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Date: Sat, 2 Jul 94 00:05:06 PDT
From: Info-Hams Mailing List and Newsgroup <info-hams@ucsd.edu>
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Subject: Info-Hams Digest V94 #732
To: Info-Hams
Info-Hams Digest Sat, 2 Jul 94 Volume 94 : Issue 732
Today's Topics:
2m repeater directory
Conversion factors
CW - THE ONLY MODE! (2 msgs)
HDN Releases (2 msgs)
Logic4
Need manual for Kenwood TS-520SE
Repeaters in So. Calif?
SAREX QSL CARDS STS-58
Updated Info on the WB3FFV BBS...
Where is the best place to install a low pass filter &c.
Send Replies or notes for publication to: <Info-Hams@UCSD.Edu>
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Problems you can't solve otherwise to brian@ucsd.edu.
Archives of past issues of the Info-Hams Digest are available
(by FTP only) from UCSD.Edu in directory "mailarchives/info-hams".
We trust that readers are intelligent enough to realize that all text
herein consists of personal comments and does not represent the official
policies or positions of any party. Your mileage may vary. So there.
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Date: 2 Jul 1994 00:21:25 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!noc.near.net!shore.shore.net!usenet@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: 2m repeater directory
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Anyone know of an online source for a listing of 2m repeaters in New
England?
Eric...
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Date: Sat, 2 Jul 1994 02:17:09 GMT
From: dog.ee.lbl.gov!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!zip.eecs.umich.edu!yeshua.marcam.com!charnel.ecst.csuchico.edu!csusac.ecs.csus.edu!csus.edu!@@ihnp4.ucsd.edu
Subject: Conversion factors
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
This can't be correct. It doesn't have pi in it anywhere.
73, doug
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Date: Sat, 2 Jul 1994 01:19:23 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!nic-nac.CSU.net!charnel.ecst.csuchico.edu!csusac.ecs.csus.edu!csus.edu!netcom.com!netcom4!faunt@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: CW - THE ONLY MODE!
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
I'm not sure this belongs in .policy any more.
My great-uncle was a railroad telegrapher, and they taught him to
write left-handed, so he could send with his right.
I've been considering trying to learn to use a paddle left-handed, so
that I can keep a pencil in my right. Any opinions on this?
I haven't learned to use a paddle yet. I'm still working on copying
13wpm.
73, doug
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Date: Sat, 2 Jul 1994 02:52:17 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!sdd.hp.com!col.hp.com!srgenprp!alanb@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: CW - THE ONLY MODE!
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Doug Faunt N6TQS 510-655-8604 (faunt@netcom4.netcom.com) wrote:
: I've been considering trying to learn to use a paddle left-handed, so
: that I can keep a pencil in my right. Any opinions on this?
: I haven't learned to use a paddle yet. I'm still working on copying
: 13wpm.
I am a right-hander who learned on a left-handed bug. (!) To this day,
I can send with bug or keyer with either hand.
But it's not as useful as you might think. I find it very hard to
write and send at the same time, to the extent that I rarely even try.
(No problem writing and receiving at the same time.)
AL N1AL
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Date: Thu, 30 Jun 1994 07:53:11
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!gatech!news-feed-1.peachnet.edu!news.duke.edu!convex!seas.smu.edu!rwsys!ocitor!FredGate@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: HDN Releases
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
The following files were processed Thursday 6-30-94:
HAMMODS [ HAM: Radio and equip modifications ]
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HCOMCKT.ZIP ( 3510 bytes) Two hamcom opto-circuits to reduce
computer RFI
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3510 bytes in 1 file(s)
HAMNEWS [ HAM: Bulletins and Newsletters ]
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ANART814.ZIP ( 7230 bytes) ANART Bulletin #814 06/19/94
APRS0612.ZIP ( 6895 bytes) APRS Newsletter 06/12/94
ARLB053.ZIP ( 1945 bytes) 06/23/94 - FCC callsign update
ARLB054.ZIP ( 2370 bytes) 06/23/04 - 2300 Mhz News
ARLB055.ZIP ( 1775 bytes) 06/23/94 - FD Bulletin
ARLP025.ZIP ( 2313 bytes) ARRL Propagation Bulletin 06/24/94
IRTS0605.ZIP ( 3615 bytes) IRTS Bulletin 06/05/94
IRTS0612.ZIP ( 3335 bytes) IRTS Bulletin 06/12/94
IRTS0619.ZIP ( 3928 bytes) IRTS Bulletin 06/19/94
IRTS0626.ZIP ( 3909 bytes) IRTS Bulletin 06/26/94
NEWS0617.ZIP ( 9449 bytes) NewsLine #879 06/17/94
NEWS0624.ZIP ( 8968 bytes) NewsLine #880 06/24/94
OPDX163.ZIP ( 5495 bytes) Oh/Pa DX Bulletin 06/20/94
OPDX164.ZIP ( 4526 bytes) Oh/Pa DX Bulletin 06/27/94
RAC0615.ZIP ( 9383 bytes) RAC News Bulletin - 06/15/94
RACES331.ZIP ( 2591 bytes) RACES Bulletin #331 06/20/94
RTDX0624.ZIP ( 2302 bytes) RTTY DX Bulletin 06/24/94
YNET004.ZIP ( 3077 bytes) YouthNet Bulletin #004 06/19/94
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83106 bytes in 18 file(s)
HAMSAT [ HAM: Satellite tracking and finding programs ]
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AMSAT168.ZIP ( 4342 bytes) AmSat Bulletin #168 06/18/94
AMSAT176.ZIP ( 3378 bytes) AmSat Bulletin #176 06/25/94
ARLK024.ZIP ( 3218 bytes) ARRL Keplerian Bulletin 06/18/94
ARLK025.ZIP ( 3224 bytes) ARRL Keplerian Bulletin 06/24/94
OBS175.ZIP ( 6395 bytes) AmSat Orbital Elements #175
06/24/94
SPC0620.ZIP ( 3898 bytes) Space News 06/20/94
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24455 bytes in 6 file(s)
HAMSCAN [ HAM: Scanner Freqs and Freq database programs ]
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VAILCO.ZIP ( 12188 bytes) Vail, Colo scanner frequencies
VANC.ZIP ( 1717 bytes) Vancouver, BC scanner frequencies
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13905 bytes in 2 file(s)
HAMSWL [ Shortwave Schedules and programs ]
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R_MOSCOW.ZIP ( 3340 bytes) Radio Moscow SWBC 03/27/94 -
09/24/94
SCDX2202.ZIP ( 8009 bytes) Sweden Calling DX #2202 06/21/94
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11349 bytes in 2 file(s)
Total of 136325 bytes in 29 file(s)
Files are available via Anonymous-FTP from ftp.fidonet.org
IP NET address 140.98.2.1 for seven days. They are mirrored
to ftp.halcyon.com and are available for 60-90 days.
Directories are:
pub/fidonet/ham/hamnews (Bulletins)
/hamant (Antennas)
/hamsat (Sat. prg/Amsat Bulletins)
/hampack (Packet)
/hamelec (Formulas)
/hamtrain (Training Material)
/hamlog (Logging Programs)
/hamcomm (APLink/JvFax/Rtty/etc)
/hammods (Equip modification)
/hamswl (SWBC Skeds/Frequencies)
/hamscan (Scanner Frequencies)
/hamutil (Operating aids/utils)
/hamsrc (Source code to programs)
/hamdemo (Demos of new ham software)
/hamnos (TCP/IP and NOS related software)
Files may be downloaded via land-line at (214) 226-1181 or (214) 226-1182.
1.2 to 16.8K, 23 hours a day .
When ask for Full Name, enter: Guest;guest <return>
lee - ab5sm
Ham Distribution Net
* Origin: Ham Distribution Net Coordinator / Node 1 (1:124/7009)
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Date: Tue, 28 Jun 1994 22:33:07
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!cs.utexas.edu!convex!seas.smu.edu!rwsys!ocitor!FredGate@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: HDN Releases
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
The following files were REHATCHED Tuesday 6-28-94:
HAMANT [ HamDistNet: Antennas Design and Propagation ]
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ANTENNAS.ZIP ( 86768 bytes) Complete Anntenna Series By Wayne
Sarosi, KB4YLY
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86768 bytes in 1 file(s)
HAMELEC [ HAM: Electronic Drafting, ccalculation programs ]
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RFMATCH5.ZIP ( 83252 bytes) Impedance calculator v1.5 by
Giorgio Fontana
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83252 bytes in 1 file(s)
HAMNEWS [ HAM: Bulletins and Newsletters ]
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ANART812.ZIP ( 7147 bytes) ANART Bulletin #812 06/05/94
ARLB049.ZIP ( 2050 bytes) 06/03/94 - FCC clarifies actions
ARLB051.ZIP ( 2242 bytes) 06/15/94 - New FCC NPRM
ARLD034.ZIP ( 3739 bytes) 06/09/94 ARRL DX Bulletin - DX News
ARLD035.ZIP ( 1784 bytes) 06/14/94 ARRL DX Bulletin - DXAC
announces vote results
ARLD036.ZIP ( 3457 bytes) 06/16/94 ARRL DX Bulletin - DXCC
Update
ARLP022.ZIP ( 2008 bytes) ARRL Propagation Bulletin 06/03/94
ARLP023.ZIP ( 2109 bytes) ARRL Propagation Bulletin 06/10/94
ARLP024.ZIP ( 2120 bytes) ARRL Propagation Bulletin 06/17/94
BARTG018.ZIP ( 4006 bytes) BARTG Bulletin 018 June, 1994
NEWS0603.ZIP ( 9888 bytes) NewsLine #877 06/03/94
NEWS0610.ZIP ( 9000 bytes) NewsLine #878 06/10/94
NPRM9459.ZIP ( 3069 bytes) Authorization of Automatic Control
for HF Digital Communications in
OPDX161.ZIP ( 5018 bytes) Oh/Pa DX Bulletin 06/06/94
OPDX162.ZIP ( 4205 bytes) Oh/Pa DX Bulletin 06/13/94
RACES329.ZIP ( 2723 bytes) RACES Bulletin #329 06/06/94
RACES330.ZIP ( 2834 bytes) RACES Bulletin #330 06/13/94
RSGB0612.ZIP ( 10350 bytes) RSGB Bulletin 06/12/94
RSGB0619.ZIP ( 10325 bytes) RSGB Bulletin 06/19/94
RTDX0603.ZIP ( 2850 bytes) RTTY DX Bulletin 06/03/94
RTDX0610.ZIP ( 2793 bytes) RTTY DX Bulletin 06/10/94
RTDX0617.ZIP ( 3093 bytes) RTTY DX Bulletin 06/17/94
YNET003.ZIP ( 2435 bytes) YouthNet Bulletin #003 06/08/94
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99245 bytes in 23 file(s)
HAMNOS [ HAM: TCP/IP and NOS related software ]
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J109LXA4.ZIP ( 644853 bytes) (j109lxa4.tar to j109lxa4.tar.gz)
Source for JNOS 1.09 for Linux, 94-
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644853 bytes in 1 file(s)
HAMPACK [ HAM: Packet Communications programs ]
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LL-230.ZIP ( 578302 bytes) Lan-Link 940504v2.30:MS-DOS packet
software by W3/G3ZCZ
MSYS117.ZIP ( 351481 bytes) MSYS packet software, 940324v1.17
full version, UPDATE package for 1.
MSYSB117.ZIP ( 319659 bytes) MSYS packet software, 940324v1.17
BBS-ONLY, UPDATE package for 1.16
PSATOR7.ZIP ( 153789 bytes) KC7WW PC sound card HF DSP modem
software 940606v0.07be
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1403231 bytes in 4 file(s)
HAMSAT [ HAM: Satellite tracking and finding programs ]
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AMSAT148.ZIP ( 5136 bytes) AmSat Bulletin #148 05/28/94
AMSAT155.ZIP ( 4352 bytes) AmSat Bulletin #155 06/04/94
AMSAT162.ZIP ( 3423 bytes) AmSat Bulletin #162 06/11/94
ARLK022.ZIP ( 3225 bytes) ARRL Keplerian Bulletin 06/04/94
ARLS023.ZIP ( 1904 bytes) 06/06/94 - AmSat Call for papers
OBS161.ZIP ( 6394 bytes) AmSat Orbital Elements #161
06/10/94
OBS168.ZIP ( 6619 bytes) AmSat Orbital Elements #168
06/17/94
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31053 bytes in 7 file(s)
HAMSWL [ Shortwave Schedules and programs ]
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R_AUSSIE.ZIP ( 2741 bytes) Radio Australia SWBC Sked Effective
05/29/94
SCDX2201.ZIP ( 11618 bytes) Sweden Calling DX #2201 06/07/94
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14359 bytes in 2 file(s)
HAMUTIL [ HAM: Radio operating aids ]
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HTL694.ZIP ( 7756 bytes) Ham Tech Echo Technical Library
Listing
SCALL121.ZIP ( 22616 bytes) Sam CallSign Database door for
PCBoard, by WD0GRC
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30372 bytes in 2 file(s)
Total of 2393133 bytes in 41 file(s)
* Origin: Ham Distribution Net Coordinator / Node 1 (1:124/7009)
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Date: Fri, 1 Jul 1994 14:26:04 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!sundog.tiac.net!usenet.elf.com!rpi!psinntp!relay1!ecdcsvr!klf@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Logic4
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
I see that Logic4 is released in both DOS and Windows formats. Is anyone using the
windows version? If so, how about a report on it? Thanks....
De Ken KA3PLS
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Date: Sat, 2 Jul 1994 01:36:25 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!nic-nac.CSU.net!charnel.ecst.csuchico.edu!csusac.ecs.csus.edu!csus.edu!netcom.com!mvines@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Need manual for Kenwood TS-520SE
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
I need the service manual for a Kenwood TS-520SE HF Tranceiver.
Will pay for any reproduction costs and shipping.
Tnx - Mike (AA6FH)
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Date: Sat, 2 Jul 1994 05:03:20 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!nic-nac.CSU.net!charnel.ecst.csuchico.edu!csusac.ecs.csus.edu!csus.edu!netcom.com!shopson@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Repeaters in So. Calif?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
While studing for my license, I like to listen in on the conversations
that go on. I also found out that Gordon West does a On-Air Code
review and practice on Monday & Tues. 04:00 Zulu or 8:00 PM on
144.330 (Simplex)
What I would like to do is get a list of repeaters in So. California
that I can tune into. And when I get my ticket talk on. Does
anyone have a list or know where I could find one. Is there a repeater
guide published.
If you know of some repeaters in Southern California could you provide:
(2 meter for right now)
1) receive freq.
2) transmit/receive split
3) subtone if any
Once I'm able to transmit I want to be able to get on the air asap.
I currently have a 2 meter hand held, but will be purchasing
a home based rig once I'm licensed. I'm going to try for the
Technicion Plus (with code) when I test.
See you on the air....
--
o_/
_/|
___/_\__
'
Cowabunga, dude......
shopson@netcom.com
Scott Hopson
Costa Mesa, Ca.
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Date: Sat, 2 Jul 1994 01:20:09 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!noc.near.net!inmet!panther!leber@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: SAREX QSL CARDS STS-58
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <2uulkn$1cg@theopolis.orl.mmc.com>,
James Carter <jcarter@orl.mmc.com> wrote:
>
>Why does it take so long just to send out cards?
>
>Has anyone out there had this same problem?
Well, it did say 6-10 months. I sent a report in back then, too, and I'm
still waiting. 'Progress though patience'
--
Tom Leber N3QKV <leber@warm.inmet.com> Intermetrics, Inc., Warminster PA USA
"Smother technology and it rebels." - Max Headroom
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Date: Fri, 1 Jul 1994 01:45:10 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!dog.ee.lbl.gov!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!nntp.msstate.edu!saimiri.primate.wisc.edu!aplcenmp!anagld!wb3ffv!howardl@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Updated Info on the WB3FFV BBS...
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
HOW TO ACCESS THE WB3FFV AMATEUR RADIO TELEPHONE BBS !!!
I have placed a BBS system on-line that is mainly oriented towards the
Amateur Community (but there are plenty of other wares on-line). Through
user support I hope to keep the latest and greatest ham software on-line.
The BBS also offers access to nearly all of the Internet (USENET) NetNews
groups, plus access to Internet E-Mail. Below is the information that is
needed in order to access the BBS via Telephone, please pass it around to
as many ham's as possible.
System Name: WB3FFV
User Login: bbs
410-661-2475 - 12/24/48/96/14.4/16.8/19.2/21.6/28.8
(V.32bis,V.32terbo,V.Fast,HST,V.42bis)
410-661-2598 - 12/24/48/96/14.4/16.8/19.2/21.6/28.8
(V.32bis,V.32terbo,V.Fast,HST,V.42bis)
410-661-2648 - 1200/2400/4800/9600/14400/23000
(MNP2-5, V.32bis, V.42bis, Turbo-PEP)
Data Settings: 8 Bits, NO Parity, 1 Stop Bit
Times: 24hrs/365days (except for routine maintenance)
Software: UniBoard UNIX BBS Software (Version 1.21g)
Misc. Info: Machine is an 80486-66 running UNIX System V Release 4.2
and features more than 3 Gigabytes of on-line file storage.
Most transfer protocols are available!!
Sorry, FTP access is NOT currently available
I attempt to keep the latest and greatest HAM software on-line, and encourage
all to upload anything new that they come up with, as it is of benefit to all.
Here is a sample of a couple pieces of software that is available for DOWNLOAD:
KA9Q TCP/IP Software for the PC (Latest OFFICIAL release + TEST Versions)
KA9Q TCP/IP for the Atari-ST, MAC, & Amiga
KA9Q TCP/IP for UNIX based systems
KA9Q TCP/IP (The NOS release) [UNIX, MS/DOS, Amiga]
KA9Q TCP/IP (Version by G1EMM, PE1CHL, PA0GRI, Etc.)
N2GTE Packet Message Switch [GTEPMS]
WA7MBL BBS for the PC
W0RLI BBS for the PC
MSYS BBS for the PC running KISS TNC's
AA4RE BBS for the PC (plus BETA versions)
F6FBB BBS for the PC
G8BPQ PC-Node (Version 4.06)
Various BBS utilities and enhancements
Several MORSE CODE Tutors
TheNet software by NORD><LINK
Modifications for many HAM Rigs and Scanners
Digital Signal Processing software (DSP)
DX and contesting programs
If you have any questions or problems, feel free to contact me at one of the
numbers/adresses below. Good Luck, and Enjoy...
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internet : howardl@wb3ffv.ampr.org | Howard D. Leadmon
UUCP : wb3ffv!howardl | Advanced Business Solutions
TELEX : 152252474 | 4107 Martin Avenue
FAX : (410)-661-0644 | Baltimore, MD 21236
PACKET : WB3FFV @ WB3FFV.MD.USA.NA | Phone: (410)-661-0447
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Date: 1 Jul 94 21:45:24 EST
From: lerc.nasa.gov!kira.cc.uakron.edu!malgudi.oar.net!mercury.wright.edu!desire.wright.edu!nyoung@purdue.edu
Subject: Where is the best place to install a low pass filter &c.
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Well, if I were really paranoid about the signal that I was
putting into the local CATV lines and the power lines and the
phone lines (presuming that you, like me, were foolish enough
to sell a nice house in a reasonably quiet neighborhood with
all electrical and phone services buried under the old earth
and move to a main drag through a place where Ma and Pa Kettle
Meet the Dukes of Hazard), I'd put a low power TVI/LPF between
the transceiver and the kw amp and a high power TVI/LPF between
the amp and the antuna tenner and then I'd just sit back and
wait for the shotgun butts to start putting neat dents in your
front door (or the side of your head, if the door is on cheap
hinges, like mine). And then I'd join the QRP ARCI and the G-QRP
Club and give up. Or go after a DXCC on Internet.
I know it's dangerously cynical and probably not PC. But what
the hey, if I can't run power on the radio, I may was well
run off my mouth, eh?
Nils
WB8IJN (ex WP4DKA)
G-QRP Club #4182
QRP ARCI #3657
and a whole bunch of other stuff too boring to mention.
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Date: Sat, 2 Jul 1994 00:05:51 GMT
From: news.Hawaii.Edu!kahuna!jeffrey@ames.arpa
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
References <48038@mindlink.bc.ca>, <Anthony_Pelliccio-010794150655@138.16.64.44>, <2v1rjm$nk0@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu>│▐
Subject : Re: Call-Sign Prefixes
In article <2v1rjm$nk0@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu> ham@wam.umd.edu (Scott Richard Rosenfeld) writes:
>
>Call area 0 Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South & North Dakota, Minnesota,
> Iowa, Missouri
> 1 Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Is.,
> Connecticut
> 2 New York & New Jersey
> 3 Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and District of Columbia
> 4 Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North & South Carolina,
> Georgia, Florida, Alabama
> 5 Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico,
> Arkansas
> 6 California
> 7 Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, Washington,
> Montana
> 8 Ohio, Michigan, West Virginis
> 9 Illinois, Inidana, Wisconsin
Just to be thorough here's the rest of the U.S. call areas:
H1 Baker, Howard Island
H2 Guam
H3 Johnston Island
H4 Midway Island
H5 Kingman Reef
H6 Hawaii (yea!!)
H7 Kure Island
H8 American Samoa
H9 Wake Island
H0 Northern Mariana Islands
L7 Alaska
P1 Navassa Island
P2 Virgin Islands
P4 Puerto Rico
P5 Desecheo
Jeff NH6IL
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Date: Sat, 2 Jul 1994 01:38:25 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!blanket.mitre.org!world!drt@network.ucsd.edu
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
References <48038@mindlink.bc.ca>, <Anthony_Pelliccio-010794150655@138.16.64.44>, <2v1rjm$nk0@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu>
Subject : Re: Call-Sign Prefixes
Scott Richard Rosenfeld (ham@wam.umd.edu) wrote:
: In article <Anthony_Pelliccio-010794150655@138.16.64.44>,
: Tony Pelliccio <Anthony_Pelliccio@brown.edu> wrote:
: >In article <48038@mindlink.bc.ca>, Graham_Butler@mindlink.bc.ca (Graham
: >Butler) wrote:
: >
: >> I am going to be travelling through the U.S. this summer, and I
: >> already posted a message asking whether my Canadian Amateur license is good
: >> in the U.S. as well, to which the answer was Yes. Apparently I have to
: >> identify myself with my callsign followed by the prefix followed by "\ <and
: >> then the prefix of the area that I'm in" How do I know what the prefix
: >> should be? The ARRL handbook just says that the U.S. callsign prefixes are
: >> between "WAA-WZZ"!
: >> Graham
: >
: >Every year we have a visitor from the UK and he always signs as G3YWI/W1 or
: >G3YWI STROKE WHISKEY ONE. I have a feeling you might use the same although
: >you'll be moving from call region to call region. Check with the folks at
: >the ARRL.
: >
: I thought this was the way, too. Apparently the legal way to do it is
: VE3/NF3I, as I'm operating in Canada but using my own call.
: Similarly, when a VE station (VE#XXX) is in Michigan (8-land), he would
: sign W8/VE#XXX, NOT VE#XXX/W8. Just the legalities of it; it doesn't
: really matter to which which anybody actually does, as the general idea
: still comes across.
Sorry, it's backwards, Scott. Americans in Canada and Canadians in
the US are supposed to put the identifies after their calls. You
should be IDing NF3I/VE3. See the relevant reciprocal treaty, TIAS
2508, in the back of the FCC Rule Book (Appendix 4) or in the library
if can find it there. It's not the same as for other countries.
As for using "N#" or "K#" as the identifier, it's not prohibited (that
I can find). Most people still use "W", though.
Oh, and one more joker. Reciprocal ops here and Americans in Canada
are supposed to give their location by city/town and
state/province/commonwealth/posession once per contact.
Of course, none of this quite qualifies as a hanging offense.
-drt
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|David R. Tucker KG2S 8P9CL drt@world.std.com|
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