;t cost me one red cent. 73, Mike, W5UC At 10:05 PM 3/14/2007, you wrote: Double BRAVO!! The ARRL may not always be right about everything, but it has done more to promote and sustain ham radio than any other organization... - Original Message - From: "Ragnar Otterstad"

RE: [DX-CHAT] Re: N8S Online Logs

2007-04-06 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
Don'tcha just hate it when the children can't play together and be nice? At 09:34 PM 4/6/2007, Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: Actually, Dave, the DXCC card checker I referred to was a VE6 who posted on the DX-NEWS reflector Friday morning. I did not know you had posted any inquiries regarding N8S, my

Re: [DX-CHAT] N8S-IMPORTANT

2007-04-09 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
5:28 PM CDT. I just tried to access the online log server and could not do so. 73, Mike, W5UC At 04:21 PM 4/9/2007, Tony Martin W4FOA wrote: The log on the N8S website is working FB. My 17 meter QSOs are OK too. 73 and GL Tony, W4FOA - Original Message - From: "Jack - K4WSB&quo

Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL problems

2007-04-11 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
I have worked a very active station on Galapagos who uses LOTW, and he fires confirmation out in very short order. I encourage you and everyone to get into LOTW. This particular station also has a stateside QSL manager who is quite prompt. 73, Mike, W5UC At 04:57 PM 4/11/2007, john wrote

[DX-CHAT] N8S

2007-04-11 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
s! 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT ref

RE: [DX-CHAT] QSL problems

2007-04-11 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
just blows right along. What's wrong with this picture? 73, Mike, W5UC At 09:51 PM 4/11/2007, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: John, I don't know who you're alluding to as the greenstamp collector. But I've worked HC8N many, many times over the years, and the manager (W5UE) has alwa

Re: [DX-CHAT] Coax

2007-04-12 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
was off to Lowe's. Long story short, the transmission lines (except the heliax) and rotor cable now go from the shack wall up the tower inside a nice 110 foot run of 1.5" schedule 40 PVC pipe. You might give it some consideration. 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will o

RE: [DX-CHAT] Coax

2007-04-12 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
the squirrels found the RG8-X far more delicious and did significantly more damage to it than to the other cables. Therefore you are apparently guilty for serving up such a tempting morsel. Case dismissed! 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://

Re: [DX-CHAT] Real prefix for N8S query

2007-04-13 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
rouchy old fanny when people write 73's. 73 is already plural, and by adding 's to it, it translates to best regardses. Just another Amateur Radio tradition being polluted and lost. 73, Mike, W5UC At 06:41 PM 4/13/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: Pardon my ignorance... but what is the corre

RE: [DX-CHAT] Re: U.S. Postal rates set to go up

2007-04-27 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
ndate it's use is pure BS. Gents, this is a HOBBY! The last time I checked, hobbies were for our enjoyment and participation, as much or little as we as individuals choose. Sheeeh! Ok, I'm off of my soap box(for now anyway). 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery wil

Re: [DX-CHAT] BS7H INTO NE USA

2007-04-30 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
big ole 5 element signal sucker is killing the signal here in EM21pi 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX

Re: [DX-CHAT] Re: BS7H

2007-05-02 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
have had their QSO's trampled by the large splits, and are pissed. They have a point. At the same time, i realize that the guys on the rocks are dealing with monstrous volumes of callers, and have no other way to thin them out. It's a no win situation. 73, Mike, W5UC At 10:23 AM

[DX-CHAT] +BS7H

2007-05-03 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
I continue to see the + designator in the VE7CC postings for BS7H. Does this have any significance with regard to their intentions to upload to LOTW? 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscr

[DX-CHAT] ZL9

2007-05-05 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
Does anyone know anything about the gent from New Zealand who occasionally goes to ZL9? 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To

Re: [DX-CHAT] BS7H on any band-Trouble, trouble, trouble

2007-05-05 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
only wish BS7H had been my last one. Still need 2. 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx

Re: [DX-CHAT] Best BS7H quote I have seen

2007-05-06 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
At 10:05 AM 5/6/2007, Peter Dougherty wrote: I'm willing to wager that for most of the complainers, if they did two things they'd get a lot more in the log. Buy a small amp. 600W or 800W makes a HUGE difference Amen Peter. However, I sincerely believe there are other factors involved that th

Re: [DX-CHAT] DXing pioneers

2007-05-06 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
At 02:09 PM 5/6/2007, Gary Danaher wrote: Anyone offer suggestions here for 'pioneers' following Don and before Martti and Chuck Brady? I don't know how the chronology fits in, but Gus Browning and Danny Weil have to be in that category. 73, Mike, W5UC "age &

RE: [DX-CHAT] BS7H thoughts

2007-05-10 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
e it should be removed. In retrospect, a land mass clause probably should have been an original part of the rules, but it wasn't/isn't. You can't un-ring the bell. Move on. 73, Mike, W5UC At 05:59 AM 5/10/2007, Bernie McClenny, W3UR wrote: HS0ZCW, who sometimes operates as K4VUD

[DX-CHAT] Another Example

2007-05-10 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
it's removal from the list. At age 68, I have almost no chance at it since it usually takes years for the wheels of change to turn in a federal government. BUT, that's the way life is. I missed my chance in 2000; So be it. Please stop trying to intercourse with the list! 73,

Re: [DX-CHAT] Another Example

2007-05-10 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
were a legitimate reason for removing an entity from the list(which I don't believe it is), then E3 would step in line way out ahead of BS7. 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe,

[DX-CHAT] WOW!!

2007-05-10 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
There is a great clip of Marti talking about the BS7 experience on u-tube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXXi6WDMqGQ Also, look to the right of the main pane and there are several other clips. 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.su

RE: [DX-CHAT] "Stupid" countries" (formerly BS7H thoughts)

2007-05-10 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
ldn't do it, I think they are nuts, but they make their own rules, just like we make ours. Reasonable is a very subjective term. Personally, I don't think that BS7 should have been made a new entity, but, apparently a majority of those interpreting the DXCC rules thought it qualified.

Re: [DX-CHAT] Fw: N8S or BS7h on LoTW?

2007-05-11 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
Osten, I asked about the validity of the + in VE7CC, and the response was that the BS7 logs would be uploaded to LOTW one year after the operation was complete. 73, Mike, W5UC At 10:31 AM 5/11/2007, Osten B Magnusson wrote: I remember having seen somewhere that either BS7H or N8S was going

Re: [DX-CHAT] BS7H- why the fuss?

2007-06-10 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
TW by the end of the calendar year. RELAX!! 73, Mike, W5UC 1957 50 Years 2007 "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To pos

RE: [DX-CHAT] Gitmo

2007-06-22 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
ntrol of western Europe before they figure it out, and then it will be too late. Sad. 73, Mike, W5UC 1957 50 Years 2007 "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedba

RE: [DX-CHAT] Gitmo

2007-06-22 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
Mike, W5UC 1957 50 Years 2007 "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.o

Re: [DX-CHAT] Address change HS0ZCW

2007-06-26 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
add the extra bit it costs to use pay pal. Do it Charles.! 73, Mike, W5UC So how long before more thieves discover your new address Charles? No reason not to seek the services of a QSL manager, surely. There's plenty of offers around and it dont have to cost you a cent. OR do what 5

Re: [DX-CHAT] Dxcc yearbook

2007-07-23 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
Got mine today. 73, Mike, W5UC At 06:55 PM 7/23/2007, Jim Abercrombie wrote: Has the league started mailing out the DXCC Yearbook yet? If not, when can we expect them, if you know? Jim N4JA "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages

[DX-CHAT] Dxcc yearbook

2007-07-24 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
It still chaps me that the complete DXCC listings aren't in the yearbook, however, I was happy to see the 160 meter listings posted this year. 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe,

Re: [DX-CHAT] DXCC Yearbook

2007-07-25 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
;s". The term is 73; please learn what it means, and use it correctly, and please leave the Yearbook tradition alone 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems

Re: [DX-CHAT] 7O

2007-08-11 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
At 12:35 PM 8/11/2007, Don Greenbaum wrote: Vlad posted this last year after he went there seeking a license: There is definitely a Ministry of Telecommunications there: It sounds like a perfect opportunity to wake up dead "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.

Re: [DX-CHAT] 7O and the ARRL

2007-08-11 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
approved by the particular government in question? 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-ch

[DX-CHAT] 7O & ARRL

2007-08-11 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
else has the courage(ba**s) nor finding to manage. Get over it! 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related

Re: [DX-CHAT] 7O

2007-08-12 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
e YOU depriving hundreds, maybe thousands of the opportunity to confirm this entity? It's YOUR move! Reveal your information and settle this once and for all. As for those of you upset with ARRL on this, please redirect your anger toward Hans as he appears to be the real culprit here.

Re: [DX-CHAT] LBOTW

2007-08-27 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
radio. Please DO NOT discuss the ARRL as I already know how you feel about them. I want to know about the OTHER organization and how THEY are helping amateur radio. 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ &qu

Re: [DX-CHAT] LBOTW

2007-08-27 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
s that the League does for us, and cease wasting your time & emotion trying to tear them(us) down. I'm not always happy with how they do things, but all in all, they do a great job compared to the organization that you support. 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will

Re: [DX-CHAT] Postal thieves

2007-08-27 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
em is reliable? I regularly see notices from individuals offering their services for this purpose. As for LOTW, I suggest you rethink your position on that. I certainly was happy when BS7H showed up on LOTW last week. A little effort goes a long way. 73, Mike, W5UC "age &

Re: [DX-CHAT] A How to QSL statement--final version (Addendum)

2007-08-27 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
stamps to buy, thus reduced costs, faster results. DX stations, LOTW will greatly reduce your costs, keep you from having to write all of those QSL cards, take a lot less of your time, and make you an all around good guy. 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome

Re: [DX-CHAT] LBOTW

2007-08-28 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
all you do is Pi_xx & moan. If you know so much, why don't you stop complaining and offer a solution? ie, put up or shut up? 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ

Re: [DX-CHAT] BS7H

2007-08-28 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
Yep, got mine yesterday, and got confirmations in LOTW on Saturday morning. 73, Mike, W5UC At 05:11 PM 8/28/2007, nick cominos wrote: Has anyone received cards yet? vy 73, Nick W9UM "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Sub

[DX-CHAT] 3B7C Online Logs

2007-09-10 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
Does anyone know how often the 3B7C logs are updated? 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only,

[DX-CHAT] 3B7C Online Logs

2007-09-10 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
Murphy is alive & well. As soon as I open my big mouth the 40 meter contact appears in the log. Thanks again. 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://

Re: [DX-CHAT] Real DX

2007-10-04 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
Indeed it has John, and I too listened to Sputnik on my S40, but can't remember if it was an A or B. I was 18 then, and am still enjoying it. 73, Mike, W5UC At 12:33 PM 10/4/2007, J Dyer wrote: Fifty years ago this week, a fourteen year old shortwave listener tuned his an

Re: [DX-CHAT] a little more on Ten Tec woes

2007-10-25 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
and I decided that I would rather have the MP. Is there really that much difference? 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a m

Re: [DX-CHAT] How do you view new DXCC countries?

2007-12-11 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
k needs is something to further complicate their life. 73, Mike, W5UC, "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@nj

RE: [DX-CHAT] 'tis the season

2007-12-14 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
At 05:07 PM 12/14/2007, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: Sorry Charles, but I disagree. This is political correctness run amuck. AMEN Ron. I's so sick of politically correct that I want to puke. 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.su

[DX-CHAT] GWB

2007-12-14 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
If I were GWB or any other president with just over a year left, I would say pretty much what I jolly well please, and not sweat the small stuff, especially the small PC stuff. (all PC stuff is very small) 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth &

Re: [DX-CHAT] Could this be the ultimate award?

2007-12-19 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
What is this junk? At 11:08 AM 12/19/2007, harris_ruben wrote: see here 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:/

Re: [DX-CHAT] Making a List & Checking It Twice...

2007-12-22 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
re in the 1 or 2 per year rate(sometimes not that high). Go for CW. 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related i

Re: [DX-CHAT] Desecheo

2009-03-05 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(k5MWH)
Bill wrote: *Kay Pee Five* ** *Bill* Since that is probably a spanish word, the e is pronounced like an A, so I believe the pronunciation would be daysaychayo, all with long A's. 73, Mike, W5UC "American by birth. Texan by the grace of God* *age & treachery will overcome

Re: [DX-CHAT] Desecheo

2009-03-05 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(k5MWH)
Ernie Walls wrote: With emphasis on the last A 73, Mike, W5UC "American by birth. Texan by the grace of God* *age & treachery will overcome youth & skill* *"management is the cesspool of life. it's the place where the big chunks float to the top"* http://w

Re: [DX-CHAT] LOTW cannot possibly catch up

2012-12-14 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy (K5MWH)
your blood pressure. 73, Mike, W5UC On 12/14/2012 9:08 AM, Charlie Wooten NF4A wrote: I wish you guys would quitcherbitchin about LOTW.give em a chance to fix the problem.don't sit there and criticize something that is allowing you to get DXCC confirmations in lightning speed com

Re: [DX-CHAT] LOTW cannot possibly catch up

2012-12-14 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy (K5MWH)
hardware hypothesis, users are left in a "trust me" position while the processing delay vaults past ten days as of approximately 16:30z today - on its way to 20 days by the end of the month. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 12/14/2012 11:42 AM, Mike(W5UC) & Kathy (K5MWH) wrote: Go to the

Re: [DX-CHAT] LOTW cannot possibly catch up

2012-12-14 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy (K5MWH)
g term solution. IMHO, my only practical choice is to relax and wait. Clearly, pitching a bitch here hasn't worked, and isn't likely to. 73, Mike, W5UC On 12/14/2012 11:59 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: Insist on transparency from ARRL. I have a problem believing a solution presen

Re: [DX-CHAT] LOTW cannot possibly catch up

2012-12-15 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy (K5MWH)
shes nothing. SO, please let me ask; what do the complainers expect to accomplish by continuing to kick this horse? If you just like to hear yourself complain, please, just send the e-mails to yourself, and spare the rest of us from having to deal with all of the superfluous BS. 73, Mike,

Re: [DX-CHAT] Hamvention: Death By Paper Cuts?

2005-05-23 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
Rag, get a life.  How our president conducts the foreign affairs of our nation is no one's business but ours, and these comments are totally inappropriate for this forum. Mike, W5UC At 06:57 PM 5/23/2005 +0200, you wrote: Perhaps when you get a new president ,who respects international la

Re: [DX-CHAT] Hamvention: Death By Paper Cuts?

2005-05-23 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
doomed for the reasons Charles has outlined. Too much cost (gasoline)for too little benefit. 73 Mike, W5UC Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

Fwd: Re: [DX-CHAT] Hamvention: Death By Paper Cuts?

2005-05-26 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
and the costs are much lower. Thoughts? 73, Mike, W5UC Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

Re: [DX-CHAT] Looking for logging software recommendation

2005-06-13 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
Same recommendation here. I have been using AC Log for several years, and I am totally pleased with it. 73, Mike, W5UC At 07:29 AM 6/13/2005 -0700, Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: Hello, Though I'm a confirmed user of DX4WIN, I'm looking for a recommendation of windows-based DX loggin

[DX-CHAT] Inrad Switchboard

2005-09-10 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH
I have an Inrad switch board(FT-920) with 2.1 kHz and 1.8 kHz filters mounted, all hardware, and instructions. Will sell for $265 USD, shipped in the US. Inrad cost including shipping is $339.00. e-mail w5uc at cox dot net. 73, Mike, W5UC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by

Re: [DX-CHAT] Cable Modems

2005-09-28 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
Good Morning Rod & All: Your comments are interesting as I have problems on 2 meters with birdies from my cable company supplied modem. There are several, and they make it very difficult to work 2 mtr EME. Possibly the Linksys might help with that also. Thanks for the note. 73,

Re: [DX-CHAT] K7C

2005-09-28 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
Gerry thanks for the report. I have Kure from many years back, however 30 mtrs is a priority for me. I'm glad to see that they are on. Now if I can just get the energy to pull myself out of bed early enough in the morning. 73, Mike, W5UC At 01:28 PM 9/28/2005 -0400, Gerry Maira wrot

Re: [DX-CHAT] Ref: K7C - 30M

2005-09-30 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
I also wkd K7C on 30M this AM around 11:40. Strong. 599 on 2 el yagi at 70 Ft. QSO showed up on web-site within the 5 minute window. 73, Mike, W5UC At 06:28 AM 9/30/2005 -0400, Larry, K4WLS wrote: Wrkd K7C on 30M at 1011 UTC this morning. 559/559 with 90 W and Inv Vee up 25 ft. He was

[DX-CHAT] Inverted L

2005-11-20 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
inverted L. 73, Mike, W5UC -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.4/176 - Release Date: 11/20/2005 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat

[DX-CHAT] Needed

2006-01-12 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)
Ok, I'll get in on the game. I need: BS7 E3 ZL9 Lotsa luck to me.. Hi Looking forward to seeing everyone in the pile-ups. 73, Mike, W5UC QRP is like a margarita with no Tequila -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Dat

Re: [DX-CHAT] GJ4FDM

2008-01-07 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(k5MWH) Watson
r password. Contact QRZ.com & get your password changed so you can correct the entry and block access to the site by anyone else.. 73, Mike, W5UC Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This

Re: [DX-CHAT] DXpedition Expectations

2008-02-10 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(k5MWH) Watson
urposes is meaningless. 73, Mike, W5UC **age & treachery will overcome youth & skill** **Management is the cesspool of life. It's the place where the big chunks float to the top.** ** http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ ** -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG

Re: [DX-CHAT] Re: Ungrateful

2008-02-11 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(k5MWH) Watson
n the face but will never get a QSO from me. The best comment from Tom was that above. I hope he will expand that list significantly, and since he is a respected member of the successful DX-Pedition crowd, I hope he will encourage others to do the same. 73, Mike, W5UC **age & treachery

Re: [DX-CHAT] VP6DX Log-Dupes

2008-02-14 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(k5MWH) Watson
r on RTTY. 73, Mike, W5UC **age & treachery will overcome youth & skill** **Management is the cesspool of life. It's the place where the big chunks float to the top.** ** http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ ** -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free

RE: [DX-CHAT] Concern (long)

2008-03-06 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
me old, & tired, I would much prefer to have this confirmed via LOTW than having to mess with sending it via the US Mule. 73, Mike, W5UC Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is th

RE: [DX-CHAT] Re: [DX-NEWS] Re: Kosova

2008-03-23 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
on as an excuse to bash the ARRL. 73, Mike, W5UC "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" "management is the cesspool of life. it's the place where the big chunks float to the top" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [DX-CHAT] Q Signals

2008-06-03 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
At 06:17 PM 6/3/2008, RUSSELL KELLAM JR wrote: I simply do not understand all the hoopla over using q signals on phone. Russ, it's called excess boredom. 73, Mike, W5UC **age & treachery will overcome youth & skill** **Management is the cesspool of life. It's the p

[DX-CHAT] Win XP

2002-08-13 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
Can someone else confirm or dispute this info? Mike, W5UC

[DX-CHAT] ZL9, Deletions, and other goodies

2002-08-25 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
much older. 73 de Mike, W5UC

[DX-CHAT] VU4

2002-08-25 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
I'm confused about the reasons VU4 can not be considered a candidate for activation, or is this true? Looking on the internet, I see that area promoted as a great tourist spot. Looking at the photos on the various web pages, it would seem that it would be an ideal spot for a Dx-Pedition. I

[DX-CHAT] VU4

2002-08-25 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
It sounds like the most practical approach might be for some Indian national(s) to attempt to get a member or  members of the Indian Military interested in Amateur Radio.  That would likely eliminate the licensing problems, and possibly provide ongoing activity. As for instant gratification being

Fwd: Re: [DX-CHAT] Speaking of DXCC...

2002-09-04 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
"obtaining DXCC entity status for all the 600 or so Indian Reservations in the U.S."   Fred, I think you should be forced to marry the ugliest squaw in the entire Indian nation for proposing such a thing! Remember, be careful what you wish for, you may get it. 73, Mike

[DX-CHAT] FT-990

2002-10-04 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
Who in the group is using a FT-990 and how does the receiver perform in the pile-ups? Outgoing Mail Scanned by Norton Antivirus Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector

[DX-CHAT] Thanks, Next Question

2002-10-07 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
Thanks to all who responded about the FT-990. Apparently it is widely accepted. One additional question. The specs on this rig say Full and Semi break-in on CW. If VOX is NOT activated, will the keyer still key the transmitter? That is, can CW be operated in fully manual mode? Outgoing M

[DX-CHAT] Contest

2002-10-27 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
When is this dang contest over? Outgoing Mail Scanned by Norton Antivirus 2002 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org

[DX-CHAT] VP6DI

2002-10-27 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
Keep the faith. They are still coming through. I got mine last week. 73, Mike, W5UC Outgoing Mail Scanned by Norton Antivirus 2002 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT

[DX-CHAT] Mumble Mumble

2002-10-28 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
If it were'nt for bad luck I'd have no luck at all. It looks like I worked a ZL7C pirate not once, but twice on 30 meters. Outgoing Mail Scanned by Norton Antivirus 2002 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL

[DX-CHAT] N6JV

2002-11-02 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
Does anyone know or have a valid e-mail address for Norm Wilson, N6JV? I have [EMAIL PROTECTED], but that bounces. Thanks, Mike, W5UC Outgoing Mail Scanned by Norton Antivirus 2002 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items

[DX-CHAT] Freebanders

2002-12-04 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
on, all we must distance ourselves from this group as much as possible, and if it is found that ANY member of an otherwise legitimate DX-Pedition participated as a freebander, the entire Dx-Pedition should be disqualified for DXCC purposes. 73, Mike, W5UC Outgoing Mail Scanned by Norton Antivirus 2002

[DX-CHAT] The cesspool

2002-12-04 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
It became a cesspool of illegality right from the start and soon began its process of causing the general public to think of CB and ham radio as one and  the same, since most people had no knowledge of the difference between the two. The advent of CB was the first giant step in the bastardization

Re: [DX-CHAT] Be Careful What You Wish For

2002-12-17 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
I'm really struggling with this discussion and the amount of verbiage involved.  Illegal means against the law; period.  It's a lot like pregnant.  Either you are, or you aren't. If you are operating illegally on or off the ham bands, your butt belongs in jail. "age and treachery will overcome yo

[DX-CHAT] TO2

2002-12-29 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
Ok Gang.  What's a TO2?  WFWL?  I already did that.. "age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" Outgoing Mail Scanned by Norton Antivirus 2002

[DX-CHAT] FO/JI1WTF

2002-12-31 Thread Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) Watson
Has anyone received a card for the Marquesas operation by JI1WTF? Thanks, Mike, W5UC "age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" Outgoing Mail Scanned by Norton Antivirus 2002

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