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Info-Hams Digest            Mon,  7 Nov 94       Volume 94 : Issue 1196

Today's Topics:
                     AM Broadcast Tower Question
                           ARLD065 DX news
                  Baltimore... tech exams ...when???
                           Hats off to VE's
                   Maws Coad and Spelinge (2 msgs)
                  Repeaters in/near Sacremento, CA?
                     Where is Callsign Database?

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Date: Sun, 6 Nov 94 22:20:27 -0500
From: [e-mail]
Subject: AM Broadcast Tower Question

Well, from personal experience with a friend who lives near
such an installation, you can pick up the AM signal on some
cheap telephones.

Toasters?  I think you would have to be really close to the
station for that to happen less than say 1/4 mile (this is a
guesstamate).

[e-mail]
N3OGH

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Date: Thu, 03 Nov 1994 18:34:28 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: ARLD065 DX news

SB DX @ ARL $ARLD065
ARLD065 DX news

ZCZC AE63
QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 65  ARLD065
 From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  November 3, 1994
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD065
ARLD065 DX news

The items in this week's bulletin are courtesy of Kirsti, VK9NL, the
HIDXA, Chod, VP2ML, The DX Bulletin, Bob, W5KNE, QRZ DX, the Yankee
Clipper Contest Club PacketCluster network and the Contest Corral
column in QST.  Thanks.

BHUTAN.  Despite poor propagation conditions, a successful
demonstration of Amateur Radio was carried out today for the Deputy
Minister of Communications and staff.  Jim Smith, VK9NS, reports
that A51MOC is now the official call sign of the Ministry of
Communications.

PACIFIC TRIP POSTPONED.  Masa, JE1DXC, has run into transportation
problems.  His trip that included stops at 3D2, T2 and T30 has been
postponed with no rescheduling date mentioned.

ANTIGUA.  Ratko, YU1NR, continues to be active as V29NR.  Recent
spots show most of his activity being on 17 meters.  Try 18115 kHz
at 1510 and 1700 to 1730z.  Also check 24951 kHz around 1600z.  QSL
via YU1NR.

CENTRAL KIRIBATI.  Ron, ZL1AMO, reports his T31RW trip has been
moved back until around April or May 1995.

HAITI.  Missionaries HH1D and HH1T are Darlene, KB8CTC, and husband
Tim, KB8CTD.  They operate between 14260 and 14350 kHz around 2200z
and 7288 kHz at 1000z running a TS-450S from a solar charged battery
system.

IRAQ.  YI9CW has applied for authorization to operate on 30 meters.

THAILAND.  DL2VK will be signing HS0/DL2VK for about 6 months.  Most
activity will be CW, though packet, AMTor, PacTOR and SSB may be
used.

HEARD ISLAND.  Tony, WA4JQS, plans ahead.  He is working on
obtaining permission to visit the island in 1997.  Until then he and
WA8JOC, WD8SDL and W9OEH continue work on refurbishing 3Y0PI
antennas.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.  Don, WB2DND, should be in Dubai from November
11 to 16 and operate A61AD.  Most operations will be early mornings
and late evenings with Don having to do so around his work schedule.
Check 160 and 80 meters around 0200z.  He has a sked with WA2UDV and
N1QMM on 14240 kHz at 2100z and takes calls afterwards.  QSL via
WB2DND.

TONGA.  Paul, KK6H, should be on the air as A35RK from November 24
to February 7.  Most operating will be CW on 160 through 30 meters.
QSL his home CBA w/SASE.

MARIANA ISLANDS.  Listen for JA2NQG signing AH0F on CW until
November 6.  JA2NVY is also along operating both CW and SSB as
AH2CW/KH0.  JI2UAY signs KH2GV/KH0 on 29 MHz FM.  QSL via their home
calls.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  2100z Saturday will usher in the 61st
annual ARRL November Sweepstakes CW contest, which runs to 0300z
November 7.  Work as many US and Canadian stations as possible
exchanging the classic Sweepstakes exchange information of serial
number, power class, call sign, check number and ARRL Section.

The HA QRP Contest, sponsored by the Hungarian ARS and Radiotechnika
Magazine, runs through 2400z November 7, from 3500 to 3600 kHz CW
only.  Use 5 watts or less output power.  Exchange call sign, signal
report, QTH and name.  Both call signs and full exchanges must be
sent and received by both stations.

International Police Association Radio Club contest, sponsored by
the US Section of the IPA, is from 1800z to 2200z November 5 for CW,
and 1800z to 2200z November 6 for SSB.  Exchange signal report and
serial number.  US IPARC members will add IPA after serial number.

The Ukrainian DX Contest, sponsored by the Ukrainian ARL and
Ukrainian Contest Club, runs 1200z November 5 to 1200z November 6.
In this SSB and CW event, exchange signal report and serial number.
Ukrainian stations will send signal report and two letter region
abbreviation.

Details on all of these operating events appear on pages 125 and 126
of October QST.
NNNN
/EX

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Date: 6 Nov 1994 22:26:45 -0500
From: [e-mail] (Rl onco md)
Subject: Baltimore... tech exams ...when???

I need to know when there are tech exams for baltimore md.
please let know where, and which clubs are giving the exams.....

thanks

pls send all info to RLONCOMD@@AOL.COM

73's

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Date: 6 Nov 1994 21:50:19 -0500
From: [e-mail] (TOM SUNMAN)
Subject: Hats off to VE's

In article <39cteg$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(James Ganyard) writes:

<How can anyone complain about the monetary charges of VE's? Maybe
<those that do should learn a bit more about the history of
<examinations and be thankful that they no longer have to deal directly
<with the FCC. VE's are exactly that..volunteers......if it weren't for
<this type of system amatuer radio would definitely die out. My fee was
<exactly $4.75......for access to an interest that will last a
<lifetime..not to mention 10 yrs.....$0.475 a year is one helluva deal.

<KE4RWQ

     I totally agree. I just took and passed my Tech exams and I very much
appreciate the time the VE's take to perform this important function.
There's a fair amount of paperwork involved as well and my VE's were
polite and helpful the whole time. I think we should all tip our hats to
the VE's, the small fee they charge is one of the best bargains you'll
ever find.

Tom (waiting for his callsign!)

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Date: Sun, 6 Nov 94 22:36:51 -0500
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Maws Coad and Spelinge

Funny, how someone who considers themselves such a free thinker
has to resort to belittling others to make a comment that they
may think is funny.  Let me tell you, being insulting is not
funny.  If you don't like people who have trouble spelling,
that's just fine.  If you don't like people in the NRA, that's
just fine too.  If you don't like people who have a problem
with those who braodcast a sexual prefrence like it was some
bright red badge to be worn, that's just fine too.  But since
you don't like these people because they are outspoken about
how they feal and what the believe, and don't hold back for
some bullshit high-minded notion, you give them hell.

Let me tell you something, at least these people have the GUTS
to admit how they feal, and don't bow down to some crap that
they have to be nice to everyone who comes along.  The bottom
line is everyone is different and we will always have
differences, and at least some people will stand up for what
they believe.

I'll tell you straight out;  My spelling aint so hot, I'm a
member of the NRA, and I (in all honesty)am not to fond of gay
people.  In other words, you insulted me, I don't appreciate
it, and for all I care, you and your liberal bullshit can rot
in hell .

Oh, by the way, get off your high horse, anyone who thinks they
are "very intelligent" usually is an idiot (as proved by your
post).

And at least I've got the BALLS to say it (which is a lot less
I can say for most folks)
[e-mail]
N3OGH


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Date: Sat, 5 Nov 1994 00:58:10 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Startled by Pop Tarts)
Subject: Maws Coad and Spelinge

David Stockton <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>    Derek is of British origin.  I think he still uses a British
>keyboard, with one or two special symbols on it - one of which prints in
>ascii as an invisible smiley.

Aha... that explains the hook in my mouth.  I thought international fishing
had to keep 12 miles offshore.  Yeah, I know, some fish jump right into the
boat...

Anyway, on the topic of Maws Coad, what kind of key should a beginning ham
get?  I've got a code practice oscillator, and I could use that as a straight
key.  What is the difference between the iambic keys and the "bug" keys?  I'm
getting the impression that the bug isn't used much these days, is that right?

-Dave

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Date: 7 Nov 1994 00:24:31 -0500
From: [e-mail] (JOHN  MXL)
Subject: Repeaters in/near Sacremento, CA?

In article <39c4v1$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Bob Wilkins
n6fri) writes:

Try the following machines:

145.25 (-600, PL 162.2)  River City ARCS  KG6XX
442.60 (+5.00, PL 100)  River City ARCS  KG6XX
145.19 (-600, PL 162.2) NH RC                K6IS
147.195 (+600, No PL)                            N6ICW

These 4 will get you quite a bit of coverage, plus a large number of users
are FT530 users...local "candy store" doesn't sell Kenwood, hi hi.

Catch you on the air.

John
[e-mail]
KD6MXL@KM6PX.#NOCAL.CA.USA.NOAM

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Date: 7 Nov 1994 04:19:26 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Jeffrey L. Bauman)
Subject: Where is Callsign Database?

I have been told that an online ham callsign database
is available on the Internet.  Can anyone direct me there?
Thanks,
Jeff
WB5KZW
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Date: 4 Nov 1994 17:13:29 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Don Wiseman)

References<[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: FCC new license processing time...

Recently recieved my license as well....

Test Date Sept. 13

Effective Date Oct. 18

Postmarked Oct. 24

Received Oct. 27

That was 6 weeks and 2 days.  I'm not sure why the effective date is a week
before the postmark.  Do you really think it took the FCC a week to get it into
the mail?

Don Wiseman - KC5KEC

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