>Within YCCC I've been promoting the idea that each member of
>the club ought to particpate in a local club's FD effort. Many
>have been doing it for years, and most of them are in a leadership
>role within the local club. Seems like an ideal place to show
>newcomers how to operate better, and the joys of CW and other
>modes besides FM.
I agree with this absolutely. I've personally passed up several
opportunities to operate in "go for broke" settings with a hand-
ful of other experienced hams, in favor of doing FD with the
local general interest club, & I've never been sorry I did. While
only a handful of the folks in the club ever go on to become
contesters, a few do: last year FD was the 1st contest experience
for 2 locals who've both since been active in contesting & DXing
and I think are now motivated enough to start moving up the
ladder. FD was how I got started in contesting, in fact. In
spite of always doing FD as a fun/instructional activity, we have
yet to finish below the top 10% in our entry category (2A).
So please everyone, at least consider doing FD with your local
club. Look on it as a "missionary" activity to go out & recruit
new blood.
73 - Alan NS0B
1996 FD chairman for Mid-MO ARC, Jeff City
(Look for us as N0SS/WB0TPN in 2A!)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Alan Braun MD, NS0B/V31EV *Internet: albraun@socketis.net *
* Jefferson City, MO *Packet: NS0B@N0LBA.#cemo.mo.usa.noam *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
>From bagraham@HK.Super.NET (Mr. Brett Graham) Sat Jun 8 04:56:12 1996
From: bagraham@HK.Super.NET (Mr. Brett Graham) (Mr. Brett Graham)
Subject: 4th Asia-Pacific Sprint reminder!
Message-ID: <199606080356.LAA09291@is1.hk.super.net>
The Asia-Pacific Sprint Contest Committee would like to announce the fourth
running of this spectacular radiosporting event:
Objective: For stations outside the Asia-Pacific region to work as many
Asia-Pacific stations as possible within the 2 hour time limit.
For stations inside the Asia-Pacific region to work as many
stations as possible, anywhere in the world, within the 2 hour
time limit.
(A complete list of the Asia-Pacific countries is defined below)
Winners: Each DXCC country, each continent plus one overall.
Winners receive a cool Asia-Pacific contest T-shirt.
(Sponsorship of prizes is solicited - if interested, please
send an e-mail to ap-sprint@dumpty.nal.go.jp)
February, the second Saturday of June & the third Saturday of October)
Time: 1230-1430 UTC
Bands: 20m & 40m only
Mode: CW only
Power limit: 150W output
Entry categories: Single operator, Single radio only
Contest exchange: RST + Serial number beginning with 001
Duplicate contacts: Same station may be worked only once on the per band
Multipliers: Prefixes per WPX rules (once only - not once per band)
QSY rule: Called station (usually CQer) QSYs at least 1 kHz after a QSO
Final Score: Number of QSOs x Multipliers
Asia-Pacific countries for this contest (coutries from Asia side Pacific
Rim to 180 degrees longitude):
3D2(all), 1S/9M0, 9M2, 9M6/8, 9V, BV, BV9(Pratas), BY, BS(Scarborough),
C2, DU, FK8, FW, H4, HL, HS, JA, JD1/Ogasawara, JD1/Marcus, KC6(Belau),
KH2, KH9, KH0, P29, T2, T30, T33, UA0, V6/KC6, V7, V85, VK1-9(all except
VK9X & VK9Y), VS6, XU, XV/3W, XX9, YB, YJ, ZL(all except Chatham & Kermadec)
Results will be posted to: CQ-CONTEST@TGV.com
AP-SPRINT@dumpty.nal.go.jp
CQ Contest Magazine
Rules and results will be distributed by an automated info-server.
Send a request e-mail to: info-contest@dumpty.nal.go.jp
with the command in the body: #get ap-sprint.rule
All logs must contain complete QSO information plus a summary sheet
and your T-shirt size. Electronic logs are gladly accepted by e-mail! The
log & summary sheet must be in ASCII format (no binary files, please).
Sample entry format is shown below.
Post your entry to:
JAs - Tack Kumagai non-JAs - James Brooks
P O BOX 22 15 Balmoral Road #03-08
Mitaka Singapore 259801
Tokyo 181 SINGAPORE
JAPAN
Email: 9v1yc@equator.lugs.org.sg
Log deadline: E-mail - 72 hours after end of contest
Post - Postmarked no later than 7 days after contest
Sample Summary Sheet
--------------------
ASIA PACIFIC CW SPRINT CONTEST
CALLSIGN USED:
OPERATOR:
COUNTRY:
DATE:
BAND QSOs POINTs PREFIXES
7
14
--------------------------------------
Total
SCORE:
Comments:
____________________________________________________________________________
(TYPE or PRINT)
NAME CALL
Address:
City :
Prefecture/State:
Postal Code:
Country:
____________________________________________________________
Sample Log
Any ASCII file output from CT/TRLOG/NA/ZLOG etc logging software
will be accepted.
BAND MM/DD/YY HHMM CALLSIGN RSTNR RSTNR NEW POINT
SENT RCVD MULT
20 09/30/95 1310 JE1CKA 599001 59917 JE1 1
40 09/30/95 1312 9V1YC 599002 59916 9V1 1
40 09/30/95 1316 VS6BG 599003 59922 VS6 1
20 09/30/95 1317 JE1JKL 599004 59931 1
[END]
73, VS6BrettGraham bagraham@hk.super.net & vr2bg@harts.org.hk
>From k7fd@teleport.com (John Nicholson) Sat Jun 8 05:26:51 1996
From: k7fd@teleport.com (John Nicholson) (John Nicholson)
Subject: fraud (and switch to new topic)
Message-ID: <199606080426.VAA07165@desiree.teleport.com>
>K7FD sez:
>
>> Take a listen to your local repeater and tell me if what you hear
>> inspired you to take up contesting; it's not inspiring -- it's
>> embarrassing!
K1KI sez:
>Allow me to disagree. We were all beginners once. We (maybe it was just
>me?) all sounded like idiots to the old timers. Build a bridge, don't burn
>the bridges. If I was a newcomer reading this stuff I'd certainly feel no
>incentive to become a contester - actually, it'd convince me not to.
A point well taken! It's not being a beginner I oppose, it's the
KIND of beginner we now attract (with no code). By and large,
I see a markedly different kind of radio amateur on the 2M band
today as opposed to 10 or 15 years ago. An honest mistake by
a beginner is to be expected...I am not talking about an honest
mistake. I'm talking about a specific influx of new amateurs that will
always be on 2 meters...with no intention of upgrading.
Newcomers are always welcome to our ranks! Let's hope we can
continue to attract individuals that are a cut above. Some of
them may even try contesting!
73, John K7FD
>From jreid@aloha.net (Jim Reid) Sat Jun 8 05:37:42 1996
From: jreid@aloha.net (Jim Reid) (Jim Reid)
Subject: What oes this have to do....?
Message-ID: <1.5.4.32.19960608043742.00677ba4@aloha.net>
>what does any of this thread have to do with contesting?
Nothing, guess we just like to chat a bit among peers
about stuff that seems interesting at the moment.
Besides, have you ever tried to get anywhere
constructively(Sp?) on the newsgroups?
73, Jim, AH6NB
>From mats.persson@mbox2.swipnet.se (SM7PKK) Sat Jun 8 12:34:58 1996
From: mats.persson@mbox2.swipnet.se (SM7PKK) (SM7PKK)
Subject: New Web Site for DX-pedition related material
Message-ID: <2.2.32.19960608113458.006b85e0@mailbox.swip.net>
Hi all,
I am setting up a new Web site with more DX-pedition related material. If
you are interested=20
take a look at=20
http://www.algonet.se/~sm7pkk/
The pages are not 100% but I am interested in getting some input concerning
some of the pages anyway, so have a look. Especially from DX-peditioners,
and people who want to travel with radio.
73 de Mats SM7PKK=20
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=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
SM7PKK E-mail: mats.persson@mbox2.swipnet.se
Mats Persson
Zenithgatan 24 # 5 DON=B4T USE CALLBOOK ADRESS IT=B4S WRONG!
S-212 14 Malmoe
Sweden CW !!
P.S My logs are open forever.. ever.. ever..
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=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
>From Andrew@gi0nwg.demon.co.uk (Andrew Williamson) Sat Jun 8 13:08:41 1996
From: Andrew@gi0nwg.demon.co.uk (Andrew Williamson) (Andrew Williamson)
Subject: Where do I get RUFZ?
Message-ID: <ZXVFGBAJ1WuxEwOU@gi0nwg.demon.co.uk>
Hi all,
This probably sounds like a stupid question, but where do I get a copy
of RUFZ. I have tried kgicl8.geo.tu-dresden.de on numerous occasions but
can never get connected. Is there anywhere else this can be FTP'd from??
Thanks in advance,
Andrew Williamson, GI0NWG
E-mail : andrew@gi0nwg.demon.co.uk
DX-Cluster : g0nwg > gb7pdx
BBS : g0nwg@gb7glp.#44.gbr.eu
WestNet DX Group Member
>From sercom@bo.nettuno.it (Andy) Sat Jun 8 13:33:31 1996
From: sercom@bo.nettuno.it (Andy) (Andy)
Subject: YS2DX on 80mt
Message-ID: <199606081233.OAA22503@bologna.nettuno.it>
Yes. as everyone sending this kin of message I will say:
I know that reflector is not the right place where asking qsl info but I
have problem with zone 7 in 80mt.
PSE Info of YS2DX worked on 80mt in a monstrous pileup on
6/4/96 at 0009z
I copied via W1RH but this callsign seems doesn't exist.
SORRY SORRY SORRY
&
TKS TKS TKS
IK4WMG Natural Born CWer
>From sercom@bo.nettuno.it (Andy) Sat Jun 8 13:45:43 1996
From: sercom@bo.nettuno.it (Andy) (Andy)
Subject: PED trainer help
Message-ID: <199606081245.OAA22760@bologna.nettuno.it>
I have serious problem with contest trainer=20
PED ver.4.11i by JE3MAS
I own a EPSON ActionNote 650 4MB/350MB with B/N LCD display
These are my Autoexec.bat and Config.sys file and I have DOS ver=
6.22
When I start the program the pc load it from HD and stop. It doesn't=
show
anything of the program. It doesn't start the interface.=20
I have a good PC, original Software, no TSR, no gingle so WHAT is=
WRONG??!!
Thank you in advance dear OMs
IK4WMG - Devoted to CW - Andy
AUTOEXEC.BAT
C:\DOS\SMARTDRV.EXE /X
PROMPT $p$g
PATH
c:\;C:\WINDOWS;C:\DOS;c:\utility;c:\utility\nc;c:\utility\pkzip;c:\utility\c
ompact
SET TEMP=3DC:\DOS
SET TMP=3DC:\DOS
set editor=3Dc:\dos\edit
KEYB IT,,C:\DOS\KEYBOARD.SYS
cls
CONFIG.SYS
DEVICE=3DC:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS
DEVICE=3DC:\DOS\AMOUSE.SYS /C1
DOS=3DHIGH
COUNTRY=3D039,850,C:\DOS\COUNTRY.SYS
BUFFERS=3D30,0
DOS=3DUMB
LASTDRIVE=3DE
=7FFCBS=3D16,0
=46ILES=3D30
STACKS=3D9,256
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