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Info-Hams Digest            Tue, 26 Jul 94       Volume 94 : Issue  842

Today's Topics:
                  ARLX022 More power to British hams
                      ATV newsgroup
                      Batteries for Heath HW-2-M
                 Connecticut QSO Party this weekend!
     CT:Re: Did someone say . . . bolus ?┘N2>Message-ID: <774847
                      FCC Delays now at 17 week
             FCC Delays now at 17 weeks!  PLEASE READ!!!
                       Gateway to packet email?
                      Help on motorcycle mobile
                         HTX-202 Extended Rcv
                       Kenwood TS-820 question
                        Mac Shareware (2 msgs)
                      Sister-in-law gets licens
                  Why is 1750Hz tone used in Europe?

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Date: Mon, 25 Jul 1994 12:06:41 EDT
From: psinntp!arrl.org![e-mail]
Subject: ARLX022 More power to British hams
To: [e-mail]

SB SPCL @ ARL $ARLX022
ARLX022 More power to British hams

ZCZC AX54
QST de W1AW
Special Bulletin 22  ARLX022

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Date: Tue, 26 Jul 1994 12:06:42 GMT
From: news.sprintlink.net!mv!mv.mv.com![e-mail]
Subject: ATV newsgroup
To: [e-mail]

    Count me in to an ATV newsgroup also.

    Mark

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Date: 26 Jul 94 12:29:10 GMT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Batteries for Heath HW-2-M
To: [e-mail]

Message:
Has anyone found a source for batteries and other accessories for the
Heath HW-2-M HT?  By appearances, it's the same as the Standard
C158A, but the Standard parts are very expensive.  Anyone know of a
second source for compatible parts?

Tnx in advance.

Gary, WA4YMZ                       Gary [e-mail]
                         (My opinions are not those of Data General.)

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Date: 26 Jul 1994 07:56:33 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!soda.Berkeley.EDU![e-mail]
Subject: Connecticut QSO Party this weekend!
To: [e-mail]

The Candlewood Amateur Radio Association (CARA) will sponsor the
1994 Connecticut QSO party, to be held 30 JUL 2000 to 31 JUL 0400
UTC and 31 JUL 1200-2000 UTC.  Bands will be 160, 80, 40, 20, 15,
10, 6 & 2m.  Stations may be worked once per mode on each band.
CARA will operate W1AW (the ARRL station Hiram Maxim memorial
station) on Sunday, 31 JUL. As well the club station, W1QI, will
operate throughout the contest.

Plaques will be awarded to first place CT stations for several
categories.  Certificates will be awarded first place stations in
other states, as well as second and third place in all states.

To all those who participate, good luck.  To those that don't, if
you hear a station calling CQ Connecticut QSO Party, by all
means, pick up the mike and reply!

For an operating package, contact Frank, N8WXQ, (address
in Callbook).

73 DE N1QNK
Jim
mac-10 ira
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Date: Mon, 25 Jul 1994 15:47:31 GMT
From: psinntp!arrl.org![e-mail]
Subject: CT:Re: Did someone say . . . bolus ?┘N2>Message-ID: <774847
To: [e-mail]

Forrest Gehrke ([e-mail]) wrote:

: N2>In article <30ml9p$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writ

: N2>>I remember when we told our Elmer we got our tickets, he told us we must've
: N2>>made a mistake, as there was no such thing as a KA7 call.  He thought that
: N2>>was a DX prefix!
: N2>>

: And he was right!  KA was the prefix for the Philippine Islands
: before their independence.

When I was relicensed in 1973 (or so) as KA1CV, I used to cause quite a
pileup on 40M in the morning. I was an avid QRPer with a marginal antenna,
so when I called CQ at that time, lots of hams, not hearing many KA 2X2s,
assumed I was a ham stationed in Japan. :-) Most of 'em were quite nice
about it.

73 from ARRL HQ, Ed
--
Ed Hare, KA1CV, ARRL Laboratory, 225 Main, Newington, CT 06111
203-666-1541 [e-mail]

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Date: 25 Jul 94 20:37:12 CDT
From: pacbell.com!well!nigel.msen.com!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!sdd.hp.com!saimiri.primate.wisc.edu!news.doit.wisc.edu!uwrf.edu![e-mail]
Subject: FCC Delays now at 17 week
To: [e-mail]

John K Scoggin Jr ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Received my Tech ticket today - test date was 4/12/94.  (And bought a new
: HT!)


Received my tech ticket five days ago - seriously I took the test on June 4,
1994!  Only took about 7 weeks!

N9XYX

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WRFW 88.7 FM
306 North Hall
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
River Falls, WI 54022
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Office # 715-425-3887

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Date: 25 Jul 94 20:42:08 CDT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!pacbell.com!well!nigel.msen.com!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!sdd.hp.com!saimiri.primate.wisc.edu!news.doit.wisc.edu!uwrf.edu!enterprise!jw14@network.
Subject: FCC Delays now at 17 weeks!  PLEASE READ!!!
To: [e-mail]

Finally received my license, took the test June 4th, 1994.  Yes, only
about 7 weeks.  Lift your head, they are getting something done!

N9XYX



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[e-mail]
WRFW 88.7 FM
306 North Hall
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
River Falls, WI 54022
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Office # 715-425-3887

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Date: 26 Jul 1994 01:37:02 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!pacbell.com!sgiblab!sdd.hp.com!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!neoucom.edu!news.ysu.edu!yfn.ysu.edu![e-mail]
Subject: Gateway to packet email?
To: [e-mail]

> >  Zack Lester (zlester@athena) wrote: : Is there a gateway where I can
> send > email to people who have a tnc?  I heard o f gate.ampr.org, but I
> can't get > it to work. >
[e-mail] (Sandy Lynch) replied:
>  Generally speaking, if you are not a licensed radio amateur, it is highly
> unlikely that any of the Sysops of the Internet/Packet gateways will allow
> e-mail going from you (unlicensed) to a (licensed) ham; on the other hand,
> a licensed ham - formally registered with the gateway, will probably have
> no trouble sending mail out thru the gateway to an unlicensed person. The
> bottom line is that only communications originating my licensed hams is
> permitted to go out over the radio waves.
>
> Cheers Sandy WA6BXH [e-mail]
>
Sandy's reply speaks the truth. Also, just because a ham has a TNC or
operates packet does not necessarily mean he uses one of the few
internet-to -packet gateways in the U.S.  Many of the gateways may or may
not support "normal" AX.25 packet users, or just amateur TCP/IP nodes.
Check local listings for time and station, find out what your intended
addressee is doing with packet radio. Better yet, get a ham license and
join the fun on the air.
73 de   Chuck  WV8A  Detroit,MI
Internet: [e-mail]
AAX.25: wv8a@wb8zpn.#semi.mi.usa.na


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Date: Mon, 25 Jul 94 23:22:10 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!pacbell.com!amdahl!netcomsv!butch!enterprise![e-mail]
Subject: Help on motorcycle mobile
To: [e-mail]

In article <30p5ag$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (George Guillory) writes:
|> Does anyone have useful ideas concerning the use of 2m/70cm HT on
|> a motorcyle?
|>
|> Does anyone know of good holder for an HT that can be mounted
|> on a motorcyle and will hold it securely?
|>
|> I think that the Ear Talk is best for earphone/mic. Anybody use
|> these things?
|>
|> Will the rubberduck suffice or should I get an extra 5/8 wave
|> rubber duck? Big antenna?
|>
|> Any other ideas?
|>
|> Particulars: HT-ICOM IC-W21AT, Motorcyle: BMW K75T, all cases including
|> topcase, plenty of electrical power but no full fairing.

I use a W2A on my Beemer.  The radio is clipped with the standard belt
clip to the pocket of my leather tank cover.  I use the "mini" speaker
mic in the helmet with an earphone plugged into the socket provided on
the mic.  I use a Diamond SG7500 antenna mounted on a bracket I made
from 1" square tubing.  This antenna works OK, but if I did it again
I would opt for a Larson 2/70.  I use the diamond as it has a nice
fold-over feature for putting the cover on the bike.

I use the standard HT battery.  I made a mic harness with a switch
in line so that the PTT is now on the left handlebar just inboard of'
the horn button.

I tried using the standard rubber antenna, but it only worked in areas
with excellent repeater coverage.

I've used this setup for 3 years with no problems.  Radio seems to
take the vibration and the twice daily plugging/unplugging without
complaint.  I ride 33 miles each way to work daily.

George Lyle, R100RT, N7TNJ

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Date: 26 Jul 1994 00:23:23 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!nic-nac.CSU.net!charnel.ecst.csuchico.edu!olivea!koriel!newsworthy.West.Sun.COM!abyss.West.Sun.COM!spot![e-mail]
Subject: HTX-202 Extended Rcv
To: [e-mail]

In article [e-mail], [e-mail] (Robert Casey) writes:
>Only known valid method for recieving out of band signals:
>
>Determine frequencies of interest.
>Select scanner that will hear those frequencies.
>Buy that scanner.
>Keep the HTX202 for its good intermod performance in band.
>
>(i.e., there are NO valid mods to the HTX202!)

While this is quite correct from a practical point of view, a quick scan
of the HTX-202 schematic leads me to believe the RF portion is capable of
tuning across a wider range than 144-148MHz, but (a) you'd need to re-peak
the front-end tuning circuit for the band segment of interest (which
implies that you could only tune approximately 4Mhz) and (b) the controller
CPU won't program the PLL chip out of band.

For example, if you had a dead HTX-202 which had a good RF portion but the
CPU was bad, and you wanted to experiment, you could indeed feed a TTL
level serial stream to the PLL chip (an MC145170) to play around.  The
serial TTL stream format is determined by looking at the '170 data sheet
and HTX-202 (which phase detector and oscillator is used?).  It is quite
easy to write a little program on a PC to use the parallel port calculate
and send the serial data to the '170.

Bottom line:  stock radio can't be modified for out of band use without
losing the stock functionality.

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 * [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: 26 Jul 94 13:35:33 GMT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Kenwood TS-820 question
To: [e-mail]

For all you knowledgable folks, I have recently purchased a Kenwood TS-
820. I want to run it from the car, the manual says there is an option
I could buy, but there is also a diagram for wiring a new power plug.

My question is, has anyone wired a new power plug without using the
DC-DC option? Anyone know of where I can buy the CW filter for this
rig?

Thanks in advance,

73, Ty N9UIY

"Opinions are mine and not my employer's"

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Date: 26 Jul 1994 08:22:03 -0400
From: newstf01.cr1.aol.com!search01.news.aol.com![e-mail]
Subject: Mac Shareware
To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (Scott Darragh) writes:

Scott... just about ready to relase the newest list to the net. I'll
e-mail you what I have so far... but it does not reflect a new site coming
online as well as a couple of updates.

Expect the list to hit the streets on August 1st.

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

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Date: 26 Jul 1994 01:45:28 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!pacbell.com!sgiblab!sdd.hp.com!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!neoucom.edu!news.ysu.edu!yfn.ysu.edu![e-mail]
Subject: Mac Shareware
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Scott Darragh) writes:
>  I am interested in finding a BBS I can download or someone that could send
> some Mac shareware for two things:
>
> 1. Morse program 2. Sample question asker for novice and tech
>
If you have ftp access, the best repository of Mac Ham shareware is
at    oak.oakland.edu/pub/hamradio/mac

Also check the rec.radio.amateur newsgroups for the periodic posting
by Terry  Stader KA8SCP of his Mac Amateur Radio Software list, which
also includes a number of Internet and BBS sites.
73 de   Chuck  WV8A  Detroit,MI
Internet: [e-mail]
AAX.25: wv8a@wb8zpn.#semi.mi.usa.na


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Date: Mon, 25 Jul 94 15:38:00 -0800
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!ns.mcs.kent.edu!kira.cc.uakron.edu!malgudi.oar.net!infinet!nitelog![e-mail]
Subject: Sister-in-law gets licens
To: [e-mail]

DD>   My sister-in-law just received her license.  Callsign: N3SYE.  She
DD>passed her exam on 27 May, and the license arrived in the mail on 20 July.
DD>That's a 54 day delay (about eight weeks).
DD>   Given the recent posts claiming 17 week delays, this was very quick.
DD>Anybody know why?

 New computer set-up at FCC must be improving its output. Seems to me that
 I've seen a few messages that are saying the same thing. Some messages state
 that the new 610 form that went into effect in March is the reason why! The
 new 610 and the software being used is compatible!

Message written at 9:41am, on Monday, July 25, 1994.
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Date: 26 Jul 1994 17:02:55 +1000
From: munnari.oz.au!yarrina.connect.com.au!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!news.cs.su.oz.au!metro!news.ci.com.au!eram.esi.com.au![e-mail]
Subject: Why is 1750Hz tone used in Europe?
To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]>,
    [e-mail] (Timo Patana) writes:

| BTW: i heard that there are also carrier-operated repeaters, at
| least in Australia. I think it might cause problems, because of
| all QRM on the air, the repeater would be "on" every now and then
| even if nobody was trying to use it...thats why _some_ selective
| calling is essential!

All repeaters in Australia are carrier-operated, but the encroaching pager
interference (148-150) will probably see some of them adopt CTCSS.  All
repeaters are "open" by the way.

There simply aren't as many repeaters here, because private ownership of
a repeater is not permitted, although I have no doubt that there are a
few boot-leg ones around, protected by CTCSS....

--
Dave Horsfall (VK2KFU)    VK2KFU @ VK2AAB.NSW.AUS.OC      PGP 2.6
[e-mail]          Opinions expressed are mine.    available

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Date: Tue, 26 Jul 1994 01:16:50 GMT
From: portal.com!sdd.hp.com!hp-pcd!news![e-mail]
To: [e-mail]

References <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>Ç
Subject : Re: Did someone say . . . bolus ?



>Jeff NH6IL (oh how I wish I would have kept my old call: WA6QIJ)

Jeff, your remark intrigues me.  I have yet to get my license, since I'm still
a few weeks away from the test, but I can see that call signs are a very
personal part of amateur radio.  Why do you like your old 2x3 call sign better
than the higher ranked 2x2?

I've heard that there once was a time when "preferred" call signs could be
obtained, like personalized license plates I suppose.  Too bad we can't
have that any more, though I do hope there's a small chance of me getting
the call sign K7LID.

-Dave

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Date: 26 Jul 1994 05:52:50 GMT
From: nwnexus!coho![e-mail]
To: [e-mail]

References <30bqcb$[e-mail]>, <30hec6$[e-mail]>, <30sgft$[e-mail]>
Subject : Re: *finally it arrived* (but why no plus?)

Nicholas McLarty ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Peter Laws (plaws@comp..uark.edu) wrote:
: : [e-mail] (Jeffrey Hutzelman) writes:


: : >Nope.  Your ticket won't look any different.  What you need to do is
: : >hang on to
: : >your copy of the CSCE (Certificate of Successful Completion of
: : >Examination) which
: : >shows that you completed the code test.  That form is what proves the
: : >difference
: : >between a no-code tech license and your tech+.

: : Curious: "Technician Plus" is one of the *SIX* license classes listsed on
: : the new FCC Form 610.  Wonder why they bothered if that class doesn't exist.
<snip>

I just got my upgraded ticket over the weekend and it says in the
operator privileges field it says TECH PLUS.  What're y'all talking
about?

Cris  KB7YNH

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Date: Tue, 26 Jul 94 00:32:27 -0500
From: news.delphi.com![e-mail]
To: [e-mail]

References <[e-mail]>, <30kne0$[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>
Subject : Re: Is there an ATV newsgroup?

Please count me in for an ATV newsgroup or mailing list too.

Mel K2JWD and Dave N2ZAG --- We count as two votes for such a list.

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Date: 26 Jul 1994 15:48:26 GMT
From: nothing.ucsd.edu![e-mail]
To: [e-mail]

References <30kne0$[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>
Subject : Re: Is there an ATV newsgroup?

There is a ham-atv mailing list hosted at UCSD.EDU.  To subscribe, send
a note containing exactly the one line

    subscribe ham-atv

in the body of a message to

    [e-mail]

You will receive a confirmation of the subscription by return mail.

Microwave experimenters might care to join the ham-uwave group as well.
                    - Brian

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