Results-everyday logging survey

Wed Dec 6 21:21:41 EST 1995

I've been about as loyal as I can be but lets call a spade a spade
We were promised DXBase for Windows was in the works at Dayton 2 years ago.
The program is good in present form but not supported well and a pain in the
posterior to manipulate the databases. AND I STILL AWAIT AN UPDATED CTY
FILE!! Getting real tired of "Unrecognized country"! Has anyone done a
DXers/Contesters "dream" survey  for an everyday logger??  Has anyone tried
the WJ20 logger?? Comments on that one would be appreciated.  
                                                  73 de Doug // N3ADL

>From Pete Smith <n4zr at ix.netcom.com>  Thu Dec  7 02:42:15 1995
From: Pete Smith <n4zr at ix.netcom.com> (Pete Smith)
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 1995 18:42:15 -0800
Subject: ARRL awards fees
Message-ID: <199512070242.SAA28274 at ix.ix.netcom.com>

At 04:41 PM 12/1/95 CST, Kris  wrote:
>This from the The ARRL Letter Vol. 14, No. 22:
>
>---- begin -----
>
>New year to see higher ARRL awards fees
(stuff deleted)

>VUCC and DXCC certificates
>
>First ever: $10 (includes pin); Additional: $5 (includes pin); 
>Replacement: $5; Pins: $5. (VUCC certificate fees are new.)
>
>DXCC applications
>First for an ARRL member in a calendar year: No charge for the 
>first 120 QSO credits (previously, no limit). Additional for an 
>ARRL member in a calendar year: $10 for the first 100 QSO credits 
>(new).
>
>First for a foreign non-ARRL member: $10 for first 120 QSO 
>credits (previously, no limit). Additional for a foreign non-ARRL 
>member: $20 for first 100 QSO credits (new).
>
>Additional QSOs: 10 cents per QSO (new); Convention/HQ walk-
>in card check: $2 (limit of 120 cards per application). (Return 
>postage must be provided by the applicant for any cards submitted 
>or for information requests.)

Boy is this a surprise ... this looks as if the cost of 5BDXCC has just
risen to at least $63 (including plaque).  I thought the ARRL was doing just
fine financially - what are we paying dues for, anyhow?  Or did I miss a
detailed discussion of severe financial straits and the need to share the
burden equally, etc.  Sounds like the QRM out of Washington these days.

Anyway, I think this is penny-wise and pound foolish -- when will they start
charging us for contest log-checking?
73, Pete Smith N4ZR
n4zr at ix.netcom.com 

>From ashworth at hevanet.com (Dennis/Vivian Ashworth)  Thu Dec  7 02:54:45 1995
From: ashworth at hevanet.com (Dennis/Vivian Ashworth) (Dennis/Vivian Ashworth)
Date: Wed, 06 Dec 1995 18:54:45 -0800
Subject: Everyday Loggers - Resources
Message-ID: <m0tNWVR-000f3KC at vista.hevanet.com>

Thanks to Steven for his summary of everday logging programs. If you are
considering adding a logging program to your Christmas list, be advised that
there are several reflectors around which provide a great place to discuss
your individual program needs with current users. The newest addition to
this list is the LogWindows Reflector, which came on line last month, but
has not been widely publicized. Check it out ...

The address is: Logwindows-request at ve7tcp.ampr.org

in the message body type: subscribe <address>

Dennis, K7FL
ashworth at hevanet.com

PS: Neither the I nor the LogWindow reflector are associated with AEA.

>From Bill Fisher <bill at akorn.net>  Thu Dec  7 03:49:31 1995
From: Bill Fisher <bill at akorn.net> (Bill Fisher)
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 1995 22:49:31 -0500 (EST)
Subject: ARRL awards fees
Message-ID: <Pine.BSD/.3.91.951206224545.20265C-100000 at paris.akorn.net>

I'm sorry... I don't get what this has to do with contesting?  When they 
start charging for log checking... let us know.  Otherwise QRX.

No wonder half of the contesting guys I know have left this reflector.  
Keep it up and we'll be having discussions on gardening here by next summer.

73

> >DXCC applications
> >First for an ARRL member in a calendar year: No charge for the 
> >first 120 QSO credits (previously, no limit). Additional for an 
> >ARRL member in a calendar year: $10 for the first 100 QSO credits 
> >(new).
> 
> Boy is this a surprise ... this looks as if the cost of 5BDXCC has just
> risen to at least $63 (including plaque).  I thought the ARRL was doing just
> fine financially - what are we paying dues for, anyhow?  Or did I miss a
> detailed discussion of severe financial straits and the need to share the
> burden equally, etc.  Sounds like the QRM out of Washington these days.
> 
> Anyway, I think this is penny-wise and pound foolish -- when will they start
> charging us for contest log-checking?
> 73, Pete Smith N4ZR
> n4zr at ix.netcom.com 

>From Bill Fisher <bill at akorn.net>  Thu Dec  7 03:57:16 1995
From: Bill Fisher <bill at akorn.net> (Bill Fisher)
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 1995 22:57:16 -0500 (EST)
Subject: This Reflector is going QRT
Message-ID: <Pine.BSD/.3.91.951206225038.20311A-100000 at paris.akorn.net>

This reflector is dieing and most of you don't even know it. 

I'm as liberal as anyone on this reflector when it comes to posting 
messages ABOUT CONTESTING.  But messages about DX logging programs and 
how much it cost for a DXCC only drive good guys away.

Keep it up... Pretty soon someone will start a closed contesting 
reflector.  Hopefully this message won't disqualify me from being invited 
in to it.

73

Bill Fisher, KM9P

>From James D Janke <janke005 at gold.tc.umn.edu>  Thu Dec  7 04:24:07 1995
From: James D Janke <janke005 at gold.tc.umn.edu> (James D Janke)
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 1995 22:24:07 -0600 (CST)
Subject: Anybody want me on NAQP team?
Message-ID: <Pine.3.89.9512062225.A26716-0100000 at gold.tc.umn.edu>

I am planning to operate my first ever NAQP next month.  Anybody looking 
for a team member?

If you are willing to take a chance with a first-timer, I am game to help.

I hope to operate from WA9ZZV in W. Wisconsin (KT34-XA @ 130 ft; 40 mtr 3 el 
yagi @110 ft; high dipoles on 80 and 160).  Otherwise I'll be at home 
(160 meter dipole with ladder line--ugh!)

73 from the black hole,

Jim K9WIE/0
Lakeland,MN

>From Will <kn6dv at qnet.com>  Thu Dec  7 13:09:34 1995
From: Will <kn6dv at qnet.com> (Will)
Date: Thu, 07 Dec 1995 05:09:34 -0800
Subject: 160M  KG6VI
Message-ID: <30C6E78E.6FCE at qnet.com>

I am posting this for Jim,  KG6VI	
LOW POWER. QSO's:174  Sections:44  Score:15840