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Date: Mon, 29 Aug 94 10:02:40 PDT
From: Info-Hams Mailing List and Newsgroup <info-hams@ucsd.edu>
Errors-To: Info-Hams-Errors@UCSD.Edu
Reply-To: Info-Hams@UCSD.Edu
Precedence: Bulk
Subject: Info-Hams Digest V94 #973
To: Info-Hams
Info-Hams Digest Mon, 29 Aug 94 Volume 94 : Issue 973
Today's Topics:
Amateur Radio: Elmers List Info and Administrivia
Communications Quarterly , was Qs on no code FCC license and Hardware
QST Subscription?
Ragchewing protocol
Route Z31ET
Why Some people hate Wayne Green
Send Replies or notes for publication to: <Info-Hams@UCSD.Edu>
Send subscription requests to: <Info-Hams-REQUEST@UCSD.Edu>
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: Mon, 29 Aug 1994 11:00:15 GMT
From: gonix!pschleck@uunet.uu.net
Subject: Amateur Radio: Elmers List Info and Administrivia
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Posted-By: auto-faq 3.2.1.2
Archive-name: radio/ham-radio/elmers/admin
Revision: 1.9 08/28/94 11:22:19
Changes: Moved from unomaha.edu to gonix.com
This administrivia file and the companion Amateur Radio Elmers Resource
Directory are intended for non-commercial distribution via Usenet. Any
other uses, please E-mail for permission.
[Special note: My E-mail addresses have changed, reflecting a move to
Greater Omaha Public Access Unix, which was motivated by a desire to
seek a stable site for the Elmers List for some time to come. See my
signature below for the new addresses. My old E-mail addresses, at the
University of Nebraska at Omaha, will probably work for the foreseeable
future, but are not guaranteed.]
A Brief Historical Overview:
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
If there is any one constant in the changing state of the communications
art, it is that "Hams" (Amateur Radio Operators) have always been on
the forefront of it. Rumors abound where the term "Ham" came from.
Some of the more amusing are described in the list of Frequently Asked
Questions for this newsgroup.
Regardless of origin of the name, a "Ham" is universally recognizable as
one who experiments in radio and communications.
Whether it be constructing a low-power CW radio with vacuum tubes, or
designing TCP/IP packet networks, such experimentation has historically
spilled over into the mainstream such as was the case with Edwin
Armstrong, who developed the regenerative oscillator and FM radio, or
General Curtis LeMay (W6EZV) who was instrumental in making Single-
Sideband the communications standard for the Strategic Air Command
(1947-1992, now reorganized into a joint command called USSTRATCOM) and
eventually the U.S. Air Force. Although packet-switching techniques
originated from DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) and
the ARPANet, no one can deny the tremendous influence that amateurs
have had in demonstrating the viability of TCP/IP and AX.25
communications via radio links. The efforts of AMSAT (the Amateur
Satellite Corporation), including the development of many ham satellites
and the low-orbiting Microsats (communications satellites no bigger than
a breadbox that use store-and forward packet techniques), have certainly
advanced the state-of-the-art in communications, one of the defined
purposes of the Amateur Radio Service, as recognized by international
treaty.
Since in many cases hams are writing "the book", there is often no
"book" or other established reference for a beginner to refer to.
Traditionally, information has been passed on from ham to ham via word-
of-mouth. Like many of the traditional crafts, a variation of the
Master-Apprentice system has emerged, the Elmer-Novice relationship.
Called "Elmers" because they are usually older and wiser, having the
benefit of many years in the hobby, including several failed projects,
and an electric shock or two, they have traditionally been the mainstay
of amateur radio, and the source of many new hams, particularly those
interested in working on emerging technologies.
Even more importantly, Elmers provided an outlet for the impatient
newcomer who wanted "to know everything, and right away." Faced with
such a request, a good Elmer will smile and proceed to lead the novice
through some project or operating experience. Several hours, days, or
weeks later, the novice would have his answers, but would have earned
them. Even better, the sense of accomplishment would boost the novice's
confidence and nudge him or her down the road to being a model,
experienced ham operator.
Many present hams feel that such an experience is missing today. In
today's hustle-bustle world, the response to such natural curiosity and
desire to learn is, more often than not, "I'm too busy" or "RTFM." As a
result, the quality of new hams declines and the knowledge and operating
habits they develop in their first formative months and years leave much
to be desired. And the very same hams who claim that they "can't
understand the new generation" also, in almost the same breath, lament
about the "decline of amateur radio."
What is an Elmer today?
+++++++++++++++++++++++
An Elmer today is of any age, male or female, who has some expertise and
is willing to share it with beginners. Elmers don't even need to be
licensed amateurs, just people with knowledge in some area of
electronics or communications technology.
What is a Usenet Elmer?
+++++++++++++++++++++++
With the ever-widening scope of the Internet, and the amateur radio
newsgroups on Usenet, the potential for Elmers to share their
knowledge to a wide audience has never been greater. To that end, I
have started to maintain a list of such Elmers. Volunteers need only
send me their name, E-mail address, and area of expertise. I have set
up an administrivia mailbox for this purpose (elmers-request@
gonix.com, the default Reply-To: of this message).
Those desiring a more extensive list, or who need more specific
assistance, are encouraged to contact Rosalie White, WA1STO, Educational
Services Manager at the American Radio Relay League, 225 Main St.,
Newington, CT 06111 or via electronic mail addressed to
rwhite@arrl.org.
How may I obtain the latest copy of the Elmers List?
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
There are currently 7 ways of obtaining the Elmers List. Any site
at least reachable by Internet E-mail can use options 3 or 4:
1. Usenet News: The latest copy of the list can be found in the
companion postings to this message, "Amateur Radio: Elmers Resource
Directory [A-M]" and "Amateur Radio Elmers Resource Directory [N-Z]."
Since the list is cross-posted to rec.radio.amateur.misc,
rec.radio.info, rec.answers, and news.answers on the 1st of each month,
with an expiration date 6 weeks into the future, there should always be
a copy available at most news sites. Check your newsreader
documentation for information about reading previously-read articles.
2. Anonymous FTP: If your site is directly connected to the Internet,
you may retrieve the latest copy via File Transfer Protocol (FTP) from
the following sites:
ftp.cs.buffalo.edu /pub/ham-radio/elmers*
rtfm.mit.edu /pub/usenet/news.answers/radio/ham-radio/elmers/*
3. Mailing-List: Since the list is cross-posted to rec.radio.info, the
latest copy may be obtained from the mailing-list gateway for that
newsgroup (along with many other informational articles about radio)
when it is published each month. To subscribe, send E-mail to:
listserv@ucsd.edu
and in the BODY (not the Subject) of the message, write:
subscribe radio-info
The server may not be able to determine your return address. In that
case write:
subscribe radio-info (your E-mail address)
You should get an acknowledgement very shortly.
4. Mail-Server: If you don't want to read through the entire gateway
of rec.radio.info, or want a copy of the list right away, send E-mail
to:
mail-server@rtfm.mit.edu
and in the BODY (not the Subject) of the message, write:
send usenet/news.answers/radio/ham-radio/elmers/admin
send usenet/news.answers/radio/ham-radio/elmers/index
send usenet/news.answers/radio/ham-radio/elmers/list/a-m
send usenet/news.answers/radio/ham-radio/elmers/list/n-z
send usenet/news.answers/radio/ham-radio/elmers/diff
and the latest copy of the list should be sent to you E-mail within 24
hours (the mail-server uses batch priority to reduce system demand).
The last three services are experimental. I'm not terribly familiar
with them, and cannot offer much technical support regarding their use.
(I'd appreciate feedback on whether or not you find them useful,
though.)
5. Internet Gopher: The latest copy of the list should be available
from the following Gopher sites, all at standard port 70:
cc1.kuleuven.ac.be
jupiter.sun.csd.unb.ca
gopher.univ-lyon1.fr
ftp.win.tue.nl
gopher.win.tue.nl
see also comp.infosystems.gopher
6. World-Wide Web (WWW): The latest copy of the list should be available
from the following WWW site:
URL: http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu:80/hypertext/faq/usenet
under pages:
radio/ham-radio/elmers/admin
radio/ham-radio/elmers/index
radio/ham-radio/elmers/list/a-m
radio/ham-radio/elmers/list/n-z
radio/ham-radio/elmers/diff
see also comp.infosystems.www
7. Wide-Area Information Service (WAIS): The latest copy of the list
should be available from the WAIS server at rtfm.mit.edu (standard port
210) in database "usenet."
see also comp.infosystems.wais
How may I contribute to the Elmers List?
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
By using this resource, you are benefitting the net by obtaining
assistance in the fastest and most efficient way possible. By
volunteering to appear on this list, you are contributing to the good
reputation of the radio-related newsgroups.
Thanks to all the volunteer Elmers, as well as courteous list users, for
making this service a success.
--
73, Paul W. Schleck, KD3FU
pschleck@gonix.com (personal mail)
elmers-request@gonix.com (Elmers List administrivia)
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 29 Aug 1994 14:11:37 GMT
From: psinntp!arrl.org!dnewkirk@uunet.uu.net
Subject: Communications Quarterly , was Qs on no code FCC license and Hardware
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
David Stockton (dstock@hpqmdla.sqf.hp.com) wrote:
: Dave Newkirk (WJ1Z) (dnewkirk@arrl.org) wrote:
: : More news coming in a subsequent *QST*, but we have discovered that the
: : lower-cost answer--and one that should provide practically the same IMD
: : reduction at amateur frequencies--is to use *Motorola MPN3700* diodes
: : instead of the HPs.
: Did IMD testing get done at the LF end ? most PIN diodes have long
: enough periods for use above 10MHz, but parts that work well down to 1
: MHz are less common.
Working on it. Using good PINs should do better than non-PINs down through
at least 80 m. I realize that the issue is more complex because IMD-causing
sigs can include the mediumwave band, where even RF-optimized PINs generally
ain't so hot. The distinction between the two diode types blurs in that
area; I hope to look into some of the tradeoffs.
: : We will also show that 1N4007 rectifier diodes, although they contain PIN
: : structures that can provide reasonably good IMD performance compared to
: : intended-for-RF-switching PINs like the 3081 and MPN3700 *in forward
: : conduction*, *aren't* a suitable low-cost answer to the 3081 and 3700
: : because they must be *reverse*-biased to exhibit similar "turned off"
: : IMD dynamic range compared to 3081s and 3700s that simply have forward bias
: : removed.
: I remember seeing someone trying to use 1N4007s in a switch-mode
: PSU. The things were evidently so slow that they must be close to their
: limit of usefulness as a 60 Hz rectifier. 1N4007s have been used in 100W
: TR switches before now, but plenty of reverse bias voltage is essential
: to get isolation in the off state and this won't be available in a
: retrofit job.
: I wonder about the switching diodes at the inputs to the main IF
: filters, there may be a further benefit to close-in IMD of signals that
: pass the first IF. I've not tried this, but I feel suspicious about
: them. Measuring the IMD of crystal filters can be fun. Mixers and amlifiers
: can now be built at home, for pocket money, that make the quartz the
: limiting factor ! LF filters like the old European 1.4 MHz ones,
: with their large lumps of quartz usually produce better results than the
: more modern HF filters.... note that some filters had input
: transformers that were very poor for intermod performance.
What I've seen so far suggests that PINs suitable for front-end use aren't
going to be of much use for switching at MF, be the application at IF, such
as in switching crystal filters, or in a front end. But that's just a
researchless opinion; maybe someone makes PINs with wildly long carrier
lifetimes that will be just peachy for MF use.
And how about using JFETs as switches? Some of professional boxes do.
This is a tricky business, as you know. In a narrowband IF, second-order
effects don't matter much because they're way outside the passband and
because filters limit the spectrum applied to the IF input; third-order
becomes all-important. Both orders are important in a front end.
If time allows, I want to go after another favorite radio weakness:
In-passband IMD. I hate it when I listen to a CW radio and hear beats
between two or more signals in the passband, but these effects are common.
Quantifying them is necessary, though, because our hearing is nonlinear and
our ears create beats to a degree that varies with the individual, and with
the frequencies and sound levels involved.
David Newkirk, WJ1Z
Senior Assistant Technical Editor, *QST*
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 29 Aug 1994 14:17:47 GMT
From: psinntp!arrl.org!mtracy@uunet.uu.net
Subject: QST Subscription?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Grady,
Here is a list of email addresses for ARRL HQ. You should send a note
to the circulation manager, Debra Jahnke regarding your membership records.
While writing this post, I did a quick check of our membership records to
determine what your status was, but they show only one Grady Ward, from
Monterey, CA, whose call is KN6GR. I could not determine what your callsign
was from your post (which said "k06eb") and the several guesses I made at the
call that you meant to type didn't match anything in our database either.
ARRL EMAIL ADDRESSES
File: users.txt
Updated: August 26, 1994
The following ARRL HQ staffers, Officers, Directors and Vice
Directors can be contacted directly via the Internet at the
addresses shown. A brief description of the specific duties of the
individual is included so you know who to contact.
People not listed do not have public email addresses and cannot
respond by electronic mail. Other questions and messages to other
specific HQ staff, Officers, Directors and Vice Directors should
continue to be addressed to hq@arrl.org. Messages so addressed
will be received in the "front office" here at ARRL HQ. They will
be printed and distributed to the appropriate people by inter-
office or postal mail.
You should include your postal address (the slow kind) with all
correspondence to ARRL in case we need to send you non-electronic
material in answer to your request.
Staff member, call, title address
------------------------------------------- ---------------
ARRL HQ STAFF:
Akiyama, Nao, NX1L, International Programs nakiyama@arrl.org
Manager nx1l@arrl.org
Alvareztorres, Al, AA1DO, W1AW Operator aalvareztorres@arrl.org
aa1do@arrl.org
Arace, Gwyneth, Administrative Assistant to garace@arrl.org
the Chief Financial Officer
Arel, Joann, Field Services Assistant jarel@arrl.org
Battles, Brian, WS1O, Features Editor bbattles@arrl.org
(Strays, New Products, Features) ws1o@arrl.org
Bauer, Jeff, WA1MBK, W1AW Chief Operator jbauer@arrl.org
wa1mbk@arrl.org
Bliss, Norman, WA1CCQ, Regulatory Information nbliss@arrl.org
Branch Supervisor wa1ccq@arrl.org
Bloom, Jon, KE3Z, Senior Engineer, QEX Editor jbloom@arrl.org
ke3z@arrl.org
Bloom, Shelly, WB1ENT, Production Supervisor sbloom@arrl.org
wb1ent@arrl.org
Boggs, Jennifer, Accountant jboggs@arrl.org
Boucher, Bob, Office Manager rboucher@arrl.org
Bramon, Fran, QSL Bureau Assistant fbramon@arrl.org
Brogdon, Al, K3KMO, QST Managing Editor abrogdon@arrl.org
k3kmo@arrl.org
Budnik, Peter, KB1HY, Educational Assistant pbudnik@arrl.org
kb1hy@arrl.org
Cain, Jim, K1TN, Senior Editor, ARRL Letter jcain@arrl.org
k1tn@arrl.org
Carcia, Joe, NJ1Q, QSL Bureau Manager jcarcia@arrl.org
nj1q@arrl.org
Carcia, Mary, N7IAL, Special Services mcarcia@arrl.org
Assistant, ARRL Foundation n7ial@arrl.org
Cavanaugh, Rose, Circulation Assistant rcavanaugh@arrl.org
Cook, Kate, N1ODI, Educational Assistant kcook@arrl.org
n1odi@arrl.org
Danzer, Paul, N1II, Assistant Technical Editor pdanzer@arrl.org
n1ii@arrl.org
DeLude, Lisa, Administrative Assistant to ldelude@arrl.org
the Executive Vice President
DiCosimo, Bridget, Technical Department bdicosimo@arrl.org
Secretary (QST reprints, QST project
templates, orbital calendars)
DiCosimo, Kim, Secretary, EVP Office kdicosimo@arrl.org
Ewald, Steve, WV1X, Assistant Field sewald@arrl.org
Services Manager wv1x@arrl.org
Fagan, Sue, Graphic Design Supervisor sfagan@arrl.org
Fay, Kathy, N1GZO, Deputy Circulation Manager kfay@arrl.org
(Book orders, Membership) n1gzo@arrl.org
Ford, Steve, WB8IMY, Assistant Managing Editor sford@arrl.org
wb8imy@arrl.org
Gee, Scott, WB9RRU, W1AW Operator sgee@arrl.org
wb9rru@arrl.org
Gruber, Mike, WA1SVF, Laboratory Staff mgruber@arrl.org
(Product Review testing) wa1svf@arrl.org
Hagy, Jennifer, Media Relations Assistant jhagy@arrl.org
Hare, Ed, KA1CV, Laboratory Supervisor ehare@arrl.org
(RFI) ka1cv@arrl.org
Hennessee, John, KJ4KB, Regulatory jhennessee@arrl.org
Information Specialist kj4kb@arrl.org
Hogerty, Tom, KC1J, ARRL Ombudsman thogerty@arrl.org
(Questions about ARRL service) kc1j@arrl.org
Hutchinson, Chuck, K8CH, Membership chutch@arrl.org
Services Manager (Contests, Awards, DXCC) k8ch@arrl.org
Iannone, Gail, Convention Program Manager giannone@arrl.org
Inderbitzen, Bob, NQ1R, Assistant to the rinderbitzen@arrl.org
Manager, Educational Activities nq1r@arrl.org
Jahnke, Bart, KB9NM, Volunteer Examiner bjahnke@arrl.org
Coordinator Manager (Exams, VEs) kb9nm@arrl.org
Jahnke, Debra, Publications Sales Manager, djahnke@arrl.org
Circulation Manager (Book orders,
Membership)
Kearman, Jim, KR1S, Assistant Technical Editor jkearman@arrl.org
kr1s@arrl.org
Kennamer, Bill, K5FUV, DXCC Manager bkennamer@arrl.org
k5fuv@arrl.org
Kleinman, Joel, N1BKE, Associate Technical jkleinman@arrl.org
Editor n1bke@arrl.org
Koza, Ginny, Accounts Payable vkoza@arrl.org
Kustosik, Lisa, KA1UFZ, Regulatory lkustosik@arrl.org
Information Administrative Assistant ka1ufz@arrl.org
(Regulatory questions, Reciprocal
operating information)
Kwasowski, Greg, Building Manager gkwasowski@arrl.org
Lau, Zack, KH6CP, Laboratory Staff zlau@arrl.org
(RF/Microwaves, circuit design, QRP) kh6cp@arrl.org
Lunt, Billy, KR1R, Contest Branch Manager blunt@arrl.org
kr1r@arrl.org
Mabey, Jay, NU0X, Senior Assistant Field jmabey@arrl.org
Services Manager, Repeater Directory nu0x@arrl.org
Editor
Mansfield, Steve, N1MZA, Legislative and smansfield@arrl.org
Public Affairs Manager n1mza@arrl.org
Mascaro, Tony, Comptroller amascaro@arrl.org
Moore, Bill, NC1L, Senior DXCC Awards bmoore@arrl.org
Technician nc1l@arrl.org
Morin, Jodi, KA1JPA, Assistant Production jmorin@arrl.org
Supervisor ka1jpa@arrl.org
Moris, Richard, Contest Assistant rmoris@arrl.org
Nelson, John, W1GNC, Planning and Financial jnelson@arrl.org
Analysis Manager w1gnc@arrl.org
Newkirk, Dave, WJ1Z, Senior Assistant dnewkirk@arrl.org
Technical Editor wj1z@arrl.org
Pagel, Paul, N1FB, Associate Technical Editor ppagel@arrl.org
n1fb@arrl.org
Palm, Rick, K1CE, Field Services Manager rpalm@arrl.org
k1ce@arrl.org
Pingree, David, N1NAS, Senior Technical dpingree@arrl.org
Illustrator n1nas@arrl.org
Pinto, Ann-Marie, Accounts Receivable ampinto@arrl.org
Potter, Deane, Information Services Manager dpotter@arrl.org
Proctor, John, Programmer/Analyst jproctor@arrl.org
Rochette, Kim, Junior Buyer krochette@arrl.org
Sapko, Eileen, Awards Manager esapko@arrl.org
Schetgen, Bob, KU7G, Assistant Technical rschetgen@arrl.org
Editor (ARRL Handbook) ku7g@arrl.org
Shea, Joe, Production Assistant jshea@arrl.org
Sheheen, Kevin, Programmer/Analyst ksheheen@arrl.org
Shelley, Barry, Chief Financial Officer bshelley@arrl.org
Somma, Maria, VEC Services Supervisor msomma@arrl.org
Stankiewicz, Warren, NF1J, Assistant Contest wstankiewicz@arrl.org
Manager nf1j@arrl.org
Straw, Dean, N6BV, Senior Assistant Technical rdstraw@arrl.org
Editor (ARRL Antenna Book) n6bv@arrl.org
Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ, Executive Vice President, dsumner@arrl.org
QST Publisher k1zz@arrl.org
Swanson, Glenn, KB1GW, Assistant to Manager, gswanson@arrl.org
VEC lb1gw@arrl.org
Taratula, Maryann, Incoming Mail Room mtaratula@arrl.org
Supervisor
Tardette, Lisa, Publications Sales Supervisor ltardette@arrl.org
Thomas, Brad, KC1EX, Advertising Manager bthomas@arrl.org
kc1ex@arrl.org
Tracy, Michael, KC1SX, Laboratory Staff, mtracy@arrl.org
Technical Information Service Coordinator kc1sx@arrl.org
(Technical Questions)
Weinberg, Maty, Administrative Assistant to lweinberg@arrl.org
the Publications Manager, QEX Editorial
Assistant
White, Rosalie, WA1STO, Educational Activities rwhite@arrl.org
Manager (Info on becoming a ham, SAREX, wa1sto@arrl.org
School programs)
Wilson, Mark, AA2Z, Publications Manager, mwilson@arrl.org
QST Editor aa2z@arrl.org
Wolfgang, Larry, WR1B, Senior Assistant lwolfgang@arrl.org
Technical Editor (License manuals) wr1b@arrl.org
Zimmerman, Tammy-Beth, KA1WWP, Membership tzimmerman@arrl.org
Services Administrative Assistant ka1wwp@arrl.org
------------------------------------------- ---------------
ARRL HQ SPECIAL ACCOUNTS:
In addition to these specific people, we've also set up the
following accounts:
ARRL Automated Electronic Mail Server info@arrl.org
(Information files on Amateur Radio)
Awards (WAS, WAC, etc.) awards@arrl.org
Contests contests@arrl.org
Contest Advisory Committee cac@arrl.org
DXCC Desk dxcc@arrl.org
Education Activities Department ead@arrl.org
Outgoing QSL Bureau buro@arrl.org
Ombudsman ombudsman@arrl.org
QEX Magazine qex@arrl.org
QST-Technical qst@arrl.org
Radio Frequency Interference rfi@arrl.org
Technical Information Service (Technical tis@arrl.org
questions)
Volunteer Examiner Coordinator vec@arrl.org
W1AW 76067.3724@compuserve.com
------------------------------------------- ---------------
ARRL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND VICE DIRECTORS:
For any Officers, Directors or Vice Directors not listed, you can
send email to hq@arrl.org or 2155052@mcimail.com, with a request
that it be printed and mailed to the specific person.
Dennis Bodson, W4PWF, Roanoke Division 5749920@mcimail.com
Vice Director dbodson@arrl.org
Hans Brakob, K0HB, Dakota Division Vice 6364621@mcimail.com
Director
Bill Burden, WB1BRE, New England Divison 4728744@mcimail.com
Director
Frank Butler, W4RH, Southeastern Division 3113659@mcimail.com
Director
Tom Frenaye, K1KI, Vice President 2349723@mcimail.com
Evelyn Gauzens, W4WYR, Southeastern 3652196@mcimail.com
Division Vice Director
Art Goddard, W6XD, Southwestern Division 5700404@mcimail.com
Vice Director
Lew Gordon, K4VX, Midwest Division 6394624@mcimail.com
Director
Joel Harrison, WB5IGF, Delta Division 3119747@mcimail.com
Director
Fried Heyn, WA6WZO, Southwestern Division 2542030@mcimail.com
Director
Jay Holladay, W6EJJ, Vice President jay.holladay@jpl.nasa.gov
John Kanode, N4MM, Roanoke Division 3431429@mcimail.com
Director
Mary Lewis, W7QGP, Northwestern Division 3222036@mcimail.com
Director
Jim Maxwell, W6CF, Pacific Division Vice jmaxwell@arrl.org
Director
Stephen Mendelsohn, WA2DHF, Hudson 2532026@mcimail.com
Division Director
Larry Price, W4RA, International Affairs lprice@arrl.org
Vice President
Marshall Quiat, AG0X, Rocky Mountain 2417097@mcimail.com
Division Director
Warren Rothberg, WB1HBB, New England wrothberg@arrl.org
Division Vice Director
Rodney Stafford, KB6ZV, First Vice 2805867@mcimail.com
President
Brad Wyatt, K6WR, Pacific Division bwyatt@arrl.org
Director
------------------------------------------- ---------------
OTHER USEFUL ADDRESSES:
Stan Horzepa, WA1LOU, QST (Packet horzepa@evax.gdc.com
Perspective) columnist
*eof
------------------------------
Date: 29 Aug 94 22:24:00 GMT
From: news-mail-gateway@ucsd.edu
Subject: Ragchewing protocol
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Hi,
I became a ham in 1975 when I was 19 years old. I was the interested in the
electronics aspects, homebrewing etc.
Over the years, I have grown fond of chatting to people, learning about
others, the world I live in and soon.
These days, I never have talks about ham radio, DX, etc. I am happy to pick
up the mike and talk to friends around the world on the way to work. I use a
TS50 in the car.
What you do with ham radio is really up to you. Find a chat-pal somewhere
and have fun. You certainly dont have to talk electronics, ham radio or
whetever.
And as far as contests are concerned, I sincerely wish they did away with
them. Whats is the point of 'working' stations just to exchange a number is
beyond me. Oh well, at least contest weekends are great for avoiding the
radio.
Peter, KC1QF/ON9CGV
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Date: 28 Aug 1994 19:44:54 GMT
From: ping!usenet@uunet.uu.net
Subject: Route Z31ET
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <Zy9Sm+F.stevenolson@delphi.com>, stevenolson@delphi.com says:
>
>Am looking for QSL info on Z31ET.
>Macedonia. My Hamcall cd rom does not
>include Macedonia as yet.
>Steve WO9L.
try Tod, Box 44, Kocani, Macedonia
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Date: Sun, 28 Aug 1994 18:26:50 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!galaxy.ucr.edu!library.ucla.edu!csulb.edu!csus.edu!netcom.com!greg@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Why Some people hate Wayne Green
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <33dg3p$8hv@search01.news.aol.com> wwhitby@aol.com (Wwhitby) writes:
>I don't hate anyone, let alone Wayne.
>
>What I dislike is: He rambles about the problems our country has, but he
>doesn't seem to actually put forth any physical effort to correct them. I
>work with teenagers, and it is a sore spot for people to talk about how
>bad this world is, but not actually do anything.
You don't consider publishing a monthly journal on the subject of
Amateur Radio, which is one of the better ways for aspiring techies
to hone their skills as being 'physical effort?'
Hmmm.
Perhaps you're suffering from the old tunnel vision of 'what *I* do
is necessary and productive, but what everyone else does is contributing
to the world's woes' syndrome.
Guess it ain't just those teenagers what think the world revolves around
them and their problems, what?
Greg
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