There has been some question concerning the 'rolling together' of
multipiers as stated in CQ magazine. I called Roy(KT1N) as soon as I
heard the rumblings and chatted with him. I guess he decided to add
emphasis to the rule because many summaries were sent in which had all the
mults together. Apparently, this makes cross checking the logs more
difficult.
Bottom Line: Summary Sheet as generated is fine.
73, Ray
wf1b@ids.net
>From Roy Hradilek <73374.2465@compuserve.com> Fri Sep 30 04:37:47 1994
From: Roy Hradilek <73374.2465@compuserve.com> (Roy Hradilek)
Subject: PHASED Half Squares!
Message-ID: <940930033747_73374.2465_DHS76-1@CompuServe.COM>
I have been modelling half squares with ELNEC and AO and find
them very interesting. Results using ELNEC differ from those with
AO, and are suspicious (there is no perceptible difference
between the half square and the full Bobtail using ELNEC models).
Looks like the simplest half square is corner fed at the top:
easy 50 Ohm match. I have tried this and it works. What I had in
mind was something fancier: phased half squares.
My initial experiments were on 17 Meters using a second half-
square as a parasitic reflector or director (switchable with
jumpers). ELNEC modelling showed this would produce awesome
results, but in practice I couldn't get it working. The project
was abandoned, and I have since junked ELNEC in favor of AO.
Phased half-squares look pretty good on the model, and I am still
interested in putting something together that works (spacing of
about 1/4 wavelength and switchable in two directions). These
show excellent front-to-back, with radiation patterns similar to
a yagi and very low radiation angles. The antenna is vertically
polarized. Would be nice to have a pair of these on 80 - switch-
able for 4 directions. The patterns look especially nice over
good ground (salt water) or with a radial system of some sort. My
trees aren't tall enough to try this on 80, but on 40 I need
something better than what I've got (delta loop) because I
contest.
When you start adding phased elements or parasitics to a half-
square, the radiation resistances drop. The corner feed method
may not be the answer. I thought I'd throw this idea out on the
reflector and see who plays around with the idea: PHASED HALF
SQUARES ON THE LOW BANDS. How is the best way to feed them and
switch them? When you start modelling these antennas you will see
why this project would be worthwhile.
Good Luck -- de Roy, AD5Q 73374.2465@compuserve.com
>From Storage Management Group - Digital Equipment Corp 29-Sep-1994 2142 -0600
><boone@cookie.enet.dec.com> Fri Sep 30 04:48:18 1994
From: Storage Management Group - Digital Equipment Corp 29-Sep-1994 2142 -0600
<boone@cookie.enet.dec.com> (Storage Management Group - Digital Equipment Corp
29-Sep-1994 2142 -0600)
Subject: Sound Blaster Voice keyer from LTA
Message-ID: <9409300348.AA07269@us3rmc.pa.dec.com>
I would like to get some feedback on how well the voice keyer software offered
by LTA (using SOUND BLASTER) works. It claims to be compatible with NA and CT
but I am curious about ease of use, fidelity, flexibility, does it record
received signals, memory and disk requirements, etc.
Please send comments directly to me and I will summarize if the response
warrants.
Tnx and 73,
-Steve, WA8SWM/0
>From Rudolf_Hein@bms.fido.de (Rudolf Hein) Thu Sep 29 23:27:29 1994
From: Rudolf_Hein@bms.fido.de (Rudolf Hein) (Rudolf Hein)
Subject: INTERNET
Message-ID: <88177301%fidonet@p27.f3001.n2490.z2.fidonet.org>
WAG-Contest 1994 Rules
The Deutscher Amateur-Radio-Club (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 weekend,
1500 UTC Saturday to 1500 UTC Sunday
1994 : 15/16 October
1995 : 14/15 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 contest
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 operators - 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. Give the usual five or
six digit RS/RST +DOK (lokal area code). A station
may be worked once per band per mode.
5.Multipliers:
-The multipliers for non-German stations are determined
by the number of German districts (first letter of DOK)
worked on each band regardless of mode.
-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. For German stations a DL contact counts
1 point, a European contact counts 3 points and a DX contact
5 points. 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
duplicate 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 diskette in
lieu of paper logs. The floppy diskette must be IBM-compatible,
MS-DOS formatted, 3 1/2- or 5 1/4-inch (40- or 80-track). The
log information must be in an ASCII file, following the WAG
suggested standard file format and contain all log exchange
information. One entry per diskette. 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 by 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 the DOK) heard on each band.
11.Deadline and mailing address for log entries: Logs must be sent
not later than 30 days after the contest (postmark) to:
Klaus Voigt, DL1DTL, P.O. Box 720 427, D-01023 Dresden, Germany
WAE-country-list:
C3 - CT1 - CU - DL - EA - EA6 - EI - ER - ES - EU - F - G - GD -
GI - GJ- GM - GM Shetland - GU - GW - HA - HB - HB0 - HV - I - IS -
IT - JW Bear - JW Spitsbergen - JX - LA - LX - LY - LZ - OE- OH -
OH0 - OJ0 - OK - OM - ON - OY - OZ - PA - R1/FJL - R1/MVI - RA -
RA2 - S5 - SM - SP - SV - SV5 Rhodes - SV9 Crete - SY Mt. Athos -
T7 - T9 - TA1 - TF - TK - UR - YL - YO - YU - Z3 - ZA - ZB2 - 1A -
3A - 4U Geneva - 4U1 Vienna - 9A - 9H
Dr. Lothar Wilke, DL5ATD/DF0HQ (Y24UK/Y34K)
DARC-Manager DX and HF-Radiosport
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>From JA3ZOH Mt. RF" <kitagawa@ee.es.osaka-u.ac.jp Fri Sep 30 07:08:11 1994
From: JA3ZOH Mt. RF" <kitagawa@ee.es.osaka-u.ac.jp (JA3ZOH Mt. RF)
Subject: Voice PED
Message-ID: <199409300608.PAA19443@qed.laser.ee.es.osaka-u.ac.jp>
> send me the latest info on how to get a copy of PED for SSB?
Hope this helps! SEE YOU ALL in the coming CQ WW on ALL BANDS!
de JA3ZOH/Mt.RF Multi-Multi
Mt.RF is located at the mountain area deep in Kii-peninsula where
Japanese sovereignty is questioned by some radio historians. Mt.RF is
not recognized as a separate country by DXAC yet.
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6. How to obtain VPED?
----------------------
The latest version of VPED is available from the Internet by FTP or Mail.
[FTP] You can always get the latest version of VPED by anonymous ftp from
the primary archive site;
hostname: qed.laser.ee.es.osaka-u.ac.jp
IP address: 133.1.140.211
directory: /pub/radio/vped
filename: vped105.zip (ver 1.05, for example)
[Mail] You can also get VPED by mail. Send mail
To: ped-request@qed.laser.ee.es.osaka-u.ac.jp
with body lines, for example,
get vped105.zip.uu1
get vped105.zip.uu2
get vped105.zip.uu3
to get vped105.zip.uu1 through vped105.zip.uu3 from which you can
reproduce vped105.zip. See instructions given at the beginning of the
first file. If you don't have UUDECODE, see the Appendix.
Appendix: How to obtain UUDECODE and UNZIP?
-------------------------------------------
If you get PED/VPED files by mail, you need UUDECODE. If you don't
have it, you can get it by sending mail
To: ped-request@qed.laser.ee.es.osaka-u.ac.jp
with body lines,
get uudecode.doc
get uudecode.dbg
Save UUDECODE.DBG on your DOS and feed it to DEBUG (which should be on
almost all DOS) by typing
DEBUG < UUDECODE.DBG
This will make UUDECODE.COM in a minute.
Just in case you don't have UNZIP, you can get it from the same place
in the same manner with the body line,
get unzip51x.zip.uu
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