Windows 95 - An insidious bug on CQ Contest reflector
K7LXC at aol.com
K7LXC at aol.com
Thu Aug 1 04:07:51 EDT 1996
In a message dated 96-07-31 20:48:22 EDT, you write:
>Something of interest with WIN95
Interesting. I would have thought you wanted to WIN in 96 since the
95 contest season is already over and you already would have won. Anyway,
good luck this year and see you in the contests - WIN in 96!
73, Steve K7LXC
>From DHATCHER at bibbway.bt.co.uk (Hatcher Darren) Thu Aug 1 09:37:00 1996
From: DHATCHER at bibbway.bt.co.uk (Hatcher Darren) (Hatcher Darren)
Date: Thu, 01 Aug 96 08:37:00 BST
Subject: GB5HQ IARU late score
Message-ID: <32005191 at bibbway.bt.co.uk>
Hi All,
In response to request for HQ scores, here's the GB5HQ entry.
Three of us were on for IARU to activate GB5HQ. Operators were G4PIQ, G4BAH
and G0WCW. The idea was to test some bits prior to IOTA as M6T. Initially we
were only expected to be on for a few hours, but due to good 15 and 10m
conditions were on for the whole contest! Good to hear W1AW/3 in "G" going
right into the night here on 10m (2300Z).
I don't have a break down, but we did around 3500 QSO's across all the
bands. Equipment was an FT1000 +Titan and an FT990 +Titan. Antennas were a
single TH5 and a single 402CD with wire dipoles on 80 and 160. Great fun and
we look forward to next year.
73,
Darren Hatcher
G0WCW
dhatcher at bibbway.bt.co.uk
Tel:+44 1473 227332
Fax:+44 1473 231727
>From radio at UDel.Edu (Robert Penneys) Thu Aug 1 12:24:59 1996
From: radio at UDel.Edu (Robert Penneys) (Robert Penneys)
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 1996 07:24:59 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Join N.E.R.D.S. for NAQP CW!!!
Message-ID: <199608011124.HAA10713 at copland.udel.edu>
We're gonna get the N.E.R.D.S. back on the air after a year lapse.
We've placed second and forth in the past.
Join us for NAQP CW. E-mail me here at radio at udel.edu
or packet cluster on East coast
or call me at Ham Radio Outlet between 9:30 and 5:30 Eastern time at
302 322 7092 or 800 644 4476 or fax to 302 322 7092.
It goes without saying that this is not store business!!
GO N.E.R.D.S.!!!!!
Bob WN3K Frankford Radio Club N.E.R.D.S.
Time is of the essence!!!
>From gswanson at arrl.org (Swanson, Glenn, KB1GW) Thu Aug 1 15:29:00 1996
From: gswanson at arrl.org (Swanson, Glenn, KB1GW) (Swanson, Glenn, KB1GW)
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 1996 10:29:00 -0400
Subject: Logging software for Mac
Message-ID: <m0ulxpg-000f5kC at mgate.arrl.org>
FYI: The ARRL Educational Activities Department has assembled a
listing of (quite a few) Mac-based Amateur Radio software programs.
This listing (with source info) is available for an SASE to:
ARRL/EAD
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06001
Attn: Mac software list.
73, Glenn, KB1GW
----------
>From: jefray
>
>(Sorry I didn't get any MAC program names as I didn't ask for
>any....maybe someone else should??),
>
>-73-
>Jerry
>
>From Jeff.Steinman.0247501 at nt.com (Jeff Steinman) Thu Aug 1 15:30:27 1996
From: Jeff.Steinman.0247501 at nt.com (Jeff Steinman) (Jeff Steinman)
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 1996 14:30:27 +0000
Subject: RE- Proposed ARRL Rule Chan
Message-ID: <n1373234098.96519 at nrchq1.rich1.nt.com>
Subject: Time: =
8:25 AM
OFFICE MEMO RE: Proposed ARRL Rule Changes Date: =
8/1/96
I like K3LR's idea re: changing the ARRL DX Contest M/S 10 minute =
rule. You get the same 6 changes/hour as you do under the current =
rules, but have the flexibility to take them as needed. Actually this =
rule change makes it more *critical* for the operator(s) to decide =
when and where to QSY. How'd you like to find yourself 20 minutes into =
the hour with no band change left stuck on 160M, after sunrise ?!?!?
A rule change that emphasizes operator skill. I like it!
73
Jeff KR0Y
>From wb4flb at juno.com (Robert G Hext) Thu Aug 1 17:17:06 1996
From: wb4flb at juno.com (Robert G Hext) (Robert G Hext)
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 1996 08:17:06 PST
Subject: ARRL CAC input sought
References: <199607311815.OAA26335 at asia.lm.com>
Message-ID: <19960801.083102.6423.0.WB4FLB at juno.com>
I would especially like to hear from anyone in the Great Lakes Division
and anyone from the contest clubs that could get me some input based club opinions. Thanks and reply to me with any Great Lakes input. Gary
Hext WB4FLB CAC Great Lakes.
On Wed, 31 Jul 1996 14:15:54 -0400 k3lr at telerama.lm.com (k3lr) writes:
>The ARRL Contest Advisory Committee (CAC) is currently
>studying two issues concerning ARRL sponsored contests:
>
>PROPOSAL TO MODIFY THE MULTI-SINGLE BAND CHANGE RULE
>
>The current rule for changing bands when in multi-single
>operation is that once the station changes bands, it
>may not change bands again until 10 minutes has past.
>
>This rule was created to keep multi-single entrants from
>becoming multi-multi by disallowing the use of octopus
>switches (allowed only one transmitter on the air
>at any given time). This rule worked well when there
>were tube tune-up finals and minimal voice
>spotting networks.
>
>In today's world of instant tune radios, amplifiers and
>antenna tuners, band changing with one radio is much
>faster. With packet DX spotting networks in most areas,
>there is lots of multiplier sharing. So why not allow
>fast band changing? The 10 minute rule can really slow
>down the fun factor of multi-single. I understand that
>working within the current 10 minute rule is part of the
>strategy of the category. Be mindful that the log shows
>time, so dishonest operators could rubber clock their 10
>minute band changes.
>
>The proposed change would replace the 10 minute rule with
>a new rule allowing 6 band changes per hour. This would
>allow fast band changes to work a multiplier (or QSOs)
>from a packet spot or other spotting. It also would allow
>quick band changes for moving a multiplier (or QSO) to a
>new band. Every hour, at the top of the hour, a multi-single
>station would get 6 band changes for that hour. The hour
>starts at 00:00 and ends at 59:59, every hour. You do not
>have to use all 6 band changes for a given hour and you
>cannot accumulate any unused band changes for use in future
>hours.
>Example: If you are on 40 meters running stations and you
>leave to work a station on 160 meters, and then come back
>to 40 meters, it is 2 band changes. The rule allowing only one
>transmitter on the air at anytime would stay as it is.
>
>
>PROPOSAL TO CHANGE THE 160 METER CONTEST EXCHANGE FOR DX STATIONS
>
>Currently W and VE stations are required to send RST + ARRL
>section for a contest exchange. DX stations send signal report and
>their country. However most DX stations do not send a country
>abbreviation or prefix as part of their exchange. They
>simply send the RST. This has not been a problem because
>most of the countries can be determined from the callsign.
>Therefore the country part of the exchange is implied.
>
>With packet spotting it is easy to tune to the frequency of
>the spot and determine that there is indeed a pileup of W/VE
>stations calling and or working the DX station. With
>packet spotting you have (or think you have) the correct
>callsign of the DX station. Some W/VE stations cannot hear the
>DX station very well, but call the DX and determine that
>they heard the DX station send some portion of their call
>and now log it as a good QSO because they know the exchange
>the DX station will send (599).
>
>In the 10 meter contest DX stations exchange a serial number,
>in the ARRL DX contest, the DX sends RS(T) + Power. With more
>information (variable) in the exchange, it is important to
>copy it. If you are not able to copy the exchange, you do not have
>a QSO. Exchanges are typically not posted as part of a DX
>spot. The idea is to make a REAL QSO and copy something
>that is unique to that DX station. 599 is not unique.
>
>The CAC is discussing the possibility of changing the DX
>exchange for the 160 meter contest. The change would
>make the DX exchange RST + power. Just the same as the
>ARRL DX Contest.
>
>There are concerns that changing the exchange would cause
>confusion. Although there would be a learning curve, it
>would be accepted quickly. There is relatively little
>DX activity (most DX stations that get on, do
>not send in logs) so getting the word out would not be hard.
>It is easy to ask for TX PWR? After the DX is asked once,
>the DX station will know that is what the exchange is.
>Most DX signals are close to noise level and having to
>copy the exchange would add a challenge to making the QSO
>and demonstrate contest operating skill.
>
>
>Please make your comments on these two issues to your
>ARRL division CAC representative. Most of the
>CAC members are on the Internet. If you are not sure who
>your CAC representative is, send me an EMAIL
>telling me what ARRL section you are in and I will
>send you a return EMAIL with your representatives
>callsign and EMAIL address if it is available.
>
>The CAC intends to vote on these issues in 4 weeks.
>The result of the vote will be given to the
>Membership Services Committee (MSC) which will discuss
>any recommendations with the Awards Committee.
>The CAC does not make or enforce rules for ARRL
>contests. It is an advisory committee that lends
>advice to the MSC.
>
>73!
>
>Tim K3LR K3LR at contesting.com
>
>Atlantic Division CAC Vice-Chairman CAC
>
>From rdidonna at tacarlson.com (Rich DiDonna) Thu Aug 1 15:39:10 1996
From: rdidonna at tacarlson.com (Rich DiDonna) (Rich DiDonna)
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 1996 10:39:10 -0400
Subject: ARRL CAC input sought
Message-ID: <01BB7F96.165C72C0 at Uche.tacarlson.com>
With respect to the ten minute rule, I think that it should be disposed =
of
in favor of the 6 QSY/hour idea. I think that moving a mult is a very =
vital
and useful tool during contests. The 10 minute rule allows for that to
occur just once - with the penalty that the frequency on which the mult
was originally worked is ceded. =20
But then again, how about allowing the rule whereby a multi-single may
change bands if and only if the station worked on another band is a NEW
multiplier. Doesn't/didn't CQ run it's contests this way? =20
Additionally, can't rubber clocking simply be judged by comparing =
submitted logs of other stations? I'm sure that if a multi-single was =
doing such a thing,
there would be at least one station worked duing the "rubber period" who
would turn their log into the sponsor....How 'bout stiffer penalties for
rubberized times - say 5 qso's for every rubberized one.
Rich KI6ZH
>PROPOSAL TO MODIFY THE MULTI-SINGLE BAND CHANGE RULE
>=20
>The current rule for changing bands when in multi-single
>operation is that once the station changes bands, it
>may not change bands again until 10 minutes has past.
>The proposed change would replace the 10 minute rule with
>a new rule allowing 6 band changes per hour. This would
>allow fast band changes to work a multiplier (or QSOs)
>from a packet spot or other spotting. It also would allow
>quick band changes for moving a multiplier (or QSO) to a
>new band. Every hour, at the top of the hour, a multi-single
>station would get 6 band changes for that hour. The hour
>starts at 00:00 and ends at 59:59, every hour. You do not
>have to use all 6 band changes for a given hour and you
>cannot accumulate any unused band changes for use in future
>hours.=20
>=20
>73!
>=20
>Tim K3LR K3LR at contesting.com
>=20
>Atlantic Division CAC Vice-Chairman CAC
>From ea1au at jet.es (EA1AU) Thu Aug 1 15:41:03 1996
From: ea1au at jet.es (EA1AU) (EA1AU)
Date: Thu, 01 Aug 1996 15:41:03 +0100
Subject: HELP IOTA, PLEASE!!
Message-ID: <1.5.4.32.19960801144103.006a7478 at jet.es>
Hi there!
I have some problems to identify the IOTA references from the following calls:
DU1SAN ...... QTH: Potrero, Malabon
JO1CRA ....... QTH: Utsunomiya, Tochigi
JA1KQX ........ QTH: Minami, Saitama
KC6AWX ...... I really don't know the QTH. Even if it is USA or Palau. No
reference on 1996
Callbook (first edition)
Can u help me, please. I will really appreciate it!
Thak you in advance.
Carlos, ea1au at jet.es
>From k7fr at ncw.net (Gary Nieborsky) Thu Aug 1 18:31:07 1996
From: k7fr at ncw.net (Gary Nieborsky) (Gary Nieborsky)
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 1996 10:31:07 -0700
Subject: AEA TDR
Message-ID: <199608011731.KAA14836 at bing.ncw.net>
Has anyone had a chance to play with the AEA Time Domain Reflectometer that
was advertised in the various radio rags? The price seems attractive ($995)
considering the one I "borrow" from work is $15K and bulky and doesn't run
on batteries.
Direct as always......summary if interest.
Gary K7FR
PS......local cellular dudes found out the hard way that you don't take
Phillystran all the way to the ground. Range fire due to a small lightning
storm burned off guys........200' tower is now scrap.
>From n4xm at iglou.com (Paul D. Schrader) Thu Aug 1 19:23:00 1996
From: n4xm at iglou.com (Paul D. Schrader) (Paul D. Schrader)
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 96 14:23 EDT
Subject: XMatch Antenna Tuner
Message-ID: <m0um2Oy-0003EbC at mail.iglou.com>
Be assured that the XMatch Antenna Tuner IS CONTEST quick and easy.
Your interest is appreciated. If you want further info please send
for info per my ads.
73 Paul N4XM
A contester for 40 years--Ex: WA6HQR, W4BCV
>From edwoods at pbsac01.isp.PacBell.COM (edwoods) Thu Aug 1 20:54:00 1996
From: edwoods at pbsac01.isp.PacBell.COM (edwoods) (edwoods)
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 1996 12:54:00 -0700
Subject: NV6O WRTC Observations
Message-ID: <9608011858.AA27361 at gw3.pacbell.com>
By sheer chance, I had some work to do in the San Jose Area during the week
of the WRTC. Chris, KO6OU and I made it to San Mateo just in time for the
Picnic, which can only be described as fabulous.
Food, beer, ice cream and contesters - YES!
The picnic was worth the whole trip.
Got back to the crowd on Friday and helped out a little selling t shirts,
cups and dinner tickets when Barb and Dave had to go elsewhere.
Things you don't see every day.
Barb selling wine tour and banquet tickets to xyl's of F team - in the
F language.
Dave helping arrange return flight for DL in DL language
DL team heading off to station with UA referee - DL said "same as
always,Russians in control"
Five cell phones in chargers in room 101. RGG hunting VCR's - Mr.
in-charge, AI6V in charge.
Tony, AE0M, constructing LPT keyer cables on motel room dresser - top
with floor lamp on card
board box for proper lighting. Reminded me of "Godfather I" when the
Corleone "family" "hit the
mattresses".
NV6O asked to cart computers from arriving cars to room while committee
arranged for NV6O
to take computers from room to awaiting cars.
Russians attempting to use an OSHA approved childproof BIC lighter.
"You must reset safety device each time?"
Two telecommunications professionals (NV6O and VE7NKI) attempting to
use a fax-modem
for the first time (hahahahahaha).
At pizza bash on Sunday, Dave, K1ZZ, said to me, "I heard about the N4BO
thing in the van last night"
(repeat of hahahahahaha)
Phil, KF6A and I setup in Los Altos with a Texas Bugcatcher and my 765 on a
friend's 1/2 acre lot. I was
hoping to work all 54 stations. - Nope. Too far for groundwave and too
close for other propagation modes, I guess. Fun though.
This should happen again!!
Eric, NV6O
edwoods at pacbell.com
>From ke7gh at primenet.com (Brian K. Short) Thu Aug 1 20:54:11 1996
From: ke7gh at primenet.com (Brian K. Short) (Brian K. Short)
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 1996 19:54:11 +-100
Subject: And Now For Something Completely Different
Message-ID: <01BB7FE3.3B2F9B20 at ip040.phx.primenet.com>
My timing may be slightly off ;) but I have just created a
2-Radio WWW page. I installed my 2-Radio stuff last year,
but to be honest it has not had much use yet. I would like
to do a Multi-2 some day when bands are better and I find a
sucker er... partner.
Also, I really intended it as a MULT station in CQWW Multi-Single.
(I arguably can't even operate one rig at a time, myself.)
With the bands the way they are, there is only about one band
open at a time anyway, if that (arguably).
Anyway, PLEASE check out my new 2-Radio WWW page...
It is accessible from my Home Page: http://www.primenet.com/~ke7gh/
There is a lot of HOW TO stuff and a list of resources.
As always, if you have something that you would like me to add
(about this or any other subject) just let me know and I'll put
it on there pronto!
73 de Brian ke7gh at primenet.com or http://www.primenet.com/~ke7gh/
>From n4xm at iglou.com (Paul D. Schrader) Thu Aug 1 20:58:00 1996
From: n4xm at iglou.com (Paul D. Schrader) (Paul D. Schrader)
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 96 15:58 EDT
Subject: XMatch Antenna Tuner
Message-ID: <m0um3su-0003CkC at mail.iglou.com>
Jim -- There are NO sheet metal screws in the XMatch Antenna Tuner.
73 Paul N4XM
>From ke6ber at tiac.net (Alfred J. Frugoli, KE6BER/1) Thu Aug 1 22:28:11 1996
From: ke6ber at tiac.net (Alfred J. Frugoli, KE6BER/1) (Alfred J. Frugoli, KE6BER/1)
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 1996 17:28:11 -0400
Subject: Squirrel Deterrents
Message-ID: <v01540b00ae26968552e0@[206.119.237.61]>
I have a situation I need some input on. My coax lines for my contest
station will be running from an anchor point on the house, and out to two
old telephone poles and then to the tower. Here's the problem, these
telephone poles used to hold an electrical line that went out to some
barns. These barns are now gone, and the electrical line is gone, but
during the life of that electrical line, many squirrels used it as a way to
get onto the roof of the house and had done some significant damage to the
eves. When this coax goes up, I need to put something on the line similar
to what they use on ship mooring ropes to keep rats off the ships. Anybody
know of a source or have experience with dealing with this problem? Please
reply directly to ke1fo at contesting.com or ke6ber at tiac.net. Thanks.
Al, KE1FO (ex. KE6BER), ke1fo at contesting.com, ke6ber at tiac.net
http://www.tiac.net/users/ke6ber
>From ve7sbo at teleport.com (Bill Rindone) Fri Aug 2 01:51:39 1996
From: ve7sbo at teleport.com (Bill Rindone) (Bill Rindone)
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 1996 17:51:39 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: ARRL 160 Test Rule proposed
Message-ID: <199608020051.RAA01120 at desiree.teleport.com>
In regard to the proposed "new" 160 test rule on using power input as the
exchange.
IF I were on the east coast I would applaud it for several reasons.
1. It would make the operator take extra care to listen carefully to the DX
stations exchange.
2. It would keep the west coast from calling many of the european/caribbean
stations.
3. Everyone knows that the only "truly deserving" operaters are on the east
coast and it certainly would tilt the playing field even further in my favor.
4. The west coast can work the JA, VK, ZL. They don't need anymore
multipliers than that. From the east coast where dx (eu/carib) stations are
5 7/8 9 it makes sense.
5. This is a great time to sneak a new 160 meter rule in. Lots of people are
on vacation and activity on 160 is at a minimum.
HOWEVER those of us who operate from the west coast under this rule would
find our opportunities to work european/caribbean stations in the 160
Contest drop radically.
>From the west coast where we consistently have to work R3 S(minus)-3
stations for mults it creates an EVEN MORE UNeven playing field. When we
work eu/carib it's amazing just to get the call sign exchange. The new rule
would make it more difficult for multipliers (One JA/VK/ZL do not equal
eu/carib mults) from the west coast. And if it's purpose is to cut down the
number of entrants, I think it would succeed. I personally would work the
dx, log it with or without the exchange and not bother to submit a log.
Regards,
Fire retardant foam has been sprayed on the east property line to protect
antennas and equiptment. Blaze away!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>PROPOSAL TO CHANGE THE 160 METER CONTEST EXCHANGE FOR DX STATIONS
>Currently W and VE stations are required to send RST + ARRL
>section for a contest exchange. DX stations send signal report and
>their country. However most DX stations do not send a country
>abbreviation or prefix as part of their exchange. They
>simply send the RST. This has not been a problem because
>most of the countries can be determined from the callsign.
>Therefore the country part of the exchange is implied.
>With packet spotting it is easy to tune to the frequency of
>the spot and determine that there is indeed a pileup of W/VE
>stations calling and or working the DX station. With
>packet spotting you have (or think you have) the correct
>callsign of the DX station. Some W/VE stations cannot hear the
>DX station very well, but call the DX and determine that
>they heard the DX station send some portion of their call
>and now log it as a good QSO because they know the exchange
>the DX station will send (599).
>
>In the 10 meter contest DX stations exchange a serial number,
>in the ARRL DX contest, the DX sends RS(T) + Power. With more
>information (variable) in the exchange, it is important to
>copy it. If you are not able to copy the exchange, you do not have
>a QSO. Exchanges are typically not posted as part of a DX
>spot. The idea is to make a REAL QSO and copy something
>that is unique to that DX station. 599 is not unique.
>
>The CAC is discussing the possibility of changing the DX
>exchange for the 160 meter contest. The change would
>make the DX exchange RST + power. Just the same as the
>ARRL DX Contest.
>
>Most DX signals are close to noise level and having to
>copy the exchange would add a challenge to making the QSO
>and demonstrate contest operating skill.
(my comment follows)
AND PROVE ONCE AND FOR ALL THAT DX CONTESTING SHOULD NOT BE CONDUCTED WEST
OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER!
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