dx-listserver

Mon May 23 10:16:25 EDT 1994

Would somebody let me know if there is a listserver similar
to this for DXing.
Thanks and 73....Dave

>From Trey Garlough <GARLOUGH at TGV.COM>  Mon May 23 15:02:39 1994
From: Trey Garlough <GARLOUGH at TGV.COM> (Trey Garlough)
Date: Mon, 23 May 1994 07:02:39 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: dx-listserver
Message-ID: <769701759.836579.GARLOUGH at TGV.COM>

  CQ-CONTEST at TGV.COM Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) List
		   Revised:  February 9, 1994

What is CQ-CONTEST?

CQ-CONTEST at TGV.COM is an electronic mail reflector dedicated to hams
interested in all types of amateur radio contesting.  This is a good
place for score reports, expedition rumors, and other contest-related
discussion or announcements.  This forum is more like the NCJ than
QST; INFO-HAMS at UCSD.EDU and rec.radio.amateur.misc are good places to
look for a more rounded discussion of the hobby.

Although there is overlap between contesters and DXers, CQ-CONTEST is
not a DX-oriented group.  DX at UNBC.EDU is an electronic mail mailing
list dedicated to the discussion of DXing.  For details on how to
subscribe to this and other mailing lists, consult the List of Lists
at the end of this message.

Each message you send to CQ-CONTEST at TGV.COM will be sent out to all
the other subscribers, kinda like a 2-meter repeater that has a
coverage radius of 12,000 miles or so.	Think of sending mail to the
list as the equivalent of an ANNOUNCE/FULL message on PacketCluster.
Use regular email to send a message to a specific individual.

Electronic mail is also different from packet radio, in that many
subscribers receive their email through commercial services such as
CompuServe and MCImail.  In essence, many people are paying for each
byte of every message sent to CQ-CONTEST.  In order to minimize
spurious messages, follow the operating hints detailed below.

How do I join CQ-CONTEST?

Subscription management is handled automatically by a program that
answers mail send to CQ-CONTEST-REQUEST at TGV.COM.  Send a message to
CQ-CONTEST-REQUEST at TGV.COM that says SUBSCRIBE if you wish to join the
group, or UNSUBSCRIBE if you want to drop out.	The Subject: line is
ignored.  Messages sent to CQ-CONTEST at TGV.COM are broadcast to *all*
readers, so don't send subscription requests there.

What are the suggested "operating practices" for CQ-CONTEST?

Put your name and call sign on every message you send.	We don't all
know everyone by just a call or a nickname.

Use a subject line that indicates the true subject of your message.

Wait a while before answering someone's question.  Six other people
have probably answered it already.  Most answers should go directly 
to the person who posed the question, rather than to the list.

Unlike PacketCluster, many people pay $$$ when they receive messages.
Some people pay per message, some per byte.  Therefore, please take
this into consideration when writing a response.  Would you pay $0.50
to read the message that you just wrote?

Eschew flamage.  If someone sends a flame to the list and you can't
bite your tongue, send your flaming reply directly back to the flaming
individual, not back to the list.  No one wants to pay $1.00 to read
these messages (the original flame + your reply).  Treat flamers the
way you would 2-meter repeater jammers - ignore them.

Make sure there is something of value in each message you send to the
list.  Avoid messages that are a complete reprint of someone else's
message, with nothing but "I agree" or "Me too" added to the bottom --
not much value there.

Some people pay by the byte, so when following up to someone else's
message, be sure to include only the essential pieces or thread of
the note.  Don't include those 20 extra header lines that your mail
gateway tacked onto the original message.

How can I find out the email address of a particular contester?

John Pescatore, WB2EKK (pescatore_jt at ncsd.gte.com), and George Fremin,
WB5VZL (geoiii at bga.com), maintain fairly current lists of 
contester email addresses.  Send a note to them asking for their
lists.  You can also get a list of registered CQ-Contest subscribers 
by sending a message to CQ-Contest-Request at TGV.COM that says REVIEW.

How can I find out more about the Internet?

Pick up a copy of the book _The Internet Companion_ by Tracy LaQuey,
Addison-Wesley, ISBN 0-201-62224-6.  If your local technical book
store doesn't carry it, you can order from Computer Literacy,
2590 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95131.  Their phone number is
408-435-0744.

73,  The Wouff Hong

List of Lists
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CQ-Contest at TGV.COM
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DX at UNBC.EDU
	DX forum

QRP at Think.COM
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VHF.icon_fonts at xeroxaffiliates.xerox.com
	VHF forum
		VHF-Request.icon_fonts at xeroxaffiliates.xerox.com

Boatanchors at GNU.AI.MIT.EDU
	Old ham gear forum

VHF at W6YX.Stanford.EDU	
	VHF forum

N6TRLOG at CMicro.COM	
	N6TR logging program forum

ct-user-request at mlo.dec.com
	K1EA's CT logging program forum

ham-tech at world.STD.COM
	forum for people with technical ham related questions (antennas, 
	radios, digital communications, etc) to share information with 
	each other

w1aw-list at World.STD.COM
	distribution list for the dissemination of official news and 
	information from the American Radio Relay League (the "League")

ky1n-list at World.STD.COM
	distribution list for the dissemination of volunteer examination 
	information in New England

ham-ant at UCSD.EDU
        Bidirectional mailing list with Usenet group rec.radio.amateur.antenna

ham-bsd at UCSD.EDU
        A discussion group for people interested in ham radio applications of
        the Jolitz 386BSD software.

ham-digital at UCSD.EDU
        Bidirectional gateway with Usenet newsgroup(s) rec.radio.amateur.digital.*

ham-equip at UCSD.EDU
        Bidirectional gateway with Usenet newsgroup rec.radio.amateur.equipment

ham-homebrew at UCSD.EDU
        Bidirectional gateway with Usenet newsgroup rec.radio.amateur.homebrew

ham-policy at UCSD.EDU
	Bidirectional gateway with Usenet newsgroup rec.radio.amateur.policy

ham-radio at UCSD.EDU
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        grouping and MIME encapsulation to provide a daily dose of ham radio
        related traffic from the Usenet

ham-space at UCSD.EDU
        Bidirectional gateway with Usenet newsgroup rec.radio.amateur.space

info-hams at UCSD.EDU
        Bidirectional gateway with Usenet newsgroup rec.radio.amateur.misc

>From Emil Pocock <POCOCK at ECSUC.CTSTATEU.EDU>  Mon May 23 16:43:50 1994
From: Emil Pocock <POCOCK at ECSUC.CTSTATEU.EDU> (Emil Pocock)
Date: Mon, 23 May 1994 11:43:50 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: June VHF Test skeds with FM07
Message-ID: <940523114350.202552c4 at ECSUC.CTSTATEU.EDU>

W3EP/4 will be on a 4200-foot mountain in FM07 for the June VHF contest.

50/144/222/432 with 1500W on each band and large antennas

Looking for skeds on 144/222/432 only with: Wisc, Iowa, Mo, Ark, La, Fla,
Vt, NH, Me

Reply via E-mail or call 203/642-7271.   (also Ala, Miss)

Regards and good luck...Emil, W3EP.