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Subject: Info-Hams Digest V94 #64
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Info-Hams Digest Sat, 22 Jan 94 Volume 94 : Issue 64
Today's Topics:
(none)
ANNOUNCEMENT: DSPMORSE.ZIP source is available via ftp
ARLD003 DXCC update
ARLX002 W1AW QRP operation
Availability of Study Materials-General operator
Best logging program?
Boatanchors "forum" (correction)
Engine Noise
Famous hams
Ftp for macintosh/radio????
G8BPQ 7.04a
Getting my FT-101 tuned
Global Alert For All: Jesus is Coming Soon
Novice Class!!!!!
RAMSEY FX TRANSCEIVERS
Speaker Cone to Frame Gasket Material?
TS-50: Do you like yours? (2 msgs)
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Date: 22 Jan 94 07:12:57 GMT
From: news-mail-gateway@ucsd.edu
Subject: (none)
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
help
--
Eric T. Budinger Dan's Domain 201-586-1223
budinger@ds.gen.nj.us Ham Central SysOp
ericbud@ritz.mordor.com 1-201-398-4619 (voice)
n2koj@w2xo.pa.usa.na 1-201-205-2134 (digital)
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Date: 20 Jan 1994 18:37:47 -0500
From: ucsnews!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.ans.net!inca.gate.net!not-for-mail@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: ANNOUNCEMENT: DSPMORSE.ZIP source is available via ftp
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
There is now a file at ftp.funet.fi called /pub/ham/morse/dspmorse.zip
It contains the source for the modified FFTMORSE executable I posted
several days ago. It is provided as it is, without documentation or
warranty.
--
-><- Rocco Caputo (troc@inca.gate.net) has left the building.
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Date: Mon, 17 Jan 1994 11:00:04 -0700
From: tribune.usask.ca!kakwa.ucs.ualberta.ca!alberta!nebulus!ve6mgs!usenet@decwrl.dec.com
Subject: ARLD003 DXCC update
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
SB DX @ ARL $ARLD003
ARLD003 DXCC update
ZCZC AE01
QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 3 ARLD003
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Date: Mon, 17 Jan 1994 11:00:52 -0700
From: tribune.usask.ca!kakwa.ucs.ualberta.ca!alberta!nebulus!ve6mgs!usenet@decwrl.dec.com
Subject: ARLX002 W1AW QRP operation
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
SB SPCL @ ARL $ARLX002
ARLX002 W1AW QRP operation
ZCZC AX34
QST de W1AW
Special Bulletin 2 ARLX002
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Date: 22 Jan 94 11:19:57 GMT
From: news-mail-gateway@ucsd.edu
Subject: Availability of Study Materials-General operator
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Hello,
I would like to get some study material and manuals for a general HAM
operators license. If you have a pamphlet or price list could you send it
either in care of my e-mail address or to :
Ron Masters
USAPACEHEA
Box 39, Unit 45008
APO AP 96343-0079
Thank you
Ronnie |G. Masters
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Date: 19 Jan 1994 17:37:01 GMT
From: sdd.hp.com!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.tamu.edu!blw7149@decwrl.dec.com
Subject: Best logging program?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
What is the "best" and/or "most functionally complete" logging program
available? The best one I've found is Hyperlog. I need something for
long term logging versus contesting, etc. Hyperlog is good but I'd
like to find something for Windows.
If there isn't anything comparable for Windows/OS2, I wonder how much
business would be out there for such a program? (may be a good project
to start)
Thanks and 73,
Brandon AB5LV
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Date: 19 Jan 1994 14:48:41 GMT
From: agate!howland.reston.ans.net!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!news.umbc.edu!haven.umd.edu!cs.umd.edu!skates.gsfc.nasa.gov!gc@ames.arpa
Subject: Boatanchors "forum" (correction)
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <Pine.3.05.9401181853.C17353-9100000@booz.bah.com> k1zat@bah.COM (J. D. Delancy) writes:
>Interested in what other people have for "boatanchors"? Been
>looking for a type 80 tube to go in your 1927 Oceananic
>receiver? This and lots more. Check out the boatanchors
>"forum" on internet e-mail.
>
>Subscribe to: boatanchors@gnu.ai.mit.edu
>
>
This is incorrect. The correct address to use for
subscribing to the boatanchors list is:
boatanchors-request@gnu.ai.mit.edu
Also, the purpose of the list is to discuss vacuum-tube
communications equipment.
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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 1994 20:50:08 GMT
From: yale.edu!cs.yale.edu!theodolite!ksmith@yale.arpa
Subject: Engine Noise
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
I recently did a tuneup on my 1990 Isuzu Trooper, and I'm noticing
MAJOR engine noise in both my scanner and 2m/440 rig. I've determined
that the problem is _NOT_ the spark plug wires, and this leaves only
the spark plugs themselves, or perhaps the distributor cap.
I used Autolite Platinum plugs. Has anyone experienced noise problems
with these? The problem is definately coming in via antenna leads or
directly into the radios (ie: NOT the power cables), since I've been
able to duplicate the problem when using the HT in the car.
Help!
KD6RCT
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Date: 20 Jan 1994 20:27:07 GMT
From: vtserf.cc.vt.edu!solaris.cc.vt.edu!groupw.cns.vt.edu!benchoff@uunet.uu.net
Subject: Famous hams
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
I know this has been discussed several times on this list. I am
looking for a list of famous hams. :-( What I would really like
is a pointer to a site that has the list. Maybe this would be
a good one for the FAQ.
Phil KC4ZEN
benchoff@vt.edu
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Date: 21 Jan 94 03:06:12 GMT
From: flop.ENGR.ORST.EDU!gaia.ucs.orst.edu!news.uoregon.edu!netnews.nwnet.net!raven.alaska.edu!aurora.alaska.edu!fsrla@rutgers.rutgers.edu
Subject: Ftp for macintosh/radio????
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
HELP!!!!!!
I am desperatly seeking a list of
ftp sites that have things related
to macintosh computers and amateur radio!!!!!!
Any help would be greatly appriciated!!!!!!
Thanks!
----------------------------------------------------
FSRLA@AURORA.ALASKA.EDU WL7NT
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Date: 20 Jan 94 22:13:10 CST
From: ucsnews!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!news.kei.com!eff!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!news.ecn.bgu.edu!wupost!tulane!agwbbs!Angelo_Glorioso_Iii@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: G8BPQ 7.04a
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Hi All,
I dont have access to archie, so I must ask for help.. I heard that G8BPQ
407A has been released.. Anyone know what ftp site has it???
Thanks in advance..
Angelo
-- Via DLG Pro v1.0
Internet:angelo_glorioso_III@agwbbs.new-orleans.LA.US
Usenet:rex!agwbbs!angelo_glorioso_III
Packet:N5UXT @ N5UXT.#NOLA.LA.USA.NA
Tcp/ip:N5UXT.AMPR.ORG [44.108.2.13]
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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 1994 17:04:46 GMT
From: amd!netcomsv!netcomsv!netcom.com!pineapp@decwrl.dec.com
Subject: Getting my FT-101 tuned
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Contact Robert Hall Electronics. He is located on McKee Road in San
Jose. I do not have the number, but he has a posting on HRO Bulliten
Board.
In article <1994Jan18.202144.15296@kpc.com> asrini@kpc.com (Ashok Srinivasan) writes:
>
>Hello,
> Could someone tell me where I can get my FT-101 tuned? I bought
>it used for my brother in India and I'd like to get it tuned locally
>before shipping it. Does Yaesu tune their old radios anymore? If so can
>I get a ph no?
>
>
>Ashok Srinivasan
>(ham-to-be)
--
.----------------------------------------------+--------------------------.
| INTERNET: pineapp@netcom.com (DC436) | Daniel Curry WB6STW |
| AMPRNET : dan@wb6stw.ampr.org [44.4.20.144] | E-:-) Ham Radio Operator |
| AX.25 : wb6stw@n0ary.#NOCAL.CA.USA.NA | Redwood City, CA USA |
'----------------------------------------------+--------------------------'
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Date: 19 Jan 1994 18:32:48 GMT
From: swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!news.cs.columbia.edu!mix-cs!popovich@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Global Alert For All: Jesus is Coming Soon
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Anthony_Pelliccio@brown.edu (Tony Pelliccio) writes:
> Let's face it, God pre-dates amateur radio by quite a few millenia so he's
> probably using a spark-gap generator and touching two wires together.
Who needs a spark-gap generator? Radio waves are electromagnetic
waves, just like light. All He needs to do is to say, "Let there be
radio waves," and there will be radio waves. :-)
-Steve
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Date: 19 Jan 94 15:12:00 GMT
From: ucsnews!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!emory!news-feed-1.peachnet.edu!concert!news.duke.edu!duke!wolves!psybbs!fredmail@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Novice Class!!!!!
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
NOVICE CLASS SCHEDULED TO START MARCH 31...
PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED...
HANDS ON TRAINING/CONSTRUCTION OF FIRST STATION
LEARN THE THEORY!!!
TEARA (Triangle East Amateur Radio Association) is scheduling a Novice
Class amateur radio class to begin March 31. This isn't your average
amateur radio class...We're NOT teaching the technician elements in
this class, we're trying to teach CW and technical skills through hands
on experience/classroom radio theory classes.
First, soldering skills will be taught. The students will receive a
soldering iron and simple tools required in the class as part of their
student package.
Simple DC power supply theory will be taught and a basic 12 volt
supply capable of powering the RX and TX later in the class will be
assembled and tested.
Next, All students will build a 40 meter CW/SSB rx in the classroom.
Superhet receiver theory and soldering/assembly skills will be taught.
This RX will allow the student to listen to CW on the air along with
the CW tapes and classroom practice. The rx is a commercially
available monoband 40 meter rx.
The last stage of the program will revolve around the construction of
a simple 40 meter CW TX. Transmitter theory will be taught, and crystals
will be supplied for the transmitter.
Simple antenna construction will be covered, and the students will
prepare their new novice station for the day that their ticket arrives.
This class is not restricted to new prospective hams, and licensed
hams who would like to learn radio theory may find this a rewarding
class to enroll in. It will allow a person to learn CW, basic radio
theory, and learn some hands on construction techniques that will be
helpful throughout their ham career.
This class was actually spurrred from questions over the last year or
so from new hams who wish to learn how radio works, construction, etc.
This definately becomming a lost art, but is how many of us got out
start 20 years or so ago. This not a cheap class, as a student will
receive: Soldering iron, solder, basic tools, kits for a 12 vold dc
power supply, RX kit TX kit, study materials, and CW tapes.
If you're interested, drop a note here or call (919) 554-2154 and ask
for Dave. 73 de WB4IUY
___
X OLX 2.1 X Hello, I am part number ||X||||X||X||X||
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Date: 20 Jan 94 19:16:10
From: library.ucla.edu!agate!msuinfo!netnews.upenn.edu!mipg.upenn.edu!yee@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: RAMSEY FX TRANSCEIVERS
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
> The kits have been improved over the last few years, but $150 for a
> radio with no case, no mic, no speaker, no PL tone board is TOO
> EXPENSIVE.
Are they really that expensive? With automation, labor is no longer
as large a fraction in the price of electronics nowadays. Thus, you
can't expect to compare built prices with kit prices. In addition,
most hams are now appliance operators and there is very little in the
way of economy of scale. The volume is low and the costs high. Is it
any small wonder that kits are expensive?
--
Medical Image Processing Group | Conway Yee, N2JWQ
411 Blockley Hall | EMAIL : yee@mipg.upenn.edu
418 Service Drive | VOICE : 1 (215) 662-6780
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6021 (USA) | FAX : 1 (215) 898-9145
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Date: Thu, 20 Jan 1994 17:56:12 GMT
From: news.sprintlink.net!crash!nctams1!pnet16!tjenkins@uunet.uu.net
Subject: Speaker Cone to Frame Gasket Material?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Anyone have a line on the rubber/plastic gasket between the speaker cone and
metal frame? I've several older Sony type speakers that, over the years, have
had their rubber fall apart. I've tried the manufacturer, but for several
hundred dollars, they'll sell me the entire woofer assembly. I'd rather do it
myself.
--Tom
UUCP: nctams1.navy.mil!pnet16!tjenkins
INET: tjenkins@pnet16.cts.com
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Date: Thu, 20 Jan 1994 22:38:46 GMT
From: wang!dbushong@uunet.uu.net
Subject: TS-50: Do you like yours?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
I am this close ||
----->||<-----
||
to buying an HF rig, and I've been eyeing the TS-50 since it was
announced. I could fit it into my car, plus use it at home.
Are there any owners out there who would like to share their opinions
with me? Should I get it at HRO for $967 ? It's only a 10-minute
drive from my house.
Do I sound like I want someone to talk me out of it?
Email, or post; either is fine.
Thanks a lot,
Dave, kz1o
--
Dave Bushong, Wang Laboratories, Inc.
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Date: Fri, 21 Jan 94 00:08:53 EST
From: noc.near.net!news.delphi.com!usenet@uunet.uu.net
Subject: TS-50: Do you like yours?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
The TS-50 is a great mobile rig. I have had one in my VW Passat for five
months now and use it with a Hustler antenna system. Have a great time
driving around and working 17 and 20 meters.
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Date: (null)
From: (null)
SB SPCL ARL ARLX002
ARLX002 W1AW QRP operation
Members of the QRP club of New England, QRP NE, will be putting W1AW
on the air between 1800 and 2100 UTC, Sunday, January 16. Keep an
eye open for PacketCluster spots and listen for W1AW/QRP on 3560,
7040, 14060, 21060 and 28060 kHz. We hope to work you.
NNNN
/EX
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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 1994 17:41:40 GMT
From: olivea!sgigate.sgi.com!sgiblab!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!bga.com!news.sprintlink.net!direct!news.direct.net!kg7bk@decwrl.dec.com
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
References <CJu4CH.yuI@yuma.ACNS.ColoState.EDU>, <CJuLBB.n3D@news.direct.net>, <2hhsumINNms@abyss.West.Sun.COM>ec
Subject : Re: Ramsey FX Transceivers
Dana Myers (myers@sunspot.West.Sun.COM) wrote:
: The previous point, that H-D product was poor in the 70s and became
: good in the 80s because customers helped the factory improve the
: product is not realistic. H-D product improved as soon as the management
: cared to spend rthe effort to make a good product.
And why did they spend the effort? They were forced to by the customers.
Customers -were- the reason for the improvements.
: According to John Ramsey, many kits are sent back to the factory when
: the builder can't get it to work. He told me horror stories of people
: using pipe solder, etc.
That doesn't sound like Ramsey's fault. Should the instructions say "Don't
hit this transceiver with a hammer."?
: I stand by my assertion that Ramsey kits are poorly engineered with
: respect to performance.
They are not as well engineered as they might have been. So the constructive
thing to do is sit and bitch and moan about how bad they are...right?
: if you get a batch that is right on value or 10% high, you'll have a
: deaf receiver.
That's why Ramsey offers a free variable cap upgrade PCB.
: ...mentality is straight out of the 11m linear amplifier crowd,
: where these guys splatter onto 10m and claim nothing is wrong
A Ham running a KW on 20m gets away with splattering 5w onto 10m.
Why doesn't the FCC care about that?
: John is happy to help you make your radio work
: better when it has design flaws, but he's not ready to upgrade the
: design so people won't have problems.
: * Dana H. Myers KK6JQ
Instead of ragging on Internet which Ramsey may not see, how about
convincing John that he needs to upgrade the designs? If more hams
buy his designs after the upgrade you can bet he will do it. But, like
the Corvair, bad publicity can destroy a product even though it was
upgraded to a very good product.
73, Cecil, kg7bk@indirect.com
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Date: (null)
From: (null)
SB DX ARL ARLD003
ARLD003 DXCC update
Documentation has been received and approved for the following
operations:
Call: Operations Beginning (mm/dd/yy):
C53GK 05/19/92
D2SA 09/15/93 160 through 10 and WARC now authorized
J5TUBA 04/27/93
JT1/KB9IBZ 11/10/92
T5/TU4EC 12/10/92
TR8YA 04/08/92
TU4EC 04/30/92
TU4EF 07/07/92
TU5AX 11/25/92
TU5BA 12/11/92
TU5BD 12/11/92
V26A 10/28/93
VP9/K8PYD 11/22/93
VP9/WB8YJF 11/22/93
XU5DX 01/01/93
XU5SE 01/01/93
YI1RJ 10/22/91
5R8DK 03/17/93
NNNN
/EX
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Date: Thu, 20 Jan 1994 22:42:13 GMT
From: wang!dbushong@uunet.uu.net
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
References <1994Jan17.060152.188615@zeus.aix.calpoly.edu>, <apollyon.758804264@crash.cts.com>, <1994Jan19.191659.1824@newshost.pictel.com>
Subject : Re: Anyone know of a callsign server?
wpns@newshost.pictel.com (Willie Smith) writes:
>apollyon@crash.cts.com (Shannon O. Sullivan) writes:
>> telnet callsign.cs.buffalo.edu port 2000
>Someone also mentioned port 3000, and 'callsign' used to be 'marvin',
>but none of the above work any more. Did the internet callbook go
>away, move somewhere else, or is our net connection broken? All I get
>is 'unknown host' errors.
>--
>Willie Smith wpns@pictel.com N1JBJ@amsat.org
>Some people you don't have to satirize, you just quote em - Tom Paxton
It still seems to work for me... (17:40 EST, 20-Jan-94)
Trying 128.205.32.2...
Connected to electra.cs.buffalo.edu.
Escape character is '^]'.
Callbook v1.3 Bug reports to bowen@cs.buffalo.edu Type 'help' for help
>> call n1jbj
Call-Sign: N1JBJ Class: TECHNICIAN
Real Name: WILLIAM P N SMITH Birthday: SEP 28, 1959
Mailing Address: POB 438, NORTH READING, MA 01864
Valid From: APR 28, 1992 To: APR 28, 2002
>> quit
Sorry, I couldn't just leave it alone. :)
--
Dave Bushong, Wang Laboratories, Inc.
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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 1994 18:30:02 GMT
From: swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!utnut!torn!news.ccs.queensu.ca!venus!pas@network.ucsd.edu
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
References <wy1zCJr8GH.EAI@netcom.com>, <1994Jan17.151331.5142@venus.cmc.ca>, <CJtzo7.9B7@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU>
Reply-To : stokes@cmc.ca
Subject : Re: Requesting Yaesu FT-530 info
In article <CJtzo7.9B7@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU>, jeg7e@lambda.itc.Virginia.EDU (Jon Gefaell) writes:
|> You may have heard this, but it's wrong. The FT530 does not
|> tx in AM.
OK. As I had said in my post, I had heard it could but had
not verified this.
|> Besides beling illegal (which might make one a bit more circumspect)
|> it is functionaly impossible with the FT530. This radio does not allow
|> user selection of step rates in the 800-950Mc band. 12.5Kc is enforced
|> and cannot be changed.
|> If you can tell me how you may have overcome this limitation, PLEASE DO.
I have been able to search cell phone frequencies using the 12.5Khz
step. One has to bump the frequency on occasion as the FT530
will stop searching one step short of the center frequency. This
does not prevent you from listening however.
I agree, transmission in AM mode is illegal if you do not have
gov't approved equipment and licensing. Listening to cell
phones is legal for me in Canada (although rather boring)...
Regards,
Peter
Peter A. Stokes ______________________ Voice & Voice mail: (613) 545-2923
Engineering Applications Support ____________________ FAX: (613) 548-8104
Canadian Microelectronics Corporation ________________ Net: stokes@cmc.ca
Kingston, Ontario, CANADA _________________________________ Radio: VE3ZXT
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