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Anyone lucky with 9Y4AT QSL so far ?? Haven't seen any message from anyone RXíng his qsl. Hopefully 6m will be 'open'soon again. 73
Dennis PA7FM <pa7fm@amsat.org>
- Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 12:12:15 (GMT/BST)
Small update from Mike, added 2 QSO's to the log>>>Hi Ray, Hope you enjoyed the football and caught some DX! I've had some interesting "TEP" recently, and worked 5N and TR, and heard some real TEP sigs, though v weak, from LU on 27th and ZS6WB on 28th. Hal was 42 at best. 7Q7SIX is quite a regular, 1800-2200 UTC most nights. 5N0NHD was working quite a pile into Eu, none of which were audible with me. I'm currently in IM43, and listening to .110 right now. I also missed the C98, might have heard him if I listened from EH8-land, but couldn't have worked him if I had. I have one more port call where I can't operate. The log this time includes heard as well as worked stations. Enjoy your holiday, and I'll probably be in the Netherlands before you're back. Hopefully I will stay on in Rotterdam for a while, although my plans are obviously wide open right now, so maybe we'll be able to get together for the beer I owe you? 73 Mike GU6AJE/mm
PA4PA, Ray <pa4pa@50mhz.com>
- Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 10:52:33 (GMT/BST)
Today 06:00 - 10:00 UTC the ON contest on 6m.....!!!!
Paul ON9BGP <on9bgp@pandora.be>
- Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 05:46:45 (GMT/BST)
Iain G0RDI, tnx for sorting out my Six news problems Iain, I know your a busy man but its much appreciated
Adrian G0KOM <ade@50mhz.org>
- Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 17:12:41 (GMT/BST)
Theo OH5HZD/mm will be qrv jo85 today 29/9 from 0600z till 0700z also 144mhz
Erwin PA3BLS <pa3bls@amsat.org>
- Friday, September 28, 2001 at 23:41:30 (GMT/BST)
Anyone use TH-D7 as TNC without PGW4 cable, but use it with an home made cable? I tried to make a cable using the schematic on the manual but it doesn't work. Any help? Ciao de Mike
Mike I7CSB <i7csb@libero.it>
- Friday, September 28, 2001 at 19:22:25 (GMT/BST)
Hi Chris. Sorry if I made some problems. But the good thing is, that I just received SIX NEWS this afternoon.And again, a lot of most interesting subjects - congratulation. 73 Pierre
Pierre HB9QQ <HB9QQ@USKA.CH>
- Friday, September 28, 2001 at 19:07:24 (GMT/BST)
5b/g8gxp David and Karen: I'm sorry you did not contact the locals while you were here, we could have given you advice on propagation, etc.
Nick 5B4FL <5b4fl(at)qsl.net>
- Friday, September 28, 2001 at 15:25:46 (GMT/BST)
Hi everyone, amazing (for us used to UK condx) propagation to the Indian Ocean and South Africa from Cyprus. Every night like clock work ZS,FR,7Q7 and lots of station really belting through, I know where we want to retire !!!! all the best David and Karen
5b/g8gxp <g8gxp@yahoo.co.uk>
- Friday, September 28, 2001 at 11:59:34 (GMT/BST)
To WSJT user: Upgrade to ver. 1.03 released today by Joe, K1JT. This is a minor maintenance release with some bug fixes and correction of problems. Download version available at the European mirror http://www.vhfdx.de/ '73 de
Udo, DK5YA <dk5ya@dk5ya>
- Friday, September 28, 2001 at 11:54:38 (GMT/BST)
PS Jose, I no longer have my Pre-amp as it went faulty so I returned it to MM about 2yrs ago & its still there so:- "I DONT HOLD MUCH HOPE OF EVER SEEING IT AGAIN!!!" :o( boo hoo MM stopped trading about 18months ago also so there preamp is not available & mine was the development 1 too just my luck Regards Gary
Gary M0CTP <as below>
- Friday, September 28, 2001 at 10:39:16 (GMT/BST)
REF: Jose CT1EEB, Jose depends on your location, I used a Microwave Modules design which was fed direct @ the driven element & gave good s/n ratio but i live in the countryside so no electrical noise, this worked very well abt 4s points of gain & v little noise increase, BUT a v good freind of mine has tried all types of pre-amp & had no success at all!!!!! as he lives in the city of York there is much electrical noise & he also feeds his rx with LDF 4-50 so what gain he can get is swamped with electrical noise from all around!!!! so if you live in the countryside it maybe worth the investment! Regards Gary
Gary M0CTP <m0ctp#yahoo.co.uk>
- Friday, September 28, 2001 at 10:30:45 (GMT/BST)
Re Six News: Pierre please!! Everyone is doing thier best. Post seems to have been disrupted over the last few weeks. I've forwarded all the names missing Six News to Iain who has many out, but Iain hashad to go to Washington so not all replacements have gone out. There is someone out there. This is an announcement board so why not send us a mail rather than posting a message? I am in the airport with Neil, G0JHC going off to Jimmy's BBQ so I won't be doing UKSMG work for a few days either.
G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Friday, September 28, 2001 at 08:36:36 (GMT/BST)
Hi Raj. Tnx. The 9N7 I worked was a DL and may not be part of the JA team there co-incidentally. JA's have a bad history of not listening for anything other than JA eg; BQ9.
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp(at)bigpond.com>
- Friday, September 28, 2001 at 04:29:40 (GMT/BST)
Adam, I worked 9N7QJ last night. he was calling CQ JA, but gave me a report.
Raj vu2zap <vu2zap at arrl.net>
- Friday, September 28, 2001 at 03:50:26 (GMT/BST)
Hello Jose ( CT1EEB ) I'm using two PT3 Preamplifier by AMECO to help on my reception. Works very fine. 73s
PY5CC / PYØFM <PY5CC@50mhz.com>
- Friday, September 28, 2001 at 00:40:15 (GMT/BST)
Iam looking to buy a nice 50 Mhz pre-amp to boost a bit the reception of my TS-2000. Any suggestions would be great. 73 Jose CT1EEB
Jose CT1EEB <ct1eeb@mail.telepac.pt>
- Friday, September 28, 2001 at 00:02:26 (GMT/BST)
UK6NEWS received by several 9hs today ok.
John 9h1xt <johnscic@synapse.net.mt>
- Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 23:00:19 (GMT/BST)
Pierre. I know that the printers is chasing up the Royal Mail international service to try and get some answers.. If you mail Chris IFX direct im sure he is in abetter position to let you know whats happening.
Cliff G1IOV <m5acu+Hotmail.com>
- Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 22:59:10 (GMT/BST)
I still have not received the last SIX NEWS. What must I do???? Is there nobody to help?? 73 Pierre
Pierre HB9QQ <HB9QQ@USKA.CH>
- Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 22:31:31 (GMT/BST)
Some info from Mike, Hi Ray, Sorry there's been no news for a while, but nothing worked for a few days. We're currently in Las Palmas (EA8), so cannot operate anyway. Due to the current world situation, I will not be sailing in the Mediterranean as expected, and the next leg will be to return to the Netherlands, probably departing tomorrow, and taking a couple of weeks at most. I expect to activate a few wet ones on the way, using WSJT on .270 if nothing else is happening. 73 and hope to hear you on the way Mike GU6AJE/mm
Ray, PA4PA <pa4pa@50mhz.com>
- Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 19:09:39 (GMT/BST)
First Far East signal since June today, YB5QZ around dusk, scatter path.
Nick 5B4FL <5b4fl(at)qsl.net>
- Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 18:12:04 (GMT/BST)
Just worked 9N7QK on 10M (for a new one:) and the op reported that there is no 6M:(
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp(at)bigpond.com>
- Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 11:16:10 (GMT/BST)
Hello Peter ' APG: Johnny ZD8KW is active on 6m. Recently his rig was u/s but I think he is back on now. Ditto the ZD8 beacon - it recently had antenna problems but Johnny was to fix them. Ian, M0BCG usually has the current story - I know he checks here so watch this space! I'm still thinking about H44 / H40 again next year :-) 73 H44PT
Peter G8BCG <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 07:17:34 (GMT/BST)
SV1SIX beacon is back on air since Wed.19 Sept.2001. It uses now 30W RF into 5/8L vertical antenna (DIAMOND DP-GH6) at ERP 65W (EIRP 100W).Carrier freq.50040.0(USB), decoding on USB 50039.4. Beacon keeper
Costas SV1DH <geten1compulink.gr>
- Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 06:28:16 (GMT/BST)
Did 9N7BY, 9N7DL & 9N7QJ ever obtain permission to operate on 6M from Nepal? They're QRV on HF now. Would love that one on 6, and it is TEP season!
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp(at)bigpond.com>
- Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 04:23:33 (GMT/BST)
Has anyone received a qsl from RW0IW/3? If so, what was the route used. Many thanks, 73s
Roy, GM0EFT <gm0eft(5fE#)btinternet.com>
- Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 00:09:52 (GMT/BST)
Canada. of course!
peter vk4apg
- Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 00:01:17 (GMT/BST)
As the time for LP openings from VK to W AF approaches,it'd be great to know the status of the ZD8 beacon. Anyone know if it is qrv? Is there a 6m op(s) on ZD8? Is there an op on St Helena?? W African 6m ops please be aware of the possibility of VK Long Path openings 2130 to 0200 beaming over Cananda during the next 2 months!! Thanks in anticipation.Good Hunting on Six.
Peter vk4apg <pjgarden@gil.com.au>
- Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 23:59:35 (GMT/BST)
Look at --- http://www.dxlc.com/solar/ --- Sjoerd
Peter,pa1six <no@mail>
- Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 22:47:04 (GMT/BST)
To DK5YA , Hello Udo , where can I find the solar info from 1959 ????
Sjoerd PA3DOL <pa3dol@wishmail.net>
- Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 22:12:22 (GMT/BST)
No Aurora here last night. Maybe, some tonight. 73 & Good luck, Ax
N8XA Axel
- Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 12:32:01 (GMT/BST)
Chris and Neil, CU soon at Jimmy's. Leaving tomorrow. 73,
Hatsuo, JA1VOK <ja1vok@jarl.com>
- Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 10:14:31 (GMT/BST)
GX7VHF de G8BCG not/P - gave up - now at home enjoying a beer! 73
Peter G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 21:07:55 (GMT/BST)
GX7VHF de G8BCG/P: U were 57 peaking 59 here in IO70 for 20 mins. Sorry you could not get my full callsign - ONLY 400w and 5ele Msq here :-) 73
Peter G8BCG/P <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 21:03:06 (GMT/BST)
Neil ' JHC: Did you try: mikewills(at)aol.com from USSMG member lookup on this site. Think it works OK 73
Peter G8BCG <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 17:22:09 (GMT/BST)
The KB3CWS or WA3SIX site has been de-activated by Mark. He has turned in his amateur radio license and is not active any more. A major loss!! 73 Ken
Ken WB2AMU <kneubeck@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
- Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 16:33:23 (GMT/BST)
Trying to contact Mike G3OIL, but not having much luck. According to BT the qrz.com address doesnt have a phone number and the email address doesnt work either. Can anyone help??
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 15:52:28 (GMT/BST)
Full Alert messages and more at http://www.vhfdx.de
Udo, DK5YA <dk5ya@dk5ya>
- Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 09:37:38 (GMT/BST)
Hard to believe, but NOAA/SEC is expecting extreme Aurora far down to northern Africa(!!!): "...ACTIVITY *MAY* ALSO BE OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY NORTH OF A LINE FROM...EXTREME NORTHERN MOROCCO TO EXTREME NORTHERN ALGERIA TO NORTHERN TUNISIA TO SOUTHERN ITALY TO GREECE TO EXTREME NORTHERN TURKEY TO GEORGIA..."Boy oh Boy, this happened last in 1959. Keeping my fingers crossed, I won't be QRV but got 4 different Cameras ready...'73 de
Udo, DK5YA <dk5ya@dk5ya>
- Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 09:11:51 (GMT/BST)
OZ6OM - OZ50MHz DX Bulletin editor, QRV in Nordic Activity Contest 50 MHz section Tuesday August 28 th. 17:00 - 21:00 UT. I will be QRV round 50.173 MHz ± QRM, from JO55CE which is on the South/West side of the Island of Fyn. Here I'm situated at one of our highest points at 128 Asl. with a formidable takeoff 360 deg. round the clock. The rig used is an Icom IC-706 with 100 watt wich gives my 2*5 element Yagi's more than 1 Kw. erp. This should be sufficient to reach stations within a range of, at least 600 Km even on flat ConDX. If You want to file a log showing Your efforts in the NAC there is an open class section. Point 1 point/km, bonus 500 point each WWL. Log goes to Verner Topsoe, Lundumskovvej 13, DK-8700 Horsens, Denmark. Hope to see You down the log vy 73 de
Matt OZ6OM <oz6om(at)qsl.net>
- Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 01:33:14 (GMT/BST)
The geomagnetic field is expected to be at major to severe storm levels beginning early on 26 September. The cme/flare event of earlier today is expected to spawn a strong disturbance expected to persist for 48 hours. (with an estimated CME-speed of 2220 km/s, it may actually just aswell arrive much earlier)
Peter, pa1six <no@mail>
- Monday, September 24, 2001 at 23:40:29 (GMT/BST)
SOLAR FLARE: A powerful X-class solar flare erupted Monday morning, Sept 24th. The explosion hurled a spectacular coronal mass ejection (CME) into. space -- and it appears to be heading our way. The CME will likely sweep past Earth late Tuesday or (more likely) Wednesday and trigger geomagnetic storms. Sky watchers should prepare for Northern Lights during the nights ahead.
John GM7PBB <johngm7pbb.co.uk>
- Monday, September 24, 2001 at 20:19:06 (GMT/BST)
ftp.qsl.net back on service, there was some maintenance.
Udo, DK5YA <dk5ya@dk5ya>
- Monday, September 24, 2001 at 15:45:52 (GMT/BST)
Re: ftp.qsl.net crashed yesterday around 13.00 UT for unknown reasons yet.
Udo, DK5YA <dk5ya@dk5ya>
- Monday, September 24, 2001 at 12:34:34 (GMT/BST)
Hello About FTP.qsl.net also tried to upload but could not connect here too. But I am also here http://www.homepages.hetnet.nl/~pa0oos/ I also put a copy of my logbook there now 73 Jaap
jaap PA0OOS <jaap.oosten@hetnet.nl>
- Monday, September 24, 2001 at 12:28:50 (GMT/BST)
See http://www.maj.com/sun/images/noaa_xrays.gif? for image of that nice long lasting X2/X3 today. Strong CME expected, source perhaps #9632 or #9628. '73 de
Udo, DK5YA <dk5ya@dk5ya>
- Monday, September 24, 2001 at 12:11:03 (GMT/BST)
Peter '3IBI: FG5BG George Santtalikan, 44 Rue Amedee Fengarol, F-97130 Capasterre b/e, Guadeloupe, French West Indies (from QSL card) [This is EU postage as it is classed as a Dept of France. My card took 2weeks round trip. 73 Peter
Peter G8BCG <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Monday, September 24, 2001 at 11:37:48 (GMT/BST)
X flare in progress!
Bo, SM7FJE
- Monday, September 24, 2001 at 11:35:01 (GMT/BST)
Does Anyone have a YAESU FT726R with 50MHZ Module? Please let me know.
Franco IK8DYD <IK8DYD@AMSAT.ORG>
- Monday, September 24, 2001 at 09:31:43 (GMT/BST)
Can anyone help with address for FG5BG . I tried the USA address and was informed that this is only good for CQWW SSB 2000 contest qsos. Thanks
Peter G3IBI <pascutt(at)tcp.co.uk>
- Monday, September 24, 2001 at 07:47:58 (GMT/BST)
Off Topic, but ftp.qsl.net isn't working from here, and I'm noticing several other FTP and web-hosting problems.
Nick 5B4FL <5b4fl(at)qsl.net>
- Monday, September 24, 2001 at 06:10:12 (GMT/BST)
Probably the second number stands for the area. Both C9's are Mozambique.
Rinze PA5TA <pa5ta at amsat.org>
- Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 21:51:07 (GMT/BST)
de OA4/N6XQ The second leg of my trip to Peru has been postponed. I was due to leave 23 Sept. I will advise when the plans for my return trip are finalized. 73
Jack N6XQ <n6xq@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 21:35:28 (GMT/BST)
Are they not both Mozambique
Adrian G0KOM <ade@50mhz.org>
- Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 19:53:22 (GMT/BST)
Can someone enlighten me, whats the difference between C98 and C91 ??
Adrian G0KOM <ade@50mhz.org>
- Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 19:52:32 (GMT/BST)
C98RF (LH07)went QRT this morning and is returning to Maputo today where he will operate as C91RF in KG64 until 05 October. ZS6Y operated portable last night from KG56 in the Kruger National Park and worked about a dozen stations in the Med area. He will be operating Sunday and Monday evenings from KG57 near the northern end of the park and plans to be on both evenings starting around 1630 utc and staying on as long as there is 50 MHz propagation.
Hal ZS6WB <zs6wb@freemail.absa.co.za>
- Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 09:31:00 (GMT/BST)
OZ50MHz DX Bulletin #01-038 now available at www.qsl.net/oz6om/ (Click at link, at the top of the page) - enjoy ... 73 de
Matt OZ6OM <oz6om(at)qsl.net>
- Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 02:16:50 (GMT/BST)
RE:pe9dx and PE1MCD JO23
Kees pe1mcd <pe1mcd@50mhz.com>
- Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 21:27:58 (GMT/BST)
The C9-exp. 30 min qgo worked into JO23/33 by PA7MM, PA0OOS and PA9KT in ssb, now in CW cqing nobody respons.......
Johan PE9DX <pe9dx@amsat.org>
- Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 21:11:55 (GMT/BST)
C9 exp. 15 min. ago worked into JO23/33 by PA7MM, PA0OOS and PA9KT in SSB. On this moment he is in CW....... good luck.
Johan PE9DX <pe9dx@amsat.org>
- Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 20:53:07 (GMT/BST)
Big surpise..was listening for some bursts on 130..out of the blue came C98RF with 55 sig. Tnx #104 guys...
Paul ON9BGP <on9bgp@pandora.be>
- Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 20:52:57 (GMT/BST)
JO07 active again. LA/G8APB/MM is back onboard his floating oil platform and monitoring 50.150 most days. Here until 2nd. October then 9th. to 23rd Oct. All those who sent QSL's direct to G8APB for previous contacts have now been sent replies, any more sent QTHR or via bureau to G8APB. Thanks guys for making at least some of my days lighter.
G8APB <plummerc42(at)netcentral.co.uk>
- Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 17:57:50 (GMT/BST)
Worked C98RF at around 1600z last night. ZS please look out for me..
Raj vu2zap <vu2zap!arrl.net>
- Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 12:28:32 (GMT/BST)
News from Yoshi, JE2DWZ: JD1BKZ / JM1MKB/JD1 is active on 6m from Ogasawara Is (AS-031), QL17CC with TS-690S. He will be there for 3-5y ears. You can QSL JD1BKZ / JM1MKB/JD1 via the bureau, but if you need a QSL faster then you can QSL to JE2DWZ (who is acting as Manager) with SAE and sufficient $ or IRC. Cards will be printed soon.
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp(at)bigpond.com>
- Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 09:52:19 (GMT/BST)
As QRZ.COM and Callbook addresses differ some people ask. Here's the best D44TD route: António Xará. DCXL. Rua Santiago Lobão, 207. 3720 Oliveira de Azeméis. PORTUGAL
Jose ea7kw <ea7kw(at)ure.es>
- Friday, September 21, 2001 at 22:23:18 (GMT/BST)
Anyone know of any logging software for Pocket PC, specifically a compaq IPAQ
Adrian G0KOM <ade@50mhz.org>
- Friday, September 21, 2001 at 22:19:00 (GMT/BST)
Just talked to D44TD. He's staying in the island until October 30th. GL
Jose ea7kw <ea7kw(at)ure.es>
- Friday, September 21, 2001 at 22:13:24 (GMT/BST)
Hi all I have passed the 5wpm so I have change my call from G1YPD to M5YPD as of this week I have changed the info on qrz.com and buckmaster 73's all de dave.
david G1YPD <david.j.stokes@btinternet.com>
- Friday, September 21, 2001 at 21:51:42 (GMT/BST)
Anyone in Africa can id the commercial FM radio on 50105 (+-20 KHz) ?.
Jose ea7kw <ea7kw(a)ure.es>
- Friday, September 21, 2001 at 20:21:56 (GMT/BST)
Worked G0KZG/MM second night in a row, last night ML11 & tonight LL92. Andy advises changes to their original plans. They will work in present area until 29th, pick up a scientist in Oman and immediately sail south for the Seychelles area where they will then work for the next few weeks. Band has been slowly been getting better in ZS, but most openings have been restricted to the Med.
Hal ZS6WB <zs6wbfreemail.absa.co.za>
- Friday, September 21, 2001 at 18:10:43 (GMT/BST)
To Dave EI3IO Hello Dave, I pack my FT-847 in aliminum tool box and carry the same like hand lugage without any problems up to now.The edges of the box are not sharp and the size of the box fit the size requirements for the hand lugage (weight is another problem), but nobody looks further HI!. By the way I will be active again on six like MM for about few days. The VISA for UK is the main problem for me this days. I will probably join the ship in the UK and will be active for at least next 5 months. Will inform with the route after signing on. Till then best 73 to all /mm hams and rest of six family.
Adam, 9a4qv/mm <adam9a4qv(at)yahoo.com>
- Friday, September 21, 2001 at 03:40:26 (GMT/BST)
Receibed six news last week fb
pa9kt timon <pa9kt@bart.nl>
- Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 21:44:42 (GMT/BST)
Six News: If you have not received the last issue Six News, please send me an email with "Missing Six News" in the subject line and we will investigate. Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 19:30:03 (GMT/BST)
No six news here either
tony EI7BMB <skydigitalATntlworld.ie>
- Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 17:18:21 (GMT/BST)
Hope latest Six news was interesting, I Never received it
Adrian G0KOM <ade@50mhz.org>
- Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 16:41:33 (GMT/BST)
Hello, See the site from CN2DX with the expedition 2001. http://radioamateurs.eicn.ch/cn2dx 73 from André
André CN2DX <hb9hlm@freesurf.ch>
- Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 08:11:10 (GMT/BST)
Adam worked italy on six??, now that is extremely rare in Perth, very exciting stuff, please send italian stations to OF77XX, cheers Graham
GRAHAM VK6RO <vk6ro[at]hotmail.com>
- Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 07:28:38 (GMT/BST)
Received 5A1A qsl card today. 9 qso'es. Also 6M confirmed. I think this was a first 5A - LA on 6M. Registered mail is the solution.
Andreas, LA8AJA <la8aja(at)qsl.net>
- Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 22:36:32 (GMT/BST)
Jan S58J, Amazing, my ST2SA card arrived today. QSL manager: FRANZ LANGNER, DJ9ZB P.O. BOX 150 D-77Y50 ETTENHEIM, D-77950 FED. REP. OF GERMANY , good service sent 6th Sept. 73's
Tony G4CBW <g4cbwbtinternet.com>
- Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 20:17:35 (GMT/BST)
QSL 5A1A received today thanks. also for Jaap PA0OOS Best '73 Andre
PA5WX <pa5wx@amsat.org>
- Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 17:00:57 (GMT/BST)
How to get in contact with ST2SA(E-mail or even phone number)?? I had a QSO with him in 1998 and after two direct QSL's, one in 1998 and one in 1999(with $$ and SASE both times), I still haven't receive it. Thank you for your advice.
Jan, S58J <pungarsek@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 12:38:11 (GMT/BST)
Does anyone know Gianni, IK7UXY? He hasn't responded to my QSL request (with SAE & USD$) in 10 months and does not reply to e-mail (gianni.mariano@tiscalinet.it) I would like to get his card because it's the only 6M QSO I've had into JN90. In fact I've only ever worked two Italian stations so far and would like his card for VUCC. If anyone could directly pass this onto him I would appreciate it.
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp(at)bigpond.com>
- Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 12:28:43 (GMT/BST)
Six News arrived here today in Manila!
George DU1/GM4COK <gm4cok@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 09:49:33 (GMT/BST)
Six News is not jet arrived in 9A2EY's post box. 73 Zeljko
Zeljko, 9A2EY <ina-tlk@zg.tel.hr>
- Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 06:28:55 (GMT/BST)
Has anyone received a qsl from FS/W2JJ's Dec.2000 operation ? Should I re-send one ? Need it badly for my DXCC.
Mike - ZP5YW <mga(at)conexion.com.py>
- Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 02:52:48 (GMT/BST)
(9/18/01 @ 1300 hrs EDT)Many thanks to all for your support and prayers during this most difficult of times over here in NY. As a Firefighter & Ham, I feel like I'm getting double support. Just a bit of an update: The Rescue effort (Fire, PD, & EMS) has been put on a 4 day cycle of 24hrs on/24hrs off. Day 1 shifts commenced on 9/11 and the cycle still continues. My area in Rensselaer County (180 miles north of NYC) is on the Day 4 cycle...so far we have committed USAR(Urban Search and Rescue) and EMS to NYC. Fire personnel have staged in Newburgh NY..just North of NYC. As of last night, we (Fire Service) in Rensselaer County, have been told that we may move up next week according to the 4 day cycle. Again, many heartfelt thanks to all. (Chris N2NEH/East Greenbush Fire Department Asst. Chief)
Chris (N2NEH) <n2neh@arrl.net>
- Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 18:02:20 (GMT/BST)
Just an observation to those like me who often take rigs in hand baggage. After my experience last Friday between Bucharest and Dublin it may be adviseable to place any item with sharp edges in checked baggage. I had to repack my luggage in the London Gatwick south terminal whilst in transit. However transit doesn't really apply at present since you appear not to be able to check baggage through to the final destination, at least when travelling through the UK. Information is not too readily available at present so I would advise anyone contemplating travelling with equipment to check the situation for all points in their journey and allow a lot of time. 73s Dave
Dave EI3IO <EI3IO(at)connogue.com >
- Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 12:02:48 (GMT/BST)
D44TD. Does anyone know a confirmed address of CT1EKF? There is a difference between buckmaster and QRZ.com in the name of the street only: (R CONDE SANTIAGO LOBAO 207 or BUSTELO ALTO?) 73
Nick, SV1EN <hnrc@compulink.gr>
- Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 06:19:45 (GMT/BST)
News from Tim, V73AT re K3J: Last night Dan, K3J showed up calling CQ on 50.110 at about 9:30 GMT. I worked him, he was about 40 dB over S9 hear. After our QSO he continued to call CQ with several VK4, VK8, and KH6 stations calling him. He didn't hear any of them. Thats when I called him back and informed him that others were calling. To make a long story short, Dan had S7 noise for a local FM radio station near their operating position. He found that he had to move all the way up to 50.6 before he could get away from the high noise level... he might show up on 110 but not be able to hear well.
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp(at)bigpond.com>
- Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 01:44:41 (GMT/BST)
Six News arrived here in California last Monday. 73 Peter
Peter KG6DWD <g3zss@6metres.com>
- Monday, September 17, 2001 at 22:40:37 (GMT/BST)
Finally i have worked D44TD in the evening for my 136DXCC tnx CT1EKF. 73's
Freddy IW1DIM <iw1dim(at)amsat.org>
- Monday, September 17, 2001 at 21:46:02 (GMT/BST)
Email from Eric TT8JE ..he is now QRT. Back as F5JKK from 23rd.
Neil G0JHC <carr.n(at)runshaw.ac.uk>
- Monday, September 17, 2001 at 17:52:38 (GMT/BST)
Pierre: I think WAIT is the key word. We are more guys in the same boat.
Bo, SM7FJE <bn****aaaaa.se>
- Monday, September 17, 2001 at 10:41:56 (GMT/BST)
Hi frirends. I have still not received SIX NEWS. Could anybody tell me what to do? Mny thanks. 73
Pierre HB9QQ <HB9QQ@USKA.ch>
- Monday, September 17, 2001 at 09:47:32 (GMT/BST)
Sorry typo: the web QTH preference pages -> the web QTH reference pages
Hiro, JG3LEB
- Monday, September 17, 2001 at 02:51:02 (GMT/BST)
About JD1BKZ QSL route; JD1BKZ op. is a same person of JM1MKB op. I am not sorry that I can tell you QTH address of both station's because they are not showed at the web QTH preference pages. All I can tell you is I know his E-mail address. It's jd1mkb(at)jarl.com. Ask him his QSL route with E-mail.
Hiro, JG3LEB <jg3leb(at)mxp.mesh.ne.jp>
- Monday, September 17, 2001 at 02:43:49 (GMT/BST)
Does anyone have a direct QSL route for JD1BKZ (op is JM1MKB)? Worked Ogasawara for a new one last night and don't really want to wait 6-18 months for a buro card!!!
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp(at)bigpond.com>
- Monday, September 17, 2001 at 00:55:32 (GMT/BST)
ZD8VHF: Ok I will look at it during the week and see what’s gone wrong I am waiting on a radio before I can check it from here regards I will update you. Johnnie
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 16:51:34 (GMT/BST)
Hi all, F2 looks improving. NP4A now working into JA on 10m by LP 59+ 1st time this season. Wkd him on 6m LP in cycle 21. GL,
Hatsuo, JA1VOK <ja1vok@jarl.com>
- Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 12:56:07 (GMT/BST)
Pse, does anyone use a yaesu FTV-107R transverter with an FT-1000MP?? Information re. interfacing needed. Tnx
Kevin G0PQO <g0pqo@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, September 15, 2001 at 22:47:24 (GMT/BST)
Worked 3DA0RF yesterday at 16:52 UTC on .110.Qsl via DL6DQW. GL de 9A3FT
Renko 9A3FT
- Saturday, September 15, 2001 at 09:34:26 (GMT/BST)
KH4-pedi cancel: Nao/WH2M/JE7RJZ just announced to cancel scheduled KH4-pedi next weekend due to recent terror in the US. KH4 would be re-planned next year. 73
Hatsuo, JA1VOK <ja1vok@jarl.com>
- Saturday, September 15, 2001 at 07:30:45 (GMT/BST)
With all this talk about propagation likely to NW VK6, don't forget to keep an ear out for VK6RSX beacon on 50.304 MHz. It runs 50W omni and is located in Karratha the former QTH of VK6PA, who is sadly no longer active. Also unfrtunately the only active 6mx op roughly north of geraldton is Bill VK6JQ in Broome who sports 100W CW these days.
Don VK6HK <patndon@cygnus.uwa.edu.au>
- Saturday, September 15, 2001 at 01:57:38 (GMT/BST)
I just wanted to let everyone see how DX has been around kp25qb. Many of you may not know but DXing vhf bands so far north is entirely different from doing it from mainland Europe for example. These are my modest contacts over the last few months. GW7SMV May 23, 2001 16:14 6m SSB 59 M1BEG May 23, 2001 16:23 6m SSB 59 MW1EWJ May 23, 2001 16:30 6m SSB 59 G4TIF May 23, 2001 16:35 6m SSB 35 DL3AT June 9, 2001 12:18 6m SSB 55 DG1RUG June 9, 2001 12:26 6m SSB 59 DG2DRA June 9, 2001 12:34 6m SSB 55 DG1VL June 9, 2001 12:40 6m SSB 59 DL7UGW June 9, 2001 12:41 6m SSB 51 SP1MWF June 9, 2001 12:44 6m SSB DD6BKR June 9, 2001 13:19 6m SSB 59 PA7MH June 26, 2001 10:06 6m SSB 59 G7SQW June 30, 2001 10:44 6m SSB 59 SP1MWF June 30, 2001 16:16 6m SSB 59 DC0KO June 30, 2001 16:18 6m SSB 59 OK1KRY June 30, 2001 16:58 6m SSB 59 CP1EEN July 1, 2001 16:16 6m SSB 59 GM0EFT August 13, 2001 17:55 6m SSB 55 EI3IO August 13, 2001 18:01 6m SSB 59 EI7BMB August 13, 2001 18:03 6m SSB 53 GM0EFT August 14, 2001 17:55 6m SSB 55 EI3IO August 14, 2001 18:01 6m SSB 59 EI7BMB August 14, 2001 18:03 6m SSB 59 OH7RJ August 16, 2001 16:51 6m SSB 55 Ill be adding a 5 or 9 element yagi for 6 meters soon. I have not figured out which one to build yet. Auroras are an everyday occurance here so I hope to make some contacts with Canada during the winter months. 73's and good DX everyone.
Julian Oh8/kb9yxm <kb9yxm@arrl.net>
- Saturday, September 15, 2001 at 01:36:41 (GMT/BST)
Looks like six's moving again. Today was the turn of 3DA0RF. Looking forward for more.....and more.
John 9h1xt <johnscic@synapse.net.mt>
- Friday, September 14, 2001 at 19:32:23 (GMT/BST)
Very great, i have worked few minute ago 3DA0RF for my 135#DXCC, also one small thing can break off a sad moment. Best 73's
Freddy IW1DIM <iw1dim(at)amsat.org>
- Friday, September 14, 2001 at 19:11:24 (GMT/BST)
Malta Amateur Radio League site on the web has been updated. Not spectacular but a steady step up. Well done chaps. Visit: http://www.9h1mrl.cjb.net/
John 9h1xt <johnscic@synapse.net.mt>
- Friday, September 14, 2001 at 14:23:09 (GMT/BST)
stewart g1hho for info VK6PA was worked and crmd 4/3/91 at 11.15 utc.that was about the same period after the peak of the last cycle as at this point of time in the present cycle or something like that hi de albert ei6as 73s.
albert latham ei6as <alby@esatclear.ie>
- Friday, September 14, 2001 at 14:10:46 (GMT/BST)
I feel it serves no purpose making announcements like the one below, or maybe I'm alone in that view?
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Friday, September 14, 2001 at 14:01:16 (GMT/BST)
Hi fellows, I'm sorry to tell you that the operation of IW2LLA from 3V8SM on 50 MHz in July/Aug. 2001 was illegal. There is no regular license for any of the 3v8 stations. The only legal operation was TS7N last year in November. (see http://www.qsl.net/ts7n) The ARRL will not accept cards from any other station for DXCC. If you like, I can send a scanned copy of the original license. You have to wait for another operation of our group in March/April 2002.
Andy, DJ7IK <dj7ik@qsl.net>
- Friday, September 14, 2001 at 11:31:01 (GMT/BST)
I wish Tim good luck with his new site and hope that it does not fall the way others have. My sites are coming up and I will continue the 'Six On Six because some have had fun with it. This has been a petty little issue compared to others going on around us. What we all need right now is to try to smile again. GL & DX...
Bob K1SIX <b_mobile@conknet.com>
- Friday, September 14, 2001 at 11:14:33 (GMT/BST)
N1RZ is putting even more time and effort in his site (HTTP://N1RZ.ORG) and providing us (SIX Family)with handy tools. With his map and the new chat channel (very handy!) it is a valuable tool to quite a lot of us. I read Tim's request for donations. Would the UKSMG consider a donation, say in January, when Tim's site is confirmed as a trusty site? 73's and have fun,
Peter, PA2VST <pa2vst***50mhz.com>
- Friday, September 14, 2001 at 09:10:22 (GMT/BST)
VK - SW England: Stewart (and hello Adam!), Heard VK4 but not worked yet from here. Heard VK6 much more frequently but only far north VK6. Worked Bill VK6JQ Bill in Broome on 15/10/00 at 08:50 - he was in here 08:00 - 10:00. He is low power and easy to work but ONLY on CW. He has a mic but it is not usually connected to the rig :-) Bill is one of the few stns I have worked from here and from H44. [others PY5CC, CX2LI, HK3YH] 73 and GL
Peter G8BCG <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Friday, September 14, 2001 at 07:34:03 (GMT/BST)
Stewart: As history tends to repeat, last year was very good on 1/10/00, 15/10/00 & 25/10-5/11 into Far Nth Queensland. Bear in mind though VK is rather large! FNQ (with operators in Cairns & Townsville regions) is 1100-1500km NNW of Brisbane, the capital of VK4. That's about London - Vienna... with how many countries in between? So when somebody says they've worked a VK4 keep that in mind! For those over there that have worked a VK6... well those stations on the N/W Shelf are about 3000-4000km from 95% of the population. You have a long way to go to work the rest of us in S/E Australia. Size does matter!!! Good luck.
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp(at)bigpond.com>
- Friday, September 14, 2001 at 02:28:37 (GMT/BST)
Finally received qsl-card from ZD8KW (qso august 2000) 73..bert pa7mm
Bert @ PA7MM <berthollander@wxs.nl>
- Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 20:04:36 (GMT/BST)
3B6RF QSL received this morning. TKS for this superb card. Georges?
Georges F8OP <f8op@wanadoo.fr>
- Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 19:12:46 (GMT/BST)
DL6DQW came through Johannesburg enroute to 3DA0RF today and should be on from tomorrow. He is returning to Joburg Monday so will only be on 50 MHz Friday through Sunday evenings.
Hal ZS6WB <zs6wbfreemail.absa.co.za>
- Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 17:54:40 (GMT/BST)
http://n1rz.org/spot/ 73 - Tim
Tim N1RZ <n1rz@n1rz.org>
- Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 16:25:08 (GMT/BST)
WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF AN OPENING TO VK THIS YEAR from the UK ,AND WHICH MONTHS? 73
STEWART G1HHO <gordon.reeve@btinternet.com>
- Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 14:47:48 (GMT/BST)
Sorry for last message but the original message is in arabic words and not all PC used it..
Freddy IW1DIM <iw1dim(at)amsat.org>
- Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 13:11:28 (GMT/BST)
ÃäÇ ãÓÊÇÁ æãßÈæÍ ãä åÌãÇÊ ÇáÃÔíÇÁ ÇáÍÞíÑÉ ÇáÅÑåÇÈíÉ Ýí ÇáÔÚÈ ÇáÃãÑíßí This message in english says: i am displeased and mortified from the vile ones terroristic attacks at the american people. I SHARE IT.
Freddy IW1DIM <iw1dim(at)amsat.org>
- Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 13:06:55 (GMT/BST)
Today I received QSL from TT8JE. Thanks to manager F6FNU for sending within 4 weeks!
Han PE1PNB <pe1pnb@qsl.net>
- Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 10:56:07 (GMT/BST)
Finally I did it. I had to choose between IC746, Ft920 and FT847. They all are about same price here in Finland as second hand gears. My decission was IC746.....soon I am back in 6m band
Kari, OH5YW <kari.syrjanen_at_kymshp.fi>
- Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 07:45:03 (GMT/BST)
Final results of Gargano Contest 2001 are at my home page www.arelettronica.cjb.net
Mike I7CSB <i7csb@libero.it>
- Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 19:07:53 (GMT/BST)
WA3SIX' last words on his site: "I said several times I would shut the site down before I let it turn into yet another dumping ground for people's tirades, paranoia, ego problems and all the rest of it. I've run out of the patience, time and bandwidth needed to babysit the site and therefore, it is now closed. Don't bother emailing me, that's it. My license is no longer valid and no longer have any connection with amateur radio. I apologize to the majority who had better things to do than bitch." I'm sorry to see that this happened. I enjoyed the site very much.
Andreas, LA8AJA <la8aja(at)qsl.net>
- Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 14:39:17 (GMT/BST)
Gogo I tried to send you an email re 2m 8877 but it bounced due a "spam filter", please email me and I will rty to reply.73
Conrad G0RUZ <g0ruz(at)btinternet.com>
- Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 14:08:51 (GMT/BST)
Chris, is the 'Username/Password' linked to 'KB3CWS Chat' still supposed to be there? I think that's dead.
5b4fl <5b4fl(at)qsl.net>
- Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 10:32:17 (GMT/BST)
Not a true 6m question, but: can someone please point where on Internet I can find a reliable design for 8877 2 m high power amplifier. Not the old W6PO design with two resonators. Tnx and please e-mail me directly!73.
Gogo 9A6C <grongo@st.tel.hr>
- Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 07:32:59 (GMT/BST)
Discontinuation of 'Six On Six award: Sorry but this will most likely be the bottom line. Once I reach a final decision I will inform the ARRL who was so kind to post it's availability >>> http://www.conknet.com/~b_mobile/ssos.html. In addition, it is most likely I will be clearing my server space to make room for more productive interests. That URL is here >>> http://www.conknet.com/~b_mobile Best Regards and Good 6m DX...
Bob, K1SIX
- Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 03:20:03 (GMT/BST)
More and more e-mails pour into ME regarding the loss of WA3SIX. The best answer I can supply is a quote from G8BCG "Thanks for giving us a brief glimpse into what it could have been". Best Regards...
Bob, K1SIX
- Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 00:56:56 (GMT/BST)
Though I do not know Mark personally,I do know the efforts of his labors was greatly appreciated by me. I just recently found his page,and used it to great length in my 6m endeavors.I do not know the reasons why it is gone.But I surmise it was do to petty thinking on some level.Tis Sad this persists in our ranks today.73 Gud Lk Mark.DE WA1RKS.
Ellis,WA1RKS <wa1rks@yahoo.com>
- Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 20:18:19 (GMT/BST)
ref zd8 beacon . the beacon aerial was preset by myself and the swr was very good at my qth , johnny installed the vertical and checked the swr, and told me it was 1.2-1 on the coax at the site .from the 16th july there have been mains power problems in that area of the island , i do not know if the beacon still has power to it . johnny zd8kw has no radio for 6m to do tests with ,as i have it here and it needs a repair, i sent johnny a kenwood ts660s and hl66v amplifier last monday evening, it will not arrive until next week at the earliest instance , after this johnny will be able to properly check whether the beacon is indeed working or not and take necessary action. thanks 73
m0bcg ian <m0bcg@btinternet.com>
- Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 19:48:54 (GMT/BST)
I am sure that I speak for everyone in wishing my heartfelt sympathies to the people of the USA. The events of today have put the bickering that has resulted in the closure of a useful 6m resource into perspective. We all have much greater concerns today I think. Regards
Conrad G0RUZ <g0ruz(at)btinternet.com>
- Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 18:06:08 (GMT/BST)
Recived QSL card from ET3VSC today qso was 18.08.01.Regarding JUST GOT HOME recived e mail from BT in reply to my qurey on the problem ,they are having problems! 73
STEWART G1HHO <gordon.reeve@btinternet>
- Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 16:49:23 (GMT/BST)
Re: PA2VST. The IP.address you gave isn't right Peter.
Peter, pa1six <no.mail>
- Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 14:49:23 (GMT/BST)
Hi friends. What might be the reason I have not rec the SIX NEWS yet? 73
Pierre HB9QQ <HB9QQ@USKA.CH>
- Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 13:54:20 (GMT/BST)
ft897, ic7400 mk2, ic756 pro and kenwood tl933 amp pics. on http://www.dg8jz.de click on news.
Barry g4kct <g4kct*hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 12:39:01 (GMT/BST)
Re WA3SIX: One great contribution that has helped so many. Thanks for your efforts Mark! Unfortunately as great as this page was- history repeated itself. Personal insults and lack of personal dignity seem to be where all of these pages wind up and for me it is the end of postings anywhere. Do others see your posts and become jealous? I just don't get it. Look around at some of the other pages and you find information scattered all over the universe as our egos drive us back into the dark ages. A recent incident of a fellow VHFer refusing a contact for a new state & grid on WSJT drives the message home loud and clear. I'll keep my license and try to have fun but I think this hobby has degenerated into a sad and sorry state of affairs. Good DX all...
Bob, K1SIX <b_mobile@conknet.com>
- Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 12:34:35 (GMT/BST)
I spoke with Jose, EH7KW a few days ago and he said the ZD8 beacon had disappeared as well. This in ominous news as looks like changing the antenna has put the beacon off the air. It seems a recent visitor to the island said that the beacon was audable @ s3 but it was end-stop when I was on the island. Does this mean that there has been an SWR problem and the PA has blown? Unfortunately, I'll only be on the island for a short stop-over on the way to the Falklands next month. I've sent as mail to Johnny, ZD8KW... Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 11:31:40 (GMT/BST)
CHAT's And you can use the Telnet IP 195.148.207.30 poort 3600 for 6mtrs chat as well. This channel died since the internet chat pages came up. But it is still working. Good luck and 73,
Peter PA2VST <pa2vst***50mhz.com>
- Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 11:12:51 (GMT/BST)
The N1RZ chat page seems to be there. I am waiting for the yahoo verification by email to join the group. So maybe we will have another one. Pity WA3SIX quit and QRT the pages. It sure was a handy tool but listening will do in stead! Have fun,
Peter, PA2VST <pa2vst***50mhz.com>
- Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 10:39:31 (GMT/BST)
Any info on status of ZD8VHF beacon,pse ? No any sign of it for long time now...
Costas SV1DH <geten1compulink.gr>
- Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 09:33:14 (GMT/BST)
Tim, N1RZ created something new at yahoo. Have not checked it out yet but ya can find it here >> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/n1rz_6m
PA4PA, Ray <pa4pa@50mhz.com>
- Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 09:29:42 (GMT/BST)
WA3SIX site - sad loss - a great site which developed rapidly - became a tall poppy and ..... All we are left with now is the 50Mhz bitching logger - thicker skined but less effective. Mark. Thanks for giving us a brief glimpse of what things could have been like. 73
Peter G8BCG <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 09:07:18 (GMT/BST)
SIX METER CHAT....LOST LIKE A DEAR FREIND,A PLACE TO MEET 6M OPS WHO HAVE THE SAME INTERESTS & LEARN NEW PLEASANTARIES IN DIFFERANT LANGUAGES "SABAH ALKHIR" IT WILL BE SADLY MISSED. MARK I AM SO SORRY YOU HAVE HAD TO LET YOUR HOBBY GO, A GREAT LOSS TO THE 6M COMMUNITY, MY ANTENNAS ARE @ HALF MAST GARY M0CTP
GARY M0CTP <g7lxk&hamshaq.freeserve.co.uk>
- Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 08:59:52 (GMT/BST)
WA3SIX. Same hear Big wight skreen.:-( :-(
MW1EWJ...Edwin <mw1ewj@btinternet.com>
- Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 07:22:13 (GMT/BST)
WA3SIX site. Big empty place now on my screen. Like lost a good friend.
Kari, OH5YW <kari.syrjanen_at_kymshp.fi>
- Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 06:48:09 (GMT/BST)
It sux big time that the WA3SIX site has been shut down. I am mostly saddend though by the fact that Mark has given up his callsign and has departed the Ham Radio community. Here is a person who only wished to contribute to this great hobby and to take little back. Well he has been put off so bad that he is not giving up just one band but the whole hobby. Thanks Mark for your time invested into your site I am saddend by its closure but can sympathize with you. I hope you change your mind and give radio a chance in the future though I know it is doubtful. Those who never used his site should bite their tongue about this matter as having not used the resource how do you know how good/bad it was? 73's and CU all of a sudden, maybe
David ZF1DC <zf1dcqsl.net>
- Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 05:56:19 (GMT/BST)
Thanks for the great site Mark I will miss it. We may not miss openings but one thing is for sure it was a resource we cannot afford to lose beacuse of the short sighted attitude of a minority. Regards Tony
tony EI7BMB <skydigitalATntlworld.ie>
- Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 00:40:52 (GMT/BST)
Why would we miss openings just because some duplicated site which hosted medical and social issues has closed down? What is wrong with this method of posting dx spots etc?? Sorry about the moan, I will confine myself to 6m things in future (mostly).
George DU1/GM4COK <gm4cok@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 00:12:14 (GMT/BST)
Sad. A great asset and a sad loss - both in terms of a resource and another amateur who feels that he has to leave the hobby. Sometimes I wonder if we destined to self destruct. :-((( Thanks Mark - (I) appreciated the service alot and made many new friends - thanks VERY much for the time. Simon GM4PLM
Simon GM4PLM <gm4plmemn.org.uk>
- Monday, September 10, 2001 at 22:45:38 (GMT/BST)
It sux Conrad
Peter, pa1six <not@now>
- Monday, September 10, 2001 at 22:44:18 (GMT/BST)
I have now booked my flight to the Falkland Islands. I leave on the 21st October and return on the 6th November giving me two solid weeks in Stanley. I have a little work to do, but I will be concentrating more on the radio than I did on the last visit you will be pleased to hear! I'll be taking the 500 watt amplifier with me as I did to ZD8 so fingers crossed for F2! Of course I'll be looking for northerly latitude and long path QSOs. I HOPE I don't have to back out at the last minute this time around! Chris
Chris, VP8DBL <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Monday, September 10, 2001 at 21:59:47 (GMT/BST)
The WA3SIX page has been shut down,we have lost a great DX resource. It would appear that Mark has been driven off the radio and that people having a bitch at each other has caused him to shut the site down. I personally do not have the ability nor the resources to create a site of that type otherwise I would gladly host it. One thing is for sure, it needs to replaced and before October is upon us or we may miss some openings. Regards
Conrad G0RUZ <g0ruz(at)btinternet.com>
- Monday, September 10, 2001 at 21:40:16 (GMT/BST)
Received 3B6RF QSL today...tnx guys....very nice pict. card
Paul ON9BGP <on9bgp@pandora.be>
- Monday, September 10, 2001 at 21:19:00 (GMT/BST)
Received 3B6RF QSL today...tnx guys....very nice pict. card
Paul ON9BGP <on9bgp@pandora.be>
- Monday, September 10, 2001 at 21:18:29 (GMT/BST)
Sorry to those of you that have been trying to submit email address changes and table updates and have encountered errors. I made quite a few global changes to the site on September 1st and accidentally corrupted the JavaScript. Problem sorted now! Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Monday, September 10, 2001 at 20:16:47 (GMT/BST)
Take a read of a recent tourist to visit Ascension - he is SO right! http://www.gare.co.uk/a_tourists_view_of_ascension.htm Chris
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Monday, September 10, 2001 at 20:02:26 (GMT/BST)
RCVD YF1OO, FG5BG, ZF1DC within the last days. TNX / 73
Wolfgang - DJ3TF <dj3tf@darc.de>
- Monday, September 10, 2001 at 19:32:14 (GMT/BST)
Lost the DX cluster again any computer buffs any ideas.Last time it came back {after 10 days loss] by itself].73
STEWART G1HHO <gordon.reeve@btinternet.com>
- Monday, September 10, 2001 at 19:22:58 (GMT/BST)
HZ1MD worked on 50.110 1321 good signal here in Manila.
George DU1/GM4COK <gm4cok@qsl.net>
- Monday, September 10, 2001 at 14:27:41 (GMT/BST)
Yuu/JR2KDN and Yasu/JI1NJC will be back to Penrhyn, North Cook in Oct 2001. Date: Oct 20 -- Nov 3 2001 Call: will be collected upon their arrival QTH: Penrhyn, North Cook (IOTA-OC-082) Freq: 160m -- 6m 6m: 50.095 (breakable beacon) QSX 50.145 and UP. Rig: IC-756PRO, IC-706, kilowatt AMP for HF & 6m Mode: SSB, CW, RTTY, SSTV Ant: Triband Yagi, R-7000, 5ele(6m) Dipole/Vertical (160/80m) QSL: via JR2KDN 73
ZK1/n <wk3d@arrl.net>
- Monday, September 10, 2001 at 12:47:55 (GMT/BST)
Can anyone help me with an e-mail address for LX1CC. According to OPDX Bulletin 28 he will be as YM3CC in Izmir (KM38) from 15 Sept and would like to contact him about the propagation path on 6 to the south. Band slowly improving down here but no fireworks yet.
Hal ZS6WB <zs6wbfreemail.absa.co.za>
- Monday, September 10, 2001 at 04:39:26 (GMT/BST)
Amazing week!! After months of nothing, daily openings to the Caribean and Central America from 0100 to around 0230z. TEP season is back. Worked ZF, HP, YV, HR, TI, KP2, XE in one evening twice during the week. Dont forget to beam South !! We are listening ...
Mike - ZP5YW <mga(at)conexion.com.py>
- Monday, September 10, 2001 at 03:51:34 (GMT/BST)
Fred G4BWP; qsl route for 3V8CB is via: Mustapha Landoulsi, DL1BDF Westlinteler Weg 30 NORDEN, D-26506 GERMANY. A first class service, took about a week for my card to return. 73's
Tony G4CBW <g4cbw(at)btinternet.com>
- Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 18:12:41 (GMT/BST)
Can someone pse cfm QSL info for 3V8CB on 6m July 2001? I have found 2 different routes! Tnx 73 Fred
Fred G4BWP <fredch@homeshack.freeserve.co.uk>
- Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 17:37:11 (GMT/BST)
HZ1MD wkd 50.110 55/58 @ 1340, not much else to be heard on the band!
George DU1/GM4COK <gm4cok@qsl.net>
- Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 14:51:15 (GMT/BST)
John, D6/WB4MBU is on the island of Anjouan locator LH27 andwill be qrv during the next 3~4 month. He is working for a phone company. There is no info about how active he can be, but one can assume it will be mainly outside working hours (email = unknown)
Peter, pa1six <no.mail>
- Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 14:10:59 (GMT/BST)
At last some DX to temp the soul. JA's on evening TEP... first 6m DX contact since May 2nd..... thank god (or who ever!) the sun is finally heading back to the equator.
Scott VK4JSR <vk4jsr50mhz.com>
- Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 11:50:12 (GMT/BST)
Ian, M0BCG you are a lucky man to totally cure the hash from your vehicle. As I pointed out in my earlier posting I have managed to reduce it vastly by using an aerial grounded at its base point but never had a complete cure. Always one or two sproggies getting up to no good! Some vehicles I have looked at over the years with similar problems to PMR/999 service transceivers have been total no hopers. I suggest manufacturers of vehicles get their acts together on this one, then again you are just as likely to work ZL on 2M sporadic E from the UK !!
John, G0JJL <johnsixmaniac.idps.co.uk>
- Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 01:29:48 (GMT/BST)
D44TD was in tonight , nice to work a new one on a Saturday night . Hope it's every Saturday . 73's Philip
Philip 9H1PA <9h1pa@amsat.org>
- Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 20:20:08 (GMT/BST)
Also updated the log with his IJ38 contacts for september 6th and 7nd. 73 Ray
Ray, PA4PA <below>
- Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 20:16:11 (GMT/BST)
info from Mike, GU6AJE/mm>>>>Hi Ray, I've had a couple of evenings in the same locator this time, with more "TEP" propagation. I know it's not really TEP, but that's what everypone seems to call it. Been good into the Med area both nights with typical fluttery signals, some at very good strength. It would be nice to see some Es extension into N Eu, but I'm quite happy to work anyone, really. Most QSOs are in the 4000km range, so it's not bad with just an inverted V dipole. Also heard TR8XX last night, not strong, but his pile up was! Also managed my 1st QSO to EH8 from the ship, and heard beacons I0JX/b and IK5ZUL. Most northerly QSOs were to EH1 and I2. Hope to be active again tonight, but not sure where yet! 73 and good dx hpe cu soon! Mike GU6AJE/mm
Ray, PA4PA <pa4pa@50mhz.com>
- Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 20:14:49 (GMT/BST)
ref ic706mk2g in mobile . paul its youre choice of antenna mount i suspect , you do not have a positive earth connection to the vehicle body at the base of the whip/mount ,as you would in a gutter or stud type mount. the magmount has its physical earthing point extended to the vehicle chassis earth which is at the other end of the coax from the antenna.try a mount which has a physical connection to the vehicle body , that will cure it , strange things magnets !!GL 73 i use a 706mk2g in my car with a gutter/stud mount[comet chl-350 6/10m whip][ and i have no problems with hash etc, however i do get hash if i only have wire in the antenna socket and nothing in the earth side of the socket.
ian m0bcg <m0bcg@btinternet.com>
- Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 19:48:52 (GMT/BST)
Re: D68C qsl. Renny, D68C qsl rcvd here some 10 days ago. What time u wkd D68C? Am I the holder of 9A-D6 first (wkd on 25.02.2001 at 1054Z)? 5U2K is another story...
Bob, 9a3ji <9a3ji**ipc.hr>
- Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 17:46:58 (GMT/BST)
Paul, G4IJE this is a problem that usually comes from the vehicle engine management computer or other digital wot not found on a modern vehicle. Even with the ignition off they are active on some vehicles especially to immobilise it. There is usually nothing you can do about it. However a proper grounded aerial can reduce it. Just worth a mention did all Euro ops know that as of October 2002 only radio equipment/RF based technologies marked with the new "E" marking can be fitted to new vehicles to conform to the new EMC directives. Do not confuse this with "CE" marking. It applies to all 4 wheels or more vehicles without any exemptions (At least at present). If the clowns in Brussels wanted to do more harm to the communications industry in general then they could not have made a better start!
John, G0JJL <johnsixmaniac.idps.co.uk>
- Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 17:15:12 (GMT/BST)
I have a bit of a “funny” with my IC706mkIIG: When using it in the car with a mag-mount antenna I get loads of “sproggies” and hash right across the 6 metre band. I get the same thing in two different vehicles and also when running on a portable (battery) power unit rather than using the vehicle’s power. It makes no difference whether the engine is running or not. There are no sproggies or hash on 2 metres with the same setup (it’s a dual-band antenna). I also get the same effect in different locations, even in the “middle of nowhere” where there is definitely no computer noise or similar sources of interference. I get a similar effect when I touch a small screwdriver into the antenna socket. TX is fine under the same mobile conditions. Its almost as if either the 6 metre front-end in the IC-706 is not unconditionally stable, and is “taking off” under certain load conditions, or is it possible that with an antenna close to the rig the receiver is picking up hash from the digital circuitry in the IC-706? Any ideas, observations or possible cures would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Paul G4IJE. <paul@broadoak.net>
- Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 14:54:28 (GMT/BST)
Otday from 10:15-11:45 I hrd 48.241 tv at times peaking S9+20, also 53.740 Audio at S9+. I don't know where it came from, qtf was slightly north of east, but it was, without a shadow of a doubt, via F2 (likely Es-linked). I did not hear or work E21EIC, it was not my spot.
Peter, pa1six <known.by.some>
- Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 13:10:30 (GMT/BST)
Renko (9A3FT)my D68C card (28MHz contact) arrived this week. They may be slow, but the card has finally arrived here!
Scott VK4JSR <vk4jsr50mhz.com>
- Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 05:49:10 (GMT/BST)
Sorry! Previuos posting includes incorrect message. It's about a member list of 9V stations on 6m. The correct one is "9V1JA, 9V1DJ, 9V1GA and 9V1UV".
Hiro JG3LEB <jg3leb@mxp.mesh.ne.jp>
- Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 03:40:36 (GMT/BST)
I am not sorry that I can tell you the license system in 9V, but I can tell you that I heard four 9V stations on 6m this last one year. They are 9V1JA, 9V1DJ, 9V1GA and 9V1VU. I think that each of them knows the system well, so you better ask them. GL and I'll wait for your QRV from 9V on 6m. 73's Hiro JG3LEB
Hiro JG3LEB <jg3lebmxp.mesh.ne.jp>
- Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 03:04:37 (GMT/BST)
9V1JA reported on 50110 - anyone know the situation re obtaining 6m permit for 9V?
Colin GW3RYR / 7Q7CM <c.morgan@wlv.ac.uk>
- Friday, September 07, 2001 at 20:57:55 (GMT/BST)
Whats about D68C cards?Send long time ago,nothing rcvd! Gl to all 9A3FT
Renko 9A3FT <renko.kirigin@st.tel.hr>
- Friday, September 07, 2001 at 20:56:39 (GMT/BST)
Six NEWS with the post today. FB articles. Just finished reading. 73,
Peter PA2VST <pa2vst***50mhz.com>
- Friday, September 07, 2001 at 20:30:58 (GMT/BST)
Received QSL from F5MMF, IW5EME, T72EB/A, OH/G1UZD, many thanks to all. Regards Gordon
Gordon MM1GOR <MM1GORhotmail.com>
- Friday, September 07, 2001 at 17:31:35 (GMT/BST)
GU6AJE/mm log updated today (till 05/09). Also added a photo. http://come.to/six
Ray, PA4PA <pa4pa@50mhz.com>
- Friday, September 07, 2001 at 16:00:04 (GMT/BST)
Today i have reveived 3B6RF qsl card for my 130 DXCC confirmation, many tnx to all DXpedition's guy...73's
Freddy IW1DIM <iw1dim(at)amsat.org>
- Friday, September 07, 2001 at 14:38:55 (GMT/BST)
Never received sixnews
pe1lch <pe1lchqsl.net>
- Friday, September 07, 2001 at 12:49:16 (GMT/BST)
sixnews came today
peter, pa16
- Friday, September 07, 2001 at 11:19:15 (GMT/BST)
No sign of SIX NEWS. I leave HB9 in oct....73
Pierre HB9QQ <HB9QQ@USKA.CH>
- Friday, September 07, 2001 at 10:50:55 (GMT/BST)
VQ9IO QSL card received yesterday after two and a half months. (SAE + 2 USD were sent). 3B6RF also rxed yesterday.
Nick SV1EN <hnrc@compulink.gr>
- Friday, September 07, 2001 at 06:39:13 (GMT/BST)
Well slightly off topic, but I've just received my latest rig running at 2.4GHz. 802.11 wireless LAN card means I can look at the cluster spots from ANYWHERE in the house on my laptop. No noticeable interference on any band.
Joe GJ0NYG <call@qsl.net>
- Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 19:57:16 (GMT/BST)
Need somebody who can calculate yagi ant.NBS design! Thanks a lot. Renko 9A3FT
Renko 9A3FT <renko.kirigin@st.tel.hr>
- Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 19:56:24 (GMT/BST)
Today i have reveived J5X and EX8MLE qsl cards for my 128 and 129 DXCC confirmation, many tnx to all guys...73's
Freddy IW1DIM <iw1dim(at)amsat.org>
- Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 18:03:03 (GMT/BST)
No sign of Six news in New Mexico yet.
Ed N5JEH <aesitt@qwest.net>
- Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 16:19:23 (GMT/BST)
Just received a mail from Mike with the update till September 5th. Will update the log later on today but read his info for now if you like. Hi Ray, Found time to operate last night, and had conditions into Europe again, though contacts mostly Mediterranean area. Some very good sigs into IK20 (not completely wet, but still pretty rare I guess!) Heard some CW at 1835, so started to CQ and first call was from EH7GTF/p 59/59 and also worked IS0, IT9, EH1, 3 and 5, CT1, plus CN8LI, with 11 QSOs in total. Most frustrating was hearing GB3LER for about an hour with no GMs on the band! Later GB3RMK also heard - nothing else from G, not even GB3MCB this time, hi. At 1916 UTC hrd M0HEN/mm beacon on .160, but no QSO. Would have been nice to make another /mm to /mm QSO. Other beacons heard were CU3URA/b, CN8LI/b, CT0SIX, and later at 2220 UTC, PP1CZ and PY0FF. No PY QSOs again :o( Conditions to Europe faded around 2020 UTC. Best DX IT9RZR. I'm not sure if I'll be QRV again tonight, but will try. I guess the time for Eu stations to listen will be 1830 to 2030UTC. Will be around .110 +/- QRM or .115. Can't say which way we're going right now, but it's raining pretty heavily most of the time. 73 for now hope we make it soon, Mike GU6AJE/mm IK20
Ray, PA4PA <pa4pa@50mhz.com>
- Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 15:34:55 (GMT/BST)
No sign of Six news in Essex, never mind VK
Adrian G0KOM <ade@50mhz.org>
- Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 14:08:47 (GMT/BST)
No sign of "Six News" in VK yet either... but then again it always take 2/3 extra weeks to get here by the slow boat! :)
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp(at)bigpond.com>
- Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 10:42:18 (GMT/BST)
What a surprise. Worked ZS6WB and ZS6AVP today. Heard ZS6PJS, ZS6BTE and ZS6AXT also. Nice little opening this evening.
Andreas, LA8AJA <la8aja(at)qsl.net>
- Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 21:57:13 (GMT/BST)
To Chris W3CMP, there's a six metre-oriented user review of the TS-2000 in the latest issue of Six News, written by Kerry, G0LCS. 73
Chris, G4IFX <cdeacon compuserve.com>
- Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 21:09:20 (GMT/BST)
Worked one EH3 today signals were very weak S1. The first TEP this season. 73
Nico ZS4NS <zs4nsfreemail.absa.co.za>
- Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 21:07:06 (GMT/BST)
Our post must be as slow as our railroads......
Rinze PA5TA <pa5ta (at) amsat.org>
- Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 18:50:41 (GMT/BST)
Also still waiting Ger..should be there soon.
Dennis PA7FM <pa7fm@amsat.org>
- Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 17:55:30 (GMT/BST)
I already rec. Six News last week here in Belgium Ger.
Paul ON9BGP <on9bgp@pandora.be>
- Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 17:26:36 (GMT/BST)
Hi all. Anyone in PA already received the august six news?
Ger PE1CZG <gerhoogxs4all.nl>
- Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 16:32:07 (GMT/BST)
Dave this well advertised site below will have all your answers for where ever you want to go. http://www.qsl.net/oh2mcn/9h.htm
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 14:24:21 (GMT/BST)
I have booked a week in Malta in November 2001.Can anyone let me know how to obtain a licence in Malta. It appears on my UK licence that Malta has not joined the CEPT aggrement.I am a UK B licence CEPT class 2 and wish to operate on 50Mhz and 144mhz.Any help would be gladly received. Dave G8ZRE g8zre@hotmail.com
Dave Hewitt G8ZRE <g8zre@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 10:27:00 (GMT/BST)
To Chris W3CMP, there`s a review of the TS2000 in the August edition of six news by G0LCS - he liked it & worked G to W7/VE7 in June.
Steve G1INK <steveg@highpeak.gov.uk>
- Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 09:16:06 (GMT/BST)
Looking for GM4DGT email please, not given at QRZ or Buckmaster. tks.
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 09:02:28 (GMT/BST)
de OA4/N6XQ I am in northern Peru (Iquitos)without a radio. I will be back on from Lima on the 8th thru the 12th. I am leaving my 706 with some members of the Radio Club Peruano who are going to activate an IOTA island off the coast of Lima on the 13th 14th and 15th of Sept with a three element yagi. The call will be 4T0I. I only made one contact from Lima and that was PY5CC. On the 2nd I heard the XE1KK beacon for three hours with no live stations heard. 73 Jack
OA4/N6XQ <n6xq@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 05:25:10 (GMT/BST)
Proper e mail address for any replies to last post is W3CMP@aol.com-I'm not sure why message addr. came out as it did. 73!
Chris W3CMP <w3cmp aol,com>
- Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 04:48:34 (GMT/BST)
I wonder if anyone has had the opportunity to check out the Kenwood TS-2000 on 6 mtrs? I'm thinking about buying a new rig and I'm not sure whether to try a 2000, wait for the IC-756 Pro MKII or Yaesu FT-897, or stand pat with my IRC augmented FT-847. I'd sure be interested in side by side test results. 73 Chris Patterson
Chris W3CMP <w3cmpaol.com>
- Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 04:46:11 (GMT/BST)
Adam and Chris thanks for your postings re rain static problems. All interesting stuff. It is worth remembering that even a few Ohms of resistance will create a potential difference across a joint and seeing as receivers are dealing with micro volts it is no suprise that we can hear ststic crashes as the rain drops fall. I recall working on vehicle tracking systems which used LF to receive the positioning stations. We had to ensure that no greater than 0.3 Ohms existed between aerial ground, equipment ground and actual vehicle ground or else the system simply fell over due to static noise from the vehicle electrics and that of passing vehicles. Using a good digital meter it is worh checking all "grounded" joints just in case there are a few of those littlel resistive critters called Ohms living on your aluminium farm!
John G0JJL <johnsixmaniac.idps.co.uk>
- Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 23:11:09 (GMT/BST)
(4 Sept 01) Kari..I have used a Yaesu FT 847 for two years & I love it.
Chris (N2NEH) <n2neh(at )arrl.net>
- Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 17:36:09 (GMT/BST)
VQ9IO / G3IBI, no news here Peter -GL-
Wolfgang - DJ3TF <dj3tf@darc.de>
- Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 11:02:03 (GMT/BST)
My old rig was hit by lightning. Now planning to buy new. But which is better, Yaesu FT847 or Icom IC746, that's the question?
Kari, OH5YW <kari.syrjanen_at_kymshp.fi>
- Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 10:03:14 (GMT/BST)
Hi, I'm looking for a qsl route for RB3SIX please. Does anyone have details? Thanks in advance, 73's & good dx
Tony G4CBW <g4cbw**btinternet.com>
- Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 08:29:47 (GMT/BST)
Hi gang, Heard 48.25 video (supposed to be from EU) by LP this morning 1st time this season. 45 ZL video S9++ during the propagation. Good sign to expect seasonal F2 propagation due to returned SF:199. 73,
Hatsuo, JA1VOK <ja1vok@jarl.com>
- Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 01:16:56 (GMT/BST)
Great job Kerry, I am recovering from cancer and appriciate this very much
ON4AOI GUY <on4aoi at ping.be>
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 20:51:12 (GMT/BST)
Kerry G0LCS spotted walking down Cockfosters High street with a very "John Wayne" pronounced walk and with a large inflatable rubber ring in his hand, Hmm not sure what thats all about !!:-), Well done Kerry
Adrian G0KOM <ade***50mhz.org>
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 20:30:59 (GMT/BST)
Well done to Kerry G0LCS. Thanks to Serge and Oleg, EX8MLE/MLT - cards in today.
Ken G4IGO <g4igo at freeuk.com>
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 19:27:23 (GMT/BST)
Received today QSL from 9M8TG, ZD7K and ZD8K. Many thanks, Steve http://www.mannelli.com/iw5bzq
Steve IW5BZQ <iw5bzqmannelli.com>
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 19:21:20 (GMT/BST)
Received QSL from HZ1MD today, thanks Mohamad
Ken SM7CMV <kenth@kastanje.tomelilla.se>
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 17:29:23 (GMT/BST)
Kerry G0LCS: Good show. I guess it will be awhile before you get back in the saddle again. GD DX
Ed N5JEH <aesitt@qwest.net>
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 16:30:20 (GMT/BST)
Re BTAnytime, I had some general access problems early this PM but working fine now. No special problems with DX Summit. GL Andy
Andy G3SVD <andy.hewitt@talk21.com>
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 15:49:36 (GMT/BST)
ANYONE HAD ANY LUCK WITH QSL FROM VQ9IO ? I SEEM TO RECALL SOME POSTINGS ON HERE ABOUT IT BUT SO FAR NOTHING . ANY NEWS ANYONE ??
Peter G3IBI <pascutt(at)tcp.co.uk>
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 12:37:57 (GMT/BST)
G1HHO..Stewart reg to your problem wit acsess to Dx cluster with Bt Anytime now problems hear with the service..Good dx 73s
MW1EWJ..Edwin <MW1EWJ@BTINTERNET.COM>
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 12:14:50 (GMT/BST)
Hi stewart, I use the same ISp and package..only problem ive had here is the engaged tone when trying to log in... other wise once in no problems.. best of luck!
Cliff G1IOV <G1IOV***btinternet.com>
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 12:02:25 (GMT/BST)
Kari, http://www.vxstd.com/jp/library/0000.htm works for me. Guess the Japanes letters corrupted your browser. GL and 73,
Peter, PA2VST <pa2vst***50mhz.com>
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 11:45:34 (GMT/BST)
I got error : DNS Host lookup failure: www.vxstd.com tried many times, from office and at home...no luck
Kari, OH5YW <kari.syrjanen_at_kymshp.fi>
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 11:05:58 (GMT/BST)
Have not been able to access DX Cluster for approx 7days, ISP Btinternet.Anytime Any comments appreciated.
Stewart Reeve G1HHO <gordon.reeve@btinternet.com>
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 11:03:24 (GMT/BST)
Re: OH5YW; The Yaesu web pages still reachable. You can directly get to dowload page at this URL; http://www.vxstd.com/jp/library/0000.htm GL & 73s de JG3LEB
jg3leb <jg3leb@mxp.mesh.ne.jp>
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 10:44:52 (GMT/BST)
Rain static on yagis - the type of matching used seems to be the key point - my experience with HF yagis gave some surprising results - for example my HyGain 5ele 20m yagi with a hairpin match and insulated driven element is badly affected by rain static, whereas my Cushcraft 3 ele 20m yagi with a gamma match is not affected by rain static - this is exactly the opposite of what I expected, because the hairpin match is a DC ground. 73
Chris GM3WOJ <gm3wojtalk21.com>
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 10:30:18 (GMT/BST)
Received VQ9VK card from Ed N1TO. After compaining about lost foriegn mail and even going to the press.. I was rewarded by a show cause notice from postal customs and asked to produce permission from the Reserve bank of INDIA for receiving a letter with 1$ enclosed in it! .. heh heh
Raj vu2zap <vu2zaparrl.net>
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 09:37:57 (GMT/BST)
Few months ago there were talks about Yaesu bandscopes. Did it work? Where can I obtain it for FT847? http://www.vxstd.com/jp does not work any more
Kari, OH5YW <kari.syrjanen_at_kymshp.fi>
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 09:29:02 (GMT/BST)
Funny propagation yesterday evening. At 20.30 we had S5 Aurora signals from YU, LZ and SP. QTF was between 60 and 90 degrees. But there was no geomagnetic activity! My guess is that we had fast moving Es clouds (bulbs) as Es propagation was moving all the time between YU, I and EA. This does introduce Doppler as well and is the reason we have those typical aurora sound. Sure, interesting it was! A typical magic band phenomenal! 73's
Peter, PA2VST <pa2vst***50mhz.com>
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 08:51:10 (GMT/BST)
John G0JJL: Interesting. I have a JHV and since new has always been susceptable to rain static. During assembly I used "Penetrox" aluminium jointing compound to ensure a good electrical connection from boom to element mounting block. Very dissapointing, considering my other 7 element yagi with insulated elements so virtually no signs of rain static at all. I find that quickly swinging the JHV from side to side during rain will temporarily minimize the QRM. ???
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp(at)bigpond.com>
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 08:36:23 (GMT/BST)
May I thank those of you in the 6 family who supported me in my recent 210 mile bicycle ride for Cancerbacup. We made it from Brentwood to Bradford in little over 1 day, and only 13 and a half hours in the saddle. £5,000 + has been raised for Cancerbacup - Thanks - For more on Cancerbacup go to www.cancerbacup.co.uk
Kerry G0LCS <g0lcsxqsl.net>
- Sunday, September 02, 2001 at 22:49:37 (GMT/BST)
48.250 in with a s4 signal into KG32IA 73
Nico ZS4NS <zs4nsfreemail.absa.co.za>
- Sunday, September 02, 2001 at 19:15:01 (GMT/BST)
ZB0AA Beacon: Extract from e-mail: Hi Peter, I am very pleased with your report of my 6m Beacon, it is the first I have received, it has only been running for about 3 weeks on a trial basis. Hopefully it will remain permanent, however, as I will be going for a two-week holiday on the 12th (Sept) I'm afraid that I shall have to shut it down for that period. Below is the info which I hope will be of interest to you. The equipment is installed in my third floor flat, with the antenna on top of another three floors above me. ZB0AA 50.035 MHz CW "ZB0AA IM76HD" Operating Time Daily, 10.00 to 22.00hrs local. IM76HD Transmitter DX70 10 Watts Ant 4 ele Yagi 18m to 20m ASL Direction NE Horizontal 73 George Gaskin ZB0AA
Peter G8BCG <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Sunday, September 02, 2001 at 13:41:52 (GMT/BST)
I will activate KG56 & KG57 on the 23 & 24 Septerber 2001. This is a holiday activation from the kruger Park. I can be reached on my mobile phone +834390863. Qsl direct with green stamp to . Etienne Swart PO Box 12 Strubensvalley 1735. Any other operations from 3DA0 or C9 can co-ordinate skeds with me. I do think we will have good propogation in EU and UK during this time. comments direct to zs6y@metroweb.co.za 73's CU on Six. Etienne ZS6Y
Etienne Swart <zs6y@metroweb.co.za>
- Sunday, September 02, 2001 at 08:16:13 (GMT/BST)
9M8, V85 & YC1 operations on 50MHz for September 2001 by VK2GJH have been cancelled as I will be having an "amateur radio free" holiday with my small daughter. So please do not send email requests ect for skeds etc (JA and EU please take note!). Yes, I know many still need these countries on 50MHz but sorry, I am not taking any equipment or operating from other people's shacks. 73 de Jack.
Jack D. Haden VK2GJH <vk2gjh@yahoo.co.uk>
- Sunday, September 02, 2001 at 02:08:01 (GMT/BST)
...and as luck would have it- I just happen to have a few photos of Ken right here >>> http://www.conknet.com/~b_mobile/DXCREW.html
Bob, K1SIX <b_mobile@ conknet.com>
- Saturday, September 01, 2001 at 21:00:58 (GMT/BST)
Thanks to G4IJE for pointing out the error in the current Six News. Ken Willis is, of course, G8VR not G8KW. Apologies to you Ken, my mistake and I'll publish a correction in the next issue.
Chris, G4IFX <cdeaconcompuserve.com>
- Saturday, September 01, 2001 at 18:50:54 (GMT/BST)
JA/PE9PE: Today I enjoyed very much to talk with Rob, PE9PE, a member of UKSMG and one of D68C team op at a local Hamfair in Yokohama. Rob will be back home next Monday. 73,
Hatsuo, JA1VOK <ja1vok@jarl.com>
- Saturday, September 01, 2001 at 14:03:08 (GMT/BST)
4U1ITU Report - 50 MHz 28 - 31 August 2001 During about 10 hours of operating 47, 50 MHz QSOs were completed including 3 MS QSOs with G, GW and ON4. Countries worked were 5B4, CT, EA, F, G, GM, GW, HB9, I, LZ, ON and OY. 41 different stations were worked using CW or SSB. A few points: 1. Antenna directions were difficult to compute due to a faulty/out of alignment direction indicator as well as multiple reflections from buildings and/or mountains 2. There is no packet cluster facility currently operational at 4U1ITU 3. I did not have time to read Email at an Internet Café! 4. Until the afternoon of 31 August, CW was sent by finger taping one side of a Bencher paddle - hence the slower than usual CW and 5. MS QSOs took longer than necessary due to QRM from stations calling during the QSO; due to lack of reflections QSOs took about 40 Minutes. I had 4 Es events 1 to GM and OY, 2 to EA/CT and 1 to LZ/5B. I tried to maximise QSOs by working Es when Es were there, rather than look for scatter paths! The rig was a Yaesu TX/RX (24, 28 and 50 MHz) with about 80 watts to a 5 element Tonna. The activity took place during a business trip; operational hours were therefore limited. I also had to eat! As to the future, there is only 1 active IARC member on the ITU staff; he does a great job but he cannot spend all his spare time (not much) on 4U1ITU business, he has a family! For operational reasons (ITU requirements) it is now quite difficult to obtain unsupervised access to 4U1ITU outside working hours. It is after all the HQ of a UN Agency. Nevertheless, I shall try to plan a long (4 day) weekend at 4U1ITU perhaps with 2 operators during the 2002 or 2003 sporadic E season June/July. I also need to work the country somehow myself! QSL information. A 100% QSL policy is operated by 4U1ITU, albeit a little slow due to the volume of cards. Bureau or via IARC, PO Box 6, CH-1211 Geneva is acceptable. For 50 MHz QSOs made during my trip, I have already prepared cards for all 6 metre QSOs completed. For a period of 3 months they can be obtained from EI3IO (address info on http://EI3IO.com ) . After 3 months I will send them to the bureau. 73s to all Dave EI3IO
Dave EI3IO <EI3IO at connogue.com>
- Saturday, September 01, 2001 at 13:50:48 (GMT/BST)
Autumn DX season will come soon. I wrote the details of the scatter-path on 6m in my homepage. I would like European stations to read it, especially. The address of my homepage is as follows. http://www.jade.dti.ne.jp/~kado/index.html I hope to see you on 6m. Have a good DX, 73. Aki JF3GPS
jf3gps <jf3gps(@)jarl.com>
- Saturday, September 01, 2001 at 13:14:14 (GMT/BST)
Home brewers of beams and assemblers of commercial ones should be aware of products that will reduce/eliminate oxidation between similar & disimilar metals. Locally available is Aluminox which is a graphite rich grease designed for switch boards with mixed metals. I'm sure there will be similar products available everywhere. Have used same on beams and on boats masts and cross beams for years and it's a winner. Happy antenna building
Peter vk4apg <pjgarden@gil.com.au>
- Saturday, September 01, 2001 at 09:36:37 (GMT/BST)
Dr OM/YL. This mail to inform interested, that the latest edition of the OZ50MHz DX Bulletin, #01-026 now is uploaded at; http://www.qsl.net/oz6om/ enjoy ... vy 73 de
Matt OZ6OM <@qsl.net>
- Saturday, September 01, 2001 at 00:19:27 (GMT/BST)
Welcome to the UKSMG Announcement Page! We hope that you enjoy this announcement and chat page. Just click on the e-mail address to send a personal reply to an announcement or post a message if you think others will be interested!
Chris Gare, G3WOS <chris(at)uksmg.org>
- Thursday, August 15, 1996 at 12:57:19 (BST)

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