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Subject: Info-Hams Digest V94 #138
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Info-Hams Digest Sat, 12 Feb 94 Volume 94 : Issue 138
Today's Topics:
Battery limits for HTX-202 ?
BP-8S battery for HTX-202 ?
Daily Summary of Solar Geophysical Activity for 06 February
Do NiMH Batteries Dev. Memories?
HDN Releases (2 msgs)
Licence Recieve times...
Nashua, NH - Beginner question...
N connectors (was Re: "Flexible" 9913 (Was - Re: Coaxial cab
Skywarn Spotting Frequency List Updated
Soldering PL-259 to coax
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Date: 12 Feb 1994 00:45:57 GMT
From: agate!howland.reston.ans.net!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!caen!saimiri.primate.wisc.edu!xanth.cs.odu.edu!news.cs.odu.edu!partos@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Battery limits for HTX-202 ?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Does anyone know if there is a circuitry difference in the HTX-202
that prevents the use of high voltage ,(12 v ) batteries even though
the external DC jack allows the use of 13.8 v ? I have been told
several stories on this. Could this have been fixed in the 2nd version
of this radio? My circuit diagram ( 2nd version) shows no difference
in the input circuitry, but people have told me no to use batteries
greater than 9-10 v. Any comments appreciated.
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| Richard D. Partos KE4AZJ Norfolk, VA |
| Internet: r.d.partos@larc.nasa.gov |
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Date: 6 Feb 94 07:23:28 GMT
From: agate!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!lerc.nasa.gov!news.larc.nasa.gov!larry.larc.nasa.gov!partos@ucbvax.berkeley.edu
Subject: BP-8S battery for HTX-202 ?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Does anyone know if the RS HTX-202 can accept the Icom BP-8S battery?
The battery is rated at 9.6v. Is this too high for the 202 ? I know
there is a limit to the voltage of the batteries the 202 can
accomodate, even though it will accept 13.8v via the input on top of
the radio. Apparently there is a circuitry difference in the two
inputs, but I don't know what the maximum battery voltage is. Any help
or experiences appreciated. Dick KE4AZJ
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Date: Mon, 7 Feb 1994 11:22:09 MST
From: news.mic.ucla.edu!nntp.club.cc.cmu.edu!news.sei.cmu.edu!fs7.ece.cmu.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!cyber2.cyberstore.ca!nntp.cs@library.ucla.edu
Subject: Daily Summary of Solar Geophysical Activity for 06 February
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\
DAILY SUMMARY OF SOLAR GEOPHYSICAL ACT
06 FEBRUARY, 1994
/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\
(Based In-Part On SESC Observational Data)
SOLAR AND GEOPHYSICAL ACT
------------------------------------------------------------
!!BEGIN!! (1.0) S.T.D. Solar Geophysical Data Broadcast for DAY 037, 02/06/94
10.7 FLUX=095 90-AVG=106 SSN=071 BKI=4435 6655 BAI=046
BGND-XRAY=A9.6 FLU1=1.2E+06 FLU10=1.1E+04 PKI=4436 6755 PAI=057
BOU-DEV=065,049,029,092,160,135,080,070 DEV-AVG=085 NT SWF=00:000
XRAY-MAX= B7.9 @ 1314UT XRAY-MIN= A7.3 @ 0149UT XRAY-AVG= B1.3
NEUTN-MAX= +000% @ 1435UT NEUTN-MIN= -006% @ 0700UT NEUTN-AVG= -2.8%
PCA-MAX= +0.2DB @ 0355UT PCA-MIN= -0.4DB @ 0425UT PCA-AVG= +0.0DB
BOUTF-MAX=55353NT @ 0040UT BOUTF-MIN=55248NT @ 1624UT BOUTF-AVG=55315NT
GOES7-MAX=P:+000NT@ 0000UT GOES7-MIN=N:+000NT@ 0000UT G7-AVG=+043,+000,+000
GOES6-MAX=P:+149NT@ 1844UT GOES6-MIN=N:-120NT@ 1047UT G6-AVG=+071,+035,-047
FLUXFCST=STD:094,090,090;SESC:094,090,090 BAI/PAI-FCST=025,025,020/035,025,020
KFCST=4445 6523 3345 4443 27DAY-AP=004,015 27DAY-KP=2111 2111 2133 2543
WARNINGS=*GSTRM
ALERTS=**MINSTRM;**FORBUSH;**MAGPAUSE:GOES6:1711-1713,1622-1629UTC
!!END-DATA!!
NOTE: The Effective Sunspot Number for 05 FEB 94 was 50.8.
The Full Kp Indices for 05 FEB 94 are: 3- 2- 3+ 5+ 4+ 4- 3o 4+
The 3-Hr Ap Indices for 05 FEB 94 are: 13 7 17 59 31 22 16 34
SYNOPSIS OF ACT
--------------------
Solar activity continued very low. Region 7664 (S11W34)
grew at a moderate pace and produced two mid level B-class
subflares. A strong arch filament system was observed here.
Solar activity forecast: solar activity should continue
at a very low level. Continued growth in Region 7664 could
result in an isolated C-class flare.
STD: A Yohkoh x-ray image showing the large size and spatial
extent of the below-mentioned coronal hole has been appended
to this report.
The geomagnetic field was mostly active until a major
disturbance began near 06/1000Z. Major storm conditions
ensued at mid latitudes and major to severe storm levels
were detected at high latitudes. A Forbush decrease of
approximately 5 percent was observed near 06/0600Z. The GOES
6 spacecraft at 85W experienced magnetopause crossings at
06/1620-1632Z and 06/1709-1713Z. The only source for this
disturbance is a filament disruption on 01 Feb near S35E01.
The forbush decrease and the severity of this disturbance
argue against the early arrival of the coronal hole effects.
Geophysical activity forecast: the geomagnetic field
should continue at minor to major storm levels for early
07 Feb. The coronal hole stream should establish itself in
the Earth's vicinity during 07 Feb and geomagnetic
conditions should moderate somewhat. Active to minor storm
conditions are forecast for 08-09 Feb. Isolated periods at
major storm are possible during that period for mid
latitudes and high latitudes could experience periods at
severe storm.
Event probabilities 07 feb-09 feb
Class M 01/01/01
Class X 01/01/01
Proton 01/01/01
PCAF Green
Geomagnetic activity probabilities 07 feb-09 feb
A. Middle Latitudes
Active 35/35/35
Minor Storm 35/35/35
Major-Severe Storm 20/20/20
B. High Latitudes
Active 30/30/30
Minor Storm 40/40/40
Major-Severe Storm 20/20/20
HF propagation conditions were well below normal over most
regions. The geomagnetic and auroral storming which has taken
place over the last 24 hours has resulted in very poor to near
useless propagation for transpolar and transauroral circuits.
Even lower middle latitude regions (and some low-latitude
stations) experienced fair to poor propagation. Conditions are
expected to remain below-normal over the next 24 to 48 hours
before gradual improvements set in, and no substantial
improvements are expected until after the coronal hole related
disturbance passes, which may not be for another week.
COPIES OF JOINT USAF/NOAA SESC SOLAR GEOPHYSICAL REPORTS
========================================================
LISTING OF SOLAR ENERGETIC EVENTS FOR 06 FEBRUARY, 1994
-------------------------------------------------------
BEGIN MAX END RGN LOC XRAY OP 245MHZ 10CM SWEEP
NONE
POSSIBLE CORONAL MASS EJECTION EVENTS FOR 06 FEBRUARY, 1994
-----------------------------------------------------------
BEGIN MAX END LOCATION TYPE SIZE DUR II IV
06/A2135 B2205 N05W32 DSF
INFERRED CORONAL HOLES. LOCATIONS VALID AT 06/2400Z
---------------------------------------------------
ISOLATED HOLES AND POLAR EXT
EAST SOUTH WEST NORTH CAR TYPE POL AREA OBSN
NO DAT
SUMMARY OF FLARE EVENTS FOR THE PREVIOUS UTC DAY
------------------------------------------------
Date Begin Max End Xray Op Region Locn 2695 MHz 8800 MHz 15.4 GHz
------ ---- ---- ---- ---- -- ------ ------ --------- --------- ---------
05 Feb: 0503 0506 0509 B1.4
0759 0802 0804 B1.6
1931 1935 1937 B1.5
2342 2343 2346 B1.3
REGION FLARE STATISTICS FOR THE PREVIOUS UTC DAY
------------------------------------------------
C M X S 1 2 3 4 Total (%)
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --- ------
Uncorrellated: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 004 (100.0)
Total Events: 004 optical and x-ray.
EVENTS WIT
----------------------------------------------------------------
Date Begin Max End Xray Op Region Locn Sweeps/Optical Observations
------ ---- ---- ---- ---- -- ------ ------ ---------------------------
NO EVENTS OBSERVED.
NOTES:
All times are in Universal Time (UT). Characters preceding begin, max,
and end times are defined as: B = Before, U = Uncertain, A = After.
All times associated with x-ray flares (ex. flares which produce
associated x-ray bursts) refer to the begin, max, and end times of the
x-rays. Flares which are not associated with x-ray signatures use the
optical observations to determine the begin, max, and end times.
Acronyms used to identify sweeps and optical phenomena include:
II = Type II Sweep Frequency Event
III = Type III Sweep
IV = Type IV Sweep
V = Type V Sweep
Continuum = Continuum Radio Event
Loop = Loop Prominence System,
Spray = Limb Spray,
Surge = Bright Limb Surge,
EPL = Eruptive Prominence on the Limb.
SPECIAL INSERT: CURRENT X-RAY EMISSIONS FROM THE JAPANESE YOHKOH SPACECRAFT
===========================================================================
05 February 1994, 15:20 UTC
North
....,,,,,,,,,..........
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....,,::::::,,,,:::,:::,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,::;;;;:::::,,,........
....,,::;;;;::,,,,,,::,,,,,,,,,,,,,,..,,:,,,..,,,,,::;;;;:::::,,,.......
....,,::;;--;::,,,:,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,:;;:::::::,,,,,,,
.....,,::;-;;;::::::::::,,,.,..,,.,,,,,,:,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,:,:;;;;;;;;::::::,
....,,,::;;;;::::;::;:;::::,,.,,,...,,,,:,:,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,:::::;-;---------;::
..,,,,::;;-;:,,,:;;;;;-+!!+;,,,,,,,,,,,,,:,:,,,,:,,,,,,,,,,,,:::;;;-+++|||||-;:
.,,,::;;--;;:::,:::;;|2*#*3+;:,:,:,::,,:::::::::::,...,,,,:;::,:::;-+|!!!!|+--;
.,:::;;---;;;;;;:::;+2##41|;::;;;;:;:::::;----;;;:,.,,,,,,,:;;;::;;-|!2211!|+-;
,::;;;---;;;;;;:::::;-||-;::::;;;-+--;;-+|||+-;::,,,,,,,,,:;::;;:;;-|!344321+-;
,:;;----::::::::,,::;:::::::;::;++||--;-|221|!!+;;:::,,,,,:::::;;:;;-|3@#*31|-;
,:;;--+-::::,,,,,,::::::,,,,:,::----+--+!21|3#*#|-;::,,,,,,::::;;;;;-+!@*432!+-
,:;;---;::,,,,,,.,,,,,,:,,..,,,,,,,++|++++++|1!|;:;:,,,,...,,:::;;;;-++!2321!|+
.::;---;:,,,,::;;,,,,,,,,,,,,...,,.,,:--;-++:::--,,,,,,:,,,,,,::::;--+|!13321!|
.,:;;--:,,..,;-11:,:,,...,,,,,,...,..,:,::::::;:-|-:;;+;:,,:,,:,::;-+|!234321!|
..,::;;:,:,..,-+;,,..,,....,,,.,.. .,,,,,,,,,:::!*1|+;-:,,:::::::;;-||14**32!|+
.,,::;:,,:.,:::,,:....,..,,.......,,,,,,.,..,:::+!+;,,,:::;;;;:;;-+|34*@*31!||
..,,::;,,...,::,,,,.,.,..,.... .......,,. ...,,,,,,,,,::;;;;;;;-+3#4*#431!!|
...,:::,,,,,,,,.,.,,,,..... ....,,,,,::;:;;;:;;;-|!222211!||+
....,,,:,,::.,,,.....,..... . ....,,,:::,,,:;--++|!1111!!|++-
....,,::::,,..... . ....... .,;-+|||||!111!!||++-
.....,:::,,.. Coronal Hole .. ...,:;-++|||||!!!!!!||+--
....,,:::. . . .,,,::;;--++|!!!!!||||++-;
...,,::,... . . ..,,,,:::;;-+++||||||||+++--;
....,,,::;. . .... .,,,,,,::;;;-++++++|+++++-----;
...,,,, .. .,,::::;;;;-++++++++++------;;;;;
...,,.. ,:;---+++|||||++++------;;;;:::::
....,,,,,..... ...,:-+|!!!|||||+++-----;;;:::::,,,,
...,,::;;;;;;;---;;;;---;-++||++++---;;;;:::::,,.,...
....,::,:::::::::::::::::::;;-----;;;::::,,,,.......
......,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,:,,,,,,:::::::,,,,...... .
.... ................ ..........
South
KEY: East and west limbs are to the left and right respectively. Emission
strength, from minimum to maximum are coded in the following way:
[space] . , : ; - + | ! 1 2 3 4 * # @
Units used are arbitrary, for illustrative purposes. Get "showasc.zip"
from "pub/solar/Software" at the anonymous FTP site: ftp.uleth.ca
(IP # 142.66.3.29) to view these images on VGA screens. Remove
all but the image data before typing "showasc filename".
** End of Daily Report **
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Date: 10 Feb 1994 17:01:03 GMT
From: ucsnews!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!paladin.american.edu!zombie.ncsc.mil!cs.umd.edu!news.gsfc.nasa.gov!bolt.gsfc.nasa.gov!user@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Do NiMH Batteries Dev. Memories?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Yes, the bunny so equiped can remember both his father & mother. Hi Hi
W1DGA
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Date: Thu, 10 Feb 1994 10:06:16
From: munnari.oz.au!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!news.umbc.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 Thursday 02-10-94:
HAMNEWS [ HAM: Bulletins and Newsletters ]
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OPDX146.ZIP ( 3901 bytes) Oh/Pa Dx Bulletin 02/07/94
RSGB0206.ZIP ( 9588 bytes) RSGB Bulletin 02/06/94
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13489 bytes in 2 file(s)
HAMPACK [ HAM: Packet Communications programs ]
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BB21PC.ZIP ( 225173 bytes) AA4RE BBS Beta V2.1P - Common Code
BB21PL.ZIP ( 105696 bytes) AA4RE BBS Beta V2.1P - Libraries
for "protected mode"
BB21PN.ZIP ( 194729 bytes) AA4RE BBS Beta V2.1P - "Real Mode"
code - 8088 and up with 640K ram
BB21PP.ZIP ( 228342 bytes) AA4RE BBS - V2.1P - "Protected
Mode" 80286 and up with 2 meg ram o
r more
RXCLU50.ZIP ( 70061 bytes) Monitor PacketCluster w/o logging
in
SIMPTR20.ZIP ( 85163 bytes) SimpTerm generic TNC/TU packet
program
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909164 bytes in 6 file(s)
HAMSAT [ HAM: Satellite tracking and finding programs ]
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AMSAT036.ZIP ( 6204 bytes) Amsat Bulletin #036 02/03/94
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6204 bytes in 1 file(s)
HAMSCAN [ HAM: Scanner Freqs and Freq database programs ]
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NJSHP.ZIP ( 584 bytes) NJ State highway patrol 800 Mhz
frequencies
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584 bytes in 1 file(s)
HAMUTIL [ HAM: Radio operating aids ]
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BEARING1.ZIP ( 154519 bytes) Bearing & distance database
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154519 bytes in 1 file(s)
Total of 1083960 bytes in 11 file(s)
Files are available via Anonymous-FTP from ftp.fidonet.org
IP NET address 140.98.2.1 for seven days. They are mirrored
to ftp.halcyon.com and are available for 60-90 days.
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.
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Ham Distribution Net
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Date: Tue, 08 Feb 1994 06:44:13
From: ucsnews!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!news.unt.edu!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 Tuesday 02-08-94:
HAMMODS [ HAM: Radio and equip modifications ]
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FT11R.ZIP ( 2268 bytes) Extend Frequency Coverage of Yaesu
Ft-11R
FT530.ZIP ( 1004 bytes) Extend Frequency Coverage of Yaesu
FT530
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3272 bytes in 2 file(s)
HAMNEWS [ HAM: Bulletins and Newsletters ]
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ANART793.ZIP ( 5478 bytes) ANART Bulletin #793 01/23/93
ARLB016.ZIP ( 774 bytes) 02/024/94 Georgia bill introduced
ARLB017.ZIP ( 968 bytes) 02/04/94 RF standards opposed
ARLD008.ZIP ( 1973 bytes) ARRL Dx Bulletin 02/03/94
ARLP005.ZIP ( 982 bytes) ARRL Propagation Bulletin 02/04/94
ARRL0126.ZIP ( 9796 bytes) ARRL News Letter 01/26/94
NEWS0129.ZIP ( 6840 bytes) NewsLine 01/29/94
OPDX145.ZIP ( 4685 bytes) Oh/Pa DX Bulletin 01/31/94
RACES311.ZIP ( 1167 bytes) RACES Bulletin #311 01/31/94
RTDX0204.ZIP ( 1589 bytes) RTTY Dx Bulletin 02/04/94
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34252 bytes in 10 file(s)
HAMSAT [ HAM: Satellite tracking and finding programs ]
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AMSAT028.ZIP ( 1649 bytes) Amsat Bulletin #028 01/29/94
ARLK004.ZIP ( 2027 bytes) ARRLKeplerian Bulletin 01/29/94
ARLS005.ZIP ( 1537 bytes) ARRL Space Bulletin 02/02/94
Shuttle to carry Amatuer Radio Expe
riment
ARLS006.ZIP ( 971 bytes) ARRL Space Bulletin 02/03/94
Shuttle carries U5MIR
OBS028.ZIP ( 5092 bytes) Orbital Elements #028 01/28/93
OBS035.ZIP ( 5021 bytes) Orbital Elements #035 02/04/94
SPC0131.ZIP ( 2705 bytes) Space Bulletin 01/31/94
SPC0207.ZIP ( 3448 bytes) Space Bulletin 02/07/94
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22450 bytes in 8 file(s)
HAMSWL [ Shortwave Schedules and programs ]
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RFE.ZIP ( 5783 bytes) Radio Free Europe SWBC Sked
01/27/94 to 03/27/94
VOA.ZIP ( 5795 bytes) Voice of America SWBC Sked Updated
02/02/94
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11578 bytes in 2 file(s)
Total of 71552 bytes in 22 file(s)
Files are available via Anonymous-FTP from ftp.fidonet.org
IP NET address 140.98.2.1 for seven days. They are mirrored
to ftp.halcycon.com and are available for 60-90 days.
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 .
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Date: 8 Feb 94 00:20:16 GMT
From: netcon!bongo!skyld!jangus@locus.ucla.edu
Subject: Licence Recieve times...
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <2j3b9d$e2s@mailer.fsu.edu> ijordan@freenet2.scri.fsu.edu writes:
> For all of you waiting for your licences, I and a friend of mine got our
> licences (no code tech) yesterday, exactly 8 weeks after taking the test,
> and we live in AZ. So it looks like the FCC is starting to get their act
> together, since during the last eight weeks there was the break for the
> cold storm and the winter holiday in the east. Good luck to the rest of ya.
Good thing they weren't checking spelling proficiency
Amateur: WA6FWI@WA6FWI.#SOCA.CA.USA.NA | "It is difficult to imagine our
Internet: jangus@skyld.tele.com | universe run by a single omni-
US Mail: PO Box 4425 Carson, CA 90749 | potent god. I see it more as a
Phone: 1 (310) 324-6080 | badly run corporation."
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Date: 11 Feb 1994 17:57:50 GMT
From: olivea!news.bu.edu!news.bbn.com!news!levin@ames.arpa
Subject: Nashua, NH - Beginner question...
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <m0pUKi7-0008X4C@barney.palette.com> sms@barney.palette.COM (Steven Santinelli) writes:
Every once in a while I hear on 146.8500 mhz (A repeater in
Derry, NH) some operators doing CW practice, as if in a classroom
environment.
This sounds extremely interesting to me, since I'm having a little
problem trying to get CW down pat...
Does anyone know anything about this, and if so, is this done on
a daily/weekly/monthly basis? Is there some sort of schedule?
I also think I heard them giving ARRL news also one night...?
They do have a slow-speed CW net on this repeater, I believe weekly.
It is primarily aimed at no-code techs looking to upgrade (since they
can transmit and receive on this band), but of course it can help the
listener improve copying proficiency as well. As I said, I believe
it's weekly, so keep an ear out about the same time - you may also
hear someone at other times announcing the net or describing it to
another repeater user.
Good luck on your tests and come to a Nashua Area Radio Club meeting
<<ad alert>> (all invited, first Monday each month at 7pm in the
Nashua Public Library)
/JBL KD1ON
=
Nets: levin@bbn.com |
pots: (617)873-3463 | "I gotta go."
KD1ON (@KB4N.NH.USA) | -- I. Shoales
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Date: 10 Feb 94 07:14:26 GMT
From: netcomsv!netcomsv!cruzio!comix!jeffl@decwrl.dec.com
Subject: N connectors (was Re: "Flexible" 9913 (Was - Re: Coaxial cab
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <2j6rtmINNf0s@abyss.West.Sun.COM> myers@cypress.West.Sun.COM writes:
>
>N connectors also make an effort to be weather resistant where PL-259/SO-239
>do not. Land mobile radios seem to use SO-239 up to UHF (512MHZ max), then
>N connectors (800/900, etc.).
The Motorola Mostar 800Mhz trunked radio uses UHF connectors.
As far as I know, it's the only 800Mhz radio that does. It
also uses an automotive trailer power connector wired backwards
(exposed +12v), so I don't consider this to be an exemplary radio.
Drivel: One of my favorite dumb stunts is to solder type N connectors
on both ends of some stiff coax (9913) while still rolled into a tight
coil. When I straighten out the coax, the center pins pop out.
--
# Jeff Liebermann Box 272 1540 Jackson Ave Ben Lomond CA 95005
# 408.336.2558 voice wb6ssy@ki6eh.#nocal.ca.usa wb6ssy.ampr.org [44.4.18.10]
# 408.699.0483 digital_pager 73557,2074 cis [don't]
# jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us scruz.ucsc.edu!comix!jeffl
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Date: 8 Feb 1994 02:59:02 GMT
From: agate!spool.mu.edu!news.clark.edu!netnews.nwnet.net!ns1.nodak.edu!news.uoknor.edu!alliant.backbone.uoknor.edu!capskb@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Skywarn Spotting Frequency List Updated
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
I've completed the latest round of revisions to the frequency lists
and Chris Novy has posted the updated lists at the usual source.
1) Storm Spotting Frequencies: SPOTFREQ.DOC
Ham radio and Civil Defense frequencies which have carried useful info
during severe weather are listed, primarily in the 2m band. The list
focuses on the Plains States where most of the mobile spotting is done.
The area is roughly within a line from E. Wyoming to Indiana to
Alabama to SW Texas to Wyoming.
**Join your local Skywarn group and serve -- your reports are valuable.***
2) TV radar info: CHASE-TV.DOC
VHF TV stations and UHF repeaters are listed, along with comments
about radar and weather warning display capabilities (where known).
The Plains States are covered. The area is roughly within a line from
E. Wyoming to Indiana to Alabama to SW Texas to E. Wyoming.
The lists are available via ftp:
ftp vmd.cso.uiuc.edu
login: anonymous
password: your email address
cd WX
get SPOTFREQ.DOC
get CHASE-TV.DOC
A recent IP number for vmd.cso.uiuc.edu: 128.174.5.98
University of Oklahoma users can obtain a copy via metgem or
geohub at users:[kbrews]spotfreq.doc and chase-tv.doc.
_______________________________________________________________________
Any further additions or corrections are welcome. E-mail to me
at the address below. To keep the work load to a finite size,
the area restriction will be maintained.
***This year we are particulary interested in getting up-to-date
information in the area of a field project:
North and West Texas, Oklahoma, Southern Kansas, and the Texas
and Oklahoma panhandles.***
Keith
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Keith Brewster N0IAW
Internet: kbrewster@uoknor.edu BITNET: kbrews@UOKGCN.BITNET
University of Oklahoma - CAPS (405) 325-6020 fax:325-7689
EC 1110, Norman, OK, 73019
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Date: 11 Feb 94 17:10:17 GMT
From: agate!howland.reston.ans.net!pipex!sunic!psinntp!psinntp!barilvm!vms.huji.ac.il!gorski@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Soldering PL-259 to coax
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
If all else fails, read the directions.
I found the directions in the ARRL handbook to be excellent.
73's and Shalom from Jerusalem
Azriel 4X1PI
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Date: 11 Feb 1994 18:10:08 GMT
From: library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!sdd.hp.com!sgiblab!cs.uoregon.edu!news.uoregon.edu!fp2-st-affairs-11.uoregon.edu!user@network.ucsd.edu
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
References <2jb12t$5cn@news.acns.nwu.edu>, <CKy1qC.GzC@kaiwan.com>, <2jerqj$pcn@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu>io-state
Subject : Re: QSL Questions
In article <2jerqj$pcn@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu>, k9cw@prairienet.org (Andrew B.
White) wrote:
>
> In a previous article, rdewan@casbah.acns.nwu.edu (Rajiv Dewan) says:
>
> >In article <CKy1qC.GzC@kaiwan.com>, Doug Brandon <dab@kaiwan.com> wrote:
> ><snip>
> >
> >>Does anybody know if F6FNU QSLs via the bureau?
> >
>
> No, you won't receive a QSL from F6FNU via the bureau. Nor will he answer
> cards sent to him via the bureau. I have sent many cards to him direct
> for various DX stations, and I have always received a prompt reply. What
> he requires is a legible QSL, an SASE, and sufficient $$ for return postage.
> Not too much to ask...
>
> 73, Drew
>
There have been a few occasions where I've had to send him cards & $$
several time to get the card.
However, this past bureau shipment contained a card from XU5SE. The back of
this card says, "Via F6FNU".
I don't recall whether I sent it to XU5SE via the bureau, through N7RO or
direct to F6FNU and he just returned it via the bureau.
I CAN say that I was surprised.
Steve
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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 1994 12:57:08 GMT
From: world!barnaby@uunet.uu.net
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
References <1994Feb4.163943.1@ntuvax.ntu.ac.sg>, <14@ted.win.net>, <2j6hr2$gl8@cascade.ens.tek.com>
Subject : Re: 40 meter QRP (cw or ssb)
t1terryb@cascade.ens.tek.com (Terry Burge) writes:
> Talking about morse code copying, I had a friend of mine in the Army Security Agenc
[Stuff deleted about copying fast]
I've often wondered about copying with a typewriter. Had a cousin in the
Navy, could copy 60-65 WPM with a typewriter. I've tried but the noise
of the machine (key clicks) interferes. If I use a headphone that elimnates
the keyclicks, the "feedback" (auditory) goes down, and accuracy suffers.
If I make a mistake, hearing an "J" instead of a "1" for example, its not
so easy to correct, as by hand.
BTW, I'm not listing to 65, only 30, but its too tough to take by hand, and
word recognition is extremely limited. Perhaps I'm in a sort of speed-
twilight-zone. Any suggestions?
Richard Barnaby (AA1IB) barnaby@world.std.com
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