Date: Wed, 2 Feb 94 11:10:31 PST
From: Info-Hams Mailing List and Newsgroup <info-hams@ucsd.edu>
Errors-To: Info-Hams-Errors@UCSD.Edu
Reply-To: Info-Hams@UCSD.Edu
Precedence: Bulk
Subject: Info-Hams Digest V94 #104
To: Info-Hams
Info-Hams Digest Wed, 2 Feb 94 Volume 94 : Issue 104
Today's Topics:
2-Meter in London and Dublin?
Callsign change
Coaxial cable (2 msgs)
Dayton Parking: Hell on Earth!
For Sale
FTP site for Keps
Got a callbook handy?
Of Wouff Hongs and Royal Rites
QRZ! Ham Radio CDROM $15.95 (Update)
RAMSEY FX TRANSCEIVER
RB311 MGT-SEMANTICS 1/7
repeaters in Western N.Y.
Send Replies or notes for publication to: <Info-Hams@UCSD.Edu>
Send subscription requests to: <Info-Hams-REQUEST@UCSD.Edu>
Problems you can't solve otherwise to brian@ucsd.edu.
Archives of past issues of the Info-Hams Digest are available
(by FTP only) from UCSD.Edu in directory "mailarchives/info-hams".
We trust that readers are intelligent enough to realize that all text
herein consists of personal comments and does not represent the official
policies or positions of any party. Your mileage may vary. So there.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 1994 15:04:41 GMT
From: mvb.saic.com!unogate!news.service.uci.edu!usc!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!newncar!csn!col.hp.com!srgenprp!news.dtc.hp.com!hplextra!hplb!hpwin052!hpqmoea!dstock@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: 2-Meter in London and Dublin?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
You'd best contact the ARRL, they should have all the info needed
You will need reciprocal licences for both the Irish republic and for
the United Kingdom. You might have trouble even getting your radio into
the country without one (or might not... enforcement is a little
variable)
UK 2 metre band is only 144.000 to 146.000 usual channel spacing is
25kHz, with some people using 12.5 kHz. Repeaters have input freq 600
kHz below output freq.
Simplex FM calling on 145.500
repeater outputs usually 145.600 "R0"
145.625 "R1"
145.675 "R2"
145.700
145.725 etc.
145.750
145.775
Don't transmit above 146
There are fewer repeaters than you are likely used to, none are
private, none are closed. One of their licence conditions is that they
must be available to all licenced radio amateurs. Unfortunately some in
the London area are prone to jammers.
In this country it is illegal (fines, jail, confiscation of all
radios) to listen to anything that you do not have a specific licence
for - this means ANYTHING other than broadcasters and amateurs. The
police are growing aware of scanners and have made total fools of some
people scanning their radio systems with spoof reports of flying saucers
used to get the eavesdroppers to go see, and be arrested. Cases are
rare, but it is most unwise to wander around a city with police, fire, etc
noises coming out of your radio.
Have fun
David GM4ZNX
You might be tight on time..
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 1994 16:49:20 GMT
From: mvb.saic.com!unogate!news.service.uci.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!newsserver.jvnc.net!panasonic.com!atvl6!wiseman@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Callsign change
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
I am new to this group, so pardon me if this has been asked recently.
I have not transmitted anything in the last 3 years due to the usual
reasons (new job, new house, new kid, no time). Now that I am getting
things back into shape, I would like to know what the FCC regs are in
regards to a change of callsign. I moved from New Mexico where I had
the call KA5WTO. I would like that changed to reflect my new district
(3), and at the same time reflect my Advanced class. Is this possible,
or do I just sign /3 forever?
John
KA5WTO
------------------------------
Date: Sat, 29 Jan 1994 12:08:42 GMT
From: ucsnews!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!sgiblab!twg.com!eco.twg.com!psinntp!hk.super.net!uxmail!hpg30a.csc.cuhk.hk!eng_ser1!ykchoy@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Coaxial cable
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Hello,
I'd like to have some good quality coaxial cable. Can you give
me any suggestions if you know?
I am making a project on global position system. Previously, I used
a coaxial cable of 10 M to connect the antenna and the GPS together.
It worked normally. However, when I change the cable to be 80 M in
length, I can't get any signals. I suspect that the signal loss in
such a long cable is very great. So I want to buy a cable of
better quality to reduce the loss.
Now, I am using a 50 ohm cable, RG-58 A/U!
Thanks!
--
Frankie Choy
Pager: 1103301 A/C 1681
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 1994 13:53:24 GMT
From: mvb.saic.com!unogate!news.service.uci.edu!usc!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!newncar!uchinews!att-out!cbfsb!cbnews!cbnewst!cbnewsm!gdo%aloft.att.com@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Coaxial cable
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <CKE4EJ.3Fr@eng_ser1.ie.cuhk.hk>, ykchoy@ee.cuhk.hk (Frankie Choy) writes:
|> Hello,
|>
|> I'd like to have some good quality coaxial cable. Can you give
|> me any suggestions if you know?
|>
|> I am making a project on global position system. Previously, I used
|> a coaxial cable of 10 M to connect the antenna and the GPS together.
|> It worked normally. However, when I change the cable to be 80 M in
|> length, I can't get any signals. I suspect that the signal loss in
|> such a long cable is very great. So I want to buy a cable of
|> better quality to reduce the loss.
|>
|> Now, I am using a 50 ohm cable, RG-58 A/U!
|>
|> Thanks!
|>
|> --
|> Frankie Choy
|>
|> Pager: 1103301 A/C 1681
|>
Hi Frankie,
Your suspicions about the cable are absolutely correct. RG-58 is horrible
at the GPS frequencies. ANY RG-8 type cable is better than RG-58, but you
may want to invest the extra bucks in Belden 9913 (or equiv). It's about the
best RG-8 type cable around for the money. It's low loss and has a semi-hollow
dielectric which makes it a little more difficult to solder on connectors.
With a little care, you should be OK, though.
Good luck es 73 de Glenn, N3BDA.
--
Glenn D. O'Donnell, N3BDA Internet: gdo@aloft.att.com
AT&T Bell Laboratories Amateur Radio: n3bda@n3dpu.#epa.pa.usa.na
Allentown, PA Home QTH: Palmerton, PA (Grid FN20eu)
------------------------------
Date: 1 Feb 1994 16:54:24 GMT
From: mvb.saic.com!unogate!news.service.uci.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!spool.mu.edu!news.nd.edu!news1.oakland.edu!vela.acs.oakland.edu!prvalko@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Dayton Parking: Hell on Earth!
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Well folks, if you've read the latest Ham Radio Newsline you MIGHT have
noticed the casual mention that their MIGHT(?) not be busses available
to shuttle people around from hotels to Hara this year.
I tended to take my car anyways and pay the $5 to park in the field on
the east side of HARA... but if those busses are not available... be
prepared to spend HOURS in what will undoubtedly be the worse traffic
jam this side of L.A.
Anyone remember the rain two (or three?) years back? That field turned
into a swamp trapping dozens of cars and RV's for the weekend. Imagine
it with... say... 6,000 more cars?
Is anyone associated with DARA on the net? What "improvements" do you
folks plan to make with the money saved on not providing the WONDERFUL
bus service? The hamvention is the greatest event in all of ham radio
and short of moving to a bigger city, I can't think of anything you
could do to make it better. Well, there are those grey hot dogs they
sell... but that's Ohio for you.
I'm not out to scare anyone away (heh heh) but that guy who posted the
"Jesus is coming" thread can rest easy because not even the Lord himself
will be able to get out of the traffic jam around Dayton on April 29th!
73 all! CU on Shiloh Springs Road. paul
------------------------------
Date: 2 Feb 94 18:20:58 GMT
From: news-mail-gateway@ucsd.edu
Subject: For Sale
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Have a nice ICOM 737 Mint Condition less than 40 Operating
hours w/External Speaker Asking $1050.00 Also a External VFO
for Yaesu FT 107 Mint Asking $125.00 Call Sam W2DDN, Area
code 201-335-5732.
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 1994 05:49:44 GMT
From: netcomsv!netcom.com!wy1z@decwrl.dec.com
Subject: FTP site for Keps
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <wy1zCKFH90.9Fr@netcom.com> wy1z@netcom.com (Scott Ehrlich) writes:
>In article <9401290147301913@springsboard.org> alex.lane@springsboard.org (ALEX LANE) writes:
>>Gary R. Smith AA9JS posted a note asking about ftp sites for Keplerian
>>elements, and I'd like to go further and ask:
>>
>>Does anyone know if there is a listserv mailing list one can subscribe
>>to in order to obtain this info? My BBS doesn't have ftp capability.
>>
>>Thanks in advance.
>>Cheers...
>>+----------------------------------------------------------------------+
>> Alex Lane (303) 264-2339 | alex.lane@springsboard.org
>> The SpringsBoard BBS | KD6JJA
>> Pagosa Springs, Colorado | "You *can* get here from there!"
>>+----------------------------------------------------------------------+
>
>
>Everyone is welcome to subscribe to the Boston Amateur Radio Club's
>e-mail reflector of the ARRL's Bulletins, which includes Keps.
>
>To subscribe, send a message to: majordomo@world.std.com
>
>In the body of your message, type: subscribe w1aw-list
>
>That's it!
>
>For past keps sets, try anonymous ftp into World:
>ftp world.std.com, cd pub/hamradio/BARC/w1aw-list/Keplerian-Data
^
Sorry, but I hit the wrong key on keyboard. The above pointer should be an
'a', making it: Keplarian-Data
Sorry about that.
>
>73,
>Scott, WY1Z
>
--
===============================================================================
| 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 |
| the World - world.std.com pub/hamradio |
===============================================================================
------------------------------
Date: Sat, 29 Jan 1994 20:14:28 GMT
From: netcomsv!netcom.com!searanch@decwrl.dec.com
Subject: Got a callbook handy?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
I'm trying to locate an old pal, Barry Milburg, WD4DAA. He moved
from Atlanta to New Jersey in 1988, and may have changed his call.
But if someone would take a peek at a current call book and let
me have a mailing address (assuming he didn't change his call),
I'd appreciate it. Many thanks.
73
Rob Diefenbach
WD4NEK
--
***************************************************************
Robert C. (Rob) Diefenbach - (404) 934-8460
2402 Lauderdale Drive, N.E. - Fax (404) 908-1603
Atlanta, Georgia 30345-2214 - CIS 76703,4045
***************************************************************
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 31 Jan 1994 17:53:17 GMT
From: ucsnews!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!news.kei.com!yeshua.marcam.com!usc!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!swrinde!sgiblab!twg.com!eco.twg.com!psinntp!arrl.org!ehare@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Of Wouff Hongs and Royal Rites
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Jeffrey Wittich (jwittich@b4pph107.bnr.ca) wrote:
: 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?
No, if you are into a bit of nostalgia and tradition, you will probably
be glad you went. Those who want to look down their noses at anything
that is less modern than rap would probably be better off to retire
early.
: 2. Is it an event that I would prefer no one had a camera at?
Only if you plan on embarrassing yourself.
: 3. Would I be any less likely to get home that night than any
: other night?
You will be fine; well, maybe. At most of these ceremonies,
the chairs are arranged in rows, with a set of chairs across
the back. Don't sit in the two chairs across the back wall
in the middle row . . . no, I have said too much.
: 4. Will my health insurance cover anything thats likely to happen?
More'n likely.
: 5. Is there a potential for any embarassment to any involved?
Like most bad things in life, only that which is self-inflicted.
: 6. Could I be black-mailed for being there?
Only by those who look down their noses at anything less modern
than rap!
: 7. Why am I so paranoid about this?
See the answer to #5. :-)
Good luck!
Actually, I finally attended a cermony. I hate rap, so I enjoyed myself.
73, Ed
--
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 1994 14:57:57 GMT
From: ditdah!mjohnsto@uunet.uu.net
Subject: QRZ! Ham Radio CDROM $15.95 (Update)
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Thanks to all those who've responded to our offer for the QRZ! Ham Radio
CDROM. The sheer volume of calls, though, took us by surprise and many
of our customers have been complaining about incessant busy signals. To
correct this, we're going to be adding additional 800 lines.
The ensure that everyone gets a chance to take advantage of this, we've
extended the offer through the end of February. You can still get the
*New* QRZ! Ham Radio CDROM (12/93) for $15.95 plus shipping. We offer
an unconditional return policy on this CDROM. If you're not satisfied,
simply mail it back to us and we will refund your money.
To place an order, call 800-706-4046, from 9AM to 5PM, EST. As an alternate
means, you can email your ordering information (name, address, credit
card info including expiration date) to info@morse.net. We will email you
back an order confirmation.
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Summary of Contents for the 12/93 QRZ! Ham Radio CDROM
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
The QRZ! Ham Radio CDROM is the most current amateur radio publication of
its kind. It contains name, address and license information for over 650,000
amateur radio operators. Search and retrieval software for *both* DOS
and Windows 3.1 provides rapid access at the touch of your fingertip.
Search and display by callsign, name, city, street address, or zip code.
Save the results to a file or generate pint ready mailing labels! Industry
standard ASCII output files are word processor and database ready.
QRZ! Ham Radio CDROM also includes:
* Hundreds of PC compatible Amateur Radio Programs.
* Radio Mods (in hypertext under Windows)
* TCP/IP software, Packet Radio BBS's, Satellite Tracking Programs
* CW training software, Radio Control Programs, Contest Logging
* RTTY, WEFAX, Baycom, Rose, TheNet, TAPR, DSP
* FCC Part 97 rules and regulations, Amateur Radio Exam Question Pools
* USENET Ham Radio Archives, ARRL Bulletins
* Sound Blaster Compatible .wav files for TNC testing.
This edition is edited by Fred LLoyd, AA7BQ
--
Michael R. Johnston Linux Technical Support Service: lssinfo@Morse.Net
mjohnsto@Morse.Net Linux on Disk: linux@Morse.Net
Morse Telecommunications Unlimited, flat-rate Usenet feeds: netinfo@Morse.Net
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 31 Jan 1994 19:39:45 GMT
From: library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!col.hp.com!srgenprp!alanb@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: RAMSEY FX TRANSCEIVER
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Greg Bullough (greg@netcom.com) wrote:
: Yup. One of the difficulties, over the years, is that many of the
: folks at ARRL HQ 'just didn't understand,' ...
: The 'drum' being banged is one which rings out 'build build build.'
If you're talking about QST, I disagree 100%. I wish QST had MORE
construction articles, not fewer. In case you haven't noticed, QST
has changed in the last few years. There are many fewer technical
articles than there used to be and a lot more fiction and other
"fluff" articles.
I liked it better the old way. But fortunately or unfortunately,
the ARRL is a democratic organization and their perception is that
the members are not as technically inclined as they used to be.
AL N1AL
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 31 Jan 1994 09:03:05 -0700
From: ucsnews!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!destroyer!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!ve6mgs!usenet@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: RB311 MGT-SEMANTICS 1/7
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Bid : $RACESBUL.311
From: W6SIG@KD6XZ.#NOCAL.CA.USA.NOAM
To : RACES@ALLUS
TO: ALL ES, CD, AND PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTORS VIA AMATEUR RADIO
INFO: ALL RACES OPERATORS IN CALIFORNIA
INFO: ALL AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS
FROM: CA STATE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
(W6SIG@WA6NWE.CA) Ph: 916-262-1600
2800 MEADOWVIEW RD., SACRAMENTO, CA 95832
LANDLINE BBS OPEN TO ALL 916-262-1657
RACESBUL.311 RELEASE DATE: JANUARY 31, 1994
Subject: MGT - SEMANTICS 1/7
This is the first in a series in response to letters, messages,
and queries at seminars.
Probably the biggest problem with these bulletins, and one that
may never be resolved, is misinterpretation or misunderstanding
of the written word. What is intended by the writer and how it is
interpreted by the readers may not be the same. When RACES
seminars are conducted in person it is much easier to clarify
issues that arise over such misinterpretation as well as others.
Whereas these BULLETINS are called "RACES" they are for all
communications volunteers in government service. This includes
Public Safety, RACES and the Civil Air Patrol.
The current RACES BULLETIN series began in l985. It was the first
effort to document program issues, ideas, definitions and
guidance since 1960. They went national in 1989 at the request of
the ARRL. In response, you have rewarded us with positive
feedback, input and support from all over the U.S., Canada and
Australia, for which we are most appreciative.
Series authored by Stanly E. Harter, originally titled "From My
Lookout". Edited for digital transmission. Uploaded by unpaid
[volunteer] professionals in public safety and public service
telecommunications. (To be continued.)
eom
-----------------
RACES Bulletins are archived on the Internet at ucsd.edu in hamradio/races
and can be retrieved using FTP.
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 1994 03:38:00 GMT
From: ucsnews!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!eff!news.kei.com!ub!acsu.buffalo.edu!ubvms.cc.buffalo.edu!opnpaul@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: repeaters in Western N.Y.
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Greetings,
Does anybody know what repeater is located at the top of the Kissing Bridge
Ski Resort in Colden N.Y. Also, who runs it and what frequence does it use.
thanks in advance,
Paul Francavilla
------------------------------
Date: 31 Jan 1994 17:49:08 GMT
From: library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!col.hp.com!bobw@network.ucsd.edu
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
References <Jan.27.10.19.43.1994.3681@gandalf.rutgers.edu>, <2i8qrt$11n@hp-col.col.hp.com>, <19940130.22310817.forbest@delphi.com>o
Subject : Re: Is there a faq list for GMRS?
Thom Forbes (forbest@delphi.com) wrote:
: Frank,
: The best source of info re: GMRS, by far, is: Personal Radio Steering Group
: they are at: P.O. Box 2851, Ann Arbor Mich 48106, Voice (313)-MOBILE3, and
: have a BBS at (313)-995-2100.
:
I agree 132%
: PS. Iv'e not seen a GMRS FAQ on internet.
There really is one under rec.radio.cb (The last part of the
generic 'CB' FAQ)
Bob Witte / HP PMO (Colo Springs) / bobw@col.hp.com / KB0CY / (719) 590-3230
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 1994 15:41:28 GMT
From: darwin.sura.net!spool.mu.edu!olivea!koriel!lll-winken.llnl.gov!taco!riogrande.acs.ncsu.edu!nsyslaw@seismo.css.gov
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
References <hatunenCKI4Mx.4HD@netcom.com>, <tweekCKI8FK.5xr@netcom.com>, <CKIGvt.4zw@cup.hp.com>ac
Subject : Re: FCC Database Online For Calif.
Jim Hollenback (jholly@cup.hp.com) wrote:
: Michael D. Maxfield (tweek@netcom.com) wrote:
: : I too was hoping for a little different implementation. I noticed that
: : you must exactly match the Licensee name (MC DONALDS REST works whereas
: : MC DONALDS does not work) as it is in the licensee field.
: of all the things to listen to on a scanner, I still am trying to figure
: out why some one would want to listen to "that's a big Mac, .....". Watching
: paint dry must really make some people wet thier pants.
Quite the contrary. I found one by accident, and while waiting for a
simple cup of coffee I could tell the two cars who had ordered before me
were going to cause a 15 minute + wait. I decided quickly (because I'd
heard the order/reply/sleepiness of the clerk) that maybe I should go
elsewhere. Had I not heard what was in front of me, I'd probably have
waited until I was fuming mad and then left. So now, I don't need blood
pressure treatment! :)
Actually - any radio broadcast has it's usefulness. Its up to the
listener to decide what that usefulness is. (and it's legality, of
course, disclaimer alert, etc, etc, etc)
--
Lou Williams (nsyslaw@acs.ncsu.edu) | aka: KE4ARM
Unix Systems Programmer | Phone: (919) 515-2794
NCSU Administrative Computing Services | FAX: (919) 515-3787
----
February 1st, 1993, The Raw Deal Countdown continues:
Day 378 for the poor & middle class.
Day 397 for the rich & the dead. (due to retroactivity)
1082 Days remaining for all of us.
----
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 1994 15:51:05 GMT
From: mvb.saic.com!unogate!news.service.uci.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!utnut!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!ab510@network.ucsd.edu
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
References <mosier.63.0@fagan.uncg.edu>, <2hmper$ppo@solaris.cc.vt.edu>, <CKBJtu.45s@freenet.carleton.ca>
Reply-To : ab510@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (George Attallah)
Subject : Re: Famous hams
In a previous article, alan@olin.es.com (Alan Brubaker) says:
>In article <CKBJtu.45s@freenet.carleton.ca> ab510@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (George Attallah) writes:
>>
> ...Famous Hams...
>
>How could you forget:
>
>SL1CE Lorena Bobbitt
>
I had Lorena Bobbit tagged as N1CUT
--
GEORGE ATTALLAH - VE3KIA -OTTAWA CANADA
"THE LAST SURVIVOR OF THE GROUP OF ONE"
"THE ONLY ONE IN CAPTIVITY"
------------------------------
End of Info-Hams Digest V94 #104
******************************
******************************