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Info-Hams Digest            Fri, 11 Feb 94       Volume 94 : Issue  133

Today's Topics:
                        40 Meter Loop Antenna
                        A code speed question
                 Antenna Erection Aids - Thor's socks
                Illegal Activities of Dominique Corman
                    KENWOOD TH77E VS STANDARD 720
                Kenwood TS940 pll-car unlock....HELP!
                       Long range digital links
N connectors (was Re: "Flexible" 9913 (Was - Re: Coaxial cab (2 msgs)
                  Nude amateur radio clubs (2 msgs)
                            QSL Questions
                     RF exposure and cancer risks
                       soldering PL-259 to coax
                     Will Wayne See His Shadow???

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Date: 10 Feb 1994 14:52:28 GMT
From: library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!ux2.cso.uiuc.edu![e-mail]
Subject: 40 Meter Loop Antenna
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Steve Egert) writes:


>I live in a condo that has a lot that is just too short to put up a 40 meter
>dipole (and the homeowner's association made me take down the vertical).  Does
>anyone have any plans for a 40 meter transmitting loop?  I've seen some that
>are compact, made of copper pipe and are capable of multiband operation.
>I've also read that they tend to cancel out atmospheric noise.

One of my afternoon projects was a 3ft diameter loop with #16 wire and
a wide-spaced hamfest capacitor. The loop tuned on 12-30MHz and performed
as good or better than my attic dipole on 18 MHz. There was small
wire warming on 14 MHz. The antenna was on a pole (held by one hand) at the
ceiling level.
I think for 7 MHz you should be fine with #12 wire and 5-6 ft diameter.
As a side note, at the ceiling level the loop performs well only when
positioned vertically, not horizontally.

Ignacy Misztal, NO9E, SP8FWB
[e-mail]

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Date: Wed, 9 Feb 1994 08:47:22 -0500
From: library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!hamblin.math.byu.edu!yvax.byu.edu!cunyvm!rohvm1![e-mail]
Subject: A code speed question
To: [e-mail]

In article <2j8dql$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Rajiv Dewan) wrote, in part:

> >How many people use typewriters or computers for copying code?
>
> I think that there is one down side to this approach.  Apparently, visual code,
> aural code copied in head and aural code copied on typewriter involve
> different parts of the brain and do not transfer well from one to another.
> I recall a story, firsthand, from a signal corpsman in Korean PA who
> copied code directly onto a typewriter but did *not* know what he had
> received till he read the copy.  To make short of a long story, the skills
> for typewirter copy may be different from that for head copy.

I think that's true.  At the higher speeds, there's sort of a direct
connection from the ear to the fingers, and definitely the neural
connections are different when the fingers move in a pattern for writing
letters and when they go up and down in the proper places on the keyboard.


I mentioned earlier my inability to copy on paper beyond about 30
wpm...I've tried typewriter copy, and don't do quite that well...maybe 25
wpm.  Part of it is that I still have to think a bit about typing.  As with
learning the code in the first place, practice helps.

--
73  de  John Taylor    W3ZID
[e-mail]

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Date: 10 Feb 1994 13:56:48 GMT
From: koriel!lll-winken.llnl.gov!fastrac.llnl.gov!cronkite.nersc.gov![e-mail]
Subject: Antenna Erection Aids - Thor's socks
To: [e-mail]

The sock wins my vote for most creative, low cost, easy to transport
solution. Now I have a reason to save my old sox!

Thanks!
Greg


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Date: 8 Feb 1994 00:14:29 GMT
From: yoyo.aarnet.edu.au!news.adelaide.edu.au!basser.cs.su.oz.au!news.cs.su.oz.au!metro!dmssyd.syd.dms.CSIRO.AU!dmsperth.per.dms.CSIRO.AU!uniwa![e-mail]
Subject: Illegal Activities of Dominique Corman
To: [e-mail]

In article [e-mail], [e-mail] (Jeff Herman) writes:
>
>Before I left for vacation in December, Dana and I went round and round
>concerning a self-proclaimed lawbreaker who stated he was going to place
>a 5kw broadcast band xmtr on the ham bands. Dana's stance: give the guy
>a break - he'll change his ways. You all know my opinion of the matter...

I'm flattered that Jeff sees fit to mention me, but he's grossly misrepresented
my views.  For anyone who cares, they can go peruse the mail archives on
ucsd.edu and re-read the entire discussion, but I'll save anyone who cares
a few minutes by quoting a note that I wrote, that more accurately expresses
my views that Jeff Herman.

Begin included news posting:
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Date: 21 Dec 1993 18:01:28 GMT
From: news.service.uci.edu!usc.edu!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!swrinde!sgiblab!sgigate.sgi.com!olivea!koriel!newscast.West.Sun.COM!abyss.West.Sun.COM!sunspot![e-mail]
To: [e-mail]

References <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>i.c
Subject : Re: Question about radio pirating...

In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Jeff Herman) writes:
>In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>>
>>Well, #1, Mike Shoupe is not an outlaw.
>>   ..........
>>As far as I can tell, Shoupe said "I've got a 5KW transmitter I've
>>converted to the ham bands".  He did not suggest that he will run
>>excessive power, he did not suggest he would engage in broadcasting,
>>he did not say which frequencies he plans to operate, and you started
>>calling him an outlaw!
>
>Geez, it's no wonder why 2 meters in Southern California is such a
>mess; I guess the blind ultra-liberal type of thinking Californians
>are so proud of has found its way to the ham bands.

Well, since you want to make it personal, Jeff:
Hmmm... I didn't know the blind-ultra-fascist-hang-em-without-a-trial
type of thinking dictators are so proud of has found its way to Hawaii.
Maybe you ought to study civil rights and due process before you
start calling people outlaws.

>Shoupe is an admitted law breaker - he stated he ran a pirate radio
>station - thus he broke federal law - that's why I've referred to
>him as an outlaw. Has the statute of limitations run out for him?
>Probably not. Therefore, the feds could come knocking on his door
>tomorrow and arrest him for his crimes. But in your eyes he's done
>no wrong.

Don't be a dolt.  You can't see through my eyes, you don't know how
I think, and you refuse to understand.  Shoupe *says* he once ran a
pirate radio station; without other evidence, I'd have a hard time
convicting him of a crime.  Do you get it, Jeff?  In my eyes, I haven't
seen the evidence required to declare Shoupe a criminal.  Can you see
that Jeff?  I'm not the ultra-liberal you accuse me of; I consider myself
a moderate, and I try to see the big picture before I convict people.
But, no, Jeff is ready to through due process out the window and be a
complete fascist amateur radio weenie.  Wonderful.

By the way, you seem to know nothing but what you've been told about
Southern California radio.  I use 2m in Southern California, and it
is not the mess you would like to portray it as.  Yes, there are repeaters
that are largely populated by controversial types, Yes, there are people
that break the rules, yes, in an area with 10 million people 2m is
congested in some places.  However, I have 12 amateur channels programmed
in my Motorola that are *not* congested or jammed, so what the heck is
your point?

>Dana, do the criminals in your state a favor: become a judge! :)

Since you want to make it personal, Jeff, and since you are unable
to discuss things intellectually before you launch into personal
attacks, etc., chew on this:

Jeff, do the innocent people on Usenet a favor: don't become a judge!
Leave the "outlaw" rhetoric alone!  Just go back to posting yet more
QRP transmitters to rec.radio.amateur.homebrew.

>Alright Gang, I'm on my way to the airport for 3 weeks of snow
>(we never see that stuff here in Hawaii except up on Mauna Kea
>at the 15,000 foot level); I hope you all have a very very
>wonderful Christmas or Hanukkah; please drive safely.

Enjoy yourself in Tahoe; I'll be a couple of hours drive away,
in case you want to get together and call me ultra-liberal to
my face :-)  Leave me a voice mail note at [phone] with
a number to reach you.

Dana
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 * Dana H. Myers KK6JQ, DoD 466    | Views expressed here are    *
 * [phone]         | mine and do not necessarily    *
 * [e-mail]    | reflect those of my employer    *
 * This Extra supports the abolition of the 13 and 20 WPM tests *


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End of included news posting.


>I guess it is all a matter of interpretation: Does self-policing mean
>I just police myself, or does it mean we police, in addition to ourselves,
>each other? I believe it means the latter.

Maybe you ought to start policing people by policing yourself, how about
starting by not mis-quoting people?  Hmmmm?


---
 * Dana H. Myers KK6JQ, DoD 466    | Views expressed here are    *
 * [phone]         | mine and do not necessarily    *
 * [e-mail]    | reflect those of my employer    *
 * This Extra supports the abolition of the 13 and 20 WPM tests *

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Date: 10 Feb 1994 09:44:34 GMT
From: mvb.saic.com!unogate!news.service.uci.edu!usc!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!pipex!sunic!EU.net!news.forth.gr!helios.intranet.gr!phaethon![e-mail]
Subject: KENWOOD TH77E VS STANDARD 720
To: [e-mail]

CQ Netters

Does anyone have comparison data for the Kenwood TH77E and the Standard 720
dual band handhelds ???
Which is better ? why ? can either of them turn their TX off automaticly
while being used as repeaters ??
Which has more repeater related functions ??

73's

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Date: 4 Feb 94 20:53:49 GMT
From: psinntp!psinntp!arrl.org![e-mail]
Subject: Kenwood TS940 pll-car unlock....HELP!
To: [e-mail]

Chuck Hawley ([e-mail]) wrote:

: My TS940 (1987 vintage) unlocks during warmup, receive (or xmit) goes away
: and a half second later the display goes to all dots. This lasts for a blink
: to a few seconds each time, and happens zero to a half dozen times only during
: warmup from cold which takes 5 or so minutes.

Well, you have checked many of the "connection" type things. It sounds
like the bad connection is inside one of the ICs or other components.
I do have one off-the-wall suggestion to try first, though. Many of the
pc boards rely on thier mounting screws to get a good ground. It is
probably worth checking these to make sure they are tight and that
the pc board is making good electrical connection. Do NOT tighten
all the screws inside those little metal cans, though! Those are
aligment screws; they do not need to be tight. :-)

A year or so ago I fixed a '940 that had a bad IC socket on the
the main microprocessor chip. That unit had developed all sorts
of flaky problems. It was a pain in the neck, but I managed to get
the old socket out and put in a new one. Do NOT remove an IC socket
as your FIRST pc-board solder experience; get some practice first.
Solder-wick or a desoldering tool makes the job a lot easier.

After that, I suggest that you purchase a can of "freeze spray", available
from most mail-order electronic distributors or from the electronics
jobber that supplies your local TV repair shop with parts.

Turn it on and let it warm up. Once it starts working fine,
use the spray to cool down major sub-assemblies, one at a time. When
the problem returns, you have found the bad board. Let it warm up
and start working again. Then, cool down the components one at a time.
When it acts up again, you have found the thermally intermittant
component.

Good luck.

73 from ARRL HQ, Ed -- KA1CV
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Date: Thu, 10 Feb 1994 13:05:53 GMT
From: library.ucla.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!wupost!uhog.mit.edu!nntp.club.cc.cmu.edu!cantaloupe.srv.cs.cmu.edu!cs.cmu.edu![e-mail]
Subject: Long range digital links
To: [e-mail]

   Can any of you radio folks give me a hand with this?

   I need a system capable of transmitting about 1 MegaBit per second
   of digital data from anywhere on the planet.  This would be a one-way
   link.  I'm sure this can be done, but can it be done reliably without
   a satellite and lots of very fancy gear?  If so, I have some questions:

    How much might the equipment to do this cost?
    How much would this equipment (the transmitter) weigh?
    How much volume would this equipment (transmitter) occupy?
    How much power would the transmitter require during operation?
        How big would the antenna have to be?

   If the problem is simplified to communicate within a single hemisphere,
   does that make life alot easier?

   Any information would be a great help!
   Thanks very much!
   Bill

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Date: Wed, 09 Feb 1994 23:16:43 -0500
From: mvb.saic.com!unogate!news.service.uci.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!utnut!utcsri!newsflash.concordia.ca!altitude!dino.hip.cam.org![e-mail]
Subject: N connectors (was Re: "Flexible" 9913 (Was - Re: Coaxial cab
To: [e-mail]

> N connectors also make an effort to be weather resistant where PL-259/SO-239
> do not.  Land mobile radios seem to use SO-239 up to UHF (512MHZ max), then
> N connectors (800/900, etc.).
>
> ---
>  * Dana H. Myers KK6JQ

Has anyone had any experience with the mini UHF connectors, I've seen show
up on some of the new mobile commercial radio.  They look like PL259
connectors, but are about half the size.  They would seem to have the same
limitations that the regular kind, but has anyone checked them to see what
impedance they give and or return loss?

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Date: Fri, 11 Feb 1994 00:42:22 GMT
From: news.larc.nasa.gov!news.msfc.nasa.gov!bcm!cs.utexas.edu!news.unt.edu!news.oc.com!news.kei.com!nic.hookup.net!paladin.american.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary@ames.
Subject: N connectors (was Re: "Flexible" 9913 (Was - Re: Coaxial cab
To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Tom Bruhns) writes:
>Chuck Harris - WA3UQV ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
>: (Hint, the worst things about the PL are soldering the braid, and lack of
>: weather resistance.  The best things about the N are the solderless braid
>: connection, the physical strength, and the weather resistance.)
>
>I've seen folk curse at N connectors on 9913.  It appears to me that the
>9913 doesn't provide very good support for the compression gland in N
>connectors, since the line is essentially hollow and made from (soft)
>polyethelene.  The N connectors I've seen sold for it are what I'd
>call "short-barrel."  You can get longer barrel ones that offer better
>support for the line, and I find they stay on much more securely.  You
>have to do the center pin mod yourself to get them to accept the
>larger center conductor of the 9913.  (Sorry, I don't have the UG numbers
>in front of me...)

The problem with putting compression fittings on 9913 is the low braid
coverage. It really has nothing at all to do with the dielectric, which
never enters into physical connections. Since it uses foil for the bulk
of it's shielding, and the braid count on 9913 is way down, you tend to
get connectors that tear off easily. Newer 9913 has more braid than older
lots so it works better. The better solution is to use the crimp connectors
designed for 9913. I like the Kings brand best. This captures the braid
between two barrels and crimps them into a solid unit. Because it engages
much more braid area than the gland, which only pinches a narrow circle of
braid, the crimp connector makes a much stronger connection. You need the
proper tooling to attach these connectors, gas pliers don't cut it, and
the tooling is expensive, but it's worth it.

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | uunet!rsiatl!ke4zv!gary
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |

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Date: 10 Feb 1994 09:28:01 -0500
From: library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!hpscit.sc.hp.com!hpuerca.atl.hp.com!hpuerca![e-mail]
Subject: Nude amateur radio clubs
To: [e-mail]

In <gdavis.760825204@griffin> [e-mail] (Gary Davis) writes:

>There is, according to the CBC, a nudist amateur radio club.
>I am wondering where, how many members? Anybody know anything about this?
>- In the Buff
>Gary WQ1F

I see a potential for rf burns that you certainly wouldn't
show off at OTHER ham club meetings :-)

Ed H-N5RCK
HP Atlanta

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Date: Fri, 11 Feb 1994 03:01:38 GMT
From: news.cerf.net!megatek![e-mail]
Subject: Nude amateur radio clubs
To: [e-mail]

In article <gdavis.760825204@griffin> [e-mail] (Gary Davis) writes:
> I heard a strange story on the CBC last evening. The report was on
>the increasing interest in nudism in the Winter months. To promote
>this festive and relaxing activity additional interests where specified.
>
>There is, according to the CBC, a nudist amateur radio club.
>
>I am wondering where, how many members? Anybody know anything about this?
>
>
>
>- In the Buff
>Gary WQ1F
>
>--

    We meet on Thursday nights at 0000Z on 14.265Mhz +/- 10. Tonight there
was only 8 checkins, but it's still wintertime... In the spring and summer
there's usually 10-20 checkins.
    We wind up talking about nude beaches, nude resorts, natural (free)
hot springs, stuff like that. Maybe talk about some new law banning skinny-
dipping here or there, and sometimes one of the local nudist/naturist groups
succeeds in stopping some new law or ordinance from happening.
    Tonight we started to formulate plans for a commemorative(sp?) QSL
card and/or certificate for Nude Recreation Week, which happens July 4-10 this
year. Yes, the picture QSL will have nude people on it, just don't expect any
"centerfolds". I'll provided details about operating times and freqs for the
"Special Event" as we decide on them.

    BTW, hams in the nudist/naturist "community" have noticed a far higher
per capita ham population among nudists/naturists than in the general
population. Wonder why that is?

73,
-jim

    I was about to say "check us out sometime", but I think I'll refrain.


--
Jim Campbell    "The Tye-Dye Guy"    |    "Remember to tweet!"
[e-mail]             | When in doubt, you're probably
WB6ZPB NSS ASA TNS            |      unsure about something

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Date: 11 Feb 1994 02:50:59 GMT
From: elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!news.msfc.nasa.gov!bcm!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!prairienet.org![e-mail]
Subject: QSL Questions
To: [e-mail]

In a previous article, [e-mail] (Rajiv Dewan) says:

>In article <[e-mail]>, Doug Brandon <[e-mail]> wrote:
><snip>
>
>>Does anybody know if F6FNU QSLs via the bureau?
>

No, you won't receive a QSL from F6FNU via the bureau.  Nor will he answer
cards sent to him via the bureau.  I have sent many cards to him direct
for various DX stations, and I have always received a prompt reply.  What
he requires is a legible QSL, an SASE, and sufficient $$ for return postage.
Not too much to ask...

73, Drew
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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 1994 23:29:20 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!sdd.hp.com!saimiri.primate.wisc.edu!xanth.cs.odu.edu!concert!news-feed-1.peachnet.edu!umn.edu!rabbit.cccs.umn.edu![e-mail]
Subject: RF exposure and cancer risks
To: [e-mail]

I'm in the process of reviewing a questionnaire that is going to be used in a
case-control study of brain cancers in rural areas.  While the preliminary
survey does contain questions regarding ham/cb/cellular/radar exposure, I
would like to make sure that those areas are expanded a bit.

I would appreciate it if someone could point me towards some of the relevant
literature.

Thanks.

--rick

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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 1994 22:07:20 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!sdd.hp.com!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!emory!wa4mei.ping.com!ke4zv![e-mail]
Subject: soldering PL-259 to coax
To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (John Unger) writes:
>Has anyone had any experience (either good or bad) using one of
>the small butane torch/soldering irons to solder PL-259 connectors
>to RG-8U coax.  Do they work as well as or better than a big
>(>100W) soldering iron?

The small ones, like the Pyropen Jr. and the Portasol don't work
as well as a large iron. The Pyropen Sr. works fine, even in the
wind. When AC is available, however, I use a 300 watt American
Beauty.

Gary

--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | uunet!rsiatl!ke4zv!gary
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |

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Date: Fri, 4 Feb 1994 14:03:43 GMT
From: hearst.acc.Virginia.EDU!murdoch!faraday.clas.Virginia.EDU![e-mail]
Subject: Will Wayne See His Shadow???
To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]>,
Harry Bloomberg <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>   If Wayne Greene sees his shadow on Groundhog Day, does that mean
>we'll have 6 more years of bad sunspots? :-) :-) :-)
>
No it means Wayne won't write anything in 73 for 6 years. Then I'll
start subscribing again.

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Date: 8 Feb 1994 18:19:03 GMT
From: library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!sgiblab!sgigate.sgi.com!olivea!koriel!newscast.West.Sun.COM!abyss.West.Sun.COM!pongo!@@nntp.ucsb.edu
To: [e-mail]

References <Anthony_Pelliccio-070294092539@138.16.64.8>, <[e-mail]>, <Anthony_Pelliccio-080294103950@138.16.64.8>sgi
Subject : Re: N connectors (was Re: "Flexible" 9913 (Was - Re: Coaxial cab

In article <Anthony_Pelliccio-080294103950@138.16.64.8> [e-mail] (Tony Pelliccio) writes:
>In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
>(Dana Myers ) wrote:
>
>> >Actually, most equipment for dual-band use is sold with so-239 and pl-259
>> >connectors. The loss isn't that much so you'd actually notice it. You'll
>> >find N used in applications where every bit of loss counts like repeaters
>> >etc.
>>
>> N connectors also make an effort to be weather resistant where PL-259/SO-239
>> do not.  Land mobile radios seem to use SO-239 up to UHF (512MHZ max), then
>> N connectors (800/900, etc.).
>>
>
>I had forgotten the weather resistance issue. But you're right in that most
>land-mobile radios tend to use SO-239 instead of N. But buy a UHF repeater
>and guess what, N connectors. By the way, I've finally met an N connector
>that I like. It's for the 9913 and it's GREAT! You don't have to comb out
>braid, you don't have to go nuts with 9 different parts, etc. This one is
>two pieces, you strip the coax down a bit, screw it in, use a bit of solder
>and you're in business.

The crimp-on connectors are quite cool, too.  Just be sure to leave
the center conductor long enough :-).

Dana

--
 * Dana H. Myers KK6JQ, DoD 466    | Views expressed here are    *
 * [phone]         | mine and do not necessarily    *
 * [e-mail]    | reflect those of my employer    *
 * This Extra supports the abolition of the 13 and 20 WPM tests *

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Date: 10 Feb 94 06:49:28 GMT
From: mvb.saic.com!unogate!news.service.uci.edu!usc!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!sgiblab!munnari.oz.au!newshost.anu.edu.au!sserve!usage!metro!news.ci.com.au!eram!dave@network.
To: [e-mail]

References <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>in
Subject : Re: ANARTS RTTY NEWS BULLETIN 792 16/01/94

In article <[e-mail]>,
    [e-mail] writes:

[ Refusal of licence for ASCII RTTY repeater ]

| I suspect the actual reason was just that those in control didn't want
| to see anyone doing anything different or innovative.

Things don't seem to have changed all that much...

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Dave Horsfall (VK2KFU)     VK2KFU @ VK2OP.NSW.AUS.OC     PGP 2.3
[e-mail]           ...munnari!esi.COM.AU!dave    available

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