request for asian contest
4x6tt at netvision.net.il
4x6tt at netvision.net.il
Mon Jun 19 21:07:31 EDT 1995
very interested to know when is the phone test for all asian
can someone help ????????????????/
73 amir
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NAME: AMIR BAZAK FAX: 972-3-5401335
CALLSIGN: 4X6TT TEL: 972-3-5497373
ADDRESS P.O.B. 1515 RAMAT-HASHARON ISRAEL 47100
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Date: 05/24/95
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>From wwalsh at intac.com (Warren Walsh) Mon Jun 19 21:27:09 1995
From: wwalsh at intac.com (Warren Walsh) (Warren Walsh)
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 1995 16:27:09 -0400
Subject: WD3R/2 VHF Contest results
Message-ID: <199506192027.QAA00738 at nile.intac.com>
Results for WD3R/2 Multi/Multi FN21oe
Band QSO Grids QSO Pts.
50 387 63 387
144 497 54 497
222 76 26 152
432 144 34 288
903 14 9 42
1.2 24 10 72
2.3 7 6 28
Totals 1149 202 1466 = 296,132
Operators: WD3R, N2WM, K2BJG, KB2LHH, N2BCC, WB2UFF, N2HMM, N2EWV, WA2FCF, N2AAZ
Equipment Description: Too much to list! Antennas: 6el on 6, 26el on 2, 28el on
222, 120el on 432, 33el loop yagi on 903, 45 el loop yagi on 1296, and 4 foot
dish on 2304.
This being only my second VHF contest I really can't comment on the conditions,
however I'm looking forward to September!
Respectfully submitted,
Warren Walsh - N2BCC
6M operator @ WD3R/2
wwalsh at intac.com
>From mraz at maverick.aud.alcatel.com (Kris I. Mraz) Mon Jun 19 21:30:44 1995
From: mraz at maverick.aud.alcatel.com (Kris I. Mraz) (Kris I. Mraz)
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 95 15:30:44 CDT
Subject: base cement
Message-ID: <9506192030.AA07988 at maverick.aud.alcatel.com>
Pete, N4ZR, posted the results of his question re: tower base cement.
I have a related question that came to mind. I've heard that the rebar
in a tower base should not be connected to the tower because the base
may explode if the tower is hit by lightning. However, Rohn sells a 5
foot tower section that is meant to be buried in the base cement. Is
the exploding base just a ham myth?
73
Kris AA5UO (->N5KM)
mraz at aud.alcatel.com
>From kf3p at cais.cais.com (Tyler Stewart) Mon Jun 19 22:13:31 1995
From: kf3p at cais.cais.com (Tyler Stewart) (Tyler Stewart)
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 1995 17:13:31 -0400
Subject: base cement
Message-ID: <199506192113.RAA15219 at cais.cais.com>
>Pete, N4ZR, posted the results of his question re: tower base cement.
>I have a related question that came to mind. I've heard that the rebar
>in a tower base should not be connected to the tower because the base
>may explode if the tower is hit by lightning. However, Rohn sells a 5
>foot tower section that is meant to be buried in the base cement. Is
>the exploding base just a ham myth?
>
>
>73
>Kris AA5UO (->N5KM)
>mraz at aud.alcatel.com
>
While it's theoretically possible for the base to explode, I've dont know
anyone who's had it happen. Actually the tower base is one of the best grounds
you can have for your tower if it's big enough and designed properly.
This is called a "Ufer" ground. For more information, call Polyphaser and
ask them for their lightning protection info kit. It has a wealth of
information on different grounding configurations and covers the basic do's and
dont's of grounding your station as well as a lot of more "esoteric"
solutions for those with unlimited grounding budgets! hi hi
73, Tyler KF3P
>From Brian Short <ke7gh at PrimeNet.Com> Mon Jun 19 23:22:39 1995
From: Brian Short <ke7gh at PrimeNet.Com> (Brian Short)
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 1995 15:22:39 -0700 (MST)
Subject: SSTV
Message-ID: <199506192222.PAA10500 at usr4.primenet.com>
Yes, but IF they don't move, they have little solid basis in fact to
argue from. It may not be an immediate solution, but I think most
would see the light eventually. I may be wrong, but it is not even
an option now. It is certainly a gesture to try to satisfy everyone.
The ball is then in their court (as they say, not Federal court).
Thanks for your comments, sir. 73 de Brian
>
> Brian,
>
> > Hi, thanks for your comments. I was especially impressed with your desire
> > for a resolution to this ongoing problem! Your point about it not just
> > being SSTV, but also nets, etc, also impressed me. My proposal is to
> > back a CONTEST FREE ZONE at the top of the band. This could be a refuge
> > for SSTV or whatever, eliminating QRM to contesters. That is my opinion!
>
> While a contest free zone sounds good, especially for some nets and
> rag chewers I'm not so certain that the SSTV crowd is going to move.
> They had a chance to move some place better after the General band
> expansion from 14.250 to 14.225. Even though their Advanced segment
> frequency was now in prime DX territory they staid put. Something
> tells me they will do the same for any other proposal, other than
> making 14.225 through 14.240 a contest free zone.
>
> Sigh...
>
> 73,
>
> Robert Barron, KA5WSS barron at liant.com
> Liant Software Corporation Hook 'Em Horns!
>
>From Hal Blegen" <halb at comtch.iea.com Mon Jun 19 23:54:39 1995
From: Hal Blegen" <halb at comtch.iea.com (Hal Blegen)
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 1995 15:54:39 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: FREQ OWNERSHIP/FILTERS
Message-ID: <m0sNpiK-0003kZC at comtch.iea.com>
I am unsure of the actual bandwidth required by SSTV but many RTTY, CW folks
who are rather quick on the trigger to tell you that you're QRMing during
contests are running SSB 2.8 Khz filters with gradual edges that put nearly
4 Khz into the passband. Contest people typically run TIGHT filters and
squeeze in anywhere they can. On RTTY contests running a 250 hz passband,
I can pick a frequency that is clear for miles and still wipe somebody out
who is running wide SSB filters. Same thing happens with key clicks on CW
and splatter on SSB... guys in high noise areas will have their noise
blankers wide open and then attack contest stations who appear to them to be
wide or dirty.
--
Hal Blegen WA7EGA
halb at comtch.iea.com
>From Hal Blegen" <halb at comtch.iea.com Tue Jun 20 00:17:16 1995
From: Hal Blegen" <halb at comtch.iea.com (Hal Blegen)
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 1995 16:17:16 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Clear FREQ
Message-ID: <m0sNq4D-00071YC at comtch.iea.com>
Skip zones can also be a problem in so-called clear freqs. The freq sounds
clear since a station he is not hearing is sending a 3-minute transmission of
some picture. The receiving station is off freq (maybe LSB) tuned to the
tones for the picture and doesn't copy the QRL request (a process taking
approximatly 4 seconds). Couple minutes later, when the SSTV transmission
is over, you get the "junk-yard-dog" attack.
It's kind of like the guy who hates kids and fireworks but he stillwho
goes to the park on the 4th of July. If you don't wanna contest on contest
weekends, you gotta get a life and find something else to do.to do.
(Yeah, I know... there is some sort of contest every weekend but the the
wall-to-wall stuff is only three or four weekends a year.)
----
Hal Blegen WA7EGA
halb at comtch.iea.com
>From Brian Short <ke7gh at PrimeNet.Com> Tue Jun 20 01:00:37 1995
From: Brian Short <ke7gh at PrimeNet.Com> (Brian Short)
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 1995 17:00:37 -0700 (MST)
Subject: FREQ OWNERSHIP/FILTERS
Message-ID: <199506200000.RAA03595 at usr3.primenet.com>
Yes, furthermore, my primary radio (FT-990) is sensitive to STRONG signals
off frequency, even down/up the band. It is very frustrating in very
strong signal environments! I use a 500 Hz filter on RTTY, though I have
tried the 250 HZ filter on occasion. On either CW or RTTY stations come
back off what I think is the frequency. I would even miss Q's if i used
the narrowest filters all the time. I have heard ststions comment about
splatter and I really wonder how many of those complaints are really
receiver characteristics. My guess is quite a few, but it is not rather
politically correct to tell someone his receiver is to blame HI.
73 de Brian
>
> I am unsure of the actual bandwidth required by SSTV but many RTTY, CW folks
> who are rather quick on the trigger to tell you that you're QRMing during
> contests are running SSB 2.8 Khz filters with gradual edges that put nearly
> 4 Khz into the passband. Contest people typically run TIGHT filters and
> squeeze in anywhere they can. On RTTY contests running a 250 hz passband,
> I can pick a frequency that is clear for miles and still wipe somebody out
> who is running wide SSB filters. Same thing happens with key clicks on CW
> and splatter on SSB... guys in high noise areas will have their noise
> blankers wide open and then attack contest stations who appear to them to be
> wide or dirty.
> --
> Hal Blegen WA7EGA
> halb at comtch.iea.com
>
>From Brian Short <ke7gh at PrimeNet.Com> Tue Jun 20 01:07:10 1995
From: Brian Short <ke7gh at PrimeNet.Com> (Brian Short)
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 1995 17:07:10 -0700 (MST)
Subject: Clear FREQ
Message-ID: <199506200007.RAA04106 at usr3.primenet.com>
Yes, thank you for stating it so well, sir. I think this can easily happen.
Responding to the QRL, wipes out the picture, even if the QRL is heard.
Picture sending is slow and interruptions are most unwelcome, even if they
are QRLs. I can just imagine how many QRLs take place on a busy weekend.
Anyhow, I agree this is one way misunderstandings get started.
73 de Brian
>
> Skip zones can also be a problem in so-called clear freqs. The freq sounds
> clear since a station he is not hearing is sending a 3-minute transmission of
> some picture. The receiving station is off freq (maybe LSB) tuned to the
> tones for the picture and doesn't copy the QRL request (a process taking
> approximatly 4 seconds). Couple minutes later, when the SSTV transmission
> is over, you get the "junk-yard-dog" attack.
>
> It's kind of like the guy who hates kids and fireworks but he stillwho
> goes to the park on the 4th of July. If you don't wanna contest on contest
> weekends, you gotta get a life and find something else to do.to do.
>
> (Yeah, I know... there is some sort of contest every weekend but the the
> wall-to-wall stuff is only three or four weekends a year.)
> ----
>
> Hal Blegen WA7EGA
> halb at comtch.iea.com
>
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