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Info-Hams Digest Wed, 23 Feb 94 Volume 94 : Issue 196
Today's Topics:
AIDS testing on Amateurs
ARRL Repeater Directory
Daily Summary of Solar Geophysical Activity for 20 February
Daily Summary of Solar Geophysical Activity for 21 February
MSK receiver?
Need Small RF Tx/Rx
QSL info needed for 5B4ADA
RB 314 Semantics 4/7
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Date: 23 Feb 94 08:17:17 GMT
From: nprdc!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!dog.ee.lbl.gov!newshub.nosc.mil!crash!beacons!kevin@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: AIDS testing on Amateurs
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <rohvm1.mah48d-220294155107@136.141.220.39> rohvm1.mah48d@rohmhaas.com (John E. Taylor III) writes:
>In article <761933299snx@skyld.grendel.com>, jangus@skyld.grendel.com
>(Jeffrey D. Angus) wrote:
>
>>> URGENT IMPORTANT AIDS NEWS FLASH!!
>>>
>If this is a joke, it is in _very_ poor taste. If the original author was
>serious (or if Wayne is serious...I guess that's possible) then our descent
>into a technological dark age has accelerated frighteningly. No wonder
>people believe RF causes cancer!
Well if it works then Wayne can say he invented RTTY and SSB, and
in his spare time, found the cure for AIDS. ;-)
_____________
| ___ |
Kevin Sanders, KN6FQ | o o \_/ o o | Try Boatanchors
kevin@beacons.cts.com | o o @ o o | For A Real Lift
|_____________|
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Date: 23 Feb 94 16:00:49 GMT
From: news-mail-gateway@ucsd.edu
Subject: ARRL Repeater Directory
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
>I'm an ARRL member, and considering ARRL put a fair amount of effort into
>compiling the Repeater Directory, I'd feel they weren't using my money
>wisely if they did _not_ enforce their copyright to the Directory. I doubt
>they said they _own_ the _facts_ represented there, but still you can't
>just rip off their effort to create your own competing directory, on-line
>or printed. Many city directories bury errors in their compilations, and
>have sued people who reproduce those same errors.
I don't know how much "work" would be included in the repeater directory that
is direct league work. they get their "feed" from the repeater coordination
bodies around the country (in the belief that the only good repeater is a
coordinated repeater). i have heard a news story on the radio about how
southern bell's copyright on a yellow pages book does not cover facts like
where the advertiser is. They do have the copyright on the way their book is
assembled.
There are multiple callbook sources. The league even backed one of 'em for a
while with their blessing (they sold it..).
Maybe if the online callbook guys make it easy for MACC, et al. to submit data
to them, they could produce a book that cannot be said to infringe on the ARRL
publication since it's based on the same facts as the ARRL book because it's
taken from the same sources as the ARRL's book.
I have a real big problem with the idea that there are deliberate errors
purposely induced into what should be a reference book. Maybe we should start
a "repeater directory accuracy project" to confirm all the listings in the
ARRL directory to see if content errors exist.
Maybe this extends to the handbook (egad!). It would not be good if it does.
bill wb9ivr
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Date: 21 Feb 94 07:16:31 GMT
From: nprdc!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!fantom!crs-sys!ersys!adec23!ve6mgs!usenet@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Daily Summary of Solar Geophysical Activity for 20 February
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\
DAILY SUMMARY OF SOLAR GEOPHYSICAL ACT
20 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 051, 02/20/94
10.7 FLUX=108 90-AVG=106 SSN=033 BKI=4433 2222 BAI=014
BGND-XRAY=B2.0 FLU1=2.8E+07 FLU10=3.4E+06 PKI=4333 3222 PAI=013
BOU-DEV=046,042,023,023,015,010,015,010 DEV-AVG=023 NT SWF=01:087
XRAY-MAX= M4.0 @ 0141UT XRAY-MIN= B1.7 @ 2355UT XRAY-AVG= C2.1
NEUTN-MAX= +003% @ 2220UT NEUTN-MIN= -003% @ 0125UT NEUTN-AVG= +0.2%
PCA-MAX= +1.3DB @ 2000UT PCA-MIN= -0.2DB @ 0400UT PCA-AVG= +0.4DB
BOUTF-MAX=55346NT @ 0522UT BOUTF-MIN=55310NT @ 1900UT BOUTF-AVG=55333NT
GOES7-MAX=P:+000NT@ 0000UT GOES7-MIN=N:+000NT@ 0000UT G7-AVG=+057,+000,+000
GOES6-MAX=P:+115NT@ 1830UT GOES6-MIN=N:-078NT@ 0509UT G6-AVG=+082,+040,-031
FLUXFCST=STD:110,110,110;SESC:110,110,110 BAI/PAI-FCST=015,040,020/020,045,030
KFCST=2334 4334 4556 6554 27DAY-AP=003,004 27DAY-KP=2112 0111 1211 2111
WARNINGS=*PROTON;*PCA;*GSTRM;*AURMIDWRN
ALERTS=**MINFLR:M4.0/3B@0141UTC,N09W02(7671);**SWEEP:II=3@0108UTC;
**SWEEP:IV=3@0116UTC;**PROTN10:BEGIN:0300UTC,IN-PROGRESS;
**PROEN100;**PCA
!!END-DATA!!
NOTE: The Effective Sunspot Number for 19 FEB 94 was 45.0.
The Full Kp Indices for 19 FEB 94 are: 3o 3- 4o 4- 3o 3- 4- 3-
The 3-Hr Ap Indices for 19 FEB 94 are: 15 14 30 22 15 14 21 13
Greater than 2 MeV Electron Fluence for 20 FEB is: 1.8E+08
SYNOPSIS OF ACT
--------------------
Solar activity was moderate. Region 7671 (N09W15)
produced an M4/3B flare early in the period. The event attained
maximum at 0141Z, and included Types II and IV sweep, as well
as a burst of 190 sfu at 2695 MHz. The large circular filament
located at the perimeter of the Region over the past few days,
disappeared during the activity, and the main spot has since
fragmented into at least two pieces. Since this impulsive
flare, the region has done little of significance.
STD CORRECTION: The SESC has mistakenly stated that this flare
was impulsive. It was not. It was an impressive long-decay
event with x-rays remaining above M-class levels for 87
minutes. Major Types II and IV sweeps accompanied the flare.
The Type II had an estimated shock velocity of approximately
1,400 km/sec (+/- 200 km/sec). This flare occurred in the
general vicinity of extremely intense Ca XV emissions that were
observed from the area when it first rotated into view over a
week ago. A correction to the proton flux observed from this
flare is also given below.
Solar activity forecast: solar activity is expected to be
low. Additional M-class activity is not expected from Region
7671.
The geomagnetic field has been at quiet to active levels.
A satellite proton event at greater than 10 MeV began at
0300Z. This activity is attributable to the flare/CME event
from Region 7671 at 0141Z. A sharp onset, typical of well-
connected events, preceded a peak of 74 pfu at 0915Z. The
fluxes have decayed slightly during the day, but still hover
near the 50 pfu level. A small signature at greater than
100 MeV was also seen, roughly one order of magnitude above
background. Equipment problems at Thule prohibit a precise
assessment of a polar cap absorption, but other data
suggest it may be on the order of 3-4 db. This is the first
solar proton event since March, 1993.
STD UPDATE: Protons at greater than 10 MeV have since soared
to levels almost a magnitude higher than those given in the
SESC report. The current preliminary maximum flux at greater
than 10 MeV is 350 pfu at 04:05 UTC on 21 February. PCA has
also increased accordingly.
Geophysical activity forecast: the geomagnetic field is
expected to be unsettled to active for the next 24 hours.
Flare/CME effects are expected to dominate the last 48 hours
when minor storm conditions should prevail. Episodes of
major storming at all latitudes are distinctly possible.
Proton fluxes are not expected to increase with the passage
of a shock, expected early on Feb. 22. The slow decay is
likely to persist throughout the forecast period.
Event probabilities 21 feb-23 feb
Class M 10/10/10
Class X 01/01/01
Proton 10/10/10
PCAF In Progress
Geomagnetic activity probabilities 21 feb-23 feb
A. Middle Latitudes
Active 25/20/20
Minor Storm 25/50/35
Major-Severe Storm 05/30/15
B. High Latitudes
Active 20/10/20
Minor Storm 30/50/35
Major-Severe Storm 15/40/25
HF propagation conditions continued near-normal for the
low and middle latitudes. High and polar latitudes have
observed a very strong level of signal degradation over the
last 24 hours due to the strong proton-related polar cap
absorption (PCA) which is in-progress at the present time.
Practically all transpolar paths are experiencing useless
propagation, while transauroral paths are experiencing very
poor to useless propagation. High signal absorption is
expected to continue over the next 24 to 36 hours. Early on
22 February, an interplanetary shock related to the M4.0/3B
coronal mass ejection should arrive, producing additional
geomagnetic and auroral-related signal degradation down to
possibly even the lower latitude regions. The disturbance,
after it arrives, should last approximately 24 to 36 hours with
lingering residual degradation persisting over the higher
latitudes for several days thereafter.
COPIES OF JOINT USAF/NOAA SESC SOLAR GEOPHYSICAL REPORTS
========================================================
REGIONS WIT
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NMBR LOCATION LO AREA Z LL NN MAG TYPE
7671 N11W14 189 0280 DAO 08 012 BET
7674 S14E09 166 0000 AXX 00 001 ALPHA
7669 N08W34 209 PLAGE
7670 N09W24 199 PLAGE
7672 N03W24 199 PLAGE
REGIONS DUE TO RET
NMBR LAT
NONE
LISTING OF SOLAR ENERGETIC EVENTS FOR 20 FEBRUARY, 1994
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BEGIN MAX END RGN LOC XRAY OP 245MHZ 10CM SWEEP
0104 0141 0216 7671 N09W02 M4.0 3B 2400 190 II/IV
POSSIBLE CORONAL MASS EJECTION EVENTS FOR 20 FEBRUARY, 1994
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BEGIN MAX END LOCATION TYPE SIZE DUR II IV
20/A1637 21/B1157 N08W10 DSF M4.0 72 3 3
20/A0816 21/B0200 S06E04 DSF
INFERRED CORONAL HOLES. LOCATIONS VALID AT 20/2400Z
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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
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Date Begin Max End Xray Op Region Locn 2695 MHz 8800 MHz 15.4 GHz
------ ---- ---- ---- ---- -- ------ ------ --------- --------- ---------
19 Feb: 0254 0302 0312 B7.3
1050 1055 1059 B4.0
1636 1703 1714 B5.1
1913 1933 1949 B6.6
REGION FLARE STATISTICS FOR THE PREVIOUS UTC DAY
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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
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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.
** End of Daily Report **
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Date: 22 Feb 94 16:07:34 GMT
From: nprdc!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!ve6mgs!usenet@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Daily Summary of Solar Geophysical Activity for 21 February
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\
DAILY SUMMARY OF SOLAR GEOPHYSICAL ACT
21 FEBRUARY, 1994
/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\
(Based In-Part On SESC Observational Data)
SOLAR AND GEOPHYSICAL ACT
------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE: The background xray flux, minimum, and average x-ray flux values are
estimated values. Contamination of the x-ray sensors during the
strong proton event prevented an accurate determination of x-ray
values for numerous hours during the UTC day.
!!BEGIN!! (1.0) S.T.D. Solar Geophysical Data Broadcast for DAY 052, 02/21/94
10.7 FLUX=105 90-AVG=106 SSN=017 BKI=1236 6645 BAI=042
BGND-XRAY=B1.8 FLU1=1.2E+09 FLU10=7.5E+07 PKI=2237 7756 PAI=060
BOU-DEV=008,013,032,191,166,195,066,092 DEV-AVG=095 NT SWF=00:000
XRAY-MAX= C1.3 @ 0903UT XRAY-MIN= B1.0 @ 0844UT XRAY-AVG= B1.5
NEUTN-MAX= +002% @ 0850UT NEUTN-MIN= -007% @ 1825UT NEUTN-AVG= -1.5%
PCA-MAX= +9.7DB @ 0940UT PCA-MIN= +0.2DB @ 0430UT PCA-AVG= +2.4DB
BOUTF-MAX=55406NT @ 2342UT BOUTF-MIN=55245NT @ 1724UT BOUTF-AVG=55320NT
GOES7-MAX=P:+000NT@ 0000UT GOES7-MIN=N:+000NT@ 0000UT G7-AVG=+064,+000,+000
GOES6-MAX=P:+242NT@ 1344UT GOES6-MIN=P:-168NT@ 1346UT G6-AVG=+090,+037,-027
FLUXFCST=STD:105,105,100;SESC:105,105,100 BAI/PAI-FCST=050,025,010/050,030,020
KFCST=5556 6554 4455 5432 27DAY-AP=004,017 27DAY-KP=1211 2111 1353 4432
WARNINGS=*PROTON;*PCA;*FORBUSH;*GSTRM;*AURMIDWRN;*AURLOWWCH;*MAGPAUSE
ALERTS=**MAGPAUSE;**PROTN10:MAX=10000PFU@0910UTC;**MAGSI:93NT@0900UTC;
**PCA:MAX=~15DB;**FORBUSH:MAX=-7%@1825UTC;**MAJSTRM:BEGIN=0900UTC
!!END-DATA!!
NOTE: The Effective Sunspot Number for 20 FEB 94 was 39.3.
The Full Kp Indices for 20 FEB 94 are: 4o 3+ 3o 3- 3- 2+ 2+ 2-
The 3-Hr Ap Indices for 20 FEB 94 are: 30 19 15 13 12 10 10 6
Greater than 2 MeV Electron Fluence for 21 FEB is: 1.1E+09
SYNOPSIS OF ACT
--------------------
Solar activity was very low. Region 7671 (N10W28)
continues to be somnolent since its M4/3B flare of 20 Feb.
Weather has hampered patrol the past 24 hours, but the few
reports received indicate continued decay in that region. A new
as yet unnumbered region may be coming into view in the
northeast.
Solar activity forecast: solar activity is expected to be
low.
The geomagnetic field began the period at quiet to
unsettled conditions. The passage of a shock, thought generated
by a CME associated with the M4/3B flare yesterday, brought
major storming immediately after the sudden commencement
measuring 92 nanotesla at boulder at 0900Z. Fluxes of greater
than 10 MeV protons increased dramatically with the passage of
this unusually fast shock, reaching 10,000 pfu also at 0900Z.
Those fluxes have steadily declined since, and are now near 10
pfu. The transit time for this shock was a short 31 hours.
During the time period 1200-1800Z, the polar cap absorption
event registered levels in the neighborhood of 15 dB. A Forbush
decrease of approximately 5 percent began midway through the
day.
Geophysical activity forecast: the geomagnetic field is
expected to persist at major to severe storm levels for the
next 24 hours. The disturbance should gradually abate over
time, giving way to unsettled to active conditions by
February 24. The greater than 10 MeV protons are likely to
return to background values over the next 24-36 hours.
Event probabilities 22 feb-24 feb
Class M 05/05/05
Class X 01/01/01
Proton 05/05/05
PCAF In Progress
Geomagnetic activity probabilities 22 feb-24 feb
A. Middle Latitudes
Active 05/15/25
Minor Storm 45/30/20
Major-Severe Storm 50/30/05
B. High Latitudes
Active 05/10/25
Minor Storm 30/25/25
Major-Severe Storm 65/45/10
HF propagation conditions were essentially useless over
the high and polar latitudes, as well as most upper-middle
latitude regions. PCA and severe geomagnetic and auroral
storming resulted in intense absorption, very strong and
widespread spread-F and auroral sporadic-E over the upper
middle to polar latitude paths. Lower latitude paths saw fair
to good propagation. Conditions appear to be stabilizing and
should begin improving during this UTC day (22 February).
However, a return to near-normal conditions may not be observed
for the higher latitude paths for several days yet. Middle and
low latitude paths should see near-normal conditions return by
about 23 February if storming ends right away, or 24 February
if relatively strong residual activity continues. A coronal
hole disturbance may keep levels of geomagnetic activity
elevated somewhat, preventing higher latitudes from returning
to near-normal until later this week.
COPIES OF JOINT USAF/NOAA SESC SOLAR GEOPHYSICAL REPORTS
========================================================
REGIONS WIT
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NMBR LOCATION LO AREA Z LL NN MAG TYPE
7671 N10W28 190 0290 DAO 06 007 BET
7669 N08W47 209 PLAGE
7670 N09W37 199 PLAGE
7674 S14W04 166 PLAGE
REGIONS DUE TO RET
NMBR LAT
7664 S13 036
LISTING OF SOLAR ENERGETIC EVENTS FOR 21 FEBRUARY, 1994
-------------------------------------------------------
BEGIN MAX END RGN LOC XRAY OP 245MHZ 10CM SWEEP
NONE
POSSIBLE CORONAL MASS EJECTION EVENTS FOR 21 FEBRUARY, 1994
-----------------------------------------------------------
BEGIN MAX END LOCATION TYPE SIZE DUR II IV
NO EVENTS OBSERVED
INFERRED CORONAL HOLES. LOCATIONS VALID AT 21/2400Z
---------------------------------------------------
ISOLATED HOLES AND POLAR EXT
EAST SOUTH WEST NORTH CAR TYPE POL AREA OBSN
63 S20E09 S28E04 N08W15 N08W15 174 ISO POS 006 10830A
64 N60E89 N20W06 N30W11 N60E14 141 EXT
SUMMARY OF FLARE EVENTS FOR THE PREVIOUS UTC DAY
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Date Begin Max End Xray Op Region Locn 2695 MHz 8800 MHz 15.4 GHz
------ ---- ---- ---- ---- -- ------ ------ --------- --------- ---------
20 Feb: 0104 0141 0216 M4.0 3B 7671 N09W02 190 92 140
0745 0748 0800 B5.0
1352 1356 1401 B3.9 SF 7671 N07W06
1545 1604 1613 B4.2 SF 7670 N12W26
REGION FLARE STATISTICS FOR THE PREVIOUS UTC DAY
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C M X S 1 2 3 4 Total (%)
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --- ------
Region 7670: 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 001 (25.0)
Region 7671: 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 002 (50.0)
Uncorrellated: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 001 (25.0)
Total Events: 004 optical and x-ray.
EVENTS WIT
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Date Begin Max End Xray Op Region Locn Sweeps/Optical Observations
------ ---- ---- ---- ---- -- ------ ------ ---------------------------
20 Feb: 0104 0141 0216 M4.0 3B 7671 N09W02 II,IV
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.
** End of Daily Report **
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Date: 23 Feb 94 12:34:02 GMT
From: nprdc!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!EU.net!news.funet.fi!news.cc.tut.fi!news.cs.tut.fi!news.cs.tut.fi!tm@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: MSK receiver?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Does anyone know where to find or how to build a radio receiver that
picks up MSK (minimium shift keying) modulated 100 bits/sec data
transmitted on aprox 300 kHz carrier signal?
This would be used to receive differential GPS-corrections from a
reference station.
Any pointers?
--
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Tatu Mannisto Tampere Univ. of TeXnology
+358 31 434 456 home Internet: tm@cs.tut.fi
+358 31 162 951 work (HB230)
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Date: Wed, 23 Feb 1994 00:30:24 GMT
From: elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!csd.unb.ca!lewcobb@ames.arpa
Subject: Need Small RF Tx/Rx
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
am looking for a small low power (<1 watt) tx/rx modules that can be
commercially designed into a small microprocessor control system for
a piece of hydraulic equipment over a distance of about 100 feet. Does
anyone know where I might obtain some devices in the UHF/VHF region that
would be simple to interface to? Ideally, I would pump TTL serial data into the Tx module at 1200-9600 baud and at the other end, out would pop the TTL data
from the Rx module. I am not concerned with errors as I can packetize the data
and protect it sufficiently with CRCs etc. What I am concerned about is that
I am a microprocessor person and I don't want to become an RF designer to
implement this otherwise straightforward project! Actually, flea power
might be sufficient such as 100mW. Some may want to point me in the
right direction here as well.
Thanks for any help!
Please e-mail me directly
Lewis Cobb
lewcobb@unb.ca
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Date: 23 Feb 94 13:37:39 GMT
From: nprdc!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!convex!news.utdallas.edu!corpgate!nrtpa22!brtph560!b4pph107!jwittich@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: QSL info needed for 5B4ADA
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Hi, guys. Someone on the local packet-cluster node is asking
for QSL info for 5B4ADA. The QSL manager data base shows a manager
in Croatia for 5B4ADA. He said he believes there is a W2
manager also. Can anyone shed some light? I also worked this
station and would much rather QSL to a US manager rather than try
to get one in and out of 9A.
Thanks. 73. -=Jeff=-
--
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jwittich@bnr.ca * BNR claims they know nothing of my
AC4ZO * employment here.
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Date: 21 Feb 94 07:24:32 GMT
From: nprdc!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!fantom!crs-sys!ersys!adec23!ve6mgs!usenet
Subject: RB 314 Semantics 4/7
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Bid: $RACESBUL.314
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.314 RELEASE DATE: February 21, 1994
Subject: MGT - Semantics 4/7 - Commun. Director & Radio Officer
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS. Until the mid-Seventies this was a
common title in government circles for the individual in charge
of public safety communications systems, operation, direction,
maintenance, procurement, planning and budgets. Then the title
began to shift to an entirely different occupation -- that of
public information and public affairs. Thus began the shift in
semantics from COMMUNICATIONS to TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
RADIO OFFICER. There has probably been less confusion over this
title than any other because it has been in the FCC Rules since
the 1950's. The Radio Officer is responsible to the civil defense
director for the RACES program. Some governments make a
distinction between a Radio Officer and a RACES Radio Officer. A
Radio Officer is also the RACES officer and is knowledgeable of
all the public safety communications systems in his or her
jurisdiction. The radio officer may indeed be employed to be in
charge of those systems. A RACES Radio Officer, on the other
hand, is responsible only for the RACES. We encourage the
recruitment and assignment of a full spectrum radio officer
whenever possible. To be effective, any radio officer must be
interested in far more than the four walls, the floor and the
ceiling of the Emergency Operations Center.
Series authored by Stanly E. Harter, originally titled "From My
Lookout". Edited for digital transmission. (Continued. Series of
7) eom.
-----------------
RACES Bulletins are archived on the Internet at ucsd.edu in hamradio/races
and can be retrieved using FTP.
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