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Info-Hams Digest            Sun,  8 May 94       Volume 94 : Issue  503

Today's Topics:
                    Archived solar info on the net
                           ARLD026 DX news
                       Broadbander BB3 Antenna?
                    Followup: Was this a bad idea?
                              Ham jargon
                  Help! Intermod/440/Knwd732/filter?
                     IPS Daily Report - 08 May 94
                          Islands on the air
                  Keep the Gun Battle Off!!!!!!!!!!!
                   List of packet/Internet gateways
                     Luck Hurder ... gone: ( Why?
                                 mods
                      Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #157
                            QLF? (2 msgs)
                             Rexon RL-401
                      Source for Keplerian Data

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Date: Sun, 8 May 94 22:22:48 GMT
From: mnemosyne.cs.du.edu!nyx10![e-mail]
Subject: Archived solar info on the net
To: [e-mail]

Recently I was going through some old log book entries and I wanted to
compare them with the solar conditions at the time. The book I have on
solar conditions only listed entries to the late seventies. I figured
that the data must be archived on the net somewhere and I found it at
the National Geophysical Data Center Gopher run by NOAA. It has sunspot
and solar flux records going back a few years.
The gopher address is:

Host=gopher.ngdc.noaa.gov
Path=1/NGDC Public Data/Solar Terrestrial Physics/SOLAR_DATA


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Warren Kinninger, N9MLK
[e-mail]

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Date: Sun, 8 May 1994 11:48:57 MDT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!library.ucla.edu!psgrain!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!ve6mgs![e-mail]
Subject: ARLD026 DX news
To: [e-mail]

SB DX @ ARL $ARLD026
ARLD026 DX news

ZCZC AE24
QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 26  ARLD026
>From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  May 5, 1994
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD026
ARLD026 DX news

The items in this week's bulletin are courtesy of Bob, W5KNE, QRZ
DX, Chod, VP2ML, The DX Bulletin, Frank, AH0W, Dave, VE3CPU, Joe,
NJ1Q, Warren, NF1J, the Yankee Clipper Contest Club PacketCluster
network and the Contest Corral column in QST.  Thanks.

TONGA.  Paul, KK6H, is supposed to be operating from here May 5
through June 4, though as of press time there have yet to be any
spots on the local PacketCluster node.  Listen for Paul's CW and
RTTY from the shack of A35CT.  Paul has requested the call sign A36H
and plans to be in the WPX CW contest.  QSL via KK6H.

JOHNSTON ISLAND.  There is good news and bad news.  First the bad
news.  The AH6IO/KH3 DXpedition by AH6IO and NH6UY has been
cancelled.  The good news is that satellite gear for the DXpedition
will be used by KH3AF for about a month, so at least satellite DXers
will have a chance at snagging this one.

YEMEN.  Robert, N4GCK, of 3Y0PI fame, has received permission to
operate from Yemen.  He will be on as 7O0CW during July for a period
of 4 or 5 days, mostly CW.

ZAIRE.  Paul, F6EXV, has been active as 9Q5EXV.  F5FHI is signing
9Q5FHI and has been worked on 7016 kHz at 0100z and 14193 at 1938.
Both EXV and FHI are expected to move to other African locations
soon.

ITU HQ GENEVA.  Listen for 4U9ITU being operated from station 4U1ITU
until May 11.

LIECHTENSTEIN.  The 4U9ITU operators plan to operate HB0/DL8BDR/P
with CW, SSB and TTY modes from May 12 to 15.

DESECHEO ISLAND QRT.  A spokesman for the US Fish and Wildlife
Service reports that landing permission requests are being denied,
so amateur activity from this island is on hold.  This action is a
result of modern day pirates and Haitian rebels occupying the
island.

SINT MAARTEN.  From May 24 to 30, Chod, VP2ML/WB2CHO, and Frank,
AH0W/OH2LVG, will be signing PJ7/WB2CHO and PJ7/OH2LVG respectively.
They will team up to operate in the CQ WPX CW Contest as PJ8X.  QSL
PJ7/WB2CHO via K1RH.  QSL PJ7/OH2LVG and PJ8X via KE7LZ.

SAINT PAUL ISLAND.  Five northeast Wisconsin amateurs are planning a
4 or 5 day DXpedition to CY9 between June 10 and 19, weather
permitting.  Check 25 kHz up on 40 through 15 meters.  For SSB, try
3795, 7155, 14195, 18130, 21295 and 28350 kHz.  RTTY will be on 7085
and 14085 kHz.  QSL via K0SN.

QSL UPDATE.  Cards for V2/VE3BW should go direct to VE3BW only.

ON A SAD NOTE.  Harvey McCoy, W2IYX, FSK RTTY pioneer and Editor of
The Long Island DX Bulletin, recently became a Silent Key at age 83.
RIP, Harvey.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  The ARI International DX Contest,
sponsored by the Associazione Radioamatori Italiani, is from 2000z
May 7 to 2000z May 8 on CW, SSB and RTTY.  Italian stations will
exchange QSO serial number and two letter province indentifier.  All
others send signal report and serial number.

The Georgia QSO Party is from 1800z May 7 until 2000z May 8.  For
CW, check 3540, 7040, 14040, 21040, 28040 kHz and 50040 MHz.  SSB
activity will be around 3795, 7243, 14240, 21330, 28400 kHz and
50124 MHz.  Georgia stations will exchange QSO serial number and
their county.  All others exchange serial number and state, province
or DXCC country.

For more info on the ARI DX contest and Georgia QSO Party, check
page 115 of April QST.

The Mobile Amateur Radio Awards Club, MARAC, is sponsor of the
County Hunter's CW Contest, which runs from 0000z May 7 to 2400z May
8.  Exchange RST and either county and state or province or DXCC
country.  Work stations once per band per county.  Fixed station
contacts are worth one point, mobile contacts are worth three
points, and multipliers are the different US counties worked.  Log
submission deadline is June 8.  Send to Norm Beavers, W3DYA, 3320
McMillan Drive, Tyler, TX 75701.
NNNN
/EX

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Date: Sat, 07 May 94 07:58:03 MST
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!asuvax!ennews!stat![e-mail]
Subject: Broadbander BB3 Antenna?
To: [e-mail]

I just received a mailer for a mobile HF antenna called the Broadbander
BB3.

Anyone have any experience with this product?

david, wb7tpy

---
Editor, HICNet Medical Newsletter
Internet: [e-mail]                 FAX: [phone]
Bitnet  : ATW1H@ASUACAD

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Date: 8 May 1994 18:42:59 -0400
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!spool.mu.edu!nigel.msen.com!garnet.msen.com![e-mail]
Subject: Followup: Was this a bad idea?
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Sir Hoagy) writes:
> A few days ago, I posted my article "Was this a bad idea?".
> It dealt with the fact that I had witnessed a rather horrid accident.
> The people involved were in jeopardy of losing their lives, and we
> were at least 2 to 3 miles from a house.   I, while unlicensed,
> used my HT to call someone on the repeater and get emergency out there
> fast.  They did, and the matter was thankfully resolved with no one
> being permanently injured.
>
> Many of you were kind enough to email me you opinions, which all said
> almost the same thing: Yes, it probably WAS illegal, but who would
> complain?
>
[stuff deleted]

Mark, FWIW, I would have done the exact same thing.  And to agree with
someone else that posted, I believe the Communications Act covers that
scenario.  Legal or not, You did good.  BTW, Congrads on the license.

Vince.
--
======================================================================
Vince Vielhaber -- KA8CSH   email: [e-mail]  flame-mail: /dev/null
             220+ Coordinator Michigan Area Repeater Council
# include <std/disclaimers.h>
======================================================================

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Date: Sun, 8 May 1994 16:36:57 GMT
From: spsgate!mogate!newsgate!dtsdev0![e-mail]
Subject: Ham jargon
To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]> Neil D. Friedman <[e-mail]> writes:
>Terry Burge <[e-mail]> writes:
>
>>I still like "destinated" meaning you have arrived at your destination.
>
>CB lingo from the 70's.

So what?  It's short, it's concise, and I like it too.

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Date: Sun,  8 May 94 14:21:00 -0400
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!gatech!howland.reston.ans.net!darwin.sura.net!hearst.acc.Virginia.EDU!pplace![e-mail]
Subject: Help! Intermod/440/Knwd732/filter?
To: [e-mail]

Try contacting Sinclabs - they make bandpass/cavity filters.  They
advertise in most amateur periodicals.
Pete/kr4pu

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Date: Sun, 8 May 1994 23:26:52 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!pipex!sunic!EU.net!dkuug!eunet.no!nuug!nac.no!ifi.uio.no!wabbit.cc.uow.edu.au!metro!ipso![e-mail]
Subject: IPS Daily Report - 08 May 94
To: [e-mail]

SUBJ: IPS DAILY SOLAR AND GEOPHYSICAL REPORT
ISSUED AT 8/2330Z MAY 1994 BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES
FROM THE REGIONAL WARNING CENTRE (RWC), SYDNEY.
SUMMARY FOR 8 MAY AND FORECAST UP TO 11 MAY

IPS Warning 12 was issued on 25 APR and is still current.
-----------------------------------------------------------

1A. SOLAR SUMMARY
Activity: very low

Flares: none.

Observed 10.7 cm flux/Equivalent Sunspot Number : 074/011

1B. SOLAR FORECAST
             09 May             10 May             11 May
Activity     Very low           Very low           Very low
Fadeouts     None expected      None expected      None expected

Forecast 10.7 cm flux/Equivalent Sunspot Number : 075/013

1C. SOLAR COMMENT
None.
-----------------------------------------------------------

2A. MAGNETIC SUMMARY
Geomagnetic field at Learmonth: active to minor storm

Estimated Indices : A   K           Observed A Index 7 May
    Learmonth       30  3354 5453
    Fredericksburg  28                          30
    Planetary       35                          40

Observed Kp for 7 May: 6665 4343


2B. MAGNETIC FORECAST
DATE      Ap    CONDITIONS
09 May    32    Active to minor storm.
10 May    28    Active.
11 May    25    Unsettled to active.

2C. MAGNETIC COMMENT
None.

3A. GLOBAL HF PROPAGATION SUMMARY
                LATITUDE BAND
DATE        LOW            MIDDLE         HIGH
08 May      normal         normal         fair
PCA Event : None.
3B. GLOBAL HF PROPAGATION FORECAST
                LATITUDE BAND
DATE        LOW            MIDDLE         HIGH
09 May      fair           poor           poor
10 May      fair           poor           poor
11 May      fair           poor           poor
3C. GLOBAL HF PROPAGATION COMMENT
NONE.

-----------------------------------------------------------

4A. AUSTRALIAN REGION IONOSPHERIC SUMMARY
MUFs at Sydney were about 15% below predicted monthly values

Observed T index for 08 May:  10

Predicted Monthly T Index for May is 30.

4B. AUSTRALIAN REGION IONOSPHERIC FORECAST
DATE   T-index  MUFs
09 May     5    10 to 20% below predicted monthly values.
10 May    15    About 10% below predicted monthly values.
11 May    20    Near predicted monthly values.


4C. AUSTRALIAN REGION COMMENT
None.




--
IPS Regional Warning Centre, Sydney           |IPS Radio and Space Services
email: [e-mail]  fax: [phone]      |PO Box 5606
RWC Duty Forecaster   tel: [phone]      |West Chatswood NSW 2057
Recorded Message      tel: [phone]      |AUSTRALIA

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Date: Sun, 8 May 94 21:30:37 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!pipex!sunic!news.chalmers.se!etek.chalmers.se![e-mail]
Subject: Islands on the air
To: [e-mail]

    Hello! I am interested in getting some info on IOTA. A list
of islands on the air would be most appreciated. Perhaps there is a
FTP site with such info?
Answers by E-mail is welcome.

Cheers!

-Robert/SM6SWU

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Date: 8 May 1994 10:16:05 -0400
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!math.ohio-state.edu!caen!malgudi.oar.net!news.ans.net!newstf01.cr1.aol.com!search01.news.aol.com![e-mail]
Subject: Keep the Gun Battle Off!!!!!!!!!!!
To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Gary R.
Smith AA9JS) writes:



> While I personally believe that the debate over assualt weapons/or any other
>type of weapons is something that needs to be discussed, how about doing it
>so
>meplace ELSE!.  It's my opinion, but please this isn't the place.

                                         Thanx....Gary AA9JS

Wait until the government decides that ham radio is harmful to one's health and
they want to ban certain high power devices like amplifiers or 900 mhz
equipment. Government is getting in and invading our lives too much.  We need
to keep them out of our private lives.  While it may just be guns today, it
will be our radios tomorrow, or something else.  Government, and this
administration in particular, is reducing our rights in the name of protecting
us from harm.  You have to draw the line somewhere.

de WB8NUT

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Date: Sun, 8 May 1994 23:42:07 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!library.ucla.edu!csulb.edu!csus.edu!netcom.com![e-mail]
Subject: List of packet/Internet gateways
To: [e-mail]

Does anyone have a file listing the various reliable packet-to-internet
gateways?  If so, please  e-mail to [e-mail]

Thanks and 73
--
                                             [e-mail]
                                             Glendale, CA
                                             AB6WR

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Date: 8 May 1994 12:40:48 -0400
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!gatech!usenet.ufl.edu!mailer.acns.fsu.edu!freenet3.scri.fsu.edu!freenet3.scri.fsu.edu![e-mail]
Subject: Luck Hurder ... gone: ( Why?
To: [e-mail]

References: <[e-mail]>


Geoff...
Rick Palm is director of Field Services for ARRL and was Lucks direct
supervisor.  If this situation displeases you as much as it has me I
suggest you send Mr. David Sumner, Executive Vice Pres. ARRL a note
and, as I did, explain that the members still run this organization
and we will not allow it to become some secert club to be commanded by
a board that keeps its operational policy a secert from the folks who
pay the bills!!!  Please do not drop your membership in the league as
only members can vote out the directors who allow these sorts of
things to take place.

Matt May
President, Tallahassee Amateur Radio Society

Internet via  [e-mail]

--
SEE YA LATER......................................................
                                    73, KC4WCG, MATT
                  INTERNET / FREENET    [e-mail]

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Date: Sun,  8 May 94 10:15:00 -0400
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!gatech!darwin.sura.net!hearst.acc.Virginia.EDU!pplace![e-mail]
Subject: mods
To: [e-mail]

A while back, I heard of, read, thought there was, something, a mod for
the Radio Shack SWR/Power Meter for 2M/440.  It was a mod to hold the
reading for a specific time or until released with a button mounted on
the case.

Anyone remember where that was published?  I have searched (skimmed)
thru the QST and CQ issues I have, but haven't located it yet.  I have
given some of my mags away, and would like to locate that mod.

Thanks for any help.

N0RDQ

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Date: Sun, 8 May 1994 14:02:17 -0600
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!galaxy.ucr.edu!library.ucla.edu!psgrain!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!ve6mgs![e-mail]
Subject: Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #157
To: [e-mail]

SB DX @ ALLBBS $OPDX.157
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 157

The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 157
BID: $OPDX.157
May  9, 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, DL7VEE & DXNL, DF4RD,
K4CEF & Southeastern Cluster Group, WB3JFS, WK3N, K3ZR, W5HVV, WI5A,
KF7E and WD8NSD for the following DX information.

7O, YEMEN. It has been a little over a week since Robert, N4GCK (one of
the operators of the 3Y0PI), announced the good news that he has received
permission to operate as 7O0CW and he could be active during July. Now
for the bad news! The newspapers report, "Yemen has edged toward civil
war in a fight over the two regions since conservative North Yemen and
socialist South Yemen united on May 22, 1990". Fierce fighting is
reported between the northern and southern troops on the border region
between Yemen's two feuding regions.

A5, BHUTAN. Roderick, W5HVV, spoke with Jim Smith, VK9NS, on the air
May 4th and Jim stated that he had spoken with the Ministry of
Communication of Bhutan. Jim mentioned that he was anticipating a trip
to Bhutan to operate. All the equipment and a beam are already there.
Jim is only awaiting the final word from the Ministry of Communication
and he would be off and running. There was an indication that Jim would
also operate from Bangladesh (S2) and Nepal (9N), probably on his way
to Bhutan.

A6, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. It has been reported that A61AN is a SLIM
operating in Dubai. If you ask this station about QSL info, he will
tell you, "FORGET IT! I did not QSL at all!". At Dayton, Don
(WB2DND/A61AD) has also stated this station is operating illegeally and
was claiming to be Nasir the "old" A61AF operator. Don also mentioned
he will be return to U.A.E. in October.

BY, CHINA. George, BY/KA3NRG, is now in Beijing on business during the
month of May. George's free time is limited, but his plans are to operate
the ususal SSB DX frequencies. He is a relatively new DXer, but he is
savvy and says he will not hesitate to QSY or pull the plug should the
gang become unruly. QSL via K3WS.

KH0, MARIANA ISLANDS. From May 26-30th, JA6VZB and JF6BCC will be active
as AH0T and KH2GR/KH0, respectively. Operations will be on 160-10 meters,
CW/SSB and RTTY; and they will participate in the WPX contest.

VR6, PITCAIRN ISLAND. According to Dave, VR6ME, as of April, VR stations
are allowed to use 12 and 17 meters. He states operations prior to this
were not quite legit. Also, he stated the new call sign for the Pitcairn
Amateur Radio Club is now VR6PAC.

DX-TIDBITS..... Jim, 5X1B, will be (or is) QRT in May, but heads for
Cameroon (TJ) after a home leave...... Because of budget cutbacks in
Moscow, the Vostok Antarctic outpost (4K1C) has been recently abandoned.
The Vostok base holds the record for the coldest spot on earth. 129
below zero, achieved on July 21, 1983...... Mike, ZD8M (G3UOF), has
gone QRT from Ascention Island as March 16, 1994. A report of using his
(G3UOF) home address, instead of the Ascention Island address, results
in a quicker turn around of his QSL cards.....

NOT ACCEPTED BY THE DXCC DESK. Bill, K5FUV, at the Dayton HamVention DX
Forum, entertained a few question about a few operations and has stated
the following:
    The I2RAO/HK0 (Malpelo) cards were not being accepted because the
    operator apparently just showed up at the island and asked the
    persons that were there for permission to land. I2RAO did not receive
    the permission from the right govenrment agency and that it was
    unlikely that permission would ever be granted. The cards would
    probably never be accepted.

   The FR/DJ6SI/G (Glorioso) cards would not be accepted because Baldur
   did not have the proper permission to be there.

DAYTON HAMVENTION SUMMARY (From a DXer's point a view! by KB8NW).
Another Dayton HamVention has come and gone, and there are good and
bad things to remember about this convention (naturally the good out
weigh the bad). The only major complaint is that "Mother-Nature" was
not too kind to the conventioneers. I do beleive that this is four
years in a row of bad and rainy weather. Many of us wait all year for
this special event to happen. Hey! Does anyone have "Mother-Nature's"
InterNet address? (Doesn't InterNet go anywhere?) Maybe we can send
her a message and ask her to
"P L E A S E"
"Give......Us.....A......Break......Next.....Year!".
   At least she can not disrupt the DX Forum, DX Dinner Banquet and the
visiting of the hospitally suites. I look forward every year to meet with
old and new friends at these special activities. For me, this is the
highlight of the HamVention. If you are a DXer and have never attended at
least one of these functions, you are missing out on the whole purpose
of this "CONVENTION".
   Those that attended the Southwest Ohio DX Association's Dinner Banquet
were treated to a great slide presentation on the 3Y0PI DXpedition by
Ralph Fedor, K0IR. After the banquet, members of the 3Y0PI DXpedition
were on hand in one of the hospitality suites, to meet and greet all;
plus to autograph an excellent book on the 3Y0PI DXpedition written by
Bob Schmieder, KK6EK.
   At the DX Forum there were presentations by Bill Kennamer, K5FUV
(DXCC Administrator) and Bob Beatty, W4VQ (DXAC Chairman). Bill give an
update on status of the DXCC Desk in the processings of the applications,
changes and the growth of DXing. Bob's talk dealt with the DX Advisory
Committee past and present activities.
   Other presentations included: Richard Grantham's (VE1AI) DXpedition
to C51A, Igor Zdorov's (KU0J) DXpedition 1B/KU0J and Holger Hannenmann's
(DL7VTM) 1992 Pacific DXpedition. It was great to see and meet again,
NODXA member Holger and his girlfriend Birgit (DG9WYL). Holger introduced
me to his QSL Manager, Fritz (DL7VRO), and his daughter Silke. Plans were
worked out later to have both Fritz and Silke attended the NODXA meeting
the Monday after the Hamvention.
   But the highlight of the DX Forum was another presentation on the
3Y0PI DXpedition by Terry Dubson, W6MKB. This presentation was totally
different from the one that Ralph, K0IR, presented. Different slides and
a rough cut video were shown. After the presentation, the 3Y team were
applauded and received a standing ovation.
   In summary, Dayton was not a total loss. As long as there can be an
international gathering of friends and a show of goodwill, I will keep
returning to the Dayton HamVention.

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: [e-mail] 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

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Tedd Mirgliotta  KB8NW
InterNet: [e-mail]
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

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Date: Sun, 8 May 1994 12:52:29 GMT
From: sgi!odin!chuck.dallas.sgi.com![e-mail]
Subject: QLF?
To: [e-mail]

The Q signal, QLF, usually means in the interrogatory form,
"shall i send with my left foot?" or "are you sending with
your left foot?".  Probably meaning, in the latter case, the
operator is having problems copying a poor fist.  I
don't see this on in chapter 37 in the Q signals of the 1992 Handbook.  :-)

At many ham fests around the country, there is a contest called
the QLF Contest.  This usually means there is a large straight
key made of wood sitting on the floor.  The contestants usually
remove one shoe, are given a piece of paper with plain text on
it, and have to send the text as rapidly and accurately as they
can.  In many cases the contestant is standing on one foot while
sending with the other.  The key is connected to an audio oscillator
and a team of judges may score the operator on style, grace, speed,
accuracy, and whatever else they predetermine, then the contestants
are awarded certificates or whatever at the end of the contest.

I am looking for the plans for such a key that people may have
built or use in such contests.  If you have such a thing, please
email to me at [e-mail]  or if you are inclined, fax to
[phone].  I'm good in the callbook for the last 6 years
if you want to use the US Post Office.

Any help greatly appreciated.  I'm running such a contest at
Hamcom in Dallas in June.  Was going to do it last year, but the key
didn't show up.  Going to go ahead and build one, but the
time in design, etc. doesn't appeal to me.

I'd be interested in "war stories" about such events that you've
seen.


73 es dit dit,

--
Chuck Adams  K5FO  CP-60
[e-mail]

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Date: 8 May 1994 15:55:07 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!wupost!crcnis1.unl.edu!unlinfo.unl.edu![e-mail]
Subject: QLF?
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Chuck Adams) writes:


>At many ham fests around the country, there is a contest called
>the QLF Contest.  This usually means there is a large straight
>key made of wood sitting on the floor.  The contestants usually
>remove one shoe, are given a piece of paper with plain text on
>it, and have to send the text as rapidly and accurately as they
>can.

My most memorable version of this took place at one of the Laramie
Wyoming get togethers in the mid 70's. This was an indoor event and
the code contest was the best show of the day. The key consisted of a
spring loaded toilet seat with contacts. By the way, it was won by a
yl.  Best cheeks in town! :)

Gary

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Date: 9 May 94 00:15:31 GMT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Rexon RL-401
To: [e-mail]

Hi Gang,

I picked up one of these HT's at a pawn shop the other day.  From all
outward appearances, it looks like a Yaesu FT-470 (case, battery pack,
kybd, etc), but it is only 70cm not dual band.  At least I have not found
the trick to get it to work 2m/70cm.  What I need to know is:
   1 - Is it made by Yaesu?
   2 - Is it functionally equivalent to the FT-470?
   3 - If not, does anybody have a manual that I can copy?
   4 - Was it designed as a business band HT?

Any help, anybody can give would be greatly appreciated.

tnx/73 de KB0LRB

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Date: 8 May 94 23:07:00 GMT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Source for Keplerian Data
To: [e-mail]

Is there someone there who can help me get on a mail list or something
that will enable me to get the most current keplerian data for the AMSATs?
Any/all help appreciated. thanks

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Date: Sun, 8 May 1994 19:52:15 GMT
From: news.Hawaii.Edu!uhunix3.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu![e-mail]
To: [e-mail]

References <[e-mail]>, <2q0qee$[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>
Subject : Re: Spectrum Show 30 Apr 94

In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Steve Coletti) writes:
>In article <2q0qee$[e-mail]>, Gary McDuffie wrote:
>> The real question is: What's this trash doing in this news group?
>>  ...............
>  What if I tagged my comment on to
>Newsline?  I bet there would be no complaints then.
> ...........
>
>SPECTRUM is heard on ......

No one is making a monetary profit from Newsline. But I wonder if someone
might be profiting from the airing of Spectrum. If so, then Big Steve
is conducting commercial advertising on the rec.radio groups.

Jeff NH6IL

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