Subject: Re: New ARRL Section multipler starting June 1996
To: Cq-Contest@tgv.com
r> Ummm, I checked my May 1995 QST p. 133. Says FD exchange is
r> operating class and ARRL/Canadian Section. Scoring is QSO's times
r> multipliers. Mults being sections.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
r> 72 de Rick WZ2T Franklin County NNY (Finally!!!!)
It helps if you read the *entire* sentence. From the May 1995 QST p.133.
Scores are based on the number of valid contact points times
the multiplier corresponding to the highest power used at any time
during the Field Day period, plus bonus points.
--
George Fremin III
Austin, Texas C.K.U.
WB5VZL
512/416-0140
geoiii@bga.com
>From De Syam <syam@Glue.umd.edu> Wed Oct 18 07:28:34 1995
From: De Syam <syam@Glue.umd.edu> (De Syam)
Subject: 40m SSB Intruders, 40 meter digimodes, etc.
Message-ID: <Pine.SUN.3.91.951018014222.17943M-100000@cappuccino.eng.umd.edu>
Re the Indonesian intruders, they give me fits every time I try to
operate the band from HS0ZAR. At the Region 3 IARU Conference in Singapore
last year, Region 3 Intruder Watch chief ZL1CVK presented an excellent
report about the problem from 9M2RI. The Malay language is quite similar
to the Indonesian language so the 9M2's can understand what is going on.
They are Indonesian logging companies. Since Indonesia has, if I'm not
mistaken, about 13,000 islands and a state-run telephone company which
can't provide telephone service to most of them, the logging companies
have no choice but to use radio to communicate from their tree-cutting
operations to company headquarters, since the cutting operations are
constantly on the move from one stand of forest to another. During the
daytime the business traffic takes place and given the short distance 40
meter signals travel in the tropics during daylight hours, they are not
much of a problem then. Nightfall comes and the lonely company radio
operators, away from wives or girl-friends out in some God-foresaken
forest, get on the air to talk with each or to have someone put them
through to their families to relieve the boredom. They don't know CW so
they consider the CW signals they hear to be just normal background
clutter. Generally speaking they know the YB's are operating SSB further
up the band and they stay clear of the higher end.
A key point here is that the operators are not the ones responsible for
where they are operating. They are using the rigs the company's
communications contractor provided them. The real culprits are the
communications companies which, to save a buck, bought ham transceivers
instead of commercial jobs. It is also possible that someone in the
government has been convinced to look the other way by, shall we say,
appropriate gratuities. The YB hams are afraid to tackle the problem
head-on because they don't know how important the interests are behind
the problem and whether it might be they, rather than the intruders, who
get bounced if they make too much noise about it.
We are not talking about powerhouse stations here, probably 100 watts and
a dipole. Given the business the operators are in, they might be pretty
good at getting dipoles pretty high up in the trees, but the key point is
that there are a lot of them and if one isn't skipping in well at the
moment another one is.
Yes IARU Conferences have discussed time after time trying to limit the
sale of ham gear to hams, but given the explosion of commerce worldwide
this becomes less likely as time goes on.
As for the digital modes in 40 meters and SSB at the low end, etc., this
has long been a topic which generates considerable heat at IARU Region 2
Conferences and the situation was no different at the recent IARU Region
2 Conference at Niagara Falls. Latin American SSB operators consider
7050-7100 their prime DX territory and don't appreciate digital stations
from North America sitting there wiping out their DX QSO's. However they
also complained about their own SSB rag chew nets operating in the same
area. Basically the Conference agreed to try to get SSB and digital
traffic between stations in Region 2 (North, Central and South America
and the Caribbean) moved up above 7100 KHz. during the hours of darkness
so that the area below 7100 can be left for communications between Region
2 and Regions 1 and 3. However the band plans formulated at such
conferences are strictly voluntary; there is no enforcement power held
by the IARU-member national societies, and, in fact, probably less than
50% of the digital operators and the SSB rag chewers are members of their
respective national societies so they feel no obligation of any sort to
follow their societies' band plans.
By the way, in about two weeks' time some European CW operators will be
screaming about the W's who use run frequencies below 7040 KHz. when
running European SSB stations during the CQWW SSB contest, as the Region
1 bandplan calls for SSB to stay above 7040. So sometimes, fellow
contesters, the shoe is on the other foot!
Sorry for the bandwidth, but it seemed like there was some interest in
all of this.
Very 73,
Fred Laun, K3ZO
>From Cain, Jim, K1TN" <jcain@arrl.org Wed Oct 18 12:52:00 1995
From: Cain, Jim, K1TN" <jcain@arrl.org (Cain, Jim, K1TN)
Subject: New ARRL Section multipler starting June 1996
Message-ID: <3084EA86@arrl.org>
Wrong.
Rule 8) Scoring: Scores are based on the number of valid contact
points times the multiplier corresponding to the highest power
used at any time during the Field Day period, plus bonus points.
May 1995 QST p 133
JC
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From: richards
To: jcain
Cc: cq-contest
Subject: Re: New ARRL Section multipler starting June 1996
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From: <richards@nylink.org>
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To: jcain@arrl.org
Cc: cq-contest@tgv.com
Subject: Re: New ARRL Section multipler starting June 1996
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--
Jim Cain writes:
> FD does not use geographic multipliers.
> Never has.
> It's in the rules. Every May QST.
>
> As for your header. It's a new section multiplier starting
> January 1, 1996. It just does not apply to anything as
> an ARRL contest multiplier until Nov SS.
>
> JC
>
>
Ummm, I checked my May 1995 QST p. 133. Says FD exchange is
operating class and ARRL/Canadian Section. Scoring is QSO's times
multipliers. Mults being sections.
72 de Rick WZ2T Franklin County NNY (Finally!!!!)
richards@nylink.org
>From David Robbins KY1H <robbins@guid2.dnet.lmco.com> Wed Oct 18 14:32:06 1995
From: David Robbins KY1H <robbins@guid2.dnet.lmco.com> (David Robbins KY1H)
Subject: ped volume?
Message-ID: <199510181331.JAA16966@franklin.vf.mmc.com>
is the volume on ped when going thru a sound blaster always so low or is
there a setup we are missing.
73, Dave KY1H Robbins@guid2.dnet.lmco.com
>From Ed Miske <MISKE@A1.ISD.UPMC.EDU> Wed Oct 18 18:32:23 1995
From: Ed Miske <MISKE@A1.ISD.UPMC.EDU> (Ed Miske)
Subject: PA QSO Party
Message-ID: <D272ZVZLDTK6O*/R=EDISON/R=A1/U=MISKE/@MHS>
I was away for the PA QSO party, (getting flash frozen in my dad's
attic saturday evening), and had my reflector mail shut off. If I
missed an announcement here and am duplicating something, I apologize
in advance.
I will collect PA QSO Party scores and sumarize when/if I get enough to
make it worth while.
You can send direct to "miske@a1.isd.upmc.edu".
I'll take as simple as claimed score or as much as CW QSO's, SSB QSO's,
Mults, class, (single/Multi Op, Hi/Lo/QRP power, Portable), QTH (Pa.
County or ARRl/CRRL section or DX).
73
de N3BGV, Ed
>From Setzler" <setzler@c813.npt.nuwc.navy.mil Wed Oct 18 10:46:19 1995
From: Setzler" <setzler@c813.npt.nuwc.navy.mil (Setzler)
Subject: Mugs and the frozen North (was A New Section?)
Message-ID: <n1398112925.94164@c813.npt.nuwc.navy.mil>
During tests the K1NG M/S crew downs gallons of JOLT Cola (twice the caffeine
of regular cola - sez so right on the label!). Afterwards, we relax and
reflect on our efforts whilst sipping the homebrew beers of KI1G and WF1B.
James/kd1ng ..
_________________________reply separator_______________
>I consume copious quantities of Dr. Pepper, the drink of champions,
>recommended by both Fred Laun K32O and Bob Cox K3EST.
>As for wimpy tea or worse, coffee, I'll have Nunavut.
>73 Gene W3ZZ
>From n2ic@drmail.dr.att.com (LondonSM) Wed Oct 18 14:50:44 1995
From: n2ic@drmail.dr.att.com (LondonSM) (LondonSM)
Subject: KH0AM in CQ WW PH MULTI/MULTI!
References: <199510180225.LAA03429@dumpty.nal.go.jp>
Message-ID: <9510180750.ZM4036@dr.att.com>
On Oct 18, 11:25am, Takao KUMAGAI wrote:
> Hi Guys
>
> We will activate KH0AM during this comming CQ WW PH contest
> weekend in Multi/Multi.
>
> The Ops are KH0AM/JE1CKA, AH0K, JA1WSX/KI7QD, JH1GTV/N1SID,
> JR1EFG/KU0Q, JF1MIA/KH0A, JE2JCV/WH6CQ, KH0BA(YL!) & JA6VZB/
> AH0T. Look for her on 28 SSB or 29 FM!
> No 160m operation is planned.
>
Why no 160m operation ? It is legal in KH0. With an inverted-L and 1500 watts
you should easily be able to work:
W (Zones 3 and 4)
VE
VK (Zone 30, and maybe 29)
ZL (Zone 32)
KH6 (Zone 31)
KL7 (Zone 1)
UA0 (Zone 19)
+ any other Pacific contest DXpeditions.
I can't understand why you would give up 15 easy multipliers !
73,
Hope to see you on 6 bands (including 160),
Steve, N2IC/0
n2ic@dr.att.com
>From Takao KUMAGAI <je1cka@dumpty.nal.go.jp> Wed Oct 18 15:20:58 1995
From: Takao KUMAGAI <je1cka@dumpty.nal.go.jp> (Takao KUMAGAI)
Subject: [cq-contest 9098] ped volume?
Message-ID: <199510181420.XAA06469@dumpty.nal.go.jp>
on 95/10/18, David Robbins KY1H writes:
: is the volume on ped when going thru a sound blaster always so low or is
: there a setup we are missing.
Mas III(JE3MAS author of PED) told me that PED drives
8*2 16 sounds so the sound level is rather low. I heard
that there is some configuration to volume up if you run
2/4staions pile up only.
---------
Tack Kumagai JE1CKA/KH0AM
TEL:81-30-066-6408, FAX:81-423-93-4449
Internet: je1cka@nal.go.jp
>From Pete Soper <psoper@encore.com> Wed Oct 18 15:45:17 1995
From: Pete Soper <psoper@encore.com> (Pete Soper)
Subject: Pennsylvania QSO Party claim
Message-ID: <14062.9510181445@earl.encore.com>
Operator : KS4XG
Category : single operator, medium power
Default Exchange : # and North Carolina
MODE BAND QSOs Mults
______________________________
SSB 80 56 3
SSB 40 278 60
_______________________________
Totals 334 x 63 = 20142 + 1 W3YA contact(200) = 20342 points
Missed CUM, ELK, FOR, WYO counties, spent 9 hours operating.
Equipment
_________
Icom 735 @ around 100 watts, tuner, G5RV @ 50ft running East/West,
version 9 CT (with a hacked cqp.dat file).
Comments
________
Thanks to the guys and gals in PA for making a fun contest! Very pleasant
to find more than one woman per 100 QSOs, incidentally.
This one was more fun than California as it was my coming out party. With a
few, mostly funny foulups I managed some modest runs for the first time.
What a rapid learning experience and what a load of new perspectives. Gave
me fresh insights about "search and pounce" too (mostly humbling).
Thanks to WA6SDM and WM2C/6 for the little push I needed.
Regards,
Pete
______________________________________________________________________________
Pete Soper (psoper@encore.com) KS4XG 1+ 919 481 3730, 481 3868/FAX
Encore Computer Corp 901 Kildaire Farm Rd Cary, NC 27511 USA grid FM05oq
>From Tony and Celia Becker <becker@shell.portal.com> Wed Oct 18 14:18:40 1995
From: Tony and Celia Becker <becker@shell.portal.com> (Tony and Celia Becker)
Subject: Pacificon in Calif. and WRTC 96
Message-ID: <199510181623.JAA00110@nova.unix.portal.com>
The ARRL Pacific Division Convention, Pacificon, will be held at the Hilton
Hotel in Concord, CA this weekend. Events begin on Friday afternoon, and
the exhibits are open all day Saturday and Sunday morning.
The Concord Hilton is just east of I-680 and just north of the Willow Pass
exit. Take Willow Pass east to the first signal, which is Diamond, then
turn left and the Hilton is on your right.
For more info about Pacificon, contact the Mount Diablo Amateur Radio Club
at (510) 932-6125.
AA6KX and W6OAT OF Northern California Contest Club will be conducting a
World Radiosport Team Championship forum at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20th.
Don't forget to check out the booth in the exhibit hall and find out how you
can participate in making the WRTC-96 coming up next July the best contest
event of the new year!
For additional information about WRTC-96, contact Rusty Epps,
W6OAT at 651 Handley Trail, Redwood City, CA 94062, USA or via e-mail at
epps@netcom.com.
>From James Brooks" <9v1yc@equator.lugs.po.my Wed Oct 18 17:49:52 1995
From: James Brooks" <9v1yc@equator.lugs.po.my (James Brooks)
Subject: 2nd AP Sprint Final Results (long)
Message-ID: <30852223.equator@equator.lugs.po.my>
2nd AP Sprint Final Results:
(* T-Shirt winner)
Oceania
-------------------------
YB0ASI* 67 x 50 3350
VK5GN* 40 x 33 1320
VK4TT 34 x 29 986
VK1FF 20 x 19 380 (op wb2ffy)
Asia
--------------------------
9V1YC* 72 x 49 3528
VS6WO* 57 x 41 2337
JH7WKQ* 48 x 35 1680
VS6BG 48 x 35 1680
JH0KHR 41 x 30 1230
JG3KIV 35 x 26 910
JH1DYV 33 x 24 792
JL1ZAZ 33 x 24 792 (op jn1mso)
JE0UXR 29 x 20 580
JH3AIU 25 x 20 500
7K4BHA 18 x 11 198
VR2GO 10 x 9 90
JA0TEA/9 8 x 7 56
JR3RIU 8 x 7 56
JL3SBE 7 x 6 42
JF1SQC 4 x 4 16
JA1AAT 3 x 3 9
North America
-------------------------
K0GU* 14 x 11 154
W2VJN 10 x 9 90
K1KI 7 x 7 49
N6ZZ 7 x 7 49
N2AA 6 x 6 36
KX7L 3 x 3 9
Europe
--------------------------
US1I* 22 x 16 352
DL/W6RGG* 8 x 8 64
The turnout for this one was noticeably better than last time,
with many more stations participating, and scores generally higher
all around. Unfortunately for those outside the AP region, most of
the juicy activity centered around 7018-7029, with 20m being rather
quiet. Europe was again a bit of a disappointment, but nevertheless
a 100% improvement over the last contest. W6RGG noted that Asia seemed
much harder to work from Europe than from W6. Anyhow, despite the
SSB QRM on the low end of 40m, we all seemed to manage and most of
those submitting logs had a fair score for this less than ideal band.
This contest will (hopefully) continue to grow, and I am hoping
more and more new hams in the region especially the HS and BV crowd
will join in next time. The caliber of CW ops from Taiwan in particular
shows contest potential, and while they were reluctant to submit logs,
they did participate. Most of the NA crowd would not beleive the
increase in activity from HS, 3W, BV, and BY as compared to 10 years
ago, and from our end, the band is getting more and more active from
Asia. Lets encourage these new guys to get more into contesting, and
keep acitvity in the Asia-Pacific region growing.
As many know, we suffer from a publicity problem, but now thanks
to K3EST and K1AR, we have been offered a home in this new Contest magazine
for our results and announcements.
Thanks to all who submitted logs, and please pass the word
along about this contest. We will have a date for the next one shortly,
which will be announced to CQ-Contest (and the new magazine).
73's
James 9V1YC
SOAPBOX COMMENTS:
-----------------
DL/W6RGG: Great fun, but much more difficult working Asia from DL
than W6!
K1KI: Spent about 20 minutes in the A-P Sprint... Nothing on 40M.
20M was good at the start and faded quickly.
VS6WO was down to 339 by 1300Z. Heard VS6BG/VR2BG but he moved too
fast. Most stations were working JAs I couldn't hear.
Guess I can work on improving this score next time. Hope you'll all
call in during the CQWW and ARRL DX Contests!
KX7L: I actually woke up at 6:00 am, and not being able to get back to
sleep, said "Well, let's give the AP sprint a try" 20m was dead here in
the NW, and I could only hear a couple of CA stations (N6ZZ and someone
else) calling CQ AP and getting very weak replys from JA's. Finally,
at around 20 minutes before the end of the contest, the band seemed
to open up solidly. 9V1YC was quite strong, but he didn't hear me
through all the ssb QRM around 7020.
I'll have to keep this on the contest calendar; as solar conditions
improve, I'm sure that 40 will be open earlier than this from the
west coast. These are 2 hours that definitely don't conflict with
family obligations... (just my sleep)
K0GU: I now understand what it feels like to be on the outside looking in
:-).
Didn't hear anything on 20m. I'm not much of a CW OP, hope I don't
become your first DQ :-). Lotsa fun!
N2AA: The only stations heard who were taking part
were YB0ASI, VS6WO and VS6BG. Heard VU2BK, A92Q
and hordes of UA9s, none of whom are in the described
a-p area. YB0ASI was coming through very well every
time I listened (Which was on and off for the 2
hours). The really amazing thing (Something amazing
ALWAYS happens) was that I heard 8 (EIGHT!) HS
stations! Would have worked a few more if I had
turned on the burner. East coast should be allowed
full power :-) (God help me I'm starting to send
smileys!).
N6ZZ: The action was so furious, I exhausted myself and had to quit early.
7K4BHA: AP-Sprint is a good chance for DX-Contest beginners
like me. Unfortunately, CONDX was so bad that my
score was less than that in 1st AP-Sprint. I hope to
participate to next AP-Sprint under better CONDX.
JF1SQC: I scarcely made QSOs because of bad propagation.
JA1AAT: This is my 1st APsprint. I love contesting very much.
I'll be in AP sprint as possible as I can and expcect you
continue the sprint as longer as you can.
JH3AIU: QSY rule is the most interesting feature for this contest.
It prevent Big station from monopolizing a certain FREQ.
I wish not only within Asia-pacific but also between
World Wide QSO counts under QSY rule.
JH7WKQ: I enjoyed this contest. I will join in the next SPRINT.
JH0KHR: I was in the hospital just 5 hours before contest began.
A few participant and bad CONDX made it boring,but it was
fun to make non-contesting guy send 599001!
VK1FF: This was my first sprint contest and found it very interesting -
especially the QSY rule. I'm looking forwarding to giving it
a better go next time around.
VK5GN: Okay, I'm a little slow, but after another hour of this
second contest I was beginning to get the hang of things.
Especially the QSY rule. Please keep the exchange simple for
now - the thought of some of those terrible names we read about on
the reflector fills the average CW operator with terror!
VR2GO: My first sprint....I think I would hae enjoyed a phone version
more. Fun fun fun...see you in the CQWW.
VS6BG: Was 17 km away from home at the start, on roads with 30
or 50 km/h speed limits - so was sprinting from the beginning despite
logging my first Q at 1253z! Was confused by JF1WMY giving me #5248,
but heard him give somebody else #5250 later, so I guess I got it
right.
VS6WO: This was fun, as there is more activity it will get better
and better (a bit slow at times - like contesting from the USA!).
I found only a few guys who did not QSY, but many more who did
not know to CQ on my freq after they called and worked me.
US1I: Nice contest!
YB0ASI: Need more playmates - maybe getting notices in QST and CQ would help
- lots of potential!
>From kp4xs@ix.netcom.com (Kenneth Ramirez ) Wed Oct 18 19:43:31 1995
From: kp4xs@ix.netcom.com (Kenneth Ramirez ) (Kenneth Ramirez )
Subject: Hornet's Nest of Controversy...
Message-ID: <199510181843.LAA28691@ix9.ix.netcom.com>
I've heard of a Hornet's nest of Controversy but this is
ridiculous! While halfway up my microwave tower to straighten out a 903
Yagi I came under heavy aerial attack by a swarm of WASPS! And i don't
mean the rich,bigoted types either! It seems that they have found a
nice dry place to procreate right under my rotor plate up at the top.
How in Hell do I get rid of them short of hiring a Hook and Ladder
company? I am not about to climb up there with a can of spray as I
believe: 1- I would either get stung enough to lose all bodily control
which would no doubt lead to paralysis,losing my grip, and falling to
my death.(Not to mention probably peeing my pants from fright)
2- Have to set a world record coming down the tower when the little
critters got the first whiff of RAID. This,I also believe, could lead
to some sort of injury.
Don't even mention a safety belt! The thought of securing myself to
the top of a tower next to a wasps nest is equivalent to dropping in
for dinner at a convention of Cannibals!!
Does anyone have a solution? Do I wait until Winter and catch
them in suspended animation. What happens if they wake up?
Do I Load up the tower on 160m during the 160 contest?How much power
does it take on 160 to roast a wasps nest?
Do I ask on the local 2m repeater if a newcomer to the hobby would
like to learn tower climbing techniques and let him handle it?
Should I rotate the antennas for 24 hours back and forth and hope
they'll get tired of the Buzz of the rotor. That may actually soothe
them...
Help!! Any ideas? Ken
P.S. I really need to get my 903 antenna back in alignment with the
other antennas. Ken
>From Jan Seay <jans@muskox.alaska.edu> Wed Oct 18 20:30:44 1995
From: Jan Seay <jans@muskox.alaska.edu> (Jan Seay)
Subject: Hornet's Nest of Controversy...
Message-ID: <Pine.HPP.3.91.951018112924.15935A-100000@muskox.alaska.edu>
Don't start the rotator. the buzz will be perceived as
a mating call with the obvious results.(Brings new meaning
to "Mounting the Antenna".)
On Wed, 18 Oct 1995, Kenneth Ramirez wrote:
> I've heard of a Hornet's nest of Controversy but this is
> ridiculous! While halfway up my microwave tower to straighten out a 903
> Yagi I came under heavy aerial attack by a swarm of WASPS! And i don't
> mean the rich,bigoted types either! It seems that they have found a
> nice dry place to procreate right under my rotor plate up at the top.
> How in Hell do I get rid of them short of hiring a Hook and Ladder
> company? I am not about to climb up there with a can of spray as I
> believe: 1- I would either get stung enough to lose all bodily control
> which would no doubt lead to paralysis,losing my grip, and falling to
> my death.(Not to mention probably peeing my pants from fright)
> 2- Have to set a world record coming down the tower when the little
> critters got the first whiff of RAID. This,I also believe, could lead
> to some sort of injury.
> Don't even mention a safety belt! The thought of securing myself to
> the top of a tower next to a wasps nest is equivalent to dropping in
> for dinner at a convention of Cannibals!!
> Does anyone have a solution? Do I wait until Winter and catch
> them in suspended animation. What happens if they wake up?
> Do I Load up the tower on 160m during the 160 contest?How much power
> does it take on 160 to roast a wasps nest?
> Do I ask on the local 2m repeater if a newcomer to the hobby would
> like to learn tower climbing techniques and let him handle it?
> Should I rotate the antennas for 24 hours back and forth and hope
> they'll get tired of the Buzz of the rotor. That may actually soothe
> them...
> Help!! Any ideas? Ken
> P.S. I really need to get my 903 antenna back in alignment with the
> other antennas. Ken
>
>
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