I've just finished soldering together 100' of 1/2" copper pipe that lies
underneath the foundation of my to-be-built garage and adjacent ham shack.
We're pouring in a day or so and I'm having second thoughts about not putting
down some ground rods and tying them into the copper pipe, which will stub
out of the wall behind the operationg position. I figured ground rods were
unnecessary because I'm 1/2 mile from the beach along the ridge of a hill
with pure and simple sand for soil, as deep as we want to dig, likely down
50'.
So what do you think? Any strong opinions on adding those ground rods? I
know, couldn't hoit . . . . but any good experiencial or scientific reasons
for adding them.
Thanks, we're pouring Thursday 8 AM.
73, Randy NZ6N
ad274@lafn.org
>From Takao KUMAGAI <je1cka@dumpty.nal.go.jp> Wed Jan 24 09:38:56 1996
From: Takao KUMAGAI <je1cka@dumpty.nal.go.jp> (Takao KUMAGAI)
Subject: RUFZ Top List 01/23/96
Message-ID: <199601240938.SAA13800@dumpty.nal.go.jp>
** Our site(nal.go.jp) had not been email unreachable between
22utc 01/19/96 and 04utc 01/24/96.
=== International RUFZ - Top List === (last revised Jan, 23th 1996)
total entries: 93 including Scores by JE1CKA/INTERNET
Points Call highest CW-PARIS-Speed (* - new, I - Initialspeed)
(at Score, (at any other attempt) )
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
62098 HA3NU 520
* 60925 HA3OV 520 (567)
55353 DF4PA 520
48907 N8RR 480
47532 W2UP 446
47028 S51AY 480 ( I=300 )
42759 DL2HBX 416
40582 S57AD 390 (446)
39510 DL8WAA 416
37463 DF1LX 390
36807 KC5NWX 367 (=KR0Y)
35317 RA9AA 390 (416)
34493 HA1AG 390
33930 T94EU 367
32973 CT1BOH 367
* 32088 DL1EFD 367
32070 K1AR 367
31943 SM0TXT 347
31710 DL3DZZ 367
31688 K1DG 367
31665 DL3JAN 367
31200 DL4MM 367
31101 JE1JKL 347
29778 K3WW 347
28859 JH0KHR 347
* 28361 HA3OU 328 (390)
27822 DL9GOA 328
27596 KE2PF 328
27566 G4BJM ???
26980 AD5Q 328
26120 DL5LYM 347
* 25591 IT9VDQ 328
24977 K5ZD 312
24855 T94TU 347
24785 SM3OJR 328
24713 DL8LAQ 312
24267 JH0NZN 312
23915 N3RS 312
23813 RA9ATW 312
23386 KI3L 312
23021 T94NF 312
22736 ND3F 376
22385 IT9XUC 367
22255 K4XU 297
22049 KU4J 297
21948 KR2Q 284
* 21667 OH2KI 312
21654 ZS6EZ 297
21281 KJ4VH 284
21133 JA0FVU 284
20744 JE1SPY 312
* 20674 KB0IHM 297
20576 5B4WN 297
20571 AD1C 297
20284 IT9ZGY 306
19646 RA9AEW 297
19643 DK8LV 312
19262 G0SYP 297
19260 T94NE 297
19119 SP7NJX 284
19076 K1IU 271
18974 K3SA 284
18940 DJ6WD 284
18217 DL8DYL 271
17977 DK5JI 271
16597 DL1VDL 271
16468 K0OD 284
16352 F5NLY 260
15846 DL1KBB 250
15392 DK1WI 250
15318 RA9ANR 260
15246 T94TF 250
* 14469 DL7AVE 271
13926 UA9AR 240
13821 DK5QN 240
13255 DL6RDE 240
13040 RA9ATU 240
12850 DL1YAW 240
12631 DL1DSA 260
12482 DL6ECA 223 (231)
11632 WA1ZUH 223
11013 UA9AU 240
10605 WM1K 215
10592 T95LIG 231
* 10105 DL2SDS 240
10096 HB9HFN 215
9742 DL8DCY 223
9097 DK5IF 208 (215)
8526 DJ3AK 201
8218 DL7DE 189
8201 RA9AUC 201
7356 DJ5KX 201
6184 DL4JWU 178
4441 DH4KW 168
* 3169 DL1ELY 111
Where to send the score
1) DL4MM@DB0TUD.#SAX.DEU.EU
3) Mathias Kolpe,DL4MM, Breitscheidstr. 17, D-01237 Dresden, GERMANY
4) Tel: +49 -351 223 10 84 Fax:+49 -351 252 63 13
5) E-Mail to: je1cka@nal.go.jp or 03512231084-0001@t-online.de (OK now!)
How to get "RUFZ" CW-callsign-practice-program/contest simulation
1) search for RUFZ at @IBM in any PR-Mailbox or
mail a request to DL4MM@DB0TUD.#SAX.DE.EU for personal 7PL-files (8*10k)
2) INTERNET:
ftp://maspar.maspar.com/pub/k2mm/rufz/rufz.zip
ftp://ftp.eskimo.com/u/o/oolon/rufz.zip
ftp://kgise.geo.tu-dresden.de/pub/hamradio/incoming
http://www.access.digex.net/~k3sa/pvrc.html
3) EMAIL info-server
mailto://info-contest@dumpty.nal.go.jp
with the command in the body: #get rufzpack.uue
if you get the reply, you uudecode the body then rufzpack.exe will be
generated. Run "rufzpack" at the DOS prompt, you'll get all RUFZ-files.
4) free disc from DL4MM (cover handling/mailing costs only) / ask for info
How to use RUFZ for Top-List
1) use RUFZ version 2.12 or higher at DOS (not under Windows or DOS-Emulat.)
2) use 50 Calls per attempt
3) initial speed is up to you !
4) use original callsign-file
New scores will be issued every tuesday in PR-Mailboxes at @CONTEST
and in DX-Cluster ..
------- End of forwarded message -------
>From Robert Orehoci <rorehoci@public.srce.hr> Wed Jan 24 10:25:18 1996
From: Robert Orehoci <rorehoci@public.srce.hr> (Robert Orehoci)
Subject: CQ WW 160
Message-ID: <Pine.SOL.3.91.960124111816.18104A-100000@jagor.srce.hr>
Croatia DX Club will take part in CQ WW 160 CW contest as 9A1A in
multi op category. We expect that condition will stay as good as
they are. Three new beverage is up and ready for prove. See you.
73 from 9A3GW, Robert
>From Scott Detloff <ni8l@imperium.net> Wed Jan 24 11:30:48 1996
From: Scott Detloff <ni8l@imperium.net> (Scott Detloff)
Subject: Material for vertical
Message-ID: <9601241130.AA26872@rex.imperium.net>
Hi George,
One other material you may try is 3" aluminuim irrigation tubing. It comes
in 20'
lengths and can be spliced. Another cost effective (cheap) way of making the
vertical is with 3" PVC pipe. I have used this before in a 40' heighth, and
elevating
the radials about 10' above the ground. The wire was then just taped to the
side.
If looks are importaint you can use black ABS, it doesn't stand out as much.
Good luck!
Scott NI8L
>From Wassell, James T., Ph.D." <jtw2@NIOSR1.EM.CDC.GOV Wed Jan 24 14:09:00
>1996
From: Wassell, James T., Ph.D." <jtw2@NIOSR1.EM.CDC.GOV (Wassell, James T.,
Ph.D.)
Subject: WWW site of interest
Message-ID: <3105BF13@SmtpOut.em.cdc.gov>
I just came across the THE BATTLE OF THE HAMS
article that originally appeared in Sports Illustrated, June 30, 1958.
I found this to be enjoyable reading.
http://www.accessone.com/~vbook/1996/jan/hams.htm
73. and cu from WV in the CQ 160 contest this weekend.
Terry, K3JT
>From Hans Brakob <71111.260@compuserve.com> Wed Jan 24 14:51:26 1996
From: Hans Brakob <71111.260@compuserve.com> (Hans Brakob)
Subject: VIETNAM in CQWW 160 Meter Contest
Message-ID: <960124145126_71111.260_EHM45-1@CompuServe.COM>
XV7SW, Rolf, will take part in the CQWW 160 m contest this coming
weekend. Since Rolf is confined to one frequency only, 1827 kHz,
he cannot observe the recommendation to use the "DX WindoW"
1830-1835 kHz. So, this will be another entry in Rolf's personal
contest category: Single Operator, Single Band, Single Frequency.
73, de Hans, K0HB
>From Dave Wilson" <Dave.Wilson@conner.com Wed Jan 24 16:07:45 1996
From: Dave Wilson" <Dave.Wilson@conner.com (Dave Wilson)
Subject: CT 9.23
Message-ID: <vines.ON29+uhZ,la@BanyanMail.conner.com>
Can anyone out there shed light on a problem I'm having with CT 9.23?
I use an IBM PS1 and AR210 TNC for normal packet operations, no problems.When
I load the CT 9.23 contest program along with the COMTSR1 subroutine I can
send packet data out but can not display it on the CT screen. I have selected
the Multi - Multi category to avoid the automatic screen suppression that
some of the single op categories invoke.
I get no reply wghen I telephone Harvard Radio who are the distributors for
CT.
Any suggestions or advice will be gratefully received.
Many thanks......Dave AA0RS / G3SZA
>From flanders@GroupZ.net (Jerry Flanders) Wed Jan 24 16:49:38 1996
From: flanders@GroupZ.net (Jerry Flanders) (Jerry Flanders)
Subject: Material for vertical - painting White PVC
>... Another cost effective (cheap) way of making the
>vertical is with 3" PVC pipe. ...
>If looks are importaint you can use black ABS, it doesn't stand out as much.
>Scott NI8L
>===========================================================================
I installed lawn irrigation system here with white PVC. Some parts of it
rise up couple feet. PAINTING WITH THE (ACTUALLY BROWNISH-COLOR) "RED METAL"
PRIMER ALMOST MADE THEM DISAPPEAR.
Jerry W4UKU
>From lvn@fox.cen.com (Larry Novak) Wed Jan 24 18:11:43 1996
From: lvn@fox.cen.com (Larry Novak) (Larry Novak)
Subject: Contest DXPedition Registry
Message-ID: <9601241811.AA08405@cen.com>
CQ Contest DXpedition Registery.
Updated January 24, 1996
This is a listing of planned contest Dxpeditions. If you have additions
or corrections, please email to lnovak@cen.com or via packet to K3TLX.
I'm a little confused by the V3 and VP5 listings for ARRL DX CW - I hope
I didn't get some old email mixed with the new.
73, Larry, K3TLX
Contest Location Who/email Status
------------------------------------------------------------------
ARRL DX CW FS WX9E Firm SOLP
ARRL DX CW J2 Bruce, AA6KX Probable SOAB
** CANCELLED ** AA6KX@aol.com
ARRL DX CW KG4NA KD4D Planned SOAB
bailey@integ.com
ARRL DX CW V3 NS0B, WC0W & WG9L
albraun@socketis.net
ARRL DX CW V31JZ NN7A, NG7S M/S
ARRL DX CW V4 N0BSH SOAB
N0bsh@aol.com
ARRL DX CW VP5 K8JP SO
palooka@pyrotechnics.com
ARRL DX CW VP5 Ken, K0PP and N7HKW Reserved
k0pp@mcimail.com
ARRL DX CW XE2EBE AA6DP, NF6H, et al M/S Confirmed
dab@kaiwan.com
------------------------------------------------------------------
ARRL DX SSB FP WJ2O Planned SO
WJ2O@aol.com
ARRL DX SSB FS N0BSH, WE9V, WX9E etal Firm Multi-2
n0bsh@aol.com
ARRL DX SSB J37K W8KKF SO
hflasher@dayton.net
ARRL DX SSB J8 Society of Midwest Contesters Planned Multi-2
blckhole@ripco.com
ARRL DX SSB KP2(WP2AHW) KE2VB & WD5N Confirmed Multi-single
readerl@goliath.sunyocc.edu
ARRL DX SSB VP2E WA0PUJ, AH9B, KC0ZC Firm M/S QSL via KC0ZC
grjohnson@vax1.bemidji.msus.edu
ARRL DX SSB XE2EBE AA6DP, NF6H, et al M/S Confirmed
dab@kaiwan.com
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WPX SSB/96 KP4 KP4XS etal M/M
kp4xs@ix.netcom.com
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WPX CW/96 VP5 W5ASP
Jastaples@aol.com
------------------------------------------------------------------
WAE CW/96 VP2MGA Bill, K5GA One of us, probable
VP2MGP Bob, N5RP One of us, probable
perring@ICSI.Net
------------------------------------------------------------------
IOTA/1996 GW(EU124) G5LP, G3VMW and G4BWP Firm M-S from EU-124
group@ptpropn.demon.co.uk
------------------------------------------------------------------
CQWW SSB/96 J3A W8KKF, WA8LOW etal M/S or M/M
Additional ops considered (hflasher@dayton.net)
------------------------------------------------------------------
CQWW CW/96 VP5 Dave, WD5N Reserved
wd5n@msg.ti.com
>From WX9E@aol.com Wed Dec 27 01:45:45 1995
ARRL DX CW FS WX9E Firm SOLP
ARRL DX SSB FS WX9E, N0BSH, WE9V Firm Multi-2
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>From Rich L. Boyd" <rlboyd@CapAccess.org Wed Jan 24 19:06:25 1996
From: Rich L. Boyd" <rlboyd@CapAccess.org (Rich L. Boyd)
Subject: A CW Confession - Call for Suggestions
Message-ID: <Pine.SUN.3.91-FP.960124135822.22610D-100000@cap1.capaccess.org>
I'm enjoying the messages on (relatively) high speed CW in contests.
A local guy who I've never heard in any other contest, decided to show
several other locals a few years ago how to make QSOs in the 160 M CW
contest at speeds higher than they could normally copy. He sat them down
at the local club's station and pointed out to them that the contest
exchange and the station's callsign were repeated over and over, the
signal was often strong, and a memory keyer or computer could be
programmed with your own exchange and call. He reported that they were
all elated to realize that they could work guys at 20-25-30 WPM, even
though they maybe barely passed the 13 WPM test.
And, it seems to me that the guys who send pretty fast CW in the
contests, say 30-40 WPM (maybe there are a few that go faster than 40 but
none come readily to mind) -- okay, they're in the upper end of the 30-40
range, say 38 are top 10 guys. I think the theory is you have to make
QSOs that fast to have a score in the top echelon, the tradeoff being
more repeats. Many guys that can't copy will work you and copy the call
and exchange by listening to it as many times as it takes. And, if he
busts the info in his log the QSO still counts for you, as long as you
don't bust his exchange to you. Other casual ops don't log any of their
QSO or don't send in their log anway. So, if the guy on the other end
wants to get your exchange right he sends QRS, or he listens over and
over, whatever it takes. And there are many, many ops who DO copy the 38
WPM call and exchange. Some of those may pass on the QSO if it's at 15
WPM because they know it'll take a little longer, where at 38 they can
fit it in quick -- maybe they're using two radios for instance.
Summary: various tradeoffs and judgments to be made -- which approach
gets the most guys to work you. 73
Rich Boyd KE3Q
>From Rich L. Boyd" <rlboyd@CapAccess.org Wed Jan 24 19:10:05 1996
From: Rich L. Boyd" <rlboyd@CapAccess.org (Rich L. Boyd)
Subject: New/slower contesters, please work me!
Message-ID: <Pine.SUN.3.91-FP.960124140912.22610G-100000@cap1.capaccess.org>
For you newer or slower contesters, please answer my contest CQs and ask
for me to slow down and I WILL, and gladly!
Rich Boyd KE3Q
>From Victor Vernon Burns <vburns@netcom.com> Wed Jan 24 19:15:44 1996
From: Victor Vernon Burns <vburns@netcom.com> (Victor Vernon Burns)
Subject: Comments on 160 Contest Checking -
Message-ID: <InterAp.3.1.a.19960124111544.5@>
On Tuesday, January 23, 1996 0:58:15 AM David L. Thompson wrote
You mean all this chatter for two weeks over this topic and 5 lousy contact=
s total from *every* submitted and checked log and probably several hundred=
thousand checked contacts in both CW and SSB!
I beg of you all to subscribe to cq-whiners@abcdefg.com, meanwhile I shall =
once again SET NOMAIL to cq-contest so I will not have to wade through it a=
nymore.
> The number of uniques removed in 1995 for both CW and SSB contests was 5.
> 2 of these were probably busted calls that a unique program would catch.
> There was only 1 contact removed from a USA/VE log that was a toss-up.
> Good luck to every contestant in 1996 ...see you there.
> 73, Dave K4JRB
> CQ 160 Meter Contests Director
>From nt5c@easy.com (John Warren) Wed Jan 24 19:09:34 1996
From: nt5c@easy.com (John Warren) (John Warren)
Subject: NAQP Phone
Message-ID: <1389629884-34590616@BANJO.EASY.COM>
>Rich Boyd, KE3Q, wrote:
>I thought the 80M phone DX window was 3795-3800. Did it get expanded?
Rich,
For as long as I can remember the 'phone DX window has been 3790-3800.
See QST Jan '96, P 104, "The Considerate Operator's Frequency Guide".
BTW, the NAQP contesters were in general VERY good about avoiding the
window, and those of us who are primarily DXers appreciated that. Thanks
folks!
73, John, NT5C.
>From Dave Wilson" <Dave.Wilson@conner.com Wed Jan 24 19:54:23 1996
From: Dave Wilson" <Dave.Wilson@conner.com (Dave Wilson)
Subject: K1EA
Message-ID: <vines.ON29+V1d,la@BanyanMail.conner.com>
Can someone please tell me what K1EA's internet ID or phone number is? It
seems from the responses I've had, that not being able to display packet
data is not that uncommon with CT 9.23.......no one seems to know why though!
Perhaps the author will be able to help, if I find out I will post the answer
on this reflector.
Thank you to those kind people who tried to help.....
Dave AA0RS / G3SZA
>From DFREY@maila.harris.com (DFREY) Wed Jan 24 19:23:04 1996
From: DFREY@maila.harris.com (DFREY) (DFREY)
Subject: H.O. Granberg K7ES Silent Key
Message-ID: <10698080@maila.harris.com>
He wasn't a contester, but contesters owe a debt of gratitude to Helge
Granberg.
More than any other design engineer, Helge had greater 'leverage' on
the use of transistors in the transmitter side of radios than anyone
else. As the premier applications engineer for Motorola's rf power
transistor division, Helge used ham radio as the test bench for many
of his designs. These were subsequently published and incorporated in
many of the rigs in use today.
We will miss him on the design side of the house.
Dick Frey, K4XU
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