UKSMG Announcement Page



	April 2002

Got HK0GU QSL in today, tnx Gerd ! 73 Johan (http://www.qsl.net/on4ant)
johan, ON4ANT <on4antatarrl.net>
- Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 16:00:07 (GMT/BST)

Hi guys, i want to say if someone know when 7P8 still working again from Lesotho... I have read few time ago that it were stimated during more weekend but since the only one in march nothing more. Someone can say me other informations???? 73's
Freddy IZ1EPM <call@sixitalia.org>
- Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 11:33:40 (GMT/BST)

RX today EX8QB qsl via IK2QPR. It is better to have a qsl manager when the post office workers like the content ($$$) of the HAM letters in exotic countries. Best 73s (http://www.on4kst.com)
Alain ON4KST <on4kstqsl.net>
- Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 10:12:32 (GMT/BST)

Mni tnx ZA/LZ3XV your card arrived this morning,73 gd DX.
Gordon GW8ASA <gw8asa@ntlworld.com>
- Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 09:19:03 (GMT/BST)

Does anybody knows a dealer who sells 150 Ohm twin flat? tnx in advance, Peter
HB9RUZ <schleussdataway.ch>
- Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 09:14:56 (GMT/BST)

If you want EX8 EY8 cards send your cards to me with sae and I will extract them from Asia for you. 100% return on all EY8 EX8 cards since 200. Obviously the path through Asia has less pilfering.
Steve VK3SIX <on record>
- Monday, April 29, 2002 at 23:11:48 (GMT/BST)

After waiting five months for a HC8N QSL from AA5BT I sent a letter to W5UE, new QSL manager. Both letters of course with SAE + postage. Today - after less than 14 days - I received the QSL card.......Many thanks Randy.
Arne SM7AED <sm7aed algonet.se>
- Monday, April 29, 2002 at 18:43:21 (GMT/BST)

Dave, I have sent some QSL's via a back door method and I KNOW that they have been put into EK6AD's hands - so far he has declined to return anything - that was 3 weeks ago - I can only hope he does so. So getting the cards there , and knowing it doesnt mean that a reply will be certain. This was not by DHL - a much cheaper but very much more reliable route. As for EX8MLT etc - cards sent by registered - back in a week - but that was last year before the rush started. Good luck!!!
Ken G4IGO <g4igo at freeuk.com>
- Monday, April 29, 2002 at 14:04:10 (GMT/BST)

Re my last announcement concerning QSLs for EK6AD and EX8MLT. The DHL charge from Dublin to Armenia or Kirghizstan would be EUR 51.50 door to door. That makes the individual cost to the nearest 50 cents / 50 pence (assuming current numbers interested) of EUR 10.50 or GBP 6.50 to EK6AD and EUR 7.50 or GBP 4.50 to EX8MLT. The costs are probably a little high for some, so would anyone else like to join in the scheme to get cards delivered to these two stations? Of course there is still no guarantee that a QSL will be received but I have sent Emails to both stations explaining what is proposed and also asking for the cost in US$ per card they require to send back a card. I'll leave it another week to see who else is interested before calculating final cost and checking that everyone is in agreement. 73s
Dave EI3IO <EI3IO@connogue.com>
- Monday, April 29, 2002 at 12:37:36 (GMT/BST)

to fred py2xb have copy of the 913a manual also posting my new email address 73s albert ei6as.
albert latham ei6as <albertl.latham@ntlworld.ie>
- Monday, April 29, 2002 at 12:03:21 (GMT/BST)

Re Use of Courier for EK6AD and EX8MLT QSLs Just a quick update. I've had 4 expressions of interest for the possibility of using a courier to deliver QSLs to EK6AD and 6 expressions of interest for EX8MLT. I'll first Email the two stations (if Email available) to seek their agreement and also investigate costs. I'll then reply to those that have sent me Emails expressing interest. Best 73s
Dave EI3IO <EI3IO@connogue.com>
- Monday, April 29, 2002 at 11:48:27 (GMT/BST)

Just had the distinct thrill of working K1B on 50.110 ssb at 0747z today for their first 6M qso from Baker Island. Milo (YU1AU, 6m op) was 59+ into KH6 and I worked him with my 20 watts into 7 el. He also worked NH6YK, NH7CJ, ???/KH6 (probably K6MIO on the other side of the mountain)and FO3BM before qsy'ing off the band... All this excitement happened exactly one month since the incredible KH6-EU/CT3/EH8 longpath extravaganza of 29 March--guess the solar rotation came into play once again!
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Monday, April 29, 2002 at 09:35:40 (GMT/BST)

HZ1MD No Documentation Received (Still) YI9OM unknown if counts.
bummer <sadabout that>
- Monday, April 29, 2002 at 08:34:11 (GMT/BST)

7O1YGF No Documentation Received (Still) ZK1QMA Documents pending 3DA0DF No Documentation Received ZK1NCP No Documentation Received 7Z1AC Documentation Pending
bummer <sadabout that>
- Monday, April 29, 2002 at 08:33:32 (GMT/BST)

Willem re A71MA I sent card few days after the QSO using QRZ.COM address and have not received a QSL back; I talked to Mohammed on HF last week and he said he had not received my QSL but confirmed QRZ.COM is correct address so there seems to be a problem with the post although I know someone did post hear that he got a QSL!
Norm G3NVO <G3NVO@woodtech.demon.co.uk>
- Monday, April 29, 2002 at 07:48:58 (GMT/BST)

Boris, S57A, rec'd your qsl today (our cards crossed in the mails)73 and thanks for confirming Slovenia--- Jeff, NH7RO
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Monday, April 29, 2002 at 05:34:03 (GMT/BST)

Just happened accross the 6M Diary page today for the first time...very nice addition to this already excellent site!
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Monday, April 29, 2002 at 03:04:13 (GMT/BST)

Still waiting for the 6Y5RV and A71MA QSL cards....anybody rcvd them???
Willem PA0HIP <pa0hip@50mhz.com>
- Monday, April 29, 2002 at 02:48:41 (GMT/BST)

Many thanks to M0BCG & SM3EQY for pages 8.27 etc from the VHF/UHF manual. You guys are GREAT! Still needing the other if anyone has it :-) 73 es CU in the pileups! - Mike
Mike VE9AA <mycallsign@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Monday, April 29, 2002 at 01:27:32 (GMT/BST)

Yes thanks for changing the Home Page. The new solar activity link is also a lot more informative. My comment was a suggestion that said that if I am in minority then do not change. Also I did include some positive encouragement re the Standings Page. I guess in these few sentence blurbs the tone can be misinterpreted. As always thanks for listening and the effort that is involved in keeping this site up and running and also updated. 73
David ZF1DC <@qsl.net>
- Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 23:57:12 (GMT/BST)

Those of you commenting on the developments on the website will perhaps not have noticed that our webmaster took note of the complaints about the homepage and very quickly removed the offending content a couple of days ago... I'm sure he'd welcome a 'thanks for listening' comment to go with the somewhat harshly worded complaints. You can't make an omlette without breaking eggs - there are lots of new things we're planning with the site, and we welcome constructive feedback. 73 Peter
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 23:21:02 (GMT/BST)

Re: IO52, I worked EI6AAB last year on sporadic-e.
Andreas, LA8AJA <la8aja(at)qsl.net>
- Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 22:03:49 (GMT/BST)

Thanks for that info Dennis and Andy, much appreciated. 73's
Daniel mw1mfy <mail@lees18.fsnet.co.uk>
- Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 21:03:04 (GMT/BST)

And/or the article on polarization switching (H/V/RHCP/LHCP) from RSGB Communications Handbook 7th Edition. (sorry I don't know the pages for these.) MANY THANKS! Mike
ve9aa Mike <see below>
- Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 20:11:23 (GMT/BST)

Can anyone scan 2 pages for me and Email them to me pse?Ref to the phasing and matching switch/network question; I need the info from the VHF/UHF Manual, 4th Edition by G6JP, Page 8.27+ 8.28.....Many thanks! Mike VE9AA
ve9aa Mike <usemycallsignhere@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 20:09:17 (GMT/BST)

Daniel,only worked 1 station in IO52 and that was EI9IO in 1998 good luck.
Andy G7SQW <andyandtrish@woods10.fsnet.co.uk>
- Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 19:32:09 (GMT/BST)

Only worked EI8FC in IO52PL last summer. Never hrd any other activity from there (I think).
Dennis PA7FM <pa7fm**amsat.org>
- Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 19:09:07 (GMT/BST)

Are there any 6m operators in IO52? Daniel
Daniel mw1mfy <mail@lees18.fsnet.co.uk>
- Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 17:21:37 (GMT/BST)

Mike, VE9AA, I've noted you becoming quite bogged down with your house move and possible TVI over recent months. I have 50+ houses within 100m and 10 within 50m. Most EMC issues can be cured with simple measures and the rest with a little thought. Here's my plan for you. (1) move (2) invite all your neighbours to a house warming (3) get your tower/ant application in that same week (4) spend the next weeks making every possible filter combination you might need for your area (5) fit filters same day anyone complains. EMC is 80% Public relations and 20% technical. Good Luck!
Neil G0JHC <carr.n(at)runshaw.ac.uk>
- Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 14:53:26 (GMT/BST)

The OZ50MHz DX Bulletin #02-017 is now available at http://www.qsl.net/oz6om/ vy 73 de
Matt OZ6OM <@qsl.net>
- Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 12:25:46 (GMT/BST)

JA to AF: Worked ZS6BTE RS599 & 6-ZS6s at 0827-0846z, and Z22JE RS57 at 0904z today. Looking for more Africa today. de JA1VOK/6 (PL36)
Hatsuo, JA1VOK/6 <ja1vok@jarl.com>
- Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 10:31:25 (GMT/BST)

re: "Vertical & Above" article by HB9RUZ & HB9MFD recently added to the UKSMG pages. I *REALLY* enjoyed the articles and also the whole idea. I'm soon moving to an area with no cable TV and few satellite TV users, so I will probably have trouble with QRM to local TV's. Has anyone had any luck with H/V/RHCP/LHCP on 6m (or 2m I guess) using yagis oriented "x" rather than "+".? Would be interested in obtaining details on the relays/phasing lines, etc. Thanks ---Mike
ve9aa Mike <putmycallsignhere@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 02:56:05 (GMT/BST)

Hmmm... this page doesn't allow the word Stop within left & right arrows!
ditto <ditto>
- Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 00:20:45 (GMT/BST)

...often click to let...
Adam, VK4CP <same>
- Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 00:19:04 (GMT/BST)

I agree with ZF1DC. The home page has become annoying to load of late. I often click to let enough (but not all) of the page load so I can then click on the Announcements link without waiting forever... but now I've updated my favourites so that my UKSMG link goes straight to the Announcement Page - bypassing the homepage altogther.
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp(at)bigpond.com>
- Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 00:17:25 (GMT/BST)

Hello, anyone has the user / service manual for the Gonset 913A Amplifier ? Thanks
Fred PY2XB <py2xb@50mhz.com>
- Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 22:47:44 (GMT/BST)

Anyone has the Gonset 913A manual ? Thanks
Fred PY2Xb <py2xb@50mhz.com>
- Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 22:43:44 (GMT/BST)

Is there no possibility of an expedition to C3? Bill.
bill gw3mfy <gw3mfy@xxx.yyy>
- Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 20:00:03 (GMT/BST)

RX'd this A.M. Z36W qsl and TU. an interesting aside the envelope had a very nice neat cut at 45deg in the bottom right hand corner about 2cms long, security or dollar hunting.gd dx
Gordon GW8ASA <gw8asa@ntlworld.com>
- Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 17:08:15 (GMT/BST)

Thank You Graham, I am running version six and dont think I have an intruder.Adrian and Ray, they seem to be sent by one Mailer-Daemon, the names around the other way show up on other mail forwarding sites as well, interesting.73
Gordon GW8ASA <gw8asa@ntlworld.com>
- Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 17:01:48 (GMT/BST)

i have been testing, researching etc anti virus programs and viruses etc for 6 years, i support 600 members of my pc club as the anti virus helpline, and i can advise you that if you are using any version of outlook express lower than version 6 with the latest patches, you are likely to be a victim of worm attacks, and if you use the preview pane in an earlier version, it is a timebomb, get the latest version NOW, with all the patches, there is about 700 to 800 new viruses, worms and trojan or variants released each MONTH, in some cases you will not know you have a worm on the pc until you get complaints. update the ENGINE of anti virus programs as often as possible as well as the normal def/dat file updates. hope you dont mind this bit of advice. nil on 6 here, band dead for days. cheers graham
Graham VK6RO <hotmail.com>
- Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 14:10:14 (GMT/BST)

Same here Ray and Gordon, Im just looking at the Headers of the mails now to see where they came from, who ever has been sending fake mail using my address has been sending it to Hams. Adrian
Adrian G0KOM <ade***50mhz.org>
- Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 13:45:39 (GMT/BST)

Had the same here Gordon. People abusing my address aswell to spam the world. It's not me but i get all the nasty replies they don't want. Busy rerouting my email now so could be your email is not resching me at the moment. 73 Ray
Ray, PA4PA <@50mhz.com>
- Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 13:32:47 (GMT/BST)

I received a card back from Fred and if I remember correctly, quite quickly too. Maybe because it was his first ZS contact ;-) 73 de
Paul zs6nk <paulus(at)pixie.co.za>
- Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 12:32:23 (GMT/BST)

two more since last posting, is this whats called bombing? 73.
Gordon gw8asa <gw8asa@ntlworld.com>
- Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 12:10:39 (GMT/BST)

For several days someone has been having fun using my email addr. Having loads of "mail delivery sys failed messages" coming in, many to the amateur fraternity. Sorry Guys if You have had a problem. I assure You it is not me and my A.V. has caught everything..73s gd DX
Gordon gw8asa <gw8asa@ntlworld.com>
- Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 11:53:49 (GMT/BST)

arrived today in the post QSL card from KP2BH for QSO on 26/12/01 Postmark 23/04/02 no propagation here in io88kk yet again today best 73s Don
Don MM5AJW <mckay@btinternet.com>
- Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 11:44:21 (GMT/BST)

KP2BH QSL received in the post this morning, for QSO 25 December 2001. Jimmy also returned my reply coupon.
Tony G4UZN <g4uzn@qsl.net>
- Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 11:40:44 (GMT/BST)

Regarding C31HK, Fred, he does qsl, or at least he did. I do have a qsl-card from a 20M contact back in 1995. I do not remember which address I used. But I guess he grew tired of the qsl-ing... :-(
Andreas, LA8AJA <la8aja(at)qsl.net>
- Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 11:30:50 (GMT/BST)

hi all, rec my dxcc #504 6m certificate this morning, a big thank you to all that made it possible, must dash im off to buy a frame hi ... best 73 all ..ray
Ray Gm7nzi <ray@gm7nzi.freeserve.co.uk>
- Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 11:03:23 (GMT/BST)

peter, dont loose any sleep over a qsl card from from your c3 station, its not going to happen n ot with this station, i and a few others have suffered the same fate as you and had no reply or the card sent back, this station just refuses to send a qsl and thats that?.. it was the only c3 contact for so many of us, so come on all you c3 stations out there "COME ON THE AIR WE NEED YOU" . best 73 peter..ray
Gm7nzi Ray <ray@gm7nzi.freeserve.co.uk>
- Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 10:58:24 (GMT/BST)

Hi. Can anyone tell me the current adress of Fred C31HK. I got "return to sender" when using Fred Olte Cortal Comabella Saint Julia de Loira ANDORRA. or his telephone number. My one and only C31 on 6m! Thanks in advance Peter OZ4LP ex C31GJ
Peter OZ4LP <al7qt@amsat.org>
- Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 10:35:25 (GMT/BST)

Why is this site being held hostage by the solar report on the first page. I think it should be a link. Many times have waited for a long time for it to load and have no interest in it. If I am in minority then fine it stays, but think most use other sources for this kind of information. Usually the sites that have this info are a lot more informative also ie...http://dx.qsl.net/propagation/propagation.html takes a while to load (10sec) but that is why I go there (for info, not STORM,CALM or whatever). I do however like the upgrade to the standings page. My .02c. 73
David ZF1DC <@qsl.net>
- Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 05:11:50 (GMT/BST)

I received in the mail today my 6m DXCC #492 dated 27 Mar 2002. I wish to thank every one who made this possible for the contacts over 40 years. Yes, it took me 40 years to obtain 6m DXCC and ever minute of it has been fun. I must give special thanks to my good friend Clark, W8TN. Phil W8UV
PHIL W8UV <w8uv(at)arrl.net>
- Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 03:58:52 (GMT/BST)

EA6VQ: According to this site: http://www.qsl.net/uy5qz/DXCC6m.htm 6M has only been legal since april 1998.
Andreas, LA8AJA <la8aja(at)qsl.net>
- Friday, April 26, 2002 at 23:42:10 (GMT/BST)

Just wanted to let you guys know the UN7GM cards were received today. Will send out all direct cards tomorrow so watch your mailbox this week. Sorry for the delay. 73 Ray
Ray, PA4PA <@qsl.net>
- Friday, April 26, 2002 at 22:31:16 (GMT/BST)

Hi to all 6m fanatics.Presently i am in Marrakech & meet some locals ham radio.I think that two of them will be qrv on 6m soon with at least 100w/dipole.the grid is IM61.73s & gl de CN8LI.
said cn8li <cn8li@yahoo.fr>
- Friday, April 26, 2002 at 22:26:39 (GMT/BST)

hi Gabriel, Ukraine is legal on six -as far as I know- since june,01,1994.
Peter, OE4WHG <oe4whg(at)aon.at>
- Friday, April 26, 2002 at 21:46:30 (GMT/BST)

Anyone can help me with the date when operation on six meters became legal in Ukraine ? Someone told me that it was sometime in 1998/1999 and that all former operations were pirate, but I would like to confirm this point and to know the exact date.
Gabriel EA6VQ <ea6vqvhfdx.net>
- Friday, April 26, 2002 at 20:02:17 (GMT/BST)

ps the duff address must be the FIRST entry
Mike GU6AJE <n/a>
- Friday, April 26, 2002 at 19:47:22 (GMT/BST)

Hi all, Currently in Den Haag, will be qrv /mm in the net few days, looking out for Es whenever possible. Hint for viruses: If you use Outlook Epress, put a duff email address like "0000" in your add book. It stops the virus hijacking your address book and p***ing off your friends. It doesn't stop YOU getting the virus, but it's better for everyone you correspond with, 73 all, and hope to see you from some wet ones SOON,
Mike GU6AJE <n/a>
- Friday, April 26, 2002 at 19:46:47 (GMT/BST)

Steve, OK, fine. Get glitches from time to time with the announcments page, but I am working my way round upgrading parts of the site as time allows.
David G1JDU <webmaster(at)uksmg.org>
- Friday, April 26, 2002 at 15:06:02 (GMT/BST)

Steve G1INK,not my fault Guv' but comiserations anyway!73 Bill.
bill gw3mfy <gw3mfy@zzz,xxx>
- Friday, April 26, 2002 at 14:55:16 (GMT/BST)

No David, all it was I posted a message & got an internal server error msg, last time that happened the announcement page went down for 24 hours! (not me guv`)
Steve G1INK <G1INK(at)aol.com>
- Friday, April 26, 2002 at 14:43:57 (GMT/BST)

Steve G1INK, you rang?
David G1JDU <webmaster(at)uksmg.org>
- Friday, April 26, 2002 at 13:27:02 (GMT/BST)

Bill GW3MFY now off my Christmas list! GB3QRM/BUX now back on air (sigh!) 73 all. ps 2nd attempt at posting message "internal server error" msg 1st time. Any budding webmasters out there?
Steve G1INK <G1INK(at)aol.com>
- Friday, April 26, 2002 at 11:48:07 (GMT/BST)

No finger pointing here... All sus e-mails were from O/S sources and not within VK!
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp(at)bigpond.com>
- Friday, April 26, 2002 at 11:01:06 (GMT/BST)

Will be in 9M6 from May 19 - June 12. Won't be on the air quite as much as in the past becuase the domestic management is travelling with me this time. More details of operational schedule when it has been ratified by the appropriate authority :-) 73 Peter
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Friday, April 26, 2002 at 08:40:10 (GMT/BST)

Hear hear Adam. But in my own defense the WIG32 got through between weekly definition, smart cookie. And it went from my daughters PC on my network not mine. We now run a firewall. RO, VK9? Whats hard about VK9? Just worked my last territory last week thanks to APG/CP. It took a long time. I have a suggestion, join all your antenna into one and point it out there.. he he..
vk3six <at wia.org>
- Friday, April 26, 2002 at 07:31:07 (GMT/BST)

Hello, Visit my home page, last news figured for my expedition. 73 from André HB9HLM CN2DX http://radioamateurs.eicn.ch/cn2dx
CN2DX <hb9hlm@net2000.ch>
- Friday, April 26, 2002 at 06:18:44 (GMT/BST)

Graham: A exchange rate of 500:1 is ok with me! Then I still have a few left for your next offer!
Bo, SM7FJE <bn(at)aaaaa.se>
- Friday, April 26, 2002 at 06:14:56 (GMT/BST)

Viruses: Why don't you all run virus protection? I (probably like many others) have received over two dozen e-mails containing viruses from various ham sources in the last week or so. Strangely, not all of the attachments have been executables with quite a few being jpgs or other media files(?) How hard can it be to run NAV or something similar and keep your definitions up to date? I sincerely hope those who don't protect themselves due to sheer laziness are seriously inconvenienced with their infected pcs now. Trouble is your laziness also causes others to be inconvenienced one way or another. $0.02
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp(at)bigpond.com>
- Friday, April 26, 2002 at 06:08:35 (GMT/BST)

brag time.. anybody want to swap VK9ML for an italian station on 6 metres?? sometimes us dxers in the black hole of 6 dx get lucky HI, VK9ML was in for a while and 59 on 1/4 wave whip. geez i need a qso with italy bad, cheers graham
Graham VK6RO <vk6rohotmail.com>
- Friday, April 26, 2002 at 05:30:09 (GMT/BST)

EK6AD QSL: I got an EK6AD QSL by return of post (< 1week) and also UK9AA via Leif Lindh sm3dbu@hotmail.com. Hope they are worth the paper they are printed on :-) 73
Peter G8BCG <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 20:38:32 (GMT/BST)

Just received qsl card from CO8DM via QSL Manager KU9C. Steve KU9C says he will be operating the WP2Z club station in July. One to look out for as qsling should be easier than the present KP2 station who some of us worked last year. 73 to all...........David
David BRS 25429 <brs25429@compuserve.com>
- Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 20:15:06 (GMT/BST)

CO8DM card came today 73
Peter G3KNU <peter.jackson17(at)ntlworld.com>
- Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 20:09:42 (GMT/BST)

Yes Yes Yes the Buxton Beacon has been off now for approx 2 weeks. Long may it stay silent. Why not re-name it GB3QRM or better still move it to Buxton in Norfolk. 73 from a quiet for now Buxton.
Steve G1INK <G1INK(at)aol.com>
- Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 17:39:59 (GMT/BST)

Is the Buxton beacon out of service? Thanks, Bill.
Bill gw3mfy <zzzat xxxxxxx.vvvv>
- Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 17:04:10 (GMT/BST)

DXERS.INFO has had to change some Domain Information. I should be available again within 24 hours. Please feel free to keep trying until it shows up...It takes a while for the name/IP changes to propagate through the internet. NA1CW
Tim / NA1CW <na1cw@dxers.info>
- Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 16:27:51 (GMT/BST)

What gives must I use the @? I was trying to reduce the chance of spamming.
Andy G3SVD <andy.hewitttalk21.com>
- Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 14:26:32 (GMT/BST)

The did not transfer in my last announcement. My e-mail address should read andy.hewitttalk21.com.
Andy G3SVD <andy.hewitttalk21.com>
- Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 14:25:26 (GMT/BST)

HELP! I need a good, simple contest logging program (built for idiots) I already have SD&SDV but can't make them work properly,(I was brought up with Windows) anyway Microsoft say that MS-DOS programs are with the ark.Any recommendations to my e-mail address will be appreciated. 73 Andy
Andy G3SVD <andy.hewitttalk21.com>
- Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 14:23:07 (GMT/BST)

Theo M0HEN/MM will be qrv JO98 from 1600z till 20.30z today tommorow morning he is qrv from JP91 frequentie 50140
Erwin PA3BLS <pa3bls@amsat.org>
- Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 12:41:08 (GMT/BST)

XW0X.E-mail received from Hiroo today. He returned to Laos from Japan 24 April.Has received many QSL requests without IRCs enclosed, which he does not answer. All cards with two IRCs answered next day. Cards with one IRC - last batch of 770 cards mailed end of January. Next batch will be mailed at end of April.
Tony G4UZN <g4uzn@qsl.net>
- Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 10:51:27 (GMT/BST)

Re QSLS from EX8MLT and EK6AD, if anyone is interested in joining a shared cost scheme to courier cards to these guys by DHL or UPS etc, please let me know at above Email address. I believe this approach has already resulted in the successful receipt of cards by post. I haven't checked costs as yet but the more interested the cheaper it would be!
Dave EI3IO <EI3IO@connogue.com>
- Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 10:46:01 (GMT/BST)

Heilp to AIDS-patients. uz-stalker@mail.ru
V. <uz-stalker@mail.ru>
- Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 05:02:52 (GMT/BST)

More virus news. Received an E mail from Bert Hollander at 2300 gmt (PA7MM)Subject - Return False, filename - Width.zip. Turns out to be a virus called w32.klez.gen@mm. Luckily I ran it through Norton. From now on I use (at) in my E mail address! I wont blame Bert as he`s bigger than me - quite a lot bigger in fact. 73 all. - Ade G0KOM tnx for the reply earlier, Parcelforce was one of my quotes - its cheaper to send parcels dressed as people on Easy Jet hi, 73
Steve G1INK <G1INK(at)aol.com>
- Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 00:34:58 (GMT/BST)

(24 April 02)The Margarettville Amateur Radio Club (MARC)of Delaware county NY, will be setting up on Balsam Mountain (ele 3200') in the Catskill Mtns of SE New York (FN 21) on Saturday, 27 April. They will be on HF & 6M. Operations will commence at 1200 hrs UTC+/-....6M ops will center around 50.125.
Chris..N2NEH <n2neh@arrl.net>
- Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 00:08:03 (GMT/BST)

beware of virus about again . had one sent here with gi0otc listed as sender ?, all it says in subject line is FW;SOME QUESTIONS , obviously had an attatchment which i didnt open ,HS.EXE , not that its alan i point finger at , thats just who OE6 listed it as coming from . 73
ian m0bcg <m0bcgatbtinternet.com>
- Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 23:01:28 (GMT/BST)

CT3BD, CT3IA, IK1EGC, FJ5DX (1st 6m FJ5/KH6!), LU6QI, N6XQ/OA4 (tnx for note @kh6, Jack), PY3KN, PY3OG, PY5JAK, WP4U & ZL2IP--your cards arrived in yesterday's mail and thanks! My next batch going out tomorrow...
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 23:01:19 (GMT/BST)

Interested in the QSL cards i received lately? see http://wwww.xs4all.nl/~gerhoog/qsl.htm
Ger PE1CZG <gerhoogatxs4all.nl>
- Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 19:25:12 (GMT/BST)

Just RX:d a bunch of cards from the buro - most from W:s ,covering the Nov 01--Jan 02 openings. Quick act from the buro. TNX guys, replies are on the way! Surprise card in the buro package: HK4SAN - TNX Humberto! 73/GD DX 2 all
Rick SM7SCJ <sm7scj-at-que_ess_ell_net>
- Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 19:12:30 (GMT/BST)

Received very nice picture QSL from ZK1AKX N. Cooks for 6M QSO Oct 30, 2001. Thanks Ralph VE7XF. Now 82 worked/74 confirmed from Kansas with attic dipole.
Jon N0JK <N0jkcoolmail.com>
- Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 17:40:32 (GMT/BST)

Card came today from FG5BG tks.73
Peter G3KNU <peter.jackson17(at)ntlworld.com>
- Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 15:27:13 (GMT/BST)

Many thanks Peter. I await the final outcome.
Martin G3VOF <@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 14:04:44 (GMT/BST)

Thanks Peter, I await the final outcome.
Martin G3VOF <@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 14:02:51 (GMT/BST)

tnx for QSL, Jim, Ken and Ron. Aloha!
HB9RUZ <schleussdataway.ch>
- Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 09:21:17 (GMT/BST)

Sitting on my A double S and missed VK9ML . That hurts. BOB KJ6CA CM98
BOB KJ6CA <rbrtkj6ca@aol.com>
- Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 00:50:08 (GMT/BST)

Martin: Look back a few days on this page, there has been a lot of discussion re HZ1MD.... 73 Peter
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 23:12:13 (GMT/BST)

I have just had my 6m DXCC credit slip back from ARRL HQ who say HZ1MD has not been credited, as HQ have NO documantation for this station, anybody aware of this??
Martin G3VOF <@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 22:59:39 (GMT/BST)

After 3 months still no rx XW0X qsl, sent SASE+2 IRC's direct in Vientiane Laos...Hiroo has a manager ? I've heard about a JA Manager any further info please ? Tnx and 73 de
Alex IW0GPN <iw0gpn(at)amsat.org>
- Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 13:56:18 (GMT/BST)

Worked Mome, Z32ZM/Maritime Mobile, this evening (along with most other KH6's, V73AT, numerous JA's) from 0730-0940z 23 April at 4x4/TEP flutter to solid 59+10 signals. He's currently in grid AH05 enroute to Funafuti where the ship will pick up the rest of the KH1 Dxpedition (which begins @29 April). Wishing them the best of sailing conditions and good prop!
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 10:43:12 (GMT/BST)

CO8DM received from KU9C today.Thanks. E-mail received from KP2BH saying he does QSL, but slowly; have patience.It is up to the DX station to decide his own QSL policy;maybe the EX station likes getting direct mail as much as we do.Pity so many of us need him for a new one. Lost count of the number of direct cards I have sent to countries without mail theft with no reply.Score here over last year, 70 worked, 68 confirmed. I call that good.
Tony G4UZN <g4uzn@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 09:39:04 (GMT/BST)

Re: QSLs by registered mail a.s.o especially from David BRS 25429 (PA4PA, PA3DYS, DC8TS and others). Right David! That's what I meant in my posting from 13. April. Why should we sponsor a unknown guy who works on the QSL-route? If there is such a situation in a coutry, the DX-station should send via bureau or use a reliable QSL-manager! 73 & GL
Wolfgang - DJ3TF <dj3tf@darc.de>
- Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 07:27:59 (GMT/BST)

Chris try: ER1BL BARBU LILIAN MOSCOVA STR. 15/2 - AP 1 KISHINEV MOLDOVA Email: vitali@xnet.ro
Nico zs4ns <zs4ns(a)freemail.absa.co.za>
- Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 07:19:08 (GMT/BST)

Hello all: I wonder if anyone has QSL info or proper mail address for ER1BL? I sent QSL direct via Buckmaster address with no luck. Thanks.
chris w3cmp <w3cmpaol.com>
- Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 04:59:20 (GMT/BST)

correction, it s "VE3HO"
mike ve2th <ve2th@sympatico.ca>
- Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 00:29:00 (GMT/BST)

to Bo SM7-FJE, concerning "IRC'S" go to qrz.com look to ve2ho callsign and click on his web page, it s very informal and you will have all info concerning irc's plus photo of old, what is good or not and new irc's enjoy, 73 mike ve2th fn46
mike ve2th <ve2th@symaptico.ca>
- Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 00:28:13 (GMT/BST)

HI, Mike, VE9AA, You might like to remote an 847 & Amp. up on a hill. Use phone lines or UHF link to access it. Many have done that in the past They have been able to tune around from there Home QTH, Turn beam etc. Opr CW or SSB. Good Luck with your Project. 73 Ax N8XA
N8XA
- Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 00:02:07 (GMT/BST)

Raj (vu2zap) - direct qsl route for me is: David Bones c/o BBC Atlantic Relay Station Ascension Island South Atlantic Ocean ASCN 1ZZ (Via UK)
David Bones ZD8DB <zd8db@qsl.net>
- Monday, April 22, 2002 at 23:10:29 (GMT/BST)

I plan to be in VE1 June 10-21 6/10 in FN73,FN74,FN85...June 11-15 FN85,FN95,FN96,GN06 and maybe GN05...June 16-20 FN85..June 21 FN74 and FN73....would be nice to work more friends in Europe...I did over 100 from FN96 last November....see you on 6M...David
David W1CBI <w1cbi@attbi.com>
- Monday, April 22, 2002 at 21:47:07 (GMT/BST)

9A5ST, Zeky, glad you got my card & tnx for posting msg on dx summit--I tried reply there but does'nt always work... Other cards going out to Croatia & Italy today for late March openings, 73 & Aloha, Jeff off to the post office once again...
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Monday, April 22, 2002 at 21:16:59 (GMT/BST)

Last night (21 April) worked W7GJ on 50 MHz EME at my moonset using WSJT JT44 software. My station uses a single long Yagi (M2 6M9KHW) and was running 400 watts. Am still looking for WSJT FSK441 contacts in northern OH and SM where we can try skeds using a combination of TE F2 + MS.
Hal ZS6WB <zs6wb@telkomsa.net>
- Monday, April 22, 2002 at 21:07:04 (GMT/BST)

Steve G1INK, although I would never advocate it for mainland stuff, Parcelforce do a guaranteed EU service, I sent an IC-551 to Belgium a few weeks ago on their 48hr service, it cost £40 (was actually 38 but I paid £2 on top for extra Insurance) and as its a garanteed service they pick it up as well, first time Ive ever been impressed with parcelforce, Ive had no end of problems with items they have shipped internally within the UK, Ade G0KOM
Adrian G0KOM <ade***50mhz.org>
- Monday, April 22, 2002 at 20:56:01 (GMT/BST)

CQ Contest & DX group - OZ7CQ, QRV in Nordic Activity Contest 50 MHz section Tuesday April 23 rd. 17:00-21:00 UT. We're QRV from JO55CE. Here We're situated at one of our highest points at 128 Asl. with a formidable takeoff 360 deg. round the clock. Usually We're round 50.173 MHz when calling CQ. More info about us can be found at our WebSite at the adress; http://www.qsl.net/oz7cq/ Hope to see You down the log vy 73 de OZ7CQ - CQ Contest & DX Group operators OZ1ANA, OZ4CQ, OZ6CQ, OZ9CQ & OZ6OM
CQ contest team - OZ7CQ <@qsl.net>
- Monday, April 22, 2002 at 20:37:41 (GMT/BST)

Does anyone have any suggestions of a cheap reliable way to ship a second hand rig from uk to mainland europe? I`ve had 2 quotes £58 & £67. Needless to say I think that`s excessive - any suggestions appreciated. 73 and just think, there`s more to life than qsl cards! Hi.
Steve G1INK <G1INK@aol.com>
- Monday, April 22, 2002 at 20:18:58 (GMT/BST)

Peter G0KYX,tried to send you an email but it was rejected by the server,I had some comments about your tale of woe.Cannot understand why you have not been hearing all the DX of the past 12 months? 73 Bill
bill gw3mfy <gw3mfy@btinternet.com>
- Monday, April 22, 2002 at 20:02:42 (GMT/BST)

Just had the 6m DXCC credit slip back from ARRL. It states that HZ1MD is NOT valid, reason being: No Documentation Rec Any comments??
Martin G3VOF <G3vofatqsldotnet>
- Monday, April 22, 2002 at 19:09:00 (GMT/BST)

Thanks to all who have commented on my enquiry about "missing" QSL's from EX8MLT. The consensus of opinion is that mail is not getting through to Oleg. Oleg suggest that anyone wanting to qsl him to register your envelope. That's all very well but does it really guarantee that it will get there? I think not and I will never take that route. We are probably talking about having to pay 5 US Dollars. Ok, I will pay that if its a special dxpedition. But not even to get a qsl card from P5!! It seems that Oleg EX8MLT shares the same PO Box as Sergey EX8MLE. Sergey has a QSL Manger to do his qsling. Now you would have thought Oleg would have done the same knowing the problams over there. So at the end of the day I have e-mailed my report to Oleg asking him to send a reply through the bureau. That is if they have a bureau in Kirghiz! 73.............David
David BRS 25429 <brs25429@compuservr.com>
- Monday, April 22, 2002 at 18:32:47 (GMT/BST)

(22 April 02) Many thanks to all who listened for N2FPJ and me on Saturday while we were perched on Starr Hill in Central New York. Nothing major recorded..we did work most of NY & New England, with propagation also good as far South as Maryland...also worked several VE2's & 3's....Another outing is on for this Saturday, 27 April. This time, I'll be in the Catskill Mtns...on Balsam Mtn. More info later this week.
Chris..N2NEH <n2neh@arrl.net>
-

Theo M0HEN/MM will be this evening 22/4 qrv from JO24 around 2000z on 50.140 tomorrow morning he is qrv from JO36 on his way to KEMI Finland KP25.More info on www.qsl.net/pa3hen/index.html
Erwin PA3BLS <pa3bls@amsat.org>
- Monday, April 22, 2002 at 15:59:57 (GMT/BST)

Just rcvd QSL card fm P43JB - direct, after almost 7 weeks, return sent Apr 5th. Tnx Johan and cuagn
Jacek SP1CNV <pola@icmax.com.pl>
- Monday, April 22, 2002 at 14:25:14 (GMT/BST)

I saw som info (from the VE PTT I think) regarding the IRC but I cannot find it again. (use and validity). Can anybody help?
Bo, SM7FJE <bn(at)aaaaa.se>
- Monday, April 22, 2002 at 12:20:51 (GMT/BST)

RE:not received cards. Your postal office can hand you a reclamation form so they can try to recover your lost letter. I'm doing this now for my lost cards to EX and EK. Might be a good idea for the rest of you to try. If you send your letter by registered mail every hand-over must be recorded so they can track the thief after all. Help to get those guys fired and fill in a form. I don't even have to pay for the stamps to get this form on the way!! How more the better I think.
Ray, PA4PA <@50mhz.com>
- Monday, April 22, 2002 at 12:19:44 (GMT/BST)

Gordon: TZ6VV card received a long time ago. I did send to his address in the US. I heard rumours that he is in europe now... Hope someone can help you out on that one.
Andreas, LA8AJA <la8aja(at)qsl.net>
- Monday, April 22, 2002 at 09:25:08 (GMT/BST)

Worked ZD8DB last night for a new one. What's his correct address? there are different ones listed in callbooks and QRZ..
Raj vu2zap <call@arrl.net>
- Monday, April 22, 2002 at 04:20:14 (GMT/BST)

Just read the posting by WIA VIC DIV and matched it with stuff across my desk from the ACA EMR meetings. We in Broadcasting have to raise a site radiation folder for EVERY transmission site and link hut. After hearing a comment made on 10M yesterday by a VK2 when asked what power level do you guys run over in VK on 6M, 100 watts? and the happless VK2 said "So the theory goes" As a Broadcast Engineer of 30 yeras I have buried two friends this year who died of Prostate cancer (They were both rf workers who climbed commercial installations) I have also lost VK3BV Ian VK3BEH Eric VK3AKC Ron and N6AMG Joel all from lukemia. And I dont have many friends. Don't kid yourself if you open a linear lid when it is running, or run VHF qro as they say in VK on a drink driving advert "You are a b---dy idiot".
vk3six <atwork>
- Monday, April 22, 2002 at 03:38:58 (GMT/BST)

Frank YC0UVO: Hi Frank, appreciate it. I sent you an email just before I saw your posting here. There's also a few other locals here that worked Ferry as well and all keen to confirm the new country! Thanks for your help, 73 ps Thanks Steve as well.
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp(at)bigpond.com>
- Monday, April 22, 2002 at 02:13:17 (GMT/BST)

Mike VE9AA Great idea but you only mentioned the antennas. That's an awful ly long feeder run if you're going to keep your rig indoors or are you going to use masthead devices on RX and a very large TX amplifier to overcome feeder losses, or build a nice shack in the field next to the tower. Anyway good luck with the project! 73s
Dave, EI3IO <EI3IO@connogue.com>
- Monday, April 22, 2002 at 01:33:40 (GMT/BST)

Anybody had any success with QSL from TZ6VV. Just had my letter returned from KB0VV address mark "not at this address" as per QRZ and Buck. Any thoughts anyone?
Gordon GI6ATZ <gi6atzqsl.net>
- Monday, April 22, 2002 at 00:42:27 (GMT/BST)

It is interesting to read of you guys trying to get QSLs...afraid I'm just lazy [and penny-pinching] and only use the bureau. Not a good idea of course. I'm amazed when I look into the log to see just how many cards I've sent out over the last 18 months, and look at the shack wall to count the cards received and find it totally blank. I WILL have to get some IRCs...that is when I find anyone on 6 to contact...then I look into the log again and see that it wasn't till July that I managed anything on 6 last year...and then ended up with 15 countries by the end of the year; but then that's what 6 is all about...patience and perseverence. It's a good teacher!!!!!!
Peter G0KYX <revpnm98@aol>
- Monday, April 22, 2002 at 00:27:22 (GMT/BST)

Has anyone ever lived on one plot of land, but had their tower several hundred feet away on a rented/leased/etc. tiny tower sized plot? How has this worked out for you? How much did you pay per year? This may work out for me, for a 10' x 10' plot of land but I want to work out the costs (to be fair) and be aware of any problems you guys may have run into. My purpose is to get my (6Meter) antennas WAAAAAAYYYY away from neigbours up into an empty farmers field ~400' from my new house. (have not moved just yet) Thanks for ANY info you might have guys/gals. 7 3 Mike Michael, Coreen & Corey Smith (VE9AA, VE9AAA & Little-VE9 to be) 271 Smith Rd Waterville, NB E2V 3V6 Canada http://ve9aa.tripod.com/ http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/2174/
ve9aa Mike <ve9aa(at)nbnet.nb.ca>
- Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 20:07:46 (GMT/BST)

ADAM VK4CP QSP de VK36>> I think I still have YB0CBI's phone and address. I'll call him tomorrow. There should also be a bunch of YB1s around. 73 de Frank YC0UVO
from YC0UVO <morelia@cbn.net.id>
- Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 19:18:43 (GMT/BST)

Thank you for all the suggestions on how to get a QSL from EX8 and I will keep on trying until I am successful. Also waiting for cards from 5N6NDP and UN3G maybe the postman will be kind to me soon Thanks again to all who took the trouble to answer.
Andy G7SQW <andyandtrish@woods10.fsnet.co.uk>
- Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 12:00:24 (GMT/BST)

Send one direct to Sergey just after the qso by regular mail including 2USD. Got stolen/lost or whatever. On February 22nd send another but this one on request by registered mail. Stolen aswell !! Guess someone found out about $$$ coming into Kirgihz.
Ray, PA4PA <@50mhz.com>
- Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 11:49:34 (GMT/BST)

It's 11 years to the day that ZS worked into this area. Will be looking in the window 5~9z next 10 days. Some results from 11 years ago: http://winsoft.net.au/~vk2qf/predictn.htm#todate GL & cu there de Nev VK2QF [ex: 4W/VK2QF] UKSMG 1809.
Nev VK2QF <vk2qf]at[yah00,com.>
- Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 10:43:46 (GMT/BST)

Both EX8's in same normal envelope received from two envelopes sent containing 1 irc as requested. Adam nil on YB0CBI from 2000, try emailing YC0UVO Frank may be able to assist or YB0ARA Phil. YB9 was on again today and YB5QZ yesterday also. Worked DU1/GM4COK today my first Scot, like Neil G0JHC who I had to wait until he was not in UK to work. Also worked 6K2 station near P5 border 599 so when that comes on it will be a formality. VK0MQI was up today on 21.210 and will be up again at 0200z next Sunday, he has a 6m radio.
vk36 <atwiadotorg>
- Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 10:42:53 (GMT/BST)

Registered mail: I got both cards from EX8MLT and EX8MLE back via registered mail (same adress), so it will cost you some money, but you will get the cards. Still waiting for A71MA ??
Frank PA3DYS <PA3DYS@amsat.org>
- Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 08:41:36 (GMT/BST)

EX8MLE,EX8MLT : got the qsl when I used registered mail, failed to get one via normal mail Good luck
Hardy DC8TS <dc8ts@amsat.org>
- Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 08:34:23 (GMT/BST)

A nice X1,5 flare this early morning!
Bo SM7FJE
- Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 07:27:27 (GMT/BST)

Rec'd cards from; ISOGQX, VK4ID, VK4FI, DF3CB, DL5ROB & IT9RZR (Molto grazie ristorante riservato, antenna photo, Maurizo!. Thanks to all for QSO's and cards, it's always fun to go to the post office and see what's in the box...
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 04:37:49 (GMT/BST)

Registered mail....recorded delivery etc,in the uk ask your post office for advice for the best option,for sending to some countrys there are different options.i recently sent an international recorded delivery to asia £3.25 still no crd frm XW0X yet 73 Colin MU0FAL
mu0fal colin <colin to lorbert.freeserve.co.uk>
- Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 23:15:02 (GMT/BST)

David,I have also had no joy getting a card for EX8MLT so I e-mailed Oleg earlier today and he replied promtley suggesting that all mail should be registered.I would also like to hear if anyone has been successful by this method and is this exspensive from the UK.
Andy G7SQW <andyandtrish@woods10.fsnet.co.uk>
- Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 20:43:23 (GMT/BST)

David, re:EX8MLT. I recently had email correspondance with Sergey, EX8MLE who shares the same Po Box number with EX8MLT. No mail from EU has been received over the last 8 weeks or so. Sergey advised to follow the instructions on qrz.com, i.e. use registered mail. 73s
Roy, GM0EFT <gm0eft(fred)btinternet.com>
- Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 20:38:28 (GMT/BST)

The OZ50MHz DX Bulletin #02-016 is now available at http://www.qsl.net/oz6om/ vy 73 de
Matt OZ6OM <@qsl.net>
- Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 19:36:01 (GMT/BST)

Yes, HV5PUL also got the message here! Many Italians on for a short period working in a contest. Some Auroral signals were also on at the same time - MM5AJW 58A. Were the Italians sporadic E or auroral assisted if there is such a thing? Thanks to I2YSB who sent me nice QSL card from 5U6W. Having difficulty with EX8MLT qsl. Any help? He says not all mail is getting into EX!!! 73......David
David BRS 25429 <brs25429@compuserve.com>
- Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 17:58:58 (GMT/BST)

Looking for a Hungarian 6 m Linear Amp with ceramic tubes..´.made by an HA8???. Could someone inform me about his call and e-mail pse? Best 73 de Luis. tnx
Luis Teixeira, CT4NH <ct4nh@mail.telepac.pt>
- Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 17:05:49 (GMT/BST)

Can any JA operators help me obtain the QSL of JR5JAQ please? If so please email me. Thanks.
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 16:47:38 (GMT/BST)

Nice to hear and work HV5PUL for the first time, thanks.
Barry g4kct <g4kct ** hotmail.com>
- Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 15:51:11 (GMT/BST)

...and his e-mail address is NG, just bounces back:(
Adam, VK4CP < >
- Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 09:54:00 (GMT/BST)

Worked YB0CBI for a new one today. Last heard YB just over 2 years ago... a long wait! So close, yet so hard to work. Has anyone exchanged QSLs with Ferry? Buckmaster & QRZ have different addresses????
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp(at)bigpond.com>
- Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 09:50:20 (GMT/BST)

Aurora started at 1300z up here in Wick and ended at 1820.Auroral Es then kicked in at 1940z with ES2NA, ES2RW,YL2KA,OH3NWQ,and OZ1KEF until 2100z. As I write 2nd phase has started with GB3LER going auroral. We have a clear sky right now so I,m hoping to see the visual.
Jim GM8LFB <gm8lfb6m@bushinternet.com>
- Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 00:30:07 (GMT/BST)

Another excellent Aurora this afternoon and evening on 6m. Some 40+ stations heard with high activity from LA and SM. Countries heard were the same as Wednesday plus GI. Some rare Locator Squares heard. Anyone wanting a list of the stations and grid squares heard just give me a shout! Hope we hear the HV5 tomorrow. 73.............David BRS 25429
David BRS 25429 <brs25429@compuserve.com>
- Friday, April 19, 2002 at 22:50:00 (GMT/BST)

HV5PUL will be on air tomorrow april 20 during the "Contest Lazio 2002" starting from the morning till afternoon. Also HF and 2 meters. 73, Luca.
Luca HV5PUL <puladminlibrs6k.vatlib.it>
- Friday, April 19, 2002 at 21:47:01 (GMT/BST)

Australias ACA continues to refine its proposed EMR controls which will apply to all 6M operators as well as HF. The introduction of Electromagnetic Radiation limits for amateur stations is expected to occur on the 1st of July, but the Australian Communications Authority has revealed further refinements to its proposed EMR regime. The ACA held a workshop on Wednesday the 17th of April in Canberra attended by the Wireless Institute of Australia and 35 industry and government representatives. A report issued by Gilbert Hughes VK1GH, who with Keith Malcolm VK1ZKM represented the WIA at the ACA workshop, advises that the ACA's earlier announced three levels of compliance have now been reduced to a two-tier compliance schedule. Gil VK1GH says most amateur stations are expected to fall under what is described as "Compliance Level 1", resulting in minimal impact on the amateur service. Level 1 is to require self-assessment of stations to ensure they comply with the EMR exposure limits. The ACA will maintain a right to request an expert qualified measurement if it has genuine concerns. Compliance Level 1 requires station operators to ensure that the average total power fed to all antennas not exceed 100 watts average power, measured over the 6-minute period. It is believed that a distance criteria is likely to be added to minimise the possibility of any person including the station operator being able to readily touch the antenna. Another alternative criteria for Level 1 is that the bottom of the lowest antenna is at least 10 metres above the ground level AND the average transmit power (EIRP) does not exceed 3200 watts when measured from any angle. Compliance Level 2 is for higher power commercial installations, and these will require detailed and documented measurements by qualified person or an accredited laboratory. The ACA is still consulting with the WIA and industry, and another EMR workshop will be held in about five weeks. The ACA has not changed its key target dates for implementation of the EMR regime which are the 1st of July 2002 for new licensees, the 1st of October for existing licensees. (Contributed by Jim Linton VK3PC) Web site: www.wiavic.org.au Email: wiavic@wiavic.org.au
Jim, VK3PC <wiavic@wiavic.org.au >
- Friday, April 19, 2002 at 17:24:40 (GMT/BST)

(19 April 02) N2FPJ & I will be mountain-topping from Central NY State (FN 23) on Starr Hill (ele 3200' ),Oneida County, on Saturday, 20 April. Look for us on 50.110/115/125/210 starting around 1200 hrs UTC. We'll be using an Alinco DX 70TH with stacked Par Omni-Angle loops...a pint will be awarded to any UKSMG member at the 2003 AGM who works us.
Chris..N2NEH <n2neh@arrl.net>
- Friday, April 19, 2002 at 16:13:58 (GMT/BST)

Good news re: VP2VI - 2 cards & note from manager W6RKC in mail this am saying logs [finally] turned in 13 April 2002. My QSOs summer 2001. Fast work by Rick considering the likely backload of cards. Anyone have a good route for ER1OO?
Dave N3DB <callsign_at_radix.net>
- Friday, April 19, 2002 at 16:05:00 (GMT/BST)

re last message loc io63!.
albert latham ei6as <latham@eircom.net>
- Friday, April 19, 2002 at 15:17:05 (GMT/BST)

aurora again! gb3ler 57a
albert latham <latham@eircom.net>
- Friday, April 19, 2002 at 15:12:36 (GMT/BST)

My post from April 18 should read something like...Just received an email from BV2KI whom I worked LP he says he runs 50w and 2ele quad. Now I knew condx were good but that is amazing to me. I run 100w and 11ele. He says I was a true 59. He was 55. A recording of it is on my site. WOW! WOW...the rest is unchanged..73
David ZF1DC <@qsl.net>
- Friday, April 19, 2002 at 14:50:48 (GMT/BST)

Well Done Ron! and good luck to Nick who is working under very difficult conditions. 73s Jim.
Jim GM8LFB <gm8lfb6m@bushinternet.com>
- Friday, April 19, 2002 at 12:49:39 (GMT/BST)

6m ops will be pleased to know we have just shipped a Vine 6M4 antenna to London, where it will be sent onwards to Nick G4KUX, presently in Kabul, Afghanistan. Nick is there helping to restore the Telecoms infrastructure, and his company has told me he will be there for several months. We're also shipping Nick a GAP Titan antenna, for HF use. 73 de Ron.
Ron Stone, GW3YDX <info@vinecom.co.uk>
- Friday, April 19, 2002 at 10:28:39 (GMT/BST)

very exciting day today, got country number 52! VK9ML WAS 59 ON A 1/4 wave whip antenna in the backyard and 59 plus on the beam!, geez plenty of excitement here in perth city, cheers graham in of77xx
GRAHAM VK6RO <vk6rohotmail.com>
- Friday, April 19, 2002 at 10:02:16 (GMT/BST)

Our apologies for the lack of service yesterday, the server experienced a problem that could not be corrected until this morning. We have restored a copy of the announcements page taken early yesterday morning, unfortunately most of yesterday's postings have been lost. We will be bringing some exciting new facilities to the site in the near future, watch this space!
David, G1JDU <webmaster@uksmg.org>
- Friday, April 19, 2002 at 09:39:22 (GMT/BST)

April 8, he says he runs a 2ele quad and 50 watts! Now I knew condx were good but that is amazing to me. I run 100w and 11ele. He says I was a true 59. He was 55. A recording of it is on my site. WOW! WOW! ....On another note while the band is slow and before Es start maybe this would be a good time to update the Firsts lists. The ZF list is at http://www.qsl.net/zf1dc/ZFfirsts.htm and has links to all others that I am aware of. So please help the list keepers and send in any updates. Thanks. GL and Good DX
David ZF1DC <@qsl.net>
- Thursday, April 18, 2002 at 05:26:24 (GMT/BST)

David BRS 25429..My experience over the years is that Es season starts around April 28...73 Willem...............By the way guys ...I received the HK0GU QSL today ...Nice card
Willem PA0HIP <pa0hip@50mhz.com>
- Thursday, April 18, 2002 at 01:21:24 (GMT/BST)

V5/ZS4NS qsl rxd today via N7RO,s qrz address. Thanks
Barry g4kct <g4kct ** hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at 23:02:27 (GMT/BST)

YO4FRJ, Adrian, Thanks for your message on Prop Logger--Glad you rec'd my card OK. I look forward to receiving yours very much. GL DX, maybe more EU-KH6 later this year...
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at 22:46:20 (GMT/BST)

Hi David - had E's opening on 3 of April - ususal time for firsts opening. CU
Ken G4IGO <g4igo at freeuk.com>
- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at 20:27:16 (GMT/BST)

Interesting Aurora on 6m this afternoon. I heard 11 countries on SSB from around 16.15z to 17.15z - G, GM, GW, EI, DL, PA, OH, LA, SM, OZ, ES. Stations heard included OH2TP, OZ1LEP, SM6MPA, DK3EE, LA7AJ, OZ1KEF, OZ0JX, ES2CM and EI8HZ. QRA Locator Squares heard included KP20, KO29, JO44, JO41, JO46, JO54, JO59, JO67 and IO85, IO86, IO87, IO88 and IO77. Nice to hear some activity on 6m again! Any Sporadic E about yet? Won't be long now. Usually about mid May when it normally starts. Someone prove me wrong! 73 to all....David
David BRS 25429 <brs25429@compuserve.com>
- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at 20:24:46 (GMT/BST)

KH7R rcvd today via his nevada's home address, with also a vy quick answer from 7Q7RM via G0IAS. 73.
Lee, F5NLY <f5nly@free.fr>
- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at 16:21:35 (GMT/BST)

C98RF and CQ9S cards in
Ken G4IGO <g4igo at freeuk.com>
- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at 12:03:11 (GMT/BST)

Rec'd the following bonanza of cards from: F6GEX (+ French road map "bonus qsl"--Merci!), OK2ZW, OK2VMD, EH7CD, EH7KW, I2NFW, IK2GSO, IK5OEA, PY3FOX, VK4NW & VK4WTN today. My sincere thanks to you all, Jeff, NH7RO.
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at 09:24:23 (GMT/BST)

Colin MU0FAL. Re J87AB. Update to previous information - he is currently in New Zealand. Full info on qrz.com. Looks like no problem with QSL - just catch him in the right place at the right time!.
Tony G4UZN <g4uzn@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at 00:40:00 (GMT/BST)

Colin MU0FAL. The UK callsign of J87AB is G0GPX. His address and e-mail address are on Buckmaster.
Tony G4UZN <g4uzn@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at 00:30:55 (GMT/BST)

can someone help me with an alternative callsign for J87AB,i worked him a couple of years ago,and sent a card to his adress in J8 still no reply but i think the op was a G on a work posting any help with his G callsign pse. 73 Colin MU0FAL
mu0fal <colin to lorbert.freeserve.co.uk>
- Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 23:20:47 (GMT/BST)

Earlier announcemet from me should have had this e-mail address sorry.73
stewart G1hho <gordon.reeve**btinternet.com>
- Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 22:26:36 (GMT/BST)

Worked zd8db tonight using JT44 in abt 18 minutes .Magic mode like the magic band.73 de
Paul zs6nk <paulus(at)pixie.co.za>
- Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 22:23:02 (GMT/BST)

Does anyone got VP2VI QSL? /my QSO 30 Dec 2001/, If so, which way? 73 .
Rys@SP5EWY <rtym@ippt.gov.pl>
- Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 21:36:54 (GMT/BST)

Just received QSL cards from UX0FF and JY9NX ! This brings me to 110 worked and 110 confirmed on Six meters. Thanks to all that made it a real pleasure to operate on Six. Just wish we had some more of those wonderful openings to Europe and Africa. Ever since I have put up a new beam and 1.5 KW, there has been no openings at all !! Thanks again to all my friends on Six !! 73 Bill W4TJ
Bill W4TJ <w4tj@arrl.net>
- Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 20:40:25 (GMT/BST)

Do our friends in France still have 50.200-51.200 or has the restriction been lifted yet? Just curious,no ulterior motive.Bon Chance,Bill.
Bill gw3mfy <gw3mfy@btinternet.com>
- Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 20:16:08 (GMT/BST)

Hi all, anyone received cards from CX2LI and FM5AD lately? Sent mine to adress at qrz.com but no reply. 73 Hans
Hans DK9KX <dk9kx at netcologne.de>
- Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 15:27:11 (GMT/BST)

wanted to let you guys know that i received the card of A71MA today. Nice card BTW. 73 Ray
Ray, PA4PA <@50mhz.com>
- Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 13:22:16 (GMT/BST)

QSL card came from TG9NX today.73
STEWART G1HHO <GORDON**btinternet.com>
- Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 11:18:14 (GMT/BST)

Does anyone know which squares GU6AJE/MM will be activating please? Has anyone worked Mike on WSJT? Thanks Philip G0ISW IO84oq
Philip G0ISW <G0ISW@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 11:00:13 (GMT/BST)

From Joe EI3IX:Just to let you know that I hope to travel to Inishkea(South island) which is of the Mayo coast either on the 11th or 12th May, subject to ferry etc. There are 2 WAI squares on the south island F51 & F52. The maidenhead locator is IO44. I intend operating on HF (Mainly 7.068Mhz), VHF/UHF (2M, 4M, 6M & 70Cm). I will be using inverted V's for HF, yagis for 2M & 70Cm, Vertical for 4M. Possibly a vertical for 6 meters. If there is any change with the dates due to any unforseen problems I will try and give as much notice as possible.
Tony EI7BMB <tony (at)satellite.ie>
- Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 09:38:21 (GMT/BST)

Can anyone help me get a QSL card from LZ1ZX ?? Tnx. Phil W8UV
PHIL W8UV <w8uv(at)arrl.net>
- Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 02:10:47 (GMT/BST)

Whats the ARRL situation with 7Z5OO op. a few years ago?
Brian/G3SYC <brian@gee3syc.freeserve.co.uk>
- Monday, April 15, 2002 at 15:44:04 (GMT/BST)

@ CO2KK: Where have you been during the FB openings in Dec./Jan. on 6m from EU to Cuba??????
Fred, DL9TL <Fred@aol.com>
- Monday, April 15, 2002 at 10:02:32 (GMT/BST)

Hi all ! Talked to Eduardo CO8LY on 40 meters and he told me that his total countries worked is now 49 !!! And that he already has 23 confirmed with the QSLs and two more QSLs at his manager's QTH. Seems like his location is much better ( Eastern Cuba ) than mine here in Western Cuba. He just worked Japan, New Zealand and Australia at around 1500 UTC and he thinks he also worked South Korea but not sure. He is a good CW operator and has a foreign QSL manager Now I am helping him to build a better antenna. His work as ATC Controller leaves lots of time to monitor 6 meters !!! 73 and DX Arnie Coro CO2KK Cuba's only 6 meter operator for many years and now very happy with at least CO2OJ, CO8DM and CO8LY also on the air on 6 !!!
CO2KK <acoro33100@yahoo.com>
- Monday, April 15, 2002 at 03:46:22 (GMT/BST)

Is there anything happening on 6 at the moment...I keep listening, but not even cw since sometime in Jan...hopefully things will warm up soon...or am I just in the wrong location!!!!! Having invested in a new rig, a 5 ele ZX and a preamplifier, I just hope things will be a bit more alive than last year...I persevere in hope. I trust everyone else is doing better...73 de Peter [waiting for the magic to happen!]
Peter G0KYX <revpnm98,at.aol.com>
- Monday, April 15, 2002 at 00:41:24 (GMT/BST)

Hi Adam, Hope Peter APG got ashore ok this time. Dont think Carole could stand playing nurse again. please pass my regards to the team and hope to work them on HF if not on SIX.. well i can dream!! 73's de
Cliff G1IOV / M5ACU <m5acu***hotmail.com>
- Monday, April 15, 2002 at 00:24:19 (GMT/BST)

*** VK9ML Mellish Reef, 2002 *** The team arrived 1030Z last night. Busily setting up now and expect QRV 0200 onwards today. Full details at www.qsl.net/vk9ml/2002/ 73, VK9ML Webmaster/Pilot
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp(at)bigpond.com>
- Monday, April 15, 2002 at 00:03:30 (GMT/BST)

Thank you Peter for the info regarding HZ1MD QSL. DXCC #475 is in place on the shack wall.
Hans SM5CZK <SM5CZK@svessa.se>
- Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 17:37:33 (GMT/BST)

COSTA, Thank you for advice, will re-QSL you and the others with out money. TNX 73, Ax N8XA
N8XA <AX>
- Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 12:38:03 (GMT/BST)

Re HC8N many thanks for all the replies Still no propagation up here Don
Don MM5AJW <mckay@btinternet.com>
- Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 10:48:13 (GMT/BST)

I received an email from Mohamad HZ1MD. He is aware of the ARRL / DXCC desk trouble and will take action when he is home again from his trip in BY. 73,
Peter, PA2VST <pa2vst***50mhz.com>
- Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 09:21:10 (GMT/BST)

My HZ1MD QSL for 6 meters was not accepted by DXCC desk due to "No Documentation Received". Strange !73 Georges.
Georges F8OP <f8op***wanadoo.fr>
- Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 08:46:16 (GMT/BST)

Ax N8XA.Sorry but NOT ANY of your QSLs arrived here. UR OK in log, so I suggest to send just a QSL without SASE ect. My address is correct on QRZ,BUCKMASTER.I encounter same situation with two new one for me in NA and AS, but finally I received their QSLs after posting several,even registered...73
Costas SV1DH <geten1compulink.gr>
- Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 08:10:58 (GMT/BST)

My 7Z1SJ QSL was also rejected by DXCC as "No Doc. received" two weeks ago.Anyway I'v thought Mohamad activity is counted...
Rys@SP5EWY <rtym@ippt.gov.pl>
- Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 07:59:36 (GMT/BST)

Re HZ1MD, I included Mohammad's qsl when applying for 6m DXCC back in October last year, and it was accepted 100%, without any problem for award #397 dated Nov 6th-2001.
Mike - ZP5YW < (at) qsl.net>
- Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 06:50:53 (GMT/BST)

Looking for ZS-KH6 path again from 0630z until 0900Z today, 14 April UTC....I know many of you ZS/ZR guys are on and looking for VK/ZL/KH6 same time--here's hoping we can hook up and the 0400z M-class flare tickles the prop gods just the right way....Jeff, NH7RO (yesterday only S. Pacific opening here)
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 06:19:01 (GMT/BST)

Ref HZ1MD: strange, as this QSL has been accepted by ARRL for my DXCC applied for 6 weeks ago.
Ger PE1CZG <gerhoogxs4all.nl>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 22:56:57 (GMT/BST)

HZ1MD: Strange this one has been rejected in my opinion. Does it mean there was any documentation from EK6AD ?, any of the russian stations ?, SV/ callsigns ?? with a licence to operate 6m ? Alway's thought stange things happenend with dxcc approvals......now I'm shure.
Dennis PA7FM <pa7fm@amsat.org>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 22:23:42 (GMT/BST)

HELLO; Worried abt QSL's mailed same day of QSO. Actuaally QSL's Sent to these People on 3 occasions, with money. I need the QSL's for DXCCDXCC on 6 on 6...Any help would be appreciated. LZ2EV 12/31/2001. SV1DH 12/31/2001. UR4GG 12/31/2001.UG7GA 12/31/2001. THANK YOU in advance.... 73, Ax N8XA
Ax N8XA <AX>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 21:59:16 (GMT/BST)

HZ1MD: Seems the DXCC desk need to have a copy of Mohamad's license...I allready emailed Mohamad because I have heard about the problem. Currently he is in China but I guess he will soon take the right action. 73->
Peter, PA2VST <pa2vst***50mhz.com>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 19:29:04 (GMT/BST)

Russia (UA) and Corsica (TK) were readily accepted though!
Hans SM5CZK <SM5CZK@svessa.se>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 19:13:21 (GMT/BST)

My HZ1MD QSL for 6 meters was not accepted by DXCC desk due to "No Documentation Rec". Is there some problem with 6 meter contacts from Saudi Arabia?
SM5CZK <SM5CZK@svessa.se>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 19:09:17 (GMT/BST)

Does anybody have a recent e-mail address for Richard, G4AHN please? thanks
Chris, G4IFX <cdeacon compuserve.com>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 17:52:48 (GMT/BST)

Re EK6AD: Remember, that I got 1 or 2 cards via bureau. BTW, my experience with direct-QSLs to East-Europe is, that many letters with included IRC's or $ seems to be stolen. Seems, too many people on the route needs the money... Why we dont't use our bureaus? Many of needed 6m-cards came back via bureau, e.g. UN3G, UN7QX, EM5U, UT0AZA, also VK4ABW, JH, FNQ, ZS6'ers, S92DX, Z21FO or PY's, a.s.o. I think, within the last years many of us have forgotten, that most of us have excellent working QSL-bureaus or reliable managers in most parts of the world. Of course, if somebody needs the card for his next DXCC-entry, he have no time to wait... 73 & GL
Wolfgang - DJ3TF <dj3tf@darc.de>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 17:12:33 (GMT/BST)

re HC8N A recent cluster post said that a new qsl manager was taking over the QSL manager job. info that i was told all cards rxd by AA5BT will be passed on to the new manager,clarification of this wud be useful to all 73Colin
mu0fal colin <colinto lorbert.freeserve.co.uk>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 16:27:15 (GMT/BST)

Ray, VU2ZAP Forget to get a QSL from EK6AD. I tried 4 different routes including via SP without luck. A pity but almost everybody did not sucseed. 73's
Ger PE1CZG <gerhoogxs4all.nl>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 15:52:40 (GMT/BST)

Hello 6m enthusiasts. I will active on 6M ,expect to QSO with YOU on 6m and HF. IOTA Portable Operation as follows. PSE look for me an Pass this to your friends. QTH MIYAKO ISLAND IOTA AS-079 (125.15E,24.43'N) Miyako archipelago, OKINAWA JA will active on 6m SSB,AM as a main modes, 40/20/15/12/17/10mSSB,RTTY,PSK31 if possible Use 5el F9FT for 6m, custom2el HB9CV for 20/15/10m. Please watch prop info from bulletins, and let's contact with each other.QSL via the Bureau the best. but direct to my home QTH in QRZ.com callsign database.
JR3TVH/6 <jr3tvh@jarl.com>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 15:07:08 (GMT/BST)

HC8N: Don, I got my cards for 6 and HF some time ago. Guess it was in january. As the manager told me, he got a big pile waiting. He told me it's a shoe box full of cards. He arbitrary takes a couple when he have time to do so. I my case it helped sending an email...Good luck chasing cards, 73->
Peter, PA2VST <pa2vst***50mhz.com>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 14:48:27 (GMT/BST)

HI Need Johan s ON4ANT E-mail address, TNX
Kim OZ5IQ <oz5iq@teliamail.dk>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 13:49:16 (GMT/BST)

Thanks info and help with SU1SK, how about EK6AD which I need? I have QSLed via QRZ with no reply.
Raj vu2zap <call@arrl.net>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 13:24:16 (GMT/BST)

The OZ50MHz DX Bulletin #02-015 is now available at http://www.qsl.net/oz6om/ vy 73 de
Matt OZ6OM <@qsl.net>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 12:13:51 (GMT/BST)

Has any one received a card from HC8N for a QSO around November ? I worked him on 19/11/01 and am in the on line log but as yet no card No propagation here in io88kk Don
don mm5ajw <mckay@btinternet.com>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 11:57:15 (GMT/BST)

V5/ZS4NS mni tnx QSL arrived this A.M. gd DX
Gordon GW8ASA <gw8asa@ntlworld.com>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 11:04:33 (GMT/BST)

UK9AA qsl card rxd today via qrz address, thanks.
Barry g4kct <g4kct ** hotmail.com>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 10:08:50 (GMT/BST)

Rec'd cards today from IK0FTA, I0WTD, I0JX, ZP6CW, LU2NI & EH7GTF. Thank you! Jeff, NH7RO
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 10:00:16 (GMT/BST)

Today TI5KD in the mail, stamp 12-2-2002!!
pe1gnp
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 09:39:20 (GMT/BST)

*** VK9ML Mellish Reef, 2002 *** Lousy wx = slow progress. Now anticipate arrival early Monday and QRV later Monday. Approx 220nm S/W at 0715 today & making 8-9kts. Check website for latest news: http://www.qsl.net/vk9ml/2002/ 73, VK9ML Webamster/Pilot
Adam, VK4CP/P QG55 <vk4cp(at)winlink.org>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 09:13:11 (GMT/BST)

HZ1MD-QSL recieved direct this morning , tnx Mohamad for #38 confirmed
soeren oz0jx <oz0jx@qsl.net>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 08:30:23 (GMT/BST)

Raj,the address on qrz is correct and I received a card using this address,73,Mike G0IMG
G0IMG <mikeg0img.freeserve.co.uk>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 08:06:15 (GMT/BST)

What is the correct address for SU1SK ? I seem to have two different ones and haven't got a card back from these addresses. Thanks
Raj vu2zap <call@arrl.net>
- Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 07:49:08 (GMT/BST)

Thanks, Costas for ZR5 call--I'll email him and let him know he was heard in KH6. I qrz'd several times with only the 20-25 watts of my transverter while I waited for the amp to warm up...by then, he was gone, of course. His signal literally came out of nowhere--I heard no ZS beacons before or after the minute-long opening... Needless to say that the amp will be in standby mode all evening tonight here! 73, Costas (my card already mailed to you),Jeff NH7RO>>>LOOKING FOR ZS DE KH6 (BK29eb) DIRECT starting 0600Z 13 APRIL<<<<
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Friday, April 12, 2002 at 20:58:10 (GMT/BST)

NH7RO Jeff the ZR5 was probably ZR5ADQ who is very active on 6m...73
Costas SV1DH <geten1***compulink.gr>
- Friday, April 12, 2002 at 10:31:38 (GMT/BST)

Today received card from 9Y4TL (tnx). Letter postmarked on 25 feb 2002 with "By air mail" sticker. Very slow mail plane!
Jan PE1GNP <pe1gnp@qsl.net>
- Friday, April 12, 2002 at 10:19:35 (GMT/BST)

Just heard a ZR5 station pop in and out of the noise on .110 at @0830z today--sounded like ZR5?AQ but too much flutter on his call... I called cq and got a reply from VK4DHO/MM, Katsu, on the Mellish Reef Expedition--underway towards the reef, though, minutes later! Just when I was about to turn off the rig and call it quits for the evening... Am going to be lkg for S. Africa a lot in upcoming weeks as the KH6 & VK path opens to that part of the world...73, Jeff NH7RO at 0900z 12 April
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Friday, April 12, 2002 at 10:01:04 (GMT/BST)

During HAMRADIO Friedrichshafen (28.-30. June 2002)will be a meeting on Friday 28. at 14.00 local time for all friends of the 6m band. I try to organize this meeting and a meetingroom reservation is made. Presentations (max 15 min.) are welcome. For details send me an e-mail. GL on 6 and best 73s de Peter DJ6XV
Peter DJ6XV <dj6xv@darc.de>
- Friday, April 12, 2002 at 09:07:22 (GMT/BST)

Greetings, Earlier this year, The San Diego Six Shooters Amateur Radio Club was asked to field test a prototype radio for Ranger Communications. This radio is a 50 watt/100 watt version of the earlier introduced RCI-5054DX. After putting the radio through its paces and playing with it for a period of just over 8 weeks, we are proud to present a "first look" at the new RCI-5054DX-100. This radio is currently at the FCC to be type accepted. We hope you enjoy preview. http://n6six.50megs.com/ Hope to hear you on SIX! 73 de N6SIX Joe Acevedo President, San Diego Six Shooters Amateur Radio Club http://n6six.50megs.com/ n6six@earthlink.net ICQ: 112250482
Joe Acevedo, N6SIX <n6six@earthlink.net>
- Friday, April 12, 2002 at 07:32:14 (GMT/BST)

I also highly recommend DX ATLAS--is fast, easy and I've encountered no bugs! Another satisfied customer--Jeff, NH7RO
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 23:23:32 (GMT/BST)

JT44 again proved its worth. Worked ZD8DB on backscatter using JT44 between 2015-2030 this evening with signals far too weak for CW. Both of us were beaming Europe, Dave was using only 80 watts and 3 elements. Last ZS6 to ZD8 that I know of was April 1989, this is a tough path for us. Thanks to K1JT for a great VHF weak signal tool. Still looking for someone in JP-KP that would like to run some tests.
Hal ZS6WB <zs6wb@telkomsa.net>
- Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 22:28:29 (GMT/BST)

Alex IW0GPN I use this http://www.dxatlas.com/ and find it very good. You can download a free 30day trial. 73 - send some dx this way, don`t keep it all in South Eu. Cheers.
G1INK Steve <G1INK@aol.com>
- Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 21:01:15 (GMT/BST)

Please anyone could say to me if "The ARRL World Grid Atlas" is well done, if there are good maps in it, and any other info good or bad relating it. Please write me at my e-mail address.Tnx 73 de
Alex IW0GPN <iw0gpn(at)amsat.org>
- Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 12:42:46 (GMT/BST)

*** VK9ML Mellish Reef, 2002 *** Poor sailing conditions mean a 2-day delay in arriving, now expected Saturday at the earliest, and QRV Sunday. Site at qsl.net updated, but bigpond ftp srerver no go so cannot upload latest updates there. 73 VK9ML Webmaster/Pilot
Adam, VK4CP/P <vk4cp(at)winlink.org>
- Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 10:05:55 (GMT/BST)

Re previous message - also FT736 + BNOS at giveaway price.
Steve G1INK <steveg@highpeak.gov.uk>
- Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 09:38:58 (GMT/BST)

Hi all, I have a ICOM IC736 & IC756Pro for sale, Low HAM prices look at "6m equipment for sale" for more details. '73 Hans loc.JO21PU
Hans <NLPADX(at)zonnet.nl>
- Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 09:29:39 (GMT/BST)

To Ian M0BCG, yes GB3BUX is going on & off. It is off as I write this (0700z). I live 1.5 miles away & believe me, when it`s off I can actually hear weak signals - if there`s any to start with. The longer it`s off the better. Regards from a quiet dx-less Buxton!
Steve G1INK <G1INK@aol.com>
- Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 08:01:28 (GMT/BST)

FT817 proved great in namibia - bare foot to an 5/8/5/8 back to Eu!
V5/G4DMA <nocall@ham.net>
- Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 02:56:57 (GMT/BST)

I would like to add my thanks to all that put together this years AGM. I Had a great week end. The weather was great,the people were great and the talks were great. Now if we could just have the people stay awake during the talks all would be super.And more traders would be nice. I realy had a great time and will be looking forward to next year. 73 to all
Ed N5JEH <aesitt@spinn.net>
- Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 00:15:04 (GMT/BST)

can someone enlighten me as to whether the GB3BUX 6m beacon is being switched off periodically in the evenings of late . rarely receive it at less than s-4 from home , i could hear it both this evening and yesterday whilst mobile ,driving home from work at 1600z ,i would be interested to know if the gb3bux beacon service is being interrupted at present .as a comparison & looking in same direction @ 2230z i can hear gb3rmk coming thru at times , tnx 73 .
ian m0bcg <m0bcgatbtinternet.com>
- Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 23:32:17 (GMT/BST)

Still unable to find address for GW3GJQ/G3GJQ/5N0 and the RA unable because of Data Protection Act.QTH in latest callbook incorrect(CONWY,Colwyn Bay)????73 Bill.
bill gw3mfy <gw3mfy@btinternet.com>
- Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 21:04:50 (GMT/BST)

Great opening today (10/04/02) into VR2 & China around 1300-1400GMT lasting approx 1 hour, plus week ago short opening into VK4 State only on 6m during late evening (2300-0000). This could be history for St Helena Island (ZD7MY) Barrie operating at 80watts from an IC706 MKII G and a 5 element yagi.
ZD7MY <barrie.val@helanta.sh>
- Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 20:47:50 (GMT/BST)

First, a big thank you to all the DX stations who've made the past winter so interesting and replied promptly with QSLs, all new DXCCs worked now confimed bar one - anyone got a card from TI5BX, or an e-mail address (the Hotmail one from qrz.com bounces)?
Darrell G0HVQ <g0hvq@fatcat.clara.co.uk>
- Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 19:42:54 (GMT/BST)

Would like to hear from stations in southern JP and KP fields that are equipped with WSJT to try a combination of TEP + FSK441 MS in early evening openings. I know it is a bad time for random meteors but would be interesting to try.
Hal ZS6WB <zs6wbtelkomsa.net>
- Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 18:18:50 (GMT/BST)

If anyone has any DX news, band reports, beacon news or technical snippets for the next issue of Six News. Please e-maol me the info as soon as possible. I have started work on What's on Six column already. 73
Clive, G4FVP <g4fvp(at)ntlworld.com>
- Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 18:06:17 (GMT/BST)

Still getting a lot of cards for HZ1MD without SAE, IRC or $. Those that are valid will be answered by the Dutch QSL bureau. All others will be returned direct or via the bureau. Please take care by sending a card to avoid disappointment. Got a nice card today from the 5U6W expedition today. Lucky me to be there in the best EU opening they had. 73,
Peter, PA2VST <pa2vst***50mhz.com>
- Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 17:48:50 (GMT/BST)

NH7RO 50044.0 ZS6BCN bcn into kh6 529 743 10 Apr (from the 6m cluster) - yes, it's that time of the year for ZS6 to Pacific and northern VK. The link peaks at 7h00z, the sigs from Hawaii are not strong and there are few indicators. Path is direct (over VK). As the path shortens VK4 may become available. Now where is ZL?
Ian ZS6BTE <itr@nanoteq.co.za>
- Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 13:23:08 (GMT/BST)

just a test...
Chris, G3WOS <g3wos@uksmg.org>
- Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 12:39:18 (GMT/BST)

Thanks to all those who replied re: EMC proof Hi-Fi's. I now have my list for the weekend.
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 09:01:07 (GMT/BST)

Rec'd cards from OM8NY, EH7BVD, EH6HB, 3D2CM & EH5AAJ today. Many thanks and much Aloha from Hawaii! Jeff, NH7RO still working on backlog of qsls from March...
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 04:21:59 (GMT/BST)

The 50 MHz StopPress page just updated at http://www.qsl.net/oz6om/ vy 73 de
Matt OZ6OM <@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 01:57:25 (GMT/BST)

Another great effort by the postman. Today he brought the QSLs from NP2BT, HP1AC and VP5VAC. Many thanks !! 73 !
Ken SM7CMV <kenth@kastanje.tomelilla.se>
- Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 19:06:32 (GMT/BST)

Its your fault Conrad. She only wanted the CD after you and Karen covered it! Now its cost me a new HiFi, when I can find an RF proof one. Loads of replies about taste in Music (tks Gary) but still awaiting any good RF proof models.
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 15:50:58 (GMT/BST)

All the LPF's have been sold, there may be some more later. Good to see that Cathy has her priorities right Neil and has good taste as well, that is a great album!73
Conrad G0RUZ <g0ruzatg0ruz.net>
- Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 15:06:21 (GMT/BST)

Neil steer her towards some "HEAVY THRASH METAL" mate she'll never know you're on with that racket going on in the back ground....Nice to see ya mate
GARY M0CTP <above@yahoo.com>
- Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 14:49:52 (GMT/BST)

I need to purchase one of those cheap and nasty “all in one” CD players. I’ll be using separate (filtered) wall mounted speakers. Can anyone recommend a make/model that appears bomb proof from LF up to 6m? I’m reluctant to get shut of my old Hitachi unit that can withstand an 8877 into a LF vertical less than 10ft away with no filtering at all, but times move on (usually for the worse where EMC is concerned!) XYL has told me if I interfere with her new “Anastacia” CD I’m in trouble, so pressure is on. What do I guide her towards and stay away from this weekend please?
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 13:23:44 (GMT/BST)

For all those waiting for JW4X qsl-card: Sorry for the long delay. Cards are now being printed at Elli. We hope to have them very soon. Here you can see how the card will look like. http://studweb.hig.no/and_kri2/jw4x_a.gif For more info, go to my homepage http://www.qsl.net/la8aja and click on JW expedition. I've updated the pictures page a little more.
Andreas, LA8AJA <la8aja(at)qsl.net>
- Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 10:55:53 (GMT/BST)

Hi Just wanted to add my thanks for the great efforts made by everyone who arranged the Convention and AGM last weekend. I'm just glad Tony (BMB) whacked me when I started snoring before Chris managed to get another sleepy shot of me to go on the web-site. Can't the previous one be lost now Chris?????? And it was nothing to do with Pierre's lecture. After he started talking about HB0; instead of snow and ice I was still in the Maldives, dreaming of working DX with some nubile Maldivians sorting my 'log' out! 73s CU next year.
Dave EI3IO <ei3io@connogue.com>
- Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 10:28:33 (GMT/BST)

Looks like the postman is friendly these days...Rx A45XR and NP2BT....only a few more to confirm for 138 DXCC...tnx guys...maybe today the postman...or woman..hi will find my house agn. Steve, VK3SIX...did you finally get my card ? If not I will send another one..pse let me know.
Paul ON5PU <on9bgppandora.be>
- Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 09:12:42 (GMT/BST)

CO8LY qsl rxd today, direct via qrz address, thanks.
barry g4kct <g4kct ** hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 08:32:18 (GMT/BST)

George, there's the Yaesu FT 817 "backpacker" style rig has all-mode 6m (and many other bands)...5w, very popular rig...
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 07:28:18 (GMT/BST)

i'M NEW TO 6 METERS. IS THERE SUCH A rig as a hand held 6 meter transceiver using SSB mode, or are all hand helds FM?
George Folta, W7KEG <PFOLTA@JUNO.COM>
- Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 07:05:52 (GMT/BST)

*** Mellish Reef 2002, VK9ML *** Team sailed out of Gladstone Marina 0500 Monday afternoon. All ok. As of Tuesday 0230 they were 80 nautical miles N/E Gladstone. Expect to arrive Thursday arvo local. de VK9ML Pilot/Webmaster
Adam, VK4CP/P <vk4cp@winlink.org>
- Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 07:05:01 (GMT/BST)

JA & VR2 for the last two night here. Esp looking for SA LP 1300-1500 and Caribbean 2100-0100. Located on a headland at the edge of a cliff 200' ASL overlooking Pacific with good takeoff towards EU/SA LP direction as well. Cheers from "The Town of 1770" in QG55
Adam, VK4CP/P <vk4cp@winlink.org>
- Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 07:02:53 (GMT/BST)

Two nice opening for KH6 from my area JN71QQ, sunday morning at 10.09z I worked KH6/K6MIO, and I heard KH6SX, all in 3/4 minutes, today at 11.11 ( lunch time in Italy) I heard someone speaking at 50110, and few second later KH7RO booming, at 11.15 I worked KH6SX and KH6ZH but I am not sure of this call, all again for 3/4 minutes, after the band close very fast, TNX to KH6/K6MIO for anothe NEW ONE. 73 de Mike
Mike I7CSB <i7csb@libero.it>
- Monday, April 08, 2002 at 19:35:06 (GMT/BST)

I hope no one minds me putting this here but I have obtained some really nice QRO LPF's for 6m, please look at www.g0ruz.net for details.
Conrad G0RUZ <g0ruzatg0ruz.net>
- Monday, April 08, 2002 at 18:36:35 (GMT/BST)

I will be QRV on 6 meters from J6 in the beginning of May. With luck will be able to operate at least 2 full days, more as prior commitments allow. Exact dates not yet certain. Not the best time for propagation to Europe or Stateside but will hope for the best.
Dave N3DB <callsign_at_radix.net>
- Monday, April 08, 2002 at 18:14:57 (GMT/BST)

Looking for GM4DGT current e-mail address Thanks, Neil.
Neil Spokes, AB4YK <gnspokesearthlink.net>
- Monday, April 08, 2002 at 15:20:32 (GMT/BST)

Jeff NH7RO, I hear your signal, but in very short bursts, probably it will open to us so keep calling in 50130 I will be listening there until 12:45 UTC. Jose CT1EEB
Jose CT1EEB <ct1eeb@mail.telepac.pt>
- Monday, April 08, 2002 at 13:12:49 (GMT/BST)

A big thanks to the organisers of a fabulous convention. It was wonderful to see the faces of very familiar callsigns, and I really enjoyed the social aspects of the meeting. I thought the open forum was very good and Chris WOS did a great job of chairing it with just the right injection of very dry humour! I can't wait for next year, if anyone has any photographs I would like them to put on my website.Once again thanks....
Conrad G0RUZ <g0ruz@g0ruz.net>
- Monday, April 08, 2002 at 10:24:55 (GMT/BST)

Great opening to VR2 and China last night at 2315 - 2345 AEST (1315 - 1345z). Signals upto RS59. Couldn't arrange to have my eyes cooperate any longer, so shut down (eyes and shack!) These are the same conditions that prevailed before the LU8 to VK4 LP opening this time last year. South American stations please watch for the 46171khz TV video during the peak 1300 - 1500z time slot.
Scott VK4JSR <vk4jsr50mhz.com>
- Monday, April 08, 2002 at 07:09:01 (GMT/BST)

RR, Jose, I put ur email in my address book, will call u @1100z or email if band opens...Muito GL, Jeff
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Monday, April 08, 2002 at 03:47:56 (GMT/BST)

RR, Jose, I put ur email in my address book, will call u @1100z or email if band opens...Muito GL, Jeff
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Monday, April 08, 2002 at 03:47:55 (GMT/BST)

Jeff NH7RO, I will come home for lunch tomorrow at 11:00UTC so will give it a try. If opening happens sooner (if you hear EA or CT)send me a mail and I will drive home from work. I got 3 KH6's in the Log now, so miracles happen (KH6 is even difficult for us in 28 Mhz, Hi !). 73 Jose CT1EEB IN50qr
Jose CT1EEB <ct1eeb@mail.telepac.pt>
- Monday, April 08, 2002 at 00:11:52 (GMT/BST)

I agree with Uffe, good w/end all round & agm much better on Sat rather than Sun. Something to build on for next year. Thanks to all involved. Particularly enjoyed HB9QQ talk & meeting everyone (the beer was ok as well)Typical - got home just after a G3 worked KH6, good old tragic band! 73 all, must go I think I`ve got a ZL pileup!
Steve G1INK <G1INK@aol.com>
- Monday, April 08, 2002 at 00:04:29 (GMT/BST)

LOOKING FOR EU/UK LP de KH6 AGAIN 8 APRIL starting 0730z and will stay up until 1100-1200z, QRG .110/qsy up if it opens up... Sorry I missed last morning's opening (KH6SX wkd G, ON, CT, YT, & IK less than an hour after I went to bed...and was tossing & turning--should have stayed up later! Oh, well, such is life with the Surprise Band. Hoping for ZS6 path to open soon, too. GL to all & 73 from the Big Island, Jeff NH7RO
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 22:35:26 (GMT/BST)

Hi, I need a circuit diagram for an ft690 as mine has just died on me and I can't afford the repairs. Thanks
Matt Carus, 2E1HNK <2e1hnkgo.com>
- Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 22:01:58 (GMT/BST)

Tony the Nightclub was great!!!! LAP DANCERS, & all the other stuff you find in the Bars in Cork!!!! Shame we missed Dave snoozing, Did Chris get his mini tape out & record that for the website?. Long suffering Caroline was that the girly thing behind the bar? CU all next year. fb time again.. Gary
Gary M0CTP <m0ctp#yahoo.com>
- Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 20:59:41 (GMT/BST)

I found the format and place of the convention perfect this year. A big thanks to everyone involved. A special thank goes to the commitee for NOT having the AGM on Sunday morning :-) CU all next year.
Uffe PA5DD <nouchavw@worldonline.nl>
- Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 19:57:16 (GMT/BST)

Excellent signs from KH6 at noon, KH6/K6MOI had typical polar flutter on his audio as encountered on the HF band. Simultaniously ZS6's where 59. 6m keeps surprising
johan, ON4ANT <on4ant(@)arrl.net>
- Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 19:53:16 (GMT/BST)

Peter G4MJS. Great Convention. Enjoyed every minute. What about next year? Well, first, have some more signposting so that we can find our way around the college. Second, PLEASE-callsigns on the lapel stickers! Enjoyed your talk - happy memories of 9M6.Thanks for arranging the fabulous weather and for keeping the bar open so late on Friday night!
Tony G4UZN <g4uzn@qsl.net>
- Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 18:38:01 (GMT/BST)

Another nice opening this morning to Hawaii LP, KH6/K6MIO and KH6SX were strong but unfortunatelly I had to leave home and I'm not sure how good the opening was. Jose CT1EEB
Jose CT1EEB <ct1eeb@mail.telepac.pt>
- Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 18:00:15 (GMT/BST)

Thanks to UKSMG & the RSGB VHF C'tee for organising an excellent meeting in Reaseheath, really enjoyable!. It was pleasant to meet old and new friends, and to finally put faces to some long-standing VHF colleagues. It was refreshing to see the event hosted in a location which was central to the UK.
Tony - GW4VEQ <gw4veq@breathemail.net>
- Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 17:00:53 (GMT/BST)

Likewise just got back ( a swift 4hrs down the motorway to Cornwall) Crewe seems a lot closer than I expected:)) Thanks to all, a great weekend and nice to put some faces to familiar call-signs. CU guys in the pile-ups...73 Trev
Trev G3ZYY <Trev@secornwall.com>
- Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 16:28:20 (GMT/BST)

Just back home from the AGM/Convention. Very many thanks to all who attended, hope you had as good a time as I did. Also many thanks to my UKSMG committee colleagues for their hard work, and to our RSGB opposite numbers and the College staff (esp the long-suffering Caroline!). Now, what about next year? 73 Peter
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 13:37:24 (GMT/BST)

Hi Guys, thanks to all who organised and attended the convention. Really enjoyed Pierre's presentation , the open forum was most entertaining and well marshalled by Chris :-) Thanks to Neil and his wife for the accomodation and everyone else for making me feel welcome. Best laugh was EI3IO falling asleep and snoring for the 2nd year in a row (sorry Dave could not resist) PS Gary how was the nightclub saturday night? Tony EI7BMB
Tony EI7BMB <tony (at)satellite.ie>
- Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 13:15:40 (GMT/BST)

Tony, many thanks, i have only seen the old irc's, no problem at post offices near my qth, thanks and i hope to see you on 6 for a new country for me, cheers Graham in OF77XX [stuck on 51]
Graham VK6RO <vk6rohotmail.com>
- Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 06:06:24 (GMT/BST)

The OZ50MHz DX Bulletin #02-014 is now available at http://www.qsl.net/oz6om/ vy 73 de
Matt OZ6OM <oz6om@qsl.net>
- Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 01:12:42 (GMT/BST)

Zdeno, OK2ZW and Mike, G0IMG--I need your email addresses, plz. (Zdeno's, my emails to you bounce. Mike, I changed servers and lost all old emails) I have photos of new mast/antennna/station at long last. Will send you jpegs as soon as I receive ur addresses. Thanks!
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 22:55:59 (GMT/BST)

Just got back from the Convention .....Nice to see so many Vheerful faces again.....Talks that I attended where excellent (well done ) OPEN FORUM well worth being there to see the start of something BIG hopefully for the better.... A little disappointed in the numbers of traders exhibiting but no doubt due to the rushed timescale of the event. Congratulations to all who helped in arranging this Convention AND a big HELLO to all the overseas Visitors who made the trip (VK5,N5,N2,PA,ON,HB9,GI,EI,GD,GM,sorry if have missed anyone) Noce to see you all..SORRY I COULDNT / DIDNT stay for the meal but needless to say i will have a clear head & concience in the Morning.... Good Luck to all 73 de gary M0CTP
Gary M0CTP <m0ctp#yahoo.com>
- Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 22:44:26 (GMT/BST)

Rec'd cards from Jose,EH3LL (tnx for 1st card de EU!) & Humberto,HK4SAN (via registered mail(!)no less!) Thank you both for making my day, Jeff (was KH6/KF6GYM @ time of qso's)
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 22:27:50 (GMT/BST)

PZ5RA mni tnx ur QSL arrived today.73 gd DX.
Gordon GW8ASA <gw8asa@ntlworld.com>
- Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 22:25:09 (GMT/BST)

ANDRE , take a look at rogers [G4HBA ]website for details of his 4cx250 amp design , URL is listed on the uksmg site under "YOURE HOME PAGES " heading .73
ian m0bcg <m0bcgatbtinternet.com>
- Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 21:32:17 (GMT/BST)

Hi All Does anyone inthis group have diagrams and construction manual to built a 6m linear amp using two 4CX250B valves ? If so, please mail it to me. Many thanks in advance. CU on 6m
André ZR1TRD <zr1trd@qsl.net>
- Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 18:28:26 (GMT/BST)

Junk mail here too....
Tony, I0JX <i0jx@amsat.org>
- Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 16:07:17 (GMT/BST)

Hi 50Mhz friends. LA7SIX is up and running again after a winter break (it's just like the polarbear,waking up after a long winter in hibernation). QTH KP09JQ, QTF 200 degr. MASL 100 m., 20 watt into a 5 elem yagi, QRG 50.051. Report are most welcome to la5tfa@hamradio.no 73 de Birger LA5TFA
Asmund BIRGER Jakobsen LA5TFA <la5tfa@hamradio.no>
- Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 12:25:35 (GMT/BST)

Re : WORM VIRUS Rcvd also here directly an .EXE update from MICROSOFT wow what's strange ! delete absolutly and do not open this one. 73 Lee, in a very quiet 6m aera this days :-(
Lee F5NLY <f5nly@free.fr>
- Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 12:05:42 (GMT/BST)

http://members.datafast.net.au/electronics/irc.jpg
sg <mailto:http://members.datafast.net.au/electronics/irc.jpg>
- Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 10:10:34 (GMT/BST)

Long and prosperous life to all the newcomers!! Guessing which prefix may they get when they'll get their ticket...
I0WTD Stefano <i0wtd(@)libero.it>
- Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 09:48:55 (GMT/BST)

Congratulations Rinze, im typing this with my 12 week old Daughter Amie on my knee, Plenty more sleepless nights ahead of you, Best wishes to the whole family
Adrian G0KOM <ade@50mhz.org>
- Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 08:00:13 (GMT/BST)

I'am proud to announce the birth of my daughter Jeanine. Nicely planned inbetween the F2 en the Es season.
Rinze PA5TA <pa5ta amsat.org>
- Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 07:01:03 (GMT/BST)

Best wishes for a great AGM! Wish I could be there!!!
Herb, W3BO <w3boarrl.net>
- Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 03:47:37 (GMT/BST)

Must be a bit crazy to get out of bed thi early....see you all at the AGM in a couple of hours. Dennis
Dennis PA7FM <pa7fm**amsat.org>
- Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 03:09:22 (GMT/BST)

Qrt from Namibia as of 1 April - thanks to for the 6m Eu QSO's (FAI?). Tx power was 2.5 Watts into a 5/8over5/8 at 10ft, surrounded by mountains within a mile to the North to 6200ft! Sq was JG87NH. Now back in KL7 - Flo.
V5/G4DMA <nocall@ham.com>
- Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 02:12:00 (GMT/BST)

Graham, three categories: - the "new" IRCs are big nearly as much as a QSL card. They have been issued very recently and expire in 2006 - the "old" IRCs are the usual ones. They are light yellow and were on sale until recently - the "very old" IRCs, which are blue. These are no longer redeemable since long. 73
Tony I0JX <i0jx@amsat.org>
- Friday, April 05, 2002 at 19:25:32 (GMT/BST)

Hi all, Currently in Hamburg, so no 6m activity for now, but MV Esperanza is open to the public tomorrow. Any hams visiting are welcome to see the radio room. Berthed at Landungsbruecken, St Pauli. Will be /mm again before too long, 73
Mike GU6AJE <n/a>
- Friday, April 05, 2002 at 15:18:14 (GMT/BST)

Regarding IRC's. Check the following link: http://www.upu.int/irc/en/index.html to read what the UPU has said about IRC's ingeneral, but then follow the link on the bottom of the page for the 2002 version of the IRC. If i'm reading that right, the old IRC's remain valid for exchange indefinitely, yet it would seem the new ones have a fintate life. 73 de
Andy-GD0TEP <@qsl.net>
- Friday, April 05, 2002 at 13:20:19 (GMT/BST)

Graham,new IRCS are postcard sized! when we wrk each other i will gladly send u one. is anybody in North europe working any dx? 73 Colin MU0FAL
mu0fal Colin <colinto lorbert.freeserve.co.uk>
- Friday, April 05, 2002 at 12:43:57 (GMT/BST)

Tony, how can i tell if i have old or new irc's? any info appreciated, cheers graham in of77xx [still need italy on 6]
GRAHAM VK6RO <vk6rohotmail.com>
- Friday, April 05, 2002 at 11:53:49 (GMT/BST)

The 50 MHz StopPress page is now updated with XW & HV info at http://www.qsl.net/oz6om/ vy 73 de
Matt OZ6OM <@qsl.net>
- Friday, April 05, 2002 at 11:37:03 (GMT/BST)

Thanks for that info Tony, very useful. I'll cut it out and send it with all my "old" IRCs (still have more than 50)to all the DXped's that now state "only the new IRC is valid" 73
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Friday, April 05, 2002 at 10:50:52 (GMT/BST)

OLD IRCs, HERE WE ARE: The U.P.U. finally answered my question about old IRCs. The e-mail text follows: Dear Mr. Vernucci, All countries are bound to exchange old and new IRC's. The old ones are valid for exchange indefinitely. If any country is not exchanging the old coupons it is in error. Akhilesh Mathur, Mail Programme Manager, International Bureau of the UPU. PLEASE SPREAD OUT INFO 73
Tony, I0JX <i0jx@amsat.org>
- Friday, April 05, 2002 at 10:05:29 (GMT/BST)

The best wishes to all Sixers at AGM 2002 this weekend. For discus: 1. the band plan of 6m, 2. is it allowed to work SSB below 50.110 ? - some well known station several times made qso in 50.100 - 50.110 during quite good opening ... Hope to cuagn on Magic Band.
Jacek SP1CNV #1930 <pola@icmax.com.pl>
- Friday, April 05, 2002 at 07:50:22 (GMT/BST)

Also got a WORM VIRUS e-mail from an amateur radio source. containing W32Gibe@mm Like Peter G8BCG, NAV squeeked AFTER I did the N/Av update. The definitions on System works 2002 are Dec 1991 and it wont find the damn thing. New definitions found three files had been infected so they were quarantined. This one will send out emails without you knowing. Pity those who dont run a/virus...it will ruin your day....
Steve <vk3six>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 22:22:17 (GMT/BST)

UZN - I got it from the printed list from the Red Lion two weeks ago. I did tell you to ask for the Standard Room at £25. You have been given the On-Suite Bungalow at £39! Maybe they run out of accommodation or you didnt specify.
David G4ASR <g4asr ** btinternet.com>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 21:26:20 (GMT/BST)

Anyone interested to try JT44? time and freq? What freq commonly used?
Geoff MM5AHO <geoff.crowleyntlworld.com>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 19:47:40 (GMT/BST)

Dave G4ASR. I telephoned the Red Lion after I spoke to you and was told emphatically that the rate was £39 per night and they did not know where you got the figure from. Many thanks to Peter G4MJS, and Caroline at the college who booked Dave Whitaker and myself in direct at the College after the deadline. Must be the charm I put over the telephone. Sorry its too late for anyone else to try this. Looking forward to meeting the elite Friday/Saturday.
Tony G4UZN <g4uzn@qsl.net>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 18:21:20 (GMT/BST)

Peter, BCG thanks for the info. Just received this msg too. Have no NAV installed but lucky me that i'm not using any of Microsoft' mailing programs. Still using Netscape 3.0!!! for mail and it has never brought me any virusses, worms, trojans or whatever. I just deleted the msg and that's it. I checked for the regkeys and/or files that were mentioned on the Symantec page but NADA. So if any of you using Netscape 3 for mail and might receive the msg......just delete it....Seems that this oldy from Netscape is doing a better job as the new Microsoft' mail programs hahaha. 73 Ray...BTW wonder when propagation will come back here :-(
Ray, PA4PA <@50mhz.com>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 18:13:33 (GMT/BST)

Your last chance to let us have your issues for discussion at the Round Table session at our UKSMG AGM this Saturday. Come on, what winds you up these days about 6m operating? Send us your particular hot topic to discuss at the session, over dinner and in the bar! We need them by tomorrow latest... Chris
Chris, VP8DBL <g3wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 18:11:15 (GMT/BST)

forgot my email adress sri
johan, ON4ANT <on4ant(@)arrl.net>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 17:43:39 (GMT/BST)

Just had an easy succesfull qso with G0JHC, on JT44 566km and 1 watt both ways. Neil nor I hrd anything in the rig's speaker. This works any more interested in QRPP tropo qso's? Have the screendump on http://www.qsl.net/on4ant/jt44.htm
JOhan
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 17:43:01 (GMT/BST)

E30NA many tnx QSL arrived this A.M. thanks Chris and the team. P.S. hope no one tried to open that friendly mail this A.M. from that nice Mr G.
Gordon GW8ASA <gw8asa@ntlworld.com>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 15:02:35 (GMT/BST)

New info M0HEN/MM on www.qsl.net/pa3hen/index.html
Erwin PA3BLS <pa3bls@amsat.org>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 12:37:55 (GMT/BST)

Sri, Jose and others hoping for KH6--I'm about to qrt now as local noise up to S7-9 and making cdx for qso's quite dificult. Hoping for better next time, 73
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 10:55:16 (GMT/BST)

Jeff NH7RO if you get any opening to CT1 or EA post it here, I was called back to work for some kind of emergency so I can't stay listening on 6m. this morning. Maybe tomorrow will be a good day. 73 Jose CT1EEB
Jose CT1EEB <ct1eeb@mail.telepac.pt>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 10:21:21 (GMT/BST)

Am qrv for poss EU=KH6 LP now, in case anyone in UK/EU just seeing this page...band is open to VK/FK and 9M6 so far...QSX .110 and hoping for Northern Europe prop over S Pole Jeff NH7RO at 0910z 4 April...I post spots on Prop Logger and am ssb only...
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro(at)arrl.net>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 10:12:04 (GMT/BST)

The 50MHz to Microwaves Convention Saturday 6 April 2002 Organised by the RSGB VHF Committee, VHF Contests Committee, Microwave Committee, UK Six Metre Group and RSGB HQ 1000 hours CONVENTION OPENS 1000-1600 The Harvester Coffee Shop is open all day. 1100–1200 (Class Room) MAKING MORE MILES AT VHF David Butler G4ASR (RSGB VHF Manager, PW VHF Columnist) An audio/visual talk describing various propagation modes and how they are used to make long distance contacts on the VHF bands. 1100–1230 (Lecture Hall) UK Six Metre Group ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AGM for UKSMG members. Also for those interested in hearing what the worlds leading 50MHz organisation has been carrying out in the previous year. 1200–1230(Class Room)The W2EV TRANSATLANTIC BEACON PROJECT Geoff Grayer G3NAQ (RSGB Propagation Studies) presents the proposal by W2EV of a beacon monitoring system using PSK31 for possible 144MHz transatlantic contacts. 1200-1330 Greenways Dining Room open for LUNCH. 1200-1400 The Bar is OPEN! 1330-1400(Lecture Hall) CONTEST TROPHY PRESENTATIONS 1400-1500(Lecture Hall) 6M DX OPERATION FROM MALDIVES & LIECHTENSTEIN Pierre Pasteur HB9QQ (well known VHF Dxer, EME operator) gives an illustrated talk describing his recent 50MHz operations from 8Q7 and HB0. 1400-1500(Class Room)DESIGNING & BUILDING HIGH VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLIES Ian White G3SEK (Radio Communications 'In Practice' Columnist)details all the requirements for high voltage power supply units for big valve amplifiers. 1500-1600(Lecture Hall) DX OPERATING FROM SABAH - 9M6BAA Peter Bowyer G4MJS (UKSMG committee, RSGB VHF Contests Committee)presents a talk illustrating his recent 50MHz operations as 9M6BAA from Sabah. 1500-1600(Class Room)MICROWAVE UPDATE CONVENTION Peter Day G3PHO (RSGB Microwave Committee)describes the recent Microwave Update Convention. Microwave Update is the premier SHF event in the USA. 1600-1700(Lecture Hall) EASY WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR CONTEST SCORE Andy Cook G4PIQ (RSGB VHF Contests Committee)reveals all the techniques and skills that keeps him at number one spot in VHF contests! 1600-1700(Class Room)UKSMG 50MHz FORUM If you have any views on operational practices regarding the 50MHz band come along and air them in public! This is a general discussion forum for all 6M enthusiasts. All day (Outside)10GHz ANTENNA GAIN MEASUREMENT by Sam Jewell G4DDK of The Microwave Society 1700 hours CONVENTION CLOSES DX DINNER 1900 for 1930 hours – meet in the BAR area from 1830 hours Breakfast on Sunday 7 April is between 0800-0900 hours. Thank you – Cath Wilson (RLO) for running the RSGB Book Stand, Vargarda Antennas, GH Engineering, Vine Antenna Products, VHF Communications, Linear Amp UK & Reaseheath College.
David G4ASR <g4asr **at** btinternet.com>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 09:24:52 (GMT/BST)

Just to add to the "confusion" Dave, not sure if anyone is going to try and use the train to get to Crewe on Friday evening, but North Western trains are on a one day strike. No trains (or very few and not to time table) will be running Friday in NW England. Saturday should be fine.
Neil G0JHC <carr.n@runshaw.ac.uk>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 09:13:31 (GMT/BST)

There still appears to be a little confusion regarding the RSGB 50MHz to Microwaves Convention being held on Saturday 6 April. If you booked with RSGB for accomodation and DX Dinner (either via web site or telephone) before 1 April 2002 then you shouldn't have any problems. People who turn up at the college on Friday or Saturday without confirmation of payment (you get an invoice from RSGB) or not appearing on the organisers master list will NOT be able to get a room or attend the DX Dinner. Sorry - the bookings have closed and final arrangements completed by the college. However you CAN pay at the door for DAY ENTRANCE on Saturday for the RSGB/UKSMG event. Whilst at a meeting there finalisng arrangements I took time out to find the nearest Hotel (for those who didnt book in time). THE RED LION Hotel is about 400 yards away from the college. B&B Single = £25/night. 01270 625 424. There are other hotels in Nantwich but this is the nearest. Anyone turning up late on Friday evening can get room keys from myself. Contact details will be posted around site. (I'm in the Bar!). Lets hope we have a great weekend for all VHF,UHF, SHF DXers. 73 David
David G4ASR <g4asr btinternet.com>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 09:02:03 (GMT/BST)

GM all - just got a WORM VIRUS e-mail from an amateur radio source. It says it is a security update from Microsoft. Norton stopped it. Phew! See: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.gibe@mm.html
Peter G8BCG <g8bcg@qsl.net>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 07:45:36 (GMT/BST)

Jack, try talking to Mike, CP6XE. He is very active on 28MHz SSB. Ten to six shouldn't be too hard a sell. 73, Pete
Pete ve3ikv <pete-at-eagle.ca>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 05:09:20 (GMT/BST)

Does anyone have an e-mail address for ZD8DB. Would like to contact him regarding JT44 sked. Thanks
Hal ZS6WB <zs6wb@telkomsa.net>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 04:51:53 (GMT/BST)

de N6XQ/CP6...Hola...We are presently in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. We leave for Lima on Friday. I presently have the 706 hooked up in the hotel with a Zepp antenna on 6. I called Luis, CP6EB, on the phone and then made a contact on 6 with him. Luis was my first CP on 6 and I was his first 6 meter QSO ever. Luis is running an FT620 into an 80 meter dipole. Luis is having some health problems, so I wouldn't expect him to show up on 6 often.......Thanks to all who worked me. The tally so far is 312 QSO's in 42 countries. I am quite hapy with the results as it is normally difficult to get out operating so close to the magnetic equator. These results compare to 300 QSO's in 20 countries from CP1 in 1999. We worked 32 in Europe, 130 W's in all areas except 3,8, and 9. 10 were worked in Okinawa......Some of the more exotic calls worked were OD5, XR0X, CE0Z, JY9, 5B4 and a nice long path contact with VU2LO at midnight my local time......Noteworthy is that all or most of the Europe contacts were a skew path between 100 and 120 degrees. All but 1 of the W6 contacts I was pointing 220 degrees. I was pointing about 230 degrees for Okinawa. .........I wish I had worked everyone, but the propagation gods had other plans. I had fun and will recover from the mucho mosquito bites. Hopefully a CP will be on with a good station next cycle. 73 Jack
n6xq <n6xq@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 04:30:02 (GMT/BST)

Thanks again, Pierre!
Herb, W3BO <w3boarrl.net>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 00:34:53 (GMT/BST)

Hi Jose, maybe I was only feeling mad because there is no good propagation on 6m, sorry about that. 73 de Claude VE2FK
Claude VE2FK <duberger.miousse@globetrotter.net>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 00:07:43 (GMT/BST)

Hi Claude and all Canadians I didn't really mean to offend you. I also get problems here with people from the US, French or even Portuguese from the big towns. Hey Claude to be true I don't really need to call you, there are plenty of HAMs in Quebec, I will ofcourse reply your call if I will be in DX'pedition somewhere what might happen, I have to be tolerant with your hot-blooded reply. I don't blame Chris if he wants to erase this from the list, he is right ! (any future flames direct to my e-mail). I will not tell you I also had a problem when I was operating in East-Timor as 4W6EB, if I tell you he was for coincidence also Canadian you will be mad at me again, but he was actually from Toronto, Hi ! Well enough of this I will get back to 50110 and try to work CE0ZIS, remember we are only a handfull of CT1's active in 50 Mhz against a large number of Canadians, so, its you that need me not I ! 73 Jose CT1EEB , 4W6EB, VK8CS, CU3/CT1EEB
Jose CT1EEB <ct1eeb@mail.telepac.pt>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 23:43:28 (GMT/BST)

Claus, This is EXACTLY the info I was looking for. THANKS VERY MUCH!! I appreciate your input! (sorry to hear about your antennas.) I am a bit better off, but 1 rotor is broken on my 2x8's and the coax (or gamma match) is broke on my rotatable 5.
VE9AA, Mike <see below>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 23:16:38 (GMT/BST)

By the way, Right now I have absolutely no RFI at -1 mtr antenna height (it is still one big pile of aluminum following a gale in January)
Claus OZ1FDH <oz1fdh@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 22:53:00 (GMT/BST)

Hi Mike, I did some testing with a telescopic tower going from 9-20 mtr (I guess even the canadians have adopted the metric system hi...). Running 300 W to a 6 el on 8 mtr boom I found a considerable decrease in RFI (neighbor 150 mtr. away) going from 14 to 20 mtr antenna height. What happens above 20 mtr? -Well I didn't have an extension for the tower, but no doubt it pays.
Claus OZ1FDH <oz1fdh@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 22:50:32 (GMT/BST)

Hola Jose! Many thanks for your info. Yes, there are many CRAZY Canadians, hi hi! WE must be crazy to live in a cold country where the taxes are high and the wages low. Not only that, we don't get as much prop as Portugal (hi!!) Thanks and CU in the pileups!!
Mike VE9AA <ve9aa(at)nbnet.nb.ca>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 22:25:43 (GMT/BST)

Hi José/CT1EEB, was it so important to tell to the world that this stupid guy was a Canadian... Not sure you story is interesting everybody. If you hear me on 6m, pse dont call me. Claude/VE2FK
Claude VE2FK <duberger.miousse@globetrotter.net>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 20:56:06 (GMT/BST)

I had problems here with some of my neighbours with TV and telephone RFI, here at home I got ferrites everywhere but to my neighbours I bought some Filters in Finland by a company called Junction OY, e-mail is: oh2bbr@sral.fi now my only problem are the 2 towers and the big 7 Mhz 3 el. Beam, if you drive in the road you can't avoid seeing them, once a crazy neighbour (a Canadian fellow by the way) even asked me why I wanted all the antennas just to get Internet at home and if that couls cause him Cancer, Hi Hi ! (The life of a DXer is not an easy one)... 73 Jose CT1EEB
Jose CT1EEB <ct1eeb@mail.telepac.pt>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 20:45:31 (GMT/BST)

Hi All, This Question pertains more to 6 Meters and TVI than anything, but I am looking for replies from the HF crowd too! Scenario: I am moving later this year (hopefully) and trying to find a house on ~1-3 acres of land. I wish to put up a long 6m yagi on a tower. Question: =========================================== Will I really gain anything (as far as RFI to neighbors goes, not propagation-wise) by putting my antenna @ 100' as conpared to 50' ? =========================================== Again, this question doesn't refer how well the antenna will work for Es, F2 etc, but what kind of extra isolation will I get from mounting it twice as high (so I don't get into the local TV's on Chan 4/9/12) I will have HF beams up too, but this doesn't "seem" to be as much of a problem. (or am I just lucky?) I can run 1.5kW all weekend long here to a TH6DXX @ 46' and never have I ever heard a complaint. It only seems to be when I get on 6 meters (even running 50w) do I get into everyones phones, VCR's, TV's, baby monitors,toasters etc. Thanks, Mike VE9AA
Mike VE9AA <ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 20:29:04 (GMT/BST)

Geoff G7RMG,how long did your XW0X card take please?also thanks Jamie for stamp info,73 Bill
bill gw3mfy <gw3mfy@btinternet.com>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 13:53:02 (GMT/BST)

ZD7VC. Hi Bruce. Thank you very much for your qsl card. Is highly appr. All the best and good DX on 6m. 73 Pierre
Pierre HB9QQ <HB9QQ@USKA.CH>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 13:02:26 (GMT/BST)

RE: RN6HW sent 2 qsl's direct no reply, and the same with other om's ho worked him, talked on HF to an OM near him and I was told no 6 mts allowed in their region... At least I got RV9FQ reply very quickly.
Andrea IK5QLO <andy.ghilardi(at)comune.lucca.it>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 12:07:34 (GMT/BST)

The 50 MHz StopPress page updated with JD1 info at http://www.qsl.net/oz6om/ vy 73 de
Matt OZ6OM <@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 11:29:54 (GMT/BST)

Has anybody received a QSL from RN6HW, RW6HF, RV3ANU, UA1ZCG or RW0IW?
Bo, SM7FJE <bn(at)aaaaa.se>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 11:22:13 (GMT/BST)

Thanks, Graham! Nice RO call u have, too, hi hi...Do hope to work you before long (still need VK6) 73, Jeff
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro@arrl.net>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 11:03:16 (GMT/BST)

XW0X Qsl just dropped thro the letterbox this morning at 1st attempt,sent 2 IRC's plus self AE ..must be lucky..seems a bit like 50mhz itself unpredictable but full of surprises and pleasures.Hpe to be at the microwave/six metre convention Saturday an opportunity to combine some passions in life..motorcycling,amateur radio and visiting friends in Crewe.73de Geoff G7RMG Dorset
Geoff G7RMG <geoffg7rmg@aol.com>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 11:00:43 (GMT/BST)

Bill, value of stamp was 3500k. Maybe somebody out there has a spare one?? 73 de Jamie
Jamie gw7smv <mailto:gw7smv@***%20***>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 10:52:54 (GMT/BST)

John G3IMV,what value stamp for XW0X return postage please?I have one for 150K but is it too little I wonder?Two attempts have failed so far.Thanks,73 Bill.
bill gw3mfy <gw3mfy@btinternet.com>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 10:39:49 (GMT/BST)

Jeff, real nice callsign you have, HI...long live RO's Graham OF77XX
Graham VK6RO <vk6ro[at]hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 09:45:36 (GMT/BST)

At last I received my XW0X card on the 3rd attempt, thanks to John G3IMV for the postage stamp (it wrkd a treat!). I owe you a pint John !! 73 de Jamie
Jamie gw7smv <mailto:gw7smv@***%20***>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 09:37:04 (GMT/BST)

Great opening 29.03.2002 via long path to Hawai from 09.45gmt to 11.30 Gmt Worked KH7R in BL01 with 59 raport and KH6/K6MIO in BK29 also SSB with good 59 raport. Really incredible opening via long path, just missed the FO station which made to early qsy from 6m. 73 and hope to hear you all again there is still propagation, just must be patient. Marco s52sk
Marco S52SK <s52sk@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 07:22:32 (GMT/BST)

Looking for EU LONGPATH de KH6 TODAY, @0830Z>>>>> 3 April (inspired by strong prop into SA + ZF1DC qso this afternoon). Still trying for UK/PA/HB/SP and others...pse beam South and hope for prop! 73, Jeff QRG .110 ssb, qsy up if pile-ups begin...
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro@arrl.net>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 06:10:45 (GMT/BST)

Rec'd cards from ZP5YW, VE1YX, PY1IA (+ nice Copacabana/Carnaval cards), LU2EG and XQ6SIX (Kevin, no grid on card, is FF46 or ? plz). Thanks to all! NH7RO now(ex-KH6/KF6GYM)
Jeff, NH7RO <nh7ro@arrl.net>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 06:00:20 (GMT/BST)

Sri incorrect copy on DJ2DA, qsl for DL2OE received. Also all the OE's OM, OK's and French cards OK.
SG <vk3sixatwia.org.au>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 02:40:19 (GMT/BST)

Tnx Freddy 100% return Italian qso/qsl 03/02/02 Also ON/9A/PA/YU/ need ON5NT Ghis, S52AB and S51DY, G3FPQ, incorrect copy on a DL8AK and DL2OE only 2 misses out of 75 worked. Tnx to all those who sent card for card no enclosures, cheaper isn't it? Proudly on display at http://members.datafast.net.au/electronics/CARDS.htm, it doesn't get much further away from me than these....See you all next cycle? Well some.... Steve Qf12ag.
SG <vk3sixatwia.org.au>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 02:36:45 (GMT/BST)

After almost a week of nothing, the Caribean was booming for more than one hour late this evening, bringing us CO8LY with an incredibly strong signal. Now let's hope to have some prop for VK-ZL longpath before the April season is over.
Mike - ZP5YW < (at) qsl.net>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 01:29:11 (GMT/BST)

The 50 MHz StopPress page updated with HV info at http://www.qsl.net/oz6om/ vy 73 de
Matt OZ6OM <@qsl.net>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 01:07:04 (GMT/BST)

See all the UKSMG this weekend. Depart in the morning. Arrive Crewe Thus afternoon. See all that are spending the night some time Friday afternoon. 73.
Ed N5JEH <aesitt@spinn.net>
- Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 00:15:12 (GMT/BST)

Two foreigners from GD will be there this weekend, Robert/GD4GNH and myself. 73 de
Andy-GD0TEP <@qsl.net>
- Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 22:41:58 (GMT/BST)

I also will visit AGM this saturday. Still not clear if they have room for 2 persons (for me and my wife) and dx-dinner. Of course nearest hotel is also a option. see you saturday bert pa7mm
Bert PA7MM <berthollander@wxs.nl>
- Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 21:03:14 (GMT/BST)

Re: 4U1ITU yes I agree, this needed place is very qrm by all electricals environnements, I was over there in 1992 operating shortly ES on 6 and I was over busy by huge scandinavians pile. If I can find a good time sure I will be there for ES season. 73 Lee.
Lee F5NLY <f5nly@free.fr>
- Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 20:47:09 (GMT/BST)

QSL's just received, 9U5D, HK4CZE, E30NA, 9G5AN, VR2LC, TT8DX. Many thanks guys for keeping my postman busy!
Cliff G1IOV <m5acu***hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 18:17:29 (GMT/BST)

Dave we EI's are foreign and proud of it HI HI
Tony EI7BMB <tony (at)satellite.ie>
- Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 17:23:32 (GMT/BST)

Just RX of CO2OJ and K2KW/6Y5...tnx.
Paul ON5PU <on9bgppandora.be>
- Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 17:18:12 (GMT/BST)

David: Nobody has collected a list of people attending - we will have a list of people who have booked the dinner, but not until the day itself (and it's probably restricted under the D P act, having been collected by RSGB). THe dinner is for everyone. Anyone thinking of attending the dinner and/or staying overnight should book with RSGB today. 73 Peter
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 14:27:40 (GMT/BST)

David - the convention is for allcomers, not just UKSMG members, hence the Dx'Dinner is open to all as well. There is no "master list" of attendees as yet - the booking has only just closed today. If i can weedle a list from RSGB HQ we'll find somewhere to post it...
Martin G4XUM <g4xum***qsl.net>
- Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 14:25:48 (GMT/BST)

Re UKSMG AGM. Is there a list anywhere of members wishing to attend the AGM and Dinner? Is the Dinner just for UKSMG or for everyone. ie non members? Hope top see you all! David
DAVID BRS 25429 <mailto:brs25429@%20compuserve.com>
- Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 13:19:20 (GMT/BST)

Thanks Peter.MI0AYR and I will see you all there abt 14:00 (cant get there any sooner)and at the meal afterwards.
Gordon GI6ATZ <gi6atzqsl.net>
- Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 11:03:16 (GMT/BST)

Gordon: The lecture programme is at http://www.uksmg.org/uksmg_2002_lec.htm. Doors will open at (I think) 10am, with our AGM first on the agenda in the main lecture hall at 1100. The dinner is at 1930, and the bar will be open after the formal events finish at 1700. 73 Peter
Peter G4MJS <g4mjs@blacksheep.org>
- Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 10:42:55 (GMT/BST)

Does anyone know what time the convention opens and closes? Cant find any mention of times anywhere!
Gordon GI6ATZ <gi6atzqsl.net>
- Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 10:22:37 (GMT/BST)

Not sure whether Ireland (EI) counts as foreign! But at least two EIs will be attending the AGM, Tony EI7BMB and myself. CU there! 73s
Dave EI3IO <EI3IO@Connogue.com>
- Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 10:20:49 (GMT/BST)

OLD IRCs: http://www.ve3ho.com/ve3ho-qslmgr.htm#irc supports the view that old IRCs are redeemable 73
Tony, I0JX <i0jx@amsat.org>
- Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 10:06:13 (GMT/BST)

Re 4U1ITU. There is a 100 watt 50 MHz rig available at the main 4U1ITU operating position and a TONNA 5 element. However there are reflections from everywhere - buildings, mountains etc. It's not the best 50 MHz location but OK on Es and F2. 73s
Dave EI3IO <EI3IO@connogue.com>
- Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 10:02:23 (GMT/BST)

HZ1MD QSL received to-day tnx Mohamad 73's John
John VK4FNQ <vk4fnq@charters.net.au>
- Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 02:35:53 (GMT/BST)

Now that JT44 becomes popular on 6mtrs. to I'd like to invite you to take part in the WSJT/JT44 Forum and BBS running since yesterday. ZD8DB (for example)is asking for skeds there, you may discuss the mode, the setup, etc. etc., open new threads and so on. It's located at http://www.vhfdx.de/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl . Have fun, 73 Udo, DK5YA
Udo, DK5YA <udodk5ya.de>
- Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 00:05:59 (GMT/BST)

Long Path Alert: 3rd April is LP day here! 2/4/00 22:03 (actually the 3rd here) CT3HF via LP. 3/4/01 14:32 LU8MB via LP. Will be listening all this week: 2145-2245 slot for CU-CT3-EA8-D44 region. 1345-1445 slot listening for LU-PY-ZP-CX-CE and other SA. The next week or so is probably our last window of opportunity to work these difficult paths from Southern VK4/VK2 for the next 10 years(?) The LU8 window last year was barely 10 minutes - so be alert and look for us! 73,
Adam, VK4CP <vk4cp(at)bigpond.com>
- Monday, April 01, 2002 at 23:44:25 (GMT/BST)

E30NA card arrived today. Thanks, DL5NAM.
Hatsuo, JA1VOK <ja1vok@jarl.com>
- Monday, April 01, 2002 at 16:37:27 (GMT/BST)

Still looking for stations QRV in JT44 mode. After a first succesfull attempt i'm trying for EU stations in the 800-1000km range and TEP station as well. The software is really amazing.
johan, ON4ANT <on4ant(@)arrl.net>
- Monday, April 01, 2002 at 09:24:16 (GMT/BST)

need info on acc. pin conections for TE systems 1412G 2mtr. amp to IC-706. Thanks
Ron WH6O <wh6o@juno.com>
- Monday, April 01, 2002 at 00:32:07 (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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