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Info-Hams Digest Sat, 12 Mar 94 Volume 94 : Issue 280
Today's Topics:
1x1 Callsigns?
arld014 DX news
Best cars for mobile HF/VHF??
Daily Summary of Solar Geophysical Activity for 10 March
Guy Tower with Phillistran Non-metallic ?
Info on Alinco mods?
Looking For Converters
midwest micro
WARNING: Potential Satellite Anomaly Warning
WWV time station freq
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Date: 11 Mar 1994 22:35:44 -0600
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!not-for-mail@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: 1x1 Callsigns?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Will Turner, N0RDV, says:
>The US only has the
>first half of the 'A's, thus you can't have an A#XXX call. (Or A#XX, A#X)
I realize the callbook isn't the authority, but it show's that A0 and A1
prefixes aren't assigned to any other country. Since the US has AAA-ALZ
then it *might* be possible for the US to assign A0 and A1. Does anyone
know for sure (not just guessing, like me)?
Kris AA5UO
mraz@aud.alcatel.com
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Date: 11 Mar 94 17:18:39 GMT
From: agate!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!cyber2.cyberstore.ca!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!ve6mgs!usenet@ucbvax.berkeley.edu
Subject: arld014 DX news
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
SB DX @ ARL $ARLD014
ARLD014 DX news
ZCZC AE12
QST de W1AW
DX Bulletin 14 ARLD014
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Date: 11 Mar 1994 21:01:46 GMT
From: slinky.cs.nyu.edu!longlast.cs.nyu.edu!jackson@nyu.arpa
Subject: Best cars for mobile HF/VHF??
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
|> Look at what the cops are driving. Ford Crown Victorias seem popular
|> with them, as do Chevy Caprices. Order your's with the same fleet codes
|> that they use and you'll have a car that works well with radios. (It'll
|> also have the heavy duty electrical system, cooling system, and suspension
|> of a cop car.) Get the same color scheme that they use for their unmarked
|> cars too, that way the antennas won't draw suspicion. (And you may avoid
|> some tickets.)
I had been thinking the same thing for quite a while, too. Only not for the
ability to work with radios, more because the Caprices look like they'll be
a comfortable ride and the antennas will look normal on them. In fact, I've
been trying to find the tiny antennas they have mounted on the roof immediately
above to rear window for scanner use. That'll definitely finish the image off.
Problem is, what are they usually tuned to? Of course, you could always get
a cellular lookalike 2m trunk lip mount to complement the roof mount.
--
Steven Jackson New York University
Assistant to the Chair of Comp Sci Courant Inst. of Mathematical Sciences
jackson@cs.nyu.edu, jcksnste@acfcluster 251 Mercer St, Room 411,NY 10012
"Not in my head.. so I don't have to think.." -- Nik Fiend
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Date: Thu, 10 Mar 1994 23:54:10 MST
From: 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!ve6mgs!usenet@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Daily Summary of Solar Geophysical Activity for 10 March
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\
DAILY SUMMARY OF SOLAR GEOPHYSICAL ACTIVITY
10 MARCH, 1994
/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\
(Based In-Part On SESC Observational Data)
SOLAR AND GEOPHYSICAL ACTIVITY INDICES FOR 10 MARCH, 1994
---------------------------------------------------------
NOTE: Stratospheric warming continues to exist from central and northeastern
Siberia to Canada and the adjacent Arctic. Warm air is spreading
northeastwards. The temperature gradient is reversed between 60N and
the pole from 10 HPA upwards into the upper stratosphere.
!!BEGIN!! (1.0) S.T.D. Solar Geophysical Data Broadcast for DAY 069, 03/10/94
10.7 FLUX=088.0 90-AVG=106 SSN=056 BKI=4444 4344 BAI=025
BGND-XRAY=B1.2 FLU1=2.1E+07 FLU10=2.1E+04 PKI=4465 4445 PAI=035
BOU-DEV=052,058,065,047,041,038,050,055 DEV-AVG=050 NT SWF=00:000
XRAY-MAX= B7.0 @ 0910UT XRAY-MIN= A7.2 @ 2355UT XRAY-AVG= B1.8
NEUTN-MAX= +002% @ 2005UT NEUTN-MIN= -002% @ 1125UT NEUTN-AVG= +0.1%
PCA-MAX= +0.3DB @ 2355UT PCA-MIN= -0.8DB @ 1850UT PCA-AVG= -0.2DB
BOUTF-MAX=55355NT @ 0234UT BOUTF-MIN=55305NT @ 1900UT BOUTF-AVG=55328NT
GOES7-MAX=P:+000NT@ 0000UT GOES7-MIN=N:+000NT@ 0000UT G7-AVG=+067,+000,+000
GOES6-MAX=P:+126NT@ 1757UT GOES6-MIN=N:-114NT@ 0718UT G6-AVG=+086,+027,-058
FLUXFCST=STD:090,090,095;SESC:090,090,095 BAI/PAI-FCST=020,015,015/030,025,020
KFCST=4454 4444 3454 4433 27DAY-AP=041,036 27DAY-KP=4556 5544 4544 6444
WARNINGS=*GSTRM;*AURMIDWCH
ALERTS=**MINSTRM
!!END-DATA!!
NOTE: The Effective Sunspot Number for 09 MAR 94 was 23.0.
The Full Kp Indices for 09 MAR 94 are: 4+ 6- 7- 5+ 5- 5- 5- 5-
The 3-Hr Ap Indices for 09 MAR 94 are: 34 72 111 56 42 37 39 37
Greater than 2 MeV Electron Fluence for 10 MAR is: 2.2E+09
SYNOPSIS OF ACTIVITY
--------------------
Solar activity was very low with five optically
uncorrelated B-class x-ray events observed this period. All
regions are exhibiting slow decay. New Region 7688 (N18E75)
was numbered this period.
Solar activity forecast: solar activity is expected to be
at very low to low levels. Region 7685 (S08W40) appears to
have the greatest potential of producing C-class activity.
STD: Moderate to high densities of high-energy electrons at
greater than 2 MeV have been observed since approximately late
on 08 March. This is at least the third recurrence of these
high-energy electrons and are thought to be associated with the
current coronal-hole related disturbance.
The geomagnetic field has been at mostly active to minor
storm levels the past 24 hours. Periods of major storm levels
were observed at high latitudes. Storm conditions are believed
to be the result of a favorably positioned coronal hole.
Geophysical activity forecast: the geomagnetic field is
expected to be at mostly active levels for the next two days.
Periods of minor storm conditions can be expected during high
latitude local nighttime. The field is expected to be mostly
unsettled to active on day three.
Event probabilities 11 mar-13 mar
Class M 01/01/01
Class X 01/01/01
Proton 01/01/01
PCAF Green
Geomagnetic activity probabilities 11 mar-13 mar
A. Middle Latitudes
Active 25/25/25
Minor Storm 30/20/15
Major-Severe Storm 01/01/01
B. High Latitudes
Active 30/25/25
Minor Storm 35/30/25
Major-Severe Storm 10/01/01
HF propagation conditions continue to be moderately to
occasionally strongly degraded for transpolar and transauroral
circuits due to the enhanced levels of geomagnetic and auroral
activity. Similar conditions are expected over the next 24
hours before levels of activity begin to subside on 12 and 13
March. Expect degraded propagation through at least 13 March
for high and polar latitude paths. Middle latitudes should see
a return to more stable conditions on 12 and (particularly) 13
March, if levels of activity do indeed subside by then.
COPIES OF JOINT USAF/NOAA SESC SOLAR GEOPHYSICAL REPORTS
========================================================
REGIONS WITH SUNSPOTS. LOCATIONS VALID AT 10/2400Z MARCH
--------------------------------------------------------
NMBR LOCATION LO AREA Z LL NN MAG TYPE
7684 S08W70 007 0010 BXO 04 002 BETA
7685 S08W44 342 0060 DSO 07 011 BETA
7687 N17W39 337 0000 AXX 00 001 ALPHA
7688 N18E75 223 0000 AXX 02 002 ALPHA
7680 S11W81 019 PLAGE
REGIONS DUE TO RETURN 11 MARCH TO 13 MARCH
NMBR LAT LO
7671 N11 191
LISTING OF SOLAR ENERGETIC EVENTS FOR 10 MARCH, 1994
----------------------------------------------------
A. ENERGETIC EVENTS:
BEGIN MAX END RGN LOC XRAY OP 245MHZ 10CM SWEEP
NONE
POSSIBLE CORONAL MASS EJECTION EVENTS FOR 10 MARCH, 1994
--------------------------------------------------------
BEGIN MAX END LOCATION TYPE SIZE DUR II IV
10/A0022 B1838 N14E23 DSF
INFERRED CORONAL HOLES. LOCATIONS VALID AT 10/2400Z
---------------------------------------------------
ISOLATED HOLES AND POLAR EXTENSIONS
EAST SOUTH WEST NORTH CAR TYPE POL AREA OBSN
67 S39W43 S62W51 S39W83 S37W48 005 EXT NEG 008 10830A
68 N61E09 N22W30 N26W35 N64W19 322 EXT POS 011 10830A
69 S10E47 S18E45 N00E29 N06E31 269 ISO POS 004 10830A
SUMMARY OF FLARE EVENTS FOR THE PREVIOUS UTC DAY
------------------------------------------------
Date Begin Max End Xray Op Region Locn 2695 MHz 8800 MHz 15.4 GHz
------ ---- ---- ---- ---- -- ------ ------ --------- --------- ---------
09 Mar: 0116 0121 0130 B3.7
0459 0504 0508 B2.6
0659 0702 0704 B1.2
0825 0828 0831 B1.9
0856 0857 0906 SF 7686 N08W80
1018 1021 1025 B1.6
1813 1822 1837 B3.7
1851 1901 1908 B5.2
2009 2014 2019 B2.9
2038 2046 2103 B1.9
2133 2140 2152 B7.7
REGION FLARE STATISTICS FOR THE PREVIOUS UTC DAY
------------------------------------------------
C M X S 1 2 3 4 Total (%)
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --- ------
Region 7686: 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 001 ( 9.1)
Uncorrellated: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 010 (90.9)
Total Events: 011 optical and x-ray.
EVENTS WITH SWEEPS AND/OR OPTICAL PHENOMENA FOR THE LAST UTC DAY
----------------------------------------------------------------
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: 12 Mar 1994 03:37:33 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!prairienet.org!k9cw@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Guy Tower with Phillistran Non-metallic ?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In a previous article, wstrahl@cbnewsg.cb.att.com (wayne.a.strahl) says:
>I am posting this query for a friend who is considering guying his
>Rohn 60' fold-over tower with Phillistran non-metallic guy cable in
>order to reduce interaction with his low-band slopers and Mosley
>PRO-57A that is mounted on it.
A year ago, I installed a 58 foot Rohn foldover tower with steel guys at
the hinge (31 feet) and Phillystran at the top. It works great! Until
I put the guys on the upper half, it would really move about in the wind
out here in the country. The Phillystran kept the top stable and it does
not effect the two inverted V's hanging off the tower.
Nice stuff...
73, Drew K9CW
He presently has unbroken lengths
--
*-----------------------------*-------------------------------------*
| Andrew B. White K9CW | internet: k9cw@prairienet.org |
| ABW Associates, Ltd. | phone/fax: 217-643-7327 |
*-----------------------------*-------------------------------------*
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Date: Sat, 12 Mar 1994 00:38:45 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!dog.ee.lbl.gov!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!library.ucla.edu!csulb.edu!csus.edu!netcom.com!kld.slip.netcom.com!user@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Info on Alinco mods?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <1994Mar10.204543.1362@earlham.edu>, georges@earlham.edu wrote:
> I recently bought a 2nd hand Alinco DJ-F1T hand held. The manual says
> that it can be modified to do aeronautical band AM between 118 MHz and 130
> MHz
> Also, how complicated and ticklish are such mods?
>
> Any help/ideas/opinions welcomed.
>
>
> --George Silver
> Director of Computing
> Earlham College
> georges@earlham.edu
I own and modified two alinco radios a 590 & 560. I had the benefit of
paperwork I got from my local dealer, but when I opened the radios I found
the jumpers that were to be cut were EXTREMELY obvious. They were loops of
orange wire about 1/4 to1/2 inch long connecting two points on a circuit
board. They were the only such wires on the board. I would suspect that if
you open your radios you'll find the same sort of thing.
--
Keith Dicker N6CKT
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Date: Sat, 12 Mar 1994 01:53:01 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!dog.ee.lbl.gov!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!news.ccs.queensu.ca!eleceng.ee.QueensU.CA!toloo@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Looking For Converters
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Hello:
I am looking for the circuit that can change the
reception bands of receivers (shortwave and/or FM)
by modulating the signals that are outside the reception
band.
Regards
Mansour
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Date: 11 Mar 1994 22:29:51 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!galaxy.ucr.edu!library.ucla.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!freenet3.scri.fsu.edu!freenet2.scri.fsu.edu!henryf@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: midwest micro
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
I am thinking about purchasing a clone from midwest micro. Does anybody
have experience with them? How is their customer service?? How about the
quality of their engineering?? Thanks.
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Date: Fri, 11 Mar 1994 00:14:12 MST
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!galaxy.ucr.edu!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!ve6mgs!usenet@network.ucsd.
Subject: WARNING: Potential Satellite Anomaly Warning
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\
POTENTIAL SATELLITE ANOMALY WARNING
ISSUED: 05:00 UT, 11 MARCH
/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\
ATTENTION:
Moderate to high fluxes of high energy electrons at greater than 2 MeV
have been observed over the last 48 hours. Electrons became enhanced during
the mid-to-late part of 08 March and have been at particularly strong levels
over the last 24 hours. Total fluence for the event thus far is running
around 3.5E+09 electrons/cm^2-day-sr. If these fluences continue (and they
are expected to), some geosynchronous satellites may see charging-related
anomalies.
Electron fluence reached a new maximum today, at 2.2E+09 el/cm^2-day-sr.
This daily fluence value exceeds all other daily fluence values associated
with this disturbance over the last several months.
Based on recurrence, this electron enhancement should continue for
another 10 to 12 days. Updates will be released, as necessary.
** End of Warning **
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Date: Fri, 11 Mar 1994 13:45:13 GMT
From: sgi!odin!chuck.dallas.sgi.com!adams@decwrl.dec.com
Subject: WWV time station freq
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <Anthony_Pelliccio-100394124830@138.16.64.25>, Anthony_Pelliccio@brown.edu (Tony Pelliccio) writes:
|> In article <2lnj0n$ekf@gaia.ucs.orst.edu>, schottd@ucs.orst.edu (Derek
|> Schott) wrote:
...stuff deleted...
|> 5.000, 15.000 and 20.000 are the ones I'm familiar with.....
|>
|> --
|> == Anthony_Pelliccio@Brown.edu (Tony Pelliccio, KD1NR)
|> == Box 1908, Providence, RI 02912 Tel. (401) 863-1880
|> == All opinions expressed are those of the individual, and not those
|> == of Brown University.
What!? You missed 10.000000000000 MHz, the most important one, IMHO. :-)
dit dit
--
Chuck Adams K5FO CP-60
adams@sgi.com
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Date: (null)
From: (null)
SB DX ARL ARLD014
ARLD014 DX news
The items in this week's bulletin are courtesy of Rolf, DL7VEE, the
Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin, the Yankee Clipper Contest Club PacketCluster
network and Contest Corral in QST. Thanks.
PRATAS ISLAND. The latest news is that the planned DXpedition for
this month has been scrubbed.
LACCADIVE ISLANDS. VU7LI continues both his geological surveys and
QRP operation for a few more weeks.
KERGUELEN ISLAND. Listen for Pierre, FT5XJ, on 14188 kHz around
0330 and 1600z.
NEPAL. Equipment donations by DJ6SI and DJ6JC, with the help of
EUDXF, DL9WVM and WB6ZUC, have put Satis, 9N1AA, and Surish, 9N1HA,
on the air. QSL via PO Box 4292, Kathmandu, Nepal.
TONGA. Bob, W7TSQ, is island hopping as A35SQ around the main
island of Tonga, much to the delight of IOTA chasers. He should be
active until March 15. QSL via W7TSQ.
NORTHERN COOK ISLANDS. Amy, ZK1AT, has been on 3787 kHz at 0630z,
7205 kHz around 0715 and 0900, 14195 kHz at 0430z, 18150 at 2200,
and 24950 at 2315. QSL via WB6EQX.
FERNANDO DE NORONHA ISLAND. Peter, PY5CC, is QRV as PY0FM until
April 1. He prefers SSB, 160 and 6 meters, but also operates some
CW and satellites. QSL his home call.
FRANZ JOSEF LAND. 4K2MAL has been quite active lately. Check 10104
kHz at 2230z and 0400z, 18072 kHz at 1645z, 14182 kHz at 1415z, and
7004 kHz around 0245z.
GUYANA. Larry, 8R1/N4VA, should be active for another week. His on
the air times are fluid, so listen to the 20 and 15 meter IOTA
frequencies, 14260 and 21260 kHz, for details.
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS. JA1CMD will sign KH0/JA1CMD from March 27
to April 1, mainly on 80 and 40 meter CW. QSL to CBA.
COCOS ISLAND. Members of the OKDXA are planning a big TJI9
DXpedition for May.
THIS WEEKEND ON THE RADIO. Both the Kentucky and Wisconsin QSO
Parties are this weekend. The Kentucky event, sponsored by the
Paducah ARA, is from 1500z March 12 to 0300z March 13, and 1500z to
2400z March 13, both phone and CW.
The Wisconsin Party is sponsored by the West Allis RAC and runs from
1800z March 18 to 0100z March 14, both CW and phone.
The exchange for both events is signal report, state, province or
country. Kentucky and Wisconsin stations will send signal report
and county for their exchange. Full details/rules appear on page
111 of February QST.
NNNN
/EX
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Date: 12 Mar 1994 03:29:01 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!news1.oakland.edu!vela.acs.oakland.edu!prvalko@network.ucsd.edu
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
References <2lnm9t$643@jericho.mc.com>, <2lo1ii$g94@oak.oakland.edu>, <1994Mar11.215416.5960@news2.den.mmc.com>ch.e
Subject : Re: 1x1 Callsigns?
Gee Russ... can't get anything past you now, can we? :-)
yup.
3's as in seven thirds =paul= wb8zjl
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Date: Fri, 11 Mar 1994 13:53:38 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!convex!cnn.exu.ericsson.se!ericom!eua.ericsson.se!sunic!psinntp!psinntp!laidbak!tellab5!jwa@network.ucsd.edu
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
References <CMCruE.8n6@ucdavis.edu>, <2li7a8$sj6@news.acns.nwu.edu>, <CMDvpx.AJp@news.Hawaii.Edu>co
Subject : Re: Sound Blaster stupidity
In article <CMDvpx.AJp@news.Hawaii.Edu> jherman@uhunix3.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu (Jeffrey Herman) writes:
>In article <2li7a8$sj6@news.acns.nwu.edu> rdewan@casbah.acns.nwu.edu (Rajiv Dewan) writes:
>>In article <CMCruE.8n6@ucdavis.edu>,
>>Daniel D. Todd <ez006683@chip.ucdavis.edu> wrote:
>>>Jeffrey Herman (jherman@uhunix3.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu) wrote:
>>>
>>>: But keep in mind that they're NOT ads because the item is not for sale
>>>: yet (even though the price was posted for us).
>I was being facetious!
>>>I've seen this argument posited before, I'm not sure if it's real or
>>>not.
Anyone who thinks that the non-existence of a product means that
>>>ads for it are not advertisements should look at the last couple months
>>>of QST. Lots of companies advertise before the product is actually
>>>available. (Sorta like President Clinton and the health care program)
>>
>>Indeed. I think that they are called `Teasers' - a common marketing
>>ploy. It is used to signal prospective customers and competitors. To
>>competitors: better watch out, I am going to come out with this new product.
>>It is a `territorial' thing. Like dogs marking the fire hydrant.
>>
>Jeff NH6IL
I'm just a "functional illiterate" electronic tech. I'm not
much of a business man. However, I do know one thing. All of
this hullabaloo about the Hamblaster means exposure and that
what advertisers want. Just talking about is a form of
advertising. So whose the bad guy?
---
Jack Albert WA9FVP Fellow Radio Hacker
Tele (708) 378-6201
Tellabs Operations, Inc. FAX (708) 378-6721
1000 Remington Blvd. jwa@tellabs.com
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
"You can't please everyone so you have to please yourself"
Rick Nelson
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Date: 11 Mar 94 16:09:28 GMT
From: agate!howland.reston.ans.net!math.ohio-state.edu!news.acns.nwu.edu!ftpbox!mothost!lmpsbbs!NewsWatcher!user@ucbvax.berkeley.edu
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
References <2lnm9t$643@jericho.mc.com>, <CMGtpo.4t9@cup.hp.com>, <CMGxq7.F0L@wang.com>news.
Subject : Re: 1x1 Callsigns?
In article <CMGxq7.F0L@wang.com>, dbushong@wang.com (Dave Bushong) wrote:
> jholly@cup.hp.com (Jim Hollenback) writes:
>
> >Bob Levine (levine@mc.com) wrote:
> >: Has anyone seen anything in print about whether the vanity
> >: callsign program (someday) might allow 1x1 calls?
>
> >: (for info, a 1x1 is like K1X)
>
> >No, but I've heard ther is a 2X1 ... JY1
>
> Wouldn't that be a "two by nothin'?" Mine (KZ1O) is a 2X1, so if
> the 'o' were dropped, it would be a 2X
>
> --
> Dave Bushong, Wang Laboratories, Inc.
Well, guys, don't forget two crucial pieces of information about that call:
1) It is not a US callsign, it is Jordan, in the middle east;
2) JY1 happens to be King Hussein, who has done much to promote amatuer
radio in the middle east and throughout the world. He is also the ruler of
those issuing callsigns. Therefore he gets to pick the shortest and most
prestigious call for himself. His wife Queen Noor has the call JY1AA.
FYI, King Hussein visits the USA regularly, including both the Cleveland
Clinic and Mayo Clinic for health care. He has been heard locally on the
bands during his visits, and I hope to hear him speak some day at an
amateur club meeting.
--
Karl Beckman, P.E. < STUPIDITY is an elemental force for which >
Motorola Comm - Fixed Data < no earthquake is a match. -- Karl Kraus >
The statements and opinions expressed here are not those of Motorola Inc.
Motorola paid a marketing firm a huge sum of money to get their opinions;
they have made it clear that they do not wish to share those of employees.
Amateur radio WA8NVW @ K8MR.NEOH.USA.NA NavyMARS VBH @ NOGBN.NOASI
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