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Subject: Info-Hams Digest V94 #70
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Info-Hams Digest Mon, 24 Jan 94 Volume 94 : Issue 70
Today's Topics:
10meters, anyone want to try it?
Best logging program?
CALL SIGN SERVER
dspmorse.zip US ftp site
G8BPQ 7.04a
Ham call CDROMS & SunOS/Solaris
Ham Radio Stores Near NITRO, Virginia
HDN Releases
Low Power VCO
RAC Logo
RAMSEY FX TRANSCEIVER
Russian ARES info.
Seeking Opinions of Memory Keyers
Stolen TH-78A - Need your help!
TEST
The differences in CW filter performance
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Date: 22 Jan 94 22:16:48 GMT
From: library.ucla.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!usc!yeshua.marcam.com!news.kei.com!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!piccolo.cit.cornell.edu!crux1!jrl2@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: 10meters, anyone want to try it?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Hello,
I just got my HF privs, and was wondering if there
are any nets or clubs operating on 10m now? I heard
Costa Rica and Phenoex,Az this afternoon from Ithaca,NY
. I was wondering if there are any freqs that people
normally listen to for contacts?
Thanks,
-Jeff Luszcz N2TIQ
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Date: 20 Jan 1994 08:34:39 -0500
From: swrinde!sdd.hp.com!hpscit.sc.hp.com!hpuerca.atl.hp.com!hpuerca!edh@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Best logging program?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Talking about looging programs?
In <2hjr3u$2g3@news.tamu.edu> blw7149@cs.tamu.edu (Brandon L White) writes:
>What is the "best" and/or "most functionally complete" logging program
><I would> like to find something for Windows.
Look at the Windows program created by W5XD -- a demo version is
available on the CompuServe Ham Forum, and some other outlets.
You can also contact Wayne directly (he is good in the book, Round
Rock TX). I've run his demo on a notebook 386 quite nicely. Wayne
used his program in his section winning CW scores.
I have no financial interest; Wayne was VP of the Williamson County
(TX) ARC while I was Pres. (before moving to Atlanta). A friend,
a good programmer, and a genuinely nice amateur.
Cheers & 73 Ed Humphries N5RCK
Hewlett Packard NARC Atlanta GA
edh@hpuerca.atl.hp.com
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Date: 22 Jan 94 14:26:56 GMT
From: world!ghitz@uunet.uu.net
Subject: CALL SIGN SERVER
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
George Sweigert (berwyn@dialup.oar.NET) wrote:
: Does anyone know where the call sign dtabase server exists ?
: I believe it is on DEWIE.DEL.EDU . . . does anyone know ?
: Thanks
: berwyn@oar.net
telnet to:
callsign.cs.buffalo.edu 2000
George, W1DA
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George E. Hitz, jr. W1DA internet: ghitz@world.std.com
Sudbury, Massachusetts, USA AX.25: w1da @ wb1dsw.nh.usa.na
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Date: 21 Jan 1994 21:22:12 -0500
From: ucsnews!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.ans.net!inca.gate.net!not-for-mail@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: dspmorse.zip US ftp site
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
You can now find this at world.std.com as
/pub/hamradio/pc/digital/dspmorse.zip
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-><- Rocco Caputo (troc@inca.gate.net) has left the building.
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Date: Sun, 23 Jan 1994 15:08:43 GMT
From: library.ucla.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!news.kei.com!world!ghitz@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: G8BPQ 7.04a
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Angelo Glorioso Iii (Angelo_Glorioso_Iii@agwbbs.new-orleans.LA.US) wrote:
: 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]
Archie drew a blank on BPQ407A but I did find the following
on my BBS this morning:
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Date: 22 Jan 94 07:25
Message-ID: <9090@N7MRP> (60981@WB1DSW)
From: N7MRP@N7MRP
To: BPQ@USBBS
Subject: BPQ Version 4.07A Now Avail!
Path: WB1DSW!KC1PK!NS1N!KQ1K!KA1RCI!WG1I!WG1I!KA0WIN ...
From: N7MRP@N7MRP.AZ.USA.NA
To : BPQ@USA
Hello All,
The latest G8BPQ THENODE software package is now available from the
F6FBB
Western U.S. Support BBS...
The file is: BPQ407..RJ in the G8BPQ Directory
Western U.S. F6FBB Support PBBS
+02-912-0225
300-14400 V32/v41.Bis Multi-mode
For those regulars, please note the change in telephone number...
Also, it is no longer necessary to have the ,,1 in your dial string...
73 de Dan N7MRP
<<<-------------------------------------->>>
Daniel J. Meredith
Arizona Packet Coordinator
Voice/Fax: (602) 956-2566
Data : (602) 912-0225
Ax.25 : n7mrp@n7mrp.az.usa.na
Internet : dan@aznet.stat.com
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Hope this helps...73 de George, W1DA
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George E. Hitz, jr. W1DA internet: ghitz@world.std.com
Sudbury, Massachusetts, USA AX.25: w1da @ wb1dsw.nh.usa.na
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Date: 20 Jan 94 13:19:15 GMT
From: swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!agate!news.Brown.EDU!noc.near.net!news.delphi.com!BIX.com!hamilton@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Ham call CDROMS & SunOS/Solaris
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
ken@boxhill.com (Ken Stamm) writes:
>I am considering purchasing one of the popular ham-related
>CDROMs on the market such as Buckmaster or QRZ!.
>How useful are these to the non-Intel/DOS/Microsoft
>population out there who use Sun SPARC SunOS/Solaris?
[DThe QRZ! CD contains source which should recompile on most UNIX
systems + executables created on a Sparcstation running SunOS 4.1.3.
You should be in good shape.
>I wish to use them for their callsign databases.
>Can I mount these CDROMs from SunOS/Solaris? (ISO9660?)
Yes.
>Is the callsign database contained therein usable without
> any of the x86 .EXEcutables that may be there?
Yes.
>Is the callsign database in a reasonably massageable format
> that a reasonable C program could grok?
Yes. All the information in the database is also in a simple comma-
separated file.
>Which of the CDROMs out there would be most appropriate?
I'm really, really impressed with the QRZ! CD. I haven't seen the
other you mention, but having seen the QRZ! CD, I see no reason to
look further. Like everything else I've ever bought from Walnut
Creek, this thing is super.
Regards,
Doug Hamilton hamilton@bix.com Ph 508-358-5715
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Date: 20 Jan 1994 15:12:30 GMT
From: sgi!sgigate.sgi.com!sgiblab!wrdis02.robins.af.mil!lakeith@ames.arpa
Subject: Ham Radio Stores Near NITRO, Virginia
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Are you sure about the state.. Think that may be Nitro, West Virginia,
near Charleston..
73,
Larry, KQ4BY
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Date: Mon, 17 Jan 1994 09:00:08
From: swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!eff!news.kei.com!news.oc.com!utacfd.uta.edu!rwsys!ocitor!FredGate@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: HDN Releases
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
The following files were processed Monday 1-17-94:
HAMANT [ HAM: Antenna design and calculation programs ]
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40MBEAM.ZIP ( 6964 bytes) A Feasible Full-size 40 meter beam
by Frank Kamp, K5DKZ
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6964 bytes in 1 file(s)
HAMLOG [ HAM: Amateur radio logging programs ]
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HLOG223.EXE ( 353848 bytes) HyperLog V2.23 Logging Program
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353848 bytes in 1 file(s)
HAMNEWS [ HAM: Bulletins and Newsletters ]
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ARLB003.ZIP ( 1849 bytes) Lifetime license sought 01/11/94
ARLB004.ZIP ( 1910 bytes) Licensing plan opposed 01/11/94
ARLB005.ZIP ( 1680 bytes) CAC Studies Rovers
ARLB006.ZIP ( 1207 bytes) Correction to ARLB005 01/13/94
ARLD003.ZIP ( 1417 bytes) Arrl DX Bulletin 01/12/94
ARLD004.ZIP ( 3257 bytes) DX Bulletin 01/13/94
ARLP002.ZIP ( 1963 bytes) ARRL Propagation Bulletin 01/14/94
ARLX002.ZIP ( 1307 bytes) QRP Operation 01/13/94
NEWS0109.ZIP ( 8151 bytes) NewsLine #856 01/09/94
NEWS1225.ZIP ( 8361 bytes) NewLine #854 12/25/93
OPDX142.ZIP ( 4332 bytes) Oh/Pa DX Bulletin 01/10/94
RTDX0107.ZIP ( 3096 bytes) RTTY DX Bulletin 01/07/94
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38530 bytes in 12 file(s)
HAMSAT [ HAM: Satellite tracking and finding programs ]
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AMSAT008.ZIP ( 6950 bytes) AmSat Bulletin #8 01/08/94
SPC0110.ZIP ( 3643 bytes) Space Bulletin 01/10/94
SPC0117.ZIP ( 4866 bytes) Space Bulletin 01/17/94
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15459 bytes in 3 file(s)
HAMSCAN [ HAM: Scanner Freqs and Freq database programs ]
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AZHAMFRQ.ZIP ( 5532 bytes) Arizonia 2-meter Repeater
Frequencies
VHFDIR10.ZIP ( 113416 bytes) Terrestrial VHF+ V1.0 - Active
VHF/SHF stations throughout NA - by
K0IFL
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118948 bytes in 2 file(s)
Total of 533749 bytes in 19 file(s)
Files are available via Anonymous-FTP from ftp.fidonet.org
IP NET address 140.98.2.1
Directories are:
pub/fidonet/ham/hamnews (Bulletins)
/hamant (Antennas)
/hamsat (Sat. prg/Amsat Bulletins)
/hampack (Packet)
/hamelec (Formulas)
/hamtrain (Training Material)
/hamlog (Logging Programs)
/hamcomm (APLink/JvFax/Rtty/etc)
/hammods (Equip modification)
/hamswl (SWBC Skeds/Frequencies)
/hamscan (Scanner Frequencies)
/hamutil (Operating aids/utils)
/hamsrc (Source code to programs)
/hamdemo (Demos of new ham software)
/hamnos (TCP/IP and NOS related software)
Files may be downloaded via land-line at (214) 226-1181 or (214) 226-1182.
1.2 to 16.8K, 23 hours a day .
When ask for Full Name, enter: Guest;guest <return>
lee - wa5eha
Ham Distribution Net
* Origin: Ham Distribution Net Coordinator / Node 1 (1:124/7009)
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Date: 21 Jan 1994 23:47:21 GMT
From: ucsnews!newshub.sdsu.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!col.hp.com!news.dtc.hp.com!hpscit.sc.hp.com!rkarlqu@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Low Power VCO
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <2hp6ct$3h6@hpscit.sc.hp.com>,
Richard Karlquist <rkarlqu@scd.hp.com> wrote:
>Of course, you do realize that +8 dBm is 90 milliwatts and you are asking
I goofed! +8 dBm. is 5.6 milliwatts
>for a maximum power consumption of 90 milliwatts at 3V or 100 milliwatts at
>5V. Those specs are incompatible. You'll either need to allow more DC in or
>less RF out. I would say you could probably get +4 to +6 dBm. with your DC
>constraints if you worked at it.
Even with the correct numbers here, you would need 60 to 70% efficiency.
Maybe just barely doable.
>
>Rick Karlquist N6RK
>rkarlqu@scd.hp.com
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Date: 22 Jan 94 18:50:19 GMT
From: sgigate.sgi.com!sgiblab!sdd.hp.com!caen!malgudi.oar.net!news.ans.net!howland.reston.ans.net!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!deep.rsoft.bc.ca!mindlink.bc.ca!a3853@rutgers.rutgers.edu
Subject: RAC Logo
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
I am looking for a copy of the RAC (Radio Amateurs of Canada) logo in
BMP,TIF,PCX, or CDR format for desktop publishing use. If anyone has this or
knows where I can get it please contact me via e-mail. Thanks.
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Jim Sollows Internet: JIM_SOLLOWS@MINDLINK.BC.CA
Agape Data Solutions Packet: VE7JLS@VE7KIT.#VANC.BC.CAN
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Date: Mon, 24 Jan 1994 14:22:25 GMT
From: netcomsv!netcom.com!greg@decwrl.dec.com
Subject: RAMSEY FX TRANSCEIVER
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <9401230124.A9637wk@support.com> steven.rosenberg@support.com writes:
>
>
>On the contrary, I think Ramsay is trying to push these kits to people
>who "can't afford" a pre-made Japanese radio. And that is a travesty.
Steven has hit it on the head. As hams, we have for years said "can't
afford a commercial rig? Home-brew or build a simple kit." Then
QST and all the other magazines which bang this drum (which quite
handily fills up magazine pages with circuits that few ever
build) reap big advertising dollars from kit companies.
We, as a hobby, actively encourage newcomers to try these things
out.
As a hobby which has a tradition of mentoring ("elmering"), we are
doing the Right Thing(TM) when we identify something like a Ramsey
kit which is apt to blow a new ham's radio budget out the window
while discouraging him or her, and leaving him without a working
rig. I'd much rather see a Novice/Tech find an old but serviceable
IC-2 (and maybe put the Ramsey 'brick' on it) than have him or
her get their hopes up on the FX- kits, only to be disappointed.
I fell into this as a newcomer. I bought a Heath HR10-B and found
out that construction was a LOT harder than thinking about it. And
for the price, I *could* have found a used, solid, working receiver
and saved much grief. I still would have done some construction,
(QRP transmitter, Xtal calibrator, etc.) but would have initially
tackled less imposing projects.
Keep in mind, this was with a Heathkit, which was absolutely the
best. I think all of us who knew Heath know that Ramsey is no
Heath.
Greg
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Date: Thu, 20 Jan 94 14:42:35 +0300
From: pipex!sunic!trane.uninett.no!news.eunet.no!nuug!news.eunet.fi!KremlSun!kiae!relcom!newsserv@uunet.uu.net
Subject: Russian ARES info.
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Russian Amateur Radio Emergency Service
(This information may be reproduced freely).
Russian Amateur Radio Emergency Services (RARES) was born
during the turbulent days of the Chernobyl tragedy. But RARES
true abilities emerged in December of 1988, at the time of
Armenia's devastating earthquake. No communications were
available with the disaster zone, with a notable exception of
amateur radio. Our emergency network was fully operational two
hours after. Rescue teams, as well as the Disaster Relief HQ
in Moscow and Armenia, had their communications provided by
RARES and the amateurs of the former Soviet Union. May 1991 -
another earthquake in Georgia - and again RARES assisted the
search and rescue teams. There are many similar examples, where
RARES provided invaluable life-saving links, in situations
totally lacking goverment communication support.
On August 19, 1991, the faithful day, when democratic
movement in Russia was hanging by a thread, RARES station
begun transmitting Boris Yeltsin's decrees to the peoples of
Russia. And the following day, R3A became operational from
Moscow's "White House", providing communications support for
three days to the President of Russia, the members of the
Parliament and the "Radio Russia", when the putschists took
control of media and telephone facilities.
We, the RARES members, are ready, willing and able. We are
ready to react immediately, in Russia or anywhere else (like
during Iranian earthquake of 1989), where our help is needed.
We are a thousand-strong with members all over Russia. Our
sole purpose is to provide disaster relief communications. We
do the job, but at present lack outside financial support and
modern equipment. High on the list of our needs are mobile and
portable equipment, generators, means of transportation and
tents. We are in dire need of digital communications
equipment. Any and all assistance would be welcome and
attention to our needs would be greatly appreciated.
RARES NET - 14292 KHz. Daily at 07:00 GMT SSB
Additional information about our organization may be
obtained by calling these Moscow telephone numbers:
E-MAIL - rw3ah@emercom.msk.su
IP - 44.178.1.7 or rw3ah@gw.ra3apw.ampr.org
AX25 - RW3AH @ R3ARES.#MOS.RUS.EU or R3ARES @ R3ARES.#MOS.RUS.EU
(095)923-5400 - (RARES-HQ) R3ARES.
(095)210-3026 - Andy Fyodorov,RW3AH. (RARES Chief Co-ordinator).
Address: RARES-HQ (R3ARES radio station) P.O.Box-899 Moscow
zip-127018. RUSSIA.
or USA:
ARRL Field managager. ARRL HQ. (RARES US advisor) Mr.Rick Palm K1CE.
or (718)284-4493 - Mr.Ed Kritsky, NT2X. FAX/Voice.(RARES US advisor).
Articles: "QST" magazine, Oct.1991 14-16 pgs."ARES in USSR?",
"QST" magazine, Nov.1991 15-19 pgs."Soviet Hams Rally
Against Coup".
-
Assisting Russian Amateur Radio Emergency Services is
assisting people whose life depends on it. Your help today
means lives saved tomorrow!
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Date: Thu, 20 Jan 1994 07:06:54 GMT
From: netcomsv!netcom.com!markeh.slip.netcom.com!user@decwrl.dec.com
Subject: Seeking Opinions of Memory Keyers
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
I have a Logikey, an AEA MM3, and a MFJ (newer model with the "menu
system"). I vote for the Logikey. Smoothest keying, most integrated
operation. Most ability to embedd instructions in the memories (ie:
programming the memory, in addition to saving code, that is). My only
complaint is that it only has 4 memories. I would really want at least 8.
However, I still think its the nicest overall.
Will run off of a 9v battery (although I havn't tested how long.
Mine had a problem - it generated RFI in the 17 meter band - in the CW
subband (imagine that - a keyer generating CW RFI!!). I called W9KNI, and
he suggested more shielding. Added several wires, slightly bent the audio
cable I was using to key the radio (to improve shield contact), and the
problem went away. My guess is that they all cause slight RFI, but most
outside of the CW subband, or outside of the ham bands entirely. If this
was the case, I never would have known of the problem, and it never would
have bothered my.
Hope this helps
73 Mark Helfen KM6FM
In article <CJw9D5.J35@cbfsb.cb.att.com>, wstrahl@cbnewsg.cb.att.com
(wayne.a.strahl) wrote:
> I am seeking net opinions re: the current crop of contest-style
> memory keyers. I am very pleased with my present 6502-based
> Kansas City Contest Keyer. I am considering getting another
> keyer and was wondering if any of the newer ones are 'better'.
> It must have at least 4 message memories, serial numbering, message
> sending via remote buttons on the paddle, and a speed KNOB.
> What should I be considering, MFJ, Logitek, ???
> Your opinions appreciated.
>
> Wayne Strahl - W9II wstrahl@cbnewsg.att.com
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Date: 21 Jan 94 07:26:19 GMT
From: organpipe.uug.arizona.edu!CS.Arizona.EDU!pimacc.pima.edu!mgriffith@uunet.uu.net
Subject: Stolen TH-78A - Need your help!
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Ham Radio Ops. in New York and Arizona please take note!
Returning from my trip from New York (LGA) to Phoenix via Philadelphia -
My baggage was lost by US AIR. When I picked up the luggage from
Tucson International where they had flown it via America West, my KENWOOD
TH-78A and a camera had been stolen. The Kenwood has my callsign on powerup -
N7QVL.
If you live in one of these three areas, !PLEASE! be on the look out for the
radio at swap meets and/or my callsign on the air.
I realize that this is a long-shot but I thought I would put the power of the
InterNet to the test.
Information concerning the radio or other recommendations can be E-Mailed
to me at....
MGRIFFITH@PIMACC.PIMA.EDU
Thanks - Mike
ps. Yes, a claim IS being filed with the airline. But I would like the thief
put UNDER the jail. :)
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Date: Thu, 20 Jan 94 14:41:25 +0300
From: swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!pipex!sunic!trane.uninett.no!news.eunet.no!nuug!news.eunet.fi!KremlSun!kiae!relcom!newsserv@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: TEST
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
this is a test. Just TEST.
73'
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Date: Fri, 21 Jan 1994 23:53:01 GMT
From: ucsnews!newshub.sdsu.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!paladin.american.edu!nic.hookup.net!news.sprintlink.net!direct!news.direct.net!kg7bk@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: The differences in CW filter performance
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Conway Yee (yee@mipg.upenn.edu) wrote:
: When I look at CW filters, I see advertised bandwidths of between circa
: 250Hz to 600Hz. What are the difference?
: Conway Yee, N2JWQ
Hi Conway, I have both 250Hz and 500Hz CW filters and I prefer the 500Hz.
The center frequency 750Hz component in the background noise bothers me with
the 250Hz and it does ring worse than the 500Hz filter.
The big boys tell me that 250Hz filters are for "really serious CW".
I'm hardly ever serious.
73, Cecil, kg7bk@indirect.com
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