20031119.qrp v03_n109.qrl.20031119 Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 19:03:07 EST From: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: QRP-L digest 3109 QRP-L Digest 3109 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) [161442] Found QRP rig.. by "NZ8J" 2) [161443] LET'S GET READY TO RUUUUMMMMBBBLLLLE!!!!!!!!!! by Wayne K9DI 3) [161444] Truffle KD5KXF by mmalone 4) [161445] For Sale: 80M Crystals by "Brian Murrey" 5) [161446] Re: Trail friendly packaging by Lee Mairs 6) [161447] OT: 802.11 wireless router by "n2cx" 7) [161448] 3 fer tonight! by Karl Larsen 8) [161449] Both FOXes spotted by "Doc K0EVZ" 9) [161450] Foxii by "Jim Sheldon" 10) [161451] Re: Both FOXes spotted by "Bob Schreibmaier" 11) [161452] No Foxies or hounds heard by "Fred \(VE3FAL\)" 12) [161453] FOX - spotted by "Jay Henson" 13) [161454] Re: Both FOXes spotted by Garie Halstead K8KFJ 14) [161455] Re: Both FOXes spotted by Al Scanandoah 15) [161456] Sparse sigs on 40m at 0300Z? by "Dave Ek" 16) [161457] Re: FOX - spotted by "Tom Palmer" 17) [161458] Fox Hunt by "Dick Housden, W0NTA" 18) [161459] FS: AT-Sprint: Pocket-sized, multi-band Transciever by Steve.Lawrence@ITWFEG.COM 19) [161460] Re: Both FOXes spotted by "George, W5YR" 20) [161461] It's so dead here by "Jerry Ford" 21) [161462] by mmalone@ruggedridge.com 22) [161463] Re: No Foxies or hounds heard by Todd Enders 23) [161464] Re: FOX - spotted by "George, W5YR" 24) [161465] deep fox holes by "k6xr" 25) [161466] re:Tilting the Elecraft KX1 by Michael Babineau 26) [161467] Re: It's so dead here by "Joe Martin" 27) [161468] Re: It's so dead here by "Lawrence Makoski" 28) [161469] Re: No Foxies or hounds heard by "Armin Hachmer" 29) [161470] Re: deep fox holes by "Tom Palmer" 30) [161471] WOW by "Jerry Ford" 31) [161472] Re: Fox Hunt by Bob KB2FEL 32) [161473] Re: deep fox holes by "Armin Hachmer" 33) [161474] Re: No Foxies or hounds heard by "Tom Palmer" 34) [161475] Re: Trail friendly packaging by Dale Botkin 35) [161476] Re: OT: 802.11 wireless router by Bob KB2FEL 36) [161477] FOX: W0IS preliminary log by Richard Clem 37) [161478] re:Tilting the Elecraft KX1 by "Bruce Prior" 38) [161479] Any piggies still up ? by "Jerry Ford" 39) [161480] Re: deep fox holes by "George, W5YR" 40) [161481] Re: Both FOXes spotted by Lloyd Lachow 41) [161482] Re: Both FOXes spotted by "George, W5YR" 42) [161483] FOX: K3ESE preliminary log by Lloyd Lachow 43) [161484] Gootee Sales by dave 44) [161485] OOOOPS!! by "Brian Murrey" 45) [161486] FOX: Looks like... by Karl Larsen 46) [161487] Re: a positive sign for BPL by Alex 47) [161488] FS: AT-Sprint: Pocket-sized, multi-band Transciever -- SPOKEN FOR by Steve.Lawrence@ITWFEG.COM 48) [161489] Sunday night net by "Jerry Ford" 49) [161490] Re: Both FOXes spotted by Karl Larsen 50) [161491] Re: W0IS preliminary log by "Jay Henson" 51) [161492] FOX: the aftermath by Lloyd Lachow 52) [161493] Re: Gootee Sales by "Michael Melland, W9WIS" 53) [161494] RE: a positive sign for BPL by "AI2Q" 54) [161495] Email contest calendar - Followup by "John H. Shannon" 55) [161496] Re: FOX: the aftermath by John Sielke 56) [161497] FS: FT-817 and accessories by "David Hinerman" 57) [161498] Re: W0IS preliminary log by Lloyd Lachow 58) [161499] AT Sprint ?? by John Sielke 59) [161500] Re: Gootee Sales by "Michael Melland, W9WIS" 60) [161501] Island Pad Cutter-Lee Valley Tools by kizerian@xmission.com 61) [161502] AT Sprint Wanted by w9ya 62) [161503] Re: FOX: W0IS preliminary log by Peter Burbank 63) [161504] Re: AT Sprint ?? by Lee Mairs 64) [161505] Bands seems good this morning by "Jerry Ford" 65) [161506] ixnay on the oxiifay by "Sergio T. Ruiz" 66) [161507] OT: mill/lathe wanted by "Craig A. Ferris" 67) [161508] Re: W0IS preliminary log by "George, W5YR" 68) [161509] Re: ixnay on the oxiifay by "George, W5YR" 69) [161510] touch lamp.. by "Sergio T. Ruiz" 70) [161511] Re: OT: 802.11 wireless router by "n2cx" 71) [161512] small RV and antennas by "Bill and Marg" 72) [161513] PBS NOVA by Steven Weber 73) [161514] Re: AT Sprint ?? by John Sielke 74) [161515] HELP PLEASE: Gerber Files by "James Kelley" 75) [161516] Re: W0IS preliminary log by Bob KB2FEL 76) [161517] RE: touch lamp.. by "David Hinerman" 77) [161518] Re: PBS NOVA by "w8diz" 78) [161519] Re: PBS NOVA by "sjolin" 79) [161520] Re: PBS NOVA by John Sielke 80) [161521] RE: PBS NOVA by "David Hinerman" 81) [161522] Rohn tower (eyebolts) by brewerj@squared.com 82) [161523] RE: AT Sprint ?? by "Mark Rauchfuss" 83) [161524] Piggie Hunt by "Jerry Ford" 84) [161525] Re: touch lamp.. by Dale Botkin 85) [161526] Re: a positive sign for BPL by "George, W5YR" 86) [161527] Re: Both FOXes spotted by "George, W5YR" 87) [161528] Re: Rohn tower (eyebolts) by "Mike Yetsko" 88) [161529] Re: HELP PLEASE: Gerber Files by kizerian@xmission.com 89) [161530] Re: HELP PLEASE: Gerber Files by "Sergio T. Ruiz" 90) [161531] Re: PBS NOVA by "Charles W3KC" 91) [161532] Re: AT Sprint ?? by "Tony Martin W4FOA" 92) [161533] Re: HELP PLEASE: Gerber Files by Philip L Carter 93) [161534] Re: HELP PLEASE: Gerber Files by "Joe Martin" 94) [161535] FOX: K3ESE prelogue by Lloyd Lachow 95) [161536] ARRL Frequency Measuring Test tonight by James R Giammanco 96) [161537] Re: HELP PLEASE: Gerber Files by Dale Botkin 97) [161538] WOW What a Response by "James Kelley" 98) [161539] Re: PBS NOVA by KD5NWA 99) [161540] More thoughts on the DDS BFO...and...how 'bout that Elecraft KX1 ? by 100) [161541] Re: Oscilloscopes etc.... another good dealer. by "Michael Melland, W9WIS" 101) [161542] Re: AT Sprint ?? by "John Harper" 102) [161543] The DAVCO DR-30 on ebay. by "James Kelley" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 19:25:06 -0500 From: "NZ8J" To: Subject: [161442] Found QRP rig.. Message-ID: <00f401c3ae33$95162f10$6400a8c0@NZ8J> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Thanks to all who responded, I found what I was looking for 73 Tim Nz8J ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 23:58:04 +0000 From: Wayne K9DI To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu Subject: [161443] LET'S GET READY TO RUUUUMMMMBBBLLLLE!!!!!!!!!! Message-ID: <20031118235804.GD3589@robinton> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Disposition: inline Ok Gang, It's Week 4 of the 40M winter fox hunt and time for hunts 7 and 8. Team Air Pork would like to invite our fellow qrp'ers to come on out and hunt down some pelts!!! Let's give Lloyd and the other fox some business tonight! To everyone: LET'S GET READY TO RUUUUUUUMMMMMMBBBBBLLLLE!!!!!!!!!!!!! VY 73 de Wayne K9DI -- Sincerely and Respectfully Yours Wayne M. Scace K9DI | "QRP: Where the FUN is!!" www.k9di.org | "Linux and Ham Radio an excellent Team!" LICQ #315313 | "Have you thanked your Elmer(s) lately?" k9di@NOSPAMk9di.org | "Share the FUN, be an elmer!!" Proud Flying Pig #217 | "Morse Code: you just might like it!!" ----- End forwarded message ----- -- Sincerely and Respectfully Yours Wayne M. Scace K9DI | "QRP: Where the FUN is!!" www.k9di.org | "Linux and Ham Radio an excellent Team!" LICQ #315313 | "Have you thanked your Elmer(s) lately?" k9di@NOSPAMk9di.org | "Share the FUN, be an elmer!!" Proud Flying Pig #217 | "Morse Code: you just might like it!!" ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 19:13:56 -0600 From: mmalone To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161444] Truffle KD5KXF Message-ID: <200311181913.56468.mmalone@ruggedridge.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline I will be on 7.043 - 44 +- qrm and will be listening above and below my freq exchange is rst spc name pwr See you there! ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 20:24:25 -0500 From: "Brian Murrey" To: "QRP-L" , "Flying Pigs" , "QRPp-l" Subject: [161445] For Sale: 80M Crystals Message-ID: <004201c3ae3b$df48cea0$02fea8c0@bjmw2k> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I have some spare HC49 type crystals for sale. 3.575611 Mhz 5 for $2 and a SASE 73 de KB9BVN ============================================ KB9BVN/QRP QRP-L 1540 QRP-ARCI 10223 39.558 N 86.095 W Johnson Co., Indiana GRID: EM69WN - Elecraft K1 - Attic Dipole - 5w Member of the ARRL - SOC #400 FISTS 5695 CC 764 FPQRP #-57 ============================================ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 20:04:26 -0500 From: Lee Mairs To: kd1jv@moose.ncia.net, Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161446] Re: Trail friendly packaging Message-ID: <013401c3ae39$184b1ad0$3b6d020a@boomer> MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT Am I missing something? Not one of these messages as mentioned a medicinal supply of good bourbon... 73 de Lee KM4YY/8 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven Weber" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 1:17 PM Subject: Re: Trail friendly packaging > >Since the cold weather is about to start I thought I might tinker with > >putting together > >next springs trail-package. Some immediate questions arouse: > > > Hi Ron, > > The main consideration is how long and how far is the trip? > > If it's a short day hike, couple- five miles round trip at the most, then > you have a lot of leway. I usually just put all the gear in a cardboard box > which fits it the bottom of my day pack, toss in an antenna, wrist rocket, > ect, along with lunch, water bottle and a rain jacket and/or other > approperate cloths for the type of Wx expected. > > If it's a one or two night backpacking trip, then the size, weight and > packaging of the equipment becomes more of a concern. But not overly so. An > extra 5 pounds of stuff isn't too hard to manage on a weekend trip, so long > as it's not too bulky. > > For backpacking trips longer than a few days, then size, weight and > packaging becomes critical. I've come to the conclusion it's best to leave > the radio gear home, as you soon realise you would have rathier carried > more food than radio gear - or less weight. Though on my last hike through > Vermont, I realised a small 2M HT would have been handy to get local Wx > reports and possibly beg rides into town. An HT would have been a better > choice than the HF rig, which I didn't get the chance to use once! > > >1. Is plastic cases better than metal? > > Plastic is generally lighter than metal. A water tight or resistant case > for the sensitve gear is always a good idea. > > >2. Better to have components for batt., radio, tuner, swr, watt meter or 1 > >box with all in it? > > Personal prefernce and how much work you want to put into it. It's nice to > have everything more or less in one place. > > >3. Is there a list of objects that should be in a toolkit for portable work? > > A small "leatherman" like tool should be all you need. If you need to do > anything more than simple antenna repairs, you pretty much SOOL anyway. > > >4. Hard better than soft pouch or backpack for carrying equipment? > > > Definately a decent day pack for short trips and an approperate back pack > for longer trips. A walk from the car to a picnic table, anything will work. > > Oh, and don't forget, you will generally need something to sit on and > something to use as a table when you get to where ever. I carry a piece of > ensulite pad to sit on, keeps the old buns dry and warm. I also carry a 1 x > 2 foot piece of masonite to use as a lap table to write on. > > > 72, > Steve, KD1JV > "Melt Solder" > White Mountains of New Hampshire > http://www.qsl.net/kd1jv/ > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 20:43:32 -0500 (EST) From: "n2cx" To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu Cc: njqrp@njqrp.org Subject: [161447] OT: 802.11 wireless router Message-ID: <200311190143.hAJ1hW3W028282@email2.voicenet.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Gant, This is kinda OT but relevant to many of us. I just had to share this info. My family has a cable modem and three computers to share it. The obvious solution is an 802.11 network with relevant security. Severla months ago we bought some Linksys 802.11b hardware that has worked well. Alas the wireless router failed erratically and finally died. Not wanting to be deprived while awaiting the mail delay for warranty repair, I wanted an inexpensive relacement. I found one at CompUSA, an internet special. It is $29.95 plus tax taking into account a $50 "Internet rebate." I paid by creidt card and picked it up at the local store. It installed in under a half hour and so far works quite well. They also have the matching PCMCIA interface cards at similar prices. You can find it at compusa.com by searching for 29510 under networking. No financial interest, etc. simply a satisfied (and frugal!) customer. Oh yeah, it's even QRP! 72/73 Joe E., N2CX ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 19:19:38 -0700 (MST) From: Karl Larsen To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu Subject: [161448] 3 fer tonight! Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII I caught the Truffle just before he quit. Mike was pretty strong. Then I looked and found Lloyd at 7.041.48 working up. Called him 10 times and he heard me. Then tuned down and on 7.037.64 I heard Rik calling CQ Fox. Called him on his frequency and got him with one call! He gave me 599 from MN but I lied and gave him 339 which was louder than he was...:-) Now I can watch the Nova Magnetic Storm show on PBS. -- - Karl Larsen k5di Las Cruces,NM Az ScQRPions - ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 20:19:53 -0600 From: "Doc K0EVZ" To: "qrp-l reflector" Cc: "doc k0evz earthlink" Subject: [161449] Both FOXes spotted Message-ID: <4120031131921953903@earthlink.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Gang: Great news!--both FOXes have been spotted in Albuquerque, NM. Looks like propagation is considerably better than last week for the hunt. Rick W0IS is on 7.037.4 and working up. He is about 589 here. Lloyd K3ESE is on 7.041.3, working up, at about 579 with considerable QSB. GL everyone. 73, --Doc/K0EVZ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 20:21:59 -0600 From: "Jim Sheldon" To: "QRP-L Mailing List" Subject: [161450] Foxii Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Found K3ESE OK, but condx so bad not hearing the other fox here in Kansas unless he isn't there. Don't hear anyone calling him either at 02:20Z W0EB ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 21:27:31 -0500 From: "Bob Schreibmaier" To: "qrp-l reflector" Subject: [161451] Re: Both FOXes spotted Message-ID: <000601c3ae44$bcbcba00$6400a8c0@k3ph> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > Great news!--both FOXes have been spotted in Albuquerque, NM. Looks like > propagation is considerably better than last week for the hunt. > > Rick W0IS is on 7.037.4 and working up. He is about 589 here. Lloyd K3ESE > is on 7.041.3, working up, at about 579 with considerable QSB. GL everyone. Bad news in Eastern Pennsylvania. I hear lots of people calling, but can't hear a peep from either fox. 8^( Oh well. I'll try later and see if it sounds any better. Good luck to all! 72/73, Bob K3PH ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 21:32:45 -0500 From: "Fred \(VE3FAL\)" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" , Subject: [161452] No Foxies or hounds heard Message-ID: <005001c3ae45$6d7a3d90$4b04d3d8@flesnick> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Man rushed home tonight from a meeting to take in the fox hunt, to find the band at 0231 dead as can be, not hearing any hounds or foxies. Anyone else have the same cdx, musta been another flare. Fred VE3FAL ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 20:37:36 -0600 From: "Jay Henson" To: "QRPL" Subject: [161453] FOX - spotted Message-ID: <001101c3ae46$18503800$02b04a0c@aj4ay> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit All, Been a long time since I got a twofer but managed it tonite, and early also. Lloyd is at 7.041.32 and listening up about 1k with some slow QSB. He was about 459 here in AL. Rick was at 7.037.50 and when last heard was 579. At around 0225, his signal disappeared. I can still hear some hounds working him. Good luck to all. Jay AJ4AY Mobile, AL QRPL 1372, ARCI 8131, FISTS 7917, FP -115, SOC 220 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.541 / Virus Database: 335 - Release Date: 11/14/2003 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 18:42:25 -0800 (PST) From: Garie Halstead K8KFJ To: Bob Schreibmaier , Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161454] Re: Both FOXes spotted Message-ID: <20031119024225.5092.qmail@web60303.mail.yahoo.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii --- Bob Schreibmaier wrote: > > > Great news!--both FOXes have been spotted in Albuquerque, NM. > Looks like > > propagation is considerably better than last week for the hunt. > > > > Rick W0IS is on 7.037.4 and working up. He is about 589 here. > Lloyd > K3ESE > > is on 7.041.3, working up, at about 579 with considerable QSB. GL > everyone. > > Bad news in Eastern Pennsylvania. I hear lots of people calling, > but can't hear a peep from either fox. 8^( > > Oh well. I'll try later and see if it sounds any better. > > Good luck to all! About the same situation here Bob. I hear quite a few 5s with good signals working the foxes but can't hear W0IS or K3ESE. I did hear Joe W2KJ in NC work the higher Fox so I'm glad someone here in the east has some propagation. HI 72, Gary -K8KFJ- West Virginia __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 21:43:53 -0500 From: Al Scanandoah To: k3ph@ptd.net Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161455] Re: Both FOXes spotted Message-ID: <3FBAD8E9.20804@rochester.rr.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit No foxes heard in WNY, either. Something about being above about 40 deg. seems to kill the RF. Al, K2ZN ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 20:06:57 -0700 From: "Dave Ek" To: "QRP-L" Subject: [161456] Sparse sigs on 40m at 0300Z? Message-ID: <003001c3ae4a$3bcab860$6801a8c0@dad> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Is it just me, or does 40m seem pretty dead at the moment? Do I need to go out and check my antenna? I'm not hearing foxii or hounds. 73 de Dave NK0E ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 22:06:45 -0500 From: "Tom Palmer" To: "QRP-L" Subject: [161457] Re: FOX - spotted Message-ID: <000301c3ae4a$3147ae20$b4340843@swfla.rr.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I fell lucky to have bagged a pelt from W0IS (MN) at 0236 and a pelt from K3ESE at 0248. I did not hear Lloyd until about 0245 (MD). Lloyd's signal is improving, but much long QSB. I wonder whether Lloyd switched to his long wire. The band does not usually improve from SW Florida to the North as time passes. On the other hand, signals between Florida and the upper mid-west usually almost always get louder between 0300 and 0400 during the 40 meter hunts. Band conditions are worse tonight than during last week's hunt. Much white noise! Good luck to all! I don't expect any pelt records will be set this hunt in spite of two excellent FOXII. I hear the FOXII calling CQ over and over and not that many pelts being bagged. Tom, N1TP Naples, FL P.S. K0DT was really loud here at 0240. Even louder than most Pesky Texans, except W5YR, of course. George is ALWAYS loud. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 20:07:44 -0700 From: "Dick Housden, W0NTA" To: Subject: [161458] Fox Hunt Message-ID: <002f01c3ae4a$4de804d0$0bc40918@yourtarbvp550m> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Well, things are not very good in Colorado tonight either. Seems like a replay of last week. I did work Lloyd but had to resort to taking the K2 to the minivan and using a Hamstick on the roof. Same thing last week. Will look for W0IS later. Heard him just before the hunt started and then he disappeared. Not hearing the hounds either. Dick, W0NTA ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 22:14:20 -0500 From: Steve.Lawrence@ITWFEG.COM To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161459] FS: AT-Sprint: Pocket-sized, multi-band Transciever Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" I have for sale one KD1JV limited-edition "AT-Sprint" transciever. 40M, 30M, 20M, Altoids tin sized, class-E based DDS controlled high efficiency transciever. Built-in keyer, Morse readout of all functions. Fully and carefully assembled, including the KD1JV/N5ESE recommended modifications. Tested on the workbench, but no "field" hours. Not packaged. Full documentation. Best pictures and other info: http://www.io.com/~n5fc/atsprint.htm Seemingly endless house remodeling projects are keeping me from electronics :-( so thought I'd let this go to someone who can take this gem into the field. $175 shipped. ConUS only. Please contact me off-list. Tnx. 73, Steve aa8af ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 21:15:42 -0600 From: "George, W5YR" To: , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161460] Re: Both FOXes spotted Message-ID: <02e601c3ae4b$6b8d2be0$0401a8c0@PS> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Doc you were an honest S9 here near Dallas. You nearly knocked the cans off my head I was listening so hard for the Foxii. K5DI was also extremely loud - better bring a Bird 43 out to NM and check you guys out! <:} Noise here was horrible and both signals were weak but workable. Got my two-fer but had to work a little. The NE-TX Tornados got at least 8 of 10 points with a couple of the guys still hoping the band will open up again. George ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doc K0EVZ" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 8:19 PM Subject: Both FOXes spotted > Gang: > > Great news!--both FOXes have been spotted in Albuquerque, NM. Looks like > propagation is considerably better than last week for the hunt. > > Rick W0IS is on 7.037.4 and working up. He is about 589 here. Lloyd K3ESE > is on 7.041.3, working up, at about 579 with considerable QSB. GL everyone. > > 73, > --Doc/K0EVZ > > > > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 21:00:57 -0600 From: "Jerry Ford" To: "qrp-l" Subject: [161461] It's so dead here Message-ID: <006401c3ae49$5b0c8a60$4a78da0c@mchsi.com> Welcome to my world Dave. The band has gone to the dogs and the foxii are on the run 73 Jerry N0JRN FP # 546, 4SQRP, ARS # 923, ARCI # 11049, ARRL, Springfield, Mo. MP + #8 http://home.mchsi.com/~n0jrn ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 22:17:39 -0500 From: mmalone@ruggedridge.com To: Message-ID: <200311190317.hAJ3Hd0V024207@rain.CC.Lehigh.EDU> Receiv HOSfrom 192.168.1.100 [64.72.55.114] by RUGGEDRIDGE.COM with ESMTP (SMTPD32-7.07) id A19C8C430514; Tue, 18 Nov 2003 21:21:00 -0600 From: mmalone To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: Truffle Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 21:17:08 -0600 User-Agent: KMail/1.5.3 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline Message-Id: <200311182117.08267.mmalone@ruggedridge.com> X-Declude-Sender: mmalone@ruggedridge.com [64.72.55.114] X-Note: This E-mail was scanned by Declude JunkMail (www.declude.com) for spam. well, I got 12 in the log and will post it later after the fox hunt... or fox skunk as it is looking. WOIS got 1/2 my call then went ESP on me. Lloyd is non existent here now too... must be BPL doing it! LOL ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 21:17:06 -0600 From: Todd Enders To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161463] Re: No Foxies or hounds heard Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v552) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit On Tuesday, Nov 18, 2003, at 20:32 US/Central, Fred ((VE3FAL)) wrote: > Man rushed home tonight from a meeting to take in the fox hunt, to find > the band at 0231 dead as can be, not hearing any hounds or foxies. > Anyone else have the same cdx, musta been another flare. > Don't know about that, but 40 is pretty dead here as well. Heard some hounds earlier, but nothing resembling a pack. Now, even with the pre-amp on, there's nothing from about 7.030-7.050. A few weak ones down at the bottom of the band. That's it. Looks like another goose egg from ND. :-( 72/73, Todd, AG0T ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 21:19:07 -0600 From: "George, W5YR" To: "Tom Palmer" , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161464] Re: FOX - spotted Message-ID: <030401c3ae4b$e57312d0$0401a8c0@PS> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Thanks, Tom! A result of good food and clean living . . . George ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Palmer" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 9:06 PM Subject: Re: FOX - spotted > P.S. K0DT was really loud here at 0240. Even louder than > most Pesky Texans, > except W5YR, of course. George is ALWAYS loud. > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 19:35:18 -0800 From: "k6xr" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161465] deep fox holes Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit the foxes where deep in there fox holes tonight! could not hear either one. Got a good truffle though Reggie K6XR in Bakersfield, Ca 48 years enjoying ham radio K1-4 1512 Norcal 2306 Qrpp 8701 ARS 1545 Fp 620 Fists 10183 ARRL RCC h! ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 22:44:48 -0500 From: Michael Babineau To: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net, n7rr@hotmail.com Subject: [161466] re:Tilting the Elecraft KX1 Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v552) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit >Let the KX1 mods begin! Don't have a KX1 (yet) but I have been thinking about some ideas for cool accessories ... How about a leg-strap mount? Rather than just mounting a key on your leg you could mount the whole rig. This would be awesome for mobile operations or operating from a chair or even perhaps sitting on the ground under a tree. On a similar note, how about a forearm mount for operating pedestrian mobile (maybe just a couple of velcro straps??) sort of like those FM Radios that mount on your upper arm for workouts only it would attach below the the elbow. A padded hard-case to protect it from shock and the elements would also be great. This would also keep it from being scratched or mashed in a crowded pack in transit. My digital multimeter has a sort of rubber grommet-thingie that protects the corners from impact .. this sort of thing might also be useful for the KX1 out in the field to protect it from impacts. Maybe this could also double as the means of attaching the leg and arm straps to the Rig? Anyone have any other ideas?? Michael VE3WMB ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 21:54:34 -0600 From: "Joe Martin" To: "QRP" Subject: [161467] Re: It's so dead here Message-ID: <030801c3ae50$d90c6230$bf4cd6d0@JoesHome1> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Dead here also, maybe next time around. My little 20 meter dipole just couldn't cut it, needed more than 1/4 wave on 40 tonight.. If I can just figure out how to get a couple of 67 ft legs out into the complex parking lot ... 73 de KM5CW, Joe ARCI #11368 FP#-697 FISTS#4217 GRID EM13kf FtWorth,Tx 32:49:31N 97:06:13W (http://web.wt.net/~km5cw) ---------| Virus Scanned by Symantec |--------- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Ford" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 9:00 PM Subject: It's so dead here > Welcome to my world Dave. > > The band has gone to the dogs and the foxii are on the run > > 73 Jerry N0JRN > FP # 546, 4SQRP, ARS # 923, ARCI # 11049, ARRL, > Springfield, Mo. MP + #8 > http://home.mchsi.com/~n0jrn > > > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 23:03:22 -0500 From: "Lawrence Makoski" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161468] Re: It's so dead here Message-ID: <007101c3ae52$13a5f360$2cf54b0c@larrysahyqy001> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I don't know if John had any better luck than I did; but here in Central NJ - no foxii heard. Heard a FEW hounds; but not many of them, either. It seems I may have a cloud of CME material hanging over my QTH! 73 de Larry W2LJ - Vivat Morse! W2LJ@arrl.net http://www.qsl.net/w2lj ARRL Lifemember QRP ARCI #4488 NJQRP #47 FISTS #1469 QRP-L #778 FP #612 QRPp-I #759 ARS #1528 --- K1 #1647 --- AmQRP, CQC #746 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Ford" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 10:00 PM Subject: It's so dead here > Welcome to my world Dave. > > The band has gone to the dogs and the foxii are on the run > > 73 Jerry N0JRN > FP # 546, 4SQRP, ARS # 923, ARCI # 11049, ARRL, > Springfield, Mo. MP + #8 > http://home.mchsi.com/~n0jrn > > > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 23:06:00 -0500 From: "Armin Hachmer" To: , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161469] Re: No Foxies or hounds heard Message-ID: <001401c3ae52$73cd6de0$726c7bd8@muskoka.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Fred, i got lucky and worked K3ESE, never heard Rick. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fred (VE3FAL)" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 9:32 PM Subject: No Foxies or hounds heard > Man rushed home tonight from a meeting to take in the fox hunt, to find > the band at 0231 dead as can be, not hearing any hounds or foxies. > Anyone else have the same cdx, musta been another flare. > > Fred > VE3FAL > > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 23:10:07 -0500 From: "Tom Palmer" To: "QRP-L" Subject: [161470] Re: deep fox holes Message-ID: <000301c3ae53$0e5b7820$b4340843@swfla.rr.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Pelts for California Hounds so far this season: Hunt 1 - 4 pelts Hunt 2 - 4 Hunt 3 - 5 Hunt 4 - 2 Hunt 5 - 2 Hunt 6 - 0 Not a banner year thus far for our friends in CA. Tom, N1TP Naples, FL ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 21:56:17 -0600 From: "Jerry Ford" To: "qrp-l" Subject: [161471] WOW Message-ID: <009c01c3ae51$1644d6a0$4a78da0c@mchsi.com> Not sure if this is a fox hunt or a snipe hunt. Did a lot of chasen but came up with air. LOL 73 to all and enjoy Jerry N0JRN FP # 546, 4SQRP, ARS # 923, ARCI # 11049, ARRL, Springfield, Mo. MP + #8 http://home.mchsi.com/~n0jrn ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 20:17:11 -0800 (PST) From: Bob KB2FEL To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161472] Re: Fox Hunt Message-ID: <20031119041711.17957.qmail@web60510.mail.yahoo.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii here in WV land at 03:17 Rick W0IS sounded like he was going long path or over the pole... Tried sitching from Vee to the mobile ham stick for K3ESE and never did hear him. 72 Bob KB2FEL/8 --- "Dick Housden, W0NTA" wrote: > Well, things are not very good in Colorado tonight > either. Seems like a > replay of last week. I did work Lloyd but had to > resort to taking the K2 to > the minivan and using a Hamstick on the roof. Same > thing last week. Will > look for W0IS later. Heard him just before the hunt > started and then he > disappeared. Not hearing the hounds either. > > Dick, W0NTA > > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 23:20:08 -0500 From: "Armin Hachmer" To: "Tom Palmer" , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161473] Re: deep fox holes Message-ID: <003801c3ae54$6b933040$726c7bd8@muskoka.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Tom, you were boomin into Central Ontario tonight. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Palmer" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 11:10 PM Subject: Re: deep fox holes > Pelts for California Hounds so far this season: > > Hunt 1 - 4 pelts > Hunt 2 - 4 > Hunt 3 - 5 > Hunt 4 - 2 > Hunt 5 - 2 > Hunt 6 - 0 > > Not a banner year thus far for our friends in CA. > > Tom, N1TP > Naples, FL > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 23:21:48 -0500 From: "Tom Palmer" To: "QRP-L" Subject: [161474] Re: No Foxies or hounds heard Message-ID: <000301c3ae54$a70f75c0$b4340843@swfla.rr.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Band conditions during Week 7 were by far the worst so far this Winter Season! Tom, N1TP Naples, FL ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 22:27:35 -0600 (CST) From: Dale Botkin To: Lee Mairs Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161475] Re: Trail friendly packaging Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII On Tue, 18 Nov 2003, Lee Mairs wrote: > Am I missing something? Not one of these messages as mentioned a medicinal > supply of good bourbon... Why belabor the obvious? It's like saying, "Pack extra socks" (which are, of course, only used to cushion the bottle of abovementioned medicinals)... 8-) 72, Dale - N0XAS (who may be the only one here NOT foxhunting) -- It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to burn off. PicoKeyer Analog with pot speed control now available! Or add memory and more to your Rock-Mite -- http://www.hamgadgets.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 20:29:25 -0800 (PST) From: Bob KB2FEL To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Cc: n2cx@voicenet.com Subject: [161476] Re: OT: 802.11 wireless router Message-ID: <20031119042925.24521.qmail@web60503.mail.yahoo.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hi Joe, Just beware of the war driving and free network hacks.. sounds like a good deal though. 72 Bob KB2FEL/8 --- n2cx wrote: > Gant, > > This is kinda OT but relevant to many of us. I just > had to share this > info. > > My family has a cable modem and three computers to > share it. The > obvious solution is an 802.11 network with relevant > security. > > Severla months ago we bought some Linksys 802.11b > hardware that > has worked well. Alas the wireless router failed > erratically and finally > died. Not wanting to be deprived while awaiting the > mail delay for > warranty repair, I wanted an inexpensive relacement. > > I found one at CompUSA, an internet special. It is > $29.95 plus tax > taking into account a $50 "Internet rebate." I paid > by creidt card and > picked it up at the local store. It installed in > under a half hour and > so far works quite well. They also have the > matching PCMCIA > interface cards at similar prices. > > You can find it at compusa.com by searching for > 29510 under > networking. > > No financial interest, etc. simply a satisfied (and > frugal!) customer. > > Oh yeah, it's even QRP! > > 72/73 > > Joe E., N2CX > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 22:41:25 -0600 From: Richard Clem To: Subject: [161477] FOX: W0IS preliminary log Message-ID: <595HksepZ2576S07.1069216885@uwdvg007.cms.usa.net> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Well, I think conditions were horrible tonight. Things started out moder= ately well. Even though I gave everyone an honorary 599, I don't think there w= ere any "earned" 599's. In fact, many of the hounds were only slightly above= ESP level. I was at 7037.5 for most of the hunt. At the end, I was frantically call= ing CQ FOX on 7040, but with very few takers. The first half hour was fairly good into Texas and environs, so the pesky= Texans scored another coup on this hunt. I got N1TP in Florida at 0235, = and someone promptly turned off the band, as I only made 6 contacts after tha= t point. I tuned around a couple of times, and the band was very quiet. I= did briefly hear Lloyd, and I heard a CO2 quite strong at the bottom of the b= and. = But other than that, 40 was essentially dead for most of the hunt. Here's the preliminary log. Please let me know if there are any correcti= ons, and congrats to the following hounds for a pelt under very adverse conditions. 73, Rick W0IS 0200 AA5O 599 LA VERN 5W 0201 K5JHP 579 TX BILL 5W 0202 K0EVZ 589 NM DOC 5W 0203 AJ4AY 579 AL JAY 5W 0205 K5DW 559 TX DON 5W 0206 N5IB 559 LA JIM 5W 0208 AK5X 599 TX BILL 5W 0210 KD5UDB 599 TX BILL 5W 0212 K5DI 339 NM KARL 5W 0213 N5ZE 559 TX LEW 5W 0214 KT5V 559 TX DAVID 5W 0215 W5YR 559 TX GEORGE 5W 0216 AB9CA 559 AL DAVE 5W 0218 AC7A 339 AZ TOM 5W 0219 K5SR 559 TX DALE 5W 0221 KK5LD 559 TX DAN 5W 0223 AK6Y 559 AZ GREG 5W 0229 W0ANM 559 MN CHRIS 5W 0230 KQ5U 559 TX TERRY 5W 0233 W7ILW 559 AZ WALT 5W 0234 K5ZTY 559 TX BILL 5W 0235 N1TP 559 FL TOM 5W 0254 K2QO 559 NY MARK 5W 0259 K3PH 599 PA BOB 5W 0305 WS4S 559 TN CONARD 5W 0310 K0SU 559 MN TERRY 5W 0317 KB2FEL 559 WV BOB 5W 0339 N4ROA 549 VA DAN 5W 0400 W0IS FOX 0400 K3ESE FOX ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 04:55:38 +0000 From: "Bruce Prior" To: michael.babineau@sympatico.ca Cc: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU Subject: [161478] re:Tilting the Elecraft KX1 Message-ID: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Hi Michael -- What a great bunch of ideas! Go for it! When you build your KX1, send me an e-mail and maybe we can make a sked. I'll be leaving soon for a snowshoe trip with the KX1, so mine is fully-loaded, and working great! Since you're in snow country, I'd strongly recommend Lithium photo cells for any cold-weather operation. I'm planning to carry lithiums in an 8-cell RadioShack battery pack, with the internal 6-cell pack also loaded with lithiums as a back-up. By the way, I plan to carry a small speaker which the KX1 drives very nicely (RadioShack #19-318A), since I like to listen to the radio while doing camp chores without being tethered to headphones, although of course I'll carry earbuds as well. 72, J. Bruce Prior N7RR Kairos Research 853 Alder Street Blaine, WA 98230-8030 360-332-6046 Patronize tobacco-free enterprises and institutions. ----Original Message Follows---- From: Michael Babineau To: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net, n7rr@hotmail.com Subject: re:Tilting the Elecraft KX1 Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 22:44:48 -0500 >Let the KX1 mods begin! Don't have a KX1 (yet) but I have been thinking about some ideas for cool accessories ... How about a leg-strap mount? Rather than just mounting a key on your leg you could mount the whole rig. This would be awesome for mobile operations or operating from a chair or even perhaps sitting on the ground under a tree. On a similar note, how about a forearm mount for operating pedestrian mobile (maybe just a couple of velcro straps??) sort of like those FM Radios that mount on your upper arm for workouts only it would attach below the the elbow. A padded hard-case to protect it from shock and the elements would also be great. This would also keep it from being scratched or mashed in a crowded pack in transit. My digital multimeter has a sort of rubber grommet-thingie that protects the corners from impact .. this sort of thing might also be useful for the KX1 out in the field to protect it from impacts. Maybe this could also double as the means of attaching the leg and arm straps to the Rig? Anyone have any other ideas?? Michael VE3WMB _________________________________________________________________ Share holiday photos without swamping your Inbox. Get MSN Extra Storage now! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 22:40:25 -0600 From: "Jerry Ford" To: "qrp-l" , "FPigs" Subject: [161479] Any piggies still up ? Message-ID: <00e701c3ae57$40cd73e0$4a78da0c@mchsi.com> Hearing signals from the left coast and from 4 land. Any piggies want to run by 7.044 and give it a shot?? It's 04:55 now and I'll be in here for about an hour yet. Hope to hear you there. 72 es oo Jerry N0JRN FP # 546, 4SQRP, ARS # 923, ARCI # 11049, ARRL, Springfield, Mo. MP + #8 http://home.mchsi.com/~n0jrn ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 23:00:05 -0600 From: "George, W5YR" To: , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161480] Re: deep fox holes Message-ID: <035801c3ae5a$0033a4a0$0401a8c0@PS> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Reggie, heard you work the Truffle - that antenna is doing fine! George ----- Original Message ----- From: "k6xr" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 9:35 PM Subject: deep fox holes > > the foxes where deep in there fox holes tonight! could not hear either one. > Got a good truffle though > > > Reggie K6XR in Bakersfield, Ca > 48 years enjoying ham radio > K1-4 1512 > Norcal 2306 > Qrpp 8701 > ARS 1545 > Fp 620 > Fists 10183 > ARRL RCC > > > > > > h! > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 21:03:38 -0800 (PST) From: Lloyd Lachow To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161481] Re: Both FOXes spotted Message-ID: <20031119050338.98619.qmail@web41004.mail.yahoo.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii --- Doc K0EVZ wrote: > Gang: > > Great news!--both FOXes have been spotted in > Albuquerque, NM. HOW CAN THAT BE???? I was in Maryland the whole time, so help me... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 23:25:56 -0600 From: "George, W5YR" To: , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161482] Re: Both FOXes spotted Message-ID: <038001c3ae5d$9cd915d0$0401a8c0@PS> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Nope, Lloyd, after the first 30 minutes or less you were in Oz! Worked you around 0213 with "good" signal then worked Rick at 0215. By the time I tuned back up to you, your signal was in the noise! Thanks for the pelt, pal! George ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lloyd Lachow" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 11:03 PM Subject: Re: Both FOXes spotted > --- Doc K0EVZ wrote: > > Gang: > > > > Great news!--both FOXes have been spotted in > > Albuquerque, NM. > > HOW CAN THAT BE???? > > I was in Maryland the whole time, so help me... > > > > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard > http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 21:29:49 -0800 (PST) From: Lloyd Lachow To: clem.law@usa.net, Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161483] FOX: K3ESE preliminary log Message-ID: <20031119052949.67418.qmail@web41009.mail.yahoo.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii NOT!!!! Ha, fooled ya! Tomorrow. All told, there are 55 or 56 in my log. Worked about 31 through the first 1/2 hour, then, indeed, the band switch was turned to "off." Worked four over the next 1/2 hour. Hounds would loom up out of the fog, then veer off. Just once, I'd so love to have that 1-to-2-per-minute rate last for the whole two hours. That would be fun. Thanks to all who played and helped, and sorry to the ESP ops we missed. It's GOT to get better, right? LL ===== 73, 72 es oo, Lloyd, K3ESE - Reisterstown, Maryland KX1#11 - multiPIG+#14 - K1#379 - 20/40M RockMites EDZ - Longwahr - Begali Magnetic Classic Paddles ARRL - ARS - QRParci - QCWA - FISTS #8774 FPQRP #476 - QRP-L - BORG #2 Fun = Skill / Power ! 8^D __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 01:48:09 -0600 From: dave To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161484] Gootee Sales Message-ID: <3FBB2039.8040208@gulftel.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Folks, I too am looking for a 'new' used scope to replace my old 10MHz Heath. In looking around I came across Gootee Sales in Jasper,IN. Wondering if anyone has had any dealing with him. Please reply off list. Thanks! 73 de dave ab9ca ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 06:15:22 -0500 From: "Brian Murrey" To: "QRP-L" , "Flying Pigs" , "QRPp-l" Subject: [161485] OOOOPS!! Message-ID: <022a01c3ae8e$6d0159e0$02fea8c0@bjmw2k> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I left a note about some crystals for sale... It says 5 for $2 plus SASE...that's WRONG Sorry. 3.575611 Mhz Crystals in HC49 format 5 for $1.00 plus SASE I apologize for any confusion this may have caused. I should have read my post before hitting the enter key. 73 ============================================ KB9BVN/QRP QRP-L 1540 QRP-ARCI 10223 39.558 N 86.095 W Johnson Co., Indiana GRID: EM69WN - Elecraft K1 - Attic Dipole - 5w Member of the ARRL - SOC #400 FISTS 5695 CC 764 FPQRP #-57 ============================================ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 05:53:22 -0700 (MST) From: Karl Larsen To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu Subject: [161486] FOX: Looks like... Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII I have missed the northern Fox for 2 nights. I found him last night but judging from tonight you have to get lucky and work the northern fox early in the hunt. The sun has set things up so there is no resiprosity in signal strength on a north south path. Last night Rick was hearing me 599 and I heard him 339. He was hearing me real good and I was just getting him. That is what is happening to Alaska. I have a friend who moved up there and we set up a qso with the telephone. I will call Dan and he says yes! Your 59 and then Dan calls me and nada. We talk on the telephone and forget radio. -- - Karl Larsen k5di Las Cruces,NM Az ScQRPions - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 08:20:55 -0500 From: Alex To: unlisted-recipients:; (no To-header on input) Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161487] Re: a positive sign for BPL Message-ID: <3FBB6E37.B3DBC00F@amsat.org> MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit "Hare,Ed, W1RFI" wrote: > > At this point, I think that our best bet is not to interfere with the > discussions at hand on the board. Interesting sentence. Don't interfere with a discussion on BPL. :-) However, I think it's perfectly fine if folks want to join that discussion if they feel the need to do so. Investors will not feel one bit bad if you loose your ham bands in the course of making money. Small or big investors alike, their interest is the same, and it has very little to do with the noise level you will be treated on. Just like investors are not interested in the injured, resulting from side effects of a drug on which they are raking in the doe. Only when the (projected) side effects may affect their bottom line they may take notice. Remember, your best weapon in this issue is awareness. Create it and nourish it. You can write your congressman all you want and file comments with the FCC until you see blue, but if there's a serious potential to make big bucks, well, you know the drill. This is America. You need to fight this thing on as many fronts. Don't let an opportunity to inform the public pass. Indeed, don't interfere with the discussion, but make sure the participants are fully aware what they may be getting into. There's nothing wrong with letting them know that making money on BPL isn't going to be as easy as the BPL industry wants to make potential investors believe. We would be doing them a disservice by not fully informing potential investors on what is actually involved. Perhaps we're saving them a buck or two in the process. 73, --Alex KR1ST http://www.kr1st.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 08:39:38 -0500 From: Steve.Lawrence@ITWFEG.COM To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161488] FS: AT-Sprint: Pocket-sized, multi-band Transciever -- SPOKEN FOR Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Spoken for. Thanks for all the interest! Steve __________________ I have for sale one KD1JV limited-edition "AT-Sprint" transciever. 40M, 30M, 20M, Altoids tin sized, class-E based DDS controlled high efficiency transciever. Built-in keyer, Morse readout of all functions. Fully and carefully assembled, including the KD1JV/N5ESE recommended modifications. Tested on the workbench, but no "field" hours. Not packaged. Full documentation. Best pictures and other info: http://www.io.com/~n5fc/atsprint.htm Seemingly endless house remodeling projects are keeping me from electronics :-( so thought I'd let this go to someone who can take this gem into the field. $175 shipped. ConUS only. Please contact me off-list. Tnx. 73, Steve aa8af ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 07:47:50 -0600 From: "Jerry Ford" To: "qrp-l" , "FPigs" Subject: [161489] Sunday night net Message-ID: <001d01c3aea3$b9b11b80$4a78da0c@mchsi.com> Good morning everyone: I appologize for the delay in this report but it has been an event filled week here. I would like to thank those that checked into the Sunday night Flying Pig net and I would like to appologize to those that didn't make it. The QRM was exceptionally bad from all modes and made it very difficult to copy even the stronger station. All was not lost however since we had 5 folks that successfully got through the noise. Lloyd: ( K3ESE ) Nice signal down here all night Sunday evening partner. Congrats on picking up another piggie number. ( You folks may or may not be aware that Lloyd is in first place in this years FP activity called WAP " Worked All Pigs 2003 " )( Not an easy tasks since others are hot on his heals ) Way to go Lloyd and hope to hear you next weekend. Armin: ( VE3TEQ ) Nice signal on your check-in Armin but lost you from there. The band shifted or something cuz when I went to you, nothing was heard here. Thanks for checking in and I hope we hear you on the net again. ( Like tonight on Joel's net ) Dan: ( KC5GXL ) Here's some real DX. Hi Dan !! Finally we get some propagation your way. Haven't heard you in a month of Sunday's. Congrats on your contact with LL. I guess I'm going to have to run a massive loop so I can hear you more often. Thanks for being there and stop by again. These bands can only get better. Jack: ( KR8Z ) Hi Jack: Thanks for stopping by to say hello. ( Jack isn't a piggie YET but in the swine tradition he jumped in on the net to give us a few oinks. )( Now I'm twisting his tail to get him to become a piggie member ) Real nice signal here Jack and I really apprecaite your participation in the net. I hope you found the information you needed on the MP+. Hope you'll stop by again. Mike: ( WA8BXN ) Dang the bands Mike. You were strong on that KX1 when first heard. Then nutten honey !! Thanks for your post after to let me know what happened. I was beginning to think I had gotten sucked into that black hole again. Guess not since the QRM was 20 over here. Thanks for stopping by. Do it again and lets give that little rig an good workout. Again thanks to all of you for your support. I appologize to the 3 others that I just could not pull out of the noise. Mikey will be back soon so continue to try checking in. His antler is much better than mine and he will do a much better job of getting everyone on board. And then there's Joel !! This is Wednesday and my buddy Joel has a net tonight at 0100z on 7.044. Everyone stop by and say hello. ( you don't have to be a FP to check in ) C U gang: 72 and oo ( oink oink ) Jerry N0JRN FP # 546, 4SQRP, ARS # 923, ARCI # 11049, ARRL, Springfield, Mo. MP + #8 http://home.mchsi.com/~n0jrn ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 07:04:29 -0700 (MST) From: Karl Larsen To: "George, W5YR" Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161490] Re: Both FOXes spotted Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII On Tue, 18 Nov 2003, George, W5YR wrote: > Doc you were an honest S9 here near Dallas. You nearly knocked the cans off > my head I was listening so hard for the Foxii. K5DI was also extremely > loud - better bring a Bird 43 out to NM and check you guys out! <:} Yes have to admit I'm putting 24 volts to my FT-817. It's pretty Hot but puts out a lot more power. > George -- - Karl Larsen k5di Las Cruces,NM Az ScQRPions - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 08:13:05 -0600 From: "Jay Henson" To: , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161491] Re: W0IS preliminary log Message-ID: <004701c3aea7$40d358f0$a3b04a0c@jay> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Rick My 579 report on your signal was an honest report. Very loud and easy copy in LA (lower Alabama) at 0203. Somewhere around 0225, the ether gods pulled the plug and you completely dropped off the radar screen. Lloyd's signal seemed to improve with time down here in the sticks. I turned the radio off at 0100 and still had a very respectable copy on him. Very strange doings last evening. Even the pesky Texans were sort of wimpy sounding, 'cept of course for W5YR. Like Tom N1TP said, George is ALWAYS booming. I don't know what Doc K0EVZ has done at his new location but it certainly was right. He and George were the loudest stations heard all evening. Thanks to both foxii for the effort and my best to everyone. Jay AJ4AY Mobile, AL QRPL 1372, ARCI 8131, FISTS 7917, FP -115, SOC 220 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.538 / Virus Database: 333 - Release Date: 11/10/2003 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 06:16:44 -0800 (PST) From: Lloyd Lachow To: a low-energy group Subject: [161492] FOX: the aftermath Message-ID: <20031119141644.21656.qmail@web41013.mail.yahoo.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ...worth 1K words: http://f1.pg.briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/llachow/lst?.dir=/Fox...the+aftermath&.view=l __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 08:25:04 -0600 From: "Michael Melland, W9WIS" To: hottell@gulftel.com, Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161493] Re: Gootee Sales Message-ID: <004901c3aea8$eda024e0$4986e98d@winad.it.uwosh.edu> MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit If that's Tom Gootee he's a great guy.... very homest in any dealings I've ever heard of involving him. I've steered many hams to Tom and Lew Coppes in Arizona.... another square dealer with very fair prices. Mike, W9WIS ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 09:31:32 -0500 From: "AI2Q" To: Cc: "QRP-L (E-mail)" Subject: [161494] RE: a positive sign for BPL Message-ID: <000f01c3aea9$d4dc0180$7e01a8c0@hq.cmp.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hello Joel: In a nutshell, the Rules necessitate that the Amateur Service operate in the "Public Interest, Convenience, and Necessity," aka PICON. There is nary a mention of anything hobby related. == Vy 73, AI2Q, Alex .-.-. -----Original Message----- From: hamjoel@juno.com [mailto:hamjoel@juno.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 4:34 PM To: ai2q@adelphia.net Subject: Re: a positive sign for BPL >and point out to those investors that Amateur Radio isn't a hobby. >It's a >service under FCC rules. > >Vy 73, AI2Q, Alex in Kennebunk, Maine QRP-L #687 >http://users.adelphia.net/~alexmm/ai2q.htm >> Hi Alex, what is the fcc definition of "a service" and in particular, what obligations in "a service" does one have... \thanks joel ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 09:42:33 -0500 From: "John H. Shannon" To: "FISTS maillist" Subject: [161495] Email contest calendar - Followup Message-ID: <000901c3aeab$64a0b440$94842845@alltel.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Wow, you've all been so kind to help with the email contest calendar info. I started to thank each one in person, but there were so many, I had to stop trying. Thanks to all who wrote saying it was N2CQ. I've now heard from my friend and he says that was the person, he just had the name wrong. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 73 - John, K3WWP - 100% CW & QRP using simple wire antennas. http://home.alltel.net/johnshan/ My website is now in its eighth year of operation and includes the following: DX QSL Routes ** Operating Tips QRP Rigs Info ** CW Contest Calendar Daily Propagation Info ** Your CW Stories Teens and CW ** Monthly polls Categorized Quality Links ** MUCH MORE If you love Morse Code, please join the FISTS club - http://www.fists.org I'm proud to be FISTS # 2002 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 09:55:56 -0500 From: John Sielke To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu Subject: [161496] Re: FOX: the aftermath Message-ID: <3FBB847C.7080809@pobox.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > ...worth 1K words: > > http://f1.pg.briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/llachow/lst?.dir=/Fox...the+aftermath&.view=l > A coincidence? I clicked on this link, and I first thing you see is "Yahoo Personals...I am a Man seeking a Woman...." John W2AGN ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 10:01:40 -0500 From: "David Hinerman" To: "qrp-l" Subject: [161497] FS: FT-817 and accessories Message-ID: <000401c3aeae$095c43d0$7a032a0a@nyroc.ametek.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit For Sale: Yaesu FT-817 with accessories. $700 (shipping included) Yaesu FT-817 portable multimode transceiver with standard accessories (3-piece rubber duck antenna, shoulder strap, microphone, etc.) Manual included. I've modified this unit's alkaline battery holder to accept and charge NiCd or NiMH cells. It includes a fuse. It CANNOT be used for alkaline cells. Eight AA NiMH cells are included. For this price I'll include an installed Expanded Spectrum Systems 500 Hz CW filter, a Bencher BY-1 paddle with MFJ-422C keyer, and a quiet laptop power supply that I use to power the rig. The price includes FedEx Ground shipping within the United States. Dave ---------------------------- David Hinerman WD8CIV wd8civ@worldnet.att.net ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 07:09:18 -0800 (PST) From: Lloyd Lachow To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161498] Re: W0IS preliminary log Message-ID: <20031119150918.89608.qmail@web41002.mail.yahoo.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii --- Jay Henson wrote: > > Lloyd's signal seemed to improve with time down here > in the sticks. I > turned the radio off at 0100 and still had a very > respectable copy on him. ...with the radio off?? Very strange indeed! 8^D LL __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 10:19:10 -0500 From: John Sielke To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu Subject: [161499] AT Sprint ?? Message-ID: <3FBB89EE.60704@pobox.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit OK, I'll give it a try. Anybody else have an AT sprint (built or unbuilt) for sale? Drop me private email, please. John W2AGN ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 09:19:01 -0600 From: "Michael Melland, W9WIS" To: Lou Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161500] Re: Gootee Sales Message-ID: <002601c3aeb0$77fa10e0$4986e98d@winad.it.uwosh.edu> MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit Not all their stock is listed on the web site... they have a warehouse. http://www.thetestequipmentstore.com Lew Coppes and Eric Coppes lcoppes@dakotacom.net Coppes Enterprises 3518 N Pellegrino Dr Tucson AZ 85749 Phone: 520-749-8471 Fax: 520-760-7780 Cell: 520-405-8957 Mike Melland, W9WIS ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 08:20:59 -0700 From: kizerian@xmission.com To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161501] Island Pad Cutter-Lee Valley Tools Message-ID: <1069255259.3fbb8a5b877d5@webmail.xmission.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit I have never tried the Island Pad Cutter, but I have found these to work well. http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?SID=&ccurrency=2&page=32277&category=1,180,42316 Lee Valley Tools is a Canadian Company with a lot of great hobby related stuff. My wife and I order stuff from them all the time. Their watchmaker's storage cases are great for SMT and other small parts and very competitively priced. http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?SID=&ccurrency=2&page=44948&category=1,43326 Interesting books too...they have reproduced the old Popular Mechanics Boy Mechanic series. I love these books. http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?SID=&ccurrency=2&page=32453&category=1,46096,46100 Slightly off topic but worth investigating Bruce kk7zz www.elmerdude.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 10:44:36 -0500 From: w9ya To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161502] AT Sprint Wanted Message-ID: <200311191044.36955.w9ya@arrl.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline Well gang; I just missed out on my third at sprint for sale. (Due to my inattention). So.......I am hoping that someone readiong this might have a unit, preferrably unassembled, they wish to sell. Any takers ? Vy 72; Bob w9ya ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 11:03:03 -0500 From: Peter Burbank To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161503] Re: FOX: W0IS preliminary log Message-ID: <5.2.0.9.0.20031119104539.00a2e7b0@mail.qx.net> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed Rich, I heard you briefly about 0300 UTC then the band went long . Tuned up the band a bit and there was the Russian K beacon. Oh well....next time. 73 Pete NV4V At 11:41 PM 11/18/2003, Richard Clem wrote: >Well, I think conditions were horrible tonight. Things started out moderately >well. Even though I gave everyone an honorary 599, I don't think there were >any "earned" 599's. In fact, many of the hounds were only slightly above ESP >level. > >I was at 7037.5 for most of the hunt. At the end, I was frantically calling >CQ FOX on 7040, but with very few takers. > >The first half hour was fairly good into Texas and environs, so the pesky >Texans scored another coup on this hunt. I got N1TP in Florida at 0235, and >someone promptly turned off the band, as I only made 6 contacts after that >point. I tuned around a couple of times, and the band was very quiet. I did >briefly hear Lloyd, and I heard a CO2 quite strong at the bottom of the band. >But other than that, 40 was essentially dead for most of the hunt. > >Here's the preliminary log. Please let me know if there are any corrections, >and congrats to the following hounds for a pelt under very adverse >conditions. > >73, >Rick W0IS > > >0200 AA5O 599 LA VERN 5W >0201 K5JHP 579 TX BILL 5W >0202 K0EVZ 589 NM DOC 5W >0203 AJ4AY 579 AL JAY 5W >0205 K5DW 559 TX DON 5W >0206 N5IB 559 LA JIM 5W >0208 AK5X 599 TX BILL 5W >0210 KD5UDB 599 TX BILL 5W >0212 K5DI 339 NM KARL 5W >0213 N5ZE 559 TX LEW 5W >0214 KT5V 559 TX DAVID 5W >0215 W5YR 559 TX GEORGE 5W >0216 AB9CA 559 AL DAVE 5W >0218 AC7A 339 AZ TOM 5W >0219 K5SR 559 TX DALE 5W >0221 KK5LD 559 TX DAN 5W >0223 AK6Y 559 AZ GREG 5W >0229 W0ANM 559 MN CHRIS 5W >0230 KQ5U 559 TX TERRY 5W >0233 W7ILW 559 AZ WALT 5W >0234 K5ZTY 559 TX BILL 5W >0235 N1TP 559 FL TOM 5W >0254 K2QO 559 NY MARK 5W >0259 K3PH 599 PA BOB 5W >0305 WS4S 559 TN CONARD 5W >0310 K0SU 559 MN TERRY 5W >0317 KB2FEL 559 WV BOB 5W >0339 N4ROA 549 VA DAN 5W >0400 W0IS FOX >0400 K3ESE FOX ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 11:17:04 -0500 From: Lee Mairs To: jsielke@pobox.com, Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161504] Re: AT Sprint ?? Message-ID: <02b101c3aeb8$96279da0$3b6d020a@boomer> MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT And then drop me an email. I'll give you $1 more! 73 de Lee KM4YY/8 ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Sielke" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 10:19 AM Subject: AT Sprint ?? > OK, I'll give it a try. Anybody else have an AT sprint (built or > unbuilt) for sale? Drop me private email, please. > > John W2AGN > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 10:10:31 -0600 From: "Jerry Ford" To: "qrp-l" , "FPigs" Subject: [161505] Bands seems good this morning Message-ID: <014001c3aeb7$a84a5dc0$4a78da0c@mchsi.com> Good morning folks: Any piggies out there have a minute to try a QSO? The bands look in pretty good shape this morning. Hearing lots of signals from all areas right now 1630z Anybody game?? I'll be hangen around 7.044 for the next hour. 72 es oo Jerry N0JRN FP # 546, 4SQRP, ARS # 923, ARCI # 11049, ARRL, Springfield, Mo. MP + #8 http://home.mchsi.com/~n0jrn ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 11:21:12 -0500 From: "Sergio T. Ruiz" To: "qrp-l-Lehigh.EDU" Subject: [161506] ixnay on the oxiifay Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.0.20031119111334.00b2e4a0@mail.neobright.net> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed i listened from about 0230 till about 0330 and heard nothing on 40.. but i did seem to be hearing code practice from w1aw.. i dunno why.. i checked the site, and it was supposed to be up a little higher on the band.. but i wasn't hearing it there.. it was only showing up around 7050.. i double checked my vfo against my shortwave radio, and everything seemed okay.. it seems like w1aw was showing up fine on 80.. in the right place.. so i am not sure.. ps: qth is north central ohio... ____ Sergio T. Ruiz technology and MIS Philway Products, Inc. (419) 281-7777 x232 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 11:41:20 -0500 From: "Craig A. Ferris" To: qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU Subject: [161507] OT: mill/lathe wanted Message-ID: <3FBB9D30.22AE1835@aeronix.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Looking for small lathe/mill like a unimat SL or DB. Thought I would check here before going the e-bay route. 72, Craig NR4E Melbourne, FL ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 10:44:13 -0600 From: "George, W5YR" To: , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161508] Re: W0IS preliminary log Message-ID: <009e01c3aebc$5e457200$0401a8c0@PS> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit LL, that happens in Oz, ya know . . . George ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lloyd Lachow" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 9:09 AM Subject: Re: W0IS preliminary log > > --- Jay Henson wrote: > > > > Lloyd's signal seemed to improve with time down here > > in the sticks. I > > turned the radio off at 0100 and still had a very > > respectable copy on him. > > > ...with the radio off?? Very strange indeed! > > > 8^D > > > LL > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard > http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 10:56:20 -0600 From: "George, W5YR" To: , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161509] Re: ixnay on the oxiifay Message-ID: <00c001c3aebe$0f23a780$0401a8c0@PS> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Sergio, propagation on 40 meters almost vanished around 0230Z last night. Don't worry about your radio . . .almost everyone had difficulty working the Foxii or even hearing them. Try again - it isn't always this bad - we hope! 73/72, George Amateur Radio W5YR - the Yellow Rose of Texas Fairview, TX 30 mi NE of Dallas in Collin county EM13QE "Starting the 58th year and it just keeps getting better!" w5yr@att.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sergio T. Ruiz" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 10:21 AM Subject: ixnay on the oxiifay > > i listened from about 0230 till about 0330 and heard nothing on 40.. but i > did seem to be hearing code practice from w1aw.. i dunno why.. i checked > the site, and it was supposed to be up a little higher on the band.. but i > wasn't hearing it there.. it was only showing up around 7050.. i double > checked my vfo against my shortwave radio, and everything seemed okay.. > > it seems like w1aw was showing up fine on 80.. in the right place.. > > so i am not sure.. > > ps: qth is north central ohio... > > > ____ > Sergio T. Ruiz > technology and MIS > Philway Products, Inc. > (419) 281-7777 x232 > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 12:10:14 -0500 From: "Sergio T. Ruiz" To: "qrp-l-Lehigh.EDU" Subject: [161510] touch lamp.. Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.0.20031119120816.01c62f70@mail.neobright.net> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed thanks to everyone who responded offline.. there were WAY too many to get back to individually.. but here's what i am doing.. since we just bought a house.. and i have been informed that our furniture is no longer livable within the confines of a new house.. i am being taken furniture shopping.. (oy, the high dollars..) i told her i would throw a lamp in there, too... ____ Sergio T. Ruiz technology and MIS Philway Products, Inc. (419) 281-7777 x232 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 12:45:04 -0500 (EST) From: "n2cx" To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu Subject: [161511] Re: OT: 802.11 wireless router Message-ID: <200311191745.hAJHj43F029599@email2.voicenet.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Grounp, Joe's clumsy fingers did it again.... To find the "economy" wireless router look search for part number 295106 under wireless networking. the earlier post truncated the last digit. So much for cut and past to ensure accuracy! BTW, the unit has a CompUSA logo on it, manufacturer not listed, however one of my co-workers has an SMC unit that looks nearly identical. 72/73, Joe E., N2CX ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 13:02:57 -0500 From: "Bill and Marg" To: Subject: [161512] small RV and antennas Message-ID: <01d001c3aec7$5cc69930$75354543@nonep24nh3k0ng> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Thank you to the multitude who responded to my query. I guess I should have been more careful with my description, as my RT C190P has no ladder, has plastic bumper covers, and I have a wife who insists that there be no holes in the vehicle. I am investigating putting a 'dummy' ladder on the back which will solve most of my problems. Why a dummy ladder? There is no need to get onto the roof and I am not sure that the chev doors would handle the load. The chev has hidden hinges and 'I am told' not friendly to extra loads. As for the plastic bumpers.... don't get them. they limit your options for antennas, and they are very fragile (ask me, my front bumper is now cracked). It was an option that was already on the vehicle but what the heck..... I got a really nice discount.... What I have done so far is: - modified a CB mag mount to accept a right angle adapter so that I can use a MP-1 when I am stationary. This is mounted high up on the drivers side on the metal where a window is normally installed. (if you don't have a RT you won't understand) - mounted a tri mag mount on the hood when I am stationary - the angle of the antenna is about 30 degrees off of vertical but it seems to work. works better when I put some radials on it toward the front of the vehicle. In the end I believe that I will end up with a trailer hitch mount, offset 6 or 8 inches to allow one door to open and with a 4 foot extension to get the antenna over the roof. Grounded of course (as best I can, to as much of the body as I can). Ideally a tilt over mount offset 8 inches would be nice but I will have to find a tilt over mount at a reasonable price before I go that route.. Thanks to everyone for the ideas and comments Bill, VA3OL ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 13:10:21 -0500 From: Steven Weber To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu Subject: [161513] PBS NOVA Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20031119131021.007a7dc0@mailhost.ncia.net> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Anyone else see the NOVA on PBS last night about the Earth's Magnashere? Apparently the Earths magnetic field has been getting weaker over the last 300 years, and is now doing so at an accelerated rate. At this rate, it could be effectively gone in 100 years. (its still there, but there are mulitpule N/S poles scattered around the globe which null out the overall field) It looks like the begining of a magentic pole reversal, which is long, long over due. Anyway, with the feld effectively gone, it will allow solar radiation to reach the surface of the Earth all the time. Nothing any of us will have to worry about, but it sounds like the end to HF communications as we know it for a few 100 years, once the field starts getting really weak. 72, Steve, KD1JV "Melt Solder" White Mountains of New Hampshire http://www.qsl.net/kd1jv/ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 13:39:52 -0500 From: John Sielke To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu Subject: [161514] Re: AT Sprint ?? Message-ID: <3FBBB8F8.1060309@pobox.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > And then drop me an email. I'll give you $1 more! > 73 de Lee > KM4YY/8 > > Hear that, Steve? Make another run of AT Sprints, especially now they have been "Field Tested" and you can rake it in! John W2AGN (Hey, I'll be your agent for 10%....;-) ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 14:59:51 -0500 From: "James Kelley" To: "qrp-l" Subject: [161515] HELP PLEASE: Gerber Files Message-ID: <410-2200311319195951399@earthlink.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Group I am wanting to get a couple of circuit boards made and every manufacture I speak to wants "GERBER" files or they want BIG bucks to make them for me. I understand that the circuit boards are made from these files but I have no idea how the files are created in the first place. Is there a short cut cheap and hopefully not quite so dirty way to make gerber files???? Information appreciated. Thank you Jim K4YBB James Kelley k4ybb@earthlink.net Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 12:08:53 -0800 (PST) From: Bob KB2FEL To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161516] Re: W0IS preliminary log Message-ID: <20031119200854.27847.qmail@web60508.mail.yahoo.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Is this like CW from the air conditioner !! Bob --- "George, W5YR" wrote: > LL, that happens in Oz, ya know . . . > > George > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lloyd Lachow" > To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" > > Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 9:09 AM > Subject: Re: W0IS preliminary log > > > > > > --- Jay Henson wrote: > > > > > > Lloyd's signal seemed to improve with time down > here > > > in the sticks. I > > > turned the radio off at 0100 and still had a > very > > > respectable copy on him. > > > > > > ...with the radio off?? Very strange indeed! > > > > > > 8^D > > > > > > LL > > > > __________________________________ > > Do you Yahoo!? > > Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail > AddressGuard > > http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 15:09:00 -0500 From: "David Hinerman" To: "qrp-l" Subject: [161517] RE: touch lamp.. Message-ID: <000601c3aed8$f87df880$7a032a0a@nyroc.ametek.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > thanks to everyone who responded offline.. there were WAY too many to get > back to individually.. > > but here's what i am doing.. > > since we just bought a house.. > > and i have been informed that our furniture is no longer livable > within the > confines of a new house.. i am being taken furniture shopping.. (oy, the > high dollars..) > > i told her i would throw a lamp in there, too... Sergio, Ay, the things we do in support of our hobby. Of course a nice cherry roll-top desk would be just the thing to keep those "unsightly radios" covered up. Dave ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 15:14:22 -0500 From: "w8diz" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161518] Re: PBS NOVA Message-ID: <005601c3aed9$bcbcc550$b8cf1d41@cinci.rr.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven Weber" > it sounds like the end to HF communications as we know it > for a few 100 years, once the field starts getting really weak. > 72, Steve, KD1JV "Melt Solder" Hmmm.. I better buy stock in Broadband over Powerlines and short stock in Compass manufacturers. 72 & "oo's" - Dieter (DIZ) Gentzow - W8DIZ - Loveland, Ohio Clermont County - EM79uf - near Cincinnati; 39:13:05N 84:18:18W RIG:multiPIG+ ANT:67 FT Vertical Dipole http://kitsandparts.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 14:15:02 -0600 From: "sjolin" To: , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161519] Re: PBS NOVA Message-ID: <03ad01c3aed9$d2c24870$78d1fea9@DaveSjolin> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven Weber" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 12:10 PM Subject: PBS NOVA > Anyway, with the feld effectively gone, it will allow solar radiation to > reach the surface of the Earth all the time. Nothing any of us will have to > worry about, but it sounds like the end to HF communications as we know it > for a few 100 years, once the field starts getting really weak. Actually it might rejuvenate CW as their will be auroral propagation 24x7 and you might not even have to point the antenna north. Multi-hop propagation might be difficult but there should be pretty consistent propagation out to 1000 miles or so. I suppose satellite communications will still be possible although the birds will have to be shielded much better than they are today. We might need underground shelters for the occasional X28 earth directed CME. 73 de Dave, N0IT ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 15:15:26 -0500 From: John Sielke To: qrp-l@lehigh.edu Subject: [161520] Re: PBS NOVA Message-ID: <3FBBCF5E.7030803@pobox.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > Anyway, with the feld effectively gone, it will allow solar radiation to > reach the surface of the Earth all the time. Nothing any of us will have to > worry about, but it sounds like the end to HF communications as we know it > for a few 100 years, once the field starts getting really weak. > 72, > Steve, KD1JV > "Melt Solder" > White Mountains of New Hampshire > http://www.qsl.net/kd1jv/ And you thought BPL was bad...... ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 15:15:30 -0500 From: "David Hinerman" To: "qrp-l" Subject: [161521] RE: PBS NOVA Message-ID: <000701c3aed9$e11fa6b0$7a032a0a@nyroc.ametek.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > Anyone else see the NOVA on PBS last night about the Earth's Magnashere? > Apparently the Earths magnetic field has been getting weaker over the last > 300 years, and is now doing so at an accelerated rate. At this rate, it > could be effectively gone in 100 years. (its still there, but there are > mulitpule N/S poles scattered around the globe which null out the overall > field) It looks like the begining of a magentic pole reversal, which is > long, long over due. > > Anyway, with the feld effectively gone, it will allow solar radiation to > reach the surface of the Earth all the time. Nothing any of us > will have to > worry about, but it sounds like the end to HF communications as we know it > for a few 100 years, once the field starts getting really weak. Steve, You may be right, but just think of the 80M EME possibilities! (Grin) Dave ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 15:19:12 -0500 From: brewerj@squared.com To: QRp-l@lehigh.edu Subject: [161522] Rohn tower (eyebolts) Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Jerry: You won't find anything useful for tower / guy anchoring at Lowes/Home Depot. The quality of hardware there is fine for hanging shelves or building cup holders, but not for anchoring towers. I'd call Greybar Electric (found in most metro areas). Ask for AB Chance/ Hubble earth anchors. These are the things used for (among other things) anchoring phone poles. Even if you don't use the "earth anchoring" feature of these, they've be quite good anchored in the requisite amount of concrete, plus they offer a forged "eye" in which to terminate your guy. Catalogs for Hubble/Chance are on the web. The ones I used are about 5.5' long with a 8" disk made from 1/4" plate steel, and are screwed flush to the ground. Cost was about $14@ over the counter...much cheaper than Texas Towers, etc... John ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 15:24:19 -0500 From: "Mark Rauchfuss" To: , "'Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion'" Subject: [161523] RE: AT Sprint ?? Message-ID: <000d01c3aedb$1eeee770$a3144b0c@LIFEBOOK> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hey Guys, I'd like to have an AT Sprint kit too!! Mark, WD7WEO -----Original Message----- From: owner-qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU [mailto:owner-qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU] On Behalf Of John Sielke Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 1:40 PM To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: Re: AT Sprint ?? > And then drop me an email. I'll give you $1 more! > 73 de Lee > KM4YY/8 > > Hear that, Steve? Make another run of AT Sprints, especially now they have been "Field Tested" and you can rake it in! John W2AGN (Hey, I'll be your agent for 10%....;-) ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 14:08:40 -0600 From: "Jerry Ford" To: "qrp-l" , "FPigs" Subject: [161524] Piggie Hunt Message-ID: <026f01c3aed8$ed174500$4a78da0c@mchsi.com> OK piggies: I've been to the trough and now I cain't do anything but sit here in the sun and soak up some rays. I've got just enough energy to push the paddles and send out a SSLLLOOOOOWWWWWWW CQ FP. Since it's the middle of the day and I've been informed that I cain't use 7.044 cuz that freq belongs to someone else, I guess I'll move to 20 meters and see if I can waller around a bit. Anybody of a mind to sit an chew the fat for a bit?? 14.061 would be a good spot to do it. C U there oo Jerry N0JRN FP # 546, 4SQRP, ARS # 923, ARCI # 11049, ARRL, Springfield, Mo. MP + #8 http://home.mchsi.com/~n0jrn ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 14:33:26 -0600 (CST) From: Dale Botkin To: "Sergio T. Ruiz" Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161525] Re: touch lamp.. Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII On Wed, 19 Nov 2003, Sergio T. Ruiz wrote: > since we just bought a house.. > > and i have been informed that our furniture is no longer livable within the > confines of a new house.. i am being taken furniture shopping.. (oy, the > high dollars..) > > i told her i would throw a lamp in there, too... Point out to her also that your old rig would simply look out of place in the new house, and you would definitely need small and new and nice looking gear. Like, say, a K2, of course with all the options so you don't need a lot of other boxes laying around... 8-) 72, Dale - N0XAS -- It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to burn off. PicoKeyer Analog with pot speed control now available! Or add memory and more to your Rock-Mite -- http://www.hamgadgets.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 14:34:00 -0600 From: "George, W5YR" To: , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161526] Re: a positive sign for BPL Message-ID: <016501c3aedc$774589f0$0401a8c0@PS> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Alex, what is your or my credibility in discussing ("informing") the "financial community" about the ills of BPL? Why should any investor listen to either of us? I have no creditable evidence or any way to gather any which says that BPL will *not* be a moneymaker. I personally don't think that it will, should it ever come to pass, once the power companies fully appreciate their costs to make it happen. They may actually make money with BPL - clearly that is the real goal and the collateral damage is irrelevant, especially to a group of hobbyists, despite their formal designation in the FCC regs as a "service." Remember that the CB activity is also a "service." 73/72, George Amateur Radio W5YR - the Yellow Rose of Texas Fairview, TX 30 mi NE of Dallas in Collin county EM13QE "Starting the 58th year and it just keeps getting better!" w5yr@att.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 7:20 AM Subject: Re: a positive sign for BPL > "Hare,Ed, W1RFI" wrote: > > > > At this point, I think that our best bet is not to interfere with the > > discussions at hand on the board. > > Interesting sentence. Don't interfere with a discussion on BPL. :-) > > However, I think it's perfectly fine if folks want to join that > discussion if they feel the need to do so. Investors will not feel one > bit bad if you loose your ham bands in the course of making money. Small > or big investors alike, their interest is the same, and it has very > little to do with the noise level you will be treated on. Just like > investors are not interested in the injured, resulting from side effects > of a drug on which they are raking in the doe. Only when the (projected) > side effects may affect their bottom line they may take notice. > > Remember, your best weapon in this issue is awareness. Create it and > nourish it. You can write your congressman all you want and file > comments with the FCC until you see blue, but if there's a serious > potential to make big bucks, well, you know the drill. This is America. > You need to fight this thing on as many fronts. Don't let an opportunity > to inform the public pass. > > Indeed, don't interfere with the discussion, but make sure the > participants are fully aware what they may be getting into. There's > nothing wrong with letting them know that making money on BPL isn't > going to be as easy as the BPL industry wants to make potential > investors believe. We would be doing them a disservice by not fully > informing potential investors on what is actually involved. Perhaps > we're saving them a buck or two in the process. > > 73, > --Alex KR1ST > > http://www.kr1st.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 14:36:03 -0600 From: "George, W5YR" To: , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161527] Re: Both FOXes spotted Message-ID: <017e01c3aedc$c08bee60$0401a8c0@PS> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Well, Karl, old friend, whatever you are doing, you were ear-pounding loud last night. Better use pretty light dots with that super-powered 817 though . . . George ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karl Larsen" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 8:04 AM Subject: Re: Both FOXes spotted > On Tue, 18 Nov 2003, George, W5YR wrote: > > > Doc you were an honest S9 here near Dallas. You nearly knocked the cans off > > my head I was listening so hard for the Foxii. K5DI was also extremely > > loud - better bring a Bird 43 out to NM and check you guys out! <:} > > Yes have to admit I'm putting 24 volts to my FT-817. It's pretty > Hot but puts out a lot more power. > > > George > > -- > > - Karl Larsen k5di Las Cruces,NM Az ScQRPions - > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 15:39:16 -0500 From: "Mike Yetsko" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161528] Re: Rohn tower (eyebolts) Message-ID: <00c201c3aedd$36d15600$0200a8c0@charter.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I think before you buy ANYTHING you should find out what building codes may be applicable. I don't know about your tower, but I do remember one place I lived where I poured a pad and if I wanted to build a certain type of room onto the pad, the code specified the type ("L") and size bolt I had to place in the mix and spacing required. If you mean using the 'eye' bolts for guys, that's one thing. But even there, code is going to be the final word, IF it is in the code. If it is, they you GOTTA meet code. You may even say it's 'not as good' as what you want to do, but bottom line is, it won't matter. Mike ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 14:01:39 -0700 From: kizerian@xmission.com To: k4ybb@earthlink.net Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161529] Re: HELP PLEASE: Gerber Files Message-ID: <1069275699.3fbbda337179f@webmail.xmission.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit James If you don't need plated through holes or solder mask try FAR circuits...a great place and inexpensive. I have used him several times for prototypes and have always been pleased. All he needs is a printout from your laser or inkjet printed to make your boards (one for each layer). Some vendors will give you software if you use their services. I've never tried them. The local circuit board house seem to be able to beat the internet vendor prices by a wide margin. If your board is relatively simple I can generate first rate gerber and drill files from AutoCAD or dxf files. I would do this for you for free if the board is not to complicated. Hope this helps Bruce Kizerian kk7zz www.elmerdude.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 16:04:32 -0500 From: "Sergio T. Ruiz" To: k4ybb@earthlink.net, "qrp-l-Lehigh.EDU" Subject: [161530] Re: HELP PLEASE: Gerber Files Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.0.20031119154505.01c6b330@mail.neobright.net> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed At 14:59 11/19/2003 -0500, you wrote: >no idea how the files are created in the first place. Is there a short cut >cheap and hopefully not quite so dirty way to make gerber files???? >Information appreciated. Thank you Jim K4YBB hey, guys.. my company makes printed circuits... actually, something i know about.. woo hoo! if the company insists on using gerber files, then they might be geared for higher production quantities and complexities... depending on your quantity, i would probably look in one of the hobbyist magazines that build cater to the small production run builder... i think there are a few places that will give you free layout software if you use their services.. using a place like where i work would be REALLY expensive.. but pretty cheap if you are making 10000 pieces... ____ Sergio T. Ruiz technology and MIS Philway Products, Inc. (419) 281-7777 x232 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 16:09:13 -0500 From: "Charles W3KC" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161531] Re: PBS NOVA Message-ID: <004f01c3aee1$62cd4440$df082c42@w3kc> Imagine being on a trans-ocean flight when the poles switch. GPS satellites would probably have been zapped by solar particles and the compass wouldn't be too reliable. 72 Chas W3KC. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 15:19:06 -0600 From: "Tony Martin W4FOA" To: , "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161532] Re: AT Sprint ?? Message-ID: <001801c3aee2$c3dedb30$6401a8c0@Delldude> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Gang, Guess I missed out entirely on the AT Sprint era. Where might I find more info on "what it was"? Thanks Tony, W4FOA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Rauchfuss" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 2:24 PM Subject: RE: AT Sprint ?? > Hey Guys, > > I'd like to have an AT Sprint kit too!! > > Mark, > WD7WEO > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU [mailto:owner-qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU] On Behalf > Of John Sielke > Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 1:40 PM > To: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion > Subject: Re: AT Sprint ?? > > > And then drop me an email. I'll give you $1 more! > > 73 de Lee > > KM4YY/8 > > > > > > Hear that, Steve? Make another run of AT Sprints, especially now they > have been "Field Tested" and you can rake it in! > > > John W2AGN (Hey, I'll be your agent for 10%....;-) > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 16:13:29 -0500 (EST) From: Philip L Carter To: James Kelley Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161533] Re: HELP PLEASE: Gerber Files Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII You might try a DOS program called "easytrax". It is available on some of those cd collections for electronics. It works for simple boards. I have used it for 5 layer boards with no problem. You will have to play around with it as there is no real manual. The program used to sell for about $300 years ago. It can make Gerber files. There are also programs that convert autocad drawings into Gerber. I tried one once about 1994, but it wasn't cooked yet. There are a few sites on the www that will let you use an online program to lay out the board, but you are stuck using their services. Good luck. Phil NRE/COLE Test Center OH-3 pcarter@gcfn.org or wd8qwr@arrl.net Philip L. Carter, WD8QWR wd8qwr@w8cqk.#cmh.oh.usa.na ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 15:49:43 -0600 From: "Joe Martin" To: "QRP" Subject: [161534] Re: HELP PLEASE: Gerber Files Message-ID: <004b01c3aee7$11254740$b84cd6d0@JoesHome1> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit James, take a look at (http://www.expresspcb.com) they provide you with the free cad software you need plus lots of help in getting started. they are very cost effective with low cost min. orders. 73 de KM5CW, Joe ARCI #11368 FP#-697 FISTS#4217 GRID EM13kf FtWorth,Tx 32:49:31N 97:06:13W (http://web.wt.net/~km5cw) ---------| Virus Scanned by Symantec |--------- ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Kelley" To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 1:59 PM Subject: HELP PLEASE: Gerber Files > Group > I am wanting to get a couple of circuit boards made and every manufacture I > speak to wants "GERBER" files or they want BIG bucks to make them for me. > I understand that the circuit boards are made from these files but I have > no idea how the files are created in the first place. Is there a short cut > cheap and hopefully not quite so dirty way to make gerber files???? > Information appreciated. Thank you Jim K4YBB > > James Kelley > k4ybb@earthlink.net > Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. > > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 14:03:41 -0800 (PST) From: Lloyd Lachow To: a low-energy group Subject: [161535] FOX: K3ESE prelogue Message-ID: <20031119220341.10348.qmail@web41009.mail.yahoo.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Here's my first shot at this log...please send any corrections directly to me; thanks. I worked everyone except Tom, AC7A, on the EDZ. Tom got the longwire. 0200 K0EVZ 579 NM Doc 5W 0201 WS4S 579 TN Conard 5W 0202 KK5LD 559 TX Dan 5W 0204 WB8YYY 599 MD Curt 5W 0205 K6VNX 559 CA Arlen 5W 0206 W0EB 559 KS Jim 5W 0207 AK7Y 559 AZ Greg 5W 0208 AC5JH 559 OK Tom 5W 0209 N1FN 559 CO ET 5W 0209 K5DI 559 NM Karl 5W 0210 K5JHP 559 TX Bill 5W 0211 N0EA 559 MO Wayne 5W 0211 N5ZE 559 TX Lew 5W 0212 KT5V 559 TX David 5W 0213 W5YR 559 TX George 5W 0213 W7ILW 559 AZ Howard 5W 0214 KI0II 559 CO Ron 5W 0215 W5TB 559 TX Doc 5W 0217 W2KJ 559 NC Joe 5W 0218 AA5O 559 LA Vern 5W 0219 K4GT 559 GA Jim 5W 0220 AJ4AY 559 AL Jay 5W 0221 W0NTA 559 CO Dick 5W 0224 KI0RB 599 CO Vince 5W 0225 AB9CA 559 AL Dave 5W 0226 KQ5U 559 TX Terry 5W 0227 VA6RF 559 MB Earl 5W 0228 AG4PJ 559 AL Dave 5W 0229 N4ROA 559 VA Dan 5W 0229 AA7EQ 559 AZ Bob 5W 0231 AF4PP 559 GA Chuck 5W 0240 VE3TEQ 599 ON Armin 5W 0244 K4TJD 559 GA Tom 5W 0248 N1TP 559 FL Tom 5W 0254 W0ANM 559 MN Chris 5W 0302 N9NE 559 WI Todd 5W 0310 W9XT 559 WI Gary 5W 0314 W5JAY 559 AR Jay 1W 0314 WA9TZE 559 WI Jim 5W 0315 N9AW 559 WI Jerry 5W 0316 W9XU 559 WI Lon 5W 0318 WA8BXN 229 OH Mike 5W 0319 NK9G 559 WI Rich 5W 0320 W9HL 559 IL Randy 5W 0323 N9KW 559 IL John 5W 0330 WE9K 559 WI Glenn 5W 0333 KD5UDB 559 TX Bill 5W 0339 AC7A 539 AZ Tom 5W 0343 K9DI 559 IL Wayne 5W 0347 W8DIZ 559 OH Diz 5W 0351 W0WPE 559 IA Jerry 5W 0354 AF4LQ 559 KY Mike 5W 0359 KG6WP 559 CA Howard 5W 0400 W0IS FOX 0400 K3ESE FOX your Fox, LL ===== 73, 72 es oo, Lloyd, K3ESE - Reisterstown, Maryland KX1#11 - multiPIG+#14 - K1#379 - 20/40M RockMites EDZ - Longwahr - Begali Magnetic Classic Paddles ARRL - ARS - QRParci - QCWA - FISTS #8774 FPQRP #476 - QRP-L - BORG #2 Fun = Skill / Power ! 8^D __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 14:22:33 PST From: James R Giammanco To: qrp-l@Lehigh.edu Subject: [161536] ARRL Frequency Measuring Test tonight Message-ID: <20031119.171348.4655.1.n5ib@juno.com> Hadn't seen anyne commenting here so far, but if you plan to play in the FMT test tonight, how about posting your results and a brief description of your apparatus. I'm going faily low-tech. I'll carefully warm up then calibrate my KG6CYN DDS signal generator with WWV just before the test, get as close as I can with the 1 Hz resolution, and finally count audio beats. Might make four or five runs and average the results. I'm hoping that will get me with a couple of Hz at 40 meters. No doubt the gold plated methods will get down to fractional Hz precision, but I'll have fun in the attempt. 72 Jim N5IB Details on the ARRL web pages. Quickie info below: ARRL 2003 Frequency Measuring Test is Nov 18, 2003 -- The 2003 ARRL Frequency Measuring Test (FMT) will take place on Thursday, November 20 (UTC). It will be conducted using essentially the same format as last year's FMT, although transmissions will be longer to give stations more time to take measurements. The 2003 FMT will run November 20 at 0245 UTC (that's November 19 at 9:45 PM EST). It will replace the W1AW normally scheduled phone bulletin. The FMT will start with a "QST" from W1AW at exactly 0245 UTC, transmitted simultaneously on four amateur frequencies. The approximate frequencies are 3584, 7049, 14,051 kHz and 21,054 kHz. The test will consist of three 60-second key down transmissions, followed by a series of dits, followed by a station identification. The test will last for approximately 15 minutes and will end with a series of Vs followed by station identification. W1AW will identify before, during and after the transmissions. Submitted FMT reports should include the time of reception, frequency measured and signal report, in addition to name, call sign and location. ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 16:40:32 -0600 (CST) From: Dale Botkin To: James Kelley Cc: Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion Subject: [161537] Re: HELP PLEASE: Gerber Files Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Jim, You have a few options available. For Gerbers, most PCB layout programs will generate them. You will also need an Excellon drill file. I recommend you look at Eagle, which has a very nice, very capable, pretty easy to use free version available for hobbyists from www.cadsoftusa.com. I'm sure others will recommend other software; I'm sure some or most is quite good. Some PCB CAD software has a pretty nasty learning curve. I have used Express PCB a couple of times. Not to be confused with PCB Express -- I don't know anything about them, probably a fine company, but I have not used 'em. Express PCB (www.expresspcb.com) has downloadable software; you do the layout and routing yourself, then their software sends the files and your credit card info to them. Pretty reasonable price for small quantities of very well made boards, as long as you don't want solder mask or silkscreen. They do that too, but it's only cost effective for larger quantities. Pluses: Relatively cheap, easy to use software, quick ordering and delivery, good quality, plated through holes. Minuses: No solder mask or silkscreen on small quantities, and the files are not usable by anyone else, anywhere - so to use another board house, you will need to start from scratch with different software. So far the best option I have found for one-offs and prototypes (or production quantities, for that matter) is Eagle software and Olimex for manufcture (http://run.to/pcb). Shipping is a little slow as the company is in Bulgaria, and they do not take credit card orders via email or Web, you have to FAX it. I have actually sent a scanned image of the PO form which was acceptable. The whole thing is their bank won't handle the CC transaction without a signed PO form, which I actually find a little reassuring. They take Eagle files directly, saving you the hassle of making Gerbers and drill files. Pluses: Cheap, excellent quality, solder mask and silkscreen standard, good service, will take Eagle files. Minuses: 2-3 week shipping delay from Europe, unless you pay for express delivery (which is not outrageous). A little hassle getting CC order to them, but not too bad especially if you have a scanner. I have looked at many other PCB manufacturers, most of which are far more expensive especially for prototypes. I dealt with one that looked and sounded good, but delivered absolute worthless, useless, poorly-etched crap. I highly recommend NOT using them (email me off-list for the name). It's a lot different than when I had my first PCB made -- a 4-layer job in 1991, still have a couple of them around. It's a lot easier now! 73, Dale - N0XAS -- It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to burn off. PicoKeyer Analog with pot speed control now available! Or add memory and more to your Rock-Mite -- http://www.hamgadgets.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 17:42:06 -0500 From: "James Kelley" To: "qrp-l" Subject: [161538] WOW What a Response Message-ID: <410-220031131922426217@earthlink.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII WOW What a response on the Gerber file help request. Thank you to all who replied. I now have the info to learn more about gerber files and their generation / creation and where to check to see about getting my circuit boards made. Thank you to all ! ! ! ! 72 / 73 Jim K4YBB James Kelley k4ybb@earthlink.net Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 16:42:31 -0600 From: KD5NWA To: w3kc@starpower.net Cc: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" Subject: [161539] Re: PBS NOVA Message-ID: Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v606) Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Are these the same scientist that said it was impossible for a person to travel faster that 45 MPH because he wouldn't be able to breathe, or that it would be impossible to break the sound barrier, or 500 million other utterances of nonsense? I wouldn't worry about it one bit, because as any well educated person knows the next ice age is coming in ten years, so buy wool while you can! ;>} On Nov 19, 2003, at 3:09 PM, Charles W3KC wrote: > Imagine being on a trans-ocean flight when the poles switch. GPS > satellites > would probably have been zapped by solar particles and the compass > wouldn't be > too reliable. > 72 Chas W3KC. > > > KD5NWA Cecil ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 18:00:19 -0500 From: To: Subject: [161540] More thoughts on the DDS BFO...and...how 'bout that Elecraft KX1 ? Message-ID: <001401c3aef0$fbe85fc0$4727ad80@f1n5n8> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I've been spoiled by the setability and stability of my DSW-series rigs' transmit frequencies. But, I'm not as taken, in the same terms, with these rigs' 'receive' frequencies. I must admit that I haven't, as yet, taken the time to put hard numbers on frequency stability for either the transmitter or the receiver. Of course, the transmitter frequency stability is primarily a function of the DDS' reference oscillator's stability. While the receiver frequency stability is also affected by the same ref osc, my DSW-20 rcv freq, for example, seems to drift for several minutes(and, perhaps 100 Hz or so) after powerup, while the transmitter freq seems to stabilize in only a few seconds. This seems to me to leave only the elements of the BFO circuit as suspects in the search for the cause of the rcv freq's taking much longer to stabilize, and I don't rule out a faulty component. Granted, I could wait for those several minutes to pass before attempting to calibrate the rcv freq. I guess I just find it desirable to reach stable tx/tx freqs as soon as possible and then be able to calibrate each digitally and quasi-independently. In any event, it is my belief that the hermetically sealed reference osc module has much better freq stability characteristics than a common xtal(also hermetically sealed) with its required external components, especially the *variable* cap. I do intend to prove or disprove this notion by using for measurements my Icom IC-703 with its 0.5ppm/degree C TCXO(now, THERE'S a useful function for the store-bought rig!), after a suitable warmup period for the '703 and then 'cold-starting' the DSW. I currently would desire to set the BFO digitally for the reception of CW, USB, LSB, AM, RTTY, PSKxx, realizing that these would not all, necessarily, require separate BFO frequencies, and that there are other considerations... One other point... Although it would be desirable to achieve 'perfect' freq stability over wide-ranging values of temperature, humidity, barometric pressure etc...for my purposes, I'm talking ambients of ~ 25 degrees C, 45% RH, 30mmHg. SAY...What is known about the Elecraft KX1 BFO freq accuracy and stability characteristics? 73. Bill, N4QA http://www.n4qa.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 17:06:07 -0800 From: "Michael Melland, W9WIS" To: Subject: [161541] Re: Oscilloscopes etc.... another good dealer. Message-ID: <001501c3af02$7bdbbea0$0300a8c0@e5o8v5> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I received my monthly update list from John Bau today and I noticed he has some scopes for sale. John is an "audio" guy but in my experience his items are accurately described and working as they should with a guarantee. Disclaimer.... don't know John just a satisfied former customer.... Reply to John not me if interested in info on something. --------------------------------------------------------- Precision Audio Services New Arrivals, Nov. 19 ------------------------ --------------------- Greetings to all, and a special welcome to the new recipients of the list. This list was supposed to go out two weeks ago, and I'm sorry for the delay. The last two months have been the busiest ever here. I hope to get back on schedule with the next list the 1st week of December. When unpacking your shipment, if you're experiencing static cling of the packing peanuts to you, the bubble wrap, etc., just take a spritzer and spray a little water on them. The humidity damps the static. Due to commitments made a few weeks ago for the next couple days, these items will ship beginning on Nov. 24th. Prices on this list are valid through: NOV 23, '03. After then, check price & availability at http://www.users.qwest.net/~jbau/tstequip.htm The usual word of explanation: Unless noted otherwise, each item has been tested, is in very good (or better) condition, is guaranteed to work fine, and is priced per each. ***** F E A T U R E S ***** - FLUKE 8050A Digital Multimeters. 4-1/2 digit portable, 50kHz $ 60 True RMS AC w/ dB mode, in very good shape and good cal, no leads. OP/service manual available for download. Fifteen or so available. 2 VALHALLA 2701C Programmable DC Voltage/Current Standards with $ 875 options LNF (Ultra-low noise output), and TL-3 (GPIB). 100nV - 40VDC range, 120mADC current, 6-1/2 digits settable, 1ppm 24hr. stability. Superb condition. Good cal. Current model, see: http://www.valhallascientific.com/calibrators/cal-2701c.shtml ***** A M B E R ***** 1 AMBER 3501a Audio Distortion Analyser. Balanced in, unbalanced $ 365 out, RF input (AM detector, 500kHz-2MHz). 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