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Today's Topics:
Amateur Radio Newsline #863 25 Feb 94
ARRL--->Online Repeater directory
Daily Summary of Solar Geophysical Activity for 27 February
Errors in TNC2 firmware???
Jerk on 20 mtrs
Mac software, again!
Medium range point-to-point digital links
MODS REQUEST: IC-2330
Russian IOTA DX info
Special Event - March 12, 1994
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Date: Mon, 28 Feb 1994 05:57:05 MST
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!gatech!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!adec23!ve6mgs!usenet@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Amateur Radio Newsline #863 25 Feb 94
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
The electronic publication of the Amateur Radio Newsline is distributed
with the permission of Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF, President and Editor of
Newsline. The text is transcribed from the audio service by Dale Cary,
ND0AKO, and is first published on Genie.
Editorial comment or news items should be E-mailed to 3241437@mcimail.com
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* * * * C L O S E D C I R C U I T A D V I S O R Y * * * *
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The following is a QST
A new interpretation of an old FCC rule may force repeater
licensees to evict unwanted users.
*****
FCC SAYS REPEATER TRUSTEES CAN BAN USERS!
The Federal Communications Commission has told the attorney
for a southern California radio club that the license holder to
its repeater can kick any ham off the system that he deems unfit
to use the machine. In doing so, the FCC seems have set the
stage for a total re-evaluation of the way every repeater in the
nation is operated.
The issue of what rights a repeater licensee has over the
control of his repeater came into sharp focus on February the
1st. This, in a letter of interpretation of Section 97.205,
subpart E of the FCC Amateur Service rules. Section 97.205 E
says in part -- and we quote -- "Limiting the use of a repeater
to only certain user stations is permissible." That language has
been on the books for years. Some repeater licensees are
probably not aware the rule exists, much less understand the
power it gives them. Moreover, until now the FCC has given
repeater licensees wide latitude in its interpretation.
But a far narrower reading has now come as the result of a
request for clarification sought by Attorney Sidney Radus, N6OMS
of Orange, California. Radus is the attorney representing the
Claremont Amateur Repeater Association in its fight against some
unwanted users of its repeaters.
In preparation of a civil complaint against one user, Radus
wrote to the FCC's Private Radio Bureau to find out exactly
where his client stood in regard to Part 97.205 E. His inquiry
was answered by Personal Radio Branch Chief John B. Johnston
W3BE. Johnston is well versed in Part 97 regulatory matters in
that he was the guiding hand that crafted the latest version.
After quoting section 97.205 E, Johnston added the rule applies
whether a repeater is coordinated as an "open" or "closed"
repeater. In fact, Johnston says -- and again we quote -- " Rule
97.205 E without qualification, permits the individual
responsible for proper operation of a repeater to limit the use
of a repeater to certain user stations." -- end quote.
As previously reported, the legal action taken was to obtain a
restraining order against Tim W. Seawolf of Quail Valley,
California. Its now been learned that the Johnston letter was
accepted by the civil court as evidence in the case. We will be
covering that part of the story in greater detail next week.
But looked at on a much broader scale, this new interpretation
of Section 97.205 E is the really important story. This, because
it holds the potential of impacting on the way that every ham who
uses a repeater to make contacts operates on the air. The FCC
now seems to be saying that in effect, there is really no
difference between an open or closed repeater. Rather that all
repeaters are essentially closed and that the ability of anyone
of us to operate through one is at the will and the whim of the
person that holds the license to a given machine. In fact,
Johnston letter goes even further than that. It just about
mandates that repeater licensees act to ban anyone who
in any way may cause the repeaters operation to violate any FCC
part 97 rule.
This is truly a precedent setting regulatory interpretation by
the FCC. Its one that will forever change the way in which all
repeaters are operated and the way in which a repeater licensee
is required to police his systems and control his user base.
TEXT OF FCC LET
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20554
Feb. 1, 1994
In Reply Refer To: 7230-A/1700C1
Mr. Sidney L. Radus
Orange, CA 92669
Dear Mr. Radus,
This is in response to your fax dated January 14, 1994 in
which you request further response to your previous
correspondence. Specifically, you request whether Section
97.205(e) permits owners of "open" repeaters to limit the use of
their repeaters to certain users.
Section 97.205(e) states: '... Limiting the use of a repeater
to only certain user stations is permissible.' The rule section
applies whether a repeater is coordinated as an "open" or
"closed" repeater.
Further, the rule applies without regard as to whether a
repeater is coordinated at all. Rule 97.205(e), without
qualification, permits the individual responsible for proper
operation of a repeater to limit the use of a repeater to
certain user stations.
I trust this is responsive to your concerns.
Sincerely,
John B. Johnston
Chief, Personal Radio Branch
*****
SPREAD SPECTRUM
The Commission has responded cautiously to a proposal to ease
restrictions on spread spectrum signals on amateur frequencies.
At their January 21st meeting, the ARRL's Board of Directors
voted to ask the Commission to relax the restrictions. Whether
that will actually happen remains to be seen. Ralph Haller,
N4RH, Chief of the FCC's Private Radio Bureau, indicates the
idea will have to be reviewed carefully.
"I would like to allow all the technologies that we possibly
can. There are some concerns, our Field Bureau is concerned
about being able to monitor the transmissions as a part of their
functions. And so once again we need to balance that, but as
far as I am concerned we should be as unintrusive as possible in
our restrictions on amateur communications." Ralph Haller, N4RH,
Chief of the FCC Private Radio Bureau.
Spread spectrum signals cannot be monitored with conventional
FM receivers, and that's what concerns the Commission. Spread
spectrum is popular with military agencies, because the
transmissions are virtually impossible to monitor. Certain types
of spread spectrum signals are legal on amateur frequencies above
420 MHz.
*****
VEC FILING EXT
The FCC has granted a request by the ARRL VEC for an
extension of time to provide financial information concerning
reimbursement arrangements to volunteer examiners. Last fall,
the commission asked all VEC's to provide this information for
1993 with the end of January as the submission deadline.
But in filing for the time extension, the league said that its
auditing firm will not have a financial report available until
sometime in March. The FCC agreed and on January 26th it
extended the filing deadline until March the 31st. The league
says that it assumes that the extension would apply to all other
VEC's as well.
*****
NEW AMSAT VIDEO
The first copy of the new AMSAT promotional video titled
"Phase III-D - The Satellite For All Radio Amateurs" has been
presented to the shows special guest, Senator Barry M. Goldwater
K7UGA. The informal presentation was made on Sunday February 13
by Newsline producer Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF and Len Winkler,
KB7LPW who hosts the nationally syndicated radio program Ham
Radio and More. Ham Radio and More originates at the studios of
KFNN radio in Phoenix. Bill was in Phoenix to appear as a guest
on the show.
"Phase III-D - The Satellite For All Radio Amateurs" was taped
on-location at the Goldwater ranch last July and is hosted by Roy
Neal, K6DUE. The video is an updated version of an earlier tape
known as "The Phase III-D Story" and includes a first glimpse of
the latest Phase III-D satellite design.
VHS loaner tapes for radio club showing are available free of
charge from AMSAT North America, 850 Sligo Ave, Suite 600,
Silver Spring, MD 20910.
*****
STS-67 CREW NAMED
Two hams will fly on space shuttle flight STS 67 in early
1995. NASA has named Steve Oswald, KB5TSR as the flights
commander. He will be joined by veteran SAREX operator Ron
Parise, WA4SIR. Ron will serve as Payload Specialist on the
flight.
*****
RTT
The RTT
sold to the American Digital Radio Society. Writing in the
January 1994 edition of the Journal, editor Dale Sinner, W6IWO
says that he was approached by the digital society with an offer
for it to take over publication of the journal. Sinner says that
he has been a strong supporter of the group since its inception,
That he believes strongly in its goals and its offer to take over
the Journal was one that he found it hard to refuse.
The principal goals of the American Digital Radio Society are
to advance the state of the art in digital technology as it
applies to Amateur Radio while at the same time wisest use of
amateur spectrum for digital modes. Its president is Warren
Sinsheimer W2RNE of Scarsdale, New York. Jim Mortensen, N2HOS
is the new Publisher of The RTT
Sinner remaining on as Editor in Chief.
For more information on the American Digital Radio Society
write them at Post Office Box 2465, New York City, NY 10185.
*****
DIGITAL CONFERENCE
A call has been issued for papers to be presented at the 13th
annual ARRL Digital Communications Conference. This year the
conference will be held August 19th to the 21st in Bloomington,
Minnesota. The theme for 1994 is Digital Communications -
Amateur Radio of Today and the Future. The deadline for
submissions is June 20th. Send them to Maty Weinberg at ARRL
Headquarters, 225 Main Street, Newington, Connecticut 06111.
*****
HOGERTY
Tom Hogerty, KC1J has been named as Special Projects Manager
at Headquarters. Building on his success in the clearance of the
DXCC backlog last year during his tenure as DXCC Manager, Tom's
first project will be to investigate how services to members are
rendered and ways in which they can be improved.
The ARRL has also named Bill Kennamer, K5FUV to replace
Hogerty as DXCC Manager. Kennamer who conducts QST
column joined the leagues staff in June of 1992.
*****
RARA
The 60th annual Rochester Hamfest and Computer Show combined
with the Atlantic Division New York State ARRL Convention
returns to the Monroe County Fairgrounds May 20-22. The show
includes 150 indoor exhibitors with up to date radio and
communications equipment, computer equipment and supplies. A
1000 vendor outdoor flea market adjoins the indoor selling area.
For information write to the Rochester Hamfest, 300 White Spruce
Blvd, Rochester N.Y. 14623.
*****
DX - PET
In DX, we have a wrap up on the recent Peter One Island
operation. The DXpedition team landed on the island January
29th. According to ON4UN, the entire landing took only three
hours. Within that time forty trips back and forth with two
helicopters were made to and from the ship.
While the landing itself was perfect, conversations overheard
between WA4JQS and KA6V noted that there was some equipment
that was damaged in transit. In particular, a satellite receiver
looked as if it had been dropped by a crane and a PK-900 was
almost destroyed.
Never the less the group decided to immediately erect all
antennas and get all stations on the air. The operations began
in a big way with stations on many bands with some DXers able to
work 3Y0PI on several bands in just a matter of hours.
As of Saturday, February 5th, the report was the teams had
worked over 20,000 QSOs and their goal was to make 100,000 QSOs
from Peter One. The group is now in transit home. An exact QSO
count should be announced shortly.
*****
DOOB HELPERS CHALLENGE NYC
The hams supplying communications support for ham radio runner
Fred Doob, AA8FQ in the upcoming Los Angeles Marathon are
challenging their New York City counterparts. The competition is
for the total contacts that Fred can make while running the
streets of the City of Angeles as compared to the number he made
in last fall's New York City Marathon.
Why the challenge? Mainly because each contact that Fred
makes will add several dollars to the grand total that Icom
America will donate to the Los Angeles Childrens Cancer Research
Fund. In his New York City run, AA8FQ raised twenty-five hundred
dollars for the Sloan Kettering Memorial Cancer Center. Ed
Walker, WA6MDJ is with the Baldwin Hills Amateur Radio Club. He
says that Angelino hams will do a lot better.
"We're here in Los Angeles. We have more hams in the area
than we ever have. I feel we can do it and we will do it. I
think we will if not do almost twice as much as New York did and
do it very easily." Ed Walker, WA6MDJ, from the Baldwin Hills
Amateur Radio Club.
The Baldwin Hills club has arranged for AA8FQ to use wide
area repeaters on 145.220, 146.670, 146.925, 445.925 and 447.325
MHz. Fred Doob will also be looking for QSO's on the national
calling channel of 146.520. Walker is using Newsline to issue
the challenge to New York City. It will be interesting to hear
if the hams of the Big Apple accept.
*****
For this week, that's all from the Amateur Radio Newsline.
91102.
* * * Newsline Copyright 1994 all rights are reserved. * * *
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Date: Tue, 1 Mar 1994 00:30:50 GMT
From: world!dts@uunet.uu.net
Subject: ARRL--->Online Repeater directory
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <9402281434.AA12050@umassmed.UMMED.EDU> sbaker@umassmed.UMMED.EDU (Stephen Baker) writes:
>The league publishes the repeater directory which it currently enjoys monopoly
>status. This must be enormously profitable for them as they are the sole source
>for such a directory, (maps aside). I wonder if they have priviledged access to
>this information by virtue of some role they play in the frequency coordination
>process?
And what role do you think the ARRL plays in frequency coordination? In
reality, the ARRL does not do frequecy coordination. Issues of band planning,
yes, but not coordination.
>
>If this is the case, then there is a conflict of interest issue here, and they
>should not in the repeatern directory business and frequency coordination
>business simultaneously if they will harrass competition.
they are not.
>
>As a league member, I feel it is the role of the League to encourage such
>innovations as an online repeater directory and callbook and should be providing
>these services to it's membership at cost or free themselves! I question how
>responsive the league is to the needs of the membership and to innovation. The
>league should evaluate it's programs for relevance and cost effectiveness. Is
>the code practice program worth the tremendous cost? Could that money be better
>spent setting up 800 lines for their BBS where code practice software could be
>downloaded? What would an internet RISC server cost to set up a server for
>callbook lookups, FTP, online repeater directories, packet gateway's, cellular
>vhf coordination (see 3/94 QST) etc.
Read the opening pages of the repeater directory. The publication indicates that
certain data were obtained by other groups allowing the ARRL to use copyrighted
data wwith permission. It would seem that the League has agreed to those
groups being able to copyright their lists. I would guess that those groups
see it as worthwhile to have their data printed in the repeater directory,
and so allow for its use in the publication.
>
>Ham radio has entered an age where these sorts of things are where
>experimentation is happening and as the central organized body in the hobby, the
>ARRL is the only group in a position to do some of these things. If they don't
>take a leadership role, some other group will eventually emerge to do this and
>they will have lost their chance to serve the hobby.
>
>
>--
>
>
>Stephen P. Baker phone: (508) 856-2625
>Lecturer in Biostatistics (508) 856-3131 fax
>Department of Academic Computing (413) 253-3923 home
>University of Massachusetts Medical School e-mail: sbaker@umassmed.ummed.edu
>55 Lake Avenue North -.- -.. .---- .--. ..-.
>Worcester, MA 01655
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Daniel Senie Internet: dts@world.std.com
Daniel Senie Consulting n1jeb@world.std.com
508-365-5352 Compuserve: 74176,1347
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Date: Sun, 27 Feb 1994 23:45:54 MST
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!gatech!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!adec23!ve6mgs!usenet@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Daily Summary of Solar Geophysical Activity for 27 February
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
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DAILY SUMMARY OF SOLAR GEOPHYSICAL ACT
27 FEBRUARY, 1994
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(Based In-Part On SESC Observational Data)
SOLAR AND GEOPHYSICAL ACT
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!!BEGIN!! (1.0) S.T.D. Solar Geophysical Data Broadcast for DAY 058, 02/27/94
10.7 FLUX=095 90-AVG=107 SSN=069 BKI=1224 2100 BAI=006
BGND-XRAY=B1.4 FLU1=2.2E+06 FLU10=2.9E+04 PKI=1233 2120 PAI=007
BOU-DEV=009,018,018,043,015,009,004,004 DEV-AVG=015 NT SWF=01:057
XRAY-MAX= M2.8 @ 0920UT XRAY-MIN= A9.8 @ 0721UT XRAY-AVG= C1.5
NEUTN-MAX= +002% @ 2310UT NEUTN-MIN= -002% @ 1415UT NEUTN-AVG= +0.0%
PCA-MAX= +0.1DB @ 2355UT PCA-MIN= -0.4DB @ 0905UT PCA-AVG= +0.0DB
BOUTF-MAX=55343NT @ 0204UT BOUTF-MIN=55319NT @ 2003UT BOUTF-AVG=55336NT
GOES7-MAX=P:+000NT@ 0000UT GOES7-MIN=N:+000NT@ 0000UT G7-AVG=+074,+000,+000
GOES6-MAX=P:+119NT@ 1616UT GOES6-MIN=N:-052NT@ 0823UT G6-AVG=+095,+037,-030
FLUXFCST=STD:095,095,090;SESC:095,095,090 BAI/PAI-FCST=008,010,010/010,010,010
KFCST=2234 2232 2233 4322 27DAY-AP=007,006 27DAY-KP=2132 2223 2123 2111
WARNINGS=
ALERTS=**MINFLR:M2.8@0920UTC;**TENFLR:120SFU@0903UTC,DUR=19MIN
!!END-DATA!!
NOTE: The Effective Sunspot Number for 26 FEB 94 was 39.2.
The Full Kp Indices for 26 FEB 94 are: 2+ 1- 2- 2- 2+ 1+ 1+ 1-
The 3-Hr Ap Indices for 26 FEB 94 are: 9 3 7 7 10 5 5 3
Greater than 2 MeV Electron Fluence for 27 FEB is: 1.6E+08
SYNOPSIS OF ACT
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Solar activity was moderate. A M2 x-ray event occurred at
27/0920Z which was optically uncorrelated. A burst of 120 sfu
was observed on 2695 MHz at 27/0903Z. Region 7675 (S11W26) had
an associatted Type ii sweep between 26/2332Z and 26/2348Z. A
15 degree filament near S14E28 disappeared between 26/2350Z and
27/1540Z. A new region was assigned late yesterday as Region
7681 (S13W18).
Solar activity forecast: solar activity is expected to be
low through the period.
The geomagnetic field has been at quiet to unsettled
levels for the past 24 hours. A brief period of active levels
occurred during the nighttime sector at mid-latitudes while
active to major storms occurred at the high-latitudes.
Geophysical activity forecast: the geomagnetic field is
expected to be unsettled through the period.
Event probabilities 28 feb-02 mar
Class M 05/05/05
Class X 01/01/01
Proton 01/01/01
PCAF Green
Geomagnetic activity probabilities 28 feb-02 mar
A. Middle Latitudes
Active 10/10/10
Minor Storm 05/05/05
Major-Severe Storm 01/01/01
B. High Latitudes
Active 15/15/15
Minor Storm 10/10/10
Major-Severe Storm 05/05/05
HF propagation conditions continued normal over all
regions. The M-class flare resulted in a moderate SWF over
sunlit paths. Affected areas may have included Africa, Europe,
Asia, and western Australia with maximum absorption centered
approximately near the south-eastern coast of Africa at about
S10 E40. All other areas experienced normal propagation.
Normal propagation is expected to persist over the next 72
hours, through 02 March inclusive.
COPIES OF JOINT USAF/NOAA SESC SOLAR GEOPHYSICAL REPORTS
========================================================
REGIONS WIT
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NMBR LOCATION LO AREA Z LL NN MAG TYPE
7677 N11W73 156 0010 BXO 01 002 BET
7678 S14E35 048 0050 CSO 03 003 BET
7679 N03W03 086 0010 BXO 04 004 BET
7680 S12E66 017 0100 CRO 04 006 BET
7681 S13W18 101 0000 AXX 01 004 ALPHA
7674 S14W82 165 PLAGE
7675 S11W26 109 PLAGE
7676 N08W12 095 PLAGE
REGIONS DUE TO RET
NMBR LAT
7666 N18 350
LISTING OF SOLAR ENERGETIC EVENTS FOR 27 FEBRUARY, 1994
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BEGIN MAX END RGN LOC XRAY OP 245MHZ 10CM SWEEP
0825 0920 0951 M2.8 120
POSSIBLE CORONAL MASS EJECTION EVENTS FOR 27 FEBRUARY, 1994
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BEGIN MAX END LOCATION TYPE SIZE DUR II IV
26/A2350 B1540 S14E28 DSF
27/ 0825 0920 0951 LDE M2.8 86
INFERRED CORONAL HOLES. LOCATIONS VALID AT 27/2400Z
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ISOLATED HOLES AND POLAR EXT
EAST SOUTH WEST NORTH CAR TYPE POL AREA OBSN
65 S27W08 S32W20 S15W34 S11W24 113 ISO POS 006 10830A
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
------ ---- ---- ---- ---- -- ------ ------ --------- --------- ---------
26 Feb: 0317 0335 0353 B5.5
0510 0515 0523 B9.6
1036 1042 1051 B3.6
2324 2336 2349 B5.5 SF 7675 S12W10
REGION FLARE STATISTICS FOR THE PREVIOUS UTC DAY
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C M X S 1 2 3 4 Total (%)
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --- ------
Region 7675: 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 001 (25.0)
Uncorrellated: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 003 (75.0)
Total Events: 004 optical and x-ray.
EVENTS WIT
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Date Begin Max End Xray Op Region Locn Sweeps/Optical Observations
------ ---- ---- ---- ---- -- ------ ------ ---------------------------
26 Feb: 2324 2336 2349 B5.5 SF 7675 S12W10 II,III,V
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: Mon, 28 Feb 1994 17:57:11 -0500
From: titan.ksc.nasa.gov!k4dii.ksc.nasa.gov!user@ames.arpa
Subject: Errors in TNC2 firmware???
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <2ks2o4$6tc@tern.csulb.edu>, byon@csulb.edu (Byon Garrabrant)
wrote:
> I have recently been experimenting with TNC2 clones and had run
> across two peculiar "bugs" in the firmware of an MFJ 1278, and
> a tiny TNC2.
Byon-
If I understand you, the only real problem is that you can send two
commands on one line. I didn't think you could do that, at least with a
simple terminal program. A "|bcst" command may indeed do something
strange, but I wouldn't consider it a "bug"!
73, Fred, K4DII
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Date: Mon, 28 Feb 1994 17:21:53 -0500
From: titan.ksc.nasa.gov!k4dii.ksc.nasa.gov!user@ames.arpa
Subject: Jerk on 20 mtrs
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <2ksunm$hmo@news.iastate.edu>, kenman@iastate.edu (Kenneth D
Anderson) wrote:
> There was some JERK that was running up and down the band causing all kinds
> of intentional interference: from belching and whistling to calling people
> sh*theads to keying on a frequency to disrupt a QSO.
Ken-
He wasn't the only one. Some of those who act that way, even have
extra-class licenses!
The most frequent occurrence seems to be related to groups of Hams who
think they have a private frequency. On 75, 40 and 20 meters, there are
many "nets" that last most of 24 hours. There are Hams who leave their
radio on a single frequency during all their waking hours. They use it
like an intercomm with others in their group, and make all kinds of noise
when an outsider comes on, thinking it is an unused frequency.
Then, there are those like your JERK, who make a sport out of moving onto
frequencies known to be inhabited by the above. They engage in shouting
matches and harrangues, effectively making the frequency useless.
I think all of these people are just bored, and have way too much time on
their hands! In cases like these, there may be no harm done, other than
hurt feelings. However, the JERKs don't stop there. Some of them take
special delight in disrupting nets that serve a good purpose, especially in
times of some disaster or other emergency.
These JERKs certainly give Ham Radio a bad name. What can you do about it?
Nothing but get upset. I believe the best response is to ignore such a
person. Let them have their way, and vacate a frequency if necessary.
When you react to them, you're doing just what they want. The only way to
"spoil their fun" is to refuse to play with them!
73, Fred, K4DII
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Date: Tue, 1 Mar 1994 01:56:58 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!library.ucla.edu!news.ucdavis.edu!chip.ucdavis.edu!ez006683@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Mac software, again!
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
I KNOW this is a FAQ but I've never needed it until now and it doesn't
show up in our FAQ so if the gentleman who keeps the MAc software list
please e-mail me a copy I will be eterenally grateful.
Thanks,
Dan
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Date: Mon, 28 Feb 1994 23:34:38 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!sdd.hp.com!col.hp.com!srgenprp!glenne@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Medium range point-to-point digital links
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Zack Lau (KH6CP) (zlau@arrl.org) wrote:
> Seems to me that Gary wants to set up a digital network
> the hard way, with only people interested in digital
> networks.
Perhaps this is his way of keeping the user base small enough that the
network he envisions can still provide at least mediocre service to each
user. I don't see how that's going to happen with a national backbone of
(only) 3000 56 kbps nodes otherwise.
> Perhaps surprising
> to beginners, but not veterans of 10 GHz work, is
> relative inferiority of 2 meters once the antennas
> are properly pointed.
I'm afraid this mindset among amateurs may be a serious hurdle to
overcome. Popular wisdom has it that microwave is difficult and short
range at best.
I find it interesting (and sad) that a similar "phobia" of short
wavelengths was what resulted in amateurs getting shorter wavelengths,
200 meters and down, in the beginning. This time, however, amateurs
seem to be on the wrong end of the opinion poll, even though ham radio
presently has the spectral resources. Everyone else seems to have
recognized where the value is. The commercial "vote" has been in for
years which is why microwave has prevailed until just recently when
fiber arrived.
Gary wrote:
> : If we're going to build a reliable national network, we can't be cavalier
> : about what frequencies we're using, or the power and performance of our
> : systems.
Which I agree with completely and is why I'd hate to see plans for a national
network limited or hamstrung by a 56kbps-at-vhf is enough mindset.
It's going to take optimum paths, economical hardware along with careful
system planning and the development of supporting protocols in order to
make something which is attractive to information-age amateurs. There's no
question that it's difficult. I just don't see that we have an alternative
if the hobby is to stay relevant.
Glenn Elmore n6gn
ax.25 n6gn@wx3k.#nocal.ca.usa.na
amateur IP: glenn@SantaRosa.ampr.org
Internet: glenne@sr.hp.com
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Date: Mon, 28 Feb 1994 22:21:53 GMT
From: news.Hawaii.Edu!uhunix3.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu!jherman@ames.arpa
Subject: MODS REQUEST: IC-2330
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <762309982snx@skyld.grendel.com> jangus@skyld.grendel.com (Jeffrey D. Angus) writes:
>
>In article <CLupu3.KoI@news.Hawaii.Edu> jherman@uhunix3.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu writes:
>
> [ snip ]
> >
>
> Yup, you're starting to go tit-for-tat and grasping at straws. Also, I
^^^ ^^^^^^^^
Well! At least we know what's on YOUR mind. My faith in your masculinity
has been restored.
I would never grasp at straws [hee hee hee].
> note that your reply verbiage ratio has gone up. I'd say your agitated.
No no no. Washing machines agitate. I'm `responding'.
>
> Thank you for playing. For another flame, please insert 25 cents.
>
Sounds like you're finally winding down. I'd say this is a good time
to get back to the code debate on .policy. See ya, Jeffy.
Jeff NH6IL
>
> Amateur: WA6FWI@WA6FWI.#SOCA.CA.USA.NA | "You have a flair for adding
>Internet: jangus@skyld.grendel.com | a fanciful dimension to any
> US Mail: PO Box 4425 Carson, CA 90749 | story."
> Phone: 1 (310) 324-6080 | Peking Noodle Co.
>
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Date: Mon, 28 Feb 1994 04:26:16 -0700
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!gatech!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!adec23!ve6mgs!usenet@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Russian IOTA DX info
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Good Day!
Very glad to send to you these info from Russia,if you wont i always will be
send for DX News interest info about Russian IOTA ,becouse in 94 "RRC" used
callsigns: 4K2RRC,4K3RRC,4K4RRC,4K5RRC,4K3GW,4K3WQ,4K4DV and some 4K3/h.c.
* RA2F,Zeleny island,Baltic Sea Coast Group(54,5N 19,5E)
Team "Russian Robinson Club" will be activate from here in late
April about a week.
It looks like this will be New One according to IOTA program.
The team: Pino/I8IYW, Igor/ER2CQ, Larry/RW3GU, Larry/RW3GW,
Serge/RZ1OM, Larry/RA6YR.
Activity will be on 40-10 meter on CW,SSB and may be RTTY,AMTOR.
Contact RRC please via Inter Net Mail to: rv3gw@lttsco.lipetsk.su
* New prefix in Russian territory.
M.V.I. (ex 4J1) new R1MVA-R1MVZ or h.c./MVI
F.J.L. (ex 4K2) new R1FJA-R1FJZ or h.c./FJL
ANT (ex 4K1) new R1ANA-R1ANZ or h.c./ANT
--
Albert ( RV3GW )
< ***** Russian Robinzon Club / member #34 ***** >
phone: ( 074-2 ) 43-4378 (su)
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Date: Mon, 28 Feb 1994 19:18:36 -0500
From: titan.ksc.nasa.gov!k4dii.ksc.nasa.gov!user@ames.arpa
Subject: Special Event - March 12, 1994
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
28.333 MOSQUITO NET
Members of the Titusville Amateur Radio Club will operate 1400-2300Z, March
12, 1994, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Brevard County, Florida,
and the 3rd anniversary of the TARC Mosquito Net.
CW - near the bottom of the Novice 10, 15, and 40 sub-bands
Voice - 28.333 (Mosquito Net frequency), and near the bottom of the General
15 and 40 sub-bands
For a certificate, make contact and send your QSL with a 9" X 12"
self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
TARC
Post Office Box 73
Titusville, Florida 32781
We'll be listening for you!
KC4VIN, Carole Ann
Stinger #1, Net Manager
(TARC Mosquito net operates Wednesdays, 7PM Eastern on 28.333 MHz)
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Date: 28 Feb 1994 23:42:47 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!news.acns.nwu.edu!casbah.acns.nwu.edu!rdewan@network.ucsd.edu
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
References <2kld93$ovk@dancer.cc.bellcore.com>, <2klrff$c01@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu>, <2knklj$d4m@dancer.cc.bellcore.com>h.acn
Subject : Re: On-line Repeater Directory
In article <2knklj$d4m@dancer.cc.bellcore.com>,
sohl,william h <whs70@dancer.cc.bellcore.com> wrote:
>In article <2klrff$c01@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu>,
>Scott Richard Rosenfeld <ham@wam.umd.edu> wrote:
>>Just because there's an online repeater directory out there doesn't mean
>>that there's no market for the ARRL Repeater Directory. As stated prev-
>>iously, who really wants to carry around a bunch of 8-1/2 x 11 inch
>>sheets of paper, anyway?
>>
>>All of you people out there - have you seen that incredibly neat repeater
>>MAP book out there? It shows up at hamfests all the time, and MANY times
>>have I considered getting a copy, because it's a lot easier to look at
>>a map, compare it to your road map, and SEE what repeaters may be within
>>range. The ARRL seems to not be too worried about that one, and it
>>probably isn't cutting into the league's profits too much.
>
>That "MAP Directory" is also advertised in the March Issue of CG magazine
>on page 70. The Map directory is advertised as being 175 pages,
>it includes location, highways, plus other helpful info.
>
I owned a repeater Map book by ArtSci for a few days till I sold it to
someone who valued it more than I did. My opinion: crude maps, with a
very small fraction of repeaters on it. I found the ARRL
book, for all its flaws, to be significantly better.
Rajiv
aa9ch
r-dewan@nwu.edu
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