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Date: Thu, 23 Jun 94 09:03:27 PDT
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Info-Hams Digest            Thu, 23 Jun 94       Volume 94 : Issue  697

Today's Topics:
                                "73's"
                          DX Mailing list??
                          Gettysburg address
         Immediate licensing?  Bad implementation.. Good idea
                               KAM Plus
                          Kenwood Tech Line
                            Microwave FAQ?
                             New licensee
                      On-line repeater database
                RAC NEWS BULLETIN 06-94 - 15 JUNE 1994
                        RADIO AMATEUR CALLBOOK
                        simnplex on two meters
          SUBSCRIBE TO INFO-HAMS MAILING LIST AND NEWSGROUP
                        Tech+ license issued.
                Wanted: Manuals for GE Master II radio
                       You know its time to ret

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Date: Fri, 17 Jun 94 16:58:21 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!pipex!uknet!uos-ee!ee.surrey.ac.uk![e-mail]
Subject: "73's"
To: [e-mail]

In article <2tlf2n$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Teacherjh) writes:
|> Language is dynamic, not static.  73's (the plural of 73, by many
|> official accounts) means "Best Wishes".  It didn't used to, but it
|> does now.
|>
What sort of English is this "It didn't used to, but it does now" ? Forget the
"used to".

Mike

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Date: Mon, 20 Jun 1994 15:43:08 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!darwin.sura.net!gatekeeper.es.dupont.com!esds01.es.dupont.com![e-mail]
Subject: DX Mailing list??
To: [e-mail]

Hello,
I saw a month or so ago in QST a reference to a mailing list for DX. Does
anyone know anything more about it? Also, has there been any mailing lists
for VHF operation?
Any help would be appreciated.
73,
Joe KI3B

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Date: Thu, 23 Jun 94 08:31:00 -0400
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!sundog.tiac.net!news.sprintlink.net!coyote.channel1.com!channel1![e-mail]
Subject: Gettysburg address
To: [e-mail]

References: <[e-mail]>

On 06/22/94, regarding Gettysburg address:

FYI, I called Gettysburg yesterday at [phone].

DON'T BOTHER TO CALL THIS NUMBER IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE FORM 610.

All you'll get is a menued recording telling you to call the new FCC
form contractor in Washington.  The number is [phone].

Here too you'll be greeted by a recording that prompts you to leave your
name, address, phone and requested form. Then entire call took about 5
minutes. Before disconnecting, it allows you to listen to the
information that you left to be sure that it is correct.

Derek


[e-mail]

 * RM 1.4 B0223 * Veteran of the Bermuda Triangle Exploration Team: 1999-1955

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Date: 23 Jun 94 13:21:47 GMT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Immediate licensing?  Bad implementation.. Good idea
To: [e-mail]

>wait for licenses.  ARRL VEC is now saying 16 weeks from the
>time the FCC gets the paperwork.  Egads!  No wonder attracting

according to a recent ARRL Letter, there were something like 13,000
applications in the FCC's backlog at the end of February.

heard from an anxious pre-ham last night who'd called in to find the FCC is
about at the end of applications submitted in March.

You add in about 10-15 days cycle time for the VE's and VEC'd to do their
thing and you are looking at about 18-20 weeks turnaround.

what we don't know is how this compares with history.  maybe in july
additional manpower is added and the flush the buffers...or maybe not.


bill wb9ivr

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Date: Wed, 22 Jun 94 07:08:04 MST
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!asuvax!ennews!stat![e-mail]
Subject: KAM Plus
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Ronald L. Barrett) writes:

> Would like to hear from anyone who is using the KAM Plus modem.  I'm consider

I own a KAMPlus and the KAGold Software.  First KAGOLD is not written by
Kantronics so I would not call it companion software, but written by a
third party.

I've been very please so far with the operation of both hardware and
software.  I'll be glad to answer specific questions by email.

david wb7tpy

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

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Date: 23 Jun 1994 10:51:54 -0400
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!csn!jabba.cybernetics.net![e-mail]
Subject: Kenwood Tech Line
To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]>,
Bryan D. Young, KD4IIC <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Does anyone have the number for Kenwood Technical Support or know where I can
>find a service manual for a TS440S.
>
>Bryan, KD4IIC

Once I needed a *service* manual for my TS-430-s and was able to get it
for about $25 from: Amateur Electronic Supply
                call their Milwaukee Headquarters
             1-800-558-0411

But of possible interest is:  Kenwood Service Center, East
                  829 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Suite 130
                     Virginia Beach, VA  23452
                  [phone]

            That' service...ask for parts...well, a manual
                    is "parts."   :^)

73/Steve/AB4EL   [e-mail]

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Date: Thu, 23 Jun 1994 12:08:12 GMT
From: world![e-mail]
Subject: Microwave FAQ?
To: [e-mail]

Is there one?

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Date: 23 Jun 1994 14:37:33 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!prairienet.org![e-mail]
Subject: New licensee
To: [e-mail]

I took my FCC technician test Sunday, March 20, and my license was issued
Tuesday, March 21 (should arrive in the mail tomorrow??).  That's 13 1/2
weeks.                 ---Dan, N9XDK
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Date: Thu, 23 Jun 1994 08:06:01
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!news.byu.edu!news.provo.novell.com!novell.com![e-mail]
Subject: On-line repeater database
To: [e-mail]

A while back there was posted a database of repeater frequencies
for different states. I am looking for this database. If anyone could
tell me where I could find a copy via ftp or email I would appreciate
it.

Thanks in advance,

Jeff M.
--------------------------------------------------------
Jeff Messinger - KB7VRP
Internet: [e-mail]
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are solely mine.
            Besides who else would want to claim them.

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Date: Mon, 20 Jun 1994 20:41:31 -0600
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!gatech!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!unixg.ubc.ca!quartz.ucs.ualberta.ca!alberta!ve6mgs![e-mail]
Subject: RAC NEWS BULLETIN 06-94 - 15 JUNE 1994
To: [e-mail]

SB RAC @ CANADA < VA3RAC $RAC_9406.15
RAC NEWS BULLETIN 06-94 INTERNET EDITION - 15 JUNE 1994
Issued at RAC Administrative Office
P.O. Box 356
Kingston, ON, K7L 4W2
Internet Editor:        Cam Inglis <[e-mail]>
Internet Transmission:  Steve Cutway VE3GRS <[e-mail]>

IN THIS BULLETIN

INDUSTRY CANADA AMENDS SPECIAL PREFIX POLICY
RAC SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETS
RAC AND RED CROSS ENTER AGREEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
RAC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN CALGARY JULY 30
RAC HQ STATION IN IARU HF CHAMPIONSHIP
RAC CANADA DAY CONTEST JULY 1
CW PILEUP TRAINER FOR CT CONTEST PROGRAM AVAILABLE
CANADIAN AMATEUR RADIO HF BAND PLAN FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES
PIERRE ROGER VE2TQS APPOINTED QUEBEC DIRECTOR
EMCAB-2 ADVISORY BULLETIN OF CONCERN TO RAC
SPECIAL PREFIX AND SPECIAL EVENT STATION ASSIGNMENTS
MANITOBA INCOMING QSL BUREAU PAYMENT POLICY
SUMMER 1994 EVENTS WE'VE HEARD ABOUT
NEXT RAC INTERNET BULLETIN

INDUSTRY CANADA AMENDS SPECIAL PREFIX POLICY

      Industry Canada has announced an amendment to their policy on special
prefixes.  This amendment makes clear which prefixes can be authorized in
which call areas.  Please refer to Industry Canada document RPC-2-8-01 for
details of the policy.  The distribution of prefixes is as follows:

Call Area   Possible Special Prefixes

VE1         CF1 CG1 CH1 CI1 CJ1 VA1 VB1 VC1 VD1 VF1 VG1 VX1 XJ1 XK1 XL1 XM1
VE2/VA2     CF2 CG2 CH2 CI2 CJ2 VB2 VC2 VD2 VF2 VG2 VX2 XJ2 XK2 XL2 XM2
VE3/VA3     CF3 CG3 CH3 CI3 CJ3 VB3 VC3 VD3 VF3 VG3 VX3 XJ3 XK3 XL3 XM3
VE4         CF4 CG4 CH4 CI4 CJ4 VA4 VB4 VC4 VD4 VF4 VG4 VX4 XJ4 XK4 XL4 XM4
VE5         CF5 CG5 CH5 CI5 CJ5 VA5 VB5 VC5 VD5 VF5 VG5 VX5 XJ5 XK5 XL5 XM5
VE6         CF6 CG6 CH6 CI6 CJ6 VA6 VB6 VC6 VD6 VF6 VG6 VX6 XJ6 XK6 XL6 XM6
VE7/VA7     CF7 CG7 CH7 CI7 CJ7 VB7 VC7 VD7 VF7 VG7 VX7 XJ7 XK7 XL7 XM7
VE8         CF8 CG8 CH8 CI8 CJ8 VA8 VB8 VC8 VD8 VF8 VG8 VX8 XJ8 XK8 XL8 XM8
VE9         CF9 CG9 CH9 CI9 CJ9 VA9 VB9 VC9 VD9 VF9 VG9 XJ9 XK9 XL9 XM9
VO1         CZ1 CZ3 CZ5 CZ7 CZ9 VO3 VO5 VO7 VO9 XO1 XO3 XO5 XO7 XO9
VO2         CZ2 CZ4 CZ6 CZ8 CZ0 VO4 VO6 VO8 VO0 XO2 XO4 XO6 XO8 XO0
VY1         CK1 CK3 CK5 CK7 CK9 VY3 VY5 VY7 XN1 XN3 XN5 XN7 XN9
VY2         CK2 CK4 CK6 CK8 CK0 VY4 VY6 VY8 XN2 XN4 XN6 XN8 XN0

      Stations with CY9 (St Paul Is), CY0 (Sable Is), VE0 (Shipboard) or VY9
(Industry Canada) callsigns are not eligible to use any special prefixes.

RAC SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETS

      Members of the RAC Spectrum Management Committee from Toronto, Barrie
and the Golden Horseshoe regions met in early May to discuss the issues of
bandplanning.  Those in attendance represented major user groups including FM
repeater, weak signal, EME, packet, satellite and FM simplex.  A subsequent
meeting is scheduled for June.  Other user groups including ATV are expected
to join in.  Similar meetings are planned for other areas of the country.

      Amateurs will be kept advised and are asked to submit comments and ideas
which will aid in the formation of a revised RAC Bandplan for the bands above
50 MHz.  Dana Shtun VE3DSS is chair of the RAC Spectrum Management Committee.

RAC AND RED CROSS ENTER AGREEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

      A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Farrell Hopwood
VE7RD, President of RAC and Brian Gilbertson, National Director Field
Operations of the Red Cross Society.  The agreement includes appendices, which
define the two national organisations, and guidelines for cooperation.  The
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and the National Traffic System (NTS)
and the relationship these two programs have in providing communications
during times of need are explained.

      Mr. Donald Shropshire, National Coordinator Emergency Services of the
Red Cross, stated that he was delighted that this work, which had been going
on for some time, was now complete.  He stated that several times during the
past five years the Red Cross has had to rely on Amateur Radio personnel for
emergency communications.

      The past deliberations of the late Jack Strangleman VE3GV, and more
recently Larry Thivierge VE3GT, Ontario Section Manager, and Ken Oelke VE6AFO,
RAC Field Services Manager, have brought about this agreement.

RAC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN CALGARY JULY 30

      Radio Amateurs of Canada's Board of Directors will be on hand with the
National Executive to discuss the internal and external business of RAC at the
1st Annual Convention in Calgary.  Directors will be available to answer
questions concerning Amateur Radio activities in their regions.

      The 1993 audited financial statements will be presented for discussion
and acceptance by the members at the AGM and will be published in a future
edition of TCA.  After the AGM, members may request a copy of these statements
by writing to RAC and including a stamped 9" x 12" envelope, with sufficient
postage to mail 200 grams first class.

RAC HQ STATION IN IARU HF CHAMPIONSHIP

      RAC is seeking Amateurs who would like to operate as the RAC HQ station
in the IARU HF Championship.  This contest, which takes place from 1200z
Saturday, July 9 until 1200z Sunday, July 10, 1994 allows the HQ stations from
each IARU member society to compete in a separate category.  As well, HQ
stations count as additional multipliers, distinct from their ITU Zone, and
can be in great demand.  The rules allow for up to six HQ stations from each
member society.

      If you would like to take part in this contest, either as a single
operator, or if you would like to organize a group to operate as a multi-op,
and you would like to be "RAC HQ for a day", contact RAC's HF Contest Manager,
Dave Goodwin VE2ZP/VE9CB.  You can do so by mail at 15 Oval, Aylmer Quebec,
J9H 1T9, via packet at VE2ZP@VA3TCP.#EON.ON.CAN.NOAM or by E-mail at
[e-mail] as soon as possible.  If selected, you can "borrow"
one of RAC's official callsigns, with the RAC suffix.  For a description of
last year's event, see the cover story in October 1993 TCA.

RAC CANADA DAY CONTEST JULY 1

      The next Canada Day contest is coming up soon, on Canada Day of course!
The contest runs from 0000 to 2359 UTC on Friday, July 1.  The CW and SSB
sections of the 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6 and 2 metre bands are considered
separate bands, and you may work each station once per band.  You receive 10
points for any station worked in Canada, 20 points for each QSO with a RAC
official station, and two points for each station worked outside Canada.
Multiply your QSO points by the total number of provinces and territories
worked on each band and mode to calculate your final score.

      Full rules appear in TCA, June 1994.  The results of last year's contest
appeared in TCA, November 1993.  If you would like copies of the suggested
entry, log and dupe sheets, send a SASE to RAC, P.O. Box 356, Kingston, Ont.,
K7L 4W2.

CW PILEUP TRAINER FOR CT CONTEST PROGRAM AVAILABLE

      Computer software that emulates a CW pileup under contest or DXpedition-
like conditions is currently available.  The software was authored by Mas III
H. Kozu JE3MAS and runs on an IBM or clone computer.  The software is
"freeware" and may be freely distributed.

      If your PC is equipped with a "Sound Blaster" or equivalent card, you
can enjoy a pileup as many as 16 deep simultaneously.  The author has
carefully combined his CW pileup simulator with the infamous CT Contest Logger
(written by K1EA).  As a result, the program is an ideal platform for learning
to contest CW style, according to Andy Mitchell VA3CW.

      Access the program through InterNet, try an FTP at:
qed.laser.ee.es.osaka-u.ac.jp
      The file can be found as pub/radio/ped411i.zip

      The file can also be downloaded by telephone from "The Other HEX-9 BBS"
at [phone].  Leave a note for the Sysop to enable you to download, or
drop a note to Len, VE3FJB.  If all this fails, contact Andy via packet at
VA3CW@VE3FJB.#CON.ON.CAN.NA, or write to him at 23 Baltimore Road, Barrie,
Ontario L4M 5M6.

CANADIAN AMATEUR RADIO HF BAND PLAN FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES

      The following band plan is being presented for discussion purposes only.
It is not intended to be the final band plan, or to necessarily reflect the
views of Canadian Amateurs.  The main purpose for presenting it here is to get
some feedback from Amateurs as to how they would like the band plan
structured.

      Adherence to the Canadian Amateur Radio Band Plan is voluntary.  The
following frequencies and modes are presented for discussion purposes.  Input
from concerned radio amateurs is welcomed in the formulation of a Canadian
Band Plan.  A final band plan will be determined prior to September, 1995.
There will be a meeting for Region 2 of the International Amateur Radio Union
in September of 1995 at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.  This will be the first
meeting hosted in Canada.  A Canadian position on HF frequencies will be
presented at that time.

      Comments can be directed to: Patrick G. Doherty VA3GD, RAC HF Frequency
Coordinator, RR1-10035 John Street Road, Murillo, Ont., P0T 2G0.  E-mail:
[e-mail].  Packet:  VA3GD@VE3TKA.#NON.ON.CA

160 Metre Band - Maximum bandwidth 6 KHZ
1.800 to 1.840 MHZ - CW and Digital Modes
1.830 to 1.840 MHZ - DX Window
1.840 to 2.000 MHZ - CW, SSB, SSTV and other wide band modes

80 Metre Band - Maximum bandwidth 6 KHZ
3.500 to 3.580 MHZ - CW only
3.580 to 3.635 MHZ - Digital Modes
3.620 to 3.635 MHZ - Packet
3.635 to 3.725 MHZ - CW
3.725 to 4.000 MHZ - SSB and other wide band modes
3.790 to 3.800 MHZ - DX Window

40 Metre Band - Maximum bandwidth 6 KHZ
7.000 to 7.035 MHZ - CW only
7.035 to 7.050 MHZ - Digital Modes
7.040 to 7.050 MHZ - International packet
7.050 to 7.100 MHZ - SSB
7.100 to 7.120 MHZ - Packet within Region 2
7.120 to 7.300 MHZ - CW and SSB

30 Metre Band - Maximum bandwidth 1 KHZ
10.100 to 10.130 MHZ - CW only
10.130 to 10.150 MHZ - Digital Modes
10.140 to 10.150 MHZ - Packet

20 Metre Band - Maximum bandwidth 6 KHZ
14.000 to 14.070 MHZ - CW only
14.070 to 14.095 MHZ - Digital Mode
14.095 to 14.100 MHZ - Packet
14.100 MHZ - Beacons
14.100 to 14.112 MHZ - CW, SSB, packet shared
14.112 to 14.350 MHZ - CW and SSB
14.225 to 14.235 MHZ - SSTV

17 Metre Band - Maximum bandwidth 6 KHZ
18.068 to 18.100 MHZ - CW only
18.100 to 18.105 MHZ - Digital Modes
18.105 to 18.110 MHZ - Packet
18.110 to 18.168 MHZ - SSB and other wide band modes

15 Metre Band - maximum bandwidth 6 KHZ
21.000 to 21.070 MHZ - CW only
21.070 to 21.125 MHZ - Digital Modes
21.090 to 21.125 MHZ - Packet
21.125 to 21.450 MHZ - SSB and other wide band modes

12 Metre Band - Maximum bandwidth 6 KHZ
24.890 to 24.930 MHZ - CW only
24.920 to 24.925 MHZ - Digital Modes
24.925 to 24.930 MHZ - Packet
24.930 to 24.990 MHZ - SSB and other wide band modes

10 Metre Band - Maximum band width 20 KHZ
28.000 to 28.200 MHZ - CW only
28.070 to 28.120 MHZ - Digital Modes
28.120 to 28.190 MHZ - Packet
28.200 to 29.300 MHZ - SSB
29.300 to 29.510 MHZ - Satellite
29.510 to 29.700 MHZ - SSB, FM and repeaters

PIERRE ROGER VE2TQS APPOINTED QUEBEC DIRECTOR

      The Board of Directors of Radio Amateurs of Canada is pleased to
announce the appointment of Pierre Roger VE2TQS of Montreal as Directeur du
Quebec effective June 6, 1994.  Pierre Roger is Vice President of RAQI and a
member of RAC's Amateur Delegation Working Group (ADWG), in liaison with
Industry Canada.  Pierre Roger will complete the remaining term of office for
Jean-Guy Riverin VE2JGR who resigned because of increasing career demands with
Bell Mobility.

      RAC President Farrell Hopwood VE7RD stated, "We welcome Pierre Roger to
the RAC Board of Directors.  We deeply regret losing Jean-Guy Riverin VE2JGR
who brought a high level of managerial talent to our organization.  Jean-Guy's
keen insight and understanding will be missed.  We express our thanks to
Jean-Guy and wish him every success."

      The Director's position in each of the seven national regions will be
open for nomination and election in the Fall of 1994.

EMCAB-2 ADVISORY BULLETIN OF CONCERN TO RAC

      Industry Canada has killed TRC-86 but resurrected it under an advisory
bulletin called EMCAB-2 which appeared in the Canada Gazette recently.  It is
now in effect, but is not a regulation nor mandatory, but states that with the
Department's present Power of Determination under the Radiocommunication Act,
the origin of harmful interference may be assessed by an Inspector by
measurement of radiated field strength levels.

      RAC has concerns that the main issue of manufacturing standards has not
been addressed, nor has the operational procedure been developed for making
the measurement.  Reducing power to meet the levels specified will permit
continued operation, but it does nothing to address the social inconvenience
of the complainant since the manufacturer has no obligation for immunity of
products, according to a RAC news release.  Furthermore, RAC objects to
associated equipment which contains tuners for broadcast reception (example
VCRs), escaping any form of type approval.

      "Essentially, the inequity of the principle of spectrum sharing has not
been addressed either, and this concerns us greatly," says Ralph Cameron
VE3BBM, speaking on behalf of RAC.

SPECIAL PREFIX AND SPECIAL EVENT STATION ASSIGNMENTS

      VX3BB has been assigned to the Barrie Amateur Radio Club in recognition
of the role community Amateurs played in the tornado which struck Barrie in
May, 1985.  The station plans to operate CQ WPX CW and Field Day.  This year
also marks the 10th anniversary of the BARC.  Prior to 1984 the club was known
as the Georgian College Amateur Radio Club.

      CF3AFD has been assigned for the Quinte International Air Show (Armed
Forces Day) held from June 24 to 26, 1994.  The special prefix was requested
by the Trenton Amateur Radio Club.  The air show is held at the Canadian
Forces Base in Trenton, Ontario.

      CF3 for VE3, CG3 for VA3, has been assigned to commemorate the Finlandia
week and the 55th Grand Finnish Festival from June 27 to July 3, 1994.  The
special prefixes were requested by the Lakehead Amateur Radio Club, Thunder
Bay, Ontario.

      CG7V has been assigned to base station VE7RCN during July and August,
1994, for the XV Commonwealth Games.  For QSL send SASE to VE7RCN CG7V), Base
Amateur Radio Services, Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, FMO Victoria, B.C. V0S
1B0

      VE3CNE Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto, operating from 10 a.m. to
10 p.m. daily August 19 to September 5, 1994.  Every year, Amateur radio clubs
around Toronto operate VE3CNE for one day each and also talk to visitors at
their booth in the Better Living Centre about becoming a Ham.  The station
will monitor VE3TWR 145.410 MHz, to answer queries regarding approach roads,
parking areas, special events, etc.

      CJ3 for VE3, CH3 for VA3, CJ3IPM for the club station, has been assigned
for the International Ploughing Match which will be held from September 18 to
25, 1994.  The special prefixes were requested by the Renfrew County Amateur
Group.

      CI, nationally; CJ for VA; CK1 for VY1; CK2 for VY2; VO9 for VO1; VO0
for VO2; to commemorate the 1st National RAC Convention in Calgary from July
29 to 31, 1994.  Prefix is also available for all Canadian Amateurs from June
6 to August 6, 1994 to recognize City of Calgary Centennial.

MANITOBA INCOMING QSL BUREAU PAYMENT POLICY

      The VE4 Manitoba Incoming QSL Bureau uses METHOD C which requires self
addressed envelopes and cash or cheque to cover mailing costs.

SUMMER 1994 EVENTS WE'VE HEARD ABOUT

      June 17, 18, 19.  Central Alberta Radio League 24th Annual Picnic,
Burbank, Alberta.

      June 18.  Seaway Valley Amateur Radio Club Hamfest, Nativity Hall, 301
McConnell Avenue, Cornwall, Ontario.  Information line [phone].

      June 18.  Quinte Amateur Radio Club Hamfest and Computer Show, Dick
Ellis Arena, Harder Drive, Belleville, Ontario.

      July 2.  Le Club de la Rive Sud Hamfest, a la Place Desaulniers, 1023
Boulevard Tachereau, Longueuil, Quebec.  Information via packet VE2MRW @
VE2RKY

      July 9.  Burlington Amateur Radio Ontario Hamfest, Milton Fair Grounds.
Information line, [phone].

      July 23.  Charlottetown Amateur Radio Club, 8th Annual Fleamarket,
United Church Hall, Cornwall, P.E. Island.

      July 29 to 31.  Radio Amateurs of Canada 1st Annual Convention, Calgary.

      July 30.  RAC 1st Annual General Meeting of Members, Calgary.

      August 5, 6 and 7.  Vernon B.C., Sky High Hamfest, Silver Star Mountain
Resort, Vernon.

      August 6 and 7.  Mission, B.C., 1st Annual Amateur Radio and Emergency
Preparedness Exposition, Mission Fairgrounds, 7th Avenue and Talbut Street.
Information line, [phone].

      August 13.  Brantford Amateur Radio Club Fleamarket, Woodman Park
Community Centre, Brantford, Ontario.  Information line, [phone].

      August 22.  York Region Amateur Radio Club Day at the Canadian National
Exhibition in Toronto.  Volunteers will staff station VE3CNE.

      August 26, 27 and 28.  The Air Force Telecom Assc. will celebrate their
60th anniversary at Clinton, Ontario.  Information line, [phone].

      August 27.  South Pickering Amateur Radio Club Day at the CNE.
Volunteers will staff station VE3CNE.

      August 27.  Lakehead Amateur Radio Club, Northwestern Ontario Hamfest
and Fleamarket, Landmark Inn, 1010 Dawson Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Information line, [phone].

      September 10.  Lindsay Amateur Radio Club Fleamarket, Lindsay
Fairgrounds, Lindsay, Ontario.

      September 17.  Kingston Amateur Radio Club Fleamarket, St. Margaret's
United Church.  For information via packet VA3TLL@VE3CDY.

NEXT RAC INTERNET BULLETIN

      The print version of this bulletin is sent on the 15th of the month to
RAC affiliated clubs, all Section Managers, Bulletin Managers and Official
Bulletin Stations throughout each RAC Section.  The packet and Internet
editions are transmitted as soon thereafter as possible.  The next regular
bulletin should be transmitted on or about September 15, 1994.  Watch for it.
And in the meantime, have a great summer!  I'll see some of you in Calgary.

73 de VA3RAC Steve VE3GRS at the keyboard <[e-mail]>

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Date: Thu, 23 Jun 94 14:59:00 +0000
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!pipex!ernie.almac.co.uk!almac![e-mail]
Subject: RADIO AMATEUR CALLBOOK
To: [e-mail]

RADIO AMATEUR CALLBOOK ADDRESS CHANGE

Effective immediately, Ted Misa has assumed total responsibility for
the complete Radio Amateur Callbook line including the North American
and International editions plus supplements, the Radio Publications,
and the Gordon West Radio School.

Please direct all correspondence and enquiries concerning
this product line to the following address:

Ted Misa
Radio Amateur Callbook
1695 Oak Street
Lakewood
NJ 08701
USA

Tel: [phone] (International: [phone])

Fax: [phone] (International: [phone])


ANDY Internet: [e-mail]

... WORLD RADIO TV HANDBOOK
 * Evaluation copy of Silver Xpress. Day # 6
 * Silver Xpress V4.01

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Date: Thu, 23 Jun 1994 12:11:58 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!pipex!spider!raft.spider.co.uk![e-mail]
Subject: simnplex on two meters
To: [e-mail]

In article <2u9qhu$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (John Derry) writes:
>I'm always amazed when I call CQ on 2-m simplex and get an answer.  Last
>weekend I spent a lot of time operating mobile.  Every time I called CQ on
>simplex, I got an answer.  A whole new way to operate on 2 meters.
>
>Jack, K9CUN

"A whole new way"? Shouldn't that be the "Good old-fashioned way?" :-)

73, John.

--
John Morris != Spider Systems  [e-mail]  GM4ANB@GB7EDN.#77.GBR.EU

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Date: 21 Jun 94 15:30:21 GMT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: SUBSCRIBE TO INFO-HAMS MAILING LIST AND NEWSGROUP
To: [e-mail]

I wish to subscribe to info-hams newsgroup
Thank you

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Date: 20 Jun 1994 18:39:19 GMT
From: usc!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!bigbrd!crs-sys!ersys!pagesat.net!news.cerf.net!gopher.sdsc.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net![e-mail]
Subject: Tech+ license issued.
To: [e-mail]

(=2u4non$[e-mail]>
References: <2tst1c$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: triangle.cs.uofs.edu

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Joel B Levin) writes:
|>
|> I believe this started in March when the FCC began accepting the new
|> (current) form 610 (and ONLY that form).  If you were to move, say,
|> and submit a photocopy of your CSCE with one of your license and a
|> change-of-address 610, I'll bet you'd get a new license that said Tech
|> Plus, too.
|>

What are they going to do about Tech's who don't have a CSCE becuase they
got their license long before there was a No-Code Technician Class??

bill   KB3YV

--
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[e-mail]         |  and a sheep voting on what's for dinner.
University of Scranton   |
Scranton, Pennsylvania   |         #include <std.disclaimer.h>


-Leo

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Date: 23 Jun 1994 09:50:41 -0500
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!sundog.tiac.net!news.sprintlink.net!bga.com!bga.com![e-mail]
Subject: Wanted: Manuals for GE Master II radio
To: [e-mail]

Anyone having service manuals or other technical info on the GE Master II
radio, please drop me an e-mail with the details and conditions for getting
a copy.  Thanks.
randy
kj5vb

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Date: Thu, 23 Jun 1994 07:15:36 -0400
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!newsserver.jvnc.net!rohvm1![e-mail]
Subject: You know its time to ret
To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (John Maultsby) wrote:

> Or have you ever meant to say "okay" to someone, but mistakenly said "QSL"?
> Very embarrasing... :)

If you didn't say "QSL" on phone, you'd never have the problem!  ;-)

--
John Taylor    (W3ZID)     |  "The opinions expressed are those of the
[e-mail] |   writer and not of Rohm and Haas Company."

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