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Info-Hams Digest            Fri, 11 Nov 94       Volume 94 : Issue 1208

Today's Topics:
                           ARLD066 DX news
                  ARRL Sweepstakes exchange (2 msgs)
                              FCC Busts?
                        Hallicrafters FPM-300
                         Ham Resources on BBS
                    I just failed the Tech test!!
                   License Processing Time (2 msgs)
                        Maws Coad and Spelinge
                     Morse Code and Age? (3 msgs)
                           Omni VI RX noise
                      R.S. 2 Meter Amplifier???
                   Subject: Ham stores in London ?
                         TOKO transformers...
                  What's your favorite key? (2 msgs)
                     Where is Callsign Database?

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Date: Thu, 10 Nov 1994 19:16:19 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: ARLD066 DX news

SB DX @ ARL $ARLD066
ARLD066 DX news

ZCZC AE64
QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 66  ARLD066
 From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  November 11, 1994
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD066
ARLD066 DX news

Thanks to Bob, WB2CJL, Gary, NI6T, Bob, W5KNE, QRZ DX, Chod, VP2ML,
The DX Bulletin, Gary, K8BN, Don, WB2DND, Tedd, KB8NW, the Ohio/Penn
DX Bulletin, the Yankee Clipper Contest Club PacketCluster network
and the Contest Corral column from the pages of QST.  Thanks.

SYRIA.  A eight member team will activate YK0A November 23 to 30.
Omar, YK1AO, arranged issuance of the license and secured an
operating site inside a Syrian PTT training facility on the
outskirts of Damascus.  The primary objective is to make YK
available on CW, RTTY and the low bands.  Secondary to that is to
operate a two or three transmitter Multi/Multi in the CQWW CW
Contest.  Some SSB and WARC band operating is possible.  QSL via
W6OAT.

CHAGOS ISLANDS ON 160 METERS.  VQ9SS and VQ9QM should soon be active
again on this band.  VQ9SS plans to be in both the CQWW CW Contest
and the ARRL 160 Meter Contest.

TONGA.  Paul, KK6H, will sign A35RK from November 24 to sometime
early in February.  He will operate mostly 160 through 30 meter CW.
Plans are to be active in the ARRL 160 Meter contest and CQ World
Wide DX CW on 160 meters.  QSL via KK6H or the W6 bureau.

UAE.  A61AD will be on 160 and 80 meters around 0200z from November
11 to 16.  QSL via WB2DND.

ANTARCTICA.  Nigel, VP8CMR, has been worked on 14260 kHz after
2230z.  Plans are to be active on 17 meters from 1500 to 1900z.  He
will be at the base until February 1995.  QSL to Nigel, Halley Base,
BAS, Via Port Stanley, Falkland Islands.

TAIWAN.  Tom, WB4IUX, has permission to sign BV/WB4IUX.  He should
be on the air in late November or early December, with plans to
operate 80 and 40 meter CW almost exclusively.  He may get on 20
meter SSB to spread the word that he is up and running, and to
provide his operating schedule.

ZAMBIA.  Ely, IN3VZE, will be active as 9J2CE until November 20.
Listen for his SSB on 20 and 40 meters.  QSL via IN3VZE.

MARIANA ISLANDS.  A group will sign KH0AM during the CQ WW CW
Contest.  Some activity will take place before the contest on the
WARC bands and some RTTY.  QSL via JE1CKA, Tack Kumagai, PO Box 22,
Mitaka, Tokyo 181, Japan.

JAMAICA.  Walter DJ6QT is now signing DJ6QT/6Y5 until December 1.
Look for his print in the WAE RTTY contest using the call 6Y5X.  QSL
via his home call.

CARIBBEAN DXPEDITION.  Dieter, DL3KDV, will be active from J6, J8
and J7 starting sometime this month.  Listen for him in the CQWW CW
contest.  Dieter prefers QSL cards via the bureau.

VIRGIN ISLANDS.  Listen for N9RJ/KP2, operated by N9RJ, N9KZJ,
WB9CEP and W2CGI, from November 12 to 20.  Plans are to be on 80,
40, 20, 17, 15, 10 and 6 meters.  QSL via WB9CEP.

MARTINIQUE.  F6AOI, F6BFH and F9IE will be on all bands with CW and
SSB from November 11 to 27.  They will sign FM/ their home calls.

ARUBA.  Jeff, KR0Y, will sign P40F from Aruba November 21 to 29
including an effort in the CQWW CW Contest.

GIBRALTER.  Dave, N7RK, will be active from ZB2 November 10 through
15 as N7RK/ZB2.  He will be on 80, 40 and 20 meters, but may try 160
meters.  QSL via CBA.

GAMBIA.  C56/G0MRF is not listed in 1994 Callbook.  Direct QSLing is
via G8PDW, or bureau cards may go addressed to G0MRF.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  Information on the European DX Contest,
RTTY, appears on page 126 in July QST.  Please note that W/VE
stations are no longer required to send their state/province as part
of the exchange.

OK/OM DX Contest, sponsored by the Czech Radio Club, runs from 1200z
November 12 to 1200z November 13.  Exchange signal report and serial
number.  OK/OL/OM stations will exchange a 3 letter district code.
For details check page 126 in October QST.

The 1994 Japan International DX Phone Contest, sponsored by
Five-Nine Magazine, is from 2300z November 11 to 2300z November 13.
Exchange signal report and serial number starting with 001.
Japanese stations will exchange signal report and two digit
prefecture number.
NNNN
/EX

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Date: 10 Nov 1994 19:15:27 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Richard McAllister)
Subject: ARRL Sweepstakes exchange

In article <39qmdh$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (JimKD0AV) writes:

>Many contesters enjoy SS because of the
>exacting exchange, better than meaningless signal report and qth (etc).

It *was* fun to see the distributions of year licensed and power class I
misread the rules and used the year that I got my current license (94)
instead of year first licensed (92) for the first few contacts; a surprising
number of people took the time to comment on my apparently quick study!

So, why don't other contests use a more interesting exchange?

Rich, KO6CL



--
Rich McAllister ([e-mail])

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Date: 9 Nov 1994 09:30:09 -0500
From: [e-mail] (JimKD0AV)
Subject: ARRL Sweepstakes exchange

In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(Richard McAllister) writes:

>Why is the ARRL Sweepstakes exchange so very long?

Sweepstakes exchange merely mimics the opening of the message protocol for
the National Traffic system messages.  The contest was originally part of
the training for the NTS.  Many contesters enjoy SS because of the
exacting exchange, better than meaningless signal report and qth (etc).
It certainly keeps you on ur toes.

73,
Jim KD0AV  Nr ## A KD0AV 67 IL

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Date: 10 Nov 1994 14:42:04 -0500
From: [e-mail] (Michael Crestohl)
Subject: FCC Busts?

In article <[e-mail]>,
Mike Kapitan <[e-mail]> wrote:
>:   That sad tale got me wondering: Has the FCC ever busted a HAM -- I mean
>: HARD busted, not just a stern warning?
>
>it doesn't happen often enough but, here in southern cal richard burton
>wb6jac (not sure of the prefix) spent 7 months in JAIL for repeated pt 97
>violations.
>


The FCC can't actually arrest anyone - they don't have that power
accorded to sworn peace officers.  However, in the event of a "raid" they
routinely enlist the services and assistance of the U.S. Marshal's
Service who are sworn law enforcement officers and can arrest someone
provided there's cause for such arrest.

Richard Alan Burton, ex-WB6JAC and WB6YIO served two prison terms for
radio-related offenses.  Among other offenses committed by Burton were
threatening a Federal officer (in this case the F.C.C. Engineer-in-Charge
of the Long Beach CA office Larry Guy).  Burton was singled out because
he (and several others) were running amok on Southern California VHF
repeaters in the late 1970s and early 1980s, incurring the wrath of the
Southern California DX Club and other such organizations who had certain
contacts in the Reagan White House and wanted them silenced, particularly
in the light of the 1984 L.A. Summer Olympic Games.

Michael KH6KD/W1
[e-mail]

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Date: 11 Nov 94 14:56:00 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Joe Esposito)
Subject: Hallicrafters FPM-300

A ham friend of mine (not on internet) is still using a Hallicrafters
FPM-300 as his primary HF rig. He's had a hard time locating
replacement final tubes - 6KD6. Is there anyone out there using this
vintage rig? Are you aware of any mods to the rig? Do you know where
he can get new final tubes? All replies will be appreciated.

73,

Joe, K2YJL es VK2EJA

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Date: Wed,  9 Nov 1994 02:34:34 GMT
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Date: Thu, 10 Nov 94 23:02:47 -0500
From: [e-mail]
Subject: I just failed the Tech test!!

I know a lot of people who have not passed the No code tech on
the first try.  Remember, it's a combination of the Novice and
Technician theory exams.  If you pass only the Novice theory
exam,  you still get a csce for it, then all you have to do is
pass your technician written ( the second half of the no code
ticket)  Even then, I've known folks who have failed both at
the same time.  Just don't give up.  If you can't pass both on
the same try, just study the Novice theory.  Pass it, get your
csce, then study the Tech question pool (if you have a good no
code tech book, it should seperate the novice pool from the
tech pool).

73
[e-mail]
Bill
N3OGH

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Date: 11 Nov 94 18:03:47 GMT
From: William=E.=[e-mail]
Subject: License Processing Time

>The FCC processes HAM licenses on Tuesday and mails on Wednesday afternoon
>or Thursday morning.

wasn't there something sometime ago about this no longer being true with the
new computer system and document printers they have now?

I remember reading something about this but i haven't found it yet...


bill wb9ivr

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Date: 11 Nov 1994 04:20:40 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Jason Triolo)
Subject: License Processing Time

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (T.J. Alessi) writes:
> ->    I believe the FCC does a single `mass mailing' once a week.  If memory
> -> serves me correctly, I read this in the FCC Rule Book published by the
> -> ARRL.
>
> The FCC processes HAM licenses on Tuesday and mails on Wednesday afternoon
> or Thursday morning.

Do you know if they have gotten their new system up and running? From what
I've heard, they should soon be getting licenses processed in under 4 weeks
once the new system is online. Any truth to this? They were taking as long as
four months for a while.

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Date: 11 Nov 1994 04:19:39 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Jason Triolo)
Subject: Maws Coad and Spelinge

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] writes:
> As for veto status, I still have mixed feelings.  I think the
> hobby as a whole would benefit more from a greater
> understanding of electronics and operations, than the ability
> to do code.  But the code test offers a balance.  Some people
> are a quick study on book stuff.  Others are good with a skill.

I think that code should remain a part of the hobby at some level. Granted, I
think 20 wpm might be a little much to test on, but there should be some
knowledge of code on entry-level tests. I've found out through experience that
it does get through where voice is not understandable. As far as emergency
communications goes, I feel that this point is essential. Of course, I'd never
throw away my microphone and put my CW keyer in its place, but I also wouldn't
throw away my CW keyer.

I would be in favor of reducing some of the code requirements, but it should
not be totally eliminated.
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Date: Wed, 9 Nov 1994 00:01:46 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Sandy Lynch)
Subject: Morse Code and Age?

Arthur Chandler ([e-mail]) wrote:
:   Is it tougher to learn Morse code when you're ...um.... more mature?
: :<)  In other words, do younger folks have an edge when trying to learn
: CW -- especially at the faster speeds?  Or do you think that, given equal
: desire, someone 60 could learn 13 wpm or 20 wpm just as fast an an 18
: year old?

Perhaps ...... but it is definitely not an impossibility.  Example,
my Grandmother - WA7FFG, passed her novice & tech (5 wpm) when she
was 65 years old.  A couple of years later, in a TWO WEEK period
over the course of a Christmas vacation, I practiced with her
everyday for a few hours.  She quite literally in that time went
from 5 wpm to 20 wpm.  Personally, I was amazed .... didn't think
it could be done .... but she did it.  Of course, she was highly
motivated to do so ... her husband (K7OQY) had become a "Silent Key"
and Ham radio would help her to maintain friendships he had
established as well as to develop more for herself in her sudden
loneliness.

Motivation and effort are essential ... there's no way to learn it without
those two factors.

Good luck and warmest regards,
Sandy  WA6BXH/7J1ABV
[e-mail]

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Date: 11 Nov 1994 02:26:34 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Jesse A. Rhoads)
Subject: Morse Code and Age?

...de KE4CQE <Gainesville Fla> <afn05921@freenet,ufl,edu>


To Whom It May Concern,
    I am 14, as is my friend Ben (KD4KHP, Tech). Along with Michelle,
15 (KC4TNA, General), and Lauren (KD4OBA, Tech), we own 5 WPM or greater
licences. I can also safely say that we all can do close or above 13 WPM.
Our Elmers did over 30 WPM, some maybe more. I would just like to throw
that in... for conversation's sake. :)

--
________------------_________
This message courtesy of The Alachua Free-Net
This message sent from [e-mail]
Jesse Rhoads, Amateur Radio Call Sign KE4CQE

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Date: Fri, 11 Nov 1994 02:31:20 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Alan Bloom)
Subject: Morse Code and Age?

Arthur Chandler ([e-mail]) wrote:
:   Is it tougher to learn Morse code when you're ...um.... more mature?
: :<)  In other words, do younger folks have an edge when trying to learn
: CW -- especially at the faster speeds?  Or do you think that, given equal
: desire, someone 60 could learn 13 wpm or 20 wpm just as fast an an 18
: year old?

It's definitely easier when you're young.  Learning Morse is in some ways
like learning a new language, and in some ways like learning to play
a musical instrument (sense of rhythm).  Both of those are easier for
young people to learn.

You can still do it when you're older -- it just takes longer.  And the
adults do have an advantage over the kids in the written test, so I guess
it all balances out...

AL N1AL

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Date: Wed, 9 Nov 1994 14:29:14 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Bill Splaine)
Subject: Omni VI RX noise

Steve Milewski ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I'm using a Ten Tec Omni VI with an Astron power supply.

: Recently I've been paying attention to a constant noise level in the
: receiver. It's basically hiss type static sounding very much like the bands
: sound when they're noisy.

: The only catch is that I can disconnect the antenna AND the ground and I'll
: still hear this at S2 to S3 (on the meter). Furthermore, at times it can
: swell to almost S9... again with the antenna disconnected.

Steve, I am no whiz at this, but I would suggest turning all power off and
trying to connect to a 12v battery.  This would eliminate any internal
noise generated by household appliances, etc.

I don't know how close you are to other houses, but some noise could be
coming from adjacent houses.... they don't even have to be too close by.
Could the noise be coming from the microprocessors???

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Date: 11 Nov 1994 04:20:07 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Jason Triolo)
Subject: R.S. 2 Meter Amplifier???

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Kenneth
Kalan) writes: > > Well, egg on MY face.  You're right, it's been
discontinued.  You might call > > around to other RS stores, though - I saw
one of these on the shelf of a local > > Rat Shack a couple of months ago.
There might be a few still stocked here and > > there.

> >
> A friend purchased one for me as a gift a couple of months ago.  I believe
> they had them for less than $20.  It lookes like it's made by Comet, they
> have one in their catalog that looks identical to the RS unit.  Used it a
> couple of times and appears to work just fine.  They maybe harder to find
> now, but they may still carry the discounted price if you find one.

By this time they are probably extremely scarce. You'll be lucky if your local
store can find one in good working order through a regional search, which
usually covers several states. Haven't checked to price lately, but they are
probably still at the $20.00 mark. Here in the Richmond area, they are gone
completely, without a trace of ever existing.

Good luck finding one (and if you find two, let me know!)
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Date: Fri, 11 Nov 1994 12:36:58 +0000
From: [e-mail] ("Anthony R. Gold")
Subject: Subject: Ham stores in London ?

In article <2EBE2E5A@smtp> [e-mail] "VEKINIS Peter" writes:

> What is cheap in the UK is second hand stuff. The UK economy is such that
> people need money and sell their equipment at real low prices.

Hey buddy, can you spare a dime?

--

Tony - G3SKR / AA2PM / [e-mail]

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Date: 10 Nov 1994 19:57:21 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Galen Watts)
Subject: TOKO transformers...

In article <39tqbr$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Mike L. Moncrief) writes:
>Does anyone know anything about a company called TOKO.? They make rf
>transformers.

Toko transformers and inductors are available from Digi-Key, 1-800-DIGI-KEY.

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Date: 10 Nov 1994 16:20:42 -0500
From: [e-mail] (Mark E. Bailey)
Subject: What's your favorite key?

In article <[e-mail]>,
Steven L Goldstein <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I use the basic Vibroplex iambic paddles (black finger pieces with gray [...]
>
>I thought the Bencher design felt about as nice as the Vibroplex, but I
>think the spring looks kind of cheesy. In my opinion, Vibroplex makes the
>nicest looking paddles.
>
>73 de KB2PWM

I don't care for the Vibroplex.  I want my paddles to have (essentially) zero
overtravel.  When the contact closes, the paddle stops moving.  The Vibroplex
seems "mushy" to me.

The Bencher is too hard to adjust.  I'm using the Jones Key from Palomar now.
Three and a half pounds.  Trivial to adjust.  Zero overtravel.

I've also used the Kent.  It's less expensive and also has a nice feel.

Try before you buy.  This is very subjective.

73.




--
Mark Bailey     KD4D          Motto:  Life's too short to drink cheap beer.
[e-mail]            Disclaimer:  I didn't really say this.

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Date: 10 Nov 1994 13:03:44 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Dennis Gabler)
Subject: What's your favorite key?

I prefer the Bencher, it is compact and has a light touch.

--
Dennis Gabler            FF-1/EMT-D
[e-mail]        KB5HVN/0

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Date: 10 Nov 1994 17:14:40 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Fuat C. Baran)
Subject: Where is Callsign Database?

In article <39l1rh$[e-mail]>,
Waldemar Kebsch <[e-mail]> wrote:

>TELNET:        telnet callsign.cs.buffalo.edu 2000
>WWW:        http://www.mit.edu:8001/callsign
>
>BTW: If you use the TELNET path you should not forget the portnumber '2000` !!!

The MIT WWW forms interface accesses the data at Buffalo, and is based
on the January 1994 QRZ CD-ROM donated by Jere Sandidge, K4FUM.
For a WWW server with the latest QRZ CD-ROM, go to the source at QRZ:

    http://www.qrz.com/callbook.html

Courtesy of Fred Lloyd (AA7BQ) <[e-mail]>.

                    --Fuat, N2YGN



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Date: 10 Nov 1994 21:06:47 GMT
From: [e-mail] (michael silva)

References<396cj0$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>, <39sbqr$[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: No code Techs and CW...

In <39sbqr$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:

>
>In article <[e-mail]>,
>Jim Grubs, W8GRT <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>
>>Nothing intrinsically wrong with Q&A pools if the pool is large enough
>>that it is impossible to memorize ALL of it.
>
>By Golly Jim, I think you're on to something. Let's also make the Morse
>code pool large enough that it is impossible to memorize ALL of it.
>--
Gee, Cecil, I've heard of the bit bucket, but never the Morse Code pool.
I guess the preferred stroke is the paddle, no?

Mike, KK6GM

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Date: Thu, 10 Nov 1994 16:37:28 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Rafael Solis)

References<[e-mail]> <39m6nh$[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: R.S. 2 Meter Amplifier???

RE: Radio Shack VHF/UHF VSWR Meter

I am also interested in the part #.  The local RS stores don't seem to
carry it  (maybe special order?).

Please post!


Rafael, KE6JSR

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