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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:06:26 1996
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From: Francisco Costa <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Amsat Satelllite Contest, Should we have one?
Date: 1 Feb 1996 01:23:19 GMT
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[e-mail] (Vince Fiscus,  KB7ADL) wrote:
>
>Amsat is debating having a yearly contest on the satellites, something beside
s
>Field Day.
>
>Should there be one?
>
>73 de KB7ADL
>
>
>
If you're thinking in "HF style contest" on the birds, i say "That's
totaly non sence!
It come to my mind a couple questions:
1- for what purpouse?
2- in whitch bird(s)?
3- what about the others who don't have visibility?
4- QRP only?
and i'm sure you're thinking in lot more...
I think all the answers go to the same word: NO

But, if you think in a ZRO test, or any other kind, but always thinking
that a satellite has a limited power budget and the winner is not the
"top power", but the "big ears", than i say YES.

73's F.Costa CT1EAT




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From: [e-mail] (Tony Angerame - Sun SSE)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Keesler AFB Radio Club 1965/66??
Date: 1 Feb 1996 01:24:02 GMT
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Hey I was there in 65/66! Just couldn't find a "Radio Club". Only shack there
was
MARS at the end of the flight line. Where was it? Tony WA6LZH RY29252




From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:06:27 1996
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From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
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Subject: Re: FCC forms online - yuck!
Date: 1 Feb 1996 01:52:53 GMT
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In <4eitns$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Mike Blackwel
l) writes:
>It's nice that the FCC puts some forms online
>(ftp://ftp.fcc.gov/pub/Forms), but why are they using PCX bitmaps? If

probably because the PCX files worked with whatever fax back software they
have, i betcha.

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:06:29 1996
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From: "Gary P. Fiber" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: ICOM IC720/720A Mods
Date: 1 Feb 1996 03:31:50 GMT
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>Same letter also noted that ICOM has discontinued this relay
>as a replacement part.  Being mechanical, it is the item
>that most often goes on a 720A. So when it goes, so does
>the radio . . .
>               Jeff Shelton/KS4TL


Fact is the company who made the relay for ICOM in Japan went out of
business several years ago. Before that happened ICOM tried to forcast the
requirements for the relay for the next 5 years.  Thye used them up in the
9 to 10 years that have passed since that time.

Gary



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:06:30 1996
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Subject: WTB: lafayette, allied electronics & heathkit catalogs
Date: 1 Feb 1996 05:12:37 GMT
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I am looking for some lafayette radio, allied electronics, and heathkit
catalogs from 1957 thru 1965.
would appreciate any help and/or any leads you can give me.

thanks
bobby  wb5wur



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:06:30 1996
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I am looking for some lafayette radio, allied electronics, and heathkit
catalogs from 1957 thru 1965.
would appreciate any help and/or any leads you can give me.

thanks
bobby  wb5wur





From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:06:32 1996
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From: "Dana H. Myers" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Useful discussion (was Re: A Dear KF4DDM letter)
Date: 1 Feb 1996 05:55:26 GMT
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[e-mail](Gerald Schmitt ) wrote:

[deletia]

>Good on you Steve I agree there has been enough. I'm only sorry I
>didn't see this post before the shot I took at you this morning. Let's
>get some usefull discussion going here. The whole code anti-code has
>probably done more to drive away potential hams than anything else.

The "code/anti-code" isn't what drives people away.  The inability
of amateurs to discuss this issue in a mature and rational manner
is doubtlessly the most repulsive factor.  When people see subjects
like "No Code = No Brain", and read the vitriolic attacks originating
from both those who want to retain the code requirement and those that
want to discard it, how can they help but be repulsed?  When a conversation
turns from discussing what is spoken to attacking the speaker repeatedly,
there's virtually no value.

These newsgroups are as good or as bad as we make them.  If folks want
to ignore the chartered topics of the newsgroups and engage in incessant
flaming, many will be driven away, for good reason.  If folks can learn
to have the kind of discipline necessary in a self-policing service, we
can make these newsgroups good.

Again, the issue isn't code/no-code.  The issue is maturity and common
decency, which seems to have no correlation to license class or code
status.

--
 * Dana H. Myers KK6JQ, DoD#: j | Views expressed here are      *
 * [phone]               | mine and do not necessarily   *
 * [e-mail]      | reflect those of my employer  *



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:06:33 1996
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From: rew5808 <[e-mail]>
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Subject: wtb: allied, lafayette, heathkit catalogs
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i would appreciate any help i can get in locating some spare lafayette
radio/electronics, heathkit, or allied electronics catalogs from 1957
thru 1965.

thanks
bobby  wb5wur



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:06:35 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Raymond)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: To QSL or not to QSL, that is the question!
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 06:54:44 LOCAL
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Richard Barnaby)
writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Richard Barnaby)
>Subject: To QSL or not to QSL, that is the question!
>Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 14:15:36 GMT

>To QSL or not to QSL, that is the Question
>[e-mail] (Gary Coffman) wrote:
>[snip]
>>(Scott Rosenfeld NF3I) writes:
>[snip]
>[Paraphrase mode on]

>1. Scott posits that QSL's are "part of being an amateur"
>and it is our duty as a matter of courtesy to QSL.

The amateur radio hobby is NOT a poor mans hobby. While there are some of us
who operate with inexpensive equipment, MOST of us have spent thousands of
dollars on equipment, over a period of time. I think of QSLing as only a
small part of the hobby and is certainly not a duty, but a courtesy.When we
take into consideration what MOST of us have spent on our ham equipment, the
cost of QSLing should not be very relevant. Kind of like buying an expensive
automobile but not able or wanting to spend a few bucks on
accessories.

As far as not participating in the QSL game, remember that it is only a
courtesy, not a duty. So the question arises as to whether we should be
courteous or not?We all know how the bands abound with courteous operators
these days, right?

This question could be debated for a LONG time. Why not put it to rest with
the fact that we should treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are
satisfied with being treated rudely and being ignored, then perhaps you
should continue doing so to others. As for me, I prefer to remember that some
time in the future, I may need a QSL card from someone (for whatever purpose).
In addition, it gives me a warm fuzzy feeling to know that I have made someone
happy today.



all of us should treat others as we would like to betreated. If you are
satisfied with being treated rudely, then by all means continue to rudely
disregard QSL cards you may receive. I don't feel it is a duty to QSL, only a
courtesy. But then we all know that courtesy abounds on the amateur bands
these days, right? I think that returning a QSL card falls in the same
category as  there..that will never change, nor will the fact that many of our

QSL cards will never be answered. This is a fact of life and we can debate it
all we want..it won't help.
**************************************************************************
*    [e-mail] - Spokane, WA - Amateur Radio KG7WC        *
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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:06:36 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel M. Conti)
Subject: FS : Standard C 508 A mini dual band HT, MINT
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Standard C 508 A dual band mini HT, MINT, in box with manual, access.
Also includes custom soft leather case and lapel speaker mike.
$200.00  shipped to 48...COD $5.00 extra.
E-Mail if interested



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:06:37 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Raymond)
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Subject: Re: To QSL or not to QSL, that is the question!
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Bo
b Raymond) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Bob Raymond)
>Subject: Re: To QSL or not to QSL, that is the question!
>Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 06:54:44 LOCAL

RE: My previous post containing verbiage at end. Please excuse my poor attempt

to edit which resulted in the garbage at the end. Thanks and 73.


**************************************************************************
*    [e-mail] - Spokane, WA - Amateur Radio KG7WC        *
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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:06:39 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Seney)
Subject: Free Ham Test Simulators - Macintosh
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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:06:40 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Rob Janssen)
Subject: Re: Amsat Satelllite Contest, Should we have one?
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In <[e-mail]> Gary Watts <[e-mail]
m> writes:


>I also say NO to contest on any of the birds

>Todd,
>You are right about the downlink power budget
>I have heard may stations on ao-13 who were several DB LOUDER than the beacon
>I have also seen the effects of a strong signal on other weaker signals..

How is contesting related to using too much uplink power?
I would say a contest is the ideal way to educate users about uplink
power.  When many stations are active, a few strong ones will surely
attract attention and can be asked to lower their power.
On a sat like ao-13, it is easy to arrange for a few monitoring stations
that just blacklist those stations that run too much power and don't
reduce it when asked.

Rob
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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:06:41 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Amanda Newgrosh)
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Ever wanted to know about Life, The Universe and Radio????

Check out:
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Amanda Newgrosh



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In article <4eket9$[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "Friedmanb" writes:

> A crowd of mourners came to Cape Cod yesterday to witness the
> internment of local teacher Burt Fisher.

If New Englanders intern their corpses, do they bury their prisoners?

Regards,
--
   Tony - G3SKR / AA2PM                  email: [e-mail]
                                                [e-mail]
                                        packet: g3skr@n0ary.#nocal.ca.usa.na


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:06:43 1996
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From: Joe Fitter   BV/N0IAT <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: ITU non-signatory countries & QRM on ham bands
Date: 1 Feb 1996 11:21:44 GMT
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Eric,

As I recall, from my days living in Japan, the 160M bandplan is
a very small slice of thet US amateur 160M spectrum.  Further, I believe
it is CW only allocation.  I dont recall the exact spectrum
authorization, but 1.907 plus and minus 10 Kilohertz comes to mind as the
official plan for JA.  I cant recall exactly,  as I never had antennas
for top band while living there.

Please remember that the 160M, 80, and even 40 meter bands different
pending ITU zone.   For example, most nations within ITU zone 3 have only
7.000 to 7.100 exclusively authorized for amateur service...anything
beyond that is "fair game" for broadcasters.  Also, some HF bands are not
exclusive allocations to amateur service.  30 meters, for example, is
shared by amateurs in every zone and is even power restricted in zone 2.


While I agree with your point of QRM being caused on the ham bands that
are "solely allocated to amateur use", such as 20M or 15M, I can not say
that I agree with the complaints about 40 or 75/80  or 160 meters.  These
band plans are very different pending ITU zone, so, just because someone
is interfering with the "California Kilowatts" doesnt mean they are
breaking ITU regulation per se.

The real problem with interference is that most coutries violating the
exclusiveness of the ham bands do so because the countries themselves
have few active radio amateurs to "call them" on such violations.  Having
lived overseas for over 5 years, including stints in Europe, Japan, and
Asia, I can say that we as amateurs are faced with far worse problems
from bootlegger, illegal, unlicensed stations than from occasional
broadcast interference from someone in another zone, or a clandestine
radio broadcast station. I find most interference is from non amateurs
using amateur gear to conduct day to day business.    This
"bootleg" issue, I believe, is a a severe threat to our precious radio
spectrum, much more so than the few unruly nations of the world that
dont follow ITU regulations.   Unless and until governments recognize
radio spectrum as a limited resource,  such violation will continue to
threaten our radio spectrum and will continue to be a detriment to ham
and other radio services utilizing the HF spectrum.

As for a blockade on Japan, it has been proven that trade sanctions often
hurt the blockading country more than the blockaded....just look at what
happened to French exports to New Zealand after NZ boycotted French goods
due to the Nuke Tests in the Atols --- imports ROSE 14% due to "panic
buying".

Just my view of things....


73,  Joe Fitter   ARS:  BV/N0IAT    ex 7J1AOF  ex YU3/N0IAT  ex KA0ZDH
     Texas Instruments Asia
     Taipei TAIWAN Republic of China





>[e-mail] (Erik K.Sorgatz) wrote:


> Let us begin with Japan's station that usually sits at 1812 KHz...WHY >is it
 still there?




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From: [e-mail] ([e-mail])
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Subject: Re: To QSL or not to QSL, that is the question!
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (B
ob Raymond) writes>


>As far as not participating in the QSL game, remember that it is only a
>courtesy, not a duty. So the question arises as to whether we should be
>courteous or not?We all know how the bands abound with courteous operators
>these days, right?

>all of us should treat others as we would like to betreated. If you are
>satisfied with being treated rudely, then by all means continue to rudely
>disregard QSL cards you may receive. I don't feel it is a duty to QSL, only a

>courtesy. But then we all know that courtesy abounds on the amateur bands
>these days, right? I think that returning a QSL card falls in the same
>category as  there..that will never change, nor will the fact that many of ou
r
>QSL cards will never be answered. This is a fact of life and we can debate it

>all we want..it won't help.

Maybe most peoples outlook is different.  The above puts it in a nutshell.
Remember your first contact?  Think back to your first NOVICE CODE contact.
Did it mean anything to you?  In November I had a QSO on 10M with a 10 year ol
d
ham who had a friend over.  He put his friend on for a short time and we talke
d
about joining the ranks.  I sent both the operator AND the guest a QSL.
Yesterday I got the operators card in the mail.  It was one of his first
contacts on 10M phone and he was quite excited.  His friend was now working
on his ticket.  That QSL you don't send or respond to could be someones first.

it might be the little extra touch that keeps the hobby from being for the old
and rich.  I have sent many SASE cards IF THEY ARE ASKED FOR.  If you want or
need to be SASE'ed, please tell the operator.  My cards are sent out that day
or at the latest the next day.  To keep the cost down I send each card as a
postcard unless requested different.  I like receiving them as postcards
because of the postmark on the card.  My cards are not fancy, I generate them
on a laser printer using card stock.  My most cherished card is hand-drawn on
cardstock from a 9year old novice from Missouri.  He apoligized for sending it
on the card.

Next time you blow off a QSL, think about just what it could possibly mean to
the other party.


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From: [e-mail] (Wolf Harranth)
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I's like to join this interesting discussion.
I am Curator of *QSL Collection*, with 800.000+ cards on file probably the
biggest one of its kind worldwide. Our earliest ones are pre-QSL-QSLs
(handwritten cards or letters), followed by those where the operator
carefully and proudly lists each and every country he has worked or heard.
The latest cards date from the most recent DXpeditions (10.000 contacts in
the pile-up...).
We not only collect QSLs, awards etc. to preserve them for the future, we
also do a lot of research into amateur radio history - and here again
QSLs, and by far not only the "rare" ones, are a good starting point.

FYO I add a few explanatory remarks. You'd perhaps like to support our
project.

73 de Wolf OE1WHC
100% QSL

----

FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - QSL COLLECTION

Q:
What are the aims of QSL COLLECTION?
A:
We collect, keep archives and reasearch QSL cards, awards and related
material - both from amateur radio and broadcasting stations - from the
pioneer days to the present. We make the cards available to publishers
and for general research, and exhibit them in public. The group is becoming a
reliable source for scientific studies and articles in ham radio magazine.

Q:
Is this a private initiative?
A:
No, we are an International Committee, registered as an international
foundation in Vienna, Austria.

Q:
Who supports QSL COLLECTION?
A:
A growing number of national amateur radio societies and broadcasters, e.g.
WIA in Australia, DARC in Germany, ORF in Austria; many prominent hams,
oldtimers and newcomers - more than 200 so far.

Q:
How can I join QSL COLLECTION?
A:
Either by membership ($ 30,-- per annum), to support the voluntary work of
the gruop, and no further obligations involved;
and/or by becoming a sponsor offering certain help - e.g. a financial
contribution; sending cards no longer needed; acting as QSL Manager for a
country or region, to reduce individual postage expenses; making a bequest,
so that a personal collection will be sent to the group at a later stage;
volunteering as monitor, thus helping to keep the files up-to-date...

Q:
How is the collection organized?
A:
There is a basic file with ONE card from each country, prefix, region (such
as Oblasts, Counties, Parishes, DOKs...), special event stations, IOTA
islands, and so on; and there are special files, such as ONE card each from
each operation from rare DX spots, operations of the "Big Guns", prominent
operators (kings and queens, statesmen, entertainers, artists...). There
is also a special file of preward cards. Especially important collections
are being kept in their entity.
NOTE: The Collection includes, of course, QSLs sent *to* SWLs, but *not*
reception reports (SWL cards), except prewar ones.

Q:
What happens to the other cards?
A:
They are being carefully filed and stored for further use. What you might
consider *trash* now, may be as valuable tomorrow as cards from the 1930s
to the '50s are today - especially with dissolution of old countries and
the birth of new ones.

Q:
How can *I* help?
A:
- Ask for our list of cards missing/cards on file. The rare QSL is always
the one missing - perhaps you have a few QSLs to spare.
- If you work a *new one* (this might just be a new prefix, county etc.)
send a SWL report to the station, together with your own QSL, and send this
additional QSL to the Collection.
- Don't throw magazines, books and other background information away. The
group may need it for its research work.
- Keep the rarest cards in your collection in a special file, together with
a note of dedication: Make sure they will not be lost once you become a
Silent Key. Invite other hams to follow your exmaple.
- Spread the word. Talk to the next of kin when a befriended ham passed away.

Q:
Should I send my cards right away?
A:
Please don't. Contact the group first. Tell them what you have to offer.
If you cannot cover postage costs yourself, they will try to reimburse you
from what little budget they got.

Q:
How can I contact the group?
A:
Letters to: QSL COLLECTION, POB 2, A-1112 Vienna, Austria-Europe
Parcels to: QSL COLLERCTION, c/o Radio Austria International, A-1136 Vienna,
   Austria/Europe
(Cards are also OK via the OE Bureau, that this takes ages...)
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Email: Internet [e-mail] -- Fido 2:310/39.44
Packet Radio: OE1WHC @ OE1XAB.#OE1.AUT.EU

Wolf Harranth OE1WHC, Hon. Curator
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From: [e-mail] (Todd Little)
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Subject: Re: Amsat Satelllite Contest, Should we have one?
Date: 1 Feb 1996 16:35:50 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>
[e-mail] (Rich McAllister) wrote:

> In article <4elb3a$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Todd Li
ttle) writes:
>
>>In article <4ek07i$[e-mail]>
>>[e-mail] (Vince Fiscus,  KB7ADL) wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Amsat is debating having a yearly contest on the satellites, something bes
ides
>>> Field Day.
>>
>>Absolutely not.  Basically the person with the strongest uplink
>>wins at the expense of everyone else.
>
> One doesn't win contests by making it impossible to hear the other
> stations.

Say what?  I didn't say it would be impossible for the power station
to hear others.  His uplink power in no way affects his ability to
hear.  In fact, if the power is due to using something like an EME
class antenna array, he'll be able to hear anything that makes it
above the elevated noise floor of the transponder.  While transmitting,
his signal will cause the AGC circuit in the transponder to drop
everyone *else's* signal to below the average user's noise floor.
You can win contests by making contacts or preventing others from
making more contacts that you.  This topic has been beaten to death
on the VHF reflector for VHF+ contests and on the satellites it
is no longer a local issue but a global one.

Simply listen on AO-13 when someone is using an uplink power that
results in a downlink signal significantly higher than the beacon.
Their QSO continues without a hitch, but everyone else's QSOs
suffers big time.

On Field Day, this is generally not as big a problem as few Field Day
stations are strong enough to dominate the transponder, certainly
not for the few additional points one gets after getting the satellite
bonus.

What benefit will a satellite based contest serve?  There is already
a "contest" to measure your stations receive capabilities, which
is where people's effort should be placed as better receive capabilities
benefit everyone.

73,
Todd
N9MWB



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Subject: Re: License expiring in 5 months, where to get 610 form?
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[e-mail] (Robert Casey) wrote:
>My license will expire in July, so I'll need to send in a renewal 610
>form.  Where can one get a copy, and when is an appropriate time to
>fill it out and mail it to the FCC?
>
>TIA  73s

The FCC will mail you a Form 610-R (renewal short form) at about 90 days
before your license is to expire, assuming your mailing address is up to
date with FCC.  If you don't get the Form 610-R by 60 days bfore your
license will expire, then send the FCC a regular Form 610.

If you need a regular Form 610, you can get one from us if you provide
us with your mailing address; or you can get it electronically from the
FCC as follows:

FCC Fax on demand - 202-418-0177 (request form 000610).

or

World wide web - http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form610

or

Internet - ftp://ftp.fcc.gov/pub/Forms/Form610/


73,


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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: BALLOONS
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Jeff Stillinger) writes:
>Alfred J. Boetcher ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: In article <4e31r6$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (John
>: Wagner) writes:
>
>: >>Our local club is interested in a couple of balloon launch scenerios.
>: >>
>: >>1)  We would like to put up a tethered weather balloon at Field Day.  It
>: >>would serve 2 purposes: It would carry a dual band radio to use as a remo
te
>: >>base, and it would be tethered with wire, making it a beautiful 160 meter
>: >>vertical.  I'm interested in altitudes of between 2000 and 10000 ft.
>
>: Gary Coffman KE4ZV responds:
>: >Pardon me, but this is dangerous as hell except in rather special
>: >circumstances. In the first place, a tethered weather balloon will
>: >lay almost horizontal in any wind. It won't just hover straight
>: >overhead, so it's difficult to get much altitude this way. Now
>: >consider all that wire laying out over the countryside, unless
>: >you're in an incredibly rural area, it will find a power line.
>: >Your estate may have to pay for any damages incurred by the grid.
>
>I don't think so.   Our club has put up balloons for several years.  The
>balloon dose stay overhead, and as with ANY flight, you are subject to
>weather restrictions.  To take 500 feet of number 14 gauge wire, you need
>a 350 lbs lift capacity.  That is just for the wire.  Now you have your
>tether, 1/4" steel cable.  Once again 500+ feet is going to be 3000 to
>5000 lbs of lift required.  As you can see, hot air is not going to cut
>it!

That's a rather incredible amount of lift for a weather balloon (which
of course *isn't* a hot air balloon anyway). I don't know where you're
getting your figures, but 350 pounds for 500 feet of #14 is absurd (it's
also 75% of the yield limit of the wire, so it wouldn't take much catenary
loading from the wind to exceed the limit). 500 feet of bare 14 gauge copper
wire only weighs about 6.25 pounds. That's too much load for a 10 foot Wx
balloon, of course, but you'd use something a bit thinner, say #22, which
would only weigh a pound for 500 feet. It'd break in a 24 MPH gust, though.

And I guarantee that if there is any wind at all, that balloon is going
to lay out along the ground instead of standing overhead. With a 10 foot
balloon, #22 wire, and a 15 MPH wind, that corresponds to a slant angle
of about 84 degrees off zenith. With very light breezes, the balloon may
stand as high as 45 degrees off zenith, but it would have to be dead calm
for it to approach zenith more closely than that. A lifting body, however,
like the advertising blimps, can be set to rise into the wind, and they can
approach zenith fairly closely, to better than 30 degrees off zenith. The
angle from zenith corresponds to the sum of the tangents of the vector
forces at work.

>For some reason everyone is thinking Wagner is stupid.  We have talked in
>mail about this in the past.  I think that he has a good idea, and with a
>lot of planing his club will do just fine.

I don't think he's stupid. I just think he doesn't have experience
with tethered balloons of this nature, and that he hasn't done the
math to see what angle the forces involved will yield. There are
three primary force vectors, lift, gravity, and wind loading. Those
are tied together by the catenary of the wire to yield the angle of
repose for the system. All the data you need is in the CRC Handbook.

If you've got a *lot* of excess lift, you can pull the wire more nearly
vertical for a given wind speed, but a lot of lift corresponds to a
*large* balloon, and that has a correspondingly large frontal area to
present to the wind, so the vectors still lead to a large angle off zenith.
The advantage of the lifting bodies is that they can supply lift *without*
a corresponding increase in frontal area, so they can reduce the angle
from zenith a lot more. Unfortunately, that puts more stress on the tether
too, so you have to go to a larger gauge, and that adds weight. It can be
a vicious circle.

If he lays out 2,000 to 10,000 feet of wire, he's creating an incredible
hazard if it gets away from him. The odds of it all coming down where
it'll miss a power line are pretty slim. Though for a Wx balloon to lift
that much he's going to have to use #30 or smaller, and it'll just vaporize
when it tangles with the power lines (automatic fuse). (And it'll break
under it's own weight and wind loading before it reaches full height anyway.)

Now there is another way. If he uses a large (manned) hot air balloon, he
can three point tether it with heavy steel cable and just hang the antenna
wire vertically below it. That may be what you're thinking of. He's not
going to reach 2,000 to 10,000 feet that way, however. Something on the
order of 300 feet might be possible before stresses on the central
tether connection to the balloon get out of hand during wind gusts.

(Of course he could use a *huge* tethered blimp, such as TV Marti uses,
and reach 10,000 feet, but I doubt he can afford that, Congress is
debating whether the US can afford that.)

Gary
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SB DX @ ARL $ARLD008
ARLD008 DX news

ZCZC AE50
QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 8  ARLD008
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  February 1, 1996
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD008
ARLD008 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with info provided by Luke,
PT7WA, Frank, AH0W, PT2GTI, DL7VOA, DL9GOA, DX-NL, Chris, G4BUE,
Tedd, KB8NW, the Yankee Clipper Contest Club PacketCluster network
and Contest Corral from QST.  Thanks to all.

WAKE ISLAND UPDATE, KH9.  The team has arrived on Wake, but no
PacketCluster spots have been posted in the northeast as of press
time.  Due to work scheduling, Mike, KC7V, will not be on the team.
Bob, N6EK, is the new team member.  The new route for cards is via
K4HQI.

SOUTHERN COOK ISLANDS, ZK1.  K8PYD and WT8S expect to operate from
February 17 to February 24.  They will operate mostly CW and RTTY,
with some SSB, for this all band effort.  Listen for ZK1PYD and
ZK1WTS.  Their trip to Northern Cook Islands was canceled due to
transportation problems.

CHATHAM ISLANDS, ZL7.  Barry, G3MFW/ZS1JF, will operate from ZL7
February 15 to 19.  He prefers SSB.  Call sign TBA.  QSL via KA1JC.

UGANDA, 5X.  Peter, ON6TT, is returning to Uganda for a 6 month to 2
year stint managing a telecom team associated with the UN World Food
Program.  It may take a month before he receives his 5X license.
Plans are to operate mostly SSB and RTTY, though he works CW on
request or by sked.  Peter will be on the air for most contests.
QSL via ON5NT.  Though based in 5X, he will visit and operate from
9X, 9U, 9Q, 5H, ST, ST0, T5, 5Z, E3 and ET.

THE GAMBIA, C56.  DL2RUM, DL7BO, DL7DF, DL7UFR and DL7URH will
operate two stations from near Banjul March 4 to 18.  Call signs
TBA.  CW frequencies will be 1822, 3505, 7005, 10115, 14005, 18073
and 21005.  SSB will be on popular DX frequencies.  Though primarily
an MF/HF, CW/SSB/RTTY operation, some OSCAR 13 and 6 meter work is
possible.  QSL via DL7DF.

TONGA, A3.  Paul, KK6H, will operate during spare time, usually from
1700 to 1900z and 0500 to 0900z.  He will sign A35RK on CW and RTTY.
QSL via W7TSQ, either direct or via the W7 bureau.

MALDIVE ISLANDS, 8Q.  Chris, HB9CYV, and Rolf, HB9CZR, hope to sign
8Q7YV and 8Q7ZR respectively, February 14 to 20.  Plans are for 80
through 10 meter activity, with a chance for 160 meters as well.

IVORY COAST, TU.  G3SXW, G4FAM, K7GE, N7BG and WB7SRW will be active
in the ARRL DX CW Contest February 17 and 18 as TU5A.  QSL via
W8AEF.  They hope to be on the air with individual call signs
February 15 and 16.

INDIA.  Pai, VU2PAI, informs DX'ers that he prefers postage stamps
to green stamps.  Indian Excise and Customs rules come into play
here.  Pai continues to be active on 160 meters with a dipole,
though new antennas at a new QTH are in the works.

TRINDADE ISLAND, PY0.  PY1UP will be doing a four month hitch at the
Brazilian Naval Base and intends to operate PY0TI on all bands.  His
ship leaves Rio early February.  QSL via PY1UP.

CAYMAN ISLANDS, ZF.  Dick, K3DI, will sign ZF2OP with QRP in the
ARRL CW DX Contest February 17 and 18.  QSL via K3DI.

MONTSERRAT, VP2M.  Art, WA2UJH, returns as VP2MDY February 16 to
March 1.  He will operate mostly CW 160 to 10 meters.  QSL via NW8F.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  Operating events to choose from include
the Classic Radio Exchange, North American Sprint phone and Maine,
New Hampshire, Vermont and Northern New England QSO Parties.  See
page 108 in February QST for rules.
NNNN
/EX


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:06:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: To QSL or not to QSL, that is the question!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Richard Barnaby)
writes:
>
>My book still has QSL = "Can you acknowledge receipt?"
>I guess its a matter of interpretation here.  I always assumed this
>meant "Can you acknowledge receipt of this message by HARD COPY", with
>the "meaning" being, "Can you confirm IN WRITING that I made this
>contact with you via radio"

QSL has two official usages. "QSL?" means "Do you acknowledge receipt
of my traffic?" "QSL" means "I acknowledge receipt of your traffic."
They are procedural signals intended to be used for *over the air*
message handling, nothing about postal cards or snail mail is implied.

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:06:57 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael P. Deignan)
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Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 1 Feb 1996 17:43:53 -0500
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In article <4eo016$[e-mail]>,
        <[e-mail]> wrote:

>>And now with a no-code license, VHF frequencies sound more like C.B.
>>frequencies.  Disgusting.
>
>Where do you live ? what do you listen to ?
>Where I live we don't (normally) hear anything like this !

I live in Providence, RI, and I agree with the original poster. Two
meter bands sound like a cesspool of Channel 19. Even 440 is starting
to go as the 2 meters starts to get crowded around here.


>1. Have you EVER really listened on VHF/UHF/Microwave bands ?
>   And I don't mean the local repeater channel  how about using
>   the ssb segment of the band (assuming you have such a thing in the USA)
>   with a small beam (correctly polarised). I think you would be surprised.

...and your point is... what? I can point to the lower 25 khz of 20 meters
and compare it to 14.313 too. So what?


>2. What "snails pace" for the cw test - it maybe in the US, but what about th
e rest
>   of the world ?
>   The cw requirements vary from country to country - should't they be THE SA
ME
>   everywhere?

No, I believe each country should set its own requirements. If a country
wants to emphasize CW, its their sovereign right to do so.


>3. I am a no-code operator and I object to being called "poor" because of it.

Then upgrade.


>4. I know several radio officers on ships (two of which are cruise ships sail
ing out of the US)
>   who won't use cw unless they have to - and they are the professionals. Try
 calling the US
>   Coast Guard on cw and see how far you get !

With GMDSS, there is little reason for CW on ocean-going vessels.

MD
--
--
-- "Who needs looks when you've got taste?"
--


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:06:58 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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In article <4eo3ph$8j3$[e-mail]> Hans Brakob K0HB <71
[e-mail]> writes:
>
>If you add both classes together, they constitute about
>41% of the licensees.  I think 20.3% are Techs and Tech+
>just over 21%.

You've got that backwards, Techs outnumber Tech+ by about
7,000 at last count.

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:06:59 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Alfred J. Boetcher)
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> [e-mail] (Tony J. Podrasky)  writes:

>Wow - this subject has really lowered the professionalism of this
>group to a true "amateur" status.
>
SNIP

>The primary reason for the existence of amateur radio today is
>public service. At one time it was for experimentation and development
>of technology, but the electronic's industry has pretty well taken
>over that task.

[e-mail] (Gary Coffman) Responds :

:I disagree with this almost totally. It's true that amateurs do a
:bit of public service communications, and on occasion a smidgen
:of emergency communications, but for the most part that's a thing
:of the past. What with modern trunked public service agency communications
:systems, and cellular phone, most emergency, and what used to be called
:public service, communications are now handled other ways, and more
:directly by the involved parties.  Amateurs still have a role to play,
:but as noted in the Op-Ed in the current QST, that role is more one of
:a trained volunteer responder for an agency than as a communications asset.
:The fact that the amateur may be able to bring an alternate communications
:asset to the party is almost a perpherial side issue.
:Where amateur radio maintains a unique role to play is in experimentation
:and development of technology, most notably the latter. Amateurs serve
:as the world's largest communications beta test organization, and they
:*pay* for the privilege of doing it.

Sorry guys,
I feel your both missing the boat. Amateur radio's purpose in the beginning
was, without a doubt, experimentation and the developement of a new and
exciting technology. It then evolved into a means of providing a public
service. Now, Amateur Radio has evolved into something else, a hobby.

It can be still be used as a vehicle for experimentation, or a means of
providing a public service. But in the end, its a hobby just like fishing.
Is that bad??? Probably not, if we keep that perspective in mind. oftware
developement has become the new horizon whereby a relative amateur can
write a program and advance the leading edge. Also, much public service
traffic can be sent by other more efficient means. Does that mean that
Amateur radio is obsolete? Not necessarily. Again, Its just evolved.

Consequently, the structure we use to license new hams also needs to evolve.
I think that a new potential ham ought to be tested for proficiency in
the areas they intend to operate. Tests wouldn't necessarily be easier,
just pertinent to the operating priveledges sought. Many of the people
I see at our VE sessions are just looking for a reliable means of local
communication. Why then do we ask them the length of a 1/2 wave 40 meter
dipole. Thats not to say some of them won't advance to more exotic forms
of communication in the future. If we test them on what they need to know
for the communication mode they seek, who know's, they might actually
study the material instead of memorizing the questions and answers. Where
do I suggest putting the CW testing? Right where it belongs, to qualify
someone to operate in CW only sub-bands. If the rare DX hangs out there,
they'll learn the code to chase it providing thats they're interest.

In other words, to qualify for a fishing license I shouldn't be required
to show proficientcy with a fly rod. After all, if they aren't biting
i'll stop at the restaurant on the way home for a fish dinner.
But lets not forget, in some areas of the world if they're not biting
they're not eating.

73
Fred B. WU9R




From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:01 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: What ssb rig ????
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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In article <4enpt1$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Andrew John
 Murrell) writes:
>Now that my 2/70 hand held has just packed up I was thinking about getting
>a ssb rig.  My first problem is what frequency to get (i'm only a B license
>(above 30 Mhz only), and the second is what rig ?
>
>I was hoping to maybe work some dx, so I was thinking about 6m, would I find
>much out there (my qth is 12 miles from Gatwick airport (in a valley :{ )).

Six is becoming popular, but due to the current state of the sunspot
cycle you won't find much beyond local activity except during the
infrequent band openings. *Then* it can get real busy. But if you're
going to restrict yourself to one VHF+ band, I'd think seriously about
a 70cm or 2m SSB rig before I'd set up for 6m. That's because there are
many more operators, and more enhanced propagation modes to explore, on
those bands. Your "dx" won't be global in scope (unless you go for EME),
but it will be more frequent and more hectic as you chase tropo, aurora,
and satellites.

However, if you're patient, a 3 element beam and a 100 watts on
6 meters can give you globe spanning results when the band does
open. Meteor scatter also works better here than on 2 meters. In
4 or 5 years when the sunspot cycle comes around, 6 will be open
to somewhere in the world almost daily.

Gary

--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:02 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: ack-ack and pip-emma
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By following crossreferences in the OED I have found the following
fragments of a "signaller's code", and dates going back to 1891.
Anyone know any more?

   ak/ack  beer  do  emma  pip  esses  toc  vay/vic  (zem?)

Note: ack-ack means AA means anti-aircraft (fire).
      pip-emma means P.M. as in after midday.

(I'm also told that beer-beer meant barrage balloon).


Brian Kelk
Cambridge              http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/users/bck1/ubzr.html
U.K.
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:03 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gavin Stirling)
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Subject: Re: What ssb rig ????
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[e-mail] (Andrew John Murrell) wrote:

>Hi,

>Now that my 2/70 hand held has just packed up I was thinking about getting
>a ssb rig.  My first problem is what frequency to get (i'm only a B license
>(above 30 Mhz only), and the second is what rig ?

>I was hoping to maybe work some dx, so I was thinking about 6m, would I find
>much out there (my qth is 12 miles from Gatwick airport (in a valley :{ )).

>To get the most out of my signal (I can't use 2 much power as I live in a
>housing estate), I was thinking of using a beam, would this be the best bet ?
?

>Sorry if these questions sound daft, but i've only ever used ssb at JOTA.

>Andy, g7ueh

>(before anyone suggests it, i am 'slowly' learning morse, but i need somethin
g
>to play with in the mean time !!!)

>email - [e-mail]

Well 6m is good in the summer with sporadic 'e' but e's each day
become a bit boring especially after your log fills up with italians
and balkan area people. When the DX is around you might need a bit of
power to break the pile up.....and when there are no 'e's about it's
as dead as a dodo. Until conditions improve I'd leave it as your main
band.

For my money I'd go for 2m, much more activity especially in the
South, up here in the sticks it's quiet. But you could get a rig such
as an IC251e (around 300UKP) and add an amplifier to take it beyond
the 10 watts it normally gives out. For example, with 70 watts and a
9ele yagi I managed to work down to Reading from Edinburgh last night.
Ok it was a prearranged sked but that appears to be the only way to
get a long distance qso these days.......

Cheers,

Gavin,
GM0WDD



~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~ Gavin C. Stirling. GM0WDD              ~
~ Edinburgh, Scotland                    ~
~ Home: [e-mail]       ~
~ or                                     ~
~ University: [e-mail] ~
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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:04 1996
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From: Joseph Carvalho <[e-mail]>
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Picked it up on  Tuesday. Nice radio, bad manual. Nothing on packet, nothing o
n
cross-band repeater and NO SCHEMATICS! Possibly too new for out of band mods.
ANy info is appreciated.
--joe
KE6WEO



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From: [e-mail]  ( Steve - KF2TI)  Landing, NJ
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain **
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>   [e-mail]  ( Steve - KF2TI)  Landing, NJ writes:
>  >   [e-mail] (Drew Durigan) writes:
>  >  [e-mail] (David Toste) wrote:
>  >  >
>  >  >>
>  >  >> What I meant was that modifying a CB is illegal if you plan on using
>  >  it on
>  >  >> the cb band. If you use it for 10m or something in the ham bands then

>  >  it is not
>  >  >> illegal. What the guy was saying at first that modifying all radios i
s
>  >  illegal. It
>  >  >> is not illegal to modify a scanner either but using it to listen to
>  >  unauthorized
>  >  >> bands, ie cellular, is illegal.
>  >  >>
>  >  >It is illegal to modify a CB to 10m. Beucase the radio has NOT been
>  >  >certified for use on 10m.
>  >
>  >  Hello?  Hello?  Anyone home?  The radio does not need to be "certified
>  >  for use on 10m" since amateur equipment does NOT require type
>  >  acceptance!!
>  >
>  >  -Drew in Charlotte-
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  >>>>
>
>
>>>>



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:07 1996
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From: Gary Watts <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Amsat Satelllite Contest, Should we have one?
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Tom,

On 1 Feb 1996, WB7ASR wrote:

> FACT: AMSAT already supports satellite contesting, for AMSAT promotes
> and sanctions the ARRL Field Day "contest" on satellites. Don't
> believe me? Check out the AMSAT WEB homepage.
<Deleted>
> Some say they don't want satellite contesting to ocure because they don't
> want all the "BIG GUNS" to hog  all the satellite battery power. So what!
> AO-13 is going to crash anyways!!! Until then, the solar pannels will
> recharge the batteries. Lets get the most use out of the the bird before
> it burns up!

It is not a matter of the BIG GUNS accessing the bird... but of PROPER
and respected operating procedure.. Like not operating stronger than the
downlink beacon !

It does not taked a BIG GUN to trash the transponder

I have even heard FM signals on the thing !

It is either a lack of knowledge or RESPECT and proper operating procedures.

The BIG GUN was indead a problem on AO-21 but that is another story.

TTYL

Gary Watts  de  N0OXV
Kansas City Mo
81 GL1100I



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Morris)
Subject: San Diego County RACES Web Pages
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Morris)
Subject: San Diego County RACES Web Pages
Date: 1 Feb 1996 20:15:15 GMT
Organization: CTS Network Services
Message-ID: <4er70j$[e-mail]>

San Diego County RACES (SDCR) announces their site on the World Wide Web.

        http://www.cts.com/browse/garym/races

SDCR is an all volunteer communications service that provides mutual-aid
communications for government agencies for special operations,
emergencies, and disasters.  We are organized as a reserve unit of the
San Diego County Sheriff's Department with operational responsibilities
to the San Diego County Office of Disaster Preparedness (ODP) with over
500 members.

SDCR provides a variety of special communications resources including an
extensive communications van (tour the van thru our web pages), an
Internet/Packet-radio gateway and BBS, extensive repeater system, and
fixed stations located at 32 state, county and local government facilities
around the County of San Diego.

Field teams are on stand-by 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including
staff for the fixed RACES stations, the RACES Communications Vehicle
(RCV) Team, Motorized Team and the Special Actions Team.

For more information about RACES and San Diego County RACES, please see
our web pages.

--
Gary Morris
Deputy Radio Officer/Digital Comm  Internet:  [e-mail]
Emergency Planning Detail (RACES)  Packet:    KK6YB @ K6JCC.#SOCA.CA.USA.NA
San Diego County Sheriff's Dept    <URL:http://www.cts.com/browse/garym/races>


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>From: [e-mail] (Doug Hall)
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>"William M. Bickley" <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>>[e-mail] (Bob Horvath) wrote:
>>>Is the Version 4.0 upgrade to the NIR-10 worth getting?
>>>
>>
>>Well, the price is right, and the work is near-zero.  Now, to answer your
>>question...
>>
>>Personally,  I think the previous version did a better job.  Whatever, advic
e
>you
>>get, if you do choose to upgrade, save the old chips.  You may end up swappi
ng
> them
>>back in.  I didn't, and now I'm sorry.
>>
>William,
>
>The NIR-10 4.0 upgrade should allow you to duplicate ANY 3.0 setting,
>since all the original code is still there - just with added features.
>I made sure of that when I wrote the upgrade code. If you need a set
>of the old v3.0 EPROMs to compare with, give me a call at JPS.
>73,
>Doug Hall, KF4KL
>JPS Communications, Inc.
>http://emporium.turnpike.net/J/JPS/jps.html
>
>

Thanks to both of you for the reply.....I'll try to get a few more opinions an
d
then decide.



Bob H.









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From: [e-mail]  ( Steve - KF2TI)  Landing, NJ
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: pearls of wisdom  radio-wise
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i didn't know this??? is this true???  if so, why didi Icom repeatedly say the
ir IC-706 was not forsale until it was
approved??

steve


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:12 1996
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From: Michael J Wooding <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,uk.radio.amateur
Subject: Re: What ssb rig ????
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 22:15:54 +0000
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In article <[e-mail]>, Gavin Stirling
<[e-mail]> writes
>When the DX is around you might need a bit of
>power to break the pile up.

Disagree - I have been op on 6m for the past 2 years with only 750mW and
have worked most European and Near Eastern countries.  Working DX is an
*art* and does not require loads of power, but perhaps a fair bit of
patience.  The rewards are inversely proportional to the EIRP!

Mike

Michael J Wooding   [e-mail] - CompuServe: 100441,377
Web Pages: http://www.eolas.co.uk/ag/vhfcomm.htm
Tel: [phone]   Fax: [phone]
KM Publications, 5 Ware Orchard, Barby, Nr.Rugby, CV23 8UF, UK
VHF Communications Magazine - Especially Covering VHF, UHF and Microwaves


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (WB7ASR)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: RFI telephone parts
Date: 1 Feb 1996 22:19:20 GMT
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[e-mail] (Seth Taylor) wrote:
>I want to modify my own telephone for RFI proofing. The BeLL System
>practice 500-150-100 covers fixing 500 and 2500 telsets for RFI. They
>recommend replacing the internal network of the phone with a 425J. Does
>anyone have a source for this part or have a way of getting the component
>values for the resistors that are added in the circuit of the standard 425
>network ? I don't wana spend 80 bucks for a modified phone when all it takes
>is a few simple mods to do the job.
>
>Seth KC2WE

    Wrap about 1-15 turns of the cord going into the telephone
    trought a 2-3 inch iron core toroid. Also, insure there is
    a GOOD ground at the telephone junction box which is mounted
    outside next to your house. By doing this, is has eliminated RFI
    and my wife has never complained since.



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:14 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jeff Otterson)
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Subject: Re: Repeaters
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 22:32:41 GMT
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[e-mail] (Brian Ellsworth) wrote:

>[e-mail] (Tony Pelliccio) wrote:


>>
>>And here in the MA/RI area there aren't any pairs available for either
>>2m or 70cm.
>>
>actually in Mass,  and R.I. there are a number of available 2
>meter pairs. That is if you can get the dinosaurs on the
>co-ordination council to allow 1 meg split machines like most
>other metro-areas do.... 146.430/147.430 etc...

oh, yeah, great, and why not some 1.6 MHz, 800 KHz, 2.0 MHz splits
too.  Why not put your repeater's output on 146.52, and the input on
147.52, so then you can hog more simplex frequencies.  The NESMC
"dinosaurs" have never coordinated a 1 MHz split on 2 meters, and I
hope to God they never do.  Get a grip.

n1kdo/4

>-be


Jeff Otterson
-------------
[e-mail]
Maker and user of tools
PGP key available at http://www.mindspring.com/~otterson/pgp.htm



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:16 1996
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From: [e-mail](Gerald Schmitt )
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In <4epkke$[e-mail]> "Dana H. Myers"
<[e-mail]> writes:
>
>[e-mail](Gerald Schmitt ) wrote:
>
>[deletia]
>
>>Good on you Steve I agree there has been enough. I'm only sorry I
>>didn't see this post before the shot I took at you this morning.
Let's
>>get some usefull discussion going here. The whole code anti-code has
>>probably done more to drive away potential hams than anything else.
>
>The "code/anti-code" isn't what drives people away.  The inability
>of amateurs to discuss this issue in a mature and rational manner
>is doubtlessly the most repulsive factor.  When people see subjects
>like "No Code = No Brain", and read the vitriolic attacks originating
>from both those who want to retain the code requirement and those that
>want to discard it, how can they help but be repulsed?  When a
conversation
>turns from discussing what is spoken to attacking the speaker
repeatedly,
>there's virtually no value.
>
>These newsgroups are as good or as bad as we make them.  If folks want
>to ignore the chartered topics of the newsgroups and engage in
incessant
>flaming, many will be driven away, for good reason.  If folks can
learn
>to have the kind of discipline necessary in a self-policing service,
we
>can make these newsgroups good.
>
>Again, the issue isn't code/no-code.  The issue is maturity and common
>decency, which seems to have no correlation to license class or code
>status.
>
>--
> * Dana H. Myers KK6JQ, DoD#: j | Views expressed here are      *
> * [phone]               | mine and do not necessarily   *
> * [e-mail]      | reflect those of my employer  *
>


I think the difference is purely semantical. Perhaps I should have said
the tone of the CW antiCW argument. Where I live no one much cares what
class of license you have it is just one community. The net serves to
remind me just how luck we are to enjoy this harmony.

    CUL 73 de Jerry


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:17 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Cecil A. Moore~)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: This sickening NO-Code Debate!
Date: 1 Feb 1996 23:19:30 GMT
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In article <4eout8$[e-mail]>,
Jim Sheffield <[e-mail]> wrote:
>On Jan 30, 1996 19:17:27 in article <This sickening NO-Code Debate!>,
>'[e-mail] ([e-mail])' wrote:
>>If you don't like the rules
>>of the game, then don't play it.
>Amen.  "Hell is the impossibility of reason."

Actually hell is having to pay to download stuff like this
that belongs on rec.radio.amateur.policy, not on this group.

73, Cecil, KG7BK, OOTC  (not speaking for my employer)


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:18 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Walt Davidson)
Newsgroups: alt.usage.english,sci.lang,rec.radio.amateur.misc,uk.radio.amateur
Subject: Re: ack-ack and pip-emma
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 23:59:22 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:

>By following crossreferences in the OED I have found the following
>fragments of a "signaller's code", and dates going back to 1891.
>Anyone know any more?

>   ak/ack  beer  do  emma  pip  esses  toc  vay/vic  (zem?)

This is quite correct.  The callsign of the early Marconi Co.
experimental broadcasting station at Writtle, near Chelmsford, Essex,
was "2MT" - affectionately known as "two Emma Toc".  It was in operation
for only 11 months, from 14 February 1922 until 17 January 1923,
initially on 700 metres but moving to 400 metres on 22 May 1922 at the
request of the General Post Office.  The output power was 200 watts.

73 de G3NYY

--
Walt Davidson               E-mail: [e-mail]
                                    [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:19 1996
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From: [e-mail]  (KF2TI - Steve)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Is this correct??  was: No Code = No Brain **
Date: 2 Feb 1996 01:10:50 GMT
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I was under the impression amateur radio equipment had to be type accepted
by the FCC???  Is the following statements correct???


>   [e-mail] (Drew Durigan) writes:
>  [e-mail] (David Toste) wrote:
>  >
>  >>
>  >> What I meant was that modifying a CB is illegal if you plan on using
>  it on
>  >> the cb band. If you use it for 10m or something in the ham bands then
>  it is not
>  >> illegal. What the guy was saying at first that modifying all radios is
>  illegal. It
>  >> is not illegal to modify a scanner either but using it to listen to
>  unauthorized
>  >> bands, ie cellular, is illegal.
>  >>
>  >It is illegal to modify a CB to 10m. Beucase the radio has NOT been
>  >certified for use on 10m.
>
>  Hello?  Hello?  Anyone home?  The radio does not need to be "certified
>  for use on 10m" since amateur equipment does NOT require type
>  acceptance!!
>
>  -Drew in Charlotte-
>
>
>
>>>>



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (LARRY SHAUD)
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Subject: Re: for sale D104... etc
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 -=> Quoting Mitchell to All <=-

 Mi>  @FROM   :[e-mail]
 Mi> N  @UMSGID :<[e-mail]>
 Mi> N  @UNEWSGR:01rec.radio.amateur.misc
 Mi> N Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
 Mi> From: [e-mail]
 Mi> Subject: for sale D104... etc
 Mi> Sender: [e-mail] (Usenet Netnews)
 Mi> Organization: NETIS Public Access Internet
 Mi> Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
 Mi> Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 00:35:59 GMT

 Mi> I am upgrading my old 386dx40 system to a Pentium system. In the
 Mi> process
 Mi> I have many usefull parts to try to peddle. The items are listed below
 Mi> and priced to go fast. They will be sold first come first serve.
 Mi> Get back to me fast or make offer if only kinda interested.

 Mi> 1 meg 32 pin simms $20 each Have 4

 Mi> IO card providing 2 com ports $3

 Mi> 80mb scsi hard drive as is $7 1 meg segment on hd is bad, but I
 Mi> just partitioned it off and use the other 79 no problem.

 Mi> Samsung data monitor, color cga with vga adaptor plug $15

 Mi> XT computer only no monitor or keyboard all else there.$18 or make
 Mi> offer!!!!!!

 Mi> SCSI controller cable. 3 feet or so long. $3   ($5 to $15 new)

 Mi> brand new dual floppy drive. 5 1/4 and 3 1/2. Fits in 5 1/4 size bay
 Mi> Just one floppy sells for$45new. This went $120 new asking $55

 Mi> 2 working printers. Both have manuals and work fine.
 Mi> Toshiba Expresswriter 420
 Mi> Star SG 15

 Mi> I will sell them for $40 each or both for $70

 Mi> Also have

 Mi> D104 microphone $30
 Mi> 40ch Pierce Simpson cb mobile set $15
 Mi> several 23 channel cb mobile sets $7

that model of pierce simpsom do you have

... Catch the Blue Wave!
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Todd Little)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space
Subject: Re: Amsat Satelllite Contest, Should we have one?
Date: 2 Feb 1996 01:38:26 GMT
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In article <4eof4j$[e-mail]>
[e-mail] (Ken Durham) wrote:

>  Todd, you are absolutely right in as far as the type of contest that
> you have in mind, but I believe what is beling proposed is more in
> the line of the technical competition that is done regularly on AO-13.
>  The object of the contest is to see who can copy the weakest of
> an ever decreasing string of CW uplinks.

This "contest" already exists.  It is called the ZRO test and measures
how far below the beacon you can copy a CW signal.  This is why I assumed
an HF style contest.

>  If they are considering a contest like we hear on the HF bands we
> will all suffer the results of transponder overload.

Amen.

73,
Todd
N9MWB



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:25 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ed Mitchell)
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The February 1996 edition of Ham Radio Online is available at
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New articles are available now and we will be adding 1 to 2 new articles
each week.

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e
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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (James Long)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Which 2M mobile to get?
Date: Fri, 02 Feb 1996 05:25:52 GMT
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I want to get a new 2 meter or 146/450 mobile.  I want small size,
intuitive ease of use, and a bright display with large numbers, since
my eyes aren't what they used to be. I've read the poop sheets for the
Icom, Kenwood, and Yaesu radios, I've seen them, and have narrowed it
down to the Icom 281H ($379 locally) or the Kenwood 733A ($585 - $85
rebate).  In your experience, any cons or special pros for these rigs?
Do you have any better recommendations?  I've looked for reviews, but
CQ didn't have any.  How 'bout QST? Is there a ham magazine nowdays
especially for VHF/UHF equipment? Is there a place to buy with better
prices than the others?

Jim Long
K5QPT
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:27 1996
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From: Tom Clark <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Amsat Satelllite Contest, Should we have one?
Date: 2 Feb 1996 05:55:49 GMT
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[e-mail] (Ken Durham) wrote:
>[e-mail] (Todd Little) wrote:
>
>>In article <4ek07i$[e-mail]>
>>[e-mail] (Vince Fiscus,  KB7ADL) wrote:

snip snip

> If they are considering a contest like we hear on the HF bands we
>will all suffer the results of transponder overload.
>
>Ken Durham  K5MBV

Hey -- don't blame AMSAT!! A thread developed on the [e-mail] mail
exploder asking the question, and it generated a lot of replies.

If by "they" you mean the AMSAT Board/Officers, this is >>NOT<< a topic of
discussion in those circles.

Tom Clark, W3IWI
AMSAT Director & President Emeritus




From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:28 1996
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From: [e-mail] ()
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,uk.radio.amateur
Subject: Re: What ssb rig ????
Date: 2 Feb 1996 08:18:30 GMT
Organization: Comp.Center (RUS), U of Stuttgart, FRG
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In article <4enpt1$[e-mail]>,
Andrew John Murrell <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Now that my 2/70 hand held has just packed up I was thinking about getting
>a ssb rig.  My first problem is what frequency to get (i'm only a B license
>(above 30 Mhz only), and the second is what rig ?

Hi Andy,

Here in Europe the situation is the following: 6 m becomes very busy during
the summer months, when you will be able to work entire Europe with 10W
or so and a modearte beam. Now in the winter it is quite quiet.

On 2m SSB you may find some activity every weekend, but since your QTH
is in a valley, you may find during band openings that the OM's in better
locations always catch the DX first. This is not so critical for 6 m
sp-E.

On 70 you might also be listening to the noise for most of the time.
the higher up you move in frequency, the more critical becomes you take-off.

My advice: go for 6 or for the lot.

73, Moritz DL5UH




From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:29 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Don Stauffer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: ATV help needed
Date: 2 Feb 1996 08:57:03 CST
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I am just getting started in ATV (fast scan) and would sure like some
help.  Doesn't seem to be much activity here in the Twin Cities.  Is
there a FAQ somewhere that covers ATV?  How about a mailing list?

WB0YTH
Don Stauffer in Minneapolis
[e-mail]


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From: Mike Gathergood <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Is this correct??  was: No Code = No Brain **
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In article <4eroaq$[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "KF2TI - Steve" writes:

> I was under the impression amateur radio equipment had to be type accepted
> by the FCC???  Is the following statements correct???

Only for VHF and above.

73
Mike                  * QRV around 0800 and 1800 most weekdays on GB3HL *
G4KFK                 * (Hillingdon 433.075/434.675) and also 51.83 MHz *


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:31 1996
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From: Peter Adams <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: ack-ack and pip-emma
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In article <4er21u$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
writes
>
>By following crossreferences in the OED I have found the following
>fragments of a "signaller's code", and dates going back to 1891.
>Anyone know any more?
>
>   ak/ack  beer  do  emma  pip  esses  toc  vay/vic  (zem?)
>
>Note: ack-ack means AA means anti-aircraft (fire).
>      pip-emma means P.M. as in after midday.
>
>(I'm also told that beer-beer meant barrage balloon).
>

This was the phonetic alphabet in use before the WW2 'Able, Baker,
Charlie..' It has left us many legacies such as 'Don R (Dispatch Rider)'
and 'dim as a Toc H (Talbot House) lamp'.
--
Peter Adams
Lincolnshire, England


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:32 1996
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From: "Anthony R. Gold" <[e-mail]>
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In article <4eroaq$[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "KF2TI - Steve" writes:

> I was under the impression amateur radio equipment had to be type accepted
> by the FCC???  Is the following statements correct???
>
>
> >   [e-mail] (Drew Durigan) writes:
> >  [e-mail] (David Toste) wrote:

> >  >It is illegal to modify a CB to 10m. Beucase the radio has NOT been
> >  >certified for use on 10m.
> >
> >  Hello?  Hello?  Anyone home?  The radio does not need to be "certified
> >  for use on 10m" since amateur equipment does NOT require type
> >  acceptance!!

Drew is right that a modified CB transmitter or a tranceiver, and which is
used afterwards *only* under the amateur service, does not require type
acceptance. But his more sweeping statement that implied all amateur
equipment was free from acceptance testing is not correct.

All External RF Power Amplifiers or Amplifier Kits made, modified or
imported for use in the amateur service on any frequency below 144MHz
require FCC Type Acceptance. The one exception is that any licensed
amateur may make or modify one single amplifier per year without type
acceptance. See 97.315.

Regards,
--
   Tony - G3SKR / AA2PM                  email: [e-mail]
                                                [e-mail]
                                        packet: g3skr@n0ary.#nocal.ca.usa.na


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:33 1996
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From: Al Wong <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: License expiring in 5 months, where to get 610 form?
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[e-mail] (Jerry Flanders) wrote:
>[e-mail] (Robert Casey) wrote:
>
>>My license will expire in July, so I'll need to send in a renewal 610
>>form.  Where can one get a copy, and when is an appropriate time to


If you really want the form, you can down load it from
www.fcc.gov.

Al
KF4GDD
--




From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jeff Stillinger)
Date: Fri, 02 Feb 1996 14:21:13 GMT
Subject: Re: Ger Rid of the Morse Requirement!
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In article <4eoi84$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] ([e-mail]
O.NV.US) writes:
>In <4ds2eq$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Jim Jaworski) write
s:
>>      Morse Code is DEAD.  Get rid of it.  This IS almost the 21st
>>Century you know.
>>
>>
>>--
>>Winnipeg MB Canada                            [e-mail]
>>TEAM OS/2                                     MIME OK
>>VE4JAF                                        BSCN Helpline Volunteer
>>OS/2 -- 100% 32-bit since April 1992 and over 3400 32-bit OS/2 apps.
>
>Boy... Are YOU out of touch!
>
>I work alot of weak signal VHF and plenty of contacts would not have been
>possible without the use of CW.
>
>I recognise this for what it is.... Instead of trying to meet the requirement
 for
>a higher class lisence, attack the requirements... Thats easier. This constan
t
>clamouring to lower requirements  is not unique to Amateur Radio either. It
>appears that a large group of young people would rather complain than work
>to meet existing requirements.
>
>Its that requirement that keeps Amateur Radio from being another CB mess!
>
>Tim Marek - NC7K
>----
>CW Forever!
>
>


So we get rid of CW.  What is next?  How much easier do people want it to be
to get a license?  Morse is required, so just do it.  Oh I forgot that is a
bit of work.  We would not want to work for our reward.

This whole anti CW thing is a reflection of what is happening everwhere.
Construction contractors and truck drivers don't want to test for a license
either.  Why?  Because they are lazy and have no desire to devlope skills.
The same can be said about ham radio.  The anti-CW people are just pissed
because there are people like me who demand they work for a license.  Learn
a new skill, and then use it.

For those of us that do use CW and enjoy it.  Brag about it, you have a
skill that was work to get and some folks don't have.

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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:36 1996
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From: Ryan Workman <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Th 79AD Mod's ----Wanted---
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Any Mod's any one has for the TH-79AD, would be greattly aprreciated!

Send 'em to : [e-mail]

73,
Ryan Workman, KB2OOP
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:37 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Drew Diamond)
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In article <4e8nou$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Gary Da
vis) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Gary Davis)
>Subject: strange beacon on 40>Date: 25 Jan 1996 20:04:46 GMT
> I've noticed what appears to be a beacon on 40 at 7.002.
>It's there many mornings around 1200 utc and just sends
>...- ...- ( V V V ... )> Does anyone know what this is? Where is it located?
>  73 Gary WQ1F>  ( In the Green Mt. State of Vt.)

This V beacon intruder has been there for a number of years. I do not know for

sure, but I think that it may be located somewhere in south central Russia.
When amateur signals from that area are good, the beacon is always
particularly strong here near Melbourne. For a little while, a week or so
back, this beacon was running FSK, such that the mark was V, and space a B.

See also 7.039 MHz where you may hear F, S,  and C beacons.

I too would dearly like to know what these beacons are for, and where they are

located.

73, Drew, VK3XU.







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Hi
I was looking for Yaesu FT 767GX Manuals, both service and operating.
Any help will be appreciated.

73,
Maurizio


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From: "Dana H. Myers" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Is this correct??  was: No Code = No Brain **
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Mike Gathergood <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In article <4eroaq$[e-mail]>
>           [e-mail] "KF2TI - Steve" writes:
>
>> I was under the impression amateur radio equipment had to be type accepted
>> by the FCC???  Is the following statements correct???
>
>Only for VHF and above.
>
>73
>Mike                  * QRV around 0800 and 1800 most weekdays on GB3HL *
>G4KFK                 * (Hillingdon 433.075/434.675) and also 51.83 MHz *

Maybe in the U.K. (I don't know), but the FCC rules only specify that
external power amplifiers for use *below* 144MHz require type acceptance.
Look at 97.315 and 97.317.

--
 * Dana H. Myers KK6JQ, DoD#: j | Views expressed here are      *
 * [phone]               | mine and do not necessarily   *
 * [e-mail]      | reflect those of my employer  *



From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:40 1996
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From: [e-mail] (The Wizard)
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In article <4erecs$[e-mail]>, Paul Christensen
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> >No, but we'd do just about anything to get rid of Burt....
>
> Ignore the problem and it will go away.

Hmmm, well in rec.radio, maybe that works.  But I'm not sure that'll make
a good battle-flag here in a.s.d!  Besides, some of us have developed a
bizarre fondness for Burt.  (Hey, I read Dilbert, too!)  Years ago I used
to have a pet black rat snake I was sorta fond of, too.  He smelled funny,
but he was great for getting rid of dead mice...

And aside from some of the personal attack flame-wars, *some* of Burt's
inanities stimulate thought and replies, which isn't always a terrible
thing.
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
  The Wizard may be reached at [e-mail] (home),
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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:41 1996
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From: Dennis Doonan <[e-mail]>
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[e-mail] (gregory brown) wrote:
>It used to be said that a QSL card was the final courtesy of a
>QSO.  During most of my ham career, sending a card seemed to be

Boy, oh boy.  I thought I was the only one that felt like that.
  I guess the trend will be to not only include an SASE and a $1, but we
should also pay (in advance, I am sure) the cost of the electricity to
operate the other ham's station.  Then, our share of the depreciation on
his station.  Let's see.... $4800 (rig) + $1200 (antenna/tower), useful
life 6 years, 5 contacts per month (can't over due it now).  I guess we
should send an SASE along with about $47 in cash (no check, of course).

What ever happened to friendship.  Are some of us in this for the money???

Come on, lets enjoy this as a hobby.
73 de KG9DO




From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:42 1996
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From: Vincent Biancomano <[e-mail]>
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 In response to Bill DuBroff, who writes:
> Not too good Vince when you have to go back 7 years to find someone
> who pushed for easier exams. As for this net, I have seen nobody in
> the current time period that has pushed for no-code and easier
> exams.

 Wrong again, Bill, for the upteenth time. Petition RM-8260
 came three years ago, and carried over into 1994. In addition,
 the fact that someone felt the same 7 years ago doesn't (and
 hasn't) diminished their thoughts, or efforts, today. If you
 haven't seen anyone pushing, you're not looking. Attempting to
 restrict your comments to this net (i.e., "as for this net, I have
 seen nobody...") doesn't get you off the hook. This net is not the
 be all and end all of all human response to the no-code, no-theory
 issue.

> As for being beneficial, it will never be "shown" until it is
> tested, which gets down to the feeling of the majority that it is
> or is not beneficial, and that feeling should control - the
> practioners (as defined as a majority) of the hobby should define
> the boundary conditions, not the FCC or any single person or group.
> With respect to 97.1, you claim but have no evidence that no-code
> would reduce its thrust.  Your declaration is not adequate.

 Wrong again, for the upteenth plus one time. If it can't be shown
 from the get-go, it is illogical and counterproductive to proceed,
 from the scientific and engineering points of view. And as has been
 stated previously by K4KYO, an organization's credibility suffers
 when the majority consists of those who have just entered that
 organization. Disaster waits if one attempts to rely on newcomers
 to dictate the new rules of the game. In the case of ARRL, they
 have enough trouble on their hands today and realize they have to
 think things through three times before even beginning to consider
 alterations. Thus, in summation, it is YOUR declarations that are
 inadequate.

 Regards,
 Vince, WB2EZG





From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:44 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Vincent Socci ph2828)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Using DSP to emulate a TNC
Date: 2 Feb 96 20:02:06 GMT
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Hey guys/gals/other:

I am trying to use digital signal processing to emulate a TNC for packet
communication.  Right now, I'm at the very start of my research, so I'm
looking for resource information.

1)  What are the best WWW locations for DSP information?
(My crawler shows quite a few, but I don't know which ones are useful)

2)  Where can I find documentation detailing how a TNC operates?
I know vaguely what is in there, but I really need the details.

Feel free to respond via this thread or by direct email.
Thanks,
Vince

73
DE
KB2UXU


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From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:45 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Books)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Ger Rid of the Morse Requirement!
Date: 2 Feb 1996 21:09:34 GMT
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Jeff Stillinger ([e-mail]) wrote:

> So we get rid of CW.  What is next?  How much easier do people want it to be
> to get a license?  Morse is required, so just do it.  Oh I forgot that is a
> bit of work.  We would not want to work for our reward.

> This whole anti CW thing is a reflection of what is happening everwhere.
> Construction contractors and truck drivers don't want to test for a license
> either.  Why?  Because they are lazy and have no desire to devlope skills.
> The same can be said about ham radio.  The anti-CW people are just pissed
> because there are people like me who demand they work for a license.  Learn
> a new skill, and then use it.

> For those of us that do use CW and enjoy it.  Brag about it, you have a
> skill that was work to get and some folks don't have.

Well goody for you.

Let me put it this way.  Many people are never going to use CW.  The work
required to learn CW is pointless.  Do you enjoy pointless?  I think you
should have to learn braille in order to get you license.  It makes just
as much sense.

I don't know why I'm jumping in here, the old "I had to do it so you
should have to do it also" is a rather shortsighted attitude.  It goes
to show that improvement of ham operators is the least of your worries,
you just worried someone might get the priviledges with less work.  On
the other hand...  I get the fealing that alot of CW proponents are afraid
that they wouldn't be able to deal with real competance tests.  If CW went
away you might actually have to demonstrate theory competance with a
non-gimmee test.

So, is it better to keep numbers down via ancient skills that are unnecessary,
or is it better to force people to develop modern, relevant skills?

As for those that want the CW frequencies, that's fine, those people can
 learn morse since it will be relevant to them.  I would be all for
 maintaining those as pure CW.

Roger
(Same one that had the fight about the "computers in society" class.  I
 enjoy learning new things, but I HATE wasting my time.)


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:47 1996
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From: Stephan M. Anderman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: This Week in Amateur Radio #149 (for air through 2/9/96)
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 96 22:24:23 -0500
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Here is a summary of news items covered on edition #149 of
"This Week in Amateur Radio", North America's satellite-delivered
audio bulletin service, for the week ending 9-Feb:
-
1.   FCC Affirms Its Committment to 219 MHz Amateur Allocation
2.   Commission Delays Spectrum Policy and Management Hearings
3.   Kansas City Amateurs Assist Police in Catching Computer Theives
4.   ARRL Says FCC Will Not Accept Electronic Filing of Renewals
5.   Ham Gear Used In Kidnapping Case Seen on "60 Minutes"
6.   Walter Cronkite, KB2GSD, Recovers from Knee Surgery in NYC
7.   Several Notable Hams Listed as Silent Keys
8.   "The RAIN Dial-up" from Chicago
9.   "Gateway 160 Meter Net Report" with Vern Jackson, WA0RCR
10.  March Shuttle Mission, STS-76, to Carry SAREX
11.  STS-75 Schedule for Launch Later This Month, Keps on WWW
12.  MCI Wins the Latest FCC Auction of a DBS Satellite Slot
13.  Weekly Propagation Forecast with George Bowen, N2LQS
14.  "Amateur Radio Newsline" - Edition #964 from Los Angeles
15.  Upcoming Special Event Stations
16   Congress Passes Telecommunications Revision, Details Next Week
-
Funding for the program's transmission and production expenses was
provided this week by a grant from Gene Wicklund, WA0ZOK, of Horace
North Dakota, who carries "This Week in Amateur Radio" on the WA0ZOK
repeater on 443.75 MHz, serving Fargo, North Dakota, Morehead,
Minnesota, and the Red River Valley.
-
"This Week in Amateur Radio" is a weekly amateur voice bulletin
service, produced by Community Video Associates, Inc., a New York
State not-for-profit corporation based in Albany, NY.  The program
is heard on the "Tech Talk Network" each Saturday at 8:00 PM (EST)
on the Telesat Canada Anik E2 commercial communications satellite,
transponder 18 (9B vertical), 5.8 MHz wideband analog audio
subcarrier (4.06 GHz), located at 107.3 degrees west longitude in
equatorial geosynchronous orbit.  It's carried on VHF/UHF repeaters
throughout North America and on 160 meters at 1860 kHz.  Contact
your local amateur radio club or repeater operator if "This Week in
Amateur Radio" is not being heard in your area.
-
Production and transmission expenses are underwritten by donations
from repeater operators, amateur radio clubs, and individuals.
Satellite space and uplink services are provided by Skyvision,
Incorporated as a service to the amateur radio community.  Further
information is available from George Bowen, N2LQS, at 518/283-3665
(e-mail [e-mail]) or Stephan Anderman, WA3RKB, at 518/664-
6809 (e-mail [e-mail]).  You may also reach them @
WA2UMX.FN32AW.ENY.NY.USA.NA via amateur packet.


From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Len Winkler)
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Subject: Ham Radio & More Show on Real Audio
Date: Fri, 02 Feb 96 22:38:48 GMT
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Check out the TAPR page for past Ham Radio & More Show interviews. They
include interviews about TAPR, AMSAT, Packet, Phase 3D, and soon, many more.

The page is presented by TAPR, Greg Jones doing much of the work. The Ham
Radio & More Show thanks Greg and TAPR for helping to distribute these
interviews to those interested.

The address is: www.tapr.org/hrm

Len Winkler, KB7LPW                           [e-mail]
P.O. Box 9219                                   [e-mail]
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Ham Radio & More Show info at:
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The show airs LIVE at 6:00pm ET

The show also airs on WWCR shortwave, tape delayed at 1000utc on 7.435, on Mon
days, and Saturdays at 1700utc on 12.160.

Support "WOG". Written only General!!!






From [e-mail] Mon Feb 05 22:07:49 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel M. Conti)
Subject: WTB : Kenwood model 742A multiband radio.
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Looking to purchase a Kenwood model 742A multi bander, with or without
6 meter module.  Older model 741 also acceptable.  Must be fully
functional and in decent shape.  Will pay reasonable price.
E-Mail with response, please



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:05:43 1996
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From: [e-mail]  (KF2TI - Steve)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: "cronic problem ham/cb users"
Date: 2 Feb 1996 01:16:52 GMT
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>   [e-mail] (Drew Durigan) writes:
>  >  Try cutting the coax were it goes into the house and hope that the
>  >radio is close to the area and the coax is loose and run for all your
>  >worth.  I know of someone who did this and smashed the radio all to heck
>
>
>  Why just HOPE that the radio will be smashed "all to heck?"  Insure this
>  result will be achieved by tugging on the coax until said radio is pulled
>  up to where the coax goes into the wall/window.  Then, simply let go and
>  listen for a loud crashing sound.  Unless the coax has some sort of
>  strain relief on the other end, the poor little meathead is looking at
>  one messed-up radio.  At the very least, it will have scratched the radio
>  and damaged whatever was sitting on top of it.  If you're real lucky, the
>  radio will have fallen onto a cement floor and suffered damage to it's
>  insides.
>
>  -Drew in Charlotte-
>
>
>>>>



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:05:44 1996
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HELP



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:05:45 1996
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From: asmartuser <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: ******Yaesu FT767GX manuals**********
Date: Fri, 02 Feb 1996 16:09:35 -0800
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Hi
I was looking for Yaesu FT 767GX Manuals, both service and operating.
Any help will be appreciated.

73,
Maurizio


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:05:46 1996
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From: Hans Brakob K0HB <[e-mail]>
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We've pretty much beat Morse to death here.

It is either an Eternal Enigma, or an Inevitable Truth, but...

CW IS!

73, de Hans, K0HB

--
--Hark!
  I Have Hurled My Words To The Far Corners Of
  The Earth!
  What King Of Old Could Do Thus?


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:05:47 1996
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From: Jim Cummings <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy
Subject: Re: -Next subject?
Date: 5 Feb 1996 19:00:12 GMT
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Hans Brakob K0HB <[e-mail]> wrote:

>CW IS!
>
>73, de Hans, K0HB
>

It is what?

73 and live better digitally
Jim, VE3XJ





From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:05:47 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: -Next subject?
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Jim Cummings <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>Hans Brakob K0HB <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>>CW IS!
>>
>>73, de Hans, K0HB
>>
>
>It is what?


Outdated and ancient, among other things.

-Drew in Charlotte-
 KF4DDM



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:05:49 1996
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From: [e-mail]  ( Steve - KF2TI)  Landing, NJ
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Subject: 2code or knot 2code
Date: 4 Feb 1996 15:52:56 GMT
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the great debate

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz  sorry.... feel asleep
why knot repost everything over and over again???

I wanna use hf but i got no code  give it too me  waaaa waaaaa

I had ta learn code so should you  waaaa waaaaa

the boy scouts this, burt and drew that  waaaaa waaaaa

vince and his fists..frew and his olde phartz  (btw equipment doesn't have a "
Q" in it)


be patient and by 1999 the debate may be over but until then its so BORING wit
h a major capital B

burts reposts of all his greatest hits is more exciting than this

lets get on with the things that rea important  like.....pinning your neighbor
s coax or the letters ARRL, spelle in
different order really prove that jimmy hoffa is alive and well and working dx
 in the pacific

just a thought

now as Johnny Storm like to say  FLAME ON!!!

steve


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:05:49 1996
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From: Hank Blackstock <[e-mail]>
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Subject: 3819 Web Site
Date: 4 Feb 1996 14:44:04 GMT
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A group of hams that have occupied 3819 khz since the early
sixties now have a web sit. Please give us a visit.

http://www.cswnet.com/~wa5jrh/

73 Hank WA5JRH



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:05:50 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ercan Tuzcular)
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Subject: 800 MHz RX on TH-79A
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Recently I saw an article about softkey modification of TH-79 A like
TH-79E. I would be very pleased, if somebody could send me the
necessary sequences.
--------------------------------------------------------------
Ercan Tuzcular   [e-mail]   Callsign: TA1L  Fax:[phone]
P.K. 32 Bakirkoy, 34712 Istanbul - Turkiye, Tel:[phone]
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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:05:51 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ercan Tuzcular)
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Recently I read  an article about keypad rx extension possibility  of
TH-79A like TH-79E. Is there anybody, who knows more about it?

Ercan TUZCULAR  [e-mail]   TA1L
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Ercan Tuzcular   [e-mail]   Callsign: TA1L  Fax:[phone]
P.K. 32 Bakirkoy, 34712 Istanbul - Turkiye, Tel:[phone]
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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:05:52 1996
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From: Chris Boone <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.swap
Subject: ACC Owners!! Remailer now online
Date: 7 Feb 1996 19:36:14 GMT
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For all current owners of ACC equipment (Advanced Computer
Controls), there is now a listserver remailer operated by the
same folks who operate the LINKCOM remailer...

To subscribe, send a msg to "[e-mail]"

In the BODY of the msg, put ONLY the following:

subscribe acc
end
---------------
Then make a note as to WHY you want to subscribe....if you are an
owner of ACC gear, state it and mention model and S/N if
possible....OR if you are part of a group that operates an ACC
system, note that...

This remailer is for ACC operators only....PLEASE do not try to
subscribe if you dont own or maintain any ACC
equipment...bandwidth is limited...

Linkcom's remailer is at the same site...use the same format as
above but in the body of the msg, use "subscribe link"

73
Chris

--
Senior Telecommunications Technician  [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:05:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (George Deamicis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: AEA DSP 232 CONTROLLER
Date: 4 Feb 1996 14:48:34 GMT
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Thanks Robert

I think I'll give them to the end of the month and then cancel . I asked
this same question to ARRL by E-Mail , haven't receive a response yet.



                      73 GEORGE

                       N1JGE




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:05:54 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Tony J. Podrasky)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: AEA DSP 232 CONTROLLER
Date: 5 Feb 1996 17:42:55 GMT
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Are you talking about the DSP-2232?

I've had one since they were in BETA, and it works quite well.

What sort of problem are you seeing?


--
Tony J. Podrasky | You know those little buttons you press to cross the street
San Diego , Ca   | at an intersection? Well, regardless of what you have been
[e-mail] | told they *do* react to how hard and how many times they
WA2EAA/MAZEAAA   | have been pressed, and adjust the tfc lights accordingly.


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:05:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Buch)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: AM on UHF???
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 04:22:28 GMT
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[e-mail] (Abraham Stavsky) wrote:


>Over the past several days, I've noticed that my Bearcat 700A
>scanner is picking up a local AM station, KFI (640 KHz) at
>450.7250 MHz. Given the wide spread between the frequencies,
>I cannot understand what's causing this.  It was not a one-time
>"fluke" either - it seems to occur on a regular basis.  Moreover,
>the signal on 450.7250 MHz seems to air some 10-20 seconds
>AHEAD of the one at 640 KHz.  Any ideas?
>Thanks,
>Abe, KE6OCM
>
>
Most likely a cue circuit to a remote unit or traffic
helicopter.  The 20 second delay on the 640KHz transmitter
could be to allow killing call-ins who don't behave.  I
don't know what KFI's format is these days but if they
engage in "live" local talk radio with call-ins, some
reasonable delay is normally provided to allow the sensitive
ears of the easily offended to be protected.  It also helps
prevent law suits.

Joe Buch N2JB
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:05:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Fitzgerald)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: AM on UHF???
Date: 6 Feb 1996 15:21:29 GMT
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Several channels are available in this range for remote broadcast.  Such a set
up would be a remote from a shopping mall, etc.  Normally these are paired wit
h another frequency that is +5 mHz higher.  The UHF signal will be in real tim
e, vs. the  primary signal which is delayed several seconds to allow for bleep
ing of unwanted words.





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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: AM on UHF???
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In article  [e-mail] (Abraham Stavsky) writes:
>
>Over the past several days, I've noticed that my Bearcat 700A
>scanner is picking up a local AM station, KFI (640 KHz) at
>450.7250 MHz. Given the wide spread between the frequencies,
>I cannot understand what's causing this.  It was not a one-time
>"fluke" either - it seems to occur on a regular basis.  Moreover,
>the signal on 450.7250 MHz seems to air some 10-20 seconds
>AHEAD of the one at 640 KHz.  Any ideas?

This is probably an IFB (Interrupted FeedBack) transmission.
This is used to feed reporters in the field so that they
can hear the talent and actualities being inserted at the
studio during live broadcasts. The signal can be interrupted
by studio personnel for cueing purposes. If you monitor for a
while, you'll probably hear instructions being given to the
field reporter interrupting the program from time to time.

If you listen 5 MHz above this signal, you'll probably hear
the field reporter's broadcast if you're close enough to
his field location. The signal you're hearing is the output
of the station's remote broadcast pickup repeater, and its
input should be 5 MHz higher in frequency.

The reason the program feed is early is that the station is probably
delaying its main transmission by a few seconds to allow it to be
censored, a fairly standard practice by stations with call in programs.
We used to call this tape delay since it was done with a special
tape recorder, but today the delay is probably totally electronic
using digital memory. If the field reporter listened to the main
broadcast signal, the delay would hopelessly confuse him, and the
station couldn't give him cues either.

Gary
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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:05:59 1996
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From: Jeff DePolo WN3A <[e-mail]>
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Abraham Stavsky wrote:
>
> Over the past several days, I've noticed that my Bearcat 700A
> scanner is picking up a local AM station, KFI (640 KHz) at
> 450.7250 MHz. Given the wide spread between the frequencies,
> I cannot understand what's causing this.  It was not a one-time
> "fluke" either - it seems to occur on a regular basis.  Moreover,
> the signal on 450.7250 MHz seems to air some 10-20 seconds
> AHEAD of the one at 640 KHz.  Any ideas?

The segments from 450.000 to 451.000 and 455.000 to 455.000 are
primarily allocated to the media services.  The bottom and top
100 kHz of each of those segments contain "group P" channels
(pretty sure that's what they're called).  Channels in the group P
range are spaced at 10 kHz (e.g. 450.010, 450.020, 450.030, etc.).
They are used for telemetry, typically from a broadcast transmitter
site back to the studio.  The remainder of the frequencies outside
the group P blocks are spaced at 12.5 kHz and typically contain
program audio, remote audio, ENG channels, etc.  It's not uncommon
to hear program material on those channels.  I don't know if those
channels are commonly allocated for STL use (studio-to-transmitter
link), but I assume they could be.  Most STL's, at least on FM,
are in the 950 MHz range or are done by copper.

                                                --- Jeff


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Abraham Stavsky ([e-mail]) writes:
> Over the past several days, I've noticed that my Bearcat 700A
> scanner is picking up a local AM station, KFI (640 KHz) at
> 450.7250 MHz. Given the wide spread between the frequencies,
> I cannot understand what's causing this.  It was not a one-time
> "fluke" either - it seems to occur on a regular basis.  Moreover,
> the signal on 450.7250 MHz seems to air some 10-20 seconds
> AHEAD of the one at 640 KHz.  Any ideas?

sounds like a studio transmitter link between the station and the main
transmitting antenna.

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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:01 1996
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From: Gary Watts <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Amsat Satelllite Contest, Should we have one?
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 20:11:15 -0600
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Tom,

On 1 Feb 1996, WB7ASR wrote:

> FACT: AMSAT already supports satellite contesting, for AMSAT promotes
> and sanctions the ARRL Field Day "contest" on satellites. Don't
> believe me? Check out the AMSAT WEB homepage.
<Deleted>
> Some say they don't want satellite contesting to ocure because they don't
> want all the "BIG GUNS" to hog  all the satellite battery power. So what!
> AO-13 is going to crash anyways!!! Until then, the solar pannels will
> recharge the batteries. Lets get the most use out of the the bird before
> it burns up!

It is not a matter of the BIG GUNS accessing the bird... but of PROPER
and respected operating procedure.. Like not operating stronger than the
downlink beacon !

It does not taked a BIG GUN to trash the transponder

I have even heard FM signals on the thing !

It is either a lack of knowledge or RESPECT and proper operating procedures.

The BIG GUN was indead a problem on AO-21 but that is another story.

TTYL

Gary Watts  de  N0OXV
Kansas City Mo
81 GL1100I



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:02 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Todd Little)
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Subject: Re: Amsat Satelllite Contest, Should we have one?
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In article <4eof4j$[e-mail]>
[e-mail] (Ken Durham) wrote:

>  Todd, you are absolutely right in as far as the type of contest that
> you have in mind, but I believe what is beling proposed is more in
> the line of the technical competition that is done regularly on AO-13.
>  The object of the contest is to see who can copy the weakest of
> an ever decreasing string of CW uplinks.

This "contest" already exists.  It is called the ZRO test and measures
how far below the beacon you can copy a CW signal.  This is why I assumed
an HF style contest.

>  If they are considering a contest like we hear on the HF bands we
> will all suffer the results of transponder overload.

Amen.

73,
Todd
N9MWB



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Subject: Re: Amsat Satelllite Contest, Should we have one?
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In article <4es915$[e-mail]>,
   Tom Clark <[e-mail]> wrote:

>
>> If they are considering a contest like we hear on the HF bands we
>>will all suffer the results of transponder overload.
>>
>>Ken Durham  K5MBV
>
>Hey -- don't blame AMSAT!! A thread developed on the [e-mail] mail
>exploder asking the question, and it generated a lot of replies.
>
>If by "they" you mean the AMSAT Board/Officers, this is >>NOT<< a topic of
>discussion in those circles.
>
>Tom Clark, W3IWI
>AMSAT Director & President Emeritus
>
>

All I want and NEED is one satellite contest. It should be international in
scope and sponsored by AMSAT.  It will take place during Field Day.

WHY?, Because field day is the best opportunity to show-off our part of the
hobby to other hams. The first priority of the contest would be the display
and use of an OSCAR station to others(Portable operations most likely
required).  Second priority, make QSO's & have FUN!

That's ALL I want. One 24 hour long contest and to recuit more hams into
AMSAT. One little 24 hour contest shouldn't tax our satellites batteries too
much.

And who knows, maybe they'll like satellite operation so much, that they'll
make a Phase 3D donation right on the spot.   ;-)


73 de KB7ADL




1996 Countdown to Phase 3D !


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FACT: AMSAT already supports satellite contesting, for AMSAT promotes
and sanctions the ARRL Field Day "contest" on satellites. Don't
believe me? Check out the AMSAT WEB homepage.

Some may argue that the ARRL Field Day event is not a contest,
but call it whatever you want, for under the cover of the words
ARRL Field Day "event", its a CONTEST!

So since AMSAT "supports" satellite contesting, why woun't AMSAT support
other satellite contest?

Some say they don't want satellite contesting to ocure because they don't
want all the "BIG GUNS" to hog  all the satellite battery power. So what!
AO-13 is going to crash anyways!!! Until then, the solar pannels will
recharge the batteries. Lets get the most use out of the the bird before
it burns up!

I think its more of a "religious" and "political" issue. AMSAT needs to
be in political alignment with ARRL, so they allow the ARRL Field Day
contest to occure. However, those powers to be don't personally like
contesting, so they don't support satellite contesting!

Kind of two faced double standard if you tell me!!!

Tom...



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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Greg Dolkas) w
rites:
>I vote NO.

 I (as an ARRL & AMSAT Member) vote NO. (contests suck!)




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SB PROP @ ARL $ARLP005
ARLP005 Propagation de KT7H

ZCZC AP26
QST de W1AW
Propagation Forecast Bulletin 5  ARLP005
From Tad Cook, KT7H
Seattle, WA  February 3, 1996
To all radio amateurs

SB PROP ARL ARLP005
ARLP005 Propagation de KT7H

This bulletin was delayed by one day due to a delay in getting
solar data.

Solar activity is still very low.  We are very close to the solar
minimum.  The latest projections show the 10.7 cm solar flux
reaching minimum around a year from now, during January and
February 1997.  But similar projections show the sunspot number
reaching minimum during April through June of this year, and a big
increase starting late in 1997.  The sunspot number is derived by
counting visible dark spots on the Sun and factoring in their area.
Solar flux is derived by measuring 10.7 cm radiation from the Sun,
and this seems to correlate with density of ionization in the
ionosphere.

The most disturbed day over the past week was January 29, when the
A index reached 18, and the K index was as high as five.  Otherwise
geomagnetic conditions were quiet over this period.  Solar flux
should head down toward 70 by a week from now and then back above
the mid-seventies late in the month.

Chuck Sherman writes that he found a good source of historical
solar data on the internet via ftp at ftp://ftp.ngdc.noaa.gov/STP/.

Some versions of last week's bulletin ARLP004 had a wrong email
address for the author of this bulletin.  The correct address is
[e-mail].

Sunspot Numbers for January 25 through 31 were 11, 11, 11, 11, 12,
26 and 14, with a mean of 13.7.  10.7 cm flux was 73.9, 73.8, 73.8,
73.6, 74, 74.7 and 76.7, with a mean of 74.4.
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/EX



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SB SPCL @ ARL $ARLX005
ARLX005 Hams test Army station

ZCZC AX51
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Special Bulletin 5  ARLX005
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  February 7, 1996
To all radio amateurs

SB SPCL ARL ARLX005
ARLX005 Hams test Army station

Hams are helping a Bosnia-bound US Army mobile AM radio station in
Fort Meade, Maryland, test its broadcasting capabilities. The
station, assisted by a group of Amateur Radio AM enthusiasts in the
Washington, DC, area, seeks reception reports. Fred Cresce, KC4MOP;
Butch Ickes, WB3HUZ and Paul Courson, WA3VJB, are staffing the new
Army Broadcast Service station on 1670 kHz and using the call
letters KTRK. The frequency is in the newly expanded Standard
Broadcast Band.

Courson, a broadcaster with Dow Jones, says the station began
broadcasting around the clock February 5 and so far has received
reports from as far away as Colorado. He said he and the other hams
were brought in to help specifically because of their AM activity on
the amateur bands. The 5000-W transmitter is working into a 140-foot
vertical antenna the hams helped set up and tune. KTRK will continue
broadcasting from Fort Meade until February 9. Then, the portable
station will be packed up for transport to Bosnia, where it will be
set up to entertain and inform US troops stationed there.

Reception reports go to the Army Broadcast Service, 601 North
Fairfax St, Alexandria,  VA  22314. Write DX on the outside of the
envelope.
NNNN
/EX


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SB SPCL @ ARL $ARLX006
ARLX006 Correction to ARLX005

ZCZC AX52
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Special Bulletin 6  ARLX006
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  February 8, 1996
To all radio amateurs

SB SPCL ARL ARLX006
ARLX006 Correction to ARLX005

A corrected version of ARLX005 follows.

Hams are helping a Bosnia-bound US Army mobile AM radio station at
Fort Meade, Maryland, test its broadcasting capabilities. The
station, assisted by a group of Amateur Radio AM enthusiasts in the
Washington, DC, area, seeks reception reports. Fred Cresce, KC4MOP;
Steve Ickes, WB3HUZ, Ken Moffat, N3EAR, and Paul Courson, WA3VJB,
are staffing the new Army Broadcast Service station on 1670 kHz,
which is identifying itself as ABS Radio and playing music. The
frequency is in the newly expanded Standard Broadcast Band.

Courson, a broadcaster with Dow Jones, says the station began
broadcasting around the clock February 5 and so far has received
reports from as far away as California. He said he and the other
hams were brought in to help specifically because of their AM
activity on the amateur bands. The 5000-W transmitter is working
into a 150-foot vertical antenna the hams helped set up and tune.
The station  will continue broadcasting from Fort Meade until
February 9. Then, the portable station will be packed up for
transport to Bosnia, where it will be set up to entertain and inform
US troops stationed there.

Reception reports go to the Army Broadcast Service, 601 North
Fairfax St, Alexandria,  VA  22314. Write DX on the outside of the
envelope.
NNNN
/EX


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From: Mike Gathergood <[e-mail]>
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In article <[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "mike witkowski" writes:

> If you haven't notice lately there is a bunch of new alt.ham
> newsgroups. Just refresh your newsgroup listing and you might be
> surprised by the number of new groups.

Yes ... but not without problems.

I posted a WTB in alt.ham-radio.am last week, and it duly appeared.
Since then there've been no other postings in that ng.

I sent the WTB posting again last night and it got bounced back by
my ISP as 'No valid newsgroups specified'

73
Mike                  * QRV around 0800 and 1800 most weekdays on GB3HL *
G4KFK                 * (Hillingdon 433.075/434.675) and also 51.83 MHz *


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Call Letters Now-a-Days.

Just trying to get a handle on Call letters; I remember when it was only
'W2" etc. As they ran out of single digits, there came "WA2, WB2" and WN2
for novice grade etc. Now-a days, I don't know what is going on.

Some questions:
1) Are call letters still being issued by numerical region "2" being  NY
etc?
2) Does the FCC fill in with old call letters (W2, WA2) as they expire?
3) Can you tell the license grade by the letters?
4) What is the recent chronology of call signs since the WB2 issue?

If you could send me, or direct me to the answers I'd greatly appreciate
it.


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:13 1996
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Motu Iti asked:
>1) Are call letters still being issued by numerical
>region "2" being  NY etc?
   Answer: Yes.
>2) Does the FCC fill in with old call letters
>(W2, WA2) as they expire?
   Answer: No
>3) Can you tell the license grade by the letters?
   Answer: Not really.  There is a scheme at the time of first
   license,which (for the mainland) goes like this:
     --Novice: 2x3 calls assigned, such as KB2XYZ
     --Tech, Tech+, and General: 1x3 calls assigned, such
       as N2XYZ
     --Advanced: 2x2 calls (except none start with "A")
       assigned, such as KB2XY.
     --Extra: 1x2 or 2x1 calls assigned, such as N2XY or
       NX2Y. Also 2x2 calls starting with "A" such as AB2XY.
   This scheme gets diluted because you can keep your call
   when you upgrade. Thus KB2XYZ who got that call as a Novice
   can keep it all the way to Extra. Also, some blocks are "used
   up" and calls from lower groups are being assigned. For
   example in most areas the 1x3 calls are all gone so new
   Techs, Tech+s, and Generals are being assigned 2x3 calls.

--
--Hark!
  I Have Hurled My Words To The Far Corners Of
  The Earth!
  What King Of Old Could Do Thus?


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:14 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Joel B Levin)
Subject: Re: Call Letters Now-a-Days.
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In <[e-mail]>,
   Gary Coffman <[e-mail] (Gary Coffman)> wrote:
|Now when the Vanity call sign program starts, things will become
|even more confused since newly minted licensees will be able to
|get old W4xxx or K4xxx call signs for a fee. I've thought about
|getting W4ZV just to be contrary, but decided it wasn't worth
|it.

You'll still have to upgrade.  Calls that are in a group designated only for
a certain class of license or higher are not available under the vanity
program to those not holding at least that grade.  W4ZV would be available
only to an extra class licensee.

On the other hand, some call sign sequences have never been issued to my
knowledge -- what if I asked for something completely off the wall like
WT1AA?  Hmmm...

        /JBL

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From: [e-mail] (Jack GF Hill)
Subject: Re: Call Letters Now-a-Days.
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[e-mail] (Joel B Levin) writes:

> On the other hand, some call sign sequences have never been issued to my
> knowledge -- what if I asked for something completely off the wall like
> WT1AA?  Hmmm...

Hate to throw cold water on the "never been issued" idea, but back in
the early 1970s, during a snafu at the FCC, I was, for a brief time,
issued WT1AAG... this leads me to conclude that a) there were at
*least* six other folks who had WT1 calls issued for different
reasons... (mine was an STA while they were researching a callsign
request -- the $20 to buy your old call back deal of long ago)
--
73,
Jack - W4PPT/M

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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:16 1996
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The answer to your questions is not straight forward.
RE: #1 Yes, the FCC still issues calls by number district and
they are the same as they have  been for many years; however,
they no longer automatically re-issue your call if you move
from one area to another.  So you will now hear many 2 calls
with California addresses, etc.
RE#2 They were at one time, however since they went to the
expanded call letter base I think they may not be doing it
actively anymore.  The advent of vanity calls will likely get
many reassigned again.
RE#3 Yes but nut with absolute certainty.  All other things
being equal when you apply for a license the FCC assigns from
a specific group e.g. 2x3 calls starting with KA, KB are
technician, 2x1 calls starting with AA, AB etc are extra, etc.
However, if you upgrade you have the option to keep your old
call so once again you can not tell a person's license class
for sure by their callsign.
RE#4 I do not know the chronology completely but it is
published.  Several of the ham mags publish the last call
issued in each class so you can see where they are.  The
chronolgy started with the separating of the classes to
specific call structure (as in #3) e.g.  Tech started with
KA2AAA thru KA2ZZZ, then KB2AAA THRU KB2ZZZ, etc.

Hope that is helpful, I know it is all written down somewhere,
but due to the fact that you cannot really tell much as many
people keep their old calls after upgrade I do not try to keep
track of it anymore....73




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:18 1996
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From: Burt Fisher <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Cape Cod Teacher Fired
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[e-mail] (Robert E. Garland) wrote:
>
>No, according to the news reports, it was NOT Burt Fisher.  For one, I
>think he teaches in another district.  Then again, Burt Fisher may be a
>pseudonym, and his signature line may be inaccurate.

The teacher fired teaches 6 miles from where I live.
I teach 6 miles from where I live.
Check my call to see if my name matches up.

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No, according to the news reports, it was NOT Burt Fisher.  For one, I
think he teaches in another district.  Then again, Burt Fisher may be a
pseudonym, and his signature line may be inaccurate.

73




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:20 1996
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Gareth Crispell <[e-mail]> wrote:
>This is quite correct. Mr.Fisher and the fired teacher are two entirely
>different people.
>
>N1MSV


You spoiled my fun.
I was trying to get them to think I was the one fired.
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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:21 1996
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This is quite correct. Mr.Fisher and the fired teacher are two entirely
different people.

N1MSV



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Amyone know the date, time, location, etc. of the winter Cincinnati
Hamfest.  Are there usually PC dealers there?
                                73,
                                Joe AB4SC


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In Article<[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]> write:
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> Amyone know the date, time, location, etc. of the winter Cincinnati
> Hamfest.  Are there usually PC dealers there?
>                               73,
>                               Joe AB4SC


Cincinnati ARRL '96
Feb 24-25 '96

Joe its a good hamvention I have gone the last 5 years and yes they have
computers new and used.  Advanced registration is $6 and $8 at the door.
Talk in 144.77/145.37

73,
Warren NS8R





From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Kantor)
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Subject: Re: Clegg FM-27B and Regency radios
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Steve,

  Funny you should mention the FM-27B and the HR-2 in the same sentence.  The
running joke of that era was that if you had a Clegg FM-27B and a Regency HR-2
with a 146.940 receive crystal, you could indeed work all of 146 - 148 MHz
at the same time!  The Clegg was capable of transmitting over that entire rang
e
simultaneously and the Regency was so W-I-D-E that it could receive everything
within 1 MHz of the crystal (Center) frequency!

  "The way Clegg talks and the way Regency hears, it's a perfect match!"
                                     Yenta the Matchmaker....

        73's
        Gary, WA2BAU




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:27 1996
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From: Stephan M. Anderman <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Clegg FM-27B and Regency radios
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Hey wait a minute.....!
I have an FM-27B.  And I still use it from time to time.  Damn boomerang...
     Been stolen from my car three (yes, count 'em - 3!) times. and it keeps
finding its way home, like a homing pidgeon!  And when I put it on the air,
all manner of things home in on my QTH, angry neighbors, stray jetliners out
of Pittsburgh, scud missiles, cable TV tech reps, and NYNEX security personnel
.
     So be careful what you say about these vintage radios.  Bring back the
spark CW transmitters, while you're at it, too!!!
-
Enjoy de Stephan Anderman, WA3RKB
(address withheld by request)
sanderman @ delphi.com
-    Fine business, Chuck.  You're a little scr a t c h y   in  to  th  e
r  epe  ate  r , bu  t    p  e r  f  e   c   t    y    re  adab   l e.   Ri  g
he r   e   i   s       a n   old  C   l e  gg   F  M - t wo   s  ev   e  n
B  ra    v   o    i nt  o   a   Ri   n go   om  ni    an te  nna   at  a  bou
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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:28 1996
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From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
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Subject: Re: Club Call signs (how?)
Date: 5 Feb 1996 03:57:00 GMT
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In <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Ej Johnson) wr
ites:
> Can anyone tell me how to apply for a club Call?
>What forms do I need?

call the FCC forms distribution center - ask for a form 610B (by the way, the
one
i just got from the FCC is different in layout than what the ARRL had sent me
a while back...but the form number and dates are the same...the new forms
have a block for new/renewals where the old forms are just set up for renewals
.

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:29 1996
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The Rockhouse:

http://www.rockhouse.com/CANADA/homepages/2.html

Underground Music Archive:

http://www.iuma.com/IUMA-2.0/ftp/indexes/IUMA/artist/Sa'les,_Mig/

State of Independents, 101.1 FM the Planet:

http://vaxxine.com/soi/migsales.html

MDP Promotions:

http://www.xtc.net/~klemm/migsales.html



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:30 1996
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From: [e-mail] (john)
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Subject: Correction: vintage communication gear page...
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        Sorry for the earlier mis-post... the correct URL for my
        tube type ham gear page is:


        http://www.zynet.com/~johnb

        Have fun,
        /john


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:31 1996
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From: Burt Fisher <[e-mail]>
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Who the hell am I to call CQDX. I have been a ham for over 34 years and
in 28 of those I could only afford crummy rigs and antennas. There were
so many stations I could have worked (and called) if they were not
calling CQDX. I have NEVER called CQDX, although today I am much better
equiped. Many times when I call CQ I would prefer DX, who am I to
EXCLUDE anyone. If someone wants to talk to me who am I to be selective?
When my beam is headed towards DX and I get a domestic call it is
usually from a station using a dipole, remember all hams are not "Big guns."
And in reality to be a "real man" is not predicated on how much money
you have. When you call CQDX, think about what you are really saying
(calling anyone but no Americans need answer).









From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:32 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jeff Otterson)
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Subject: Crystal Vendors
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 01:48:17 GMT
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I have seen several recent pleas for information about crystal
vendors.  I have bought crystal from the following vendors:

Bomar Crystal.  800-526-3935.  They now have a $50 minimum order, and
unless you have an account with them, don't start on your order until
they receive your check.  Did not take plastic, last time I asked.
But-- Their prices were extremely reasonable.

CTS/Marden.  800-222-6093.  Takes credit card. reasonable prices.  If
you are willing to wait, they can be cheap...  Rush orders are more
expensive.

ICM/International Crystal.  800-725-1426.  Takes credit card.  Most
expensive of the lot.  Good place for those oddball crystals that
nobody else can make.

JAN Crystal.  800-JAN-XTAL.  Why do they seem unremarkable to me?
Not the cheapest, not the most expensive, but 2nd to ICM in price, as
I recall.

I used to use Bomar exclusively, but the $50 minimum pissed me off, so
I have been buying from CTS/Marden.  ICM gets the orders for those
strange TCXO crystals, and series resonant oddballs.


Jeff Otterson
-------------
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Maker and user of tools
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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:33 1996
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Date: 4 Feb 1996 20:01:59 GMT
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In <[e-mail]>, Jack Jeffery <[e-mail]> writes:
>I'm planning on buying contest software soon, and have narrowed down my
>choices to two products--CT or NA.  However, I'm really not sure which
>product has more to offer.
>
CT has been around longer, which is probably the reason more contesters
use it.  Originally CT did strictly DX contests; K8CC developed NA, using
the same basic user interface as CT, to fill in the gap and do the domestic
contests that CT ignored.  In fact, both of them started out as freeware:
I got my first diskettes of each program as freebies at Dayton a few years
ago.  As time went on, however, both programs went commercial and they
started overlapping each other in terms of what contests they did.  Now
they both do all the same basic contests (with each covering a couple of
"second tier" contests that the other does not), but they still use the same
basic interface with the function keys doing mostly all the same things.
However, their file formats are, and have always been, different, so that
you cannot take a file generated by one and load it into the other.  Until
recently, updates to CT were available more readily than for NA, because
K1EA had a landline BBS for several years before the NA people did, but
as I understand it both programs now provide on-line updates to registered
users.

Bottom line...you pays your money and you takes your pick... there isn't a
whole lot in terms of functionality to recommend one over the other.
Just my opinion, FWIW, based on usage of CT versions 3 thru 9, and NA
up through version 7.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:34 1996
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From: Bruce Kingsbury <[e-mail]>
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> I got another method: get a syrringe and inject salt water in the cable
> that will work wonders

I got an answer to that. My "coax" is a length of spare 75ohm TV coax, which
goes from my window along the side of the house and up to the top of the pole.
The real coax goes down through a hole in the floor, underground and up the
centre of the pole. I'll probably add some sort of tamper-alarm to the "coax"
one day too, or perhaps just put a few hundred volts on it. <grin>

There are a lot of dickhead CBers who think they can DF and go around cutting
the first coax they see just 'cos they're getting an S9.


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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:35 1996
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From: [e-mail] (OZARKS 333)
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Once again the Prodigy, cyber-retentive, cloak threat, holier than thou,
speaketh. If you guys cant take a joke than turn off your monitors.
As far as "legal proceedings" against the posting of a users views I
suggest you consult the 1st Amendment. You could not even prove
conspiracy based on the posting unless specific names and locations
where included.
I suggest you half-wits stick to Ham Radio and leave living our lives
to the fullest to the rest of us.
                                                     QSL


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:36 1996
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you are not allowed to send messages bigger than 102.4 kb
thru this net.

srdjan dvornik

zamir-zg support




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:37 1996
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Hi there,

I have been looking at the Extra Class examination and I was wondering
if anyone could tell me how a VEC would select the questions from the
question pool to make up a suitable examination paper. For the other
exams N,T,G and A, it's nice and straightforward - select one question
from each subelement and there you have it. However, for the Extra exam
it seems less obvious how its done.

For example, for subelement 4BA, there should be 8 questions but the
subelement only appears to be divided into 7 sections (4BA-1 to
4BA-7)...so which section has two questions?

I ask because I am playing around with HTML and CGI scripts and have
written a practice examination generator which works very nicely for the
other four examinations but the Extra exam is somewhat older and rather
less 'user friendly'! ( I realise a site exists at
http://w5ac.tamu.edu/ham-exam.html which does this job very well
already, I just wanted to write my own, and even they are having fun and
games with the Extra exam.)

If there is anyone out there who could explain the 'rules' that are used
to generate this exam I would be very gratefull.

Many thanks,


        Simon, AA9PW.




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:39 1996
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 -=> Quoting Mitchell to All <=-

 Mi>  @FROM   :[e-mail]
 Mi> N  @UMSGID :<[e-mail]>
 Mi> N  @UNEWSGR:01rec.radio.amateur.misc
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 Mi> Subject: for sale D104... etc
 Mi> Sender: [e-mail] (Usenet Netnews)
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 Mi> Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 00:35:59 GMT

 Mi> I am upgrading my old 386dx40 system to a Pentium system. In the
 Mi> process
 Mi> I have many usefull parts to try to peddle. The items are listed below
 Mi> and priced to go fast. They will be sold first come first serve.
 Mi> Get back to me fast or make offer if only kinda interested.

 Mi> 1 meg 32 pin simms $20 each Have 4

 Mi> IO card providing 2 com ports $3

 Mi> 80mb scsi hard drive as is $7 1 meg segment on hd is bad, but I
 Mi> just partitioned it off and use the other 79 no problem.

 Mi> Samsung data monitor, color cga with vga adaptor plug $15

 Mi> XT computer only no monitor or keyboard all else there.$18 or make
 Mi> offer!!!!!!

 Mi> SCSI controller cable. 3 feet or so long. $3   ($5 to $15 new)

 Mi> brand new dual floppy drive. 5 1/4 and 3 1/2. Fits in 5 1/4 size bay
 Mi> Just one floppy sells for$45new. This went $120 new asking $55

 Mi> 2 working printers. Both have manuals and work fine.
 Mi> Toshiba Expresswriter 420
 Mi> Star SG 15

 Mi> I will sell them for $40 each or both for $70

 Mi> Also have

 Mi> D104 microphone $30
 Mi> 40ch Pierce Simpson cb mobile set $15
 Mi> several 23 channel cb mobile sets $7

that model of pierce simpsom do you have

... Catch the Blue Wave!
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:40 1996
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Subject: FS : Alinco DR 590 T 2M/440 dual bander, MINT...mods
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Alinco DR 590 T 2M/440 dual bander for sale.  This rig is MINT, in box
with manual, all acces.  Radio has ben upgraded to 600T specs, and
also has been modified for out o fband RX and TX ...
Also includes optional EDC-20 15 foot extension kit for remote mount
of head, and EJ-7U tone decode unit.

$450.00 shipped to 48...COD $5.00 extra.

E-Mail if interested




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:41 1996
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Subject: FS : Alinco DR 610 T, 2M/440 dual bander, MINT, in box....
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Alinco DR 610 T 2M/440 mobile dual bander, MIN, harldy used in box
with manual, all accessories.  Also includes optional EJ-24U tone
decode unit.  $500.00 shipped to 48.  COD $5.00 Extra.
E-Mail please if interested.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:42 1996
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Subject: FS> Azden AZ-61A 6 meter HT, MINT - Brand NEW..Steal at $225.00 Shipped!
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Azden AZ-61A 6 meter HT, MINT, in box, with manual, all access.,
hardly used, BRAND NEW.  They sell for $380.00 new.
$225.00 Shipped to 48. COD $5.00 extra.

E-Mail if interested



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:43 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bill L. Kotarski)
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Subject: Re: Ger Rid of the Morse
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ROLAND STINER ([e-mail]) wrote:

> To: [e-mail]
> Subject: Re: Ger Rid of the Morse Requirement!

> B>The World just can't keep giving you everything you desire.. you must
>  >work for what you want...  and If you want HF you must work at it... Life
>  >is as simple as you want to make it or as HARD as you want to make it...

> Oh boy, now you've done it!  Are you saying that people have to WORK for
> the privileges they get?  How dare you require people to give a little
> of themselves to get something?  Haven't you ever heard of WELFARE?
> It's the same thing, people think they're entitled to it without giving
> anything back to society!

 I was trying to be nice and Not mention that WELFARE word....
  I also think that the F.C.C. should require them to pass a SENDING test..
I have listened in the CW portion of the bands and there are lots of CW
users who donot pause between words.. They just RAMBLE on joining words
together...  There is a SKILL at sending CW and us RECIEVERS have to
suffer by trying to copy a person who doesnot know how to send the code,,
and you can tell that they are using a KEYBOARD to send it...



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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:44 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jerry B Altzman)
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Subject: Re: Ger Rid of the Morse Requirement!
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In article <[e-mail]>, Jeff Stillinger <[e-mail]> wrote:
>So we get rid of CW.  What is next?  How much easier do people want it to be
>to get a license?  Morse is required, so just do it.  Oh I forgot that is a
>bit of work.  We would not want to work for our reward.

Reward? How much different is an Amateur License from a driver's license? We
aren't required to show evidence of "work" for the latter, we just have to
pass the tests.

>because there are people like me who demand they work for a license.  Learn
>a new skill, and then use it.

Show me where, in Part 97, one is required to exert work to obtain an
amateur license.

Please respect the Followup-to: line.

>Jeff Stillinger - KB6IBB                              [e-mail]

//jbaltz
jerry b. altzman   Entropy just isn't what it used to be      [phone]
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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:45 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Francoeur)
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Subject: Re: Ger Rid of the Morse Requirement!
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 1996 17:30:12
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CW is a requirement and I think it should stay.  If I can pass my 13 wpm
anyone can!  All that is required is work and practice, but such is the state
of life these days.  "Give me what I want let alone that I haven't proved my
worth".

I rarely use code, but I still do from time to time.  It's a realiable means
of communication through less than ideal conditions.  You may appreciate the
value some day if you find yourself in a collasped building.

73 de Mike

[e-mail] or [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:46 1996
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From: [e-mail]  ( Steve - KF2TI)  Landing, NJ
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>   [e-mail] (Robert Moldenhauer) writes:
>  In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>  >
>  >
>  >So we get rid of CW.  What is next?  How much easier do people want it to
be
>  >to get a license?  Morse is required, so just do it.  Oh I forgot that is
a
>  >bit of work.  We would not want to work for our reward.
>
>  There is a priciple of the work must be related to the reward.  Most people

>  who want access to HF want it for purposes other than CW, such as SSTV,
>  Packet, etc.  CW 9or more appropriately Morse Code) is just another data
>  encoding scheme, memorizing it for a test is silly.  Memorizing it for a
>  givernment sponsored test for a hobby is worse, it's just another example o
f
>  big government...
>
>
>>>>


ZZZZZZZZ   snitzz huh??? wha????  sorry feel asleep....

Her'es the horse  see the horse run

here's the gun..see the gun shot the horse

here's a broomstick..see the broomstick beat this dead horse


BORING!!!!!!

just my op's


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:47 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Books)
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WA8ULX ([e-mail]) wrote:
> Roger Iam having a problem trying to find out why you want HF Privilages
> anyway. What do you expect to do on HF that you cant do on VHF?

Actually, for what I want to do it doesn't matter.  I don't plan on
every getting anything beyond codeless technician class anyway.  It's
just the silliness of trying to defend using an outdated communications
technology as a license requirement kind of set off the BS filters
and I couldn't resist.  I was also rather annoyed at the current state
of testing.  For some reason it really annoys me to find that the written
test is such a farce.  I guess it fits right in with the educational
expectations of most Americans, but it is a sad commentary on our
society.

"Oh, actually learning something useful is too hard, they should just
 tell us the answers."

I've seen too many students in college trying to blame the professor
or someone else because they don't learn the material.  Here they are
GIVEN the answers.  It takes the feeling of accomplishment out of getting
my license.  The whole process went from challenge to annoyance.  As for
the code, why not provide real challenges that take useful knowledge as
apposed to a contrived challenge?

Roger
Obnote:  before looking at test answers I went and took the online tests.
  I failed miserably on the novice test because I didn't know the shorthand.
  I made 18 out of 25 on the tech test by falling back on my USN data
  systems technician electronics knowledge.  What does this mean?  I don't
  know.

Obnote2: I enjoy a good arguement.


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Johan Maas)
Subject: Guest Call for India
Sender: [e-mail]
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Hello All,

I am going for three months to India, I like for the time i am in India a Gues
t CALL sign.

How is the procedure to get a quest call.
Maybe somebody knows an contactperson

I am seeing forward to receive some information!


73 from Johan PA3GSB





From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:49 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Chapman)
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Subject: Re: Guest Call for India
Date: 7 Feb 1996 08:52:29 -0500
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Johan Maas ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Hello All,

: I am going for three months to India, I like for the time i am in India a Gu
est CALL sign.

: How is the procedure to get a quest call.
: Maybe somebody knows an contactperson

The first place to check would be your national amateur radio organization
in The Netherlands, they should have the information available, even if
you are not a member..... The American Radio Relay League handles that
here in the US......... I have been to India several times, but never long
enough to worry about operating from there...

Good luck!


--
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-
John Chapman    WB8INY
Ohio Section ARES, District Emergency Coordinator, District 7
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/wb8iny     (try it, you'll like it)


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:50 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Brent Taylor)
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Subject: Guides on the Air - Skeds and Freqs?
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I have been approached by a group of guides in my area to help get
them on the air the weekend of February 17 and 18.  Could anybody tell
me the suggested times and frequencies for these QSOs?

Thanks in advance...

Brent Taylor, VE1JH
Doaktown, N.B.
FN66wn






From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:51 1996
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From: [e-mail] (FrankB2686)
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Subject: Ham magazine back issue contents
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Does anyone know of an online site that lists the contents of back issues
of ham magazines such as QST, CQ, 73, etc?


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:52 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Harry J. Britton)
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Subject: Re: Ham Radio Saturn Car Computer Problems
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In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Bob Raymond) wrote:
>In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Jeff Stillinger) writes:
>>From: [e-mail] (Jeff Stillinger)
>>Date: Mon, 15 Jan 1996 11:10:37 GMT
>>Subject: Re: Ham Radio Saturn Car Computer Problems
>
>I have used my Kenwood TM241 transceiver in my SL2 for several years now,
>without problems. I have taken no special precautions, in fact, I have the
>power cable plugged directly into the fuse block and transmit with 50 watts.
>My antenna is trunk lid mounted (by the way, the trunk is not made of
plastic).
>
>I have not heard of anyone else having such problems with the Saturn. I am
glad
>I purchased my SATURN and will buy another one in the future.
>
>Bob, KG7WC
>
>**************************************************************************
>*    [e-mail] - Spokane, WA - Amateur Radio KG7WC        *
>**************************************************************************
>
Hi Bob:
        I have a '95 SL1 and I've run 130W HF with one of those tripod magnet
mounts. (Powered with another BIG car battery on the floor. :-)
I haven't tried Hi-Po VHF yet, but no problems on HF either..


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ray D. Congdon)
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Subject: Re: Ham Radio Saturn Car Computer Problems
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 96 21:22:43 GMT
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SL2 owner here (well actually my wife is... she lets me drive it
occasionally...) Have had several HF, 2m & 440 rigs in it.  No problems... and

I'll be buying another fer sure!
----
Ray D. Congdon   N7HQK
ISA-USA
5515 N. 4400 W.
Cedar City, Utah 84720



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:54 1996
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Subject: Ham Trader
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Harlan, I have 1-800-774-2623.

Amateur Radio Trader
P.O. Box 3729
Crossville, Tn 38557

73, Roland WF4P.AAR2AA



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:55 1996
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From: [e-mail] (ROLAND STINER)
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Subject: Help to operate in Japan.
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To: [e-mail]
Subject: Help to operate in Japan.. seeking advise

D>I just got a word that I will be travelling to Japan. I will be
 >staying in Japan for seven months. I would like to know how ot
 >get the operating privileges at Japan.  I have advance class
 >license here.  I would appreciate if someone give me some
 >suggestions or point me in right direction.

Contact the ARRL at 225 Main Street, Newington, CT  06111

They will give you all the information on the above you need to get
going.

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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:57 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jason Hanson)
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Subject: Help with trip to NE US/SE Canada
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 02:39:03 GMT
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My fiancee and I will be married May 4, after which we will embark on
our honeymoon.  Below is our intended route - what we are looking for
are hotel suggestions, dining suggestions, places to visit, must-see
activities, road information, alternate routes, availabilities of
services, known speedtraps, 2m repeaters, police scanner frequencies,
and any other things you'd like to throw in, including flames for the
wide cross-posting of this message.

I-94  Madison, WI to Chicago, IL
I-94  Chicago, IL to Detroit, MI/Windsor, ON
ON401  Windsor, ON to Toronto, ON
ON401  Toronto, ON to PQ/ON line
TC20  PQ/ON line to Montreal, PQ
TC20  Montreal, PQ to Quebec, PQ
TC20  Quebec, PQ to Riviere-du-Loup, PQ
TC185 R-d-L, PQ to PQ/NB line
TC2  PQ/NB line to NB/ME line
--
US1 NB/ME line to Brunswick, ME
        -or-
I-95 NB/ME line to Bangor, ME and US1 Bangor, ME to Brunswick, ME
--
I-95 Brunswick, ME to Boston, MA
I-95 Boston, MA to New Haven, CT
I-95 New Haven, CT to NYC, NY
NY17 rural NYC, NY to I-390  (Is this road 55 or 65?)
I-390 from NY17 to US20-Alt
US20-Alt from I-390 to Buffalo, NY
I-190  Buffalo, NY to Niagara Falls, NY/ON
QEW Niagara Falls, ON to ON401
ON401 from QEW to London, ON
ON402 London, ON to ON/MI line
I-69 ON/MI line to I-94
I-94 back to Madison

Any suggestions, comments, etc. will be appreciated - we have 9-10
days to do this and we are rather fast people - driving and
sightseeing.

Also, please reply via email since there is such a wide variety of
newsgroups that would be included in a posted followup...

Thank you very much to any or all with suggestions!

--
Jason Hanson
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:58 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Steve Morao)
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Subject: HELP! Need Diagram for Page Electronic
Date: 3 Feb 1996 22:42:56 GMT
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Hi
I NEEDS THE DIAGRAMS, DATA ON WAVEFORMS & VOLTAGE OR A MANUAL ON A PAG
EL ELECTRONICS ,600MHZ FREQUENCY COUNTER BUILT IN RESEDA CALIFORNIA ABOUT
1973...

Please if you have this info, e-mail me direct to:[e-mail]

Steve Morao
[e-mail]
http://www.igc.net/~yv5dta/ham.htm



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:06:58 1996
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From: Ryan Workman <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Hey! Can Anyone Help A New Ham??
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To All:

Here is my situation:

I recently upgraded to Tech Plus and bought an HF Rig. Kenwood
Ts-450/AT. I constructed a 10 meter dipole. The dipole is reasonant at
28.400. But, the band seems to be flat. Is it really that dead or could
I have done something wrong???? I also have a R7 I will be installing
when the weather breaks.

Any Suggestions?? Please let me know!

73,
Ryan, KB2OOP
Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]


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Ryan Workman <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
I constructed a 10 meter dipole. The dipole is reasonant at
>28.400. But, the band seems to be flat. Is it really that dead or could
>I have done something wrong???? I also have a R7 I will be installing
>when the weather breaks.
>
Hi Ryan, yep the band is that dead. We are near the low of the 11 year
sunspot cycle. Have a local amateur check your signal on 10M, then get on
the DX Packet Cluster in your area -- if 10M opens and it does occaisionly
with sporadic E layer propagation the DX boys will post an alert. In the
past few weeks we have had KH6, LU, PY and some Central American stations
reported on 10M here in Calif. You shud hear some Carribean stuff there
in N.J.

If you can get the R7 up and running you should do quite well on 40M both
during the day and eve. Propagation is very good on this band during the
winter.

The R7 only needs to be 7 or 8 foot off the ground -- its a super low
angle radiator and works quite well.

Good Luck
Rod



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:01 1996
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In <[e-mail]>, Ryan Workman <[e-mail]> write
s:
>To All:
>
>Here is my situation:
>
>I recently upgraded to Tech Plus and bought an HF Rig. Kenwood
>Ts-450/AT. I constructed a 10 meter dipole. The dipole is reasonant at
>28.400. But, the band seems to be flat. Is it really that dead or could
>I have done something wrong???? I also have a R7 I will be installing
>when the weather breaks.
>
>Any Suggestions?? Please let me know!
>
>73,
>Ryan, KB2OOP
>Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Ryan - congratulations on your new license!  Yes, the band is VERY flat.
10 meters is the band which is most highly dependent on sunspot activity
of all the HF bands, and right now there are essentially no sunspots.  Thus
the only skip on 10 is short-skip in the states, and occasionally some
DX from south of the equator.  No Australians, no Europeans and probably
no Africans.  What activity there is will mostly be heard during the hours
of brightest sunlight, when you are probably at work.

No, you've probably not done anything wrong except get your license at
the bottom of the sunspot cycle.  The best way to remedy the situation
is to upgrade so you can get on the low bands.  Get on 40 and 80 CW
with your R7, get your code speed up, pass 13 wpm and then get on
15 and 20 SSB, especially 20 which will survive any level of sunspots
(or lack thereof!)  Good luck.  73 - Alan NS0B

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Alan Braun MD, NS0B/V31EV *Internet: [e-mail]       *
* Jefferson City, MO        *Packet: NS0B@N0LBA.#cemo.mo.usa.noam *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:02 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Harry J. Britton)
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Subject: Re: Hey! Can Anyone Help A New Ham??
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In article <[e-mail]>,
   Ryan Workman <[e-mail]> wrote:
>To All:
>
>Here is my situation:
>
>I recently upgraded to Tech Plus and bought an HF Rig. Kenwood
>Ts-450/AT. I constructed a 10 meter dipole. The dipole is reasonant at
>28.400. But, the band seems to be flat. Is it really that dead or could
>I have done something wrong???? I also have a R7 I will be installing
>when the weather breaks.
>
>Any Suggestions?? Please let me know!
>
>73,
>Ryan, KB2OOP
>Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]
Hi Ryan:
        What you might try is listening around the 29.4 to 29.5 area.  This is
where you can hear the HF satelites. There are a few. Usually you will hear
some very fast code (telemetry) on 29.403~29.408.. When that starts getting
strong, you can hear code and SSB from there on up to almost 29.5. You can't
talk to them but they're fun listening to, and it doesn't take skip. This way
you know the radio is working..  Sometimes it is REAL dead.
        Hey, you around Jersey?  7:00 or 8:00PM Sunday evening there is a "Get
Together" on 28.380. It's called the "Monday Morning Net" (zulu time) Fell
free to drop in!
KB2MEN FM29VW


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:03 1996
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From: "William M. Bickley" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Hey! Can Anyone Help A New Ham??
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Hi, Ryan:

First off, congratulations on the upgrade.  You've opened the door to a
wonderfully exciting world.  You're already hard at work on 13wpm, right?
 Just stay with it, keep up the 20 or 30 minutes a day, and you'll be
there in no time.

Yep, 10M is pretty quiet most times these days.  But there are probably
lots of folks just like you, listening to a "dead" band.  Don't be afraid
to throw out a CQ or two.  You may be surprised at the result!

I looked up your call, and see that you're in the Cape May area.
I'm up in central Jersey. Maybe we can set up a sched sometime.  You can
work on your code, I can work on mine, and maybe I'll get a QSL card for
Cape May county out of the deal (I confess, I'm a County Hunter....).

Anyway, good luck with your new privileges.  You're gonna' luv it.

73.

Bill  KF2ON



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Fred McKenzie)
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Subject: Re: Hey! Can Anyone Help A New Ham??
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In article <[e-mail]>, Ryan Workman
<[e-mail]> wrote:
> I recently upgraded to Tech Plus and bought an HF Rig. Kenwood
> Ts-450/AT. I constructed a 10 meter dipole. The dipole is reasonant at
> 28.400. But, the band seems to be flat. Is it really that dead or could
> I have done something wrong???? I also have a R7 I will be installing
> when the weather breaks.

Ryan-

Yes, the band is dead!  It sometimes opens up, but not often.  Sometimes,
the band is actually open, but no one has found out about it.  Listen for
the CW beacons between 28.2 and 28.3 MHz.  If/when you hear one, you can
probably figure out what part of the world is coming through.  (There may
be a list of beacons posted in one of the FAQs.)  If you can hear beacons,
call CQ.  There may be others listening that also think the band is dead.

As you probably know, 10 Meters is affected by the 11 year sunspot cycle.
Fortunately, we've just passed the bottom, and are starting uphill again.
Over the next several years, activity will be getting better and better.

You may have best results with a horizontal dipole, especially working DX.
On the other hand, you may find that the R7 will work better locally,
talking line-of-sight to stations with vertically polarized antennas.

73, Fred, K4DII
(Sometimes found on 28.333 "Mosquito Net", Wednesdays 7 PM Eastern Time)


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:05 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Stephen Frechette)
Date: 07 Feb 96 09:41:00
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Hi Memere!
        I'm sitting here with Sara on my lap, just jotting anote to say hi!




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:08 1996
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Picked it up on  Tuesday. Nice radio, bad manual. Nothing on packet, nothing o
n
cross-band repeater and NO SCHEMATICS! Possibly too new for out of band mods.
ANy info is appreciated.
--joe
KE6WEO



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:09 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: icom, ic-w21at Mods??? Please email!!
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 96 01:33:24
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I have this ICOM IC-W21AT HT.
Dual band 2 meter and 440.
is there any Mods for it. ???
ie. frequency, split band mod?  please email
[e-mail]
thanks
KB8MMA  USA


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:10 1996
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From: "Joseph G. Hill" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Indianapolis Hamfest
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 23:47:00 -0500
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Anyone know the dates of the winter Indianapolis Hamfest...date, time,
location, etc.  Also are there PC dealers usually there?
                                73,
                                Joe AB4SC


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:10 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ed Lyon)
Subject: Re: Indianapolis Hamfest
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In article <[e-mail]>, "Joseph G. Hill"
<[e-mail]> says:
>
>Anyone know the dates of the winter Indianapolis Hamfest...date, time,
>location, etc.  Also are there PC dealers usually there?
>                                73,
>                                Joe AB4SC
According to a flyer I have : INDIANA HAMFEST  MARCH 10th. 1996
                              at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

There is no time given for starting or stopping and no vendor list.
Having never attended this particular event --  I don't know about
computer vendors but in all the others around the area there has always
been quite a few computer booths.  73's  ED  AA9OE




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:11 1996
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From: [e-mail] (DAVE M . SCHERTZER)
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Subject: Info Re: MIDLAND LMR radio...
Date: 5 Feb 1996 04:30:52 GMT
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Any address fer MIDLAND radio avail on the web??

http://www. ?????????? or 1-800-xxx-xxxx

[e-mail]






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From: Chris Boone <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Info Re: MIDLAND LMR radio...
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Try 1-800-MIDLAND...

works for me


Chris

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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:13 1996
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Date: 6 Feb 1996 20:35:03 GMT
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In article <4f5k3u$fi2$[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] says...
>
>Try 1-800-MIDLAND...
>
>works for me
>
>
>Chris
>
>--
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Yo!

I just got access to all this stuff and I'm having a blast.

See ya on HAM_TECH.


-WS



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From: [e-mail] (Drew Diamond)
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In article <4em0vk$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (John C. Oppenheimer)
writes:
>From: [e-mail] (John C. Oppenheimer)>Subject: interference question
>Date: 30 Jan 1996 15:01:40 -0600>I am looking for interference that I have on

20M.  I have a carrier>every 65.646 KHz.  >The signal is receiver independent,

found on both an IC-738 and>SB-101.>antenna.>Does anyone recognize the
frequency?Next is DFing it.  Knowing what I might be looking for may help.
>John KN5L

Suspect a SVGA monitor, attached to a P.C.... Line filter between P.C. and
power outlet socket should help.

73, Drew, VK3XU.


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:15 1996
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From: [e-mail] (ROLAND STINER)
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Subject: Is this correct?
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To: [e-mail]
Subject: Is this correct?

A>I was under the impression amateur radio equipment had to be type accepted
 >by the FCC???  Is the following statements correct???

I was too but I believe that only applies to radio commercially made.
Rigs made by hams do not have to be type accepted.  I could be wrong
though.
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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:16 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Fred McKenzie)
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Subject: Re: Is this correct?
Date: Wed, 07 Feb 1996 18:27:25 -0500
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In article <4f84f5$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Warren
Ring) wrote:
> ROLAND STINER <[e-mail]> wrote:
> >A>I was under the impression amateur radio equipment had to be type accepte
d
> > >by the FCC???
> I'm sure that about 50 people are going to respond and tell you Noooooo!!!

Warren-

There are different levels of type acceptance.  As I understand it, any
radio, or other device that uses radio signals, must be type accepted
under FCC Rules Part 15, before it can be manufactured for sale.  This has
to do with incidental radiation of signals, such as from the receiver's
local oscillator.  There are other parameters that a Ham transmitter must
meet, such as harmonic attenuation.  However, I don't know if that is part
of the type acceptance procedure.

You're right about CB sets, as well as radio transmitters that operate
under other parts of the FCC rules.  Transmitters for other services must
be designed so the operator can't possibly screw up.  Ham equipment isn't
required to be type accepted to that extent.  It is still the Ham's
responsibility to transmit inside the bands allowed by his/her license
class, and to use the proper mode for the band segment in use.

73, Fred, K4DII


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:17 1996
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From: [e-mail] (James Long)
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Subject: Kenwood 733A poor intermod?
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 1996 01:07:16 GMT
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I'm thinking of buying a Kenwood 733A dualbander, but I'm hearing that
its intermod rejection is poor.  If true, that could be a problem in
the Dallas area. Any comments?  I'm also considering the Icom 2350 or
2700. Please reply via email. Thanks.

Jim Long, K5QPT
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:18 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Minger)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Kenwood 733A poor intermod?
Date: 5 Feb 1996 02:39:43 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>,
James Long <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I'm thinking of buying a Kenwood 733A dualbander, but I'm hearing that
>its intermod rejection is poor.  If true, that could be a problem in
>the Dallas area. Any comments?  I'm also considering the Icom 2350 or
>2700. Please reply via email. Thanks.
>
I have had no problems worth mentioning with intermod on the TM-733A.
Compared to my TH-78A hand-held radio, the 733A is great!
I have noticed that the RF environment is critical to which radios work
well and which ones don't.  The 78A was nearly useless in parts of the
Rapid City, SD area last year.  There are problem spots around the
Los Angeles area too.  By comparison, my friend's Yaesu FT-530 had
intermod troubles too, but in different geographic environments.

In short: borrow a TM-733A and use it in the place you will need it,
before you commit the cash for a new one.

BTW: one of my old timer friends says the problem most people have is
cross-modulation, or mixing, and not intermod.  Intermod is something
that happens in transmitters, not receivers.  Eh?

Hope this is a help to you.
73, de KE6DTC, John
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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Kenwood 733A poor intermod?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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In article <4f3qlf$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (John
Minger) writes:
>Compared to my TH-78A hand-held radio, the 733A is great!

Faint praise indeed. :-)

>BTW: one of my old timer friends says the problem most people have is
>cross-modulation, or mixing, and not intermod.  Intermod is something
>that happens in transmitters, not receivers.  Eh?

The terms are equivalent, though with a transmitter the desired
signal is usually part of the mix while with receivers it may not
be.

Gary
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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:21 1996
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From: Carl Morgan <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Kenwood 733A poor intermod?
Date: 7 Feb 1996 19:59:51 GMT
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I have two Kenwood 732s and an Icom 2350.  The Kenwoods are, by
far, much better atI/M rejection than the Icom.

Don't kave any experience with Yaesu .... but .... a local
reports it worse than the Kenwood.

Make no mistake, I/M does and will exist.  You must either use
CTCSS or learn to live with it.

     73 <> Carl
       K8NHE

================================================================

[e-mail] (John Minger) wrote:
>In article <[e-mail]>,
>James Long <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>I'm thinking of buying a Kenwood 733A dualbander, but I'm hearing that
>>its intermod rejection is poor.  If true, that could be a problem in
>>the Dallas area. Any comments?  I'm also considering the Icom 2350 or
>>2700. Please reply via email. Thanks.
>>
>I have had no problems worth mentioning with intermod on the TM-733A.
>Compared to my TH-78A hand-held radio, the 733A is great!
>I have noticed that the RF environment is critical to which radios work
>well and which ones don't.  The 78A was nearly useless in parts of the
>Rapid City, SD area last year.  There are problem spots around the
>Los Angeles area too.  By comparison, my friend's Yaesu FT-530 had
>intermod troubles too, but in different geographic environments.
>
>In short: borrow a TM-733A and use it in the place you will need it,
>before you commit the cash for a new one.
>
>BTW: one of my old timer friends says the problem most people have is
>cross-modulation, or mixing, and not intermod.  Intermod is something
>that happens in transmitters, not receivers.  Eh?
>
>Hope this is a help to you.
>73, de KE6DTC, John
>--
>___________________________________________________________________________
>John A Minger    KE6DTC          Opinions expressed are those of the author
>Los Angeles, CA                  and not those of anyone or anything else.




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:22 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Kenwood 733A poor intermod?
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 04:18:07 GMT
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If the raadio were properly designed - the image rejection and IM
would be much less of a problem.
Noland WB6CKT
[e-mail] (James Long) wrote:

>I'm thinking of buying a Kenwood 733A dualbander, but I'm hearing that
>its intermod rejection is poor.  If true, that could be a problem in
>the Dallas area. Any comments?  I'm also considering the Icom 2350 or
>2700. Please reply via email. Thanks.

>Jim Long, K5QPT
>[e-mail]





From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:23 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Marlin - Personal Account)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Kenwood TH-22 no book
Date: 2 Feb 1996 12:52:29 GMT
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Summary: Kenwood TH-22 no book

Help !   I just bought a used TH-22-at
very nice little portable, have figured out
most of it,  can't figure out how to make it
do carrier scan instead of time scan.
anyone can tell me which combp of buttons to push ?



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:24 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jerry Flanders)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: License expiring in 5 months, where to get 610 form?
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 1996 21:28:28 GMT
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[e-mail] (Robert Casey) wrote:

>My license will expire in July, so I'll need to send in a renewal 610
>form.  Where can one get a copy, and when is an appropriate time to
>fill it out and mail it to the FCC?

>TIA  73s
============================================================
For ROUTINE renewals, you don't use the 610 anymore, Robert. Yes - I
know - it surprised me, too. Mine expires in March. FCC sent me a
simple form many weeks back, which I signed to acknowledge that I
wanted it renewed, and sent it back. They sent the form without being
asked. Nice to have the feds doing something right!

If your address is still good in their files, you probably will get
that form soon. If not you will then REALLY need a 610 to change the
address!

73's

Jerry Flanders W4UKU  South Carolina




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:25 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Erik K.Sorgatz)
Subject: Re: Life....
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Amand
a Newgrosh) writes:
>Ever wanted to know about Life, The Universe and Radio????
>
>Check out:
>http://www.open.gov.uk/radiocom/rahome.htm
>
>Amanda Newgrosh
>

 Very nice indeed! But why arent all the title listings active?

(perhaps they are still under construction?)


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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael G. Katzmann)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.misc,sci.electronics
Subject: Looking for HP8505 Network Analyzer phase lock board (opt 5)
Date: 3 Feb 1996 22:24:58 -0500
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I am looking for an option to the HP8505A network analyser. It is the
phase lock option 005.

I need the phase lock board (A2A101 HP part 08505-60213) and the mixer
(A2A102 HP 0955-0141). The cables would be nice but not essential.

I realise the chances that anyone knows what the hell I'm talking about
are low, and that anyone has these parts that are not already in a working
analyzer are even lower, but it doesn't hurt to ask!

If you have these parts to sell please contact me.  (work phone [phone])

Michael

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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:27 1996
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From: "Frank W. Watervoort" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Looking for shareware morse training software
Date: 6 Feb 1996 01:16:25 GMT
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Hi,

My call KB0TPL, and I'm looking to get
my morse down in the next couple of months to get my General
license. I passed the theory, but now need to study the morse part.
I'm looking for some software on the net that'll help me study for it.
Do you know of an FTP site where I could get software for this purpose ?

Send me mail at [e-mail]
Thanks and 73's




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:28 1996
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From: [e-mail] (SINCLAIR  DOUGLAS N)
Subject: Mods needed for Kenwood TH-22A
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The subject says it all.  I've been unable to find any using a web
search.  Please reply by e-mail.  Thanks.


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:29 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Morse code Cry Babys!!!
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In article <4fak9k$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Tom Rand
olph) writes:
>In article <4f400i$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk) writes...
>>got the test program. got the ability to generate custom tests (do so on occ
asion)
>>but those have to come from the pools...so if you think the pools are out of
 date
>>or wrong - what have you submitted to the revision committee for considerati
on
>>for the next pool revision? there's always at least 1 pool in revision every
 year.
>
>No, I don't think they're either out of date or wrong. They're just simply
>presented in a totally inappropriate way. We give everyone the exact question
s
>and answers that will be on the test. Were you tested this way in school?
>Didn't think so.

Actually, many professional and trade exams are given just this way.
The real estate exam, the electrical contractor's exam, even the written
commercial driver's license exams, are given from a public pool of questions,
just as are amateur exams. The only real difference is that sometimes the
pools are larger for professional licensing exams than they are for amateur
exams.

>>the correct answer for the 80m novice band is 3675-3725 kHz for the US.
>>How is that not memorization?
>
>Yes, there are a few things, such as the band edges, which can't be done any
>other way - rote memorization. This doesn't mean the whole test should be tha
t
>way. It's trivial to program a computer to draw a resistive voltage divider,
>pick a random applied voltage and random resistor values, and calculate what
>the right answer should be. I see no reason why this kind of question "has to
>come from the pools". If you know Ohm's law, you can figure out the answer
>from this knowledge. If you memorized the question pool, you circle the answe
r
>you memorized, no knowledge of any electronics needed, and move on.

If the simple algebra of Ohm's Law is your idea of a technical exam,
I suppose juggling numbers could be done. So that's one question, now
what about the rest? About a third of the exam is legal, and that can
*only* be memorized. About another third of the exam is *terminology*,
and that too can only be memorized. The remaining third, including the
infamous Ohm's Law question, may require a bit of reasoning or calculation.

If you took all the questions requiring simple mathematical manipulation
to answer and ignored them, you'd still have a good chance of passing the
exam. The exam isn't a mathematics test, so worrying so much about simple
math problems misses the whole point of the exam.

Gary
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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:31 1996
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I wounder if anyone could help me out on the history of the Morse Code? Some i
nfo on
"language", "when" and "why".

TIA

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:32 1996
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From: [e-mail] (james a maxwell)
Subject: Re: Morse Code history?
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Fredrik Hofgren ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I wounder if anyone could help me out on the history of the Morse Code? Some
 info on
: "language", "when" and "why".

: TIA

: [e-mail]

There's a nice overview of telegraphy and the Morse code in chapter 2 of
"Morse Code, the Essential Language," by Peter Carron, W3DKV.  It's
published by the ARRL.  It starts with the Chappe telegraph, as does the
earlier posting in French.

73.  Jim W6CF

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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gerard Foley)
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Fredrik Hofgren ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I wounder if anyone could help me out on the history of the Morse Code? Some
 info on
: "language", "when" and "why".

: TIA

: [e-mail]

  The two follows on this which first appeared here refer to the telegraphic
system, rather than the Morse Code.   From memory, my impression is that
the Morse Code originates with S.F.B.Morse.  It has a fair number of charact-
ers which differ from what we used now on radio, which is best described
as International Code or International Morse Code.  Its particular difference
was that it included another kind of space, an intracharacter space, so that
the letter C, for instance, was .. .
  In most American lan-line telegraphy, right up to the 1920's, reception was
on a sounder, which was essentially what we would now call a relay with a
fairly heavy rod for an armature.  This bar pulled down on the magnet when
the key at the other end was depressed, and came up and hit a stop when the
key was released.  Thus the sound was more related to key clicks, or radio
c-w with the bfo turned off, than to the radio code we use now.  To cause
the "make" sound to differ more from the "break" sound, things, sometimes
like the shell of a bell, were often attached to the upper stop.
  Again, from memory, in the 1880's an International Conference adopted
the code we use now.  Outside the U. S. more automated systems were more
common, using for instance, pen recorders writing on paper tape.  The
British sounders were also vertical and more like a magnetic compass,
with a different resonator at the two sides do the make and break
would be distinctive.
   Sorry, no references here.

Gerry K8EF



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To: Jim Lowman <[e-mail]>

Jim Lowman wrote:
>
> We will be having a Special Event in the near future, celebrating the 50th
> anniversary of our radio club.
>
> One of our members designed one of the nicest-looking QSL cards I have seen
> in many years of hamming.  The problem is, they are in five or six colors.
> No printer in the local area can handle that many colors on one card.
>
> Can someone suggest a QSL card printer who might be able to help us?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> de Jim - KF6CR
> San Bernardino, CA


Try WX9X, Rich Halstead at 219 465-7128.
73, Jim W9WU


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:35 1996
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We will be having a Special Event in the near future, celebrating the 50th
anniversary of our radio club.

One of our members designed one of the nicest-looking QSL cards I have seen
in many years of hamming.  The problem is, they are in five or six colors.
No printer in the local area can handle that many colors on one card.

Can someone suggest a QSL card printer who might be able to help us?

Thanks in advance,

de Jim - KF6CR
San Bernardino, CA



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:36 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Evan Platt)
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Would like to sell local (Bay Area) instead of shipping. Radio is 14
channels, FULLY keypad programmable, Rapid Charger, BNC Connector,
metal case, brand new battery, programming guide, speaker mike. This
unit can be sent to Bendix King for $290 to become Alpha numeric and
210 channels. Would like $475, but will take best offer. I'm
physically challenged (no vehicle, I had a motorcycle, and got into a
VERY serious accident, so I can walk somewhere and meet you but not
too far.. I'm in Palo Alto in the Mountain View border. You can reach
me at any time at 415-939-1037. No offer too low. Reply via phone or
[e-mail]. Thanks


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:37 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sean Petty)
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Does anyone know of any study guides for the NABER Technician
Certification other than the one they publish?  A name and phone
number would be greatly appreciated.

Sean


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:38 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jack Yazel)
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[e-mail] wrote:
: Fellow rec.radio.amateur.misc Junkies,

: I ran across a Web page that listed some amateur radio software
: that I would like to have, but can't find!  I printed the page and now

: File Name     Description
: BPWIN12.ZIP   Band Plan For Windows - Shows Ham Bands
: SM415.ZIP     Super Morse 4.15

: Bill Young
: [e-mail]
: KB0UZQ

    SM415.EXE can be located at:

     oak.oakland.edu    /pub3/hamradio/arrl/bbs/vec

    I don't know where the other one is.

  Jack - W8RAG




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Mike,

Thanks for taking the time to reply to my posting!  Rather than
make a trans-Atlantic telephone call to obtain the software, do
you know of any FTP or Web sites?

Bill Young
[e-mail]
KB0UZQ


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:40 1996
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In article <4f5mhf$[e-mail]> [e-mail]  writes:

> BPWIN12.ZIP     Band Plan For Windows - Shows Ham Bands

The current version of this is actually 1.4
Available from file area 11 (Radio-Related Windows Software) at
The CQ Centre BBS on 011 44 1753 595468

> SM415.ZIP       Super Morse 4.15

Same again, file area 4 (Morse/CW)

73
Mike       The CQ Centre BBS, 01753 595468, 300-28800 bps, 8N1, ANSI-BBS
G4KFK      Tel/Fax Slough [phone]


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:41 1996
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To: Jack Yazel <[e-mail]>

Jack Yazel wrote:
>
> [e-mail] wrote:
> : Fellow rec.radio.amateur.misc Junkies,
>
> : I ran across a Web page that listed some amateur radio software
> : that I would like to have, but can't find!  I printed the page and now
>
> : File Name     Description
> : BPWIN12.ZIP   Band Plan For Windows - Shows Ham Bands
> : SM415.ZIP     Super Morse 4.15
>
> : Bill Young
> : [e-mail]
> : KB0UZQ
>
>     SM415.EXE can be located at:
>
>      oak.oakland.edu    /pub3/hamradio/arrl/bbs/vec
>
>     I don't know where the other one is.
>
>   Jack - W8RAG

Jack--

The above URL is outdated and the file could not be found, at least by
me.
---
###
---The Spirit is a terrible thing to ignore!---
Roger Bowen Weld


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:42 1996
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From: "Fred H. Amsden" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Need Manual Yeasu FT-4ll
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I would like to locate a manual for the Yaesu FT-411 2 meter
transceiver. I will pay copying and mailing cost.

                                   Thanks,
                                   Fred Amsden (AA6KW/HS0ZBP)
                                   [e-mail]

******************************************************
*             Money isn't everything ...             *
*  but it's way ahead of whatever's in second place. *
******************************************************



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:43 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Frank M.)
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Subject: Need MOD for Kenwood TS120s
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Need Mod for Kenwood TS120s for wide recieve, if one exist? Please
post or e-mail to me

73's

N5ZLT



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:44 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Fred McKenzie)
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Subject: Re: Need MOD for Kenwood TS120s
Date: Wed, 07 Feb 1996 18:42:22 -0500
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In article <4f6997$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Frank M.) wrote:
> Need Mod for Kenwood TS120s for wide recieve, if one exist?

Frank-

I see that Amateur Electronic Supply still lists the IF filters for the
TS-120S, but under the R-5000 shortwave receiver.  The only filter wider
than the stock filter, would be the AM filter, YK-88A-1.  I expect this
filter would be very poor for sideband reception, but might pass some kind
of wideband data successfully.  As you're aware, the TS-120 does not have
AM capability.

If you really mean wide frequency coverage, rather than wide bandwidth,
you're out of luck.  The TS-820 had auxilliary bandswitch positions for
adding additional 500 KHz frequency segments, but not the TS-120S.  I
haven't seen any information on the net, or at any of the Mod sites, that
would help you convert existing segments to other frequencies.

73, Fred, K4DII


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From: [e-mail] (Dave Mains)
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Visit our new web page:

http://www.jaxnet.com/~nf4l/nfdxa.htm

73's

Dave....NO4J



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:46 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Sidney Cheng)
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Subject: Open freq. at Vail?
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 04:37:01 GMT
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Hi,

I am pretty new at this amateur radio thing and was hoping that
someone can help me out by answering a few of my questions.

We just bought a couple of ICOM FM transceivers and would like to
bring them to Vail, Colorado while we go skiing. The default frequency
is set at 146.01 Mhz.

I assume that I need to program in a few different frequencies in the
different channels so as not to interfere with other people in the
area. Does anyone know what frequencies are available (open) for use
for recreational purpose in this area?

Also, I have come across the term "repeater" whereby the transceiver
transmits and receives on different frequencies. Can anyone tell me
what a repeater does? And how do I go about finding out this "offset"
frequency in the Vail, Colorado area?

I would really appreciate some feedback. Thanks in advance :)

---
Sidney Cheng ([e-mail])
Chiaphua Components Limited
"your partner in motor driven applications..."


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Kim A. Hinceman)
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Subject: Packet BBS Listing needed for SC and NC
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I would like to find a listing of packet bbs systems in SC and NC. Any ideas?

Tnx,

WA4VKW
Kim A. Hinceman
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:50 1996
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Subject: Re: qsl etiquette (see Feb 1996 QST)
Date: 2 Feb 1996 13:24:41 GMT
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In <4e990v$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:

>Many of the "little guns" in contests are people who are there because
>they are chasing some award.  That's how I got started in contesting.
>Very few people operating in contests have the time and equipment to be
>truly competitive.  If all contesters had the attitude displayed above, most
>of the little guys would go away and the big guns would just have them-
>selves to talk to.  I think a more balanced approach is indicated here.

>Flame away, the asbestos suit is on!  73 - Alan

Alan,

I know HAM's who have a simple rule: NO CARD NO POINT IN ANY FURTHER CONTEST!

73 and good luck in the next contest!

Waldemar, DK3VN

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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:50 1996
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Subject: qsl route
Date: 2 Feb 1996 13:46:27 GMT
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Help!  need qsl route for A71CW  that works. Have sent 2 . have had 2 returned
.
thanks  Vic



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:52 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Muller  VK1FF/WB2FFY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: QSLs & contesters [was QSL etiqutte]
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 01:48:45 GMT
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Carroll J Shelton ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: After reading a post from one contestor that he never replies
>: to QSLs for contest QSOs, I would be curious about the habits
>: of other US contesters.  Do you respond to QSLs for contest QSOs?
>: (I understand the special circumstances of DX stations, I'm
>: just asking about US contesters here.)


I've  enjoyed DXing and contesting from in and outside the US and have
always responded to all QSL requests with or without SASE.
Ninety-Nine percent of the time I return SASEs and money included with
QSL requests.

I disagree with the recent "QSL etiquette" item in the Feb issue of
QST.    In my opinion, if  the cost of QSLing is a problem for you
then:

a.   You should of made it clear during the contacts that an SASE (or
whatever) is required for confirmation.

b.   Inform the other operator that you don't QSL.

c.  Simply do not make more QSOs (particularly /125 "special event"
which have a higher probability of being wanted)  than you feel you
can afford.

I received 450+ cards via the bureau last week from the US and 50+
cards from Japan.    Most of the cards are for contest QSOs.   I have
nearly finished filling out return QSLs for all contacts and expect to
have them posted in the mail within a week or two.    NO SASE,
IRCs, or MONEY required!

Happy Contesting/DXing.

73,  Jim

VK1FF, VI100GM, VI1HSK, VI1FF,  WB2FFY/1/2/3/4/5/VE3/I7/KP4
(and next year VK9..)




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (JJ Martin)
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Subject: Re: R7100 Modification
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 06:44:47 GMT
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>In article <4ejqb8$[e-mail]>, . says...

>>Ever since ICOM decided to delete the 800 - 900 MHZ coverage from its IC-R71
00
>>receiver,

Just fer the record...ICOM didn't just decide to delete the 800-900
MHz coverage from any of their radios.  It was our folks in Washington
D.C. who made it illegal to listen to the cellular telephone
frequencies when they modified the Communications Act of 1934.

I believe the cutoff date for the manufacture of equipment openly
capable of receiving cellular freqs is April of 1994.

Just some gee whiz info.  :)

Cheeers!   jjm



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:54 1996
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From: [e-mail] (JJ Martin)
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Subject: Re: R7100 Modification
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 06:44:49 GMT
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Bill Funk <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Hmmm... If you can buy a new R9000 (since you are in a business that will
>allow you to do so), then you can get an un-restricted R-7100.

The manufacturers will not deliver an unrestricted <Brand New> radio
within the confines of the U.S. unless they are delivering it to a
government agency.

>Me, I'm lucky. I have an older R-7100, full coverage! (No, it's *not* for
>sale!!) :-)

This law sucks!!

    jjm






From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:55 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Senie)
Subject: Re: Repeaters
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Date: Sat, 3 Feb 1996 21:10:39 GMT

In article <310e3df4.344383237@cronkite>,
Brian Ellsworth <[e-mail]> wrote:
>[e-mail] (Tony Pelliccio) wrote:
>
>
>>
>>And here in the MA/RI area there aren't any pairs available for either
>>2m or 70cm.
>>
>actually in Mass,  and R.I. there are a number of available 2
>meter pairs. That is if you can get the dinosaurs on the
>co-ordination council to allow 1 meg split machines like most
>other metro-areas do.... 146.430/147.430 etc...

Funny, some of us really like having more than just a few simplex frequencies
in the area. 146.43 is used for simplex by a bunch of folks west of Boston.
The 2 meter band has uses other than voice repeaters, even if the coordination
councils don't pay too much attention to them.

There should be no problem getting a 2 meter pair in at least some parts of
Massachusetts. I suspect there's no problem if you want to add a repeater
in the Berkshires, for example.

Yes, the Boston area is pretty well covered with repeaters. Time to use what
exists. Last I heard, 70cm was NOT full, though.

Dan N1JEB
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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Brian Ellsworth)
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Subject: Re: Repeaters
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In <4erg58$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Jeff
Otterson) writes:
>>[e-mail] (Brian Ellsworth) wrote:
>>actually in Mass,  and R.I. there are a number of available 2
>>meter pairs. That is if you can get the dinosaurs on the
>>co-ordination council to allow 1 meg split machines like most
>>other metro-areas do.... 146.430/147.430 etc...
>
>oh, yeah, great, and why not some 1.6 MHz, 800 KHz, 2.0 MHz splits
>too.  Why not put your repeater's output on 146.52, and the input on
>147.52, so then you can hog more simplex frequencies.  The NESMC
>
hay, read the ARRL SUGGESTED bandplan for '2' and you'll see the one
meg splits have been suggested for years. (please note you must read
the whole plan for 2.... The first page is a bit misleading.) No one
is suggesting .52 or any of the 99% vacant frequencies around it.

I megs splits are nothing new and the 3 or 4 possible legal channel
pairs hardly conflict with any significant amount of simplex space.

FYI, 1meg pairs have been around since before 1978 when i first got on
2 meters.

-be


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Subject: Re: Repeaters
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On Sat, 3 Feb 1996 21:10:39 GMT, [e-mail] (Daniel Senie)
wrote:

>Funny, some of us really like having more than just a few simplex frequencies
>in the area.
Hmm.. Can't find a clear one? Maybe there are too many packet stations
on them..

>The 2 meter band has uses other than voice repeaters, even if the coordinatio
n
>councils don't pay too much attention to them.
>
Oh i agree! That's why the machine on 146.415/147.415 in N.Ct is
packet only. The only voice it repeats in the interference from guys
talking on 147.42 in R.I... (yea yea, they've been asked to move, but
refuse...)

Ya know one of the reasons the simplex channels are so crowded on 2 is
the growth of packet over the past 10 years. The problem is that
simplex packet doesn't work very well... As soon as more than 3 or 4
packet stations get on a single simplex freq it starts to deteriorate.
Once you get 10 or more it is almost unusable. This gobbles up the
free simplex channels pretty quickly! As packet ops are frustrated by
the mode not working they keep expanding the number of channels where
packet is 'acceptable'.... Ah.. squatters rights....   Packet
repeaters ease this situation a bit. Maybe giving up a couple of your
optional repeater/simplex freqs would gain you some space in the
simplex area in the long run.

-be


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:58 1996
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From: Kevin Schmidt <kschmidt>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Requesting contest QSLs [was QSL etiquette]
Date: 1 Feb 1996 20:57:00 GMT
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I have read the "To QSL or not" topics. I personally reply to
all QSLs received. I also find it hard to believe that anyone, who has
time to get on the air, is too busy to write "confirmed by W1ABC", sign
the card they received, and stick it in the supplied SASE. But if
someone wants to toss away all the QSLs and SASEs he receives that's
his right.  It is amusing to hear a contester suggest that he expects
operators to ask, during a contest contact, if he will reply to a QSL
request.  I can see it now instead of something like this. (BTW, In my
imagination, this is in morse, and op1 is sending 35 words per minute
and op2 is sending 15 wpm.)

op1: cq test de w1abc
op2: w2xyz
op1: w2xyz 599 ME
op2: tu 599 NY
op1: tu cq test de w1abc

I now realize that at least one contester wants:

op1: cq test de w1abc
op2: w2xyz
op1: w2xyz 599 ME
op2: tu 599 NY and by the way, I really need Maine to finish my WAS
     if I send you a card with an sase would you be willing to send
     me yours k
op1: r no k
op2: ok 73 w2xyz
op1: cq test de w1abc

This may reduce the qso rate somewhat for op1, but now that I know
what's expected...

Kevin [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:07:59 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Uswat)
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Subject: RFI: Colorado Hamfest/Computerfest dates
Date: 8 Feb 1996 23:20:12 -0500
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Looking for Hamfest dates, times, locations, and contact information for
Colorado, especially Denver-metro area or at least the front range.
Thanks in advance.


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:00 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Glen Bizeau)
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Subject: Rochester/Dearfield Hamfest when ????
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when is the spring hamfest at deerchester, I was to the one in the fall and
would like to attend the one in the spring also, but not sure of the date.

        any help would be appreciated.

                Glen Bizeau
                VE9GLN



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From: [e-mail] (Michael Crestohl)
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Subject: Re: Rochester/Dearfield Hamfest when ????
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In article <4etrpk$[e-mail]>, Glen Bizeau <[e-mail]> wrote:
>when is the spring hamfest at deerchester, I was to the one in the fall and
>would like to attend the one in the spring also, but not sure of the date.
>
>       any help would be appreciated.
>
>               Glen Bizeau
>               VE9GLN
>


Hosstraders opens at 9:00 AM on Friday May 10th and ends sometime in the
afternoon on Saturday May 11th.

Admission is $20.00 from 9:00 - 3:00 Friday - after 3:00 it is $5.00.

73,

Michael Crestohl, KH6KD/W1
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:02 1996
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From: John Wilcox/NS1Z <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Rochester/Dearfield Hamfest when ????
Date: 8 Feb 1996 20:00:59 GMT
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Every real "Hoss Trader" knows that the spring trader session is always
the day before Mother's Day. I think Joe/K1RQG does this so that he
remembers to get Pearl something for Mom's day......

For more details, contact Joe/K1RQG @ callbook address. Don't forget to
include the SASE if you want a reply..

--
John Wilcox / NS1Z
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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:02 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ray D. Congdon)
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Subject: Sagami Army Mars Oldtimers...
Date: Mon, 05 Feb 96 18:02:01 GMT
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Looking for some of the folks that were active at the Sagami Army Mars Facilit
y
in the late 1970's...  Just to say Hi amd Thanks!
----
Ray D. Congdon   N7HQK
ISA-USA
5515 N. 4400 W.
Cedar City, Utah 84720



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Books)
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Subject: Re: Schedule of Amateur Radio tests?
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[e-mail] wrote:
> Quesiton:

> Is there a schedule that is published or on a web site that lists exam
> dates and times for each state?

> I'd like to find out the dates/times of scheduled ham exams in
> Indianapolis this year.

> Thanks

> Ted

http://www.arrl.org/exams.html

Roger


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From: [e-mail] (James P. Meyer)
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[e-mail] (Mike Cook - AF9Y) wrote:


>Available Download Sites for Beta Demo:
>
>     Internet - http://www.webcom.com/af9y
>     Internet - ftp.webcom.com/pub/af9y
>     BBS - East Coast Atlantic BBS [phone]
>

        Adding a tilde (~) before the "af9y", like this "~af9y", might be
necessary for some ftp or web browser programs.

        Jim




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:06 1996
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From: Rod Dinkins <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: SKIP
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Back in the 70's, Hugh Cassidy WA6AUD, published a wonderful DX News
Letter titled the West Coast DX Bulletin. In it he would conger up such
characters as "Red=Eyed Louie", "the QRPer" and others.

Regarding propagation, Hugh recommended the proper incantations to the
"Palos Verdes Sundancers" this was the only method known that might
produce sunspots in the off years of the 11 year solar cycle. These
incantations are a highly guarded secret amongst DXers but some
information may be found in a book honoring Hugh:

DX IS !!  THE BEST OF THE WEST COAST DX BULLETIN
BY CHARLES T. ALLEN W5DV AND JAMES A. ALLEN W6OGC

Late reports by the "predictors" say we have from 6 months to a year to
reach the bottom of the 11 year cycle, then to the DXers delight (unlike
other endeavors) its all up hill from there -- perhaps peaking around
2001 -- be there its a ball.

73 good DX (skip)
Rod




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From: [e-mail] (Harry J. Britton)
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Subject: Re: SKIP
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 96 17:43:17 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey) wrote:
>Harry J. Britton ([e-mail]) writes:
>> Hi:
>>      Does anyone know when the SKIP is coming back?
>
>As far as I know "skip" is always present in some way or another.
>Is this for 11 meter use?
>

Oh, No....  I'm a 10 meter 15 meter person.  When I first got my ticket in
'91, 10 was always hoppin'. I made alot of mobile contacts. Now it sounds
like my radio is dead. I know the solar cycle is 11 years, but I thought it
was very active for at least 8 of them.  I suppose it was back in 1979 when I
couldn't even talk to a friend 1/4 mile away with a CB.. Was a constant S9+20
level of noise (many CBes) all the time.  Haven't been on 11 meters for a
long time now...


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ray Rocker)
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Subject: Re: SKIP
Date: 4 Feb 1996 02:26:29 -0600
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Harry J. Britton ([e-mail]) writes:
> Hi:
>       Does anyone know when the SKIP is coming back?

SKIP == Seriously Killer International Propagation?

Better look to the low bands for the next year or three.

Ray, WQ5L ... [e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Zack Widup)
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In a previous article, [e-mail] (Harry J. Britton) says:

>Hi:
>       Does anyone know when the SKIP is coming back?
>

The "SKIP" on 80/75 has been just fine! Lots of Africa and EU most of the
evening (in Midwest) and even lots of JA's in the morning here!

73, Zack W9SZ



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:10 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mistie Mullarkey)
Subject: Re: SKIP
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Harry J. Britton ([e-mail]) writes:
> Hi:
>       Does anyone know when the SKIP is coming back?

As far as I know "skip" is always present in some way or another.
Is this for 11 meter use?

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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:11 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ken Harris)
Subject: Slow scan TV
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        I'm trying to make a cheap color camera that be transmitted over
phone lines.

        I'd like to use as much "off-the-shelf" stuff as possible.  I'd like
to use ideas from "slow scan TV" if possible.

        I'm looking for info on CCDs, cameras, frame grabbers, compression
techniques.

        Are there any FAQs or web pages on this?

--

----
Ken Harris              Internet: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:11 1996
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From: Alan Johnsom, K9CTF
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Subject: St Thomas 10 meter Repeater, correction
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I should have said ......   What ever happened to the St. Thomas 10 meter repe
ater on 29.66.

Alan
K9CTF


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From: Alan Johnsom, K9CTF
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Subject: St. Thomas 10 Meter Repeater
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What ever happened to the 29.62 repeater on St. Thomas?


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Watts)
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Subject: Re: State-side 10m repeaters
Date: 3 Feb 1996 11:50:22 -0700
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Dr. Malcolm A. Williamson ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Can anyone tell the input/output frequencies for the American 10m
: repeaters please.

Inputs: 29.5-29.59 MHz
Outputs: 29.61-29.7 MHz
Offset is 100kHz.
Channels are typically spaced 20 kHz: 29.52/29.62, 29.54/29.64, ...  in/out.
: Many thanks
: Dr. Malcolm A. Williamson (Ph.D) G╪EGA

73 and happy DX,
galen, KF0YJ


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:14 1996
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From: Burt Fisher <[e-mail]>
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Subject: The Test
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This test is for ham radio operators:


1. Do you say QSL on voice?_________

2. Do you say "For ID" after your call?________

3. Is it rare for you to have a contact longer than 20 minutes?_______

4. Do you check into traffic nets to up the "body count?"_________

5. Do you check into traffic nets for any reason?__________

6. Do you participate in contests and like it?________

7. Are you overweight and hold an Extra Class license?________

8. Have your worked more countries than the number of sexual encounters
with your spouse?____________

9. Are you a regular on a two meter repeater?___________

10. Do you dislike children in general?______________

11. Do you ask for help and when received from a number of hams send out
a general thank you to everyone in the world?___________

12. Do you think it is wrong to talk about politics or other interesting
topics on ham radio?_______________


How to Score:

Number of Yes answers:

                   2 or less- are you sure you are a ham?
                   4 to 6- you are on the edge of being human or ham.
                   6 to 8-you are a typical ham-very boring.
                   8 to 1O-check your pulse, if you find one re-take
                   test.
                   1O or more. Call the funeral home, send your name
                   into QST as a Silent Key.


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:16 1996
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From: [e-mail] (James E. Bromley)
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Subject: Re: This sickening NO-Code Debate!
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In article <4elqs7$[e-mail]> [e-mail]
 ([e-mail]) writes:

>Once you have committed yourself to becoming an amateur, which DOES take
>a Committment, I would think that that meant you wanted to be part of the
>hobby and want to learn.  This no-code debate is really getting, (has been),
>a pretty dull fight. ...

>Changing the rules (preparing for flames) is a typical Democrats way of
>operating in this case.  Give us everything.  We shouldn't have to WORK for i
t
>either.  You guys are just looking for ham radio Welfare.  It isn't here.

Geez, I thought it was those soulless Republicans who were changing all
the rules in Washington these days, throwing out all the useless
bureaucratic regulations and red tape that are standing in the way of
progress, giving away huge chunks of the radio spectrum to broadcasters
without asking them to WORK for it (or to provide additional broadcasting
jobs).

Oh, that only applies to CORPORATIONS.  Sorry, never mind.

W5GYJ



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:17 1996
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From: Walt W., [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: Time for me to post again
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Hello,

Are you an old Home-brewer?

Many hams that I speak to today, can not tell me what a
resistor does?!

When I was a Ham, in 1964, I made all my gear. I was 14.
It is indeed, convenient to buy the Jap junk. It does have
all the cool bells and whistles, but what ham can fix them?

They are made for production, not for repair.

Enough babbling on my part.

73's
Walt W.
[e-mail]

>   Burt Fisher <[e-mail]> writes:
>  I have not posted much here lately but I see Dave Bushong is
>  saying nasty things so I will start my series of how much
>  I love ham messages for ALL of you thanks to Dave.
>
>  --
>  #================#=====================================================#
>  |  Burt Fisher   |  Teacher of video, broadcasting and electronics     |
>  | Amateur call   |         South Dennis, Ma. (Cape Cod)                |
>  |    K1OIK       |  If you sit on the fence, it is a pain in the butt  |
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>  | [e-mail]                            MAC is 5% of the market  |
>  #======================================================================#
>
>  Get a GIF of K1OIK by telnet://ccsnet.com and go to FREE downloads for
>  bf1pres.gif (hams never had such excitment!)
>
>
>
>>>>



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:18 1996
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I have not posted much here lately but I see Dave Bushong is
saying nasty things so I will start my series of how much
I love ham messages for ALL of you thanks to Dave.

--
#================#=====================================================#
|  Burt Fisher   |  Teacher of video, broadcasting and electronics     |
| Amateur call   |         South Dennis, Ma. (Cape Cod)                |
|    K1OIK       |  If you sit on the fence, it is a pain in the butt  |
#================#=====================================================#
| [e-mail]                            MAC is 5% of the market  |
#======================================================================#

Get a GIF of K1OIK by telnet://ccsnet.com and go to FREE downloads for
bf1pres.gif (hams never had such excitment!)




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:19 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
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In article <4eudes$[e-mail]> Walt W., [e-mail] writes:
>It is indeed, convenient to buy the Jap junk. It does have
>all the cool bells and whistles, but what ham can fix them?

Any ham *can* fix them. He just needs to learn the proper skills.

Gary

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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:20 1996
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I am proud to announce that the WWW Homepage for Timewave Technology
is finally up and running. You can view spec sheets for our products,
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Check it out at: http://www.timewave.com/index.html

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Timewave Technology Inc.
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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bob Raymond)
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Subject: Re: To QSL or not to QSL, that is the question!
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Richard Barnaby)
writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Richard Barnaby)
>Subject: To QSL or not to QSL, that is the question!
>Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 14:15:36 GMT

>To QSL or not to QSL, that is the Question
>[e-mail] (Gary Coffman) wrote:
>[snip]
>>(Scott Rosenfeld NF3I) writes:
>[snip]
>[Paraphrase mode on]

>1. Scott posits that QSL's are "part of being an amateur"
>and it is our duty as a matter of courtesy to QSL.

The amateur radio hobby is NOT a poor mans hobby. While there are some of us
who operate with inexpensive equipment, MOST of us have spent thousands of
dollars on equipment, over a period of time. I think of QSLing as only a
small part of the hobby and is certainly not a duty, but a courtesy.When we
take into consideration what MOST of us have spent on our ham equipment, the
cost of QSLing should not be very relevant. Kind of like buying an expensive
automobile but not able or wanting to spend a few bucks on
accessories.

As far as not participating in the QSL game, remember that it is only a
courtesy, not a duty. So the question arises as to whether we should be
courteous or not?We all know how the bands abound with courteous operators
these days, right?

This question could be debated for a LONG time. Why not put it to rest with
the fact that we should treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are
satisfied with being treated rudely and being ignored, then perhaps you
should continue doing so to others. As for me, I prefer to remember that some
time in the future, I may need a QSL card from someone (for whatever purpose).
In addition, it gives me a warm fuzzy feeling to know that I have made someone
happy today.



all of us should treat others as we would like to betreated. If you are
satisfied with being treated rudely, then by all means continue to rudely
disregard QSL cards you may receive. I don't feel it is a duty to QSL, only a
courtesy. But then we all know that courtesy abounds on the amateur bands
these days, right? I think that returning a QSL card falls in the same
category as  there..that will never change, nor will the fact that many of our

QSL cards will never be answered. This is a fact of life and we can debate it
all we want..it won't help.
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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:23 1996
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Bo
b Raymond) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Bob Raymond)
>Subject: Re: To QSL or not to QSL, that is the question!
>Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 06:54:44 LOCAL

RE: My previous post containing verbiage at end. Please excuse my poor attempt

to edit which resulted in the garbage at the end. Thanks and 73.


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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:24 1996
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1) Hans Brakob K0HB remarked
>>Gawd, I love it when the "experts" clarify these obscure
>>points.
>>
>>To think, for 60 years, we've been in error calling them
>>"QSL cards"!

2) [e-mail] (Gary Coffman) wrote:

>They call themselves _CQ Magazine_, _73 Magazine_ and _QST_
>too. That doesn't mean quite the same thing as those procedural
>signals mean when used over radio does it? The 'Q' signals
>have an ITU recognized meaning over radio, and that meaning for
>"QSL" isn't postal cards. The signals can be assigned other
>meanings in other contexts, but my reply was to a claim that
>the international procedural signal "QSL" used over radio meant
>a mailed *hard copy* receipt for the contact. It no more has
>that meaning than _73 Magazine_ means _Best Regards Magazine_.
>Anyone who has read Uncle Wayne's editorials knows that isn't
>true.

My original post was not so much a claim but a question about what the
true meaning of QSL meant, to which I believe Gary responded properly.


It seems to me that Gary is saying that although we may have a QSL
*Card* and a QSL *Buro*, that does not change the fact that QSL means
the confirmation of the receipt of an *on-the-air* message, not the
derived connotations relating to hard-copy mail.

A question then still remains in my mind, then...
        1) What is the difference between "R"oger "CFM (Confirm)
             and QSL, and if they are the same, why the redundancy?
                   is QSL the only ITU approved signal, and the others
             just common usage?





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        Anyone have the out-of-band recieve modifications for the TW-4000A
dual band mobile...? I have the "mars" VHF mod, but wonder if there is a UHF
also....???


73,

KJ5RT











The Pleasure You Get From Life Is Equal To The Attitude You Put Into It.




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:29 1996
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From: [e-mail](Tom Roman )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Vanity Callsign Update
Date: 9 Feb 1996 03:04:16 GMT
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Just looking for an update. Last I heard "gate 1" was going to be
announced sometime during 1Q96, but that was before the governmemnt
shutdown. Has anyone heard any specific dates yet? TNX,

Tom, WB2SCW


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From: "Joseph G. Hill" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Vanity Callsigns
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 1996 23:48:54 -0500
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Anyone have any info regarding the gates for vanity callsigns.  Where is
a good place to monitor for information?
                                73,
                                Joe AB4SC


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:31 1996
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Date: 04 Feb 1996 23:24:00 +0200
From: [e-mail] (Wolf Harranth)
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Just received the following msg from the Wake team:

Trip was very long. Two broken airplanes in route caused big delays but
thats OK. Better on the ground than up in air! Arrived 1.2. about 0130z
but unable to start setup till about 0400z as accomodations were not as
promised. But all worked out well and after 24 hours we now have 1
tribander, 1 WARC-Beam, a Hygain vertical and a balltecreek special up,
Needless to say we are very tired. Been 2 stations since about 0400 2.2.
mostly 40 and 80. 20 very popor. No Europe, sorry to say...

We try to cover the Wake expedition (as we did with all major DX events)
in Radio Austria International's "Kurzwellen-Panorama", the weekly radio
show for BC-Dxers and radio amateurs.

73 de Wolf

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From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:32 1996
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Subject: WANTED   --   RADIO  HANDBOOK  (Orr, W6SAI)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
From: Bill <[e-mail]>
Date: 6 Feb 96 21:52:05 CST
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Looking for the following amateur radio related book:

        RADIO HANDBOOK
          by William Orr, W6SAI
          22nd Edition 1981
          Howard W. Sams & Co

Prefer "mint" condition with no markings, underlining, dog ears, etc.

73s

Bill
AA4FM/0




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:33 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: WANTED: EXAM STUDY HELP FOR LICENSE
Date: 5 Feb 1996 17:41:39 GMT
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David,

There's an excellent resource ON the Web.  I used it (to good advantage...)
when I studied for my Tech, and I'm using it to study for my General.

It's called Ham Exam and the URL is http://w5ac.tamu.edu/ham-exam.html

Try it!

Bill Young
[e-mail]
KB0UZQ


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (David Martin)
Subject: WANTED: EXAM STUDY HELP FOR LICENSE
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All:

  Are there any computer programs available on the Internet
that will help you to study for the FCC radio license? For
the PC - Windows or DOS?]

DM



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:35 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Peterson)
Subject: Wanted: Retail Source for Nickel Metal Hydride AA Penlite Batteries
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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   Can anyone recommend a retail source for a small quantity of Nickel
Metal Hydride batteries (standard AA penlites, without tabs). I've tried
a whole bunch of different places without any luck. Battery World
carries them but won't accept small orders under 100 pieces! Tauber
Electronics has them, but only sells them in assemblies for
""approved"" devices. Any leads appreciated...

Best Regards, John

--
 ___|___   John C. Peterson, KD6EKQ
  -(*)-    <[e-mail]>
  o/ \o    MicroSoft? Just say NO!


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:36 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Magliacane)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: WB0QCD Alford-Slot Antenna Measured Performance
Date: 7 Feb 1996 12:51:38 -0500
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Summary: Not very good...

In article <[e-mail]>,
Gary Watts  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>John,
>
>Thanks for the news   but
>
>What do you have to offer that is better that has been tested on a range ?
>
>Gary Watts  de  N0OXV
>Kansas City Mo
>81 GL1100I
>

Hi Gary.

Well, as I mentioned in the Web page, stacked half-wavelength slots *MAY*
work better.  Some friends of mine are working on just such an antenna.
When construction and testing is complete, I'll post a follow-up.  But in
the meantime, I thought it might be interesting to show what the actual
patterns of WB0QCD's Alford Slot antenna REALLY look like in case there
is someone else already out there with a better design.

As reminder, the page showing the measured performance of the WB0QCD Alford
Slot antenna is located at:

        http://www.njin.net/~magliaco/slot.html


The Alford-Slot antenna is a horizontally polarized, omni-directional antenna
system that is popular for ATV and ATV repeater use on the 70-cm band.


73, de John, KD2BD

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- John A. Magliacane, KD2BD =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Internet  : [e-mail]          |  Voice : +1.908.224.2948
Satellite : OSCAR-16, OSCAR-19       |  Morse : -.-  -..  ..---  -...  -..
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ATV       : 426.250 MHz/439.250 MHz  |  FAX   : [phone]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:37 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Ringer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: What does CQ mean?
Date: 2 Feb 1996 04:58:19 GMT
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I had always thought that CQ was "come quick" but it could be an "old wyfe's t
ail."

The distress prosign was CQD (the D stood for "danger"?)

When the Titanic went down they transmitted CQD, then tried the (then) recentl
y adopted distress signal SOS - proported to be the
first use of SOS.

No, I don't have the references for the above. Just passing it along.

Dan, K8WV





From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:38 1996
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From: Michael J Wooding <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,uk.radio.amateur
Subject: Re: What ssb rig ????
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 22:15:54 +0000
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In article <[e-mail]>, Gavin Stirling
<[e-mail]> writes
>When the DX is around you might need a bit of
>power to break the pile up.

Disagree - I have been op on 6m for the past 2 years with only 750mW and
have worked most European and Near Eastern countries.  Working DX is an
*art* and does not require loads of power, but perhaps a fair bit of
patience.  The rewards are inversely proportional to the EIRP!

Mike

Michael J Wooding   [e-mail] - CompuServe: 100441,377
Web Pages: http://www.eolas.co.uk/ag/vhfcomm.htm
Tel: [phone]   Fax: [phone]
KM Publications, 5 Ware Orchard, Barby, Nr.Rugby, CV23 8UF, UK
VHF Communications Magazine - Especially Covering VHF, UHF and Microwaves


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:40 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Penn McClatchey)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: why a license?
Summary: FCC monitoring
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: 7 Feb 96 15:27:52 GMT
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Organization: SAF Customer Service, Atlanta GA
Lines: 19

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Gary
 Coffman) writes:
>
> In theory, the FCC monitors the amateur bands and enforces the
> rules. Back years ago, most amateurs knew someone who had gotten
> a "pink QSL" from Uncle Charley at one time or another, and everyone

I remember getting a post card from an ARRL volunteer monitor for being
out of band as a novice in 1973.  It looked official and embarassed
the hell out me.  I had no idea that my old Heath VF-1 was drifting
a mile a minute.    Whatever happened to the ARRL monitors?

Pity the FCC.  They have responsbility to monitor 3000 times (aren't
commercial services closing in on 100 Ghz?) more frequency.
To listen for violators, you have to use judgement.  Judement means
people.  People means funding.
--
Penn M. McClatchey (Southern Aluminum Finishing Co, Atlanta, GA, USA)
Architectural Aluminum. Custom Fabrication. Paint, Powder Coating, Anodizing.
[e-mail]   Amateur Radio WB4DPT   Voice: 404-355-1560,ext231


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:41 1996
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From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: why a license?
Date: 8 Feb 1996 02:28:53 GMT
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In <4f8826$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Eric Martin) write
s:
>Why does a ham need to get a license? Don't people just buy transcievers
>and go on the air anyway?

no they don't.  not when it takes about $2k for all new stuff.

>Even if they do have licenses, what stops them from using bands they are
>not supposed to use?

hams (as well as most other services) are extremely jealous of their allocatio
ns.
you show up w/o having any inkling of knowing the ropes and you get chased off
.
self-policing for a good part of the problems, you know.

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Alex Lane)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: why a license?
Date: 8 Feb 1996 13:03:44 GMT
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Eric Martin ([e-mail]) wrote:

: I was disturbed, however, by the impression I received of ham radio
: being a place where everyone is checking up on you. This eagerness to
: bust vagrants, by reporting them to the federal government, smacks of
: vigilantism, and certainly would make one paranoid about going on the
: air.

Eric, let's assume you are in a public park, enjoying a sunny picinc with
family and friends.  Now here come some punks who throw sand in your
food, vandalize the rest rooms, and generally make public nuisances of
themselves.  Would reporting such behavior to the cops "smack of
vigilantism," in your opinion?  Would such actions on the part of others
make you paranoid about using the park?
Cheers...
+----------------------------------------------------------------------+
  Alex Lane, TechTrans International | finger/email: [e-mail]
  2200 Space Park Drive, Ste. 410    | voice [phone]; fax -0893
  Houston TX 77058 | PGP fingerprint: 7FDB06E2478479B4 323CA94865AA5BC2
  KD6JJA - speaking as a citizen, not as an employee...
+----------------------------------------------------------------------+


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:43 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John E. Taylor III)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: why a license?
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 1996 13:03:21 GMT
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[e-mail] (Eric Martin) wrote, in part:

>Ham
>radio has enough of an air of extremem conservatism (witness the editor
>of 73); why compund it by acting like agents in a polic...

Wow...it's kinda embarrassing to think that newcomers are getting the
impression Wayne speaks for Amateur Radio.  Yuck!

--
John E. Taylor III   W3ZID  |"Opinions are the author's, and
E-Mail: [e-mail] |not of Rohm and Haas Company."



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:44 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: why a license?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Organization: Destructive Testing Systems
References: <4f8826$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4farrb$[e-mail]> <4fcsq3$[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 1996 20:42:27 GMT
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In article <4fcsq3$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
>[e-mail] (Eric Martin) wrote, in part:
>
>>Ham
>>radio has enough of an air of extremem conservatism (witness the editor
>>of 73); why compund it by acting like agents in a polic...
>
>Wow...it's kinda embarrassing to think that newcomers are getting the
>impression Wayne speaks for Amateur Radio.  Yuck!

Yeah, but it's amusing to see him referred to as an extreme conservative.
Hams have been blasting him as a liberal for years because of his advocacy
for change.

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:45 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Tony Pelliccio)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: why a license?
Date: 8 Feb 1996 20:34:57 -0500
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In article <[e-mail]>, Penn McClatchey <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>I remember getting a post card from an ARRL volunteer monitor for being
>out of band as a novice in 1973.  It looked official and embarassed
>the hell out me.  I had no idea that my old Heath VF-1 was drifting
>a mile a minute.    Whatever happened to the ARRL monitors?

The ARRL monitors found out they were held legally responsible for those
little notices and therefore no longer wished to get involved in
protracted legal battles that the had neither the time nor the money.
>
>Pity the FCC.  They have responsbility to monitor 3000 times (aren't
>commercial services closing in on 100 Ghz?) more frequency.
>To listen for violators, you have to use judgement.  Judement means
>people.  People means funding.

And in addition to all that, they now have to enforce completely
bogus obscenity laws on the Internet where nobody has bothered to tell
them what's obscene. Hell you can't even talk about the "A" word
anymore but you can preach your ultra-right-wing Pro-Life babble.

Tony



--
== Tony Pelliccio, KD1NR
== As offensive as I wanna be.
== [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:47 1996
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From: "Gary P. Fiber" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: why a license?
Date: 9 Feb 1996 05:03:15 GMT
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I ran into a model " X222 " the other day.  It was an ICOM 4SAT with a
scrambler installed into it.  Some Counter Spy shop modified the radio by
installing a scrambler into it.  Apparently they sold large numbers of
these.

Still only operated in the amateur band 440 to 450 Mhz and was sold by a
" spy " shop in the U.S.  Obviously the intended operators were persons
doing survlience activities.  Never did find out why the radio was left
only operational in the amateur band though.  It gets pretty interesting
where many " amateur " radios end up,  still operating only in the ham
band, lots of bootlegging going on out there these days.

Gary



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From: [e-mail] (Adam Maurer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Why is this stuff >10 days old
Date: 4 Feb 1996 12:03:15 GMT
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Today is Feb 4.
The latest article is dated Jan 22.

How come this stuff is so dated on my mail server???




From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jerry Flanders)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.ham-radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.swap,rec.radio.swap
Subject: WTB ICOM CW FILTER
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 1996 20:01:37 GMT
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I want to buy a CW filter for my ICOM Ham Radio.

This can be the 9 MHz series, like the

FL32 (500 Hz BW), or the
FL63 (250 Hz BW),

Or, the FL52A (500Hz BW) for the 455KHz IF.

These fit several of the ICOM radios. Mine is the 751.

How much?

Jerry W4UKU  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:49 1996
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From: "Ros St. John" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: WTB: TOWER/ANTENNAE
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Hi.  Due to a tornado, my tower and antennae are now junk.

STATE FARM INSURANCE REFUSES TO PAY CLAIM!!!!!  BEWARE!!!!

I am looking for a used TRI-EX/HYGAIN LM-354 tower or at the very
least, the center section thereof.

Want used HYGAIN TH-7DXS OR TH-11.

Want used CUSCHCRAFT 2 METER BOOMER.

Want M2 1.2 gig atv antenna.

Want AEA OR  M2 434 mhz. atv antenna.

Thank you.

W5BRY, Ros.

my email is [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:51 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: WTD: Leaky Coax
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In article <4fbfeg$[e-mail]> Rob Bellville <[e-mail]>
 writes:
>I've got a communications need that requires intra-building
>communications. Since the building is steel and concrete and is rather
>long end-to-end, I'd like to install some type of leaky or radiating coax
>down the long hallways so that signal strengths will be somewhat
>consistant. I need low-power base to portable communications throughout
>the building.
>
>Questions:
>
>1) Can I modify normal coax (like RG-8/U) by cutting slots or some other
>method to achieve "leaky-ness"?

Not practically.

>2) Where can I buy leaky coax at a reasonable price?

The trade name for what you want is "Radiax". I believe it is
made by Andrew. It is not cheap (around $2 a foot).

There is another way. You can use drop fittings in the line and
dipole antennas at intervals.  Use 30 db couplers for your drop
fittings near the transmitter, and increasingly larger coupling
factors as you get further away from the transmitter, IE use a
12 db coupler, a 6 db coupler, a 3 db coupler, and finally just
put an antenna directly on the end of the line.

This probably isn't as good as using Radiax, but it might be
cheaper if you ignore installation costs. When you consider
professional installation costs, which can range up to $2 a
foot themselves when you start talking about drop fittings,
then the cost of the Radiax doesn't look quite so bad.

Gary
--
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Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:52 1996
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From: [e-mail] (George Fanjoy VE3PEB)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: WTD: Software to Operate a XCVR for the BLIND
Date: 9 Feb 1996 09:54:31 -0500
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I am seeking software to operate a Kenwood TS-450 from a computer for use by
the blind. Requirements:

  Preferably in Basic. I'll leaarn C if I have to but I'd prefer not. I know
I'll want to add enhancements and changes.

  DOS based, not Windows

If I have the above I can satisfy two other needs:

  Accessible to the computer speech processor - no graphics and one piece of
information per line.

  Very large print on the computer screen

I am a retired engineer who is a volunteer working with the Canadian
National Institute for the Blind Amateur Radio Program. It's no small
program, since 1967 we have arranged for the provision of over $500,000
worth of HF transceivers to the blind all across Canada. We are currently
working on tools to make Amateur operation more friendly for blind operators.

Help appreciated - 73
--
George  VE3PEB
TORONTO, Canada
[phone]


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Glenn E. Little)
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Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-51 MODS wanted
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In article <4eungf$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Blackshadow) says:
>
>
>      If there is a MOD for 800Mhz for the FT-51? Please email me
>
>                                                 Thank You
>                                                   N2RVM
>

Check Oak.oakland.edu for mods on many equipments.

73
Glenn
WB4UIV


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:54 1996
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Blackshadow wrote:
>
>
>       If there is a MOD for 800Mhz for the FT-51? Please email me
>
>                                                  Thank You
>                                                    N2RVMIf you are using the
 ADMS-1 software for programming of the FT-51 why
not visit my homepage. I have available for download the repeater files
for the Detroit Area and the latest upgrade patch that will bring you up
to version 1.22

http://www.cris.com/~lsbutler

They are near the bottom of the page under the picture of the FT-51

Les


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From: [e-mail] (Blackshadow)
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      If there is a MOD for 800Mhz for the FT-51? Please email me

                                                 Thank You
                                                   N2RVM



From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Greg Dolkas)
Subject: Re: Yaesu FT767 Extended RxTx Mods Anyone ?
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asmartuser ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Hi,
:
: I got a Yaesu FT 767 GX, with 144 Mhz unit. It's a good rig, expecially
: for
: the coverage of all bands.
: The 2m unit works till 145.999.
: My question is: how to extend till 147.999 ?

Yes.  Hold the MCK (2) button down while turning on the rig.  That should
change it to 144-147.99 mhz operation unless they've done something on your
unit's filtering to restrict it otherwise.

: The same problem is on the other unit (430 Mhz)!
:

Well, holding the AC (0) button down toggles it from 430 to 440 on the display
,
but there *ARE* component changes inside the module which prevents operation
outside the original band.  Even though the display may say 440, it's still
operating on 430.  Sorry.

: It's also possible to extend TX capabilities ?
:

The 2M change covers both Rx and Tx.  I believe Yaesu has these different
band restrictions for different world markets.  I am not aware of what the
restrictions are in your part of the world, so be careful.

Enjoy,

Greg  KO6TH


From [e-mail] Fri Feb 09 17:08:56 1996
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From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
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Subject: zoning and stuff
Date: 8 Feb 1996 02:30:51 GMT
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i have yet to get the magazine, but i am told the march 1996 Playboy has about

3-4 pages devoted to the tyranny of zoning and CC&Rs.

it appears amateurs may have been again in the vanguard of modern society..

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:01 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roland Geter sr)
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Subject: %% WANT KNWD VS-1 %%%
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Will pay cash and shipping for a KENWOOD VS-1 Voice Synthesizer Card in
working condition ONLY.
-
ROLAND S GETER SR
[e-mail]
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:02 1996
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From: Al Wong <[e-mail]>
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I have just purchased a Yaesu FT-5200 with the MH-27 w/DMTF microphone.
The  problem is that there were no instructions on for the microphone.  My
question is what is the A B C D buttons for?  The 5200 manual does point
out the fact that the P button is non-functional on the 5200.

Any response/help would be greatly appreciated.


--
Al Wong                 The above opinion does not reflect that
KF4GDD                  of my employer.  As with ALL my opinions,
[e-mail]        I write them, you intrepret them.




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:03 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Erik K.Sorgatz)
Subject: 10 meters
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 Someone asked about 10m...it's a little quiet now with the sunspot cycle
at an 11yr low..but you will hear the various 10m Booster groups, 10-10,
10-10 International and many local rag-chew nets pop up when the sporadic E
kicks up. And dont forget to TRY a few cq's! Nominally, 10m is OPEN to
someplace! The other traffic which happens (unfortunately) on 10m is the
heavy-duty influx of bootleggers, freebanders and jammers floating up from
the CB band. I encourage everyone to consider that the manufacturers would
just *LOVE* to sell those 10&11m rigs to the CBers on a legal basis, and if
we dont start USING 10m more..the FCC might very well consider letting the
CBers have it!!

 Which reminds me, our 10m Net is sponsoring a St. Valentine's Day BOATANCHOR
NITE...here's your chance to drag out that old Johnson, Hammerlund, Collins,
Hallicrafters, Globe, Gonset, Eico, Elmac, Tristar, Swan, Metor or even a
piece of vintage HOMEBREW gear, put it on the air and enjoy it for a change!
..a chance to hear what the rigs of the Past sound like! AM/SSB/CW/FM-PM or
whatever your privs allow. We're hoping for checkins from all over, so please
join us!

 Thats 2/14/96 at 07:10 UTC, 28.310 (plus or minus the QRM!)

 BE THERE!


73! (listen to 28.310 usb at 07:10 UTC everyday for the last/first words on 10
m
      it's the "Ten Again - Late Nite/Early Morning RagChew Net" KA6PVR (Paul)
      is Net Control - Bring an attitude and your legal callsign. Jammers and
      bootlegger's auditioned Friday Nites...get on the list! THUNDER OUT OF
      THE WEST!) And Remember:"If you can't stand 'em, you can't work 'em!"


[e-mail] (or:[e-mail]) KB6LUY (private email:eks@westwo
rld.com)
TTI 3100 Ocean Park Blvd. Santa Monica, CA  90405
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BSIDIARIES
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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Joel Govostes)
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Subject: 10 METERS - calling freq (NY) ???
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Is there a 10 meter ssb calling frequency, at least in NY or the
northeastern states?  I am interested in drumming up QSO's when the band
appears closed and also I'm looking for ground-wave/tropo, mostly
evenings.  The band is so wide I'm not sure where to call CQ.  I did
finally make a contact today to the next grid-square and that was on
28.400.  I had been calling on 28.325 where I sometimes hear very faint
ground-wave SSB at night, but so far the stations haven't ever been strong
enough to ID or call.  Perhaps hams into 10-X group or whatever know of
accepted 10m calling frequencies such as are found on 6m and 2m???

Also anyone know the location/power of the CW beacon at 28.195 in FN12 ??
Thanks N1AEP


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:05 1996
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From: [e-mail] (McCarthy)
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Help!! need manual for a Yaesu FTV-650b 6 meter transverter.
Will cover all cost!!!!!

                                         Thanks,
                                         Robert
                                         [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:06 1996
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From: "Robert C. Neff" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: 800 MHz RX on TH-79A
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Ercan Tuzcular wrote:
>
> Recently I saw an article about softkey modification of TH-79 A like
> TH-79E. I would be very pleased, if somebody could send me the
> necessary sequences.
> --------------------------------------------------------------
> Ercan Tuzcular   [e-mail]   Callsign: TA1L  Fax:[phone]
> P.K. 32 Bakirkoy, 34712 Istanbul - Turkiye, Tel:[phone]
> --------------------------------------------------------------

Me too. I've been trying for months now, and no luck. If you find out,
please let me know.

Thnx
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:07 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Rex Knepp)
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Subject: Re: ack-ack and pip-emma
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Peter Adams ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <4er21u$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
: writes
: >
: >By following crossreferences in the OED I have found the following
: >fragments of a "signaller's code", and dates going back to 1891.
: >Anyone know any more?
: >
: >   ak/ack  beer  do  emma  pip  esses  toc  vay/vic  (zem?)
: >
: >Note: ack-ack means AA means anti-aircraft (fire).
: >      pip-emma means P.M. as in after midday.
: >
: >(I'm also told that beer-beer meant barrage balloon).
: >

: This was the phonetic alphabet in use before the WW2 'Able, Baker,
: Charlie..' It has left us many legacies such as 'Don R (Dispatch Rider)'
: and 'dim as a Toc H (Talbot House) lamp'.


I note from idly spinning through this thread that  -- in almost all
variants -- the words chosen for the phonetic alphabet are relatively
common.  All that is, except "toc."  What the hey is a "toc"?  Unless
it's a tic's twin, the meaning escapes me.  It's not in any of my US
dictionaries.

-30-

rex

============================================================================
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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:09 1996
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Date: 07 Feb 1996 14:56:00 +0200
From: [e-mail] (Wolf Harranth)
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RADIO AUSTRIA INTERNATIONAL
Samstag/Saturday 10. February 1996
Europe: 0505, 1005, 1305, 1705 UTC - 6.155 & 13.730 kHz
        2205 UTC                   - 5.945 &  6.155 kHz
Sonntag/Sunday 11. February 1966
NAm:    0005 UTC                   - 9.655 kHz
Andere Zielgebiete/Other target areas: http://www.ping.at/rai/

KURZWELLEN-PANORAMA
Interview mit Lloyd Westbrook K4HQI, einem Mitglied des Expeditionsteams
von AL7EL/KH9 nach Wake Island, mit einer Zusammenfassung der Ergebnisse.

KURZWELLEN-PANORAMA (German Service)
Interview with Lloyd Westbrook KH4QI, AL7EL/KH9 team member, summing up
the Wake Island DXpedition.
(Our English Service might take up the piece Saturday or Sunday in its
Rpeort from Austria).

73 de Wolf OE1WHC
DX Editor, Radio Austria International




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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:10 1996
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Bryan King wrote:
>
> I recently purchased an Alinco DX-70T and have put it on the air.  I've
> had it on HF (80m and 17m phone bands) and 6m FM.  On HF the signal seems
> to be fine, received many reports of excellent quality audio.  On FM,
> I have been receiving reports of a hum, even a strong hum when I
> transmit.  In all cases I am using the same regulated power supply which
> is also brand new.
>
> I am looking for suggestions as to what might be the cause of this.  One
> ham suggested it might be rf feedback, or PL signal too high.  The SWR
> is less than 2:1 across the 6 meter band.  I am using a Cuscraft AR-6
> Ringo antenna.  Well if it is the PL signal is too high, I don't know
> how to resolve that and do not have the equipment to test for it anyway.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bryan

Yes I had this problem also with my DX-70. It turned out to be the pl is
adjusted to high at the factory. Alinco took it back and properly
adjusted the pl under the warranty.

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:10 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Cuff)
Subject: Amateur Radio Software
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Can anybody tell me which are the best shareware/public domain
satalite tracking programs and logging programs. They must be able to
run under windows 95. Where can I get them from??

Thanks.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:11 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Timothy Woodburn)
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Subject: Auburn, CA
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Any radio clubs in this area of the Sierra foothills?



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:12 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Daniel Dallaire)
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Does anyone have any idea when the advance mailings will be going out for
the up-coming convention in Boxborough, MA in October?

Just wondering..I'd like to ge my ticket (and room) early.

Thanks..

--
Replies to [e-mail]


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From: Jeff Tucker <[e-mail]>
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Subject: BV9P QSLs on-line!
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The BV9P QSLs have been printed and are on the way to the
manager KU9C.

The QSL card is a deluxe full-color fold-out card printed
by W4MPY.  To be the first person on your block to see the
card, check out:
http://www.mindspring.com/~w4mpy

Thanks, enjoy, es dx
Jeff N9HZQ
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:14 1996
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From: George Weischadle <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Callbook server for OLD calls?
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Is there a callbook server that can look up callsigns of 10-20 years ago?
 I'd like to be able to look old friends, many of whom have new calls now
that I don't know.

Thanks
George, KD6I
Reply to:  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:15 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Robert E. Garland)
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Burt Fisher <[e-mail]> writes:

>[e-mail] (Robert E. Garland) wrote:
>>
>>No, according to the news reports, it was NOT Burt Fisher.  For one, I
>>think he teaches in another district.  Then again, Burt Fisher may be a
>>pseudonym, and his signature line may be inaccurate.

>The teacher fired teaches 6 miles from where I live.
>I teach 6 miles from where I live.
>Check my call to see if my name matches up.

>   .-.                                                               .-.
>  /   \           .-.                                 .-.           /   \
> /     \         /   \       .-.     _     .-.       /   \         /     \
>/--Burt Fisher K1OIK--------/---\---/-\---/---\-----/-----\[e-mail]\
>         \     /       \   /     `-'   `-'     \   /       \     /
>          \   /         `-'                     `-'         \   /
>           `-'                                               `-'


OK.  The Callbook lists Burton Fisher K1OIK as living in South Dennis, MA.
With the six mile connection, are you trying to imply that the teacher
who made the national news is a colleague?  Or am I correct that your
school and his school are different schools?  (To resurrect an old joke,
did you teach at different schools together?)


--
     Robert Garland                            NX3S @ N3ACL.PA.USA.NOAM
     Hilltown Township Bucks County               [e-mail]
     Pennsylvania USA                                       Grid FN20ii
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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:16 1996
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From: [e-mail] (AA8JK)
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24-25 FEB 96 are the dates.

I have the schedule of events if you need more info.

73,

Steve Caesar  AA8JK

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:17 1996
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In article <4fdrbc$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Robin Bi
rch) writes:

   From: [e-mail] (Robin Birch)
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   Dear All,
   Does anybody know where I can find the sources for SPICE?.  Either in fortr
an
   or C.

   Regards

   Robin Birch


Check the Linux archives ... the latest C spice (3f3, I think) is definately
on the InfoMagic 5-CD set. I'll bet TSX-11 or Sunsite has it as well. I also h
ave
2g6 fortran spice here.


  Mike Ferrara M/S 4USS
  HP Microwave Instruments Div R&D
  1400 Fountain Grove Pkwy
  Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1799
  [phone]
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PGP Key Fingerprint = EC F3 52 79 9C 00 0F 78  00 38 28 CC 72 3C 2D 1C


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Dear All,
Does anybody know where I can find the sources for SPICE?.  Either in fortran
or C.

Regards

Robin Birch


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:19 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dave Leduc)
Subject: Computer Interface for ICOM Xcvr
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I recently purchased an ICOM 737A and would like to try
running it from my computer. Does anyone know where I can
get information on building the interface.

        Thanks Dave AA1HJ



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Eddie D. Tuggle)
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Burt Fisher <[e-mail]> wrote the following in a previous article:
>
>Who the hell am I to call CQDX. I have been a ham for over 34 years and
>in 28 of those I could only afford crummy rigs and antennas. There were
>so many stations I could have worked (and called) if they were not
>calling CQDX. I have NEVER called CQDX, although today I am much better
>equiped. Many times when I call CQ I would prefer DX, who am I to
>EXCLUDE anyone. If someone wants to talk to me who am I to be selective?
>When my beam is headed towards DX and I get a domestic call it is
>usually from a station using a dipole, remember all hams are not "Big guns."
>And in reality to be a "real man" is not predicated on how much money
>you have. When you call CQDX, think about what you are really saying
>(calling anyone but no Americans need answer).
>
Being one of those little guys, I say thank you.

-Eddie, KG0XB

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TRW Denver Operations                     |  bad, but thinking makes it so."
16201 Centretech Pky / Aurora, CO  80011  |                -- SHAKESPEARE
Voice:  303.360.4001  FAX:  [phone]  |


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Clay Whiffen)
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Subject: CW ops: What tone do you use?
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 1996 14:06:33 GMT
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What tone do you set your receiver to when digging DX out at the ESP
level?

I suggested to TimeWave that they should provide a narrow CW filter
with center frequencies down to 200Hz.  To which their salesman
responded that I was the only Ham that had ever asked about that and
implied that I had something wrong with my ears.  This has forced me
to review my position and defend my contention that ESP level signals
and signals in QRM are easier to copy at lower audio tones.

Having been a musician of sorts in my youth (poor technique and no
talent) I think a musical analogy might be the easiest to explain.
The assumption is that our ears' ability to discern a signal, either
being interferred with by nearby signals or buried in the noise, is
probably the same as our ability to discern notes on the musical
scale.  One musical interval, i.e. one note, at 700Hz (where the rcvr
mfgrs think we should copy code) represents about 83Hz wheras at 200Hz
it represents about 22Hz.  Therefore, at 700Hz we should be able to
identify our desired signal with an interferring signal 82Hz away,
wheras at 200Hz we can achieve the same level of recognition with the
interferring signal only 22Hz away.  This represents a significant
improvement in situations where QRM is high.  In the case of noise
alone: at 700Hz & 100Hz bandwidth we get just one or two notes so,
which note has the Toni? (shows my age doesn't it?) I mean we only
have two notes for our ears to choose between because all the noise is
within that bandwidth and its only a little over one note wide, so our
ears perceive the noise to be right on top of our desired signal.  The
same bandwidth at 200Hz center frequency has the same band-limted
power but, on the other hand, it is spread out over 5 notes (thats
enough to play "Mary had a Little Lamb") so our ears have more to work
with.  Does that mean the effective bandwidth, including ears, is only
22Hz? (I realize the average ear response can be down up to 20dB at
200Hz but we have volume controls to take care of that.)

I have a friend that eschews the use of any filter believing that his
ear is a much better filter than any electronic device (although he
has an acknowledged hearing problem, and, therefore, copies at higher
tone frequencies.)

What do you think; should I go to the ear doctor?

Clay, KF4IX



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:24 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: CW ops: What tone do you use?
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In article <4fkt53$[e-mail]> [e-mail] wr
ites:
[snip]
>Having been a musician of sorts in my youth (poor technique and no
>talent) I think a musical analogy might be the easiest to explain.
>The assumption is that our ears' ability to discern a signal, either
>being interferred with by nearby signals or buried in the noise, is
>probably the same as our ability to discern notes on the musical
>scale.  One musical interval, i.e. one note, at 700Hz (where the rcvr
>mfgrs think we should copy code) represents about 83Hz wheras at 200Hz
>it represents about 22Hz.  Therefore, at 700Hz we should be able to
>identify our desired signal with an interferring signal 82Hz away,
>wheras at 200Hz we can achieve the same level of recognition with the
>interferring signal only 22Hz away.  This represents a significant
>improvement in situations where QRM is high.  In the case of noise
>alone: at 700Hz & 100Hz bandwidth we get just one or two notes so,
>which note has the Toni? (shows my age doesn't it?) I mean we only
>have two notes for our ears to choose between because all the noise is
>within that bandwidth and its only a little over one note wide, so our
>ears perceive the noise to be right on top of our desired signal.  The
>same bandwidth at 200Hz center frequency has the same band-limted
>power but, on the other hand, it is spread out over 5 notes (thats
>enough to play "Mary had a Little Lamb") so our ears have more to work
>with.  Does that mean the effective bandwidth, including ears, is only
>22Hz? (I realize the average ear response can be down up to 20dB at
>200Hz but we have volume controls to take care of that.)
[snip]
>What do you think; should I go to the ear doctor?

I think you're ignoring some important factors, Clay. For a given
(brief) tone duration, a higher pitch has more cycles for the
ear/brain to work with, and allows the wetware PLL to settle into
lock with it better. This is the classic PLL loop filter problem,
a loop filter with too narrow a bandwidth, IE passes only low
frequencies, has a long lock time compared to a filter with a wider
bandwidth, IE passes higher frequencies, but of course has a finer
resolution when lock is finally achieved. So higher pitch tones allow
faster recognition of pitch information than low pitch tones. (I don't
think I'm explaining this well, perhaps someone else can offer a more
intuitive explanation.) In any event, the ear needs several cycles of
tone to come to a good pitch lock, and for short duration tones, that
requires a higher pitch. Morse elements at a reasonable speed have a
shorter duration than a musical note, so experience with the musical
scale may be misleading.

Another factor is the frequency response of the ear. The SPL
required for signal detection is much higher at lower frequencies
than at higher frequencies (up to a limit where response starts
rolling off the other way). The area around 1000 Hz is a sensitive
one for the ear. Now you say we can just turn up the volume, but
when we do that, we degrade the SNR because the amplifier contributes
system noise of its own. If we are already in extremely marginal
conditions, that may be sufficient to bury the signal in the noise.

It would appear that the pitch chosen by radio manufacturers has
stood the test of time. If many people had found that they got
better performance at lower pitches, that's where they would have
demanded the filters be centered. That doesn't necessarily mean
that 700-800 Hz is the ideal pitch for OOK Morse decoding by ear,
but it is a strong indication that it may be.

Now I have a notch in my hearing response due to being exposed to
lots of gunfire without ear protection in the late 1960s. So I
need to shift the pitch a bit to be able to hear OOK Morse signals
well, but that's a separate issue. I find I can hear the elements
better at a substantially *higher* pitch. It wouldn't hurt to have
your hearing tested. Then you would know the response of the system
and could tailor signal pitch to it more intelligently.

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | [e-mail]
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[e-mail] (OZARKS 333) wrote:

>Bruce just get 2 big dogs like i have and you dont have to worry about
>hiding the coax.

You might want to put it out of the dogs' reach though...Don't ask how
many cables I have replaced for folks whose dogs feasted on it. :)

  jj





From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:26 1996
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From: Cecil Moore <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Dummy load resistor source???
Date: 9 Feb 1996 16:27:10 GMT
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Rob Bellville <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I need to make a bunch of low power (< 5W) dummy loads. Where can I find
>some 50 ohm 5W non-inductive resistors? Alternatively, I could use 25 and
>100 ohm ones, too.

Hi Rob, four 200 ohm 2 watt carbon resistors in parallel sounds just right.

73, Cecil, KG7BK, OOTC  (not speaking for my employer)




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In article <4ffsku$[e-mail]> Cecil Moore <[e-mail].c
om> writes:
>From: Cecil Moore <[e-mail]>
>Subject: Re: Dummy load resistor source???
>Date: 9 Feb 1996 16:27:10 GMT

>Rob Bellville <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>I need to make a bunch of low power (< 5W) dummy loads. Where can I find
>>some 50 ohm 5W non-inductive resistors? Alternatively, I could use 25 and
>>100 ohm ones, too.

>Hi Rob, four 200 ohm 2 watt carbon resistors in parallel sounds just right.

>73, Cecil, KG7BK, OOTC  (not speaking for my employer)


Try radio shack (model 21-506) dc-500Mhz 15 watt dummy load.  I just bought 2
from a local RS who claims there are super discounted becuase they are being
discontinued.  They cost me $4.80 each.  Great little widget and cheap.

Don




Donald I. Baker
Reville Engineering Services
4619 Schenley Road
Baltimore, MD 21210-2525
[phone]
Custon Harsh Environment
Computers and RF Products
"Where no PC has gone before..."


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:29 1996
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From: [e-mail] (W8JI  Tom)
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In article <[e-mail]>, Mark Pettigrew <[e-mail]>
writes:

> I have looked quite hard for 5W non-inductive resistors, and they are
not
>easy to find. 2W ones are relatively easy. There are some higher wattage
>ones (20W, I think) in TO220 packages.
>
>

Just be sure the non-inductive ones are REALLY non-inductive. Most off the
shelf 1 watt or bigger resistors (carbon, metal film, MOX) are inductive
these days.

73 Tom


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From: Mark Pettigrew <[e-mail]>
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Rob Bellville wrote:
>
> Hi!
>
> I need to make a bunch of low power (< 5W) dummy loads. Where can I find
> some 50 ohm 5W non-inductive resistors? Alternatively, I could use 25 and
> 100 ohm ones, too.
>
> I have looked quite hard for 5W non-inductive resistors, and they are not
easy to find. 2W ones are relatively easy. There are some higher wattage
ones (20W, I think) in TO220 packages.

However, if you only want about 5W, you could simply put two 100 ohm
resistors in parallel. It'll give you 4W. However, for showrt periods,
provided the resistors are well spaced from each other and any mounting
so there is a decent air flow round them, 5W shouldn't be a problem. You
could try series-parallel for larger power ratings.

Mark
G0WLR


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:31 1996
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Subject: FOR SALE  --  SHURE  450  DESK  MIC
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SHURE MODEL 450 desk mic

Good, working condition with some scratches.

The 450 was selling new in a 1993 Newark Electronics catalog
for approx $112.

$35 C.O.D. POSTPAID (or offer?)

Bill
AA4FM/0



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From: [e-mail] ()
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Subject: Re: Ger Rid of the Morse Requirement!
Date: 7 Feb 1996 18:55:13 GMT
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Bill L. Kotarski ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Whoops I forgot to mention that my uncle is now 75 years old and is a
: GENERAL CLASS   Going for his ADVANCED CLASS
: Wants his EXTRA BY his 78th Birthday
        Whats with all the CAPS?







: Jim Jaworski ([e-mail]) wrote:
: >     Morse Code is DEAD.  Get rid of it.  This IS almost the 21st
: > Century you know.


: > --
: > Winnipeg MB Canada                            [e-mail]
: > TEAM OS/2                                     MIME OK
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: > OS/2 -- 100% 32-bit since April 1992 and over 3400 32-bit OS/2 apps.

: --
: [e-mail]-------------------- [e-mail]
: [e-mail][e-mail]
: [e-mail]      And Whatever Else You People Call Me
: N8JOS--- General Class since 1968   EX-WB8DKR  and WN8DKR



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:33 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Books)
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Subject: Re: Ger Rid of the Morse Requirement!
Date: 7 Feb 1996 21:35:56 GMT
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Michael Francoeur ([e-mail]) wrote:
> CW is a requirement and I think it should stay.  If I can pass my 13 wpm
> anyone can!  All that is required is work and practice, but such is the stat
e
> of life these days.  "Give me what I want let alone that I haven't proved my

> worth".

But have you proved your worth by learning CW?  As you yourself admit:
> I rarely use code,

So what does this have to do with your day to day (or week to week) use
of ham radio frequencies?  Or are you just another "I did it so you
should have to" person?
> but I still do from time to time.  It's a realiable means
> of communication through less than ideal conditions.  You may appreciate the

> value some day if you find yourself in a collasped building.

Yeah Right.  That is quite a stretch of the imagination.

OK, you want a skill part to the test, here's one that's a gimme that would
work.

To get your novice(?) class, you have to show up with the parts for a
crystal radio and build it on the spot.  Nothing pre-manufactured, although
you can have nails and a board, but no drawing on the board. Must work
or no license.

For Tech you show up with the parts for a...

You get the idea?  Or would that be too hard?

Roger



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:33 1996
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In <4fb5vs$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Roger Books)
writes:
>To get your novice(?) class, you have to show up with the parts for a
>crystal radio and build it on the spot.  Nothing pre-manufactured, although

this idea is always a hoot. always suggested by folks who probably haven't
seen an exam in years...

nothing premanufactured, eh? guess that takes out the oatmeal box and enameled
wire...and the nails and board for that matter. gotta cut the tree down, hack
out
a board, forge some nails...

i don't think we'll be able to get a test done on a saturday morning if we hav
e
to do all that.

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:35 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Brian Oakley)
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Subject: Re: Ger Rid of the Morse Requirement!
Date: 8 Feb 1996 22:37:51 -0600
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Say Roger,
 Most of the hams that are for keeping the cw requirement could blow you
away with the amount of technical knowledge they have. You forget, they
took their tests at fcc regional offices. Those tests are NOT easy. I
know from experience. B.

Roger Books ([e-mail])
wrote: : Jeff Stillinger ([e-mail]) wrote:

: > So we get rid of CW.  What is next?  How much easier do people want it to
be
: > to get a license?  Morse is required, so just do it.  Oh I forgot that is
a
: > bit of work.  We would not want to work for our reward.

: > This whole anti CW thing is a reflection of what is happening everwhere.
: > Construction contractors and truck drivers don't want to test for a licens
e
: > either.  Why?  Because they are lazy and have no desire to devlope skills.
: > The same can be said about ham radio.  The anti-CW people are just pissed
: > because there are people like me who demand they work for a license.  Lear
n
: > a new skill, and then use it.

: > For those of us that do use CW and enjoy it.  Brag about it, you have a
: > skill that was work to get and some folks don't have.

: Well goody for you.

: Let me put it this way.  Many people are never going to use CW.  The work
: required to learn CW is pointless.  Do you enjoy pointless?  I think you
: should have to learn braille in order to get you license.  It makes just
: as much sense.

: I don't know why I'm jumping in here, the old "I had to do it so you
: should have to do it also" is a rather shortsighted attitude.  It goes
: to show that improvement of ham operators is the least of your worries,
: you just worried someone might get the priviledges with less work.  On
: the other hand...  I get the fealing that alot of CW proponents are afraid
: that they wouldn't be able to deal with real competance tests.  If CW went
: away you might actually have to demonstrate theory competance with a
: non-gimmee test.

: So, is it better to keep numbers down via ancient skills that are unnecessar
y,
: or is it better to force people to develop modern, relevant skills?

: As for those that want the CW frequencies, that's fine, those people can
:  learn morse since it will be relevant to them.  I would be all for
:  maintaining those as pure CW.

: Roger
: (Same one that had the fight about the "computers in society" class.  I
:  enjoy learning new things, but I HATE wasting my time.)


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:36 1996
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From: [e-mail] (RKram51)
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Subject: Re: Ham Radio & More Show on Real Audio
Date: 11 Feb 1996 02:12:54 -0500
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If you really want to improve the audio on the show, get rid of Professor
A.
He embodies all the snob qualities that put new people off  from getting
into the
hobby in the first place.   He is obviously impressed with himself, and
his abilitiy
to buy high priced equipment.  I think I know what the "A" stands for.
.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:37 1996
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From: "Rick, AA8VQ" <[e-mail]>
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Interested in getting your amateur license?  I am interested in conducting cla
sses for Novice,
Technican, General licenses in the Columbus OH area.  Classes will likely be i
n the North portion
of town.  I need to get an idea of the interest level before I make more commi
ttments.  If you're
interested, drop me a message on E-Mail ONLY, please.

73



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:38 1996
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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:39 1996
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From: [e-mail] (WB8VBW)
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Subject: Ham Radio Testing in Maryland 2/17/96
Date: 9 Feb 1996 13:42:13 -0500
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The next test session sponsored by The Mid-Atlantic DX & Repeater
Association
will be held on Saturday February 17 in Smithsburg, MD near Hagerstown.
This is an ARRL VEC test session.  Walk-ins are welcome but
preregistration is easy.

Call our voice BBS at 301-416-8447 and select box 110.  You can
preregister and get exact directions via phone...

You can also E-Mail me if you would like...

73

Mike, WB8VBW


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:40 1996
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From: chilton@lss1074 (Ken Chilton)
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Subject: Hamfest: Marlborough, MA
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Just a reminder about the hamfest featuring Ham Radio and
Computer/Electronic equipment on Saturday, 17 February.

Starts at 10am - $2 donation.
Several raffle/door prizes.  (I lost count.)
Talk-in on 146.610-/449.925-

Questions/Directions can be addressed to:
        [e-mail]

C U there!
de KA1TIH



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:41 1996
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In <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
wrote:
|Does anyone happen to have the phone number for the FCC?
|I need to call them and find the rules on nonhams using a hams callsign.
|One person says the ham does not have to get on air, id himself and
|verify that he is control op for the nonham.

You need a copy of the rule book.  There must always be a control operator
who can at the very least power off the station if something untoward
happens.  I believe the rules only state that the control operator must be
present at all times.  But if, for instance, someone who recognizes that the
call sign doesn't match the voice comes on and asks, it wouldn't hurt to be
prepared to verify that in fact your call sign is being used properly.

        /JBL
--
Nets: [e-mail]  |  "There were sweetheart roses on Yancey Wilmerding's
  or [e-mail]|  bureau that morning.  Wide-eyed and distraught, she
POTS: [phone]  |  stood with all her faculties rooted to the floor."
ARS:  KD1ON          |                                  -- S. J. Perelman


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:42 1996
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Does anyone happen to have the phone number for the FCC?
I need to call them and find the rules on nonhams using a hams callsign.
One person says the ham does not have to get on air, id himself and
verify that he is control op for the nonham. I was told that he has to
do that. So, I wanna check with the FCC myself and see what they say
about this matter. So if someone has the number for them, i'd appreciate
it. Thanks.
                                                       N1UST



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:43 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Richard Lubash)
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Subject: Help a potential ham
Date: 11 Feb 1996 21:53:58 GMT
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A young man called me the other day and asked the best way to find out
how to become a ham. I suggested that he contact a local ham club for
help.

He lives in OK City, OK and since I live in NH I thought I would post
here and see if anyone can referr me to clubs in that area or to a list
of clubs on the net.

Thanks in advance

Richard Lubash - N1VXW
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:43 1996
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From: [e-mail] (KB7YJJ)
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Subject: Re: Help to operate in Japan.. seeking advise
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In article <1996Jan30.111438.1145@hobbit>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Hello to everyone:
>
>I just got a word that I will be travelling to Japan. I will be
>staying in Japan for seven months. I would like to know how ot
>get the operating privileges at Japan.  I have advance class
>license here.  I would appreciate if someone give me some
>suggestions or point me in right direction.
>
>Thank you very much.
>
>73
>Dinakar KG8OE
>[e-mail]
>

Learn Nihongo very fast!!! :)



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:44 1996
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From: Ginsberg Family <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Hey! Can Anyone Help A New Ham??
Date: 11 Feb 1996 02:29:13 GMT
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I will certainly ditto that respose you recieved on the condition of the
10 meter band.  I is kinda dead.  I did spend a lot of time scanning the
band for about 2-3 weeks to try to contact 10  10-10 members to get a
membership in there 10x10 club.  It sure seems dead but when open I find
some of the most friendly and neat people, good luck  Ed Gisnberg Ke6BNL
10x10 67327



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:45 1996
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From: Hans Brakob K0HB <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Hey! Can Anyone Help A New Ham??
Date: 9 Feb 1996 21:02:49 GMT
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Hi Ryan,

10M really is quite flat these days.  Mostly you will hear
only local (if you are near other hams) stuff on 10Meters.

To stir up some activity, give out a few CQs.  Everyone else
also thinks its flat, so no-one is calling.

73, de Hans, K0HB

--
--"Hark!
  I Have Hurled My Words To The Far Corners Of
  The Earth!
  What King Of Old Could Do Thus?"  -Quote from AC6V-


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:46 1996
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From: Lee Collins <[e-mail]>
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Date: 13 Feb 1996 00:20:01 GMT
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With a dipole and an R7, you should have the best of both worlds.  Get
them both as  high as possible.  Yes, 10 meters is fairly dead right
now, except sometimes in the late afternoon it comes alive for a short
time.  It's a great time to give your cw fist and ear a workout!

Cheers!  Lee KB1ACN




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:47 1996
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From: [e-mail]  ( Steve - KF2TI)  Landing, NJ
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Subject: Re: Hey! Can Anyone Help A New Ham??
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>   Lee Collins <[e-mail]> writes:
>  With a dipole and an R7, you should have the best of both worlds.  Get
>  them both as  high as possible.  Yes, 10 meters is fairly dead right
>  now, except sometimes in the late afternoon it comes alive for a short
>  time.  It's a great time to give your cw fist and ear a workout!
>
>  Cheers!  Lee KB1ACN
>
>
>
actually, i found the r7 to work best about 10' off the ground.  make sure the
 mast is grounded as well

73, enjoy it's a great antenna

steve



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Borba)
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In article <4fi0k1$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:
>I was told Icom had a Web site I could get Technical assistance.
Does anyone know where it would be?  I tried yahoo with no
>luck.  Paul
>

Paul,

try the following URL:

        http://www.icomamerica.com/icom/

Good hunting!  de Gary, KR4XC



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:48 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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In a message dated 96-02-09 20:56:59 EST, you write:

>From: [e-mail] (WB8VBW)
>Subject: CQ DX Hams and Ham Clubs...Link to our Repeater via Internet Phone

Initially it sounds like a good idea.  My only concern is that a non-amateur
licensed person with internet phone capability could access your repeater.
 Limiting access via the internet would be next to impossible.  Reversing the
access (eg. a licensed amateur being able to access internet phone via your
repeater) might be an interesting concept.

73 Tom/N3PGG


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:52 1996
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As of today i'am monitoring 28.460 12 hours a day, I am not sure of Arrl
band plans for That freq, but lets just do it a open it up. With the
coverage of this group should have world wide coverage. Thanks KR6G


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:53 1996
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From: [e-mail] (KB7YJJ)
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Subject: Re: License expiring in 5 months, where to get 610 form?
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>My license will expire in July, so I'll need to send in a renewal 610
>form.  Where can one get a copy, and when is an appropriate time to
>fill it out and mail it to the FCC?
>
>TIA  73s

Easy Call ARRL and if you are a member, they'll send them out to you within 3
days...:)



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:54 1996
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From: [e-mail] (David Sosnin)
Subject: LOGGING SOFTWARE
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Can anyone tell me some GOOD logging software that I can use for my
Ham Radio Log? I can use either Windows based or DOS based. If you
could tell me where to find it and a little bit about it would be
great.

Thanks

N4TTN




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:55 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ashtabula2)
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Subject: MODE question....
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Hello everyone,

    I am wondering if there is a simple way to determine the different
carriers heard.. In reguards to what it is operating in ETC....  I hear so
many different carriers, but I cant identify them...

    Any help would be greatly appreciated....

73's
JEFF


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In article <4f400i$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk) writes...
>got the test program. got the ability to generate custom tests (do so on occa
sion)
>but those have to come from the pools...so if you think the pools are out of
date
>or wrong - what have you submitted to the revision committee for consideratio
n
>for the next pool revision? there's always at least 1 pool in revision every
year.

No, I don't think they're either out of date or wrong. They're just simply
presented in a totally inappropriate way. We give everyone the exact questions
and answers that will be on the test. Were you tested this way in school?
Didn't think so.

>the correct answer for the 80m novice band is 3675-3725 kHz for the US.
>How is that not memorization?

Yes, there are a few things, such as the band edges, which can't be done any
other way - rote memorization. This doesn't mean the whole test should be that
way. It's trivial to program a computer to draw a resistive voltage divider,
pick a random applied voltage and random resistor values, and calculate what
the right answer should be. I see no reason why this kind of question "has to
come from the pools". If you know Ohm's law, you can figure out the answer
from this knowledge. If you memorized the question pool, you circle the answer
you memorized, no knowledge of any electronics needed, and move on.

==============================================================================
Tom Randolph  N1OOQ  NE-QRP 419  QRP-L 87  ARRL      [e-mail]
==============================================================================


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:58 1996
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Subject: Re: Morse code Cry Babys!!!
Date: 13 Feb 1996 07:40:44 GMT
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>>SAR listens for *any* tapping sounds in the rubble, SOS is of no
>>more value than any other banging you can do.
>True..

>> And POWs in the Hanoi Hilton used the POW code, not Morse, to tap out >>the
ir messages.

>I believe the POW code was a 5 x 5 matrix of 25 letters of tap and
>scratch.  A tap is a dot and a scratch is a dash.  Was a very
>effective means of communication between the POWs and it is very easy
>to differentiate between the two...try it..tap...scratch...  A lot
>more efficient than tapping the corresponding number for each letter
>of alphabet

>>The problem with tapping Morse is to differentiate a tap meaning
>>dot from a tap meaning dash. Since Morse is a temporal code, you
>>need some way to signal strike and release, not just strike, so
>>that you can tell the *duration* of the Code element.

>>Try sending Morse to a friend by just tapping a pencil on the
>>desk. Don't let him look. See if he can tell the difference
>>between an I and an A. They sound the same, just two taps.

Very interesting little tidbit of information.  I actually realized
this same phenomenon as a new novice operator.  I was watching the
famous movie "Grey Lady Down".  The guy in the sunken sub (oxymoron?)
was using a wrench to "signal the guys outside in morse code".  Problem
was, I couldnt copy any of it.  Then it dawned on me.  Unless he
used a combination of "tap and drag" of the wrench, the boys outside
couldnt really understand his directions.  Would be interested to
know the POW code -- I've heard of whistling tunes to warn of
approaching peril  (ie POP GOES THE WHEASLE for enemy approach, GRAND OLD
FLAG for all clear, etc).   Guess that's getting outta scope on
rec.radio.amateur.misc.

73 all, good discussion.

Joe

----------------------------------------------------------
Amateur Radio:  BV/N0IAT   Taipei TAIWAN Republic of China

ex.  7J1AOF (Japan)  YU3/N0IAT (Slovenia)  KA0ZDH (Novice)
Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986.  Comments are mine only.
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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:03:59 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Morse Code history?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Organization: Destructive Testing Systems
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In article <4ffkjb$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Shawn C. Masters)
 writes:
>Gary Coffman ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: And now you know...  the rest of the story.
>
>       Maybe Morse should have stuck with art, rather then run from the
>critics and go into science.  Atleast then we wouldn't have the CW test's
>as we know them now:-).

Unfortunately, the National Endowment for the Arts, John Q Adams version,
wouldn't give Morse a grant and he was forced to find a way to get a
National Science Foundation (1843 version) grant instead.

Gary

--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:00 1996
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From: [e-mail] (BILL SHYMANSKI)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Motion Sensor RFI
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Every time I key up a 2 metre rig in the house, the motion sensor
lamp up front goes on.  Since the packet station is on all the time,
the light can pop up at any time of night; this is a minor nuisance.
Will a few carefully-located .001 caps, some ferrite beads, etc. make
the sensor less likely to false trip, or should I just scrap these
lumberyard specials and buy a better brand of motion sensor ?
   Bill
     [e-mail]
      [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:01 1996
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From: [e-mail]
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Subject: Re: NABER Study Guides?
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Most of the technical infromation on the NABER test can be found in the Radio
Amateurs
Handbook published by the ARRL. However, you'll need something else for the re
gulations.

I found the study guide to be quite useful for the test and it was worth the $
20 (non-member
price). The FCC Rules, Regulations and Licensing guide (about $23) contains in
formation
also found in your public library in the section where the Federal regulations
 are stored.
You will need to know all the code numbers to do this so the book makes things
 much easier.

BTW, I passed the NABER test first try using their study guides. It sure was a
 lot easier than
the FCC General Radiotelephone :-).

Richard Kendrick CET WA7TWI           |
Amateur Radio Extra Class             |  Do not adjust your mind, there
QRP #4129/G-QRP #8591/MI-QRP #M-1412  |  is a fault in reality.
Phoenix, AZ  email: [e-mail]  |



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:02 1996
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Subject: Need Baltimore MD Clubs & Elmers, Please!
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Any local Web page info, e-mail or phone numbers would be very much
appreciated.  Thank you!



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:03 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bill DeMatties)
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Hi

 I'm looking for a service manual for a tektronix 453 scope.
 I would pay a reasonable fee for a copy of the manual or would
 like to know where an original manual may be purchased.

                                        Thanks in advance!

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael J Funaro)
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Subject: Need Uniden FMH350D Programing Info
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Hello, I have a Uniden FMH350D tranceiver and need info on how to
program it. Any info would be appreciated.

                                      73, Mike WA0SWJ
                                      [e-mail]



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From: [e-mail] (Werner Jochem)
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Hi Gang,
probably in March I will try to get my US ham ticket at a test session
here in Germany.
Now I'm looking for a friedly and reliable US ham providing me with a US
mailing adress.
I'm 41 years old, ham since 1977, active mostly in CW on hf bands. I'm
married, no kids, three cats and working as a regional sales manager for
a large German pharma company. Other hobbies: motorbiking, travelling and
scuba diving.
If you think this would be a good idea for you, send me your email
please.
73 Joe DK7VW email: [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:05 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Mouw)
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Looking for info on Packet to Internet Gateways.  I tried several with no
success.  Please help a stuggling amateur in the Tampa Bay area.

73  John



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To: (Ben,E.,Cline),wrote:

[e-mail] (Ben E. Cline) wrote:
>Does anyone know the manufacturer, part number, availability,
>and source for the power connector on the Standard
>C5718DA?  I asked Standard and they didn't have any
>information.  Their suggestion was to buy a 5m power
>cord (CAW575) and cut it down.  So, if I can't track
>down the connector, I'll probably just remove the current
>connector and put on a connector that I can actually
>purchase.
>

I don't know the source or how to get one - but I was pleasantly surprised to
find that it's
**exactly** the same as the one on my Kenwood TM-221A 2m mobile rig.  Hopefull
y, this info
will help you find one.

P.S. If you ever find out - please drop me a line, if you remember.

73 de KB9JTT
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:07 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mazalr and Earl Rubin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Racal TRA967 6 M FM XCVR
Date: 10 Feb 96 08:00:11 GMT
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I have recently aquired a Racal Mobical TRA 967 6m FM rig.  It works fine
but I think that the receiver sensitivity could use some touching up.

I assume that "G" hams used to work at Racal.  Anyone out there (in Reading)
know how to tune up one of these rigs???

My friends got some terrific Racal automatic antenna tuners (also fully
operational) at the same scap yard.  Any info on these.

Thanks in advance for your direct replies.

73

Earl, 4Z4TJ
Earl and Mazal Rubin  4Z4TJ  Beer Sheva Israel   [e-mail]
                             Dust Capital of the World



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:08 1996
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From: [e-mail](Edward Oros )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Receive IMCT (Morse Code Trainer) By e-mail (v 1.9)
Date: 9 Feb 1996 14:05:31 GMT
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If your news reader accepts attachment files. E-mail a request for IMCT
and I'll send IMCT back to you by e-mail.

IMCT handles the training for the beginner and the advanced student
(0-20 + WPM). It helps you learn the sounds and takes you right up
through various code tests. You can design your own tests, adjust the
speed, spacing, etc. There is also an on-screen radio which simulates
CQers, QSOs, even tuner-uppers! W/95 version comming soon!

73

Ed -- AC3L


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From: [e-mail] (Michael L. Ardai)
Subject: Re: Rochester/Dearfield Hamfest when ????
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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In article <4fq51n$[e-mail]> John Wilcox/NS1Z <[e-mail]>
writes:
-But anyway, the answer is the Spring Hoss Trader's
-(not HossChester, DeerChester etc) is always the day before Mother's day.

And this year the fall one is on the same weekend as the ARRL Boxboro
convention...

/mike
--
\|/     Michael L. Ardai     N1IST
-*- ----------------------------------
/|\     [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:09 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jeffrey D. Stai)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.models.rockets
Subject: Re: Rocket Launch
Date: 11 Feb 1996 21:01:27 GMT
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In <4fee62$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Harry J. Britton) write
s:

>Hi:
>       I've been planning to launch a double stage rocket with a Morse Code
>Transmitter on it. I'll be using a Z8 micro to shift a code string to a
>xmitter. The hard part, I don't know what to have it send.  I figure my call
>and grid square would be good, but I have room for so much more. I suppose I
>can have it count time from an event, like the launch, but putting in an
>altimeter would add too much weight.  Any suggestions?

Well, the first suggestion is to check over at rec.models.rockets for the
same information. I've directed followups over there...

While I have no specific part numbers or anything like that, a reasonably
competent homebrewer like yourself should be able to scare up something (I'm
basing that on the fact that you have figured out how to interface your Z8
to the transmitter already):

- a simple pressure transducer
- a temperature transducer
- a photo diode pointing out the side
- is an altimeter really that heavy?
- how about a transponder...?-)

I'd be interested in finding out more about your basic setup!-)

jeff stai, ke6knf
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:11 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Rocket Launch
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Keywords: Rocket Morse
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Organization: Destructive Testing Systems
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In article <4fee62$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Harry J. Britto
n) writes:
>Hi:
>       I've been planning to launch a double stage rocket with a Morse Code
>Transmitter on it. I'll be using a Z8 micro to shift a code string to a
>xmitter. The hard part, I don't know what to have it send.  I figure my call
>and grid square would be good, but I have room for so much more. I suppose I
>can have it count time from an event, like the launch, but putting in an
>altimeter would add too much weight.  Any suggestions?

There are a number of different things you can telemeter back that
would be of interest. You can let a phototransistor peer out the
side of the rocket and report rotation rate by counting sun crossings.
You can install a strain gage to report G forces. You can install a
mercury switch to signal when top of the arc is reached. Or you could
have a thermistor report temperature up and down. Even an altimeter
needn't be too large or heavy, if you're a bit clever. You can build
an altimeter the size and weight of a pea.

None of these are particularly well suited to Morse coding, however.
You're better off using voltage to frequency converters, tone modulating
the transmitter, and using frequency to voltage converters at the receiver
to decode the telemetry. If you pick channel tone center frequencies
carefully, you can send multiple channels of data at once.

Of course with a micro on board, you could digitally encode the
telemetry instead, and downlink it as high speed FSK, but simple
tone coding is useful when you only have a few channels of data
to send. Morse is too slow for practical rocket telemetry. The
ascent would be over before more than a very few characters could
be sent. Morse signaling is better suited to the leisurely ascent
of a balloon.

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:12 1996
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From: "C. Wheeler" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Rptrs near SLC, UT Ski Areas
Date: 12 Feb 1996 20:55:57 GMT
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Would appreciate it if anyone could pass on frequencies of any open
repeaters (2m/70cm) that cover ski areas in the SLC area.  Particularly
in the Cottonwood Canyons (Solitude, Brighton, Snowbird, Alta).

I don't normally spend much time talking on the radio when I am skiing
but I carry an portable with me - and it's nice to know that I can use it
if I need to.

Thanks
Curtis
Pleasanton, CA



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:13 1996
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From: Rod Dinkins <[e-mail]>
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Subject: San Diego Palomar ARC on WWW
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If you are visiting San Diego or relocating here, check out the Palomar
Amateur Radio club page at:

http://www.electriciti.com/parc

Info includes all San Diego Repeaters, ARC's, ATV, Swap Meets and
On-The-Air Nets, WX, Traffic and Maps as well as points of interest for
the visiting ham. Also an excellent page for other links -- ARES, RACES,
DX, Contesting, Ron Klimas' 500 link plus Ham Pages, WW Disasters, FCC
Link, ARRL Link, DX Bulletins, US Repeater Guide by Artsci and much much
more. Check us out and Welcome to San Diego.

Good Surfing
Rod

Hark! I have hurled my words to the far reaches of the earth!
What King of old could do thus ?

A man may know of the whole world without leaving the shelter of his home!
Loa Tsze



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:14 1996
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Subject: Re: Schedule of Amateur Radio tests?
Date: 10 Feb 1996 18:42:34 GMT
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GO to the arrl www page and scroll down to exams link --- covers whole
country. Will post URL on an announcement -- can't copy URL to this reply

73
Rod

Hark! I have hurled my words to the far reaches of the earth!
What king of old could do thus ?

A man may know of the whole world without leaving the shelter of his own
home!
Loa Tsze



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:15 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jeremy Boot)
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Subject: SWL Pages
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 1996 17:13:32 GMT
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Readers might like to note the new SWL Pages incorporated into:

        http://www.innotts.co.uk/~asperges/

as promised and by request. Tons of advice for the newcomer and ton of
links to Broadcasters' sites. SWLs are not forgotten after all!

Thanks to those who suggested it and sent msgs from this group.


73 de

Jeremy G4NJH
[e-mail]
[Homepages: http://www.innotts.co.uk/~asperges/ ]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:16 1996
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From: Gary Bleasdale <[e-mail]>
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Subject: The Electronic 2ND OP
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 1996 19:55:26 -0500
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Does anyone know if the publisher of the software package The Electronic
2ND OP is still supporting the product? Used to get regular updates from
GRF Computer Services, but havn't seen any for a while.
Please respond by email to [e-mail]. Or you can packet
to kj4pv@n1nfc.#kbay.ga.na.usa.
Thanks es 73


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:17 1996
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From: Rod Dinkins <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Truth in hamming
Date: 10 Feb 1996 15:20:49 GMT
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Eric I read your article with much interest and would like to offer the
following suggestions. First get back issues of QST and read in depth
about the Loma Prieta and North Ridge Earthquakes and the Typhoon that
hit KH6 land in the 70's. Local communications was swamped and the Amateur
Radio Community handled thousands -- let me repeat that -- thousands of
vital messages. In the 80's floods hit the Santa Cruz Mountain area and I
handled several dozen messages from people in shelters who had no other
means of communication to the bay area. Several people drowned and people
were frantic to hear of their loved ones. I am sure all of them would
disagree with you.

Second I would like to comment on the mindless QSO's that you seem prone
to engage in. You reap what you sow, my friend. On the airways, I have had
conversations with a Professor at UCI who is a world renowned authority on
the ancient greeks. A qso with an anthropologist in Belize studing the
Indian ruins. A qso with a British soldier in the Falklands re the polar
explorations in that area.

A qso with a B-17 gunner during WWII. A heart-breaking QSO with a survivor
of the Bataan Death March. A hydraulic engineer in a diamond mine in South
Africa. Many many QSO's with a minister on Pitcairn Island about their
history,the Bounty and current conditions there. And many more.

Do any of the above interest you ??? I didn't think so.

Rod

A man may know of the whole world without leaving the shelter of his own
home! (Provided he wants to!)
Loa Tsze






From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:18 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Simon Frech)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Vacation in Europe
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:32:49 GMT
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[e-mail] (Bobby Irvin) wrote:

>I'm sure this is a tired old question, but I must ask: Is there anybody
>out there that can give me reliable information concerning the operation
>of my dual-band HT in the Netherlands?  I intend to travel there in May
>and I would like to know who to contact in the Dutch government to secure
>clearance for such operation.  Now before everybody screams "ask ARRL!",
>I must tell you that I have sent email to that office over 3 weeks ago and
>have yet to receive a response.

I would give ARRL a phone call. Maybe your e-mail got lost somewhere.
You could also call the Dutch consulate or embassy.
I took my HT to Switzerland last fall. The Swiss Telecom authority
wanted 50 Swiss francs for a 3 month permit (about $40). I had to send
in an application (furnished by ARRL a couple of weeks after my
initial e-mail to them) and the money and got a reply after 10 days or
so.
My HT can but was not set up to produce the "burst" tone that a lot of
European repeaters require. Make sure your HT is ready; you'll make a
lot more contacts.

Enjoy your trip. Going ice-skating on the canals? ;-)

Simon Frech, KE6KKH



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:19 1996
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From: Jon V Twork <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: VHF Engineering Info
Date: 7 Feb 1996 17:05:58 GMT
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I need help in finding specifications, schematics, and modifications for
Vhf Engineering 2 meter amplifier and accompanying power supply.  Vhf
Engineering was originally in Binghamton, N.Y. but have either moved or
gone out of business.
The model amplifier is PA140/10 and the power supply is a Model 24C
Any help at all would be appreciated.  Thank you.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:20 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Lamberson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Volunteer Sought to Test WinTalk v1.25
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 96 07:59:51 GMT
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Summary: Volunteer needed to test WinTalk
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Keyword: WinTalk

I'm seeking a volunteer that would like to help me test a Freeware
product from ELF Communications called WinTalk. The program enables users with

dialup connection to the internet to be able to call each other and
communicate in a realtime radio teletype like enviroment.  May come in handy
to talk to far away relatives!  If you are interested in conducting this test
with me please contact me by posting a message to this group or E-mail me.
The WinTalk program version 1.25 can be downloaded from the vendor's ftp site:
                                       ftp.elf.com
                           /pub/wintalk/WTALK125.ZIP


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:21 1996
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From: Hans Brakob K0HB <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: why a license?
Date: 8 Feb 1996 01:50:55 GMT
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>certainly would make one paranoid about going
>on the air.

Only if your license credentials didn't stand
scrutiny! <grin>

73, de Hans, K0HB

--
--"Hark!
  I Have Hurled My Words To The Far Corners Of
  The Earth!
  What King Of Old Could Do Thus?"  -Quote from AC6V-


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:22 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Tony J. Podrasky)
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Subject: Re: why a license?
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Gary Coffman <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary
>Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary
>534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | [e-mail]
>Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |

                                  ^^^^^^^^^^^^
                                       |
Hi Mr. Coffman; _______________________|

I represent the Acme Anvil company, and would like to discuss this with you...


:-)

--
    Tony J. Podrasky              Sure, we can do it - just select any TWO:
     San Diego , Ca               +---------------------------------------+
    [e-mail]              |    GOOD    |    FAST    |    CHEAP    |
QSL? QRU? QRZ? QLZ? QFA?          +---------------------------------------+


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:23 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Eric Martin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: why a license?
Date: 7 Feb 1996 18:42:51 GMT
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Thanks for all the responses, most of which cam by e-mail. I was
interested in how well the FCC enforces its licensing laws, for I see a
time when all Internet users may someday also need a license.

I was disturbed, however, by the impression I received of ham radio
being a place where everyone is checking up on you. This eagerness to
bust vagrants, by reporting them to the federal government, smacks of
vigilantism, and certainly would make one paranoid about going on the
air.  Now I know that if I get a license, pony up the considerable
amount of money for a rig, and go on, my first contacts will be made
with people who are probably diving for their call book, making sure I'm
clean.  I hope their call book is up to date!

While breaking the licensing law violates the spirit of professionalism
and exclusivity of ham radio, I don't think that spying on fellow hams
is a good solution to the problem. Shunning would work far better. Ham
radio has enough of an air of extremem conservatism (witness the editor
of 73); why compund it by acting like agents in a polic


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:24 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: why a license?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Organization: Destructive Testing Systems
References: <4f8826$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4fe8c1$[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 1996 01:02:59 GMT
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In article <4fe8c1$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (T
ony Pelliccio) writes:
>In article <[e-mail]>, Penn McClatchey <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>
>>I remember getting a post card from an ARRL volunteer monitor for being
>>out of band as a novice in 1973.  It looked official and embarassed
>>the hell out me.  I had no idea that my old Heath VF-1 was drifting
>>a mile a minute.    Whatever happened to the ARRL monitors?
>
>The ARRL monitors found out they were held legally responsible for those
>little notices and therefore no longer wished to get involved in
>protracted legal battles that the had neither the time nor the money.

I fail to see how that could be. The notices were advisory only, with
no force. Someone who didn't like the notice could simply pitch it in
the trash. How could that possibly generate legal action?

Sure, I know you can sue for any reason, or no reason at all, but
over what is essentially junk mail?

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | gatech!wa4mei!ke4zv!gary
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary
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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:25 1996
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From: [e-mail](michael silva)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: why a license?
Date: 7 Feb 1996 21:12:50 GMT
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In <4farrb$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Eric Martin)
writes:
<...>
>I was disturbed, however, by the impression I received of ham radio
>being a place where everyone is checking up on you. This eagerness to
>bust vagrants, by reporting them to the federal government, smacks of
>vigilantism, and certainly would make one paranoid about going on the
>air.  Now I know that if I get a license, pony up the considerable
>amount of money for a rig, and go on, my first contacts will be made
>with people who are probably diving for their call book, making sure
>I'm clean.
>... I don't think that spying on fellow hams is a good solution to the
>problem.

Actually, the percentage of contacts that sends people "diving for
their callbook" will be very low unless your operating practices are
suspect, but even so, if you're legal why does it bother you?  When you
transmit a callsign for the world (or at least the county) to hear, it
is hardly spying should an occasional listener decide to look you up
for whatever reason.  As for up-to-date callbooks, every ham should
have a sense of what callsigns are fresh off the FCC presses and thus
may not be in print or on CD-rom.  So all in all this concern of yours
is greatly overblown, as you will find if and when you get on the air.

73,
Mike, KK6GM





From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jerry Flanders)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.swap,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: WTB HW-9 OR SIMILAR QRP RIG
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:36:29 GMT
Organization: SunBelt.Net INTERNET Access
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I am looking for a Heath HW-9 QRP rig or similar. Any condition
considered, but must have manual. Accessories OK,
but not required. Please quote exact condition, appearance,
accessories and price.

Thanks

Jerry Flanders    W4UKU   South Carolina    [e-mail]






From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:26 1996
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From: spiro evagelakos ([e-mail])
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Subject: WTB:5KW AM Transmitter
Date: 12 Feb 1996 10:19:25 GMT
Organization: ACAY Network Computing P/L, Sydney AUSTRALIA.
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This time I am after a second hand 5KW  AM Transmitter

Regards
Spiro


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:27 1996
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From: spiro evagelakos ([e-mail])
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Subject: WTB:AMATURE TRANSMITTER @ 160MTRS
Date: 12 Feb 1996 10:15:25 GMT
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Hi ,
I am after a second hand amature transmitter for the 160mtr band

Regards
Spiro


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:28 1996
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From: spiro evagelakos ([e-mail])
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Subject: WTB:LINEAR AMPLIFIER FOR 160MTR BAND
Date: 12 Feb 1996 10:17:15 GMT
Organization: ACAY Network Computing P/L, Sydney AUSTRALIA.
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Hi ,
I am after a second hand  linear Amplifier for the 160mtr band

Regards
Spiro


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:29 1996
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From: Zack Lau <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Subject: Re: WTD: Leaky Coax
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 1996 14:32:45 -0500
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Gary Coffman wrote:
>

> >1) Can I modify normal coax (like RG-8/U) by cutting slots or some other
> >method to achieve "leaky-ness"?
>
> Not practically.

It looks to me like Andrew takes ordinary Heliax and mills
slots in the cable.  "Holes are milled in the corrugation
peaks of the outer conductor to form the radiating cable."
p.564 of their catalog 36.  I also recall that you considered
Heliax to be ordinary coax, and not something exotic.

> >2) Where can I buy leaky coax at a reasonable price?
>
> The trade name for what you want is "Radiax". I believe it is
> made by Andrew. It is not cheap (around $2 a foot).
>
> There is another way. You can use drop fittings in the line and
> dipole antennas at intervals.  Use 30 db couplers for your drop
> fittings near the transmitter, and increasingly larger coupling
> factors as you get further away from the transmitter, IE use a
> 12 db coupler, a 6 db coupler, a 3 db coupler, and finally just
> put an antenna directly on the end of the line.

Why the need for different value couplers? After all, with the
commercial product aren't all the slots the same size, so that
the coupling factor is the same?  Of course, you probably want
to feed it in the center and perhaps vary the coupling in a couple
spots to optimize coverage.

Zack KH6CP/1 [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:30 1996
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From: Rod Dinkins <[e-mail]>
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Subject: WWW Mega Ham Links
Date: 11 Feb 1996 18:09:32 GMT
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Been surfin the web for several weeks and have found two pages with over
500 Plus links to other Ham Related Info. Perhaps this may save you some
surfin time. Although its fun to search -- run into the durnest stuff
Hi Hi. If you are on any of the 5 hour a month plans -- this will save you
$$$ too.

Good Surfin and Hamming

Rod

Hark! For I Have Hurled My Words To The Far reaches Of The Earth!
What King Of Old Could Do Thus ?



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http://www.com-west.com/com-west/com-west.html

http://uhavax.hartford.edu/disk$userdata/faculty/newsvhf/www/ham-www.html
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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 13 21:04:32 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: YAESU FT-707 Transverter
Date: Fri, 09 Feb 96 16:48:13 PDT
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I have a like new FT-707 transverter with the 6 meter and
2 meter modules. Asking $350/OBO.

I used it with my FT-757GX.  Technical info follows:

The transverter works on all the modes of the HF rig
and there are modules for 50, 144, and 430 mHz. It can
operate satellite modes with full duplex operation
between 28, 144, and 435 mHz. It includes repeater
splits on all repeater bands. It permits use frm
50-54 mHz, 144-148 mhz, and 430-440 mHz. It's power
input is 20 watts on SSB and CW and 5 watts on AM/FM.
Its input range is 28 to 30 mHz.

The only interconnections
between the HF rig and the transverter are a phono
connector cable frm an RF output jack on the HF rig ,
the DC power cord and a coax from the HF antenna 259
connector to the transverter. Appears that it
might work on any rig that has those kind of
connections. The RF output jack on the 757 provides a
low level RF output from an early stage of the xmtr. Power
level is about -6 dBm (0.1 Vrms) at 50 ohms.



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:10 1996
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From: [e-mail] (JRosariojr)
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Subject: Re: WTB:5KW AM Transmitter
Date: 14 Feb 1996 03:49:49 -0500
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good luck


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:11 1996
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From: [e-mail] ()
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: mod for htx-212????
Date: 10 Feb 1996 19:14:26 GMT
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does anybody have any mods for the htx-212 2mtr mobile?



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:13 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Morse code Cry Babys!!!
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 96 02:28:40 -0500
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when a group of POW s were in an enemy propaganda film...one sent TORTURE
in CW by opening and closing his eyes to the code letters.


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:14 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Alan M. Horowitz)
Subject: Re: CW ops: What tone do you use?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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Gary, if your SNR changes with changes in audio gain, you have bigger fish to
fry than optimizing sidetone frequency.


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:14 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Alan M. Horowitz)
Subject: Re: Lets open 10 !
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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Nowadays, your 10 meter openings will almost always be Sporadic E. Summer
will be even better for that.


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:15 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Larry Lewis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Wanted 2m transverter
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 12:20:12 GMT
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Wanted - 28 mhz to 144 mhz linear transverter, working home built OK.
- KN6WC



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:16 1996
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From: [e-mail] (RIlowite)
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Subject: Re: Logging Software
Date: 14 Feb 1996 17:47:24 -0500
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Use the Card File application in the Accessaries group of your Windows Pgm
It works just fine for me.
[e-mail] (W2GKG)


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:17 1996
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From: [e-mail] (WA8ULX)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Modifing Hr-2600 out of band
Date: 17 Feb 1996 06:59:06 -0500
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Does anyone know the mod for modifing the HR-2600 for out of band
operation. I need to modify mine so I can use to Operate a couple
Transverters. I cab be reached at [e-mail] thanks and 73 Bruce


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:18 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Tony Angerame - Sun SSE)
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Subject: Re: Dummy load resistor source???
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Use 1 watt resistors nd wire them in parrallel between two pieces of scrap cir
cuit
board (unetched).




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:19 1996
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From: Paul Christensen <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Morse code Cry Babys!!!
Date: 14 Feb 1996 20:40:42 GMT
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What's your point?

-Paul



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:19 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Alan M. Horowitz)
Subject: "blast through" blanketing sporadic E by polarization tricks?
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Do the clouds which comprise ionospheric sporadic E, have any known
bi-refringent properties or soesuch, which would allow signals to reach
the above-lying F layer,  through polarization diversity?  Or by any other
trick?


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:20 1996
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From: Chuck Rush <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Medicine HF Net ?
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 10:03:59 -0600
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MARCO Medical Amateur Radio Council
biggest net used to be 7.239 8p central (dst or not)
membership inq to Dr William L Sprague, 8028 San Lucas Dr, Whittier, CA 90605
Chuck Rush N0AZ  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:21 1996
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From: Lawrence Artz <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Boxborough in Oct.
Date: 13 Feb 1996 22:18:18 GMT
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I heard that it is the same weekend as Deerchester.

Larry
KA1CRN



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:22 1996
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From: Stephan M. Anderman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Wanted: Info on HARP Project
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 96 21:51:45 -0500
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of "This Week in Amateur Radio".  Watch for Friday night's summary posting
in this newsgroup for reception details.
-
73 de Stephan Anderman, WA3RKB
Executive Producer - "This Week in Amateur Radio"


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:23 1996
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I'll bet if you contact the ARRL at   http://www.arrl.org    they can
help you.

73--Terry/WB4FXD



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:24 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Lash1)
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Subject: Re: Make money to pay off debts or to just spend! - aaaaa1.txt [1/1]
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Are you stupid?

Let us know when you make your first $1,000

Duhhhh


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:25 1996
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From: [e-mail](Frank L. Jamison )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Computerized Vacuum Tube List
Date: 16 Feb 1996 18:21:49 GMT
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I am trying to determine if a CD-ROM or Floppy Disk exists listing all
Vacuum Tubes.  It would be preferable if the program had a database of
individual tube specifications but a simple listing would be
satisfactory.  Any help will be appreciated.
    Frank 'Jamie' Jamison - W5YSM - Email:  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:26 1996
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From: Hank Blackstock <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: LATEST HAM WEB SITES
Date: 16 Feb 1996 12:52:52 GMT
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Check out the 3819 group at:

http://www.cswnet.com/~wa5jrh/

73 Hank WA5JRH



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:27 1996
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From: "Dave J. Cook" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: WTB  --  RADIO  HANDBOOK   <<<   22nd edition   >>>
Date: 14 Feb 1996 02:46:08 GMT
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Hi,
     I just checked my bookcase. I have your book - mint (cover still
squeeks when opened).
     I don't know what it's worth -- how about $20 and I'll ship.
                                  Dave Cook     W0EYA
                                  515-454-2270



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:27 1996
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From: Ole Tom Guse <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Multiband on ALINCO DJ-180
Date: 13 Feb 1996 08:42:23 GMT
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A friend of mine have bought a DJ-180 abroad. This radio could receive 130-174
mhz.
Unfortunally he have reset it to default settings. Could anybody help him with

instructions on how to do it over again?

Ole Tom Guse
Norway



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:28 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Charles M. Clark)
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Subject: Update SUPER SPACE & WEATHER SITE
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If you have visited Mike Robinson weather and space site in the past
and enjoyed it, you will be pleased to know that he has a new and
improved page which is still located at
  "http:www.airtime.co.uk/users/homebase/homebase.htm"
There is a complete list of weather sites and all you need to keep up
with what is happening or going to happen out in SPACE.




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:29 1996
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From: [e-mail] (John Bartolucci)
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Subject: Wanted: Info on HARP Project
Date: 13 Feb 1996 00:54:59 GMT
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Greetings,

 Any hams out there following the HARP project? Supposed
antenna array being built in Alaska by the Air Force or NASA.

 Anyone know where I can find out more about it?  -

    [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:31 1996
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From: Tony <[e-mail]>
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Subject: NEW HAMFEST !!!
Date: 14 Feb 1996 22:15:19 GMT
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There is a new HAMFEST in town !!!
The FIRST NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY HAMFEST
Will be held on April 28 1996
At the Budd Lake Fire House
On route 46 in Budd Lake, NJ
For more info see the listing on "THE HAM-STRING"
At http://www.users.fast.net/~n3itn



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:32 1996
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From: Stephan M. Anderman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: License expiring in 5 months, where to get 610 form?
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 96 21:56:05 -0500
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If your current address is good with the FCC, you will receive a form 610-R
from the Commission for renewal.  Just sign it and return it to FCC.  You will
see this 60-90 days prior to expiration.  If you don't receive it, you can
obtain a 610 form from ARRL Hq. within a few days.  FCC no longer accepts
renewals sent earlier than 60 (though I forget, it may be 90) days prior to
expiration.

73 de Stephan Anderman, WA3RKB


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:32 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Brent Volden)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Is it feasible to HAM broadcast out of an apartment?
Date: 15 Feb 1996 06:56:33 GMT
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I wasn't sure how much of an antenna one needs to transmit on amateur
bands.  I live in an apartment and wondered if that made it very
unlikely for me to be able to enjoy the hobby of amateur radio.
I would also be interested in a shareware code practice program for DOS
or Windows.  Thanks in advance.

        Brent



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From: [e-mail] (Blackshadow)
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      Someone have the mods for FT-8500?


Email: [e-mail]
N2RVM



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:34 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Brent Volden)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: What's the best way to learn Morse code?
Date: 16 Feb 1996 19:00:10 GMT
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Is there a preferred method for learning Morse code?  I was reading
about the Koch method on a web page and it sounded good, but the
Supermorse software wouldn't download.  I found a newer version some
where and DLed it, but it seems like some times the dits and dahs are
the same.  Thanks.

        Brent



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:35 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Brent Volden)
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Subject: What's the best way to learn Morse code...cont'd
Date: 16 Feb 1996 19:03:25 GMT
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I almost forgot.  The Koch method claims you don't want to memorize the
individual letters, but just learn by doing to get maximum speed in the
shortest time.  It sounds good, but I wondered if there is any truth to
this.  I'm thinking of becoming a ham and wanted to learn code.  Now
I'm confused on how to go about it.  Thanks

        Brent



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:36 1996
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From: Rob Neff <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Wanted: Info on HARP Project
Date: 14 Feb 1996 10:25:00 -0700
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Try:


HAARP (Official) Mainpage:
http://server5550.itd.nrl.navy.mil/projects/haarp/index.html

Alternative HAARP Page:
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/1606/akhaarp.html


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:37 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Brent Volden)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Where do I go first to get info on obtaining a ham license?
Date: 15 Feb 1996 18:38:34 GMT
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I'm sure this question gets asked alot, but I was wondering where I
should go to get info on obtaining an amateur license.  I just read
'Enigma' by Robert Harris and I got all caught up in the nostalgia of
sending coded messages across the ether...

Thanks.

        Brent



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:38 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Shawn C. Masters)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Morse Code history?
Date: 9 Feb 1996 14:09:47 GMT
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Gary Coffman ([e-mail]) wrote:
: And now you know...  the rest of the story.

        Maybe Morse should have stuck with art, rather then run from the
critics and go into science.  Atleast then we wouldn't have the CW test's
as we know them now:-).

        73,
                Shawn
                KE4GHS


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:38 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Forrest T. Charnock)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: radio telescopes
Date: 16 Feb 1996 19:22:15 GMT
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        I'd like to find some info on design and construction of amature
radio telescopes.  Any good books or catalogs I should know about?

--
*************************************************************************
Olin Physical Lab        Wake Forest University         Winston-Salem, NC
                http://www.wfu.edu/~charnoft      KE4RJG
         *            *            *            *              *
 All science is either physics or stamp collecting.  --Ernest Rutherford



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:39 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Books)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: why a license?
Date: 14 Feb 1996 15:58:39 GMT
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Peter A. Klein ([e-mail]) wrote:

> No one is going to lock you up or torture you for your opinions.

Obviously you are not referring to the new US telecomunications law.  Oh
yeah, that's right, you aren't being punished for your opinions, you
will be punished for voicing them.

Roger



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:40 1996
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From: [e-mail] (howie cahn)
Subject: Re: CW ops: What tone do you use?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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[e-mail] (Clay Whiffen) writes:

>What tone do you set your receiver to when digging DX out at the ESP
>level?

Clay, without trying to analyze either your argument or Gary's, I 'll
just say that my perferred pitch for copying code has always been between
200 and 400 Hz.

73... howie
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:41 1996
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From: Wayne Jones <wjones.hgea.org>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Lets open 10 !
Date: 11 Feb 1996 18:48:44 GMT
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[e-mail] wrote:
>As of today i'am monitoring 28.460 12 hours a day, I am not sure of Arrl
>band plans for That freq, but lets just do it a open it up. With the
>coverage of this group should have world wide coverage. Thanks KR6G


That frequency is right in the middle of the novice/tech SSB portion of 10
meters.  Should be a good place to monitor!

Aloha
Wayne, NH6GJ



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:42 1996
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From: [e-mail](Edward Oros )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Morse Code Program (IMCT) via FPT
Date: 14 Feb 1996 05:10:45 GMT
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For anyone else who wants a copy of IMCT (v 1.9), you can now
find a copy via FTP at FTP.FUNET.FI
The program is under the path  /pub/ham/morse
The file name is imct.zip

Many other Morse code programs can be found at this site also.



73

Ed -- AC3L


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:43 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Pieter Ibelings)
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Subject: FS PTS 160, 100KHz to 160MHz 1Hz resolution DAS synthesizer.
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I have a mint PTS160 frequency Synthesizer by Programmed Test Sources.
It generates carriers from 100 KHz to 160 MHz in 1 Hz steps. The unit uses
Direct Analog Synthesis and can switch frequencies in extremely short times.
Power is adjustable from the front panel up to around 15dBm. Unit is calibrate
d
and within 1Hz of WWV. This unit sells new from PTS for over $7000. Asking
$1200. OBO. Unit has TCXO, GPIB, Rack mount and other options.

AC4OP
Pieter
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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:44 1996
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From: [e-mail] (JJ Martin)
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Subject: Re: Help to find "...Chase Elephants from the Garden..."
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 08:52:45 GMT
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[e-mail] (KD1YVJim) wrote:

>Does anybody know where and when this article was published?  Or better
>yet, have it in electronic form that they could e-mail it to me?  Thanks
>in advance for any responses.

Sorry Jim I haven't seen it but I have heard about it.  If you do find
it I would appreciate a look at it too.  Maybe we all would. :)

thanks

  jjm  wk1v



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:45 1996
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From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
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Subject: Re: why a license?
Date: 15 Feb 1996 02:24:47 GMT
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In <4farrb$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Eric Martin) write
s:
>I was disturbed, however, by the impression I received of ham radio
>being a place where everyone is checking up on you. This eagerness to

i'm surprised you think we're kidding. go check out the web sites (lots) of
callsign look up programs and cd roms of calls and directories....authenticati
on
is a big thing...

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:46 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Frits Jensen)
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Subject: Hyperlog software
Date: 14 Feb 1996 12:31:05 GMT
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Hi OM and YL┤s

I have been using Hyperlog software for years, and now have the version 2.25
(Payed for!).

Heard rumours, that Hypersoft released "Hyperlog Plus".

Anybody know this product, and can compare to 2.25? Any URL for demo-download?

Thanks for the bandwith

DL4MHU   ***Frits**** Munich




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:47 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Tony)
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Subject: Re: Dummy load resistor source???
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 03:24:53 GMT
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Cecil Moore <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Rob Bellville <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>I need to make a bunch of low power (< 5W) dummy loads. Where can I find
>>some 50 ohm 5W non-inductive resistors? Alternatively, I could use 25 and
>>100 ohm ones, too.

>Hi Rob, four 200 ohm 2 watt carbon resistors in parallel sounds just right.

>73, Cecil, KG7BK, OOTC  (not speaking for my employer)

STACKPOLE is the source !!!




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:47 1996
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From: Hans Brakob K0HB <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Hyperlog software
Date: 14 Feb 1996 17:29:36 GMT
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Hyperlog "Pro" is not yet released (my guess is 3-4 more
months).

Meanwhile, the "regular" version is now up to version 3.05.
You can download it from the HyperSoft BBS (the number is
in the documentation).

73, de Hans, K0HB

--
--"Hark!
  I Have Hurled My Words To The Far Corners Of
  The Earth!
  What King Of Old Could Do Thus?"  -Quote from AC6V-


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:48 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Stan Huntting)
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Subject: KaWin 6.30
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KaWin version 6.30 is ready!

This new version of KaWin is faster, cleaner and loaded with new features.
Registered users may upgrade at no cost. Others are invited to test this new
version by downloading it from the KaWin Home Page or FTP Site.

73, Igottago... Stan ..
--
Stan Huntting,    KF0IA
Postal Address:   4655 Pleasant Ridge Rd.,
                  Boulder, CO 80301-1731, USA
email:            [e-mail]
KaWin Home Page:  http://www.mutadv.com/kawin/
KaWin FTP Site:   ftp.csn.net in the directory /kawin



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:50 1996
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From: "Lacy Thompson Jr." <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Vocal Eliminator Algorithm
Date: 9 Feb 1996 14:06:24 GMT
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  A new Vocal Eliminator algorithm which allows for even more vocal
elimination than LT Sound's State of the Art VE3+ will be introduced in
early 1996.  Persons interested in finding out more about the Thompson
Vocal Eliminator(tm) are invited to visit our home page at
http://www.ltsound.com or e-mail a catalog request to
[e-mail]
  The VE3+ contains State of the Art Vocal Elimination, Key Transposition,
and Vocal Enhancement in one compact unit.  The Thompson Vocal
Eliminator(tm) allows users to remove the vocal from standard stereo
recordings producing inexpensive, instantly available background music
from the original standard recording.  Software upgrades occur
approximately every 6 months.  Current owners of the VE3+ will be able to
upgrade their software for a nominal charge of $25.




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:51 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: CW ops: What tone do you use?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Organization: Destructive Testing Systems
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Alan M. Horowit
z) writes:
>Gary, if your SNR changes with changes in audio gain, you have bigger fish to
>fry than optimizing sidetone frequency.

Oh, it changes, in any receiver. Sure, the first stage has the dominant
effect, but *every* stage makes a contribution to the final SNR. For
an extremely marginal signal such as we've been discussing, even the
fractional db contribution of the audio amplifier may matter.

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:52 1996
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From: william@cortex (William Biggs)
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Subject: Medicine HF Net ?
Date: 12 Feb 1996 04:54:29 GMT
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I heard a long time ago that there was a medical net on HF. Now that I've
finally upgraded to General, I's like to listen in.

Does anybody know when & where such a net is on HF?

Thanks,

Reddy Bigs


--
William C. Biggs , MD
KC5JIF                            Howdy from the High Plains of Texas
1900 South Coulter Drive
Amarillo, TX 79106


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:53 1996
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Subject: Re: Update to Radio Propagation Forecasting Course
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When I looked, Cary Oler was listed as a guest at University of
Lethbridge, Canada.

Since there are many scams which are almost impossible to prosecute
from the U.S. across international boundaries, especially in Canada,
I want to know:

1. What the "Solar Terrestrial Dispatch" is,.
2. Who Cary Oler is.
3. Who teaches the course and what his credentials are.
4. Who sponsers the course and what his credentials are.
5. Is the course accredited in any way.

--
---------------------
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:54 1996
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From: [e-mail] (WB7ASR)
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Subject: Re: Lets open 10 !
Date: 14 Feb 1996 16:34:10 GMT
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Wayne Jones <wjones.hgea.org> wrote:

>>As of today i'am monitoring 28.460 12 hours a day, I am not sure of Arrl
>>band plans for That freq, but lets just do it a open it up. With the
>>coverage of this group should have world wide coverage. Thanks KR6G
>
>
>That frequency is right in the middle of the novice/tech SSB portion of 10
>meters.  Should be a good place to monitor!
>
>Aloha
>Wayne, NH6GJ
>
      Why ????  29.400 MHz is aleady the international calling freq!!!
      WB7ASR...



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:55 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jari Jokiniemi)
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Subject: Re: DX IS!  (CW IS!)
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In-reply-to: Rod Dinkins's message of 14 Feb 1996 14:42:43 GMT


DX IS. Can not argue with that. Most of the hams are not true blue
DXers, though. DXers are actually a small minority.

Perhaps CW IS might also be true. Pretty small minority of the hams
are true blue CWers. I used to be (HSC 1182), but recently I have
begun to think that my preferences should not force others to get into
the hobby.

Having chased a few DX's on SSB in the recent years, I have begun
to suspect that even SSB IS could be true, too. Perhaps even
PACKET IS or even RAGCHEWING IS could hold some significant meaning to
some of us who are less enthustiastic about CW.
--
Jari Jokiniemi, [e-mail], OH2MPO, OH3BU
Tekla Oy, Koronakatu 1, 02210 Espoo, 90-8879 474


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:56 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Art Winterbauer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Morse code Cry Babys!!!
Date: 16 Feb 1996 07:49:09 -0700
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In article <[e-mail]>,  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>when a group of POW s were in an enemy propaganda film...one sent TORTURE
>in CW by opening and closing his eyes to the code letters.

Hoo boy!  That's reason enough for me.  How about the ability to communicate
through prison walls by tapping out Morse messages.  Oooh...wait a minute...
that means we would all have to learn *real* Morse rather than that
International code.

You guys are a hoot!


--
Art
[e-mail] OR [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:57 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jim Weir)
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Subject: RST Kit Electronics Web Page
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After only 6 months of diddling around with it, we are finally up on
the WWW.

        http://www.rst-engr.com

Your comments would be greatly appreciated.

Jim


Jim Weir VP Engineering  | You bet your sweet patootie I speak
RST Engineering          | for the company.  I OWN the cotton-
Grass Valley CA 95945    | pickin' company.
http://www.rst-engr.com/ | AR Adv. WB6BHI               Cessna 182A N73CQ
[e-mail]         | Comm'l Pilot & CFI Airplane/Glider  A&P Mechanic



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:58 1996
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From: "Anthony R. Gold" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Wanted: Info on HARP Project
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 96 20:34:24 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "Gary Coffman" writes:

> In article <[e-mail]>
>  [e-mail] (John Bartolucci) writes:
> > Any hams out there following the HARP project? Supposed
> >antenna array being built in Alaska by the Air Force or NASA.
>
> Are you sure you've got your acronym correct?

It's DOD's HAARP (High Altitude Auroral Research Project).  Similar to
Nikola Tesla's plan for a death ray, in Engebretson, Alaska.

Regards,
--
   Tony - G3SKR / AA2PM                  email: [e-mail]
                                                [e-mail]
                                        packet: g3skr@n0ary.#nocal.ca.usa.na


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:51:59 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Roger Books)
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Subject: Re: Ger Rid of the Morse Requirement!
Date: 12 Feb 1996 16:28:53 GMT
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Brian Oakley ([e-mail]) wrote:
> Say Roger,
>  Most of the hams that are for keeping the cw requirement could blow you
> away with the amount of technical knowledge they have. You forget, they
> took their tests at fcc regional offices. Those tests are NOT easy. I
> know from experience. B.

So are you saying there is a correlation of technical knowledge to skill
with CW?

The tests may not be easy IF you come at them from the viewpoint of "I
want to learn the information."  I defy someone to make a 25 question
test out of a pool of 300 questions that I can't pass if I have the
300 questions.  Well, that's not quit true, you could make one I
couldn't pass, but then you would be making it so obscure that very
few people could pass it.

Roger


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:00 1996
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From: Jason Reighard <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Newsline by mailing list???
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 96 01:26:54 -0500
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Steve_Coletti <[e-mail]> writes:

>In article <4fbjvs$[e-mail]>,
>[e-mail] (Daniel M Drucker) wrote:
>>
>>Is there a mailing list that distributes Amateur Radio Newsline?
>
>Newsline is available from the majordomo mail machine at Netcom.
>
>To subscribe send e-mail to [e-mail] with the following as the
>only line in the message:
>

yes that parts works and I get a mail back sying I am subscribed but newsline
never arrives in my mailbox.

Jason
Kb8sfc


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:01 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Brian Buydens)
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Subject: Canadian Advanced Qualification Diagrams
Date: 14 Feb 1996 17:58:47 GMT
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Those of you who are interested in obtaining GIFs of the Canadian Advanced
Qualification Diagrams from RIC-24 can find them at my ham page.

http://www.usask.ca/~buydens/ham

They took a while to make, but they were a labour of love.  I do not guaruntee
them to be 100% correct so if you spot mistakes please feel free to let me
know.  BTW I have a suspicion that there are mistakes in the original diagrams
but I tried to copy the diagrams as exactly as possible.

73 de VE5RV

--
Brian Buydens                        There was a young poet named Dan,
Department of Computing Services     Whose poetry never would scan.
University of Saskatchewan           When told this was so,
email: [e-mail]        He said, "Yes, I know.
VE5RDV


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:02 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Bryan King)
Subject: Alinco DX-70 hum on 6 meters
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I recently purchased an Alinco DX-70T and have put it on the air.  I've
had it on HF (80m and 17m phone bands) and 6m FM.  On HF the signal seems
to be fine, received many reports of excellent quality audio.  On FM,
I have been receiving reports of a hum, even a strong hum when I
transmit.  In all cases I am using the same regulated power supply which
is also brand new.

I am looking for suggestions as to what might be the cause of this.  One
ham suggested it might be rf feedback, or PL signal too high.  The SWR
is less than 2:1 across the 6 meter band.  I am using a Cuscraft AR-6
Ringo antenna.  Well if it is the PL signal is too high, I don't know
how to resolve that and do not have the equipment to test for it anyway.


Thanks,


Bryan


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:03 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: "blast through" blanketing sporadic E by polarization tricks?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Organization: Destructive Testing Systems
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Alan M. Horowit
z) writes:
>Do the clouds which comprise ionospheric sporadic E, have any known
>bi-refringent properties or soesuch, which would allow signals to reach
>the above-lying F layer,  through polarization diversity?  Or by any other
>trick?

Definitely. Of course all such propagation is refraction, and so near
the edges of an E cloud the electron density is low enough to fail to
refract the signal back to Earth. That signal will then go on to reach
the F layer, where it will pass through into outer space since it is
above the critical frequency for the F layer (else we wouldn't bother
with sporadic E propagation, we'd use F layer propagation from the start).

Gary
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Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:04 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Buch)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Wanted: Info on HARP Project
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 23:25:50 GMT
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[e-mail] (John Bartolucci) wrote:

>Greetings,

> Any hams out there following the HARP project? Supposed
>antenna array being built in Alaska by the Air Force or NASA.

> Anyone know where I can find out more about it?  -

>    [e-mail]

There have been recent threads on this subject in two
newsgroups. See rec.radio.shortwave and sci.physics.
electromag.

If your server has already dumped them, repost your request
and I will post some pertinent articles here.
Joe Buch N2JB
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:05 1996
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From: [e-mail] (WB7ASR)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Lets open 10 !
Date: 14 Feb 1996 16:35:48 GMT
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[e-mail] (WB7ASR) wrote:
>Wayne Jones <wjones.hgea.org> wrote:
>
>>>As of today i'am monitoring 28.460 12 hours a day, I am not sure of Arrl
>>>band plans for That freq, but lets just do it a open it up. With the
>>>coverage of this group should have world wide coverage. Thanks KR6G
>>
>>
>>That frequency is right in the middle of the novice/tech SSB portion of 10
>>meters.  Should be a good place to monitor!
>>
>>Aloha
>>Wayne, NH6GJ
>>
>      Why ????  29.400 MHz is aleady the international calling freq!!!
>      WB7ASR...
>
   Sorry,I ment: 28.400 MHz is SSB international calling freq.




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:06 1996
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From: Rod Dinkins <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Hey! Can Anyone Help A New Ham??
Date: 15 Feb 1996 14:00:13 GMT
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I did a SH/DX 10 on our DX Packet Cluster and during Feb found several DX
spots for 10 Meters including ZL, PY, and LU stations. Band is very dead
most of the time however. If you can get on your local DX Packet Cluster
any 10 Meter DX activity will be posted there -- DXers don't miss a thing
HI HI.

73
Rod

--
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What King Of Old Could Do Thus ?  --- AC6V
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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:07 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Martin McCormick)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: NOAA Weather Transmitter
Date: 14 Feb 1996 20:27:43 GMT
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        During a local club meeting, some of us were discussing the fact
that local amateurs have helped get NOAA weather radio stations on the air
in near by towns.  We live about 50 airline miles from Oklahoma City and
the NOAA weather broadcast from OKC is quite audible if one has a good
antenna but it is not very strong on those little portable weather radios
that many people might keep around the house for tornado watches, etc.

        We have heard that amateurs in other towns have been able to
help NOAA get the systems on the air by donating transmitters and other
necessary equipment to receive the telephone or microwave feed from the
nearest NOAA office.

        Has anybody actually assisted in a project like this?  Our problem
is that we don't know anybody to contact who might have first hand information
about what needs to be done to get the ball rolling.  Any information would
be useful.

Martin McCormick WB5AGZ  Stillwater, OK 36.7N97.4W
OSU Center for Computing and Information Services Data Communications Group


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Wanted: Info on HARP Project
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Organization: Destructive Testing Systems
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 17:26:15 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail].
Edu (John Bartolucci) writes:
> Any hams out there following the HARP project? Supposed
>antenna array being built in Alaska by the Air Force or NASA.

Are you sure you've got your acronym correct? HARP was Gerald
Bull's project to fire a projectile into space using his advanced
gun design, which was later the basis for the Iraqi supergun. It
was funded by the US Air Force, but the tests were fired in the
Caribbean. I believe the highest altitude reached in those tests
was 78 miles. When Air Force funding dried up, Bull went to the
Iraqis for funding to make his orbital cannon. Bull claimed the
Iraqi supergun would have been able to achieve orbit with its
projectiles. (He was assassinated by Israeli agents before he
could complete the project.)

Gary
--
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Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | emory!kd4nc!ke4zv!gary
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:09 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
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From: Robert Schoenfeld <[e-mail]>
Subject: 160 meters and Field Day
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We were wondering if there is 160 meter activity on field day. If there
is we are going to put up a helium baloon for a vertical antenna Please
e-mail me direct as I dont always read the news group

                                73 de Bob

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+            Home repeater LIMARC 146.85                                  +
+                                                                         +
+       These opinion are MINE and tough if you don't like them           +
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        Annoy a fascist confront him with the facts
        The road of life is a railroad



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:10 1996
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From: Hans Brakob K0HB <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CW ops: What tone do you use?
Date: 12 Feb 1996 01:51:02 GMT
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My preference is also for a lower frequency.  I find the
700-800 setting on most transceivers to be far too high,
especially in 'ESP' conditions, or in crowded conditions.

My Timewave 59+ goes down to a center frequency of 400Hz
where is "just starting" to get right. Some of the new
transceivers (775 and 870 come to mind) provide more
flexibility.

In contesting situations, I frequently find myself using
the RIT on run frequencies. Not a perfect solution, but
it works when band activity will continue to support a
run.

73, de Hans, K0HB

--
--"Hark!
  I Have Hurled My Words To The Far Corners Of
  The Earth!
  What King Of Old Could Do Thus?"  -Quote from AC6V-


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:11 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Theodor Johannes Schmitz)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: RS HTX-202 / 1750 Hz tone generator
Date: 9 Feb 96 09:25:56 GMT
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I am interested to buy a low cost VHF HT for mobile operation.
(I have a 25 W PA already). Some time ago, the RS HTX-202 has
been discussed here to be a good candidate for its price.
Can anybody tell me, if there is a 1750 Hz tone generator
build in that HT ? (for the german repeaters need to be opened
via that tone)
What's the actual price for that HT ?

Please email your answers directly to me, for my newsreader has
no adequate filter to remove the noise on this group (no-code,etc..)

73,
Theo (DK9WH)

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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:12 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Jeremy Boot)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Server Problems Radio Pages
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 23:07:06 GMT
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Some readers have been telling me they have had problems accessing my
pages.

        http://www.innotts.co.uk/~asperges/

The local server has been having problems, so do please keep trying.

The pages have an extensive list of links, an explanation of aspects
of amateur radio, new special pages for SWLs (listeners) with
broadcast web page access, an IRC link, a tour of local historical
site near the QTH, a mock exam, and even a history of Robert Burns,
the Scots poet.

So it's worth the wait!

All welcome and I will reply to all e-mails sent through the pages.
2100 visitors to date (despite the recent server problems) since
January.
Jeremy G4NJH
[e-mail]
[Home, Am Radio, SWL pages: http://www.innotts.co.uk/~asperges/ ]



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Glenn E. Little)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Wanted: Info on HARP Project
Date: 13 Feb 1996 22:00:55 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
.Edu (John Bartolucci) says:
>
>Greetings,
>
> Any hams out there following the HARP project? Supposed
>antenna array being built in Alaska by the Air Force or NASA.
>
> Anyone know where I can find out more about it?  -
>
>    [e-mail]


There was an article in one of the over the counter technical magazines
within the last year describing this project.  It talked about lenses in
the sky caused by rf heating of the atmosphere. It talked about virtual
antennas.  It also addressed the need for the location due to energy
requirements (tapped directly into a natural gas reserve).

Check your library in the magazine index.

73
Glenn
WB4UIV


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:15 1996
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From: Rod Dinkins <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: REPEATER GUIDE ON WWW
Date: 16 Feb 1996 17:56:20 GMT
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Saw several requests for an on-line repeater guide.

Try ARTSCI at:

http://home.earthlink.net/~artsci/repmain.html

Still under construction from the looks of it -- but lots of states
listed.

VHF IS!
Rod

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Loa-Tsze
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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:16 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Neal McEwen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Need Old Key and Bug Parts
Date: 9 Feb 1996 22:06:48 -0600
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Hello Gang,

  I've got some telegraph key restorations going and need a few parts to
  finish up.  Need parts off of older Vibroplex bugs +

1. Bunnell Gold Bug -- need the circuit closing lever and mounting hardware.
2. McElroy A-400 bug -- need thumbpiece and weights.  A-400 or P-500 parts OK
3. Signal Electric Semantic -- need the pendulum stop post.
4. Electro Bug -- need weights.  need one thumbscrew and jam nut.
5. Levinson Radio "Like-A-Flash" -- need finger pieces, binding posts.
6. Logan SPEED-X reverse frame -- need finger pieces
7. Clapp-Eastham -- need binding posts
8. Independent Wireless -- need binding posts

   Would buy parts off your junkers or buy your junkers for the parts.

--

73 de K5RW     - Neal McEwen                    - Richardson, TX (Dallas)
  ******** I collect old telgraph and wireless telegraph keys  *********
HomeNet        - [e-mail]           - OS/2 tcp/ip SLIP
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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:17 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael L. Ardai)
Subject: Re: Is it feasible to HAM broadcast out of an apartment?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: Utopia Planetia Shipyards - Mars
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In article <4fv958$[e-mail]> [e-mail] writes:
-It DOES tend to suck being a ham and living in an apartment.

Definitely...

-Running HF *can* be done, but not too well.

I thought the same thing but ignored that thought.  I use a 20M Hamstick
clamped horizontally to my windowsill, with the metal frame and siding as
a counterpoise.  100W from the TS-130 or TS-50 has gotten 116 countries.
Now if only 4 more will QSL :-)  Of course I'd prefer stacked monobanders
on 200' towers, but that'll be hard to do in Boston.

-I was in an apartment which was below the ground level.

That will make things tough.  Maybe you can feed something (downspouts?
plumbing? flagpole) at the bottom?  Run a wire up a tree?

/mike

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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:18 1996
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From: Hans Brakob K0HB <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: -Next subject?
Date: 13 Feb 1996 20:45:41 GMT
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Hans Brakob K0HB <[e-mail]> wrote:

>>CW IS!
>>
>>73, de Hans, K0HB
>>

Jim, VE3XJ didn't get it, so he asked:

>It is what?
>
>73 and live better digitally
>Jim, VE3XJ

Jim,

It just IS.

73, de Hans, K0HB

--
--"Hark!
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  The Earth!
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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:19 1996
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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Is this correct??  was: No Code = No
Date: 15 Feb 96 08:57:52 -0330
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In article <4f8d5t$[e-mail]>, Graham Craddock <[e-mail]
m> writes:
> Mike Gathergood <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>In article <4eroaq$[e-mail]>
>>           [e-mail] "KF2TI - Steve" writes:
>>
>>> I was under the impression amateur radio equipment had to be type accepted

>>> by the FCC???  Is the following statements correct???
>>
>>Only for VHF and above.
>>
>>73
>>Mike                  * QRV around 0800 and 1800 most weekdays on GB3HL *
>>G4KFK                 * (Hillingdon 433.075/434.675) and also 51.83 MHz *
>   And only in the U.S.of A. :)
>
>     Graham
>
>      VE3GCX/VE2NTC
>
In Canada too... If you don't hold an advanced certificate, your
transmitters and amplifiers must be commercially manufactured, even
if you have a CW endorsement.


Joe VO1NA


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:21 1996
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From: Kevin Schmidt <kschmidt>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Drawing Schematic Diagrams on FCC Exams
Date: 15 Feb 1996 18:07:46 GMT
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I have been told that, in the distant past, the FCC required applicants
to draw schematic diagrams of various simple circuits on amateur radio
exams. I am curious when this stopped.

Certainly the ARRL license manual had questions about drawing schematic
diagrams when I studied for my license in 1965-1966. It also only had
essay type questions and answers.  My general class exam in August 1966
and my advanced/extra exam in 1968 were completely multiple choice,
with no essay questions, schematic diagram drawing, or anything that
required a human to grade. Further my father took the novice,
technician and later advanced exams in 1967-1969, and he had no
schematic drawing on any of these. So my personal evidence is that the
FCC had removed these questions by 1966 if not well before.  Since the
general class exam that I took in 1966 had questions that would have
been reasonable in 1936, I doubt if the exam I took was some newly
developed one. (For example, although SSB had supplanted AM on HF,
there were no SSB questions, but rather questions like "downward
deflection of the plate current meter, when modulation is applied, is
an indication of...")

Please post if you took a technician or general exam before 1966 and
did not draw schematic diagrams.  It would be amusing to find
approximately when they were dropped.

Kevin [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:22 1996
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From: chuck <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Broadcasting Radio Station Database for you......
Date: 12 Feb 1996 04:04:46 GMT
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Friend,

A fully functional standalone Broadcasting Radio Station Database for IBM
and compatibles with more than 4,000 Radio Station records already.  This
program covers stations on Longwave, Mediumwave, and Shortwave.  Each
record contains the Station name, Frequencies, Schedule, Languages,
Country, and Continent.  The program sorts in same order.

What's needed to get it?  Your EMail address and your Postal Mailing
address for registration and future information via Post of other Radio
Related Database programs.  This information will be kept confidential.

If you can read a document written in MS Word(extension is DOC), request
the operating instructions for the Radio Station Database Program called
Voyageur.  You'll get an idea from reading this document of the Voyageur
Database and what it does.

Incidently, the program offered with this notice is valid until June 6,
1996.

Hope to hear from you..

Chuck

KA4PRF





From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:23 1996
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From: [e-mail] (ROLAND STINER)
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Subject: Vacation in Europe
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To: [e-mail]
Subject: Vacation in Europe

B>I'm sure this is a tired old question, but I must ask: Is there anybody
 >out there that can give me reliable information concerning the operation
 >of my dual-band HT in the Netherlands?  I intend to travel there in May
 >and I would like to know who to contact in the Dutch government to secure
 >clearance for such operation.  Now before everybody screams "ask ARRL!",
 >I must tell you that I have sent email to that office over 3 weeks ago and
 >have yet to receive a response.  I need to get the ball rolling soon and
 >I'm not sure I can wait a lot longer.  Any advice you can give will be much
 >appreciated.  Reply here or through email.  Thanks!

Give them a call on the phone and they'll gladly send you the forms to
fill out (and what to do with them.)  They have the info-but call them
"live".

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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:24 1996
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From: Dave Hand <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Medicine HF Net ?
Date: 15 Feb 1996 13:53:37 GMT
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william@cortex (William Biggs) wrote:
>
> I heard a long time ago that there was a medical net on HF. Now that I've
> finally upgraded to General, I's like to listen in.
>
> Does anybody know when & where such a net is on HF?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Reddy Bigs
>
>
> --
> William C. Biggs , MD
> KC5JIF                            Howdy from the High Plains of Texas
> 1900 South Coulter Drive
> Amarillo, TX 79106



Most of the 40 meter nets sound like they would qualify ....

the most popular topic of conversation being ailments and
medications of their geriatric members .... :)



Dave Hand wb4hyp


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:26 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Len Winkler)
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Subject: Ham Radio & More Show goes LIVE on WWCR
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 96 18:11:39 GMT
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On Sunday, February 25, 1996, The Ham Radio & More Show will be LIVE on WWCR
shortwave, 7.435, at 6:00pm et (2300utc) in addition to the other 2 tape
delayed times as it has been for the past 6 months or so.

Be sure to check us out with the first live show on WWCR dealing with
Dopplers.

Also, check out our RealAudio site courtesy of TAPR and our original home
page, courtesy of BARC.

Thanks to all for making the Ham Radio & More show almost 5 years old.

Len Winkler, KB7LPW                           [e-mail]
P.O. Box 9219                                   [e-mail]
Phoenix, Az. 85068-9219
Ham Radio & More Show info at:
http://www.barc.org/barc/ham-more.html
RealAudio site: www.tapr.org/hrm

The show airs LIVE at 6:00pm ET

The show also airs on WWCR shortwave, tape delayed at 1000utc on 7.435, on Mon
days, and Saturdays at 1700utc on 12.160.

Support "WOG". Written only General!!!






From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:27 1996
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From: Joe Fitter  BV/N0IAT <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: 10M openings
Date: 16 Feb 1996 04:56:05 GMT
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To: wjones.hgea.org

I happened to be listening to VOA on my SWL and took a listen
up on 10 just for grins...

10 was in good shape last weekend.  I heard lots of JA's
up in the FM portion of the band, centered around 29.100 and
again at 29.600 simplex.  Also heard a few VK's, meaning
the trans-eq sporatic E was opening.  At about 16:00
local, I copied the ZS6BCN beacon meaning ten was clearly
open to S Africa via the short path, though the sig was
heavy with QSB and maximum signal was S-2.

I agree...let's get on 10 and give a shout.  Listen for Asia
on 28.500 and above (lotsa local bootleggers below 28.5 these
days).

lets hope it opens a bit for the cw contest.  Could use a few
east coast Q's on 10! ;)

Joe

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Amateur Radio:  BV/N0IAT   Taipei TAIWAN Republic of China

ex.  7J1AOF (Japan)  YU3/N0IAT (Slovenia)  KA0ZDH (Novice)
Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986.  Comments are mine only.
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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:28 1996
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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:29 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ken Edwards)
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Subject: DS-1A (DC-DC converter for Kenwood) question
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I have a Kenwood TS-820S that I would like to run off battery in
cases of emergency.  And as a (good ?) homebrew project, I thought
I could emulate the offering from the manufacturer.  Problem is,
the information in the back of the service manual is sufficently
ambigeous enough that I have a few questions.

Is the transformer shown part of the DC-DC converter kit, or is
it the one already in the radio, with the barrier strip that already
has the matching color coded wires ?

The drawing shows the same connector as used for AC input, but wired
for DC, then another "power connector" thet does not appear to match
the previous which interrconnects with the barrier strip.  How exactly
is the power (DC) connected into the system ?


Any other hints/explainations on this 'project' would be welcomed.


Thanks..

--
======================================================================

Ken M. Edwards, PE                  Nortel, Research Triangle Park, NC
[phone]      email: [e-mail]

All opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of
my employer or co-workers, family, friends, congress, or president.


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:30 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Dan Ferguson)
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Subject: Re: Update to Radio Propagation Forecasting Course
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 22:07:49 GMT
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Richard Paschal <[e-mail]> wrote:

>When I looked, Cary Oler was listed as a guest at University of
>Lethbridge, Canada.

>Since there are many scams which are almost impossible to prosecute
>from the U.S. across international boundaries, especially in Canada,
>I want to know:

>1. What the "Solar Terrestrial Dispatch" is,.
>2. Who Cary Oler is.
>3. Who teaches the course and what his credentials are.
>4. Who sponsers the course and what his credentials are.
>5. Is the course accredited in any way.

>--
>---------------------
>[e-mail]

Haven't been around long, huh?



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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:31 1996
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From: Jim Cummings <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Ignition noise reduction
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[e-mail] (Paul A. Cianciolo) wrote:
>Hello all
>
>Has anyone ever done any work to quiet down the ignition system (spark
>impulse noise) in a gasoline powered vehicle?? I wonder if one could
>use large ferrite beads to choke off the spectrum of the spark from
>radiating off the wire at the frequencies of interest. 1 mhz and
>above? I have done a lot of grounding , and am using resistor plugs
>and wires..  Are there any shielded wire kits out there?
>
>PaulC
>"Noisy in Connecticut"
>
>

Hello Paul:

I have had good success with passing the ignition cables through some Snap-On
Chokes.  However, you will have to use a large number of them because, if your

vehicle is like my Ford Ranger, there is not enough slack in the ignition cabl
es to
loop them through (I really wouldn't care to try it anyways).

I wish you luck

73 and live better digitally
Jim, VE3XJ





From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:32 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Buch)
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Subject: Re: I need some HF antenna help......
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 03:02:46 GMT
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Jim Markle <[e-mail]> wrote:



>Briefly (cw version): Can I add coils of wire to a tuner/ladderline fed
>dipole to increase  wire lenght and thus performance on 75M without hurting
>10M-40M?

Yes.  They would act as loading coils on 80 to increase the
current in the center of the dipole.  A short length (6 feet
or so) of wire on the outboard side of the coils would be
adjusted to fine tune the resonant frequency on 80/75.  Make
sure the short wire and coil are well insulated as high
voltages will be present on the outboard side of the coils.

On the higher bands the coils would tend to act as chokes
making the antenna look like a half wave dipole on 40, a
full wave on 20, etc.

I have found that a 67 foot dipole fed in the center with 50
feet of 300 ohm transmitting style twinlead allows a good
match using my Johnson Matchbox from 2.9MHz up to 30MHz.  I
operate MARS frequencies which are often far removed from
the standard ham bands.  The efficiency could be improved on
80/75 by using the loading coils you suggest.  I haven't
found the need to do so because it works well enough for my
purposes without loading coils.
Joe Buch N2JB
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:33 1996
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Subject: GIANT  E.F. JOHNSON  VARIABLE  CAP  FOR  SALE
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From: Bill <[e-mail]>
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AIR-VARIABLE TRANSMITTING CAPACITOR

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Manufacturer:           E.F. Johnson Co.
                        Waseca, Minn.
                        U.S.A.

PART NO:                150DD70

CAP uuf               * 150 X 2

VOLTS:                * 7000

AIR GAP:              * .175

SIZE:                   approx  14 inch  X  4.5 inch

COMMENTS:             * Ratings apply to each section of this multiple
                        section condenser.

                        Includes insulated (steatite) shaft coupling.

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Would anyone care to make an offer on this beauty?

73s

Bill
AA4FM/0



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:35 1996
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Briefly (cw version): Can I add coils of wire to a tuner/ladderline fed
dipole to increase  wire lenght and thus performance on 75M without hurting
10M-40M?

Not so briefly (ssb version):
I have a ladder line fed flattop dipole (approx 33'/side) I'm tuning it for
pretty acceptable outputs (except on 75m) with an MFJ tuner.  On 75m it
loads up but I know not much is actually being radiated.  And I want better
"real" performance on 75m. I can't add any more length to either side of
the dipole without practically doubling back the wire on itself.  Very
small lot......

I have some open coils that are about 2" dia at 1/8" spacing.  Can I add a
piece of this coil to each side of the dipole and effectively increase my
total wire length, even though a chunk of it is all coiled up?

Would it be better to insert the coil at the feedpoint?  Midpoint?
Endpoint of the dipole???

Using a good tuner, will I be able to still get a good amount of signal
past the feedline and up into the air?  Or will the coil's inductance
somehow cancel any benefit I'm hoping for and leave me with a very short,
high freq resonant dipole with the coils acting as traps?

Thanks very much in advance for any help, it's much appreciated.

Jim Markle
KB5OB/6






From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:36 1996
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Subject: I need some HF antenna help......
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Briefly (cw version): Can I add coils of wire to a tuner/ladderline fed
dipole to increase  wire lenght and thus performance on 75M without hurting
10M-40M?

Not so briefly (ssb version):
I have a ladder line fed flattop dipole (approx 33'/side) I'm tuning it for
pretty acceptable outputs (except on 75m) with an MFJ tuner.  On 75m it
loads up but I know not much is actually being radiated.  And I want better
"real" performance on 75m. I can't add any more length to either side of
the dipole without practically doubling back the wire on itself.  Very
small lot......

I have some open coils that are about 2" dia at 1/8" spacing.  Can I add a
piece of this coil to each side of the dipole and effectively increase my
total wire length, even though a chunk of it is all coiled up?

Would it be better to insert the coil at the feedpoint?  Midpoint?
Endpoint of the dipole???

Using a good tuner, will I be able to still get a good amount of signal
past the feedline and up into the air?  Or will the coil's inductance
somehow cancel any benefit I'm hoping for and leave me with a very short,
high freq resonant dipole with the coils acting as traps?

Thanks very much in advance for any help, it's much appreciated.

Jim Markle
KB5OB/6





From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:37 1996
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From: Charles Mott <[e-mail]>
Subject: C-SPAN Survey (2/10/96)
Sender: [e-mail] (usenet guy)
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This message is off-topic for this newsgroup, so I would appreciate your
forebearance.  The C-SPAN survey home is rec.video.cable-tv.  The
information assembled here will be useful to those who are trying to make
a case for better C-SPAN coverage in their communities.  New entries and
corrections are requested.

City/Town       State  System     C-SPAN  C-SPAN2  Comments
                                    (hours/day)
Prescott           AZ  Paragon       24      0
Yarnell            AZ  Mission       0       24
Denver             CO  TCI           24      24    70-channel system
New Haven          CT  Comcast       24      24
Ft Lauderdale      FL  Comcast       24      24
Tampa              FL  Jones         24      24    limited basic tier
Honolulu           HI  Oceanic       24      11
Idaho Falls        ID  TCI           14      0     40-channel system
Richmond           IN  TCI           24      0
Montgomery County  MD  Cable-TV      24      24    Audio service on SAP
Brooklyn Park      MN  King          24      0
Duluth             MN  Bresnan       24      24
Wayzata            MN  Triax         24      24
St. Louis          MO  Continental   24      0
Charlotte (SE)     NC  Time Warner   24      24    60 or 70 channels
Matthews           NC  Time Warner   24      24    60 or 70 channels
Schenectady        NY  TCI           24      0
Chelsea            OK  Mission       24      0     Just added 1/1/96
Norristown         PA  Suburban      10      0     60-channel system
Houston            TX  Time Warner   24      24
Salt Lake City (1) UT  TCI           14      0     40-channel system
Salt Lake City (2) UT  TCI           24      24    70-channel system
Superior           WI  Bresnan       24      24
Huntingdon         WV  Century       24      24    23,000 subscribers



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:52:39 1996
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From: [e-mail](Jim Sheffield)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Grading Scale for H.R. Equipment
Date: 16 Feb 1996 00:00:55 GMT
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Ever interested in an advertisement for ham equipment
and wished you knew a little more about its condition
before buying?  Wish there was a uniform scale for
grading?

Does anyone know of an existing grading scale for
used amateur radio equipment to be sold/bought?  If
not, then I'd like to propose the following:

     Rating                            Description
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------
  10 (N.I.B.)         New in the box - free of blemish, complete
                          with original box, paperwork, accessories
 9-10 (pristine)     Pristine condition, perfectly functional,
                          all paperwork,  free of blemish
 8-9 (excellent)    Excellent condition, perfectly functional,
                          very minor cosmetic blemishes
 7-8 (very good)   Very good condition, perfectly functional,
                          minor cosmetic blemishes
 6-7 (good)          Good condition, functional, some
                          cosmetic blemishes that do not detract
                          from operation
 5-6 (fair)             Fair condition, functional or readily made
                          functional, significant blemishes that may
                          interfere with operation
  <5 (poor)           Poor condition, not functional,
                          refurbishment requirements unknown
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------

Any comments or suggestions?

73 de Jim, KB7ET
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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:55:35 1996
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Gee Whiz Guys and Gals -- have you read Part 97 of the FCC Rules and Regs
lately ??

First off the document refers to us as "Amateur Radio Service" not a
hobby.

Our basic charter is very clear as in the attachment below.

Nothing about a hobby, game or whatever. Perhaps you choose to make it a
hobby or a game, but thats not the basis on which your license was granted
nor as many Hams view the privilege.

No flames intended -- just a different perspective on the issue.



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                  Subpart A     General Provisions

        97.1 Basis and purpose.  The rules and regulations in this part
are designed to provide an amateur radio service having a fundamental
purpose as expressed in the following principles:

          (a)     Recognition and enhancement of the value of the amateur
service to the public as a voluntary noncommercial communication service,
particularly with respect to providing emergency communications.

          (b)     Continuation and extension of the amateur's proven
ability to contribute to the advancement of the radio art.

          (c)     Encouragement and improvement of the amateur service
through rules which provide for advancing skills in both the communication
and technical phases of the art.

          (d)     Expansion of the existing reservoir within the amateur
radio service of trained operators, technicians, and electronics experts.

          (e)     Continuation and extension of the amateur's unique
ability to enhance international goodwill.

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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:55:36 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Ken Meinken)
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 13:47:00 GMT
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J.>From: Jim Markle <[e-mail]>

J.>I have a ladder line fed flattop dipole (approx 33'/side) I'm tuning i
J.>pretty acceptable outputs (except on 75m) with an MFJ tuner.  On 75m i
J.>loads up but I know not much is actually being radiated.  And I want b
J.>"real" performance on 75m. I can't add any more length to either side
J.>the dipole without practically doubling back the wire on itself.  Very
J.>small lot......
J.>
J.>I have some open coils that are about 2" dia at 1/8" spacing.  Can I a
J.>piece of this coil to each side of the dipole and effectively increase
J.>total wire length, even though a chunk of it is all coiled up?
J.>
J.>Would it be better to insert the coil at the feedpoint?  Midpoint?
J.>Endpoint of the dipole???
J.>
J.>Using a good tuner, will I be able to still get a good amount of signa
J.>past the feedline and up into the air?  Or will the coil's inductance
J.>somehow cancel any benefit I'm hoping for and leave me with a very sho
J.>high freq resonant dipole with the coils acting as traps?
J.>
J.>Thanks very much in advance for any help, it's much appreciated.


Jim,

I think you would get the most improvement on 80 by putting the coils near
the end of the antenna (maybe 5 ft from each end).  Putting them in the
center will not accomplish anything over what you have now, you would
still get the same amount of current into the antenna wire, all you would
change would be the loading, not the signal.  You want to get the most
current flowing through the most wire.  Coils in the center will not
increase the current flow.

However, I can't begin to guess what effect the coils would have on
operation on the higher bands.

You say that you cannot extend the length any.  But how about adding to
the rf length by going vertical (down) at the ends, or horizontal (make it
Z or C shaped).  From a radiation standpoint, I think that would be the
most efficient on all bands.

73, Ken  WA8JXM

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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:55:37 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Pete Rossi)
Subject: 40 METER QRP BEACON THIS WEEKEND
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I am running an experimental QRP beacon on 40 meters starting Saturday
Feb 10 through Sunday afternoon Feb 11.

The beacon will be using an automatic power sequencer which will permit the
beacon to operate at several different power levels during each hour.


Start time : Saturday Feb 10  4 PM EST (it is on now)

Ending time : Sunday Feb 11  5 PM EST

Location : Newtown Square PA  FM29hx (about 15 miles west of Philadelphia)

Antenna : 40 meter inverted vee @ 50'  running in a north/south plane.

Frequency:  7021.0 KHz

Power schedule:  The beacon power level will be changed during each hour
                 according to the following schedule:

    minutes past
      the hour         - power level-
    :00 -   :01    2000 mW spotting signal
    :01 -   :15     200 mW
    :15 -   :16    2000 mW spotting signal
    :16 -   :30      20 mW
    :30 -   :31    2000 mW spotting signal
    :31 -   :45       2 mW
    :45 -   :46    2000 mW spotting signal
    :46 -   :00     200 uW (0.2 mW)

In other words...  The beacon will run at 5 different power levels each
and every hour.  Every 15 minutes on the quarter hour, the beacon will
run for 1 minute at 2 watts output for spotting purposes then run at the
specified power level for the next 14 minutes.

Power change times should be pretty close, however, the power will not
change until the message in progress completes.


Message format :  VVV VVV VVV  xx mW <4_letter_codeword> DE WA3NNA/B QRP
                  Sent at 13 WPM.

A different codeword will be used at each of the 5 power levels.


Test your receiving skills!  The 200 microwatt level has already been
heard in North Carolina.

All reception reports will be appreciated.  I am looking into setting up
some kind of acknowledgement certificate for those who successfully copy
the power and codeword at various power levels.  Details TBD.

Please do not tell anyone the codeword that you copy.

73, and happy listening

---

Pete Rossi - WA3NNA
[e-mail]


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Subject: Re: Alinco DX-70 hum on 6 meters
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Cross posting here to rec.radio.amateur.equipment from
rec.radio.amateur.misc.  thanks, Joe



Joe Fitter  BV/N0IAT <[e-mail]> wrote:
Hi Bryan,

I've had one of those rigs for about 8 months with no reports
of problems.  However, I own the DX-70 Japanese model
(not the T model, so my unit did not come with CTCSS).
I have had no problems with the unit in FM -- reports are
consistently good .  As the other
ham suggested, perhaps RF is getting into your radio.  Here is
what I would suggest for starters, to eliminate the obvious:



     a.  Does the hum change if high or low power?  You need to
       work a station who is close enough to be "full quieting FM"
       on both high and low power.  RF may be getting into the rig
       or the microphone on high, but not low power.
       If it goes away on low power, it could be RF in your rig or
       more likely into your power supply.

     b. Can the new power supply handle 19 amps of current continuously?
        My rig draws about 19 amps on FM...which is a continuous duty

        mode.   Could be power supply hum if not hefty enough.

     c. Are you using the Alinco microphone?  After-market mic's
        (especially electrec condenser mic's) can be prone to rf
         and cause a hum in the transmission.

     d.  You mentioned CTCSS.  Does the hum persist even after you turn
         off your ctcss encoder?  Go simplex with a buddy to find out
        if your FM rptrs require CTCSS to access them.  Or, just have
        a buddy listen to your input frequency with and without CTCSS
        encode.

      e.  Does the hum change frequency (pitch) when you change the dip
         switches on the ctcss encoder board?   If so, then the
         deviation
         on the CTCSS board may be set too high.  There is a small
         surface mounted resistor on the ctcss board.  Open the
         underside
         of the radio and adjust the ctcss level...you can do this if
         you
         are careful without the aid of test equipment.

      f.  Is the VSWR below 1.5:1 at your rig and antenna?  VSWR can
          sometimes cause funny things to happen to surrounding shack
          equipment....which can induce a hum into your FM rig.

      g.  Does your rig sit on top of the power supply?  Some rigs can
          pick up the "hum" of the power supply even though the mic is
          far from the source of the hum.  Move the rig off of the
          power supply.

These are some ideas...have had problems with hum before, but "usually a
quick lesson to teach the radio all the words"  solves the humming
problem  (sorry...old old joke couldnt resist).

Good luck and keep us posted on your findings.

73, Joe



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Amateur Radio:  BV/N0IAT   Taipei TAIWAN Republic of China

ex.  7J1AOF (Japan)  YU3/N0IAT (Slovenia)  KA0ZDH (Novice)
Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986.  Comments are mine only.
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SB DX @ ARL $ARLD010
ARLD010 DX news

ZCZC AE52
QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 10  ARLD010
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  February 15, 1996
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD010
ARLD010 DX news

This week's bulletin was made possible with info provided by Wayne,
N7NG, Tedd, KB8NW, Jaakko, OH1MA, and Contest Corral from QST.
Thanks to all.

NORTH KOREA, P5.  The DPRK project group has been working long and
hard to put P51DX on the air and establish amateur radio in the
Democratic People's Republic of Korea.  Due to transportation
scheduling and severe weather conditions, the group's next trip to
the DPRK will not be until late April.

The goal of the DPRK project is to establish permanent on the air
amateur radio activity with the large base of radio communications
enthusiasts that are currently involved in radio direction finding
and classroom Morse competitions.

MYANMAR, XZ.  A team consisting of OH1MA, OH1RY, OH2BE, OH2BH and
OH2KNB will be on the air February 18 to 28 as XZ1R.  Two stations
with amps will be active.  Some members of this group will also be
making final preparations for the XZ1N DXpedition scheduled for
early April.  On CW check 1824/1831, 7004, 10114, 14004, 18074,
21004, 24894 and 28004 kHz.  On SSB try 1845, 3795, 7042/7095,
14195, 18145, 21295, 24945 and 28495 kHz.  QSL via SCSDX-team, PO
Box 111, SF 24101, Salo, Finland.

HEARD ISLAND, VK0.  Tony, WA4JQS/VP8BZL, founder of the South
Sandwich Island Antarctic DX Group, SSIDXG, reports his group
scrapping plans for their three week operation.  This is to allow
the KK6EK/ON6TT Heard Island group maximum opportunities.

MACAO, XX9.  Mine, JE1CTM, is in the early stages of planning a
short trip and operation from Taipa Island.

FRANZ JOSEF LAND, R1F.  Sergey, R1FJZ, is active on 3503 kHz and on
160 meters between 1100 and 1200z.  He has worked 170 EU and JA
stations on 160 meters but only VE1ZZ and KL7RA in North America.
Also try 7003 kHz between 1230 and 1330z and 14243 kHz at 0915z.
Sergey will go QRT in August.  The Russian government may
discontinue funding Arctic bases, so further activity could be rare.

SAINT MARTIN, FS.  Paul, WX9E, is active from the shack of FS5PL.
He will sign FS/WX9E except during the ARRL International CW
Contest.  Mike, N0BSH, and Chad, WE9V, will join him and be active
from February 22 to March 6 signing FS/N0BSH and FS/WE9V.  The group
will be active on CW and SSB on all bands.  Chad will make a special
effort to provide RTTY contacts for those needing FS on that mode.
The group will participate in the ARRL International Phone Contest.
QSL FS/homecall via the homecall using the new CBA.  QSL FS5PL or
possible special contest call via WX9E.

NEVIS, V4.  Mike, N0BSH, will be active until February 21, including
an all band entry in the ARRL International CW contest.  Listen for
V47NZ, mostly on CW.  QSL via N0BSH.

THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO.  It's time again for the ARRL
International CW Contest weekend.  For full contest rules see page
105 in December QST.  And good luck in the contest.
NNNN
/EX


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:55:42 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Michael Crestohl)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Boxborough in Oct.
Date: 15 Feb 1996 07:27:32 -0500
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In article <4fr2na$[e-mail]>,
Lawrence Artz  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I heard that it is the same weekend as Deerchester.
>
>Larry
>KA1CRN
>

You are correct.  However, there is not a great deal of overlap if you
think about it.  Roachfield (aka Hosstraders) is pretty much over at noon
on Saturday.  Boxborough is on Saturday and Sunday.  So, look at it as if
it were a three-day ham radio party at two places.

While I'm here re: Deerchester/Boxborough, I might add that this year two
of my friends are on the Hamfest Committee - Mike Raisbeck K1TWF is the
Program Chairman and Dave Foner WA1TET is the Flea Market Czar!  So if
any of you have any ideas, suggestions, comments, etc, you can address
them to the appropriate person.  Mike K1TWF's e-mail address is
[e-mail].

Also, "Boatanchor" enthusiasts will be welcome to set up displays, hold
forums and swap and buy stuff.  A very well-known AMer (whose identity is
a closely guarded secret) will be guest speaker and master of ceremonies.
Its gonna be a great party!

73,

Michael

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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:55:44 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Brian Buydens)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CQ DX
Date: 14 Feb 1996 17:55:06 GMT
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If I can put my 2 cents worth in (and I am Canadian so 2 cents is not worth
that much ;-)  I agree with the sentiments expressed here by all the hams
responding in this thread.

When I first got into ham radio I thought it was supposed to be fun.  Then
I see all the people complaining about CW.  And people getting ignored
because they are not "DX" enough, or they are running QRP.  (BTW I have heard
some Canadian hams complain that American ham radios tend to "work a little
better" during contest times so that QRP stations receive responses from
WAVE'ers.)  The ARRL even has a section in its handbook advising foreign
stations how to handle rude and selfish DX seekers.  Where has the fun gone?

I got into ham radio because I was interested in communicating.  I don't
care with who, or where.  My dream is to build radios from scratch and
have them work (which means I will be doing a lot of QRP and Morse code).
Isn't that what the original dream of ham radio was all about?

Unfortunately it seems like some people get in to amateur radio just so they
can hang an expensive HT on their hip.  They seem only interested in the
loudest; the farthest; the most fancy etc. and I certainly doubt that they
would be interested in talking to me... even if it is contest time and they
need a VE5 to complete their list.  This is probably just as well because
I think we would have very little to talk about.

73 de VE5RDV

Brian.

Vance Campbell ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I finally found something I agree with Burt on...

: Burt Fisher <[e-mail]> wrote:

: >Who the hell am I to call CQDX. I have been a ham for over 34 years and
: >in 28 of those I could only afford crummy rigs and antennas. There were
: >so many stations I could have worked (and called) if they were not
: >calling CQDX. I have NEVER called CQDX, although today I am much better
: >equiped. Many times when I call CQ I would prefer DX, who am I to
: >EXCLUDE anyone. If someone wants to talk to me who am I to be selective?
: >When my beam is headed towards DX and I get a domestic call it is
: >usually from a station using a dipole, remember all hams are not "Big guns.
"
: >And in reality to be a "real man" is not predicated on how much money
: >you have. When you call CQDX, think about what you are really saying
: >(calling anyone but no Americans need answer).
: >
: >

: For some of us obeying the law and using only the minimal power necessary fo
r communications, (QRP) the other side of the country IS DX!


--
Brian Buydens                        There was a young poet named Dan,
Department of Computing Services     Whose poetry never would scan.
University of Saskatchewan           When told this was so,
email: [e-mail]        He said, "Yes, I know.
VE5RDV


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:55:45 1996
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>. I know that there is an effect called noise masking
>that occurs for a monotonic signal with noise in the immediate bandpass,
>and that's a FM quieting, or PLL-like, effect.

That is an interesting statement, Gary.  Can you direct me to more
information on this phenomena?  It seems to be very relevant to the
effect I mentioned where high (700Hz) tones and narrow (100Hz)
bandwidth filters make CW copy difficult.  I wonder if the 'noise
masking' is a function of both frequency and bandwidth?

-----------

However, I've been reading about a technique of increasing signal
detection
>sensitivity by *adding* noise to the signal (it has something to do with the
>behavior of chaotic systems and flipping the system to a different attractor,
>which is much easier to detect). Anyway, that may have some application here
>too, IE you may not actually be hearing the signal, rather you may be hearing
>a change in the noise caused by the presence of the signal and your brain
>is assigning that a tonal value. In other words, the tone is actually a
>psychosomatic response to the change in signal+noise. Something to think
>about anyway.

Where did you read this? I would be interested in reading it also.

Your reference to psychosomatic response could be an explanation.  In,
at least, one case I remember, I actually could not hear the signal as
a tone (8Q7AJ on 80M in Dec '90) but I still had Q5 copy where the
locals with better antennas thought I was crazy (I have the QSL to
prove it!)  I can imagine that sort of thing might be possible and
would like to investigate it further.  (Old research habits die hard,
Hi.)

73, Clay



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:55:46 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Drawing Schematic Diagrams on FCC Exams
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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In article <4fvspi$[e-mail]> Kevin Schmidt <kschmidt> writes
:
>
>Please post if you took a technician or general exam before 1966 and
>did not draw schematic diagrams.  It would be amusing to find
>approximately when they were dropped.

I took my General in March of 64 and it had no diagrams to draw.
They were still handing out the exam blue books in 64, but they were
for scratch purposes, the answers went down as pencil marks on a multiple
choice grid sheet graded by a secretary with an overlay. You did have to
*send* Morse though, and the key was awful, very stiff and with a wide gap.
I found out later I could have brought my own, but I managed to pass with
the FCC key, though the examiner winced a few times. The Instructograph
sounded awful too, overdriven and very distorted.

My commercial First Phone had diagrams on the test, but you didn't
have to draw any, just answer questions about the diagrams, that was
in January of 63. There were no grids, you wrote the answers in the
blue book. So I'd guess that was near the point where diagrams might
have been required.

I got my Novice in February of that year (volunteer examiner even back
then), and it took a real grind to get up to the blankety-blank 13 WPM
to get the General the next year (I wasted 2 hours a day for 13 months
to get from 5 WPM to 13 WPM). I aced the written of course, but really
sweated that code test, and from the look on the examiner's face, I
probably passed only on sympathy. Fortunately, I've never had to do
that again. (I was young and stupid, of course. I thought there must
be something mighty important about Morse speed to put people through
months of abuse. I found out later it was just a hazing ritual used to
ration voice spectrum, and that made me very angry.)

Gary
--
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Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:55:47 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mark Moorhead)
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Subject: Re: DTMF Keypads
Date: 16 Feb 1996 06:15:58 GMT
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In <4fm89d$[e-mail]>, Al Wong <[e-mail]> writes:
>I have just purchased a Yaesu FT-5200 with the MH-27 w/DMTF microphone.
>The  problem is that there were no instructions on for the microphone.  My
>question is what is the A B C D buttons for?  The 5200 manual does point
>out the fact that the P button is non-functional on the 5200.
>
>Any response/help would be greatly appreciated.
>

The A B C D buttons are DTMF tones.. The keypad is set up in such a way
that vertical rows are of high frequencys, and horizontal rows are of low
frequencys.. When you press on a key (i.e. 6), the horizontal row freq.
 of 770Hz, and vertical row freq. of 1447Hz tone mix together, resulting
in the dual-tone multifrequency burst..

I help program a repeater for a friend of mine who is the trustee, and I
seldom use the A B C and D keys, since some older radios that don't have
DTMF capability built in, have it added, usually by use of a DTMF tone
generator, (usually from radio shack), and don't have the extra vertical
row of A B C D...

(Usually some microphones use the DTMF buttons for double duty, like
radio functions, or speed-dial memories, etc.. if your microphone didn't
come with anything stating about that, then it's just a plain DTMF generator
in the mic..)

Hope this helps....

>--
>Al Wong                        The above opinion does not reflect that
>KF4GDD                 of my employer.  As with ALL my opinions,
>[e-mail]       I write them, you intrepret them.
>
>

Mark ------ KC5PWW
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:55:49 1996
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From: Rod Dinkins <[e-mail]>
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Subject: DX IS!  (CW IS!)
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I am not certain that WA6AUD, Hugh Cassidy, originated the immortal phrase
DX IS! but he certainly used and popularized the phrase in his West Coast
DX Bulletins published in the 1970's. Hugh's wonderful stories can be
found in a book titled "DX IS!", edited and published in 1981 by Charles
T. Allen W5DV and James M. Allen W6OGC.

Hugh published the West Coast DX Bulletin weekly for over 11 years in the
1970's. The book "DX IS" is a collection of the delightful stories by Cass
about the trials and tribulations of the QRPer, Red-Eyed Louie, the Palos
Verdes Sundancers (making sunspots), and the Old Timer who wisely
counselled the new DXers of the mysteries of the ages.

Several of stories embody the phrase DX IS! as the only required
explanation of the enigma of DXing.True Believers inherently know of this
and True Blue Dxers ascribe to it, Cass claimed, and in Hugh's words
"Son of a gun if that isn't true".

From DX IS! --

DX IS THE EMBODIMENT
OF EVERYTHING THAT'S EXCELLENT
IT HAS NO KIND OF FAULT OR FLAW
DXERS ALWAYS DRAW THE LOOKS OF AWE
DX IS!

Perhaps it is akin to Sir Edmond Hilliary's famous retort to "Why climb Mt
everest?"  he replied simply "Because its there".

Like many things in life --  DX is beyond description and needs none and
if you believe that you are indeed "A True Blue DXer".

CW IS! also

Rod de AC6v
--
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Hark! I Have Hurled My Words To The Far Reaches Of The Earth!
What King Of Old Could Do Thus ?  --- AC6V
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A Man May Know Of The World Without Leaving The Shelter Of His
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Loa-Tsze
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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:55:50 1996
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From: [e-mail](Jay Miller)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Ghost Town Operation/ April 27, 1996/Riley, NM
Date: 13 Feb 1996 21:31:51 GMT
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For the Northern California QRP Club, "QRP To The Field", April 27,
1996 (aka "QRP Field Day") a number of us ( > 13) will be operating
from a Historical Old Ghost Town in New Mexico, by the name of Riley.
This town was famous for the bandits that hid out in the nearby
Ladrones Mountains. Legend has it that over $50,000.00 in loot is still
buried in the nearby mountains. Guess where we will be @ night ?

***********************************
Riley, New Mexico (Ghost Town)

Lat:   34 deg.  22'  50.35" N
Long: 107 deg.  13'  47.55" W
***********************************

Paul Harden, NA5N ([e-mail]) had suggested, for this event
(NorCal "QRP To The Field"), that a multitude of stations (QRP & QRPp)
operate from historical sites. There will be several in Colorado &
Arizona too. Those stations will probably post where they will be in
this newsgroup & the QRP-L reflector.

With the multitude of QRP stations, that will be in Riley, NM, we will
offer a special QSL Card (Photo), if You work any of the stations
there. If You are interested in the NorCal "QRP To The Field" details,
send a SASE to WU7F (callbook address). It is a 1 page flyer. If You
are interested in QSL information for the Riley, NM event, stay tuned
for details & check into the QRP-L reflector (The URL is in Webcrawler
& the other search engines.)

This event in Riley will start off on April 26th with the viewing of 2
comets (dark skies), at night. One of the comets maybe visible to the
naked eye. Then on the 27th of April, You will hear quite a bit of
activity from this Ghost Town, and hopefully others.

Listen for us, we will be near the QRP calling frequencies; 21.060 MHz
(If it is open), 14.060 MHz, 10.106 MHz, 7.040 Mhz, 3.710 MHz & we will
be on 6 meters & 2 meters SSB too. We will indicate that we are in
Riley, NM. Try to work all of the stations in Riley. With QRP, and the
size of the Ghost Town, we will be spread out across several canyons &
one River (Rio Salado). Yes, there is an old Church, grave yard & Rock
School House still standing. As for the Ghosts, well, maybe we will
have a few more stations than we had anticipated, or less  ;-)

Again, mark Your' Calendars, April 27, 1996, send a SASE To WU7F for
the 1 page flyer & listen for all of us. We had heard a rumor that the
Arizona QRP Crowd will not only be in a Ghost Town, but they will
finance their operation by panning for gold too  8-)

                             72 (QRP 73)...Jay, WA5WHN, Albuquerque, NM

                             (Too bad that we are not doing this on
Halloween)

GH0ST de WA5WHN K

PS For those of You in California, no extra points for Metaphysical
contacts   :-)  (snicker-snicker).




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:55:52 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Ham radio questions
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
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In article <4fuarh$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (John Wever) writes
:
>
>I have always heard about ham radio, and I am very interested in
>becoming an operator.  Could you please tell me what kind of equipment
>is needed for a beginner?  And how I can become an operator... and any
>information you can give to a potintal ham radio operator.

John, the equipment can range from very cheap and simple to very
expensive and elaborate depending on what you want to do, and on
whether you must buy the latest shiny toy or will be content with
used or home built equipment. The results you achieve are only
partially due to the expense of your equipment. Good operating
skills can make up for a lot of equipment deficiencies, and home
constructed equipment can actually be superior to factory built
gear in many cases.

You must decide whether your interests lie at HF or VHF+ to
start. Different equipment is needed for those different parts
of the spectrum. In either case, the most valuable equipment you
can own besides the grey matter between your ears is a quality
receiver. Don't scrimp here.

Most amateur equipment today is configured as a transceiver.
This is a combination of a transmitter and receiver housed
in the same case. When shopping for such equipment, concentrate
on receiver performance.  In most cases, a transmitter is a
transmitter, if you've seen one, you've seen them all. It's
the receiver portion that's all important. There's an old saying,
"You can't work'em if you can't hear'em", and that's very true.

Ignore bells and whistles, out of band performance, and
the like. That's unimportant (and usually hurts amateur
band performance and drives up costs). Concentrate instead
on the basics. Good sensitivity, good selectivity, and
good strong signal handling performance are what you're
looking for.

The used market is a very good way to get equipment cheaply.
There are many fine radios which are a few years old but
still perfectly servicable. Many amateurs just have to have
the latest gimmick on the market and trade frequently. That
is a wonderful opportunity for the frugal bargain hunter to
equip a very nice station at low cost.

There are two basic ways to enter amateur radio, the Tech
or the Novice license. If you are interested primarily in
VHF+ operation, IE FM, repeaters, packet, satellites, EME,
ATV, etc, then the Tech license is for you, and may be the
only license you'll ever need. There is no Morse Code test.

If HF and the DX game is your desire, then you'll want to
start with the Novice license, and work on your Morse Code
speed so that you can move up to General as quickly as possible,
and from there learn some theory to take you on to Advanced
(you may never need Extra as it grants few extra privileges).

The ARRL publishes training materials. Start by pointing
your web browser to www.arrl.org.

Gary
--
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Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:55:54 1996
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Subject: HAMMARLUND  MINIATURE  AIR-VARIABLE  CAPS  FOR  SALE
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From: Bill <[e-mail]>
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                 HAMMARLUND MINIATURE AIR VARIABLE CAPACITORS

                           ::::::::::::::::::::::

TYPE APC

        Compact, hi-quality variables. Isolantite base. Screwdriver
        or hex-wrench adjust.

        APC-25          3.0 - 25 mmf            10 available
        APC-140         6.7 - 140 mmf            3    "


TYPE MAPC

        Midget padding, trimming and general purpose capacitors similar
        type APC but smaller. Ideal for small space applications. Gap
        .0135 inch.  Rotors and stators are nickle-plated brass.
        Nickle-plated beryllium copper wiper contact. Tapped (4-40
        thread) brass studs in Steatite base permit mounting without
        grounding rotor.  Tested at 600 volts rms, 60 cps.  Slotted
        shafts for screwdriver or hex wrench.

        MAPC-75         3.9 - 75 mmf            7 available
        MAPC-25         2.6 - 25 mmf           18    "


TYPE ???

        Identical in size and shape to the type APC, but have military
        part number. Rotors and stators are silver plated (tarnished).
        Please note that capacitance ranges and values fo this
        particular group are APPROXIMATE, subject to the accuracy
        of my RLC tester.

        922-0004-00     2.5 - 30 mmf             10 available
        CA-290          3.5 - 60 mmf              8    "

                          :::::::::::::::::::::::

Would anyone out there care to make an offer on these little jewels?

73s

Bill
AA4FM / 0




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:55:55 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Tom  Zoch)
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Hi,
I am going to be taking my Tech tests on Saturday (2/17) and am now starting
to look in to what type of radios to get. I plan to put a 2M Mobile in my
truck and get a more substantial base for home.

For home I'm looking into Base Multiband / Multimode Transceivers and trying
to decide what will be my best bet. I was thinking of one that would cover
at least 2M and perhaps 70cm. I am interested in working into Satellite and
EME as well as FM and perhaps some local CW, 12V operation would be a plus
but not a major requirement. I do plan on upgrading to at least General with
in the next year and expanding also into some HF as well. So I would want to
take that into consideration as well. possibly using Transverters get to the
higher freqs for satellite and EME and going with a more basic UHF/VHF base
unit.

For the mobile unit I was thinking of a rather simple 2M unit for repeater
and simplex FM. I live in a rather remote area in the western foothills of
the Cascades so I think one of the higher output power units would be in
order. I was considering picking up one of the new Radio Shack units. As far
as I can tell it has most everything I am looking for at a reasonable price.
From the cross talk I have seen on the net and the write up in CQ (VHF) it
seems to be a good choice.

I would like to take advantage of the wealth of experience of those out here
on the net and get some input from you as to what you think. Suggestions on
equipment to get or avoid as well as things to look for or useless features
to not even consider. For me price, value and reliability are important, I
have a modest but hopefully adequate amount set aside for starting up and
want to use it wisely. The Base unit I'll be looking for used at up coming
Ham fests so any information about current or older equipment would be
helpful.  I was thinking of picking up the Mobil new  ( if it is in or
around the same price range as the Radio Shack unit ) but am vary open to
suggestions.  I would also welcome comment on other accessory gear that you
feel would be useful as well as thoughts on band selection (pros and cons
of the diffrent amature bands ) or what ever info. you would like to pass on
to a newbie like myself. I know there are lots of books and other sources
around and would not mind pointers to the better source like that, but I am
primarily looking for personal insights and experience.

Thanks
TZ

Reply here or by e-mail to [e-mail]







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Hi,
I am going to be taking my Tech tests on Saturday  (2/17) and am now
starting to look in to what type of radios to get. I plan to put a 2M Mobile
in my truck and get a more substantial base for home.

For home I'm looking into Base Multiband  / Multimode Transceivers and
trying to decide what will be my best bet. I was thinking of one that would
cover at least 2M and perhaps 70cm. I am interested in working into
Satellite and EME as well as FM and perhaps some local CW, 12V operation
would be a plus but not a major requirement. I do plan on upgrading to at
least General with in the next year and expanding also into some HF as well.
So I would want to take that into consideration as well. possibly using
Transverters get to the higher freqs for satellite and EME and going with a
more basic UHF/VHF base unit.

For the mobile unit I was thinking of a rather simple 2M unit for repeater
and simplex FM. I live in a rather remote area in the western foothills of
the Cascades so I think one of the higher output power units would be in
order. I was considering picking up one of the new Radio Shack units. As far
as I can tell it has most everything I am looking for at a reasonable price.
>From the cross talk I have seen on the net and the write up in CQ (VHF) it
seems to be a good choice.

I would like to take advantage of the wealth of experience of those out here
on the net and get some input from you as to what you think. Suggestions on
equipment to get or avoid as well as things to look for or useless features
to not even consider. For me price, value and reliability are important, I
have a modest but hopefully adequate amount set aside for starting up and
want to use it wisely. The Base unit I'll be looking for used at up coming
Ham fests so any information about current or older equipment would be
helpful.  I was thinking of picking up the Mobil new  ( if it is in or
around the same price range as the Radio Shack unit ) but am vary open to
suggestions.  I would also welcome comment on other accessory gear that you
feel would be useful as well ( for example band selection for Satellite and
EME ), or what ever info you would like to pass on to a newbie like myself.
 I know there are lots of books and other sources around and would not mind
pointers to the better source like that, but  I am primarily looking for
personal insights and experience .

Reply here or  by  e-mail to    [e-mail]

Thanks
TZ






From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:55:59 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Alfred J. Boetcher)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: No Code = No Brain
Date: 14 Feb 96 15:17:09 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]>
[e-mail] (Alfred J. Boetcher) writes:
>Sorry guys,
>I feel your both missing the boat. Amateur radio's purpose in the beginning
>was, without a doubt, experimentation and the developement of a new and
>exciting technology. It then evolved into a means of providing a public
>service. Now, Amateur Radio has evolved into something else, a hobby.
>
>It can be still be used as a vehicle for experimentation, or a means of
>providing a public service. But in the end, its a hobby just like fishing.
>Is that bad???

[e-mail] (Gary Coffman) responds:
:Yes, I think that's bad. To an extent, you are correct that amateur
:radio has devolved into just a game, like trophy hunting, or a bass
:fishing contest. It may have entertainment value for the participants,
:but does it have enough value to the public interest, the national
:interest, or the international interest to preserve the service?
:The spectrum consumed by amateur radio has vast commercial value.
:Can we ju[Astify retaining it merely on the basis of a game? Unlike
:fishing, where the waters used have multiple uses (hydropower, urban
:drinking water supply, transportation, etc), amateur spectrum is
:blocked from other uses as long as amateurs occupy it. So amateurs
:need a better justification than recreation to keep such a valuable
:resource.

No Gary, not a game but a hobby. Webster defines hobby as "a persuit
outside one's regular occupation engaged in for relaxation". It can be a
game for some, but it doesn't have to be for all. Allthough the spectrum
we occupy can't be used by other services we hardly occupy anything
remotely approaching a large percentage of the available spectrum.

>Consequently, the structure we use to license new hams also needs to evolve.
>I think that a new potential ham ought to be tested for proficiency in
>the areas they intend to operate. Tests wouldn't necessarily be easier,
>just pertinent to the operating priveledges sought. Many of the people
>I see at our VE sessions are just looking for a reliable means of local
>communication.

:Then you should direct them to the nearest cellular phone service
:provider, or to the nearest provider of GMRS equipment. The amateur
:service is ill served by those who just want to use it as a substitute
:for commercially available services of equal or better utility.

If you reread FCC 97.1 these people looking for reliable local
communication more than meet the basis and purpose of Amateur radio.
I suggest it is your interpretation that is skewed.

:OTOH, if they want access to spectrum for use as a learning laboratory,
:for use in public service, for use in RF experimentation, or for use
:in support of exploiting other new uses of communications, then they've
:come to the right place.

Sorry. I completely disagree. Using your criteria as a litmus test, 99.5%
of the hams I know don't qualify to be hams and this includes some
extremely bright technical minds. That's not to say they don't engage
in some experimentation, or some of the other things you suggest but
primarily for most of the hams I know, its a hobby.

73
Fred WU9R


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:56:01 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
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In article <4fmig3$1mp$[e-mail]> Hans Brakob K0HB <71
[e-mail]> writes:
>>>*Any* coherent signal will show up on the tuning display
>>>of a digital station.
>
>Probably not Gary.
>
>Most displays are optimized to be useful for "fine tuning" a
>signal already tuned to "in the ballpark", not for use as a
>monitor of general activity on the nearby spectrum. They are
>frequently limited to display signals which have passed through
>the filters and  processing for the selected mode. As an example,
>some popular TNC's do not even have a tuning display but simply
>a DCD lamp which is illuminated only when a valid packet signal,
>properly tuned, is detected. This lamp will ignore any other
>signal. If it were the only means used to determine a "clear
>frequency", interference to other communications is likely to
>occur.  A simple aural check of the frequency would be far more
>effective.

Come on now, calling a DCD indicator a tuning indicator is
stretching the definition of tuning indicator a bit far.
Let's take a look at the worst tuning indicator out there,
the MFJ1274's bargraph. It covers a span over twice the
occupied bandwidth of the transmitted signal. Surely a
50% guard band is sufficient. Anyone who expects more
clearance than that is being unrealistic on today's
crowded bands.

Now unfortunately the MFJ's tuning indicator isn't
incredibly sensitive, and might miss a weak signal
down at the noise floor. But consider my P-38 card's
tuning indicator. It also covers a span twice that
of the occupied transmission bandwidth, and it *is*
sensitive enough to detect signals buried so deeply in
the noise that I can't hear them by aurally monitoring.
And the XY display on my homebrew TU is also good enough
to detect signals I can't reliably hear. I'd say either
one is a better monitor than just listening.

I can say that with confidence because I do leave the
speaker on when I'm hunting contacts, and I've spotted
signals on the tuning indicators that I completely
missed by ear (and have had QSOs with stations I couldn't
hear on the speaker). I may not be able to *copy* Morse
using those tuning indicators, but I can certainly tell
if it is present. And that's all I really need to know
to avoid interfering.

Now I'll grant that if you demand a 1 kHz guardband I
won't be able to tell you're there, but I consider that
an unreasonable demand on today's bands, for any mode,
data, voice, or OOK Morse. If you need that much guardband,
you need to fix your receiver, or sharpen your technique.

Gary
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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:56:02 1996
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From: Rod Dinkins <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 16 Feb 1996 14:20:16 GMT
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[e-mail] (Gary Coffman) wrote:
>
>That's probably all to the good, because HF amateur radio has devolved
>to be a province of gamers who only exchange enough information with
>their opposite numbers to get a postal card, sometimes generating
>international ill will in the process. So the people to people aspect
>has been pushed into being a small fringe activity, fitting in the cracks
>left unfilled by the gamers and their activities.

Yes I would agree there is a lot of "ur 59(9) send me my card" activity on
HF. However there is considerable goodwill created by the HFers/DXers of
the world in many respects. DX Clubs throughout the world are well known
as one of the first points of contact when visiting outside of ones own
country. Local Hams will arrange for housing, hosting, and arranging tours
and assisting the visitors in many ways.

On the repeaters, I have heard hundreds of Hams with non-USA callsigns
sign in to the repeater and immediately have several people offer a warm
greeting and any assistance that the visitor may need including housing!

The number of friendships formed over the air are countless. For example I
know of a friendship formed over 10 meters between a Minister on Pitcairn
Island and a Professor at UCI in California. Together they are working on
a history of Pitcairn Island project and after 5 years of on the air
friendship will meet this spring for the first time. One has only to
listen to 20M during good propagation to be amazed at how many worldwide
Hams know each other -- some for many many years.

Any way just a different perspective. === Ask the DX Community.

73
Rod
>

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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:56:03 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Joe Mack)
Subject: Re: Rochester/Dearfield Hamfest when ????
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Organization: Frederick Cancer Research and Development Center
References: <4fa5d6$[e-mail]> <4fq51n$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 22:24:06 GMT
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Michael L. Ardai) wr
ites:
>In article <4fq51n$[e-mail]> John Wilcox/NS1Z <[e-mail]>
 writes:
>-But anyway, the answer is the Spring Hoss Trader's
>-(not HossChester, DeerChester etc) is always the day before Mother's day.

Well for you people out there whose calendars have the
old way of doing it (days/months etc) rather than saints
days, new moons and festivals, I thumbed through my
business appointments calendar week by week, starting
today till I found mothers day. FOr you guys
Mother's day translated into the old way
is Sunday May 12.


>
>And this year the fall one is on the same weekend as the ARRL Boxboro
>convention...

Damn! How come my calendar doesn't have such an
obvious marker as the ARRL boxboro convention on it.
No-one will ever be able to find out when Rochfield is in the
fall.


Joe NA3T
(written on Valentine's day, Feb 14 to you other guys)

>
>/mike
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>\|/     Michael L. Ardai     N1IST
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>/|\     [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:56:05 1996
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From: [e-mail] (KB7YJJ)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Rptrs near SLC, UT Ski Areas
Date: 13 Feb 1996 17:55:21 GMT
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In article <4fo9gt$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Would appreciate it if anyone could pass on frequencies of any open
>repeaters (2m/70cm) that cover ski areas in the SLC area.  Particularly
>in the Cottonwood Canyons (Solitude, Brighton, Snowbird, Alta).
>
>I don't normally spend much time talking on the radio when I am skiing
>but I carry an portable with me - and it's nice to know that I can use it
>if I need to.
>
>Thanks
>Curtis
>Pleasanton, CA
>
Hi Curtis...
The Rocky Mountain Radio Assn. has several UHF machines, gateways, etc that
cover the areas in question.

448.700  SALT LAKE and UTAH (Provo Area)   ALL R.M.R.A. machines use PL 114.8
** This machine has a fulltime 6 mtr 52.525 gateway on it, up for Sporadic 'E'

fming - dxing??



447.900   SALT LAKE and Wide Area and SKI Resort Coverage


448.350    UHF to complete HF gateway, DTMF controlled, wanna CALL home???


and the Utah VHF Society has the 147.120 + no tone covers both areas

and the 147.180 + no tone is actually up at the 10,000 foot SNOWBIRD TRAM
room!!


Give me a holler when you get into town..mostly on 448.700 or 447.900...
Marc KB7YJJ



From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:56:06 1996
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From: Rod Dinkins <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: The Amateur Radio Service - Hobby, Game or Service
Date: 14 Feb 1996 16:36:45 GMT
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Here is a different perspective on what the Amateur Radio Service is or is
not. Part 97 of the FCC Rules and Regs refers to us as a the "Amateur
Radio Service". Our basic charter is very clear as attached below. No
mention is made of hobby, game etc. You may choose to think of it as a
hobby, but that is not the basis on which your license was granted. For
those of us pursuing the charter elements listed below, we think of
Amateur Radio as a Service!



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                  Subpart A     General Provisions

        97.1 Basis and purpose.  The rules and regulations in this part
are designed to provide an amateur radio service having a fundamental
purpose as expressed in the following principles:

          (a)     Recognition and enhancement of the value of the amateur
service to the public as a voluntary noncommercial communication service,
particularly with respect to providing emergency communications.

          (b)     Continuation and extension of the amateur's proven
ability to contribute to the advancement of the radio art.

          (c)     Encouragement and improvement of the amateur service
through rules which provide for advancing skills in both the communication
and technical phases of the art.

          (d)     Expansion of the existing reservoir within the amateur
radio service of trained operators, technicians, and electronics experts.

          (e)     Continuation and extension of the amateur's unique
ability to enhance international goodwill.

---------------------------------19797868313120--


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:56:08 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Murray Kelly)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: VK2WI Weekly News, 4th February, 1996
Date: 14 Feb 1996 23:06:53 +1000
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[e-mail] writes:

>Dave Horsfall <[e-mail]> writes:
>
>>    In the never ending quest for more sophisticated ways to kill and maim
>>    people, the US Air Force has published a 2000 page report revealing the
>
>If you will look in your history book you may find that when the Japanese
>were bombing Australia and getting ready to invade, it was the USAF that
>helped stop them. The Australian govt was going to evacuate the entire top
>half of the country and it was MacArthur who instead proposed attacking
>New Guinea instead. The Japanese advance was finnally stopped on the
>Owen Stanly Ridge up behind Port Moresby.
>
>>    (Who says war isn't fun anymore? :-)
>
>Next time, don't ask us to help

There's all sorts of nasty answers to nasty comments to nasty questions
but
a: next time you want to have a Viet Nam don't ask us.
b. The Kokoda Track battle over the Owen Stanleys was a hard slog for
the Aussies, mainly. The US was conspicuously small there.
c. MacArthur was reticent to let the guns in Port Moresby be shifted
to the eastern side of the range for the final showdown and prolonged
that stage of the war.
d. The battle of Darwin was indeed helped by the US Army and Navy
Air Forces (as they were then) much to the same effect as at Pearl Harbour.

Don't get off your bike. One man's opinion isn't the whole nation's.
We still have a very great resect for the US despite whatever it is
that may have upset you.

Murray Kelly. vk4aok.
.


From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:56:10 1996
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From: Max Lock <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Wanted: Info on HARP Project
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 15:16:06 +0000
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On Tue, 13 Feb 1996, Anthony R. Gold wrote:

> In article <[e-mail]>
>            [e-mail] "Gary Coffman" writes:
>
> > In article <[e-mail]>
> >  [e-mail] (John Bartolucci) writes:
> > > Any hams out there following the HARP project? Supposed
> > >antenna array being built in Alaska by the Air Force or NASA.
> >
> > Are you sure you've got your acronym correct?
>
> It's DOD's HAARP (High Altitude Auroral Research Project).  Similar to
> Nikola Tesla's plan for a death ray, in Engebretson, Alaska.
>
> Regards,
> --
>    Tony - G3SKR / AA2PM                  email: [e-mail]
>                                                 [e-mail]
>                                         packet: g3skr@n0ary.#nocal.ca.usa.na

 Yep I saw that program too, VERY interesting, I tried DEC's Alta Vista
search engine, but no luck there?... maybe it's a cover up, although I
did see a Netscape screen in the office of the protestors?..

 "The truth is out there." :)

 Max.

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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:56:11 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Peter A. Klein)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: why a license?
Date: 12 Feb 1996 13:57:21 -0800
Organization: Seattle University, Seattle, WA, USA
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In article <4farrb$[e-mail]>,
Eric Martin <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Thanks for all the responses, most of which cam by e-mail. I was
>interested in how well the FCC enforces its licensing laws, for I see a
>time when all Internet users may someday also need a license.

>I was disturbed, however, by the impression I received of ham radio
>being a place where everyone is checking up on you. This eagerness to
>bust vagrants, by reporting them to the federal government, smacks of
>vigilantism, and certainly would make one paranoid about going on the
>air.

It really isn't.  Hams are by and large a friendly and helpful lot.  But
the price of admission is a license.  With the codeless Tech, virtually
anyone of reasonably sound mind can earn a license in short order.  So
there's no reason why anyone should be violating Federal Law.  If you
want to get in the pool, you have to show you can swim first.  Not
perfectly, not well.  Just enough to get around.

>While breaking the licensing law violates the spirit of professionalism
>and exclusivity of ham radio, I don't think that spying on fellow hams
>is a good solution to the problem. Shunning would work far better.

We don't spy.  We sometimes check to see if someone's licensed if their
behavior indicates that they may not be.  Don't think of it as a police
state.  Think of it as Block Watch.

If you heard some of the filth that gets spewed by a small minority on the
ham bands--both licensed and unlicensed--not to mention deliberate
inteference, harrassment, jamming of repeaters, and other flagrant
violations of Federal communications law, you might not take this so
lightly.  It's not just illegal, it's not nice either.  And it reflects
badly on the rest of us.

The FCC no longer polices the bands to the extent that they used to, and
the general level of civility and repect for rules in the society at large
has been dropping steadily since the early 60s.  If we're going to keep
our neighborhood clean, we need to indicate that illegal behavior will not
be tolerated.

> Ham radio has enough of an air of extremem conservatism (witness the
> editor of 73); why compund it by acting like agents in a polic

Listen on 75 meters or on some 2-meter repeaters if you think so.  You'll
hear plenty of political opinions of all stripes.  I suspect you are
correct that conservatives are more vocal on the bands, but that's the
trend these days anyway.  This has nothing to do with being a police
state.  No one is going to lock you up or torture you for your opinions.

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From [e-mail] Sat Feb 17 13:56:13 1996
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From: [e-mail] (Mike Anderson)
X-Mailer: NetXpress 2.53
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 18:44:00 -0500
Organization: ASA Compucom
Subject: Re: why a license?
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MW>Eric Martin wrote:

> Why does a ham need to get a license? Don't people just buy transciev
> and go on the air anyway?
> Even if they do have licenses, what stops them from using bands they
> not supposed to use?
> Just curious on how this is all enforced...

MW>There is a long tradition of self-enforcement in the amateur service.
MW>Basically, most hams are honest and follow the rules on their own. Ther
MW>are always a few who don't, but my response is to just not work them on
MW>the air. If everyone did that, they'd get bored and go away. If you wan
MW>to buy a radio and bootleg a call, there's really nothing to stop you.
MW>It's wrong and self-defeating, but if you mind your manners on the air
MW>can probably get away with it for a while.

MW>If you behave badly enough to attract the attention of the FCC and the
MW>(it's a federal offense) they'll find you by direction finder, show up
MW>your house with a warrent, confiscate your equipment, and arrest you. T
MW>fines they've been handing out lately have been around $5,000.

MW>Do yourself and everyone else a favor and earn yourself a license.

MW>Mike, N4PDY

All true and there's another good deterrent. QRZ is now just about
everywhere. A friend looked me up on his new CD ROM. I've looked
people up on the WEB QRZ site. Doesn't take too long for someone to
see you ain't who you're supposed to be. And I agree, get the ticket.
                                      Vy 73 de WA8JDW Mike REALLY!

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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Drew Diamond)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: "BUG" -- how to adjust?
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 16:05:41
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Keywords: bug

In article <[e-mail]> jwg6@cornell
.edu (Joel Govostes) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Joel Govostes)
>Subject: "BUG" -- how to adjust?
>Date: Sun, 11 Feb 1996 10:53:34 -0500

>I recently inherited a semi-automatic key.  It's not in great shape but I
>think it will work if I adjust it right.  It appears to be a Johnson (?)
>but the name plate is gone.  There is only one sliding weight.  Could
>someone attempt to describe the method of setting this up??  Thanks in
>advance... N1AEP

Lucky you. When cleaning the key, pay close attention to the dash and dot
contacts. Lightly burnish the contacts with fine emery paper, then follow with

plain cardboard (like a business card). Position the weight somewhere near the

far end of the dot pendulum. With your analog VOM on ohms X10 and hooked
across the "output" terminals, check that near zero ohms is obtained when you
operate the dash lever (probably to the left). Adjust out any residual
resistance with the ohms zero pot of the VOM. Now adjust the dot contact so
that a clean string of dots is generated, and the meter hovers at 50% (half
FSD) on the VOM scale. The dash contact is adjusted to what you feel is
comfortable. It may take you some time to get the feel of the thing, so be
prepared to put a good deal of effort into learning it.

Can you get at past issues of QST's? For a full description of bug key
adjusting, look up QST Feb. 1934 "How's Your Fist" by F. Schnel W9UZ.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:30 1996
From: Vance Campbell <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: (no subject)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: 17 Feb 96 00:43:57 GMT

Morse Code Whining

Have we all forgotton that we are bound by international treaty to keep
a morse code requirement? If everyone spent as much time studying the
code as we all have reading everyone's bitching about it, everyone in
the newsgroup could have at least a general. Let's move on to something
else.
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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (CyberKnght)
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Subject: Re: **********soulbelly is almost here**********
Date: 17 Feb 1996 07:58:07 -0500
Message-ID: <4g4jcv$[e-mail]>
References: <4g34nh$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (CyberKnght)

>> From: [e-mail](artists formerly known as mustardseed)
>> Date: 16 Feb 1996 23:41:37 GMT

>> just a reminder that you can still enter the soulbelly free cd contest!

JUST A REMINDER:  MASSIVE SPAMMING OF UNRELATED NEWSGROUPS IS VERY MUCH
NOT COOL!!!

                      *******  BOYCOT SOULBELLY *******




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:33 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
From: [e-mail] (Terry Dunlap, AC6EF)
Subject: 80M WAS
Date: 19 Feb 96 16:00:21 PST

From: [e-mail] (Terry Dunlap, AC6EF)
Subject: 80M WAS
Date: 19 Feb 96 16:00:21 PST
Organization: Cerritos College, Norwalk CA
Message-Id: <[e-mail]>

I'm trying to finish up the 80m portion of 5BWAS and I'm down to 3.
I still need Maine, Alabama & South Dakota.  I'm hoping to finish it this
low-band season.  Can I talk any ME or AL or SD folks into setting up a
sked?  I sure would appreciate it.

Please email any responses to me directly.

73 de Terry AC6EF
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:35 1996
From: Joe Fitter  BV/N0IAT <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Alinco DX-70 hum on 6 meters
Date: 15 Feb 1996 11:25:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4fv577$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Hi Bryan,

I've had one of those rigs for about 8 months with no reports
of problems.  However, I own the DX-70 Japanese model
(not the T model, so my unit did not come with CTCSS.
I have had no problems with the unit in FM -- reports are
consistently good on both 10FM and 6 too.  As the other
ham suggested, perhaps RF is getting into your radio.  Here is
what I would suggest for starters, to eliminate the obvious:



     a.  Does the hum change if high or low power?  You need to
       work a station who is close enough to be "full quieting FM"
       on both high and low power.  RF may be getting into the rig
       or the microphone on high, but not low power.
       If it goes away on low power, it could be RF in your rig or
       more likely into your power supply.

     b. Can the new power supply handle 19 amps of current continuously?
        My rig draws about 19 amps on FM...which is a continuous duty
        mode.   Could be power supply hum if not hefty enough.

     c. Are you using the Alinco microphone?  After-market mic's
        (especially electrec condenser mic's) can be prone to rf
         and cause a hum in the transmission.

     d.  You mentioned CTCSS.  Does the hum persist even after you turn
         off your ctcss encoder?  Go simplex with a buddy to find out
        if your FM rptrs require CTCSS to access them.  Or, just have
        a buddy listen to your input frequency with and without CTCSS
        encode.

      e.  Does the hum change frequency (pitch) when you change the dip
         switches on the ctcss encoder board?   If so, then the deviation
         on the CTCSS board may be set too high.  There is a small
         surface mounted resistor on the ctcss board.  Open the underside
         of the radio and adjust the ctcss level...you can do this if you
         are careful without the aid of test equipment.

      f.  Is the VSWR below 1.5:1 at your rig and antenna?  VSWR can
          sometimes cause funny things to happen to surrounding shack
          equipment....which can induce a hum into your FM rig.

      g.  Does your rig sit on top of the power supply?  Some rigs can
          pick up the "hum" of the power supply even though the mic is
          far from the source of the hum.  Move the rig off of the
          power supply.

These are some ideas...have had problems with hum before, but "usually a
quick lesson to teach the radio all the words"  solves the humming
problem  (sorry...old old joke couldnt resist).

Good luck and keep us posted on your findings.

73, Joe


----------------------------------------------------------
Amateur Radio:  BV/N0IAT   Taipei TAIWAN Republic of China

ex.  7J1AOF (Japan)  YU3/N0IAT (Slovenia)  KA0ZDH (Novice)
Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986.  Comments are mine only.
----------------------------------------------------------




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:37 1996
From: Leila Henderson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Any comments on the IC-2000H ?
Date: 18 Feb 1996 05:17:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4g6cp5$[e-mail]>
References: <4g5q17$[e-mail]>

Gary Stone ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Any comments from users of the IC-2000H - good or bad would be
: appreciated.

: 73 de N5PHT

: Gary

     I have an IC-2000H and like it. I have had no problems, so far, with
it. I use it for voice as well as packet.
 Le KB6MXH



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:37 1996
From: Gary Stone <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Any comments on the IC-2000H ?
Date: 17 Feb 1996 23:57:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4g5q17$[e-mail]>

Any comments from users of the IC-2000H - good or bad would be
appreciated.

73 de N5PHT

Gary



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       /\__/\        Gary and Karen Stone (Gary N5PHT)
        0  0         E-Mail:  [e-mail]
         @               or    [e-mail]
       (_/\_)        Http://home.texoma.com/personal/garystone/
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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (Shel Darack)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Any qsl cards from CY0TP 10/95?
Date: 20 Feb 1996 16:43:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4gctne$[e-mail]>


Does anyone know if the qsl cards have gone out from the
CY0TP (Sable Island)   operation of 10/95?

Shel  WA2UBK  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Hosler - KN0Z)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Any qsl cards from CY0TP 10/95?
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 15:04:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4gfctv$[e-mail]>
References: <4gctne$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Shel Darack) wrote:


>Does anyone know if the qsl cards have gone out from the
>CY0TP (Sable Island)   operation of 10/95?

>Shel  WA2UBK  [e-mail]

I sure haven't seen anything yet.  Worked them on multiple
bands, multi modes, and QSL'd direct (with SAE & $'s) the
 first time on 11/30 to the QSL Manager:

        WAYNE E KING  VE1CBK
        63 BROOK ST
        LAKE FLETCHER NS  B2T 1A5
        CANADA

Sent the second set of QSL's (with $'s & SAE) on  1/19
with the same response I rec'd from the first attempt.
It's looking as good as trying to get a card from FR5DX.
Just keep sending money,....NOT!  GL OM!

                73's de  KN0Z    Gary

Opinions expressed herein are my own and may not represent those of 3M.


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:40 1996
Distribution: world
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Mike Anderson)
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 18:09:00 -0500
Subject: Anyone ever QSL'd Antarc
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>



AS>Woul d be most curious to know if anyone successfuly QSL'd
AS>McMurdo or anyplace in Antarctica.  Thanks.  KE6OCM


Well I worked and got a card from KC4USN. The card said it was
from 'Downtown Byrd, Antarctica'. However, it's about 30 years
old so I don't suppose that helps you much. VY 73,    Mike   WA8JDW


---
 * WR 1.31 # 44 * If it jams, force it..If it breaks, it needed replacing.


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:41 1996
From: [e-mail] ()
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Anyone ever QSL'd Antarc
Date: 20 Feb 1996 17:13:43 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gcvg7$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

I got a card from a 4K1 station...


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:42 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Abraham Stavsky)
Subject: Anyone ever QSL'd Antarctica?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 18:07:26 GMT


Woul d be most curious to know if anyone successfuly QSL'd
McMurdo or anyplace in Antarctica.  Thanks.  KE6OCM
--


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael McCarthy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Anyone ever QSL'd Antarctica?
Date: 18 Feb 1996 20:16:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4g81f8$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g6s0m$[e-mail]>

In article <4g6s0m$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>Listen for KC4AAA and others from several of the US based
>research stations.  I have worked several different Antartic
>bases and have had great luck with QSL's.
>
>Good Luck
>
>Bill
>

I have worked KC4USV and received QSL's as they direct, usually through an
APO address.

>--
>Bill Langton  ([e-mail])  ARS -  KN6ER
>WAS, WAC, DXCC, DXDA, W-100-N, HHH #537
>Lake Tahoe, California
>Home Page - http://www.iwn.com/wwws
>
>

--
Mike McCarthy
===================== Give every man his Dew ===========================
Michael A. McCarthy
Everest Engineering Corporation, Consultants
4 Barnes Circle, Marlborough, MA 01752
[phone]
E-mail to [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:43 1996
From: Bill Langton <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Anyone ever QSL'd Antarctica?
Date: 18 Feb 1996 09:37:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4g6s0m$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Listen for KC4AAA and others from several of the US based
research stations.  I have worked several different Antartic
bases and have had great luck with QSL's.

Good Luck

Bill

--
Bill Langton  ([e-mail])  ARS -  KN6ER
WAS, WAC, DXCC, DXDA, W-100-N, HHH #537
Lake Tahoe, California
Home Page - http://www.iwn.com/wwws




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (YOUR NAME)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Anyone ever QSL'd Antarctica?
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 22:25:53 -0500 (EST)
Message-ID: <4g8qlb$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Abraham Stavsky) wrote:


>Woul d be most curious to know if anyone successfuly QSL'd
>McMurdo or anyplace in Antarctica.  Thanks.  KE6OCM
>--
YES!!!
AH6JR Stan



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Hosler - KN0Z)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Anyone ever QSL'd Antarctica?
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 19:38:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4gd8kn$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g6s0m$[e-mail]> <4gb1kb$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Peter A. Klein) wrote:

>In article <4g6s0m$[e-mail]>,
>Bill Langton  <[e-mail]> wrote:

>>Listen for KC4AAA and others from several of the US based
>>research stations.  I have worked several different Antartic
>>bases and have had great luck with QSL's.

>Bill, could you post a QSL address?  I worked KC4AAA a number of years
>ago, and did not ever receive a card for the QSO.  I remember having a
>very nice chat with the op on the other end.  But I got no QSL, even
>though I sent an SASE to the address he gave me.

>73,
>Peter - KD7MW
>---


>--
>Peter A. Klein  ([e-mail])  :    -----==3==      ---      ---
>Information Services, 5569             :   |    |  |  |    |   |    |   |
>Seattle University                     :  @|   @| @| @|   @|  @|   @|  @|


When I worked them they gave the following QSL Mgr:

ROBERT A CHAMBERS  NC6J
2247 W JEWETT ST
SAN DIEGO, CA  92111

73's & GUD DX de KN0Z   Gary in Wyoming, MN

Opinions expressed herein are my own and may not represent those of 3M.


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Eugene Kang)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Are these modable?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 96 10:44:18 GMT

Can any of the following be modded to have expanded tx/rx? No need to tell
me where the mods are, I just need to know if they can me modified.

Kenwood 22AT
Standard C108/158
Yaesu FT-11R
Alinco DJ100T/TH  DJF1T/TH  DJ G1T
Icom IC-P2AT

thanks!


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:48 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.info,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: ARLB009 PRB-1 change sought
Date: 15 Feb 1996 08:51:51 -0500
Message-ID: <$[e-mail]>


SB QST @ ARL $ARLB009
ARLB009 PRB-1 change sought

ZCZC AG88
QST de W1AW
ARRL Bulletin 9  ARLB009
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  February 15, 1996
To all radio amateurs

SB QST ARL ARLB009
ARLB009 PRB-1 change sought

The ARRL wants the FCC to take additional steps to compel state and
local governments to make reasonable accommodation for Amateur Radio
under PRB-1 and apply the least restrictive means to regulate
amateur antennas and activity. In a Petition for Rulemaking filed
February 7, the League calls on the FCC to amend Section 97.15(e) to
say that any state or local ordinances restricting ham radio
antennas to heights below 70 feet would be presumed unreasonable,
unless the state or local authority could show its restrictions
support a clearly defined health, safety or aesthetic objective.
State and local governments also could not impose substantial
application costs on amateur service licensees.

The League also wants the FCC to acknowledge that it has an interest
in the effective performance of Amateur Radio stations in areas
regulated by deed restrictions or restrictive covenants rather than
by local zoning ordinances.

The League says clarifying the preemption policy (PRB-1) would help
guide municipalities to enact provisions that make fair
accommodation for amateurs and avoid highly divisive litigation
between hams and localities.

Under the suggested changes, state and local governments could apply
to the Commission for a full or partial waiver of the amended rules
in unusual circumstances.

The FCC has not assigned a rulemaking petition (RM) number.

Here is the suggested wording of Section 97.15(e) the petition
requests:

(1) State and local regulation of a station antenna structure must
not preclude amateur service communications. Rather, it must
reasonably accommodate such communications; it must constitute the
minimum practicable regulation to accomplish the state or local
authority's legitimate purpose; and it must not impose substantial
costs on amateur service licensees.

(2) Any state or local antenna restriction or regulation which, on
its face or as applied, would limit amateur station antennas to
heights below 70 feet is presumed unreasonable unless the
promulgating authority can demonstrate that such regulation is
necessary to accomplish a clearly defined, and expressly stated
health, safety or aesthetic objective; that there is no less
burdensome alternative to the regulation; and that the Federal
interest in efficient amateur radio communications from the amateur
station at issue is otherwise reasonably accommodated.

(3) Any state or local authority, or other entity that wishes to
maintain and enforce zoning, land use or other regulations or
restrictions inconsistent with this section may apply to the
Commission for a full or partial waiver of this section. Such
waivers may be granted by the Commission in its sole discretion,
upon a showing by the applicant that local concerns of a highly
specialized or unusual nature create an overwhelming necessity for
regulation inconsistent with this section. No application for waiver
shall be considered unless it includes the particular regulation for
which waiver is sought. Waivers granted according to this rule shall
not apply to later-enacted or amended regulations by the local
authority unless the Commission expressly orders otherwise.
NNNN
/EX


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:50 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.info,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: ARLB010 FCC call sign update
Date: 15 Feb 1996 16:58:41 -0500
Message-ID: <$[e-mail]>


SB QST @ ARL $ARLB010
ARLB010 FCC call sign update

ZCZC AG89
QST de W1AW
ARRL Bulletin 10  ARLB010
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  February 15, 1996
To all radio amateurs

SB QST ARL ARLB010
ARLB010 FCC call sign update

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

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

0              AB0AO          KI0AV           ++            KB0VFH
1              AA1PL          KE1EA          N1WOJ          KB1BWP
2              AB2AA          KG2FN           ++            KB2WXM
3              AA3NK          KE3VY          N3WTW          KB3BNF
4              AE4QB          KT4KE           ++            KF4GNF
5              AC5GK          KK5WI           ++            KC5SQT
6              AC6SH          KQ6DN           ++            KF6BGO
7              AB7OR          KJ7UK           ++            KC7PBF
8              AA8VV          KG8VF           ++            KC8CGD
9              AA9RE          KG9FK           ++            KB9MOU
N. Mariana     KH0V           AH0AW          KH0ER          WH0ABE
Guam           WH2S           AH2DB          KH2PL          WH2ANP
Hawaii           ++           AH6OK           ++            WH6CZW
Amer. Samoa    AH8O           AH8AH          KH8CK          WH8ABF
Alaska           ++           AL7QI           ++            WL7CRO
Virgin         WP2V           KP2CJ          NP2IU          WP2AIA
Puerto Rico      ++            ++             ++            WP4NIR

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


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:51 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.info,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: ARLB011 Vanity calls delayed
Date: 15 Feb 1996 16:58:47 -0500
Message-ID: <$[e-mail]>


SB QST @ ARL $ARLB011
ARLB011 Vanity calls delayed

ZCZC AG90
QST de W1AW
ARRL Bulletin 11  ARLB011
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  February 15, 1996
To all radio amateurs

SB QST ARL ARLB011
ARLB011 Vanity calls delayed

ARRL has learned that the FCC may delay until mid-1996 the
announcement of when it plans to open the first gate or gates of the
vanity call sign program. A Commission spokesman says the FCC first
wants to deal with remaining Petitions for Reconsideration it has
received. The FCC had been expected to announce opening dates early
this year.

FCC vanity call sign application Form 610V is now available, but the
FCC will not accept completed forms until it opens the appropriate
filing gates.

Prospective applicants can get the FCC Form 610V package by writing
ARRL, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111. Please include an sase.
Form 610V also is available from the FCC via the Internet at
http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form610V or
ftp://ftp.fcc.gov/pub/Forms/Form610V/, or by fax at 202-418-0177.
Ask for Form 006108.

The FCC's Forms Distribution Center also accepts orders for Form
610V at 800-418-3676.
NNNN
/EX


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:52 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.info,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: ARLP007 Propagation de KT7H
Date: 16 Feb 1996 16:21:20 -0500
Message-ID: <$[e-mail]>


SB PROP @ ARL $ARLP007
ARLP007 Propagation de KT7H

ZCZC AP28
QST de W1AW
Propagation Forecast Bulletin 7  ARLP007
From Tad Cook, KT7H
Seattle, WA  February 16, 1996
To all radio amateurs

SB PROP ARL ARLP007
ARLP007 Propagation de KT7H

It may be hard to believe, but solar activity has edged even lower.
There have been no visible sunspots since the beginning of the
month, and the sunspot number was zero every day last week.  Solar
flux was at or below 70 each day also.  We should expect more
periods of no sunspots as the current cycle bottoms out over the
next year.

Unfortunately the geomagnetic field has been acting up a little.
The worst period was around 0900Z on February 13 when the K index
was five.  160 and 80 meters are really best when the solar flux is
low, but an active geomagnetic field can disturb the low bands
greatly.

For the DX contest this weekend, a recurring coronal hole could
bring more geomagnetic disturbances.  The solar flux should also
edge above 70.  The flux should peak at or just below the mid-
seventies from February 25 through the first of March.  No big
geomagnetic upsets are foreseen.

Sunspot Numbers for February 8 through 14 were 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 and
0, with a mean of 0.  10.7 cm flux was 67.5, 70, 69.8, 70, 69.1,
68.7 and 68.9, with a mean of 69.1.
NNNN
/EX


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (JJ Martin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Boxborough in Oct.
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 07:36:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4ge7gi$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4fr2na$[e-mail]> <4fv8rk$[e-mail]> <4g4fqj$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Burt Fisher <[e-mail]> wrote:

>[e-mail] (Michael Crestohl) wrote:

>>    .-.                                                               .-.
>>   /   \           .-.                                 .-.           /   \
>>  /     \         /   \       .-.     _     .-.       /   \         /     \
>>-/--Michael Crestohl KH6KD/W1/---\---/-\---/---\-----/-----\[e-mail]-\
--
>>          \     /       \   /     `-'   `-'     \   /       \     /
>>           \   /         `-'                     `-'         \   /
>>            `-'                                               `-'
>>
>>
>--
>   .-.                                                               .-.
>  /   \           .-.                                 .-.           /   \
> /     \         /   \       .-.     _     .-.       /   \         /     \
>/--Burt Fisher K1OIK--------/---\---/-\---/---\-----/-----\[e-mail]\
>         \     /       \   /     `-'   `-'     \   /       \     /
>          \   /         `-'                     `-'         \   /
>           `-'                                               `-'


So.....What's your point Burt?
>   .-.                                                                 .-.
>  /   \           .-.                                  .-.            /   \
> /     \         /   \       .-.     _     .-.       /   \          /     \
>/--Jim Martin WK1V---------/---\----/----\------/------\[e-mail]
m :-)
>         \     /       \   /     `-'   `-'      \   /       \     /
\
>          \   /         `-'                      `-'         \   /
 \
>           `-'                                                `-'




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:55 1996
From: Roland S Geter PhD <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: Broadcasting Radio Station Database for you......
Date: 17 Feb 1996 07:47:44 GMT
Message-ID: <4g4170$[e-mail]>
References: <4fme8u$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Hi Chuck,

Let's try to get the database over here on this provider, OK?

Thanks
Roland S Geter PhD
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:55 1996
From: Amateur Radio <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Changing Address Help
Date: 15 Feb 1996 00:51:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4fu01u$bho$[e-mail]>

Can anyone tell me where to get FCC forms for changing my Amateur
Radio Liense home station address?

If this message is out of place in this newsgroup, please accept
my apology; I'm new to the internet.

                        Thank you - Don Stanley

--

Don Stanley


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:56 1996
From: Rod Dinkins <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Changing Address Help
Date: 15 Feb 1996 01:22:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4fu1rp$[e-mail]>
References: <4fu01u$bho$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Hi Don. Go to WWW page for the FCC and you can download the needed forms.
If u can't find FCC page, go to Palomar ARC page at:

http://www.electriciti.com/parc

the scroll down 7 buttons to FCC forms.

Hope this helps.
73
Rod

--
*****************************************************************
Hark! I Have Hurled My Words To The Far Reaches Of The Earth!
What King Of Old Could Do Thus ?  --- AC6V
*****************************************************************
A Man May Know Of The World Without Leaving The Shelter Of His
Own Home!
Loa-Tsze
*****************************************************************




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (HAMKB8UUM)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: CQ CQ CQ calling all kid HAMS
Date: 18 Feb 1996 00:00:36 -0500
Message-ID: <4g6bpk$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (HAMKB8UUM)

 Hello my name is Geoff KB8UUM I live in West Bloomfield, MI about 25
miles northwest of Detroit. I am 15 years old and a freshman in high
school. I have a General class license and I am looking for kids
world-wide to talk to on HF, packet whatever. Hope that you respond I will
be looking for you. 73 all the best hope to hear from you. PSE email me at
the following:

 HAMKB8UUM2aol.com

                                                73,
                                                   Geoff KB8UUM


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:58 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CQ DX
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 96 01:31:53 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4evi6m$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ft7lq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

What a great answer. Bravo, Gary!................................N6WR


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:10:59 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: CQ DX
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
References: <4evi6m$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ft7lq$[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 05:37:07 GMT

In article <4ft7lq$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Brian Buydens)
 writes:
>
>When I first got into ham radio I thought it was supposed to be fun.

The amateur radio service is supposed to be fun the same as the Army,
the Red Cross, or a University are supposed to be fun. You can have
fun in any of those other organizations, but fun isn't their primary
purpose, nor is it the primary purpose of the amateur radio service.
Fun, and personal satisfaction, are the pay we receive for participating
in the charter purposes of the service, but they are not the reason
for the service's existence.

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (FrankB2686)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: CQDL Magazine
Date: 20 Feb 1996 01:20:55 -0500
Message-ID: <4gbp87$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (FrankB2686)

Anyone have any info on how to subscribe to the German amateur radio
magazine CQDL? Are there any other german amateur magazines?

thanks  Frank  WD6AGS


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:01 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: aus.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,slac.rec.ham_radio,tnn.radio.amateur,uk.radio.amateur,uwarwick.societies,amateur-radio,in.ham-radio
Subject: CV-157/URR SSB Converter
Date: 17 Feb 1996 07:54:51 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4g41kb$[e-mail]>
Keywords: CV-157/URR Single Sideband Converter

I am trying to obtain a US Army "Depot Level" service manual for this instrume
nt. The CV-157/URR is
designed to work with the Collins R-390 shortwave receiver. If you have a copy
 to spare, or just want to
make more space on your bookshelf, please reply to:

Mike Hutchinson

[e-mail]

PS: I would be pleased to pay reasonable costs


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:02 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CW ops: What tone do you use?
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 02:22:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4g8fpn$[e-mail]>
References: <4fkt53$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ft9ig$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Peter A. Klein) wrote:

>
>Personally, I dislike 800 Hz, which my old Icom 745 produces.  So I always
>set the RIT off 200 Hz when operating CW.  Now that I have a Timewave
>DSP-59+ and an Icom 751A, I use 650 Hz, which is close enough to the
>751As sidetone that I can still hear the latter even with very narrow
>filtering.

FWIW, I have a FT990 and I prefer 500 Hz.  BUT, speed makes a
difference. I wish it was front panel selectable!




         C. Dean Norris, Esq.
      Amateur Radio Station K7NO
      e-mail to [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gerard Foley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CW ops: What tone do you use?
Date: 18 Feb 1996 23:09:29 -0500
Message-ID: <4g8t5p$[e-mail]>
References: <4fkt53$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

: [e-mail] (Clay Whiffen) writes:

: >What tone do you set your receiver to when digging DX out at the ESP
: >level?

    In the discussion of this question, neither Clay Whiffen nor Gary
Kaufmann has mentioned that a severely bandwidth limited noise sounds
very much like a tone.  This probably accounts for several posters
mentioning a preference for fairly wide bandwidths as compared
with narrow ones.  A narrowly band limited noise with a keyed
tone mixed in with it will produce the effect of a large carrier
with weak modulation.

   I regret that I have no equipment to make a test of what
my own preference in tone is.

Gerry K8EF



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jerry Flanders)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Drawing Schematic Diagrams on FCC Exams
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 19:52:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4gak95$[e-mail]>
References: <4fvspi$[e-mail]>

Kevin Schmidt <kschmidt> wrote:

>I have been told that, in the distant past, the FCC required applicants
>to draw schematic diagrams of various simple circuits on amateur radio
>exams. I am curious when this stopped.

>Please post if you took a technician or general exam before 1966 and
>did not draw schematic diagrams.  It would be amusing to find
>approximately when they were dropped.

>Kevin [e-mail]
==========================================================
I took the General in 1951. I had to draw a few simple schematics for
a few simple circuits.

Jerry W4UKU [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Clair Robinson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Drawing Schematic Diagrams on FCC Exams
Date: 19 Feb 1996 14:49:34 -0600
Message-ID: <4ganou$[e-mail]>
References: <4fvspi$[e-mail]> <4g8tm5$[e-mail]>

Jerry Flanders ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Kevin Schmidt <kschmidt> wrote:

: >I have been told that, in the distant past, the FCC required applicants
: >to draw schematic diagrams of various simple circuits on amateur radio
: >exams. I am curious when this stopped.

: >Please post if you took a technician or general exam before 1966 and
: >did not draw schematic diagrams.  It would be amusing to find
: >approximately when they were dropped.

: >Kevin [e-mail]
: ==========================================================
: I took the General in 1951. I had to draw a few simple schematics for
: a few simple circuits.

: Jerry W4UKU [e-mail]


I took it in 1952.  Ditto.

Clair, K0CJ




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:07 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jerry Flanders)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Drawing Schematic Diagrams on FCC Exams
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 04:20:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4g8tm5$[e-mail]>
References: <4fvspi$[e-mail]>

Kevin Schmidt <kschmidt> wrote:

>I have been told that, in the distant past, the FCC required applicants
>to draw schematic diagrams of various simple circuits on amateur radio
>exams. I am curious when this stopped.

>Please post if you took a technician or general exam before 1966 and
>did not draw schematic diagrams.  It would be amusing to find
>approximately when they were dropped.

>Kevin [e-mail]
==========================================================
I took the General in 1951. I had to draw a few simple schematics for
a few simple circuits.

Jerry W4UKU [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:08 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Henry Ian Ross)
Subject: Re: DS-1A (DC-DC converter for Kenwood) question
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Henry Ian Ross)
References:  <4ft09j$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 22:21:25 GMT

Ken Edwards ([e-mail]) writes:
> I have a Kenwood TS-820S that I would like to run off battery in
> cases of emergency.  And as a (good ?) homebrew project, I thought
> I could emulate the offering from the manufacturer.  Problem is,
> the information in the back of the service manual is sufficently
> ambigeous enough that I have a few questions.
>
> Is the transformer shown part of the DC-DC converter kit, or is
> it the one already in the radio, with the barrier strip that already
> has the matching color coded wires ?

The transformer is the primary TX in the TS820S.

>
> The drawing shows the same connector as used for AC input, but wired
> for DC, then another "power connector" thet does not appear to match
> the previous which interrconnects with the barrier strip.  How exactly
> is the power (DC) connected into the system ?


The power is supplied through the existing connector, which is
re-configured for DC operation. Use a CINCH S-312-CCT connector.

>
>
> Any other hints/explainations on this 'project' would be welcomed.

I called Kenwood and they were very helpful with a FAX of the DC-DC
adaptor. The kit is, however, no longer available, according to Kenwood.

Scouter Ian Ross  (VE3ARE)


--
Scouter Ian Ross (VE3ARE)
First Collins Bay Sea Venturers
Kingston, Ontario


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:10 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Kolb)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: DS-1A (DC-DC converter for Kenwood) question
Date: 19 Feb 1996 21:27:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4gaq03$[e-mail]>
References: <4ft09j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

charles copeland ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <4ft09j$[e-mail]>,
: Ken Edwards <[e-mail]> wrote:
: >I have a Kenwood TS-820S that I would like to run off battery in
: >cases of emergency.  And as a (good ?) homebrew project, I thought
: >I could emulate the offering from the manufacturer.  Problem is,
: >the information in the back of the service manual is sufficently
: >ambigeous enough that I have a few questions.
: >
: >Is the transformer shown part of the DC-DC converter kit, or is
: >it the one already in the radio, with the barrier strip that already
: >has the matching color coded wires ?
: >
: >The drawing shows the same connector as used for AC input, but wired
: >for DC, then another "power connector" thet does not appear to match
: >the previous which interrconnects with the barrier strip.  How exactly
: >is the power (DC) connected into the system ?


I've looked into this for my TS-520SE.  The DC version TS-520S
(or did I reverse the two names?) has an added heatsink on the back
with two switching transistors, wired to a terminal strip in the
rig. The power transformer is different, however. It has an added
winding to serve as a low voltage primary, switched by the transistors.
To convert to 12V DC in you would have to change the transformer
and add the heat sink/transistors on the back.

John Kolb  KK6IL



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tom Carrubba)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: FEB 25 ARRL VE NORTH LINDENHURST,LI
Date: 15 Feb 1996 14:28:29 GMT
Message-ID: <4fvfud$[e-mail]>

FEB. 25 ARRL VE NORTH LINDENHURST,LI

From: KA2RGI@KA2RGI.#NLI.NY.USA.NA
To  : EXAM@NLIBBS


The Great South Bay ARC hosts ARRL amateur radio exams every 4th
Sunday at 12 noon. Exams are given from Novice to Extra class.
All exams are ARRL/VEC, CW exams are multiple choice w/ full headphones.
The examination site is in the ARES/RACES room located in the basement.
Access is at the rear of the building via stairs.  Ring RED (TOP) buzzer
for entry.

Location: Babylon Town Hall
          Emergency Operations Center
          200 E. Sunrise Hwy.
          North Lindenhurst, NY

Talk in : 146.685/r 136.5pl

Please bring the following:
- Photocopy and original of current Amateur Radio License if licensed.
- Photocopy and original of CSCE(s) that are current.
- two forms of ID, at least one photo ID.
- pens or pencils.
- Calculator for math problems on exams, no pocket computers are allowed.
- 1996 Exam fee is $6.05, please bring exact change.
  * Novice exams (elements 1A & 2) are free.

For addition information you may contact:

Tom Carrubba KA2DFO  [phone] or 422-9594
Walter Wenzel KA2RGI [phone]

--
============================================================================
Tom Carrubba            "To err is human, but to really foul
N. Babylon, NY          things up requires a computer......"
KA2DFO                  packet radio| [e-mail]
============================================================================


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dean Youngquist)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur,rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.swap,cor.forsale,or.forsale
Subject: Free QST magazines.
Date: 20 Feb 1996 17:59:41 GMT
Message-ID: <4gd26d$[e-mail]>


I would like to give away a couple years of old QST magazines.  Covers
1979 to 1981 aprox.  Free if you are local, otherwise pay shipping by UPS
or US Mail book rate.

While I'm here I'd like to mention that I'm looking for a low end HF
trancsceiver with receive capability from .5 MHz to 30 MHz so it can
double as my short wave receiver.

-N7LPE

Dean Youngquist at Memory Conversion Products, [e-mail]
428 N.W. 9th Street, Corvallis, Oregon 97330-6133
tel: [phone], fax: [phone], secondary fax: [phone]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:13 1996
From: Mike Obermeier <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.scanner,alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Subject: Re: FT-8500 Need Mods
Date: 15 Feb 1996 04:56:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4fueef$[e-mail]>
References: <4fov69$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

The mod is easy.  This will give you 137-174mhz and 410-470mhz Tx/Rx.

1. disconnect power and antenna (like, you would'nt of done it already.)
2. open up the case by removing the screws and gently removing the cover and
   unpluging the speaker.
3. locate and CUT the GREEN WIRE on the CONTROL BOARD ( the vertical board beh
ind
   the control panel.
4. reassemble the radio.
5. RESET THE MICROPROCESSOR (so much for the memory!)

   (press and hold [D/M] & [REV] & [ENT] & turn the power on (got enough finge
rs?).

   (turn off the radio).

   (press and hold [SCAN] & [HOME] & turn on the radio (extended RX mod).


Tha, Tha, Tha, That's All Folks!



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:16 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steven M Knapp)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: FT10 Problem
Date: 14 Feb 1996 23:10:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4ftq4t$[e-mail]>
References: <4f9c6b$121$[e-mail]>

MEME  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>If you have a Yaesu FT10 with CTCSS, there may be a problem.
>Try this and see if you think so too:
>
>1. Go near a source of square waves. A PC will do, or maybe even your car.
>2. Tune around the 2m band until you get some hash (the stronger the better).
>3. Set the squelch level to "0".
>4. Enable TSQ., and the audio will quiet down.
>5. Now wait and see if hash breaks through the TSQ. (in bursts)
>6. If not, try scrolling through the different TSQ freqs and
>you'll most likely hear it. If not, try using another receive freq.
>7. See how far you have to turn up the squelch to get it to quiet down.
>(In some cases mine had to go all the way to max.)
>
>BTW, No other HT of ANY make or model does this that I have tried it with.
>I was able to repeat this with ALL similarly equipped units in several
>stores, right off the shelf. According to Yaesu, the engineers in JY-land
>are now working on this, and hope to find a solution soon.
>So unless the hash breaks through TSQ on one of YOUR favorite freqs, it may
>not bother you, but it sure does me!

I thought my FT40 stoped doing this when I exit the squelch setting. I
thought it was just for my convience in setting the squelch that is
was giving me some static. Now I played with it and noticed that mine
does this no matter what, even without the hash, if I turn the
squelch down I get the noise in bursts as you describe.

Any word on fixes?

Steve



--
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Steven M. Knapp                     Motorola Inc, CIG
                                    1501 W Shure Dr. IL27-3227AR
Mail:  [e-mail]          Arlington Heights, IL 60004 USA


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:17 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Grid Map
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 19:45:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4g7vku$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>


If you know the longitude and latitude of the road location you can
figure out the grid locator - The ARRL World Grid Locator gives the
description and also a BASIC program for calculation. A good USGS map
may help though the road name may not be there. Also I haven't tried
out any of the US Map programs but they may work...

Noland WB6CKT
[e-mail] wrote:

>Anyone know of a grid map program for the computer that will show you where
>the grid borders are in relation to roads in a state?

>[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:18 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Grid Map
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 02:01:26 -0400
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Anyone know of a grid map program for the computer that will show you where
the grid borders are in relation to roads in a state?

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:18 1996
From: Thomas Anderson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Ham Radio & More Show goes LIVE on WWCR
Date: 17 Feb 1996 04:04:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4g3k4e$[e-mail]>
References: <4fvt1p$[e-mail]>

Len, I think you got a hell of a fine show.  I just got
on the Internet, and just wanted to tell you what a pleasant
surprise it is to see you here!



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:20 1996
From: Thomas Anderson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Re: Ham Radio & More Show goes LIVE on WWCR
Date: 17 Feb 1996 20:26:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4g5dld$[e-mail]>
References: <4fvt1p$[e-mail]> <4g4fvb$[e-mail]>

Burt Fisher <[e-mail]> wrote:
>[e-mail] (Len Winkler) wrote:
>>On Sunday, February 25, 1996, The Ham Radio & More Show will be LIVE on WWCR

>>shortwave, 7.435, at 6:00pm et (2300utc) in addition to the other 2 tape
>>delayed times as it has been for the past 6 months or so.
>
>
>I am so excited I will pee in my pants.
>
>   .-.                                                               .-.
>  /   \           .-.                                 .-.           /   \
> /     \         /   \       .-.     _     .-.       /   \         /     \
>/--Burt Fisher K1OIK--------/---\---/-\---/---\-----/-----\[e-mail]\
>         \     /       \   /     `-'   `-'     \   /       \     /
>          \   /         `-'                     `-'         \   /
>           `-'                                               `-'


Burt, I've only been on the Internet for a couple of days now, but I have to
say that a quick review of your recent articles reveals a distiinct lack
of etiquette.  Why are you so darned bitter?  Did you lose your job or your
wife or something?  I think there is nothing wrong with you that a weekend
of contesting or maybe helping out a neighbor to install some radio
equipment wouldn't cure.  Hell, you're as bitter as Pat Buchanan!  Maybe you
oughta run for President.  Then again, maybe you oughta just go to church
and get an attitude adjustment.

God bless you, Burt; you certainly need it!



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brian Buydens)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Ham radio questions
Date: 15 Feb 1996 21:46:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4g09io$[e-mail]>
References: <4fuarh$[e-mail]>

I am not very familiar with ham in the United States but in Canada I would
guess that many beginners take the basic exam and get on 2 meters (144-148 Mz)

This gives them a taste of ham radio without requiring them to learn Morse
Code.  Then if they want to get more involved they can take the more advanced
licence exams.

Probably your best bet to start off with is the book "The Radio Amateurs
Handbook" published by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL).  Most likely
your local library will have a copy (although it may not be the most current
edition).  It will give you a good description of what ham radio involves.

73 de VE5RDV

Brian.


John Wever ([e-mail]) wrote:

: I have always heard about ham radio, and I am very interested in
: becoming an operator.  Could you please tell me what kind of equipment
: is needed for a beginner?  And how I can become an operator... and any
: information you can give to a potintal ham radio operator.
: Thanks,
: John Wever
: [e-mail]


--
Brian Buydens                        There was a young poet named Dan,
Department of Computing Services     Whose poetry never would scan.
University of Saskatchewan           When told this was so,
email: [e-mail]        He said, "Yes, I know.
VE5RDV


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Wever)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Ham radio questions
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 03:52:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4fuarh$[e-mail]>


I have always heard about ham radio, and I am very interested in
becoming an operator.  Could you please tell me what kind of equipment
is needed for a beginner?  And how I can become an operator... and any
information you can give to a potintal ham radio operator.
Thanks,
John Wever
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:24 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Joe Mack)
Subject: Re: Ham radio questions
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4fuarh$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 19:51:14 GMT

In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Gary
 Coffman) writes:
>In article <4fuarh$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (John Wever) write
s:
>>
>>I have always heard about ham radio, and I am very interested in
>>becoming an operator.  Could you please tell me what kind of equipment
>>is needed for a beginner?  And how I can become an operator... and any
>>information you can give to a potintal ham radio operator.
>

John,
        try http://www.arrl.org/

The American Radio Relay League is the main umbrella organisation
for hams in the US. Call them in CT (203)-666-1541 and find one
of the local clubs to your liking (different clubs have different
orientations, from techical to public service to just social clubs
for chewing the fat). You can start doing things with them and get
help from them. Pretty soon you'll be doing it with them.

        Joe NA3T


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:25 1996
From: Stephan M. Anderman <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Have you read ARRL Bulletin #9 yet?  A blockbuster!!
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 96 18:45:45 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

The League is petitioning FCC to codify a more stiffly worded version of
PRB-1 into the Amateur Service Rules (Part 97).  This could be a great day for
amateur radio if the Commission follows through with assigning an RM number,
and ultimately adopting this in some form.  The ARRL and FCC have both
expressed an interest in shoring-up PRB-1 to the benefit of amateurs.  It now
seems that the timing may be right for this League initiative.
     Hope this generates some discussion.  I'm sure ARRL will be forthcoming
with more information as it becomes available.  Sounds like it's a petition
that deserves everyone's support, even if you may not be a fan of Newington.
It's something that will benefit all of amateur radio....
-
73 de Stephan Anderman, WA3RKB
Stillwater, NY
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:25 1996
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Date: 16 Feb 1996 21:28:07 PST
Subject: Re: help

Thanks. I heard the call of a friend of mine being used several times in
one day. Myself and several others demanded the one using his call have
the ham get on the radio and identify himself letting us know he was in
fact there. But my friend never got on. Couple days later he said he was
in fact there, but was unable to say anything on air cause of
larangitis. Way I see it, the guy using his call could have at least
told us the situation, that way we wouldn't have gotten so concerned.
Thanks for your help. I do need to get a copy of the rule though, just
for safety messure.
                                              N1UST



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:26 1996
From: Vance Campbell <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Help to operate in Japan.. seeking advise
References: <1996Jan30.111438.1145@hobbit> <4fqiut$[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: 17 Feb 96 00:31:55 GMT

It has been almost 20 years since I got a temporary permit to operate in
Japan, but I think you will have to find a club and get them to sponser
you...

Good Luck...
WA7ROI




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:27 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Help to operate in Japan.. seeking advise
Date: 20 Feb 1996 19:21:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4gd70b$[e-mail]>
References: <1996Jan30.111438.1145@hobbit> <4fqiut$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (KB7YJJ) wrote:
>
> In article <1996Jan30.111438.1145@hobbit>, [e-mail] says...
> >
> >Hello to everyone:
> >
> >I just got a word that I will be travelling to Japan. I will be
> >staying in Japan for seven months. I would like to know how ot
> >get the operating privileges at Japan.  I have advance class
> >license here.  I would appreciate if someone give me some
> >suggestions or point me in right direction.
> >
> >Thank you very much.
> >
> >73
> >Dinakar KG8OE
> >[e-mail]
> >
>
> Learn Nihongo very fast!!! :)
>



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:28 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Help to operate in Japan.. seeking advise
Date: 20 Feb 1996 19:21:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4gd704$[e-mail]>
References: <1996Jan30.111438.1145@hobbit> <4fqiut$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (KB7YJJ) wrote:
>
> In article <1996Jan30.111438.1145@hobbit>, [e-mail] says...
> >
> >Hello to everyone:
> >
> >I just got a word that I will be travelling to Japan. I will be
> >staying in Japan for seven months. I would like to know how ot
> >get the operating privileges at Japan.  I have advance class
> >license here.  I would appreciate if someone give me some
> >suggestions or point me in right direction.
> >
> >Thank you very much.
> >
> >73
> >Dinakar KG8OE
> >[e-mail]
> >
>
> Learn Nihongo very fast!!! :)
>



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:29 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Dave Leduc)
Subject: Help with CQ-CONTEST reflector
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 16:09:33 GMT

        I have been trying to post the the CQ Contest reflector and
        my message keeps getting rejected. Can anyone help?

        I am a subscriber to the reflector. I have been sending
        the messages to "[e-mail]" as described in the
        instructions I received when I first subscribed. I have tried
        various combinations of upper and lower case characters.

        Any assistance would be appreciated!

                                Dave AA1HJ ([e-mail])



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (Motu Iti)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: How do I find........
Date: 16 Feb 1996 17:57:58 -0500
Message-ID: <4g325m$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Motu Iti)

Now that I got all the facts, How does one find out who is (are) the
testing volunteers for my area (Sarasota Fl).

Oh one last ques; Assume I pass, how long does it take to get my license?

thanks for any replys
Sandy


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:31 1996
From: Siegfried Rambaum <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: How do I find........
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 13:20:30 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4g325m$[e-mail]>

Call 1-800-32N-EWHAM ... they will send you a list

On 16 Feb 1996, Motu Iti wrote:

> Now that I got all the facts, How does one find out who is (are) the
> testing volunteers for my area (Sarasota Fl).
>
> Oh one last ques; Assume I pass, how long does it take to get my license?


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gerard Foley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: HT's on cruise ships?
Date: 15 Feb 1996 18:48:06 -0500
Message-ID: <4g0gnm$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Abraham Stavsky ([e-mail]) wrote:

: A friend is embarking on a 3-week Mediterranean cruise and wants
: to know whether to pack his 2m/440 HT. Anyone know what the regus
: would be I mean regs...? Since one is on the "open sea" in int'l
: waters, what rules would apply?

: Thanks very much.
: KE6OCM
: --

    Most opportunities to make VHF-UHF contacts are actually in port
or within 12-mile limits, so that usually the laws of the country
you are close to would apply.  I have had a number of contacts in
Puerto Rico and the U.S.Virgin Islands from shipboard and have never
felt I was violating anybody's laws.  Actually at sea, the comments
of others about ship's registry no doubt apply.
    I have refrained in non-U.S. waters.  There are, as far as I
know, no U.S.waters in the Mediterranean, so you will have to
consider Gibraltar, Spain, France, Italy..... etc.


Gerry K8EF



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:33 1996
From: Siegfried Rambaum <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: HT's on cruise ships?
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 13:11:38 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g0gnm$[e-mail]>

> Abraham Stavsky ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
> : A friend is embarking on a 3-week Mediterranean cruise and wants
> : to know whether to pack his 2m/440 HT. Anyone know what the regus
> : would be I mean regs...? Since one is on the "open sea" in int'l
> : waters, what rules would apply?

In international waters, the rules of that country apply, where the boat
is registered.

In territorial waters, the rules of the appropriate country will apply.
Within Europe however, you just need one reciprocal license, and I guess
either Austria or Germany are the swiftest to obtain one. I dont recall
what these licenses are called, but since the early eighties, for
example, you can go with a German lic into most other European countries
without having to apply for some reciprocal license, you just add the
appropriate lic-class-country-prefix with a / to your call, and that's it.

Check with some European hams in a QSO.

Siegfried


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (Joel Weiner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: HyGain 18AVT Info Needed
Date: 17 Feb 1996 19:07:56 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I ma looking for the manual for the HyGain 18AVT 80-10M vertical.
Particularly need the page with the measurements. If you can help please
reply to [e-mail] or fax to 403-492-0886 (I'll reimburse
the call)
Many Thanks
Joel Weiner VE6WQ


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:35 1996
From: William Vaughn <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: sci.electronics.design,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Subject: Re: Ignition noise reduction
Date: 18 Feb 1996 01:35:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4g5vom$[e-mail]>
References: <4g0j7q$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Paulc,
You did not mention the age or type of vehicle. These are important
factors since different models manifest there noise in different ways.
One of the biggest problems in vehicles and boats are the alternators. A
good preventitive maintenance item is to take your vehicle to an
electrical shop and have them rebuild it. If that doesn't work then you
might need an alternator filter. The marine types work best don't waste
your money on the radio shack units. Install the filter as close to the
output of the alternator as possible. The caps across all small motors
and the bonding of body panels works good too.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:36 1996
From: "Gary P. Fiber" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: sci.electronics.design,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Subject: Re: Ignition noise reduction
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 09:52:58 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4g0j7q$[e-mail]>

Paul A. Cianciolo wrote:
>
> Hello all
>
> Has anyone ever done any work to quiet down the ignition system (spark
> impulse noise) in a gasoline powered vehicle?? I wonder if one could
> use large ferrite beads to choke off the spectrum of the spark from
> radiating off the wire at the frequencies of interest. 1 mhz and
> above? I have done a lot of grounding , and am using resistor plugs
> and wires..  Are there any shielded wire kits out there?
>
> PaulC
> "Noisy in Connecticut"

I bonded my entire vehicle a few years back. The interference from ignition
dropped from S-9 to S-2.  Follow thw suggestions in the Radio Amateurs
Handbook for mobile installiations.  Most police vehicles use the same type
of body panel bonding where all of the panels are connected with braid.  it
does work quite well.  Also you might want to install some 0.01 uf disc
ceramic caps across the heater motor leads and wiper motor leads. This helped
quiet them down too.

Gary


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Paul A. Cianciolo)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics.design,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Subject: Ignition noise reduction
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 14:10:13 GMT
Message-ID: <4g0j7q$[e-mail]>

Hello all

Has anyone ever done any work to quiet down the ignition system (spark
impulse noise) in a gasoline powered vehicle?? I wonder if one could
use large ferrite beads to choke off the spectrum of the spark from
radiating off the wire at the frequencies of interest. 1 mhz and
above? I have done a lot of grounding , and am using resistor plugs
and wires..  Are there any shielded wire kits out there?

PaulC
"Noisy in Connecticut"




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:38 1996
From: Siegfried Rambaum <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: sci.electronics.design,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Subject: Re: Ignition noise reduction
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 13:16:06 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4g0j7q$[e-mail]>

In our county, I have seen some stickers "NEED HELP - CALL YOUR SHERIFF".
This might seem a bit farfetched for your problem, but think of it. Those
guys drive in cars, and they are radio equipped. Just call your local
office and ask your way through to the guy in charge for maintaining the
cars. That guy should know all the tricks about grounding. And chances
are, it might be a ham, too :)

At least, it wont hurt to try it that way.


On Thu, 15 Feb 1996, Paul A. Cianciolo wrote:

> Hello all
>
> Has anyone ever done any work to quiet down the ignition system (spark
> impulse noise) in a gasoline powered vehicle?? I wonder if one could
> use large ferrite beads to choke off the spectrum of the spark from
> radiating off the wire at the frequencies of interest. 1 mhz and
> above? I have done a lot of grounding , and am using resistor plugs
> and wires..  Are there any shielded wire kits out there?


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:39 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Info-Hams Digest V96 #143
Date: 19 Feb 96 01:46:27 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

UNSUBSCRIBE INFO-HAM


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:40 1996
From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Is it feasible to HAM broadcast out of an apartment?
Date: 18 Feb 1996 23:09:35 GMT
Message-ID: <4g8bjf$[e-mail]>
References: <4fulf1$[e-mail]> <4fv958$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bill Newkirk)

In <4fv958$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] writes:
>[e-mail] (Brent Volden) wrote:
>>I wasn't sure how much of an antenna one needs to transmit on amateur
>>bands.  I live in an apartment and wondered if that made it very
>>unlikely for me to be able to enjoy the hobby of amateur radio.
>>I would also be interested in a shareware code practice program for DOS
>>or Windows.  Thanks in advance.
>
>It DOES tend to suck being a ham and living in an apartment.
>I've been licensed since '84 and have lived in apartments or
>townhouses for all those years.

i tend to agree.

this is one area where amateur radio clubs with club stations can help out.
a group of people set up 1 station where it can be made decent and everyone sh
ares.

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:41 1996
From: Victor Morange <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Is it feasible to HAM broadcast out of an apartment?
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 05:57:52 +0000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4fulf1$[e-mail]>

Brent Volden wrote:
>
> I wasn't sure how much of an antenna one needs to transmit on amateur
> bands.  I live in an apartment and wondered if that made it very
> unlikely for me to be able to enjoy the hobby of amateur radio.
> I would also be interested in a shareware code practice program for DOS
> or Windows.  Thanks in advance.
>
>         Brent

For one thing you need a license before you can "HAM brodcast." And another
you don't broadcast in amateur radio.
--
Victor Morange
[e-mail]
KO6ZK
http://users.aol.com/victorm673/


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:42 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Is it feasible to HAM broadcast out of an apartment?
Date: 15 Feb 1996 12:32:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4fv958$[e-mail]>
References: <4fulf1$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Brent Volden) wrote:
>I wasn't sure how much of an antenna one needs to transmit on amateur
>bands.  I live in an apartment and wondered if that made it very
>unlikely for me to be able to enjoy the hobby of amateur radio.
>I would also be interested in a shareware code practice program for DOS
>or Windows.  Thanks in advance.

It DOES tend to suck being a ham and living in an apartment.
I've been licensed since '84 and have lived in apartments or
townhouses for all those years.

Running HF *can* be done, but not too well.  I was in an
apartment which was below the ground level.  I have a Uniden
2510 10m mobile.  I had it hooked up to a power supply and a
4ft mag-mount CB antenna indoors.  I talked to a guy here on
the east coast.  I was back in Kansas City at the time.

So, it CAN be done, but don't expect too much.

As for 2m, you should have no problem there if there are
repeaters close by.  I ran with an HT on telescoping antennas
and mag-mounts indoors a lot. :)




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Minger)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Is it feasible to HAM broadcast out of an apartment?
Date: 19 Feb 1996 18:48:05 GMT
Message-ID: <4gagl5$[e-mail]>
References: <4fulf1$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, Victor Morange  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Brent Volden wrote:
>>
>> I wasn't sure how much of an antenna one needs to transmit on amateur
>> bands.  I live in an apartment and wondered if that made it very
>> unlikely for me to be able to enjoy the hobby of amateur radio.
>> I would also be interested in a shareware code practice program for DOS
>> or Windows.  Thanks in advance.
>>
>>         Brent
>
>For one thing you need a license before you can "HAM brodcast." And another
>you don't broadcast in amateur radio.

Brent,

You will be happy to hear that there are lots of hams out there
who will be forthcoming with good suggestions, and will help you
with your license studies and equipment needs.

You can probably reach a local VHF or UHF repeater from your
apartment with no trouble.  There are some neat "stealth" antenna
designs out there, too.  If you wish to talk around the world
in the HF ham bands, you may find the apartment more of a problem.
Don't get discouraged until you talk to the locals and find out
what is possible for you.  You can find ham radio clubs and
interest groups through your local ham equipment stores, or
through the ARRL.

Getting scolded about the difference between broadcasting and
transmitting is mostly something that happens on the internet,
not on the ham bands.

Good Luck, and 73
-John
--
--------------------------------------------------------------------
 Amateur Radio: KE6DTC, packet bbs: KE6DTC@K6VE.#SOCA.CA.USA.NOAM
John Minger <[e-mail]>     Opinions the are author's own
--------------------------------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:45 1996
From: John Lloyd KE4UTX <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Is it feasible to HAM broadcast out of an apartment?
Date: 19 Feb 1996 20:31:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4gamn8$[e-mail]>
References: <4fulf1$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gagl5$[e-mail]>

Not quite the answer to your question, but I live in an apartment and operate
HF almost every weekend. I installed my rig in my pickup and drive to a
nearby park and operate from there. I find the noise level is much lower
in parks than apartment complexes and I don't cause TVI. I have worked from
JA to 9K2 in the passed 6 months.

--
John Lloyd
Email - [e-mail]
Phone - 919-254-8021
Radio - --... ...--    -.. .   -.- . ....- ..- - -..-



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Kelly Gray)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Is it feasible to HAM broadcast out of an apartment?
Date: 19 Feb 1996 21:29:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4gaq3s$[e-mail]>
References: <4fulf1$[e-mail]> <4fv958$[e-mail]> <4g8bjf$[e-mail]>

Bill Newkirk ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In <4fv958$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] writes:
: >[e-mail] (Brent Volden) wrote:
: >>I wasn't sure how much of an antenna one needs to transmit on amateur
: >>bands.  I live in an apartment and wondered if that made it very
: >>unlikely for me to be able to enjoy the hobby of amateur radio.
: >>I would also be interested in a shareware code practice program for DOS
: >>or Windows.  Thanks in advance.
: >
: >It DOES tend to suck being a ham and living in an apartment.
: >I've been licensed since '84 and have lived in apartments or
: >townhouses for all those years.

: i tend to agree.

: this is one area where amateur radio clubs with club stations can help out.
: a group of people set up 1 station where it can be made decent and everyone
shares.

One other thing to look into is what bands you want to operate in. I live in
an apartment too, and one without a balcony at that. For the 2m band, the
antenna that I use most consists of a square loop of wire held to the window
with suction cups. It's not the greatest of gain antennas, but being 150 feet
in the air makes up for a lot of shortcomings. The short feedline helps too,
it isn't everybody that can have the shack up at the top of the "tower" :-)

True, HF work is a a bit of a pain from an apartment, but if you're interested
in anything from VHF to microwaves, an apartment may well be better than any
house way down on the ground.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Mulvey)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Is it feasible to HAM broadcast out of an apartment?
Date: 20 Feb 1996 02:55:24 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4fulf1$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

On Sun, 18 Feb 1996 05:57:52 +0000, Victor Morange <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Brent Volden wrote:
>>
>> I wasn't sure how much of an antenna one needs to transmit on amateur
>> bands.  I live in an apartment and wondered if that made it very
>> unlikely for me to be able to enjoy the hobby of amateur radio.
>> I would also be interested in a shareware code practice program for DOS
>> or Windows.  Thanks in advance.
>>
>For one thing you need a license before you can "HAM brodcast." And another
>you don't broadcast in amateur radio.

   What Victor is trying to say is that amateur radio operators aren't
allowed to "broadcast" to the general public.  There are, however,
amateur radio stations that broadcast to amateur radio operators,
about subjects relating to amateur radio although it's generally
frowned upon when done by private individuals.

   As for living in an apartment - it depends on how creative you are.  :-)
I lived in a townhouse for two years in which I used "invisible"
antennas strung up along the roofline, and never ran more than 5 watts.
( Which is generally considered to be very low power ).  I still managed
to have contacts with nearly all 50 states, and quite a few
European countries, on the HF bands.

   If you're interested in VHF and higher, which generally provides you
with local contacts using voice, Morse code, and packet ( computer-to-
computer ) communications, antennas are MUCH smaller, and therefore
easier to deal with.

   Try contacting the American Radio Relay League in Newington, CT.
They have all sorts of free information on how to get an amateur
licence.  Additionally, they sell at least one book describing
"low-profile" communications for people who are living in apartments/etc.

- Rich


---
Rich Mulvey, aa2ys                                        Rochester, NY   USA
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
aa2ys@wb2psi.#wny.ny.us



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:49 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Geert Jan de Groot)
Subject: Re: Is the C108/158 modable?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4g21cd$[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 16:20:51 GMT

Eugene Kang <[e-mail]> writes:

>Is the Standard C108/158 modable? How much do they cost in
>London?

You need to ask. Standard also makes J-mark radios which you can't mod;
this is not easy to see so ask before you buy.

Standard isn't sold much in Europe; their marketing strategies suck IMHO.
The other four have much more market share. Looking at the advertizements
in RadCom, I think you may find that London prices are expensive.

What I would do is buy one on the USA. If you are looking for an 108,
consider the 508 instead.

HRO is very friendly to remote sales; ask for Barry Onigman
<[e-mail]>; he helped me several times in the past.

73, Geert Jan





From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:50 1996
From: Jim Cummings <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Is this correct??  was: No Code = No
Date: 15 Feb 1996 13:53:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4fvds3$[e-mail]>
References: <4eo0rk$[e-mail]> <4eroaq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4f8d5t$[e-mail]> <1996Feb15.085752.1@leif>

[e-mail] wrote:
>In article <4f8d5t$[e-mail]>, Graham Craddock <Graham_Craddock@nt.c
om> writes:
>> Mike Gathergood <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>>In article <4eroaq$[e-mail]>
>>>           [e-mail] "KF2TI - Steve" writes:
>>>
>>>> I was under the impression amateur radio equipment had to be type accepte
d
>>>> by the FCC???  Is the following statements correct???
>>>
>>>Only for VHF and above.
>>>
>>>73
>>>Mike                  * QRV around 0800 and 1800 most weekdays on GB3HL *
>>>G4KFK                 * (Hillingdon 433.075/434.675) and also 51.83 MHz *
>>   And only in the U.S.of A. :)
>>
>>     Graham
>>
>>      VE3GCX/VE2NTC
>>
>In Canada too... If you don't hold an advanced certificate, your
>transmitters and amplifiers must be commercially manufactured, even
>if you have a CW endorsement.
>
>
>Joe VO1NA

I believe that you are equating "commercially manufactured" with type approval
,
which is not true at all ...  In the case of type approval, the regulartory ag
ency
sets standards as to the capabilities (frequency stability, purity of output s
ignal,
etc.) and equipment sold must meet that specification.  Amateur equipment, in
Canada, is not type approved at all because there is no specification that mus
t be
met by any amateur equipment prior to its sale or eligility for licensing.

73 and live better digitally
Jim, VE3XJ






From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:51 1996
From: Hans Brakob K0HB <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Is this correct??  was: No Code = No
Date: 15 Feb 1996 18:25:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4fvtq7$19i$[e-mail]>
References: <1996Feb15.085752.1@leif>

>In Canada too... If you don't hold an advanced certificate,
>your transmitters and amplifiers must be commercially
>manufactured......

BUMMER!

Bet there are some very active QCAO chapters up there
<grin>.

73, de Hans, K0HB

--
--"Hark!
  I Have Hurled My Words To The Far Corners Of
  The Earth!
  What King Of Old Could Do Thus?"  -Quote from AC6V-


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:52 1996
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (sorbie)
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 03:33:18 UTC
Subject: Jack, WB3U - please e-mail me

Jack, please e-mail me at your convenience - I've lost your
e-mail address.  Reply to me at [e-mail].

   73,

   Paul, K4MSG

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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jeff DeMarco)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Kenwood TH22 Mods?
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 96 22:44:14 GMT
Message-ID: <4g0cvv$[e-mail]>

Looking for the mod to open up the transmit on the TH22.
Thanks!
Jeff DeMarco WB6KUW

*************************************************
Jeff DeMarco                               WB6KUW
Riverside, CA
[e-mail]                 http://www.pe.net/~jmd
"I am not a number, I am an alphanumeric string!"


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:54 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.ham-radio.swap
From: [e-mail] (Claude Leduc)
Subject: Kenwood TS-60S 6 Meter 100 Watt all-mode mobile
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 19:51:08 GMT

For Sale Kenwood TS-60S 6 Meter 100 Watt all-mode mobile
Brand New, in box, with all papers etc.

$1000 CDN
$ 725 US     Price is Firm

--
Claude Leduc VE7ZZX CN89os
[e-mail]
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Mountain DX Club - "To boldy VHF where no ham has VHFed before"
Coming up Summer '96 DX-pedition to rare grid CO80, on 6M, 2M & 70cm


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:55 1996
From: Dennis Doonan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: LaPorte, IN Hamfest -- info needed
Date: 19 Feb 1996 17:44:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4gacth$[e-mail]>

Can any one supply information on the Mid-Winter "Cabin Fever"
Hamfest located in LaPorte, IN on February 24?
  Specifically, I'm looking for direction and a talk-in frequency.
I'm also interested to hear comments about this one.  I have the
address for the LaPorte ARC, but there will not be enough time to
get an SASE there and back by the weekend.
  Thanks to all.
73 de KG9DO, Dennis
[e-mail]




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:56 1996
From: Gerry Feid <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: LATEST HAM WEB SITES
Date: 17 Feb 1996 21:55:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4g5isg$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g1un4$[e-mail]>

New WebSite at URL:

http://www.ecnet.net/users/ugfeid/sarc.shtml

A -lot- of stuff and growing daily.

Gerry



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (Randall518)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Lets open 10 !
Date: 15 Feb 1996 07:14:36 -0500
Message-ID: <4fv83c$[e-mail]>
References: <4ft314$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Randall518)

Just announce a contest, it will open then :)
Randy
N2VQD


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Raymond Sarrio)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: List Ham Classified ads FREE-->http://www.csz.com/sarrio.html
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 01:56:04 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

The Raymond Sarrio Company╣s Ham Radio WWW site is proud to announce a
FREE Ham Radio classified advertising page at
http://www.csz.com/sarrio.html. This new classified page will allow Hams
to find equipement with the help of a search engine--no need to scroll
through 100╣s of listing before you find that special piece of gear. Plus,
when you find the gear you'er interested in, you are also provided with
easy point-and-click e-mail access, directly to the Ham that listed the
item.

For those Hams with gear to sell, take note! there is NO charge to list
your equipment within Ham Classifieds, and there will be no posting time
delays.  Your posting(s) will go on-line, in our classified search engine,
in about 1 hour. All you need do is fill out a simple forms page, and upon
its (point-and-click) submission your │For Sale▓ classified is immediately
on-line.

I will be purging the classified listings initially, about once every
month, but that timeline will shorten as our classified numbers grow.

73╣s, Ray
--
Visit the Raymond Sarrio Co. Ham Radio Web site  http://www.csz.com/sarrio.htm
l
Extensive discount Catalog, New Cool Links Page
Ham Poll--New poll questions asked monthly



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:11:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Raymond)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: LOGGING SOFTWARE
Date: 17 Feb 1996 17:12:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4g529m$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (David Sosnin) says:
>
>Can anyone tell me some GOOD logging software that I can use for my
>Ham Radio Log? I can use either Windows based or DOS based. If you
>could tell me where to find it and a little bit about it would be
>great.
>
>Thanks
>
>N4TTN
>
>
Hi David,

You might want to look at my DXtreme Amateur Radio Station Log
System V2.0.  It runs in DOS on a 386DX or better machine with a
VGA or better monitor.

Designed for HF DXers, DXtreme lets you enter your
contacts and track the DXCC performance of your station.  It
features attractive, easy-to-use screens, and a full range of
inquiries and reports.

A Demo version of DXtreme is available, free over the Internet or
for a nominal charge via regular mail.  To obtain the Internet Demo
version of DXtreme, access the DXtreme Home Page, at:

http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/1702/

If you decide to order, feel free to take $10 off the price, which makes
it available for $19.95.

Thanks and 73,

Bob Raymond, NE1I
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:01 1996
From: Roland S Geter PhD <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: LOGGING SOFTWARE
Date: 17 Feb 1996 07:36:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4g40hq$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

There are  really two software packages that I use and find very
fantastic.

KENTROL is a really great transceiver controlling software package that
currently does not have logging but will presently.  Get it at
[e-mail].

LOGICW is my other favorite that has both routine logging for awards and
very sophisticated contest logging software.  If connected to various
transceivers thru computer port you don't even have to enter the start or
end time of QSO, frequency, mode, ect.  It even has a CD-ROM interface
for only $48 that automatically looks up the callsign and enter the
contacts name, address, etc. subsequently automatically printing QSL
cards.  Really to much to mention here.  Get if from [e-mail].

Both packages are WINDOWS platform and as I have used them for uit a
while with the LOGICW being my favorite because Ihave KENWOOD TS-940S &
TS-440S that are included in their hardware driver lists.  Most modern
equipment with eomputer interfaces are supported though.  Once you use
the coputer controlled transceiver you will wonder how you ever got along
without it even for just routine everyday non-contest logging.

73's
Roland S Geter PhD - WB6LNA
Internet:   [e-mail]
  Packet:   [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:02 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: Paul Moller <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: LOGGING SOFTWARE
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 07:58:16 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g40hq$[e-mail]>

Roland S Geter PhD wrote:
>
> There are  really two software packages that I use and find very
> fantastic.
>
> KENTROL is a really great transceiver controlling software package that
> currently does not have logging but will presently.  Get it at
> [e-mail].
>

Is there a nice windoze based radio controlling program for Yeasu?

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:03 1996
From: Kim Horne <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.music.beatles,rec.music.bluenote,rec.music.christian,rec.music.classical,rec.music.country.western,rec.music.folk,rec.music.gdead,rec.music.hip-hop,rec.music.industrial,rec.music.makers.guitar,rec.music.makers.guitar.acoustic,rec.music.makers.percussion,rec.music.makers.synth,rec.music.misc,rec.music.phish,rec.music.progressive,rec.nude,rec.org.sca,rec.outdoors.fishing,rec.outdoors.fishing.fly,rec.pets,rec.pets.cats,rec.pets.herp,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.
Subject: Re: Make money to pay off debts or to just spend! - aaaaa1.txt [1/1]
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 10:04:34 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

WHY DO YOU PEOPLE CONTINUE TO REPOND TO THESE POSTS!!!!?????

I see over 10 responses to this post and others like it.  Especially
hateful of ignorant posts.

again... IF YOU IGNORE THEM THEY WILL GO AWAY, or a least the reast of
us wont have to weed through a slew of responses.

I've said my peace... Thank you.
--
Kim
http://www.visi.net/~kimbrlyh
***********************************************************
"Who is General Failure... and why is he reading my drive?"
***********************************************************


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Daniel M Drucker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Subject: MFJ 1278 to Alinco DJ-F1T wiring?
Date: 18 Feb 1996 19:01:55 -0500
Message-ID: <4g8elj$[e-mail]>


I need information on how to wire a MFJ 1278 TNC to the
Alinco DJ-F1T HT.

Thank you.


--

           [ Daniel Drucker / [e-mail] / N2SXX ]
   Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:07 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ray D. Congdon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Missing Spectrum???
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 96 22:47:07 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gctne$[e-mail]>

I may well be OTL (out to lunch) but having worked in telecom &
electronics for many years I have always wondered "where's all the
missing spectrum???"  Check it out.  Most comprehensive EM
spectrum charts go from DC to abt 300 gHz, stop (BIG GAP!) then
continue at 30 micrometers and on up to cosmic rays...  what
happens in the gap???  no sensors, no transmitters?  or just none
that we currently know of???  Looks, by my admittedly poor,
calculations that nearly half of the EM spectrum is unaccounted
for...  is this where the space aliens communicate with cows etc.?;-)  where P
SI
stuff happens |-)???   Anybody Know (or care?)  can the FCC sell
it???
----
Ray D. Congdon   N7HQK
ISA-USA
5515 N. 4400 W.
Cedar City, Utah 84720




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:08 1996
From: [e-mail] ()
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: MODS for alinco 6mtr??
Date: 19 Feb 1996 02:31:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4g8ne5$[e-mail]>

Does anybody have the mods for the alinco 6mtr mobile rig?????



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:09 1996
From: [e-mail](Michael T. Jones)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Need "Boatanchors" address
Date: 18 Feb 1996 03:29:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4g66f4$[e-mail]>

Can anyone help me with the address to "Boatanchors" and how to
connect?
E mail to [e-mail]
Thanks,  Terry/KE4AY



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:10 1996
From: Rod Dinkins <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Need "Boatanchors" address
Date: 18 Feb 1996 13:58:35 GMT
Message-ID: <4g7bab$[e-mail]>
References: <4g66f4$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Hi Terry I found a WWW page for Boatanchors at:

http://www.zynet.com~johnb/

Own a few myself. Great for winter shack heating!
73
Rod

--
*****************************************************************
Hark! I Have Hurled My Words To The Far Reaches Of The Earth!
What King Of Old Could Do Thus ?  --- AC6V
*****************************************************************
A Man May Know Of The World Without Leaving The Shelter Of His
Own Home!
Loa-Tsze
*****************************************************************




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Collier Chun)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Need Handheld Doppler Ant Circuit
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 96 07:03:00 PST
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4g26df$[e-mail]>
References: <4g0ih1$[e-mail]>

In article <4g0ih1$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...

>I'm looking for an article on building a handheld D.F. antenna with a
>small doppler circuit on the handle. This particular one looked like a
>bow tie antenna on a short handle with a 9vdc battery and PCB doppler
>circuit attached. I can't remeber which mag it was in, but it was a
>few years old.

Sounds like you want a phase-detector circuit, not a Doppler system.
A Doppler system relies on the apparent motion of an antenna in a
circular pattern to obtain the necessary directional information, and
less than three antennas will not induce the Doppler effect with the necessary
two-dimensional orientation required.

My suggestion is to try to get the book on DF'ing by Moell and Curlee.
*Excellent* book on DFing and a number of projects you can build.  Your
local ham radio store should have it--otherwise, you can mail order it
from any source who sells a fair assortment of radio-related books.




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:12 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Need Handheld Doppler Ant Circuit
Date: 16 Feb 1996 00:18:41 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4g0ih1$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Hello:

It never fails, you keep a magazine for years and one day decide you
should toss it out. Within seconds of the garbage man taking it away,
you NEED an article from it!!!

I'm looking for an article on building a handheld D.F. antenna with a
small doppler circuit on the handle. This particular one looked like a
bow tie antenna on a short handle with a 9vdc battery and PCB doppler
circuit attached. I can't remeber which mag it was in, but it was a
few years old.

If you have the article or a similar circuit, can you PLEASE contact
me and I'll pay for costs to get a copy.

If you wish, you could fax it to me, call my voice phone number and
I'll arrange for the fax to be collect.



Steve Crawford, VE7IIF
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]



PGP Fingerprint: 31 CD 7E DA 1B E3 8A 14 E2 9B 0D D8 C5 27 23 38
Finger: [e-mail] for PGP Public Key



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:13 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: need mod for alinco model 180 ht and mod sites! please email
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 96 11:57:59
Message-ID: <4gadn6$[e-mail]>

i am looking for some amateur radio mod's sites
please email if you have any thanks
also looking for mods for a
alinco model 180
thanks
jim
[e-mail]
kb9mma


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (DAVE M . SCHERTZER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: NEED MOD FOR TH-251A
Date: 20 Feb 1996 01:11:08 GMT
Message-ID: <4gb73c$[e-mail]>
References: <4g8u7v$[e-mail]>

Remove diode D416 (138-174mhz)

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:15 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: "Jeffery M. Shelton" <[e-mail]>
Subject: need mod ft1000mp
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 15:14:17 GMT

need mod for yeasu ft1000mp have customer who has brought this in and wants
full transmit cap. can't find mod anywhere can anybody help?????
jeff at J&S ELECTRONICS
e-mail= [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:17 1996
From: [e-mail](Jeffery Hilliard )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Need repeater op. w/reverse patch on East Coast for East-West Linkup
Date: 18 Feb 1996 06:43:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4g6hr8$[e-mail]>

To: All repeater owners on the East Coast
From: Jeff Hilliard WA6IOK
Ref: East - West repeater linkup on Fridays

Since our repeater group recently subscribed to the Sprint "Fridays are
free" we are linking to other repeaters across the country on Friday
afternoons during the West coast commute.

If you have a reverse patch on your system and wish to participate in
this fun stuff we rarely get to do, let me know the information below.
Here's the plan...

On Friday afternoons at 5:00PM Pacific Time, we will place a phone call
from our repeater in Granite Bay, CA to any other repeater in the
country or, in another country. All we need is your reverse patch
telephone number and an agreed upon time and date. The phone call is on
us! Are plan is to link for 1/2 hour to one hour each Friday afternoon.

If you are a control operator and have an interest in this concept,
please Email me at the following address. Be sure to include;

Your callsign
The repeater call
The reverse patch area code and phone number
The approximate number of users that will participate
The date you wish to start. (We will be beginning this coming Friday)
Your return Email address

I will send a return Email as a confirmation. Let's give it a try!
We have from 5 to 20 users on any given commute here on the West Coast
using our frequency.

Thanks for your interest in this project. I look forward to a great
time.

Best Wishes and 73,

Jeff Hilliard WA6IOK
Granite Bay, California

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:18 1996
From: Simon Twigger <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: New WWW Amateur Exam Practice Page!!
Date: 18 Feb 1996 21:20:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4g8574$[e-mail]>

Hi there,

Having recently discovered the joys of Perl and CGI on the WWW I decided to ge
t into the
swing of it by coding a WWW page where one can take practice Amateur Radio Exa
ms. The page is
now complete and has all five examinations along with figures (including Extra
).

The results are displayed question by question and then broken down by subelem
ent so that you
can see which areas need extra study.

I am also saving the results from each examination taken so that one can get s
ome idea of the
relative success rate for each Exam and subelement. This may provide some inte
resting
information as time goes by.

The page can be found at:

<A
HREF="http://www.biochem.mcw.edu/Postdocs/Simon/radio/exam.html">http://www.bi
ochem.mcw.edu/P
ostdocs/Simon/radio/exam.html</A>

I _think_ it should all work as expected but I welcome any reports of bugs and
/or
suggestions!

I hope this is of use to people interested in upgrading.

Thanks,
Simon Twigger, AA9PW/G1SNT

PS: If the page is slow, or not to your liking, try Ham Exam at:
http://w5ac.tamu.edu:80/ham-exam.html




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:19 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Michael L. Ardai)
Subject: Re: Newsline by mailing list???
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4g6v9o$[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 15:35:46 GMT

In article <4g6v9o$[e-mail]> plove@PROBLEM_WITH_INEWS_DOMAIN_FI
LE (Paul Love) writes:
-From: Jason Reighard ([e-mail]) wrote:
-: Steve_Coletti <[e-mail]> writes:
-: >[e-mail] (Daniel M Drucker) wrote:
-: >>Is there a mailing list that distributes Amateur Radio Newsline?
-: >Newsline is available from the majordomo mail machine at Netcom.
-: yes that parts works and I get a mail back sying I am subscribed but
-: newsline never arrives in my mailbox.
-Same here Jason, I've had one (1) issue this year, but I was thinking that
-they must have gone broke  or something !

Jason-
  I just checked and you were not subscribed to newsline; I have added
you.  Note that if anyone;s mail bounces for "User unknown", they will
be automatically unsubscribed from the list.

Paul-
  I have no plove@ on any of my lists; I can't resubscribe you because your
news system is broken; have your sysadmin fix the inwes domain file.  To
subscribe, just send "subscribe newsline-list" to [e-mail].

I also haven't seen any newslines either on my list or on
rec.radio.amateur.misc for a while; maybe they are broke this time...

73,
/mike
Maintainer, BARC lists

--
\|/     Michael L. Ardai     N1IST
-*- ----------------------------------
/|\     [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Drew R. McGhee)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: NOAA Weather Transmitter
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 21:45:22 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4ftgjv$[e-mail]>

Martin,

Contact your closest NWS office. I guess in your case that would be
Oklahoma City. Ask to speak with the Warning Coordination Meteorologist.
This person should be able to provide you with the information or point you in

the right direction.

Drew R. McGhee, KA3EJV
AEC Blair County, PA ARES


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:21 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Butler)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Repeater Listing
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 12:23:27 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone know if on-line repeater listings exist?  Although I always get
the ARRL's guide, it seems to be out-of-date as soon as it's published.  I'd
be nice to get dynamic info off the net.  Thanks,
-Bob
KE6EHO
[e-mail]

--



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Clay Irving)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Repeater section added to Amateur Radio Reference
Date: 18 Feb 1996 13:42:24 -0500
Message-ID: <4g7rug$[e-mail]>

A Repeater section has been added to the Amateur Radio Reference.

--
Clay Irving N2VKG <[e-mail]>
Amateur Radio Reference
http://www.panix.com/clay/ham/


--
Clay Irving, N2VKG         :
[e-mail]             : Some mornings it just doesn't seem worth it
http://www.panix.com/clay  : to gnaw through the leather straps...


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dennis A. Gittens, Jr.)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: REQ: Training: Where to find it.
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 15:18:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4g4rgd$[e-mail]>


What's a good way for someone with engineering background (but very
little radio background) to get started?  Where do you find training
for Amateur Radio?  I've seen the training kits in Radio Shack and was
wondering if they're decent packages.  Any inputs?  Thanks in advance
 . .

Dennis




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:24 1996
From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: REQ: Training: Where to find it.
Date: 17 Feb 1996 22:10:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4g5jo3$[e-mail]>
References: <4g4rgd$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bill Newkirk)

In <4g4rgd$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Dennis A. Gittens, Jr.) w
rites:
>What's a good way for someone with engineering background (but very
>little radio background) to get started?  Where do you find training
>for Amateur Radio?  I've seen the training kits in Radio Shack and was
>wondering if they're decent packages.  Any inputs?  Thanks in advance
>Dennis

separate the two pieces -- there's what you need to know to get the license.
and there's what you need to know to operate/build/etc.

the guides available address the first question. you generally find the answer
 to
the second question by listening on the air, reading the mags, attending club
meetings, taking part in operating activities and so on.

call the arrl at 800-3-2-new-ham...that should get you a list of clubs and cla
sses
in your area.

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (Clay Irving)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: RFI: Colorado Hamfest/Computerfest dates
Date: 19 Feb 1996 08:09:54 -0500
Message-ID: <4g9sr2$[e-mail]>
References: <4g6682$[e-mail]>

In <4g6682$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Uswat) writes:

>Looking for Hamfest dates, times, locations, and contact information for
>Colorado, especially Denver-metro area or at least the front range.
>Thanks in advance.

Check: http://www.panix.com/clay/ham/events.html#fests

--
Clay Irving, N2VKG         :
[e-mail]             : Some mornings it just doesn't seem worth it
http://www.panix.com/clay  : to gnaw through the leather straps...


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (Uswat)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: RFI: Colorado Hamfest/Computerfest dates
Date: 17 Feb 1996 22:25:54 -0500
Message-ID: <4g6682$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Uswat)

Looking for Hamfest dates, times, locations, and contact information for
Colorado, especially Denver-metro area or at least the front range.
Thanks in advance.


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael Christie)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Saudi Arabian Hams
Date: 16 Feb 1996 16:08:06 -0500
Message-ID: <4g2rnm$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Yes, certainly, there is activity from Saudi Arabia.

HZ1AB has been active since the late 1940s as a club station
associated with ARAMCO at Dhahran. There are a few expatriate
operators at embassys in Riyadh. There are several Saudi citizen
operators, including some from the Saudi Royal Family.

HZ1AB is often present and readily workable in various DX tests
throughout the year.

I am aware of no restriction for HZ to contact other countries,
excepting 4X [and this too may have disappeared as a restriction, not
sure].

Enjoy. They are out there.

73,

-mike-

Michael Christie, K7RLS/4
Crawfordville, Florida



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:27 1996
From: Rod Dinkins <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Saudi Arabian Hams
Date: 15 Feb 1996 13:54:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4fvdug$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4fjcuf$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

On our DX Packet cluster, I did a SH/DX HZ (for Saudi Arabia) and found
HZ1AB was on the air in January 1996. Frequencies were 80M and 40M. I have
had QSO with him in the past and a QSL card accepted by the ARRL.I am sure
I have heard him several other times as well. Not common, that is for
sure.

Good DX et al
Rod

--
*****************************************************************
Hark! I Have Hurled My Words To The Far Reaches Of The Earth!
What King Of Old Could Do Thus ?  --- AC6V
*****************************************************************
A Man May Know Of The World Without Leaving The Shelter Of His
Own Home!
Loa-Tsze
*****************************************************************




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:28 1996
From: [e-mail](Ty Sloan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Siltronix 1011D Schematics needed
Date: 17 Feb 1996 15:56:14 GMT
Message-ID: <4g4tqu$[e-mail]>

I am looking for a set of schematics for a Siltronix 1011D Comanche
10&11 Meter Tranciever.  Any help would be much appreciated.  Thanx.
E-mail:  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Walter R Francis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Sneaky suggestions for fox in foxhunt wanted..
Date: 18 Feb 96 23:24:03 -500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


I am going to be the fox in a foxhunt here in Lexington, KY March the 3rd, and
I am looking for suggestions on how I can be sneaky and throw my hunters off.
They've been waiting the winter (as every time I thought about having a hunt
it was nasty or really cold) and I am afraid they're going to track me down in
15 minutes due to being so anxious.. :)

Any suggestions on what I could do to throw them off would be appreciated.
I've a couple ideas, but hopefully I can get some better ones and make 'em
work to find me.  :)

Thanks..



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:31 1996
From: Steve Butler <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Sneaky suggestions for fox in foxhunt wanted..
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 09:13:54 -0800
Message-ID: <Pine.SUN.3.91.960221090920.1269B-100000@seatimes>
References: <[e-mail]>



On 18 Feb 1996, Walter R Francis wrote:
> I am going to be the fox in a foxhunt here in Lexington, KY March the 3rd, a
nd
>
> Any suggestions on what I could do to throw them off would be appreciated.
> I've a couple ideas, but hopefully I can get some better ones and make 'em
> work to find me.  :)

1.  Stay away from flat terrain.
2.  Put your back to a hill.
3.  Aim your beam at a tall building a few miles away (or power line, or
ridge across the valley from you, or ....)

Those are presuming that you need to "visible" and accessable by vehicle.

Now, if the end game is on foot:  Mount the antenna on a chain link fence
behind a bunch of bushes and bury everything else.


+----------------------------------------------------+
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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:32 1996
From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Sorting callsigns with ACCESS
Date: 20 Feb 1996 03:03:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4gbdl5$[e-mail]>
References: <4g87pv$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bill Newkirk)

In <4g87pv$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Tony King) writes:
>I need to sort callsigns using Microsoft ACCESS (Win31).

i'd consider breaking the call into 3 parts -- prefix, district and suffix. th
en
you have a direct handle to use instead of trying parse the components every
time you need to process the list.

input should do the parsing to let humans enter data ok, and get it into the t
ables
with minimum fuss...

the real trick is to output the data w/o inserting spaces between the prefix a
nd
the district or having an extra space in front of single letter prefixes...

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (Richard MacDonald)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Sorting callsigns with ACCESS
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 08:29:19 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4g87pv$[e-mail]>

On Sun, 18 Feb 1996 22:09:37 GMT, [e-mail] (Tony King) wrote:

>I need to sort callsigns using Microsoft ACCESS (Win31).
>
>Have any of you done the math for this and would you be willing to
>share it with me?
>
>Please email me direct.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Tony
>
>[e-mail]
>
>
>
I know of no math to do this but there is one way that I have used in an xBase
dataset. Assuming that what you mean is that you want to sort on the area numb
er
and suffix first then the prefix you can put the prefix and the rest of the ca
ll
in separate fields. That makes it easy. When you print the database out you ca
n
combine the two fields in one print area or just use a general print utility a
nd
leave a space showing between them.

Dick MacDonald - AD0J


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rick)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Special Event HamDaze at the Arizona Science Center
Date: 19 Feb 1996 22:06:02 -0700
Message-ID: <4gbkrq$[e-mail]>

Special Event Information
The Center for Amateur Radio Learning "C.A.R.L." will operate a special event
station
during HamDaze weekend at the Arizona Science Center Mar 23-24. HamDaze will b
e a
showcase of Amateur Radio Technology presented by members of  many Phoenix are
a
amateur radio clubs. Testing for the No-Code Technician license will be availa
ble
Saturday at 10:00 a.m.  Visitors to ASC will be making contacts under the supe
rvision
of  volunteer operators.  KC7LUL will be on the air in the phone portion of th
e novice
10 meter band, and general 15 and 20 meter bands. Hours are Saturday 9-5pm and
 Sunday
12-5pm. The Arizona Science Center is located at 147 E. Adams. For a certifica
te send
a QSL and 9" x 12" SASE to C.A.R.L. P.O. Box 51048 Phoenix, AZ 85076-1048. For

information call 602-561-8405.


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:35 1996
Newsgroups: uk.radio.amateur,rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (James Ker)
Subject: Terminal program for PC?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 15:01:59 GMT

Hi Folks,

Could anyone tell me where I would be able to ftp a good terminal program
for a PC from. I know of several sites, but they contain many program,
what I really need is a site, and program name. Any help would be
appreciated. Email privately if possible.

Thanks,

James
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (ROLAND STINER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: THE CW REQUIREMENT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 96 00:32:00 -0400
Distribution: world
Reply-To: [e-mail] (ROLAND STINER)


To: [e-mail]
Subject: THE CW REQUIREMENT

BF>Who the hell is running the FCC, the hams or the government? The FCC is
  >using as justification for keeping CW the fact that hams want it. Can't
  >the FCC make a decision for the public good and merely consider the hams
  >opinion rather the be dictated to by the ARRL and other hams? Should I
  >write my Congressman to see who is in charge? (by the way I support the
  >current CW/no code position).

Since we are the users of the spectrum, we should decide how it will be
used.  Sounds rational to me.
---
   OLX 1.53   -------------->    73, de NK2U    <----------------


 * Origin: CyberNet BBS   Lyndhurst, NJ (1:2604/151)

              .....oooooOOOOOo         http://www.intac.com/~cono
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From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (Joseph Utter)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: This sickening NO-Code Debate!
Date: 18 Feb 1996 18:41:31 -0600
Message-ID: <4g8gvr$[e-mail]>
References: <4elqs7$[e-mail]> <4fmivi$[e-mail]>

Oh, my God, you've just started ANOTHER stinkn' flame.... Stop it....
WHEN WILL THE HURTING STOP! - Eek & the Terrible Thunder Lizards.

Joe (wasting bandwidth to stop waste of bandwidth) Utter, N9ZJL (Clinton,
IL) [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:38 1996
From: [e-mail](Richard J Jones )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: This sickening NO-Code Debate!
Date: 19 Feb 1996 04:46:37 GMT
Message-ID: <4g8vbd$[e-mail]>
References: <4elqs7$[e-mail]> <4fmivi$[e-mail]>

In <4fmivi$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (CooperDG)
writes:
>
>
>>Changing the rules (preparing for flames) is a typical Democrats way
of
>>operating in this case.  Give us everything.  We shouldn't have to
WORK
>for it
>>either.  You guys are just looking for ham radio Welfare.  It isn't
here.
>
>Typical Republican bs!  The rightwing deregulators will be the first
to
>eliminate the "bureaucratic" interference in everyone's right to make
the
>radio bands useless.  Unless they're too busy interfering in
everybody's
>private lives under the rubric of "getting the government off our
backs".
>
>I suggest Mike do a survey of the anti-CW whiners and see if his
thesis is
>correct.  I'll bet ya a bushel of photons that the anti-CW crowd is
pretty
>much the same political spectrum as the general public.  Talk about
not
>working for what you get--what about Republican wonder boy Steve
Forbes?
>
>Jeff / AC6DA
>
>
Don't forget the Kennedys or the Rockefellers, they inherited also.
"Class Envy" Work hard and be sucessful and someone wants to punish you
and take it away.


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:39 1996
From: [e-mail] (McCarthy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Tubes
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 05:27:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4g66be$[e-mail]>

Need 2 tubes:
12BY7A
S2001/or 6146B

                                              Thanks
                                              Robert KC5RYI
                                              [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:40 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: Bob Archer N4ECO <[e-mail]>
Subject: Uniden HR-2510
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (archer)
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 19:18:07 GMT

I need a schematic for this rig. If you have one you can fax or
tell me where I might aquire one.

There is no Sam's Photofacts for it listed in their 1996 index.

Thanks in advance..


Bob Archer N4ECO


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:41 1996
From: Jim Cranshaw  N5FSL <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: URL for N5FSL and The Horn Speaker
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 96 23:24:57 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

You are invited to the N5FSL Homepage, which will lead you to:
      The Horn Speaker, about vintage radios.
           It contains articles about:
                   1.  Early code, how it got started.
                   2.  Article about the history of neutralizing RF amplifiers
.
                   3.  Other articles, ads, events, clubs, etc.

                 http://home.navisoft.com/horn/
                        To go directly to The Horn Speaker use:
                               http://home.navisoft.com/horn/ths2.htm

                                                    73
Jim Cranshaw, N5FSL


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:42 1996
From: [e-mail] ([e-mail])
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Vacation in Europe
Date: 15 Feb 1996 14:38:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4fvgh8$[e-mail]>
References: <4fnfqk$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <4fnfqk$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Bobby Irvin) writes:
>I'm sure this is a tired old question, but I must ask: Is there anybody
>out there that can give me reliable information concerning the operation
>of my dual-band HT in the Netherlands?  I intend to travel there in May
>and I would like to know who to contact in the Dutch government to secure
>clearance for such operation.  Now before everybody screams "ask ARRL!",
>I must tell you that I have sent email to that office over 3 weeks ago and
>have yet to receive a response.  I need to get the ball rolling soon and
>I'm not sure I can wait a lot longer.  Any advice you can give will be much
>appreciated.  Reply here or through email.  Thanks!
>
>de Bobby Irvin, N5ZHO

I called the ARRL before I went over to Holland for the Scouting World Jambore
e
and within 1 week I had a packet of info.  Just be sure that you give yourself
3 month leadtime for the Dutch to process the application for reciprocal
privaledges.  You should be aware that some of the repeaters in Holland still
use tone burst.  Many are now PL.  I was a guest operator for PA6WSJ, the
Jamboree station and met many Dutch hams.  Really a nice bunch of people.

If you are an ARRL member, just call them.  They were very nice.
                                        KB9KFE


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:43 1996
From: [e-mail]  (KF2TI - Steve)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Valid Reasons for Retaining Morse Testing
Date: 18 Feb 1996 01:06:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4g5u2k$[e-mail]>
References: <4fvn6i$[e-mail]>

>   [e-mail] (Drew Durigan) writes:
>  (none)
>
>
>>>>
how funny..

how about this one.


Top Reason for Retaining the Morse Requirement....

It's the only way you're gonna be able to get on the HF bands..at least till 1
999.

Pretty good, huh???




From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:44 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Valid Reasons for Retaining Morse Testing
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
References: <4fvn6i$[e-mail]> <4g5u2k$[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 00:27:09 GMT

In article <4g5u2k$[e-mail]> [e-mail]  (KF2TI - Steve) w
rites:
>
>how about this one.
>
>Top Reason for Retaining the Morse Requirement....
>
>It's the only way you're gonna be able to get on the HF bands..at least till
1999.
>
>Pretty good, huh???

Actually no, you're confusing cause and effect. The current treaty
requirement, as you note up for reconsideration at the 1999 WARC,
is a reason for *meeting* the current requirement if you want immediate
access to HF, not a reason for *retaining* the requirement into the
indefinite future.

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Valid Reasons for Retaining Morse Testing
Date: 15 Feb 1996 16:32:18 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4fvn6i$[e-mail]>

(none)



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jim Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Wanted: Info on HARP Project
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 96 01:14:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4fu1dp$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (John Bartolucci) wrote:
>Greetings,
>
> Any hams out there following the HARP project? Supposed
>antenna array being built in Alaska by the Air Force or NASA.
>
> Anyone know where I can find out more about it?  -
>
>    [e-mail]
HAARP.
Air Force.
Tesla Revisited.
Trying to produce man-made auroras, I believe.
Thats all I remember.

Jim N8AVX


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Wayne White)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Wanted: Info on HARP Project
Date: 15 Feb 1996 22:54:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4g0djm$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
[e-mail] (John Bartolucci) says:
>
>Greetings,
>
> Any hams out there following the HARP project? Supposed
>antenna array being built in Alaska by the Air Force or NASA.
>
> Anyone know where I can find out more about it?  -
>
>    [e-mail]


Try these web pages:

http://www.gc.apc.org/ei/journal/haarp2.html

http://www.earthisland.org/ei/journal/haarp3.html

http://www.tezcat.com/octopus/HAARP/HAARP.faq

http://www.pfrr.alaska.edu/~pfrr/AURORA/INDEX.HTM

Can't swear that they all work but some have.

Good Luck


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:47 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Jeffrey D. Angus)
Subject: Re: WANTED: Remote Speaker/Mic Project Ideas
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4g83b1$[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 01:52:14 GMT

[e-mail] (ML, Michigan, USA) writes:

>I have a 2m rig set up in the kitchen...I want to wire the audio to 4 or 5
>different location, inside and outside my house...I would like to have a chea
p
>mic hooked up at each location I have a speaker.  Has anybody ever made a
>project like this?  Any suggestions?

>KB8VBA, Michigan
>[e-mail]

Take a tip from the folks at Motorola. They do it all the time. The unit
at the radio is called a remote adaptor, and the various remotes are just
that, remotes. Change the levels to 600 ohm line, and run everything around
at 0 dBm. (1 miliwatt into 600 ohms). You can use 6 wire phone cords, and
their matching jacks to hook everything together. (Of course Motorola makes
it tricky so they can do all this, and change channels too, with a single
pair.)

73 es GE from Jeff

--
 Amateur: WA6FWI@WA6FWI.#SOCA.CA.USA.NA  |  "It is difficult to imagine our
Internet: [e-mail]       |  universe run by a single omni-
 US Mail: PO Box 4425 Carson, CA 90749   |  potent god. I see it more as a
   Phone: [phone]               |  badly run corporation."



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:49 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: What's the best way to learn Morse code...cont'd
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
References: <4g2kdt$[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 04:38:39 GMT

In article <4g2kdt$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Brent Volden) writ
es:
>I almost forgot.  The Koch method claims you don't want to memorize the
>individual letters, but just learn by doing to get maximum speed in the
>shortest time.  It sounds good, but I wondered if there is any truth to
>this.  I'm thinking of becoming a ham and wanted to learn code.  Now
>I'm confused on how to go about it.  Thanks

It's true, you don't want to learn the dot-dash combinations for the
letters. You want to develop a conditioned reflex response to the
individual letter sounds *as a unit*. In other words, didah must simply
generate the response 'A' and not, "hmmm, dot dash, lets see that's 'A'".
Such a mental lookup table will prevent you from achieving higher speeds.
To becomes successful copying Morse, you must bypass the conscious mind.
The most important thing about copying Morse is to continually remind
yourself, "Don't think!". (Depressing but true, Morse is the non-thinking
man's signaling method. You must become like Pavlov's dog, disengage the
rational mind that separates you from the animals and just respond
to the stimulus by conditioned reflex.) Eventually, if you're fortunate
in the way your mind works, you'll develop the ability to multitask and
can think about something else while unconsciously copying Morse.

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:50 1996
From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: What's the best way to learn Morse code?
Date: 17 Feb 1996 22:13:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4g5ju4$[e-mail]>
References: <4g2k7q$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bill Newkirk)

In <4g2k7q$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Brent Volden) writes:
>where and DLed it, but it seems like some times the dits and dahs are
>the same.  Thanks.

did you calibrate the SM program to your computer? sounds like weighting and
timing are off. there's the PARIS test in the program that will tell you if th
e program
sending at rated speed. there's also a weighting adjustment - should be 3:1 fo
r
starting out (dahs should be 3x a dit.)

running other programs at the same time can also cause the programs to stumble
around..

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:51 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Where can I find Info. on grounding
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
References: <4g5fug$[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 00:17:41 GMT

In article <4g5fug$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Eric Dagge
tt) writes:
>If anyone knows of a good source of info on grounding (Books or Internet)
>Please Post or E-mail me [e-mail]
>
>My main interest is keeping interference from other sources down to a
>Min.

Eric, read Al Bloom's article in Technical Correspondence in the
current QST. Grounding has almost no effect on interference in
general, other than sometimes (often) making interference problems
*worse* instead of better. Shielding, filtering, suppressing, and
proper design are what reduce interference. Connections to Earth
do little or nothing to help except in certain very limited cases.

Grounding is an electrical safety issue, and a very important one,
but it isn't an interference reduction issue except in as much as
it *causes* interference through ground loops. About the only
exception to that statement is when you are feeding an unbalanced
antenna. Then Earth can be called upon to act as a counterpoise.
But to be effective, the Earth connection needs to be at the
antenna feedpoint, not back at the station (though the two can
be the same physical point in some layouts).

One of the best references on grounding is the National Electrical
Code. These handbooks can be obtained at any good electrical supply
house. Pay particular attention to Articles 250, 800, 810, and 820.

Another usage of the term "ground" is important for interference
and interaction reduction *internal* to electrical circuits. That
is usage of the term "ground" to refer to the electrical common
connection in circuits. For sensitive circuits, particularly at
RF, circuit common connections have to be well thought out. This
is a part of the design process. Techniques such as single point
"grounding" and use of "groundplanes" can reduce *ground loops*
internal to the circuitry which could lead to instability. These
usages of "ground" have nothing to do with Earth connections.
The ARRL Handbook has a (all too brief) treatment of this subject.

In summary, ill thought out "grounds" can be a *source* of interference,
but "grounds" are not generally a cure for interference (other than in the
sense of correcting ill thought out ground connections to reduce their
contribution to circuit interaction).

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:53 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Joe Mack)
Subject: Re: Where do I go first to get info on obtaining a ham license?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4fvuja$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 15:50:07 GMT

In article <4fvuja$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Brent Volden) writ
es:
>I'm sure this question gets asked alot, but I was wondering where I
>should go to get info on obtaining an amateur license.

We should have a FAQ on this...

1) Call the American Radio Relay League in Newington CT, 203-666-1541.
They will have some sort of poop and a list of ham clubs local
to you. They will also have their www address (which seems to have changed) et
c

2) Go find a local club to your liking. This is to give you
moral support (in case you don't like operating in a vacuum)
and you will be able to do things with them that you can't do
by yourself (because no-one has _all_ the equipment ever).
Clubs have different orientations from service, running repeaters,
contesting, HF, VHF. Some clubs are just social groups for
hams to chew the fat.

3) Get a license. This involves passing an (or several) exam(s).
The exams now are all conducted by ham radio clubs (goto #2 above)
There are 3 parts, regulations, which just have to be learnt by
heart; operating procedures (good manners on the air); and theory
which is pretty much vestigial nowadays. You'll need some study
materials,and most of the stuff available is appallingly bad.
The main one used is "Now you're talking" by the ARRL, an introductory
book which attempts to teach you what you need for the lower two
licenses without using equations, physics, or linear thinking.

4) in the meantime look at http://user.itl.net/~equinox/ for
a ham page which will start you looking on the net.

All the best.

Joe NA3T
Durham NC
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:56 1996
From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Where do I go first to get info on obtaining a ham license?
Date: 17 Feb 1996 22:18:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4g5k7n$[e-mail]>
References: <4fvuja$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bill Newkirk)

In <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Joe Mack) writes:
>1) Call the American Radio Relay League in Newington CT, 203-666-1541.

wrong phone number -- use 800-3-2-new-ham for prospectives.
(that's 800-326-3942)

the regular phone number has changed completely: 860 594-0200.
(i guess now, no one can claim the phone number was evidence of the
arrl bearing the mark of the devil....8)  )

the old number may work for a short time longer - some phone exchanges
are still unable to call area codes with a middle digit that's not 1 or 0...

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:57 1996
Newsgroups: uk.radio.amateur,rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (James Ker)
Subject: Where to ftp terminal program from?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 13:20:07 GMT

Hi Folks,

I'm looking for a decent terminal program for a PC that will be compatible
with an AEA PK232MBX. Does anyone know of a site (and the name of the
program!) where  one could be ftp'd from? I have looked at a few sites but
they contain thousands of programs, I don't know which is best! Email me
privately if possible.

Cheers,

James
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jerry Flanders)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.ham-radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.swap,rec.radio.swap
Subject: WTB ICOM CW FILTER
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 03:25:13 GMT
Message-ID: <4gbeq7$[e-mail]>
References: <4f8bvv$[e-mail]>


I want to buy a CW filter for my ICOM Ham Radio.

I need the FL52A (500Hz BW) for the 455KHz IF.

These fit several of the ICOM radios.

How much?

Jerry W4UKU  [e-mail]





From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:58 1996
From: Roland S Geter PhD <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: aus.radio.amateur.misc,aus.radio.amateur.wicen,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: WTB:5KW AM Transmitter
Date: 17 Feb 1996 07:58:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4g41rv$[e-mail]>
References: <4fn47d$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

What are you going to do with it?

Roland S Geter PhD
Internet:  [e-mail]
  Packer:  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:12:59 1996
From: Roland S Geter PhD <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: aus.radio.amateur.misc,aus.radio.amateur.wicen,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: WTB:5KW AM Transmitter
Date: 17 Feb 1996 07:57:37 GMT
Message-ID: <4g41pi$[e-mail]>
References: <4fn47d$[e-mail]>
To: spiro,evagelakos

What are you going to do with it?

Roland S Geter PhD
Internet:  [e-mail]
  Packer:  [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dan Moore)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Yaesu FT-736R  Mod for 70cm band
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 96 12:06:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4gco5h$[e-mail]>

Does anyone have a modification for the Yaesu FT-736R to allow operation in
the 70cm band down to 420Mhz?  I would appreciate any advice regarding this
subject.
Please send response to: [e-mail]
Thanks

-Dan Moore  WD6CYI



From [e-mail] Wed Feb 21 16:13:01 1996
From: Monty Richard Fritts <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Yaesu FT2500M modification
Date: 16 Feb 1996 00:43:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4g0juu$[e-mail]>

I would like to find the modification for the Yaesu FT2500M. I need the modifi
cation to allow it to transmit out of band.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:23 1996
From: Sara Roberts <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.cb,uk.radio.amateur
Subject: "Portable" Tx Equipment Banned in Petrol Stations (UK)?
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 96 06:57:18 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

How can this be enforced and why?

I must admit I have not refueled in a civilian petrol station for a while,
but mobile phones and handhelds are not a patch on what our rig is equiped
with.

Do have have to pedal my wooden appliance into the station and switch of
all electrical equipement including lights before hand? Better not key down
in case my own electricals/fuel systems get annoyed.

Even when not on call out Navigation still updates command as to where
we are, whether we like it or not. Apparently the engine management sneeks
on me as well on a regular basis.

All the radios relay and repeat trunking instructions, and
our handhelds are repeated through the rig so even if one of the crew
stand off the forecourt we will radiate quite a few watts.

If we were to get a call whilst refueling our computers apparently enter a
frenzy of comms, and of course we have to respond. We even have our own
set of crew radios to argue over which candy bar they want from the cashier.

Buy law certain systems have to still be alive when we stop, so a generator,
compressor and a heat pump are always running. Plenty of EMI there.

What about other EMS? I am sure that police/fire/ambulance use and
"inadvertently" transmit other data all the time.

Surely Pumps are suitably shielded, (years ago I used to service the
Gilbarco Pumps). Don't the pumps hold a minimal amount of fuel above ground
and have plenty of protection? I used to see people smoke whilst filling
cans...

And don't mobile phones chat to the cell transmitter every now and then?
Ours eats batteries in poor receiption areas too.

Is this to protect against fire or the electronics geting confused?
(I hope I don't cause a fire - that would be a bit embarrasing).

I am having difficulties with receiving news, please could you copy your
post to my mailbox. Thanks.

Regards,

Sara.

--
  ._o
 / //\.  Sara Roberts
  \>> |  [e-mail]
   \\


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:24 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: (none)
Date: 26 Feb 96 12:40:56 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

 anyone know of a Windows based County Hunters program?
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks and 73
Tom/N3PGG


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:25 1996
From: [e-mail]    (Bill Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: *** Here it is the new FCC 610 Form in Excel 3.0-5.0 Format ***
Date: 25 Feb 1996 21:43:46 GMT
Message-ID: <4gql6i$[e-mail]>
References: <4gmg7k$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bill Newkirk)

outside of the fact that the FCC already put a form up on their website
and there's little things that can annoy paper handlers when it's not done rig
ht

and it should probably be a PDF instead since you have to print it out and for
most people the acrobat reader stuff is free...

there is this one bit of inconsistancy...as in:

In <4gmg7k$[e-mail]>, David Johanson <[e-mail]> wr
ites:
>This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
>
>---------------------------------245253787825
>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
>
> The Excel file is a standard UUENCODED attachment.
>
>---------------------------------245253787825
>Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64
>Content-Type: zz-application/zz-winassoc-xls
>
>CQIGAAAAEABsCVwAIAAQRGF2aWQgTiBK......

it's sure not uuencoded...unless we've got a mime encoding of a uuencoded
file.

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:26 1996
From: [e-mail] (NatureChild)
Newsgroups: rec.music.beatles,rec.music.bluenote,rec.music.christian,rec.music.classical,rec.music.country.western,rec.music.folk,rec.music.gdead,rec.music.hip-hop,rec.music.industrial,rec.music.makers.guitar,rec.music.makers.guitar.acoustic,rec.music.makers.percussion,rec.music.makers.synth,rec.music.misc,rec.music.phish,rec.music.progressive,rec.nude,rec.org.sca,rec.outdoors.fishing,rec.outdoors.fishing.fly,rec.pets,rec.pets.cats,rec.pets.herp,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.
Subject: Re: **********soulbelly is almost here**********
Date: 22 Feb 1996 21:49:13 -0800
Message-ID: <4gjkgp$[e-mail]>
References: <4gea6d$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (NatureChild)



sign me up.

A campfire and a can of beans.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bob Martin N6MZV)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: 1.2 Ghz Repeater Info Needed
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 18:15:43 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gd8hn$[e-mail]>

In article <4gd8hn$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Marc
Grant) wrote:

> Does anyone know of commercially available 1.2 GHz repeaters, or
> commercially available components (receivers, transmitters, duplexers)?
>
> Thanks in advance


Here's a shopping list (from the equipment list for the N6MZV/KD6JTT 1.2g
repeater):

Icom used to sell a 1.2 GHz repeater IC-RP1220 23cm repeater
Wacom WP-698 23cm Duplexer
Down East Microwave 23LNA preamp
Down East Microwave 2335PAHS 35W Amp
PolyPhaser IS-MR50LN 23cm lightning protector
Astron RM50-BB power supply with gel cell backups

We used an ACC RC-850 repeater controller. They're no longer in business.

You need a duplexer. The combination of the duplexer and any length of
line to the antenna (we use 7/8" Andrew LDF-50) costs you db, so we put
a preamp in front of the Rx and a power amp after the Tx.

Drop me a note if you want more info.

73-

--

Bob Martin N6MZV          * [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marc Grant)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.swap
Subject: 1.2 Ghz Repeater Info Needed
Date: 20 Feb 1996 19:48:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4gd8hn$[e-mail]>

Does anyone know of commercially available 1.2 GHz repeaters, or
commercially available components (receivers, transmitters, duplexers)?

Thanks in advance


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:30 1996
From: [e-mail]  ( Steve - KF2TI)  Landing, NJ
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: 2 Linear Amplifiers
Date: 24 Feb 1996 20:37:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4gnsub$[e-mail]>
References: <4glshh$[e-mail]>


>  > Drew Durigan wrote:
>  > >
>  > > [e-mail] (RALPH234) wrote:
>  > > >
>  > > >Deer hunter 100 Watt Mobile Amplifier w/20db Preamp, 3-30 MHz. - $80.0
0
>  > > >Shooting Star 225 Watt Mobile Amplifier w/20db Preamp, 3-30 MHz. - >$1
00.
>  > > 00 OR Possible trade for 2 Meter HT Transceiver.
>  > >
DD > Since you're looking to trade for a 2-meter HT, I assume that you're a
DD > licensed amateur operator (or soon will be)  Since you're advertising
DD > these amplifiers on the CB newsgroup...well, what can I say?  It really
DD > looks bad to see a ham openly selling amplifiers to CB'ers like this.
DD >
DD > -Drew in Charlotte-
DD >  KF4DDM

Nice to see Drew suddenly become so involved with legal issues of amatuer radi
o.  Gess it beats advocating the
destruction of other person's property (IE: pinning coax and ripping down towe
rs and parking a simplex
QSO on repeater freq's).

Keep it up Drew, you may be OK after all

steve

P.S.  hello Chris (OSU rules!!!)


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Danaher)
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Distribution: world
Subject: Re: 80M WAS
Date: 23 Feb 1996 00:22:11 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


I'm trying to finish up the 80m portion of 5BWAS and I'm down to 3.
I still need Maine, Alabama & South Dakota.  I'm hoping to finish it this
low-band season.  Can I talk any ME or AL or SD folks into setting up a
sked?  I sure would appreciate it.

Tun e the Geritol Net at 3.768 +- beginning at 0100 and work all 50 states in
a month or less.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (tkc)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: ?info. wanted RAGBRAI radio operators.
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 14:53:11 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4g3r2h$[e-mail]> <4geqq6$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

On 21 Feb 1996 10:05:58 GMT, [e-mail] wrote:

..In article <4g3r2h$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
(Jeff Hall) writes:
..>  I am looking for some information reagarding hams who work on the

..>RAGBRAI..I plan to ride it and would like to take my HT along if I
see
..>something which I need to report.

I think most use 146.52 as the frequency of choice.    others use the
local repeters along the way...
Hope to hear from you...   I am in Spencer, Ia
 147.360  110.9 tone...
        73  Dean   WB0TKC



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:33 1996
From: Buster <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: [Questions] 1.2 Ghz
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 10:26:58 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I'm looking to get into 1.2 Ghz. (Terrestrial & then maybe satelite._

Currenly having a blast with 2 meter ssb.

Probably going to get 70cm ssb as soon as I can find
a decent used rig.

What would be my best attack plan to get on 1.2 Ghz.

I have a limited budget.

I was thinking the best way for me to go would be
a transverter for a 70cm all mode radio.  That way
I could do both repeaters and ssb.  If I can't have
both, I'll forget repeaters.



What kind of antennas (besides good ones:-) work best?
Yagi, loop yagi, quagi, parabola, corner reflector?


How much power is enough?  20 Watts seems plenty?


What kind of RF exposure problems might I expect at
1.2 Ghz?  I have a balcony with a 2m 7 element beam
on it now (130 watts).  The farthest I could get the antenna would
be 20 feet.  I know I don't want to look down the antenna:-)


What is 1.2 Ghz like?  I've heard it has very little traffic.


I think I asked all the pertinent questions.

Please respond via E-MAIL also.

Thank You


Buster - KC7KMJ
Tucson, Arizona


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:35 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Any Alternative to Code?
Date: 25 Feb 1996 10:20:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4gpd57$[e-mail]>
References: <4ga358$[e-mail]>


>
>    For the last three years I've taught 'HAM' classes at our club and at a l
ocal Junior
>   High. At least the 'HAMS' that I've Elmer'er can figure out an Ohms law pr
oblem,
>   discuss propagation, and tell you what the block diagram components of a r
adio
>   system can do, and how. Mindlessly sitting in front of a computer screen
>   memorizing quiz questions, isn't exactly 'furthering the abilitity'. I've
been
>   'hamming' off an on for 35 years. Over the weekend, I worked a little of t
he
>   CQWW CW contest. Is using a computerized keyer slapping that virtual paddl
e at
>   40 WPM CW?, or is it low grade RTTY? I think 13 WPM is attainable for the
bulk
>   of the individuals that 'want to do it'. If you don't, then maybe a 'pract
ical factors'
>   test would be an alternative method of obtaining a higher level license. M
aybe
>   sitting down and designing a workable transceiver with commonly available
>   components, and then building it, in front of a group of your peers. Of co
urse, the
>   parts list would have to be standardized across all test sites. It's not a
s wacky as
>   it sounds. One element could be a receiver, another element the transmitte
r, the
>   third the antenna system.
>
>                                                         WD9AHF

I tent to agree with everything you said.  I would like to add the idea of mak
ing CW an endorsement on
your Amateur license, similar to the endorsements on a commercial license.  If
 you hold the
endorsement, you would be able to operate in the exclusive CW parts of the ban
ds.


+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sid George, CPA     [e-mail]
._  _...  .....  _.._  .._
http://www.hal-pc.org/~sid
-------------------------------------



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:36 1996
Date: 21 Feb 1996 18:13:00 +0200
From: [e-mail] (Wolf Harranth)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gctne$[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Any qsl cards from CY0TP 10/95?

Shel WA2UBK asks:
> Does anyone know if the qsl cards have gone out from the
> CY0TP (Sable Island)   operation of 10/95?
I received my "not in the log" information about two weeks ago. (The "not
in the log" QSO was recorded and broadcast worldwide in my weekly radio
program for radio amateurs, here at Radio Austria International).
Perhaps you, too, are "not in the log"...

73 de Wolf OE1WHC

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wolf HARRANTH OE1WHC                      InterNet: [e-mail]
Radio Austria International               Fido    : 2:310/39.44
A-1136 Vienna                             Packet  : [e-mail]
Austria/Europe                            Fax     : [phone]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
## CrossPoint v3.1 R ##


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jeff Hall)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Anyone use a YEASU 727R..Jeff
Date: 19 Feb 1996 21:12:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4gap4b$[e-mail]>

  I have a Yeasu 727R and I would like some step by step instructions  on
how to put in  the PL...Thanks...Jeff.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:37 1996
From: [e-mail] (DAVE M . SCHERTZER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Are these modable?
Date: 22 Feb 1996 04:31:34 GMT
Message-ID: <4ggrj6$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

>Kenwood 22AT
 yes, Kenwood 22A

>Standard C108/158
 yes Standard C108A & 158

>Yaesu FT-11R
 yes Yaesu FT-11

>Alinco DJ100T/TH  DJF1T/TH  DJ G1T

 yes Alinco DJ100, DJF1T, DJGIT

>Icom IC-P2AT
 yes Icom P2AT

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:38 1996
From: Burt Fisher <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: ARLB011 Vanity calls delayed
Date: 18 Feb 1996 13:22:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4g796e$[e-mail]>
References: <$[e-mail]>

This is a multi-part message in MIME format.

---------------------------------312371077519441
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii


[e-mail] wrote:
>
>SB QST @ ARL $ARLB011
>ARLB011 Vanity calls delayed
>
>ZCZC AG90
>QST de W1AW
>ARRL Bulletin 11  ARLB011
>From ARRL Headquarters
>Newington CT  February 15, 1996
>To all radio amateurs
>
>SB QST ARL ARLB011
>ARLB011 Vanity calls delayed

>NNNN
>/EX


---------------------------------312371077519441
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Content-Type: text/plain

QST de W1AW
ARRL Bulletin 35  ARLB035
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  April 5, 1995
To all radio amateurs

Read the above.
Are ANY ARRL bulletins (except the propagation report) not from ARRL
headquarters? Does Newington have to be on each one? Are ANY bulletins
addressed to any one OTHER than "To all radio amateurs?" Why does the
ARRL and hams in general use 1000 words when 100 will do? Aren't we
"into" communications?


The F.C.C. said the following:


''The amateur service community in the United States generally
considers the current telegraphy speed requirements as necessary and
appropriate,'' the FCC said.

Who the hell is running the FCC, the hams or the government? The FCC is
using as justification for keeping CW the fact that hams want it. Can't
the FCC make a decision for the public good and merely consider the hams
opinion rather the be dictated to by the ARRL and other hams? Should I
write my Congressman to see who is in charge? (by the way I support the
current CW/no code position).



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:40 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.info,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: ARLD011 Awards committee vote
Date: 21 Feb 1996 16:04:57 -0500
Message-ID: <$[e-mail]>


SB DX @ ARL $ARLD011
ARLD011 Awards committee vote

ZCZC AE53
QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 11  ARLD011
From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  February 21, 1996
To all radio amateurs

SB DX ARL ARLD011
ARLD011 Awards committee vote

The ARRL Awards Committee met recently to review submitted
documentation for the 1992-93 P5RS7 operation submitted by Romeo
Stepanenko. After a review of all material available, the Awards
Committee voted unanimously to disqualify Romeo Stepanenko from
participation in the DXCC program.

This disqualification is based upon Rule 12, Operations Ethics, and
Rule 13.  The disqualification means that Stepanenko is not eligible
to participate in the DXCC program in any manner.  This includes, as
provided for under Rule 12, paragraph (b) disallowance of contacts
made with any station or DXpedition operated by him from the time of
this action.
NNNN
/EX


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:41 1996
From: Andrew C Robertson <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: ARRL Bulletin Header, was ARLB011 Vanity calls delayed
Date: 23 Feb 1996 16:29:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4gkq0n$[e-mail]>
References: <$[e-mail]> <4g796e$[e-mail]> <4g7dqj$[e-mail]> <4ga0p7$[e-mail]>

Burt Fisher <[e-mail]> wrote:
> Must it be repeated EVERY time?

Must you complain about it (almost) EVERY time?

I think the repetition in these headers bothers you because it reminds
you of a part of yourself: boring old Burt who keeps saying the same
things on this newsgroup over and over again.  It's the same reason why
you have to say "hams are boring".  YOU are often boring.

You attack out of your own insecurity.

drewbob   aa1hx




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:42 1996
From: Burt Fisher <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: ARRL Bulletin Header, was ARLB011 Vanity calls delayed
Date: 25 Feb 1996 11:20:59 GMT
Message-ID: <4gpgmr$[e-mail]>
References: <$[e-mail]> <4g796e$[e-mail]> <4g7dqj$[e-mail]> <4ga0p7$[e-mail]> <4gkq0n$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]


Andrew C Robertson <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I think the repetition in these headers bothers you because it reminds
>you of a part of yourself: boring old Burt who keeps saying the same
>things on this newsgroup over and over again.  It's the same reason why
>you have to say "hams are boring".  YOU are often boring.

Yes I am boring, in the real world but in the ham world I am very interesting.
Many have told me I was their most interesting contact.


>You attack out of your own insecurity.

And YOUR attack on me was based on what?


#================#=====================================================#
|  Burt Fisher   |  Teacher of video, broadcasting and electronics     |
| Amateur call   |         South Dennis, Ma. (Cape Cod)                |
|    K1OIK       |  If you sit on the fence, it is a pain in the butt  |
#================#=====================================================#
|                           [e-mail]                           |
#======================================================================#
You cannot build a reputation on what you are going to do.
Henry Ford




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:43 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Greg Dolkas)
Subject: Re: Auburn, CA
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 00:35:16 GMT
References: <4fdgra$[e-mail]>

Timothy Woodburn ([e-mail]) wrote:
: Any radio clubs in this area of the Sierra foothills?
:

Yes!

Sierra Foothills ARC.  Meetings 2nd Friday of each month at the fire station
on Sacramento St.  Weekly net on the 145.43-/94.8 repeater Thursdays.  Both
are at 7:30pm.

As the speel goes:  "All amateur radio operators, and those interested in
amateur radio, are cordially invited to attend."

Greg  KO6TH


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (Marc Hookerman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: bands! reply
Date: 24 Feb 1996 23:28:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4go6u7$[e-mail]>

I need a well knowledgeable radio person to tell me about each
amateur band. thanx....not paragraphs, just what licenses cover what
and frequency chars.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Convincing Arguments for CW Tests in 1996
Date: 24 Feb 1996 05:15:01 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gm6sl$[e-mail]>

(none)



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:46 1996
From: Jim Cummings <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Convincing Arguments for CW Tests in 1996
Date: 26 Feb 1996 14:11:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4gsf2u$[e-mail]>
References: <4gm6sl$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Drew Durigan) wrote:
>(none)
>

In both our countries, in order to gain access to operation on the amateur ban
ds,
one must pass an examination in order to gain access to the amateur allocation
s
below 30 MHz.  Therefore, there is a very good reason to have Morse code testi
ng --
with it, under the current certification schemes currently in place by both
administration in your country, and mine, and most others, is that it provides

legitimate access to those frequencies.  Otherwise those who wish to operate o
n
those frequencies would be opening themselves to prosecution.  My preference i
s the
legal way.

73 and live better digitally
Jim, VE3XJ





From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steven Gibbs)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Correct URL for Guernsey WWW pages
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 19:00:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4gqf79$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]


Sorry, but soon after posting an announcement about
new Guernsey Amateur Radio WWW pages, the URL
changed!  The correct info follows:

Guernsey amateur radio WWW pages are indexed at

http://www.guernsey.net/~amateur_radio/

(This really is correct this time!)

Links include Guernsey ARS; RSGB in Guernsey; Guernsey callbook, email
& packet addresses; fm, repeater & packet operation; and a special
page for radio amateurs intending to visit the Bailiwick.

Maintainers of amateur radio WWW indexes: please include
 the above URL.

Ham radio home page owners: we will be glad to set up
reciprocal links.

73, Steve GU3MBS   Guernsey, English Channel Islands,
25 February 1996


Steven Gibbs,           [e-mail]
44 Les Prins, Vale,     [e-mail]7LWB.#27.GBR.EU
GUERNSEY    GY6 8HB     UK telephone        [phone]
via England.            International    [phone]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:48 1996
From: Burt Fisher <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CQ CQ CQ calling all kid HAMS
Date: 20 Feb 1996 18:18:14 GMT
Message-ID: <4gd396$[e-mail]>
References: <4ga0ul$[e-mail]> <4gan6o$[e-mail]>

[e-mail]  ( Steve - KF2TI)  Landing, NJ wrote:
>
>Well Burt..you've reached a new high in low's.

Talking to you?



>It's a shame we have to share you anal retentive views.  Now I really know wh
y the operators near you on the Cape consider you
>clod and a bore.

Have you ever heard THEM?


>
>Geoff..forget Burt..his is the epitome of which he speaks..he's old, probably
 fat, definitely lily white  (dead things usually
>are!!!)

Old, yes, 50. Fat, 184 pounds, white. If dead things are white most hams
are dead.


>Just some are more asinine than others.  BTW, just for your information, Burt
 teaches the mentally challenged for a living.
>Obviously, they learn better from one of their own

Insulting my students without knowing them.
So typical gutless ham.

   .-.                                                               .-.
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/--Burt Fisher K1OIK--------/---\---/-\---/---\-----/-----\[e-mail]\
         \     /       \   /     `-'   `-'     \   /       \     /
          \   /         `-'                     `-'         \   /
           `-'                                               `-'




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:49 1996
From: Burt Fisher <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CQ CQ CQ calling all kid HAMS
Date: 20 Feb 1996 18:19:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4gd3cb$[e-mail]>
References: <4g6bpk$[e-mail]> <4ga0ul$[e-mail]> <4gada9$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Christopher K Greenhalgh) wrote:
>
>You know I have a daughter too, but tell me, how old was your daughter when
>"she got a life", and how long was she on the air BEFORE she got her new
>life?



My daughter was 10 when she became deeper in thought than the hams we heard
on the air.
   .-.                                                               .-.
  /   \           .-.                                 .-.           /   \
 /     \         /   \       .-.     _     .-.       /   \         /     \
/--Burt Fisher K1OIK--------/---\---/-\---/---\-----/-----\[e-mail]\
         \     /       \   /     `-'   `-'     \   /       \     /
          \   /         `-'                     `-'         \   /
           `-'                                               `-'




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (HorseFlyer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CQ CQ CQ calling all kid HAMS
Date: 21 Feb 1996 19:42:35 -0500
Message-ID: <4gge5r$[e-mail]>
References: <4ga0ul$[e-mail]>

In article <4ga0ul$[e-mail]>, Burt Fisher <[e-mail]>
writes:

>My daughter is your age, been licensed for 6 years but she got a life
>so she is not on the air.

I HAVE A LIFE TOO, BUT AM ON THE AIR!!!!!

>
>There are no kids to talk to. Most hams are old fat white boring men.
>If you find out otherwise let me know.
>

CALL ME SOMETIME ON 20 METERS THAN TELL ME THAT!!!!

>

What the heck are you thinking writing an article like that.  All it does
is discourage young kids instead of bringing them in the hobby!!!!

Jonathon  KB0QIR


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:52 1996
From: [e-mail]  ( Steve - KF2TI)  Landing, NJ
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CQ CQ CQ calling all kid HAMS
Date: 23 Feb 1996 01:56:53 GMT
Message-ID: <4gj6t5$[e-mail]>
References: <4gd396$[e-mail]>

>   Burt Fisher <[e-mail]> writes:
>  [e-mail]  ( Steve - KF2TI)  Landing, NJ wrote:
>  >
>  >Well Burt..you've reached a new high in low's.
>
>  Talking to you?

I tried that once..all you where interested in typing was how hated and despis
ed you we to the amateur community
on Cape Cod and how this stunk and that was bad...what a waste of my time

>
>  >It's a shame we have to share you anal retentive views.  Now I really know
 why the operators near you on the
Cape consider you
>  >clod and a bore.
>
>  Have you ever heard THEM?
>

Yes I have, and they were  more intelligent than you


>  >Geoff..forget Burt..his is the epitome of which he speaks..he's old, proba
bly fat, definitely lily white  (dead things
usually
>  >are!!!)
>
>  Old, yes, 50. Fat, 184 pounds, white. If dead things are white most hams
>  are dead.
>

>  >Just some are more asinine than others.  BTW, just for your information, B
urt teaches the mentally challenged for
a living.
>  >Obviously, they learn better from one of their own
>
>  Insulting my students without knowing them.
>  So typical gutless ham.
>

Not insulting them Burt..only YOU


HI HI HI HI HI HI HI HI...ad nausem


>     .-.                                                               .-.
>    /   \           .-.                                 .-.           /   \
>   /     \         /   \       .-.     _     .-.       /   \         /     \
>  /--Burt Fisher K1OIK--------/---\---/-\---/---\-----/-----\[e-mail]
\
>           \     /       \   /     `-'   `-'     \   /       \     /
>            \   /         `-'                     `-'         \   /
>             `-'                                               `-'
>


BTW BURT...I've seen several older posting of this type of signature.  so typi
cal..a plagarist in your own right

Flame away!!!!

OH yes..the final insult.

BURT FISHER.....PAT BUCHANAN Perfect together.....both opinionated knotheads




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (Christopher K Greenhalgh)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CQ CQ CQ calling all kid HAMS
Date: 19 Feb 1996 17:51:05 GMT
Message-ID: <4gada9$[e-mail]>
References: <4g6bpk$[e-mail]> <4ga0ul$[e-mail]>

In article <4ga0ul$[e-mail]>,
Burt Fisher  <[e-mail]> wrote:

>My daughter is your age, been licensed for 6 years but she got a life
>so she is not on the air.

Hi Burt.

You know I have a daughter too, but tell me, how old was your daughter when
"she got a life", and how long was she on the air BEFORE she got her new
life?

Thanks, & take care.



--
Christopher K. Greenhalgh, N8WCT
Computer/Electronic Tech. II at The Ohio State University
E-Mail: [e-mail] ([e-mail])
Radio : n8wct@w8cqk.#cmh.oh.usa.noam


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:54 1996
From: Jim Cummings <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CQ DX
Date: 22 Feb 1996 19:25:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4gifvt$[e-mail]>
References: <4evi6m$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ft7lq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gghod$[e-mail]>


>Note: we have similar
>regulations in Canada where each ham is a servant of H. M. the Queen.
>

Where in the name of heavens did you get this notion?  Its laughable.  Do you
really
believe such nonsense?


>--
>Brian Buydens                        There was a young poet named Dan,
>Department of Computing Services     Whose poetry never would scan.
>University of Saskatchewan           When told this was so,
>email: [e-mail]        He said, "Yes, I know.
>VE5RDV

73 and live better digitally
Jim, VE3XJ





From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:56 1996
From: Jim Cummings <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CQ DX
Date: 19 Feb 1996 14:36:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4ga1sg$[e-mail]>
References: <4evi6m$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ft7lq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Gary Coffman) wrote:
>In article <4ft7lq$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Brian Buydens
) writes:
>>
>>When I first got into ham radio I thought it was supposed to be fun.
>
>The amateur radio service is supposed to be fun the same as the Army,
>the Red Cross, or a University are supposed to be fun. You can have
>fun in any of those other organizations, but fun isn't their primary
>purpose, nor is it the primary purpose of the amateur radio service.
>Fun, and personal satisfaction, are the pay we receive for participating
>in the charter purposes of the service, but they are not the reason
>for the service's existence.
>
>Gary
>--
>Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems
>Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp addres
ses
>534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
>Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |

Perhaps this may be true with respect to the US regulatory framework, but I ha
rdely
see how it is germaine to the original posters's comments when FCC juristictio
n does
not apply in Canada.  I suspect that the poster is looking of a reply that wou
ld be
more applicable in the broader context, rather than the (supposedly) narrow vi
ew of
Part 97, which I repeat for emphasis, is not applicable to Canadian amateur
operation.

73 and live better digitally
Jim, VE3XJ





From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brian Buydens)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CQ DX
Date: 22 Feb 1996 01:43:41 GMT
Message-ID: <4gghod$[e-mail]>
References: <4evi6m$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ft7lq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Gary Coffman ([e-mail]) wrote:
: In article <4ft7lq$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Brian Buyden
s) writes:
: >
: >When I first got into ham radio I thought it was supposed to be fun.

: The amateur radio service is supposed to be fun the same as the Army,
: the Red Cross, or a University are supposed to be fun. You can have
: fun in any of those other organizations, but fun isn't their primary
: purpose, nor is it the primary purpose of the amateur radio service.
: Fun, and personal satisfaction, are the pay we receive for participating
: in the charter purposes of the service, but they are not the reason
: for the service's existence.

Gary:

With all due respect I think you are missing the point of what I am trying
to say.  Ham radio started long before FCC regulations turning it into
a service. Now don't worry, I am not going to purposely bore you with a
history lesson.  Suffice it to say that as far as I can tell ham radio
started because people wanted to experiment with radio.

If I am understanding you correctly we do agree on one thing: that is when
people find something good the government finds some way to pervert it;
hence the service part of the FCC regulations.  Note: we have similar
regulations in Canada where each ham is a servant of H. M. the Queen.

Thus I separate Ham radio from "Amateur Radio Service".  In some ways amateur
radio service is a tax we pay for being hams.  Perhaps if we did not have
and official "bureaucratic" raison d'etre we would lose even more of our bands
to commercial interests.  (History lesson ~2 (yawn): If I am not mistaken
amateurs used to have all the bands above 200 kHz because they were considered
useless.)

My original point was that ham should not be solely about "the biggest",
"the farthest", "the fanciest" etc.  For me it is about learning about how
radio works.  Perhaps if electronics were my formal training or my profession
I would have less interested in building radios because it would seem like
work.  My training is in computers and because of this I am not terribly
interested in packet at the moment ;-)

In reading your earlier comments and some of your other posts I must admit
I am not quite sure why you got into ham radio.  But I would be interested in
finding out.  I don't think I personally would enjoy the army.  If my ham
radio license ever begins to make me feel like I am in the army I will
probably give it up in exchange for other means of communication, although
by then the internet might just be another part of Bill G.'s empire ;-)

In regards to the government imposed service part of ham radio, I do not mind
helping others.  Although I am disappointed that governments have made it
a requirement,  it is something I would be willing to do anyway.  I am
sure others may differ in their opinions about these regulations.

Brian.


: Gary
: --
: Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems

: Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp addre
sses
: 534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
: Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |

--
Brian Buydens                        There was a young poet named Dan,
Department of Computing Services     Whose poetry never would scan.
University of Saskatchewan           When told this was so,
email: [e-mail]        He said, "Yes, I know.
VE5RDV


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:06:58 1996
From: Jim Cummings <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CQ DX
Date: 23 Feb 1996 19:21:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4gl442$[e-mail]>
References: <4evi6m$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ft7lq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gghod$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Gary Coffman) wrote:

>Brian, I don't think you grasp how you are being of service to your
>nation and the public simply by learning about technology. One of the
>most important things a nation needs is a populace literate in important
>technologies. You are performing the service the amateur radio service
>is supposed to fullfill by learning and experimenting. If you happen
>to *enjoy* doing that, so much the better, because you certainly aren't
>being paid in any other coin.
>
>Gary
>--
>Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems
>Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp addres
ses
>534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
>Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |

Regretably, Gary, you have overlayed the policy objectives of your legislation
 upon
someone who is not operate an amateur station within the FCCs juristicition.
There
is little point in stating that he has to fulfill certain policy objectives of
 the
national and public interests, when indeed there is no mention of those object
ives
in the domestic regulations of the this person.  It is like arguing that becau
se the
US passed the 55 mph speed limit, that Canadians, while driving on their own r
oads,
are similarly proscribed by the same legislation.  They reasons justifying tha
t
legislation may be honourable, even vital, but outside of the US juristiction,
 they
have no effect.  Thus, the response, premised on US legislation, is moot due t
o
irrelevancy.

73 and live better digitally
Jim, VE3XJ





From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:00 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: CQ DX
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
References: <4evi6m$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ft7lq$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ga1sg$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 16:13:41 GMT

In article <4ga1sg$[e-mail]> Jim Cummings <[e-mail].
ca> writes:
>[e-mail] (Gary Coffman) wrote:
>>In article <4ft7lq$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Brian Buyden
s) writes:
>>>
>>>When I first got into ham radio I thought it was supposed to be fun.
>>
>>The amateur radio service is supposed to be fun the same as the Army,
>>the Red Cross, or a University are supposed to be fun. You can have
>>fun in any of those other organizations, but fun isn't their primary
>>purpose, nor is it the primary purpose of the amateur radio service.
>>Fun, and personal satisfaction, are the pay we receive for participating
>>in the charter purposes of the service, but they are not the reason
>>for the service's existence.
>
>Perhaps this may be true with respect to the US regulatory framework, but I h
ardely
>see how it is germaine to the original posters's comments when FCC juristicti
on does
>not apply in Canada.  I suspect that the poster is looking of a reply that wo
uld be
>more applicable in the broader context, rather than the (supposedly) narrow v
iew of
>Part 97, which I repeat for emphasis, is not applicable to Canadian amateur
>operation.

Jim, read my comments as many times as I might, I still don't see a single
reference to Part 97 or the FCC in there. The amateur radio service is
ITU chartered, not just subject to some parochial charter. The ITU defines
the Amateur Service as "A service of self-training, intercommunications,
and technical investigations carried on by amateurs..." It is true that
the US Communications Act of 1934 states plainly that such activity
is considered in the national and public interest. I'm not familiar with
the justifications stated for the existence of the service in Canada
or other nations since I haven't seen the enabling legislation. However,
I think I'm safe in saying that the service would not have received the
long support it has had worldwide unless there was some recognition that
it offered benefits to the national and public interests of the countries
who authorize it, who have set aside valuable spectrum for it, and who have
time and again supported it at ITU conferences.

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:01 1996
Date: 20 Feb 1996 18:47:00 +0200
From: [e-mail] (Wolf Harranth)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gbp87$[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: CQDL Magazine

Frank WD6AGS asks:
> Anyone have any info on how to subscribe to the German amateur radio
> magazine CQDL? Are there any other german amateur magazines?
Order CQDL via: DARC e.V., P.O.Box 1155, D-34216 Baunatal (Phone: +49/561/
94 98 80; Fax [phone])
A more lively magazine is FUNKAMATEUR. Order via: P.O.Box 73, D-10122
Berlin (Phone [phone]; Fax [phone])

73 de Wolf OE1WHC

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (JACK CLARKE)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CW ops: What tone do you use?
Date: 22 Feb 1996 01:13:07 GMT
Message-ID: <4ggfv3$[e-mail]>


Clay, you have obviously studied the subject very thoroughly.
I think you're right.  I'm also not surprised that the salesman
didn't know what you were talking about.

I am somewhat like your friend who doesn't believe in filters;
but, rather, uses his ear.  I happen to be a barbershop quartet
singer.  That is the epitomy of nit-picking over cycles-per-
second.  My ear can just tune in on about any frequency I want to.

Most people have a range of sounds that suits them best.  Some
are lower -- some are higher.  It will be interesting to see the
answers to your question.

Thank you.

Jack  VE3EED/W7

P.S.  I'm a bass.  I like your lower notes.
--


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (James W. KELLEY)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CW ops: What tone do you use?
Date: 26 Feb 1996 20:32:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4gt5cp$[e-mail]>
References: <4fkt53$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4g0ghd$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
Gary Coffman <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In article <4g0ghd$[e-mail]> [e-mail] w
rites:
>
>Now I at least know *where* I read this. This was an article in
>_Science News_ reporting on noise injection as a method of enhancing
>weak signal detection. Now I don't normally save back issues of
>Science News, but I recall saving this one because of that article,
>but I'll be darned if I can find it around here. It was in the last
>few months.
>
>Gary

The key words to search on here are "Stochastic Resonance".  Very
interesting subject matter.  I think the article I saw appeared a couple
of years ago.  The principle is sort of counter intuitive, but it looks
like it really does work.  Apparently the engineering tests reveal an
improvement in signal to noise ratio.  Don't know to what extent
circumstances play a role in the effectiveness of the technique.

I recall the graphic in the article.  Recollection is pretty fuzzy, but it
showed two wells, positioned side by side with a vertical "barrier", or
threshold between them.  On the right side was small signal, sort of
perched on top of a large amount of noise.  On the left side the well was
empty.  The claim was (by analogy) that by injecting noise into the well
on the right, one could boost the signal over the barrier into the other
well where the noise level was low.  The article was more convincing than
my explanation.

Of course the analogy only works if you position the signal on top of the
noise.  I think we are probably more accustomed to thinking of the signal
as being "buried" by noise.

It would be interesting to see a feature like this added to the next
generation rigs.  From a marketing standpoint, I wonder how well a "noise
boost" switch would be received by the amateur community?  hi hi.

Jim Kelley
KE6JPO


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:05 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: CW ops: What tone do you use?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
References: <4fkt53$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ftrsp$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4g0ghd$[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 15:05:05 GMT

In article <4g0ghd$[e-mail]> [e-mail] wr
ites:
>
>>. I know that there is an effect called noise masking
>>that occurs for a monotonic signal with noise in the immediate bandpass,
>>and that's a FM quieting, or PLL-like, effect.
>
>That is an interesting statement, Gary.  Can you direct me to more
>information on this phenomena?  It seems to be very relevant to the
>effect I mentioned where high (700Hz) tones and narrow (100Hz)
>bandwidth filters make CW copy difficult.  I wonder if the 'noise
>masking' is a function of both frequency and bandwidth?

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I was trying to hunt
up the article where I read about this, but it's a lost cause, my
"filing" system is hopelessly confused. Anyway, from memory, where
this tidbit was found was in an article explaining DSP noise reduction
systems. There are basically two ways to do noise reduction, and one
of them depends on the psychoacoustic noise masking effect, which
apparently works like FM quieting in this case. That's not much of
a lead, but its all I have on this.

>-----------
>
>However, I've been reading about a technique of increasing signal
>detection
>>sensitivity by *adding* noise to the signal (it has something to do with the

>>behavior of chaotic systems and flipping the system to a different attractor
,
>>which is much easier to detect). Anyway, that may have some application here

>>too, IE you may not actually be hearing the signal, rather you may be hearin
g
>>a change in the noise caused by the presence of the signal and your brain
>>is assigning that a tonal value. In other words, the tone is actually a
>>psychosomatic response to the change in signal+noise. Something to think
>>about anyway.
>
>Where did you read this? I would be interested in reading it also.

Now I at least know *where* I read this. This was an article in
_Science News_ reporting on noise injection as a method of enhancing
weak signal detection. Now I don't normally save back issues of
Science News, but I recall saving this one because of that article,
but I'll be darned if I can find it around here. It was in the last
few months.

One of these days I've *got* to get my filing system organized. :-(

These are pretty sorry leads, and I'm sorry about that, but it's
the best I can do without bringing in a forklift and working through
the piles of paper that have accumulated around here.

Gary

--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:06 1996
From: Vincent Biancomano <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Drawing Schematic Diagrams on FCC Exams
Date: 21 Feb 1996 21:47:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4gg3u5$[e-mail]>
References: <4fvspi$[e-mail]> <4g8tm5$[e-mail]> <4ganou$[e-mail]>

One should check QST to confirm, but I believe drawing of
schematics ceased in the mid 70's. Up until then, 10 of the
100 questions (Extra Class) required the drawing of both
schematics and block diagrams. The drawing of schematics had been
required at the "lower" classes as well, notably Technician Class.
In 1956, the Technician Class license was a moderately difficult
exam for a non-engineer, and even a good technician, since the
exam stressed practical knowledge of circuitry, even into the
VHF region. Thus, schematic drawing was required. The drawing
of schematics for Technician Class, however, was dropped in the
60s, I believe, and well before the requirement was scrapped for
Extra Class. Whatever the dates, it's easy to check out: all one
needs are dated copies of the ARRL License Manual.

The 100-question exam structure was also reduced to 50 in the
mid 1970s. The "nature" of the questions changed as well, moving
slowly away from the hard-nails technical approach. By 1980 or
so, the Dick Bash era had arrived, in which the exact questions
and answers to exams were first published. We've come a long way.

Regards,
Vince, WB2EZG



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:07 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Clifton T. Sharp)
Subject: Re: Drawing Schematic Diagrams on FCC Exams
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4fvspi$[e-mail]> <4g8tm5$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 08:25:33 GMT

In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Ricky
 Scott) writes:
>I took my novice in late 1976 and then general/advanced in march/july  1977
>respectively.  I had to draw simple circuit diagrams as well as block
>reciever/transmitter diagrams.  Plus the vaulted 13wpm code test in the
>FCC building in San Francisco. So hope that helps some

I took my Novice in 1965, and Tech in 1965, and General in 1966, and
Advanced in 1967, and never ever ever did I have to ever draw any
diagram of any sort for any test. I am not aware that there was any
requirement for drawing in the 70's.

--
   Cliff Sharp                  There are days when no matter which
     WA9PDM                      way you spit, it's upwind.
  [e-mail]       --The First Law of Reality


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:08 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Ricky Scott)
Subject: Re: Drawing Schematic Diagrams on FCC Exams
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4fvspi$[e-mail]> <4g8tm5$[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 22:13:36 GMT

Jerry Flanders ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I took the General in 1951. I had to draw a few simple schematics for
: a few simple circuits.

I took my novice in late 1976 and then general/advanced in march/july  1977
respectively.  I had to draw simple circuit diagrams as well as block
reciever/transmitter diagrams.  Plus the vaulted 13wpm code test in the
FCC building in San Francisco. So hope that helps some

--
Ricky J. Scott

I dont speak for my company and they do not speak for me
We like it that way and so do their Lawyers.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:09 1996
From: Vincent Biancomano <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Drawing Schematic Diagrams on FCC Exams
Date: 22 Feb 1996 15:55:08 GMT
Message-ID: <4gi3ks$[e-mail]>
References: <4fvspi$[e-mail]> <4g8tm5$[e-mail]> <4ganou$[e-mail]> <4gg3u5$[e-mail]>

P.S. to Kevin Schmidt:
The 72nd edition of the ARRL License Manual, dated 1 January 1975,
states in the Extra Class chapter that applicants "should be prepared
to draw schematics." So that requirement existed for Extra Class at
least through 1974.

Regards,
Vince, WB2EZG



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:10 1996
From: Kevin Schmidt <kschmidt>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Drawing Schematic Diagrams on FCC Exams
Date: 22 Feb 1996 16:34:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4gi5up$[e-mail]>
References: <4fvspi$[e-mail]> <4g8tm5$[e-mail]> <4ganou$[e-mail]> <4gg3u5$[e-mail]>

Vincent Biancomano <[e-mail]> wrote:
>One should check QST to confirm, but I believe drawing of
>schematics ceased in the mid 70's. Up until then, 10 of the
>100 questions (Extra Class) required the drawing of both
>schematics and block diagrams. The drawing of schematics had been
>required at the "lower" classes as well, notably Technician Class.
>In 1956, the Technician Class license was a moderately difficult
>exam for a non-engineer, and even a good technician, since the
>exam stressed practical knowledge of circuitry, even into the
>VHF region. Thus, schematic drawing was required. The drawing
>of schematics for Technician Class, however, was dropped in the
>60s, I believe, and well before the requirement was scrapped for
>Extra Class. Whatever the dates, it's easy to check out: all one
>needs are dated copies of the ARRL License Manual.
>
>Regards,
>Vince, WB2EZG
>


I believe that you are wrong, which is why I asked the question originally.
I took the extra exam in 1968 and drew no diagrams at all: no block
diagrams; no schematic diagrams.

When I studied for the exams in the late 60s, the ARRL manuals
said that you should be prepared to draw diagrams. However, the real
FCC tests, as various posts have verified, had schematic drawing in
the late 50s and no drawing in the early 60s. I believe that the
ARRL license manuals are a poor method of determining the actual
test questions. As I said in my original post, the license manual
had practice questions with essay like answers that included
schematic diagram drawing. The tests that I took (and apparently
others here too) did not. Having read QST, I don't believe they published
anything more than the FCC syllabus, if that, during this period.

73 Kevin
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:11 1996
From: "Dave J. Cook" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Drawing Schematic Diagrams on FCC Exams
Date: 20 Feb 1996 20:10:55 GMT
Message-ID: <4gd9sf$[e-mail]>
References: <4fvspi$[e-mail]> <4g8tm5$[e-mail]>

Had to draw some in 1958 - power supply I think



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:12 1996
From: Kevin Schmidt <kschmidt>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Drawing Schematic Diagrams on FCC Exams
Date: 22 Feb 1996 22:26:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4giqia$[e-mail]>
References: <4fvspi$[e-mail]> <4g8tm5$[e-mail]> <4ganou$[e-mail]> <4gg3u5$[e-mail]> <4gi3ks$[e-mail]>

Vincent Biancomano <[e-mail]> wrote:
>P.S. to Kevin Schmidt:
>The 72nd edition of the ARRL License Manual, dated 1 January 1975,
>states in the Extra Class chapter that applicants "should be prepared
>to draw schematics." So that requirement existed for Extra Class at
>least through 1974.
>
>Regards,
>Vince, WB2EZG
>
Perhaps you didn't read my post. I said:

:When I studied for the exams in the late 60s, the ARRL manuals
:said that you should be prepared to draw diagrams. However, the real
:FCC tests, as various posts have verified, had schematic drawing in
:the late 50s and no drawing in the early 60s. I believe that the
:ARRL license manuals are a poor method of determining the actual
:test questions.

Therefore the fact that the license manual said in 1974 what it
had been saying for years just meant the license manual was still
out of date with respect to the type of tests the FCC really gave.
Quoting again from my post you were replying to:

:I took the extra exam in 1968 and drew no diagrams at all: no block
:diagrams; no schematic diagrams.

73, Kevin [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (Charles J. Mishmash)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: DS-1A (DC-DC converter for Kenwood) question
Date: 24 Feb 1996 16:23:02 GMT
Message-ID: <4gne16$[e-mail]>
References: <4ft09j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gaq03$[e-mail]>

In article <4gaq03$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>charles copeland ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: In article <4ft09j$[e-mail]>,
>: Ken Edwards <[e-mail]> wrote:
>: >I have a Kenwood TS-820S that I would like to run off battery in
>: >cases of emergency.
<snip>
>:How is the power (DC) connected into the system ?
>
The TS-820S that I had only required the DS-1A (2 Transistors & Heatsink). The

original transformer had separate winding for the DS-1A.  Worked very nicely.
 I wanted to build my own, but could not find the transistors at the time
(early 1980's)

Charlie AA7NQ



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Gary Hosler - KN0Z)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: DX-Reflector
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 19:28:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4gt29t$[e-mail]>
References: <4goq8v$[e-mail]>

plove%/etc/HOSTNAME (Paul Love) wrote:



>--
>****************************************************************************
>*  E-Mail : [e-mail]  | Ax25: vk4xd @ vk4wia.#bne.qld.aus.oc*
>****************************************************************************
>Greetings ,
>Could someone please tell me the subscription address for the DX-Reflector
>I used to sub some time ago, but the address I have must be wrong as it
>comes back as unknown address.

>Would love to re-subscribe , any help gratefully received.

>e-mail .. [e-mail]

>Thanks in advance & 73 de Paul VK4XD.

Send a note to:

        [e-mail]

and in the body add:

        subscribe (fololwed by your internet address here - no parens)

                73's & GUD DX OM  de KN0Z

Opinions expressed herein are my own and may not represent those of 3M.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:15 1996
From: Max Marbles <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Field Day: How do you organize one?
Date: 21 Feb 1996 07:51:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4geitk$[e-mail]>

Howdy,

Would appreciate any tips or notes on how you organized a Field Day.
Especially, like a time line calendar and lists of necessities. Perhaps
there is a WWW site. Any help appreciated we want to make it a good one.

73, Max, KC7GFW



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:16 1996
Date: 21 Feb 1996 18:21:00 +0200
From: [e-mail] (Wolf Harranth)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,cor.forsale,or.forsale,rec.radio.amateur,rec.radio.amateur.swap,rec.radio.swap
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gd26d$[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Free QST magazines.

Dean,

> I would like to give away a couple years of old QST magazines.  Covers
> 1979 to 1981 aprox.  Free if you are local, otherwise pay shipping by UPS
> or US Mail book rate.

We need QST 1-6/77; 1,8,9 and 12/1979; 1,2,12/1980; 1/1981 to complete our
archive. Can you help?
BTW: we also need: 6/1986; 1/1992; 11 and 12/1994; 1-8/1995 - just in case
anybody else can help.

QSL COLLECTION is a voluntary project, and the largest collection of its
kind worldwide. We need magazines, books etc. for reference and research
and would be particularly grateful for *old* issues (from the early years
up to the seventies).

73 de Wolf OE1WHC
Hon. Curator, QSL COLLECTION


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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tor Arne Larsen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Frkv mods for IC-728-729?
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 23:08:42 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Can anyone be so kind to tell me how i get my Icom IC-729 (728) to
transmit on all frequency on HF. Other tips on mods will allso be welcome.

Thank you

- [e-mail] -



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:18 1996
From: Burt Fisher <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Good thins about ham radio
Date: 21 Feb 1996 12:05:13 GMT
Message-ID: <4gf1pp$[e-mail]>

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I have positive news to report about my use of ham radio. Yesterday I
saw a sign on Route 3 that said "Computer Show." I got on the 147.67
repeater in Quincy and asked for help as to where it was and immediately
received excellent advice. Later on the 147.12 repeater in Billerica I
asked for help in finding Computer City near Burlington. One again I
received superb help plus when I got to Computer City I was much
impressed with the store. Most of the time when I ask for help on a
repeater I do get it. Ocassionaly I am met with silence but not yesterday.

Burt K1OIK


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (JACK CLARKE)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Grading Scale for H.R. Equipment
Date: 24 Feb 1996 22:01:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4go1qt$[e-mail]>


What happened to 4, 3, 2, and 1.

The system seems to have built-in confusion factors!

You say 9-10 is "Pristine".  Well -- 10 is "new in the box".
Also, 9 is listed as "excellent".
So, when I list something as 9-10, do I mean "New', "Pristine",
or "Excellent"?

Whew!!

Maybe we should just use words.  Is this a government plot?

It really bothers me to stop at 5.

How about at least going on down to 1.

4.  Run over by a tractor.
3.  Run over by a small car.
2.  Has been used occasionally for target practice.
1.  Has been used a lot for target practice.

Great idea!!!!


Jack  VE3EED
--


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Steven Gibbs)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Guernsey WWW announcement
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 10:28:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4gmsqo$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]


Guernsey amateur radio WWW pages are indexed at

http://www.guernsey.net/~am-radio/

Links include Guernsey ARS; RSGB in Guernsey; Guernsey callbook, email
& packet addresses; fm, repeater & packet operation; and a special
page for radio amateurs intending to visit the Bailiwick.

Maintainers of amateur radio WWW indexes: please include the above
URL.

Ham radio home page owners: we will be glad to set up reciprocal
links.

73, Steve GU3MBS   Guernsey, English Channel Islands, 24 February 1996


Steven Gibbs,           [e-mail]
44 Les Prins, Vale,     [e-mail]7LWB.#27.GBR.EU
GUERNSEY    GY6 8HB     UK telephone        [phone]
via England.            International    [phone]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Clay Irving)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Guernsey WWW announcement
Date: 25 Feb 1996 12:57:01 -0500
Message-ID: <4gq7td$[e-mail]>
References: <4gmsqo$[e-mail]>

In <4gmsqo$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Steven Gibbs) writes:


>Guernsey amateur radio WWW pages are indexed at

>http://www.guernsey.net/~am-radio/

>Links include Guernsey ARS; RSGB in Guernsey; Guernsey callbook, email
>& packet addresses; fm, repeater & packet operation; and a special
>page for radio amateurs intending to visit the Bailiwick.

>Maintainers of amateur radio WWW indexes: please include the above
>URL.

>Ham radio home page owners: we will be glad to set up reciprocal
>links.

>73, Steve GU3MBS   Guernsey, English Channel Islands, 24 February 1996

When I tried it:

File Not found

The requested URL /~am-radio/ was not found on this server.


--
Clay Irving, N2VKG         :
[e-mail]             : Some mornings it just doesn't seem worth it
http://www.panix.com/clay  : to gnaw through the leather straps...


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:21 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: HAM GEAR - FOR SALE
Date: 22 Feb 1996 16:06:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4gi4a7$[e-mail]>

I  am quiting the hobby of ham radio and I am offering the following gear for
sale:

Ten Tec Paragon - Excellent condition includes all filters, RS- 232 card,
voice synthesizer card and Heil head microphone.
$1300.00 shipped.

Yaesu FT-530 - Excellent condition includes digtial microphone and
cigarette lighter adpter.
$300.00 shipped.

Kantronics KAM Plus multi- mode controller - Mint condition. used less that
10 times, includes all cables and has the latest version of EPROM.
$275.00 shipped.

MFJ Deluxe Versa Tuner II - Model MFJ-948. Excellent Condition.
$75.00 shipped.

Palomar Tuner Tuner - Excellent Condition
$60.00 shipped.

AEA MM-3 - The Morse Machine - Excellent Condition
$150.00 shipped.

If interested , email me a [e-mail] or call me at 901-377-6704 after
6:00 pm CST.




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Home :        Memphis, TN
Email:        [e-mail]
Amateur Call: AD4WP

Interests: Ham Radio, Fly Fishing, Fly Tying and Family.

Yesterday pasted, Today reality, Tomorrow fantasy.

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:22 1996
From: [e-mail] (Len Winkler)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Ham Radio & More Live
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 96 21:39:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4gg3f9$[e-mail]>

Ham RAdio & More will be live on WWCR shortwave this sunday at 6:00pm ET, 2300

utc, on 7.435mhz. 2nd frequency possible is 9.435 or 9.400. Our toll free
call-in number will be 1-800-293-5366 or outside the country at 602-230-2755.

Our guest is David Cunningham, W7BEP, discussing Dopplers and t'hunting.

73,
Len

Len Winkler, KB7LPW                           [e-mail]
P.O. Box 9219                                   [e-mail]
Phoenix, Az. 85068-9219
Ham Radio & More Show info at:
http://www.barc.org/barc/ham-more.html
RealAudio site: www.tapr.org/hrm

The show airs LIVE at 6:00pm ET

The show also airs on WWCR shortwave, tape delayed at 1000utc on 7.435, on Mon
days, and Saturdays at 1700utc on 12.160.
2/25/96: LIVE ON WWCR, 7.435mhz, 2300utc

Support "WOG". Written only General!!!






From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:24 1996
Distribution: world
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Mike Anderson)
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 12:04:00 -0500
Subject: Re: Ham Radio & More Sho
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


TA>Burt, I've only been on the Internet for a couple of days now, but I ha
TA>say that a quick review of your recent articles reveals a distiinct lac
TA>of etiquette.  Why are you so darned bitter?  Did you lose your job or
TA>wife or something?  I think there is nothing wrong with you that a week
TA>of contesting or maybe helping out a neighbor to install some radio
TA>equipment wouldn't cure.  Hell, you're as bitter as Pat Buchanan!  Mayb
TA>oughta run for President.  Then again, maybe you oughta just go to chur
TA>and get an attitude adjustment.

Tom, you will find this newsgroup much more enjoyable if you put
Burt in your twit filter as I have done.                    Mike

---
 * WR 1.31 # 44 * Bad command. Bad, bad command. Stay! Staaay...


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tom Carrubba)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: HAMFEST March 10 Lindenhurst, LI
Date: 22 Feb 1996 22:01:23 GMT
Message-ID: <4gip3j$[e-mail]>

HAMFEST March 10 '96 Lindenhusrt, NY

Release Date: December 15, 1995
Contact:      Walter M. Wenzel
Phone:        [phone]
Fax:          [phone]

 GREAT SOUTH BAY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB & SUFFOLK COUNTY RADIO CLUB
ARRL APPROVED LONG ISLAND HAMFEAST-COMPUTER SHOW - MARCH 10, 1996

LINDENHURST, NY -
On March 10, 1996 the Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club and the Suffolk
County Radio Club will again sponsor an indoor Hamfest-Computer Show.
The location will be at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 400 South
Broadway, Lindenhurst, NY. This is an ARRL approved Hamfest.

There will be radio equipment, electronic componets, computers and access-
ories, softeware, books, technical manulas, ARRL information, Amateur Radio
License Exams and information. General admission is $ 5.00.

For exam candidates please remember to bring your original FCC Amateur
Radio license (if licensed), any C.S.C.E. forms that are pending, plus a
photocopy of each, pens, calculator, formal form of ID (preferably photo
ID),
and the examination fee, to the exam seesion. 1996 ARRL/VEC fee is $
6.05,
exact change is appreciated. Novice exams are free.

For vendor and additional information pleas contact, Walter Wenzel KA2RGI
at [phone] or Lou Meister N2YBX at [phone], during EVENING
HOURS ONLY (7PM-10PM). NO TABLES WILL BE RESERVED WITHOUT PRIOR PAYMENT
due to the limited space available. Tables are 2.5ft x 6ft.

Talk-in will be via GSBARC Repeaters on 146.685 4Z(136.5) PL and 223.86 OC.

Food Service during the Hamfest will be provided by members of the
Knights of
Columbus Council.

__
Great South Bay ARC
P.O. Box 1356
W.Babylon, NY 11704



--
============================================================================
Tom Carrubba            "To err is human, but to really foul
N. Babylon, NY          things up requires a computer......"
KA2DFO                  packet radio| [e-mail]
============================================================================


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:26 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (R.W. Odell)
Subject: Hamfests in Seattle or other pacific NW areas?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 14:59:30 GMT

I've recently moved and don't have any publications coming through the US
SnailMail forwarding yet, so I'm looking for a list of hamfests or other
activities in the pacific NW, and the Seattle area in particular.  Any help or
pointers are appreciated.

   _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
  _/_/ Robert W. Odell (WA2WLH)         Voice: [phone] _/_/
 _/_/  Bothell, Washington, USA                 CP-ASEL,AMEL _/_/
_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ed Mitchell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Hamfests in Seattle or other pacific NW areas?
Date: 24 Feb 1996 02:28:13 GMT
Message-ID: <4glt3t$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>I've recently moved and don't have any publications coming through the US
>SnailMail forwarding yet, so I'm looking for a list of hamfests or other
>activities in the pacific NW, and the Seattle area in particular.  Any help o
r
>pointers are appreciated.
>
>   _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
>  _/_/ Robert W. Odell (WA2WLH)         Voice: [phone] _/_/
> _/_/  Bothell, Washington, USA                 CP-ASEL,AMEL _/_/
>_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
>

The next big event is the Mic and key hamfest at Puyallup fairgrounds. Talkin
on 146.82 on March 9th. This is a big indoor swap meet.


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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (Collier Chun)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Hamfests in Seattle or other pacific NW areas?
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 96 06:58:35 PST
Message-ID: <4gshsv$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>I've recently moved and don't have any publications coming through the US
>SnailMail forwarding yet, so I'm looking for a list of hamfests or other
>activities in the pacific NW, and the Seattle area in particular.  Any help o
r
>pointers are appreciated.

The ARRL Northwestern division hamvention is held every year during the first
full weekend in June in Seaside on the northern coast of Oregon.  Quite
a nice early summer outing!




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Phillip Jockell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Hams that have had sex.
Date: 21 Feb 1996 11:59:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4gf1f0$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g8b1e$[e-mail]> <4g8h8v$[e-mail]>

I had a sex once.  Traded it for a Midland 13-500 two meter rig.
It didn't work....




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Mulvey)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Hams that have had sex.
Date: 20 Feb 1996 02:46:24 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g8b1e$[e-mail]> <4g8h8v$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

On Mon, 19 Feb 1996 02:44:37 GMT, Gary Coffman <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In article <4g8h8v$[e-mail]> [e-mail]
(Joseph Utter) writes:
>>70 cm. or 2M?
>>That's the question.
>
>I vote for higher frequency. :-)
>

   Don't discount the need for sufficient amplitude, as well!


---
Rich Mulvey, aa2ys                                        Rochester, NY   USA
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
aa2ys@wb2psi.#wny.ny.us



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:30 1996
From: Burt Fisher <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Hams that have had sex.
Date: 19 Feb 1996 14:31:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4ga1jp$[e-mail]>
References: <47efnk$[e-mail]> <47fi1i$[e-mail]> <47j4gp$[e-mail]>  <47jc6i$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] wrote:

>Still obsessed with things you can't have.  Guess you go in
>this account's kill file as well.
>
>Cheers,
>
>N4ZBB

Please do not judge me based on YOUR life.


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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (Donald M. Ross)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Hams that have had sex.
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 96 02:13:51 GMT
Message-ID: <4gjslt$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g8b1e$[e-mail]> <4g8h8v$[e-mail]> <4gf1f0$[e-mail]>

In article <4gf1f0$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Phillip Jockell) wrote:
>I had a sex once.  Traded it for a Midland 13-500 two
meter rig.
>It didn't work....
>
>
Darn Midlands


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:32 1996
From: [e-mail] (KD1YVJim)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Hams that have had sex.
Date: 20 Feb 1996 11:57:25 -0500
Message-ID: <4gcuhl$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (KD1YVJim)

And don't forget that venerable bumper sticker,
"Hams do it 'til their gigahertz!"

73 de Jim KD1YV


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:33 1996
From: [e-mail](Wanda M Desmond)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Hams that have had sex.
Date: 20 Feb 1996 19:03:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4gd5u0$[e-mail]>
References: <4gcuhl$[e-mail]>

In <4gcuhl$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (KD1YVJim)
writes:
>
>And don't forget that venerable bumper sticker,
>"Hams do it 'til their gigahertz!"
>
>73 de Jim KD1YV

What's sex????

John
KE6TGN


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (Robert Edward)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Handicapped HAM needs help
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 15:57:25 -0600
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4g7ro0$[e-mail]>

In article <4g7ro0$[e-mail]>, Gerry Feid
<[e-mail]> wrote:

>I am a HAM, working my way up from No Code Tech, and I need a source of
>extremely low cost equipment.
>Disability income doesn't leave a whole lot, and everyone selling good
>used equipment wants almost full retail for it, which I can't afford.
>It's a matter of simple economics.
>I am not looking for freebies!
>What I need is a dual band (2m & 70cm) mobile rig that will crossband
>repeat for less than a king's ransom.
>It has to have a decent power output and a digital display.
>If anyone has one or knows of one, please let me know.


Hi Gerry:

Are you a member of HANDI-HAMS?  They offer an equipment purchase program
for handicapped members.  Not sure if they have a dual band mobile rig in
inventory now, but it's possible...  Pat Tice, WA0TDA, is the manager of
the organization and handles equipment purchases.  You can e-mail him at
[e-mail].

If you have WWW access, there is a HANDI-HAM website which provides
comprehensive information:
http://www.mtn.org/~handiham/

Best regards,

Bobby Edward  WB5MJK
Minneapolis, Minnesota
[e-mail]

Courage HANDI-HAM System Volunteer


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (William R. Hester)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Have you read ARRL Bulletin #9 yet?  A blockbuster!!
Date: 22 Feb 1996 16:06:51 -0700
Message-ID: <4gisub$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

I've seen the ARRL bulletin on this...they say that any limit on
towers to less than 70 feet should not be allowed.

I agree, however, it is a shame that they used "feet" for the
measurement...had they said something like 25 meters, then the
metric ignorant zoning commissions might think that it was not
too high and comply without argument...and we would get an even
taller tower.  :-)

Bill

--
Bill Hester, Ham Radio N0LAJ, Denver CO., USA - N0LAJ@W0LJF.#NECO.CO.USA.NOAM
Please route replies to: [e-mail] or uunet!nyx!whester
Public Access Unix @ University of Denver, Denver Colorado USA
(no official affiliation with the above university)


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Douglas Nelson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Have you read ARRL Bulletin #9 yet?  A blockbuster!!
Date: 22 Feb 1996 23:52:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4givjk$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gisub$[e-mail]>

William R. Hester ([e-mail]) wrote: : I've seen the ARRL
bulletin on this...they say that any limit on : towers to less than 70
feet should not be allowed. :  Perhaps I'm the only ham in the US who
doesn't want a tower next door.  I guess hams don't have any problem with
cellular towers, commercial TV station towers, water towers etc. in their
neighbors' yards either.  Even if I did find them aesthetically
satisfying, I know for a fact that my neighbors don't, and I'd rather have
their goodwill than carry my hobby.to its extreme.  But I know that this
isn't the official ham position...the ARRL says so!

Doug Nelson K4JGW



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:36 1996
From: Hans Brakob K0HB <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Have you read ARRL Bulletin #9 yet?  A blockbuster!!
Date: 24 Feb 1996 04:37:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4gm4m2$jsr$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

>Now, if I can just get a nice little place out in the
>country, I can get those dogs, that 125' Rohn, and that
>log periodic that I've always wanted.

My co-worker, K0SF thought the same. Got a nice secluded acreage
out in country.  Got all the right permits. No problems from
the neighbors. Then a nearby golf course sues him because
the 130' Rohn may be a flight obstruction to swans from
a nearby wetland. (Yeah, right!)

To cap it, the major instigator on the golf course board is
a licensed ham!

73, de Hans, K0HB

--
--If you're searching for something which caused a noise and
  find out that it's just the cat, leave the room immediately,
  if you value your life.
--Never read a book of demon summoning aloud, even as a joke.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:37 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Have you read ARRL Bulletin #9 yet?  A blockbuster!!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
From: Bill <[e-mail]>
Date: 23 Feb 96 17:05:54 CST
References: <[e-mail]> <4gisub$[e-mail]> <4givjk$[e-mail]>


Towers and lots of aluminum up in the air have always been a problem for
those of us who live inside the city limits.

In an effort to co-exist with my neighbors, I've had to resort to a
well-disguised long wire and antenna tuner.

Now, if I can just get a nice little place out in the country, I can get
those dogs, that 125' Rohn, and that log periodic that I've always
wanted.

73s

Bill
AA4FM/0



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:39 1996
From: Siegfried Rambaum <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Have you read ARRL Bulletin #9 yet? A blockbuster!!
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 21:05:32 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gisub$[e-mail]> <4givjk$[e-mail]>

What the heck is the problem? Any ham in his senses would not apply for
an antenna mast if not 100% assured (best in written) that this would
pose no problem. Ever heard that a FLAGPOLE had been objected? Why not
make that flagpole sturdy and high, and if some antenna(s) fits under the
flag, well .... put the flag up first, and add the antenna later. There
is no restriction whatsoever on flagpoles :))

On 22 Feb 1996, Douglas Nelson wrote:

> William R. Hester ([e-mail]) wrote: : I've seen the ARRL
> bulletin on this...they say that any limit on : towers to less than 70
> feet should not be allowed. :  Perhaps I'm the only ham in the US who
> doesn't want a tower next door.  I guess hams don't have any problem with
> cellular towers, commercial TV station towers, water towers etc. in their
> neighbors' yards either.  Even if I did find them aesthetically
> satisfying, I know for a fact that my neighbors don't, and I'd rather have
> their goodwill than carry my hobby.to its extreme.  But I know that this
> isn't the official ham position...the ARRL says so!
>
> Doug Nelson K4JGW
>
>
>


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:40 1996
From: Krzr Radio <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.broadcasting,rec.radio.info,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: help us buy a new mixer
Date: 23 Feb 1996 13:52:19 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gkgqj$[e-mail]>




hello, we are in the market for a new mixer.  we are wanting FM Stereo
quality, 6-8 channels if possible.  we have from $2000-$2800 to spend,
maybe a little more.  please email us at [e-mail] if you have
any ideas.  thanks.


 KK    KK     RRRRRRRRR      ZZZZZZZZZZ     RRRRRRRRR      Univ.Arkansas
 KK  KK       RR      RR          ZZZZ      RR      RR     Student Radio
 KKKK         RRRRRRRR          ZZZZ        RRRRRRRR       [e-mail]
 KK  KK       RR    RR        ZZZZ          RR    RR       http://comp.uark.
 KK    KK     RR      RR     ZZZZZZZZZZ     RR      RR              edu/~krzr/






From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:41 1996
From: George Weischadle <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: HT's on cruise ships?
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 08:40:07 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g0gnm$[e-mail]>

Gerard Foley wrote:
>
> Abraham Stavsky ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
> : A friend is embarking on a 3-week Mediterranean cruise and wants
> : to know whether to pack his 2m/440 HT. . . .
> ======================================

I just did a two week Mediterranean cruise last summer and bot was it
great fun.  Didn't take the hand-held, though.  I figure I wouldn't have
had much free time to use it anyway.  Cheers.

George KD6I


--
-----------------------------------------
George Weischadle     <[e-mail]>
Sattel Technologies, Inc.
9145 Deering Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311
Voice:[phone]  Fax: [phone]
-----------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:41 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Thomas Krull)
Subject: Re: HT's on cruise ships?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g0gnm$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 13:12:17 GMT

In article <[e-mail]>,
Siegfried Rambaum  <[e-mail]> wrote:
[...]
>Within Europe however, you just need one reciprocal license, and I guess
>either Austria or Germany are the swiftest to obtain one. I dont recall
>what these licenses are called, but since the early eighties, for
>example, you can go with a German lic into most other European countries
>without having to apply for some reciprocal license, you just add the
>appropriate lic-class-country-prefix with a / to your call, and that's it.

Hi Siegfried and other readers !

Our licenses here are called CEPT Licences. There is no more need to
apply for a reciprocal licence if travelling to annother European coun-
try which has joined the CEPT agreement as well, most Western European
countries did so and even New Zealand joined the CEPT Standard.
There are two licence classes only, '1' (code, all ham-bands) and '2'
(no-code, UHF/VHF only).
Just add the appropiate prefix of the country you're staying to your
regular callsign, i.e. when i travel to Sicily/Italy i can use IT/DF1HX/p .

73, de Thomas [DF1HX]

--
        -------------------------------------------------------------
        Thomas Krull           [e-mail]              DF1HX
        -------------------------------------------------------------



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich Fowler)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Info on 'fists'
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 19:32:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4gnovg$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

FISTS is an International Morse Preservation Society.  I'm not going
to give any history in case I get it wrong. Needless to say that most
of he members are nominated by fellow CW operators. Usually they have
worked one another or have met on one of the FISTS nets.

Net freq        Net Control               Time
14058            KE3NV                     2000z Sundays
  7058            KE3NV                     2400z Saturdays(7pm EST)
  3682            Slow TFC net          9pm EST (Tues/Thurs)
  3720            Slow QSO(WB8I)   8pm
14/21/28.058 listen for CQ FISTS on the hour.

email Nancy Kott WZ8Z:  [e-mail]
for more info application for FISTS.

Also possible to sked with me and I'll send you an applicaton.

Vy 73,
Rich K8MEG ([e-mail])


>I have seen refernces to a group called 'fists'.  Please tell me
>what they do and how does one join them if interested.

>thanks much.

>73.

>-boB Brown  (KB9LFR)




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:44 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Robert Casey)
Subject: Just imagine: SW communications on Jupiter (probe had SW reciever)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 06:32:03 GMT

The Galileo Jupiter atmosphere probe I heard had a SW reciever on board,
to listen for lightning discharges.  According to some results I heard,
the scientists think they "heard" distant lightning via some really
long distance DX.  Jupiter is not a planet suitable for people to
live on, even with spacesuits and such.  But if man could figure out
a way (and an economic reason why, like the gas mine in the 2nd Star
Wars movie) one could concievely have DX contacts over much longer distances
than possible on Earth.

Just a wild thought I had......


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (Karl Medcalf (WK5M))
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Kantronics new WWW site - product info, hints
Date: 24 Feb 1996 15:31:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4gnb04$[e-mail]>

Kantronics now has a WWW site with spec sheets on their products, hints on
operating, some articles of interest, etc.

It also provides mailto links for service related problems.

http://www.kantronics.com/

--
73, Karl                Internet: [e-mail]
                        Packet:   WK5M @ WK5M.#NEKS.KS.USA.NOAM
*****  The views and opinions expressed here are mine and do not *****
  *****       necessarily reflect those of my employer!        *****



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (DAVE M . SCHERTZER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Keypad Mod For Yaesu  Ft-51r
Date: 22 Feb 1996 04:34:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4ggron$[e-mail]>
References: <4gae74$[e-mail]>

Info:

Must unsolder jumper pad #6

No keyboard mod to my knowledge??

[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:46 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: LOGGING SOFTWARE
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 15:06:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4ghplq$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g40hq$[e-mail]>

Roland S Geter PhD <[e-mail]> wrote:

There are  really two software packages that I use and find very
fantastic.

KENTROL is a really great transceiver controlling software package
that
currently does not have logging but will presently.  Get it at
[e-mail].

LOGICW is my other favorite that has both routine logging for awards
and
very sophisticated contest logging software.  If connected to various
transceivers thru computer port you don't even have to enter the start
or
end time of QSO, frequency, mode, ect.  It even has a CD-ROM interface

for only $48 that automatically looks up the callsign and enter the
contacts name, address, etc. subsequently automatically printing QSL
cards.  Really to much to mention here.  Get if from [e-mail].

Both packages are WINDOWS platform and as I have used them for uit a
while with the LOGICW being my favorite because Ihave KENWOOD TS-940S
&
TS-440S that are included in their hardware driver lists.  Most modern

equipment with eomputer interfaces are supported though.  Once you use

the coputer controlled transceiver you will wonder how you ever got
along
without it even for just routine everyday non-contest logging.

73's
Roland S Geter PhD - WB6LNA
--------------------------------------------------

Hi Roland,

I Use LogPlus by KD7P.  Great rig control and super loger.

cdn



         C. Dean Norris, Esq.
      Amateur Radio Station K7NO
      e-mail to [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:48 1996
From: Richard Kiefer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: LOGGING SOFTWARE
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 10:59:29 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g40hq$[e-mail]> <4ghplq$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] wrote:
>
> Roland S Geter PhD <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
> There are  really two software packages that I use and find very
> fantastic.
>
> KENTROL is a really great transceiver controlling software package
> that
> currently does not have logging but will presently.  Get it at
> [e-mail].
>
> LOGICW is my other favorite that has both routine logging for awards
> and
> very sophisticated contest logging software.  If connected to various
> transceivers thru computer port you don't even have to enter the start
> or
> end time of QSO, frequency, mode, ect.  It even has a CD-ROM interface
>
> for only $48 that automatically looks up the callsign and enter the
> contacts name, address, etc. subsequently automatically printing QSL
> cards.  Really to much to mention here.  Get if from [e-mail].
>
> Both packages are WINDOWS platform and as I have used them for uit a
> while with the LOGICW being my favorite because Ihave KENWOOD TS-940S
> &
> TS-440S that are included in their hardware driver lists.  Most modern
>
> equipment with eomputer interfaces are supported though.  Once you use
>
> the coputer controlled transceiver you will wonder how you ever got
> along
> without it even for just routine everyday non-contest logging.
>
> 73's
> Roland S Geter PhD - WB6LNA
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> Hi Roland,
>
> I Use LogPlus by KD7P.  Great rig control and super loger.
>
> cdn
>
>          C. Dean Norris, Esq.
>       Amateur Radio Station K7NO
>       e-mail to [e-mail] anybody tried the logging software calle
d CT?  How is the rig control
with this one?  Setting up a new station at a new house and hoping to
work some DX.  Thanks.

Dick Kiefer, K0DK


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Logical Reasons to Retain Code Testing
Date: 21 Feb 1996 03:55:26 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4ge53e$[e-mail]>

(none)



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:49 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Logical Reasons to Retain Code Testing
Date: 25 Feb 1996 10:32:48 GMT
Message-ID: <4gpdsg$[e-mail]>
References: <4ge53e$[e-mail]>

>   [e-mail] (Drew Durigan) writes:
>  (none)
>

I tend to agreee.  What about keeping the code as an endorsement to the amateu
r license, similar to
the way commercial licenses have various endorsements.  The endorsement would
intitle the holder to
use the exclusive CW portion of each band.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sid George, CPA     [e-mail]
._  _...  .....  _.._  .._
http://www.hal-pc.org/~sid
-------------------------------------



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:50 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Logical Reasons to Retain Code Testing
Date: 26 Feb 1996 14:29:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4gsg48$[e-mail]>
References: <4gqtg9$[e-mail]>

>   [e-mail] (Drew Durigan) writes:
>  >>   [e-mail] (Drew Durigan) writes:
>  >>  (none)
>  >>
>  >
>  >I tend to agreee.  What about keeping the code as an endorsement to the
>  >amateur license, similar to the way commercial licenses have various
>  >endorsements.  The endorsement would intitle the holder to
>  >use the exclusive CW portion of each band.
>
>  This is much too logical, and ignores the REAL reason why "YE OLDE
>  FAHRTZ" insist on keeping an 1800's technology as a required amateur
>  testing element in 1996.  The CW test keeps the "undesirables" out of
>  "their" private social club on HF, dontcha know?
>
>
I've heard that argument far to many times.  Why not require a EE degree or th
at
the applicant do 100 pushups.  That sure would restrict the membership to the
"club".  No, I think that the answer is much simpler.  Since the holder of the
 HF
class license had to pass that code requirement, so should you.  This attitute
 is
is perpetuated year after year even to the point where it origional purpose, t
o
insure competent operators in a time that CW was the main form of communicatio
n,
has benn forgotten.  It is going to take some real leadership on the part of t
he ARRL
to bring amateur radio kicking and screaming into the 21 century.  But it is
"catch 22", all of our leadership consist of those people who have passed the
code test
and feal that "since I had to pass that test so should you."


+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sid George, CPA     [e-mail]
._  _...  .....  _.._  .._
http://www.hal-pc.org/~sid
-------------------------------------



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dave Friedman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Looking for VE Testing SOON...
Date: 27 Feb 1996 04:43:29 GMT
Message-ID: <4gu25h$[e-mail]>

I'm trying to find a VE Testing opportunity to upgrade from my Novice
to Tech ASAP in the Southern California area.  Anything in LA County,
Orange County or Riverside County will do... For that matter, if anyone
knows of any tests on a weekend in San Mateo/Santa Clara/San
Francisco/Alameda Counties, I can do that too.

Thanks,

Dave Friedman
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:53 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (John Seney)
Subject: Mac Ham Users Group
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 10:22:13 GMT


"Macnet Roster" (ver. 733) has just been updated and is now a stand-alone
application! The version number = the number of hams using Macs.

"Macnet Roster" lists:

    o CALL SIGN @ HOME PBBS
    o FULL NAME
    o ADDRESS
    o CITY, STATE, ZIP
    o INTERNET ADDRESS
    o MACS USED
    o RADIOS USED
    o SOFTWARE USED
    o PASSIONS
    o COMMENTS

of every known amateur radio operator in the world that uses a Mac computer.

You can use "Macnet Roster" to find other Mac users that you can then
communicate with directly. Compare notes on software, applications, ideas,
hints and kinks, and make new ham friends that use the same computer you do.
(You already know how cool you are - imagine accessing "the rest of us"!)

      If you'd like the latest "Macnet Roster":

    Send me a formatted disk in a self addressed and stamped disk mailer
    that is in a large envelope clearly marked "ROSTER".

Or connect to my home page via the WWW

http://www.mv.com/ipusers/wd1v

Put YOUR INFO (via EMAIL or disk using TEACH TEXT) if you'd like to be include
d
in the "Macnet Roster" or send an update to your stats to me via pkt or email
anytime.

73,


                 John D. Seney |_|_|_|_| E-mail: [e-mail]
          144 Pepperidge Drive |_|   |_| WWW http://www.mv.com/ipusers/wd1v
     Manchester, NH 03103-6150 |_|_ _|_| Skytel Page: [e-mail]
 VM + Auto-Pager: 603-533-3472 | | | | | AX.25: [e-mail]

 LeCroy Sales Engineer + Applications/Sales/Customer Service + 800-553-2769
                 [See Latest Digital Scope.FAQ on my Home Page]

        We must believe in free will. We have no choice. (I.B. Singer)


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:54 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Jeffery Shelton)
Subject: mod for ft1000mp needed
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 16:03:56 GMT

need mod for yeasu ft1000mp can anyone help???
thanks jeff     e-mail=[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jeff DeMarco)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Morse Code for Windows?
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 96 15:55:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4gi3mc$[e-mail]>

If anyone is aware of a morse code tutor for Windows or Windows95, please let
me know.
Tnx!
JMD

*************************************************
Jeff DeMarco                               WB6KUW
Riverside, CA
[e-mail]                 http://www.pe.net/~jmd
"I am not a number, I am an alphanumeric string!"


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:56 1996
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
From: [e-mail] (Hans-Bernd Wibbelt)
Subject: Morse key wiring diagram wanted
Date: 20 Feb 1996 23:11:00 +0100
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Distribution: world

## Nachricht vom 19.02.96 weitergeleitet
## Ursprung : /REC/RADIO/AMATEUR/EQUIPMENT
## Ersteller: [e-mail]

Hello,

can anyone send a simple wiring diagram of a Morse key (transmittor)?

This is what a young friend of mine  asked me to put into a BB.
I'm not quite sure what he means but I hope  there's help.

Cheers
H.B.

--




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:56 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (David Stockton)
Subject: Re: NEW RAE IN 1997
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 17:17:47 GMT
References: <[e-mail]>

Brian Carling ([e-mail]) wrote:


: Lazy blighters! When I took it in 1967 it was a serious ESSAY test
: where you had to draw circuit diagrams etc.!


    It's harder now, you have to be able to unscramble *their* circuit
diagrams, then work out which answer *they* think is right when some
questions give you a choice of several or none that are actually right
:-)

   I jest not

            David




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:57 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: New WWW Amateur Exam Practice Page!!
Date: 25 Feb 1996 10:37:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4gpe51$[e-mail]>
References: <4g8574$[e-mail]>


>
>  <A
>
HREF="http://www.biochem.mcw.edu/Postdocs/Simon/radio/exam.html">http://www.bi
ochem.mcw.
edu/P
>  ostdocs/Simon/radio/exam.html</A>
>
>  I _think_ it should all work as expected but I welcome any reports of bugs
and/or
>  suggestions!
>
>  I hope this is of use to people interested in upgrading.
>
>  Thanks,
>  Simon Twigger, AA9PW/G1SNT
>
>  PS: If the page is slow, or not to your liking, try Ham Exam at:
>  http://w5ac.tamu.edu:80/ham-exam.html
>
>
OK, I'll try it later.  Come by my web site and let me know what you think.


+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sid George, CPA     [e-mail]
._  _...  .....  _.._  .._
http://www.hal-pc.org/~sid
-------------------------------------



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:07:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (xcitor)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 06:06:26 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <4da7b5$[e-mail]> <4dhtig$[e-mail]> <4dokh9$[e-mail]> <4e0088$[e-mail]> <4e2j9r$[e-mail]> <4e6osq$[e-mail]> <4ed2jo$[e-mail]> <4f3q9o$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fi74f$[e-mail]> <4gb4pa$[e-mail]> <4gdj1c$[e-mail]>

In article <4gdj1c$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Dayglo) wrote:

>On the other side of the coin there is:
>
>60 ft tower + 1500 Watts + $1200 radio = NO BRAINS
>
>I am a technician and like building my own kit/antennas.  I will be
>much more satisfied with a Worked All States from my own equipment then if I
>dropped $10,000 for a setup.  I was talking with someone just like this on th
e
>air.  The first thing that they said was, technician huh!, well you can
>upgrade!! then they proceeded to state that they could not talk because they
>were DX'ing Africa.  Well how much brains does it take to DX anything
with that
>setup.

How about this one-

100 ft tower + 1500 watts + $3000 radio = who the fuck COULDN'T get a WAS
or a DXCC on 40 or 80 meters.

Me, a no-code tech, I'll have the bragging rights when I get my VUCC and
WAS ALL ON VHF/UHF!!!! It can be done. This will be done probably with
less than 500 watts mostly on 6m with my goddam hombrew 6m dipole.

Goddam code-knowing egotistical bastards!

--
"The problem with the Global Village is all the global idiots."


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tony J. Podrasky)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 20 Feb 1996 20:25:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4gdaob$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fmimn$[e-mail]> <4g6kv7$[e-mail]>

In article <4g6kv7$[e-mail]>,  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>I use the 2M band on a regular basis and that includes auto patch
>and repeater services. I do not have ANY KIND of FCC license although
>I might get one if I have the time to waste.
>
>C. McCane
>

Please don't "waste" any of your time. Just keep operating without the license
.
Sooner or later things will take care of themselves.


--
    Tony J. Podrasky        You don't TUG on Superman's cape, You don't SPIT
     San Diego , Ca         in the wind, You don't PULL the mask off the ol'
    [e-mail]        Lone Ranger, and you don't  *WEEDWACK*  dogsh*t.
QSL? QRU? QRZ? QLZ? QFA?            - Jim Croce (after doing some yard work)


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:01 1996
From: Rod Dinkins <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 22 Feb 1996 15:33:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4gi2c5$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <4da7b5$[e-mail]> <4dhtig$[e-mail]> <4dokh9$[e-mail]> <4e0088$[e-mail]> <4e2j9r$[e-mail]> <4e6osq$[e-mail]> <4ed2jo$[e-mail]> <4f3q9o$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fi74f$[e-mail]> <4gb4pa$[e-mail]> <4gdj1c$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Here in San Diego we have a club with over 800 members -- many many with
No-Code Tech Licenses. I and many many others think the No code licenses
are a great addition to Amateur Radio. See my articles of accomplishments
of same.

As for big gun stations -- we have a group of QRPers here, several who
have worked DXCC (all CW or SSB) with less than 5 watts and modest
antennas such as a Cushcraft R5 mounted 8 foot off the ground. Not easy or
for the faint-hearted but DEFINITELY achievable.

Don't let a few "bug" you when the majority welcomes you.

But:

You can get further with a wet noodle and a linear than you can with just
a wet noodle -- Big Al from Chicago!

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What King Of Old Could Do Thus ?  --- AC6V
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Own Home!
Loa-Tsze
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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rich McAllister)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 22 Feb 1996 18:03:05 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
t (xcitor) writes:

>I'll have the bragging rights when I get my VUCC and
>WAS ALL ON VHF/UHF!!!! It can be done.

Actually, I believe *every* VUCC has been done all on VHF/UHF.

--
Rich McAllister ([e-mail])


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tony J. Podrasky)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 20 Feb 1996 20:36:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4gdbbk$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fi74f$[e-mail]> <4gb4pa$[e-mail]>

In article <4gb4pa$[e-mail]>,  <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>No Code = No Brain = C.B.
>
>The following message is a refutation of the above statement.
>In fact, the following is much more true:
>
>Amatuer = Ham = No Brain
>
yu spelt am-chore rong agin, mistur McCane. It mayks yu luk stoopider then
yore argament allreddy iz.

'threes
>
>C. McCane
>

--
Tony J. Podrasky | You know those little buttons you press to cross the street
San Diego , Ca   | at an intersection? Well, regardless of what you have been
[e-mail] | told they *do* react to how hard and how many times they
WA2EAA/MAZEAAA   | have been pressed, and adjust the tfc lights accordingly.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (Vince Fiscus,  KB7ADL)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 96 23:17:21 GMT
Message-ID: <4go6b6$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <4da7b5$[e-mail]> <4dhtig$[e-mail]> <4dokh9$[e-mail]> <4e0088$[e-mail]> <4e2j9r$[e-mail]> <4e6osq$[e-mail]> <4ed2jo$[e-mail]> <4f3q9o$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fi74f$[e-mail]> <4gb4pa$[e-mail]> <4gdj1c$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>


Having to learn CW, never hurt anyone. And only IDIOTS complain about it!


73 de KB7ADL



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:05 1996
From: [e-mail]   (Bill Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 25 Feb 1996 05:38:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4gosle$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bill Newkirk)

In <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Rich McAllister
) writes:
>In article <[e-mail]> xcitor@radix.n
et (xcitor) writes:
>>I'll have the bragging rights when I get my VUCC and
>>WAS ALL ON VHF/UHF!!!! It can be done.

>Actually, I believe *every* VUCC has been done all on VHF/UHF.
>Rich McAllister ([e-mail])

oh, now don't be confusing them with the facts, rich...

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dan Finn)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 03:42:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4gpvqb$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <4da7b5$[e-mail]> <4dhtig$[e-mail]> <4dokh9$[e-mail]> <4e0088$[e-mail]> <4e2j9r$[e-mail]> <4e6osq$[e-mail]> <4ed2jo$[e-mail]> <4f3q9o$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fmimn$[e-mail]> <4g6kv7$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Jim Daneke <[e-mail]> said:

>[e-mail]@onramp.net wrote:
>>
>> In <4fmimn$[e-mail]>, boblee <[e-mail]> writes:
>> >IF IT WAS NOT FOR THE NO-CODE TECH I WOULD NOT BE A HAM TODAY.
>> >ALOT OF PEOPLE OUT THERE ARE UPSET ABOUT THIS LICENCE CLASS BUT IT
>> >IS ATTRACTING THOUSANDS OF NEW HAMS DAILY.

Thousands? Daily?  I've said this a trilliion times: usenet is not the
proper place for exageration.


>> Listen to a new world technologist's attitude that's shared by most:
>>
>> I'm an electronics engineer, a member of the IEEE, and a computer
>> network architect. I like radio and analog electronics as a hobby.
>> I use the 2M band on a regular basis and that includes auto patch
>> and repeater services. I do not have ANY KIND of FCC license although
>> I might get one if I have the time to waste. One thing is for
>> sure:
>>         I WILL NEVER TAKE A TEST ON MORSE CODE!!!!!!!!!!!

You will never enjoy legal amateur HF priviledges either. But what the
hay...
>>

>> I've been extremely successful as a designer of TCP/IP networks
>> and recently became a Cisco Certified Internetwork Engineer to
>> boot, so, maybe with all that extra cash I'll pick up an HF radio
>> for home and another for the car, hook up some TA's and have
>> a roving data terminal, NATIONWIDE!!!!!

If this is the type of person an HF codeless license would attract, I
may prefer to leave the testing structure as it is, thank you.

de KR4AJ





From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:08 1996
From: Jim Daneke <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 11:32:17 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <4da7b5$[e-mail]> <4dhtig$[e-mail]> <4dokh9$[e-mail]> <4e0088$[e-mail]> <4e2j9r$[e-mail]> <4e6osq$[e-mail]> <4ed2jo$[e-mail]> <4f3q9o$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fmimn$[e-mail]> <4g6kv7$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail]@onramp.net wrote:
>
> In <4fmimn$[e-mail]>, boblee <[e-mail]> writes:
> >IF IT WAS NOT FOR THE NO-CODE TECH I WOULD NOT BE A HAM TODAY.
> >ALOT OF PEOPLE OUT THERE ARE UPSET ABOUT THIS LICENCE CLASS BUT IT
> >IS ATTRACTING THOUSANDS OF NEW HAMS DAILY.  OTHERS THINK WE WON'T
> >UPGRADE , I'VE ONLY HAD MY LICENCE FOR A COUPLE MOUNTHS AND I'M ALMOST
> >READY FOR GENERAL.  MAYBE YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO "NEWS LINE" MORE OFTEN.
> >              KC7NIY--CHUCK
> >                  73'S
>
> Listen to a new world technologist's attitude that's shared by most:
>
> I'm an electronics engineer, a member of the IEEE, and a computer
> network architect. I like radio and analog electronics as a hobby.
> I use the 2M band on a regular basis and that includes auto patch
> and repeater services. I do not have ANY KIND of FCC license although
> I might get one if I have the time to waste. One thing is for
> sure:
>         I WILL NEVER TAKE A TEST ON MORSE CODE!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> What kind of a BONEHEAD is so obsessed with HISTORY that they seek
> to make modern electronics professionals and hobbyists learn the
> trade of the old telegraph operators of the 1800's?  In terms of
> electronics knowledge I have regularly WAXED every "amatuer"
> radio operator that I have ever met and all they can do is try to
> hold this childs toy morse code thing over my head. Gimme a
> break man!!! That CRAP IS DEAD!!!!! It serves NO PURPOSE!!!!!
> Don't even try and argue with that - YOU WILL GET WAXED TOO!!!!
> Let's face it, in the 1990's it's outdated to even use HF for voice.
> This is the age of DATA COMMUNICATIONS. I would like to invite
> all really fast morse code guys to come over and try to beat the
> speed of my terminal adapter at 9600 baud. And for those who
> want to say things like "but what if, in a really bad disaster,
> you didn't have your TA?" Do I even need to get involved in
> such a pathetic arguement? NO!!
> Now, to change the subject a bit, I don't ever want to be called
> an "amatuer radio operator" - what a pathetic label. I got my
> general class professional ticket while I was in the Navy, so how
> am I supposed to be called an "amatuer" - really weak label. And
> as for being called a "Ham Operator", I'll never be a HAM.
> I've been extremely successful as a designer of TCP/IP networks
> and recently became a Cisco Certified Internetwork Engineer to
> boot, so, maybe with all that extra cash I'll pick up an HF radio
> for home and another for the car, hook up some TA's and have
> a roving data terminal, NATIONWIDE!!!!! One thing that will never stop
> me is MORSE CODE!!!!!!!
>
> C. McCane

Sounds like you're pretty impressed with yourself!


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:09 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dana Myers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 25 Feb 1996 07:07:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4gp1ru$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4gdj1c$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4go6b6$[e-mail]>

In article <4go6b6$[e-mail]>,
Vince Fiscus,  KB7ADL <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>Having to learn CW, never hurt anyone. And only IDIOTS complain about it!
>
>
>73 de KB7ADL

Yeah, right.  Just like only IDIOTS cross-post to several
unrelated groups.

Note the followup-to: line, please.

--
 * Dana H. Myers KK6JQ, DoD#: j | Views expressed here are      *
 * [phone]               | mine and do not necessarily   *
 * [e-mail]      | reflect those of my employer  *


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:10 1996
From: [e-mail]  ( Steve - KF2TI)  Landing, NJ
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 27 Feb 1996 12:24:12 GMT
Message-ID: <4gut5c$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

>   [e-mail] (xcitor) writes:

>  Me, a no-code tech, I'll have the bragging rights when I get my VUCC and
>  WAS ALL ON VHF/UHF!!!! It can be done. This will be done probably with
                 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>  less than 500 watts mostly on 6m with my goddam hombrew 6m dipole.
>

I would certainly hope so!!  Maybe you could try 2 meters WAS only. now that w
ould be something.

>  Goddam code-knowing egotistical bastards!

Name calling..tsk tsk tsk  (does this make you a goddam code noing bastardly s
nob???)

steve




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:11 1996
From: Steve Butler <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Obtaining Question Pools?
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 16:05:04 -0800
Message-ID: <Pine.SUN.3.91.960222160410.18233E-100000@seatimes>
References: <4ge7rv$[e-mail]>



Try this area on oak.oakland.edu

/pub3/hamradio/arrl/bbs/vec:

610instr.txt     10k  "FCC Form 610 instructions"
advanced.new    159k  "Advanced Question Pool (After 7/95)"
advm95a.zip     191k  "Advanced Class Manager 95 - Win (needs VBRUN300.DLL)"
arrlfall.txt     12k  "ARRL VEC Fall Exam Opportunities"
ele2.zip         24k  "ELEMENT 2 Questions"
ele3a.zip        21k  "ELEMENT 3A Questions"
ele3b.zip        23k  "ELEMENT 3B Questions"
ele4a.zip        34k  "ELEMENT 4A Questions"
ele4b.zip        34k  "ELEMENT 4B Questions"


On 21 Feb 1996, Emarit Ranu wrote:
>       and wants to take an exam here.  He wants the latest question
>       pools.  Anyone know where I can get them via ftp?  I have had
>       no luck on oak.oakland.edu, maybe I am blind??

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:12 1996
From: [e-mail] (Daniel Meredith)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: PACKET-INTERNET GATEWAY??
Date: 25 Feb 1996 18:16:02 -0700
Message-ID: <4gr1ki$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (SAMIR KHAYAT) wrote:

>Hi,
>Thanks for reading this message and I would like to ask if anyone knows
>the E-mail & packet address of a Packet <--> Internet Gateway.
>I know that there is a lot of them but I only tried one which is W2XO
>with no luck and it was the only address I got from QST.
>Any information will be very much appreciated.

>Best 73's

>Samir (OD5SK & KC5RYL)

>Packet: [e-mail]
>        [e-mail]
>QTH: Jeddah - Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia.
>---
> ■ QMPro 1.53 ■ ░▒▓█ CQ CQ CQ DE OD5SK █▓▒░

David Dodell,  WB7TPY in Phoenix has operated a very successful and
might I add,  STABLE Internet<-->Packet Gateway.

Contact [e-mail] for information on how to use it.

Daniel




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:13 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: QRM from my Shack Computer
Date: 21 Feb 1996 01:32:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4gdsn0$[e-mail]>
References: <4g725i$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In <4g725i$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Ian James) wr
ites:
>I have an IBM clone computer in the shack which I use for Internet and
>hope to use for radio logging.  However, the QRM from the computer
>doesn't allow me to operate successfully on most bands.
>
>Does anyone know of a simple way of eliminating this interference?
>
 Hi,
 Hate to be cold but, if you have it properly grounded, then shielding is anot
her
think to look at. 'CLONEs' aren't always created equal. They had to save cost
someplace.
                                            Jim



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jonathan Horne)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: QRM from my Shack Computer
Date: 21 Feb 1996 21:49:29 GMT
Message-ID: <4gg419$[e-mail]>
References: <4g725i$[e-mail]> <4gf19l$[e-mail]>

I've found that my external modem creates significant interference on the
VHF bands when I'm online. Offline, it doesn't cause much trouble.

Jonathan



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tony Pelliccio)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: QRM from my Shack Computer
Date: 22 Feb 1996 22:46:18 -0500
Message-ID: <4gjdaa$[e-mail]>
References: <4g725i$[e-mail]> <4gf19l$[e-mail]> <4gg419$[e-mail]>

In article <4gg419$[e-mail]>,
Jonathan Horne <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I've found that my external modem creates significant interference on the
>VHF bands when I'm online. Offline, it doesn't cause much trouble.
>
>Jonathan
>

I've opened up Mac Powerbooks to repair them and surprise! The internal
modems in those have two crystal oscilators onboard. One is rated at
46MHz and the other at 14.xxxMHz. These should create some wonderful noise
on the HF bands and the 14.xxx can interfere wih 140MHz since it's a 10th
harmonic. Does this sound right?


Tony


--
== Tony Pelliccio, KD1NR
== As offensive as I wanna be.
== [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:16 1996
From: Richard Kiefer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: QRM from my Shack Computer
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 11:06:11 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4g725i$[e-mail]>

Ian James wrote:
>
> I have an IBM clone computer in the shack which I use for Internet and
> hope to use for radio logging.  However, the QRM from the computer
> doesn't allow me to operate successfully on most bands.
>
> Does anyone know of a simple way of eliminating this interference?

Most radiation comes from the cables which are connected to the computer,
ie keyboard, printer, display.  You can sometime use ferrite beads on
these or use shielded cables which are well grounded to the computer
chassis.  Unfortunately the typical clones are the worst offenders for
EMI.  Also, make sure that none of the cable which come out of the
computer are close to your antenna coax.

Dick Kiefer, K0DK


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (John Minger)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: QRM from my Shack Computer
Date: 22 Feb 1996 23:23:37 GMT
Message-ID: <4gittp$[e-mail]>
References: <4g725i$[e-mail]> <4gf19l$[e-mail]> <4gg419$[e-mail]>

Jonathan Horne <[e-mail]> wrote:
> I've found that my external modem creates significant interference
> on the VHF bands when I'm online.  Offline, it doesn't cause much
> trouble.

My external modem drives my HT nuts, while my two Macintoshes are
pretty well behaved by comparison.  It doesn't seem to matter if I'm
online or not.  The offending modem is a US Robotics Sportster 14,400.

-John


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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:18 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Daniel Senie)
Subject: Re: QRM from my Shack Computer
Message-ID: <4gqqqa$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 23:19:38 GMT

In article <[e-mail]>, Az0th <[e-mail]> wrote:
[some stuff deleted]
>You will _not_ be able to eliminate all the noise from your x86 box without
>resorting to industrial strength, TEMPEST-style repackaging.  You will be
>able to _reduce_ the noise from your x86 box by smart use of shielding,
>grounding, bypassing, filtering, etc..  Just repositioning your gear to
>minimize the interference can make a big difference, and you can probably
>live with some level of EMI without wanting to pull your hair, since your
>x86 is probably chewing on many frequencies you don't even care about.

This is not true. It's entirely possible to construct a PC which can be
contained completely in plastic, and not have it radiate. Some hardware
engineers and EMI engineers actually take the time to bypass circuits and
IC's properly, and don't have the EMI leaking around in the first place.
Other folks don't worry about it, figuring that the enclosure will do the
trick. The latter approach results in added filters, toroids on supplied
cables, etc. on the finished product. These all increase the cost ultimately
and never fully solve the problem.

A few cents worth of parts, and a few hours work on the designs makes all
the difference.

Many PCs on the market which claim to be FCC Class B, aren't. If a random
sample were pulled from the production line and placed in a proper test
chamber, you'd see some ugly things...

In my shack I run a 486/100, high resolution VGA, etc., this system is
connected to two other systems and a router over Ethernet. I don't have
any problems with RFI from any of this. I have added a toroid here and
there, but not many.

Dan N1JEB
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http://www.senie.com         Packet Radio: [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (DARRYL LINKOW)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: QSL's - HELP!!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 96 17:20:00 -0800
Distribution: world
Reply-To: [e-mail] (DARRYL LINKOW)


Hello all and thanks for reading this.  I am trying to get return
QSL cards from three amateur stations.  Each station I have sent my
QSL card along with a SASE and they have not had the courtesy to
send a reply!  If anyone knows these hams, please contact them for
me and request that they mail a QSL to me.  Or, if you have an
Email address for them, please Email me back with their Email
address.  Any and all help is appreciated.  The stations are:
                  WA6TBO - Kent Tiburski - Vista, CA
                  N0YNP  - Jeanne Weber - Mitchell, NE
                  N7ANL  - Richard  - Kootenai, ID

        73, and thanks for any and all help!
                     Darryl KE6IHA

---
 * OLX 2.2 * Darryl Linkow [phone]  9 am - 5 pm PST


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:20 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: QSL's - HELP!!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 15:20:04 GMT

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (
DARRYL LINKOW) writes:
>
>Hello all and thanks for reading this.  I am trying to get return
>QSL cards from three amateur stations.  Each station I have sent my
>QSL card along with a SASE and they have not had the courtesy to
>send a reply!  If anyone knows these hams, please contact them for
>me and request that they mail a QSL to me.  Or, if you have an
>Email address for them, please Email me back with their Email
>address.  Any and all help is appreciated.  The stations are:
>                  WA6TBO - Kent Tiburski - Vista, CA
>                  N0YNP  - Jeanne Weber - Mitchell, NE
>                  N7ANL  - Richard  - Kootenai, ID
>
>        73, and thanks for any and all help!
>                     Darryl KE6IHA
>
>---
> * OLX 2.2 * Darryl Linkow [phone]  9 am - 5 pm PST

Maybe you should send them a generic (blank) card with a sase
sometimes, a ham may not have a card.... Tim  WB8BCO



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:21 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Richard Ferch)
Subject: Re: QTH for TO5A?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Richard Ferch)
References:  <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 12:36:21 GMT

Paul K.C. Wang ([e-mail]) writes:
> would like to know the location of TO5A which I worked during
> the ARRL DX contest last week. Tnx.
> 73, Paul (KU6T)

He was in Martinique (FM). He gave his QSL route as YT6A
(via YU bureau, perhaps?) - hope I copied that correctly :)
73 de Rich, VE3IAY

--
Richard Ferch ([e-mail])


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:22 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Paul K.C. Wang)
Subject: QTH for TO5A?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 22:42:19 GMT
Distribution: usa


would like to know the location of TO5A which I worked during
the ARRL DX contest last week. Tnx.
73, Paul (KU6T)


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:24 1996
From: Per Stangeland <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.noncomm,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: Radio Database Program LW, MW, SW coverage for YOU.....
Date: 22 Feb 1996 19:50:43 GMT
Message-ID: <4gihej$[e-mail]>
References: <4gduns$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Charles Bolland <[e-mail]> wrote:
>FRIENDS,
>
>If you would like a free copy of a radio database program that covers
>longwave, mediumwave, and shortwave with at least 4,000 of records, send
>your NAME, POSTAL ADDRESS, and EMAIL address to chuck@flinet, and I will
>return the program to you via EMAIL.
>
>The program is not up to date!  It is a program used during 1994 and
>hasn't be updated since.  However, many of the records are still current
>for stations that do not change every quarter.
>
>The program is good until June 6, 1996.  After that it will not function.
>
>Hope to hear from you and don't forget your Postal Address for
>registration and future information via mail..
>
>All addresses will be kept confidential!
>
>Chuck
>
>[e-mail]
>
>
My address is:
Per Stangeland
Luftfartsverket
Luftveien 16
N-3440 Royken
Norway.

Best Regards Per



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:25 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mike Groves)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: REBUTTAL TO MINDLESS HAM QSO's
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 1996 02:03:23 GMT
Message-ID: <4gbaqp$[e-mail]>
References: <4g553o$[e-mail]> <4ga1f2$[e-mail]>

Listening to HAM Radio is 100 times more interesting than the rantings
going on in this thread.  - Mike KD6PKJ



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:26 1996
From: Siegfried Rambaum <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: REBUTTAL TO MINDLESS HAM QSO's
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 19:49:47 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4g553o$[e-mail]> <4ga1f2$[e-mail]> <4gbaqp$[e-mail]> <4gf1dh$[e-mail]>

Just an SWL's view... There is a lot of interesting qso's goiing on on
the ham radio bands. You only need the patience to listen. More often
than not I wished I had done my lic, when I listened, but then I figured,
that some of the interesting qso's might not have been what they had
been, if another guy might have been in.

Understanding starts with listening. And with reading when it comes to
newsgroups. A little tolerance, by the way, would help a lot on the
newsgroups like this one.

On 21 Feb 1996, Burt Fisher wrote:

> [e-mail] (Mike Groves) wrote:
> >Listening to HAM Radio is 100 times more interesting than the rantings
> >going on in this thread.  - Mike KD6PKJ
>
> You like talk of contests, rigs, traffic and QSLs?
> Tell me ONE interesting thing you heard on ham radio in the last week.
>
>    .-.                                                               .-.
>   /   \           .-.                                 .-.           /   \
>  /     \         /   \       .-.     _     .-.       /   \         /     \
> /--Burt Fisher K1OIK--------/---\---/-\---/---\-----/-----\[e-mail]\
>          \     /       \   /     `-'   `-'     \   /       \     /
>           \   /         `-'                     `-'         \   /
>            `-'                                               `-'
>
>
>
>


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:27 1996
From: Burt Fisher <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Response to Interesting contact.
Date: 21 Feb 1996 12:04:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4gf1o8$[e-mail]>

I posted a request for readers here to share an interesting contact they
had recently. Usually I get no response because no one ever has an
interesting contact. But this time I did get ONE response that showed some
very interesting contacts.

We are on our way ham radio, maybe next time TWO people will have had an
interesting contact?

   .-.                                                               .-.
  /   \           .-.                                 .-.           /   \
 /     \         /   \       .-.     _     .-.       /   \         /     \
/--Burt Fisher K1OIK--------/---\---/-\---/---\-----/-----\[e-mail]\
         \     /       \   /     `-'   `-'     \   /       \     /
          \   /         `-'                     `-'         \   /
           `-'                                               `-'




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (Daniel Wee, 9V1ZV)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: RFI to Heart-Pacer like unit AICD
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 96 09:35:35 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gk1oi$[e-mail]>

Hi,

        I am wondering if anyone can help me. A HAM friend of mine recently
had one of the following implanted to help control his heart rate. This is
not actually a pacer unit but should be similar. Along with the AICD unit
was a warning to avoid close proximity with HAM radio equipment. Does anyone
have any experience with one of these things and could give me some feedback
to confirm or allay any fears my friend might have? Thanks.

Automatic Implantable Cardiovester Defibrillator
Made by Meditronics
Newer (1-lead) model

73 de 9V1ZV Daniel


 Daniel Wee | [e-mail]
 9V1ZV      | [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:29 1996
From: Dave Maciorowski <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: RFI: Colorado Hamfest/Computerfest dates
Date: 22 Feb 1996 13:02:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4ghphc$[e-mail]>
References: <4g6682$[e-mail]> <4g9sr2$[e-mail]>

In <4g6682$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Uswat) writes:

>Looking for Hamfest dates, times, locations, and contact information for
>Colorado, especially Denver-metro area or at least the front range.
>Thanks in advance.

The CRA News carries news of interest to hams in the Colorado Front
Range.  Checkout the latest newsletter (published every 2 weeks) at:

        http://www.rmsd.com/hamradio/cra/cra_news.html

General info for hams in Colorado is available on the Colorado Amateur
Radio Page at:

        http://www.rmsd.com/hamradio/

FYI, the next swapfest's not until April.

-----
Dave Maciorowski, WA1JHK
Colorado Repeater Association, Inc.
  Serving Colorado with Voice and Data, 6-Meters to 1.2 Gig

Internet: [e-mail] or [e-mail]




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:30 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: School ham station
Date: 25 Feb 1996 16:10:40 GMT
Message-ID: <4gq1m0$[e-mail]>

If your school has a ham-station , let us know!!!
We are STARCOM on4hti from Ostend Belgium.




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:31 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: School ham station
Date: 25 Feb 1996 16:08:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4gq1hs$[e-mail]>
To: all

If your school has a ham-station , let us know!!!
We are STARCOM on4hti from Ostend Belgium.




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:31 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: School ham station
Date: 25 Feb 1996 16:08:48 GMT
Message-ID: <4gq1ig$[e-mail]>
To: all

If your school has a ham-station , let us know!!!
We are STARCOM on4hti from Ostend Belgium.




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:32 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: School ham station
Date: 25 Feb 1996 16:10:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4gq1l7$[e-mail]>
To: all

If your school has a ham-station , let us know!!!
We are STARCOM on4hti from Ostend Belgium.




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (Christopher K Greenhalgh)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Sneaky suggestions for fox in foxhunt w
Date: 22 Feb 1996 14:40:04 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4ghv84$[e-mail]>
References: <4gf3p8$[e-mail]> <4ghpcg$[e-mail]>

In article <4ghpcg$[e-mail]>,
Bruce Burke <[e-mail]> wrote:
>In article [e-mail], [e-mail] writes:
>}In <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Walter R
Francis) writes:
>} Hi Wally,
>} I did one last summer that still has 'em buzzing! I pulled into a public pa
rking garage
>} at about the 4th level. It was one of those that has about a 6'8" clearance
, no the
>} ones with exotic arrays mounted on rooftops weren't too excited about skulk
ing
>} around there.}
        Have fun
>}                                                                     WD9AHF
>} P.S. the idea came from KB9IHS my 13yr son.
>
>Gotta be careful about doing those types of things. Some places will
>have you removed because they see that as a threat to their customers.
>Either that or they just don't have the same sense of humor...
>
>73,
>Bruce, WB4YUC

Fox hunting, or DFing, is popular here in Columbus too. We have one every
month, and I have a jeep that I can take the top off, and have added a
mast support to hold a 7ft, 1.25 mast with a 4 element gamma Yagi on it. I
also built an variable attenuator which works great...I do very well at it.

I also built a "fox box". It consists of a small circut board with an EPROM,
555 counter, and a PTT circut. With my Alinco DJ-162 (with no battery), and
a 7.0 amp hour gel cell, it all fits very nicely into a small ammo box. The
box is water-tight, green, and has a sealed home-built 1/4 wave antenna built
in.

Its pretty fun sitting in your car, watching the guys run up to your car with
a big smile thinking they have found you, only to say "You have to find the
transmitter!" which by the way, you have stuffed in a bush about an 1/8 mile
away that you can see in your side view mirror...heh heh.

Ive got other neat tricks and traps that I will share about DFing later.

Take care all.



--
Christopher K. Greenhalgh, N8WCT
Computer/Electronic Tech. II at The Ohio State University
E-Mail: [e-mail] ([e-mail])
Radio : n8wct@w8cqk.#cmh.oh.usa.noam


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:34 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bruce Burke)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Sneaky suggestions for fox in foxhunt w
Date: 22 Feb 1996 20:55:51 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gil8n$[e-mail]>
References: <Pine.SUN.3.91.960221090920.1269B-100000@seatimes>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article 100000@seatimes, Steve Butler <[e-mail]> writes:
}
}
}On 18 Feb 1996, Walter R Francis wrote:
}> I am going to be the fox in a foxhunt here in Lexington, KY March the 3rd,
and
}>
}> Any suggestions on what I could do to throw them off would be appreciated.
}> I've a couple ideas, but hopefully I can get some better ones and make 'em
}> work to find me.  :)
}
}1.  Stay away from flat terrain.
}2.  Put your back to a hill.
}3.  Aim your beam at a tall building a few miles away (or power line, or
}ridge across the valley from you, or ....)
}
}Those are presuming that you need to "visible" and accessable by vehicle.
}
}Now, if the end game is on foot:  Mount the antenna on a chain link fence
}behind a bunch of bushes and bury everything else.
}
Fences and Railroad tracks work well too. We had a guy with a doppler
unit once drive over some tracks about 20 times. He just also
happened to be in the null off the side of my antenna when doing so.....

73,
Bruce





From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bruce Burke)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Sneaky suggestions for fox in foxhunt w
Date: 22 Feb 1996 13:00:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4ghpcg$[e-mail]>
References: <4gf3p8$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article [e-mail], [e-mail] writes:
}In <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Walter R F
rancis) writes:
} Hi Wally,
} I did one last summer that still has 'em buzzing! I pulled into a public par
king garage
} at about the 4th level. It was one of those that has about a 6'8" clearance,
 no the
} ones with exotic arrays mounted on rooftops weren't too excited about skulki
ng
} around there.}
       Have fun
}                                                                     WD9AHF
} P.S. the idea came from KB9IHS my 13yr son.

Gotta be careful about doing those types of things. Some places will
have you removed because they see that as a threat to their customers.
Either that or they just don't have the same sense of humor...

73,
Bruce, WB4YUC





From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (Kelly Gray)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Sneaky suggestions for fox in foxhunt wanted..
Date: 22 Feb 1996 14:31:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4ghunj$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Walter R Francis ([e-mail]) wrote:

: I am going to be the fox in a foxhunt here in Lexington, KY March the 3rd, a
nd
: I am looking for suggestions on how I can be sneaky and throw my hunters off
.
: They've been waiting the winter (as every time I thought about having a hunt
: it was nasty or really cold) and I am afraid they're going to track me down
in
: 15 minutes due to being so anxious.. :)

: Any suggestions on what I could do to throw them off would be appreciated.
: I've a couple ideas, but hopefully I can get some better ones and make 'em
: work to find me.  :)

: Thanks..

If you're using 2m or higher frequencies, you could try hiding a small beam
in some foliage, and aiming it at some nearby buildings. That should keep
things busy for a while.

 On one of our foxhunts, the fox was sitting in a car parked near a cluster
of apartment buildings, and the reflections off the buildings were giving us
all sorts of false readings. I got at least six solid readings, all pointing
to the same place, a park about a kilometer away from the fox!





From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:42 1996
From: David Robbins <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Sneaky suggestions for fox in foxhunt wanted..
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 23:45:45 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4ge5l8$[e-mail]>

> >I am going to be the fox in a foxhunt here in Lexington, KY March the 3rd,
and
> >I am looking for suggestions on how I can be sneaky and throw my hunters of
f.
> >They've been waiting the winter (as every time I thought about having a hun
t
> >it was nasty or really cold) and I am afraid they're going to track me down
 in
> >15 minutes due to being so anxious.. :)
> >
> >Any suggestions on what I could do to throw them off would be appreciated.
> >I've a couple ideas, but hopefully I can get some better ones and make 'em
> >work to find me.  :)
> >
> >Thanks..
> >

the worst fox i have seen sat on top of one hill and aimed a beam across
the valley at a higher peak.  the signal reflected very nicely off the
higher peak while the side of the hill shielded him from the valley.  we
would start up the higher side and then the signal would come from the
opposite direction.  when we went that way it would fade out and seem to
be coming from the higher peak again.

73, dave.

--
[e-mail]   or   [e-mail]
http://www.berkshire.net/~robbins/ky1h.html
WWW Page now has New England Flea Market list from W1GSL



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (tkc)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Sneaky suggestions for fox in foxhunt wanted..
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 02:54:09 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gd2ps$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

On 20 Feb 1996 18:10:04 GMT, [e-mail](Glenn Sparks)
wrote:

..In <[e-mail]> [e-mail]
..(Walter R Francis) writes:
..>
..>
..>I am going to be the fox in a foxhunt here in Lexington, KY March
the
..3rd, and
..>I am looking for suggestions on how I can be sneaky and throw my
..
Use HIGH power around 100 watts in a downtown location
Into a simple 1/4 wave antenna.
This will bounce all over the taller buildings and they will never get

a fix on you..
Set up in a truck with a strong 12VDC supply and back up batteries.
        have fun..   73  Dean



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mickey McInnis)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Sneaky suggestions for fox in foxhunt wanted..
Date: 22 Feb 1996 22:44:18 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4girk2$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gf3p8$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]


In article <4gf3p8$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] writes:
>
>  Hi Wally,
>  I did one last summer that still has 'em buzzing! I pulled into a public pa
rking garage
>  at about the 4th level. It was one of those that has about a 6'8" clearance
, no the
>  ones with exotic arrays mounted on rooftops weren't too excited about skulk
ing
>  around there. Most of the previous hunts had been 'out in the county'. A li
ttle
>  'urban guerrilla' hunting will drive the most avid hunter nuts. We have a 2
 hour
>  hunt limit, and actually nobody found us in the alloted time. Of course you
 are
>  going to want to vary your power, etc. For the initial contact to the hunte
rs, we
>  used a 4 element beam hanging out of one of the ventilation openings. It wa
s
>  pretty nasty, but probably more realistic than sitting in an air conditione
d truck
>  out in a corn field!
>                                                                      Have fu
n
>                                                                      WD9AHF
>  P.S. the idea came from KB9IHS my 13yr son.

(Tongue-in-cheek on)

Makes me think of my idea for taking care of "too smart" foxes who park
in places that aren't public property.  " Hello, police department, (or
xyz security, or building owner,..)., there are some suspicious looking
characters parked in XYZ parking garage, a construction site at xxx,
You might want to check them out. I think they are drinking, selling
drugs, selling cloned cellphones, shooting guns, etc..."


--
Mickey McInnis - [e-mail]
--
All opinions expressed are my own opinions, not my company's opinions.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Christopher K Greenhalgh)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Sneaky suggestions for fox in foxhunt wanted..
Date: 22 Feb 1996 17:21:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4gi8m6$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4ghunj$[e-mail]>

In article <4ghunj$[e-mail]>,
Kelly Gray <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Walter R Francis ([e-mail]) wrote:
>
>: I am going to be the fox in a foxhunt here in Lexington, KY March the 3rd,
and
>: I am looking for suggestions on how I can be sneaky and throw my hunters of
f.
>: They've been waiting the winter (as every time I thought about having a hun
t
>: it was nasty or really cold) and I am afraid they're going to track me down
 in
>: 15 minutes due to being so anxious.. :)
>
>: Any suggestions on what I could do to throw them off would be appreciated.
>: I've a couple ideas, but hopefully I can get some better ones and make 'em
>: work to find me.  :)
>
>: Thanks..
>
>If you're using 2m or higher frequencies, you could try hiding a small beam
>in some foliage, and aiming it at some nearby buildings. That should keep
>things busy for a while.
>
> On one of our foxhunts, the fox was sitting in a car parked near a cluster
>of apartment buildings, and the reflections off the buildings were giving us
>all sorts of false readings. I got at least six solid readings, all pointing
>to the same place, a park about a kilometer away from the fox!

Getting the transmitter under some power lines, around water, and/or
horizonally polarize (if its UHF/VHF) all helps "scatter" the signal.

In our rules, the transmitter and antenna(s) location cant change after
the hunt has started, but a Yagi or quad are allowed to be moved on their
axises. If you are allowed to do this, used in combination of different
power settings, it would surely slow them down.   :)

We had a guy who used 3 different antennas (Yagi, Cube quad, horizonal),
2 different radios, total of 6 different power settings, under some high
tension electrical wires, next to a large river. Between all this, he was
changing the power levels, and "spinning" the Yagi and quad while
transmitting...talk about a hard signal to chase!

Take care.











--
Christopher K. Greenhalgh, N8WCT
Computer/Electronic Tech. II at The Ohio State University
E-Mail: [e-mail] ([e-mail])
Radio : n8wct@w8cqk.#cmh.oh.usa.noam


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:48 1996
From: Burt Fisher <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Sneaky suggestions for fox in foxhunt wanted..
Date: 23 Feb 1996 01:56:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4gj6s8$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Walter R Francis) wrote:
>
>I am going to be the fox in a foxhunt here in Lexington, KY March the 3rd, an
d
>I am looking for suggestions on how I can be sneaky and throw my hunters off.


Use a real fox.
A pretty girl.
No ham would expect or know what to do.
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/--Burt Fisher K1OIK--------/---\---/-\---/---\-----/-----\[e-mail]\
         \     /       \   /     `-'   `-'     \   /       \     /
          \   /         `-'                     `-'         \   /
           `-'                                               `-'




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:50 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Sneaky suggestions for fox in foxhunt wanted..
Date: 21 Feb 1996 12:39:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4gf3p8$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Walter R Fr
ancis) writes:
>
>I am going to be the fox in a foxhunt here in Lexington, KY March the 3rd, an
d
>I am looking for suggestions on how I can be sneaky and throw my hunters off.
>They've been waiting the winter (as every time I thought about having a hunt
>it was nasty or really cold) and I am afraid they're going to track me down i
n
>15 minutes due to being so anxious.. :)
>
>Any suggestions on what I could do to throw them off would be appreciated.
>I've a couple ideas, but hopefully I can get some better ones and make 'em
>work to find me.  :)
>
>Thanks..
>
 Hi Wally,
 I did one last summer that still has 'em buzzing! I pulled into a public park
ing garage
 at about the 4th level. It was one of those that has about a 6'8" clearance,
no the
 ones with exotic arrays mounted on rooftops weren't too excited about skulkin
g
 around there. Most of the previous hunts had been 'out in the county'. A litt
le
 'urban guerrilla' hunting will drive the most avid hunter nuts. We have a 2 h
our
 hunt limit, and actually nobody found us in the alloted time. Of course you a
re
 going to want to vary your power, etc. For the initial contact to the hunters
, we
 used a 4 element beam hanging out of one of the ventilation openings. It was
 pretty nasty, but probably more realistic than sitting in an air conditioned
truck
 out in a corn field!
                                                                     Have fun
                                                                     WD9AHF
 P.S. the idea came from KB9IHS my 13yr son.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:51 1996
From: Wayne Jones <wjones.hgea.org>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Sorting callsigns with ACCESS
Date: 19 Feb 1996 22:10:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4gasgc$[e-mail]>
References: <4g87pv$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] (Tony King) wrote:
>I need to sort callsigns using Microsoft ACCESS (Win31).
>
>Have any of you done the math for this and would you be willing to
>share it with me?

To get a sort like the Callbook sort, I set up two fields - one for prefix
and one for suffix, and other fields for any other data you might want.
Then, when you make a query that you want sorted by callsign, pull both
prefox and suffix fields into your query making sure your suffix field is
first (in addition to any other data wanted).  Sort on the suffix field,
then the prefix field, hide then (or not), and you have your list sorted
by callsign.

Aloha
Wayne, NH6GJ



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:51 1996
From: [e-mail] (ALUBATHSA2)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Space Shuttle
Date: 23 Feb 1996 17:41:14 -0500
Message-ID: <4glfqa$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (ALUBATHSA2)

Hello everyone,

   Would any1 have a list of SHUTTLE freq'S??  SW or whatever.  Any help
would be appreciated....


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:53 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rick)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Special Event
Date: 23 Feb 1996 15:09:00 -0700
Message-ID: <4gldts$[e-mail]>

                                       Special Event Information

 HamDaze at Arizona Science Center:  The Center for Amateur Radio Learning (C.
A.R.L.)
will be hosting HamDaze Weekend March 23-24,  Several  Phoenix area radio club
s will
be setting up hands-on demonstrations and exhibits. Amateur Television, an HF
station
and a two way laser communications device will be just some of the attractions
 at the
event. A test session will be available for the No-Code Technician  License at
 10:00a.m.
on Saturday March 23. KC7LUL will be on the air in the phone portion of the no
vice 10
meter band, and general 15 and 20 meter bands. For a certificate send a QSL an
d 9" x 12"
SASE to C.A.R.L. P.O. Box 51048 Phoenix, AZ 85076-1048. Visitors to ASC will b
e able to
make radio contacts under the supervision of  licensed volunteer operators. Th
e Arizona
Science Center is located at 147 E. Adams. The hours are Saturday 9 - 5:00pm a
nd Sunday
12 - 5:00.  Adults $4.50, Seniors and 4-12 yrs old $3.50,  3yrs and less are f
ree.  For
details call 561-8405.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:53 1996
From: Tim Pacan <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: test - do not read
Date: 18 Feb 1996 21:45:54 GMT
Message-ID: <4g86mi$[e-mail]>
To: All

test



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (john p. sumner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: TEST:please do not read
Date: 27 Feb 1996 12:58:26 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4guv5i$[e-mail]>
References: <4gt2ll$[e-mail]>

JimIrving wrote:


--
  I just did:-)








John P. Sumner
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:55 1996
From: WAVELORD <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: TH-79E "wide band" receiving mods.     ==  H E L P  ==
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 13:59:59 +0100
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Kenwood TH-79E
==============

Can someone help me? I have already cut the green wire in the CTCSS unit
but still my handheld is very limited in frequencies and doesn┤t X-band
repeat. What shall i do?
Please, any tiny little tip, any kind of help wanted.

PEDRO BASTOS - CT1FOV

000000000000000000000000000000000
0From a paradise called Portugal0
000000000000000000000000000000000

[e-mail]
-----------------------


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (robbin decker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: The Perfect Ham
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1996 02:42:06 GMT
Message-ID: <4ggai2$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gf1ho$[e-mail]>

Burt Fisher <[e-mail]> wrote:

>[e-mail] (Mike Anderson) wrote:

>>Tom, you will find this newsgroup much more enjoyable if you put
>>Burt in your twit filter as I have done.                    Mike
>>

>The perfect ham, hear no evil, see no evil have no opinion on
>anything that matters.
>   .-.                                                               .-.
>  /   \           .-.                                 .-.           /   \
> /     \         /   \       .-.     _     .-.       /   \         /     \
>/--Burt Fisher K1OIK--------/---\---/-\---/---\-----/-----\[e-mail]\
>         \     /       \   /     `-'   `-'     \   /       \     /
>          \   /         `-'                     `-'         \   /
>Burt, don't you realize that "evil" is just "live" spelled wrong? Having said
 that, the man has a point.           `-'
          `-'






From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (Brian Buydens)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Truth in hamming
Date: 22 Feb 1996 00:50:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4ggek3$[e-mail]>
References: <4fggpt$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

While I do agree with much of what Burt Fisher wrote about mindless QSO's
and I do appreciate the points made in the rebuttals concerning hams helping
in various natural disasters, I would like to point out that "public sevice"
means more than earthquakes.  Examples:

        1. Last Christmas VE5SC pretended to be Santa Claus and Regina area
           hams donated their time so that young children could have
           a conversation with "St. Nick".

        2. Last fall many hams helped to co-ordinate the Grey Cup (Canada's
           Superbowl) which took place in Regina.

        3. There were also hams at the Saskatoon Santa Claus Day parade.

These people all donated their time, not because there was a disaster and
they got "excited" just thinking what a hero they could be, but because
others needed their services and they could help out.  And they didn't do
their service for the glory because there was none.  Unless one was already
involved with ham radio (or involved in organizing the event) one would not
have even known that hams were there.

Brian.




--
Brian Buydens                        There was a young poet named Dan,
Department of Computing Services     Whose poetry never would scan.
University of Saskatchewan           When told this was so,
email: [e-mail]        He said, "Yes, I know.
VE5RDV


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (JACK CLARKE)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Truth in hamming
Date: 22 Feb 1996 00:30:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4ggdf0$[e-mail]>


You sure hit the nail on the head, Eric!

The true definition of a ham is:

"A lonely, pathetic wretch -- sitting in a corner somewhere,
tuning around on his radio, desperately trying to be important".

I've been a ham for over 30 years and have observed it all.  I
got the above definition about 10 years ago from a non-ham.  I
tried to argue the point several times over a period of several
weeks --  but to no avail.  I finally realized he was right.

Incidentally, he is now a ham; but I'm sure he is not pathetic
as are most of them.

Thanks for your truth.

Jack  VE3EED/W7
--


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:08:59 1996
From: Burt Fisher <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Truth in hamming
Date: 24 Feb 1996 15:58:48 GMT
Message-ID: <4gncjo$[e-mail]>
References: <4fggpt$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4ggek3$[e-mail]>


[e-mail] (Brian Buydens) wrote:

>These people all donated their time, not because there was a disaster and
>they got "excited" just thinking what a hero they could be, but because
>others needed their services and they could help out.  And they didn't do
>their service for the glory because there was none.  Unless one was already
>involved with ham radio (or involved in organizing the event) one would not
>have even known that hams were there.


I never said hams did zero good. Of course there are a few hams that
do what you suggest. But for the most part they sit on their butts.



   .-.                                                               .-.
  /   \           .-.                                 .-.           /   \
 /     \         /   \       .-.     _     .-.       /   \         /     \
/--Burt Fisher K1OIK--------/---\---/-\---/---\-----/-----\[e-mail]\
         \     /       \   /     `-'   `-'     \   /       \     /
          \   /         `-'                     `-'         \   /
           `-'                                               `-'




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:09:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tom Carrubba)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: VE Lindenhurst, LI Feb 25
Date: 22 Feb 1996 17:45:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4gia3i$[e-mail]>


FEB 25 ARRL VE NORTH LINDENHURST,LI

From: KA2RGI@KA2RGI.#NLI.NY.USA.NA
To  : EXAM@NLIBBS


The Great South Bay ARC hosts ARRL amateur radio exams every 4th
Sunday at 12 noon. Exams are given from Novice to Extra class.
All exams are ARRL/VEC, CW exams are multiple choice w/ full headphones.
The examination site is in the ARES/RACES room located in the basement.
Access is at the rear of the building via stairs.  Ring RED (TOP) buzzer
for entry.

Location: Babylon Town Hall
          Emergency Operations Center
          200 E. Sunrise Hwy.
          North Lindenhurst, NY

Talk in : 146.685/r 136.5pl

Please bring the following:
- Photocopy and original of current Amateur Radio License if licensed.
- Photocopy and original of CSCE(s) that are current.
- two forms of ID, at least one photo ID.
- pens or pencils.
- Calculator for math problems on exams, no pocket computers are allowed.
- 1996 Exam fee is $6.05, please bring exact change.
  * Novice exams (elements 1A & 2) are free.

For addition information you may contact:

Tom Carrubba KA2DFO  [phone] or 422-9594
Walter Wenzel KA2RGI [phone]


--
============================================================================
Tom Carrubba            "To err is human, but to really foul
N. Babylon, NY          things up requires a computer......"
KA2DFO                  packet radio| [e-mail]
============================================================================


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:09:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (ML, Michigan, USA)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: WANTED: 2m Mobile for under $100
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 96 14:14:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4ghtp6$[e-mail]>

Amateurs,

I'm looking for a functioning, used 2m mobile transceiver with 40W or greater
output for <$100.  email me if you have one to sell.  Have a good day!!

[e-mail]

73, KB8VBA


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:09:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (ML, Michigan, USA)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: WANTED: ICOM T21A & IC-2000H mods
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 96 19:36:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4gqdp9$[e-mail]>

Please email to [e-mail]

73, KB8VBA


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:09:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (ML, Michigan, USA)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: WANTED: ICOM T21A & IC-2000H mods
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 96 13:41:41 GMT
Message-ID: <4gsdc4$[e-mail]>

Please email mods to [e-mail].  Thanks!

73, KB8VBA


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:09:04 1996
From: [e-mail] (ML, Michigan, USA)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: WANTED: ICOM T21A & IC-2000H mods
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 96 13:40:23 GMT
Message-ID: <4gv1lq$[e-mail]>

Please email mods to [e-mail].  Thanks!

73, KB8VBA


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:09:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (ML, Michigan, USA)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: WANTED: Remote Speaker/Mic Project Ideas
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 96 20:48:06 GMT
Message-ID: <4g83b1$[e-mail]>

I have a 2m rig set up in the kitchen...I want to wire the audio to 4 or 5
different location, inside and outside my house...I would like to have a cheap

mic hooked up at each location I have a speaker.  Has anybody ever made a
project like this?  Any suggestions?

KB8VBA, Michigan
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:09:06 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (SAMIR KHAYAT)
From: [e-mail] (SAMIR KHAYAT)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 00:03:00 GMT
Subject: WEFAX Software
References: <4gr1cs$fv4$[e-mail]>

===========================================================================
Packet: YEBBSNET
Date: 02-27-96 (00:13)             Number: 696
From: MIKE HATZAKIS <71251.1124    Refer#: NONE
  To: ALL                           Recvd: NO
Subj: WEFAX Software                 Conf: (12) INTNN Radio M
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
MH > MIKE HATZAKIS <[e-mail]>                       ALL

   > .com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news
   > From: Mike Hatzakis <[e-mail]>
   > Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
   > Subject: WEFAX Software
   > Date: 26 Feb 1996 01:11:56 GMT
   > Organization: Jefferson University
   > Lines: 7
   > Message-ID: <4gr1cs$fv4$[e-mail]>

MH > I am looking for shareware program for wefax on a pk-232.  I am
   > not thrilled about paying $100 for aea software and would rather
   > pay a sharewre.

MH > Anyone know if one is around...?

MH > Mike  WB2TBQ

Hi Mike,
Try the JVFAX program, It is a GREAT one , the latest Version is 7.1
I guess and I am very sure you will receive excellent pictures.

Best 73's

Samir ( OD5SK / KC5RYL )

QTH: Jeddah - Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
---
 ■ QMPro 1.53 ■ ░▒▓█ CQ CQ CQ DE OD5SK █▓▒░



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:09:08 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (SAMIR KHAYAT)
From: [e-mail] (SAMIR KHAYAT)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 00:03:00 GMT
Subject: WEFAX Software
References: <4gr1cs$fv4$[e-mail]>

===========================================================================
Packet: YEBBSNET
Date: 02-27-96 (00:13)             Number: 696
From: MIKE HATZAKIS <71251.1124    Refer#: NONE
  To: ALL                           Recvd: NO
Subj: WEFAX Software                 Conf: (12) INTNN Radio M
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
MH > MIKE HATZAKIS <[e-mail]>                       ALL

   > .com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news
   > From: Mike Hatzakis <[e-mail]>
   > Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
   > Subject: WEFAX Software
   > Date: 26 Feb 1996 01:11:56 GMT
   > Organization: Jefferson University
   > Lines: 7
   > Message-ID: <4gr1cs$fv4$[e-mail]>

MH > I am looking for shareware program for wefax on a pk-232.  I am
   > not thrilled about paying $100 for aea software and would rather
   > pay a sharewre.

MH > Anyone know if one is around...?

MH > Mike  WB2TBQ

Hi Mike,
Try the JVFAX program, It is a GREAT one , the latest Version is 7.1
I guess and I am very sure you will receive excellent pictures.

Best 73's

Samir ( OD5SK / KC5RYL )

QTH: Jeddah - Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
---
 ■ QMPro 1.53 ■ ░▒▓█ CQ CQ CQ DE OD5SK █▓▒░



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:09:10 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (SAMIR KHAYAT)
From: [e-mail] (SAMIR KHAYAT)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 00:03:00 GMT
Subject: WEFAX Software
References: <4gr1cs$fv4$[e-mail]>

===========================================================================
Packet: YEBBSNET
Date: 02-27-96 (00:13)             Number: 696
From: MIKE HATZAKIS <71251.1124    Refer#: NONE
  To: ALL                           Recvd: NO
Subj: WEFAX Software                 Conf: (12) INTNN Radio M
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
MH > MIKE HATZAKIS <[e-mail]>                       ALL

   > .com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news
   > From: Mike Hatzakis <[e-mail]>
   > Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
   > Subject: WEFAX Software
   > Date: 26 Feb 1996 01:11:56 GMT
   > Organization: Jefferson University
   > Lines: 7
   > Message-ID: <4gr1cs$fv4$[e-mail]>

MH > I am looking for shareware program for wefax on a pk-232.  I am
   > not thrilled about paying $100 for aea software and would rather
   > pay a sharewre.

MH > Anyone know if one is around...?

MH > Mike  WB2TBQ

Hi Mike,
Try the JVFAX program, It is a GREAT one , the latest Version is 7.1
I guess and I am very sure you will receive excellent pictures.

Best 73's

Samir ( OD5SK / KC5RYL )

QTH: Jeddah - Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
---
 ■ QMPro 1.53 ■ ░▒▓█ CQ CQ CQ DE OD5SK █▓▒░



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:09:11 1996
From: Burt Fisher <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: What about ham radio that is on the cutting edge.
Date: 23 Feb 1996 02:01:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4gj755$[e-mail]>
References: <4fn47d$[e-mail]> <4fol1b$[e-mail]> <4gdi6q$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Marty Albert) wrote:

>Postmaster:
>
>As you can see, Mr. Fisher is sending some rather inappropriate
>messages and flooding a large number of News Groups with them.

I answered a message and said nothing.
Hardly what you charged me with.



>Please discuss this matter with Mr. Fisher and, if needed, cut off his
>send access to the News Groups.


I think I am still here

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 /     \         /   \       .-.     _     .-.       /   \         /     \
/--Burt Fisher K1OIK--------/---\---/-\---/---\-----/-----\[e-mail]\
         \     /       \   /     `-'   `-'     \   /       \     /
          \   /         `-'                     `-'         \   /
           `-'                                               `-'




From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:09:11 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ed Gallup)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Where can I find Info. on grounding
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 96 19:03:53 GMT
Message-ID: <4giel4$[e-mail]>
References: <4g5fug$[e-mail]>

In article <4g5fug$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Eric Daggett) wrote:
>If anyone knows of a good source of info on grounding (Books or Internet)
>Please Post or E-mail me [e-mail]

    The absolute best source, IMHO, is to call Polyphasor Corporation at
 800 325 7170  or FAX [phone]  and ask for their  LIGHTNING/EMP and
 GROUNDING SOLUTIONS  catalog.  It should be free.

  Ed  WB6SAT  [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:09:12 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Where to find SuperMorse?
Date: 27 Feb 1996 10:35:02 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gumom$[e-mail]>

Do I need to say any more?
I had it before but by a mistake i deleted it from my
harddisk. Do any one know a ftp-site where i can find the program?

73 from Johan Eriksson, Stockholm, Sweden.



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:09:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (Skubiszewski Marcin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Who will use Unix to learn code ?
Date: 21 Feb 1996 18:22:55 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gfntv$[e-mail]>

I wrote a program for learning code under Unix. Are there people
interested in using it/porting it to new brands of Unix (including
Linux) ? Or does everybody prefer Microsoft systems ?


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:09:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tony J. Podrasky)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Who will use Unix to learn code ?
Date: 21 Feb 1996 19:25:13 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gfrip$[e-mail]>
References: <4gfntv$[e-mail]>

In article <4gfntv$[e-mail]>,
Skubiszewski Marcin <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I wrote a program for learning code under Unix. Are there people
>interested in using it/porting it to new brands of Unix (including
>Linux) ? Or does everybody prefer Microsoft systems ?

I'd like to see it - I'm running LINUX and would port it if it is worth while.

--
    Tony J. Podrasky      - The Arabs were at the Oasis, eating their dates.
     San Diego , Ca       - Ol' Grandpa came in town to get him some posse.
    [e-mail]      - Meanwhile - back at the ranch - Grandma was busy
QSL? QRU? QRZ? QLZ? QFA?    beating off the Indians and they just kept coming.


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:09:15 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: why a license?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
References: <4f8826$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4farrb$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gt0ej$[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 14:36:18 GMT

In article <4gt0ej$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Kyle Cassidy) writes:
>: Eric Martin ([e-mail]) wrote:
>: : Thanks for all the responses, most of which cam by e-mail. I was
>: : interested in how well the FCC enforces its licensing laws, for I see a
>: : time when all Internet users may someday also need a license.
>:
>ah, what a wonderful world that might be ... but seriously, the reason
>that radio amateurs are licensed has a lot to do with the limited amount
>of bandwidth available, and also, more importantly, the idea that ham
>radio is preparation for EMERGENCY SERVICE. the gvt. wants to be
>relatively sure that in the event of an emergency, the ham community does
>in fact know something about radio. that's the idea anyway.

Actually, 97.405 waives the Part 97 rules, including 97.5, in case of a
real emergency posing an imminent threat to life or property. Thus the
FCC would seem to be saying that operator licensing isn't primarily
concerned with emergency communications. This is in accord with common
law. For example, in ordinary times, the state reserves the right to
kill to only its licensed agents, IE police and military, but in an
emergency where there is an immediate threat to life, an ordinary citizen
is permitted to exercise deadly force. Thus it would seem that any
purpose of licensing would be confined only to non-emergency situations.

The idea of spectrum rationing does appear to be a defacto result of
the current licensing system, but CCA'34 contradicts that as a purpose
because it says the rules have to be crafted to maximize access to the
spectrum by the public consistent with orderly use. I think that's the
real reason for licensing, to attempt to ensure orderly use through
requiring the applicant to demonstrate a knowledge of the consequences
of actions he might take with radio transmitters, IE issues of bandwidth,
harmonic emission, spurs, etc that might cause harm to other users,
particularly life safety service users such as the Coast Guard, police,
fire, etc. In other words, the only real purpose license exams serve is
to remove the excuse "I didn't know" from the vocabulary of a violator.

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:09:17 1996
From: [e-mail] (James M. Atkinson, Communications Engineer)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.antenna,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Subject: Wiretapping and Telephone Bugging Web Page tscm.com
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 15:34:56 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Keywords: Counterintelligence Debugging Surveillance Counter-Terrorism

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From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:09:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jerry Flanders)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.ham-radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.swap,rec.radio.swap
Subject: WTB ICOM CW FILTER
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 14:41:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4gn7u7$[e-mail]>
References: <4f8bvv$[e-mail]>


I want to buy a CW filter for my ICOM Ham Radio.

I need the FL52A (500Hz BW) for the 455KHz IF.

These fit several of the ICOM radios.

How much?

Jerry W4UKU  [e-mail]





From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:09:19 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: WTB: Icom IC2A/AT or equivalent
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 96 18:39:16 PST
Message-ID: <4gj98i$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Summary: I want a low-power handheld for a project

I'm still looking for an Icom IC2A/AT or equivalent handheld
2m radio. I've got a solar-powered project for which I need
a radio with low current drain while in squelched receive. The
Icom fits the bill, at about 20ma receive current.

Other radios would be acceptable, if they're fairly low-power.
I'm looking at non-2m-radio solutions, but this would be the
simplest way to do it, since I'll need to transmit intermittently
as well. Got one you want to sell? Send me mail!

Crystal-only types are fine too, since this will be a fixed-
frequency application. I'm not looking to spend huge dollars
here, but the radio doesn't have to be beautiful, either.

--
[e-mail]   http://www.peak.org/~forbesm
Mark G. Forbes KC7LZD (Landing Zone Dog!)
"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend.
 Inside of a dog, it is too dark to read."         - Groucho Marx



From [e-mail] Tue Feb 27 20:09:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Michael O'Brien)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Yaesu FT-736R  Mod for 70cm band
Date: 22 Feb 1996 00:10:59 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4ggcaj$[e-mail]>
References: <4gco5h$[e-mail]>

In article <4gco5h$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Dan Moore) writes
:
|> Does anyone have a modification for the Yaesu FT-736R to allow operation in

|> the 70cm band down to 420Mhz?  I would appreciate any advice regarding this

|> subject.

        An error in the firmware of the radio allows operation down to
420 MHz with no hardware modifications.

        Turn to a satellite VFO.  Manually key in a frequency in the range
420-430 MHz.  It'll work.  You can tune, too, as long as you tune upwards.
Any attempt to tune downwards will trigger the boundary check and the frequenc
y
will instantly jump to 430.000 MHz.
--
Mike O'Brien
[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Daniel M Drucker)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Wanted MFJ 1278 <---> Alinco DJ-F1T cable
Date: 23 Feb 1996 11:39:18 -0500
Message-ID: <4gkqjm$[e-mail]>


Wanted:

MFJ 1278 to Alinco DJ-F1T cable.


--

           [ Daniel Drucker / [e-mail] / N2SXX ]


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:30 1996
From: ptyborow@neutron (Piotr Tomasz Tyborowski)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: FT-726R & 9600 Packet ?
Date: 23 Feb 1996 12:06:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4gkak0$[e-mail]>

Hello !

Has anybody worked on 9k6 packet using YAESU FT-726R.
If YES - pse send me informations about modifications
of this transceiver to perform these transmisions.

My 9k6 TNC - AEA PK-96.

Vy 73! & TU for informations de Peter SP5TZP.

Reply for: [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:31 1996
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 12:47:25 CST
From: <[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Info on 'fists'

I have seen refernces to a group called 'fists'.  Please tell me
what they do and how does one join them if interested.

thanks much.

73.

-boB Brown  (KB9LFR)


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:32 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Az0th)
Subject: Re: QRM from my Shack Computer
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 14:46:44 GMT

>I have an IBM clone computer in the shack which I use for Internet and
>hope to use for radio logging.  However, the QRM from the computer
>doesn't allow me to operate successfully on most bands.
>
>Does anyone know of a simple way of eliminating this interference?

Ummm...turn off your IBM clone computer?  Seriously.

I have several more-or-less modern x86 machines which all interfere with
my radios more-or-less, despite steel boxes, monitor shielding, bypassing,
beading, etc., etc..  The only terminal solution I've found for when the
RFI is just unacceptable is to turn the bloody things off, and turn _on_
the old science: well-shielded 4 MHz Z-80's radiate a whole lot less than
any of the newer, faster CPU's.

Not all CP/M machines were created equal, but my CP/M machines, Tandy Models
12 and 4p and an even slower KayPro-II, don't interfere with my radios at all.
They're slow, they're self-contained, and they're pretty well shielded.  This
kind of hardware is cheap or free, software for it is cheap or free, and
there is still enough of a support system in place that you needn't hurt for
advice (yup, lots of folks still use CP/M machines, at least occasionally.)

Downside?  Forget glitzy graphics, mice and multimedia.  Forget media hype
and new products.  There's a CDROM available with some 19000 programs on
it for CP/M, but if you need something special, you'll probably have to
write it yourself, and (wait for it) most of the development tools you'd
want to use are cheap or free.  Z-80's and their ilk are still used in
telephone switches and embedded systems everywhere, so it's not even a
dead technology.

You will _not_ be able to eliminate all the noise from your x86 box without
resorting to industrial strength, TEMPEST-style repackaging.  You will be
able to _reduce_ the noise from your x86 box by smart use of shielding,
grounding, bypassing, filtering, etc..  Just repositioning your gear to
minimize the interference can make a big difference, and you can probably
live with some level of EMI without wanting to pull your hair, since your
x86 is probably chewing on many frequencies you don't even care about.

But for real relief, for QRP, DX, weak-signal or satellite work, when
local noise is a serious irritant, you really just need to turn it off at
the source.

Cheers es 73
de KF4FJH - RF Buchanan







From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (Uwe Ehrenberg)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: CQDL Magazine
Date: 23 Feb 1996 16:27:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4gkpt4$[e-mail]>
References: <4gbp87$[e-mail]>

Hi Frank,


>> Anyone have any info on how to subscribe to the German amateur radio
magazine CQDL? Are there any other german amateur magazines? <<

you should contact the DARC-Verlag and the DARC under the following
e-mail address: [e-mail]

I am sure, they will find a way. If you are interested, i will find out
the other addresses for you.


vy 73 de Uwe DL3BJ



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:34 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: WTB  --  UNDERSTANDING  AMATEUR  RADIO  <<<  ARRL  >>>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
From: Bill <[e-mail]>
Date: 23 Feb 96 17:08:12 CST

Looking for the following publication:



                  UNDERSTANDING AMATEUR RADIO
                    by George Grammar (ARRL)
                     1963, paperback

Prefer mint condition, but will consider all offers!

73s

Bill
AA4FM/0



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:35 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.info,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: ARLP008 Propagation de KT7H
Date: 23 Feb 1996 17:36:11 -0500
Message-ID: <$[e-mail]>


SB PROP @ ARL $ARLP008
ARLP008 Propagation de KT7H

ZCZC AP29
QST de W1AW
Propagation Forecast Bulletin 8  ARLP008
From Tad Cook, KT7H
Seattle, WA  February 23, 1996
To all radio amateurs

SB PROP ARL ARLP008
ARLP008 Propagation de KT7H

Solar activity is still quite low, and last week there were three
days with no sunspots.  No improvement is in sight.  There may be a
rise in geomagnetic activity around February 25 and again around
March 9 through 12.

Conditions should be stable for the 160 meter SSB contest this
weekend, but there may be a rise in geomagnetic instability on
Sunday.  Check WWV at 18 minutes after the hour.  Every three hours
the K index changes.  As long as the K index is below three,
conditions should be good.

Sunspot Numbers for February 15 through 21 were 11, 0, 0, 0, 12, 14
and 26, with a mean of 9.  10.7 cm flux was 69, 70.1, 70.7, 70.2,
71, 72.2 and 71.9, with a mean of 70.7.
NNNN
/EX


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Simon Twigger)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Mounting detachable faceplate in car - Help!
Date: 23 Feb 1996 18:58:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4gl2oj$[e-mail]>

Hi there,

I have recently bought a Kenwood TS742 2m/70cm dualbander which has a
detachable face plate to allow the radio to be installed in the trunk
and the contols to be up front within reach. I have the radio installed
under the passenger seat and the wires from the battery are in place
without any problems. I am now trying to find a way to mount the
faceplate, preferably without doing anything permanent to the car.

I was wondering if anyone can give me any tips on how this might be
accomplished? If I have to drill some holes somewhere inconspicuous
then so be it, but Im trying to avoid it if I can. I have a Honda Civic
'94.

I have seen pictures of faceplates mounted on mobile phone 'goose
necks' (flexible arms mounted to the car floor) which look very neat
and tidy. Has anyone used this method and how easy is the installation
of the goose neck?

Thanks for anyone who can help me here.

   Simon, AA9PW

Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.




From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:37 1996
From: Bill Crocker <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Space Shuttle
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 19:14:37 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4glfqa$[e-mail]>

ALUBATHSA2 wrote:
>
> Hello everyone,
>
>    Would any1 have a list of SHUTTLE freq'S??  SW or whatever.  Any help
> would be appreciated....


Me again...

I found a WEB site you may be interested in!

http://garc.gsfc.nasa.gov/www/retransmission/retransmission.html

Check it out.

Bill Crocker


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:38 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: ?RV Nets ?
Date: 23 Feb 1996 21:29:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4glbjb$[e-mail]>

I have a student in my class that would like a list of the RV nets around the
country.
I know of the Good Sam RV Radio Net on 14240 and on 7292.  Does anyone know of
 any others,
particularly on 10 meters?

Thanks,

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sid George, CPA     [e-mail]
._  _...  .....  _.._  .._
http://www.hal-pc.org/~sid
-------------------------------------



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:39 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: SOS!!!
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 22:48:51 GMT
Message-ID: <4glg3c$[e-mail]>

I have this trivia sheet that I REALLY need to finish.  One oth
questions is:
        The distress signal  SOS has been thought to mean "Save our Ship" or
"Save our souls" but it really has no meaning.  Why was it chosen.
        If anyone know the real answer FOR SURE please, for the love of God,
email me as I cannot keep up with this group.
                Thanks in advance,
                        Jason



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:40 1996
From: [e-mail] (Wayne Day)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: Re: RFI to Heart-Pacer like unit AICD
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 23:48:24 -0600
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gk1oi$[e-mail]>

 [e-mail] (Daniel Wee, 9V1ZV) wrote in part:

> Does anyone
> have any experience with one of these things and could give me some feedback
> to confirm or allay any fears my friend might have? Thanks.
>
> Automatic Implantable Cardiovester Defibrillator
> Made by Meditronics
> Newer (1-lead) model
>

You might want to drop a note to :

     [e-mail]

and ask him to forward a note to the customer service folks asking for any
research or data related to this problem.  Certainly they would probably
know more than the anecdotal information the rest of us might be able to
provide.

Good luck!

73 Wayne KF5ZC

 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Wayne Day KF5ZC Fort Worth,Texas,USA  [e-mail]          |
   CompuServe: 76703,376               [e-mail] |  ,__o
                                       [e-mail]             |--\_<,
   Member: Bicycle Mobile Hams of America                       (*)/'(*)
 For info on BMHA or the BIKEHAM mailing list: Finger [e-mail]
 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:40 1996
From: [e-mail]  (KF2TI - Steve)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Logical Reasons to Retain Code Testing
Date: 24 Feb 1996 00:33:05 GMT
Message-ID: <4glmc1$[e-mail]>
References: <4ge53e$[e-mail]>

>   [e-mail] (Drew Durigan) writes:
>  (none)
>
>
>>>>
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz


uhhh sorry, feel asleep..did i miss anything worth reading???  gess not  zzzzz
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:41 1996
From: bhowes <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: MARS Question
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 01:41:02 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

I have a question, but I am not certain if this is the correct place to
ask, if not please excuse me. I would appreciate any input.Can a Novice
transmit on MARS frequencies with HF phone if he/she has a MARS licence?
I was told that this was true. We are speaking about HF phone, not CW.
Tnx. Email replies to [e-mail]

-Brad

73


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:42 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: repeaters
Date: 24 Feb 96 06:56:03 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


I'm writing this evening to get some info. on an article I downloaded from a
bbs last week. It was about building repeaters, from vol. 94  issue 9.
I'm trying to find out if there are any diagrams that I can get to go with
these instructions. Also I was wondering if there are any other radios that ca
n
easily or not so easily be converted to a repeater?

                                Thanks,
                                Jimmi



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:43 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Greg Dolkas)
Subject: Icom R-7000 repair help!
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 1996 07:46:21 GMT


I have an Icom R-7000 receiver which has freaked out.  Turn it on, and the
display goes nuts. It has a mind of its own, blinking and switching bands and
modes.  Quite a sight to see, but not very functional.

My first thougth was that my recent replacement of the memory backup battery
broke something, but I seem to recall that the DC-DC board had some sort of
design problem with an underrated capacitor.  I can't find a reference to
the exact fix in my files; does anyone have a copy of the relevant info?

Thanks!

Greg  KO6TH


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:44 1996
From: plove%/etc/HOSTNAME (Paul Love)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: DX-Reflector
Date: 25 Feb 1996 04:58:07 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4goq8v$[e-mail]>



--
****************************************************************************
*  E-Mail : [e-mail]  | Ax25: vk4xd @ vk4wia.#bne.qld.aus.oc*
****************************************************************************
Greetings ,
Could someone please tell me the subscription address for the DX-Reflector
I used to sub some time ago, but the address I have must be wrong as it
comes back as unknown address.

Would love to re-subscribe , any help gratefully received.

e-mail .. [e-mail]

Thanks in advance & 73 de Paul VK4XD.



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:45 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: HT's on cruise ships?
Date: 25 Feb 1996 07:00:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4gp1eh$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4g0gnm$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
   Siegfried Rambaum <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Path:
news.cis.okstate.edu!news.ecn.uoknor.edu!paladin.american.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!
admaix.sunydutchess.edu!ub!csn!news-1.csn.net!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!math.o
hio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.
lightlink.com!light.lightlink.com!siram
>From: Siegfried Rambaum <[e-mail]>
>Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
>Subject: Re: HT's on cruise ships?
>Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 13:11:38 -0500
>Organization: ART MATRIX - LIGHTLINK
>Lines: 21
>Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
>References: <[e-mail]>
<4g0gnm$[e-mail]>
>NNTP-Posting-Host: light.lightlink.com
>Mime-Version: 1.0
>In-Reply-To: <4g0gnm$[e-mail]>
>Status: N
>
>> Abraham Stavsky ([e-mail]) wrote:
>>
>> : A friend is embarking on a 3-week Mediterranean cruise and wants
>> : to know whether to pack his 2m/440 HT. Anyone know what the regus
>> : would be I mean regs...? Since one is on the "open sea" in int'l
>> : waters, what rules would apply?
>
>In international waters, the rules of that country apply, where the boat
>is registered.
>
>In territorial waters, the rules of the appropriate country will apply.
>Within Europe however, you just need one reciprocal license, and I guess
>either Austria or Germany are the swiftest to obtain one. I dont recall
>what these licenses are called, but since the early eighties, for
>example, you can go with a German lic into most other European countries
>without having to apply for some reciprocal license, you just add the
>appropriate lic-class-country-prefix with a / to your call, and that's it.
>
>Check with some European hams in a QSO.
>
>Siegfried


Im curious, how much activity would you expect to hear on the open ocean much
less be able to get back to on a handy talkie.

Take your HF rig and go maritime mobile, you'll make more contacts. (He said
grinning.)

                               73
                           Mike KC5GJN


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:47 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: SOS!!!
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 1996 15:47:11 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4glg3c$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] wrote:
>
> I have this trivia sheet that I REALLY need to finish.  One oth
> questions is:
>         The distress signal  SOS has been thought to mean "Save our Ship" or
> "Save our souls" but it really has no meaning.  Why was it chosen.---
I don't believe it stands for anything.  It is a combination  of dots
and dashs that were not used in the Morse code for any characters
and would not be confused.  It isn't really the characters S O S, but
one character consisting of 3 dots, 3dashs, 3dots with no space between
them.  This is only my opinion....
Gene WA4WBI


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:48 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Logical Reasons to Retain Code Testing
Date: 25 Feb 1996 17:44:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4gq76o$[e-mail]>
References: <4ge53e$[e-mail]> <4gpdsg$[e-mail]>

In article <4gpdsg$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] wrote:
>Path:
news.cis.okstate.edu!news.ecn.uoknor.edu!news.eng.convex.com!newsrelay.netins.
net!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!insync!news.hal-pc.o
rg!usenet
>From: [e-mail]
>Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
>Subject: Re: Logical Reasons to Retain Code Testing
>Date: 25 Feb 1996 10:32:48 GMT
>Organization: Houston Area League of PC Users
>Lines: 14
>Message-ID: <4gpdsg$[e-mail]>
>References: <4ge53e$[e-mail]>
>NNTP-Posting-Host: pm2-121.hal-pc.org
>X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.)
>Status: N
>
>>   [e-mail] (Drew Durigan) writes:
>>  (none)
>>
>
>I tend to agreee.  What about keeping the code as an endorsement to the
amateur license, similar to
>the way commercial licenses have various endorsements.  The endorsement would

intitle the holder to
>use the exclusive CW portion of each band.
>
>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>Sid George, CPA     [e-mail]
>.._  _...  .....  _.._  .._
>http://www.hal-pc.org/~sid
>-------------------------------------
>

They already do it's the tech plus, general, advanced and extra portions of
the band.


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:49 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: ARLB013 Question pool committee
Date: 25 Feb 1996 18:47:35 GMT
Message-ID: <4gqas7$[e-mail]>
References: <$[e-mail]>

Would someone explain to me what this is all about?

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sid George, CPA     [e-mail]
._  _...  .....  _.._  .._
http://www.hal-pc.org/~sid
-------------------------------------



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:50 1996
From: [e-mail]    (Bill Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Drawing Schematic Diagrams on FCC Exams
Date: 25 Feb 1996 21:59:18 GMT
Message-ID: <4gqm3m$[e-mail]>
References: <4fvspi$[e-mail]> <4g8tm5$[e-mail]> <4ganou$[e-mail]> <4gg3u5$[e-mail]> <4gi5up$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bill Newkirk)

In <4gi5up$[e-mail]>, Kevin Schmidt <kschmidt> writes:
>Vincent Biancomano <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>One should check QST to confirm, but I believe drawing of
>>schematics ceased in the mid 70's. Up until then, 10 of the

wasn't there in 1971 (novice)/1972(couple of tries for general)/1973 (yay got
past
everything to Advanced..)...i always felt the code machine was fast..but i fin
ally
passed it...

>>100 questions (Extra Class) required the drawing of both
>>schematics and block diagrams. The drawing of schematics had been
>>required at the "lower" classes as well, notably Technician Class.
>>Extra Class. Whatever the dates, it's easy to check out: all one
>>needs are dated copies of the ARRL License Manual.
>>Vince, WB2EZG

>I took the extra exam in 1968 and drew no diagrams at all: no block
>diagrams; no schematic diagrams.
>
>When I studied for the exams in the late 60s, the ARRL manuals
>said that you should be prepared to draw diagrams. However, the real
>FCC tests, as various posts have verified, had schematic drawing in
>the late 50s and no drawing in the early 60s. I believe that the

would bet it was changed to eliminate subjectiveness on the part
of the examiner and to accomodate increased numbers of applicants..

>ARRL license manuals are a poor method of determining the actual
>test questions. As I said in my original post, the license manual
>had practice questions with essay like answers that included
>schematic diagram drawing. The tests that I took (and apparently
>others here too) did not. Having read QST, I don't believe they published
>anything more than the FCC syllabus, if that, during this period.
>73 Kevin
>[e-mail]

the ARRL made the license manuals from the FCC's published information
plus some additional material to fill in where the authors would think there
might be some holes. Odds are that you didn't see up to date procedural
info because the license manuals were being written by those who had long
ago passed the exams and just recalled what happened to them...instead of
knowing what goes on currently....

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:51 1996
From: [e-mail]    (Bill Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: DS-1A (DC-DC converter for Kenwood) question
Date: 25 Feb 1996 22:01:38 GMT
Message-ID: <4gqm82$[e-mail]>
References: <4ft09j$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bill Newkirk)

In <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (charles copeland) wri
tes:
>In article <4ft09j$[e-mail]>,
>Ken Edwards <[e-mail]> wrote:
>>I have a Kenwood TS-820S that I would like to run off battery in

ts-820...about 160 W input...pulls about 20A at 12 V..

>I've looked into this also for my TS-820. The box that connects
>to the TS-820 that allows DC operation only contains a two resistors
>and two mega transistors.

sounds something like the supply used in the TS-520..

>The transistors are no longer in production, but the equivalent
>is ZN4049, PNP germanium, 60A, 45V, TO-36, NTE28 at the tune
>of $45 each. Thats $90 a pair. Not a pretty picture.
>
>I think it would be more feasible to buy a DC to AC converter for
>your cigarette lighter plug and drive the TS-820 with 120VAC.
>I would be interested in anyones experience doing this.

i don't think the lighter can supply enough current for transmit.

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:52 1996
From: [e-mail]    (Bill Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Hams that have had sex.
Date: 25 Feb 1996 22:03:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4gqmc1$[e-mail]>
References: <4gcuhl$[e-mail]> <4gd5u0$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bill Newkirk)

In <4gd5u0$[e-mail]>, [e-mail](Wanda M Desmond) w
rites:
>In <4gcuhl$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (KD1YVJim)
>writes:
>>And don't forget that venerable bumper sticker,
>>"Hams do it 'til their gigahertz!"
>>73 de Jim KD1YV
>What's sex????
>John
>KE6TGN

a shorthand way of determining whether you have a plug or a socket...

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:53 1996
From: [e-mail]    (Bill Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Have you read ARRL Bulletin #9 yet?  A blockbuster!!
Date: 25 Feb 1996 22:13:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4gqmu5$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gisub$[e-mail]> <4givjk$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bill Newkirk)

In <4givjk$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Douglas Nelson) writes:
>feet should not be allowed. :  Perhaps I'm the only ham in the US who
>doesn't want a tower next door.  I guess hams don't have any problem with

(must be an HF operator...or repeater denizen..for reliable dx on vhf, you nee
d
altitude or a satellite, and the birds come and go..could be VHF doesn't "work
"
for him due to terrain as well..so HF is the solution...could also mean he doe
sn't
operate much...)

>cellular towers, commercial TV station towers, water towers etc. in their
>neighbors' yards either.  Even if I did find them aesthetically
>satisfying, I know for a fact that my neighbors don't, and I'd rather have

things like water towers make modern life possible...odds are your neighbors m
ight
think they use a star trek transporter to get the water from the reservoir to
the faucet..and that they certainly have wireless lights in their house since
there's
no visible wires going from the switch to the ceiling lamp...

>their goodwill than carry my hobby.to its extreme.  But I know that this

70 foot towers aren't extreme -- esp if you live 100 mi from the tv station an
d
you don't want to pay for cable..

>isn't the official ham position...the ARRL says so!
>Doug Nelson K4JGW

why should the neighbors have ultimate control over your legal use of your
property? see March 1996 Playboy mag - Playboy Forum titled "Conform or Else".
Amateurs just happen to have had a problem longer than most other folks but
they're getting their turn in the barrel too...

who says that amateur radio must take a back seat to all other uses of a
property..."Oh, you're a ham operating on 145.01 and tearing up the neighbors
cable TV on channel 18 due to the neighbors using wire nuts to splice on some
cable when they rearranged the house..."  and the ham has to leave the air??

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:54 1996
From: [e-mail]    (Bill Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Morse Code for Windows?
Date: 25 Feb 1996 22:18:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4gqn7m$[e-mail]>
References: <4gi3mc$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bill Newkirk)

In <4gi3mc$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Jeff DeMarco) writes:
>If anyone is aware of a morse code tutor for Windows or Windows95, please let

>me know.
>Tnx!
>JMD

you can run the standard dos apps in the dos windows for the most part.

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:56 1996
From: [e-mail]    (Bill Newkirk)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 25 Feb 1996 22:21:52 GMT
Message-ID: <4gqne0$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <4da7b5$[e-mail]> <4dhtig$[e-mail]> <4dokh9$[e-mail]> <4e0088$[e-mail]> <4e2j9r$[e-mail]> <4e6osq$[e-mail]> <4ed2jo$[e-mail]> <4f3q9o$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fmimn$[e-mail]> <4g6kv7$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Bill Newkirk)

In <[e-mail]>, Jim Daneke <[e-mail]> writes:
>[e-mail]@onramp.net wrote:
>> What kind of a BONEHEAD is so obsessed with HISTORY that they seek
>> to make modern electronics professionals and hobbyists learn the
>> trade of the old telegraph operators of the 1800's?  In terms of
...
>> C. McCane

a bonehead who will be spending his time defending his designs and application
s
against previous patents and defending his patents against prior art claims.

>Sounds like you're pretty impressed with yourself!

Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:56 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (SAMIR KHAYAT)
From: [e-mail] (SAMIR KHAYAT)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 00:03:00 GMT
Subject: PACKET-INTERNET GATEWAY??

Hi,
Thanks for reading this message and I would like to ask if anyone knows
the E-mail & packet address of a Packet <--> Internet Gateway.
I know that there is a lot of them but I only tried one which is W2XO
with no luck and it was the only address I got from QST.
Any information will be very much appreciated.

Best 73's

Samir (OD5SK & KC5RYL)

Packet: [e-mail]
        [e-mail]
QTH: Jeddah - Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia.
---
 ■ QMPro 1.53 ■ ░▒▓█ CQ CQ CQ DE OD5SK █▓▒░



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 26 Feb 1996 00:09:03 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gqtmv$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4gqls6$[e-mail]>

>cw love it or leave it

I vote for "leave it" and, as I have stated before, my prediction is 5-10
years.
Probably much closer to 5.

Your post should have read "CW...leave it, or watch the commercial
interests take over the bands"



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:58 1996
From: Mike Hatzakis <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: WEFAX Software
Date: 26 Feb 1996 01:11:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4gr1cs$fv4$[e-mail]>

I am looking for shareware program for wefax on a pk-232.  I am
not thrilled about paying $100 for aea software and would rather
pay a sharewre.

Anyone know if one is around...?

Mike  WB2TBQ


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:07:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ken Paul)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Manual Needed for JRC NRD-525
Date: 26 Feb 1996 03:21:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4gr8vi$[e-mail]>

Posting this message for a co-worker whose news server has gone down...

Looking for the manual for a JRC NRD-525

(the author has not the slightest idea what it is)

send ALL reples to Hank Brakman at [e-mail]

do NOT post replies or send mail to me... thanks!

                                 -- Ken Paul



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:00 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ed Mitchell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Obtaining Question Pools?
Date: 26 Feb 1996 04:29:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4grcv6$[e-mail]>
References: <4ge7rv$[e-mail]> <Pine.SUN.3.91.960222160410.18233E-100000@seatimes>

>On 21 Feb 1996, Emarit Ranu wrote:
>>       and wants to take an exam here.  He wants the latest question
>>       pools.  Anyone know where I can get them via ftp?  I have had
>>       no luck on oak.oakland.edu, maybe I am blind??
>

You can also find the question pools in the Ham Radio Online Library available
on the web at
http://www.accessone.com/~vbook/hronline.htm

de KF7VY

------------------------
personal email to [e-mail]
Visit Ham Radio Online, it's free, at
http://www.accessone.com/~vbook/hronline.htm



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ed Mitchell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.scanner,rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: Free classified Ads at Ham Radio Online
Date: 26 Feb 1996 04:33:49 GMT
Message-ID: <4grd7d$[e-mail]>

We've added free "classified" ads to our freeware Ham Radio Online
international "magazine" web site. We also have original feature stories,
international ham radio newsletters, broadcast/SWL info, REAL-TIME world-wide
propagation resources including MUFs, aurora, geomagnetic field conditions and
tons more stuff.

The March stories will begin by the end of the coming weekend. Stop on by
and check out the new Ham Radio Online Interactive section - where you can
add your own messages and your own ads, DX announcements, VHF band openings
or whatever.

Please enjoy,
73, Ed, KF7VY

------------------------
personal email to [e-mail]
Visit Ham Radio Online, it's free, at
http://www.accessone.com/~vbook/hronline.htm



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:02 1996
From: Mike Gathergood <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: HISTORY   OF  THE  YAESU  FT-101 ?
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 96 10:30:36 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4got99$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <4got99$[e-mail]> [e-mail] "Bill Nelson" writes:

> I doubt if they have fallen apart - and have no idea why there are so few
> for sale.  The only ones I have seen, the asking price was in excess of
> $500.

I saw our club's 101E BLOWN apart a few years ago - it was borrowed,
then returned minus the mains power lead. Somebody then put a mains
plug on the DC power cable and plugged it into 230V AC.

Can you guess what happened next? GM4AXG was QRT for several months!

My question is - what's happened to all the 2m FM rigs ever sold? They
don't seem to be QRV (at least not where I live in West London) and yet
the market for new black boxes and ex-business radios for conversion to
2m FM is bigger than ever. Where are all these radios going? Who's using
them, and what for?

73
Mike                  * QRV around 0800 and 1800 most weekdays on GB3HL *
G4KFK                 * (Hillingdon 433.075/434.675) and also 51.83 MHz *


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:03 1996
From: Jan-Martin Hertzsch <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: 2m use in France
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 13:52:29 +0100
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: "Paul A. Wright" <[e-mail]>

Hi Paul,

some people recommend whistling. Well, sometimes it seems to work.
Another possibility is to buy an external microphone for your HT
which is equipped with an extra button and the 1750 Hz tone generator.
These micros are advertised in several ham magazines. There are
also several repeaters which are simply carrier-controlled, but
most require indeed the 1750 tone burst.

vy 73 de DG0LFH,
Jan-Martin


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:04 1996
From: srik@watson (Srikanth Gurrapu)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: help needed.
Date: 26 Feb 96 17:36:33 GMT
Message-ID: <Pine.3.87.9602261133.H20965-0100000@watson>

Dear Sir/Madam ,

                I've got your email id on Internet.
I need  a small technical help.
I want to know if  any device is available , which gives the
morse code for a given data , for eg : my call-sign.

I want the binary representation of the data which is Morse coded.

Could you please answer my question and give me some information
regarding such devices.

Thanks for your help ,


       Gurrapu Srikanth ,
       GRA, TISL, Univ. Of kansas, Lawrence.
       ADD :1301 West 24th Street ,Apt M26,Lawrence,KS - 66046.
       Phone : Off :(913)-***-**** ; Res : (913)-832-9259.
       email id : [e-mail]
       URL location : http://www.tisl.ukans.edu/~srik

                        ------X------






From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:04 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: propogation question
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 18:44:04 GMT
Message-ID: <4gsv1p$[e-mail]>

I am not in ham radio but thought maybe someone out there could answer
a question for me.
I am an RF tech working in satellite communications.
Can someone give me a good definition of PROPOGATION...(propogation
delay, RF propogation or whatever)
We were having a discussion one day at work and cant agree on
it....Yes, I guess we got a liitle to much time on our hand.
Your definition would be greatly apreciated.
Please Email me if you can help.
Thanks in advance,

Mike
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:05 1996
From: [e-mail] (Kyle Cassidy)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: why a license?
Date: 26 Feb 1996 19:08:03 GMT
Message-ID: <4gt0ej$[e-mail]>
References: <4f8826$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4farrb$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

: Eric Martin ([e-mail]) wrote:
: : Thanks for all the responses, most of which cam by e-mail. I was
: : interested in how well the FCC enforces its licensing laws, for I see a
: : time when all Internet users may someday also need a license.
:
ah, what a wonderful world that might be ... but seriously, the reason
that radio amateurs are licensed has a lot to do with the limited amount
of bandwidth available, and also, more importantly, the idea that ham
radio is preparation for EMERGENCY SERVICE. the gvt. wants to be
relatively sure that in the event of an emergency, the ham community does
in fact know something about radio. that's the idea anyway.

--
kyle cassidy -- kb2rvy
office of academic computing -- rowan college of new jersey
http://www.rowan.edu/~cassidy/home.htm



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:06 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (steve c walko ee stnt)
Subject: *** New Ten Tec 2 Meter XCVR Kit! ***
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (steve c walko ee stnt)
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 19:36:01 GMT

Hello all.  I read in February 96 QST that Ten-Tec has released a 2 meter
transceiver kit (p. 129).  I was wondering if anyone has gotten their
hands on one yet or if they've seen reviews of it.  I miss the kit
building days of Heath.  The Ramsey 2 meter kit I built a few years back
gave me nothing but trouble.

    This new kit is fully synthesized, covers the whole 2 meter band,
has 15 memories and tone encode.  If it has a decent receiver in it, I
just may buy one and throw it together.

    Please comment if you see a review or own one.



------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Steve W           [e-mail]

New Jersey Institute Of Technology
   Newark, New Jersey
------------------------------------------------------------------------------


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:07 1996
From: Jim Irving
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: TEST:please do not read
Date: 26 Feb 1996 19:45:57 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gt2ll$[e-mail]>




From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:08 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Diane  Schleifer)
Subject: HELP:  Newbie needs help
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 21:37:05 GMT

I have been loking for a mobile way to get my e-mail and buying
a cell phone and cell modem is too expensive.  Someone told me
that I could use a HAM radio and that there are ways to get
e-mail over it.  Can someone please explain how it works, what
I need, how much it will cost, and some other little
questions.  I have _no_ ham experience so please be specific (I
am not stupid, just have no HAM experience).  Thanx.


                                        Dan

[e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:09 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Richard Lubash)
Subject: Needed - Hams That Can Write
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 00:15:43 GMT

As the new Technical Editor of 73 Amateur Radio Today I am trying to
bring some of the writing seen in 73 to more of a grass roots level. I
feel that it is important to cover construction projects and product
reviews of equipment that can be used and afforded by the majority of
the amateur community as well as the big, neat, expensive stuff. I am
looking for hams that would like to write about projects they have
completed or equipment that they have had experience with. The main
criteria being, is it something your fellow ham would be interested in.

If you think this might be fun and would like more information please
email or call me.

73
Richard


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

Richard Lubash
Technical Editor - 73 Amateur Radio Today
603-924-0058
fax [phone]
email [e-mail]


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:10 1996
From: Dave Donkers <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Need schematic/ Heath SM-150A
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 12:36:22 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Greetings --

I am looking for a copy of the schematic or manual for a
Heath/Schlumberger Model SM-150A Frequency Counter,
vintage mid-1970's (from datecodes on chips).

Please reply with source or, if you have one, will pay
copy/postage/fax costs. I am also able to recieve scanned images.

TNX, 73s  de Dave N9FLA


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:11 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Info-Hams Digest V96 #170
Date: 27 Feb 96 13:33:51 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

In a message dated 96-02-26 21:32:08 EST, you write:

>From: [e-mail] (David Sosnin)
>Subject: 10-10 Number
>
>I used to have a 10-10 number a long time ago. I have lost the number.
>Is there a way I can find out what it is or apply for a new one? I
>need the name and address to get the information from.
>
>

David, your 10-10 number is 51461...sound familiar?  Glad to help.
73
Tom/N3PGG


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:12 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: sci.astro.amateur,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Subject: [Q] Frequency of Jupitor emissions
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 96 13:51:35 PDT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>


Hi All:

Anyone know what frequence emissions from Jupitor may
be picked up on. Also, is there equipment that can
be bought or built cheaply to do such. As I recall I thought
I saw mentioned in a trade rag 18Mhz - 22Mhz...

Thanks,

Gary-



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:13 1996
From: [e-mail] (Rick)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 27 Feb 1996 16:47:01 -0700
Message-ID: <4h055l$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <4da7b5$[e-mail]> <4dhtig$[e-mail]> <4dokh9$[e-mail]> <4e0088$[e-mail]> <4e2j9r$[e-mail]> <4e6osq$[e-mail]> <4ed2jo$[e-mail]> <4f3q9o$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fi74f$[e-mail]> <4gb4pa$[e-mail]>

Internationl Communications treaties still require the Morse code for
any one wanting to operate in the HF bands 160-10 meters. There are
plenty of U.S hams that have petitioned the FCC to drop the code requirement
but the FCC has rejected all such proposals. Things have changed though
at least there is no code requirement for the VHF and higher bands.
I started as a No Code Tech but quickly upgraded so I could operate on the HF
bands.

                                       Rick Horwitz, AB7FH


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:14 1996
From: Fred <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 18:00:06 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <4da7b5$[e-mail]> <4dhtig$[e-mail]> <4dokh9$[e-mail]> <4e0088$[e-mail]> <4e2j9r$[e-mail]> <4e6osq$[e-mail]> <4ed2jo$[e-mail]> <4f3q9o$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fmimn$[e-mail]> <4g6kv7$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>


> [e-mail]@onramp.net wrote:
> >
> > Listen to a new world technologist's attitude that's shared by most:
> >
> > I'm an electronics engineer, a member of the IEEE, and a computer
> > network architect. I like radio and analog electronics as a hobby.
> > I use the 2M band on a regular basis and that includes auto patch
> > and repeater services. I do not have ANY KIND of FCC license although
                           ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Make note of this statement!!!!!!!!!!

> > I might get one if I have the time to waste. One thing is for
> > sure:
> >         I WILL NEVER TAKE A TEST ON MORSE CODE!!!!!!!!!!!
Much selfserving BS has been snipped out here to shorten things.

> >
> > Now, to change the subject a bit, I don't ever want to be called
> > an "amatuer radio operator" - what a pathetic label. I got my
> > general class professional ticket while I was in the Navy,
   ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Now, what did that statement say a bit earlier in this tirade???? Then
how the hell could he have a General Class Radio/Telephone Oerators
ticket from his US Navy days if he has no kind of FCC license.  This is
starting to sound like a wimp that cannot even grasp the concept of any
kind of personal effort.  BTW--when I was in the Navy you got a
Radio/Telegraph Operators license as was required by Maritime law for
shipboad radio OPs.  You hadda know morse to get that!!!!!!!!!!!  Good
thing I got a pair of hip boots to wear.  It's getting pretty deep.

> > C. McCane

Fred

Fred Peerenboom
internet: [e-mail]
Amateur Radio: ke8tq@n8acv.#day.oh.usa.noam
BTW-- We run a 19.2 Kb packet backbone network here linking a big chunk
of the state of Ohio.  What do you do for the hobby of personal, amateur,
ham or what ever you wish to call it, radio??????????  Besides spout off
about how great you are and how you enjoy breaking the FCC regs as to
transmitter operations by unlicensed operators.



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jeremy Boot)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Radio Pages
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 18:34:53 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

The local server recently changed its DNS number. Some people have
complained they can't access my pages any more.

You should be able to find them under:

        http://www.innotts.co.uk/~asperges/

but if not, instead try:

        http://194.176.128.13/~asperges/

and it should work. This is the new DNS address.

The pages contain info of interest to Radio Amateurs, Radio
enthusiasts and Short Wave listeners.

* There are links to many other pages, newsgroups, ftp etc;
* A mock exam;
* Questions and Answers for newcomers;
* IRC links
* Links to Friends on the Net (mostly homepages involved in radio)
* The new Short Wave Listener pages with links to Broadcasters on the
Net.
* The Russian link;
* Sources for help;

There will be new updates in March.

73 de
Jeremy G4NJH
[e-mail]
[Home, Am Radio, SWL pages: http://www.innotts.co.uk/~asperges/ ]



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:16 1996
From: Mark <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Icom R-7000 repair help!
Date: 27 Feb 1996 21:29:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4gvt3q$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Greg, the problem is the dc/dc power board. The fix is replacement of 2-3
capacators. Im at work and dont have info close. Look on almost any
scanner bbs for articles by Bill Parnass. He did a lot of 7000 research
and should have articles on mods and repairs posted everywhere. If you
have no luck email me and I'll dig at home for the info.

73,
Mark
N5UMT



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:17 1996
From: watty <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Jeep Cherokee and mounting moblie rigs..
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 22:37:05 +0000
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Anyone have experience mounting a mobile rig in a Jeep Cherokee?
We just got a new one and the XYL couldn't bear any "holes" in it yet. I am
probably going with a Uniden 2510/2600, so I can't go with a underseat/remote
head configuration. Any help is appreciated.

                        73

                        N2RDD


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:18 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (SAMIR KHAYAT)
From: [e-mail] (SAMIR KHAYAT)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 00:03:00 GMT
Subject: WEFAX Software
References: <4gr1cs$fv4$[e-mail]>

===========================================================================
Packet: YEBBSNET
Date: 02-27-96 (00:13)             Number: 696
From: MIKE HATZAKIS <71251.1124    Refer#: NONE
  To: ALL                           Recvd: NO
Subj: WEFAX Software                 Conf: (12) INTNN Radio M
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
MH > MIKE HATZAKIS <[e-mail]>                       ALL

   > .com!news.compuserve.com!news.production.compuserve.com!news
   > From: Mike Hatzakis <[e-mail]>
   > Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
   > Subject: WEFAX Software
   > Date: 26 Feb 1996 01:11:56 GMT
   > Organization: Jefferson University
   > Lines: 7
   > Message-ID: <4gr1cs$fv4$[e-mail]>

MH > I am looking for shareware program for wefax on a pk-232.  I am
   > not thrilled about paying $100 for aea software and would rather
   > pay a sharewre.

MH > Anyone know if one is around...?

MH > Mike  WB2TBQ

Hi Mike,
Try the JVFAX program, It is a GREAT one , the latest Version is 7.1
I guess and I am very sure you will receive excellent pictures.

Best 73's

Samir ( OD5SK / KC5RYL )

QTH: Jeddah - Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
---
 ■ QMPro 1.53 ■ ░▒▓█ CQ CQ CQ DE OD5SK █▓▒░



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:19 1996
From: [e-mail] (Robert Dixon)
Subject: Re: SOS!!!
Date: 28 Feb 96 00:22:50 -0800
References: <4glg3c$[e-mail]> <4gr39g$[e-mail]>
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc

SOS replaced the original distress call which was CQD (calling all
station I'm in distress).

CQD was and sounded somewhat cumbersum.   SOS (all run together) is a
distinctive sound and can be rythmically sent.


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:20 1996
From: AC6V <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: FS/USA callsign?
Date: 28 Feb 1996 02:31:08 GMT
Message-ID: <4h0epc$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Brian, I searched our Packet Cluster and found FS/N0BSH was quite active
from Feb 14 thru the 27th. With all the dits at the last part of his call
I mighta missed em too HI HI.

73
Rod

--
*****************************************************************
Hark! I Have Hurled My Words To The Far Reaches Of The Earth!
What King Of Old Could Do Thus ?  --- AC6V
*****************************************************************
A Man May Know Of The World Without Leaving The Shelter Of His
Own Home!
Loa-Tsze
*****************************************************************




From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:21 1996
From: Burt Fisher <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.policy.,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: New Thread!
Date: 28 Feb 1996 02:53:25 GMT
Message-ID: <4h0g35$[e-mail]>
References: <4gpv54$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] wrote:
>I am getting tired of seeing the same old threads.  Jeeees
>
>
>New thread.. Topics.
>1) Sex
>2) No-sex
>3) Burt
>4) No-Burt
>5) Foxes
>6) sweat
>7) Lonnie Anderson
>8) fat

#================#=====================================================#
|  Burt Fisher   |  Teacher of video, broadcasting and electronics     |
| Amateur call   |         South Dennis, Ma. (Cape Cod)                |
|    K1OIK       |  If you sit on the fence, it is a pain in the butt  |
#================#=====================================================#
|                           [e-mail]                           |
#======================================================================#
You cannot build a reputation on what you are going to do.
Henry Ford




From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:22 1996
From: "David W. Knisely" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: sci.astro.amateur,rec.radio.amateur.space,rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Subject: Re: [Q] Frequency of Jupitor emissions
Date: 28 Feb 1996 05:49:22 GMT
Message-ID: <4h0qd2$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

Hi there.  The Decameter radio bursts do not stay on a particular frequency.
They
are quite broad banded and move in frequency as time goes on.  22 Mhz is a goo
d
place to look, but it also has some broadcast stations on when the ionosphere
is
refractive to those freqencies.  It is best heard on a broad band AM shortwave

receiver with a directional antenna (like a Yagi or a loop) pointed at Jupiter
.  The
emissions are very irregular, and seem to be most often observed when the moon
 IO is
in certain positions around the planet.

David Knisely, Prairie Astronomy Club, Inc.



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:23 1996
From: [e-mail] (Max Lindholm)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Ur tips on Field Day Organizaton ???
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 07:25:41 GMT
Message-ID: <4h101p$[e-mail]>


Howdy,

Thanks to the few that responded to the posting on 2/20/96. I am
looking for your tips on how to prepare a small group of from 10-20
hams for a field day. I have sent for the ARRL's package but, would
appreciate those tips you have learned.

Thanks...

Max, KC7GFW, Salem, OR



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:24 1996
From: [e-mail] (Paul Erickson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Convincing Arguments for CW Tests in 1996
Date: 28 Feb 1996 07:40:02 GMT
Message-ID: <4h10si$[e-mail]>
References: <4gm6sl$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (David Stockton) writes:

>Drew Durigan ([e-mail]) wrote:

>: (none)

>
>   Damn!   and there I was, ready to steal whatever logic you were using
>and apply it to the benefits of elocution and typing tests (for those
>"other" modes) to be sat before someone gets on HF.  Hey, there's SSTV down
>there too, does that imply a test of make-up skills? (!)  or does someone's
>mugshot have to reach some stipulated level of pulchritude ?... to make sure
>that the pictures will reach a minimum acceptable standard.

Interesting, does this mean that because people can talk without knowing
how to read and we therefore do not need to teach the alpahbet? CW is the
most basic form of communication possible, and to eliminate it is to
promote a fundamental illiteracy. The digital modes should be enjoyed
and developed, but someone who is not willing to develope even a basic
facility for the most basic mode available doesn't belong there.

Flame on McDuff ;-)

cheers, Paul
ve7cqk
email: [e-mail]

>    David   GM4ZNX


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:25 1996
From: Steve Butler <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: MARS Question
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 09:46:51 -0800
Message-ID: <Pine.SUN.3.91.960228094504.252B-100000@seatimes>
References: <[e-mail]>


On Sat, 24 Feb 1996, bhowes wrote:
> I have a question, but I am not certain if this is the correct place to
> ask, if not please excuse me. I would appreciate any input.Can a Novice
> transmit on MARS frequencies with HF phone if he/she has a MARS licence?
> I was told that this was true. We are speaking about HF phone, not CW.

If MARS issues a license, then the user can use the assigned MARS
frequency in any mode specified by the net control.

--Steve, KG7JE, AAR0DO


+----------------------------------------------------+
| Steve Butler          Voice:  206-464-2998         |
| The Seattle Times       Fax:  [phone]         |
| PO Box 70          Internet:  [e-mail] |
| Seattle, WA 98111    Packet:  [e-mail]       |
+----------------------------------------------------+
All standard and non-standard disclaimers apply.
All other sources are annonymous.



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Karl Beckman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: MARS Question
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 10:07:09 -0500
Message-ID: <CSLE87-2802961007100001@145.39.1.10>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, bhowes <[e-mail]> wrote:

> I have a question, but I am not certain if this is the correct place to
> ask, if not please excuse me. I would appreciate any input.Can a Novice
> transmit on MARS frequencies with HF phone if he/she has a MARS licence?
> I was told that this was true. We are speaking about HF phone, not CW.
> Tnx. Email replies to [e-mail]
>
> -Brad
>
> 73

Absolutely true.  The MARS frequencies are not within the amateur bands.
A MARS operator is limited by the DoD and MARS rules, not by Part 97
restrictions, when operating on MARS frequencies.
In the same vein, when operating on the 27 MHz CB band (Part 95 of the FCC
Rules) you are not allowed to run 1500W output, operate CW, use a VFO,
etc.  When in Rome, do as ...  By the way, CW is still legal and in daily
use on DoD freqs until October 1, 1996.
--
Karl Beckman, P.E.                <      If our English language is so   >
Motorola Pvt Data Systems         <   precise, why do you drive on the   >
Schaumburg, IL  /  Parma, OH      <   parkway and park on the driveway?  >
[phone] / [phone]
**  Opinions expressed here do not represent the views of Motorola Inc. **
--
Amateur radio WA8NVW                        NavyMARS NNN0VBH @ NOGBN.NOASI


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:28 1996
From: Joe Fitter  BV/N0IAT <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Can someone give me the dates of the Dayton Hamvention?
Date: 28 Feb 1996 11:41:15 GMT
Message-ID: <4h1f0r$[e-mail]>
References: <4gtsaf$[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]

May 17/18/19 I believe.  It moved this year (normally it
is at the end of April).  Goal is to improve the weather!

Too bad many foreign hams will miss either the CA DX convention
or the hamvention now...the new dayton date no longer allows
for a combined trip!   Oh well...

By the way, anyone reading this have a hotel reservation in
Dayton that is not being used????  Travel agent here says
all hotels booked...HELP!  Thanks,  Joe

----------------------------------------------------------
Amateur Radio:  BV/N0IAT   Taipei TAIWAN Republic of China

ex.  7J1AOF (Japan)  YU3/N0IAT (Slovenia)  KA0ZDH (Novice)
Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986.  Comments are mine only.
----------------------------------------------------------




From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (VINY N1VC)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Need microwave attenuator
Date: 28 Feb 1996 12:45:06 -0500
Message-ID: <4h24b2$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (VINY N1VC)



The attenuator is for my deceased one in my HP 8551 spectrum analyzer. It
is an
"N" coaxial type and it covers from 10 mhz to 10ghz. I guess any
substitute could be pressed into service.

Thanks beforehand

-Viny Coppola


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:30 1996
From: Steve Lewis <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Can someone give me the dates of the Dayton Hamvention?
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 13:06:53 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gtsaf$[e-mail]>
To: David Wallace <[e-mail]>

David Wallace wrote:
>
> See subject.
>
> Thanks!!


May 17th, 18th, and 19th.
Maybe I'll see you there.
Also Dayton Hamvention has it's own page you might check in there
for more info, I'd give you the address But I don't have it in my
bookmarks, (I'll have to remedy that).

--
Steve Lewis ([e-mail])

Just my opinion!  :-)  73 cul


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:31 1996
From: [e-mail] (ML, Michigan, USA)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: WANTED: ICOM T21A & IC-2000H mods
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 96 13:13:17 GMT
Message-ID: <4h1kf1$[e-mail]>

Please email mods to [e-mail].  Thanks!

73, KB8VBA


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:32 1996
From: Dave Maciorowski <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Jeep Cherokee and mounting moblie rigs..
Date: 28 Feb 1996 13:27:47 GMT
Message-ID: <4h1l8j$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
To: watty,<[e-mail]>

watty <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Anyone have experience mounting a mobile rig in a Jeep Cherokee?
>We just got a new one and the XYL couldn't bear any "holes" in it yet. I am
>probably going with a Uniden 2510/2600, so I can't go with a underseat/remote

>head configuration. Any help is appreciated.

In my Cherokee, I use on-the-glass antennas.  The radio bolts to the
panel below the dashboard, to the right of the steering wheel, in front
of the driver's right knee.  My tribander fits fine there and the
display is quite visible.

Dave WA1JHK




From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (Frank C. Morris, N5YZM)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: (none)
Date: 28 Feb 96 13:29:37 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

SUBSCRIBE



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:35 1996
From: "Rick, AA8VQ" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Battery question
Date: 28 Feb 1996 13:44:58 GMT
Message-ID: <4h1m8q$[e-mail]>
References: <4gveed$[e-mail]>

Scott Armstrong <[e-mail]> wrote:
>I have a question on purchasing a replacement battery for my Icom W2A transci
ever.
>The battery that came with the radio is 7.2 V and 1000 mAh. However, the repl
acement
>batteries that I have found are 1200 or 1400 mAh (the Icom replacement, 1000
mAh, at
>$100 is a little too pricey). Can anyone please let me know which would be th
e most
>suitable choice for a battery? Also, can anyone let me know if they've had an
y
>positive or negative experiences with regards to different battery manufactur
ers (ie
>Periphex, Battery-Tech, etc...)?
>
>Any responses can be either posted here or sent via E-mail.
>
>Thanks in advance...
>
>
>                                                Scott Armstrong
>                                                Stevens Institute of Technolo
gy
>                                                [e-mail]
U
>

Scott,

Simply put, the bigger battery will give you more tlalk time.  I agree that $1
00 is just too much
for a battery pack.  The manufacturers are getting too greedy when it comes to
 accessories and
their prices. I've used CADNICA cells for years and have had good results.  I
used them as
replacements for OEM packs because, I too have had it with high battery pack p
rices.  I use thesee
cells and get them from E.H. Yost, aka Mr. NiCad.  Another good brand of NiCad
 is Gates, albeit
they're a bit pricy.  Lastly, you may look into Nickle Metal Hydride cells.  T
hey have double the
capacity fore the same physical size, but cost more and have a higher opencirc
uit discharge rate,
however.

Good luck



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ken Thompson)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Repeater freq's in CA, NV, AZ, UT??
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 14:17:11
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4h2837$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>



>Why don't you buy the ARRL handbook for $8.00. You can get one
>at any HAM radio Store


because so much of the data in it is out of date or incorrect.


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:37 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Jeffrey D. Angus)
Subject: Re: HOW TO REPROGRAM 2WAY RADIO-MOTOROLLA
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 15:27:08 GMT

Vector Boy <[e-mail]> writes:

> I  have a motorola 2-way radio that has 2 channels on it (model radius
> p200), and would like to change the frequency. I opened it up, and
> there
> is just one big metal box inside of it. Please e-mail me if you have any
> ideas. Or, if you are familiar with use of this particular radio. Please
> e-mail me as well.

Congratulations on your purchase of a Motorola radio. Now all you have to
do is find the Motorola Radio Service Software, Radio Interface Box and
appropriate cable to reprogram your radio with. Or take it to a Motorola
service center and see if you can talk them into programming it into the
Amateur band. (And if their software will allow amateur band frequencies.)

73 es GM from Jeff

--
 Amateur: WA6FWI@WA6FWI.#SOCA.CA.USA.NA  |  "It is difficult to imagine our
Internet: [e-mail]       |  universe run by a single omni-
 US Mail: PO Box 4425 Carson, CA 90749   |  potent god. I see it more as a
   Phone: [phone]               |  badly run corporation."



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (Drew Durigan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Convincing Arguments for CW Tests in 1996
Date: 28 Feb 1996 15:28:46 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4h1sbe$[e-mail]>
References: <4gsf2u$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

>Tony KC7HDT
>(who has taken and passed the "code" test, and retains no desire
>whatever to use "cw")


Ditto.  And I resent the fact that I had to waste my time learning
something that I will never use, simply "because it's the rules."

When the sole reason for requiring something is "because it's the rules",
then it's time for the rules to be changed.

-Drew in Sunny Central Florida-
 KF4DDM



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:39 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: ARLB013 Question pool committee
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
References: <[e-mail]> <4h0ohe$es6$[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 17:07:58 GMT

In article <4h0ohe$es6$[e-mail]> Hans Brakob <71111.2
[e-mail]> writes:
>You just don't get it, do you! FCC rules, paragraph 97.523 states
>"ALL VEC's must cooperate in maintaining one question pool...."
>
>The ARRL is one (of many) VEC.
>
>The ARRL and other VEC's, because they declined to join this
>"umbrella" organization, were denied (by that organization)
>the right to participate in maintaining the question pool.

They weren't denied the right to join the organization, they
*declined* to join. It would seem to me that the ARRL had
the opportunity to participate, but the *ARRL* was the one
who refused to do so.

>Loyalist or not, it has nothing to do with "500 pound gorillas".

I'd say it has everything to do with 500 pound gorillas.
The ARRL wanted things on *their* terms, or they were
going to pick up their marbles and go home (and call Uncle
to get their way anyhow).

Now there might be good reasons why the ARRL refused to
participate, but there has been no statement of those
reasons published by the ARRL. The minutes don't say a
thing about why the ARRL declined to participate. That
being the case, the ARRL looks the villian in this case
for refusing to cooperate.

Just because the ARRL is adhering to the letter of the
regulations doesn't make their position look good. The
ARRL already has an image problem in some quarters, and
this move doesn't help it one bit. The ARRL has a history
of wanting things its own way, and not joining with any
other group unless the joint venture is really just a
captive creature of the ARRL. The breakaway of the Canadians
and the recent turnabout by the coordinators over the SPOC
issue are results of reaction to such perceptions about
captive creatures of the ARRL.

The ARRL needs to make the case *why* it refused to participate
clear, otherwise this just looks like another example of the
500 pound gorilla throwing its weight around.

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:41 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jay Maynard)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: ARLB013 Question pool committee
Date: 28 Feb 1996 18:32:47 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4h0ohe$es6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

On Wed, 28 Feb 1996 17:07:58 GMT, Gary Coffman <[e-mail]> wrote:
>They weren't denied the right to join the organization, they
>*declined* to join. It would seem to me that the ARRL had
>the opportunity to participate, but the *ARRL* was the one
>who refused to do so.

This is semantics. The rules don't say that there shall be an umbrella
organization, just that all of the VECs must cooperate. If the other VECs
exclude the ARRL, then there's no cooperation.

>Now there might be good reasons why the ARRL refused to
>participate, but there has been no statement of those
>reasons published by the ARRL. The minutes don't say a
>thing about why the ARRL declined to participate. That
>being the case, the ARRL looks the villian in this case
>for refusing to cooperate.

I agree that the ARRL needs to explaint heir refusal to join the umbrella
organization - but that doesn't mean they should be excluded from a
process that the rules mandate they be included in.


>and the recent turnabout by the coordinators over the SPOC
>issue are results of reaction to such perceptions about
>captive creatures of the ARRL.

You've been hearing only one side of the SPOC story - the one spread by
SERA, in an effort ot make themselves look good.

The truth is that the SPOC hasn't chaned in focus or implementation one
iota from what was decided in St. Louis from today. It is SERA that has
done the about-face, after realizing that they looked petualt and silly
over their previous stand.
--
Jay Maynard, EMT-P, K5ZC, PP-ASEL | Never ascribe to malice that which can
http://k5zc.hsc.uth.tmc.edu       | adequately be explained by stupidity.
      "Are we going to push it to the edge of the envelope?" -- Pinky
     "No, Pinky. We may, however, reach the sticky part." -- The Brain



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (Barry Rose)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Repeater freq's in CA, NV, AZ, UT??
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 96 22:01:02 GMT
Message-ID: <4h2rc6$[e-mail]>
References: <4h2837$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Ken Thompson) wrote:
>
>
>>Why don't you buy the ARRL handbook for $8.00. You can get one
>>at any HAM radio Store
>
>
>because so much of the data in it is out of date or incorrect.

There is a new repeater directory out. It has listing sorted in many ways.
There is information on my clubs homepage.
http://www.indirect.com/www/ara.

My club is selling the southwestern version which covers 5 states.   Check
it out.

73
Barry Rose K7YYM


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:43 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Alan M. Horowitz)
Subject: Re: Sneaky suggestions for fox in foxhunt w
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gf3p8$[e-mail]> <4ghpcg$[e-mail]> <4ghv84$[e-mail]> <4gnm45$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 22:58:28 GMT

The airport radar dish is likely fed with waveguide that won't even
propagate your 144-Mhz energy.


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:44 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Fields)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: GMRS Radio ???
Date: 29 Feb 1996 00:11:06 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4h2quq$[e-mail]>

Of what use might an individual find the GMRS system?  Is the Repeater
coverage better or even equivelant to that of the 440 meter ot 2 meter?
Would there be ant specific features to look for as an indevidual rather
than an organization?  Can these repeaters be used as an autopatch as
with other amature repeater systems on other bands?

I know, I know.  I ask too many questions, but if I do not, than I do not
learn.

Thank you all for your responses in advanse.
73's
Dave



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:45 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ed Ellers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 29 Feb 1996 04:26:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4h39u2$[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fmimn$[e-mail]> <4g6kv7$[e-mail]> <4ga2mr$[e-mail]>

In article <4ga2mr$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>You run 9600 baud over HF? Wow. I'm impressed. You must be the EE of all
>EEs.

It doesn't take an EE to run 9600 bps on HF -- just somebody with a wideband
transmitter and a willingness to break the rules. :-)

(Actually, things might get interesting if hams are able to start using
advanced digital modulation modes in the next few years. Zenith's 8-VSB
system can transmit 19.3 Mbps in a 6 MHz TV channel with room to spare, and
there's a project going on to transmit compressed digital audio -- using
96-128 kbps of data -- in the AM broadcast band *under* regular AM
broadcasts, so a station can run AM and digital stereo on the same frequency
through the same rig!)

--
Ed Ellers, KD4AWQ



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From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:46 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ed Ellers)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Sneaky suggestions for fox in foxhunt wanted..
Date: 29 Feb 1996 04:46:11 GMT
Message-ID: <4h3b2j$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
says...
>I am going to be the fox in a foxhunt here in Lexington, KY March the 3rd,
>and I am looking for suggestions on how I can be sneaky and throw my hunters
>off. They've been waiting the winter (as every time I thought about having a
>hunt it was nasty or really cold) and I am afraid they're going to track me
>down in 15 minutes due to being so anxious.. :)
>
>Any suggestions on what I could do to throw them off would be appreciated.
>I've a couple ideas, but hopefully I can get some better ones and make 'em
>work to find me.  :)

I heard one guy a while back built up an automated "fox" that he hid in a
fake tombstone and set up in a cemetery.  My own idea for a hiding place
would be in a car that is *not* known to be owned by a ham and that has a
fixed (not power) AM/FM antenna; this again would use an automated
transmitter fed into the factory antenna.  A power antenna wouldn't be quite
so convincing because you usually don't see them up while parked.  (What
would be really dirty, IMHO, would be to do this with an old GM car that had
a windshield antenna!)

--
Ed Ellers, KD4AWQ



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:47 1996
From: [e-mail] (Cdrom Info)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: NEW! Ham Radio CDROM
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 05:30:33 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Distribution: world


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

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From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:48 1996
From: [e-mail] (N.R.H. Black)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: CUSEEME sked anyone?
Date: 29 Feb 1996 06:48:10 GMT
Message-ID: <4h3i7a$[e-mail]>

I have a new toy - cuseeme with a connectix quickcam.

Would anyone care for a sked roughly 0500Z any day,
my IP address is dynamic so if yours is too we would need to
exchange IP addresses out of band.

73 cu
Henry   G4NOC, KK6JR
pse qsl email   [e-mail]
tks k



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:49 1996
From: [e-mail] (Harrison Cooper)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: YES!! Good PR
Date: 29 Feb 1996 07:12:16 -0700
Message-ID: <4h4c80$[e-mail]>
Summary: Time picture/notes
Keywords: pr

Check it out!! March 4th issue of Time on page 20.
Local heroes.

Picture and paragraph of amateur radio helping out
in time of need during Oregon flooding.  Nothing
negative, all positive.
--
| Harrison Cooper                    | email : [e-mail]             |
| Hardware Design                    | Phone : [phone]               |
| Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp.  | Radio : N7KST  147.04 R,           |
| Salt Lake City, Utah  84158        | 1G617   Davis County ARES 147.42 S |


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:50 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Orbell)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: 'cell driving' illegal
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 08:46:57 -0500
Message-ID: <orbelld-2902960846570001@204.41.1.203>

I live in Ontario. Recently heard of someone getting a ticket for
operating their cell phone while driving. I didn't realize their was a law
against this.
I've heard that this is enforced in Australia.

How does this apply to us operating mobile rigs while driving. Is the
stipulation relative to not doing anything which is making it unsafe for
driving the vehicle?

I think of the many public related utilities which use and rely on 2 way
communication while doing their job.  Is their a distinction between cell
phones and 2 way radio's?

Dave
VE3RRN


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:51 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: ARLB010 FCC call sign update
Date: 29 Feb 1996 09:27:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4h3rhu$[e-mail]>
References: <$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>,<[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Rich Mc
Allister) writes:
>In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (J
im T. Smith) writes:
>
>>I am curious.
>>I received my KB8YVN call sign last spring.  I watched for my sign to show
>>up in QST, but it never made it.  A friend of mine checked the latest
>>updates a few months ago to see if my sign had made the list.  It never
>>did.
>
>Don't understand.  The April 1, 1995 list showed KB8YQE and the
>May 1, 1995 showed KB8ZEI.  YQE<YVN<ZEI.
>
>Rich
>--
>Rich McAllister ([e-mail])
Jim -
Your call is on the July '95 edition of QRZ CDRom as being issued 4-10-95 and
expiring 4-10-2005 and is a technician call.

Mike   N0JAS



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:52 1996
From: [e-mail] (Karl Beckman)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Dates of the Dayton Hamvention?
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 10:12:33 -0500
Message-ID: <CSLE87-2902961012330001@145.39.1.10>
References: <4gtsaf$[e-mail]> <4h1f0r$[e-mail]>

In article <4h1f0r$[e-mail]>, Joe Fitter  BV/N0IAT
<[e-mail]> wrote:

> May 17/18/19 I believe.  It moved this year (normally it
> is at the end of April).  Goal is to improve the weather!
>
> Too bad many foreign hams will miss either the CA DX convention
> or the hamvention now...the new dayton date no longer allows
> for a combined trip!   Oh well...
>
> By the way, anyone reading this have a hotel reservation in
> Dayton that is not being used????  Travel agent here says
> all hotels booked...HELP!  Thanks,  Joe
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
> Amateur Radio:  BV/N0IAT   Taipei TAIWAN Republic of China
>
> ex.  7J1AOF (Japan)  YU3/N0IAT (Slovenia)  KA0ZDH (Novice)
> Licensed Radio Amateur since 1986.  Comments are mine only.
> ----------------------------------------------------------

The "new Dayton" weekend also conflicts with Armed Forces Day.  That makes
it awfully hard for the MARS staff to support their own activity and also
attend Dayton.  However, there's a rumor circulating that someone might
set up a MARS Super-station on the grounds, in a local hotel, or at a
nearby military installation.  Stay tuned - literally!
--
Karl Beckman, P.E.                <      If our English language is so   >
Motorola Pvt Data Systems         <   precise, why do you drive on the   >
Schaumburg, IL  /  Parma, OH      <   parkway and park on the driveway?  >
[phone] / [phone]
**  Opinions expressed here do not represent the views of Motorola Inc. **
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From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:53 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail]
Subject: RE:PACKET-INTERNET GATEWAY?? (OD5SK)
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 10:44:29 GMT

Hi Samir OD5SK ,
here is Takeshi JN1RII , a HAM in Japan.

>if anyone knows
>the E-mail & packet address of a Packet <--> Internet Gateway.

I know one of available gateway you*re searching in the US.
The following is the HOME PAGE.
If you can , check it as soon as possible , bye.

>http://www.ccecu.com/kilgore/hamradio.htm
---------------------------------------------------
Best Regards.
Takeshi Tsunemoto
AX25. Packet Radio : JN1RII @ JH4RMH.12.JNET1.JPN.AS
E-mail : [e-mail]
Locator PM95XV , Kashiwa City Chiba Pref. JAPAN

(B


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:54 1996
From: [e-mail] (ML, Michigan, USA)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: WANTED: ICOM T21A & IC-2000H mods
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 96 13:25:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4h49iv$[e-mail]>

Please email mods to [e-mail].  Thanks!

73, KB8VBA


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:55 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Time Req'd for CW competancy
Date: 29 Feb 1996 14:53:44 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4h4elo$[e-mail]>
References: <4h0a4k$[e-mail]>

>   [e-mail] writes:
>  I just started learning CW around a month ago and can handle around 7 WPM.
>  I wonder about others' experience in building speed to 13 WPM.  How long ca
n I
>  expect if I work 1 hour/day?  I can't tell if I'm "on course" !

Well, years ago, I passed my Novice test in June and then passed the General i
n
September -- but I didn't "work" at it. If you've mastered 5 wpm and want to p
roceed to General
ASAP, get your Novice and get yourself ON THE AIR. No amount of spending  X ho
urs a
day  "working" on your code speed will advance you as much as actually getting
 on the air and
working CW. When you're working on the air, it is communication, not practice
or work. If you
make a practice of working people who push your envelope just a little, you'll
 advance your
code speed to 13 and beyond without your even being aware of it. I've particip
ated in many
VE exam sessions, and whether it is 13 or 20 wpm, those who get their practice
 on the air
advance more quickly, copy better and are less likely to be distracted if some
one across
the room rattles a piece of paper than those who have spent theit time practic
ing with code
tapes or computer generated material.

73 and good luck

Frank Emens, Huntsville Alabama     "[e-mail]"
"Things are more like they are now than they have ever been before."



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (Christopher K Greenhalgh)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Sneaky suggestions for fox in foxhunt w
Date: 29 Feb 1996 15:08:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4h4fhc$[e-mail]>
References: <4gf3p8$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>,
Alan M. Horowitz <[e-mail]> wrote:

>The airport radar dish is likely fed with waveguide that won't even
>propagate your 144-Mhz energy.

He was refering to the metal of the dish rotating, and bouncing the
signal that way...not trying to "make" a harmonic from mixing the 2
signals together.

Take care.

--
Christopher K. Greenhalgh, N8WCT
Computer/Electronic Tech. II at The Ohio State University
E-Mail: [e-mail] ([e-mail])
Radio : n8wct@w8cqk.#cmh.oh.usa.noam


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:58 1996
From: [e-mail] (Christopher K Greenhalgh)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: 'cell driving' illegal
Date: 29 Feb 1996 15:15:24 GMT
Message-ID: <4h4fuc$[e-mail]>
References: <orbelld-2902960846570001@204.41.1.203>

In article <orbelld-2902960846570001@204.41.1.203>,
David Orbell <[e-mail]> wrote:

>I live in Ontario. Recently heard of someone getting a ticket for
>operating their cell phone while driving. I didn't realize their was a law
>against this.
>I've heard that this is enforced in Australia.

There is a law in some states that dont allow you to operate a *HANDHELD*
cell phone while driving. I would imagine other countries have adopted
this law too, but it doesnt apply to "hands free" cell operation.

>How does this apply to us operating mobile rigs while driving. Is the
>stipulation relative to not doing anything which is making it unsafe for
>driving the vehicle?

I have never seen this law apply to anything but cell phone operation. It
does not include two-way, CB, or Ham operation.

>I think of the many public related utilities which use and rely on 2 way
>communication while doing their job.  Is their a distinction between cell
>phones and 2 way radio's?

Yes, as said above, the laws that I have seen, only pertain to handheld cell
phone operation. I suppose somewhere it may be different, but I have NEVER
heard of ANY law restricting any other type of communications.

Take care.
--
Christopher K. Greenhalgh, N8WCT
Computer/Electronic Tech. II at The Ohio State University
E-Mail: [e-mail] ([e-mail])
Radio : n8wct@w8cqk.#cmh.oh.usa.noam


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:08:59 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy
From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
References: <4f3q9o$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fmimn$[e-mail]> <4g6kv7$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 16:39:00 GMT

In article <[e-mail]> Fred <pee
[e-mail]> writes:
>how the hell could he have a General Class Radio/Telephone Oerators
>ticket from his US Navy days if he has no kind of FCC license.

Once upon a time they *did* expire you know.

>This is
>starting to sound like a wimp that cannot even grasp the concept of any
>kind of personal effort.  BTW--when I was in the Navy you got a
>Radio/Telegraph Operators license as was required by Maritime law for
>shipboad radio OPs.  You hadda know morse to get that!!!!!!!!!!!  Good
>thing I got a pair of hip boots to wear.  It's getting pretty deep.

As I recall, military operators aren't required to hold commercial
certificates of any kind. So if he did get a commercial ticket, it
was of his own choice, and outside his military duties. Of course,
once upon a time naval ROs were required to know Morse, but that
wouldn't apply if he were a radar tech. In that case he may have
chosen to get a commercial General Radiotelephone with radar
endorsement for use when he returned to civilian life.

(This isn't intended to defend the outlawry expoused by the flamer,
just an attempt to show your counter arguments aren't sufficient.)

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:09:00 1996
From: Hans Brakob <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: ARLB013 Question pool committee
Date: 29 Feb 1996 17:18:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4h4n57$fa8$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Gary,
   ARRL did not "gather up their marbles and go home".
Their marbles were confiscated and they were removed from
the game because they declined to pledge allegiance to NCVEC.
The question pool committee cannot be a committee restricted
only to members of the NCVEC, Inc. There is no agreement
between the FCC and the NCVEC, Inc. The agreements are
between the FCC and the individual organizations that serve
as VECs. The QPC is a child of FCC, not NCVEC, so NCVEC
cannot impose "conditions" on participation.  The FCC rules
bind all VECs to cooperate in maintaining a question pool
for each written examination element. A few VECs, even a
majority of VECs, cannot unilaterally create a corporation
as a mechanism for maintaining the pools and then exclude
other VECs who do not choose to participate in that corporation.
ARRL is not alone in choosing to not participate in the
corporation, but even if they were, it would make no
difference.
   By the way, since the question pools are public, there is no
particular advantage to a publisher to be on the committee. You
and I could publish study guides just as easily as ARRL or W5YI.
With your brains and my looks, we would corner the market.

--
73, de Hans, K0HB

--Support your local Amateur Radio clubs.


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:09:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (Warren Ring)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Can someone give me the dates of the Dayton Hamvention?
Date: 29 Feb 1996 18:10:23 GMT
Message-ID: <4h4q6f$[e-mail]>
References: <4gtsaf$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, Steve Lewis  <[e-mail]> wrote
:
>David Wallace wrote:
>>
>> See subject.
>>
>> Thanks!!
>
>
>May 17th, 18th, and 19th.
>Maybe I'll see you there.
>Also Dayton Hamvention has it's own page you might check in there
>for more info, I'd give you the address But I don't have it in my
>bookmarks, (I'll have to remedy that).

Try these:

   http://www.panix.com/clay/ham/events.html#fests
   http://members.aol.com/hamvention/

------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Trying to manage programmers is like trying to herd cats.
------------------------------------------------------------------------



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:09:02 1996
From: [e-mail] (Kelly Gray)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: 'cell driving' illegal
Date: 29 Feb 1996 19:49:56 GMT
Message-ID: <4h5014$[e-mail]>
References: <orbelld-2902960846570001@204.41.1.203>

David Orbell ([e-mail]) wrote:
: I live in Ontario. Recently heard of someone getting a ticket for
: operating their cell phone while driving. I didn't realize their was a law
: against this.
: I've heard that this is enforced in Australia.

: How does this apply to us operating mobile rigs while driving. Is the
: stipulation relative to not doing anything which is making it unsafe for
: driving the vehicle?

: I think of the many public related utilities which use and rely on 2 way
: communication while doing their job.  Is their a distinction between cell
: phones and 2 way radio's?

: Dave
: VE3RRN

  As I understand it, there is no law that specifically bans the use of
cellphones while driving. instead, the law says that a driver must be
concentrating his attention on the road, rather than on the interior of the
vehicle. This means that yes, you can be fined for using a 2 way radio while
driving. In practice the law is only rarely enforced, unless you are doing
something particularly stupid.

  I suspect that part of the reason the law is so lax is because of the
obvious court challenge: why is it acceptable for the police to use radios
while driving, but not acceptable for anyone else?

   <o_o>
   Kelly
   VE3VGP



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:09:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jay Maynard)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: ARLB013 Question pool committee
Date: 29 Feb 1996 21:29:03 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]> <4h0ohe$es6$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

On Thu, 29 Feb 1996 17:06:14 GMT, Gary Coffman <[e-mail]> wrote:
>Again, the ARRL excluded *itself*. Until the ARRL explains that action,
>it has no cause for complaint. The lack of cooperation is all on the
>ARRL side as far as I can see.

Hans Brakob explained this one better than I can. I'd like to see your
answer to his explanation.

>So, are you claiming that the Drafting Committee hasn't offered
>articles of incorporation for an independent coordinator's body
>to be called the "National Frequency Coordinator's Council"

No, I am not.

> in
>contradiction to the St. Louis decision to let the ARRL do it?

This is the crux of the matter: SERA, in its ARRL-bashing zeal,
misinterpreted the result of the St. Louis meeting. That meeting did
not decide to "let the ARRL do it"; it decided to take advantage of
the ARRL's infrastructure and willingness to support the function
under policies and procedures set forth by the coordinators. That's
_EXACTLY_ what the NFCC proposal is.

>Is that a SERA fabrication? Or is that what the Drafting Committee
>actually wrote? If you agree that the text is in the cover letter,
>how can you claim that it is not in contradiction to the St. Louis
>decision?

You quoted the cover letter accurately. You've simply been listening to
the SERA spin on the St. Louis meeting instead of the truth.

That is why I think that SERA's recent PR blitz about its about-face is
hypocritical claptrap designed to make them look good.
--
Jay Maynard, EMT-P, K5ZC, PP-ASEL | Never ascribe to malice that which can
http://k5zc.hsc.uth.tmc.edu       | adequately be explained by stupidity.
      "Are we going to push it to the edge of the envelope?" -- Pinky
     "No, Pinky. We may, however, reach the sticky part." -- The Brain



From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:09:05 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (SARUMAN)
Subject: CB conversion for HAM use?
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 21:38:12 GMT

Howdy folks, I was just going thru some of my stuff and found my old Walkie T'
s
Both are 3 channel 3 watt units. one Lafayette one Radio Shack. Is it possable
to get Crystals for Frequencies other thatn the 40 CB Channels for use with
these units? Any other Mod's needed? Thanx for the help folks.
The Crystals in these are socketed if that matters. I've been out of this for
Years.


<tsb>
                               Midgard Graphics
           3D Animation and Special FX for the hobbyist videographer
                          Email: [e-mail]

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          Drop into #amigacafe on IRC's undernet for a chat sometime

--

<tsb>

                     A man of many hobby's master of none.




From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:09:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (George Warner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 22:15:17 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fmimn$[e-mail]> <4g6kv7$[e-mail]> <4ga2mr$[e-mail]> <4h39u2$[e-mail]>

In article <4h39u2$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Ed
Ellers) wrote:

> In article <4ga2mr$[e-mail]>, [e-mail]

> says...
> >You run 9600 baud over HF? Wow. I'm impressed. You must be the EE of all
> >EEs.
>
> It doesn't take an EE to run 9600 bps on HF -- just somebody with a wideband

> transmitter and a willingness to break the rules. :-)

9600 bps does not require a wideband transmitter.  It will fit within
the bandwidth of a standard audio channel.  Despite this, I still
don't think the rules allow it.

George Warner
[e-mail]
http://home.ptd.net/~warnergt


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:09:07 1996
From: [e-mail](Gregory Pawlowski)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Newsline by e.mail?
Date: 29 Feb 1996 22:38:20 GMT
Message-ID: <4h59ss$[e-mail]>

I need the address of the server and the message to get Newsline by
e.mail . I read the previous postings regarding same but lost them .


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:09:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (David A Willmore)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Convincing Arguments for CW Tests in 1996
Date: 29 Feb 96 22:56:46 GMT
Message-ID: <willmore.825634606@whelk>
References: <4gm6sl$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4h10si$[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Paul Erickson) writes:
>Interesting, does this mean that because people can talk without knowing
>how to read and we therefore do not need to teach the alpahbet? CW is the
>most basic form of communication possible, and to eliminate it is to
>promote a fundamental illiteracy. The digital modes should be enjoyed
>and developed, but someone who is not willing to develope even a basic
>facility for the most basic mode available doesn't belong there.

'CW is the most basic form of communication possible...'

That's one for the quote file.  Given a lot of the 'conversation' that goes
on in the HF bands, I'd have to agree that 'basic' defines it quite well.
Knowlege of the alphabet is necessary to write, to spell, to sort, to read,
etc.  Could you explain, again, how knowlege of other digital modes depends
on CW?  I can see from a theoretical point how understanding CW as a
modulation scheme is useful to understand later modes, but that in no way
implies a need to be proficient in its practice.

BTW, how's your semiconductor physics?  How are your boolean logic skills?
Maybe you should practice them a bit more before you post--they are the
most basic form of modern computing.  People who don't understand them
don't belong here...

Cheers,
David

Disclaimer:  I am not a representitive of and do not speak for Motorola.


From [e-mail] Fri Mar 01 21:09:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (Vince Fiscus,  KB7ADL)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 96 23:55:33 GMT
Message-ID: <4h2q26$[e-mail]>
References: <4h20m5$[e-mail]>

In article <4h20m5$[e-mail]>,
   [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan Gingras) wrote:
>LET IT GO FOR CHIRIST'S SAKE !!!!!! EVERYONE IS SOOOOO SICK OF HEARING
>ABOUT THIS!!!
>
>AND QUIT CROSS POSTING!!!!!!
>
>
>
>Why does everyone have to act so condesending to CB'ers? They are happy
>where they are, and just because you have a ham license and they don't
>doesn't make you superior. (Whoever came up with the 'no code=no
>
>Nate, KB9LSX
>


No they're not.  If CB'ers were happy where they were, they wouldn't modify
their radios for illegal out of band operation!


Vince, KB7ADL
73


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:55 1996
From: [e-mail] (H. Milton Peek)
Newsgroups: bit.listserv.travel-l
Subject: Re: TRAVEL ROUTES/ADVENTURES
Date: 24 Feb 1996 20:48:27 GMT
Message-ID: <4gntir$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

Philip V. Wood ([e-mail]) wrote:

: Hi,
:    I'm currently looking for interesting travel routes and
: expedition/adventure ideas, for a good few months travelling/exploring.
: Anywhere in the world, the more obscure the better!

: does anybody have any ideas!?

: Let us know!

: Philip  [e-mail]

: ta.




From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:56 1996
From: [e-mail] (jerry wang)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Learn CW Software for your PC
Date: 25 Feb 1996 11:08:32 GMT
Message-ID: <4gpfvg$[e-mail]>

If you missed it before, I still have a program that I wrote to help
amateurs learn CW.  It is on my web page at http://www.csun.edu/~hbcsc274
Check in the Software section for it.

If you don't have access to a web browser, email me and I can uuencode it
and email it to you.

Jerry Wang
KE6UUX


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:57 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ken Fredstrom)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: WEFAX Software
Date: 25 Feb 1996 20:59:01 -0700
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gr1cs$fv4$[e-mail]>


On 26 Feb 1996 01:11:56 GMT, Mike Hatzakis
<[e-mail]> wrote:

You may want to try the program JVFAX version 7.0 or 7.1 I
have the PK-900 and use jvfax to receive wx and sstv, but it
wont send using the pk-900. The 232 uses the same pins and
etc as the pk-900.
KEN

>I am looking for shareware program for wefax on a pk-232.  I am
>not thrilled about paying $100 for aea software and would rather
>pay a sharewre.
>
>Anyone know if one is around...?
>
>Mike  WB2TBQ



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:58 1996
From: Mike Hensley <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Mod for new ICOM 2000
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 00:10:40 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does any one have the mod for the new ic-2000 vhf radio??

Thanks,
Mike


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:24:59 1996
From: [e-mail] (Randall518)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: HISTORY   OF  THE  YAESU  FT-101 ?
Date: 26 Feb 1996 00:22:03 -0500
Message-ID: <4grg1r$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Randall518)

Yaesu may be able to provide you the information you seek. Call them in
California. I have seen the Yaesu 101 series for sale several times on the
local packet system and at some hamfests. Amateur Radio Trader, a
bi-monthly swap mag, has a separate Yaesu section. I disagree with 500 and
up price.. I have seen the EE and EX models go for as little as 250-300
dollars. I had a 101EX that unfortunately got dropped by UPS on it's way
to being aligned. It was a great radio, did close to 300 watts out, and
had a good receiver. Part of the problem with this series is thAt some of
the 101 series radios had 11 meter capability and others could be modified
real easy. Therefore, some of the used stuff is not up to ham specs.
If you can find one, buy it.. they really are one of the better radios
from the 1960's and 1970's
Randy
N2VQD


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:01 1996
From: [e-mail] (Prowler)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Mounting detachable faceplate in car - Help!
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 00:24:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4gquf8$[e-mail]>
References: <4gl2oj$[e-mail]>

Hello Simon,

My solution was to buy an extra ash tray from the dealer (I don't
smoke.)  The ashtray was some sort of plastic material which I was
able to cut with my moto-drill and cut out the exact size of the
faceplate from the radio (Alinco DR600).  It looks as if it came with
the automobile and when I am through with either the auto or the
radio, I'll just install the new ashtray I purchased while the car was
new and no one will ever know.  I used a trunk lip mount for the
antenna.

Doug, KN2Y

[e-mail] (Simon Twigger) scribed:

xxHi there,

xxI have recently bought a Kenwood TS742 2m/70cm dualbander which has
a
xxdetachable face plate to allow the radio to be installed in the
trunk
xxand the contols to be up front within reach. I have the radio
installed
xxunder the passenger seat and the wires from the battery are in place
xxwithout any problems. I am now trying to find a way to mount the
xxfaceplate, preferably without doing anything permanent to the car.

xxI was wondering if anyone can give me any tips on how this might be
xxaccomplished? If I have to drill some holes somewhere inconspicuous
xxthen so be it, but Im trying to avoid it if I can. I have a Honda
Civic
xx'94.

xxI have seen pictures of faceplates mounted on mobile phone 'goose
xxnecks' (flexible arms mounted to the car floor) which look very neat
xxand tidy. Has anyone used this method and how easy is the
installation
xxof the goose neck?

xxThanks for anyone who can help me here.

xx   Simon, AA9PW

xxMedical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.






From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:01 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (David Sosnin)
Subject: 10-10 Number
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 01:03:41 GMT

I used to have a 10-10 number a long time ago. I have lost the number.
Is there a way I can find out what it is or apply for a new one? I
need the name and address to get the information from.

Thanks in advance.

David Sosnin
N4TTN
Lake Worth, FL




From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:02 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Jeffery Shelton)
Subject: Re: mod for ft1000mp needed
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 02:25:06 GMT

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] says...
>
>need mod for yeasu ft1000mp can anyone help???
>thanks jeff     e-mail=[e-mail]
>
got it thanks.......jeff



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:03 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jack Kovar  KE0AX)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: dualband radio favorites?
Date: 26 Feb 1996 03:36:42 GMT
Message-ID: <4gr9sa$[e-mail]>

        I would value your unbiased thoughts on what you all feel to be
the best dualbander mobile and hand held unit in current production?
It would not hurt to throw in a few comparisons to past radios as I could
be talked into a oldie but goodie mobile.

My local feedback has pushed me into purchasing FT-51r's for handhelds
for wife and I. At this point I have no negative comments to share on
operation of these units.  I smile everytime I use it as if Yeasu realy
got this one right. Even down to the extra audio output.
If anyone else has software for the ft-51r please email me with comments.
It would be handy to know of other options you all find helpful too.

                                        Thanks for you interest in helping,
                                        Jack and Jana
                                       KE0AX and KB0VEA
                                          [e-mail]






From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:04 1996
From: Peter Coffee AC6EN <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Truth in hamming
Date: 26 Feb 1996 04:07:26 GMT
Message-ID: <4grblu$d8o$[e-mail]>

 >> a lonely, pathetic wretch

Oh, come now.  The same could be said of stamp collectors, gardeners,
or weight lifters.  All of these can be solitary pursuits.  I would
counterargue that the true ham is someone who extends his personal
interest in radio into one or more of the areas of education, public
service, and/or technical experimentation, enhancing the appeal of
technical careers to the young and enhancing the value of radio
technologies to those who rely on others to make those technologies
useful.  And many hams do most of their hamming in the company of
friends, family, or perfect strangers whose notion of "a ham" is
"one of those nice people with the radios who help us out with _______."

The existence of lonely, pathetic hams in a sample that does not
meet scientific selection criteria says more about the person who
chose the sample than it says about the population of hams.


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:05 1996
From: Peter Coffee AC6EN <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Truth in hamming
Date: 26 Feb 1996 04:12:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4grbvk$d8o$[e-mail]>

 >>> For the most part they just sit on their butts.

My gosh, you're right.  It's just been brought to my attention that
at least 50 per cent of all hams make less than average contributions
to the missions of the amateur service.  What a sorry state of affairs.

Past experience suggests that it would be a mistake to think that the
irony intended above is too obvious to bother pointing it out explicitly.
My point is that mediocre contributions by the majority of any group
are the norm, and not a reason to reduce the opportunities for the
exceptional contributions made by the few.


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:06 1996
From: [e-mail] (Jerry Flanders)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: QRM from my Shack Computer
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 04:17:00 GMT
Message-ID: <4grc2k$[e-mail]>
References: <4g725i$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Richard Kiefer <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Ian James wrote:
>>
>> I have an IBM clone computer in the shack which I use for Internet and
>> hope to use for radio logging.  However, the QRM from the computer
>> doesn't allow me to operate successfully on most bands.
>>
>> Does anyone know of a simple way of eliminating this interference?
==========================================================
I just don't let it get into the receiver. I now use a well shielded
rig (ICOM 751 / Ameritron AL1200), and 100% shielded coax (9913) to an
antenna switch box located outside near the antennas. I once used
ladder line with an antenna tuner in the shack (all within 5 feet of
the computer), and had problems.

You may be letting it into the rig with a poorly shielded antenna
tuner, or ladder line, etc.

Measure the interference strength first, then disconnect your antenna
and cover the connector on the rig with aluminum foil. If this knocks
the interference way down, just look for ways it is leaking into your
rig's antenna line. If this doesn't knock it down, your receiver might
not be very well shielded.

Jerry        W4UKU      [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:08 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Sipe)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: 1.2 Ghz Repeater Info Needed
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 96 07:25:42 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gd8hn$[e-mail]>


> Does anyone know of commercially available 1.2 GHz repeaters, or
> commercially available components (receivers, transmitters, duplexers)?


ICOM makes a 1.2GHz repeater, about $2500. It's 10 watts out. I don't remember

the exact model number, but AES sells them. I have set one up, but due the the

lack of good commercially available antenna, I have had mixed results.

I also used a Down East Microwave 70 watt PA (if I remember correctly, about
$350) with it. If you use this combo, you will need a good quality 3db 15W
attenuator since the output of the Icom is not adjustable (can be set only to
1W or 10W) and the PA has a 6W input power limit.

WACOM in Waco, Texas makes a nice 4 cavity duplexer with over 100db isolation
TX to RX on a 12Mhz split (about $750). Overall size is small, the entire
duplexer mounts on a 5.25 inch high 19" rack panel.

----
73  David   KD6QFZ
[e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:09 1996
From: Mike Gathergood <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: 2m use in France
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 96 08:50:47 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

In article <[e-mail]>
           [e-mail] "Paul A. Wright" writes:

> A friend of mine and I are planing a trip to France this Spring and want to
> take along our 2m HT to use with Magmount antennas.  We have written to get
> information on repeaters and have received some.  However, I understand
> that they use tone frequency that may be hard to set.  Please send any
> information that could be used in planning our trip.  Thanks, Paul A.
> Wright

Try whistling - it works on most UK repeaters (which also require a 1750 Hz
tone).

73
Mike                  * QRV around 0800 and 1800 most weekdays on GB3HL *
G4KFK                 * (Hillingdon 433.075/434.675) and also 51.83 MHz *


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:10 1996
From: Mike Mayer <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Sneaky suggestions for fox in foxhunt w
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 13:24:24 -0500
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gf3p8$[e-mail]> <4ghpcg$[e-mail]> <4ghv84$[e-mail]> <4gnm45$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

Seems to me another nasty thing would be to poing your fox
transmitter yagi from a block or so away at anything that
rotates, like a bank sign, restaurant sign, etc.  It would be
like the rotating baffle in a microwave oven - reflecting
the signal everywhere every couple seconds.

I suppose you COULD also point it a rotating radar dish near
an airport to scatter your signal, but you'd probably also
wind up eating jail food for beaming a 100W VHF signal at an FAA
radar.

Mike

--
^v^v^v^v^v^v PV-WAVE: Where it's @!  http://www.vni.com ^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^
Michael Mayer, Senior Technical Support Engineer   Amateur Radio KB8RJO
Visual Numerics, Inc.  32915 Aurora Rd. Suite 160, Solon OH  44139  USA
Email: [e-mail]    Human: 216-248-4900   Fax: [phone]
v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v Good * Cheap * Quick  (pick any two) ^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:10 1996
From: [e-mail](Milissa Story )
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Ham radio suppliers
Date: 26 Feb 1996 15:44:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4gskhd$[e-mail]>

I recently moved to the Norfolk, Virginia area.  Can anyone tell me
where the nearest Amateur radio supplier is?  Please provide a phone
number if you have it.

Many thanks!

Milissa


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:13 1996
From: "joseph c. hawkins" <claven.den.mmc.com>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Pager Problems
Date: 26 Feb 1996 17:23:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4gsqbd$[e-mail]>

Does anyone have any info (schematics) on Pagecom or Minitor II pagers?
Our Vol service has several in need of repair and any info would be
appreciated.

Thanks
Joe




From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:14 1996
From: [e-mail] (Craig Petersen)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Service Manual
Date: 26 Feb 1996 22:02:57 GMT
Message-ID: <4gtamh$[e-mail]>

Hello and thanks for reading this. I need to know where I can get my hands on
a
service manual for a costal navigator vhf-25 marine radio. I want to re-crysta
lize it for
2 meter packet. Any information would be very helpful.......73's.......N7UQA



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:15 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Ekenneth Tracy Son)
Subject: Buisness radio.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Summary: Looking for good Ge vhf radio or other.
Keywords: Good vhf buisness band radio.
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 00:31:39 GMT

Hello.
I am looking for some information.
Where could I buy a good used vhf buisness band radio computer programed
for the two meater band.
I would like to have such a radio with 10 memories or more.
I would like to have some telephone numbers or addresses of Radio sails
places that specialize in this type of thing.



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:15 1996
From: [e-mail] (David Wallace)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Can someone give me the dates of the Dayton Hamvention?
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 06:08:35 GMT
Message-ID: <4gtsaf$[e-mail]>

See subject.

Thanks!!



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:16 1996
From: Jan-Martin Hertzsch <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Guernsey WWW announcement
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 09:54:59 +0100
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gmsqo$[e-mail]> <4gq7td$[e-mail]>

Clay Irving wrote:
>
> In <4gmsqo$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Steven Gibbs) writes:
>
> >Guernsey amateur radio WWW pages are indexed at
>
> >http://www.guernsey.net/~am-radio/
>
> > ...
>
> When I tried it:
>
> File Not found
>
> The requested URL /~am-radio/ was not found on this server.
> ...

When surfing the net, I found this URL:
http://www.guernsey.net/~amateur_radio/
which leads to Steven's pages.
Via http://www.guernsey.net/ one finds other pages on
amateur radio.
BTW, my own amateur radio page is
http://www.agnld.uni-potsdam.de/~martin/Funk.html
(in German, and probably our computer will be down until
next week ;-( ).
vy 73, Jan-Martin


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:18 1996
From: [e-mail] (Skubiszewski Marcin)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Learning code with a computer (Was: Best Code Learning Tapes?)
Date: 27 Feb 1996 15:36:07 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4gv8d7$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Stephe
n Lui) writes:
> I have several computer programs, but they seem better for
> practicing after you learn code.

I disagree, except if your programs are especially crappy. Everything
you need is a possibility to choose you character set, the character
speed and the overall speed. For example, you can start with learning e
i s h 5, individual characters sent at 14 WPM, overall speed 3 WPM,
then increase overall speed up to 6 WPM (you do not change the
character speed).

Then, you learn this way t a u v 4.

Then, you mix these things and get a charset containing e i s h 5 t a u v 4.

And so on.

Programs are much better than tapes, because you are free to chose
your speed and charset. Also, a program I wrote allows you to vary the
relative probabilities of characters. This is a very useful feature,
which a tape cannot give you. I introduced this feature because I had
huge problems learning b and d, so I increased their frequencies so as
to learn them fast.

Another use for this feature is as follows. You have already learned 20
characters, and are learning l f y q AS. You operate as follows:

- Learn l f y q AS

- Then, use a charset where f y q AS have a high probability, and
the characters you have previously learned are also present, with a
significantly lower probability. This way, you continue learning the
new stuff, and you also learn not to confuse it with old stuff. For
example, correctly copying AS while l might be present is a different
and harder task than copying AS while you know that l is absent.


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:19 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Convincing Arguments for CW Tests in 1996
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 15:45:54 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gsf2u$[e-mail]>

In article <4gsf2u$[e-mail]> Jim Cummings
<[e-mail]> writes:
> [e-mail] (Drew Durigan) wrote:
> >(none)
> >
>
> In both our countries, in order to gain access to operation on the
amateur bands,
> one must pass an examination in order to gain access to the amateur
allocations
> below 30 MHz.  Therefore, there is a very good reason to have Morse
code testing --
> with it, under the current certification schemes currently in place
by both
> administration in your country, and mine, and most others, is that
it provides
> legitimate access to those frequencies.  Otherwise those who wish
to operate on
> those frequencies would be opening themselves to prosecution.  My
preference is the
> legal way.
>

To me, that series of statements makes no sense.

Yes, people who transmit on any frequencies should be "legal".  That
means that they should be licensed, thus meeting the requirements of
the particular license. No argument there ... and no relevance to the
morse code debate either.

There is no TECHNICAL reason why "code" skills should be required for
a license to use HF.  One can easily and effectively argue that the
"morse" requirement is completely obsoleted by contemporary
technology, continues to exist due to arbitrary decisions, and
obviously is not an effective barrier to keeping ill-behaved people
off of HF.

I still believe that the "pro-code" arguments condense to two wishes:
   a. "I had to learn it so you ought to ..."
   b. temporarily deterring competition in use of the HF bands

I passed the "code" simply because it was a license requirement,
though I've no interest in it whatever.

73,
Tony KC7HDT
(who has taken and passed the "code" test, and retains no desire
whatever to use "cw")


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:20 1996
From: [e-mail] (Tyson Bryner)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: AM signal amplifier?
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 17:11:16 GMT
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Does anyone have, or know of a place where I can get a schematic for
an AM broadcast signal amplifier?  Or where such a device can be
purchased?  If so, could you please email me?  Thanks, 73

Tyson Bryner
KC7DPA


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:21 1996
From: Scott Armstrong <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Battery question
Date: 27 Feb 1996 17:19:09 GMT
Message-ID: <4gveed$[e-mail]>

I have a question on purchasing a replacement battery for my Icom W2A transcie
ver.
The battery that came with the radio is 7.2 V and 1000 mAh. However, the repla
cement
batteries that I have found are 1200 or 1400 mAh (the Icom replacement, 1000 m
Ah, at
$100 is a little too pricey). Can anyone please let me know which would be the
 most
suitable choice for a battery? Also, can anyone let me know if they've had any

positive or negative experiences with regards to different battery manufacture
rs (ie
Periphex, Battery-Tech, etc...)?

Any responses can be either posted here or sent via E-mail.

Thanks in advance...


                                                Scott Armstrong
                                                Stevens Institute of Technolog
y
                                                [e-mail]



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:22 1996
From: Andre Brandao <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: TS140S vs FT840
Date: 27 Feb 1996 17:20:06 GMT
Message-ID: <4gveg6$[e-mail]>

Im a SWL station andd soonly I will be an Ham so Im thinking to buy one of
the following radios: TS140S or FT840.
I would like to have your opinion about these radios.
Please send me it via E-mail to [e-mail]
Thank you very much, 73! CT01191 Andre Brandao



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:23 1996
From: Dave Maciorowski <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.swap
Subject: Re: 1.2 Ghz Repeater Info Needed
Date: 27 Feb 1996 17:21:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4gveht$[e-mail]>
References: <4gd8hn$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]>

>ICOM makes a 1.2GHz repeater, about $2500. It's 10 watts out. I don't remembe
r
>the exact model number, but AES sells them. I have set one up, but due the th
e
>lack of good commercially available antenna, I have had mixed results.

The Comet base station/repeater antennas for this band are horrible.  Our
coverage is very spotty even line-of-sight!  I understand that Austin
Antennas (in Maine, I think) have a good reputation.

-----
Dave Maciorowski, WA1JHK
Colorado Repeater Association, Inc.
  Serving Colorado with Voice and Data, 6-Meters to 1.2 Gig

Internet: [e-mail] or [e-mail]
CRA:      http://www.rmsd.com/hamradio/cra/cra_news.html




From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:24 1996
From: Dave Maciorowski <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.equipment,rec.radio.swap
Subject: S-COM Repeater Controllers
Date: 27 Feb 1996 17:24:30 GMT
Message-ID: <4gveoe$[e-mail]>

S-COM has just opened an e-mail Discussion List to support its line of
Repeater Controllers and Accessories.  This promises to be a good
place to ask questions and read announcements of new products.

To subscribe, send an e-mail message to [e-mail].  In the text
of the message, type the line "subscribe scom" (don't type the quotes).
You will get back a confirmation message.

They also have a new Web page at http://www.rmsd.com/scom/

-----
Dave Maciorowski, WA1JHK
Colorado Repeater Association, Inc.
  Serving Colorado with Voice and Data, 6-Meters to 1.2 Gig

Internet: [e-mail] or [e-mail]
CRA:      http://www.rmsd.com/hamradio/cra/cra_news.html




From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:25 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,rec.radio.scanner
From: [e-mail] (Gregory A. Law)
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
References: <4csf3v$[e-mail]> <4d4g0r$[e-mail]> <4d6u7n$[e-mail]> <4da7b5$[e-mail]> <4dhtig$[e-mail]> <4dokh9$[e-mail]> <4e0088$[e-mail]> <4e2j9r$[e-mail]> <4e6osq$[e-mail]> <4ed2jo$[e-mail]> <4f3q9o$[e-mail]> <4fa64n$[e-mail]> <4fi74f$[e-mail]> <4gb4pa$[e-mail]> <4gdj1c$[e-mail]> <[e-mail]> <4gi2c5$1vj@reade
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 17:41:10 GMT

On 22 Feb 1996 15:33:25 GMT, Rod Dinkins <[e-mail]> wrote:

>Here in San Diego we have a club with over 800 members -- many many with
>No-Code Tech Licenses. I and many many others think the No code licenses
>are a great addition to Amateur Radio. See my articles of accomplishments
>of same.
>
>As for big gun stations -- we have a group of QRPers here, several who
>have worked DXCC (all CW or SSB) with less than 5 watts and modest
>antennas such as a Cushcraft R5 mounted 8 foot off the ground. Not easy or
>for the faint-hearted but DEFINITELY achievable.

I find it quite refreshing each time I learn of others that enjoy
working QRP. I have a fairly modest station consisting of an Icom
IC-701 with a 40-meter dipole in the attic of my apartment. I may not
be able to work Australia at the flip of a switch, but I always get a
contact when I call CQ.

>Don't let a few "bug" you when the majority welcomes you.

Agreed. I don't read the rec.radio.* news groups often because I'd
much rather enjoy a curteous conversation on HF than read the
bickering that goes on here.

---
Greg KE4DPX
Morse Code: The universal language spoken around the world.


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:26 1996
From: "Arkady I. Voloshin" <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: REQ:Looking for E-mail address of the US/Int`l Callbook
Date: 27 Feb 1996 23:18:38 +0300
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Please, could anyone prompt an E-mail address of the Callbook
Editorial Staff.
Any help would be appreciated.

Best regards, 73!
Ark UA4CC
Saratov, Russia




From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:27 1996
From: [e-mail] (Bill Soon)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Keypad Mod For Yaesu  Ft-51r
Date: 28 Feb 1996 07:28:01 -0700
Message-ID: <4h1oph$[e-mail]>
References: <4gae74$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

Post them here and share them with the rest of us too! --
-- Bill, KF6ZO

[e-mail](Harry Kopolovich ) wrote:

>There has been various rumors that there are keypad mods for the yaesu
>ft-51r. If you turn off the power and while turning the radio back on
>press the vol/sql and call buttons you will get to a weird screen. One
>of the known changes is to change the deviation in the mic.
> If anyone knows of any further mods please send me e-mail at
>[e-mail]



>Kb2uzv

[e-mail]     http://www.primenet.com/~wsoon/



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:28 1996
From: [e-mail] (VINY N1VC)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Need 1n78 point contact mixer diodes
Date: 28 Feb 1996 12:13:09 -0500
Message-ID: <4h22f5$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (VINY N1VC)




For my old HP-8551 spectrum analyzer. If you have any I could sure use
them.

Thanks beforehand

-Viny Coppola



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:29 1996
From: [e-mail] (Dick Hughes)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Sneaky suggestions for fox in foxhunt wanted..
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 15:40:23 GMT
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

[e-mail] (Walter R Francis) wrote:

>
>I am going to be the fox in a foxhunt here in Lexington, KY March the 3rd, an
d
>I am looking for suggestions on how I can be sneaky and throw my hunters off.
>They've been waiting the winter (as every time I thought about having a hunt
>it was nasty or really cold) and I am afraid they're going to track me down i
n
>15 minutes due to being so anxious.. :)
>
>Any suggestions on what I could do to throw them off would be appreciated.
>I've a couple ideas, but hopefully I can get some better ones and make 'em
>work to find me.  :)
>
>Thanks..
>
I had two real winners many years ago that should get some kind of
award.  I'll tell you about one.  Two of us hauled a 6-meter AM Gonset
Communicator and a car battery in a kids wagon to the top of a hill
near the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds. That should tell you how long
ago it was. A couple of miles to the west was an airport that was
called Bracket Field.  Maybe still is.

A few days before the fox hunt, I recorded several minutes of a
helicopter flying around the air field.  I knew that there would be
helicopter rides during the fair.  You can see what's coming can't
you?

I could watch the traffic below using binoculars and could tell when a
hunter was in the area.  As soon as they got close, and making sure
the helicopter was down by the air field, I would play the tape in the
background.  In those days, we talked continuously.  You could see the
mad scramble to turn around and head for the helicopter.  Being
several hundred feet up kept the signal wierd enough to screw up the
signal strength.  No one had direction finders in those days, and
relied on S-meters and how loud the signal was.  I kept this up for
about 2 hours until one of my buddies finally figured it out.  He was
the only one to find me that night.

I will tell you about the other one some other time.

Dick Hughes - W7LVA


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:30 1996
From: [e-mail] (Ken Edwards)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Whatever happened to AC-SSB ??
Date: 28 Feb 1996 15:51:55 GMT
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <4h1tmr$[e-mail]>


A few years ago ther was alot of talk about Amplitude Compandored Single-Side
Band communications.

Haven't heard much about it lately.

Any pointers on info ?

--
======================================================================

Ken M. Edwards, PE                  Nortel, Research Triangle Park, NC
[phone]      email: [e-mail]

All opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of
my employer or co-workers, family, friends, congress, or president.


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:32 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
Subject: Re: Jeep Cherokee and mounting moblie rigs..
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail] (Gary Coffman)
References: <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 16:30:58 GMT

In article <[e-mail]> watty <[e-mail]> w
rites:
>Anyone have experience mounting a mobile rig in a Jeep Cherokee?
>We just got a new one and the XYL couldn't bear any "holes" in it yet. I am
>probably going with a Uniden 2510/2600, so I can't go with a underseat/remote

>head configuration. Any help is appreciated.

There's a hitch mount for the 10 meter whip that you can use. It doesn't
require any *obvious* holes. You do have to drill a hole to pass the
coax out, but that can be hidden by the rear bumper. Of course you need
to have a trailer hitch on the vehicle to do this. You need an antenna
you can hinge over, however, or you can't open the hatch. Hustler and
Comet have suitable masts. It you use a hitch extension bar, you can
use something like a Hamstick, but you have to bend it pretty sharply
to let the hatch rise. (Obviously, you can just throw a magmount on
the roof for VHF/UHF, but a 10 meter whip needs to be too long for
that to be practical.)

As to mounting the radio, there aren't many good options unless you
have a remote head setup (then you can mount the radio body in the
cavity at the right rear of the vehicle). About the best you can do
is to mount the radio against the passenger side of the center console.
With a fairly slender radio, that doesn't interfere with the passenger
very much, and you can still see and reach the controls easily.

With a remote head, your options expand tremendously. If you have
a remote setup that doesn't have the mike cord attached to it, you
can put the head on the overhead console and bring the mike cable
up from under the seat. That works nice, a friend of mine has his
rig installed in his Cherokee that way. Or, if you were going
with a VHF/UHF rig, the Standard 5718 with all the controls and
the display in the mike makes things real easy.

You could also use one of the cellular phone stalks to mount the
head up from the floor (you can bend the stalk mount legs to conform
to the right side of the transmission hump and come up right beside
the console, I did that on my Comanche.) Unfortunately, these
stalks aren't strong enough to hold an entire radio. If you try
that, it'll shake like the devil when you drive.

I made a sheetmetal clamp that fits over the lip of the instrument
cluster of my Cherokee which lets me mount my IC-706 head directly
in front of me (offset a bit to the right so I don't have to reach
through the steering wheel to tune it) for a heads up display. I
really like that.

Gary
--
Gary Coffman KE4ZV          |    You make it,     | Due to provider problems
Destructive Testing Systems |    we break it.     | with previous uucp address
es
534 Shannon Way             |    Guaranteed!      | Email to [e-mail]
Lawrenceville, GA 30244     |                     |


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:33 1996
From: [e-mail] (Nathan Ryan Gingras)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.policy,rec.radio.cb,
Subject: Re: No Code = No Brain = C.B.
Date: 28 Feb 1996 16:42:45 GMT
Message-ID: <4h20m5$[e-mail]>

LET IT GO FOR CHIRIST'S SAKE !!!!!! EVERYONE IS SOOOOO SICK OF HEARING
ABOUT THIS!!!

AND QUIT CROSS POSTING!!!!!!



Why does everyone have to act so condesending to CB'ers? They are happy
where they are, and just because you have a ham license and they don't
doesn't make you superior. (Whoever came up with the 'no code=no
brain=cb' crap) How about this: cross-post = dillusion of grandeur =
pro-coder = no life = dumbass.


Nate, KB9LSX



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:34 1996
From: Mikel Potts <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Where to find SuperMorse?
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 17:05:48 -0800
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <4gumom$[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]

[e-mail] wrote:
>
> Do I need to say any more?
> I had it before but by a mistake i deleted it from my
> harddisk. Do any one know a ftp-site where i can find the program?
>
> 73 from Johan Eriksson, Stockholm, Sweden.
>

Try ftp://ftp.barc.org/pub/hamradio/dos/theory-and-morse/

Mikel KB7POT


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:35 1996
From: [e-mail] (Maurice Andries)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Repeater freq's in CA, NV, AZ, UT??
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 17:36:28 GMT
Message-ID: <4h2837$[e-mail]>

Hi everybody,

For our summer holidays we will be traveling to the southwestern US
and since I always take a tranceiver with me when traveling I would
like to know as many frequencies as possible along the following
route.

Los Angeles-Las Vegas-Grand Canyon (south rim)-Monument Valley-Grand
Canyon (North rim)-Las Vegas-Sequoia Nat. Forest-Sacramento-Napa
Valley-San Fransisco-Los Angelles (SF-LA via highway 1)

pse send your replies via e-mail to the address below.

Thanks




 bye, Maurice ([e-mail])

PGP key on request



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:36 1996
From: [e-mail] (Mike Cook - AF9Y)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc,rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,aus.radio.amateur.misc,uk.radio.amateur
Subject: The Weak Signal Challenge - 1 Year, No Winner
Date: 29 Feb 1996 03:18:01 GMT
Message-ID: <4h35t9$[e-mail]>

The Weak Signal Challenge - 1 Year, No Winner


For the last year, I have sponsored a weak signal contest from my web
page (http://www.webcom.com/~af9y/).   Hundreds have attempted to
extract the call of this weak Morse code signal using various signal
processing techniques.  So far, all have failed.  I know it is
possible to extract the call letters using a combination of signal
processing and the "ears" of a well trained operator.

I am now increasing the prize to $100 for the first correct
identification of the calling station.  I believe the winner will have
to break new ground in signal processing techniques.  I've made
available a text list of all possible calls to neutralize any
recognition advantage that an experienced operator would have.

The challenge is a one minute digitized recording of a weak moonbounce
signal.  The Morse code signal is just above the noise but is strong
enough to allow copy of my call letters (AF9Y) near the middle of the
one minute period.  The mystery station is sending a simple repeat of
his call and my call.  The characters "DE" may or may not be between
the two calls.

The file is called unkn422.wav and is available from:

     http://www.webcom.com/~af9y

Additional information is available in the web page.


de Mike, AF9Y


http://www.webcom.com/af9y
Work: [e-mail]
Home: [e-mail]





From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:38 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (David Stockton)
Subject: Re: Convincing Arguments for CW Tests in 1996
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 14:23:07 GMT
References: <4h10si$[e-mail]>

Paul Erickson ([e-mail]) wrote:



: CW is the
: most basic form of communication possible, and to eliminate it is to
: promote a fundamental illiteracy.


    So anyone who lived their life before the birth of Mr Morse has to
have been "fundamentally illiterate"?

    Now, really!  Is this some "New literacy" like "New math",  where the
likes of Ovid, Aristotle, Homer, Chaucer, Shakespeare are excluded ?


    No, that's ridiculous. We cannot bandy around general terms like
literacy, we have to get specific.

    Morse Code OOK signals have a number of benefits:

            Suitability for minimalist apparatus
            Readable by ear in presence of noise and interference
            Minimal spectral occupancy
            Global familiarity with an ASSOCIATED FAMILY of abbreviations
            Active population of users

    There are other ways of getting various ones of these advantages, and
some more recent modes can now challenge it on weak signal work (or did
someone volunteer for a suicide mission to send the data back from
Voyager as hand-sent Morse?).  However, the package of benefits of Morse
code is still very useful indeed.

     Though the purpose of the legislation of Morse tests (co-existance
with priority users [CW equipped], in shared bands) has now been
fulfilled, the advantages still remain. The real incentives remain. It is
the one mode you can't just buy in a shop. Personal effort and commitment
are needed.

    I just happen to think that the rewards are more effective in
creating long term users than the compulsion has been. Too many people
trumpet the delights of CW, and then go on to act as if it wasn't good
enough to survive on its own merits if ever confronted with free choice.

    Cheers
           David  GM4ZNX





From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:38 1996
From: [e-mail] (Frank E. Littlebury)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Alinco ALR-206T Packet Pin-out?
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 16:49:31
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>

Have the subj radio and a PK 232 MBX. Trying to hook up. Anyone have the mic
pinout for the radio? MFJ's breakout box was of no use either.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

email [e-mail]

73,

Frank
KE6WOE


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:39 1996
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
From: [e-mail] (Stephen Lui)
Subject: Mods/Comments for Yaesu FT-51R
Message-ID: <lui-2802960913350001@192.0.2.1>
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 17:12:23 GMT

Does anyone who owns a FT-51R have any comments on the unit or the
programming software? Does the unit truly only receive to 470MHz? The
magic number for me is 471.1375MHz, the frequency of our local police,
which I like to monitor.

Does anyone know of any mods for the FT-51R (preferably keyboard) to
extend the RX range? The unit is so small that I would think any hardware
mods would be difficult.

Stephen
(Iching to buy an HT, as soon as I can decide which one!)


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:41 1996
From: Scotty Neustadter <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: ARLB013 Question pool committee
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 1996 19:24:21 -0600
Distribution: world
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
References: <$[e-mail]> <4gqas7$[e-mail]> <4h1fmb$[e-mail]>

Bill Newkirk wrote:
>
> In <4gqas7$[e-mail]>, [e-mail] writes:
> >Would someone explain to me what this is all about?
> >+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> >Sid George, CPA     [e-mail]
>
> what i got out of it was that the VECs aren't all in agreement
> about forming a corporation. and the arrl is the 800 pound gorilla
> here. i would think it might be risky to not have the arrl on board
> on something like this.
>
> anyway, the claim is that the folks in the corp aren't working with
> the folks not in the corp and that the "outsiders" have input that isn't
> being considered...and the FCC expects the various VECs to work together
> on question pool maintenance.
>
> Bill Newkirk WB9IVR                  The Space Coast Amateur Technical Group
> Melbourne, FL                       duty now for the future of amateur radio
> Lombardi's 1st Law of Business:
> Companies succeed in spite of their best effort.  If they succeed at all.
The full story is NOT in the ARRL bulliten -- the ARRL directed NCVEC
not to communicate with its employees nor to do anything that could be
construed that ARRL was participating in NCVEC.
NCVEC just followed ARRL's instructions --  ARRL then realized that they
had cout off their own nose and are too egocentric to resind their
original letter to NCVEC.


From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:42 1996
From: [e-mail] (ROLAND STINER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Convincing Arguments
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 96 21:10:00 -0400
Distribution: world
Reply-To: [e-mail] (ROLAND STINER)


To: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Convincing Arguments for CW Tests in 1996

JC>I would venture another reason.  Those who cherish Morse code for amateur
  >communciations realize that if Morse code testing is completely abolished,
f  >r
  >newly minted amateurs will bother to take the time and effort to learn the
c  >.  As
  >a result, their membership will shrink to proportions to such an extent
that  >ey
  >will become known as "a special interest group", an anathema to those who
ta  >a
  >conservative view of life (not a criticism of those who espouse
conservative  >eals,
  >just an observation, thank you).

In other words, I would have no one to talk to on HF...

---
   OLX 1.53   -------------->    73, de NK2U    <----------------

 * Origin: CyberNet BBS   Lyndhurst, NJ (1:2604/151)

              .....oooooOOOOOo         http://www.intac.com/~cono
      __,-----. ---+_________#_     The Roy Hobbs BBS [e-mail]
     |________| |__|___________}          Node 1: 201-641-7307
      ooooo oo ~ ooO-O-O-O == oo\         Node 2: 201-641-3126



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:43 1996
From: [e-mail] (ROLAND STINER)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Convincing Arguments
Message-ID: <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 96 21:10:00 -0400
Distribution: world
Reply-To: [e-mail] (ROLAND STINER)


To: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Convincing Arguments for CW Tests in 1996

O>I passed the "code" simply because it was a license requirement,
 >though I've no interest in it whatever.

I thought so too in the beginning.  Said I would just pass the code
requirement to get the HF privileges...  After passing the Novice and
getting on the air though, I started to like it.  Now it is the only
mode I use on HF.

I am not saying that everyone will be like me, but if you don't try it,
you will never know.  Obviously you did learn the code and you
don't like it, that's fine, at least you tried it.

---
   OLX 1.53   -------------->    73, de NK2U    <----------------

 * Origin: CyberNet BBS   Lyndhurst, NJ (1:2604/151)

              .....oooooOOOOOo         http://www.intac.com/~cono
      __,-----. ---+_________#_     The Roy Hobbs BBS [e-mail]
     |________| |__|___________}          Node 1: 201-641-7307
      ooooo oo ~ ooO-O-O-O == oo\         Node 2: 201-641-3126



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:44 1996
From: Vincent Biancomano <[e-mail]>
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Drawing Schematic Diagrams on FCC Exams
Date: 29 Feb 1996 21:21:36 GMT
Message-ID: <4h55d0$[e-mail]>
References: <4fvspi$[e-mail]> <4g8tm5$[e-mail]> <4ganou$[e-mail]> <4gg3u5$[e-mail]> <4gi3ks$[e-mail]> <4giqia$[e-mail]>

Second response to Kevin re: schematic drawing
Only a few responded to your original post, not enough to
verify that schematic drawing was not a requirement in the
60s. At FCC's New York office, as stated previously, it was
a requirement til at least August 1967, and probably beyond.
Given that a person reports they were not required to draw
schematics (and taking it that their memory of the event is
accurate), one might conclude the drawing of schematics may
have been an undeclared option at various FCC offices across
the land at that time. Which in itself would be very curious.

Regards,
Vince, WB2EZG



From [e-mail] Thu Mar 07 10:25:46 1996
From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: Help:  I have a few questions
Date: 29 Feb 1996 23:09:31 GMT
Message-ID: <4h5bnc$[e-mail]>
References: <[e-mail]>

>   [e-mail] (Diane  Schleifer) writes:
>  I have a HP palmtop and wanted to know what I can do with it
>  using a packet radio.  My machine has a serial port, an IR port
>  (which I can't imagine would be needed), and a PCMCIA type II
>  slot.  It runs DOS and it's own OS.  I want to recieve internet
>  e-mail on it using a packet radio (I heard you can).  I was
>  wondering how big these radios are, how I can find if there is
>  a receiver in my area, how much all this costs and how to set
>  it up.  Please e-mail me @ [e-mail]
>
>
>                                       Dan
a serial port is fine.  BayPac sells a TNC with software for about
$50.  The TNC connects your computer to your 2 meter radio.
Most people start out with 2 meter.  You would have to load the
packet software into your HP.  It is not big.  To get onto the
internet you will have to find a "wormhole", which would be a
packet node which allows conections to the internet.  In Houston
we use one provided in the nearby town of Sugarland.  I think I
saw a list of internet wormholes in QST a few months ago.

Good luck.  I stoped using packet when I got onto the internet via
phone lines.  About the only thing you can receive is email and
chat lines via packet internet connections.


+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sid George, CPA     [e-mail]
._  _...  .....  _.._  .._
http://www.hal-pc.org/~sid
-------------------------------------