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Date: Mon, 16 May 94 14:03:16 PDT
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Info-Hams Digest            Mon, 16 May 94       Volume 94 : Issue  533

Today's Topics:
                           "Junk-in-trunk"
                           Best AA NiCads?
                         calling frequencies
                  Calling versus Sacred Frequencies
                           EARN $500...etc.
                          HAM RADIO RUDENESS
                        HT advice needed ASAP
                     I need Armed Forces Day Info
              Massachusetts Amateur Radio Internet Lists
                 Mounting a Radio in a Quest/Villager
               Need ICOM CI-V Interface Software for PC
            Nicad batteries Technicial Information needed
                               PL Tones
                             sacred freqs
                            Sell or trade
              WANTED : callsign logging program for a PC

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Date: 16 May 94 14:08:42 GMT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: "Junk-in-trunk"
To: [e-mail]

Went to the Thibodaux Amateur Radio Club "Swapfest".  Picked up a few
meters (new in box) for $1 ea., A Heathkit SWR Bridge and
manual (excellent condition) $5, new MFJ 200 watt ant tuner $10.

Didn't stay for the auction (had to go home and cut grass) but heard
that a large 2'X4' cabinet with about 30 drawers of resistors and
misc. sold for $10.  A SB-200 linear went for $250.  Might bring my
junk next time!!!

                73's Evert WA5OJI



        Evert R. Halbach   WA5OJI
Internet - [e-mail]
Phone    - [phone]
Snail    - P.O. Box 2168   Thibodaux, La. 70310

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Date: Mon, 16 May 1994 12:48:04 GMT
From: pa.dec.com!nntpd.lkg.dec.com!ryn.mro.dec.com!fccvde.enet.dec.com![e-mail]
Subject: Best AA NiCads?
To: [e-mail]

In article <2r5r5c$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Matthew Rapaport) writes...
>In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Bruce James Robert Linley) writes:
>>Which brand of AA NiCads has the highest Ampere-hour rating? The highest I've
>>been able to find so far is Radio Shack's 0.85 AH cells. Are there 1 AH cells
>>out there or is 0.85 as good as it gets? Oh, and of course, cost is a factor
>>too. Many thanks in advance. 73.
>>
>>--
>
>The RS batteries can NOT be quick charged under any circumstances. I would
>also consider the Millenium batteries. They are ordinary NiCa batteries, but
>made to very high tolerance specs. They can be quick charged in Millenium's
>charger in about 2.5 hours. The charger then keeps them trickle charged for
>as long as you leave them in there. While they have the same AH rating as
>most nicads, I find they last 30% to 40% longer then ordinary nicads in
>LOW drain applications (like powering a scanner). They don't seem to do
>better then others in high drain apps (transmitting for example), but then
>they can be re-charged much faster. They are a bit more expensive, but I
>would at least consider them. I've been using them for a couple of years
>in my scanner, and they are great...
>
>Also, look for the new Lithium Hydride batteries. They are NOT rechargable,
>but they last 3 times as long as alkalines in high drain applications. They
>are also 3x more expensive, but they have the added bonus of a 10 year
>shelf life! Very good for emergency situations.
>
>--
>matthew rapaport       Philosopher/Programmer at large       KD6KVH
>     CIS: 70271,255                      Internet: [e-mail]

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Date: 16 May 1994 17:47:16 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!geraldo.cc.utexas.edu!astro.as.utexas.edu![e-mail]
Subject: calling frequencies
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Kevin Anderson -7325) sys:

>I appear to wrong, but I learned all these various
>frequencies you've been talking about as CALLING
>frequencies.  That means to me that you *establish*
>a QSO on those frequencies, but then QSY to a mutual
>spot to continue.  The point is to provide a starting
>point for the "few" (or many depending upon point
>of view) to congregate.  But I learned that one then
>moved away from that point for the actual QSO in an
>idea similar to net control so that additional startup
>conversations could then begin.

>Is that not done as I learned it?  I'm not a DXer yet,
>so don't have actual experience with these frequencies.

That's how it works for some activities on some bands.  It's not how
it works with 14195, 21295, ..., though.  Those are simply frequencies
that are traditionally used by most of the major DXpeditions, often
for hours at a time.   If you heard the Peter I operation (60,000+
QSOs worldwide) that's where you heard them on SSB.  They are not
reserved for anyone, they are just the first frequencies a DXer checks
if he or she is looking for a major DXpedition.

I seem to have annoyed a number of people by the mere mention of the
existence of these frequencies and their use by DXpeditions.  They
are *not* reserved by any international law, and you are perfectly
free to use them to ragchew across town if you want to.

So if you want to work casual DX, you go anywhere you want to in
the band and call "CQ DX" - you won't be answered by Peter I island,
for that you will have to listen around 14195 (well, they have gone
now...), and I'm not aware of any DX "calling" frequencies on 20m.
But if someone tells me that there is one, my attitude would be
"great, I learned something new today", rather than "nobody owns any
frequency, I can do what I like anywhere I like whenever I feel like
it", which has been the response by a small number of people who are
simply being told the facts of life, which is that major DXpeditions
can be found on 14195 and 21295 when they are active.

Of course, serious DXers find most of their DX on other frequencies
anyway, mainly by tuning and listening around.  Ragchewers think that
DXers tear up the band, DXers who only transmit for perhaps 5% of
the time think that ragchewers are wasting spectrum.  I don't defend
either of these attitudes, and in fact spend nearly all of my time
in the cw sub-bands, where people are friendly and accommodating.
There are "DXpedition frequencies" there too (close to 14025 etc),
just as there are "QRP frequencies" (14060?) and probably others.
We all get along together just fine.  Again, if I were going to
call CQ on 20 cw, I probably wouldn't do it on 14025, but there is
no legal reason not to do it.


Derek Wills (AA5BT, G3NMX)
Department of Astronomy, University of Texas,
Austin TX 78712.  (512-471-1392)
[e-mail]

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Date: 16 May 1994 16:41:31 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!bradley.bradley.edu!augustana.edu![e-mail]
Subject: Calling versus Sacred Frequencies
To: [e-mail]

I appear to wrong, but I learned all these various
frequencies you've been talking about as CALLING
frequencies.  That means to me that you *establish*
a QSO on those frequencies, but then QSY to a mutual
spot to continue.  The point is to provide a starting
point for the "few" (or many depending upon point
of view) to congregate.  But I learned that one then
moved away from that point for the actual QSO in an
idea similar to net control so that additional startup
conversations could then begin.

Is that not done as I learned it?  I'm not a DXer yet,
so don't have actual experience with these frequencies.

73 de Kevin
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Kevin L. Anderson,     Geography Dept.,     Augustana College
Rock Island, Illinois   61201   USA     phone: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]  or [e-mail]
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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Date: 16 May 94 14:11:52 GMT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: EARN $500...etc.
To: [e-mail]

>We pay CASH for your USED postage stamps!
>STOP throwing away your cancelled stamps!
>EARN $500 or more monthly selling us your
>cancelled postage!

ok maybe...ok...

maybe someone should clue mr. hines into this hospital in england where
there's this kid (randy beeman knows him) that's collecting every postcard in
the world so to generate enough recycleable paper to pay for an expensive
operation and the left over pulp will be used to print the new editions of the
Guiness Book of World Records?

ok bye

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Date: 16 May 94 14:15:24 EDT
From: lll-winken.llnl.gov!overload.lbl.gov!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!jobone!lynx.unm.edu!pacs.sunbelt.net![e-mail]
Subject: HAM RADIO RUDENESS
To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (edwin.m.schaefer) writes:
>In article <2qqt3k$[e-mail]> Erich Franz Stocker <[e-mail]> writes:
>>In article <[e-mail]> edwin.m.schaefer,
>>[e-mail] writes:
>>> Many DXers will tell you that they "use" the frequency waiting for
>>someone
>>> to appear from a country they want to work. So it may be silent for many
>>> minutes - to a hour while they wait, but if you fire up there you will
>>> get lots of complaints.
>>
>>Perhaps 5min may still count as an occupied frequency, but 5min to an
>>hour
>>doesn't.  The most absurd statement I have heard is that a "dxer" has the
>>"right"
>>to complain because someone may use the frequency that nothing has been
>>heard
>>on for 5min or more.  That certainly isn't real friendly band sharing.
>
>Well, that was my first reaction when it happened to me while trying
>to find a clear spot to keep a sked on 75 Phone in the wintertime.  I'm
>not a (serious) DXer, but on reflection I thought it no worse than the
>many nets that keep "their" frequencies occupied for a time before the
>"net" actually begins as well as during the operation.
>
>I think it absurd for anyone to claim priority of use for any frequency,
>be it dxer, a net, or me and my weekly sked with K9BGL. But, listening may
>be use just as much as talking! I think anyone has a "right" to ask others
>for cooperation and receive a civil response.  I do think that an
>increasing number of hams is showing a "me first" attitude about this that
>makes it difficult to "smile" and oblige, sometimes.  When _politely_ asked
>to move, I prefer to oblige. I sometimes don't although the threats from
>the net operaters to involve the FCC with their multiK$ fines makes it hard
>to refuse.
>--
>Ed Schaefer                  K9JMA ham radio           N97178 aviation

I don't mind moving either, but ask me nicely...I don't make long
calls and I listen before and between...what I object to is insulting
comments, sarcasm, and mindless, juvenile comments to their jerk friends like
"incredible....can you believe that"...etc.  Of course, these kinds of
jerks are the same ones who act like no-minds on the highway and in
other public places...I just wish they hadn't migrated to ham radio, which
used to be a place where you could count on courtesy!

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Date: Mon, 16 May 1994 14:15:59 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!library.ucla.edu!psgrain!research-01.ski.mskcc.org!psinntp!psinntp!isc-newsserver!rit!sunsrvr6![e-mail]
Subject: HT advice needed ASAP
To: [e-mail]

Greetings all,

I have a question for those knowledgable folks on the net. I am looking to pick
up an HT at the ham fest coming to Rochester this weekend. Specifically, I am
looking for an 2m HT that can be modified to operate on VHF marine frequencies
(yes, I know out of band operation is illegal, but I want it as a back up on
the boat, if my main radio goes south, or the battery goes dead, or whatever, I
want to be able to call somebody on CH16!).

So, does anybody have a list of HTs that are modifiable to operate on the
Marine band?

Reply via email as the local ham fest is this weekend. (Nothing like waiting
until the last minute, I guess!)

Thanks in advance.

Dave Wright, N2TYR, [e-mail]

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Date: Sun, 15 May 94 10:20:13 MST
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!cs.utexas.edu!asuvax!ennews!stat![e-mail]
Subject: I need Armed Forces Day Info
To: [e-mail]

Does anyone have any information on the frequencies and stations working
cross-band for Armed Forces Day on May 21st?

David Wb7Tpy

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

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Date: 16 May 1994 09:10:03 -0400
From: newstf01.cr1.aol.com!search01.news.aol.com![e-mail]
Subject: Massachusetts Amateur Radio Internet Lists
To: [e-mail]

At a recent, 5/14/94, CEMARC (Council of Eastern Massachusetts Amateur Radio
Clubs) meeting it was decided that we need to find out what "established"
internet mailing lists are available to pass importnat messages to as many of
the hams in our area as possible.

To further this goal... if you would not mind, would you please e-mail me any
of the known lists that you are on or are aware of. At some point in time when
we have a comprehensive list, I will repost the information to the net or JUST
to those who are on the list. Your comments are welcome.

73 for now.... c u on the shortwaves
Terry Stader - KA8SCP, America Online Ham Radio Club Host, ARRL EMAS SEC,
Macintosh Amateur Radio Software List Maintainer
Internet: [e-mail] (e-mail) or [e-mail] (binaries/files >28K)
KA8SCP@WA1PHY.#EMA.MA.USA.NOAM
[e-mail] [44.56.4.82] Mac
                       [44.56.4.120] DOS Clone

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Date: Mon, 16 May 1994 17:23:47 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!nott!cunews![e-mail]
Subject: Mounting a Radio in a Quest/Villager
To: [e-mail]

Well, I've had the new Quest for a couple months now and am still
trying to figure out the "best" place to mount the old TM701
and remote handset. In the old vehicle I mounted the radio under
the drivers seat and had a nice spot on the console to mount
a standoff for the RM10 remote handset.

The Quest seems to be a different story. There are no spots under
the drivers seat to mount anything to, and there don't appear
to be any easy spots to  mount a standoff for the handset.

I'm wondering if anyone else has mounted a mobile radio in a
Quest/Villager, and if so where did you mount it, and where did
you tie into power?

Ian
--
Ian A. McEachern, VE3PFH                        | This space for rent.
Packet Working Group, Ottawa A.R.C.             |
[e-mail]                            |
[e-mail]                             |

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Date: Mon, 16 May 94 08:15:03 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!pipex!uknet!uos-ee!ee.surrey.ac.uk![e-mail]
Subject: Need ICOM CI-V Interface Software for PC
To: [e-mail]

I have picked up an ICOM CI-V interface unit (it was cheap). I wonder if there is
any PC software available that will handle a network of rigs, specifically an IC735
and an IC275.

I already have the CI-V manual. I want to make my notebook pc control the rigs. E.G
Log onto a BBS, read the mail, check the DX cluster, read the frequency and mode,
enter them into the log etc.

I have a program that will do a good job for a single rig, but not one that can
handle multiple rigs.

73 Mike

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Date: 16 May 94 15:38:13 GMT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Nicad batteries Technicial Information needed
To: [e-mail]

    Greetings,

    I really don't understand it but ham people everywhere have
different ideas about how to care for NiCad batteries. Can someone give
me come technical information about NiCads? How do you take care of them?
Do you leave them in the charger untill you need them?  Is there such
thing as "the memory effect" with NiCads?  These are just some of the
questions I would like to ask.... Looking forward to your reply,,

73's de Guy VE3 XGQ
Co-sysop of the Sudbury Amature Radio BBS Fidonet: 1:225\50

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Date: Mon, 16 May 94 12:33:54 CDT
From: get.hooked.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.onramp.net![e-mail]
Subject: PL Tones
To: [e-mail]

In article <2r6gt1$[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> writes:
The series goes 1z,1a,1b,2z,2a,2b...1z is 100.0
4a ia 141.3, there is a percentage difference betwen them. Based on
electromechanical devices of the day(REEDS).

-George WB2DYB/5

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Date: Mon, 16 May 1994 14:02:42 GMT
From: netcomsv!netcom.com![e-mail]
Subject: sacred freqs
To: [e-mail]

In article <2r3jbb$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Derek Wills) writes:
>[e-mail] says:
>
>>>It's a little over the top to expect everyone to know all the net
>>>frequencies in use by every group on the air, obscure or not. A little
>>>courtesy goes a long way.
>
>   The point of my original posting was nothing to do with nets,
>   obscure or not.   I merely pointed out that 14195, 21295 and
>   28495 are internationally-recognized spots for DXers to gather.

Recognized by what body?

>   Major (and minor) DXpeditions regularly use those frequencies,
>   and if you are going to call "CQ Ragchew" somewhere between
>   14190 and 14200 I am suggesting that you don't do it on 14195
>   unless you are being perverse.


If the frequency is not in use, it is available.

>   If a DXpedition comes on and
>   asks you to move, you have two choices - you can refuse to
>   because you were there first, or you can be friendly and move.

Gee, perhaps the DXpedition could start out by calling a friendly
'break,' using the occasion to check out their set-up, and then
ask for control of the frequency when the QSO is over. A 15-minute
rag-chew probably isn't too much to pay for getting established on
a frequency, now is it? In other words 'if the frequency is in use,
perhaps you can join them rather than beating them!'

>   If you start a ragchew on 14192 you are not likely to be asked
>   to move, but if you start one on 14195 there is a bigger chance
>   that you will be, so why not recognize that 14192 is a better
>   place to start out?


Because if every casual operator (who have just as much rights to the
bands) keeps a list of every frequency which is someone's or some group's
'favorite,' and avoids it, we now have bands with 100 'edges' instead
of the current 9 or ten per band. Between nets, quasi-nets, and bulletin
frequencies, it's already tough enough for the casual operator to enjoy
his or her hobby. Oh yes, let's not forget the 'satellite' sub-bands which
are now springing up, even on 15 meters! We need to reduce to a minimum
the number of 'reserved' spots which the hobby recognizes, and operate
on a 'first-come-first-served' basis unless there is compelling reason
to do otherwise. And we need to recognize that a clear channel for the
convenience of DXing is NOT a compelling reason.

>   I know about two net frequencies on 20m, I rarely use them, I
>   don't care for nets.   But I would never start up a QSO on one
>   of their frequencies even if they are not operating right then.
>   This is what I would call courtesy before the fact.  I suppose
>   my point is that once one has been told that 14195 is a DX
>   gathering frequency worldwide, it is combative to start a QSO
>   right there when there are other frequencies available.

Only if the frequency.police MAKE it combative. What if, rather than
being asked to clear the frequency, the person who called CQ on 14195
was invited to wait for DX together, during a rag-chew? 'So, over to
you Jeff, and we'll listen for any DX breakers on the turn-over. WA8DX,
this is WA6DCL/2 over and QRZ DX.'

Seems simple, doesn't it? Wouldn't it then encourage DX stations to
join in? Wouldn't it give them something as a point of reference?
Couldn't the stations rag-chewing then turn over the frequency to the
pile-up? Or other stations break with information on when Outer Mongolia
comes on the air, and where?

For God's sake, if people just stop yelling 'mine! mine!' and actually
take the time to *TALK* to each other, the solution comes up and smacks
them in the face.

Ham radio should be like a party, not like a dentist's waiting room.
The bands are a group hang-out, not private property.

Greg

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Date: Sat, 14 May 94 20:32:00 -0700
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!wupost!ukma!asuvax!pinyon.libre.com!twb![e-mail]
Subject: Sell or trade
To: [e-mail]

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



 I have for sale or trade two VHF mobile transceivers.

 (#1)  Icom-230, PLL, synthesized, 67 channels, 146 to 148 Mhz. This
       unit covers the bandwidth in 30 khz increments. This is the
       original band plan for 2 meter repeaters.  E.g., 146.76; 146.79;
       146.94, etc.  The repeater offsets are -600 and +600khz.  The
       radio also operates on any of the simplex frequencies, e.g.146.52;
       146.55; 146.58 etc.  The power output is 10 W. This unit features
       an analog type S meter.   The radio does not have DTMF or PL
       (CTCSS), however there is a an accessory connector for 9V. power
       take-off and audio input. (I have used this for external DTMF and
       it works fine).  The unit also has a jack for external speaker.
            Price is $100.00 OBO.  (See swap info below).

 (#2)  Icom-280, PLL, synthesized, 559 channels.  143.9-145.995 Mhz in
       5 khz steps.  146.01-148.11 Mhz in 15 khz steps.  This is a later
       version than the Icom-230 for an expanded 2 meter band plan.
       The repeater offsets are -600 and +600 and the radio operates
       simplex on any of the channels.  This radio has a dual power
       output selection of 10 watts or 1 watt.  The frequency display
       is a 4 digit bright red LED type.  This radio also has an analog
       type S meter, and a jack for an external speaker.  Also featured
       is a 3 channel programmable memory.  No DTMF or CTCSS.
            Price is $160.00 OBO.  (See swap info below).

 Both of the above mobile units come in factory boxes with manuals and
 accessories:  mounting bracket; power cord; extra fuse; and hdwe.
 These radios are in good condition and I'll even pay the shipping!

 I'll  trade both of the above radios for a used dual band VHF/UHF
 radio such as the Alinco DR570T, DR592T or DR600T.  (DR570T or
 DR600T preferable).  Or if anyone has dual bander and doesn't want
 to trade, I'll offer cash.  (The amount depending on condition, and
 if manual and accessories are furnished).

      Please contact:  Frederick Franz (WA6VHB)
                       1204 N. Ponderosa Circle
                       Payson, AZ 85541-3843
                       Tel.:  [phone]

 ------------------------------End------------------------------------

      Am posting this for a friend, if you have trouble contacting
   him, will forward message or reply by this conference, or E-Mail
   to my address below. Thanks.
                                -=Bill=-

                Internet address:  [e-mail]

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Date: 16 May 1994 15:33:14 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!pipex!uknet!bhamcs!percy![e-mail]
Subject: WANTED : callsign logging program for a PC
To: [e-mail]

Well the title says it all does anyone know where i might find shacklog or a
similar program on the net. Can you E-mail me as I dont read this group much and
I am only writing for my dad who dosent have Internet connection yet.
Ta.
    richard

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Date: Mon, 16 May 1994 16:24:05 GMT
From: pa.dec.com!nntpd.lkg.dec.com!ryn.mro.dec.com!est.enet.dec.com![e-mail]
To: [e-mail]

References <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>k
Subject : Re: repeater slang/lingo.


In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Jim Hollenback) writes...
>Tom Bodoh ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: What's the story with the guys that end with 'Hi Hi' or is it just around
>: here?
>
>Guess you don't operate much cw, hi hi. It's from the olden days for
>telegraphic laughter. In cw  .... ..
>                               h   i

I don't know if this helps, but some CW ops laugh like:
didididit dit dit
At least it sounds like that to me. "Hee hee" could pass for laughter...
Speeding it up gets you "hi hi".
-Tom R.   N1OOQ   [e-mail]

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