Anybody have an e-mail adr or ph number for Lee. Tnx Tom kt6v aka
VP2VDX.
>From jreid@aloha.net (Jim Reid) Mon Sep 16 00:44:01 1996
From: jreid@aloha.net (Jim Reid) (Jim Reid)
Subject: FCC and Credit Cards for Vanity
Message-ID: <1.5.4.32.19960915234401.0068dad8@aloha.net>
At 09:04 AM 9/15/96 -0400, you wrote:
>I would sincerely suggest that UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES you even think about
>giving any credit card numbers while on-line. I don't care who the vendor is.
Well, I don't know if it is that bad an idea. For about 18 months
now we have been recv'ing CC#s to our web site to pay for
Kauai flowers; see our URL " planet-hawaii.com/charles/".
You will see that we pay monthly for an encryption type of service to
our server who is using some Netscape software. We have many,
many users, and have never heard of a single problem with CC
number theft.
I'll bet the Mellon Bank/FCC will have a VERY secure system before they
would ever consider asking for CC#'s for Vanity Calls.
Anyway, should you go to the Kauai web site, you will see some nice
views of our island, and our flowers! This is not a commercial, just
info about using CC's and WWW shopping.
73, Jim, AH6NB
>From jreid@aloha.net (Jim Reid) Mon Sep 16 04:07:15 1996
From: jreid@aloha.net (Jim Reid) (Jim Reid)
Subject: 610V via WWW
Message-ID: <1.5.4.32.19960916030715.0068df48@aloha.net>
OK. so next Thursday, or Friday, Sept. 19 or 20, the FCC announces
that the electronic 610V CAN be filled on Monday, 23 September.
Now, does the electronic version go to a person, or on into the
computer data system; which then checks the application, finds
no errors and ok's one of the requested calls. All at light'ing speed.
Now, on Tuesday, the folks at FCC begin to get, maybe, the first
applications from the Mellon Bank and someone starts the job of
checking, etc. And, at last, later in the day, or maybe on Wednesday,
the data base is checked about the first call requested on the first of
all of the hundreds (maybe thousands) of Extra Class call change
requests recv'd on Monday. But wait, the first requested call
was ALREADY given by the computer data base system earlier
to the first guy who requested it via the WWW application form!!!
Now what is fair? And HOW IS it going to work?
73, Jim, AH6NB
>From ddjones@nas.com (Dale Jones K5MM) Mon Sep 16 04:53:15 1996
From: ddjones@nas.com (Dale Jones K5MM) (Dale Jones K5MM)
Subject: Contest Call Signs
Message-ID: <m0v2UkF-000D0CC@cleese.nas.com>
Interesting discussion about selecting call signs. Much
fun too. Some 20 years ago I got to do all that too, along
with many others. Was fortunate to receive my 2nd choice.
Now though, I am considering trading it in for a different
call sign. On cw, K5 often gets received as K6...especially
at higher speeds. So, all you guys and gals in 5-land, beware
of being transported to California by the DX bunch when you
are on cw with a K5 prefix. Maybe its just crummy sending.
To aleviate that problem, I am now considering applying for
Willy Dilly 5 Silly Billy Willy (tnx N5AU)
or
Willy 5 Gnat Knife Pneumonia
So, if anyone is interested in a double-letter suffix
5th district call sign, mine MIGHT be available.
Good luck to all in the free-for-all!!
73
Dale K5MM
>From ddjones@nas.com (Dale Jones K5MM) Mon Sep 16 06:08:25 1996
From: ddjones@nas.com (Dale Jones K5MM) (Dale Jones K5MM)
Subject: Vanity calls: only interested in 10 calls...
Message-ID: <m0v2Vuz-000CzuC@cleese.nas.com>
The way the FCC did it in 1976 and later was to reissue you
your existing call sign.
You will be safe to just state on your list of 10 call signs
that "If none of this list of 10 is available, just return
my application without taking any action"
Good luck
Dale K5MM
At 02:29 AM 9/13/96 -0000, you wrote:
>That's a very good question, as I expect to upgrade to extra this month. I
>however am only interested in 1 call. (W5ZX of course :) since K5ZX is taken)
>
>73,
>Al - kk5zx
>
>On 12-Sep-96 wx3w@unm.edu wrote:
>>>
>>Let's say that I'm interested in 10 calls only. And let's suppose that
>>they are all taken when my turn comes. Am I going to be given
>>a NEW call or can I keep my original one (WX3W)?
>>
>>Laurent WX3W/F5JTL
>
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>From dippel@rrze.uni-erlangen.de (Dieter Dippel) Mon Sep 16 13:03:29 1996
From: dippel@rrze.uni-erlangen.de (Dieter Dippel) (Dieter Dippel)
Subject: Worked all Germany Contest 1996 (Rules)
Message-ID: <279723944@isis.rrze.uni-erlangen.de>
Worked All Germany Contest 1996 - Rules for outside DL
The Deutscher Amateur-RadioClub (DARC) has the honour to invite
amateurs all over the world to participate in the annual
Worked All Germany Contest.
1. Contest periods:
October, third full weekend,
1500 UTC Saturday to 1500 UTC Sunday
1996: 19./20. October
1997: 18./19. October
2. Modes and bands:
SSB, CW: 3,5 - 7 - 14 - 21 - 28 MHz
According to IARU-region 1 regulations contest operation is
not allowed on the following contests free sections:
CW: 3560 - 3800; 14060 - 14350
SSB: 3650 - 3700; 14100 - 14125; 14300 - 14350 kHz
3. Classifications:
a) Single operator - all bands - CW
b) Single operator - all bands - CW + SSB
c) Single operator - all bands - CW + SSB - QRP
(max. 5 Watt Output)
d) Multi operator - single transmitter
(only one signal on any band at the same time is permitted)
e) SWL
Note: DX cluster support is allowed for all classifications
4. Exchange:
A contest QSO can only be established between non-German and
German stations and also between German stations.
Non-German stations give the usual five or six digit
RS/RST + serial number. German stations give RS/RST + DOK
(local area code).
A station may be worked once per band per mode.
5. Multipliers:
The multiplier for non-German stations is determined by the
number of German districts worked on each band regardless of
mode. The first letter of the DOK shows the German district.
From special DOKs (two or more letter/figure combinations)
the first letter counts only.
Thus a maximum of 26 multipliers per band is possible.
German stations use the current DXCC/WAE-country-list. Each
country counts one multiplier per band regardless of mode.
6. Scoring:
Each complete exchange counts 3 points for non-German
stations. The final score is computed by multiplying the
total number of QSO points by the sum of multipliers from
all bands.
7. Contest awards:
Certificates will be awarded to the highest scorer of the
different classifications in each country, a reasonable
score provided.
8. Disqualification:
Violation of the rules of the contest, or unsportsmanship
conduct, or taking credit for excessive duplicats contacts
will be deemed cause for disqualification.
9. Logs:
The log must be accompanied by a summary sheet and a multiplier
check list. Duplicate contacts have to be clearly marked in the
log. If more than 100 stations have been worked on a band, a
separate check sheet for duplicate contacts is obligatory. You
may submit your contest entry on discette inlieu of paper logs.
The floppy discette must be IBM-compatible, MS-DOS formats,
3,5-inch (40 or 80 track). The log information must be in an
ASCII file, following the international standard file format
and contain all log exchange information. One entry per
discette. An official summary sheet or reasonable facsimile
with a signed contest participation declaration is required
with all entries.
Please note: Logs violating these rules can be regarded
as checklogs.
10. Special regulations for SWLs:
SWLs get one point (SSB) or three points (CW) for logging each
new German station with the sent RS/RST + DOK and the call of
the station working with the German station. The multiplier is
determined by the sum of German districts (first letter of DOK
- see point 5) heard on each band.
Each German station may be counted once in SSB and once in CW
on each band.
11. Deadline for log entries:
November 20th (Postmark)
12. Mailing address:
Attention! New address:
Klaus Voigt, DL1DTL
P.O.Box 12 09 37
D-01010 Dresden / GERMANY
We hope to hear as many stations as possible.
73 de Klaus DL1DTL
>From john.devoldere@innet.be (John Devoldere) Mon Sep 16 11:38:22 1996
From: john.devoldere@innet.be (John Devoldere) (John Devoldere)
Subject: 80M Wire 4-square owners?
Message-ID: <199609161040.MAA21608@mail.be.innet.net>
Hi Bill,
>
>I've definately got the room for an elevated 4-square made of wire. I have
>heard from others that there are all kinds of different variations of this
>antenna. ON4UN's is a sloping arrangement.
WHERE DID YOU GET THE IDEA I USE SLOPING ELEMENTS?? THE ELEMENTS ARE NOT
SLOPING AT ALL! LOOK AT THE DRAWING IN THE BOOK (fig 11-66): PERFECTLY
VERTICAL ELEMENTS. IT USES SLOPING CATERNARY SUPPORT (NYLON) ROPES TO
SUPPORT THE PREFECTLY VERTICAL FULL-SIZE ELEMENTS, WHICH ARE ELEVATED 5 M
(17 FT) FROM THE GROUND AT THEIR FEED POINT.
THE ELEMNTS ARE NOT TOP LOADED AS SHOWN IN THE SKETCH, THEY ARE FULL-SIZE.
READ IN PAR 5.3.1.:" ..In my particular case... I managed full-size
vertical elements..."
This would work great for me,
>but I believe I can get all of the vertial elements, exactly vertical. I
>have heard of others using less than optimal arrangements... but I would
>like to hear from you regarding the systems performance.
>
Sloping configurations are shown in figs 11.76, 11-77 and 11.78. The
trade-ff, using slightly sloping elements (max 30 degs) in a configuration
as shown in fig 11-78 is minimal. Make sure the feed points at are a quarter
wave square.
>For the record... I'm currently using a delta loop fed at the center/top at
>105'. My station is on a very quick sloping hill. Drops about 250' in all
>directions. I'm sure the delta loop is working well, but would like to
>think a 4-square would be an improvement.
>
The improvement will be BBBIIIGG.
>73
>
>Bill
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>From HWDX09A@prodigy.com ( ROBERT REED) Mon Sep 16 12:41:22 1996
From: HWDX09A@prodigy.com ( ROBERT REED) ( ROBERT REED)
Subject: 610V via WWW
Message-ID: <199609161041.GAA11568@mime4.prodigy.com>
Jim,
I heard that ALL 9/23 received applications will be batch processed
once they are all entered into the computer whether via Internet or
keypunch. The FCC says that no numbering of mailbags or applications
will maintain a random keypunching status but whether the Internet
file goes before, afterwards or merged in at random is hard to guess.
I like the idea of the WWW submission after seeing the BETA test and
am not as worried about the credit card theft as others. Those who
worry about that better not ever buy by credit card at Radio Shack as
it goes directly in as does even my local Texaco gas station with its
dish on the side of the building. Many credit card transactions are
going over the Internet now that we don't even consider.
____
73, Bob Reed, WB2DIN
1991 Route 37 West - Lot 109
Toms River, New Jersey 08757
Internet : hwdx09a@prodigy.com
wb2din@juno.com
Packet : wb2din@wt3v.nj
>From k1jks@juno.com (William G Bithell) Mon Sep 16 13:01:56 1996
From: k1jks@juno.com (William G Bithell) (William G Bithell)
Subject: 160m spark gap contest station
References: <3239C98A.6983@postoffice.worldnet.att.net>
Message-ID: <19960916.120050.5495.1.K1JKS@juno.com>
On Fri, 13 Sep 96 20:01:35 GMT w2vjn@rosenet.net (George Cutsogeorge)
writes:
>Regarding the Ben Franklin effect: If your antenna switching system
>does not
>ground all wires, there should be some method of draining the charge
>before it
>can build up to damaging levels. The easy way to do this is with one
>or more
>carbon resistors from each floating line to ground. Almost any value
>that can
>safely take the transmitted voltage will work. I have been using 2
>220K 1
>watters in series. Yes, inductors will work as long as they can take
>the
>transmitter output. Something like a 2.5 mHy rf choke will work.
>
>I don't think the static charge will damage coax as it will normally
>arc
>somewhere outside of the dielectric.
>
>And yes, it can damage your solid state radio. When everything had
>tubes, this
>was not a problem. I can remember sparks jumping across the contacts
>on my key
>being an early warning of an approaching storm and giving notice to
>throw the
>knife switch.
>
> > So the questions are as follows:
> >
> > 1. Should I make an big inductor and attatch it to the feedpoint
>of the
> > wire vertical
> > and ground the other end to drain this static charge?
> >
> > 2. If I dont can this charge ZOT my coax, or worse yet caps in
>the
> > hybrid coupler or
> > my radios.
> >
> > 3. How do the rest of you deal with this?
> >
> > 4. Will the FCC issue me a citation for using a sparkgap
>transmitter on
> > 160m? ;^)
> >
> > Respectfully submitted.
> >
> > Jay wx0b
> >
> >
Hi Jay, No problem using the spark-gap on 160,
Just use W1ZE's call.
He won't care where he is.
73, Bill
>----
>George Cutsogeorge, W2VJN
>Umpqua, OR.
>http://www.qth.com/topten
>
>
>From km9p@contesting.com (Bill Fisher KM9P) Mon Sep 16 13:33:40 1996
From: km9p@contesting.com (Bill Fisher KM9P) (Bill Fisher KM9P)
Subject: 80M Wire 4-square owners?
Message-ID: <Pine.BSI.3.95.960916082825.1998B-100000@paris.akorn.net>
On Mon, 16 Sep 1996, John Devoldere wrote:
> WHERE DID YOU GET THE IDEA I USE SLOPING ELEMENTS?? THE ELEMENTS ARE NOT
> SLOPING AT ALL! LOOK AT THE DRAWING IN THE BOOK (fig 11-66): PERFECTLY
> VERTICAL ELEMENTS. IT USES SLOPING CATERNARY SUPPORT (NYLON) ROPES TO
> SUPPORT THE PREFECTLY VERTICAL FULL-SIZE ELEMENTS, WHICH ARE ELEVATED 5 M
> (17 FT) FROM THE GROUND AT THEIR FEED POINT.
> THE ELEMNTS ARE NOT TOP LOADED AS SHOWN IN THE SKETCH, THEY ARE FULL-SIZE.
The picture I saw was of a wire
elevated vertical system with one radial pulled out from each radiator.
Fed at 15' above the ground. The radiator was pulled up to a 24' boom
that was at 85' above the ground and the slope of the wire was 20 degrees.
What was also interesting to me about the system pictured was that the
feed points were 34' 6" away from the center of the tower. This would
make the each vertical less than 1/4 wave spacing. Can you tell us why
the system I am referring to used less than 1/4 wave spacing? My guess is
that it was due to the slope of the radiators?
Thanks for the note John. I thought you were using the system I noted
above. I don't have my book right now, but I'm pretty sure the book said
you were using this system.
73
Bill
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