UKSMG Announcement Page



	June 2002

It's great to see that many are working Jimmy and the CY9 crew! At least some places are experiencing good prop right now. It's still way too quiet out here in KH6 islands--nothing for over a month, not even the dependable HC8 beacon has been in... However, while reading W3EP's 50 Mhz column in the October, 2000 issue of QST I see that there were strong multi-hop openings from KH6 to the US mainland on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd days of July, 2000. Like history, the Magic Band is prone to repeat itself and I will be especially alert the next few days... (and qsx 2m & up for NA west coast tropo, too!)
Jeff, NH7RO
Sunday, June 30 2002 at 21:58 (GMT)

WOW, after my bad joke on Thu where I predicited I would work CY9 on Sat. I DID!! Thanks Arliss! Have had great E-skip for last 2 days. Have had a pipeline to FS both days, band open almost all day, distance is about 1200mi. Am hopeing for some Es to EU during the next week or so. GL & 73
David, ZF1DC
Sunday, June 30 2002 at 19:32 (GMT)

pa2vst, thanks for recording and contact. worked 8o europeans including an r6 which i hope is real...fs/w6jkv
jimmy, W6JKV
Sunday, June 30 2002 at 15:08 (GMT)

Hi Hal , Hope this helps info from Callbook 2002 . Eduard R Kurbanov, Lenina 245-3, Khujand , Rep of Tajikstan 73's
Chris, MM1SDI
Sunday, June 30 2002 at 15:04 (GMT)

Can anyone help me with correct address for EY7AF. Not sure if Buckmaster or QRZ.com is correct. Thanks
Hal, ZS6WB
Sunday, June 30 2002 at 14:17 (GMT)

Heard Jimmy FS/W6JKV for nearly a hour last night. I added a 20 minutes recording on my homepage www.qsl.net/pa2vst Many QSO's on it from many G's, DL and PA. And yes, 2 ON's too. Have fun and 73's>
Peter, PA2VST
Sunday, June 30 2002 at 11:53 (GMT)

Hello Gentlepersons south of the border. I can hear gb3bux all of the time (lowish I'll admit), but I never hear you G's and GWs tropo? Cheers (from a GM bored cos no E's today)
Andy, GM8OEG
Sunday, June 30 2002 at 11:30 (GMT)

Has anyone a circuit diagram for a ANC-4 noise canceller? Would gratefully appreciate help.
Brian, G3SYC
Sunday, June 30 2002 at 10:15 (GMT)

OZ50MHz DX Bulletin #02-026 is now available at http://www.qsl.net/oz6om/ vy 73 de
Matt, OZ6OM
Sunday, June 30 2002 at 8:22 (GMT)

Heard Jimmy FS/W6JKV briefly after 18z, wkd @ 1929Z about 3 milliseconds before I was walking out the door. Nabbed CY9DH a couple hours later just after they fired up. 50.157, QSX UP 5. Both QSO's on a totally otherwise dead band. CY9 was tropo, but Jimmy seems to 'open' the band wherever he goes. Really makes you stop and think just how often we could be working certain parts of the world, if only well equipped stations were there and active, doesn't it? Hmmmmm :-)
Mike, VE9AA
Sunday, June 30 2002 at 1:07 (GMT)

I was surprised to hear and work Jimmy FS/W6JKV tonight. He appeared just after the LZ, who was working whole EU on the same freq, faded. I wonder who's the first PA in his log.
Rinze, PA5TA
Saturday, June 29 2002 at 21:45 (GMT)

Hmm...isn´t it time for the UKSMG to lay the foundation for "The UKSMG Achievement Award" for ops that have contributed a lot to our hobby, one way or the other? Shudn´t be too hard to find at least 5 sub-categories for this award - DXpeditioneers, technical achievements, propagation studies, ITU/IARU promotion of 6m licensing (lobbyism), fair operation and and - what´s your idea, group? Personally, I can easily find many examples of people that really deserve an award like this... Think it over. Nice idea? Maybe let the entire 6m community - also non-members - vote for their nominees? :-) Cheers /Rick
Rick, SM7SCJ
Saturday, June 29 2002 at 21:06 (GMT)

Awesome! At 19:43, FS/W6JKV comes in out of thin air! Good sigs, not much competition (apart from the usual) and finally QSO - Tnx fer # 158 Jimmy! 73 /GL - BTW, still copy at 20:12 Z....
Rick, SM7SCJ
Saturday, June 29 2002 at 20:13 (GMT)

If you (legally) operate 6M JT44 and would like to be included in this Standings Table >>> http://www.conknet.com/~b_mobile/6MJT44.htm Please e-mail me your totals at the address shown in Buckmaster or QRZ.com. 73 & good 6m DX!
boB, K1SIX
Saturday, June 29 2002 at 16:33 (GMT)

Nice surprise - wkd W3CMP, W3BO, W3JO, K2NJ and K2ZD in a small opening at 13:48--14:05 Z today. Tnx QSOs! PS vy small footprint, only 4 adjacent grids wkd
Rick, SM7SCJ
Saturday, June 29 2002 at 15:34 (GMT)

Had a good dinner with Selva 9V1UV earlier this wek and with all the VR guys on Wednesday. Hope to meet some JA guys next week! God, its hot in this part of the world. Hope I'm not missing any DX! Chris
Chris, G3WOS
Saturday, June 29 2002 at 13:21 (GMT)

think some ISP's must be doing some re-routing, oh2aq fine here!
David, G1JDU
Saturday, June 29 2002 at 8:37 (GMT)

morning ,what happend to oh2aq-cluster ? i cant enter http://oh2aq.kolumbus.com/dxs/50.html? 73es soren
soeren, OZ0JX
Saturday, June 29 2002 at 7:47 (GMT)

good mornin' from french saint martin. will be on this am with 50 ft m2 lookin' at ocean water. hope to work every european....jimmy fs/w6jkv
jimmy, W6JKV
Saturday, June 29 2002 at 4:08 (GMT)

9M6/GM4DMA Sabah with Raleigh International - active on 6m 12-30 Sept. Thanks Godfrey and all at SARS for the help with the licencing. Note GM instead of G. 100W 5/8 oe'rr 5/8. 73 Laurence/Flo KL7/G4DMA BP41
Flo, KL7/G4DMA
Friday, June 28 2002 at 17:19 (GMT)

Hi Hans , I use a Comet HR50 mobile antenna and it seems to work well.It's quite a long antenna for mobile at 2.13m in length . 73's mm1sdi@btopenworld.com
Chris, MM1SDI
Friday, June 28 2002 at 17:15 (GMT)

OZ2M is on JW from June 28 and a week ahead. He has brought an FT 847 and a 50 MHz dipole. There is no activity schedule, but he will be om when possible.
Claus, OZ1FDH
Friday, June 28 2002 at 9:48 (GMT)

RE A61 I Have Made Qso With A61AH I send Several Qsl to QRZ.COM add. NO ANSWER !!! 73 de Franco
franco, IK8DYD
Friday, June 28 2002 at 7:07 (GMT)

I'v just got QSL EK6AD.It seems SM3DBU has logs and QSLs.You can send e-mail to him sm3dbu@hotmail.com or just SASE with 1$ or 2 IRCs.73 GL Rys SP5EWY
Rys, SP5EWY
Thursday, June 27 2002 at 21:54 (GMT)

Hi all, I,m looking for some comments & advice, I want to buy an 6 meter mobile antenna. What's the best buy?? cheers Hans
Hans, PD0RXG
Thursday, June 27 2002 at 21:19 (GMT)

JX7DFA presently booming here in IO93 square. Signals 5x8 front and back off the beam. Hi. Any activity from JW right now? Also looking for OX for new countries PLEASE. 73 to all.........David
DAVID, BRS25429
Thursday, June 27 2002 at 19:04 (GMT)

Oops , finger trouble 73 all Peter
Peter, G3IBI
Thursday, June 27 2002 at 18:52 (GMT)

Re : A6 . Operation in most Gulf States is strictly limited to use by residents only and this is particularly so in UAE. Fortunately most of the residents are very friendly towards guest operation and I have visited and operated from A61AH and A61AS ( an incredible setup !! ) qths. Some operation has been done on 6 mtrs by both A61AH and A61AO but neither seem to be active currently . I am planning a further trip later this year and will see what the current situation is when there.Hope that helps. 72 de Peter
Peter, G3IBI
Thursday, June 27 2002 at 18:50 (GMT)

FYI: Under your http://www.uksmg.org/exped.htm info, you write: (2000: Purchase of antenna for JW7RIA). The correct call is JW5RIA! JX7SIX is now assembled and mounted in a waterproof box. I am now finetuning the antenna. Will post info when it's on air from the new location. More at: http://www.qsl.net/la7dfa
Per, JX7DFA
Thursday, June 27 2002 at 16:58 (GMT)

Maurice G3ZXD, don`t know if you`ve had any replies but A61AH & A61AO have both been spotted on 6. They both have Email addresses on qrz.com - Why not ask their advice. 73 Steve
Steve, G1INK/HOME
Thursday, June 27 2002 at 16:49 (GMT)

I can't understand why my or anyone elses qsl for CY9DH has not been answered yet. I plan on working them Sat and mailing qsl in a week or so...I of course will be including SASE. It should have reached me by now. GL Arliss I will be watching for you guys.
David, ZF1DC
Thursday, June 27 2002 at 16:49 (GMT)

The Just Got Home page has been given a new lick of paint.
David, G1JDU
Thursday, June 27 2002 at 16:28 (GMT)

Arliss, you are aware your DXped will be judged a failure if you cant get out a full colour QSL within a week!
Neil, G0JHC
Thursday, June 27 2002 at 16:22 (GMT)

Has anyone received a QSL yet from CY9DH?? (Sorry, I couldn't resist a little sick humor). QSL's for this operation are to go to me, W7XU. QRZ.com address is fine. I hope to work many of you. 73,
Arliss, W7XU
Thursday, June 27 2002 at 15:42 (GMT)

BV6JD, tnx for confirming my 50th dxcc as well as 23rd WAZ zone--now I'm half-way to DXCC--thanks again for our February qso (was KH6/KF6GYM), too. 73, Jeff, NH7RO
Jeff, NH7RO
Thursday, June 27 2002 at 5:48 (GMT)

"Herb, We got authorization for the special call sign CY9DH for the DX-pedition. That will be the only call used on all bands HF and VHF. You may put the word out, it is official as of just a few hours ago. I have a copy of the letter of authorization. 73 Ed, W0SD" forwarded @0223utc
Herb, W3BO
Thursday, June 27 2002 at 2:25 (GMT)

Can anyone tell me if there is amateur radio activity from Uunited arab emirates - ie is it allowed? and if so, more importantly is there any 6m activity??? 73 Maurice G3ZXD
Maurice, G3ZXD
Wednesday, June 26 2002 at 16:02 (GMT)

FP/NA1CW - wrk'd 1158 QSO's, 900 Initial QSO's, 30 DXCC, 42 States, over 300 vucc (not completely calculated yet). Photo's from the exped: http://6m.dxers.info/gallery/fp_na1cw/ Also see: http://6m.dxers.info/dxpedition/fp/afteraction.html Best 73! NA1CW (Tim) & K1TOL (Lefty)
Tim, NA1CW
Wednesday, June 26 2002 at 14:34 (GMT)

Re: CY9 operation -- Weather permitting, we will be active from CY9 beginning late in the day on 29 June, and will be operational through 7 July. The only 6m frequency we will transmit on will be 50.157. We will ALWAYS listen up 5 kHz. There will be someone at the radio from 1000 to 0300 UTC daily, and we will listen for Europeans particularly around 1200 UTC and from 1800 to 2000 UTC. 73,
Arliss, W7XU
Wednesday, June 26 2002 at 13:59 (GMT)

nice new appearence, congrats to the webmaster
Peter, HB9RUZ
Wednesday, June 26 2002 at 11:01 (GMT)

In case I haven't said thanks, to all those I worked from December 2001 thru Feb 2002, 99.0% qsl return using "the you send me one and I send you one no inserts" produced results like never before. More countries worked in EU with less openings and better qsl return. Now 125 CFM of which 50 are European countries. .see the results at .http://members.datafast.net.au/electronics/CARDS.htm and thanks to those involved and UKSMG for providing the resources and research material..
Steve, VK3SIX
Wednesday, June 26 2002 at 5:19 (GMT)

Get on air from XX9 Chris rare as rocking horse droppings.
Steve, VK3SIX
Wednesday, June 26 2002 at -1:22 (GMT)

Info via LA5TFA. Assmund will be qrv Saturday morning 29th June until Sunday evening. LA5TFA/P from KP09jq. 50.115 SSB, 50.099 CW. No internet comms so please spot if heard. 73s.
Jim, GM8LFB
Wednesday, June 26 2002 at -1:13 (GMT)

Chris, your too modest, you forgot to mention you were one of them!
Neil, G0JHC
Tuesday, June 25 2002 at 16:48 (GMT)

GDay Fred OE3MWS, rcvd QSL card thanks one of only 2 qso with OE from S/E VK 73
Steve, VK3SIX
Tuesday, June 25 2002 at 13:58 (GMT)

Bloody hot here in Singapore - just had dinner with Selva 9V1UV, didn't realise he only worked about 20 Europeans in his openings to Europe! Off to Hong Kong in the morning and will be with the HK guys tomorrow evening!
Chris, G3WOS
Tuesday, June 25 2002 at 13:52 (GMT)

RR Neil, take your point. I do ramble sometimes! 73s
Jim, GM8LFB
Tuesday, June 25 2002 at 13:01 (GMT)

Thanks to Fred, OE3MWS and John, G0JJL for the info. Best 73 and good DX to all de ON1NS Nicolas
Nicolas, ON1NS
Tuesday, June 25 2002 at 8:24 (GMT)

Thanks to Ger PE1CZG for the new 5N6NDP QSL route. I'd given up on that one, so will try again. Jim I spotted 3 bcn's yesterday, hope I'm excused the above, LOL.
Neil, G0JHC
Tuesday, June 25 2002 at 8:16 (GMT)

Not has much changed. QSLs is there nothing else!. Isnt propagation now more importent. Lets look at the moment and report bcns on the cluster. They will have far more value to propagation studies than an outdated requesr for a qsl card. What I am asking is to spot beacons. Even when the band is wall to wall qsos. maybe the data collected from our input will be of some use.
Jim, GM8LFB
Tuesday, June 25 2002 at 1:54 (GMT)

RE TT8DX QSL.. Hi David I rx a QSl via F5OGL, it took about 2 weeks round trip.. 73 GL
Cliff, G1IOV
Tuesday, June 25 2002 at -1:20 (GMT)

I will be in FS on Thurs. Will be using CEPT for license. Does CEPT1 or CEPT2 have any meaning in my case. I am an extra class. Jimmy w6jkv
jimmy, W6JKV
Tuesday, June 25 2002 at -1:00 (GMT)

Nicolas, ON1NS you only need to sign as I5/homecall/P there is actually no need to use the IW or IK prefix as your home callsign identifies the CEPT licence class as CEPT1 or CEPT2. Enjoy your time in Italy.
John, G0JJL
Monday, June 24 2002 at 22:20 (GMT)

Hi everyone. Sorry if there has been any announcements relating to TT8DX recently. I have been upgrading the system here! Just wanted to know if anyone has received qsl card from TT8DX via F5OGL? If so what is the time factor of receipt? Replies to David brs 25429@compuserve.com
DAVID, BRS25429
Monday, June 24 2002 at 21:14 (GMT)

@ON1NS for Cept 1 use IK5/homecall/p and for Cept 2 IW5/homecall/p vy73 Fred oe3mws http://oe3mws.amateurfunk.info
Fred, OE3MWS
Monday, June 24 2002 at 19:43 (GMT)

Hi all. Next week I'm going on a trip to Firenze in Italy (JN53). I'm planning to look for some QSO's on six and two meters but don't know which call do I have to use. Do I have to use I5/ON1NS/p or I/ON1NS/p?? Please tell me. Many thanks in advance. Nicolas ON1NS
Nicolas, ON1NS
Monday, June 24 2002 at 17:26 (GMT)

Today i received the qsl of A71MA. No reply via Qatar. But 100% reply via Ronald KZ5RO !! Qso Febr.26/2002, Tnx.
Tjerry, PB0ANX
Monday, June 24 2002 at 16:32 (GMT)

OZ50MHz DX Bulletin #02-025 is now available at http://www.qsl.net/oz6om/ vy 73 de
Matt, OZ6OM
Monday, June 24 2002 at 14:49 (GMT)

CY9 party has departed for St Paul and is on schedule. One piece of information not previously published: CY9 will be west station for MS so will use 1st and 3rd 15 minute sequences-listening up 5 khz or more when needed. WSJT on 2 meters will use standard sequencing also.
Herb, W3BO
Monday, June 24 2002 at 13:29 (GMT)

RE: Troubles with FT920 : TNX for all replays! Yes , i suspect that LO did not work ..all RX chain is dead ..noise injection work ater second mixer. Will try further ... 73 de Luci and best DX to all
Lucijan, 9A1Z
Monday, June 24 2002 at 12:13 (GMT)

re Ft920 problem...have you replaced the memory backup battery? This can cause funny problems if it is low.
John, G0JJL
Monday, June 24 2002 at -1:12 (GMT)

FT920 problem: Lucijan, it can be anything. But probably the PLL circuit doesn't lock. If you can, check oscillator, or VFO signal, with counter, analyser or other RX. Guess like all other ham equipment there is a protection circuit to avoid transmitting during lost PLL lock. Maybe you can find that circuitry. Good luck,
Peter, PA2VST
Sunday, June 23 2002 at 14:32 (GMT)

Hello for all 6 m hams! I have problem with FT920: seems like it can go on TX. After going ON display indicated frequency with flashing numbers. You can hear only internal noise , DSP work, and no S and power indications on display(RX not fuctional). On push it is indicates TRANSMIT but there is no TX 12 V internal signal even no on processor pin! What’s going on. I tray to investigate and check every single pin diodes and try all versions of reset. Any idea? Not nice situation in the middle of the Es season! Best DX and 73Ss. Luci
Lucijan, 9A1Z
Sunday, June 23 2002 at 13:47 (GMT)

Re.5N6NDP: received his card via IK5JAN within 3 weeks. See http://www.xs4all.nl/~gerhoog/qsl.htm GL.
Ger, PE1CZG
Sunday, June 23 2002 at 10:21 (GMT)

Has anyone received a qsl card from 5N6NDP? I sent mine a few months ago and still nothing. Any suggestions? 73's Daniel
Daniel, MW1MFY
Sunday, June 23 2002 at 9:33 (GMT)

WWW.ON4KST.COM/CHAT : So there was a demand for another chat! 80 new registrated users in 24 hours. And it will remain very fast. Good job Alain. Thanks for this tool. Now we only need some decent Es.... Never have been that poor since my start in 1988 on six. So maybe the end of the F2 season will bring much more. 73's >
Peter, PA2VST
Sunday, June 23 2002 at 7:02 (GMT)

With regards to the logs for the UKSMG contest - It would seem that people have voted with their feet. Perhaps a re-vamp of the rules/dates/time/sections might be in order? Afterall, there's very little reward for being a G station, on his own, who goes portable with 100w and a single 5 el @ 30ft, is there? 73
Andy, GDOTEP
Saturday, June 22 2002 at 22:26 (GMT)

Attn: CT4NH. At the core of the ACOM 2000A is a classic HF amplifier design, employing two Svetlana 4CX800A (GU74B) high performance ceramic metal tetrodes operating in a grid-driven configuration.
Per, JX7DFA
Saturday, June 22 2002 at 19:48 (GMT)

Have just been checking some UKSMG logs.....where are all the UK logs ?? much more entry's from elsewhere then from the UK. Maybe we shouldn't have UK section next year, suppose we don't need them when there are no entry's ?? pse send your idea's to contest@uksmg.org
Dennis, PA7FM
Saturday, June 22 2002 at 19:20 (GMT)

One more week time to send in your UKSMG contest log, either by snail mail...or email to contest@uksmg.org
Dennis, PA7FM
Saturday, June 22 2002 at 18:06 (GMT)

Help ! Need a Icom IC-R1 Scanner Schematic Diagram Tnx in Adv.73 Franco
franco, IK8DYD
Saturday, June 22 2002 at 15:54 (GMT)

Got the F-map and text, tnx all
Johan, ON4ANT
Saturday, June 22 2002 at 13:45 (GMT)

Where could I find the french department list where 6m is allowed? or not allowed?
Johan, ON4ANT
Saturday, June 22 2002 at 9:19 (GMT)

Does anyone know an up to date email address for GJ0NYG? His "geocities" ad keeps bouncing! Thanks in advance,73 Daniel, mailto:mail@lees18.fsnet.co.uk
Daniel, MW1MFY
Saturday, June 22 2002 at 8:56 (GMT)

I am proud to announce that, after all the intensive work and testing by Alain, the new European chat page is available. Have a look and lot's of pleasure on www.on4kst.com/chat Good luck and 73,
Peter, PA2VST
Saturday, June 22 2002 at 8:00 (GMT)

The RSGB HF Convention (which always welcomes 6m DXers!!) has a new venue very near the old one. Now in Windsor itself. All the info is on the RSGB web pages www.rsgb.org.uk and you can also book on-line. It is 11 to 13 October. CU there, 73 Fred G4BWP
Fred, G4BWP
Saturday, June 22 2002 at 6:48 (GMT)

Nice surprise yesterday night after a poor day with no sig, with FP/NA1CW wkd exactly on my sunset with weak but readeable sigs, for DXCC #100. Hrd him about 50 minutes with in/out sigs here, most clear and strongests reports were from Brittany coasts as usual and EA7/CT/G/GW/EI. Again QRV 2 days . 73 gd luck Lee.
Lee, F5NLY
Saturday, June 22 2002 at 6:17 (GMT)

502? GAsp RO, no wonder you miss the dx..
Steve, VK3SIX
Saturday, June 22 2002 at 6:00 (GMT)

Jim ah yes, dont forget icom ic502, 2.5 watts handbag, my first 6 metre rig in 1979, worked millions of ja's with the inbuilt whip antenna and 2.5 watts, excellent transmit audio, no digital readout, take a guess what freq you are on and ideal for driving a homebrew 10 watt p.a.. also very easy to move below 50 mhz, just adjust the pot in vfo cage.. memories are made of this rig, still got it in the cupboard,but it has got a wonky audio ic, upc575c2.. cheers graham vk6ro in freezing [5 degrees overnight Perth]
GRAHAM, VK6RO
Saturday, June 22 2002 at 4:32 (GMT)

3CX800Ay ??/GU71??
Steve, VK3SIX
Saturday, June 22 2002 at 0:28 (GMT)

Before I get picked up on it, the " southern gentleman was not UK or F or CT or DX. He was wkg Eu>Eu, and was determined to stay. Perhaps he had just qsyed from 14 mhz.
Jim, GM8LFB
Saturday, June 22 2002 at -1:20 (GMT)

Just arriving from work later in the afternoon and FP/NA1CW was real strong in 50120. Tried all week without success and tonight, I was late, and knowing that my chances were slim, there he was 579 ! thanks for my DXCC#167!!! This is really the magic band. I heard that the RSGB Convention was not to be at Old Windsor, any idea where it will happen now ? Jose CT1EEB
Jose, CT1EEB
Friday, June 21 2002 at 22:59 (GMT)

Pse whats the equivalent ref.(Russian tubes) GU??? for the tube Eimac 3CX800A7 (Alpha 87A) ?? 73 de Luis, CT4NH (IM58jr + IM59ke)
LUIS, CT4NH
Friday, June 21 2002 at 21:15 (GMT)

To ICOM, Please bring back IC202S, Ic402. IC505 transceivers. No bells. nothing flash just basic. That is what most folk need. You have the blueprints. Just COPY them !
Jim, GM8LFB
Friday, June 21 2002 at 19:50 (GMT)

To G!JDU , lucky man with 505! I had IC202S in 1981, then had to go undercover in Germany to get hold of an IC402 used it to wkg OK,one foggy night in IO91 with little whip ant. Wkd OK3RMK/P 59 holding 402 in garden on its side. Just 1 watt. I couldnt believe it!
Jim, GM8LFB
Friday, June 21 2002 at 19:22 (GMT)

DOES ANYONE HAVE OR KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND ANY INFO RELATING TO THE ICOM IC-505 TELESCOPIC ANTENNA / MATCHING SECTION??? CARL,G0NZI. the.peakes(at)ntlworld.com
David, G1JDU
Friday, June 21 2002 at 15:47 (GMT)

It must be summer. I had to laugh the other day when a station was asked to please qsy his qso off .110, the southern gentleman franticly retorted, and I quote." NO RULES, NO RULES, MY FREQUENCY, MY FREQUENCY!!! ".... umm. Not to worry, throw enough mud, I guess some will stick.
Jim, GM8LFB
Friday, June 21 2002 at 15:26 (GMT)

Harry, ex-KA3B-now K3HS, has moved. He is not active, but attends all the local Hamfests. Herb, W3BO
Herb, W3BO
Friday, June 21 2002 at 11:01 (GMT)

E1 B2 no one on 6 allw atching the telly???
Steve, VK3SIX
Friday, June 21 2002 at 7:51 (GMT)

I also worked Harry back in 1988, 25w to a dipole. His FP/KA3B card can be seen in the QSL section of our new Gallery.
David, G1JDU
Thursday, June 20 2002 at 18:54 (GMT)

Wonder if anyone else with a sense of humour will call your second qso with FP a Dupe David? 73 Bill.
Bill, GW3MFY
Thursday, June 20 2002 at 16:19 (GMT)

Re KA3B: I remember Harry very well. He was there with his excellent newsletter back at the start of the growth of European 6m activity. It seems someone else now has his old callsign and he is now K3HS. I haven't heard from him in many years. 73...
boB, K1SIX
Thursday, June 20 2002 at 13:20 (GMT)

Interestingly my contact with FP/NA1CW on 19 June 2002 comes exactly 14 years to the day after my first contact with St.Pierre & Miquelon on 50MHz. In June 1988 I contacted the station of FP/KA3B. Harry KA3B used to edit and produce a really good 6M newletter over 20-years ago. Anybody know if he is still active? 73 David G4ASR
David, G4ASR
Thursday, June 20 2002 at 8:04 (GMT)

9A6R, Renny, thanks for your fine qsl w/view of Split...rec'd today; JN83 became my 200th confirmed grid. 73 and much Aloha from Hawaii, Jeff, NH7RO
Jeff, NH7RO
Thursday, June 20 2002 at 3:06 (GMT)

The MS Excel Application: Es_Predict.xls has been updated to include calculation estimates for number of hops and required MUF per hop (assuming Fo = 50.1 MHz) and can be downloaded here >>> http://www.conknet.com/~b_mobile/Es_Predict.htm Gud DX & 73...
boB, K1SIX
Wednesday, June 19 2002 at 14:33 (GMT)

New 50 MHz StopPress page update at http://www.qsl.net/oz6om/ vy 73 de
Matt, OZ6OM
Wednesday, June 19 2002 at 11:16 (GMT)

Re JX7SIX beacon, hi Per, saw your spot on the cluster. What is present stautus. Has it changed location, antenna , power ect. Only here it now MS . 73s beaming N.
Jim, GM8LFB
Tuesday, June 18 2002 at 20:48 (GMT)

PY5CC QSL received by return of post from manager JA1VOK this morning. That's what you call service. I feel really sad that Brazil are going to lose on Friday.........
Tony, G4UZN
Tuesday, June 18 2002 at 17:09 (GMT)

Steve, what a tempting offer! Nice to hear from you.73 and dx,Bill.
Bill, GW3MFY
Tuesday, June 18 2002 at 12:31 (GMT)

Tim & Lefty FP/NA1CW - tnx fer #157, out of the blue yesterday 13:08Z. No beacons or other humans hrd at all. TNX es GL with your DXped! /Rick
Rick, SM7SCJ
Tuesday, June 18 2002 at 11:21 (GMT)

Help ! Need a Icom IC-R1 Scanner Schemati Diagram Tnx in Adv.73 Franco
franco, IK8DYD
Tuesday, June 18 2002 at 7:12 (GMT)

WA2MUA; Add SM you your list too. 73
Bo, SM7FJE
Tuesday, June 18 2002 at 5:28 (GMT)

John WA2MUA: http://www.atms.ch/rates/ shows postage rates for many countries, it seems to be mostly up-to-date. Incidentally, it looks as if from Germany a postcard to the States is 1.02 euro, or abt 95 US cents - I don't know if this applies also to an unsealed envelope? DL Readers Please info....
Nick, 5B4FL
Tuesday, June 18 2002 at 5:22 (GMT)

GW3MFY a bed is waiting, 100 foot tower, rig, trout fishing at VK3SIX Blue skies, 17C mid winter..
Steve, VK3SIX
Tuesday, June 18 2002 at 5:12 (GMT)

does anyone know of European countries (other than Norway and Germany) where one US$ is not sufficient for return postage? Thanks, and 73. John
John, WA2MUA
Monday, June 17 2002 at 21:34 (GMT)

OZ50MHz DX Bulletin #02-024 is now available at http://www.qsl.net/oz6om/ vy 73 de
Matt, OZ6OM
Monday, June 17 2002 at 20:42 (GMT)

I am trying to run a pole on SMART Beacons pse see my web www.vk3paatvk3pa.com mni tnxpse go to fourms!
Allan, VK3PA
Monday, June 17 2002 at 20:31 (GMT)

PJ2MI mni tnx Jose Your card arrived this morning. 73 gd DX Gordon GW8ASA.
Gordon, GW8ASA
Monday, June 17 2002 at 19:46 (GMT)

Jim F1IXQ, pleased to give you some points on Saturday but please send some nice weather to South Wales,73 Bill.
Bill, GW3MFY
Monday, June 17 2002 at 19:10 (GMT)

Peter, take a look at an article I wrote 10 years ago - sorry couldn't send a mail! take a look at an article wrote 10 years ago... http://www.uksmg.org/split.htm
Chris, G3WOS
Monday, June 17 2002 at 13:30 (GMT)

Does anyone have the design for a 1:1 50 Ohm coax balun for. How many turns, what inner diameter ? Does it make much difference to make it of RG58 or RG8 cable ? It only needs to handle 50 W. mail to pa1six at planet dot nl.
Peter, PA1SIX
Monday, June 17 2002 at 11:44 (GMT)

A nice "Fathers Day" opening to Europe yesterday. Thanks to all for the QSO's. Just before the Yankee Signal Sideband net I heard the VO1ZA beacon come up out of the noise. This sometimes is an indicator for a band opening to Europe. Worked GQ4, G, ON4, OZ4, GM prefixes. FP/NA1CW who was just pings the day before was 5/9+20 and FP5BU was also on! Thanks again to all. 73, Ken
Ken, K1DAT
Monday, June 17 2002 at 10:24 (GMT)

Just a reminder that the picture galleries have been given a major update. If you attended the AGM this year (or last) then you are likely to be in there somewhere!
Trevor, G3ZYY
Monday, June 17 2002 at 10:19 (GMT)

French DDFM contest : 192 Qs (124 F), 15 DXCC, 73 grids, and 44 French Departements. FT847, several 5 and 6 el F1IXQ design, GS35B by F4AHK, (our toys are working pretty well !). No conditions, no NA opening but nice weather (strange for a /P contest). Thanks to everyone, Jim, F1IXQ and Oliver F4AHK.
Jim, F1IXQ
Monday, June 17 2002 at 8:05 (GMT)

Nice NA opening this afternoon. Worked 29 US stns in 20 grids. Best DX N4XCE in EM50. Nice to work Tim FP/NA1CW for a new one. Sorry if I missed anyone calling - quite a pileup at times with signals anywhere from 41 to 59+ See you next time round. 73 Simon GM4PLM
Simon, GM4PLM
Sunday, June 16 2002 at 20:57 (GMT)

If any EI members are interested (or anyone else), Internet DX Cluster node EI3IO-4 is now QRV on a 24 hour basis. Address is shandx.ath.cx (port 5000). 73s
Dave, EI3IO
Sunday, June 16 2002 at 19:06 (GMT)

Just finished wkg a nice little opening into NA from IO92UU. It started at 14.04 with FP/NA1CW, then 36 stns in 20 grids, including x3 VE3's. Last stn wkd at 16.03. All CW. 73 David
David, G4DHF
Sunday, June 16 2002 at 17:43 (GMT)

Hi all. Just arrived home after a 280 mile drive from Holyhead. Final tally from IO55SA was 369 QSOs in 25 countries and 106 squares. No LA, SM, OZ or OH - very strange. Thanks to G0JHC, ON4KC and PA3GST for making it worth staying QRV until the Saturday morning. QSL cards will be printed and sent via buro in due course, 73 de Paul EI4VXB / G4IJE.
Paul, G4IJE
Sunday, June 16 2002 at 16:06 (GMT)

Great to wrk #159 today with FP/NA1CW, thks guys!! 73 de Jamie
Jamie, GW7SMV
Sunday, June 16 2002 at 13:47 (GMT)

Hi kevin G7SVF Nice to see another "G7" getting his DXCC (#538) I was begining to think nobody was every going to join me ! Best of luck Bob G7BXS #192
Robert, G7BXS
Sunday, June 16 2002 at 13:09 (GMT)

No David local is gmt+1 - ie its 1054 now but 0954 gmt!
Steve, G1INK/HOME
Sunday, June 16 2002 at 10:55 (GMT)

David G1JDU, its no big deal but my posts are being shown as GMT when it is in fact local (+1hr)ps like the new galleries etc.
Steve, G1INK/HOME
Sunday, June 16 2002 at 00:42 (GMT)

Johan SM0TSC have you tried logging in to NA1CW chat page at http://6m.dxers.info/dx/ Per is on line there more often than not, 73
Steve, G1INK/HOME
Sunday, June 16 2002 at 00:38 (GMT)

Johan SM0TSC, Did you spot beacon on cluster. Usually Per is on the band shortly after. 73s
Jim, GM8LFB
Saturday, June 15 2002 at 23:58 (GMT)

FP/NA1CW 50.120.8MHz CW...."CQ FP/NA1CW" (10 second pause) and repeats. 25-30wpm CW. Been in literally all day. Energizer Bunny! I heard them this morning for a few hours from my mobile on scatter. You go guys! Keep the faith people, they are plugging away like mad! GL DX de VE9AA.
Mike, VE9AA
Saturday, June 15 2002 at 23:00 (GMT)

Hmm, This morning JX7SIX was 599 all the time here in SM0 (JO99CF), but where was JX7DFA? Any hints of how to bring his attention? 73 de SM0TSC
Johan, SM0TSC
Saturday, June 15 2002 at 14:04 (GMT)

sorry! forgot my email address! tim.bucknall@skywaves.info www.skywaves.info
Tim Bucknall, NONE
Saturday, June 15 2002 at 11:34 (GMT)

Hi all, could anyone tell me which area's of the States were being worked from the Uk last Night there was some TV signals present also and it would be a great help to know where the opening was to, we had an MUF up to 83.259mhz! many many thanks in advance for your help tim
Tim Bucknall, NONE
Saturday, June 15 2002 at 11:03 (GMT)

Hi all, just recieved E mail from Assmund LA5TFA. Beacon LA7SIX KP09 has been off air for 3 weeks for some mods and a new antenna. Should be back qrv soon.
Jim, GM8LFB
Saturday, June 15 2002 at 10:01 (GMT)

Likely to be in Costa Rica and YN from 20-24th June - rx only unfortunately - will be listening 6m with interest. Flo KL7/G4DMA.
Flo, KL7/G4DMA
Saturday, June 15 2002 at 06:54 (GMT)

This is an announcement of the 16th annual w6jkv bar-b-q. It will be held sept 28 in austin, texas...a beautiful city that is the live music capital of american with beautiful lakes and hills. See www.w6jkv.com for the 1998 event, www.qsl.net/5b4fl/w6jkv.htm for 2000, and www.uksmg.org/2001_bbq.htm for 2001. If you are interested send me an email at jimmyt@treybig.com. Jimmy w6jkv
jimmy, W6JKV
Saturday, June 15 2002 at 02:35 (GMT)

I will be operating from FS from June 27 thru July 7. We have a very good location with ocean water toward europe and the usa. Ant. will be 40 foot boom m2. Beacon will be on 50.103 unless I announce otherwise. I should have web capability...that is the plan. Jimmy w6jkv
jimmy, W6JKV
Saturday, June 15 2002 at 02:17 (GMT)

Re C31, all true Peter. I heard the guy during 4 openings at 9+ calling Scandinavia only. I respected that, but regret I didn't call him like so many others. So easy and yet impossible to work :-(
Peter, PA1SIX
Friday, June 14 2002 at 17:50 (GMT)

Let's face it. C31HK is the biggest dissapointment on 6 we ever had. I am happy to work him twice and getting the card. But honestly, I feel sorry for all these guys that spoiled time, cards, stamps and money in this kind of himself calling amateur. And I know a lot of ham's much older that still behave fair to fellow hams. So let's concentrate on a real one from C31 and be critical when the goup sponsor wanted ones...73,
Peter, PA2VST
Friday, June 14 2002 at 17:24 (GMT)

Woops! Callsign below should be EI4VXB/P! 73.
Paul, G4IJE
Friday, June 14 2002 at 15:38 (GMT)

Hi all. I finish my activity as EI3VXB/P (IO55SA) tomorrow morning. As it has been rather quiet for the last few days I would like to try some random SSB MS to get a few final contacts. I will be on 50.235 MHz from 06.30z tomorrow (Saturday 15th), SSB, 30 second periods and I will transmit first. I will beam about 120 degrees. If anyone wants to let me know they will be QRV please text me on 07855 483740 - not sure if you need a +44 (UK) or +353 (EI) prefix but I'm sure you will work it out. I can be QRV for at least an hour if there are enough callers. So far I have had 332 QSOs but it has been very quiet since Tuesday. 73 from Donegal.
Paul, G4IJE
Friday, June 14 2002 at 15:37 (GMT)

Re 3A, just now 1417z, 3A2MW is spotted again on .095 in CW so wazzzup, she's there.
Ray, PA4PA
Friday, June 14 2002 at 15:20 (GMT)

About C31, if you don't want answer at qsl rx, you don't have to transmit never, if you make qso and you don't answer are not a right man , there are not justifications about.
Freddy, IZ1EPM
Friday, June 14 2002 at 14:51 (GMT)

Once(and for all) again about the C3 issue: two years ago I visited C31HK, Fred. When I visited C3 in the summer, i just picked him out of the phonebook and rang him up. I already hat his address of a qso and qsl card from him on 6mtr. He was surprised to hear a Dutch fellow amateur on the phone so nearby and he invited me into his home. We hat a nice chat that afternoon, together with his wife. But he never showed me his shack: "big mess" he said. When I tried to obtain 2 cards for fellow Dutch amateurs, he wasn't even thinking of writing them out. He told me that in all these amateur radio years, he collected more than enough cards and he lost interest in collecting and sending them. Don't forget fred is above 60, but still going strong...hi. So to be honest, we better stop sending fred those cards and concentrate to contact the other C3, which is sometimes active on 6mtr. I know, I have easy talk because I have already the card, but I just want to explain the situation. GD DX and CUL on 6.
Michael, PA3GST
Friday, June 14 2002 at 14:21 (GMT)

Peter, do a DX-summit search on 3A calls and you will note a grand total of 4 different calls active during all of 2002 on any band. There aren't too many of them in the first place. 3A2MW was in June 12th on cw around 50096, and seemed to get around 6 spots on the cluster. GL !
Neil, G0JHC
Friday, June 14 2002 at 11:47 (GMT)

Did I see a notice recently saying that amateurs in Monaco now have access to the 6 mtr band . If so where are they all ? Not seen one report or spot for 3A . Re C3 - could I suggest that someone contacts the C3 Radio Administration to see if a 6mtr permit will be granted ??
Peter, G3IBI
Friday, June 14 2002 at 11:24 (GMT)

Re: Stop press at http://www.qsl.net/oz6om I see several stations are planning to operate from Norway during this summer. They may not to be aware of the restricted areas we have due to Ch E2 TV transmitters. More info at my website: http://www.qsl.net/la7dfa/
Per, JX7DFA
Friday, June 14 2002 at 11:06 (GMT)

FYI ZD7MY QSL status: Received an e-mail from Barrie today explaining non reply to cards thus far. Barrie is waiting on an overdue shipment of new card stock from Italy (has been waiting for 2 months already). He hopes they'll be on the ship from ZD8 next week. As there is no airport on ZD7 at the moment all airmail is routed either via Ascension or Capetown. Be patient! Tnx Barrie for the info and it's always nice to know that our cards at least make it to ZD7.
Adam, VK4CP
Friday, June 14 2002 at 11:04 (GMT)

hi all, i see that thing regarding qsl cards from c3 has raised its head again, well the way i see it is if a station has no intention of sending a qsl card then please say so in the qso, i spent time in a pile up to get this guy ? for a new country but what annoyed me most was the fact i sent off twice for a card thinking maybe the first one got lost ?, and no reply,both were covered by return travel costs for a card, another scottish station did receive his own card back unopened "return to sender" i should have been so lucky i lost my irc's, i did try sendig an email and it landed at its destination ok but as you may have guessed i got no response, its now pretty obvious to me that this man wants to be left alone, he has made it plain that he cant or wont be bothered with qsl cards ,its now time to respect his wishes? .. if you need or want a qsl card then dont sit in a pile up for a qso with him, but if you just want to chat and pass the time of day then get in the pileup, maybe now we can put the whole C3 saga behind us all and get on with some real radio stuff, 6m band quite slow to get started this year im gm"" boo hoo ...best 73 all ray
ray, GM7NZI
Friday, June 14 2002 at 09:46 (GMT)

sri 15.84 m high above gnd!
Allan, VK3PA
Friday, June 14 2002 at 07:31 (GMT)

steve vk3six go to www.aca.gov/standards/emr/amateur.rtf its not bad at all, we can run 400wpep on 6m with m26m2.5wl as long as ant is over 15.84 meters and gee we can only run 100 pep in east coast, so no problems hi ps also got bounce back from the moon!!
Allan, VK3PA
Friday, June 14 2002 at 07:08 (GMT)

French DDFM contest will be taking place this week-end 14utc sat - 14utc sun. Please watch for F station 50.200 and above. best 73.
Jim, F1IXQ
Friday, June 14 2002 at 06:46 (GMT)

VK3SIX: Any clue on how they came to 3200w EIRP, Steve?? RADHAZ and /or EMI? 73
Costas, SV1DH
Friday, June 14 2002 at 06:15 (GMT)

GM3WOJ: Interesting info on "Mailwasher", Chris. I badly need also such a tool. 73
Costas, SV1DH
Friday, June 14 2002 at 06:11 (GMT)

SM7CMV: Tnx for info on JW5RIA QSL, Ken. So I have to wait for few more months.73
Costas, SV1DH
Friday, June 14 2002 at 06:07 (GMT)

Working back from a 10db antenna or 12.5 dbi for 6M does tnat equate to 200w max.
Steve, VK3SIX
Friday, June 14 2002 at 05:34 (GMT)

Just in for VK... from 1 July, 2002. The total average power fed to all antennas at the site must not exceed 100 watts and antennas must be out of reach (b) The bottom of the lowest antenna must be at least 10 metres above ground and the average EIRP does not exceed 3200 watts. New hams must comply with the framework. Existing licensees will have until 1 October, 2002, to comply.
Steve, VK3SIX
Friday, June 14 2002 at 05:31 (GMT)

Tx Spikes: Getting same from TS690 when attemtping to drive TE systems amp, trips protection. FT650 is clean from 10 watts up: TE says these spikes are what has blown many pa stages and many rigs exhibit the characteristics. Something to do with ALC circuitry.
Steve, VK3SIX
Friday, June 14 2002 at 02:42 (GMT)

Rec'd colorful qsl card and package including large map of Greece and posters/brochures from Periklis, SV8DTD this morning all the way from Lesvos Island, KM39. Thank you for such a kind souvenir of our Hawaii to Greece long-path qso and for whetting my appetite further for travelling to my ancestral homeland. This is a perfect example of one of the greatest facets of hamming--making friends via the airwaves--and it really made my day. Yassou, Periklis! I send you aloha from Hawaii Island once again. 73,
Jeff, NH7RO
Friday, June 14 2002 at 02:02 (GMT)

Regarding G5B operations from JO03, I would suggest QSL's go via the buro. Otherwise, try the G4SIV route as the call is currently being used by The Five Bells Group. GL, David
David, G4DHF
Thursday, June 13 2002 at 23:19 (GMT)

I noticed one or two requests for QSL information concerning the recent operations of GM4ODA/P in IP90. QSL's should go to his G4 address. However, Keith has recently moved to a new address in South Lincolnshire and so the details may not yet be widely published. If there is any difficulty, then follow the details given for G4SIV (The Five Bells Contest Group) which I know to be listed in the RSGB Call book. Keith is the Chairman of the group. If there are still difficulties, contact me via e-mail. 73, David
David, G4DHF
Thursday, June 13 2002 at 21:14 (GMT)

I have just seen information on the page that should never be shown. Is it my system at fault, or the Group's?
Ron, G8DVR
Thursday, June 13 2002 at 20:25 (GMT)

SM7CMV.......C31HK,you are correct, UKSMG did provide qsl's for Fred but this is not the answer.We have been told not to speak unkindly about him so there an insoluble problem,unless permission for an expedition is given by Andorra. Good luck,Bill.
Bill, GW3MFY
Thursday, June 13 2002 at 19:55 (GMT)

Sri, correction, GG66 is new square. Only 1 PY2 wrkd from there, hi ! (/me mental note - check eyesight), 73's, Kev
kev, G0CHE
Thursday, June 13 2002 at 19:46 (GMT)

To Costas SV1DH : Have a look at JW5RIA´s website : www.qsl.net/la5ria Here is the address: Erling Winje (JW5RIA) BAUTAVEIEN 8, 6507 KRISTIANSUND, NORWAY Erling says: "I will reply all QSL's received during the winter and spring when I get home in mid. June 2002." 73 Ken
Ken, SM7CMV
Thursday, June 13 2002 at 19:26 (GMT)

Many thanks Fred, that's 2 PY's from GG66 square now wrkd, 73's Kev
kev, G0CHE
Thursday, June 13 2002 at 17:13 (GMT)

PY2XB ---> GG66PI vy73 Fred oe3mws http://oe3mw.amateurfunk.info
Fred, OE3MWS
Thursday, June 13 2002 at 16:59 (GMT)

Can anyone give me the locator square for PY2XB please ? I worked him on 7 June but he did not give locator. Tnx.
kev, G0CHE
Thursday, June 13 2002 at 16:57 (GMT)

Spam e-mail - sorry if this has already been mentioned, but the software 'Mailwasher', downloaded from www.mailwasher.net is very good - it's easy to use and seems good at bouncing spam, etc. It's freeware, but send a donation if you find it useful. In 1 month it has reduced the spam I receive by 80%. 73 Chris
Chris, GM3WOJ
Thursday, June 13 2002 at 15:25 (GMT)

One interesting feature on the FT920 is its DSP filter, however as pointed out in previous posts the 920 does require extra filtering both SSB and CW. I know INRAD has a double filter board which can be added as an extra for some $$$. I know ON4AOI has his FT920 fitted with this INRAD mod, in the meanwhile he bought a FTV1000 so he's well placed to give you a first hand impression. Bottom line is that the 28MHz RX behind whatever transvertor does the trick. The FTV1000 is just an excellent match to the MP I already had (and this MP has dual RX possibilities) :-)
Johan, ON4ANT
Thursday, June 13 2002 at 13:58 (GMT)

Jeff, FWIW, using the normal antenna port relying on ALC action can be problematic. I used to own an IC-575, 275 and 475 all of which exhibited the same slow ALC action, ie; no matter where the power control was set there would be a spike of full-power at the antenna port before the ALC action came into effect. This spike although brief was enough upset my 2M tube amp. One solution was to use a T/R sequencer. Safer to mod the XVerter port, if you can.
Adam, VK4CP
Thursday, June 13 2002 at 13:04 (GMT)

SM7CMV: On C31HK's QSL card one can read: "QSL Provided by the UK Six Metre Group".... Maybe no more left???? Arne SM7AED
Arne, SM7AED
Thursday, June 13 2002 at 08:44 (GMT)

Steve, I'm not that impressed with the FT-920 (altho I've worked a lot of countries with one). I have fitted a 250Hz filter, but very strong signals (for that read Ben, 5B4AGM) find their way round it. Also it takes a second or so to get up to power on six - but that's a fault that has developed recently.
Nick, 5B4FL
Thursday, June 13 2002 at 08:06 (GMT)

Afterthought. thanks for advice on FT920, Ive found a 2nd hand unit for $2000 which is $900 below list, so will go with the poor mans version of FT1000MP, maybe??
Steve, VK3SIX
Thursday, June 13 2002 at 07:33 (GMT)

Interesting reading about the FTV1000 and it does appeal to ones daydreams. FT1000MP plus FTV1000 what change left out of $1g? My old TS670 front end with Lunar PA50 preamp was the best basic RX I have ever used. The FT650 is noce but bad blanker, though now with TE systems preamp I am back up to hearing 51.740 at 800 kM. When tax return comes or super cheque may lash out with FTV1000 but while profit margins are so high in VK these things remain outa reach. Like ICPW1 no change out of 10,000 AUD.
Steve, VK3SIX
Thursday, June 13 2002 at 07:31 (GMT)

Interesting discussion on the FTV1000, which I suspect is the closest we've ever gotten to the Holy Grail of 6m rigs (used w/1000mp or MKV); am I correct to assume this? I've been happy with my 1000mp/SSB LT6-S combo for a while now but am planning to try out the FTV sometime in the future. In the meantime, anyone know a good way to get more drive out of an MP's xvter output? I can only get about 14 watts (cw)from the LT6 with the low-level drive of the MP (should be able to get 20-25w out of LT6) I know DownEast Microwave makes a device that is controlled by the rig's alc so as to limit the hf power out to the xverter input--but is this the best way to go? It would make me nervous to run drive from the regular hf output into the xverter...Or should one try to boost the low-level drive instead with some sort of MMIC device? Any comments will be appreciated and I look forward to reading more on the FTV1000 or any other cominations that may be regarded as the "bees knees" of 6m gear. Incidentally, zero propagation/beacons into KH6 for over two weeks---seems like two months! Cheers & Aloha
Jeff, NH7RO
Thursday, June 13 2002 at 01:51 (GMT)

I7CSB, Mike, rec'd your card--mine going out tomorrow's mail. Thanks!
Jeff, NH7RO
Wednesday, June 12 2002 at 22:52 (GMT)

FTV1000...TKS for the help guys.i think Johan has answered the question as to how i killed the front end. i have been using it for over a year now and everything else has been excellent. i am now running the ft736 and 10 watts as a temporary measure. hope to be running on gas again soon 73 es TKU
Colin, MU0FAL
Wednesday, June 12 2002 at 22:49 (GMT)

Re: FTV-1000 -- I had receive problems related to channel 2 transmitter 50 km away. Replaced original unit with 2nd FTV-1000, and same problem. Returned it to Yaesu and they apparently did some tweeking which yielded significant improvement, although problem is not cured. I have a couple of other minor complaints, but in general it is a very nice system that worked well in the recent ARRL VHF contest. 73,
Arliss, W7XU
Wednesday, June 12 2002 at 21:27 (GMT)

Tony, got my T7/I4ZQS qsl by the buro...but that was for a qso in 1997. And it was ok for dxcc. 73
Dennis, PA7FM
Wednesday, June 12 2002 at 20:00 (GMT)

Definitelly a first on 6m., FJ<-->CT1, nice to work FJ5DX last 10th of June, also glad to get YI9OM, he even told me "thank you for the new country on 6". Good luck to all of you. Jose CT1EEB
Jose, CT1EEB
Wednesday, June 12 2002 at 18:34 (GMT)

FTV-1000 I agree with Johan's ON4ANT's comments about the Yaesu 6 metre Transverter. I've been using one since they were first released and it's great. I have mine wired as per Yaesu's instructions ( I need my RX socket on the FT1000 MKV for my LF beverage ants ! ). Mike G3SED
Mike, G3SED
Wednesday, June 12 2002 at 17:02 (GMT)

Hey! It would be real nice if I could get a QSL from T7/I4ZQS for his operation from San Marino in 1999!! He gave T70A as the route BUT no reply from buro ,direct or e-mails AT ALL. Did anybody else get a card? or can any Italian stns reading this help with a little advice?????? My info at qrz.com 73's TONY
TONY, G0OVA
Wednesday, June 12 2002 at 14:25 (GMT)

New update with OX & 3X info at 50 MHz Stop Press page at http://www.qsl.net/oz6om/ vy 73 de
Matt, OZ6OM
Wednesday, June 12 2002 at 13:34 (GMT)

I'm so pleased with the FTV1000 that I have 2 of them. It outperforms previous rigs like : TS690S FT847 FT920 FT736 FT690RII, both on slectivity and sensitivity (the FT1000mp as 28Mhz rig has surely something to do with it..). Its good to know however to connect the FTV NOT according to the Yaesu instructions.. rather use the RX in jack on the FT1000mp or any other HF rig having it, to avoid the possibility of having 100w HF power presented to the 28mc output circuit of the transvertor. Johan
Johan, ON4ANT
Wednesday, June 12 2002 at 13:32 (GMT)

Steve, It has always been the case that you have had to watch what you say or print about an individual or company. The informal nature and ease of publishing via the internet, allied with net-izen's anonimity of email use, probably leads them to feel they can say what they like without recourse. Which is not the case, so long as the publisher of defamatory material can be traced. BTW, is that your script or did you lift it from a publication, if so did you first seek permission?? hi.
David, G1JDU
Wednesday, June 12 2002 at 08:58 (GMT)

Ref.JW5RIA: I received his card after one year.He seems to be at home in LA only once a year and sent the QSL's. To see his QSL see http://www.xs4all.nl/~gerhoog/qsl.htm. GL.
Ger, PE1CZG
Wednesday, June 12 2002 at 08:44 (GMT)

Anyone already received JW5RIA QSL for last Dec/Jan Bear Isl operation, pse??
Costas, SV1DH
Wednesday, June 12 2002 at 06:04 (GMT)

some icom t/ceivers have same type problem! due to having 2 ant outputs, the vhf output is not protected from incomming rf when using hf therefore strong rf fields can nock out vhf front end maybe same type of problem check your service manual??
Allan, VK3PA
Wednesday, June 12 2002 at 00:19 (GMT)

steve VK36 i think the ftv1000 is the bees knees,,,merely seeking confirmation
Colin, MU0FAL
Tuesday, June 11 2002 at 23:39 (GMT)

Well done Adam at $7.90 per card plus rig DXCC should run out at say $1000???
Steve, VK3SIX
Tuesday, June 11 2002 at 23:07 (GMT)

I think we have to watch what we say on the Internet as the following illustrates: An Internet marketing company is suing for $44,000 damages a man who went public with his angry protest over bulk unsolicited advertising email. The man, became so fed up with the so-called spam email clogging his computer that he placed the name of a company he believed responsible, xxx , on the Internet in protest. In a case that comes at a time of growing angst about spam email, xxx has taken action in the WA Supreme Court against Mr. McNicol. The lawsuit comes despite regulatory authorities across the world, including Australia, planning to help stem the tide of spam now clogging cyberspace. Mr. McNicol is alleged to have alerted an anti-spam action group which then blocked its email delivery system. The group, Spam Prevention Early Warning System -- or SPEWS last month allegedly spotted Mr. McNicol's internet whinge about xxx. SPEWS then used the internet protocol numbers for xxx posted by Mr McNicol and proceeded to block the company's email. The company alleged Mr. McNicol "procured, induced, incited, persuaded, encouraged, organized, facilitated and/or advised SPEWS" to block t3 Direct's emails. Through its lawsuit, xxx wants $20,000 to compensate for the 20 days income it will lose while awaiting a new Internet connection. The company also wants $14,000 to replace the blocked internet protocol numbers, $5000 for a new server and $4750 to cover the cost of technicians who set up an alternative mail delivery system. WOW!! WFWL??
Steve, VK3SIX
Tuesday, June 11 2002 at 23:00 (GMT)

FTV1000 tvtr..has anyone had problems with the rxr on the unit,suddenly this afternoon my recieve level dropped drastically,i suspect just a minor fault but i am interested if anyone else has had problems as this is the second unit to fail on me,first was replaced under warranty but this time i think a soldering iron job. pse email me 73 Colin MU0FAL
Colin, MU0FAL
Tuesday, June 11 2002 at 22:43 (GMT)

Great to work FJ5DX, FG5FR, JX7DFA & few NA last night. I received the following reply back from FJ5DX this evening.....good luck to everyone trying for him......"Really great surprise for the first opening propagation with Europe since long time. Your signal is nice here. I have the pleasure to confirm you are the FIRST ONE between FJ-GW. Also, G4HBA is the FIRST ONE between FJ-G. I have little problem to copy correctly the G4 call in the first time, because there was also CT1EEB calling me on the same time ! HI. Equipment - DX70TH, 3 ele yagi, 600w, FK87nv - qsl via Philippe DELCROIX, BP 213, 97096 St BARTHELEMY CEDEX, - FWI - via FRANCE." Thanks for the qsl info Philippe!. 73 all de T O N Y .. GW4VEQ.
Tony, GW4VEQ
Tuesday, June 11 2002 at 22:30 (GMT)

I was very glad to receive the QSLcard from PJ2MI via manager W2CQ today. Thanks ! For the moment only one problem with QSL cards and the last card to be collected would be C31HK. Can anybody help ? 73 Ken
Ken, SM7CMV
Tuesday, June 11 2002 at 22:03 (GMT)

Thanks Peter PA1SIX re RA1OC.I wonder when the true facts will emerge(if ever)? Is everyone sending QSLs and,if so,to what address? I have seen no more words of wisdom on the subject.Do any Russian amateurs have any information? 73 Bill.
Bill, GW3MFY
Tuesday, June 11 2002 at 20:28 (GMT)

Small opening to USA this afternoon, wrkd W4TJ (nw sq thks), N3DB, K3ZO and W3ZZ..... Thanks for contact. 73 de Jamie
Jamie, GW7SMV
Tuesday, June 11 2002 at 16:17 (GMT)

Anybody in the uk have a SERVICE manual for the FT920 please.
Barry, G4KCT
Tuesday, June 11 2002 at 12:37 (GMT)

Just would like to say that I received my 6mtr DXCC #538 today. Thank you all who made it possible
kevin, G7SVF
Tuesday, June 11 2002 at 11:52 (GMT)

There is a god!!! ER1OO card received today for the only QSO with Moldova. 2nd attempt - but used registered mail this time (AUD$7.90). Address on Vlad's card is obsolete and correct address for anyone looking is: P.O. Box 328, MD 2002, Kishinev, Moldova.
Adam, VK4CP
Tuesday, June 11 2002 at 09:42 (GMT)

Many greetings from OJ0! Some 400+ Q's on six including e.g. EH8 and EH9, JY9, CN2, 5B4, PY2XB and PY5CC, JX7DFA. Friday June 7th was the best day. Saturday produced mainly 9H's and on Sunday many I's plus JX7. I heard PY1RO well on Friday some 300 hz above my frequency working European pile up with 579 sigs - but: I had my pile up, hi. Next operation will be on July 8 to 11th. Thank you very much for everybody - OJ0 was again a great fun. Seppo OH1VR/OJ0VR
seppo, OH1VR
Tuesday, June 11 2002 at 05:28 (GMT)

Russia 1991 2 qso's with EK0JA and RZ0CWW: 2001 1 qso with UA0SC: JT1 heard in 1991 and 2002: China worked BY4RB in 1989 card came via buro in 1992: Worked BZ4SAA in 1990 qls'd card came 6 months later via Joe KG6DX who gave me the family address: Worked BG7 and BD7 from VK8 in 2000 and BG7 from VK3 in 2001: Just got BG7OH cards no sign of the BA7 All/Only Since moving here in 1978.
Steve, VK3SIX
Tuesday, June 11 2002 at 04:39 (GMT)

Hi Adam like China, Russia is hard, just like JT1 heard twice in 11 years. China without BG7OH would be almost unobtainable. In their summer the ground thaws and they come out of the woodwork. UA0SC was a fluke as was EX8, EY8 is more dedicated. I have a UA0SC card and I am told by another UA9 it is not legit, but I am not using it anyway. In 22 years of oeparting I could no more guarantee you a qso with UA0 now as back then. Or china for that matter. Sorry.
Steve, VK3SIX
Tuesday, June 11 2002 at 04:32 (GMT)

VK3SIX beacon amendments: Now signing VK3RMV: ID VK3RMV WANNON QF02wh: followd by 10 backscatter pulses at 20 wpm. 50.293 15el yagi at 37 metres 100 feet 650 feet amsl: beaming qtf 015 degrees. 28.253 will follow asap. reports to me tnx..
Steve, VK3SIX
Tuesday, June 11 2002 at 04:28 (GMT)

#2 Eu DXCC worked on JT44 today at 2107 UTC. A very close call with JN53 and decoded in IO91. Looking for Eu and N Africa JT44 QSOs during cndx. Transmitting 50.270 +/- and can receive split under 50.2 to conform to some International regulations. A FB Es event today netting 9 Eu DXCC entities and 24 Qs. Nice to see 6m coming back alive for DX!. 73 & GL...
boB, K1SIX
Tuesday, June 11 2002 at 02:30 (GMT)

Hi there i can recoment to use the program called dimension 4 (im using it), it works like the atomic it can syncronize when u dail the internet or every minnut or when u like it . there are a lot of servers to thoose between .u can download it here http://www.thinkman.com/dimension4/d4time43.exe
soeren, OZ0JX
Monday, June 10 2002 at 20:39 (GMT)

CN8LI et al: Atomic watches are not required for JT44. There are many solutions for computer clock discipline- some using Internet, etc. My solution is reasonably priced GPS. Have a look at this url for more info & GL!! >>> http://www.conknet.com/~b_mobile/Timingideas.htm
boB, K1SIX
Monday, June 10 2002 at 20:13 (GMT)

Note from Jose PJ2MI with his QSl rxd today.... Please note that I had to add 20$ to mail this letter to you. Can you please publish in the UK that from March 1 IRC or 1 USD will NOT cover mail to EU TKS 73 Jose PJ2MI 73 Simon GM4PLM
Simon, GM4PLM
Monday, June 10 2002 at 20:04 (GMT)

hello all In 5,6,7 july DXpedicion in IM56MX is a rare grid in CT only 300m # in fortresses sagres FA-054,light fal-02 CS0RCL is operative in HF,50,144,432,1296 CW&SSB multi-operator. for possibel sked ct1eps@netc.pt qsl manager ct1eps or via bureau CS0RCL GOOD LOCK..best regard de ct1eps jose
jose, CT1EPS
Monday, June 10 2002 at 19:10 (GMT)

X 5B4FL reguarding qsl.net my email have big delay still not rxed an e-mail i send to my self when i saw your mesg.
soeren, OZ0JX
Monday, June 10 2002 at 18:46 (GMT)

Nick, 5B4FL qsl.net redirection works fine for me as n9kx@qsl.net Hans, DK9KX
Hans, DK9KX
Monday, June 10 2002 at 18:40 (GMT)

I have an SSB MS sked with EI4VXB/P in IO55 on Thursday 13th June at 0630 UTC. Paul would welcome tail-enders once we have (hopefully) completed. Callsign for MS will be EI4VXB (no /P), 30 sec periods, Paul will TX first. Frequency 50.235. Good luck to all who need IO55! ..... Tony G0PQF
Tony, G0PQF
Monday, June 10 2002 at 18:06 (GMT)

murphy struck and my trip to Cape Breton Island now posponed.The band here in Mass has been very quiet and not much seems to be going on.I gave out over 100 FN96's last Nov so many I can do the same or better in Nov this yr.VE1VAS in GN06 should be active now if I can I'm going to try and set up a VE1 station in GN05 when I'm there in Nov,There are a few stations operating in FN96 now and one in FN95.see you on 6m from FN42 for now.....David W1CBI
David, W1CBI
Monday, June 10 2002 at 17:19 (GMT)

Is anyone else having problems with the QSL.NET email redirection pse?
Nick, 5B4FL/G3KOX
Monday, June 10 2002 at 15:48 (GMT)

Interesting comment about UAx on 6m. Explains why it's been hard to work entity by an otherwise easy TEP path from VK. UA0CQ was spotted on 6m only yesterday by JA. UA0SC was spotted Jan/Feb/Mar this year too. Are these two stations legal or law breakers?
Adam, VK4CP
Monday, June 10 2002 at 12:04 (GMT)

Hi all in Spain in Lioret de mar until saturday next week ...Anyone in EA3 area wishing to meet for a beer or a bite please email me @ yahoo address... staying at the Aquarium hotel in Fanels..no radio gear as a family holiday cheers ESTA LUEGO amigos regards Gary M0ctp -.- -.
Gary, M0CTP
Monday, June 10 2002 at 10:40 (GMT)

Re: GW3MFY. There are a nr of fishy things about this event Bill. First, 6 m is not allocated in UA(any number)-land, but they might have a special permit (like UA0/G4DMA last cycle). Second, there appears to be no settlement in the given locator and it is more likely they would be located at a research station in LQ62. Third, most say the heading was about 060 deg which means the station was located further south than LP18. The distance JO21-LP18 is 2700 km and anyone knows that that is a tough one on Es, in between hops and despite that the signal was truely huge. Many questionmarks and few answers Bill, I count it for "real" but if it was ..... ?
Peter, PA1SIX
Monday, June 10 2002 at 10:30 (GMT)

Hi luis CT4NH, welcome to the HAM RADIO Friedrichshafen 2002. There will be an official 6m - meeting on Friday 28. at 14.00 local time in Halle 2 room B. You are invited. vy 73 de Peter DJ6XV
Peter, DJ6XV
Monday, June 10 2002 at 09:29 (GMT)

Sorry FRIEDRICHSHAFEN...2002 !!! 73's Luis, CT4NH
LUIS, CT4NH
Monday, June 10 2002 at 09:05 (GMT)

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN 2001 : Intending to be there (for the 1st time), would like to know if there is some kind of meeting point there for 6 m followers...I will be, most of the time,at REP (Rede dos Emissores Portugueses) booth. Best 73 de Luis,CT4NH (IM58jr + IM59ke)
LUIS, CT4NH
Monday, June 10 2002 at 08:45 (GMT)

Hi guys, i have read on DXcluster a announce from T72EB that say at a Dutch station that he isn't being a member of the S. Marino association and his qsl traffic can be only direct..!!!!! This is absolutely FALSE. The Turin Vhf DXers for the EME contest in november 2001 has gone to S. Marino and know that on 50Mhz all stations can working ONLY from Association's station. I dont understand why T77EB has write this great lie!!!!! 73's
Freddy, IZ1EPM
Sunday, June 09 2002 at 21:52 (GMT)

Peter PA2VST,I also worked YO2KBK and have KN06UG hope this helps.
Andy, G7SQW
Sunday, June 09 2002 at 21:52 (GMT)

Can someone help me? I worked YO2KBK/p June 1st. I wrote KO6UG in the log. So I need the missing digit. Just to keep track of the worked squares. Thanks in advance and 73,
Peter, PA2VST
Sunday, June 09 2002 at 21:30 (GMT)

Rec'd card from Z32ZM/mm via mgr. I2JSB--tnx guys for fast qsling! 73 de NH7RO
Jeff, NH7RO
Sunday, June 09 2002 at 21:00 (GMT)

Peter does this mean you think RA1OC was not genuine? I am slightly confused,73 Bill
Bill, GW3MFY
Sunday, June 09 2002 at 20:52 (GMT)

Re: RA1OC. I am 100% sure that the signal did not come from KM or KO field, both are badly shielded by flats here and except ut5jaj I have never hrd a signal from either UA3 or UR above s6. There was no KO85 tv at that time, ruling the Moscow area out. My dead zone starts at qtf 060 deg to the south and on average the signalloss in that zone is at least 30 dB. The signal could have been EW, but unlikely with SP's calling him on Es. UA1 is the only option unless it originated from any of the Baltic states. At S9+20 there is no other way.
Peter, PA1SIX
Sunday, June 09 2002 at 15:39 (GMT)

Re SV8CRI: according to his QSL, he's in KM39CD, POB 40, 81107 Kalloni, Greece Re ER1LW: Wyachestlav Lysy, POB 112, 2012 Chisinau, Moldova
Fred, DL-312WW
Sunday, June 09 2002 at 14:53 (GMT)

Hi All. Does anyone have a known good QSL route for ZB2IT and ER1LW ? Worked both a few years ago, but to date no joy. Thanks & 73`s . Alan.
Alan, EI3EBB
Sunday, June 09 2002 at 14:00 (GMT)

Hi 2 aall 6m fanatics.Yes the CN8MC Beacon was qrt from last friday.I fixed the problem and double the power of the 6m to 12watt.Hope u will hear the beacon stronger.The 2m beacon remains as it was: 30watts/5elts beam. Hard to try WSJT if u haven't in hand an ATOMIC watch hihi. 73s & gl de cn8li.
said, CN8LI
Sunday, June 09 2002 at 12:59 (GMT)

Hi Folks can anyone tell which of the 2 ad's for SV8CRI is the correct one + if possible confirm his square "KM ?? thanks. Bob G7BXS.
Robert, G7BXS
Sunday, June 09 2002 at 12:17 (GMT)

over 500 Audiofiles from 82 DXCC Countrys on http://oe3mws.amateurfunk.info vy73 Fred oe3mws
Fred, OE3MWS
Sunday, June 09 2002 at 08:31 (GMT)

Hi all, I will be traveling to Helsinki and on my way in/out I will be stoping in Paris and Stockholm and I will like to meet with some locals, maybe see some stations and or some radio clubs, please send me an e-mail perhaps we can meet, 73's DX de Juan TG9AJR > EK44ro
Juan, TG9AJR
Sunday, June 09 2002 at 05:47 (GMT)

FB JT44 Es QSO with Johan, ON4ANT today at 1547 UTC and I was decoded by EH7KW for quite a long time. I hope to work some of you in Eu via this fascinating mode. Based upon International regulations and keeping the peace on this side of the pond, I'm considering SPLIT operations: Transmitting on 50.260-.300 and receiving 50.190 - 50.200. GL & Gud DX...
boB, K1SIX
Sunday, June 09 2002 at 02:39 (GMT)

Yep, must be a pirate or some very strange scatter. He should have peaked at 33 degrees but sig was S1 there and S9 at 60-70 degrees. Probably some op from UT around KO50/60 area. UX7UN (KO50) came cq-ing on the same frequency and used the same QSB waves. Coincidence...naahhhhhh
Ray, PA4PA
Saturday, June 08 2002 at 21:31 (GMT)

Very populair these YI recordings. I got it on my page with many others too. WWW.qsl.net/pa2vst Many other things and stories too. You can also download the latest version WSJT from it. Good DX,
Peter, PA2VST
Saturday, June 08 2002 at 13:42 (GMT)

sri click on voice in the menu !
soeren, OZ0JX
Saturday, June 08 2002 at 13:40 (GMT)

also made a recording of YI9OM but only his QRZ i cut the pile off. look on www.qsl.net/oz0jx click audio bottom in the menu. also have d2eb - jx7dfa etc.
soeren, OZ0JX
Saturday, June 08 2002 at 13:35 (GMT)

Put a recording of YI9OM from y-day' opening on my page. Recording started at 1750z when he was not audible here. You hear him gettin louder and the PA pile. Total time 14 minutes. http://50mhz.tk
Ray, PA4PA
Saturday, June 08 2002 at 10:58 (GMT)

Hi people I'll be qrv every afternoon and evening in PSK31 at 50.30 from JM76IW WAIP-RG PSE contact me for skeds at it9chu@arrl.net 73 & enjoy 6m and qrp digital de IT9CHU Vince ( one of IG9A 2001 CQWWssb M/M winner team)
Vince, IT9CHU
Saturday, June 08 2002 at 09:11 (GMT)

N. Korea: P5/4L4FN card just arrived for 26/5 QSO. Very quick. Many thanks for KK5DO.
Hatsuo, JA1VOK
Saturday, June 08 2002 at 06:04 (GMT)

Today a good opening. I wkd in JO30 many PY, PY5CC, PY2XB and others. CTs, EHs, 4Z4KX, OD5/OK1MU, CN8LI, CN2DX and my DXCC # 160 = YI9OM from LM23. Wath a day. 73 and gl on six.
Hans, DL8PM
Friday, June 07 2002 at 22:18 (GMT)

As an optimist, I'm going roving this weekend in BK28/29 and will be qrv on 6, 2 and 70cm (ARRL VHF test)from around 2000z June 8 onwards. Solar-powered, I'll be running 200 watts on 6 to a 3 el. yagi from some truly great vantage points (800' seaside to 6500' asl). Hope to hand out rare BK28 to at least a few lucky ops before heading higher up the volcano... and that there's activity outside of North America, too (XE2HWB, VE's/W6, maybe 2m/70cm tropo??). But it's been so quiet on the band last few weeks here I'll be happy to work other KH6's on neighboring islands and admire the views! Jeff, NH7RO qsx .110/.130 qsy/qrv> .170
Jeff, NH7RO
Friday, June 07 2002 at 22:02 (GMT)

Barry ZR6DXBfor your info GM4ODA/P is via homecall G4ODA hope this works via Buckmaster or QRZ.
Andy, G7SQW
Friday, June 07 2002 at 20:43 (GMT)

Hi all. What a fine day. Worked first JX7DFA (0943) and then YI9OM (1709). I tell you CW still going strong. Good luck and 73 Pierre
Pierre, HB9QQ
Friday, June 07 2002 at 19:58 (GMT)

Does anyone have QSL info for GM4ODA/P that operated portable from the Shetlands (IP90LL) last weekend? Does not appear on QRZ.com! Many thanks de Barry ZR6DXB
Barry, ZR6DXB
Friday, June 07 2002 at 19:09 (GMT)

Just back from a work (and some holiday) trip to LA land, managed some actvity from JP43 and JP31, but propagation was poor when I was on. Nice to hear YI9OM from JP43 on a 1/4 vertical, he was in for 45 mins but no QSO with my modest antenna. 73
Clive, G4FVP
Friday, June 07 2002 at 18:59 (GMT)

A good couple of days here in IO70. JX7DFA 599 (Tnx Per) and this morning OJ0VR 59+++. #154. Now where is that JW? 73
Peter, G8BCG
Friday, June 07 2002 at 14:47 (GMT)

I0JX: We are connected to Intelsat 707 at 1 deg. west. Then down to Eik earth stn in sw Norway. Most of the PC's on the island share a 64kb connection. Not too fast, but actually work fine outside 'peak hours'. HB9QQ: :-) http://www.qsl.net/la7dfa
Per, JX7DFA
Friday, June 07 2002 at 14:34 (GMT)

Hi guys, today morning i have checked my position with a handy GPS and i am shrewed of an error in mine locator. For a difference to 35mt my locator isn't JN35UB but JN35TB. I'm sorry for many stations that have write to theirs logs a mistaken wwlocator. CU during ES season and maybe next weak from IS0 Sardinia Isl. JN41OF (it's right hi). 73's
Freddy, IZ1EPM
Friday, June 07 2002 at 11:38 (GMT)

To Per JX7DFA: maybe a little off topic, but can you tell us how is Jan Mayen connected to the Internet and the public telephon network? Just via satellites, or submarine cables, or whatever else?
Tony, I0JX
Friday, June 07 2002 at 11:06 (GMT)

FT920 fb 6m rig and notbad on HF Steve if you follow the links on this site i am sure you will find a lot more info... Tony UZN RSGB web site has all relevant info for VHF contest logs just search VHFCC. band was not so good today in GU but JX7DFA is certainly making a good signal this way yeaterday he was in frm 12z to after 00z either him or the beacon on .79 73 colin
Colin, MU0FAL
Thursday, June 06 2002 at 22:41 (GMT)

nice surprice to wrk YI9OM in LM23 @1605 with 59 he was only redable for 2 minnutes or so . dx luck n´dx fm jo54
soeren, OZ0JX
Thursday, June 06 2002 at 22:33 (GMT)

Re FT920: No first-hand experience but I did note superb TX audio quality from S53EO using one on 6 metres recently. Noticeably better than the many IC706's on the band. 73.
Paul, G4IJE
Thursday, June 06 2002 at 21:18 (GMT)

Rec'd TG9NX QSL barely 17 days after our 19 May qso...Many thanks to you, Francisco, for what was apparently the first-ever TG to KH6 qso on 6m. Another First to add to the KH6 Firsts List that I am compiling---now anyone out there know of any Hawaii Firsts with JA, JT, PY0T, PY0P and ZD7/8? Just a few of many I need still info on. Any tidbit of info much appreciated!
Jeff, NH7RO
Thursday, June 06 2002 at 20:06 (GMT)

"Can someone give me the name of the Contest Manger/Adjudicator for last weekends RSGB/IARU 6m Contest as I wish to send an entry in. Thanks" Information required for a friend. I wasted my own time on c.w. so did not make enough contacts to make it worth while............Please e-mail me directto save space.
Tony, G4UZN
Thursday, June 06 2002 at 13:39 (GMT)

Hi all. Just a reminder that I plan to be QRV as EI4VXB/P from IO55 by early evening on Saturday (8 June) until Friday 14 June. I will try to use 50.155 MHz whenever possible. Please QSL via the buro to G4IJE. Hope to give some of you a new square. 73.
Paul, G4IJE
Thursday, June 06 2002 at 13:22 (GMT)

Anyone know anything about FT920 M/Mode Yaesu rig, performance, DSP etc? ALso new TE systems amps have incredible preamp and very linear output. Full 100w continuous duty for PSK/JT44, best watt for buck I've found.
Steve, VK3SIX
Thursday, June 06 2002 at 11:10 (GMT)

Michael, maybe you can ask Bert, PA3GIO, about HI. He has been there March 2002 and apparently had a license. See: http://www.pa3gio.nl/HI9/index.html. GL, Enno.
Enno, PA5EA
Thursday, June 06 2002 at 10:43 (GMT)

I got a license in HI3, but license is still in Santo Domingo.. HI8ROX is best placed to judge the difficulties in getting a license.. actually someone else tried to pick up my license in Santo Domingo, and the PTT contacted Rafael to check it out.. 73 Johan
Johan, ON4ANT
Thursday, June 06 2002 at 10:38 (GMT)

Mike VE9AA - err....yes, QSL received today. Thanks. Also EX8MLE via IK2QPR. Patience is a virtue. Now 70C confirmed, so will retire and go back to h.f.............
Tony, G4UZN
Thursday, June 06 2002 at 09:41 (GMT)

Today, I receive A71MA QSL from his new manager KZ5RO, Ron. GL to ALL!
Nori, JI1CQA
Thursday, June 06 2002 at 08:50 (GMT)

If anyone has any thoughts going to HI and take some radio equipment with him, here is the answer I got from Rafael HI8ROX via Jose EA7KW: "Michael, bad news. Better not to take any rig, they are caught at the customs and sometimes never gave back. The HI PTT is not giving reciprocal license to anyone, and has not even renewed the local licenses, in fact Rafael and the all others have not permission. So he recomends you take your girlfriend and enjoy the Caribbe." Sorry guys, no HI/PA3GST. At least someone will be happy.....:-(
Michael, PA3GST
Thursday, June 06 2002 at 08:19 (GMT)

For Adam VK4CP (and others)re WIA WAC and other Awards...A new Awards Manager in Malcolm Johnson VK6LC has recently taken up the job. Malcolm can be contacted at awards@wia.org.au. Also have a look at http://www.wia.org.au/awards/. I think you will find that the WIA awards situation is on the improve!
Don, VK6HK
Thursday, June 06 2002 at 02:39 (GMT)

many thanks for VY4YC Qsl and to K1WY DXA for the 4L5O card Hurray!!!! (took me 3 years to track that one down !! )
TONY, G0OVA
Wednesday, June 05 2002 at 22:41 (GMT)

Just for info: JX7SIX The present QTH is perfect for Eu. (Ground/Seagain, yagi, high power - 100W). The new beacon will be installed in IQ50rx, a muntaintop. Good for all directions, but only 10W RF & a dipole. Radiation angle will be low due to the steep mountaintop. The reason for using only 10W is limitations in the available mains supply plus lower risk of interfering with the VHF channels used by Jan Mayen radio.
Per, JX7DFA
Wednesday, June 05 2002 at 21:12 (GMT)

Hi, back on air after 15 years absence :) worked first 2 contacts ever on 6m LC3ADT/M and CN2DX tonite. 73's Kev G0CHE
kev, G0CHE
Wednesday, June 05 2002 at 20:23 (GMT)

Hi all, You may well find GU0SUP calling you on 6m from now on! I have just got an Icom IC756, and have just discovered the fun of this band. I only have a half size G5RV at present, but it seems to work OK for now. I am heavily into RTTY and the datamodes, so will be trying PSK and RTTY quite often, if there are good openings. 73 to all Phil GU0SUP
Phil, GU0SUP
Wednesday, June 05 2002 at 19:34 (GMT)

Mike, GU6AJE/mm is back to 9H for a while operating as 9H3JE. Rx-ed his 2m log from JM84 and it's online at my site.
Ray, PA4PA
Wednesday, June 05 2002 at 18:55 (GMT)

Had the same question..........then I visited Buck! GL
Bo, SM7FJE
Wednesday, June 05 2002 at 13:35 (GMT)

Barry, who is Ron (re. A71MA)? Chris
Chris, G3WOS
Wednesday, June 05 2002 at 12:42 (GMT)

QSL manager for D2EB, I3LLH, has only received the logs from D2EB up to last September..so guess there are going to be long delays in the QSLs !!!! Best 73s Ted G4UPS
David, G1JDU
Wednesday, June 05 2002 at 11:46 (GMT)

I just booked a 16 day trip in September to HI (Sosua; East coast; FK59?) and I was wondering if HI is a good place for 6mtr. Is it even allowed to use 6mtr there? Thinking of take some equipment with me, but not realy sure (it's a honeymoon vacation.....hi). Please advise !
Michael, PA3GST
Wednesday, June 05 2002 at 11:31 (GMT)

Nice colourful QSL received from VE9AA this morning. Many thanks Mike. 73
Brian, G3SYC
Wednesday, June 05 2002 at 09:56 (GMT)

Adam, I got my WAC through ARRL, Eileen Sapko--whole thing took less than 3 weeks from the time I sent her the cards to gettinging them back and receiving the certificate a few days later. Suggest going the ARRL route if you can (you probably will need to be a member, though). GL, Jeff
Jeff, NH7RO
Wednesday, June 05 2002 at 08:06 (GMT)

Thanks Ron for A71MA qsl rxd today.
Barry, G4KCT
Wednesday, June 05 2002 at 07:51 (GMT)

Re WAC: Is it possible to submit a WAC application & cards to another society for processing, ie; RSGB or ARRL etc? I never got a reply back from my local society (Wireless Institute of Australia) to my WAC enquiry over 12 months ago. I'll try the WIA again, but it would be nice to have a second avenue in case the WIA apathy hasn't changed.
Adam, VK4CP
Wednesday, June 05 2002 at 06:05 (GMT)

Rec'd my 6M/phone WAC today, along with cards from VE9AA (tnx Mike!), IK7MCJ and IZ8EDJ (last EU-KH6 opening on 8 April). Grazie! Going to check my p.o. box these days is becoming more productive than checking the dx window, what with dwindling propagation here in the mid-Pacific. Now if we can have some multi-hop just in time for next week-end...I'll be roving around some good locations in BK28/29 during the ARRL & SMIRK tests nonetheless. Hope to hear some more magic voices then! 73,
Jeff, NH7RO
Wednesday, June 05 2002 at 03:53 (GMT)

50 MHz StopPress page updated with FT info at http://www.qsl.net/oz6om/ vy 73 de
Matt, OZ6OM
Wednesday, June 05 2002 at 00:39 (GMT)

Per JX7DFA, Still hear bcn Ms how long before qsy, is it better for Eu? 73s and thanks for your work.
Jim, GM8LFB
Tuesday, June 04 2002 at 21:10 (GMT)

PA4FM Dennis, Hope very short log OK otherwise re send. E mail if not understandable!! UKSMG 2166. IO88kk 73s .
Jim, GM8LFB
Tuesday, June 04 2002 at 20:21 (GMT)

Don't forget to send your UKSMG contest log ( NOT IARU logs ) to contest@uksmg.org
Dennis, PA7FM
Tuesday, June 04 2002 at 19:11 (GMT)

Dante, I too, have rec'd a card from CE4WJK from March QSO. Mail to/from SA is usually very slow, so be patient--Gustavo does qsl. 73
Jeff, NH7RO
Tuesday, June 04 2002 at 19:09 (GMT)

QSL info ZC4ODW:Dez Watson, C.A.O. JSSU (AN) BFPO 59 London ENGLAND, or through buro via G0DEZ.
Engel, PE2ENG
Tuesday, June 04 2002 at 17:31 (GMT)

Sorry forgot to add rig TR9000 into RN electronics Transverter 25w to 3 ele Trident yagi. No rotator only by hand, at the time of the opening 1424z I was beaming into OK, SP.!!. I know what you mean now Clive {G4FVP} and try and be rapid next short skip opening ! 73s and Im still learning! Jim IO88kk.
Jim, GM8LFB
Tuesday, June 04 2002 at 17:08 (GMT)

Hi all, great short skip to SE England today. It was a mega pile up for a while. Sorry to folks that I didnt make it with but I am qrv daily on the band so hope I will hear you next time. 73s from WICK IO88kk.
Jim, GM8LFB
Tuesday, June 04 2002 at 16:46 (GMT)

GU6AJE/mm logs from JM74/84 now online http://50mhz.tk
Ray, PA4PA
Tuesday, June 04 2002 at 13:48 (GMT)

2m Es: Happy to work Ryan, BV8CM in PL03 on 2m 59 today for approx. 2,300km for 1st time this season. Local Es is growing up too. Hope 6m multi-hop Es link to Europe soon.
Hatsuo, JA1VOK
Tuesday, June 04 2002 at 13:24 (GMT)

MU0FAL Colin, In a pile up try CQ NO DUPES! It worked for David ZF1DC and would work for Per JX7DFA also, giving other folk a fair chance of being heard. I know what it was like when first got on 2m from IO88 in 1994, and enjoyed every minute of it. Bye the way also pleased to hear JX7SIX last night by MS should be a good indicator for auroral es, 73s
Jim, GM8LFB
Tuesday, June 04 2002 at 13:03 (GMT)

Hi Dante, No problem for me to confirm CE4WJK via buckmaster address for QSO this March, but it was a little bit slow. Gus looks nice gentleman on his picture card. GL,
Hatsuo, JA1VOK
Tuesday, June 04 2002 at 12:53 (GMT)

This mornig I am a bit out ( too many QSO on 6) correction dante.randi@italtel.it Dante IW2CAM
Dante, IW2CAM
Tuesday, June 04 2002 at 10:23 (GMT)

Hi all, about a month ago I had QSO with CE4WJK and till now I have not received an answer back. I tried with the e-mail adress found on buckmaster bat no reply.Have any body got his QSL and know his e-mail? thanks Dante IW2CAM
Dante, IW2CAM
Tuesday, June 04 2002 at 10:21 (GMT)

40.680 Mhz is available in VK as a classless licence 1 watt eirp any mode. Any takers..
Steve, VK3SIX
Tuesday, June 04 2002 at 09:47 (GMT)

Some 6 metres representative members of Sixitalia Group will be present in HAMFEST Friedrichshafen. We will be very glad to meet all sixmetres supporters for a coffee-break to the ARI (Italian Radioamateurs Association) stand, on Friday 28 after the end of the 6m presentations organized by Darc (Tnx Peter DJ6XV for good idea) at +- 1500-1530 Local time. 73 Sergio, ik0fta Cu soon in Hamfest! Sergio, IK0FTA.
Sergio, IK0FTA
Tuesday, June 04 2002 at 07:09 (GMT)

Any 4m buffs may be interested in this posting found on the Uk 4m web page. Lets hope he gets lucky! Hi All As you may now 70 MHz is not permitted for hams in Sweden as the band is populated with a lot of comercial services. BUT I may have found a solution. The QRG 70.1375 MHz is for Testing and Demonstrating purposes according to the bandplan here in SM. So per today I have filed and application to conduct propagation studies on this QRG. We have now just to wait and see the outcome of this application. 73 de SM0TSC
John, G0JJL
Tuesday, June 04 2002 at 01:34 (GMT)

For those who are looking, MD4K QSLs are via me. When i've checked out the log i'll upload it to eQSL.cc, and some time this summer i'll print off a batch of lables and send cards via the buro. Thanks to all that called us, without the 59001's from people giving points away, contesting would be a lonely game. Think we might even give those 9H guys a run for their money, with over 800 stations worked from here. 73 de Andy GD0TEP
Andy, GDOTEP
Tuesday, June 04 2002 at 00:38 (GMT)

great opening to europe today and also middle east,i hrd plenty 4X and that area ,did not call them cos only duping qsos whilst others need them for new ones. west Europe please in a pile up only give me an rst,today many missed a qso because of long Txs from others ..I give my locator but not every TX in a pile up . i am happy to call CQ into EU but for me the majority are just to give Guernsey as a new one 73 Colin MU0FAL IN89RL
Colin, MU0FAL
Tuesday, June 04 2002 at 00:16 (GMT)

1. JX7SIX/50.079 temporarily QRV from IQ50ov, next month from IQ50rx. Spotted in 9A, S5 and N-Eu first few hours QRV! 2. Tnx for the comments on the bandplan :-) 3. OH1VR, Seppo- Great news, hope to work you via Auroral-E.
Per, JX7DFA
Monday, June 03 2002 at 22:57 (GMT)

MARKET REEF: OJ0VR will be QRV from Friday June 7th to early morning of Monday June 10th. 100 W + 5 el beam. Operator mainly OH1VR. QSL to: Seppo Sisatto OH1VR, Ojakatu 3 A 18, 33100 Tampere, FINLAND (Not a member of SRAL).
seppo, OH1VR
Monday, June 03 2002 at 17:23 (GMT)

Congratulations to the 9H0O team who made just under 900 QSO's during last weekend's IARU Contest!!!! 73 Joe 9H1CG / GW4GTI
Joe, 9H1CG
Monday, June 03 2002 at 16:11 (GMT)

Dennis PA7FM I e-mailed my UKSMG contest logs to you, did you receive them or do I need to resend the e-mail. Great conditions for the last hour of the RSGB Backpackers despite prolonged thunder and fork lightning at my contest site about half way through. Best dx was 9A0DX in JN82IW at a distance of 2096Km, missed the EH9 at the start though.
PETER, MI5JYK/GI7JYK
Monday, June 03 2002 at 14:39 (GMT)

HB9QQ Pierre, a real treat to work you mobile around Zurich yesterday. Nice to here mobile flutter on 6m ! 73s
Jim, GM8LFB
Monday, June 03 2002 at 14:37 (GMT)

Hi, worked G5B on Six via tropo last weekend. Would like to change qsls for cmf of jo03, what's the manager or is no other call required for qsl'ing via buero? 73s es DX!
Dirk, DD3DJ
Monday, June 03 2002 at 13:21 (GMT)

Distance between IO91NE & QF12AG is 16760 km (10415 miles), F2 10K further than my best other dx Cycle 23 to V29JKV the other way at 16,650 kM.
Steve, VK3SIX
Monday, June 03 2002 at 10:40 (GMT)

G3FPQ, thanks david for qsl card for 6M qso 11/12/2001 1st and only UK to East Coast VK cycle 23.
Steve, VK3SIX
Monday, June 03 2002 at 10:38 (GMT)

Tnx Mikey san, pity it isn't 6m, but not a bad haul for a Radio Shack black box.
Steve, VK3SIX
Monday, June 03 2002 at 07:19 (GMT)

First Es opening on 2 meters forgot to mention. 73's Philip 9H1PA
Philip, 9H1PA
Monday, June 03 2002 at 06:13 (GMT)

Wonderful conditions for Reg 1 Contest . Over 890 qso made by 9H0O , and also first Es opening . Everything is heating up 73's Philip 9H1PA
Philip, 9H1PA
Monday, June 03 2002 at 06:12 (GMT)

vk3six/b 28.253MHz 539 currently beaming over the N pole. FB.
Mike, VE9AA
Monday, June 03 2002 at 02:02 (GMT)

What a great propagation during the Reg.1 test this weekend. Must be my best contest on six ever. Too bad some ops behave badly because you are 1 kc next to their frequency. Will not tell you the swearing they did, ohh boy! Anyway, y-day hrd from some PA's Mike, GU6AJE/mm was active from JM84 and he came back to several cq-ing over the band. I send out a mail to Mike and informed him about the great conditions y-day. I also informed him about the Reg.1 test and that he probably could give several a new grid on sunday....well did that happen or not. Got this from Mike this evening. >>>Hi Ray, wow, what a day..... Had Es on 6m for hours on end, a pile-up like I've never heard before (at least on the receiving end) and I guess I must have made over 200 qsos on 6m today. What's more, I also QSYed to 144MHz and made another 50 or more QSOs there, mostly to DL, PA and HB9. Wow! Logs later, because I was logging on paper - the computer is too difficult under those conditions.... Anyway, glad we finally made a couple of QSOs after all you've done! 73 Mike
Ray, PA4PA
Sunday, June 02 2002 at 23:19 (GMT)

UT3IZZ/P was giving KN67 as his locator today, does anybody know different??? Thanks in advance. 73's Daniel, mw1mfy
Daniel, MW1MFY
Sunday, June 02 2002 at 22:32 (GMT)

Pete, VE3IKV thanks for report, hope you hear its twin on 50.293 one day. 10M beacon is a HTX110 Realistic running 25w to 5 el yagi at 110 feet beaming 020 to PNW. Utah had same beacon and we had muf to 40.530 with SNOTEL data from Ogden. Steve sysop.
Steve, VK3SIX
Sunday, June 02 2002 at 22:29 (GMT)

ZC4DW - G0DEZ I believe
Ken, G4IGO
Sunday, June 02 2002 at 21:41 (GMT)

QSL ZC40DW to G4DEZ I thought. 73,
Peter, PA2VST
Sunday, June 02 2002 at 21:37 (GMT)

OZ50MHz DX Bulletin #02-022 is now available at www.qsl.net/oz6om/ vy 73 de
Matt, OZ6OM
Sunday, June 02 2002 at 21:08 (GMT)

Does anybody know the qsl-info for ZC4ODW? Many thanks in advance.
Engel, PE2ENG
Sunday, June 02 2002 at 20:10 (GMT)

Talking on all the problems with bandplans?? Yesterday I put up a 4 el. for 144 MHz in the mast. And today there was a nice Es opening to Italy. I managed with a barefoot IC706 to work 6 of them. But I guess half of Italy and Europe was +/- 15 kHz up and below .300... So we don't do it that bad, don't we? O Yes, it was fun after 14 years beeing on 2 again. 73,
Peter, PA2VST
Sunday, June 02 2002 at 15:53 (GMT)

Stefano, I0WTD, the RSGB Trophy contest yesterday and today, and also the RSGB backpackers today, both until 14:00 UTC, but there may be others.
David, G1JDU
Sunday, June 02 2002 at 14:47 (GMT)

Been hoping for a Winter Es extension from VK8, as the boys in Darwin worked into EU on Thurs, Fri and Sat nights. Has this happened in the past... or is this most unusual? I wonder if Es and both ends are contributing factors.
Adam, VK4CP
Sunday, June 02 2002 at 13:30 (GMT)

Hi Steve, all. I ftped the 19Mb worth of VK9ML artwork to JA last week (25,000 cards are being printed in Japan). Hopefully the colour fold-out cards will be shipped back to Brisbane in the next few weeks so that we can start the outgoing process. VK4GL, (VK9ML Team Leader) has been processing incoming cards in Peters absence. QSLs shipped out in the order that they are received, except those who made generous donations will receive priority treatment as a token of our gratitude. Can't beat your outgoing effort with LH, but our on-line logs were pretty quick!
Adam, VK4CP
Sunday, June 02 2002 at 13:25 (GMT)

Robert this address worked very quickly: JA6WFM/HR3 via Manager: Masaaki Kano, JA6VU 712 Kagami-machi Yatsushiro-gun, Kumamoto 869-4203 Japan Good luck !
Ken, SM7CMV
Sunday, June 02 2002 at 12:37 (GMT)

Copied the VK3SIX beacon at 0124 GMT today from the mobile from just outside Toronto, RST 559, identifying the grid as QF02wh....the only signal on the band (~28.252MHz). Power and antenna??
Pete, VE3IKV
Sunday, June 02 2002 at 12:32 (GMT)

Does anybody know the qsl-info for JA6WFN/HR3. Worked him on 30.12.2001. The address from JA6WFN is also usefull. Many thanks in advance.
Robert, DL3RBH
Sunday, June 02 2002 at 10:19 (GMT)

FYI just spent two days replacing the RF deck on a Heathkit SB1000 which was shipped by road freight and dropped on the way. If you ship and amp with the tranny in and it gets dropped its possible damage will occurbeause of the assymetric weight distribution. Dentron always shipped its amps, transformers and tubes in seperate boxes. Anyone else found a better way to ship some of those humungus EU amps? apart from hand delivering??
Steve, VK3SIX
Sunday, June 02 2002 at 09:32 (GMT)

Does anybody know which contest is running today on 6m? It looks a mix of several ones, but.... to whom should I send my (control) log??? If IARU R1, then no trace of that contest in the IARU web site... please help. Thanks.
Stefano, I0WTD
Sunday, June 02 2002 at 09:31 (GMT)

Hi Adam, will Pete QSL Mellish after he returns from hols? Also for the record I took cards to VK9XT 80/81 9YT 82, and Lord Howe 1990 and mailed out the first 50 or so qso's even to people in Brisbane who nearly fell over when OT/VK9LE qsl'd their 6M contacts direct within 24 hours with a Lord Howe post mark. Beat that!
Steve, VK3SIX
Sunday, June 02 2002 at 09:26 (GMT)

corr: XE1BEF, sri
Jeff, NH7RO
Sunday, June 02 2002 at 00:46 (GMT)

Just rec'd XR0X beautiful fold-out qsl--fantastic! Also my souvenir trophy for last year's UKSMG Contest (KF6GYM/6)--also quite a delightful surprise! Rounding out my batch of 6m goodies: XE2BEF & S57AC qsls as well. Truly a happy camper---thank you all! Jeff, NH7RO looking forward to June VHF & SMIRK Contests next two weekends (from BK28 & BK29 Rover)
Jeff, NH7RO
Saturday, June 01 2002 at 23:50 (GMT)

Sorry, but somebody was using my call via internet-cluster around 2030z to spot some nonsens, I would not write! BTW, hrd D2EB for more than 1 hour after 2040z into JN59. -GL-
Wolfgang , DJ3TF
Saturday, June 01 2002 at 22:28 (GMT)

Great to hear D2EB loud today. Even with signals getting lower I heard him work half of Italy and made a nice recording of GW4VEQ's qso. Fun doing SWLing this way! I will put it later on my homepage at www.qsl.net/pa2vst. Good DX and 73 :>
Peter, PA2VST
Saturday, June 01 2002 at 21:53 (GMT)

Soeren, well done on 118 countries in 12 months. You should consider operating from Australia... it will take you 11-22 years to achieve that same goal providing you are retired and/or work from home, and, have a A1 grade station with lots of aluminium in the air in a favourable location. Many VK's will never get to 100 in their lifetime. Puts things into perspective, ehh? No wonder why VK's waiting on a return QSL (for a new one) value that expected card so much!
Adam, VK4CP
Saturday, June 01 2002 at 13:47 (GMT)

OZ vs. CX 2-1. Bingoooooooooooo, see you in the contest.
Claus, OZ1FDH
Saturday, June 01 2002 at 12:04 (GMT)

HI there today i have been active on the magic band for a year , a GREAT year with many surprices. The score looks like this :118 dxcc ,54 fields ,557 SQR and 2220 qsoés Tnx to all who made it possible .
soeren, OZ0JX
Saturday, June 01 2002 at 10:39 (GMT)

FM5WD QSL: Sent mine 15.1., received via W3HNK 7.2. Good luck!
Max, DK1MAX
Saturday, June 01 2002 at 05:20 (GMT)

JX7DFA Of course you do, all the dials are stuck there or within +/- 5!!
Steve, VK3SIX
Saturday, June 01 2002 at 05:04 (GMT)

FWIW, Bought some 6M equipment of vkdotham and regretting the decision, be aware before you decide to buy off the internet, the gear is not always as it seems even with digital pix..
Steve, VK3SIX
Saturday, June 01 2002 at 05:02 (GMT)

Rec'd qsls de LU3HBO & PY2OF...Gracias/Obrigado de Jeff
Jeff, NH7RO
Saturday, June 01 2002 at 02:06 (GMT)

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>
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