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Date: Tue, 5 Jul 94 04:05:42 PDT
From: Info-Hams Mailing List and Newsgroup <info-hams@ucsd.edu>
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Subject: Info-Hams Digest V94 #744
To: Info-Hams
Info-Hams Digest Tue, 5 Jul 94 Volume 94 : Issue 744
Today's Topics:
Amateur calls on auto license plates?
ANARTS News Bulletin 816 3rd July 1994
IC229H
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #165
RF danger?
Youthnet NEWS 005 7/3/94
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Date: 5 Jul 1994 10:48:20 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!prairienet.org!dhughes@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Amateur calls on auto license plates?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
I see a lot of vehicles with ham calls on their plates, but I am wary of
doing this for fear that the specialized plates are a billboard to
thieves that there might be expensive radio equipment in the vehicle.
Any comments pro or con? Thanks! ---Dan, N9XDK
--
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Date: 5 Jul 1994 15:27:24 +1000
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!msuinfo!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!news.cs.su.oz.au!metro!news.ci.com.au!eram.esi.com.au!not-for-mail@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: ANARTS News Bulletin 816 3rd July 1994
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
[ ANARTS - Australian National Amateur Radio Teletype Society ]
ANARTS News Bulletin 816 3rd July 1994
3.545 MHz 0930 UTC VK2BQS (Jim)
7.045 MHz -3 0030 UTC VK2CTD (Col)
14.070 MHz (amtor/fec) 0030 UTC VK2DPM (Alan)
14.091 MHz 0030 UTC VK2BQS (JIM)
146.675 MHz 0030/0930 UTC VK2JPA (PAT)
144.850 MHz (ax25 bbs) VK2JPA AT VK2RWI
(or VK2OP)
146.675 MHz (rtty mmbbs/repeater) VK2RTY
CONTEST REPORT 3rd July 1994.
With 20 logs processed we can make some observations.
Without linking scores to call-signs/classifications, since
to so do could cause potential entrants to not bother, we can
state that logs have contained from over 170 QSOs down to 3
QSOs. We also have SWL logs from regular entrants which
have facilitated cross-checking as well as giving guidance on
the success of the contest.
The conditions were poor, so much so that real DX
operations (say 5000 kms plus) never really got off the
ground. There were some long contacts, but where in the past
we could expect strings of VK-Europe etc., this year they
were isolated high spots. However, full use was made of the
shorter skip by several contestants who concentrated on the
rules which allowed "districts" in certain cases to be
counted as multipliers. There were also the brave souls who
changed bands to pick up those same districts as repeat
multis, proving that a good knowledge of the rules resulted
in better scores, which is appropriate.
One pleasing aspect is that to date 16 VK stations have
been identified as participating, that doubles last years
count. However, the VK logs are not burning up the postal
channels as yet.
The effect of the conditions can be judged by treating
the world as having three main radio centres; Europe, Japan
and North America. By making a check of a major log from
each of those areas and determining the number of DXCC
countries worked in each case (ignoring "Districts" counted
as multipliers), the following figures resulted.
AREA Comment. Total DXCC Ctries.
Europe (Signals did not reach W-land) 40.
Japan (Little use made of districts) 47.
North America (Much use made of districts) 27.
and summing
Europe plus Japan totalled 52 )
Europe plus North America 58 )Total all three was 64
Japan plus North America 61 )
And with an additional push from Oceania the total different
DXCC countries worked rose to 66.
I think that enough logs are to hand for us to say that
the contest was successful under difficult conditions which
made the operation generally remain within limited distance
of the main radio activity centres. It would be nice to be
able to estimate the number of participants, but at this
stage I would not go further than suggesting that it would be
in excess of 250, most probably close to 300, and of course,
a large influx of logs may make that estimate rise.
There have been pleasing comments made by contestants,
but one was a little disappointing. A certain overseas
station heard two VKs in chat mode comment about the unusual
activity, suggesting that there must be a contest or
something on.. and they did not even offer a number!!! After
all our advertising too!!
73 to all and keep those logs coming. Jim, VK2BQS.
-------------------------------------------
SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Members are reminded that ANARTS Financial Year commenced on
1st July 1994 and that subscriptions are now due. We have had
a freebie for 12 months as a gesture to our members but it
could not continue that way for ever.
So please send $10 ( you know, the pretty blue note) to our
Secretary who will process it under our new system which
should prevent delays and transit problems.
Send to the official ANARTS address at Box 860, CROWS NEST.
NSW. please.
-----------------------------------------
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
The AGM will be held next month and will be advertised in the
broadcast.
Give some thought to the running of the Society and maybe you
would like to become active and join the small Committee which
presently keeps ANARTS afloat.
Plan for it now....
------------------------------------------
DARC Corona 10m RTTY-AMTOR-Pactor-Clover Contest
------------------------------------------------
Test period: On the first Sunday in the month March, July
September, and November each year, from 1100 UTC to
1700 UTC. In 1994 at 6. March, 3. July, 4 September
and 6. September.
Band: Only 28MHz amateur band.
Classes: A -- Single operator
B -- Multi operator (List names and callsigns of all
operators)
C: Short Wave Listener
Modes: all two-way contacts in RTTY (Baudot), AMTOR, Pactor
and Clover.
Call: In RTTY -- CQ CORONA TEST DE ......
In AMTOR and Pactor use FEC (mode B) for -- CQ CORONA
TEST de selcall XXXX --. Use ARQ (Mode A) for answering
and exchange of contest messages.
Exchanging of contest messages in FEC or in any other
way than ARQ is subject to disqualification.
Message: RST, Message-number and name. US-station additional
the state.
Contacts: Stations can be worked in RTTY and in AMTOR and in
Pactor and in Clover. Additional contact may be made
with the same station if a different mode is used 15
minutes after the first contact or after a qso with
another station.
QSO-Points: Each completes qso scores one point.
Multipliers: A multiplier of one is given for conact of each
country by the DXCC- and WAE-list and for each state in
USA and each call-district in JA, VE, VK.
Scoring: Total exchange points multiplied by the total number
of multipliers. (Points x Multipliers = Final Score).
SWLs: The same scoring rules will apply but must be based on
stations and messages copied.
Awards: To the top stations in each class, country and
district mentioned above, if the number of qsos is
reasonable.
Logs and
Score sheets: Please give separate log for nay modes.
Logs must contain: Date, Mode, Time UTC, Call sign of
the station worked, message sent, message received,
name, US-state, multipliers and points. A summary score
sheet is required with a list of multipliers. Comments
will also be appreciated.
ALL LOGS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 60 DAYS AFTER THE CONTEST PART.
Send your logs to: Werner LUDWIG, DF5BX, P.O. Box 12 70
D--49110 Georgsmarienhuette, Germany
Happy contesting
----------------------------------------
IPS weekly report
-----------------
24 June - 30 June 1994
Issue No 26
Date of issue: 1 July 1994
INDICES:
Date 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
10cm 73 73 74 73 74 79 83
A 04 02 25 19 17 22 (16 estimated)
T 25 15 36 33 15 26 28
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITY
Solar activity was low 24th June, very low 25th-29th, and
moderate on 30th with an M2 flare at 2124UT.
The geomagnetic field at Learmonth (WA) was quiet 24th-25th,
quiet to unsettled 28th, unsettled on 27th, and unsettled to
active 26th and 29th-30th June.
Ionospheric F2 critical frequencies at Sydney were near pre-
dicted monthly values 24th, 26th-27th, and 29th-30th June, and
about 15 per cent below predicted monthly values on 25th and
28th.
FORECAST FOR THE NEXT WEEK (1 - 7 July)
SOLAR: Very low to low.
GEOMAGNETIC: Unsettled to active 1-4 July, and quiet to
unsettled thereafter.
IONOSPHERIC: Near predicted monthly values, with degraded HF
propagation conditions until 5th July
Courtesy of IPS Radio and Space Services, Sydney
----------------------------------------
RTTY DX NOTES BID RTDX0624
VK2SG RTTY DX NOTES 24 JUNE 94
OUR INFORMATION THIS WEEK CAME FROM: I5FLN AND THE IK5PWJ
PACKET CLUSTER, W2JGR AND THE NJ0M NODE THE TWIN-CITIES DX
PACKET CLUSTER, AND W5KSI. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE.
BANDPASS
FRIDAY 17
0143-14082 TA2II
0143-14086 SV1CER
2145-14088 UT5RP
SATURDAY 18
0317-14086 A35RK
1428-14084 J3/KF4KL
1600-21088 SV1ADG
1910-14088 5B4VX
2212-14084 IS0QDV
SUNDAY 19
0547-14081 EA6MQ
0608-14087 UR7VF
0609-14087 SV1ADG
0728-21069 S92ZM PACTOR
1555-21068 7Q7JL PACTOR
1812-14085 J28JJ
MONDAY 20
2259-14087 FG5GI
TUESDAY 21
0035-14086 UN5PR
2231-14084 HI8BG
2234-14087 UX0KN
2347-14089 N2CQR/HI8
WEDNESDAY 22
0201-14077 UN5PR
2347-14083 SV1QN
2353-14086 GW0SFP
2354-14088 EA8ASI
THURSDAY 23
2224-14089 UX0KN
2226-14087 YV1BWY/LU
2228-14084 HC5CR
2240-14086 N2CQR/HI8
NOTES OF INTEREST.
LIECHTENSTEIN, HB0. THE EINDHOVEN STUDENTS RADIO CLUB WILL BE
ACTIVE FROM SAREISER JOCH IN MALBUN, 6-11 JULY. RTTY AND
PACKET INCLUDED, HAVE REQUESTED THE CALLSIGN HB0TUE. IF NOT
APPROVED, WILL BE HB0/HOMECALL.
AVES ISLAND, YW0. THE VENEZUELA RADIO CLUB WILL BE CELEBRATING
ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY WITH THE VENEZUELELAN NAVY CELEBRATING
ITS 191ST ANNIVERSARY 21-25 JULY. CLUB CALL WILL BE YW0RCV.
ACTIVITY WILL BE CW, SSB AND DIGITAL MODES ALL BANDS.
FOR NEXT WEEK'S BULLETIN, SEND YOUR BANDPASS AND NOTES OF
INTEREST TO BOB, WB2CJL AT W5KSI.#NOLA.LA.USA.NA OR I5FLN.ITA.
EU.
REMEMBER, DX DON'T SLEEP.
GL DE BOB, WB2CJL AT W5KSI.#NOLA.LA.USA.NA
------------------------------------------------
Society information
The Society may be contacted at : PO Box 860, Crows Nest 2065
Australia, for such matters as membership and general
enquiries. Enquiries can also be made by packet to the
President (Col) VK2CTD, or the Secretary (Pat) VK2JPA at
VK2RWI.
News items may be sent to Broadcast Officer PO Box 60
Blacktown 2148 Australia, or by packet to VK2JPA at VK2RWI.
Email addresses for the Broadcast Officer are :
patl(at)pitt.conmusic.su.oz.au
The Society welcomes news items on any digital subjects from
anywhere in the broadcast coverage area. We know we reach New
Zealand and many South Pacific islands, and we were reaching
as far north as Japan when conditions were right. We are
looking forward to news from your areas to let other amateurs
know what you are doing in the hobby. Hope to hear from you.
73s de Pat VK2JPA Broadcast Officer
--
Dave Horsfall (VK2KFU) VK2KFU @ VK2AAB.NSW.AUS.OC PGP 2.6
dave@esi.COM.AU ...munnari!esi.COM.AU!dave available
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 04 Jul 94 23:10:29 -0700 (PDT)
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!deep.rsoft.bc.ca!mindlink.bc.ca!a76@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: IC229H
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Hi,
I hope I can give you enough info to help me figure it out...
No, it's not hooked to the battery, I'm using it at home as a base radio
and it's hooked to the power supply. Now the thing is if I leave it turned
off for two or three days then the memory is cleared. If I turn it on for
a little bit every day, nothing will happen, everything will be fine. I've
had it since Feb 93 and it's been acting up several months after I got the
radio, so it's too late to exchange it. Hope this is enough info. 73
Sam_Oben@mindlink.bc.ca
or
Cabot@shoreline.ca
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 3 Jul 1994 13:25:46 -0600
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!galaxy.ucr.edu!library.ucla.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!ve6mgs!usenet@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #165
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
SB DX @ ALLBBS $OPDX.165
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 165
The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 165
BID: $OPDX.165
July 4, 1994
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF-80 BBS Cleveland, Ohio
Online at 216-237-8208 14400/9600/2400/1200/300 8/N/1
Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, DF4RD, DL7VEE & DXNL,
K4CEF & Southeastern Cluster Group, DJ5JH, G4DYO, I2UIY, LX1NO, AD1C,
KA1NCN, K2EWB, K3ZO, KB3X and KF9PL for the following DX information.
1A0KM, SOVEREIGN MILITARY ORDER OF MALTA. The holiday weekend started
out with a "BANG" with this unannounced operation (which is very
unusual). I2UIY has passed along the following informatiom about the
1A0KM DXpedition: Activity will continue until July 7th, all bands
SSB/CW/RTTY/RS12. Operators are I2UIY, I2VXJ, I1JQJ, I0JBL and IK0FVC.
Antennas will be 3 element tribander and vertical. The CW and RS-12
activity will not start until I2UIY arrives there about 0800z on Sunday,
July 3rd. I2UIY wanted to make sure everyone knows that the group has a
valid written license. QSL via IK0FVC or bureau. (ed. SMOM is a fully
independent entity with a very interesting history. Founded in 1099,
SMOM had its sovereignity on the island of Rhodes, and from 1530 to 1798
on the island of Malta. SMOM was finally established in Rome in 1834,
where it holds several extra-territorial areas. The Order rules a
world-wide organization dedicated solely, as its ancient tradition
dicates, to provide assistance in the hospitaller, charitable and social
fields.
0S, PRINCIPAL OF SEBORGA (This week's unusual report!). Bren, G4DYO,
reports that Paul, I1RBJ, and his father would be operating from a
small autonomous area between Italy and France signing 0S1A and 0S1B
respectively. Paul beleives this area falls in the same category as
1A0KM. Hopefully, more details will become available. Meanwhile, 0S1A
was heard over the weekend on 14183 kHz around 1615z.
BV, TAIWAN (NEW BANDS). Al, K3ZO, reports that a bulletin from BV5AF,
President of CTARL, Taiwan's IARU-affiliated national society, states
that effective immediately BV's stations can now operate on these
additional frequencies: 3500-3512.5, 3550-3562.5, 18068-18080.5,
18110-18122.5, 24890-24902.5, 24930-24942.5, 50000-50012.5 and
50110-50122.5 kHz. There had been operation on some of these bands
previously, but only by special permission of limited duration, and
only for specific stations. These new allocations are permanently
available to all BV hams.
HH, HAITI (UPDATE). N4MU/HH2 and W6RCL/HH2 continue to be active (their
length of stay is still unknown). Leon, K2EWB, had a long conversation
with Bill (N4MU) and asked him if he could provide him with a RS-12
contact. After Leon provided Bill with a RS-12 satellite schedule for
the months of June and July, a satellite contact was accomplished later
that evening. So begin looking for Bill on RS-12 during the HH-land
passes (if time permits, remember both operators work for CNN and are
temporarily assigned to Port-Au-Prince).
IARU HF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST ACTIVITY.
4U1 - Len, KB2R, will be signing 4U1ITU in the contest while he is in
Geneva on business. Remember, 4U1ITU is a HQ multiplier, and he
expects to be active on both CW/SSB, all bands. He will also be
active a couple of days before the contest, also.
VP5 - Will, AA4NC, will be active as VP5NC operating Single Op/Mixed
Mode with decent antennas and 500 watts. Also, look for K6XO and
KI7WX in a Multi-Op/Mixed modes and all bands effort.
KH2, GUAM. Burt, VP9BP, has been active from here over the past month
as KH2/VP9BP. His length of stay is unknown, but he can usually be found
on 20 meters SSB between 1100 and 1300z or 0600 to 0730z.
KH4, MIDWAY ISLAND. John, KF7UO, was heard signing /KH4 July 1st, on
14213 kHz around 0545z. There are no other details on John's operation,
but Midway Island Naval Air Facility is officially shut down. The Navy
is in the process of a 5-6 years cleanup before it is turned over to the
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
KH6, HAWAII. Dave, KA1NCN, will be active from July 19th through July
25th (including participation in the IOTA contest) as FP/KA1NCN. He has
decided not to go to Bermuda (VP9), but KH6-land instead after his FP
trip.
LX75, LUXEMBOURG (ATTENTION WPX HUNTERS!). Norby, LX1NO, states that
LX75KGS will be active from July 17-30. Activity will be on all bands
(maybe 6 meters) using mainly CW/SSB. There may be some RTTY, AMTOR
and PACTOR activity. QSL via LX1NO (Bureau or CBA).
OX, GREENLAND. Martin, G3ZAY, will be active from Angmassalik Island
(NA-151), July 8-11. Check the IOTA frequencies for OX3/G3ZAY. QSL to
Martin Atherton, 41 Enniskillen Road, Cambridge, CB4 1SQ, England.
QSL ADDRESS CHANGE. Sean, KF9PL, informed OPDX that he has moved and
QSL cards for 6Y7M and KF9PL/6Y5 should now be sent to: Sean Kutzko,
906 E. Michigan St., Urbana, IL 61801. He states for some reason the
post office is not forwarding the cards from his old address to the
new address. Also, he mentioned that the cards will be back from the
printers this week and he plans to get the cards out ASAP.
SV/A, MOUNT ATHOS. DJ5JH reports that Apollo, SV2ASP/A is regularly
active during the weekends. Check between 0900-1100z on 14190, 28390,
and 18145 kHz. He is not active during the week because he is building
a new monastery outside of Mt. Athos, near Thessaloniki.
SV9, CRETE. Phil, G4OBK will be active until July 8th, signing SV9/G4OBK.
Look for him on the following suggested frequencies: 1835, 3510, 7010,
10105, 14035, 18075, 21035, 24895 and 28015 kHz. QSL via CBA (94) or via
bureau.
TN, CONGO. Rudi, DK7PE, will be in Brazzaville, Congo, starting around
July 11th. He applied for the call TN0CW and plans to stay for about
10 days. Rudi plans to be active on 160 meters. It is suggested to
monitor 1827 kHz at the following times: Europe (2000-2100z), JA/VK/FK8
(1930-2030z), North America (0330-0500z) and South America (0100-0500z).
Brazzaville Sunrise-Sunset times: Rise 0509z and Set 1703z. These times
were picked on the basis of experiences gathered by him during his
previous DXpeditions to Africa. Rudi will not work simplex, so please
listen for his RX-frequency announcements (probably 1832 KHz). QSL via
DK7PE.
XU, CAMBODIA. XU1MF was heard working stateside July 2nd, on 14195 kHz
at 1600z. No other information is available at this time.
FAX YOUR DX INFORMATION NOW! Faxing is available Monday/Wednesday/Friday
from 0430 to 2330z only. The number is 216-237-8208 and the FAX card is
sharing the same phone line as BARF-80 BBS using a data/fax/phone switch.
Excerpts and distribution of The OPDX Bulletin are granted as long as
KB8NW/OPDX/BARF80 receive credit. To contribute DX info, call BARF-80 BBS
online at 216-237-8208 14400/9600/2400/1200/300 and leave a message with
the Sysop or send InterNet Mail to: aq474@cleveland.freenet.edu or send
BitNet Mail to: aq474%cleveland.freenet@cunyvm or send PRODIGY Mail to:
DFJH48A or send a message via packet to KB8NW @ WA8BXN.OH.USA.NA
/EX
----------------------------
Tedd Mirgliotta KB8NW
InterNet: kb8nw@barf80.nshore.org
Basic Amateur Radio Frequency BBS (BARF-80) +1 216/237-8208
"Totally devoted to Amateur Radio" - 24 Hrs a day 8/N/1 14.4k-300 baud
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 5 Jul 1994 03:54:21 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!galaxy.ucr.edu!library.ucla.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!charnel.ecst.csuchico.edu!yeshua.marcam.com!news.kei.com!eff!news.duke.edu!concert!salzo!toybox!n4zbb@network.UCSD
Subject: RF danger?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <chuck.lampman-220694083427@clampman.gatech.edu>,
Chuck Lampman <chuck.lampman@gstrf.gatech.edu> wrote:
>I'm a non-electronic type person with no interest in ham radio except as it
>may or may not affect me or my family when practiced by others. My new
>neighbor just put up a GIANT radio antenna that is, because of a slight
>difference in elevation, exactly on a level with my upstairs bedrooms, and
>right at 120 feet from where we sleep. I know from the lights in her house
>(and my FM radio, which is suddenly being blown off the air) that she does
>most of her transmitting between 10pm and 2am, while my family and I sleep
>in the antenna plane.
>
Yes and no, the subject is very contriversal (sp?) as you will probably soon
find out :-).
The GIANT antenna will probably indicate that your neighbor is 'running' HF.
These frequencies are not suspected as widely of producing the danger from
non-ionizing radiation as VHF/UHF (although if you were talking of extreme
proximity, such as single feet distances, lukemia would be of some concern).
I have heard of some studies that would conflict with the above statement, their
methods have been questioned.
>Is there any risk here?
If you have concerns, your neighbor should be happy to work with you. Most hams
will go out-of-their-way to help.
>
>I'd appreciate e-mail, as I don't read this group regularly [See line 1
>:^)]
I understand your concern, and practice as many safety principles as possible
to minimize the RF radiation into the house as possible, but at 120 feet away,
the field strength should be well within safety standards set forth by ANSI.
B
>
>Chuck Lampman
>Chuck.Lampman@gstrf.gatech.edu
ZZ
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Date: Sun, 3 Jul 1994 16:22:01 -0600
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!galaxy.ucr.edu!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!ve6mgs!usenet@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Youthnet NEWS 005 7/3/94
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Youthnet NEWS 005 7/3/94
Alexis Leynes N9KYJ
BBS: N9KYJ@W9ZMR.IL.USA.NOAM
E-mail: AlexN9KYJ@aol.com
Topics: Casey Halley AB5RG and DXCC
Field day aftermath
Correspondence
Casey Halley AB5RG attains elusive DXCC.
Nine year old Casey Halley AB5RG was able to obtain his DXCC
award this past month. At nine years old, he is the youngest ham
operator to obtain DXCC for now. After a few years of chasing DX on
the ham bands, he was able to obtain DXCC. How hard you may ask is it
to obtain DXCC. Not that hard. You just need to contact at least 100
countries on the ARRL DXCC list. Once you have made it through the
pile-up, you would have to wait for a QSL card from the station you
have contacted. I talked to many DX'ers out here in Illinois, and
some of them over 50 and retired has been trying to obtain their DXCC
for years and still no luck. Now you may ask is what is Casey's
secret. Well, after a phone conversation with his mother Wende
KB5TNU, I was able to find Casey on vacation with his father AG5GU
and his older brother Codey KB5WYJ in Michigan. This is what I found
out. He was able to make many contacts through pile-ups because of
his young voice out on the air (and he sounds like a YL), also
through persistence and dedication with a goal in mind. One of the
most interesting contacts was made on a school day morning when
Albania was heard on 15 meters and was signing off. Now he has a
choice, wait for his turn or go to school (personally
Other activities he has is with the Cub Scouts (Second year Leab
low [pardon my spelling]), he enjoys go-cart racing, Junior Rodeo
ridding and miniature bucking horses. He plans to set up an amateur
radio station at his future high school named South Eastern H.S., and
for College he may go to the Mass Institute of Technology or Harvard.
A final note, he wanted to tell all of us, if you are going to
upgrade, he say's to keep at it until you do. I would wait). Instead,
he called in the DX station and explained his situation. And a few
weeks later, a QSL card came from that station. He say's he is proud
to attain DXCC certification. He has already attained his three
goals, which was an Extra class license, Worked all States (WAS), and
DXCC. Now he is going for a Worked all Zones award.
Casey was interested in the hobby back when his father was
studying for the test. He saw the type the questions that were asked,
and told his father that he can memorize and comprehend the
questions. Almost his whole family are hams. His father, Marty has an
extra call of AB5GU, his mother Wende has a call KB5TNU, and his
older brother Codey is KB5WYJ. Casey also has a younger brother age
1. Marty told me that he went to his box in the shack and took out a
strait key and started shaking it, and say's he might be on the air
in a few years.
My thanks to Halley family for their cooperation.
Field Day aftermath.
Field day has came and gone. If this was your first field day, I
hope it was fun. For me, my field day began with the Salvation Army
Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) and ended with a fox hunt and a
dinner at a Pizza restaurant afterwards.
If you had an interesting field day, send the story to me and
I'll see what I can do with it.
Correspondence
I like reading the messages you are sending me. If you have any
questions or comments, just send a message to my packet or E- mail
address. Here is one I received from Russia:
Subj: to: Alex, N9KYJ
Date: 94-06-21 08:30:16 EDT
From: zait@sovam.com
Originally-To: Alex N9KYJ
Dear OM ! Just recently I read Youthnet NEWS 004 and find it
interesting for me. Your explanation about Field Day seems useful
for schoolboys into two matters - as the ham radio hint and exercise
in Good Ham English ( please put in mind that our native language
is Russian !)
Here I am act as educator and manage the educational
project : The packet radio as a tool for learning of a new
communications technology, informatics itself and the wat for
exchange of information between schools ( good name for it - The
pilot project "World without borders" ). If you will be interesting
I will sent you some details.
If you know somebody who manage the programs in schools
with packet radio - please give them my address for
correspondence. We need in counterparts in all aspects.
My professional interests are the space physics ( my
subject is the polar magnetic storms, auroras etc.) and the data
collection systems. I am 54 and work in Academy of Sciences and
additionally act as educator here in Troitsk in local schools. I
spent winter over at South Pole in 1977 and was operate as KC4AAA.
Cordially, Alexander N. Zaitzev
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Our e-mail address : rw3dz@sch1tr.msk.su
packet : rk3dxb@rk3kp.msk.rus.eu
For more contact information, contact me (info below)
Final Note:
I thank you again for reading Youthnet NEWS 005. Any questions
about Youthnet NEWS can be addressed to me via E-mail, Packet, or
even via the Mail. If you want to contribute to Youthnet NEWS,
please send it in to the following addresses:
Packet: N9KYJ@W9ZMR.IL.USA.NOAM (note I'm using NOAM instead of NA)
E-mail: AlexN9KYJ@aol.com
Mail: Alexis Leynes N9KYJ
7703 Bolton way,
Hanover Park,
IL 60103-2733 USA
73's DE Alex N9KYJ =>
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