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Info-Hams Digest            Sat, 20 Aug 94       Volume 94 : Issue  940

Today's Topics:
                     ARLP034 Propagation de KT7H
                 Cushcraft R7. Does it work? (2 msgs)
                       how do i become a ham ?
                        Hurricane Frequencies
                Last issued callsigns table? (2 msgs)
                            Ramsey SlyFox
                   Reqency k100 Schematic Needed .
                    TNC Control Programs (2 msgs)
                             VHF: non-FM

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Date: Fri, 19 Aug 1994 15:31:58 MDT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!library.ucla.edu!news.mic.ucla.edu!unixg.ubc.ca!quartz.ucs.ualberta.ca!alberta!ve6mgs![e-mail]
Subject: ARLP034 Propagation de KT7H
To: [e-mail]

SB PROP @ ARL $ARLP034
ARLP034 Propagation de KT7H

ZCZC AP48
QST de W1AW
Propagation Forecast Bulletin 34  ARLP034
>From Tad Cook, KT7H
Seattle, WA  August 20, 1994
To all radio amateurs

SB PROP ARL ARLP034
ARLP034 Propagation de KT7H

Solar activity is low.  Geomagnetic activity has been up a bit,
peaking with an A index of 26 on August 14.  Solar flux should stay
around 80 for the next month, but there will be a slight peak near
85 around August 23 through 28.  Geomagnetic conditions may become
unsettled again around September 8 through 10.

Low solar activity means that the Maximum Usable Frequency will be
low over most paths.  20 and 30 meters are probably the best overall
bands for long distance communication.

Sunspot Numbers from August 11 through 17 were 37, 58, 59, 75, 61,
64 and 73, with a mean of 61.  10.7 cm flux was 76.7, 80.8, 84.5,
88.9, 81.4, 77 and 78, with a mean of 81.

The path projection for this week is from Jacksonville, Florida to
Chad.

80 meters should be open from 0000 to 0445z, peaking around 0100 to
0130.  40 meters looks good from 2300 to 0530.  30 meters looks best
from 2200 to 0300, and may possibly open again around 0500 to 0600.
20 meters should be open from 1930 to 0100.  On many days, 17 meters
should be open from 1600 to 2300, and on a few days 15 meters may be
open around 1830 to 2030.  12 and 10 meters do not look good over
this path at this time.
NNNN
/EX

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Date: 20 Aug 1994 00:08:51 GMT
From: news.sprintlink.net!dolphin.phoenix.net!phoenix.phoenix.net![e-mail]
Subject: Cushcraft R7. Does it work?
To: [e-mail]

I've had my R7 for more than 3 years now.  It went together without any
problems and I've had no problems tuning it on all advertised bands.  I also
have 3 other friends who have invested in the R7 and had no problems with
it's construction or tuning.  I also have a friend with an R5 who reports the
same good results.  The only complaint that I have with my R7 has nothing to
do with the antenna or with Cushcraft in general.  On 40 meters, there is
a lot of man-made noise in the vertical orientation.  I have just as good
results with far less noise on my 40 meter dipole as I do my R7.  Since 30
meters is not one of my favorite bands, I regret not purchasing an R5 instead
of an R7 and pocketing the $100 difference (or investing it in some other
equipment).

73...de Jeff Racz, KJ5AZ, Houston, Texas
[e-mail]

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Date: 20 Aug 1994 13:43:35 -0700
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!emory!nntp.msstate.edu!olivea!isc-br!tau-ceti!on-ramp.ior.com![e-mail]
Subject: Cushcraft R7. Does it work?
To: [e-mail]

My R7 has worked perfectly from day one and I am quite pleased with it. I
have
heard that there may be troubles with the traps though. I would suggest you
keep working with Cushcraft , as I feel they will stand behind their product.

73, Bob

--
  +---------------------+------------------------+-------------------------+
  |  Robert J. Raymond  |  Spokane, Washington   | [e-mail]    |
  |  Patricia Raymond   | Amateur Callsign KG7WC | [e-mail] |
  +---------------------+------------------------+-------------------------+

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Date: Sat, 20 Aug 1994 03:06:16 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!uhog.mit.edu!news.mtholyoke.edu!news.umass.edu!umassd.edu!mdcs.umassd.edu![e-mail]
Subject: how do i become a ham ?
To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] ([e-mail]) writes:
>
>hi everybody,
>
>i'm very keen to become a ham. what do i have to do ? i understand there
>are some exams to be taken.  appreciate a reply that gives directions/hints
>on how to get started, who to contact etc.
>
>thanks in advance,
>
>venkat
>[e-mail]
>

Let me just suggest you get ahold of a ham in your area for help and you
will find that most all hams will be very, very helpful in getting some-
one started. Good luck and I am sure it will not be something you will
be sorry you did. It's a great experience. Good Luck
De Sonny Ka1esg in New Bedford, Mass.

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Date: 21 Aug 1994 00:17:41 GMT
From: news1.digex.net!access3![e-mail]
Subject: Hurricane Frequencies
To: [e-mail]


Msg #13788  From: KF2TI  Date: 10-Jul 0230Z  Subj: HURRICANE INFO
FREQUENCIES OF INTEREST DURING HURRICANE SEASON
REPRINTED FROM THE SALVATION ARMY TEAM
EMERGENCY RADIO NETWORK NEWSLETTER
(JANUARY 1993) WITH ADDITIONS (7/94)

3815      ANTIGUA/ANTILLES NET
3815      INTER-ISLAND 75 METER NET (CONTINUOUS WATCH)
3818      ANTILLES NET
3915      SOUTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY NET
4270      FAX PICTURES FROM CFH HALIFAX
4426      USCG BROADCASTS FROM NMN PORTSMOUTH VA
          0400,0530,1000Z
6330      FAX PICTURES FROM CFH HALIFAX
6501      USCG BROADCASTS FROM NMN PORTSMOUTH VA
          0400,0530,1000,1130,1600Z
6673      HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT
7165      ANTIGUA/ANTILLES NET
7232      SOUTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY NET
7243      SOUTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY NET
8080      FAX PICTURES FROM NMN
8764      USCG BROADCASTS FROM NMN PORTSMOUTH VA
          0400,0530,1000,1130,1600,1730,2200,2330
8765      HEALTH AND WELFARE TRAFFIC
8993      AIR FORCE AND COAST GUARD USB
10536     FAX PICTURES FROM CFH HALIFAX
11246     HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT
11249.5   HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT
11398     HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT
11425     HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT
13089     USCG BROADCASTS FROM NMN PORTSMOUTH VA
          1130,1600,1730,2200,2330
13245     ANTIGUA/ANTILLES NET USB
13354     HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT
13510     FAX PICTURES FROM CFH HALIFAX
14150     AMATEUR NET
14275     INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR RADIO NET / RED CROSS
14283     CARIBUS NET
14283     HEALTH AND WELFARE TRAFFIC
14303     HEALTH AND WELFARE TRAFFIC
17314     USCG BROADCASTS FROM NMN PORTSMOUTH VA,  1730Z
14316     MARITIME MOBILE NET
14325     HURRICANE WATCH NET (AMATEUR-TO-NATIONAL HURRICANE
          CENTER)
14375     AMATEUR NET
18019     HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT
21310     HEALTH AND WELFARE IN SPANISH

AMATEUR EMERGENCY NETS IN HURRICANE AREAS:
REPRINTED FROM THE SALVATION ARMY TEAM EMERGENCY RADIO
NETWORK NEWSLETTER (JANUARY 1993) WITH ADDITIONS (7/94)

ALABAMA                       3695
ANTILLES                      7165
SOUTHERN LA                   7245
BAJA                          7235
BELIZE                        3935
BERMUDA                       14275
CARIBBEAN EMERGENCY           14185
CARIBBEAN MARITIME MOBILE     7115; 1200Z
CARIBBEAN WX                  3808; 1030Z
CALIFORNIA WX                 3948; 1400Z
GEORGIA                       3975
GULF COAST CENTRAL HURRICANE  3935; 7245
GULF COAST WESTERN HURRICANE  3845; 7260
GULF COAST OUTGOING ONLY      3967; 7283
GULF COAST HEALTH & WELFARE   3993; 7264
INTERAMERICAS H & W           21390
LAKE CHARLES LA               3993.5; 7264
LOUISIANA                     14340; 1900Z
MANANA                        7070
MEXICAN NATIONAL              3987.5
MISSISSIPPI ARES              3923; 3910
NORTH CAROLINA                3915
SOUTH CAROLINA                3915
SOUTH TEXAS EMERGENCY         3955; 7250
TEXAS TRAFFIC H & W           3691; 7290 DAY; 3910 NIGHT
TRANSATLANTIC MARITIME MOBILE 21400
WATERWAY                      7268

WHENEVER A HURRICANE IS WITHIN 300 MILES OF LAND

IN THE NORTHERN WESTERN HEMISPHERE, THE HURRICANE
WATCH NET IS OPERATIONAL ON 14.325 MHz USB.
THE HURRICANE WATCH NET PROVIDES COMMUNICATION BETWEEN
THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER AND THE AFFECTED AREAS.

THE NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS BROADCASTS
STORM WARNINGS ON 2.5, 5.0, 10.0, 15.0, AND 20.0 MHz
A.M. AT 8 MINUTES PAST THE HOUR AND HALF-HOUR.

TOLL FREE COAST GUARD INFO LINE AT NMN PORTSMOUTH, VA:
[phone].  THIS RINGS AT A WATCH OFFICER'S DESK!

REQUEST REVERSE-REPORT ANY CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS
FOR THIS LIST.  ASMDCT/AAR1OT 5 JULY 1994.




--
Steven C. Affens
[e-mail]

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Date: 20 Aug 1994 00:12:46 GMT
From: news.sprintlink.net!dolphin.phoenix.net!phoenix.phoenix.net![e-mail]
Subject: Last issued callsigns table?
To: [e-mail]

It's a bit old...but here it is anyway...

ZCZC AG29
QST de W1AW
ARRL Bulletin 64  ARLB064
>From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  July 25, 1994
To all radio amateurs

SB QST ARL ARLB064
ARLB064 FCC call sign update

FCC ISSUED CALL SIGN UPDATE

The following is a list of the FCC's most recently issued call signs
as of July 1.

District       Group A        Group B        Group C        Group D
               Extra          Advanced       Tech/Gen       Novice

0              AA0RE          KG0NM           ++            KB0NHL
1              AA1JH          KD1VH          N1SCZ          KB1BIG
2              AA2SM          KF2VW          N2ZDJ          KB2QZR
3              AA3HY          KE3NH          N3SFO          KB3BCL
4              AD4SV          KR4TT           ++            KE4MXM
5              AB5UN          KJ5YG           ++            KC5HFC
6              AC6CT          KO6DF           ++            KE6IFY
7              AB7CQ          KI7ZD           ++            KC7DBL
8              AA8OZ          KG8JG           ++            KB8TAT
9              AA9KY          KF9WC          N9XGH          KB9IYT
N. Mariana     KH0D           AH0AS          KH0CS          WH0AAY
Guam           WH2E           AH2CU          KH2JW          WH2ANK
Midway           ++           AH4AB          KH4AG          WH4AAH
Hawaii           ++           AH6NI          WH6UZ          WH6CRG
Amer. Samoa    AH8J           AH8AG          KH8BF          WH8ABB
Alaska           ++           AL7PQ          WL7ST          WL7CHQ
Virgin         WP2N           KP2CC          NP2HM          WP2AHU
Puerto Rico      ++           KP4WW           ++            WP4MPP

++All call signs in this group have been issued in this area.
NNNN


73...de Jeff Racz, KJ5AZ, Houston, Texas
ARRL Official Bulletin Station
[e-mail]

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Date: 20 Aug 1994 21:53:04 -0400
From: newstf01.cr1.aol.com!search01.news.aol.com![e-mail]
Subject: Last issued callsigns table?
To: [e-mail]

In article <333hpu$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Jeff Racz) writes:

As far as I can tell... the one for August 1st has not been released...
judging from the date of last months... I don't expect it for another
couple of days!

73 for now.... c u on the shortwaves
Terry Stader - KA8SCP
America Online Ham Radio Club Host
Internet: [e-mail] (files <28K)  or
          [e-mail] ( files >28K)
KA8SCP@WA1PHY.#EMA.MA.USA.NOAM
[e-mail] [44.56.4.82]

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Date: Sat, 20 Aug 94 20:37:38 -0500
From: news.delphi.com![e-mail]
Subject: Ramsey SlyFox
To: [e-mail]

Russ, Call me and I'll send you a kit or two for your kid, but
you've got to promise that he builds it and not you!
73,. John

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Date: 21 Aug 94 00:25:49 GMT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Reqency k100 Schematic Needed .
To: [e-mail]

                  Hello All
I'm looking for the rqency k100 Scanner Schematic Diagrams
It is a 10 Ch Scanner with the following band's
30-50 144-174 450-512 Mhz
Any help would be apriciated
                Thank's All
                 Regard's
                  Ronen

Ronen Pinchook (4Z4ZQ)
Mail :Internet : [e-mail]
                 [e-mail]

     Packet :    4z4zq@4x4hf

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Date: 20 Aug 1994 23:49:03 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!newsserver.jvnc.net!raffles.technet.sg!solomon.technet.sg![e-mail]
Subject: TNC Control Programs
To: [e-mail]

Can anyone out there recommend a TNC control program for my needs?

I have a Compaq Contura 486 (mono) laptop, a PK232MBX (upgraded to latest
ROM chips), a Kenwood TS450SAT barefoot to an R7 at 40 metrers AGL (about
125 feet for those of you in the US).

I work mostly RTTY on 20M, but dabble in the other modes and bands.  I
rarely use non-data modes (ssb, etc).  I log to paper then transfer to
Logic3.

I started with YAPP and did not like it because I had to remember all
sorts of ROM level commands to make it do things.

I tried PCPAKRATT 5.5 (latest I think) but find that there are too many
differences between what the same key does in different modes.

I think I would like a program that is very "visual".  By that I mean
something that has on-screen buttons to poke with the mouse to handle
most of the often-used functions.  But, other than YAPP and the AEA
"kluge", I do not know much (anything) about other control programs.

Well, that's it.  Any informed opinion ou there?  Dumb question ;^>

Maurice, 9V1ZS
from the land of endless  summer

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Date: 20 Aug 1994 23:52:08 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!newsserver.jvnc.net!raffles.technet.sg!solomon.technet.sg![e-mail]
Subject: TNC Control Programs
To: [e-mail]

Maurice Nunas ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Can anyone out there recommend a TNC control program for my needs?

: I have a Compaq Contura 486 (mono) laptop, a PK232MBX (upgraded to latest
: ROM chips), a Kenwood TS450SAT barefoot to an R7 at 40 metrers AGL (about
: 125 feet for those of you in the US).

: I work mostly RTTY on 20M, but dabble in the other modes and bands.  I
: rarely use non-data modes (ssb, etc).  I log to paper then transfer to
: Logic3.

: I started with YAPP and did not like it because I had to remember all
: sorts of ROM level commands to make it do things.

: I tried PCPAKRATT 5.5 (latest I think) but find that there are too many
: differences between what the same key does in different modes.

: I think I would like a program that is very "visual".  By that I mean
: something that has on-screen buttons to poke with the mouse to handle
: most of the often-used functions.  But, other than YAPP and the AEA
: "kluge", I do not know much (anything) about other control programs.

: Well, that's it.  Any informed opinion ou there?  Dumb question ;^>

: Maurice, 9V1ZS
: from the land of endless  summer


PS (yes, this is Maurice again)  I forgot to say that I prefer DOS, but
have windows and would switch to it for good reasons.
73 9V1ZS

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Date: Sat, 20 Aug 1994 03:02:57 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!usc!nic-nac.CSU.net!charnel.ecst.csuchico.edu!csusac!csus.edu!netcom.com![e-mail]
Subject: VHF: non-FM
To: [e-mail]

In article <3303i4$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>//Nooooo, nobody doing that stuff anymore.
>
>The reason is that a VHF 2 Meter all mode units cost around $1000.00!!!!!!
>0  0 000  0 0  000   00  0  0 | James A. Carter   | [e-mail]

No they don't.  NEW equipment costs that much.  I have an IC-211 that I
got less than 6 months ago and it cost me $225 and it is in great shape.
It only puts out 10 Watts but a linear will take care of that problem.
Look around, there are good deals to be had if you know where to look!
73 and see you on VHF SB.
Jim Chandler, N0VAH/AE
[e-mail]
finger netcom for public key

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Date: Sat, 20 Aug 94 20:36:01 -0500
From: news.delphi.com![e-mail]
To: [e-mail]

References <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>1
Subject : Re: Ramsey SlyFox

Greg, A free kit would make you beholden?? Come one I would relish
your opinion on the kit. You're only too quick to pass judgement on
kits wich you have no actual hands-on experience, that's talent!
As much as you find it hard to believe, there are many more happy
novice builders of the FX than there are "experienced" builders. We
have tons of letters and responses from folks around the world who
are using the FX and enjoying the whole process of building, etc.
Seems as tho' the only "gripers" (yes that's my word) are seated
behind a CRT and have more experience with a Taiwanese keyboard than
a Weller (that's a name brand of a soldering iron, Greg). My offer
still holds, Greg, in fact I'll even pay you to assemble the kit and
ask for it back - you'll be fully reimbursed for your time and "effort"
    You know, I was amazed that I receive not one phone call, I thought
I was quite rude and at least one person would want to discuss my
comments or shoot the breeze on the state of ham radio, why?
Greg, I'm sorry I've flamed on like this but it is guys like you
who spoil the fun for others, my e-mail doesn't lie. 73, John

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Date: Sat, 20 Aug 1994 20:37:33 GMT
From: gsm001![e-mail]
To: [e-mail]

References <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>, <333ge5$[e-mail]>
Subject : Re: Info on Code Quick

Vassili Leonov ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Geoffrey S. Mendelson ([e-mail]) wrote:

: : I think the claims are an understatment. :-)

: Then follows the miricle story about trying to learn code since
: 1965 (!!!!!) and doing it with the abovementioned tapes in 3 months...

: Well - this sounds a little strange - thus I'd like to hear
: some comment about HOW this is achieved - i.e. what is on the tapes,
: how you use it. And if someone else have used it I'd appreciate a
: comment.

: I did pass my 5wpm after ONE week of training with morse804 program.
: So I really don't understand the 1965 story - I mean it took me about
: a few months to learn typing - and because the posted letter was typed -
: I wonder how this could be...


It's simple. Some people think in a way that allows them to learn code
easily and quickly. Most people can do it in a about the same time with
the same  amount of effort. Some people cannot learn code by having
things "beep" at  them.


It's the same reason I've been thrown out of music schools :-(
I can't carry a tune except by rote memorization of the timing and it takes
months for me to do it.


BTW typing has nothing to do with learing code, I can type with a
modified version of touch typing that requires that I look often at the
keys. I took touch typing in the late sixties and still can't do it
right. My brain does not work that way.

I was told by a PhD.D. Speech Therapist that my problem was not that I
don't have a sense of rhythm, I just can't connect to it. He prescribed
exercises to help. This was after I passed my 5 wpm test, so I can't
say if it worked or  not.

I find Vassili's claim of learning code in one week as ridiculous as mine. :-)
He's at the fast end of the curve, I am way out at the slow end.

Code Quick works by making word associations with the letters. I
cannot recognize dih dih dah dit at any speed, but I can recognize the
phrase "did i FAIL it" at anything from 3 to 30 wpm. I cannot sustain
that rate, yet, but I am working on it.


It is obvious why my ancestors left germany and became farmers in Lithauania,
while other members of the family converted to christianity and became a hit
in the music business.



73,

Geoff.
--
"I am number six. Others come and others go, but I am always number six."
(From the movie "Eminent Domain".)

Geoffrey S. Mendelson N3OWJ    [phone]  [e-mail]

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Date: Sat, 20 Aug 94 20:43:04 -0500
From: news2.near.net!news.delphi.com![e-mail]
To: [e-mail]

References <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>le
Subject : Re: Ramsey SlyFox

Man, you guys are tough! I'm running out of free kits! Seriously, it is
tough to write stuff for folks of all backgrounds. I think the reason
we get less trouble from novice builders is that they actually read
and follow the directions!
I'll start saving some kits that were sent back for repair by Extras
and other "30 year" experience builders. I'll send those babies out as
free kits!
Best regards! John

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Date: Thu, 18 Aug 1994 08:00:25 GMT
From: amd!netcomsv!telesoft![e-mail]
To: [e-mail]

References <[e-mail]><32l7kv$[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>, <32p4qg$[e-mail]>
Subject : Re: 2m/11m crossband QSO: legal?

In <32p4qg$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Charles A Daley) writes:
>Then again, just for the sake of discussion...

>This suggests that if the repeater in question had a link to 11 meters
>(perish the thought...:) ) then all would be okay???  The one-way
>transmissions would be gone and the repeater would complete the
>requirement for an amateur station.

There are two problems with that idea, one for each direction of the link.
Well, two legal problems, you might also have some political problems with
local amateurs :-)

First, if you linked the amateur receiver to the 11m transmit, your will
have to set up the CB radio to automatically transmit when audio is received
on the amateur receiver, and would then be in violation of 95.419(a), which
prohibits radio remote control of a CB radio.

Second, if you linked the CB receiver output to the amateur transmit on the
repeater, you would be in violation of 97.113(e), which prohibits retransmitting
communications from non-amateur stations (there are some exceptions but CB is
not included).

--GaryM

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