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Info-Hams Digest Thu, 9 Dec 93 Volume 93 : Issue 1442
Today's Topics:
Any address for ARRL article proposals?
CMP BBS with amateur & public safety files
ENDEAVOUR
GB2ATG News
help
Instant Licenses
Kenwood TR3600a
Legal Question about 97.403
Mods -> Kenwood TS450
NEW MIDLAND 2M HT
Scratchi article
Special Event Station (WA3NAN) correction
Transverter Help
Upgrading from old tech liscense
Where do I find gorilla hooks?
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Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1993 19:50:38 GMT
From: sgiblab!swrinde!emory!cs.utk.edu!willis1.cis.uab.edu!right.dom.uab.edu!user@ames.arpa
Subject: Any address for ARRL article proposals?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
If I wanted to determine if ARRL would be interested in a proposal
for an article, is there an internet address that would be appropriate?
Steve Holland
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Date: 9 Dec 93 16:18:23 GMT
From: news-mail-gateway@ucsd.edu
Subject: CMP BBS with amateur & public safety files
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
All logins allow for 5 free downloads and all Alinco files/mods are FREE.
The BBS is 24HR access and can be reached at 508-478-1429. Other notable
file forums include a very large Public Safety/EMA/POLICE/FIRE area. For a
list of all BBS files, download CMPFILES.ZIP. Current board exceeds 900
MB and will exceed 1GB by Xmas. Online registration is available by
accessing B 4.
Enjoy a trial run!
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Date: Mon, 06 Dec 1993 21:07:49 -0800
From: ftpbox!mothost!mdisea!mmddvan!vanbc.wimsey.com!ship!UUCP@uunet.uu.net
Subject: ENDEAVOUR
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Does anybody know what frequency/frequencies the Endeavour shuttle-craft
will be using on it's latest mission to repair the Hubble?
Graham (VE7 BBZ)
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Date: 9 Dec 93 11:36:00 GMT
From: news-mail-gateway@ucsd.edu
Subject: GB2ATG News
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
I am responsible for posting the BARTG (British Amateur Radio Teledata Group)
news (GB2ATG), each month, to the following news groups:
rec.radio.amateur.misc
uk.radio.amateur
rec.radio.info
Thanks to the assistance of Mark Salyzyn/VE6MGS.
If anyone is unable to receive this via one of these newsgroups and would like
to get a copy, then please mail me at the address below. Please use the same
address if you would like further information about BARTG, or have any news,
relating to any data mode, for distribution within the news bulletin.
73,
Iain.
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Iain Kendall email:- iain@university-of-humberside.ac.uk
Network Controller Phone:- +44 482 440550 xtn 4237
University of Humberside Fax :- +44 482 440279
Hull, England. Ham :- G6ARO
Disclaimer:- These are my own personal views, NOT those of anyone else
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Date: 2 Dec 1993 22:52:45 -0600
From: dog.ee.lbl.gov!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!moe.ksu.ksu.edu!cbr600@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: help
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <ACcIZ_i878@analyt.chem.lgu.spb.su>, phil@analyt.CHem.lgu.spb.SU (Alexander I. Phillichev) writes:
> help
with what???
73 DE N0YAX
-. ----- -.-- .- -..- ...-.-
cbr600@matt.ksu.ksu.edu (Internet)
cbr600@ksuvm (Bitnet)
BXTH85A (Prodigy)
n0yax@n0oer.#neks.ks.usa.na (Packet Radio)
---- Standard Disclaimers Apply ----
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Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1993 16:14:19 -0500
From: dog.ee.lbl.gov!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!eff!news.kei.com!news.byu.edu!yvax.byu.edu!cunyvm!rohvm1!rohvm1.mah48d@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Instant Licenses
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <199312021421.GAA02410@ucsd.edu>, biekert@vnet.IBM.COM (Bob
Biekert KA5GLX ((713) 282-8334)) wrote, in part:
> I think that many people over react to change, of any kind.
Yes, we do, but I think part of that comes from the FCC's decision several
decades ago to create "a band of frequencies where any citizen can
communicate with another, without requiring license examinations", and the
results of that decision. Sometimes change is BAD.
(Please don't flame if you're an ardent CB'er--we've got lots of fine hams
in the local area who began that way.)
Otherwise, I think many of the points you make are good ones, and as a VE,
I am always uncomfortable telling somebody, "Well, you passed your Tech
exam, and you can get on the air...just as soon as your ticket arrives, in
six to twelve weeks!" If some of the problems can be solved, or turn out
not to be serious, I'd love to see an instant license.
73 de John, W3ZID
Internet: rohvm1.mah48d@rohmhaas.com
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Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1993 21:36:58 GMT
From: sdd.hp.com!news.cs.indiana.edu!usenet.ucs.indiana.edu!silver.ucs.indiana.edu!djadams@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Kenwood TR3600a
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Greetings! I recently purchased a Kenwood tr-3600a HT with the
optional tone unit installed. It did not, however, come with a
manual for the tone unit. Therefore, I was wondering if anyone could
tell me what the dip switches are for and whether it is capable
of CTCSS encode/decode.
Also, was DCS a kenwood thing or does it work with anybodies rig?
Dave
David J Adams, N9UXU Internet: djadams@silver.ucs.indiana.edu
Amiga User and Flow Cytometry Advocate
Looking for a mobile 2m and/or 70cm rig
Conure Society of America. "Push the button Frank..."
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Date: Tue, 07 Dec 93 07:50:01 EST
From: ucsnews!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!utnut!nott!uotcsi2!revcan!rubicon!pinetree!gordon@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Legal Question about 97.403
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
sohn@apple.com (Phil Sohn) writes:
> I have a legal question about FCC rule 97.403. It refers to "these rules."
> Does that mean Part 97 or all or the FCC rules. (I don't have a copy in
> front of me, so I may be slightly misquoting.)
I would assume that in the definitions section of the FCC rules there
would actually be a definition for "these rules". I don't have a copy of
the FCC rules since I'm not an American, but that would make sense to me
--G
--
Internet: gordon@pinetree.org | Guillotine operators
UUCP: ...!pinetree!gordon | get severance pay.
Packet: VE3XGD@VE3JF | * VE3XGD *
Gordon's Pinetree - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - +1 613 526 0702 - v32bis/v42bis
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Date: 9 Dec 93 13:45:13 GMT
From: news-mail-gateway@ucsd.edu
Subject: Mods -> Kenwood TS450
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
gee jeff,
i can't imagine someone that actually has had a ticket for as long as you say you do,
and at least an advanced ticket at that, asking how to get a ts450s modified to
tx on 11 meters. as we all know, the ts450 isn't type accepted to operate on 11 meters.
it can and most likely get your friend in trouble with the fcc to the tune of about
$10,000 for operating this rig on 11 meters, just like the other hams that have gone
and operated on 11 meters with ham equipment in recent memory. keep your flame war
to yourself and just hang out at truckstops and just buy an 11 meter linear if your have
to have one.
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Date: Tue, 07 Dec 93 09:07:37
From: netcomsv!netcomsv!lavc!steven.rosenberg@decwrl.dec.com
Subject: NEW MIDLAND 2M HT
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Does anybody have experience with that new Midland 2m HT -- the one that
only costs about $219? I would be interested in whether this rig is
worthwhile both in terms of construction qual#! rnews 0519
Newsgro
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Date: 9 Dec 93 15:51:16 GMT
From: nih-csl!weisen@uunet.uu.net
Subject: Scratchi article
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
I just joined this newsgroup and I have to admit that it has made me very
sad. To anyone with even an inkling of a clue, the Scratchi article
is blatantly racist. I don't think that it was anywhere near the line
between racist and a fringe concern to which only the most die-hard
"PC" person would take offense. While the original article was, in
itself, offensive, what I really can't believe are the responses that it
has gotten: people talking about how it could be a middle aged white
man with a spelling problem or a Cajun person (as if it's o.k. to
mock Cajun people). Were the minstrel shows of yore white people
who just happened to have had shoe polish on their faces? No, they
were racist people who were lampooning people of African origin.
The whole ``Political Correctness'' movement is an attempt at enumerating
rules of conduct for people who a) don't know history and are therefore
bound to repeat its mistakes and b) who were never taught the difference
between right and wrong.
To those who weren't involved in this mess and are interested in amateur
radio: I'm sorry for continuing the flame war.
To those who intend to flame me until I'm a charred biscuit: I've already
left this newsgroup and I have a wonderful mail filter (thanks to Chip
Salzenberg) that lets me dump junk e-mail down the tubes, AND I'm already a
charred biscuit.
Good day, good life.
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Date: Mon, 06 Dec 1993 14:47:19 -0500
From: agate!howland.reston.ans.net!paladin.american.edu!darwin.sura.net!haven.umd.edu!cs.umd.edu!skates.gsfc.nasa.gov!macgwy-mac2.gsfc.nasa.gov!user@ames.arpa
Subject: Special Event Station (WA3NAN) correction
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Hi,
The Goddard Amateur Radio Club will operate WA3NAN from 17:00-18:00 and
22:00-23:00 UTC (5-6 PM EST) December 6-10 to commemorate the 10th
anniversary
of Shuttle Retransmissions. Operation will be on standard GARC Shuttle
Retransmission frequencies, which are
3860, 7185, 14295, 21395 KHz and locally on 147.45 MHz (FM).
For a certificate, send QSL or SWL and a 9x12 inch SASE to
Goddard Amateur Radio Club, WA3NAN
P.O. Box 86
Greenbelt, MD 20768-0086
Please note that these times were selected as not to interfere with STS-61
coverage. Also note the time change from a previous announcement!
73
Jim Blackwell, N3KWU
Goddard High Resolution Spectrograph Science Support
Computer Sciences Corporation
NASA/GSFC Code 681.0
Greenbelt, MD 20771
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Date: 9 Dec 93 17:26:21 GMT
From: news-mail-gateway@ucsd.edu
Subject: Transverter Help
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Hello ham-heads (-|
I'd like to hear from anyone using a transverter on a 10M SSB rig to convert
to 6 meters.
Actually any info regarding 'transverters' would be appreciated since my
knowledge of such is null.
Thanks for reading.
Frank
usr3033a@tso.uc.edu
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| Hey it dont work! |
| Try plugging it in dummy. |
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Date: 06 Dec 1993 21:43:19 GMT
From: hsdndev!news.bbn.com!news.bbn.com!levin@yale.arpa
Subject: Upgrading from old tech liscense
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <CHLG0M.9ux@hub.cs.jmu.edu> blaziec@hub.cs.jmu.edu (Christopher Blazie) writes:
So, when a technician
wanted to upgrade to general, all he/she had to do was pass the
13wpm code test. Now, of course, things have changed...I've heard
that those of us who had a tech liscense were grandfathered into
the new system, i.e. we can still take take the 13wpm test and be
upgraded. However, when I recently received a new liscense in the
mail (just a replacement for the old one, which was lost), there
was no designation that I could see that would set my lisense
apart from any other (newer) tech liscense. Can someone shed
some light on the new regulations?
Quite right, you are grandfathered. It is not a designation on the
license; you have to be able to prove to the examiners that you were
licenced before whatever date in 1987 the new rules went into effect.
This is most commonly done with an original license bearing the
earlier date, but if you lost yours you may be able to substitute an
entry in an old callbook as proof. Or maybe you can get the FCC to
certify that you were a technician as of such-and-such a date.
Good luck / JBL KD1ON
=
Nets: levin@bbn.com | "There were sweetheart roses on Yancey Wilmerding's
POTS: (617)873-3463 | bureau that morning. Wide-eyed and distraught, she
KD1ON (@KB4N.NH.USA) | stood with all her faculties rooted to the floor."
| -- S. J. Perelman
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Date: Fri, 3 Dec 1993 02:41:39 GMT
From: dog.ee.lbl.gov!agate!iat.holonet.net!bwilkins@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Where do I find gorilla hooks?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
dale@sequent.com (Dale Mosby) writes:
: In the past all my tower work has been using a standard
: climbing belt. I recently did some tower work with a couple
: fellows that used a full body harness and belt. The also had
: a couple 3 foot ropes that hooked to the harness with a small
: clip at the harness and to the tower with what was called a
: "gorilla" hook. This is a large hook that is quite quick and
: easy to hook and unhook from the tower.
:
..................:
: 73, Dale, N7PEX.
:
:
You might try one of the outdoor or mountaineering supply stores.
Personally I prefer tower climbing to rock climbing. If your hook is large
enough you can slide out on cross-arms to check antenna connections. The
hook should be a closed loop when locked.
bob
--
Bob Wilkins n6fri voice 440.250+ 100pl san francisco bay area
bwilkins@cave.org packet n6fri @ n6eeg.#nocal.ca.usa.na
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Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1993 02:52:41 GMT
From: rit!isc-newsserver!ultb!jdc3538@cs.rochester.edu
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
References <1993Dec2.011931.21694@cyphyn.radnet.com>, <1993Dec6.204526.16933@ttinews.tti.com>, <2e0d6q$aju@crchh941.bnr.ca>
Subject : Re: Reporting Constant QRM: who?
In article <2e0d6q$aju@crchh941.bnr.ca> kharker@bnr.ca (Kenneth E. Harker) writes:
>
>In article <1993Dec6.204526.16933@ttinews.tti.com>, sorgatz@avatar.tti.com (Erik Sorgatz) writes:
>|> In article <1993Dec2.011931.21694@cyphyn.radnet.com> randy@cyphyn.radnet.com (Randy) writes:
>|> (etc)
>
>Trying to resolve a problem like this through vigilantism is not only wrong,
>but it is illegal. Anyone who suggests that this is the proper way to deal with
>something like this is, in my mind, a dangerous person.
>
>Just because someone is harrasing your legitimate amateur radio activities does
>not give you the right, no matter how frustrating it may be, to instigate mob
>justice against him.
>
>There are many other ways to handle this situation.
>--
Like what? This 'let the proper authorities handle it' stuff is what
got us into the mess we're in today. (Discussions on the relation between
crime and punishment in the U.S. can be held in the appropriate talk.*
group.)
Also, consider it as a practical matter. You can hire lawyers ($$$!!!) to
try to drag the schmuck into court (send more $$$) and defend yourselves
against the inevitable countersuit(s) (yes, more $$$). Of course any
eventual decision in your favor will be ignored by the QRMer. What then?
More lawyers?
Or invest in a few of Palladin Press's classic 'revenge' books. Something
like "I Hate You" or "Getting Even" should be enough to get the imagination
going. Does poison ivy/oak grow in your area? Does the QRMer have exposed
phone lines? Is the car left parked in the driveway/street overnight?
The possibilities are endless. Have fun...
73...Jim
N2VNO
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Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1993 01:08:21 GMT
From: ucsnews!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsrelay.iastate.edu!news.iastate.edu!metropolis.gis.iastate.edu!willmore@network.ucsd.edu
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
References <9311292209592.gilbaronw0mn.DLITE@delphi.com>, <edh.754687121@hpuerca>, <willmore.755310585@metropolis.gis.iastate.edu>o
Subject : Re: Repeater calling procedure (Was: Elm
Please forgive me for replying to my own article, but there was something
that I just had to clarify.
willmore@iastate.edu (David Willmore) writes:
>How about 'test' means that they're testing say, the SWR on their
>antenna and they just need some carrier but they don't really
>want to leave dead air. Now, I could see you getting upset if
>they said 'check' and then ignored you. :)
I meant people calling 'test' on simplex. Calling test on a repeater and
then not listening would be rude. I'm sorry if I caused any confusion.
Cheers,
David
--
___________________________________________________________________________
willmore@iastate.edu | "Death before dishonor" | "Better dead than greek" |
David Willmore | "Ever noticed how much they look like orchids? Lovely!" |
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Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1993 05:50:13 GMT
From: sdd.hp.com!caen!malgudi.oar.net!news.ans.net!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!asuvax!ennews!anasaz!john@network.ucsd.edu
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
References <WY1Z.93Nov28151045@splinter.coe.northeastern.edu>, <40.24022.2014.0NE1B130@channel1.com>, <931205.80442.KXKVI@delphi.com>john
Subject : Re: Talk America Radio Netwo
KXKVI@delphi.com writes:
>Hello from the staff and crew of This Week in Amateur Radio, North America's
>only satellite delivered on-air composite bulletin service. Two things for
>the Talk America Net folks.
>
>First, can this amateur radio program be downlinked and aired on local
>repeater systems? (less commericals of course), perhaps on an edited basis?
I don't know. I suggest you contact KFNN in Phoenix and ask. My guess would
be that it would not be available that way, since it is a commercial
program. It IS on C-band and easily received (I'm sorry, I don't know
which satellite/transponder/carrier).
John Moore
CoHost - Ham Radio and More
--
DISCLAIMER: These views are mine alone, and do not reflect my employer's!
John Moore 7525 Clearwater Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 USA (602-951-9326)
john@anasazi.com Amateur call:NJ7E Civil Air Patrol:Thunderbird 381
- - Support ALL ...erk glugh mmpph.... Memory fault (core dumped)
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Date: 7 Dec 1993 19:36:38 GMT
From: caen!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!usenet.ufl.edu!gatech!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!csn!col.hp.com!news.dtc.hp.com!hpscit.sc.hp.com!hpubmaa.@sdd.hp.com
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
References <mac.755206284@depot.cis.ksu.edu.cis.ksu.edu>, <gregCHo43F.9o4@netcom.com>, <VBREAULT.93Dec7112925@rinhp750.gmr.com>du
Subject : Re: Scratchi, January, 1960
In article <VBREAULT.93Dec7112925@rinhp750.gmr.com>, vbreault@rinhp750.gmr.com (Val Breault) writes:
|> In article <gregCHo43F.9o4@netcom.com> greg@netcom.com (Greg Bullough) writes:
|>
|> The "Scratchi" features, while they may have been acceptable and even
|> amusing in the context of contemporary culture, are not consistent with
|> present-day cultural and ethical sensibilities. They are representative
|> of a time when it was okay to ridicule people of differing races.
|>
...Stuff deleted...
|> Scratchi, in my minds eye, is an enthusiastic though semi-literate
|> middle aged man. I would guess he was a cajun, but that may be just
|> the way I inferred the dialect. The world is not perfect. There are
|> lots of Scratchis out there, and some of them want to make a contribution.
|>
|> I have a Scratchi. He's my son Keith. If all goes well, he may one
|> day be able to fend for himself with a small amount of supervision.
|> At 14 years of age he still has trouble adding numbers yet his
|> cheerful enthusiasm and enjoyment of life are a constant source
|> of my encouragement. Perhaps I should be offended that the story
|> was about an ignorant person. I think not.
|>
It's funny how different people might interpret this. My wife is Russian.
While she has been in the US for almost 15 years and speaks excellent English,
she still has a Russian accent. She has several relatives who have immigrated
over the past couple of years and their English is another story. The image
I pictured while reading the story was of one of these Russian immigrants.
The fact that their English isn't very good doesn't mean they are ignorant
and broken English shouldn't imply ignorance. I thought the story was
amusing. Since I pictured Russians, the acceptance of old technology also
fits in pretty well.
Where will all this PC nonsense end? It's gotten to the point where you can
hardly say anything anymore without offending someone. Lighten up and
get a sense of humor.
Garry
KE0SH
--
Garry Howard - Cambridge, MA - garhow@a4450gh.esr.hp.com
Texas red chili - It can only truly be Texas red if it walks the thin line
just this side of indigestibility: damning the mouth that eats it and defying
the stomach to digest it, the ingredients are hardly willing to lie in the
same pot together.
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