Everybody really is 599!

Sat Aug 24 03:09:51 EDT 1996

Readability - If I copied you, you must be perfectly readable, I'll 
give it a "5"

Signal Strength - That RF travelled all the way from your qth to mine 
- on 160? - must be extremely strong, I'll give it a "9"

Tone - Sounds good to me, I'll give it a "9"

See, everybody really is 599...what's the problem?

The best contest in the world (SS) doesn't use RST...why set sights 
any lower?

I'm off to Montana for a week's worth of trout fishing...

See Y'all!

--
Lee Hiers, AA4GA
Cornelia, GA
aa4ga at contesting.com   

>From harpole at pegasus.cc.ucf.edu (Charles H. Harpole)  Sat Aug 24 03:27:03 1996
From: harpole at pegasus.cc.ucf.edu (Charles H. Harpole) (Charles H. Harpole)
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 22:27:03 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: 40/80 Phased verticals
Message-ID: <Pine.SOL.3.93.960823222445.21009E-100000 at Pegasus>

HyGain Co. gives away a tech sheet on how to phase both their HyTowers and
their smaller diameter verticals.  Two and three verticals options are
given.  Very clear, very simple.  
I just erected a HyTower if anyone wants my tips.  No performance tests
today, just "got it up."  More later if requested.  de K4VUD

>From kl7y at alaska.net (Dan Robbins)  Sat Aug 24 04:06:22 1996
From: kl7y at alaska.net (Dan Robbins) (Dan Robbins)
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 19:06:22 -0800
Subject: 160 rules
Message-ID: <9608240306.AB20642 at alaska.net>

N6TR wrote:

>We are going to do a histogram on your RST sent.  Anyone sending the
>same report more than 50 percent of the time is fair game for whatever
>the log checkers want to do.

This is childish.  Either come out and say what the penalties will be or
forget your campaign against RST 599.  I suggest the latter.

                                Dan KL7Y

>From needhame at 3lefties.com (Earl Needham, KD5XB, in Clovis, NM)  Sat Aug 24 05:21:52 1996
From: needhame at 3lefties.com (Earl Needham, KD5XB, in Clovis, NM) (Earl Needham, KD5XB, in Clovis, NM)
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 21:21:52 -0700
Subject: Grids
Message-ID: <BMSMTP8408604332needhame at server.3lefties.com>

	Steve, I think you're right -- and I mad a mistake.  The bottom line,
however, is the same.  The grid MAY not be exactly where you are.

7 3
Earl Needham, KD5XB, in Clovis, NM  (DM84)
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Pi Chi '76
Have you really jumped ROUND PARACHUTES? (Overheard at the Clovis Parachute
Center)

>  From: Steve Runyon WQ5G  512-838-7008 <steve at austin.ibm.com>, on 8/23/96
4:24 PM:
>  Hmmm Earl,
>  Is the Buck grid the actual mailing address? I had been told that
>  the grid square given was the location of the post office for 
>  that zip code... could that be the case?
>  73 de Steve WQ5G
>  
>  
>  

>From aa0cy at robertwanderer.gardnerville.nv.us (Robert Wanderer)  Sat Aug 24 05:10:49 1996
From: aa0cy at robertwanderer.gardnerville.nv.us (Robert Wanderer) (Robert Wanderer)
Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 04:10:49 +-100
Subject: CW & HF Licensing
Message-ID: <01BB9174.C26BD020 at robertwanderer.gardnerville.nv.us>

Realize that as soon as the no-coders win, the CW sub-bands are history!
(That's when I'll look for a new hobby.) 
73, Bob (aa0cy at robertwanderer.gardnerville.nv.us)

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From: 	Rich DiDonna[SMTP:rdidonna at tacarlson.com]
Sent: 	Thursday, August 22, 1996 2:57 PM
To: 	'cq-contest at tgv.com'; 'Doug    Smith'
Subject: 	RE: CW & HF Licensing

With all the talk about ending some of the CW requirements for HF, it
would
become obvious that the portions of the HF bands for voice would become
jammed.  Yes?  VHF is jammed with people now as it is with the no code
licenses - wait 'till the top of the cycle when 20 meters is virtually
unusable.

How about 4 classes -
Novice:  VHF only 50 mHz and up (200 watt limit)
	No code required.  Skills tailored tests.

- no-code techs would become this class of operator.

Technician:  Existing general priveleges but with 200 watt limit.
	       HF added questions.  Extra rules, regulations, etc. 
Intermediate
	       level theory, electrical principles, etc.

- current novices and tech plus licensees would be grandfathered to this
	level.

Advanced:  Existing advanced priveleges.  
	     Advanced level theory and rules/regs.  10 wpm code test.          

- current advanced operators stay advanced.

Extra:  All amateur priveleges.
           Highest level theory and practical knowledge demonstration.  
           18 wpm code test.

>----------
>From: 	Doug Smith[SMTP:desmith at Telalink.Net]
>Sent: 	Thursday, August 22, 1996 9:39 AM
>To: 	cq-contest at tgv.com
>Subject: 	Re: CW & HF Licensing
>
>(various stuff deleted)
>>Several suggestions about simplifying further to three classes...one
>
>>If there were frequency privileges to be restricted, I'd pick 20-meters
>
>>Very useful commentary...
>True!
>
>First, I suggest a move to reserve certain band segments for type A1
>emission only.  I propose 1800-1835, 3500-3575, 7000-7060, 10100-10110,
>14000-14060, 18068-18085, 21000-21075, 24890-24910, and 28000-28075 for
>only
>A1 emission, and only at speeds of 75wpm or less.  Whether we go ahead
>with
>no-code HF or not, these moves would prevent digital modes (and the
>waste of
>HF packet...) from making CW operation impossible.  
>
>Then, how about an "elective" system of examinations?  
>
>All applicants would be required to pass a basic exam on regulations
>relevant to all license classes, and another one on regulations
>relevant to
>the specific class they're applying for.  Applicants for Advanced would
>also
>have to pass a 5wpm Morse test and basic tests on operating procedures
>and
>theory; applicants for Extra would need 13wpm Morse and an intermediate
>test
>on operating & theory.
>
>Beyond those minimum requirements, all applicants would also have to
>pass
>their choice of some minimum number of *elective* exams from a list.
>Available subjects might include "intermediate HF operating
>techniques",
>"basic data-mode technology", "advanced VHF communication technology",
>etc..  
>
>So, a computer whiz might earn a General with no Morse by passing
>electives
>on advanced VHF communications and advanced data modes.  Or, a
>"technically
>challenged" operator who's good at the code might earn the same license
>by
>passing 20wpm Morse and intermediate HF operating.  
>
>I propose no changes in privileges per license class.  (again, except
>for
>prohibiting F1 emission at the bottom of the bands)
>
>No-code HF isn't a "dumbing down" if we toughen the written exam at the
>same
>time.  It *CAN* be done; let's work to shape this constructively before
>the
>issue snowballs beyond anyone's control...
>
>73 Doug W9WI
>
>
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