not quite all the faqs, but getting started

[David Robbins]

on my we site i have been collecting some of the common technical
questions and answers.  checking here for something that sounds like
a common question may save repetition of a discussion on the reflector.
for the index to the technotes collected off these reflectors start
at:  http://www.berkshire.net/~robbins/technote/techref.html

for a listing of updates by date check out:
http://www.berkshire.net/~robbins/new.html

for links to ham related sites, including hardware and software
sources start at: http://www.berkshire.net/~robbins/hamlinks.html
(i will be moving some of that info to the technote area soon so it
can be found under the technote topics headings)

some samples of topics that are on this site:
my 80m wire yagi design, w3lpl yo files for 10-40m yagis, sources
of antenna materials, resetting faults on the alpha 87a, cable and
connector loss figures, computer software and hardware tips, various
antenna feeding discussions, maps and compasses and how to find true
north, grounding, anti-oxidant materials, propagation beacon lists, 
great circle maps, wwv info, info on ft-1000mp extended menus, mods
for ts-870 for beverage antennas, ferrite bead specs, 2 radio setup
techniques, swaged guy wire fittings, and loos tension gauge.

these may not all be real pretty yet, but there is lots of useful
information.  if you have additions please send to me direct by e-mail.

-- 
David Robbins K1TTT (ex KY1H)
k1ttt at berkshire.net   or   robbins at berkshire.net
http://www.berkshire.net/~robbins/k1ttt.html

>From k0wa at southwind.net (Lee Buller)  Sat Feb  8 13:49:17 1997
From: k0wa at southwind.net (Lee Buller) (Lee Buller)
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 1997 07:49:17 -0600 (CST)
Subject: QSL Routes
Message-ID: <199702081349.HAA14881 at onyx.southwind.net>

Is there a Web Page out there that gives DX QSL routes?  I do not want to 
subscribne to another reflector.  Thanks

Lee
k0wa at southwind.net


>From andriusi at siauliai.omnitel.net (Andrius Ignotas)  Sat Feb  8 18:17:46 1997
From: andriusi at siauliai.omnitel.net (Andrius Ignotas) (Andrius Ignotas)
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 1997 18:17:46 GMT
Subject: asian-pasific sprint
Message-ID: <199702081817.SAA15780 at pikuolis.omnitel.net>

activitty was very low!!!!no any Pacific and only one Japan station!!!
 

   73!Andy LY2BTA


>From andriusi at siauliai.omnitel.net (Andrius Ignotas)  Sat Feb  8 18:20:36 1997
From: andriusi at siauliai.omnitel.net (Andrius Ignotas) (Andrius Ignotas)
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 1997 18:20:36 GMT
Subject: asian-pacific sprint
Message-ID: <199702081820.SAA17660 at pikuolis.omnitel.net>

activitty was very low!!!!no any Pacific and only one Japan station!!!
no any QSO's on 40m, very sorry. 

   73!Andy LY2BTA


>From aa7bg at 3rivers.net (K7BG Matt Trott)  Sat Feb  8 16:36:58 1997
From: aa7bg at 3rivers.net (K7BG Matt Trott) (K7BG Matt Trott)
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 1997 09:36:58 -0700 (MST)
Subject: Sum: CW contest filters
Message-ID: <199702081636.JAA29001 at sun.3rivers.net>

Thanks very much for all the responses regarding CW Contest filters. Here is
a brief rundown of the 26 responses received:  PRIMARY FILTER WIDTH USED.

        250Hz           400/500Hz       Wide Open
        -----           ---------       ---------
          4                     19          3


Of course, many contestors mentioned they have both 250 and 500 Hz filters.
The above info is what these 26 primarily operate in contests. 

Thanks again. Many of the posts were "cc'd" to the reflector, but if you
want add'l info lemme know.

73. Matt--K7BG


>From lu6beg at canopus.com.ar (Ernesto Grueneberg)  Sat Feb  8 15:47:53 1997
From: lu6beg at canopus.com.ar (Ernesto Grueneberg) (Ernesto Grueneberg)
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 1997 12:47:53 -0300
Subject: WPX CW Weekend
Message-ID: <199702081741.NAA11956 at server2.cano.com.ar>

Well, Some time ago I asked the same. I got 2 answers. 1 in favor and the
other against (this op, I don't remember his call, has a good reason since
he went to Dayton, and then took off to his Dxpedition destination!)
My vote is for!

Ernesto M. Grueneberg
LU6BEG
e-mail: lu6beg at canopus.com.ar

----------
> > Hi Y'all,
> > 
> > Maybe it's time to move the WPX CW to the last weekend in April.  Condx
> > are usually better and now that Dayton's in May, then more of us in the
> > U.S. can be in the 'test instead of the ususal family gatherings and
> > picnics.
> > 
> > I know that with my limited time to be in the contests I have to limit
> > it to the "Big Ones" and WPX is a pretty big one.  As a very little
> > pistol (100 watts, and wires in trees, subdivision lot) having constant
> > propagation to someplace makes the contest fun and I always regret not
> > being able to "go out and play".
> > 
> > Steve, please let us know what the chances are of such a move.
> > 
> > 73 from Lake Moneysgone, Dan, KW4T