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Info-Hams Digest            Mon,  1 Aug 94       Volume 94 : Issue  864

Today's Topics:
         Amateur Radio: Changes to Elmers Resource Directory
          Amateur Radio: Elmers List Info and Administrivia
                    IPS Daily Report - 31 July 94
                     Mexican reciprical license?
                            QST Magazines.
                         QST on News Stands?
Updating the "Universal and Free List of Repeaters for Radio Amateurs"

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We trust that readers are intelligent enough to realize that all text
herein consists of personal comments and does not represent the official
policies or positions of any party.  Your mileage may vary.  So there.
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Date: 1 Aug 1994 17:07:28 GMT
From: spool.mu.edu!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!senator-bedfellow.mit.edu![e-mail]
Subject: Amateur Radio: Changes to Elmers Resource Directory
To: [e-mail]

Posted-By: auto-faq 3.2.1.2
Archive-name: radio/ham-radio/elmers/diff

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*** 1,4 ****
! Amateur Radio Elmers Resource Directory (as of 07/01/94)
  ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  - A -
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--- 1,4 ----
! Amateur Radio Elmers Resource Directory (as of 08/01/94)
  ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  - A -
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*** 181,187 ****
      AutoCW   - Morse Code practice program
      DOSGATE  - allows users to run programs on your PC remotely (AutoExam
                 compatible)
!     AutoCall - Allows use of the Buckmaster HAMCALL CD-ROM online callbook
                 with DOSGATE
      AutoFax  - Allows reception of weather fax using Kantronics TNC's
      SeeSats  - Real time satellite tracking (text only), DOSGATE compatible
--- 181,187 ----
      AutoCW   - Morse Code practice program
      DOSGATE  - allows users to run programs on your PC remotely (AutoExam
                 compatible)
!     AutoCall - Allows use of the Buckmaster HAMCALL CDROM online callbook
                 with DOSGATE
      AutoFax  - Allows reception of weather fax using Kantronics TNC's
      SeeSats  - Real time satellite tracking (text only), DOSGATE compatible
***************
*** 455,462 ****
  A new ham-radio archive site and callsign server center has been set up
  on the Internet.

! The Buckmaster CD-ROM callsign database (which includes international
! calls) and all the Buckmaster CD-ROM public domain files are available
  for retrieval!

  To access the Buckmaster callsign server
--- 455,462 ----
  A new ham-radio archive site and callsign server center has been set up
  on the Internet.

! The Buckmaster CDROM callsign database (which includes international
! calls) and all the Buckmaster CDROM public domain files are available
  for retrieval!

  To access the Buckmaster callsign server
***************
*** 624,659 ****

  ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

! ============================================================================
! | Scott Ehrlich       Amateur Radio: WY1Z    AMPRnet: [e-mail] |
! | Internet: [e-mail]  BITnet: wy1z@NUHUB  AX.25: [e-mail] |
! |--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
! |     Maintainer of the Boston Amateur Radio Club hamradio FTP area on     |
! |                    oak.oakland.edu:/pub/hamradio                         |
! ============================================================================

! I've been playing with most models of Macs from the 512 on up for a
! number of years now.  I'm also great with DOS, UNIX, and my VMS isn't
! too bad, either. :)

  All ARRL bulletins are archived on the anonymous FTP site of
  oak.oakland.edu in the Boston Amateur Radio Club FTP area:
  /pub/hamradio/w1aw-list/

  A mirror of all files available from the ARRL info server is also
! available:
! oak.oakland.edu:/pub/hamradio/ARRL

  Amateur Radio Newsline is now also being archived, too:
  oak.oakland.edu:/pub/hamradio/docs/newsline/

! Co-sponsor (along with Phil Temples, K9HI) of the following
! mailing lists:

  newsline-list (Amateur Radio Newsline)
  w1aw-list (ARRL Official Bulletins)
  letter-list (ARRL Letter)
! ky1n-list(KY1N VEC listing, Local Boston area VE sessions)
  barc-list (local Boston-area stuff)
  barc-races (again, local)
  fieldorg-l (ARRL Field organization discussions)
--- 624,660 ----

  ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

! Scott Ehrlich, Amateur Radio Callsign: WY1Z
! How to reach me: [e-mail] [Internet], [e-mail] [Packet]
! Boston ARC FTP archives: ftp oak.oakland.edu /pub/hamradio
! Boston ARC Web page: http://www.acs.oakland.edu/barc.html

! I've played around with Mac and PC hardware, as well as dabbing a
! little with DOS, UNIX, MacOS, with a tad of VMS operating systems.

+ I co-maintain the Boston Amateur Radio Club anonymous FTP file archives
+ with Phil Temples, K9HI ([e-mail]).
+
+ A sampling of the archives include:
+
  All ARRL bulletins are archived on the anonymous FTP site of
  oak.oakland.edu in the Boston Amateur Radio Club FTP area:
  /pub/hamradio/w1aw-list/

  A mirror of all files available from the ARRL info server is also
! available: oak.oakland.edu:/pub/hamradio/arrl/infoserver/
! Programs mentioned in QST are in
! oak.oakland.edu:/pub/hamradio/arrl/qst-binaries/

  Amateur Radio Newsline is now also being archived, too:
  oak.oakland.edu:/pub/hamradio/docs/newsline/

! Mike Ardai, [e-mail], runs the following Boston ARC mailing lists:

  newsline-list (Amateur Radio Newsline)
  w1aw-list (ARRL Official Bulletins)
  letter-list (ARRL Letter)
! ky1n-list (KY1N VEC listing, Local Boston area VE sessions)
  barc-list (local Boston-area stuff)
  barc-races (again, local)
  fieldorg-l (ARRL Field organization discussions)
***************
*** 665,670 ****
--- 666,677 ----
  Send a message to: [e-mail]
  In the body of the message, type: subscribe list_you_want

+ The Club also has a World Wide Web Home Page.  The address is:
+ http://www.acs.oakland.edu/barc.html
+
+ You will need lynx, www, or Mosaic to view it.  Ask me for more details
+ about this.
+
  ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  - F -
  ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
***************
*** 1003,1024 ****

  ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

- Ian Kluft  KD6EUI PP-ASEL
- [e-mail] (home)  [e-mail] (work)   Santa Clara, CA
-
- Maintainer of rec.radio.amateur.misc and rec.radio.cb FAQ lists
-
- Please direct all FAQ submissions, feedback, and administrivia to
- [e-mail] or [e-mail].
-
- A mailing list for rec.radio.amateur.* FAQ and Netiquette posting
- maintainers, as well as anyone with a sincere interest in helping
- keep the rec.radio.amateur.* newsgroups the friendly and useful
- forums they are today, is now available.  To subscribe, send E-mail
- to [e-mail].
-
- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
-
  Steven M. Knapp  KA9QOA                      Computer Engineering Senior
  [e-mail]             Vice President Cyclone Amateur Radio Club
  Iowa State University; Ames, IA           Durham Center Operations Staff
--- 1010,1015 ----
***************
*** 1119,1132 ****

  ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

! [ Fred Lloyd, AA7BQ                             [e-mail] ]
! [ Sun Microsystems,           Southwest Area Solaris Transition Manager ]
! [ Phoenix, AZ                                            [phone] ]

! Co-Coordinator, "Callsign Project" (see also Carruth)

! The QRZ Ham Radio CDROM is here!  For ordering information, call
! Walnut Creek at [phone] (overseas [phone]).

  ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  - M -
--- 1110,1125 ----

  ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

! Fred Lloyd  AA7BQ

! [e-mail]

! Author of the QRZ! Ham Radio CDROM.  Interested in receiving amateur
! radio related public domain and/or shareware programs, data files,
! frequency lists, etc., that would make a useful edition to the QRZ
! CDROM.  Can help arrange volume discounts for clubs and groups,
! and will donate copies of QRZ to qualifying non-profit organizations.
! Send E-mail or call [phone].

  ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  - M -
***************
*** 1348,1353 ****
--- 1341,1376 ----
  - P -
  ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

+ W. David (Dave) Paperman  WQ5Y
+
+ [e-mail]
+
+ P.O. Box 7039
+ Cut 'n Shoot, TX  77303-0039
+ (H) [phone] (6pm to 9:30pm Central Time)
+ (W) [phone] (6:30am to 3:30pm Central Time)
+
+ I have a collection of service information and literature dating back
+ to the 1920's.  I will be happy to assist those needing copies of
+ out-of-copyright information for specific makes and models of
+ receivers, transmitters, test equipment, etc..
+
+ The collection spans commercial, amateur, and military surplus gear of all
+ types.  Unfortunately I have not taken the time to catalog all this
+ information, but it is logically filed by make, model, etc.
+
+ If you need service information for a specific piece of equipment,
+ (and I have the information in my collection) I will research and copy
+ it for you.  Cost will vary depending on the time required to find the
+ information and the amount of pages to be copied.  I estimate 10 pages
+ or less at $1.00/page including US postage. I will quote on larger
+ manuals.
+
+ This is NOT my career or a business. Any requests must be prepaid or I will
+ ship COD at additional postage costs.
+
+ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+
  Dave Potter, K1MBO

  [e-mail]
***************
*** 1881,1901 ****
  administrative address [e-mail] which will be monitored by the
  list maintainer(s); please use that for such requests as adding or removing
  yourself from the list, questions about the FTP access, etc.
-
- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
-
- Steve Watt KD6GGD                       Packet: KD6GGD @ N0ARY.#NOCAL.CA.USA.NA
- ICBM: 121W 56' 53.1" / 37N 20' 16.7"           Internet: [e-mail]
- "A person reveals his character by nothing so clearly as the joke he resents."
-    -- G. C. Lichtenberg
-
- Maintainer of rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc FAQ
-
- Please direct all FAQ submissions, feedback, and administrivia to
- [e-mail].  If you think you have some valuable
- insights into non-packet digital modes, PLEASE contact me through
- that address.  You might get added to the list...  No, that's not
- a threat. ;)

  ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

--- 1904,1909 ----

--
73, Paul W. Schleck, KD3FU

[e-mail] (personal mail)
[e-mail] (Elmers List administrivia)

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Date: 1 Aug 1994 17:07:28 GMT
From: spool.mu.edu!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!senator-bedfellow.mit.edu![e-mail]
Subject: Amateur Radio: Elmers List Info and Administrivia
To: [e-mail]

Posted-By: auto-faq 3.2.1.2
Archive-name: radio/ham-radio/elmers/admin
Revision: 1.7 05/28/94 14:31:40
Changes: List now in 2 parts, Ham origin moved to FAQ

This administrivia file and the companion Amateur Radio Elmers Resource
Directory are intended for non-commercial distribution via Usenet.  Any
other uses, please E-mail for permission.

A Brief Historical Overview:
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

If there is any one constant in the changing state of the communications
art, it is that "Hams" (Amateur Radio Operators) have always been on
the forefront of it.  Rumors abound where the term "Ham" came from.
Some of the more amusing are described in the list of Frequently Asked
Questions for this newsgroup.

Regardless of origin of the name, a "Ham" is universally recognizable as
one who experiments in radio and communications.

Whether it be constructing a low-power CW radio with vacuum tubes, or
designing TCP/IP packet networks, such experimentation has historically
spilled over into the mainstream such as was the case with Edwin
Armstrong, who developed the regenerative oscillator and FM radio, or
General Curtis LeMay (W6EZV) who was instrumental in making Single-
Sideband the communications standard for the Strategic Air Command
(1947-1992, now reorganized into a joint command called USSTRATCOM) and
eventually the U.S. Air Force.  Although packet-switching techniques
originated from DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) and
the ARPANet, no one can deny the tremendous influence that amateurs
have had in demonstrating the viability of TCP/IP and AX.25
communications via radio links.  The efforts of AMSAT (the Amateur
Satellite Corporation), including the development of many ham satellites
and the low-orbiting Microsats (communications satellites no bigger than
a breadbox that use store-and forward packet techniques), have certainly
advanced the state-of-the-art in communications, one of the defined
purposes of the Amateur Radio Service, as recognized by international
treaty.

Since in many cases hams are writing "the book", there is often no
"book" or other established reference for a beginner to refer to.
Traditionally, information has been passed on from ham to ham via word-
of-mouth.  Like many of the traditional crafts, a variation of the
Master-Apprentice system has emerged, the Elmer-Novice relationship.
Called "Elmers" because they are usually older and wiser, having the
benefit of many years in the hobby, including several failed projects,
and an electric shock or two, they have traditionally been the mainstay
of amateur radio, and the source of many new hams, particularly those
interested in working on emerging technologies.

Even more importantly, Elmers provided an outlet for the impatient
newcomer who wanted "to know everything, and right away."  Faced with
such a request, a good Elmer will smile and proceed to lead the novice
through some project or operating experience.  Several hours, days, or
weeks later, the novice would have his answers, but would have earned
them.  Even better, the sense of accomplishment would boost the novice's
confidence and nudge him or her down the road to being a model,
experienced ham operator.

Many present hams feel that such an experience is missing today.  In
today's hustle-bustle world, the response to such natural curiosity and
desire to learn is, more often than not, "I'm too busy" or "RTFM." As a
result, the quality of new hams declines and the knowledge and operating
habits they develop in their first formative months and years leave much
to be desired. And the very same hams who claim that they "can't
understand the new generation" also, in almost the same breath, lament
about the "decline of amateur radio."

What is an Elmer today?
+++++++++++++++++++++++

An Elmer today is of any age, male or female, who has some expertise and
is willing to share it with beginners.  Elmers don't even need to be
licensed amateurs, just people with knowledge in some area of
electronics or communications technology.

What is a Usenet Elmer?
+++++++++++++++++++++++

With the ever-widening scope of the Internet, and the amateur radio
newsgroups on Usenet, the potential for Elmers to share their
knowledge to a wide audience has never been greater.  To that end, I
have started to maintain a list of such Elmers. Volunteers need only
send me their name, E-mail address, and area of expertise.  I have set
up an administrivia mailbox for this purpose (elmers-request@
unomaha.edu, the default Reply-To: of this message).

Those desiring a more extensive list, or who need more specific
assistance, are encouraged to contact Rosalie White, WA1STO, Educational
Services Manager at the American Radio Relay League, 225 Main St.,
Newington, CT  06111 or via electronic mail addressed to
[e-mail].

How may I obtain the latest copy of the Elmers List?
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

There are currently 7 ways of obtaining the Elmers List.  Any site
at least reachable by Internet E-mail can use options 3 or 4:

1.  Usenet News:  The latest copy of the list can be found in the
companion postings to this message, "Amateur Radio: Elmers Resource
Directory [A-M]" and "Amateur Radio Elmers Resource Directory [N-Z]."
Since the list is cross-posted to rec.radio.amateur.misc,
rec.radio.info, rec.answers, and news.answers on the 1st of each month,
with an expiration date 6 weeks into the future, there should always be
a copy available at most news sites.  Check your newsreader
documentation for information about reading previously-read articles.

2.  Anonymous FTP:  If your site is directly connected to the Internet,
you may retrieve the latest copy via File Transfer Protocol (FTP) from
the following sites:

ftp.cs.buffalo.edu  /pub/ham-radio/elmers*
rtfm.mit.edu        /pub/usenet/news.answers/radio/ham-radio/elmers/*

3.  Mailing-List:  Since the list is cross-posted to rec.radio.info, the
latest copy may be obtained from the mailing-list gateway for that
newsgroup (along with many other informational articles about radio)
when it is published each month.  To subscribe, send E-mail to:

[e-mail]

and in the BODY (not the Subject) of the message, write:

subscribe radio-info

The server may not be able to determine your return address.  In that
case write:

subscribe radio-info (your E-mail address)

You should get an acknowledgement very shortly.

4.  Mail-Server:  If you don't want to read through the entire gateway
of rec.radio.info, or want a copy of the list right away, send E-mail
to:

[e-mail]

and in the BODY (not the Subject) of the message, write:

send usenet/news.answers/radio/ham-radio/elmers/admin
send usenet/news.answers/radio/ham-radio/elmers/index
send usenet/news.answers/radio/ham-radio/elmers/list/a-m
send usenet/news.answers/radio/ham-radio/elmers/list/n-z
send usenet/news.answers/radio/ham-radio/elmers/diff

and the latest copy of the list should be sent to you E-mail within 24
hours (the mail-server uses batch priority to reduce system demand).

The last three services are experimental.  I'm not terribly familiar
with them, and cannot offer much technical support regarding their use.
(I'd appreciate feedback on whether or not you find them useful,
though.)

5.  Internet Gopher:  The latest copy of the list should be available
from the following Gopher sites, all at standard port 70:

    cc1.kuleuven.ac.be
    jupiter.sun.csd.unb.ca
    gopher.univ-lyon1.fr
    ftp.win.tue.nl
    gopher.win.tue.nl

see also comp.infosystems.gopher

6.  World-Wide Web (WWW):  The latest copy of the list should be available
from the following WWW site:

URL: http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu:80/hypertext/faq/usenet

under pages:

radio/ham-radio/elmers/admin
radio/ham-radio/elmers/index
radio/ham-radio/elmers/list/a-m
radio/ham-radio/elmers/list/n-z
radio/ham-radio/elmers/diff

see also comp.infosystems.www

7.  Wide-Area Information Service (WAIS):  The latest copy of the list
should be available from the WAIS server at rtfm.mit.edu (standard port
210) in database "usenet."

see also comp.infosystems.wais

How may I contribute to the Elmers List?
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

By using this resource, you are benefitting the net by obtaining
assistance in the fastest and most efficient way possible.  By
volunteering to appear on this list, you are contributing to the good
reputation of the radio-related newsgroups.

Thanks to all the volunteer Elmers, as well as courteous list users, for
making this service a success.

--
73, Paul W. Schleck, KD3FU

[e-mail] (personal mail)
[e-mail] (Elmers List administrivia)

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Date: Sun, 31 Jul 1994 23:16:45 GMT
From: agate!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!isclient.merit.edu!msuinfo!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!news.cs.su.oz.au!metro!ipso![e-mail]
Subject: IPS Daily Report - 31 July 94
To: [e-mail]

SUBJ: IPS DAILY SOLAR AND GEOPHYSICAL REPORT
ISSUED AT 31/2330Z JULY 1994 BY IPS RADIO AND SPACE SERVICES
FROM THE REGIONAL WARNING CENTRE (RWC), SYDNEY.
SUMMARY FOR 31 JULY AND FORECAST FOR 01 AUGUST - 03 AUGUST
-----------------------------------------------------------
1A. SOLAR SUMMARY
Activity: very low

Flares: none

Observed 10.7 cm flux/Equivalent Sunspot Number : 75/12

GOES satellite data for 30 Jul
       Daily Proton Fluence >1 MeV:    NA
       Daily Proton Fluence >10 MeV:   NA
       Daily Electron Fluence >2 MeV:  NA
       X-ray background:  NA
Fluence (flux accumulation over 24hrs)/ cm2-ster-day.

1B. SOLAR FORECAST
             01 Aug             02 Aug             03 Aug
Activity     Very low           Very low           Very low
Fadeouts     None expected      None expected      None expected

Forecast 10.7 cm flux/Equivalent Sunspot Number for 01 Aug: 75/12

-----------------------------------------------------------
2A. MAGNETIC SUMMARY
Geomagnetic field at Learmonth: quiet to unsettled

Estimated Indices : A   K           Observed A Index 30 Jul
    Learmonth       10  3223 2223
    Fredericksburg   7                          11
    Planetary        6                           9

Observed Kp for 30 Jul: NA
2B. MAGNETIC FORECAST
DATE      Ap    CONDITIONS
01 Aug    10    Quiet to unsettled
02 Aug    10    Quiet to unsettled
03 Aug    14    Unsettled

-----------------------------------------------------------
3A. GLOBAL HF PROPAGATION SUMMARY
                LATITUDE BAND
DATE        LOW            MIDDLE         HIGH
31 Jul      normal         normal         fair
PCA Event : None.

3B. GLOBAL HF PROPAGATION FORECAST
                LATITUDE BAND
DATE        LOW            MIDDLE         HIGH
01 Aug      normal         normal         fair
02 Aug      normal         normal         fair
03 Aug      normal         normal         fair
COMMENT: High lats may experience degraded conditions on August 3.
-----------------------------------------------------------
4A. AUSTRALIAN REGION IONOSPHERIC SUMMARY
       Observed
DATE   T-index  MUFs at Sydney
31 Jul    26    near predicted monthly values

Predicted Monthly T-index for July: 30

4B. AUSTRALIAN REGION IONOSPHERIC FORECAST
DATE   T-index  MUFs
01 Aug    20    Near predicted monthly values
02 Aug    20    Near predicted monthly values
03 Aug    20    Near predicted monthly values

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

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Date: Mon, 01 Aug 1994 07:41:58 -0800
From: nwnexus!olympus.net!ptpm004.olympus.net![e-mail]
Subject: Mexican reciprical license?
To: [e-mail]

I expect to be in Baja California this winter.  Has anyone had any
experience in getting a Mexican reciprical license?

Thanks and 73

--
[e-mail] (Phil Keys)      KB7WXQ
Software Consultant - specializing in software safety & SQA
Port Hadlock, WA 98339    [phone]
West of Puget Sound.....South of British Columbia.... 122 44.0W  48 02.0N
_____________________________________________________________

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Date: 31 Jul 1994 20:45 CDT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!news.acns.nwu.edu!anaxagoras.ils.nwu.edu!news.ecn.bgu.edu!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!news.uh.edu!elroy.uh.edu![e-mail]
Subject: QST Magazines.
To: [e-mail]

Speaking of old ham radio magazines, I've got a collection of QST's
that date from 1947, although I'm missing about 10% of the collection.
Over the years, I've been trying to complete the collection, but have
a hard time finding the biggest gap in my collection:  the war years.

If anyone has QST's that date before 1947 and would like to give them
away or even sell them, please let me know.  Thanks es 73.

--
Brad A. Killebrew N5LJV, EMT-B        | Student of Computer Engr Technology
President, University of Houston ARC  |    University of Houston, Texas
Internet: [e-mail]         |  U of H Amateur Radio Club  WB5FND
AmprNet : [e-mail]    |      [e-mail]
Packet  : n5ljv@f6cnb.#setx.tx.usa.na |    713-743-4070    Fax [phone]
AT&Tnet : 713-852-8523  Fax [phone]  | Box 85-T2, 4800 Calhoun, 77204-4083

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Date: Mon, 01 Aug 94 13:51:35 GMT
From: news2.new-york.net!starcomm.overleaf.com!n2ayj![e-mail]
Subject: QST on News Stands?
To: [e-mail]

>[e-mail] (Brien Pepperdine) writes:
>
>>Why is the QST issue dated July/August? Anyone know?
>>Masthead says its a monthly, and it has been 12 issues per annum for a
>>long as I remember.

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Date: 01 Aug 1994 16:12:29 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!msuinfo!netnews.upenn.edu!netnews.upenn.edu![e-mail]
Subject: Updating the "Universal and Free List of Repeaters for Radio Amateurs"
To: [e-mail]

I'm very sorry but I had to drop off the face of the Earth for awhile
writing a thesis.  Now that I have handed in a complete first draft to
my advisor, I can return to important things, :)

I have a number of entries for version 0.11 for which I am beginning
work immediately.  If there are any entries that people would like to
submit, I would recommend that they be sent immediately.  Any entries
that I receive prior to Friday morning 9am Eastern (1300UTC) will be
included.  After that, I can not say.  Some entries may have to wait
until 0.12.



--
Medical Image Processing Group     |        73 de Conway Yee, N2JWQ
411 Blockley Hall                  |  EMAIL     : [e-mail]
423 Guardian Drive                 |  TELEPHONE : [phone]
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6021 (USA)  |  FAX       : [phone]

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

Date: (null)
From: (null)
"The first issue will be July/August, 1994. The date-month
designation will remain until January, 1995 when the League's
production and manufacturing cycle gets set back a week or so to
get QST on the newsstands in the fourth week of the previous month.
This means that the January, 1995 issue will appear in the last week
of December, 1994."

--
Stan Olochwoszcz, N2AYJ - [e-mail]
"This whole dot-dash concept sounds interesting, Mr. Vail. Why don't you let
me look over your notes on the train to the Patent Office?" - S.F.B. Morse?

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Date: 1 Aug 1994 02:21:15 GMT
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References <319onr$[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>, <31h20n$[e-mail]>jpl
Subject : Re: REQUEST: Help finding WWV receiver!

[e-mail] (Michael J. Ferrador N2KRA) writes:

>Peter Monta ([e-mail]) wrote:

>: There was someone who would occasionally post a "CHU preach"
>: on comp.protocols.time.ntp extolling the virtues of transmitting
>: time-code during seconds 31--39 in Bell 103 format, i.e., the
>: 300 bps modem format.  An FSK receiver and some trivial glue
>: gets you a box with RS-232 time output.  If you've already got
>: a radio, that's very low-cost time at roughly millisecond accuracy.
>: (Loran or GPS, though, at ~100 ns, is a *big* step up.)

>   Heathkit (Ahh, the memories come back...) used to have "The Most
>Accurate Clock" which would auto-lock to the strongest out of 5, 10
>and 15Mhz and had an optional RS-232 output.

>   I also remember seeing an ISA PC board setup, but much more
>expensive ($500). I don't remember who made it.

>   Anyone seen products in this catagory?

Some WWV stations have the time encoded (by varying the sounds of
the seconds marks) and this, I believe, is what Heathkit used.

Any computer with audio input could be programmed to listen
to  these WWV stations and set the time accurately.  That includes
most Macintoshes that have been manufactured recently, and
possibly some less advanced computers.

It would be a good programming project for someone who wants to
do digital signal processing.

--
        David M. Palmer        [e-mail]

Shoemaker-Levy 9--the percussion section of Nature's grand symphony.
n Qso Party (1800z Aug. 6 to 0600z Aug. 7). The operation will
be mainly CW up 25 KHZ from the bottom of the band. Chuck will try to
be on SSB on 14195 kHz around 0300z each day. Also, he will try to be
active in the different parts of the General Class bands.

FT/Z, AMSTERDAM & ST. PAUL ISLAND. The DX-Loggen reports Pierre, FT5XJ,
from Kerguelen Islands, may make a short visit/operation between July
31st and August 3rd. He will be using the callsign FT5ZF. His favorite
frequencies are 21250 and 14226 kHZ (DX net). A QSN report from the
Southeastern Cluster Group (Sunday July 31st) showed Pierre working
European stations on 14270 kHz around 1223z. QSL via F1NLL.

IS1A/0S1A, PRINCIPALITY OF SEBORGA. The following was sent to OPDX by
the from former ITU President, F8RU: Referring to OPDX.168 and what was
quoted from the ARRL DX Bulletin on IS1A/0SA operation by Gian-Carlo
I1RBJ. I would like to put things straight, Gian-Carlo, did not "return"
from the I.T.U Geneva. He phoned the President of 4U1ITU who advised him
not to use an unallocated prefix "0S". The I.T.U. only deals with
Telecommunications Administrations, not with individuals, therefore had
I1RBJ approached the I.T.U on this subject he would have been told to
take up the matter with his national Administration, in this case, the
Italian Ministry of Post & Telecommunications, (the equivalent of your
FCC). From what I have been told, Gian-Carlo I1RBJ took up the matter
with the Italian PTT who, apparently, issued him with the IS1 call-sign.
I have not seen the license so I cannot vouch for this. The reason for
the /0S1A following the IS1A call, it appears to be a result of an
objection by the Prince of Seborga, if such a person exists, to the use
of an Italian call-sign. As former President of 4U1ITU, I would like to
remind my fellow hams that it is forbidden by international regulations
to use call-signs that cannot be identified by the I.T.U. Allocation of
International call-signs.

JW, SVALBARD. Tom, LA4LN, will sign JW4LN; and Magne, LB3RC, will sign
LB3RC/JW from the Western Coast of Vest-Spitsbergen 78 deg N, 14 deg E,
from August 1 - 20th. This is a scientific expedition and NOT a
DXpedition, but they will be operating on all bands 160-10 meters
(emphasis on WARC bands), CW/SSB/digital modes mornings, evenings,
when weather is bad, and when not having to chase away the dangerous
polar bears! Please make QSOs short, because all operation will be
battery/gasoline generator/solar powered.

Suggested frequencies:
CW      1835 3505 7005 10102 14005 18073 21005 24895 28005
CW/USA       3525 7025       14025       21025
SSB     1845 3795 7085       14185 18145 21285 24945 28485
DIGITAL      3587 7037 10147 14087 18107 21087 24927 28087

Please listen for instructions for split frequency operation to be
given on the air. Please give your full call once when calling. QSL
direct to the respective home calls. Note that the LA4LN Callbook
address is wrong! Here are the correct addresses:
  JW4LN via LA4LN, Tom Victor Segalstad, P.O. Box 15 Kjelsas,
  N-0411 Oslo, Norway.
  LB3RC/JW via LB3RC, Magne Nicolaysen, Ostgaards gate 23 B,
  N-0474 Oslo, Norway.

N7RO QSL SERVICE CLOSING DOWN! Dick, N7RO, wants to get the word out
as soon as possible that he is getting out of the QSL forwarding
business. He would like to discontinue the service as soon as possible.
There is no word on who will take over, but if anyone is interested,
please contact Dick.

V7, MARSHALL ISLANDS. Ken, V73C, has been active on 20 meters (various
frequencies) CW/SSB between 2000 and 0400z. He has also been heard on
18146 kHz around 0230z. QSL via OKDXA, P.O. Box 88, Wellston, OK 74881.

XU, CAMBODIA. Sanji, XU7VK, continues to be quite active. If you need
Zone 26 for your 5BWAZ, you better work Sanji soon. Sanji said he will
be going home to Hungary in early August until mid-September. When he
returns, he will bring some CW filters with him to help with the weak
low-band signals. For now, he has been heard 80 meters (between 3500
and 3510 kHz) and 14220 kHz between the times of 1000 and 1200z. There
is also a report that VS6WV will be in XU-land in late August, but he
is not sure how much time he will be able to operate.

ZS8MI QSL UPDATE. Maria, ZS1AFZ, informed OPDX that Christie, ZS1CDK,
who recently returned from Marion Island and was active as ZS8MI, has
made around 9000 QSOs. Christie has already confirmed half of all the
QSL cards received and plans to have all cards QSLed by the end of
August.

AN EARLY CONTEST STATION REPORT. Etienne, ZS6YA, will be using a special
callsign, ZS94F, in the All Asia SSB DX Contest, September 3-4th. QSL
via Etienne Swart, P.O. Box 14, Honeydew, 2040, Rep. of South Africa.

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.

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