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Subject: Info-Hams Digest V94 #79
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Info-Hams Digest Thu, 27 Jan 94 Volume 94 : Issue 79
Today's Topics:
A43YY - QSL route
Callbook Server
Computing antenna coverage
FCC Daily Digest - 1994-01-21
Global Alert For All: Jesus is Comin
Ham Radio and More talkshow
nearby broadcast antennas
Of Wouff Hongs and Royal Rites
Omni VI/ FT990 comparisons
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Date: 26 Jan 1994 05:54:52 GMT
From: agate!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!geraldo.cc.utexas.edu!astro.as.utexas.edu!oo7@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: A43YY - QSL route
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Does anyone know anything about A43YY and a QSL route? I have
been getting QSL cards from Japan but I am not the QSL manager.
I know how the misinformation started - quite innocently and
understandably - but would like to tell people how to reach this
op when I send their cards back. The W6GO/K6HHD list gives A47RS
(the A4 club station) as the route for A43XX, but I dunno whether
XX and YY are related in any way. I have the latest international
callbook and A43YY is not listed there.
Thanks for any help or suggestions,
Derek Wills (AA5BT, G3NMX)
Department of Astronomy, University of Texas,
Austin TX 78712. (512-471-1392)
oo7@astro.as.utexas.edu
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Date: 26 Jan 1994 18:21:43 GMT
From: pagesat.net!olivea!sgigate.sgi.com!sgiblab!sdd.hp.com!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsrelay.iastate.edu!hobbes.physics@news.cerf.net
Subject: Callbook Server
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
I also cannot get a conection to cc.buffalo.edu 2000 but calsign.cs.buffalo.
edu 2000 works just fine.
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 1994 19:48:24 GMT
From: world!cravit@uunet.uu.net
Subject: Computing antenna coverage
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
A friend of mine asked me this question, and I do not know the answer.
If one has an antenna (say a vertical or something, as opposed to a
beam) that is x feet above ground level, how does one compute the
approximate coverage area of that antenna (in square miles)? For
example, see the following diagram
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| |
| |
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|x | |
| | |
| | | Tower
| | |
| | |
| | |
----------------------------------------Ground---------
If we assume that the distance x is, say, 200 feet and that the ground
around the antenna is relatively flat, is there a way to estimate the
area of coverage for that antenna?
Thanks,
/MC
--
Matthew Cravit, N9VWG | All opinions expressed here are
Michigan State University | my own. I don't speak for The World,
East Lansing, MI 48825 | and they don't speak for me (luckily
E-Mail: cravit@world.std.com | for both of us).
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Date: Sun, 23 Jan 1994 20:05:08 GMT
From: usc!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.intercon.com!psinntp!pixar!bruce@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: FCC Daily Digest - 1994-01-21
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
[downloaded from the FCC's bulletin board]
Vol. 13, No. 13 January 21, 1994
The following items were adopted at the Commission
meeting on January 19 and released later that day:
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NEWS RELEASES
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CERTAIN FEATURES ON LEC PRICE CAPS MODIFIED TO
COMPLIMENT RESTRUCTURING OF TRANSPORT RATES - CC DOCKET
91-213 (Report DC-2558, Action in Docket Case)
Modified certain features of the price cap regulatory
system applicable to LECs to complement the recent
restructuring of the LECs' transport rates.
Action by the Commission January 19 by Second R&O
(FCC 94-9).
News Media contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 632-
5050; Common Carrier Bureau contact: David L. Sieradzki
at (202) 632-1304.
COMMISSION BEGINS COMPREHENSIVE FOURTH YEAR REVIEW OF
THE PRICE CAP PLAN FOR LECS; NOTICE SEEKS COMMENTS ON
REVISIONS TO PRICE CAP RULES THAT WOULD BETTER ACHIEVE
COMMISSION GOALS IN THE YEARS AHEAD - CC DOCKET 94-1
(Report DC-2559, Action in Docket Case)
Action by the Commission January 19 by NPRM (FCC 94-
10).
News Media contact: Rosemary Kimball at (202) 632-
5050; Common Carrier Bureau contacts: Dan Grosh at (202)
632-6387, Joanne Wall at (202) 632-6917 and Greg Vogt
at (202) 632-6387.
COMMISSION PROPOSES RULES AND POLICIES FOR MOBILE
SATELLITE SERVICES IN THE 1610-1626.5/2483.5-2500 MHZ
FREQUENCY - CC DOCKET 92-165 (Report DC-2556, Action in
Docket Case)
Proposed regulations for licensing and operation of
mobile satellite systems to provide a variety of voice
and data mobile satellite services in these bands.
Action by the Commission January 19 by NPRM (FCC 94-
11).
News Media contact: Patricia A. Chew at (202) 632-
5050; Common Carrier Bureau contact: Fern Jarmulnek or
Harry Ng at (202) 634-1682.
COMMISSION SEEKS COMMENT REGARDING PROPOSAL TO
REDESIGNATE THE 28 GHZ BAND TO POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT
SERVICES -- CC DOCKET 92-297 (Report DC-2557, Action in
Docket Case)
Pursuant to the Negotiated Rulemaking Act, began
process to determine whether FCC should implement a
Negotiated Rulemaking Proceeding to allow industry
participants to reach a consensus on methods of sharing
the 27.5-29.5 GHz band.
Action by the Commission January 19 by Second NPRM
(FCC 94-12).
News Media contact: Patricia A. Chew at (202) 632-
5050; Common Carrier Bureau contact: Susan Magnotti at
(202) 634-1773.
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ADDENDUM: The following items, released January 19,
were not listed on Digest 12:
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NEWS RELEASES
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MICHAEL L. KATZ TO BE APPOINTED CHIEF ECONOMIST
MARY ELLEN BURNS NAMED CHIEF, CABLE BUREAU'S CONSUMER
PROTECTION DIVISION
ROBERT CORN-REVERE TO LEAVE FCC
FCC CLOSES ITS OFFICES EARLY
--
--
Bruce Perens AB6YM Bruce@Pixar.com 510-215-3502
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Date: 24 Jan 1994 01:48:45 GMT
From: noc.near.net!news.delphi.com!jimbedient@uunet.uu.net
Subject: Global Alert For All: Jesus is Comin
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
>I remember reading somewhere that the Lost Ark of the Covenant was really an
>extraterrestrial sub-space transceiver, left behind by the same beings that
>gave some of their construction and architecture expertise to the Egyptians,
>Mayans, etc.
>--
>|O| Blake Schreckenbach, | "It's a 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full
> |O
>|
>|O| KC5DRP | tank of gas, half a packet of cigarettes, It's
> |O
>|
>|O| University of Texas | dark, and we're wearing sunglasses. Hit it."
> |O
>|
>|O| at San Antonio | -- Jake & Elwood Blues | blake@lonestar.utsa.edu
>|O
> |
Cool. Do you have it for sale?
Jim WH6EF
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Date: Wed, 26 Jan 1994 05:59:26 GMT
From: netcomsv!netcom.com!wy1z@decwrl.dec.com
Subject: Ham Radio and More talkshow
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <9401251826.AA21834@pobox.wellfleet> ginsburg@wellfleet.com writes:
>
>My local Talk America Radio Network affiliate (1510 in the Boston area) didn't
>run "Ham Radio and More" this past Sunday evening. Did anyone in a different
>part of the country hear the show, or was it QRT nationally?
>
>--
>Scott Ginsburg Voice: 508-436-3836 | too much DX,
>Wellfleet Communications Internet: ginsburg@wellfleet.com | too little
>2 Federal St. Amateur Radio: WA2CJT | time...
>Billerica, MA 01821
Hi, Scott:
After a 30 minute lag due to technical problems, the show finally went on
at 6:30pm EST.
Fred Maia, W5YI, was the guest of honor. Due to the short time he had,
Fred briefly summarized everything his empire has available for hams and
ham-wanna-bees.
They also had time for two callers at the end of the show.
I also heard the show on 1510AM, WSSH.
73,
Scott
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| Scott Ehrlich Internet: wy1z@neu.edu BITNET: wy1z@NUHUB |
| Amateur Radio: wy1z AX.25: wy1z@k1ugm.ma.usa.na |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Maintainer of the Boston Amateur Radio Club hamradio FTP area on |
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Date: Wed, 26 Jan 1994 04:34:00 GMT
From: elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!swrinde!gatech!howland.reston.ans.net!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!darwin.sura.net!perot.mtsu.edu!raider!theporch!jackatak!root@decwrl.dec.com
Subject: nearby broadcast antennas
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
alanb@sr.hp.com (Alan Bloom) writes:
> tmrdpsrs@engvms.unl.edu (tmrdpsrs@engvms.unl.edu) wrote:
> : I am considering a move from my current QTH to a new apartment. However, t
> : apartment I'm considering is located immediately next to three transmitting
> : towers.
>
> Yup, you likely will have some problems. You will need a high-pass
> filter between your HF antenna(s) and transceiver.
This may be a case where the "new" and "great" technology is working
against you. The typical solid-state ricebox of today is NOT built to
operate in the near field of a strong RF source...
An older "hollow-state" rig will not have the same problems, though it
is more likely to have a 1240KHz 2nd IF, which makes for real fun...
About 1976, I helped a ham install a dipole for 75 meters, with one
end of a long concatonary arch (hey, I never said I could type or
spell ;^) attached at the radome of the FM antenna on a 350 foot
broadcast tower with the AM running.... yep, 1240KHz! The antenna was
flat-topped at 150 feet up, directly over the transmitter shed. He had
the strongest signal on 75 at the time...unless you count W2HCW and
his 3-element beam! His SP600 wasn't bothered by the 1240KHz STRONG
local signal.
I don't know if a modern solid-state rig can deal with all the RF
floating around, but a tube rig without a 1240 IF sure could...
So, take the less expensive route and buy an older HF rig at a HamFest
and stop worrying...
73,
Jack, W4PPT/Mobile (75M SSB 2-letter WAS #1657 -- all from the mobile! ;^)
+--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--+
| Jack GF Hill |Voice: (615) 459-2636 - Ham Call: W4PPT |
| P. O. Box 1685 |Modem: (615) 377-5980 - Bicycling and SCUBA Diving |
| Brentwood, TN 37024|Fax: (615) 459-0038 - Life Member - ARRL |
| root@jackatak.raider.net - "Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose" |
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Date: Wed, 26 Jan 1994 13:46:12 GMT
From: news.cerf.net!pagesat.net!olivea!sgigate.sgi.com!sgiblab!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!pipex!bnr.co.uk!corpgate!nrtpa22!brtph560!b4pph107!jwittich@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Of Wouff Hongs and Royal Rites
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Hi, everybody. Well, its about spring, and that means we are
getting ready for the local HamFest round here. Im looking
at the hamfest flyer, and one on the events listed is
The Royal Order of Whoff Hong Induction. Well ya see, Im kind
of a new guy, and dunno what thats all about. I asked about it
the local 2 meter repeater, and you should have heard the
snickers and snorks. I quickly surmised that it was a secret.
So keeping with the spirit of fun, I will not just ask
what this is all about, but I do have a few questions:
1. Is it something that the OFs will enjoy at us new guys expense?
2. Is it an event that I would prefer no one had a camera at?
3. Would I be any less likely to get home that night than any
other night?
4. Will my health insurance cover anything thats likely to happen?
5. Is there a potential for any embarassment to any involved?
6. Could I be black-mailed for being there?
7. Why am I so paranoid about this?
Thanks guys, and heres the Email address:
jwittich@b4pph107.bnr.ca
I will let you know what happened (maybe) in May.
C ya.
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-=Jeff=- AC4ZO BNR claims they know nothing of my employment
here. Specially when my attorney calls.
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Date: 24 Jan 1994 18:04:45 GMT
From: sdd.hp.com!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!sgiblab!cs.uoregon.edu!news.uoregon.edu!fp2-st-affairs-11.uoregon.edu!user@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Omni VI/ FT990 comparisons
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In a recent posting, I mentioned that purchased an Omni VI within the last
month. Since that posting, several hams have replied asking for my opinions
of the radio.
One of those hams was asking for my comparison of the Omni VI with the
FT-990 since he was contemplating the purchase of one or the other rigs.
To help him and others who might be in the same quandry, has anyone
performed any side by side comparisons or have direct experience with each
radio?
If so, please post your likes/dislikes about each.
Thanks,
Steve
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Date: 26 Jan 1994 16:44:37 GMT
From: mvb.saic.com!unogate!news.service.uci.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!ux2.cso.uiuc.edu!ignacy@network.ucsd.edu
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
References <2i38ta$ki6@charm.magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu>, <2i3npc$4bt@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu>, <2i44fb$e2h@news.acns.nwu.edu>
Subject : Re: CW filters and DSP-9
rdewan@casbah.acns.nwu.edu (Rajiv Dewan) writes:
>In article <2i3npc$4bt@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu>,
>Ignacy Misztal <ignacy@ux2.cso.uiuc.edu> wrote:
>>wvanhorn@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (William E Van Horne) writes:
>>
>>>Kein{nen Paul wrote:
>>..............................
>>
>>>Can someone with a great deal more technical knowledge than I have
>>>state just what is the minimum usable bandwidth for a 10-20 WPM CW
>>>signal, and how much audible ringing is truly inescapable?
>>
>>>73, Van - W8UOF
>>
>>I assume that G is an average-size letter in Morse and the
>>transmission is at 120 wpm (2 characters/s). G's sound is:
Sorry, I meant 20 wpm or 120 chars/second.
Ignacy, NO9E
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