Hello,
I would like to know as well since I can help and provide equipment.
73 Eric
On 4/6/2024 2:20 PM, Matt Blaze wrote:
Also, will there be a listening lounge? It doesn't appear the hotel
has any balconies or obvious places for antennas.
On Apr 6, 2024, at 13:52, Richard Cuff wrote:
On 1/14/2024 11:45 PM, John Figliozzi wrote:
Since the advent of COVID, we’re maintained an annual Fest by using the ZOOM
platform. This has proven popular and successful and will continue. However,
we have always considered a return to an “in-person” Fest something desirable
if at all
Hello,
I plan on going and any place around Philly or northward would be fine.
In fact I could go further west as far as Bellefonte. I am also willing
to help out and looking forward to see y'all again in person.
73 Eric
On 1/8/2024 6:52 PM, Richard Cuff wrote:
Hi Marc - We don't have a
Hello,
The only negative: It was too short! It is always too short, but three
days was not as bad.
The breakout rooms worked great. There was a ghost effect where your
name remained in the last breakout room you used. Only users with a
green dot by their name are actually in the room. It
Hello,
Thanks to all for making this a great virtual fest!
The late session yesterday reminded me of the early one day fests, where
the attendees stayed in the hospitality suite to the early hours of the
morning. I would sleep a little later in the morning and drive home
pumped up with
Hello,
Another sad piece of news. Unfortunately I think Sheldon's list will get
longer each year as we all get older.
I hope the fest will not fall victim to Covid-19 and we can find a way
to continue it safely into the future.
73 Eric
On Wed 5/6/2020 2:01 PM, Richard Cuff wrote:
From
Year, Festers!
John
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On Jan 1, 2020, at 10:24 AM, Eric A. Cottrell wrote:
Hello,
I tried the SWL code this morning and it is now recognized! Time to
make my hotel booking!
73 Eric
On Sun 12/29/2019 11:23 AM, Eric A. Cottrell wrote:
Hello,
I can get the same rate
Hello,
I tried the SWL code this morning and it is now recognized! Time to make
my hotel booking!
73 Eric
On Sun 12/29/2019 11:23 AM, Eric A. Cottrell wrote:
Hello,
I can get the same rate as an Hilton Honors member, but I will wait
until the group code is straighten out.
73 Eric
From: "Eric A. Cottrell"
Date: 12/28/19 18:41 (GMT-05:00)
To: swlfest@hard-core-dx.com
Subject: Re: [Swlfest] DoubleTree Online Room Reservation
Hello,
Thanks. I will stay tuned to this channel for any updates.
73 Eric
On Sat 12/28/2019 4:35 PM, John A. Figliozzi wrote:
> The hotel
into
the Fest group. Stay tuned.
John
On Dec 28, 2019, at 2:12 PM, Eric A. Cottrell wrote:
Hello,
In the past those cheaper room rates have not included Breakfast. When I tried
it just now the hotel website said the SWL rate was not available.
73 Eric
On Fri 12/20/2019 10:04 PM, Ian wrote:
John
Hello,
In the past those cheaper room rates have not included Breakfast. When
I tried it just now the hotel website said the SWL rate was not available.
73 Eric
On Fri 12/20/2019 10:04 PM, Ian wrote:
John/Rich,
Tonight, using the SWL Group Code on the Double Tree website
Hello,
I am charging up the portables today and preparing for the Fest. I have
the UHF DMR simplex channels programmed as well as the NJ-TRBO
talkgroups in my XPR from last year. It was neat talking on TRI-STATE to
a ham on one of the New Jersey barrier islands while I was on the NJ
turnpike
Hello,
No Problem. I heard of the song via Emmylou Harris doing it live on a
Tom Rush TV special. I did not find out about Townes Van Zandt until
years later.
73 Eric
On Mon 2/18/2019 2:20 AM, Thomas Sundstrom wrote:
I didn't know that, nor have I ever heard of Townes Van Zandt. Sorry
Hello,
The last Fest caused me to focus more on Emergency Power. The recent
storms continue to cause Power Outages. Maybe portable power will be the
subject of a talk next year?
My past focus was more toward operating radios disconnected from the AC
mains. I have a couple of flashlights at
environment) with the R PR-100, which is a somewhat above average
sensitivity receiver in that band, but not extraordinarily so.
-matt
On Mar 5, 2018, at 2:15 PM, Eric A. Cottrell <wb1...@runbox.com> wrote:
Hello,
I thought I would give listening to the UHF Milsat listening a shot with the
Hello,
I thought I would give listening to the UHF Milsat listening a shot with
the R8600 and old discone. I had to turn on the preamp in the R8600, but
I was able to hear the Brazilian pirates on 255.550 MHz FM. The signals
are not quite full-quieting with some not that strong. The signals
Hello,
BBC Newshour had a item about Numbers Stations today.
http://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-42819704/numbers-stations-the-spy-radio-that-anyone-can-hear
73 Eric
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On Sun 2/25/2018 10:21 AM, Daniel L. Srebnick wrote:
I'll bring my D74A. It can use GPS to list nearby D-Star repeaters
based upon the installed list. That might be interesting.
Thanks for the list, I'll probably add the DMR sites to an HT.
On Sat, 2018-02-24 at 23:11 -0500, Eric
Hello,
I spotted this restaurant on the other side of Germantown Pike last
year. It was not open yet, but I am planning on trying it this year.
https://mission-bbq.com/menu
73 Eric
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I am getting a good signal here up in the Boston area on 9395 KHz,
unless this preacher is on another station. Talking about blood now.
73 Eric
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Hello,
Even though I got sick over the weekend, this was one of the best Fests
that I attended. Fortunately I was able to minimize the ill effects and
have a great time. Thanks to everyone who helped make this a great Fest.
Route 202 turned out to be a good route and I am considering using
Hello,
An interesting paper about Cuban agents usage of Numbers stations.
http://users.telenet.be/d.rijmenants/papers/cuban_agent_communications.pdf
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On 2/9/2017 8:15 PM, Mano Guha wrote:
So is it possible to tap into community antenna? I will be bring a splitter,
selector, cables, etc. in the Hospitality room or elsewhere ?
Frontdesk tells me the windows can be opened only in the Presdential Suites?
I am likely to on the 6th floor.
Hello,
I am looking for feedback about the Listening Lounge. I am also
interested in what stations you were able to receive.
I may print out some basic instructions so people can sit down and
operate the radios better. Headphones may be useful to cut down
background noise.
The Wellbrook
Hello,
I do not mean any disrespect to the regulars who do the Scanner Forum,
but I just love the title of my presentation "Scanning Beyond the Scum".
It reminds me of the titles used for the sequels to 1970s disaster movies.
I appreciate the opportunity and hope to present a forum that
On 1/13/2016 1:50 PM, Mark Meece wrote:
Neither Tom Swisher or myself are able to make it to the Fest this
year. If none of the other attending Scum want to host, I believe Eric
Cottrell expressed some interest in doing it. Eric certainly knows a
myriad of aspects on Scanning, if he would like
Hello,
I got home about 5PM. There must be some truth about antennas performing
better when put up in rain or snow storms as I am listening to Morocco
on 171 KHz using the WJ-8711A and the Wellbrook loop. Currently snowing
and another 3 to 6 inches expected by tomorrow noon.
Unfortunately I
Hello,
I have as well.:) I even brought some to the Fest.
http://www.cottrellbrewing.com/#!home/c1xxo
73 Eric
On 1/23/2015 8:23 PM, Mark Phillips wrote:
Seems that Tom Swisher has been moonlighting. See attached picture.
Mark
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Hello,
Looks like a great lineup. I guess I have to start calling Mark, The
Doctor. :)
73 Eric
On 1/18/2015 4:52 PM, John Figliozzi wrote:
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Friday, 27 February 2015
Fri. 0830
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Janice Laws
Janice recently returned
Hello,
Dan Robinson and I am planning on bringing a couple of premium receivers
and a distribution amplifier. I am also planning on bringing a Wellbrook
Loop that did very well on Shortwave at the last Fest. I may bring some
other short antennas to try out.
I am plan on bringing the
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