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  1.  
  2. Some of the files in this directory (which came from a UNIX system)
  3. were renamed as indicated below to conform to ISO-9660 standards.
  4.  
  5. Old Name        New Name
  6. ---------------------------------------------------
  7. 1750m.band        1750m.txt
  8. ampr_coordinators    amprcord.txt
  9. antenna_refs        antenna.txt
  10. arrl-logo.ps        arrllogo.ps
  11. arrl_digital_minutes    arrldig.txt
  12. arrl_fo_jobs        arrl_fo.txt
  13. arrl_info_service    arrlinfo.txt
  14. cal_pd_freq        cal_pd_f.req
  15. clubcalls        clubcall
  16. carpet.loop.2        carpetlp.2
  17. docket_91-36        docket91.36
  18. dxcc-k2di        dxcck2di.txt
  19. element_credit        elements.txt
  20. elmers_admin        elmers.txt
  21. elmers_list        elmers_l.txt
  22. faq_callsign        faqcalls.txt
  23. faq_ham_1        faq_ham.1
  24. faq_ham_2        faq_ham.2
  25. faq_ham_3        faq_ham.3
  26. faq_packet        faq_pkt.txt
  27. faq_shortwave        faqshort.txt
  28. field_day_92        fieldday.92
  29. florida_antenna        florida.txt
  30. guide2newsgroups    guidnwsg.txt
  31. ham_sat_sum        ham_sat.txt
  32. hams_on_usenet        hams_net.txt
  33. hamstacks        hamstak.txt
  34. handicap_waiver        handicap.txt
  35. intro_to_scanners    introscn.txt
  36. intro_to_swl        swl.txt
  37. lead_acid_batteries    leadbatt.txt
  38. license_plates        plates.txt
  39. mail_order        mailshop.txt
  40. manufacturers        mfgrs.txt
  41. motorola_ge_service_man    manuals.txt
  42. new_packeteers        newpkt.txt
  43. newcomers        newbies.txt
  44. packet_clubs        pktclub.txt
  45. packet_gateways        pktgate.txt
  46. packet_misc        pktmisc.txt
  47. packet_software        pktsoft.txt
  48. phone_bbs_list        phonebbs.txt
  49. pio_handbook        piohandb.ook
  50. pr_docket_92-136    92-136.txt
  51. qsl_bureau1        qslburo1.txt
  52. qsl_bureau2        qslburo2.txt
  53. qst_prodrev        qst_prod.txt
  54. repeater_map_proj    rptrmaps.txt
  55. sol_geo_data        sol_geo.txt
  56. sol_terra_terms        solterat.txt
  57. sstv_wefax_info        wefax.txt
  58. usenet_purchases    net_buy.txt
  59. arrl_bib/Archive.zip    arrl_bib/archive.zip
  60. arrl_bib/Index        arrl_bib/index.
  61.  
  62.  
  63.  
  64.  
  65. The following is a list of informational files for this newsgroup
  66. available via anonymous FTP from ftp.cs.buffalo.edu (currently at IP
  67. number 128.205.32.9).  
  68.  
  69. Questions to bowen@cs.buffalo.edu
  70.  
  71. 1750m.band        - misc info on the 1750m band
  72. ampr_coordinators    - coordinators for packet IP addresses
  73. antenna_refs        - references for articles about antenna designs
  74. arrl-logo.ps        - ARRL logo in PostScript format
  75. arrl_bib        - bibliographies from ARRL literature (ASCII format)
  76. arrl_digital_minutes    - Minutes of the ARRL committee on digital comm.
  77. arrl_fo_jobs        - descriptions of some ARRL Field Organization jobs
  78. arrl_info_service    - announcement of the ARRLs trial information service
  79. cal_pd_freq        - California police frequencies
  80. callbook.tar.Z        - sources for the marvin callsign server v1.3
  81. canadian.Z        - Canadian ham database in FCC format
  82. carpet.loop.2        - Antenna for apartments and small spaces
  83. clubcalls.Z        - database of US ham clubs
  84. comb6.zip        - HF Propagation Predication program
  85. docket_91-36        - information regarding the proposed scanner regs
  86. dxcc-k2di        - ARRL DXCC country list
  87. element_credit        - rules about VE credit for earliers exams
  88. elmers_admin        - information about the elmers list (see below)
  89. elmers_list        - list of elmers on the network
  90. exam_ops        - info on exams and exam opportunities
  91. faq_callsign        - frequently asked questions about the callsign server
  92. faq_ham_1        - frequently asked questions about ham radio (pts 1)
  93. faq_ham_2        - frequently asked questions about ham radio (pts 2)
  94. faq_ham_3        - frequently asked questions about ham radio (pts 3)
  95. faq_packet        - frequently asked questions about packet radio
  96. faq_shortwave        - frequently asked questions about shortwave
  97. fft.com            - EGA/VGA DOS command for spectral display (QST 1/92)
  98. ffth.com        - Hercules DOS command for spectral display (QST 1/92)
  99. field_day_92        - field day rules for 1992
  100. florida_antenna        - Florida State antenna law info
  101. guide2newsgroups    - description of USENET newsgroups dedicated to radio
  102. ham_sat_sum        - summary of information needed to get on satellite
  103. hams_on_usenet        - list of ham operators and e-mail addresses on the net
  104. hamstacks        - information about the question pool stacks
  105. handicap_waiver        - info on obtaining a handicapped test waiver
  106. hf_rigs            - QST reviews of available HF rigs
  107. ht_info            - general information about commercial hand helds
  108. intro_to_swl        - info for aspiring short wave listeners
  109. intro_to_scanners    - info for aspiring scanner listeners
  110. jlem.zip        - Program, w/source, for 2kx8 ROM emulator, QEX 01/93
  111. j-poles            - description of j-pole antenna made from twin-lead
  112. lead_acid_batteries    - essay on lead-acid batteries
  113. license_plates        - guide to ham calls on license plates
  114. logos            - PostScript logos for various ham organizations
  115. mail_order        - a database of electronic mail order shops
  116. manufacturers        - names and addresses of ham gear manufacturers
  117. motorola_ge_service_man - how to get service manuals for Motorola and GE rigs
  118. new_packeteers        - helpful essays for new packeteers
  119. newcomers        - tips and hints for those new to amateur radio
  120. packet_clubs        - organizations you can get more packet info from
  121. packet_gateways        - list of gateways from packet to Internet
  122. packet_misc        - miscellaneous packet info
  123. packet_software        - list of packet software versions
  124. phone_bbs_list        - phone BBSs for ham related issues/software
  125. pio_handbook        - ARRL Public Information Officer's Handbook
  126. pr_docket_92-136    - text of FCC PR Docket 92-136
  127. qsl_bureau1        - information about the ARRL QSL bureau
  128. qsl_bureau2        - "what should I do if" list for the QSL bureau
  129. qst_prodrev        - index of ARRL product reviews in QST
  130. repeater_map_proj    - description of Electronic Repeater Mapping Project
  131. rfi_tips        - good posting about RFI
  132. sol_geo_data        - desciption of daily solar geophysical broadcasts
  133. sol_terra_terms        - glossary of solar-terrestrial terms
  134. sstv_wefax_info        - general help for SSTV and WEFAX users
  135. usenet_purchases    - tips on buying and selling via USENET
  136.  
  137. For readers of this newsgroup both new and experienced, these files are
  138. a de-facto "Required Reading List" to provide definitive answers and
  139. pointers to other sources for questions that come up in this forum.
  140.  
  141. This is also your archive, so any additional articles, guides, or small
  142. PostScript graphics that you feel would enhance this collection are most
  143. welcome.  Submit to Devon via his E-mail address above.
  144.  
  145. Thanks go to Devon Bowen, KA2NRC, for providing diskspace and maintaining
  146. these valuable archives, as well as all the authors who wrote and submitted
  147. the information contained in them.
  148.  
  149. Additional archives out there that have /pub/ham-radio directories are
  150. encouraged to "mirror" these files to provide redundant storage for these
  151. documents.  Some of these sites (which may or may not mirror
  152. ftp.cs.buffalo.edu) include:
  153.  
  154. ucsd.edu                        128.54.16.1     /hamradio
  155. nic.funet.fi                    128.214.6.100   /pub/ham
  156. csseq.cs.tamu.edu               128.194.2.20    /ham-radio
  157. suntan.tandem.com               130.252.10.8    /hamradio
  158. col.hp.com                      15.255.240.16   /packet
  159. talos.cs.buffalo.edu            128.205.32.9    /pub/ham-radio
  160. bubba.business.uwo.ca           129.100.22.42   /hamster/ham
  161.                                                 /hamster/tcpip
  162.                                                 /hamster/mods
  163.                                                 /hamster/view
  164. vax.cs.pitt.edu                 130.49.2.1      /pub/arrl8
  165.                                                 /pub/ka9q
  166.                                                 /pub/ncpa
  167.                                                 /pub/tnc2
  168. brolga.cc.uq.oz.au              130.102.128.5   /pub/ka9q
  169. tomcat.gsfc.nasa.gov            128.183.10.100  /public
  170. helios.tn.cornell.edu           128.84.241.2    /pub
  171. wuarchive.wustl.edu             128.252.135.4   /mirrors/msdos/hamradio
  172.                                                 /mirrors/msdos/packet
  173.                                                 /mirrors/msdos/ka9q-tcpip
  174.                                                 /mirrors/cpm/hamradio
  175.                                                 /mirrors/cpm/packet
  176.                                                 /mirrors/misc/hamradio
  177.                                                 /mirrors/misc/packet
  178.                                                 /mirrors/misc/ka9q-tcpip
  179. gatekeeper.dec.com              16.1.0.2        /pub/net/ka9q
  180. sun.soe.clarkson.edu            128.153.12.3    /pub/ka9q
  181. sics.se                         192.16.123.90   /archive/packet
  182.                                                 /pub/packet-incoming
  183. sabrina.dei.unipd.it            147.162.2.106   /pub/hamradio
  184. uhunix2.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu         128.171.44.7    /incoming/ham-radio
  185. caticsuf.cati.csufresno.edu     129.8.100.15    /pub/ham-radio
  186. ftp.waseda.ac.jp                133.9.1.32      /pub/toumon/ham-radio
  187. garfield.catt.ncsu.edu          152.1.43.23     /pub/hamradio
  188. plan9.njit.edu                  128.235.1.10    /pub/hamradio
  189. sunee.uwaterloo.ca              129.97.128.196  /pub/radio
  190. grivel.une.edu.au               129.180.4.7     /pub/ham-radio
  191. uxc.cso.uiuc.edu                128.174.5.50    /pub/ham-radio
  192. iraun1.ira.uka.de               129.13.10.90    /pub/ham-radio
  193. nic.switch.ch                   130.59.1.40     /software/hamradio
  194.                                                 /software/mac/ham-radio
  195. iesd.auc.dk                     130.225.48.4    /ham-radio
  196. akutaktak.andrew.cmu.edu        128.2.35.1      /aw0g (softkiss-mac)
  197. ??????????                      129.69.162.1    /pub (login as ftp
  198.                                                       pkt cluster,usa callbook)
  199. gandalf.umcs.maine.edu          130.111.112.21  /pub/ham-radio # ls -l NO !)
  200. pit-manager.mit.edu             18.172.1.27     /pub/usenet/news.answers
  201. tamu.edu                        128.194.15.32   /pc-sig
  202. ftp.geo.brown.edu               128.148.116.19  /pub/hamradio
  203.  
  204. Questions about FTP mirroring and access to appropriate software should
  205. be directed to me, or do an Archie search on the keyword "mirror."
  206.  
  207. For those without FTP access (and only those without FTP access,
  208. please), there is an FTP mail server at ftpmail@decwrl.dec.com (IP
  209. 16.1.0.1).  Send the word "HELP" to this address for more information.
  210.  
  211. Additional documents on Usenet and other newsgroups may be obtained
  212. from pit-manager.mit.edu (IP 18.172.1.127) via anonymous FTP or via
  213. mail server (send the word "HELP" to mail-server@pit-manager.mit.edu).
  214.  
  215. The American Radio Relay League has recently made available a
  216. mail-server to distribute many of their informational documents in
  217. electronic form.  Send E-mail to info@arrl.org with "HELP" in the
  218. message body for more information.
  219.  
  220. Yet another mail-server has been made available by Steve Harding,
  221. KA6ETB.  Send E-mail to ham-server@grafex.Cupertino.CA.US with "HELP" in
  222. the message body for more information.
  223.  
  224. 73, Paul W. Schleck, KD3FU
  225.  
  226. pschleck@unomaha.edu
  227.  
  228. Celebrating 60 years of the Univ. of Maryland ARA - W3EAX (1933-1993)
  229.  
  230.  
  231.  
  232.