ham-radio.606pifat,
From: "MarchandJohn" <jmarchand@ecrm.com> (by way of "Brian K. Short KE7GH"
<ke7gh@primenet.com>)
Subject: [BitBucket] Companies who bought AEA
Hi All
Just to clarify another msg on the reflectors, Here are the 2 companies who
bought AEA.
1. For AEA antennas and antenna related products, the new company is:
Tempo Research Vista, Ca. 619-598-9677
2. For all other AEA type products:
Timewave Technology 612-452-5939
E-Mail dsp@timewave.com Website: www.timewave.com
The recording at the AEA number sort of garbles the second company info so I
had to throw in the narrow filter and offtune a bit.
73, John K1RC
--
CQ-Contest on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/_cq-contest/
Administrative requests: cq-contest-REQUEST@contesting.com
ham-radio.607pifat,
From: "JAMES MCEWEN" <mcewenjv@songs.sce.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] ARRL Publications
Bill Chambers, n0mbw wrote:
The ARRL HANDBOOK is one book that you can judge by it's cover.
You can bet that the 1997 issue to be the same as the 1977.
Someone needs to publish a HANDBOOK with fresh ideas.
*********************************************************
I have to agree with Bill about 20%. I do think the handbook has
changed a lot, my last copy was 1987, too, and I just bought a
1993 hardbound copy at a used book store for $8.00. FYI I did
see a copy of the Handbook on CD offered for sale a few weeks ago
by Bill Sabin, W0IYH, for about $10 less then the list price.
(rec.radio.swap). It was gone in a heartbeat.
Now
FLAME ON:
I think n0mbw is correct that much of each year is boiler
plate that costs the league nothing, they only pay for new
chapters. If my understanding is correct they use (where
possible) Hams with a good track record as writers to produce new
material for the handbook, or revise old chapters. Many of the
how-to parts are reprints from QST, so that material is already
paid for.
Now to the meat of my flame. IMNHO, The ARRL is supposed to
encourage HAM Radio. I think they could do that better by
selling their pubs at cost to libraries and schools. Even better
would be a program encouraged by the league where local Ham Clubs
could buy ARRL Pubs at cost specifically for donation to
libraries and schools. I also think the Handbook should have
been published as a loose leaf format with a big binder. Want to
update?, buy a $5.00 update packet with new material, not a
$40.00 book that changes with glacial slowness.
The cost of a CD Rom is in the computer ready text. All
publishing uses computer text anymore. It costs them very little
more to produce the CD version of the Handbook, and it is a lot
cheaper then the printing costs of the paper version. They are
really guilty of price gouging on this one.
Flame off.
Just my opinion
Now what I'd like to see is some CD's with back issues of Ham
Radio on them, or a Ham Radio Antenna Compendium 1975-1985. How
about that CQ publishing?
73's Jim KA6TPR
ham-radio.608pifat,
From: Doug Shore <Doug@d-shore.demon.co.uk>
Subject: [BitBucket] SlowScan Software Add-ons.
Hi all just a quick note to let you know that you can download some
very nice Transparencies and Fonts to Go with Tom Jenkins Hi-Res range
of Graphics software.
The Fonts can be downloaded from
http://www.d-shore.demon.co.uk/Fonts.htm
And the Transparencies can be found at
http://members.aol.com/jpritch638/bob/bob2.htm
Hope You like them.
p.s. These are ONLY of use if you are using Tom's Excellent range of
software.
73 de Doug G0EOJ.
--
Doug G0EOJ Chesterfield Derbyshire UK
E-Mail doug@d-shore.demon.co.uk
Home Page http://www.d-shore.demon.co.uk/index.htm
ham-radio.609pifat,
From: Mauro Pregliasco <i1jqj@amsat.org>
Subject: 425DXNEWS: 425 DX News #305
S DX@WW $425WW305A
425 DX News #305 [1/5]
8 March 1997 No 305 BID: $425WW305A
===========================
*** 4 2 5 D X N E W S ***
===========================
Edited by I1JQJ
IK1ADH - IK1GPG
/---------------------------------------------------------------------------\
! Information, reports and suggestions must be sent to: !
! !
! Mauro Pregliasco, I1JQJ: info DX !
! (e-mail i1jqj@amsat.org - BBS I1JQJ@I1YLM.IPIE.ITA.EU) !
! Massimo Balsamo, IK1GPG: QSL Managers/QSL Routes !
! (e-mail 425dxqsl@pc.fr.flashnet.it - BBS IK1GPG@IW1BIM.IPIE.ITA.EU) !
! Mirko Caserta, IK0ZSN: 425dxnews Reflector !
! (e-mail ik0zsn@amsat.org) !
! Maurizio Bertolino, I1-21171: 425 WWW Pages !
! (e-mail i121171@amsat.org) !
\---------------------------------------------------------------------------/
3B8 - Mart, DL6UAA will be active from Mauritius from 16 March and 3
April. If the licence arrives in time, he will be active on AO-10 as
well.
Ceo 425DX News je privezan uz poruku.
425dx305.zipham-radio.610pifat,
From: Raymundo Rodriguez Diaz <ys1rrd@gbm.net>
Subject: 425DXNEWS: Thanks for old time qsl info ííí
Hi to all fo you fellowsí
I would like to thanks very much to my friends who sent to me the qsl
info for ox3ey,h44dx and vr6me. I already sent my qsl┤s to them.
your cooperation is appreciatted, thanks.
73 and DXs
de YS1RRD
______________________________________________________________________________
Subscribe/unsubscribe --> http://www.eurolink.it/cgi-bin/nph-425dxnews
Help -------------------> 425dxnews-request@pc.fr.flashnet.it
425 DX News Home-Page --> http://www-dx.deis.unibo.it/htdx/
Mailing list archive ---> http://www.reference.com/
QSL info requests ------> 425dxqsl@pc.fr.flashnet.it
QSL info database ------> http://www-dx.deis.unibo.it/htlzh/
ham-radio.611pifat,
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] Message Forwarding?
From: kb0rol@juno.com (Bradley L Mugleston)
I'm always learning. If you think it would be good - give it to us. I
believe we all have delete buttons.
Brad Mugleston - KB0ROL
Colorado QRP Club # 170, QRP-L #316, ARRL
QTH - Aurora, CO - DM79oq
KB0ROL@JUNO.COM
BMUG@GWL.COM
On Fri, 07 Mar 1997 15:25:02 +0000 "Brian K. Short KE7GH"
<ke7gh@primenet.com> writes:
>I recently became the moderator for the rec.radio.info
>newsgroup and receive a number of items for approval.
>
>Some items fall short of the newsgroup charter, but are
>newsworthy. Would anyone like to see "some" of these on
>the BitBucket reflector?
>
>Other items are within the newsgroup charter, but have
>interest (maybe) among subscribers here. Would anyone
>like to see "some" of these here?
>
>Lastly, many items belong on the rec.radio.info newsgroup
>which has a very low noise figure. Most subjects are of
>broad interest (it is NOT a discussion group).
>
>(Oh yeah and there are some that belong absolutely nowhere!)
>
>It would be VERY little burden to forward "selected" posts
>here if that is desirable. Please give me some feedback.
>
>73, Brian
>
>
>Brian ke7gh@primenet.com >or< http://www.primenet.com/~ke7gh
>
ham-radio.612pifat,
From: wa2moe@doitnow.com
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] Qsl Info
At 05:24 AM 3/10/97 -0700, you wrote:
>Hello - might anyone have the Qsl info for:
>
>HF0POL
>
>Thanks much,
>
>Ray - KG7YQ
------------------------------------------------------
Hi...here's the information:
HF0POL
HF0POL VIA SP3FYM (1996-1997)
HF0POL VIA SP5EWY (MAY 1995)
HF0POL VIA SP9DWT (JAN 1992)
HF0POL VIA SP3HLM (1/16/91 TO DEC 1991)
HF0POL VIA SP5FLC (3/15/90 TO 1/15/91)
UPDATED BY DL1SBF: 22-NOV-1996 1145Z
------------
you can get qsl information yourself by email to qsl-info@datasync.com
and in the body of your message the call of the dx station ONLY.
73
Stu Greene WA2MOE
7537 North 28th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85051 USA
wa2moe@doitnow.com
ham-radio.613pifat,
From: W6WWW@bbs.races.sandiego.ca.gov (by way of "Brian K. Short KE7GH"
<ke7gh@primenet.com>)
Subject: [BitBucket] EMC070 Focus - Ability Levels
To: Emergency Communications Units - Information Bulletin
To: Emergency Management Agencies via Internet and Radio
By: Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) of the
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
EMC070 Focus - Ability Levels For release 3/10/97
How and where unit participants are assigned for work is an interesting
and demanding task. Of necessity there are a variety of ways of assessing
the talents, skills and abilities of personnel. Much depends on the view
of the unit leadership as well as the assigning officer. In general, good
units have a thorough knowledge of their personnel and have them listed in
appropriate categories.
Depending on the depth of a unit, and its likely assignments, personnel
may be categorized in these GENERAL areas: Operations, Administration,
Management and Technical. Training can be placed in either Operations or
Management.
Experienced emergency coordinators and radio officers soon become aware
of the level of abilities required for specific OPERATIONS assignments of
their communications unit participants.
Here is one way to consider it, focused around the ICS field application:
EOC level 3 (Emergency Operations Center
IC level 2 (Incident Command)
Staging level 2 (ICS Staging or marshalling area)
Aides level 1 (Formerly called "Shadows". They who accompany the
person to whom assigned, such as the Incident
Commander, Operations Chief, etc.)
NCS level 3 (net control station)
The abilities required for the Aide ("Shadow") operator are the most
demanding because the physical exposure to hazards of the incident by
literally accompanying the person everywhere he/she goes.
For Amateur Radio Service licensees, it helps to expand your
expectations of where you will be assigned. If you expect to "only
operate your own equipment or only on Amateur frequencies" you may be
missing out on some of the most rewarding opportunities you will ever
face. There are many forms of service needed in communications
situations, so being open to the possibilities brings very interesting
applications of your skills -- some of which may really surprise even
you!
---
ACS Web page: http://acs.oes.ca.gov -or- http://WWW.garlic.com/oes
FTP archive: ftp.ucsd.edu/hamradio/packet/tcpip/incoming for the
newest bulletins -or- ftp.ucsd.edu/hamradio/races for earlier ones.
Telephone BBS 916-262-1657 Packet W6WWW@KM6PX.#NOCAL.USA.NA
OES ACS staff manager Stan Harter Email: stanharter@juno.com
Chief State ACS Officer Email: cary_mangum@bbs.macnexus.org
EOM EMC070
ham-radio.614pifat,
From: "Brian K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] TAPR APRS SIG ListProc
-----
Looks like a misdirected attempt to subscribe to
the APRS SIG at TAPR...
I subscribe and enjoy reading it.
Also, I'd recommend the Spread Spectrum (SS) SIG
as there is a lot of discussion there recently.
73, Brian
-----
For information on this service and how to use it, send the following
request in the body of a mail message to listproc@tapr.org:
HELP
All requests should be addressed to listproc@tapr.org.
________________________________________
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_/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/
_/ _/____/_/ _/_____/ _/_____/
_/ _/ _/ _/ _/ _/
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_______________________________________
Welcome to the TAPR APRS Special Interest Group (APRS SIG)
What is APRS? (Automatic Packet Reporting System)
What is GPS (Global Positioning System)
Where am I?
Where are you?
Where is the Hurricane?
What is the weather like?
Where are the emergency vehicles?
APRS is a system used for tracking people, weather, objects, weather
balloons, and many other aspects of Amateur Radio.
APRS was developed by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR, and was first introduced to the
Amateur Radio community at the ARRL Computer Networking Conference in 1992
in New Jersey. Over the last couple of years, APRS usage has grown and
expended all across the country, and many new features have been added to
this system.
Keith Sproul, WU2Z, introduced the Macintosh version of APRS at the 1994
Dayton Hamfest, and released the Macintosh version of the APRS software at
the 1994 ARRL Digital Communications Conference in Minnesota.
This goal of this Special Interest Group is to create a forum for people
interested in this type of activity so that they can ask questions and
compare notes and exchanged ideas.
We will discuss things pertaining to APRS itself, GPS, GPS units
applications of this type of technology, automatic weather reporting, uses
of APRS in public events such as bike-a-thones, and uses of APRS in
emergencies.
The mailing list is maintained at the TAPR internet system.
Messages should be addressed to aprssig@tapr.org
Your chairperson of the APRSSIG is Keith Sproul
____________________________________________________________________________
___
Keith Sproul WU2Z
Student Housing Network Adminstrator ksproul@noc.rutgers.edu
Rutgers University Computing Services 908 445-3695 Work
908 821-4828 Home
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HELP
All requests should be addressed to listproc@tapr.org.
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Welcome to the TAPR Spread Spectrum SIG!
This mailing list is for the discussion of topics related to the application
of spread spectrum communications technology to amateur packet radio
networking. The emphasis of this SIG is on the technology of spread
spectrum rather than regulatory or political issues. Suitable topics
include:
- New SS chipsets and modem products, and their applicability to the
amateur service
- Performance reports on existing products (e.g., Part 15 WLAN devices)
- Relative merits of direct sequence, frequency hopping and hybrid
approaches in amateur SS applications
- Use of CDMA and other multiple access techniques to build packet radio
LANs/MANs
- Dealing with shared allocations and interference in the UHF and higher
amateur bands
- Proposals for development projects in amateur packet SS
- Sources of SS information on the Internet and elsewhere: books,
articles, web pages, FAQ files, etc
The TAPR SS SIG is unmoderated. We would like to keep it that way, to
encourage the open exchange of ideas and minimize the turnaround time.
This will only be possible if the participants exercise some restraint.
Discussions of technical issues can get heated at times, but they are not
useful unless they also shed some light on the topic. Personal attacks
will not be tolerated, and may result in the offender(s) being summarily
removed from the list.
Maintainer of the SIG is Barry McLarnon, VE3JF. Please direct comments
and suggestions to bm@hydra.carleton.ca or ve3jf@tapr.org.
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ham-radio.615pifat,
From: Bratislav Miljkovic <yu1ol@EUnet.yu>
Reply-To: yu1ol@EUnet.yu
Subject: 425DXNEWS: 3V8BB QRV in WPX SSB test
During WPX SSB contest, OM Hrane (YT1AD) will be active from Tunis
as 3V8BB, single op, all bands.
QSL via home call (YT1AD).
73s de YU1OL, Batko
ham-radio.616pifat,
From: n0tbo@juno.com
Subject: "STeve Andre'" <steve@cyberspace.org>: Re: [BitBucket] ARRL
Publications?
I agree with the fact that the arrl is a--- has been---. Some of the
things that are going
on in southwest missouri with Lou Gorden as the midwest dirrector and his
assisant
would make any one sudder to be a part of "ham radio" it is so bad here
that people
are going back to the c. b. band 28.396 lower sideband WHY IS THIS
HAPPENING?
People will not check into a skywarn net on the local repeater because of
the politics
on this repeater.
ham-radio.617pifat,
From: Stephanus_Busono@SOM-LRC.ucsd.edu
Subject: 425DXNEWS: T94EU and T93Y cards
I have logs for T94EU and T93Y up to Feb 23 1997.
All dirct requests have been answered.
A small note to our VE friends, airmail from USA to Canada is 52c
All buro request also have been answered. Last month I just sent
5 lbs of cards and 7 lbs went out in January.
Direct requests without SASE went via buro.
Few requests in the past are not in the log and I have to look for it
dilligently. I only have paper log so please be patient.
73, Stephan, N2UE now (ex N2MAU)
ham-radio.618pifat,
From: "Brian K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] ARRL & Publications...
My question about ARRL Publications was quite genuine and
I have gotten some good responses. Seems some smaller of
the resellers do discount the books and CDROMs. I am also
in contact with a book collector who is sending me a list
of his duplicates.
AA6EE Duane Heise at his callbook address was recommended as
a source of new books. He may discount some materials ~18%.
Also, JWO Services 12 Hickory Place Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-4747 fax: 730-9373
Both may advertise periodically in QST or elsewhere.
No affiliations, buyer beware and such...
-----
As for political matters (ARRL or otherwise) especially of a
relatively local nature (this stuff goes worldwide), this is
likely NOT the place for it!
Pro or con, ARRL or other political body, it is unlikely that
posting here will help with local problems as most folks here
are technically oriented and have strong feeling against reading
this sort of political commentary.
Not that anyone or any group may not have a valid gripe, but it
is likely that posting here will only cause feelings of hostility.
Maybe one of the UseNet Newsgroups would welcome the discussion.
-----
Brian ke7gh@primenet.com >or< http://www.primenet.com/~ke7gh
ham-radio.619pifat,
From: Pete Thompson <pthompso@taratec.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] ARRL Handbook vs Others
Hi all,
following the discussion on ARRL publications and the handbook in
particular, I tend to agree that although the hb contains much static ref
material, it comes across as a little 'fuddy-duddy'. I was wondering if
anyone has seen recent publications of a similar nature from other
countries' ham radio organizations such as RSGB. How do there efforts
compare ? Maybe the ARRL could learn something ? My personal belief is
that the ARRL could do a much better job of presenting 'state-of-the-art'
material such as construction projects that will pave the way towards better
band utilization eg get us all onto microwave, high data transmission etc
etc cheaply in droves !
Pete N3EVL
=================================================================
Peter J. Thompson *I Speak Only For Myself* pthompson@taratec.com
Taratec Development Corporation
200 Continental Drive, Suite 215
Newark, DE 19713
Phone: (302) 368-4040 Fax: (302) 368-5162 Amateur Radio: N3EVL
=================================================================
ham-radio.620pifat,
From: cape.net@surfergirl.spacey.net (by way of "Brian K. Short KE7GH"
<ke7gh@primenet.com>)
Subject: [BitBucket] FWD: Preliminary Design
I have come up with a preliminary design of the SS box. I have tried to make
it as generic as possible, without including un-necessary details. My idea
is to get an idea of the overall design and how the pieces of the puzzle
will fit together. I don't won't to lose sight of the forest for the trees,
if you know what I mean.
\/
|
| +---------+ +---------+ +-----------+
| | | | | | |<---- Voice
+-----| RF |<-->| SS |<-->| DATA |<>--- Ethernet
| Section | | Section | | Interface |<>--- RS-232/RS-422
| | | | | |
+---------+ +---------+ +-----------+
Obviously, there is more to the system than this, but it is a start. I feel
that with a system such as this, all persons interested in the design can be
happy. The only 'grey' area is the interfacing between the SS and DATA
Interface sections. How is the data transfer going to handled? I feel that
the SS section should have a constant data rate. Only the data rates to and
from the DATA Interface section should be varied.
The RF section could have all circuitry for translating the data into the
RF spectrum and would also contain the interfacing to the antennae. It would
also have the IF circuitry, automatic power control interfacing (to the SS
section), AGC, and other stuff I can't think of right now. The SS section
would do spreading/de-spreading, modulation/demodulation, FEC, PN
generation, DS-FH-hybrid control (to RF section?). The DATA Interface would
contain rate buffers (FIFOs) for data transfer (for slow mode interfaces
such as rs-232), ADCs for voice, interfacing for a front panel (if desired).
There is a great deal of planning that would need to go into a project of
this magnitude. The above is a starting point. The only thing left to do is
decide on how the major blocks are going to connect to each other.
Tony KE4ATO
ham-radio.621pifat,
From: "Dale Cary" <wd0ako@rrnet.com> (by way of "Brian K. Short KE7GH"
<ke7gh@primenet.com>)
Subject: [BitBucket] Amateur Radio Newsline #1021 - 3/7/97
NEWSLINE RADIO - CBBS EDITION #1021 - 03/07/97
(*************************************************)
(* *)
(* A M A T E U R *)
(* *)
(* R A D I O *)
(* *)
(* N E W S L I N E *)
(* *)
(*************************************************)
The following is late news about Amateur Radio
for Radio Amateurs as prepared from NEWSLINE RADIO
scripts by the staff of the AMATEUR RADIO NEWSLINE,
INC., formerly the WESTLINK RADIO NETWORK. Amateur
Radio Newsline is a audio news service distributed
via telephone.
This hardcopy version is produced by Dale Cary
- WD0AKO from scripts provided to him weekly by
Newsline. It is then distributed to on-line
services, bbs networks and internet user jointly
by Dale Cary and Steve Coletti.
Editorial comments, news item and all other
business should be directed to:
Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF
Newsline Producer & Editor
Internet E-mail: Billwa6itf@aol.com
newsline@ix.netcom.com
Phone: (805) 296-7180
Fax: (805) 296-7180
(Fax senders wait for voice prompt.)
Ceo tekst je privezan uz poruku.
newsline.zipham-radio.622pifat,
From: "JOHN" <john@magnet.gr> (by way of "Brian K. Short KE7GH"
<ke7gh@primenet.com>)
Subject: [BitBucket] Technical data.
Dear sirs,I'm from creece, my hobby is radio transmissions and i trying to
set-up a radio AM transmitter. So if you'd be kind enough and if possible
i'd like you to send me the technical data for the tubes:4-1000A,4-400A,
833A and 813.I'd also like, if available,the circuit diagram of class c
plate-modulated RF power amplifier(with two tubes) in parallel connection
using those tubes.It would be most convinient if you could use my
e-mail address,alternativly this is my address in Creece:
Anagnostou Giannis
3 Nafpliou
k.Toumpa
Thessaloniki
T.K 54454
CREECE
Best regards,John
ham-radio.623pifat,
From: kb8nw@barf80.nshore.org (Tedd Mirgliotta)
Subject: Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #295
Date: Sun, 09 Mar 1997 16:54:00 EST
Organization: Basic Amateur Radio Frequency, BARF-80 +1 216/237-8208
SB DX @ WW $OPDX.295
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 295
The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 295
BID: $OPDX.295
March 10, 1997
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF-80 BBS Cleveland, Ohio
Online at 216-237-8208 14400/9600/2400/1200/300 8/N/1
Ceo bilten je privezan uz poruku.
opdx295.zipham-radio.624pifat,
From: "Dave Horsfall VK2KFU" <dave@esi.com.au.REMOVE.THIS> (by way of "Brian
K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>)
Subject: [BitBucket] VK2 WICEN Events (6 Mar 97)
VK2 WICEN Events (6th March, 1997)
Here is a list of VK2 WICEN events, and various other events that
may interest WICEN personnel. Please send any updates to VK2KFU
@ VK2KFU.NSW.AUS.OC (AX.25), vk2kfu@gw.vk2kfu.ampr.org (AMPRnet),
or dave@fgh.oz.au (Internet). This list is uploaded to the pack-
et radio system as WICEN @ VKNET, and into the USENET newsgroups
aus.radio.amateur.wicen and rec.radio.info; it also appears in
the "anonymous ftp" directory on the Internet host
"ftp.une.edu.au" as "pub/ham-radio/aus.radio/WICEN/vk2", and is
also found on the AMPRnet system "gw.vk2kfu.ampr.org" and the
VK2KFU BBS in Sydney (on 4975) as "wicen/events". A Web page is
also available, at "http://www.nsw.wicen.org.au/", courtesy of
the Macquarie University School of Mathematics Physics Computing
and Electronics.
Central Coast meeting (David VK2UDT) . . . . . . . . . . 14 Mar
Wyangala Triathlon (Peter VK2ETK/Adam VK2XRA) . . . . . . 16 Mar
Hunter meeting and lecture (Pauline VK2GTB) . . . . . . . 17 Mar
VRA Mid Year Conference at Wombeyan Caves . . . . . . 22-23 Mar
Forster Triathlon (Richard VK2CHC) . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Apr
Watagan Mountains car rally (Andy VK2XRX) . . . . . . 19-20 Apr
Bridge to Bridge Speedboat Classic (David VK2KLX) . . . . 4 May
Central Coast meeting (David VK2UDT) . . . . . . . . . . 9 May
Hawkesbury Emergency Expo (Alan VK2YYJ) . . . . . . . 16-18 May
Tom Quilty Horse Enduro (Dan VK2GG) . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Jun?
Central Coast meeting and AGM (David VK2UDT) . . . . . . 11 Jul*
Colo 24 Hour Horse Enduro (Alan VK2YYJ) . . . . . . . . . 12 Jul
Oberon Car Rally (Alan VK2YYJ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Oct
Hawkesbury Classic Paddle (Kevin VK2CKD) . . . . . . 18-19 Oct
Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Oct
Bungonia Cave Rescue (Dave VK2KFU/Mark VK2XGK) . . . 25-26 Oct
Sydney Olympics (Kevin VK2CKD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000
New or altered entry *
-- Dave Horsfall VK2KFU
Copyright 1997 WICEN (NSW) Inc. and contributors. All or part of
this list may be reproduced, but please acknowledge the source.
--
Dave Horsfall (VK2KFU) | dave@esi.com.au | VK2KFU @ VK2KFU.NSW.AUS.OC | PGP
2.6
Opinions expressed are mine. | D8 15 71 F9 26 C8 63 40 5E 63 5C 65 FC A0
22 99
ham-radio.625pifat,
From: Stephanus_Busono@SOM-LRC.ucsd.edu
Subject: 425DXNEWS: Tukang Besi Is YB8ZY
The Tukang Besi Islands IOTA Dxpedition went on the air as planned
as YB8ZY, using a club callsign. As of Saturday, March 8 at 1600
they have logged over 3000Q's 50 countries, and have received
official IOTA OC-219. Up to four stations were active at one time.
Two stations dedicated for SSB, one for CW and one for 160M only.
Spots were seen on 17M-80M. They were on 80M CW audible in the west
coast around 1430Z, 75Mssb also around the same time, and later
on 40M CW with nice 579 sig. QSL via YC8KAR call book address.
Hope that east coast stations also got a chance to wkd this new one
73, Stephan, N2UE
ham-radio.626pifat,
From: Tom Jenkins <tomj@ai2a.net>
Subject: [BitBucket] Re: SlowScan Software Add-ons.
Thanks Doug, it really is nice of you to do this. Is Bob going to post the
fonts also?
Tom J, de N9AMR
At 02:33 PM 3/9/97 GMT, Doug Shore wrote:
>Hi all just a quick note to let you know that you can download some
>very nice Transparencies and Fonts to Go with Tom Jenkins Hi-Res range
>of Graphics software.
>
>The Fonts can be downloaded from
>
>http://www.d-shore.demon.co.uk/Fonts.htm
>
>And the Transparencies can be found at
>
>http://members.aol.com/jpritch638/bob/bob2.htm
>
>Hope You like them.
>
>p.s. These are ONLY of use if you are using Tom's Excellent range of
>software.
>
>73 de Doug G0EOJ.
>--
>Doug G0EOJ Chesterfield Derbyshire UK
>E-Mail doug@d-shore.demon.co.uk
>Home Page http://www.d-shore.demon.co.uk/index.htm
>
>
ham-radio.627pifat,
From: Leon Heller <leon@lfheller.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] ARRL Publications?
In message <3.0.32.19970311194627.006a8f14@mailhost.primenet.com>,
"Brian K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com> writes
[deleted]
>#5714 Personal Computers in the Ham Shack $15.95
>#5854 Getting on Track With APRS $14.95
>#3207 W1FB Design Notebook $10
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Worth buying just for the stuff on ladder filters and the crystal
testing circuit for them.
>#3851 Hints & Kinks $10
>#5617 QRP Power $12
>#3657 W1FB QRP Notebook $10
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Quite a lot of useful articles, some are rather old.
>#4319 NOS Intro $23
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I think this is the only book on TC/PIP packet radio, and worth getting
if you you want to find out about it.
>#4955 Packet SPEED $15
>
>Some seem like remarkable buys, others... Can't judge a
>book by the cover either (you can quote me). Anyone have
>specific comments on any of these books?
--
Leon Heller, G1HSM
leon@lfheller.demon.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 118 947 1424 (home)
+44 (0) 1344 385556 (work)
-----
ham-radio.628pifat,
From: "Brian K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] Book Seller...
Received the below update on book sellers:
>Best deal on ARRL publications is Duane Heisse, AA6EE, 16832 Whirlwind
>Lane, Ramona, CA 92065, 619 789 3674. He also has great prices on Flying
>Horse Callbooks. He is always at least 10% under the ARRL catalog price.
I do not know this person nor am I affiliated, but I think in years past
he has let me paw his wares at a couple hamfests. He also has answered
my questions there, even when I wasn't a paying customer at the time...
Others have told me that he is a "good guy." For what it is worth.
What will I do with all the money I'm going to "SAVE"?
73, Brian
Brian ke7gh@primenet.com >or< http://www.primenet.com/~ke7gh
ham-radio.629pifat,
From: Sam Burnes <sam@tenet.edu>
cc: "'WILLIAM T. CHAMBERS'" <n0mbw@juno.com>, "rwexelba@suffolk.lib.ny.us"
<rwexelba@suffolk.lib.ny.us>, "jhays@Hays.Org" <jhays@Hays.Org>,
"bitbucket@primenet.com" <bitbucket@primenet.com>
Subject: RE: [BitBucket] ARRL Publications
On Tue, 11 Mar 1997, Ralph Ward wrote:
> I am interested in your observation. I am a no-code tech, and kind of feel
left out by ARRL. I have a sneaking suspicion (maybe I'm just being
paranoid) that the folks running things don't care for us no-code people much.
..
Societies are ruled by those who are allowed to rule. If you and others,
new to the hobby want a voice you must joint the society that you fell
has the loudest voice and speak within that society. There are more than
enough new to ham radio that their voice, spoken as one, will be heard.
Of course, even I have been a member of ARRL for years, I have yet been
asked to vote on anything, but this is because I have not cared enough to
learn the process, and those in charge may feel a vested interest in
keeping that information from. A good example is the recent survey. There
would be no problem in the league sampling the membership via e-mail, and
they would most likely get a much larger return for our bucks, but they
elected to go with a selected sample.
Off the soap box.
73
Sam
KA5QYU
ham-radio.630pifat,
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] HQ Modes !
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 97 11:04:17 -0500
From: Bill Coleman AA4LR <aa4lr@radio.org>
Are the specifications of this HQ mode publically available? Can one find
them on the 'net?
If the specifications aren't publically available, then you can't fault
someone for reverse engineering a solution that doesn't meet those
unpublished specs.
IMNSHO, all amatuer communications protocols should have detailed, public
specifications.
Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: aa4lr@radio.org
Quote: "Not in a thousand years will man ever fly!"
-- Wilbur Wright, 1901
ham-radio.631pifat,
From: "JAMES MCEWEN" <mcewenjv@songs.sce.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] Southern California members-----March QST
FYI:
In case this applies to any of you...
Jim KA6TPR
----------------------------------------------------------------
Subject: Special Notice: March QST
Date: 1997-03-12 15:24
Special notice: Southern California members take note--March QST
is on its way!
We've received numerous calls from ARRL members in Southern
California who never received March QST, and we've been issuing
replacement copies upon request while investigating the problem.
We discovered that once the magazines had entered the US Postal
Service stream, they were put on the wrong train and spent
several weeks in a Houston, Texas, postal facility.
The magazines are currently on their way to Southern California
and should be delivered to the Los Angeles Bulk Mail Center on
Friday, March 14. From there they will be dispersed to the
intended recipients. Although this occurrence was beyond our
control, we apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused.
Deb Jahnke
Circulation Manager, QST
ham-radio.632pifat,
From: "Brian K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] Misc Subjective HF Rig Ramblings (longish)
Cc: BitBucket@primenet.com
Well I may have to work hard to get my obligatory 3 posts
"on the air" today, but I'll try...
The Brown Truck (UPS) arrived at the door yesterday with a
COD package: the used QRP+ (it was a very good deal). My
first impressions in opening the box were: too big, too heavy
(for a "QRP" rig). I was merely comparing to my 38s, though
as it is my first and only QRP rig (per se).
The size/weight are not too unlike those of previous "small"
rigs that I have owned and used (and later sold). Of course,
the power consumption of the QRP+ (while no Sierra) is more
battery friendly than the TS-50 or FT-890 or IC-706.
The TS-50 was a fun rig (bought used with matching automatic
tuner), but the combination had significant battery demands
and counting the size/weight of the tuner, was not that small.
Mine had the CW filter.
It was later replaced by an FT-890/AT which I loved. The size
and weight were not bad since the automatic tuner was built in,
but the current demands (even at QRP output) were significant.
I posted current measurements on QRP-L a couple years ago around
the time of a personal field day effort (~500 CW QSOs @100w).
It had the optional CW filter. It would not operate FSK and it
was not possible to use the 500Hz filter AFSK.
Since I also enjoy operating VHF from remote places, the IC-706
caught my attention since it covers HF, as well as 6m and 2m in
a small package, but there is no builtin tuner. This one has BIG
current demands for such a small radio (~1.5a RX with backlight on
high and ~5.5a to get 5w out). It is still a fun radio, working
Es on 6m with a dipole during summer camping trips. The receiver
filtering and noise blanker may be weak (even with the CW filter),
but for me it is a keeper. I use it with an MFJ-949E tuner on HF.
The QRP+ just arrived as I said, but I have tried it on 30m CW with
my sloper and worked a submarine (USS Pampanito, NJ6VT) in SF Bay at
Fisherman's Wharf. We had a fairly long rag chew and I received a
599 report running the full 5w output.
I am quite aware that others have commented on the current consumption
of the QRP+, but compared to the "small" rigs above! It is no Sierra,
though (I guess). 1.5a on TX compared to the same on RX though?
Anyway, this rig seems to have absolutely NO provisions for digital
modes on 20m/30m etc that I can tell despite including SSB. It has
a nice digital frequency display and builtin keyer. Having both a
paddle and key input is something ALL of the above rigs lacked! The
variable bandwidth filtering is sweet!
From previous comments, I was worried about RX sensitivity and became
especially worried when connecting the antenna made no difference!
I soon discovered that the 20db attenuator was engaged from shipment!
Seems sensitive enough to me, but I have not tried 12m or 10m etc...
I still think it is big and heavy for a QRP rig, but for the type of
camping I do (not a backpacker) maybe that and the slightly larger power
appetite are acceptable. Strictly on the basis of weight, I think the
IC-706 is the winner considering all of the capabilities which include
VHF (all mode) and FSK (with narrow filtering) and RX coverage 1-200Mhz.
With the ~1.5a RX demand, it is a power pig, though.
Since I have the '706 if I really need to "talk" to someone, the QRP+
MAY be replaced by the NorCal Sierra in the future. I doubt it will ever
be used on SSB by this OB...
Don't get me wrong, it seems at first blush a VERY nice rig, but it is
not "homebrew."
(FT-757 and FT-990DC were/are good rigs, too, but this is already long.)
All this must make me a "Low Power 'Appliance' Operator."
What do you think?
Brian ke7gh@primenet.com >or< http://www.primenet.com/~ke7gh
ham-radio.633pifat,
From: wb9qiu@ix.netcom.com (by way of "Brian K. Short KE7GH"
<ke7gh@primenet.com>)
Subject: [BitBucket] Propagation assessment software
My updated version of ES-PROP is available from my web page at
http://www.netcom.com/~wb9qiu . The upgrade of ES-PROP ver. 1.4 has been
renamed SE-PROP and now incorporates features for the assessment of FAI.
73's
Jim Roop, K9SE (ex-K0BI)
Gurnee, IL
EN62aj
ham-radio.634pifat,
From: k0sd@juno.com
Subject: [BitBucket] Mitrek UHF radio info
I'm not sure if this is the best place to ask, maybe someone can give
me a better place. I'm trying to find a couple UHF Mitrek radio's to
convert and use on 9600 baud packet.
Questions:
1) What is a good place to look for availability on these radio's?
2) What is a good source for a service manual?
3) What would be a good but reasonable source for crystals?
I've always worked GE stuff, so am out of my league on this stuff.
Any help would be appreciated. Reply directly back to me at
k0sd@juno.com.
73's de Stephen, K0SD in NC
ham-radio.635pifat,
From: py1lvf@cxpostal.com
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 17:50:50 -0300
Subject: 425DXNEWS: ZX0Z - Please Correction
425 DX NEWS / No 304 / 1 March 1997 (PLEASE CORRECTION)
Is *NOT* ZX0ZK, but, ZX0Z. (Is not new country, is new IOTA).
QSL via bureau or via direct:
PY1LVF
Jose Luiz Vieira Fernandes
P.O.Box 18.009
Meier - Rio de Janeiro
20722-970
ham-radio.636pifat,
From: Doug Shore <Doug@d-shore.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] HQ Modes !
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 1997 07:52:05 GMT
Hi There.
Is this not the same as giving cart blanche to any Programmer to RIP
OFF other peoples work just because they haven't published the full
specs of their products.
Could you imagine Bill Gates's response to someone who reverse
engineered Windows (in any form) and then put it out in there own
name. Very large Law suites is what I think would be the Response.
73 de Doug G0EOJ.
On Thu, 13 Mar 97 11:04:17 -0500, you wrote:
>
>Are the specifications of this HQ mode publically available? Can one find
>them on the 'net?
>
>If the specifications aren't publically available, then you can't fault
>someone for reverse engineering a solution that doesn't meet those
>unpublished specs.
>
>IMNSHO, all amatuer communications protocols should have detailed, public
>specifications.
>
>On 3/12/97 10:07, Emmerson, Martin at memmer@gre.stcssl.co.uk wrote:
>
>>
>>Dear Brian,
>> Below is a copy of a 'News Letter' which I have prepared describing the
>>current situation regarding the HQ mode and the "unofficial/pirate"
>>implementations that have appeared !
>> If you could make this information available to other SSTV'ers, so they
>>know what is going on !
--
Doug G0EOJ Chesterfield Derbyshire UK
E-Mail doug@d-shore.demon.co.uk
Home Page http://www.d-shore.demon.co.uk/index.htm
ham-radio.637pifat,
Znam da se često jurca za originalnim obrascima za DXCC, pa sam
iskoristio priliku kada je kolega iz redakcije svratio do ARRL-ovog
sajta i skinuo mi obrazac za diplomu DXCC. Kome treba, neka se posluži.
dxccform.txtham-radio.638pifat,
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] ARRL Publications?
From: limerickgloworm@juno.com (d l groves)
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 1997 03:44:55 EST
On Tue, 11 Mar 1997 19:47:19 +0000 "Brian K. Short KE7GH"
<ke7gh@primenet.com> writes:
>
>Not counting getting the back issues of QST on CDROM
>(had to purge/recycle the hard copies some time ago)
>and the 1997 Handbook (either CD or hard copy as my
>copies go from 1974 to 1981 to 1987 and a *lot* does
>happen in the world of ham radio in 10 years), I came
>up with the following list of interesting offerings:
>73, Brian ke7gh@primenet.com
I didn't know that QST was on rom. Does any one have and address or phone
number for them??? I'm interested in getting some back issues in the near
future.
73's thank you!
ham-radio.639pifat,
From: "N9YXA-Cedrick Johnson" <n9yxa@ix5.ix.netcom.com>
Organization: Ham Radio- N9YXA
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 1997 07:17:37 +0000
Subject: [BitBucket] Baycom-JNOS
Hi-
Does anyone know if there is a version of WG7J's JNOS that can be
easily used with a baycom?
I had one version, but it transmits 4800 bd packet and higher. No
1200 supported.....
Thanks,
Cedrick Johnson
73 es vy gud DX
de Cedrick- N9YXA
http://www.netcom.com/~n9yxa
ham-radio.640pifat,
From: Bob Nielsen <nielsen@primenet.com>
Reply-To: nielsen@primenet.com
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] Baycom-JNOS
On Fri, 14 Mar 1997, N9YXA-Cedrick Johnson wrote:
> Hi-
> Does anyone know if there is a version of WG7J's JNOS that can be
> easily used with a baycom?
>
> I had one version, but it transmits 4800 bd packet and higher. No
> 1200 supported.....
Get the ax25drv packet driver (it's on ftp.ucsd.edu in
/hamradio/packet/tcpip/baycom) and follow the directions in the package.
Bob
----
Bob Nielsen Internet: nielsen@primenet.com
Tucson, AZ AMPRnet: w6swe@w6swe.ampr.org
AX.25: w6swe@wb7tls.az.usa.noam
http://www.primenet.com/~nielsen
ham-radio.641pifat,
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] HQ Modes !
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 97 16:49:14 -0500
From: Bill Coleman AA4LR <aa4lr@radio.org>
As far as I can see, no one has ripped anything off. Martin can apply for
patent and copyright protection for his inventions, and he can deliver
them as he sees fit. Totally within his rights.
However, other than the patent and copyright protections mentioned,
there's nothing to stop anyone from analysing the nature of an invention
and attempting to produce a workable copy of it. In that case, I don't
see how the original inventor is in any position to complain about the
quality of the copy. If the goal is to produce interoperable inventions,
then public specifications are necessary.
Your Windows example is exceedingly poor. Windows is nothing more than a
poor copy of the MacOS, and Apple defended that duplication vigorously.
Apple lost that battle in court ONLY because of a poorly-worded license
agreement between Apple and Microsoft that was established for Windows
1.0 in 1985.
Bill Gates doesn't have to worry about someone producing reverse
engineered products because his stringent license agreements prohibit it.
He's a schrewd business man.
There have been cases in amatuer radio where inventions have been ripped
off. The most glaring example is the NETROM / TheNET fiasco of a decade
ago.
On 3/14/97 2:52 AM, Doug Shore at Doug@d-shore.demon.co.uk wrote:
>Hi There.
>
>Is this not the same as giving cart blanche to any Programmer to RIP
>OFF other peoples work just because they haven't published the full
>specs of their products.
>Could you imagine Bill Gates's response to someone who reverse
>engineered Windows (in any form) and then put it out in there own
>name. Very large Law suites is what I think would be the Response.
>
>73 de Doug G0EOJ.
>
>
>On Thu, 13 Mar 97 11:04:17 -0500, you wrote:
>
>>
>>Are the specifications of this HQ mode publically available? Can one find
>>them on the 'net?
>>
>>If the specifications aren't publically available, then you can't fault
>>someone for reverse engineering a solution that doesn't meet those
>>unpublished specs.
>>
>>IMNSHO, all amatuer communications protocols should have detailed, public
>>specifications.
>>
>>On 3/12/97 10:07, Emmerson, Martin at memmer@gre.stcssl.co.uk wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>Dear Brian,
>>> Below is a copy of a 'News Letter' which I have prepared describing
the
>>>current situation regarding the HQ mode and the "unofficial/pirate"
>>>implementations that have appeared !
>>> If you could make this information available to other SSTV'ers, so
they
>>>know what is going on !
>
>--
>Doug G0EOJ Chesterfield Derbyshire UK
>E-Mail doug@d-shore.demon.co.uk
>Home Page http://www.d-shore.demon.co.uk/index.htm
Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: aa4lr@radio.org
Quote: "Not in a thousand years will man ever fly!"
-- Wilbur Wright, 1901
ham-radio.642pifat,
From: David VK3EW <vk3ew@rint.com.au>
Subject: 425DXNEWS: Australian Inwards QSL Bureau.
VK INWARDS QSL BUREAUX.
STATEMENT RELEASED BY VK3 AND VK4 BUREAUX
The Wireless Institute of Australia Victorian Division and
the Wireless Institute of Australia Queensland Division are
the only IARU recognised QSL Bureaux in the VK3 and VK4 call
areas.
All cards should be directed to these bureaux unless
otherwise directed by the station operator.
Any other bureau operating in the VK3 or VK4 call areas is
privately operated and has no association or distribution
agreement with the WIA.
The VK3 and VK4 bureaux will not process cards from or to
any private bureaux operating in the respective call areas.
Inwards Bureaux addresses are unchanged and as follows:-
VK3.
G.P.O. Box 757G
Melbourne Vic. 3001.
Australia.
VK4.
G.P.O. 638
Brisbane Qld. 4001
Australia.
Released by -
Barry Wilton VK3XV Secretary - General Manager WIA Vic.Div.
Rodger Bingham VK4HD General Manager WIA Qld.Div.
ham-radio.643pifat,
From: "Dave Horsfall VK2KFU" <dave@esi.com.au.REMOVE.THIS> (by way of "Brian
K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>)
Subject: [BitBucket] ANARTS RTTY News Bulletin 949 09 March 1997
ANARTS RTTY News Bulletin 949 09 March 1997
This is the Australian National Amateur Radio Teleprinter Society
with our weekly Rtty broadcast. We transmit on the following
frequencies and times :
Ceo tekst je privezan uz poruku.
message.zipham-radio.644pifat,
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] ARRL Publications?
From: kb0rol@juno.com (Bradley L Mugleston)
ARRL Handbook on CD - $49.95 + $4sh
QST - 1990 - 94
1985 - 89
1980 - 84
1975 - 79
1970 - 74 Each $39.95 + $4sh
Note Shipping is $4 for first CD $1 for each additonal
Phone 1-888-277-5289
Brad Mugleston - KB0ROL
Colorado QRP Club # 170, QRP-L #316, ARRL
QTH - Aurora, CO - DM79oq
KB0ROL@JUNO.COM
BMUG@GWL.COM
On Fri, 14 Mar 1997 03:44:55 EST limerickgloworm@juno.com (d l groves)
writes:
>
>On Tue, 11 Mar 1997 19:47:19 +0000 "Brian K. Short KE7GH"
><ke7gh@primenet.com> writes:
>
>>
>>Not counting getting the back issues of QST on CDROM
>>(had to purge/recycle the hard copies some time ago)
>>and the 1997 Handbook (either CD or hard copy as my
>>copies go from 1974 to 1981 to 1987 and a *lot* does
>>happen in the world of ham radio in 10 years), I came
>>up with the following list of interesting offerings:
>
>>73, Brian ke7gh@primenet.com
>
>I didn't know that QST was on rom. Does any one have and address or
>phone number for them??? I'm interested in getting some back issues in
>the near future.
>
>73's thank you!
ham-radio.645pifat,
From: Mauro Pregliasco <i1jqj@amsat.org>
Subject: 425DXNEWS: 425 DX News #306
S DX@WW $425WW306A
425 DX News #306 [1/5]
15 March 1997 No 306 BID: $425WW306A
===========================
*** 4 2 5 D X N E W S ***
===========================
Edited by I1JQJ
IK1ADH - IK1GPG
/---------------------------------------------------------------------------\
! Information, reports and suggestions must be sent to: !
! !
! Mauro Pregliasco, I1JQJ: info DX !
! (e-mail i1jqj@amsat.org - BBS I1JQJ@I1YLM.IPIE.ITA.EU) !
! Massimo Balsamo, IK1GPG: QSL Managers/QSL Routes !
! (e-mail 425dxqsl@pc.fr.flashnet.it - BBS IK1GPG@IW1BIM.IPIE.ITA.EU) !
! Mirko Caserta, IK0ZSN: 425dxnews Reflector !
! (e-mail ik0zsn@amsat.org) !
! Maurizio Bertolino, I1-21171: 425 WWW Pages !
! (e-mail i121171@amsat.org) !
\---------------------------------------------------------------------------/
3V - Hrane, YT1AD will be participate in the CQWW WPX SSB Contest as
3V8BB (single op, all bands). He will be staying in Tunis from 26 to
31 March. QSL via home call.
6Y - Jay, K4ZLE will be /6Y5 from Jamaica (NA-097) from 17 to 24 March.
Main activity on CW (80, 40 and 30 metres). QSL via home call.
9M_spr - Operations by Charlotte, 9M6TCR and Paul. 9M6TPR [425DXN 305] from
Layang Layang, Spratly Islands (AS-051) are scheduled from 21 to 28
March.
9M6 - Activities by Charlotte, 9M6TCR and Paul. 9M6TPR [425DXN 305] from
East Malaysia are scheduled as follows: any operation before 21
March will be from Borneo (OC-088); from 29 March to 4 April
operations will be from Sipadan Island (OC-133); after 4 April any
additional operation will be from Borneo. Dates are subject to
change due to weather etc.
Ceo bilten je privezan uz poruku.
425dx306.zipham-radio.646s.ilic,
Subject: Poboljsanje prijema/predaje kod mobilnog telefona
Cc: conf orka.4 electron
Da li se neko bavi (imao kontakta) sa instalisanjem stacionarnih
antena za mobilne telefone Mobtel-a :)
Informacije o ostaloj pratećoj opremi koja se pri tome koristi
su isto dobro dosle (tip antene, konektora, koaksa, gde se mogu naći).
Zahvaljuem za bilo kakve informacije na ovu temu.
Odgovor može ovde u konferenciji ili na mail.
Pozdrav, Slobodan
ps. Pozdrav za moderatora i pohvala za osveženje u ovoj konferenciji
sa BitBucket listom. Još kad bi bile vest sa paketa (samo npr.
area yu) gde bi nam bio kraj :)
ham-radio.647pifat,
Subject: [BitBucket] BIG SALE on 2m Linear Amps at MCM Elec.
From: "Len W. Touth" <len@infinet.com>
Just thought I would alert anyone that needs a boost on 2 meters that MCM
electronics has their 2m Linear amp on sale for $45! Come on! That is a
great price for 30 watts out. This is NOT a kit, but fully assembled and
tested - FM only, no SSB. Good for the HT and great boost for packet
communications.
Just an FYI
MCM phone is 800-543-4330
I have ordered from them in the past. Pretty happy with their stuff.
No relations with company, and usual disclaimers apply.
Best 72/3
Len
KG8SF
len@infinet.com KG8SF@key.com
________________________________________________________________
QRP-L # 841 CQrp # 2 ARCI # 9025 FISTS # 2134
HF Digital Communications - CW/Pactor/G-Tor/RTTY/Amtor
CHARTER MEMBER - THE COLUMBUS QRP CLUB - *CQrp*
Web Page: http://www.infinet.com/~len
QRP Homebrew Rigs = OHR 400, S&S TAC-1, NORCAL 38S, SWL GM-15,
Kanga Any Band Xmitter, Bare Essential 50c5 Xmitter
________________________________________________________________
ham-radio.648pifat,
From: "Brian K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] ***IC-756 Reflector Set up***
OK Guys,
I finished setting it up..users or future users...email me to put you
on the list. The reflector is at:
ic756@access.spring.com
Its free space from Terry@spring.com (KA6ATN) so no promices
as to how long we can stay there...
Thanks,
Bob
AB5N
ham-radio.649pifat,
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] BIG SALE on 2m Linear Amps at MCM Elec.
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 97 21:02:10 -0000
From: "Len W. Touth" <len@infinet.com>
Yep, their computers probably have not caught up.
BRAND SPANKIN NEW PRICE
Give them the Code Number QST11 for the sale price of $45
SRI shudda sent the code the first time
I ordered one - gave em the code
got it for 45 bucks
gud luck
Len
Best 72/3
Len
KG8SF
len@infinet.com KG8SF@key.com
ham-radio.650pifat,
From: "Brian K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] UseNet/Email Gateway for Bulletins...
To receive Newsline, ARRL Announcements, Keplerian Data and other
valuable periodic information, please sub-scribe to the following,
BUT note there is NO discussion. It is a ONE WAY source for general
information relating to radio (not all necessarily amateur).
Feel free to discuss items there, here. I will stop forwarding
"much" from there to here unless it is valuable. Cross posting
is redundant and you can get it straight from the source. The
radio-info newsgroup and mailing list gateway have the very highest
signal-to-noise factor.
radio-info: Echo of the Usenet Newsgrop rec.radio.info.
To subscribe: Send mail to listserv@ucsd.edu with text (not subject):
add radio-info
For more info: Send mail to listserv@ucsd.edu with text (not subject): help
Obviously, if ANYONE sees ANYTHING of value to BitBucket, I at least
would enjoy seeing it posted. THIS is NOT intended to be one way!
Again,
TO: listserv@ucsd.edu
SUBJECT:
BODY: add radio-info
And, to get information about ALL ucsd.edu mailing lists,
TO: listserv@ucsd.edu
SUBJECT:
BODY: longinfo
Note that it IS possible to gain access to several UseNet
NewsGroups from email and the returned info above will explain.
UseNet is FUN (at times) and I read several newsgroups daily!
73, Brian
ham-radio.651pifat,
From: N2vot@aol.com (by way of "Brian K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>)
Subject: [BitBucket] Re: Daily WWV posts reflector
The following reports are available through the SEC e-mail List Server.
LIST NAME DESCRIPTION
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
forecast Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity--A daily summary and
analysis of solar and geomagnetic activity during the
previous 24 hours as well as the most recent solar indices;
it also includes a forecast of activity and indices for the
next 3 days.
srs Solar Region Summary--A daily report describing the active
solar regions observed during the preceding day.
sgas Solar and Geophysical Activity Summary--A daily report
containing energetic solar event reports, plus solar and
geomagntic daily indices for the previous day.
scdr Solar Coronal Disturbance Report--A daily report describing
coronal holes inferred from an image of the Sun (in the
Helium 1083 nm wavelength) and interplanetary solar wind
observations.
geoa GEOALERT--A coded message containing a summary of sunspot
characteristics, energetic solar-geophysical activity, and
selected solar-geophysical indices for the previous day,
plus a brief forecast of solar-geophysical activity.
hfprop-list USAF High-Frequency Radio Propagation Report--A forecast and
description of HF Radio Propagation conditions, updated
issed 4 times a day.
wwv-list Geophysical Alert Message--The text of the WWV/WWVH messages
broadcast every 3 hours. It contains recent solar indices,
a summary of present solar-terrestrial conditions, and a
brief 24 hour forecast.
alerts-list Alert and Warning Messages issued by SEC. Emailed within 30
minutes.
wwire-list Space Weather messages that were designed for the NOAA
Weather Wire.
See description on URL
http://www.sec.noaa.gov/wwire.html
(Substitute "wwv-list" with the list name of the list you want to receive.)
TO SUBSCRIBE TO ANY LIST:
Email to: majordomo@sel.noaa.gov
Body: subscribe wwv-list you@your.email.site
TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM ANY LIST:
Email to: majordomo@sel.noaa.gov
Body: unsubscribe wwv-list you@your.email.site
TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT ANY LIST:
Email to: majordomo@sel.noaa.gov
Body: info wwv-list
Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to
lcombs@sec.noaa.gov
ham-radio.652pifat,
From: "JAMES MCEWEN" <mcewenjv@songs.sce.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] Re: Newsline (without a web browser)
DONOVAN P WHITAKER wrote:
>would like to have a hard copy of "NEWSLINE" each week can
anyone help??? >amateur radio news and information.
***************************************************************
For those of you who only have e-mail and want to get WWW pages
in text only send the following message
To: agora@dna.affrc.go.jp
leave the subject blank
and in the body put: WWW
this will get you full instructions.
For those who don't wish to wait for silly things like
instructions, in the body put:
Send http://rrnet.com/rrra/newsline/
This will get you the Newsline homepage in text only.
Turn around time is usually about 3 or 4 hours to get a reply
back.
Jim KA6TPR
ham-radio.653pifat,
From: "Brian K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] Kreblon@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Robert J. Nagy)
Kreblon@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Robert J. Nagy)
Those looking for the IC-756 reflector, contact:
Kreblon@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Robert J. Nagy)
ham-radio.654pifat,
From: Robert Hines <k4mzu@avana.net>
Subject: 425DXNEWS: Antarctica News (WABA)
Some final updates for the summer Antarctic season.....
CE9OH Still active daily 14260 2200-2400z op Juan Carlos a little
Spanish helps
EM1HO Nick at Vernadsky Base all bands via I2PJA
KC4AAC 14270 daily 2300-0100z QSL via K4MZU (I have all logs back to
Jan 25, 1997 including ops Craig and Greg.
ZS7ANT Was active for about 3 days during the end of Jan. Op ZS6ZY
and ZS5GMT have returned home, maybe after the busy stage at
this new base there will be more activity.
VP8CTR,HF0POL,EM1KA,EM1U,KC4AAA,KC4USV,R1ANT, and R1ANZ still active
daily most bands.
In response to inquiries regarding QSL's, the following is a list of
Antarctic stations I currently manage:
VP8CRE 95/96
VP8MS 72/93
VP8MX 1972
KC4/KA7DHE 94/95
KC4/VE7MKZ 94/95
KC4AAB 1972
KC4AAC 1997 op Craig or Greg only
KC4AAD 1996
KC4AAF 1996
KC4AAG 94/95
KC4USB 94/95/96
KC4USL/am 1997
KC4USV 1995/96 op Greg only
KC4USX 94/95
R1A/VE0HSS 96/97
KC4/VE0HSS 1996
VE0HSS/am 96/97
R1ANW 1996 op Henri only
73's de Bob K4MZU
ham-radio.655pifat,
From: hasan schiers <schiers@ames.net>
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] The ARRL Letter, Vol 16, No 11
Cc: "Lindquist, Rick, N1RL" <elindquist@arrl.org>, BitBucket@primenet.com
At 06:22 PM 3/15/97 +0000, Brian K. Short KE7GH wrote:
>Whoa pardner! I posted the ARRL Letter on the BitBucket.
>I asked the constiuency earlier about forwarding selected
>pieces of general interest and received little feedback
>(until now of course).
>
>In flaming someone, please aim the right direction before
>pulling the trigger. I have been using "REDIRECT" to get
>things from others posted, but such things say "By way of...".
>
>Appologies to Rick as he had nothing to do with it.
>
>No political alliances were expressed or implied, but I would
>be interested in OTHER feedback direct: ke7gh@primenet.com
>
>Remember, 1) falme in private, 2) don't flame...
>
>My appologies to anyone to whom this may be offensive or such.
>
>-Brian ke7gh@primenet.com
>
>At 08:16 AM 3/15/97 -0800, Daron J. Wilson wrote:
>>
>><< SNIPPED >>
>>
>>you are prolly the same one that is posting all those long distance ads in
>>all my newsgroups too eh? If i wanted to read the ARRL political spam and
>>employment opportunities, i would subscribe to it. But, i chose to,
>>instead, subscribe to a technical list. Please..think before you ship
>>stuff all over, it is frustrating.
>>
>>Daron N7HQR
>>
>>-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
>> Daron J. Wilson * Multitek Communications Systems * (541) 994-2996
>> -> multitek@teleport.com <- -> http://www.teleport.com/~multitek/ <-
>>-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
>>
I have no problem whatever with the posting of an occasional newsletter.
Secondly, Brian forwarned us that there might be a few things coming our
way like this...and asked for our input. We gave it, and he indicated it
was positive.
Third: it's his list.
Fourth: flame somewhere else. This has been a group of pretty decent people.
Let's not screw it up by making hasty accusations (at the wrong person,
no less). It's up to Brian to determine what is appropriate, esp. if he
is the one posting it! If we don't like it, we can tell him privately
and he is free to take our input under advisement. If we don't like his
decision, there is either the delete key, or unsubsribe. 73
-------------------
hasan schiers, N0AN
schiers@ames.net
ham-radio.656pifat,
From: wd8mgq <wd8mgq@tir.com>
Subject: 425DXNEWS: ALERT 03-16-97
Rumors.... only rumors....
I just got done talking with Pedro HK3JJH, and he told me that he will
active SA082 starting around 12:00z on the 20th of March on 20m only, for
approximately 24 to 30 hrs. HK3JLN may go with Pedro, and if he does he
will do some 40m work. The callsigns will be HK3JJH/2 & possibly HK3JLN/2
if he goes along. QSL via HK3JJH callbook address, and please Pedro says no
IRC's as he cannot redeem them. Pedro also said that he is awaiting word
from the Navy on when they will take him to NA132 & Na133, but nothing
definate at this time!
Good luck John WD8MGQ
ham-radio.657pifat,
From: "Michael P. 'Jug' Jogoleff, W A 6 M B Z" <mike_j@ix.netcom.com>
Reply-To: wa6mbz@sbarc.org
Organization: SBARC - - - WA6MBZ
Subject: [BitBucket] world radio news
Any one have the email or us mail address for worldradio news.
Please forward same to me. Thanks 'Jug' WA6MBZ
--
Michael P. 'Jug' Jogoleff, WA6MBZ, ARRL VE, SBARC, CMRA. /
1-805-966-4808
wa6mbz@sbarc.org, wa6mbz@bigfoot.com, / for
messages or
http://www.netcom.com/~mike_j/wa6mbz.html / short
faxes,
1324 Panchita Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-2223, DM04DK / Thanks.
34.431 Degrees North Lat. and 119.698 Degrees West Long.
-----
ham-radio.658pifat,
From: David <dsimp@tbsa.com.au>
Reply-To: dsimp@tbsa.com.au
Subject: 425DXNEWS: Home Web Site
If you have your own ham radio home page and want it listed either in my
Australian or International index, please visit my site as per below and
leave your details in the guest book. Whilst browsing the web, drop in
and take a look anyway, there are some unique & interesting links
available. 73 to all.
***************************************
VK3NDS David Simpson
Email: dsimp@tbsa.com.au
Packet: vk3nds@vk3bbs
>>>INTERNET HOME PAGE<<<
http://www.tbsa.com.au/~dsimp/
***************************************
ham-radio.659pifat,
From: Tod Olson <tao@skypoint.com> (by way of "Brian K. Short KE7GH"
<ke7gh@primenet.com>)
Subject: [BitBucket] Timewave and DSP-2232
The report sent out by Alan Biddle is correct.
Randy Gawtry is a friend and we have spoken about how he might handle the
DSP-2232 product going forward.
I have encouraged him to think about making the "internals" information of
the DSP-2232 available to anyone who wishes to create new firmware and
programs for the DSP-2232. I pointed out that Timewave does not have the
staff to do such work. I suggested that if outside persons create desirable
modifications and improvements he consider a marketing agreement with them.
In any event, since Timewave cannot expand the product themselves, I told
him that I believe he could sell his remaining stock of DSP-2232's if there
was a feeling in the amateur community that there was some way in which the
product could receive updates and improvements.
I have no idea if anyone wants to try and improve or develop things for the
DSP-2232, but if they do I would be willing to assist in making contact
with Randy (Timewave) and finding out what can be done.
Tod Olson, K0TO
tao@skypoint.com
ham-radio.660pifat,
From: kb8nw@barf80.nshore.org (Tedd Mirgliotta)
Subject: Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #296
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 1997 16:33:00 EST
Organization: Basic Amateur Radio Frequency, BARF-80 +1 216/237-8208
SB DX @ WW $OPDX.296
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 296
The Ohio/Penn Dx PacketCluster
DX Bulletin No. 296
BID: $OPDX.296
March 17, 1997
Editor Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW
Provided by BARF-80 BBS Cleveland, Ohio
Online at 216-237-8208 14400/9600/2400/1200/300 8/N/1
Thanks to the Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society, Northern Ohio DX
Association, Ohio/Penn PacketCluster Network, K4HQ, AL7J, NL7TB, NC8V,
5X1D, DK6QW, F6AJA, G4BUE & DX News Sheet, PS7AB, RA3AUU, SM0BFJ, VK3XV,
YU1OL and ZS9F for the following DX information.
Ceo bilten je privezan uz poruku.
opdx296.zipham-radio.661pifat,
From: "Brian K. Short" <ke7gh@primenet.com>
Reply-To: ke7gh@primenet.com
Organization: ke7gh
Subject: [BitBucket] Timewave and AEA
Subject: Timewave and AEA
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 1997 13:47:32 GMT
From: jdreed@mindspring.com (Joe D. Reed)
Organization: MindSpring Enterprises
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
The following courtsey of Ray W3HUV
I attended the Radio City seminar at Moundsview MN today and at 2PM
Mr. Randy Gawtry K0CBH, Pres. of Timewave Corp. spoke on the
integration of AEA product line into Timewave.
This is the flyer:
AEA INKS DEALS TO SELL PRODUCT LINES
Advanced Electronic Applications (AEA) has closed deals to sell its
product lines to two other companies, but the AEA name will live on.
Former Chairman Mike Lamb, N7ML, says AEA's line of antennas, antenna
analyzers and cable-testing equipment was sold, effective March 7, to
Tempo Research of Vista, California. Tempo will handle all technical
support, warranty and after-warranty service and plans to produce the
products in the antenna, antenna analyzer and cable-testing line that
AEA had been producing before it ceased operation late last year.
Tempo will continue the AEA name under a separate division. Lamb says
he will assume a primary marketing position with the new division.
Lamb said he's excited about the prospect of continuing a role with a
portion of the AEA product line that he had a particular interest in.
He said he hopes to work on new product development as well.
Timewave Technology of St. Paul, Minnestoa- already a major name in
ham radio gear -- is buying the rights to all other AEA products,
including its digital line. But Timewave president Randy Gawtry,
K0CBH, asked the amateur community to give the company a few weeks to
set up the new product line before calling. "Watch our Web page," he
said (its at http://www.timewave.com). Gawtry says a purchase
agreement is in place, and Timewave is in the process of making the
product line transition from AEA to Timewave and hopes to be
manufacturing products soon.
Timewave will have the right to use the AEA name for one year (AEA
model numbers will be continued, however). Gawtry said Timewave also
will handle technical support and warranty and after-warranty service
fo the new product line, which includes AEA's DSP-232 multimode TNC,
introduced last year.
Callers to the former AEA number are now being directed to either
Tempo or Timewave, as appropriate. Tempo Research is at 619-598-9677.
Timewave's number is 612-452-5939.
following de W3HUV personal notes:
After snooping around Radio City's retail shop and purchasing an
MFJ-1701 6-position Antenna Swtich I carefully navigated the steps to
the lower level where I found only 12 people attending the seminar. It
was in close quarters so everyone was close the the podium.
Here are the notes I jotted down:
The first PK232 was manufactured in 1985. They manufactured
approximately 75,000 of them.
Timewave expects to be 70-80% running with AEA product line in 3 to 4
months. 100% in one year.
some history: Timewave had 2 partners. Mike Lamb and "George". George
passed away. Mike got a man to run the business. Mike went to Montana
and found he couldn't run it remote from there. Mike came back in
95/96s, let the management go, looked at the downturn in the market,
decided not to continue. 1995 market drop and Internet competition.
Timewave sold around 30,000 DSP's
The PK232 was manufactured in Taiwan and the company there folded so
manufacturing was brought back to U.S.A. Start up too costly so PK232
discontued.
Timewave will support PK232 hardware and software.
They will not, however, manufacture anymore PK232's and no new
hardware
or software upgrades planned. However, they are open to suggestions on
how to improve hw and sw.
Timewave will repair and upgrade returned PK232's.
Timewave/AEA started negotiations Oct/Nov 96 after AEA declared
bankruptcy.
At a peak AEA had around 25 people.
All Timewave product manuals are on the WEB Site and they "may" or
"may
not" put AEA product line manuals in there too.
As an aside Randy said "All Radio Shack product manuals including
schematics are on the Radio Shack Web site."
Timewave is not a big operation: 8 people now and may grow to 12
people
within a year depending on business.
Hope this has helped y'all !
73 Ray W3HUV Cooooooooon Rapids MN
ham-radio.662pifat,
From: "Lindquist, Rick, N1RL" <elindquist@arrl.org> (by way of "Brian K.
Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>)
Subject: [BitBucket] The ARRL Letter, Vol 16, No 11
The ARRL Letter
Vol. 16, No. 11
March 14, 1997
__________________________________
Address Changes: Kathy Capodicasa, N1GZO, e-mail kcapodicasa@arrl.org
Editorial: Rick Lindquist, N1RL, e-mail elindquist@arrl.org
__________________________________
IN THIS EDITION:
* Ham radio volunteer services bill introduced
* 1x1 call signs put on ice
* SAREX aboard STS-83
* AEA inks deal to sell product lines
* Ham radio movie role
* Ham Radio & More to continue
* ARRL section manager candidates unopposed
* QST on its way to Southern Californians
* New HQ phone numbers
* Solar update
* In Brief: Burgeoning ARISS
support; DXCC processing status; VHF confab
reminder; Lucid gets award; Farquhar departs WTB;
Grove Enterprises takes on RCMA Journal list; Norm's
acquires Alliance Tenna-Rotor line; St Patrick's Day
event; Morocco special event; 7Z1AB PACTOR mailbox open
__________________________________
Ceo bilten je privezan uz poruku.
arrl.zipham-radio.663pifat,
From: "Daron J. Wilson" <multitek@teleport.com>
cc: BitBucket@primenet.com
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] The ARRL Letter, Vol 16, No 11
<< SNIPPED >>
you are prolly the same one that is posting all those long distance ads in
all my newsgroups too eh? If i wanted to read the ARRL political spam and
employment opportunities, i would subscribe to it. But, i chose to,
instead, subscribe to a technical list. Please..think before you ship
stuff all over, it is frustrating.
Daron N7HQR
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
Daron J. Wilson * Multitek Communications Systems * (541) 994-2996
-> multitek@teleport.com <- -> http://www.teleport.com/~multitek/ <-
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
ham-radio.664pifat,
From: "Brian K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] The ARRL Letter, Vol 16, No 11
Cc: "Lindquist, Rick, N1RL" <elindquist@arrl.org>, BitBucket@primenet.com
Whoa pardner! I posted the ARRL Letter on the BitBucket.
I asked the constiuency earlier about forwarding selected
pieces of general interest and received little feedback
(until now of course).
In flaming someone, please aim the right direction before
pulling the trigger. I have been using "REDIRECT" to get
things from others posted, but such things say "By way of...".
Appologies to Rick as he had nothing to do with it.
No political alliances were expressed or implied, but I would
be interested in OTHER feedback direct: ke7gh@primenet.com
Remember, 1) falme in private, 2) don't flame...
My appologies to anyone to whom this may be offensive or such.
-Brian ke7gh@primenet.com
At 08:16 AM 3/15/97 -0800, Daron J. Wilson wrote:
>
><< SNIPPED >>
>
>you are prolly the same one that is posting all those long distance ads in
>all my newsgroups too eh? If i wanted to read the ARRL political spam and
>employment opportunities, i would subscribe to it. But, i chose to,
>instead, subscribe to a technical list. Please..think before you ship
>stuff all over, it is frustrating.
>
>Daron N7HQR
>
>-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
> Daron J. Wilson * Multitek Communications Systems * (541) 994-2996
> -> multitek@teleport.com <- -> http://www.teleport.com/~multitek/ <-
>-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
>
ham-radio.665pifat,
From: George Baker <w5yr@swbell.net>
Reply-To: w5yr@swbell.net
Organization: AutoPOWER Systems
CC: "Daron J. Wilson" <multitek@teleport.com>, "Lindquist, Rick, N1RL"
<elindquist@arrl.org>, BitBucket@primenet.com
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] The ARRL Letter, Vol 16, No 11
Brian K. Short KE7GH wrote:
>
> Whoa pardner! I posted the ARRL Letter on the BitBucket.
> I asked the constiuency earlier about forwarding selected
> pieces of general interest and received little feedback
> (until now of course).
>
> In flaming someone, please aim the right direction before
> pulling the trigger. I have been using "REDIRECT" to get
> things from others posted, but such things say "By way of...".
>
> Appologies to Rick as he had nothing to do with it.
>
> No political alliances were expressed or implied, but I would
> be interested in OTHER feedback direct: ke7gh@primenet.com
>
> Remember, 1) falme in private, 2) don't flame...
>
> My appologies to anyone to whom this may be offensive or such.
>
> -Brian ke7gh@primenet.com
>
After all, isn't this what "delete" keys are for? Keep up the good work,
Brian.
--
73, George
W5YR (original, not vanity)
Fairview, TX
ham-radio.666pifat,
From: "Brian K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] Bouncing Email, Deletions, etc
Just did the periodic house cleaning of bouncing addresses.
It is NOT a conspiracy to censor, or a plot for political
overthrow of the constabulary... But, I recently saw a
statistic about how frequently email addresses change and
those that SEEM to be cancelled must be deleted.
Imagine my situation: for every message on BitBucket, I
sometimes get 25 bounce messages (if the chores have been
neglected very long). I don't mind though as my automatic
"filters" put them aside for me, but eventually I have to
deal with them.
Anyway, if ANYBODY ever gets "dumped" it is because your
address SEEMED to be "dead." I will NOT "dump" folks for
other reasons (unless there is an awfully good reason,
and it wouldn't be because you have any opinions different
than mine, obviously, and I hope you do have some).
IF you get dumped, just resubscribe please and possibly
send a note about your service. Sometimes there will be
"transient failures" that persist and I can't tell.
73, Brian ke7gh@primenet.com
ham-radio.667pifat,
Subject: [BitBucket] genie
From: k8omo@juno.com (DONOVAN P WHITAKER)
In case you didn't pick up on this information ====================
* Norm's acquires Alliance Tenna-Rotor line: Norm's Rotor Service,
Frederick, Maryland--owned and operated by Norm Jeweler, K3LYW--has
acquired
all parts, materials and technical data for the Alliance Tenna-Rotor
series
of antenna rotators from the Genie Company. Norm's will provide support
for
the HD-73, U-100 and U-110 series rotors and control boxes. For more
information, contact Norm's Rotor Service, 5263 Agro Dr, Frederick,
Maryland
21703; tel 301-874-5885; fax 301-874-5887.
AMATEUR RADIO STATION K8OMO
VOICE MAIL---1-330-935-2960----STANDBY FREQ. 145.370/ 442.350 REPEATERS
REMEMBER THE CHOICE OF ONE (YOUR CHOICE) MAY NOT BE THE CHOICE OF ALL.
OMO
ham-radio.668pifat,
From: wa2moe@doitnow.com
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 1997 12:25:03 -0700
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] The ARRL Letter, Vol 16, No 11
>Brian K. Short KE7GH wrote:
>>
>> Whoa pardner! I posted the ARRL Letter on the BitBucket.
>> I asked the constiuency earlier about forwarding selected
>> pieces of general interest and received little feedback
>> (until now of course).
>>
>> In flaming someone, please aim the right direction before
>> pulling the trigger.
Query...why flame the Reflector owner? He can write what he wants.
Stu Greene WA2MOE
7537 North 28th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85051 USA
wa2moe@doitnow.com
ham-radio.669pifat,
From: "Daron J. Wilson" <multitek@teleport.com>
cc: "Lindquist, Rick, N1RL" <elindquist@arrl.org>, BitBucket@primenet.com
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] The ARRL Letter, Vol 16, No 11
On Sat, 15 Mar 1997, Brian K. Short KE7GH wrote:
> Whoa pardner! I posted the ARRL Letter on the BitBucket.
> I asked the constiuency earlier about forwarding selected
> pieces of general interest and received little feedback
> (until now of course).
My appologies, I guess...if that isthe purpose of this list, I shall deal
with it, and follow suit, i misunderstood the direction of this list to be
one on digital technial aspects, but so be it I'll keep looking for one
that is minus the politics.
>
> In flaming someone, please aim the right direction before
> pulling the trigger. I have been using "REDIRECT" to get
> things from others posted, but such things say "By way of...".
Again, im sorry, i responded to the sender.
> Appologies to Rick as he had nothing to do with it.
>
> No political alliances were expressed or implied, but I would
> be interested in OTHER feedback direct: ke7gh@primenet.com
>
> Remember, 1) falme in private, 2) don't flame...
Again, im sorry.
P.S. if someone has found a digital mode list without the other stuff,
lemme know please...
Daron, N7HQR
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-> multitek@teleport.com <- -> http://www.teleport.com/~multitek/ <-
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ham-radio.670pifat,
From: "Brian K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] Amateur Book Publishers?
First, hate to see folks leave, angry or otherwise and
I feel badly if something I do causes it in any way...
Moving on, I am interested in compiling a comprehensive
list of amateur radio book and/or CDROM publishers, etc.
Please share with me and others any publishers you are
aware of, especially the obscure and esoteric. I just
love the esoteric. Anyway, most of us are aware of the
two larger publishers: CQ Publishing and ARRL. Still,
supplying the contact information or specific literature
recommendations are probably valuable. I think a guy in
NH may publish some stuff, too...
What I would like is the name of the publisher, mailing
address, phone number(s), email address, www site(s),
names of books/CDs of interest or description of general
categories. At some point, I'll try to put all of the
information on WWW and make it available by email (here
likely unless I'm crucified). Or someone else can volunteer?
"Reviews" or other critical assessments of specific works
might be interesting, too?
"Newsletters" or other specialized "periodicals" are also
of interest (to me at least), e.g. "Pactor News", etc...
I suppose URLs of those publishing electronically should be
included also, e.g. "Jim's Gazette", etc.
It should be International, too, not just U.S. as is usually
the case...
Why, you ask? Because I like publications relating to amateur
radio for my own enjoyment and no doubt the group together can
read more than I can alone and I value other's opinions about
such things. Everyone can benefit from the collective insights.
Post your info to the mailing list (preferably). Protection of the
guilty/innocent in the FINAL version may be desirable, or not.
Some initial suggestions: CQ Publishing, Tiare, the NH guy, TAPR, etc.
We have quite a bit of ARRL Publishing information now, but specific
critiques may be of interest? Let's try to stay positive (i.e. saying
that 73 Magazine sucks -except for the editorials- etc may not be too
helpful to me, but...). How about the really small publishers?
Hopefully, it will get much more esoteric than this...
Just an idea (ignore if so inclined, obviously). 73, Brian
ham-radio.671pifat,
From: Al Allum <allum@mich.com>
Reply-To: allum@mich.com
Organization: N8ARO
CC: Bitbucket@primenet.com
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] The ARRL Letter, Vol 16, No 11
Brian, I think you do a great job of directing this reflector. Keep it
up. Also enjoyed reading the items you forwarded to it. The ones I had
little interest in I used the "Delete" button.
Thanks for all your hard work.
73 Al Allum N8ARO Romeo, MI
ham-radio.672pifat,
From: "Brian K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] What's Exciting?
Someone please tell what exciting projects you are working on
(amateur related preferably)?
Current run down here (if anyone cares):
1) finished the $25 NorCal HF tranceiver, www.qsl.net/ke7gh/qrp.htm
2) the prototype 'Rover' VHF Log Periodic arrived, need to build/test
3) received a PI interface and Grapes modem, looking for xverter
-and another set for the other end of the link, KB7PWD
4) playing with 30m WinAPRS @ 5w output, works ok
5) TCPIP (JNOS) still running at 9k6, ke7gh@ampr.org
6) building an automatic antenna tuner kit (ala QST) QRP version
7) upgraded Eudora Pro 3.0 to 3.01 online *FREE*
8) other...
Someone else MUST have a lot more exciting life than this?
(I haven't had much email lately, either...)
73, Brian
ham-radio.673pifat,
From: lhalliday@creo.bc.ca
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 97 08:45:57 PST
Cc: BitBucket@primenet.com
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] A Query
Don asks:
> Can you give me an explanation for manufacturer's having solid state
> amplifiers (VHF) which specify only FM or SSB/FM? Does it have to do
> with the switching rate of the amp bypass or absence of carrier
> during SSB?
Nope. It's whether or not the amplifier is linear (Class A or AB) or
non-linear (Classes C through F). Amplifier classes are discussed in
all the usual references.
Some amplifiers will time their T/R switching differently,
dropping out of transmit immediately on FM, while hanging on
a few milliseconds on SSB. But that's not the difference that
really matters...
Laura Halliday VE7LDH "C'est une femme mutine, assez
lhalliday@creo.com elegante, grave et legere, ayant le
ve7ldh@amsat.org sens du confort et du plaisir
Locator: CN89mg en tout." - C. Deneuve
ham-radio.674pifat,
From: Doug Hall <kf4kl@ipass.net>
Subject: [BitBucket] re: What's Exciting?
>
>Someone please tell what exciting projects you are working on
>(amateur related preferably)?
>
Good idea, and I'd be curious to know what other folks are working on. Here
is my never finished list:
1. Homebrew tuning scope using LCD graphics display and new 320C203 DSP. I
have the spectrum display working and it's pretty slick. Wish I could find a
source for inexpensive (<$50) graphics LCD modules.
2. Homebrew amp with a pair of 3-500Zs. Actually I'm converting an old
homebrew amp from 4-400s to 3-500s, beefing up the power supply, and adding
QSK.
3. Also adding QSK to my old SB-200 (not as hard as I thought it would be,
and Fair radio has vacuum relays at a pretty good price.)
4. Playing with RITTY (from K6STI) pre-release that provides pactor as well
as RTTY using only a Sound Blaster 16 as the modem. Fun software.
5. Finished repairing an old HW-16 and HG-10B (always wanted one when I was
a novice and couldn't afford even that...) Been working people on 40m with it.
6. Helping my 10 year old son get ready for his CW test.
7. Waiting for the weather to get warm enough to take the 30m rig mobile on
my Gold Wing.
73,
Doug Hall, KF4KL
ham-radio.675pifat,
From: "Don, KF2XF" <twofox@idt.net>
CC: BitBucket@primenet.com
Subject: [BitBucket] A Query
Can you give me an explanation for manufacturer's having solid state
amplifiers (VHF) which specify only FM or SSB/FM? Does it have to do
with the switching rate of the amp bypass or absence of carrier during
SSB?
Don
KF2XF
--
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/7328
-- The Word From the Bottom of the Pile Up --
-----
ham-radio.676pifat,
From: Doug Hall <kf4kl@ipass.net>
Subject: [BitBucket] Re: A Query
KF2XF asked:
>
>Can you give me an explanation for manufacturer's having solid state
>amplifiers (VHF) which specify only FM or SSB/FM? Does it have to do
>with the switching rate of the amp bypass or absence of carrier during
>SSB?
>
>Don
>KF2XF
There are provisions made for RF detection and hangtime (to key and hold the
amp keyed in SSB) but the main reason they specify FM only vs. SSB and FM is
that you have to have a linear amplifier for SSB operation, whereas FM only
requires class C. Many amps have a switch that changes the way the amp is
biased, and thus its mode of operation.
73,
Doug Hall, KF4KL
ham-radio.677pifat,
From: Shawn Rutledge <ecloud@goodnet.com>
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] Beyond 9600b repeaters
Cc: bitbucket@primenet.com
> I am a Trustee for a local Packet club. We have a 9600 baud repeater up
> with a great profile (not too hard when it is as flat as a pancake here
> in the midwest ;->.
>
> Anyway, the idea was bounced around at a previous meeting that we need to
> go beyond the 9600 baud repeater and take the NEXT STEP in local digital
> communications. Who knows, 14400, fiberoptic links, microwave gateways,
> whatever.
>
> Is anyone out there on the list currently operating a packet repeater
> above 9600 baud, and can you fill me in on your success/use rate? Any
> other neat cutting edge stuff going on in your town? Just wondering.
> Need some ideas for the next meeting.
Not yet but soon maybe. :-)
My personal philosophy is that all packet systems (even the users) should
be thought of as cell sites.
I don't think the repeater concept necessarily works that well;
if you can get a good mountaintop site (or high tower) it should have
a full-fledged "hub" system, not just a simple repeater. That way
you're not obligated to use it. If you operate the repeater full-duplex,
then everybody must talk on one frequency and listen on another,
and that precludes them from talking to each other; they'd have to always
use the repeater for all traffic. That may work if you think of a
star-topology network (multiple stars connected by a backbone), but
then if the service areas of the multiple stars overlap, you have to tie
up yet more frequencies so that they can be unique. So while full-duplex
sounds like an improvement over simplex, I think it may be less efficient
than a sort of random-access collective where you can directly reach
anyone that you can hear, and if you want to talk to a more remote system
you route through other systems in the most direct fashion. Total bandwidth
that the collective can move is greater than for a star. It is also
easier to get started this way; all you have to do is find a buddy who
can get the same equipment as you, start using it, and then others can
join in as they get around to it. No repeater to maintain. But whoever
has the best location is just liable to end up routing more traffic simply
because he can be heard farther and wider.
As for hardware 56K seems much more common in the US than other baud
rates between. Microwave could be very fast but is a serious hack to pull
off. And spread-spectrum may well become most prevalent in a couple years,
especially now that the FCC seems to be making it easier for us.
--
_______ KB7PWD @ KC7Y.AZ.US.NOAM ecloud@goodnet.com
(_ | |_) Shawn T. Rutledge on the web: http://www.goodnet.com/~ecloud
__) | | \__________________________________________________________________
* Linux * alternative energy * ARS * Star Trek * ham radio * Java * Khoros *
-----
ham-radio.678pifat,
From: George Baker <w5yr@swbell.net>
Reply-To: w5yr@swbell.net
Organization: AutoPOWER Systems
CC: "Brian K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>, BitBucket@primenet.com
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] A Query
Don, KF2XF wrote:
>
> Can you give me an explanation for manufacturer's having solid state
> amplifiers (VHF) which specify only FM or SSB/FM? Does it have to do
> with the switching rate of the amp bypass or absence of carrier during
> SSB?
>
> Don
> KF2XF
> --
> http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/7328
> -- The Word From the Bottom of the Pile Up --
Most likely, the differences come from the linearity or lack of it that
a given amplifier provides. FM will work on relatively simple (read
"cheap") amplifiers which can be compared with Class C vaccuum tube
amplifiers used for CW and, in the old days, AM phone. SSB amplifiers
must be reasonably linear in their input/output capability in order to
avoid excessive distortion of the SSB signal.
You are right about the bypass timing, etc. but I have found that
linearity is the dividing line between FM and SSB amplifiers. FM amps
are usually simply keyed on with the PTT circuit of the mic/transmitter.
While SSB amps can be run that way, most usually have a "carrier" detect
logic that operates the transfer relays. This circuit must have a
sufficiently long time constant that the relays do not change during
speech, like a VOX system.
BTW, SSB amplifiers work fine with FM signals, but usually not vice
versa.
--
73, George
W5YR (original, not vanity)
Fairview, TX
ham-radio.679pifat,
From: "Brian K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] More SW Propagation...
"Personal Computers in the Ham Shack" by ARRL provides an
unintimidating synopsis of propagation prediction software
on pp 3-19 to 3-32. Covered are:
1) CapMan
2) PropMan
3) SkyCom
4) HFx
5) VOACAP
PropMan (the one I own) does NOT get a good review in several
regards, but maybe all the "military-speak" tantalizes me...
Of the above, only VOACAP is available *FREE* and I have played
with it, but to me, exercising some of the features seemed a bit
complex...
Anyone have any specific experiences with any/all of these programs?
I (personally) would like a good program for Win95. Suggestions?
73, Brian
ham-radio.680pifat,
From: "John D. Hays" <jhays@Hays.Org>
Cc: "'bitbucket@primenet.com'" <bitbucket@primenet.com>
Subject: RE: [BitBucket] Palmtop for Packet
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 1997 08:33:05 -0800
Gerald,
You might put out a request for a used HP 100LX ... it has a built in Telecom
Program and a serial port which with its adapter cable comes out to a 9-Pin
RS232 --- at one point someone even built a version of NOS for it.
Its a DOS machine.
John
K7VE - VK3FHK
ham-radio.681pifat,
Subject: [BitBucket] Re: what's exciting
From: "Len W. Touth" <len@infinet.com>
Hi Brian et al:
Well, although I LOVE digital radio, I am big time into QRP as my
signature file suggests.
Current projects:
* Small Wonder Labs GM-15 CW XCVR - 2 watts out - JUST completed last
weekend
* 38 special 5 watt cw XCVR , constantly under modification
* AADE Frequency Counter Kit - JUST COMPLETED last night (gud kit for
fifty bucks)
* Ten Tec 20 Meter QRP kit - JUST ARRIVED! yaahoo!
Just rewired the digital shack for gateways from 9600b packet to 1200b
packet, and put up a new gateway from 20m to 2m. That about does it.
BTW Brian,
I enjoy bitbucket too. Keep up the gud werk.
Best 72/3
Len
KG8SF
len@infinet.com KG8SF@key.com
________________________________________________________________
QRP-L # 841 CQrp # 2 ARCI # 9025 FISTS # 2134
HF Digital Communications - CW/Pactor/G-Tor/RTTY/Amtor
CHARTER MEMBER - THE COLUMBUS QRP CLUB - *CQrp*
Web Page: http://www.infinet.com/~len
QRP Homebrew Rigs = OHR 400, S&S TAC-1, NORCAL 38S, SWL GM-15,
Kanga Any Band Xmitter, Bare Essential 50c5 Xmitter
ham-radio.682pifat,
From: Shawn Rutledge <ecloud@goodnet.com>
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] What's Exciting?
> Oh...well i have a million projects, but none hot righ tnow that pertain
> to digital amateur radio so i see no reason to post them here. And again,
> they are not something im soliciting things for, just things i am working
> on, so it seems a waste of time to subject everyone on the list to them.
> But hey, if it makes you happy here we go!
>
> 1> Davis instruments weather station, interfaced to their Weathertalker
> card running on an old 386 providing weather on hold for my phone system,
> and with a 440 link will provide weather from my 2 meter repeater.
>
> 2> 2 gigabit microwave hop just in from my office to my ISP, now running 3
> megabit ethernet (TCP/IP) over it to a Win95 gateway at work for internet
> access.
>
> 3> Working on moving the weather data into a 486 running linux to provide
> a cgi script on my web page with current weather.
>
> 4> Making a 38,400 bps wireless data link on 900 mhz spread spectrum
> provide me with router and network management data from my ISP.
Neat. What equipment are you using? Is it in the ham band or ISM?
What kind of range do you get with it? What kind of antennas?
So, you do work on some interesting projects. That wasn't so hard telling
us about them, now was it? And admit it or not, it probably made you
feel good. And us readers feel good by knowing you just a bit better
and having interesting projects to discuss. Sounds like a win-win
situation to me. At least this is a friendly list; having your mailbox full
isn't always a bad thing.
--
_______ KB7PWD @ KC7Y.AZ.US.NOAM ecloud@goodnet.com
(_ | |_) Shawn T. Rutledge on the web: http://www.goodnet.com/~ecloud
__) | | \__________________________________________________________________
* alternative energy * Star Trek * card-carrying member of the procrastinati *
ham-radio.683pifat,
Subject: [BitBucket] Beyond 9600b repeaters
From: "Len W. Touth" <len@infinet.com>
Hi gang:
I am a Trustee for a local Packet club. We have a 9600 baud repeater up
with a great profile (not too hard when it is as flat as a pancake here
in the midwest ;->.
Anyway, the idea was bounced around at a previous meeting that we need to
go beyond the 9600 baud repeater and take the NEXT STEP in local digital
communications. Who knows, 14400, fiberoptic links, microwave gateways,
whatever.
Is anyone out there on the list currently operating a packet repeater
above 9600 baud, and can you fill me in on your success/use rate? Any
other neat cutting edge stuff going on in your town? Just wondering.
Need some ideas for the next meeting.
Thanks in advance.
Best 72/3
Len
KG8SF
len@infinet.com KG8SF@key.com
ham-radio.684pifat,
From: N2vot@aol.com
cc: bitbucket@primenet.com
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] HFProp Forecasts
Hi Rich, I am sending you (and others on the refl.) my info file on the
reports from the SEC server. I hope this clears things up. I cannot help you
with the GEOA decode as I have mis-placed my manual. Perhaps I will post it
when I find it.
I hope all who have taken advantage of the SEC info would send them a note
thanking them for their efforts in making this data available to us.
73 all and good dx'ing
Bill-N2VOT-From the RF Black Hole of the Universe
Subj: Majordomo results: info
Date: Mon, Mar 3, 1997 20:33 EDT
From: majordomo@sec.noaa.gov
Reply-to: majordomo@sec.noaa.gov
To: N2vot@aol.com
--
>>>> info forecast
The Report and Forecast of Solar and Geophysical Activity is the primary
daily report prepared by SESC. It provides a summary and analysis of solar
and
geomagnetic activity during the previous 24 hours as well as the most recent
solar indices. It also provides a forecast of activity and indices for the
next 3 days. In September 1992, SESC added a new probability forecast for
geomagnetic activity, providing users with a quantitative measure of
certainty
in the forecast.
Issue time: Daily at 2200 UT.
Period Covered: Activity from 2100 UT the previous day to 2100 UT on
the current day, and predicted activity for the next 3 days.
Sample:
JOINT USAF/NOAA REPORT OF SOLAR AND GEOPHYSICAL ACTIVITY
SDF NUMBER 293 ISSUED AT 2200Z ON 19 OCT 1992
IA. ANALYSIS OF SOLAR ACTIVE REGIONS AND ACTIVITY FROM 18/2100Z TO 19/2100Z:
SOLAR ACTIVITY WAS MODERATE DUE TO AN M1/1F FLARE AT 19/1759Z IN REGION 7315
(N05E19). THIS REGION ALSO PRODUCED SEVERAL C-CLASS FLARES, INCLUDING A C5/1F
AT 19/0124Z, A C6/1F AT 19/0412Z, AND A C7/1N AT 19/0601Z. THIS REGION IS
INCREASING IN COMPLEXITY AND MAY BE DEVELOPING A DELTA CONFIGURATION IN ITS
CENTRAL SUNSPOTS. THE OTHER DISK REGIONS WERE QUIET. NEW REGION 7318 (N11W63)
WAS NUMBERED.
IB. SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST: SOLAR ACTIVITY IS EXPECTED TO BE LOW TO
MODERATE.
ANOTHER M-CLASS FLARE IS POSSIBLE IN REGION 7315.
IIA. GEOPHYSICAL ACTIVITY SUMMARY FROM 18/2100Z TO 19/2100Z: THE GEOMAGNETIC
FIELD WAS QUIET TO UNSETTLED FOR MOST OF THE DAY. ISOLATED STORM CONDITIONS
WERE OBSERVED AT SOME HIGH LATITUDE LOCATIONS FROM 19/1200-1800Z.
IIB. GEOPHYSICAL ACTIVITY FORECAST: THE GEOMAGNETIC FIELD IS EXPECTED TO BE
QUIET TO UNSETTLED. ISOLATED HIGH-LATITUDE SUBSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE.
III. EVENT PROBABILITIES 20 OCT-22 OCT
CLASS M 30/20/20
CLASS X 05/01/01
PROTON 01/01/01
PCAF GREEN
IV. PENTICTON 10.7 CM FLUX
OBSERVED 19 OCT 125
PREDICTED 20 OCT-22 OCT 130/135/135
90 DAY MEAN 19 OCT 117
V. GEOMAGNETIC A INDICES
OBSERVED AFR/AP 18 OCT 009/009
ESTIMATED AFR/AP 19 OCT 012/015
PREDICTED AFR/AP 20 OCT-22 OCT 010/010-010/010-010/010
VI. GEOMAGNETIC ACTIVITY PROBABILITIES 20 OCT-22 OCT
A. MIDDLE LATITUDES
ACTIVE 10/10/10
MINOR STORM 01/01/01
MAJOR-SEVERE STORM 01/01/01
B. HIGH LATITUDES
ACTIVE 15/15/15
MINOR STORM 05/05/05
MAJOR-SEVERE STORM 01/01/01
Report and Forecast of Solar and Geophysical Activity-cont.
Part IA A summary of significant solar features and activity observed
during the reporting period, including characteristics of sunspot groups,
magnetic fields, flares, radio bursts, and active filaments associated with
significant solar regions. Significant solar limb and disk features,
including
major filament disappearances, are also included.
Part IB A summary of the potential for solar activity during the next 3
days.
Part IIA A description of significant geophysical activity including
geomagnetic activity and proton events, polar cap absorption (PCA) events,
and satellite-level particle enhancements observed during the reporting period.
Part IIB A forecast of the level of geophysical activity during the next 3
days.
Part III Class M and class X: Probability forecast of the occurrence
of one or more class-M or class-X x-ray flares for each of the next 3 days.
Proton flare: Probability forecast of a flare that will cause a significant
proton event at satellite altitudes (at least 10 pfu at energies greater than
10 MeV) for each of the next 3 days.
PCAF: A 24-hour forecast of a polar cap absorption (PCA) event. The PCA
forecasts are color coded:
PCAF Green: No active sunspot region on the Sun is likely to
produce a PCA event in the 24 hours.
PCAF Yellow: A sunspot region showing characteristics favorable
for
producing a PCA event is present on the Sun. If an
energetic flare occurs in this region, the
probability
of a significant PCA event is very high.
PCAF Red: An energetic solar event has occurred or a proton
event
has been observed at satellite altitudes, and there
is
a high probability that a significant PCA event will
result within the next 24 hours.
In Progress: A significant PCA event is in progress at forecast
time.
Par IV Observed: The current day's 10.7 cm solar radio flux
observed at 2000 UT from Penticton, British Columbia,
Canada.
Predicted: Daily 3-day forecasts of the 10.7 cm flux.
90-Day Mean: The 90-day mean of the observed 10.7 cm flux.
Part V Observed, estimated, and predicted daily geomagnetic AFr-indices
(A-indices from Fredericksburg, VA), and daily AP-indices (planetary
A-indices).
Ap indices are estimated in near-real time using a network of up to 12 North
American stations.
Observed AFr / AP: The observed indices for the previous day.
Estimated AFr / AP: The estimated indices for the current day.
Predicted AFr / AP: 3-day predictions.
Part VI Probability forecast of geomagnetic conditions at middle and
high latitudes-the probability of at least one 3-hour K index, at the
indicated
level, for each of the next 3 days.
Active: K = 4
Minor storm: K = 5
Major or Severe storm: K > 6
>>>> info sgas
The Solar and Geophysical Activity Summary is a daily report that gives a
brief
list of solar and geophysical events and indices for the previous day,
including
energetic solar flares, proton events, geomagnetic activity, and
stratospheric
warming alerts.
Issue time: Daily at 0245 UT.
Period covered: Previous UT day.
Sample:
JOINT USAF/NOAA SOLAR AND GEOPHYSICAL ACTIVITY SUMMARY
ISSUED AT 0245Z 07 MAR 1990.
THIS REPORT IS COMPILED FROM DATA RECEIVED AT SESC ON 06 MAR
A. ENERGETIC EVENTS:
BEGIN MAX END RGN LOC XRAY OP 245MHZ 10CM SWEEP SWF
1257 1302 1325 5961 N32W32 C1.8 SF 110
B. PROTON EVENTS:
NONE
C. GEOMAGNETIC ACTIVITY SUMMARY:
THE GEOMAGNETIC FIELD WAS QUIET TO ACTIVE.
D. STRATWARM:
NONE
E. DAILY INDICES:
10 CM 166 SSN 130 AFR/AP 015/021 X-RAY BACKGROUND B7.5
DAILY PROTON FLUENCE (FLUX ACCUMULATION OVER 24 HRS)
GT 1 MEV 1.2E+05 GT 10 MEV 1.1E+04 P/(CM2-STER-DAY)
(GOES SATELLITE SYNCHRONOUS ORBIT W108 DEGREES)
3 HOUR K-INDICES:
BOULDER 4 3 3 2 3 4 / 2 PLANETARY 5 4 3 3 4 4 2 2
F. COMMENTS:
THE BOULDER 18-21Z K-INDEX IS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE 21-24Z
BOULDER K-INDEX IS ESTIMATED DUE TO A POWER OUTAGE.
Solar and Geophysical Activity Summary-cont.
Part A A profile of significant solar events including start, maximum,
and end times, region number and location, x-ray and optical classification
of flares, significant radio emission at 245 MHz, 10 cm (2695 MHz), and sweep
frequencies, and significant short wave fades. All available data for an
event
are included in this section if one or more of the following thresholds are
reached:
Class-M or greater x-ray flare,
Optical flare of importance > 2B,
Radio burst of > 100 sfu at 245 MHz,
Radio burst > 100% above background at 2695 MHz,
Type II or IV sweep frequency burst,
Shortwave fade of importance 2 or greater.
Part B Proton event data given whenever the flux of >10 MeV protons reaches
or exceeds 10 particle flux units (pfu). Data include start, maximum, and end
times for events at >10, 50, and 100 MeV.
Part C A summary describing the geomagnetic field during the previous UT day.
Part D Stratospheric warming alerts when they are in effect.
Part E Indices about the previous UT day:
Observed 2000 UT Penticton 10.7 cm flux,
SESC sunspot number (SSN),
Estimated geomagnetic AFr-index,
Estimated planetary AP-index,
Daily x-ray background flux expressed in the B, C, M, X scale (W
m-2),
Daily proton fluence (flux accumulation over 24 hours) for >1 MeV
and
>10 MeV protons at geosynchronous altitudes,
3-hourly KB-indices and estimated KP-indices.
Part F Reserved for additional comments as required.
>>>> info scdr
The Solar Coronal Disturbance Report describes coronal holes inferred from
an image of the Sun in the Helium 1083 nm wavelength. This image is taken
at the National Solar Observatory in Kitt Peak, Arizona, and sent to SESC
daily. In addition, information on interplanetary disturbances and mass
ejection reports are included when they are available. The report
summarizes possible disturbances affecting the solar corona during the
previous 24 hours.
Issue time: Daily at 0200 UT.
Period covered: Previous UT day.
Sample:
JOINT USAF/NOAA SOLAR CORONAL DISTURBANCE REPORT
SCDR NUMBER 154 ISSUED AT 0200 UT ON 02 JUN 1992
REPORT COMPILED FROM DATA RECEIVED AT SESC ON 1 JUN 1992
PART I. POSSIBLE CORONAL MASS EJECTION EVENTS
UT TIME OPTICAL XRAY RADIO
BEGIN MAX END LOCATION TYPE SIZE DUR II IV
01/B0023 A1357 S13E02 DSF
PART II. INFERRED CORONAL HOLES. LOCATIONS VALID AT 01/2400 UT
IIA. POLAR HOLES CMP LATITUDE POL AREA OBSN
NORTH POLE N60 POS 025 10830A
SOUTH POLE S60 NEG 027 10830A
IIB. ISOLATED HOLES AND POLAR EXTENSIONS
NMBR HOLE BOUNDARIES TYPE POL AREA OBSN
EAST SOUTH WEST NORTH CAR
32 N46E49 N30E36 N40E28 N50E36 154 ISO POS 007 10830A
PART III. INTERPLANETARY OBSERVATIONS - NONE
PART IV. COMMENTS
NONE
Solar Coronal Disturbance Report-cont.
Part I Reports of eruptive prominences, disappearing filaments, and
long-duration x-ray flares that are suspected to be coronal
mass ejection events. A long-duration x-ray flare has a
decay time of >30 minutes. Included in the report are flare
times, heliographic location, type, associated x-ray size
and duration, and associated sweep radio emission.
Part II Descriptions of inferred coronal holes, polar and isolated.
Part IIA: Polar Holes - contains the latitude of the
equator-ward edge of a polar coronal hole at central meridian,
magnetic polarity (positive or negative), area (in thousandths
of the solar disk), and detector type (wavelength) of
observation used to make the inference for both solar poles
(North and South).
Part IIB: Isolated Holes and Polar Extensions - contains
heliographic location of the outer boundary (East, South,
West, and North extremes), magnetic polarity, type (extension
of a polar hole or an isolated hole), area, and detector type
of observation of all other inferred coronal holes.
Part III Reserved Solar Wind observations. At this time, SESC is not
receiving interplanetary scintillation or other spacecraft
observations.
Part IV Contains additional comments as required.
>>>> info geoa
The GEOALERT is a coded message containing a summary of sunspot
characteristics, energetic solar-geophysical activity, and selected
solar-geophysical indices for the previous day. It also contains a
brief encoded forecast of solar-geophysical activity.
This message is a consensus of the Advices received from the seven
Regional Warning Centers (RWCs) of the IUWDS (International Ursigrams
and World Days Service). These centers are located in Paris, Beijing,
Moscow, Darmstadt, Tokyo, Sydney, and Boulder. In addition to being
one of the RWCs, Boulder is also the IUWDS World Warning Agency (WWA)
responsible for collecting and coordinating daily forecasts, alerts,
and encoded solar-terrestrial data.
The GEOALERT message, and other URSI coded messages transmitted on the COMEDS
teletype network, are described in detail in the manual I.U.W.D.S. Synoptic
Codes For Solar And Geophysical Data, written by SESC.
Issue time: Daily at 0330 UT.
Period covered: Previous UT day and forecast day.
Sample:
GEOALERT WWA0152
UGEOA 20401 20531 0330/ 9930/
10311 20311 30311
99999
UGEOE 20401 20531 0330/ 30/00
99999
UGEOI 20401 20531 0330/ 30///
10059 20990 30140 49999 50000 61707 71004 80305 90060
99999
UGEOR 20401 20531 0330/ 30/24 31105
17179 20000 30000 42012 50000 60002 35807 02000
17180 20000 30000 41001 50000 60001 10817 01000
17183 20000 30100 47301 50060 60002 27326 02000
17184 20000 30000 41001 50000 60003 43810 00000
17185 20000 30100 41001 50000 60001 12512 01000
99999
The GEOALERT is a coded message. Codes begin with a five-letter code word
(UGEOA, UGEOE, UGEOI, or UGEOR) indicating how the numbers that follow
should be interpreted. Instructions for decoding the GEOALERT message
are in the manual I.U.W.D.S. Synoptic Codes For Solar And Geophysical Data,
written by SESC. In summary, the codes contain for following information:
UGEOA: The World Warning Agency (WWA) consensus forecast for 1- to 3-day
forecasts of whole-disk flares, geomagnetic activity, and protons.
UGEOE: A summary of significant solar events for the previous day using
the following criteria:
M-class or greater x-ray flare
Optical flares of importance 2B or greater
Radio bursts - 100 sfu at 245 MHz
Radio bursts - 100% above background at 10 cm
Type-II or Type-IV sweep-frequency burst
UGEOI: Observed solar-geophysical indices for the previous day, including:
Daily SESC sunspot number and area
AB Index
Ground-level cosmic ray intensity and events
Daily 10.7 cm radio flux from Penticton, Canada
Total M- and X-class x-ray flares
X-ray background level
Particle fluence (>10 MeV)
Total number of regions with sunspots
Number of new regions with sunspots
UGEOR: Sunspot data for the previous day, and regional forecasts including:
Region number and location
Number of optical, M- and X-class x-ray flares for the region
Sunspot classification and total sunspot area
Number of spots in the region
Flare probability forecast for the region
PLAIN: Plain-language remarks added as necessary; for example, it may
describe international observing programs such as FLARES 22/Max'91.
>>>> info hfprop
DESCRIPTION OF THE HF RADIO PROPAGATION REPORT:
THE HF PROPAGATION REPORT CONSISTS OF BULLETINS DISSEMINATED FOUR
TIMES DAILY.
(1) THE PRIMARY REPORT IS ISSUED AT 0600Z UNDER THE MANOP
HEADER HFUS1 KSFC.
(2) THE SECONDARY REPORTS ARE ISSUED AT 0000Z, 1200Z, AND
1800Z UNDER THE MANOP HEADER HFUS2 KSFC.
PART I: CONTAINS A SUMMARY AND FORECAST OF HF PROPAGATION
CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS ARE ARRANGED IN A GRID DIVIDED BY
FOUR LONGITUDE QUADRANTS AND FIVE LATITUDE REGIONS.
THE QUADRANTS ARE DEFINED AS:
QUADRANT I ' ZERO TO 90 DEGREES WEST LONGITUDE
QUADRANT II ' 90 DEGREES WEST TO 180 DEGREES LONGITUDE
QUADRANT III ' 180 DEGREES TO 90 DEGREES EAST LONGITUDE
QUADRANT IV ' 90 DEGREES EAST TO ZERO DEGREES LONGITUDE
THE LATITUDE REGIONS ARE DEFINED AS:
POLAR ' GREATER THAN 70 DEGREES LATITUDE
AURORAL ' 55 TO 70 DEGREES LATITUDE
MIDDLE ' 30 TO 55 DEGREES LATITUDE
LOW ' 10 TO 30 DEGREES LATITUDE
EQUATORIAL ' 0 TO 10 DEGREES LATITUDE
ALL COORDINATES REFER TO GEOGRAPHIC LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE.
HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS FOR THE PRECEDING SIX HOURS ARE DESCRIBED
FOR EACH REGION AND QUADRANT BY A LETTER. THE LETTER DESIGNATORS
ARE:
N ' NORMAL
U ' FAIR OR USABLE
W ' POOR OR UNUSABLE
THE LETTER N (NORMAL) DESCRIBES CONDITIONS COMPARABLE TO WHAT
WOULD BE EXPECTED FOR THE LATITUDE, LOCAL TIME, SEASON, STAGE OF
THE SOLAR ACTIVITY CYCLE, AND CURRENT GEOMAGNETIC CONDITIONS.
THE LETTERS U (FAIR) AND W (POOR) REPRESENT THE DEVIATION FROM
NORMAL COMMUNICATION QUALITY.
HF PROPAGATION FORECAST CONDITIONS FOR THE NEXT SIX HOURS ARE
DEPSCRIBED BY THE FOLLOWING NUMERICAL CODE:
1 ' USELESS 4 ' POOR TO FAIR 7 ' GOOD
2 ' VERY POOR 5 ' FAIR 8 ' VERY GOOD
3 ' POOR 6 ' FAIR TO GOOD 9 ' EXCELLENT
THE NUMERICAL DESIGNATOR HAS THE SAME ABSOLUTE MEANING REGARDLESS
OF THE BLOCK IN WHICH IT OCCURS.
A SIX HOUR FORECAST FOR MAXIMUM USABLE FREQUENCY (MUF) DEVIATIONS
IS LISTED AFTER THE OBSERVED AND FORECAST PROPAGATION QUALITY
WITHIN EACH GRID BLOCK, IF DEVIATIONS ARE GREATER THAN PLUS OR
MINUS 20 PERCENT FROM THE MONTHLY MEAN. THE FORECAST DEVIATIONS
APPLY TO SINGLE HOP, 4000 KM PATHS WITH CONTROL POINTS LOCATED
WITHIN THE GRID BLOCK. NOTE FOR AWN TRAFFIC: PLUS AND MINUS
SIGNS ARE INDICATED BY P AND M, RESPECTIVELY
PART 2. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY OF GEOMAGNETIC AND IONOSPHERIC
CONDITIONS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON PROPAGATION FOR THE PREVIOUS
ZULU DAY AND A BRIEF FORECAST OF EXPECTED CONDITIONS FOR THE
NEXT 24 HOURS IS INCLUDED ON THE PRIMARY REPORT. WHEN
PROPAGATION QUALITY HAS BEEN DEGRADED WITHIN THE PAST SIX HOURS
OR IS EXPECTED TO BE DEGRADED WITHIN THE NEXT SIX HOURS THIS
INFORMATION IS INCLUDED ON THE SECONDARY REPORTS.
PART 3: REPORTS OF IONOSPHERIC DISTURBANCES DURING THE PREVIOUS
ZULU DAY THAT WERE CAUSED BY SOLAR FLARE ACTIVITY. THE REPORT
INCLUDES START/END TIMES AND CONFIRMATION OF DEGRADATION ON HF
SYSTEMS, TO INCLUDE THE FREQUENCY RANGES AFFECTED. IN ADDITION,
A FORECAST PROBABILITY OF SOLAR FLARE INDUCED SHORT WAVE FADES
FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CURRENT ZULU DAY IS PROVIDED USING THE
FOLLOWING CONVENTION:
NIL ' LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 1 PERCENT CHANCE OF OCCURRENCE
SLIGHT ' 2 TO 19 PERCENT CHANCE OF OCCURRENCE
MODERATE ' 20 TO 49 PERCENT CHANCE OF OCCURRENCE
STRONG ' 50 PERCENT OR GREATER CHANCE OF OCCURRENCE
PART 4: CONTAINS THE OBSERVED AND THREE DAY FORECAST FOR 10.7
CM RADIO FLUX AND K AND AP INDICES. THE 10.7 CM SOLAR RADIO
FLUX IS USED AS AN INDICATOR OF THE GENERAL LEVEL OF SOLAR
ACTIVITY. THE K AND AP INDICES ARE MEASURES OF GEOMAGNETIC
ACTIVITY. THE K INDEX RANGES FROM 0 (VERY QUIET) TO 9 (SEVERELY
DISTURBED). K VALUES OF 5 OR GREATER CORRESPOND TO GEOMAGNETIC
STORM CONDITIONS THAT CAN RELATE TO POOR PROPAGATION
CONDITIONS. THE AP INDEX RANGES FROM 0 TO 400. AN AP OF 30 IS
THE THRESHOLD FOR GEOMAGNETIC STORM CONDITIONS.
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ham-radio.685pifat,
From: "Rick Mintz, W1TY" <Rmintz@frontiernet.net>
Reply-To: Rmintz@frontiernet.net
Organization: Rochester (NY) DX Association, W2RDX
Subject: [BitBucket] 2/440 thru-glass antenna
Hi. I am looking for some comments.
I am investigating the purchase of a 144/440 thru-glass mobile antenna.
Do these things work reasonably well? I don't need high performance,
just local repeaters. Any suggestions as to the best brand?
Thanks in advance...
--
Rick Mintz Email: Rmintz @ frontiernet.net
257 Farmview Drive Phone: 716-377-5813
Macedon, NY 14502 USA Fax : 716-377-6375
# ////
| (o o)
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/ / |/ / / ~ the RTTY voice of Western New York ~
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/ / /| / / ~---------------------------------------~
| ~ 43d 08"n, 77d 22"w (FN13) ~
/ | / / ~ BBS: W1TY @ WB2WXQ.#wny.ny.usa.na ~
/ |/ / ~ Packet Cluster: W1TY @ NG2P ~
/----/----/ ~---------------------------------------~
/ /| / * (ex: KE2UV)
/ / |--/---#------%-------#-----* *
| / * * *
s | / *\*|*/*
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M______|___ / *\*|/*/
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ham-radio.686pifat,
From: "Joel M. Magid" <jmagid@tiac.net>
Subject: 425DXNEWS: Can someone QSP to IK8DYD
If anyone can qsp to IK8DYD .... please let me know.
Please e-mail direct to me ....de Joel WU1F
ham-radio.687pifat,
Cc: bitbucket@primenet.com
From: Leon Heller <lfheller@lfheller.demon.co.uk>
Reply-To: Leon Heller <leon@lfheller.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] Palmtop for Packet
In message <19970320.171854.11958.3.n0mjp@juno.com>, "Gerald R. Freese"
<n0mjp@juno.com> writes
>Hi,
> Any of you packeteers out there use a palmtop for mobile use ? I
>want to
>use one but haven't found one without a hugh price tag.I thought that
>maybe
>Psion that RS sells would work but don't think that you can load a
>program on
>it .Any suggestions? I was told that a PSION would work but wasn't told
>how to
>configure it to work. I guess it has a telephone modem and/or com
>port,but
>even so, what program would you use as the terminal program and how would
>you
>configure the port for a stardard TNC hook-up (like KPC-3,ect..)? I know
>that
>they only require 9 of the standard 25 pins. Would you use the same
>Configur-
>ation ?
The Psion has its own programming language, it compiles to byte code
which is then interpreted at run-time. Alternatively, a PC-based
development system is available. I've used the older Psion II for packet
with the comms software that came with the RS-232 I/F, and the newer
ones can be used in the same way.
Leon
--
Leon Heller
Amateur radio callsign: G1HSM
Email: leon@lfheller.demon.co.uk http://www.lfheller.demon.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 118 947 1424 (home) +44 (0) 1344 385556 (work)
ham-radio.688pifat,
From: wa2moe@doitnow.com
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] 2/440 thru-glass antenna
Cc: bitbucket@ftp1.primenet.com
At 12:50 PM 3/21/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi. I am looking for some comments.
>
>I am investigating the purchase of a 144/440 thru-glass mobile antenna.
>
>Do these things work reasonably well? I don't need high performance,
>just local repeaters. Any suggestions as to the best brand?
------
avoid them like the plague
Stu Greene WA2MOE
7537 North 28th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85051 USA
wa2moe@doitnow.com
ham-radio.689pifat,
From: Shawn Rutledge <ecloud@goodnet.com>
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] 2/440 thru-glass antenna
Cc: bitbucket@primenet.com
>
> Hi. I am looking for some comments.
>
> I am investigating the purchase of a 144/440 thru-glass mobile antenna.
>
> Do these things work reasonably well? I don't need high performance,
> just local repeaters. Any suggestions as to the best brand?
I forget what brand the one on my car is, but it can certainly hit some
repeaters. Gotta be a least a little better than a rubber ducky. :-)
(HRO has Larsen and some other brand; I think the other brand was the one
I bought.)
--
_______ KB7PWD @ KC7Y.AZ.US.NOAM ecloud@goodnet.com
ham-radio.690pifat,
From: "Stephen J Kurtzman" <stevek@vhamfest.com> (by way of "Brian K. Short
KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>)
Subject: [BitBucket] Hamfest mailing list discontinued
Hi!
Due to increased traffic, I am updating the pages more often,
usually daily. Typically around 8PM PST weekdays and 10AM
PST on weekends.
Since I am updating more often, this email will become more
of a nuisance to you than a help. So I am discontinuing the
notices for now.
As always, thanks for making The Virtual Hamfest such a success!
http://www.vhamfest.com/class.html
73 Steve
ham-radio.691pifat,
From: The Westvik Family <westvik@calweb.com> (by way of "Brian K. Short
KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>)
Subject: [BitBucket] Mod for IC-706
I notice you have a list of mods for the IC-706.
I have a created a small board (1" x 1") that fits within the IC-706 and
adds automatic repeater offset feature to the radio.
For Info Contact KO6YD
916-728-4359
73, Dane Westvik (KO6YD)
ham-radio.692pifat,
From: "Brian K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] April QST...
At the risk of great controversy, let me just overview what
I found in the latest QST that is of possible interest to the
"specialized modes" enthusiast and/or homebrewer:
1) p 29, homebrew SSB rig (homebrew, QRP)
2) p 34, DTMF remote control (homebrew, control)
3) p 37, homebrew voice digitizer (homebrew, experimenting)
4) p 42, Heathkit history piece (most famous amateur kit provider)
5) p 45, P3D satellite preview (stuff)
6) p 47, T-Kit product introduction (homebrew, QRP)
7) p 53, multimode maritime operation (modes in operation, maritime)
8) p 59, SSTV scan converter review (SSTV)
9) p 61, DC to daylight rcvr review (VHF, UHF, microwave many modes)
10) p 64, BP-2M multimode modem review (various modes)
11) P 69, improvements to the Hamcomm circuit (various modes, homebrew)
12) p 72, 222Mhz LEO saga (of interest to those putting 56k somewhere, me)
13) p 86, balloons (balloons, experimenting)
14) p 87, world above 50Mhz (weak signal VHF/UHF/microwave)
15) p 102, 160m contest results (low band may be a "speciality"?)
While some items may be arguable based on YOUR definitions, it would
seem there are a number of items of interest to the subject at hand.
Most of these don't seem particularly politically charged, either.
BTW, I personally get QST, CQ, CQ VHF, CQ Contest, NCJ, Pactor News etc...
My 73 subscription lapsed and I read QEX from CD (albeit quite late).
What else should I be reading? Other overviews?
How many (aside from me) didn't recognize the April Fools bit on the
first pass... (Hint: COAX, pun, get it?)
The MCM ad for the $45 HT 2m amplifiers is on p 128. I don't require
one of those right now, but there you go...
I don't get Communications Quarterly, can someone relate what has been
published there (or QEX for that matter, should subscribe)?
73, Brian
ham-radio.693pifat,
From: KF4DZR <travis1@ns.awanet.com>
I have read a lot lately on people who are setting up high speed data
links on teh microwave bands or on the higher frequencies. If anyone has
any information on how somone would get started in somthing like that
please email it to me. Thanks
Travis Kelley
ham-radio.694pifat,
From: "Brian K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] Receiving HF? (long question)
Living on a small lot in a city with height restrictions,
my antennas are limited and especially so for the lower
HF amateur bands (160/80m). While 160m DXCC may be out
of my current reach, I do enjoy the band on CW during the
winter. One of my current goals, however, is the 5BDXCC
lacking only completion of 10m and 80m (only 37).
On the lower bands (IMHO) DSP (AF/IF) filters are helpful.
Still, last winter, my problem was not being heard (running
~1.5kw), but rather hearing on my 55' shortened half-sloper.
A receive antenna was employed (160' center fed inv vee) and
did have lower noise and provide better copy for many stateside
QTHs. The half-sloper did seem to receive better for the far distant
states on the east coast (also JA).
Many told me that they heard me, but I could not pull them out of
the noise. In a series of skeds with N1RJ in ME on 160m, he heard
me every night, but I copied him only the third time (he gave me a
589 and I was struggling during fades).
The same sloper works on 80m, but generally the inverted vee is
used for both tx and rx despite being low. I have modelled the
low 160' dipole with ELNEC and most RF goes into outer space.
Still, QRO, the problem remains primarily rx (as far as I can tell).
For 80m a vertical was suggested, but I lack the area for radials,
hence the sloper. Sloper or vertical, many say noise is a more
troublesome with vertically polarized antennas especially for those
of us who live in urban areas.
Recently, it was pointed out that my rig with the RX-ANT IN and OUT
jacks can be easily interconnected with a "noise canceller" which is
then placed in and out of line by merely pressing the RX-ANT switch.
These devices rely on a good "noise antenna" to provide signal which
is combined with the "receive antenna" out of phase to cancel noise.
Unfortunately, the author of that post was using an antenna better than
mine just for the "noise antenna."
Anyone have experiences with the JPS ANC-4 (I think) or other devices?
Some reported disappointment, but it ALWAYS seemed to be a poor "noise
antenna." Anyone have technical, anecdotal, or other performance data
under similar circumstances? What is a good noise antenna?
What is else practical with poor soil, 35' height limit, and limited
space? Obviously, I can't put out a beverage, but some have mentioned
the use of small (coiled) loops?
Any other ideas? There is likely already sufficient IF/AF DSP filtering.
(FT-1000mp both 500hz and both 250hz filters/EDSP and outboard audio DSP)
Gotta hear 'em to work 'em! 73, Brian
ham-radio.695pifat,
From: Shawn Rutledge <ecloud@goodnet.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] Re: your mail
Cc: BitBucket@primenet.com
> I have read a lot lately on people who are setting up high speed data
> links on teh microwave bands or on the higher frequencies. If anyone has
> any information on how somone would get started in somthing like that
> please email it to me. Thanks
http://hydra.carleton.ca/articles/hispeed.html
--
_______ KB7PWD @ KC7Y.AZ.US.NOAM ecloud@goodnet.com
ham-radio.696pifat,
From: Shawn Rutledge <ecloud@goodnet.com>
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] April QST...
Cc: BitBucket@primenet.com
> BTW, I personally get QST, CQ, CQ VHF, CQ Contest, NCJ, Pactor News etc...
> My 73 subscription lapsed and I read QEX from CD (albeit quite late).
> What else should I be reading? Other overviews?
Well, if you include electronics in general, not just ham-only pubs, there's
Electronics Now (Don Lancaster's monthly column will point you to lots
of other resources too), Circuit Cellar Ink, Midnight Engineering,
EE Times and EDN (the big EE zines, both free if you prove yourself
"worthy"). I have subscribed to most of these at one time or another
and they all have useful bits that can be applied to ham radio.
I also get Popular Communcations, which isn't that useful to me
(it's oriented more towards SWLers and CBers but has some cursory
ham coverage too). There's Popular Electronics which is a bit more
likely than the rest to have ham projects in it, but it usually isn't
"meaty" enough for my taste.
--
_______ KB7PWD @ KC7Y.AZ.US.NOAM ecloud@goodnet.com
ham-radio.697pifat,
From: jari hynninen <oh6lgm@sci.fi> (by way of "Brian K. Short KE7GH"
<ke7gh@primenet.com>)
Subject: [BitBucket] ic706 mods
hi!
here is my modification for ic-706.
look trough pertti's page ..
http://www.jyu.fi/~pjka/IC-706/ic-706rx.html
you can send comments to me...
mailto:oh6lgm@sci.fi
jari
ham-radio.698pifat,
From: John Trager <jtrager1@themall.net>
Reply-To: jtrager1@themall.net
CC: Rmintz@frontiernet.net, bitbucket@primenet.com
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] 2/440 thru-glass antenna
Shawn Rutledge wrote:
>
> >
> > Hi. I am looking for some comments.
> >
> > I am investigating the purchase of a 144/440 thru-glass mobile antenna.
> >
> > Do these things work reasonably well? I don't need high performance,
> > just local repeaters. Any suggestions as to the best brand?
>
> I forget what brand the one on my car is, but it can certainly hit some
> repeaters. Gotta be a least a little better than a rubber ducky. :-)
> (HRO has Larsen and some other brand; I think the other brand was the one
> I bought.)
>
> --
> _______ KB7PWD @ KC7Y.AZ.US.NOAM ecloud@goodnet.com
Hello Shawn:
From my own experience, this type of an antenna doesn't work well on
some automobiles (it has to do with the type of glass on the
automobile)... I tried one antenna on 2 different cars, and while the
VSWR meter appeared to show the antenna was working correctly (that is,
it had a good match)... when I removed the whip from the outside, the
VSWR meter still showed a good match! It makes you wonder how much of
the energy is reaching the antenna itself! From what I have seen and
heard, I wouldn't recommend them for VHF/UHF. I antenna I tried was a
thru-the-glass dual bander... from a well known company...
John N2KBE
ham-radio.699pifat,
From: "B.HAINEAULT" <bhaineau@cts.com>
Cc: "'bitbucket@primenet.com'" <bitbucket@primenet.com>
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] Palmtop for Packet
Hi,
I use a Sharp Zaurus-5800fx with a KPC-3 and a YAESU FT-530 for portable
packet operation. The Zaurus has a built-in telecom program. I connect it
to the KPC3 via the com port (in place of the "side-car" MODEM).
Bruno, VE2EQ/W6
San Marcos, California
ITU: DM13kd
ham-radio.700pifat,
From: "B.HAINEAULT" <bhaineau@cts.com>
Subject: Re: [BitBucket] More SW Propagation...
Here are my two cents worth (hi)
My group uses propagation programs on a professional basis (I am in charge
of Systems Engineering for an HF tactical/commercial radio/systems
manufacturer/integrator here is southern California... one of the
"benefits" is being able to use our 16-element LPDA @ 65'... covering 6.2
to 30 MHz... kind of fun telling others that I am using an 16-element LPDA
on 40m hi... we use it (and others) for experimental transmissions on FCC
allocated frequencies).
My/our choices are:
1. ASAPS for Windows (Australian program used for HF network analysis of
customer's systems)
2. VOACAP (used for area coverage maps... excellent value)
My "personal choice" is CapMan (price-performance for hams)... we purchased
and used HFx (useless for us), PropMan (not flexible enough, old
algorithms) and PROPLAB (the old Skycom-II from the "other" supplier...
great program, very powerful but to "theoretical")
ASAPS permits us to customize the antennae, transmitters, transmission mode
(type of data, voice, etc), noise levels, etc. The old DOS version had a
feature which we miss... the ability of having ASAPS automatically "select"
an antenna from a list, which would be best suited for the path/parameters
chosen. I was told that it will re-appear in the Windows version sometime
in the future.
That's it for now,
73 from Bruno, VE2EQ/W6
San Marcos, California
ITU: DM13kd
ham-radio.701pifat,
From: "Brian K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] CQ VHF (April 1997)
Found my April CQ VHF, but the dogs *almost* ate it!
Of possible interest (exhaustive i.e. I got tired):
1) p 12, product updates
2) p 14, mobile VHF SSB operation
3) p 18, hints for the VHF "Rover"
4) p 22, working MIR
5) p 25, discussion of VHF Es theories
6) p 32, homebrew VHF gain antenna
7) p 44, video format discussion
8) p 56, GPS
9) p 62, Pacsat Broadcast Protocol discussion
10) p 67, rockets
73, Brian
ham-radio.702pifat,
From: SEAB&SHARON LYON <SSLYON@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: [BitBucket] HORIZ. LOOP: ONE MAN'S VERSION
In response to more queries than I can handle individually, here is my
approach to Horizontal Loop construction.
VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV
For a horizontal loop, make it as big, "round" and high as you can get it.
Round is the ideal shape, but even a triangle will work satisfactorily.
It won't take any more time to put up than other wires, provides multi-
band, omni-directional coverage with favorable take-off angles for DX and
domestics. It's also quieter than open-ended wires like dipoles,
long wires and zepps.
I use use a sling-shot and bottom half of a spin-cast pole, 15 lb.
monofiliment and 2oz. sinker to get up a sturdy pull string to pull
strong support lines. I go right over the tops of the trees, where the
small branches provide a natural spring. If you can, get the line over
TWO or three crotches that are strong enough to support the line. That
will reduce the stress of downward pull on the first one. Winter is a
great time to select ideal branches; -no leaves.
Support lines terminate w/2" NYLON clothesline pulleys, thus the whole
antenna "floats" in the pulleys, providing distributed stress. Feed it
with 450-ohm ladder line or GOOD 300-ohm to your tuner, or as far as
you can, then a 4:1 balun to 50-ohm coax to your tuner. You'll need a
tether to keep the feed point where you want it and you can use it to
pull the ant. around to "steer" lobes.
Leave enough slack in supports for for tolerable tension but not a great
deal of sag. I loosen it for hi winds. No counter-weights, or complicated
suspensions. If/when it breaks, I loosen the support ropes, pull the wire
back together and solder it with a Bernz-O-Matic; -it's back up in less
than 1/2 hour even if I have to re-shoot a line to re-thread the wire.
Home Depot sells the pulleys, and 500' rolls of black (inconspicuous),
THHN stranded (flexible), for ~ $20 locally. I also use the black/orange
3/8" "California Truckers Line", (~$55/500') instead of the usual black
"parachute" style stuff. The latter doesn't take chafing on branches well.
I've got a 1400' hexagon up now and LOVE IT!!! A loop has been a great
"Weekender" / vacation ant. too.
72 =s=
p.s.
First my wife, and now a new neighbor/ham address me as "YOUR LOOPNESS".
-Trying to take that in a positive way but sometimes wonder...
"Seab" Lyon - AA1MY
Bethel, CT; FN-31-HJ
ARCI#9253; QRP-L #574
NEQRP#511; ARRL; QCWA
ham-radio.703pifat,
From: "Brian K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] More Snail Mail
Must be about time to receive snail mail, but the following
are in the "mail bag" I carry to read when folks make me wait
for whatever reason...
1) Amateur Television Quarterly (Winter 1997)
-unarguably covering a "specialized mode"
2) CyberHam (Mar/Apr 1997)
-received unsolicited and possibly "new"
a) p 5, Linux stuff
b) p 7, hams & internet
c) p 12, packet
d) p 15, SSTV & WX sats
e) p 23, APRS (and by Bob Bruninga)
f) p 26, amateur VHF satellite stuff
g) p 29, shareware...
3) Packet Status Register (Winter 1997)
-unaruably "specialized"
4) Pactor News (March 1997)
-includes other HF digital modes
5) CQ VHF (March 1997)
-too much stuff to cite individually
6) CQ (March 1997)
a) p 24, unique 160m antenna
b) p 36, new products
c) p 48, VHF+
d) p 56, packet
e) p 64, 60w 6m linear homebrew (meet your neighbors)
f) p 74, minimalist QRP ideas
g) p 102, optical communications
Now, when will the April issues arrive?
73, Brian
ham-radio.704pifat,
From: "Brian K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] Postman Rings Twice (Sometimes)
Just received the April CQ magazine and the following:
1) Getting on Track with APRS
2) PCs in the Hamshack
3) QRP Power
4) 1997 ARRL Handbook
5) DXCC Yearbook
A complete, extensive and exhaustive critique and evaluation
of all materials above should be completed in about 15 minutes
(20 to fully test accompanying software to military standards).
Of course, the documentation may take longer.
Perhaps others have *already* perused these (or other) materials?
73, Brian
ham-radio.705pifat,
From: "Brian K. Short KE7GH" <ke7gh@primenet.com>
Subject: [BitBucket] n7oo@azgate.nj7p.ampr.org (Jack Taylor)
Below is from Jack. It BOUNCED because he used the s-word:
S-U-B-S-C-R-I-B-E
I suggest spelling it: sub-scribe
This will let it not be classified as administrivia.
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From: n7oo@azgate.nj7p.ampr.org (Jack Taylor)
Subject: Re: April QST
Indeed there are a LOT of interesting technical magazines and journals
out there, but it's incredibly expensive if one were to sub-scribe to
them all. One freebie trade magazine that occasionally has articles of
interest regarding cell phone technology, repeaters and 2-way radio is
Mobile Radio Technology (MRT). In the past, they've published classic
articles on getting rid of intermod and, on site grounding as well as
lots of maintenance tips for commercial FM mobiles. The classified ad
section often lists used base/mobile gear (sometimes even at prices we
hams can afford :-)
73 de Jack