Date: Sun, 13 Mar 94 20:03:15 PST From: Info-Hams Mailing List and Newsgroup Errors-To: Info-Hams-Errors@UCSD.Edu Reply-To: Info-Hams@UCSD.Edu Precedence: Bulk Subject: Info-Hams Digest V94 #285 To: Info-Hams Info-Hams Digest Sun, 13 Mar 94 Volume 94 : Issue 285 Today's Topics: 1296 Antenna 1x1 Callsigns? Best truck/sport util for HF/VHF? Daily Summary of Solar Geophysical Activity for 12 March Filter Shape Factor? Ham Radio Mail/UUCP/FTP Software Archive & Callsign Server @NS.RISC.NET HDN Releases RB317 7/7 Semantics Words to Avoid TM-732 or FT-5100? Tokyo HiPower HL-90U Amp Wanted Yaesu G-5400B Send Replies or notes for publication to: Send subscription requests to: Problems you can't solve otherwise to brian@ucsd.edu. Archives of past issues of the Info-Hams Digest are available (by FTP only) from UCSD.Edu in directory "mailarchives/info-hams". We trust that readers are intelligent enough to realize that all text herein consists of personal comments and does not represent the official policies or positions of any party. Your mileage may vary. So there. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 13 Mar 94 12:58:40 PST From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!nntp-server.caltech.edu!mustang.mst6.lanl.gov!newshost.lanl.gov!usenet@network.ucsd.edu Subject: 1296 Antenna To: info-hams@ucsd.edu I just bought my first 1296 rig and naturally have no antenna. I am looking for input on what to get and/or wanting to buy one. I have hade recommended to the the loop Yagi from Down East Microwave. Opinions and offers will greatly appreciated. ------------------------------ Date: 13 Mar 1994 18:28:01 -0600 From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!news.kei.com!hookup!news.sprintlink.net!bga.com!bga.com!nobody@network.ucsd.edu Subject: 1x1 Callsigns? To: info-hams@ucsd.edu OK, since everyone else is dreaming of confusing calls, how about if I get: W5HSI Try sending that one in cw, with a paddle, especially at hi speed. Actually, I think I'll keep mine. I've thought about changing it to a WB or WA or K prefix but I rather like KB. Besides...I haven't been around long enough to earn the W. ;) I mean really, how can you beat -.- -... ..... . .-.. ...- ..--.. -... -.- 73 -- Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV | God is love. Riff-Raff #4 | Love is blind. Internet: davros@bga.com | Buddy is blind. davros@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu | Buddy is God. ------------------------------ Date: 13 Mar 1994 20:10:38 -0500 From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!wupost!udel!news.udel.edu!brahms.udel.edu!not-for-mail@network.ucsd.edu Subject: Best truck/sport util for HF/VHF? To: info-hams@ucsd.edu Thanks for your input on cars etc. so far. I have narrowed my thinking to a small pickup or sport utility such as Bronco, Trooper, etc., probably 86 to 91. I am told that American cars have less solid state devices to go awry due to RF from HF or VHF rigs, that Ford seems to be a good choice, that Japanese vehicles may be more susceptible to RF. Again, besides physical comfort (my back) criteria include lack of problems from car to rig and vice versa, and other normal concerns. All input welcomed. Thanks again. Bob -- Bob Penneys, WN3K Frankford Radio Club Internet: penneys@pecan.cns.udel.edu Work: Ham Radio Outlet (Delaware) (800) 644-4476; fax (302) 322-8808 Mail at home: 12 East Mill Station Drive Newark, DE 19711 USA ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 13 Mar 1994 17:34:57 MST From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!ve6mgs!usenet@network.ucsd.edu Subject: Daily Summary of Solar Geophysical Activity for 12 March To: info-hams@ucsd.edu /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ DAILY SUMMARY OF SOLAR GEOPHYSICAL ACTIVITY 12 MARCH, 1994 /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ (Based In-Part On SESC Observational Data) SOLAR AND GEOPHYSICAL ACTIVITY INDICES FOR 12 MARCH, 1994 --------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: Stratospheric warming continues over Siberia, Canada, and the polar regions, extending towards Greenland today. Temperature gradient remains reversed between 60N and the pole at 10 HPA and above. !!BEGIN!! (1.0) S.T.D. Solar Geophysical Data Broadcast for DAY 071, 03/12/94 10.7 FLUX=092.8 90-AVG=106 SSN=078 BKI=4465 4334 BAI=033 BGND-XRAY=B1.1 FLU1=1.7E+07 FLU10=2.3E+04 PKI=4465 5344 PAI=036 BOU-DEV=055,044,152,079,067,036,031,063 DEV-AVG=065 NT SWF=00:000 XRAY-MAX= C1.1 @ 0743UT XRAY-MIN= A5.1 @ 0623UT XRAY-AVG= B1.6 NEUTN-MAX= +002% @ 2355UT NEUTN-MIN= -002% @ 1950UT NEUTN-AVG= +0.2% PCA-MAX= +0.2DB @ 0230UT PCA-MIN= -0.3DB @ 0810UT PCA-AVG= +0.0DB BOUTF-MAX=55356NT @ 0223UT BOUTF-MIN=55301NT @ 0643UT BOUTF-AVG=55328NT GOES7-MAX=P:+000NT@ 0000UT GOES7-MIN=N:+000NT@ 0000UT G7-AVG=+071,+000,+000 GOES6-MAX=P:+133NT@ 1637UT GOES6-MIN=N:-126NT@ 0603UT G6-AVG=+091,+023,-050 FLUXFCST=STD:095,095,095;SESC:095,095,095 BAI/PAI-FCST=020,015,015/025,020,015 KFCST=3214 5112 3214 4112 27DAY-AP=028,028 27DAY-KP=4335 4554 4443 3544 WARNINGS=*GSTRM;*AURMIDWCH ALERTS=**MINSTRM !!END-DATA!! NOTE: The Effective Sunspot Number for 11 MAR 94 was 34.7. The Full Kp Indices for 11 MAR 94 are: 5- 5o 5o 5+ 4o 4+ 3+ 4+ The 3-Hr Ap Indices for 11 MAR 94 are: 38 46 45 56 30 31 19 34 Greater than 2 MeV Electron Fluence for 12 MAR is: 2.4E+09 SYNOPSIS OF ACTIVITY -------------------- Solar activity was low by virtue of a single, uncorrelated C-class xray burst. Region 7690 (S15W54) was numbered. Solar activity forecast: solar activity is expected to be very low to low. Regions 7688 (N19E47) and 7690 have the best chance for C-class activity. The geomagnetic field has been at unsettled to minor storm levels. High latitude stations saw major storm levels. Energetic electron fluxes (GT 2 MeV) were at high levels during the period. Geophysical activity forecast: the geomagnetic field is expected to be unsettled to active levels for the next 24 hours then mostly unsettled for the remainder of the forecast period. High latitude stations will experience minor storming for the next 24 hours. Event probabilities 13 mar-15 mar Class M 01/01/05 Class X 01/01/01 Proton 01/01/01 PCAF Green Geomagnetic activity probabilities 13 mar-15 mar A. Middle Latitudes Active 20/25/35 Minor Storm 25/20/15 Major-Severe Storm 05/05/05 B. High Latitudes Active 20/20/35 Minor Storm 30/30/15 Major-Severe Storm 05/05/05 HF propagation conditions were below normal again over most regions. Conditions are expected to gradually improve over the next 48 to 72 hours, although a return to near-normal conditions is not expected for several days thereafter. Transpolar and transauroral circuits will continue to see the strongest signal degradation and will be the slowest to recover. COPIES OF JOINT USAF/NOAA SESC SOLAR GEOPHYSICAL REPORTS ======================================================== REGIONS WITH SUNSPOTS. LOCATIONS VALID AT 12/2400Z MARCH -------------------------------------------------------- NMBR LOCATION LO AREA Z LL NN MAG TYPE 7685 S08W71 343 0080 CSO 06 007 BETA 7687 N18W66 338 0000 AXX 00 001 ALPHA 7688 N19E47 225 0090 CAO 08 011 BETA 7689 S11W53 325 0010 BXO 04 004 BETA 7690 S14W54 326 0010 BXO 04 005 BETA REGIONS DUE TO RETURN 13 MARCH TO 15 MARCH NMBR LAT LO NONE LISTING OF SOLAR ENERGETIC EVENTS FOR 12 MARCH, 1994 ---------------------------------------------------- A. ENERGETIC EVENTS: BEGIN MAX END RGN LOC XRAY OP 245MHZ 10CM SWEEP 1541 1541 1542 390 POSSIBLE CORONAL MASS EJECTION EVENTS FOR 12 MARCH, 1994 -------------------------------------------------------- BEGIN MAX END LOCATION TYPE SIZE DUR II IV NO EVENTS OBSERVED INFERRED CORONAL HOLES. LOCATIONS VALID AT 12/2400Z --------------------------------------------------- ISOLATED HOLES AND POLAR EXTENSIONS EAST SOUTH WEST NORTH CAR TYPE POL AREA OBSN 68 N58W34 N33W52 N38W54 N60W44 323 EXT POS 004 10830A SUMMARY OF FLARE EVENTS FOR THE PREVIOUS UTC DAY ------------------------------------------------ Date Begin Max End Xray Op Region Locn 2695 MHz 8800 MHz 15.4 GHz ------ ---- ---- ---- ---- -- ------ ------ --------- --------- --------- 11 Mar: 0036 0048 0103 B3.8 0424 0428 0441 B2.4 0606 0612 0618 B2.1 1003 1007 1013 B1.2 1930 1933 1936 B1.2 REGION FLARE STATISTICS FOR THE PREVIOUS UTC DAY ------------------------------------------------ C M X S 1 2 3 4 Total (%) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --- ------ Uncorrellated: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 005 (100.0) Total Events: 005 optical and x-ray. EVENTS WITH SWEEPS AND/OR OPTICAL PHENOMENA FOR THE LAST UTC DAY ---------------------------------------------------------------- Date Begin Max End Xray Op Region Locn Sweeps/Optical Observations ------ ---- ---- ---- ---- -- ------ ------ --------------------------- NO EVENTS OBSERVED. NOTES: All times are in Universal Time (UT). Characters preceding begin, max, and end times are defined as: B = Before, U = Uncertain, A = After. All times associated with x-ray flares (ex. flares which produce associated x-ray bursts) refer to the begin, max, and end times of the x-rays. Flares which are not associated with x-ray signatures use the optical observations to determine the begin, max, and end times. Acronyms used to identify sweeps and optical phenomena include: II = Type II Sweep Frequency Event III = Type III Sweep IV = Type IV Sweep V = Type V Sweep Continuum = Continuum Radio Event Loop = Loop Prominence System, Spray = Limb Spray, Surge = Bright Limb Surge, EPL = Eruptive Prominence on the Limb. ** End of Daily Report ** ------------------------------ Date: 13 Mar 1994 23:00:47 GMT From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!emory!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!MathWorks.Com!transfer.stratus.com!noc.near.net!news.delphi.com!gilbaronw0mn@network.ucsd.edu Subject: Filter Shape Factor? To: info-hams@ucsd.edu > What does the shape factor spec of a filter indicate? I assume something > about passband/stopband transition or some such? > > Thanks, > Chris Magnuson > chrism@col.hp.com > Ussually the shape would be the Freq at the top of a curve at 6 db down over the frequency at the bottom of the curve at 60 db down. In other words if attenuation is 6 db at 4 mhz and 60 db at 8 mhz then the shape is 2 to 1. It can get more complicated that that but that is the idea. Gil Baron, El Baron Rojo, W0MN Rochester,MN "Bailar es Vivir" PGP2.3 key at key servers or upon request ------------------------------ Date: 13 Mar 1994 17:37:30 GMT From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!wupost!kuhub.cc.ukans.edu!paperboy.ids.net!multiop.com!phil@network.ucsd.edu Subject: Ham Radio Mail/UUCP/FTP Software Archive & Callsign Server @NS.RISC.NET To: info-hams@ucsd.edu * RISC.NET Ham Radio Server * RISC.NET has established a series of services which all radio amateurs can access. These services currently include access to the Buckmaster CD ROM public domain files in addition to the Buckmaster callsign database. Additional information can be obtained by writing to: root@ns.risc.net This file contains information on: 1. Accessing RISC.NET's callsign database 2. Accessing RISC.NET's public domain shareware database ============================================================================== 1. ACCESSING THE BUCKMASTER CD-ROM CALLSIGN DATABASE The Buckmaster Callsign Database is accessed by logging into a special account called "hamradio". From this account, you can access the Buckmaster CD-ROM callsign database (only the US calls at this point, as the international database is encrypted and Buckmaster will not provide the key so we can create a UNIX version of their ICALL.EXE program - if anyone knows how to decrypt this data, please contact us!) or you can TELNET to the Buffalo or NJIT callsign databases. Procedure: Telnet or rlogin to "155.212.2.2" (or, "ns.risc.net") Login with user-id "hamradio". No password is required. At this point the system is self-explanatory. ============================================================================== 2. ACCESSING THE BUCKMASTER CD-ROM PUBLIC DOMAIN SHAREWARE The Buckmaster PD Software Library can be accessed in one of the following manners: UUCP, FTP, or Mail-based archive server. A complete list of all files available for transfer may be obtained by retrieving file: !~/ham-radio/mascd.dir ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Anonymous UUCP Information: Telebit Trailblazer Plus Dial-In: 1.401.455.0347 9600 to 300bps v.32/v.42 Dial-In: 1.401.331.3706 ns.risc.net!login: xxcp Password: xenix To download a file, issue the following uucp request on your machine: uucp anomaly!~/ham-radio/files/ yoursite! All files are stored in /usr/spool/uucppublic/ham-radio on RISC.NET's Archive. To request the master list of ham-related files, uucp as follows: uucp anomaly!~/ham-radio/mascd.dir yoursite!yourname ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mail-based Archive Server: To answer the interim demand of people on the Internet who wish access to the ham radio files, we have established a mail-based server which can process requests for files. Note that in order to keep our SMTP connection from getting bogged down, we only process *5* megabytes worth of software requests PER DAY. Users with alternative means of obtaining files are encouraged to do so. To receive instructions on how to use the mail-based archive server, send an e-mail message to "snarf@ns.risc.net", with a Subject: of 'snarf' and the following two lines starting in column 1: snarf address [your e-mail address] snarf help For example: snarf address wb9aaz@gello.pcb.org snarf help These commands will forward a help file to your reply address. This help file contains all information you require on how to obtain software listings and uuencoded mailings of archive contents. To receive a 104k detailed description of all ham files in the archive, include the following line in the body of your message: snarf send ham-radio/mascd.dir Note that if you do not have an address line, or you have other errors in the body of your text, you will not get a reply from the server. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zmodem/Ymodem/Xmodem/Kermit/Sealink: All files can be accessed from RISC.NET's "bbs" login, for those users without UUCP or FTP access. Validation is required to access the file sections, though, so on your first call leave a note in FEEDBACK stating that you're calling to download from the ham-radio archive, and we'll see that you get an special access account. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FTP Access: Our IP Address is: 155.212.2.2! Or, for those of you with Nameservers, try "ns.risc.net"! As with our SMTP connection, the number of FTP users we allow on our link is also limited to prevent net-congestion. If you receive an "all ports are currently in use" message, please try again later. Login using anonymous FTP account "ftp", and your e-mail address for a password! ============================================================================== ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 12 Mar 1994 23:23:06 From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!convex!seas.smu.edu!rwsys!ocitor!FredGate@network.ucsd.edu Subject: HDN Releases To: info-hams@ucsd.edu The following files were processed Saturday 3-12-94: HAMLOG [ HAM: Amateur radio logging programs ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- VA-QSO.ZIP ( 225346 bytes) Logging program for the Virgina QSO Program ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 225346 bytes in 1 file(s) HAMNEWS [ HAM: Bulletins and Newsletters ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ANART797.ZIP ( 6301 bytes) ANART Bulletin #797 02/20/94 ANART798.ZIP ( 5697 bytes) ANART Bulletin #798 02/26/94 ANART799.ZIP ( 5547 bytes) ANART Bulletin #799 03/06/94 ARLD013.ZIP ( 2522 bytes) ARRL DX Bulletin 03/03/94 ARLD014.ZIP ( 2338 bytes) ARRL DX Bulletin 03/10/94 ARLP010.ZIP ( 1866 bytes) ARRL Propagation Bulletin 03/11/94 ARLX011.ZIP ( 1833 bytes) 03/09/94 - AA8FQ runs for charity ARLX012.ZIP ( 1690 bytes) 03/10/94 - Amateur radio to the rescue BARTG015.ZIP ( 3446 bytes) BARTG #015 03/94 HDNBBS.ZIP ( 6242 bytes) Ham Distribution Net BBS Listing - 03/10/94 IRTS0306.ZIP ( 2849 bytes) IRTS Bulletin 03/06/94 OPDX150.ZIP ( 4003 bytes) Oh/Pa DX Bulletin #150 03/07/94 RTDX0304.ZIP ( 2820 bytes) RTTY DX Bulletin 03/04/94 RTDX0311.ZIP ( 2531 bytes) RTTY DX Bulletin 03/11/94 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 49685 bytes in 14 file(s) HAMPACK [ HAM: Packet Communications programs ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- BAY-TPK.ZIP ( 78478 bytes) Packet Driver Set for TPK HAMLET33.ZIP ( 32698 bytes) Simple packet terminal program ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 111176 bytes in 2 file(s) HAMSAT [ HAM: Satellite tracking and finding programs ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ARLS012.ZIP ( 1458 bytes) 03/08/94 - Astronaut to Russia OBS070.ZIP ( 6220 bytes) AmSat Orbital Elements #070 03/11/94 SATSKED.ZIP ( 118777 bytes) V1.937 - Multi-satellite pass manager by WA2N and NZ2F. Requires registration from AmSat SPC0314.ZIP ( 4383 bytes) Space Bulletin 03/14/94 TRAKBOX.ZIP ( 156019 bytes) PCB layout - Corel draw panels by W4UJZ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 286857 bytes in 5 file(s) HAMSCAN [ HAM: Scanner Freqs and Freq database programs ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SDIEGO.ZIP ( 2906 bytes) San Diego, Ca scanner frequencies ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2906 bytes in 1 file(s) HAMUTIL [ HAM: Radio operating aids ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ID112.ZIP ( 115178 bytes) ID timer for Windows 3.1 by KK7A ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 115178 bytes in 1 file(s) Total of 791148 bytes in 24 file(s) Files are available via Anonymous-FTP from ftp.fidonet.org IP NET address 140.98.2.1 for seven days. They are mirrored to ftp.halcyon.com and are available for 60-90 days. Directories are: pub/fidonet/ham/hamnews (Bulletins) /hamant (Antennas) /hamsat (Sat. prg/Amsat Bulletins) /hampack (Packet) /hamelec (Formulas) /hamtrain (Training Material) /hamlog (Logging Programs) /hamcomm (APLink/JvFax/Rtty/etc) /hammods (Equip modification) /hamswl (SWBC Skeds/Frequencies) /hamscan (Scanner Frequencies) /hamutil (Operating aids/utils) /hamsrc (Source code to programs) /hamdemo (Demos of new ham software) /hamnos (TCP/IP and NOS related software) Files may be downloaded via land-line at (214) 226-1181 or (214) 226-1182. 1.2 to 16.8K, 23 hours a day . When ask for Full Name, enter: Guest;guest lee - ab5sm Ham Distribution Net * Origin: Ham Distribution Net Coordinator / Node 1 (1:124/7009) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 13 Mar 1994 10:21:24 -0700 From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!ve6mgs!usenet@network.ucsd.edu Subject: RB317 7/7 Semantics Words to Avoid To: info-hams@ucsd.edu Bid: $RACESBUL.317 TO: ALL ES, CD, AND PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTORS VIA AMATEUR RADIO INFO: ALL RACES OPERATORS IN CALIFORNIA INFO: ALL AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS FROM: CA STATE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (W6SIG@WA6NWE.CA) Ph: 916-262-1600 2800 MEADOWVIEW RD., SACRAMENTO, CA 95832 LANDLINE BBS OPEN TO ALL 916-262-1657 RACESBUL.317 RELEASE DATE: March 14, 1994 Subject: MGT - Semantics - 7/7 - Words To Avoid Amateur Radio operators have a tendency to use terms that are meaningless to others with whom they work (which leads to confusion) and even cases where Amateurs are not used due to that confusion. Accordingly, over the past two years a concerted effort to avoid certain words has paid off in many areas in those organizations cognizant of this aspect of interpersonal communication. Astute Amateurs do NOT say to the sheriff's deputy at the roadblock "I'm a ham radio operator in the RACES, or the Vista Radio Club." Rather, they reply "I'm with the Vista Country Emergency Management Agency reporting to my duty station." Here, our State Auxiliary Communications Service participants make a conscious effort to avoid these terms: Amateur, ham, ARES, ARRL, DEC, EC, RACES, SEC, section or emergency coordinator, and volunteer. Instead, they say they work for the Governor's Office of Emergency Services. If needed, they add that they work for the Telecommunications Branch. Rarely is it necessary to indicate in what capacity; but if needed, they are FCC licensed communications specialists, not Amateur Radio operators. Recognition of how Amateurs deprecate themselves by their own terminology was emphasized by a California Department of Forestry official who pointedly requested that "Never say you are just a volunteer, or an Amateur. Say you are a CDF Fire Information Officer, for that is what you have been trained for, and are in fact." The words YOU use DO make a difference in how YOU are perceived by other people. A poor choice of words (no matter how highly YOU think of them) can unknowingly convey a concept or picture that is totally at odds with what you THINK you conveyed! (End of a series originally titled "From My Lookout" in 7 parts, by Stanly E. Harter.) EOF ----------------- RACES Bulletins are archived on the Internet at ucsd.edu in hamradio/races and can be retrieved using FTP. ------------------------------ Date: 13 Mar 1994 14:17:11 -0700 From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!dog.ee.lbl.gov!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!hamblin.math.byu.edu!news.byu.edu!cwis.isu.edu!u.cc.utah.edu!not-for-mail@network.ucsd.edu Subject: TM-732 or FT-5100? To: info-hams@ucsd.edu I am having a hard time deciding between the Kenwood TM-732 and the Yaesu FT-5100. Can anyone give me their opinion. Thanks P.S. what is the best price you have been quoted and where was it? Thanks Jon ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 13 Mar 94 12:54:19 PST From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!nntp-server.caltech.edu!mustang.mst6.lanl.gov!newshost.lanl.gov!usenet@network.ucsd.edu Subject: Tokyo HiPower HL-90U Amp To: info-hams@ucsd.edu Recently I have aquired a THP HL-90U amplifier with it I got a schematic drawing only no other docs. I would love to aquire both the owners manual and service manual. Actually I would be happy with anything. The usual offer to compense for copying mailing etc applies. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 13 Mar 94 13:01:03 PST From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!nntp-server.caltech.edu!mustang.mst6.lanl.gov!newshost.lanl.gov!usenet@network.ucsd.edu Subject: Wanted Yaesu G-5400B To: info-hams@ucsd.edu As the subject implies I am in the market for a Yaesu G-5400B azimuth/elevation rotor for my fledgeling satellite station. Before buying a new one I thought I ask if anyone has one to sell. Drop e-mail to ggs@lanl.gov or phone (505)672-3717 home (505)667-3923 office ------------------------------ Date: 13 Mar 94 15:46:39 PST From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!pipex!sunic!psinntp!psinntp!sfpp.com!longo@network.ucsd.edu To: info-hams@ucsd.edu References , <1994Mar9.083813.394@sfpp.com>, <2lnmln$9h9@news.aero.org> Subject : Re: QST review of Dual-Bander HTs In article <2lnmln$9h9@news.aero.org>, cantrell@Aero.org (JC Cantrell) writes: > In article <1994Mar9.083813.394@sfpp.com>, longo@sfpp.com (Bob Longo) writes: > |> > |> Unfortunately ftp.std.com does not allow anonymous logins! They expect you to > |> pay. No thanks, I'll look elsewhere. > |> > |> -Bob Longo > |> KE6EQY > |> =======================================+====================================== > |> Bob Longo (longo@sfpp.com) | "I am not gonna raise taxes on the > |> Santa Fe Pacific Pipelines | middle class to pay for these > |> Los Angeles, CA | programs." - Bill Clinton > > Ahh, but try anonymous ftp, not a login. It just worked for me, and then you > can download the files you want. > > Yours, > cantrell@aero.org > WA2VXU -- Thanks to all of you who have pointed out to me that ftp.std.com does in fact allow anonymous logins. The first time I tried to login via anonymous to them, I got the message about paying for an account and then FTP promptly disconnected me - leading me to believe that a paid account was the only access they allowed. Someone pointed out via mail that the limit on anonymous logins may have been exceeded resulting in the ftp disconnection. Anyway, I tried again - and success! FTP anonymous DOES work! Thanks to all who straightened me out. -Bob Longo ============================================================================== Bob Longo (longo@sfpp.com) KE6EQY Santa Fe Pacific Pipelines Los Angeles, CA ------------------------------ Date: 13 Mar 1994 16:02:47 -0800 From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!apple.com!apple.com!not-for-mail@network.ucsd.edu To: info-hams@ucsd.edu References <1994Mar10.223223.13794@arrl.org>, <2lptqg$7b4@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu>, <2lqka5$8k3@news.iastate.edu> Subject : Re: 1x1 Callsigns? wjturner@iastate.edu (William J Turner) writes: [regarding A2, A3, A4, ... prefixes] >My understanding was that they are not allocated. The only reason we can have >N#XXX, W#XXX, or K#XXX is because the US has KAA-KAZ, NAA-NZZ, and WAA-WZZ, >whereas whe only have AAA-ALZ. (If they are allocated, it is as a prefix, and >thus a person may have A66XX in whatever place it is that has them, but there >is *no* A6XX.) This rule is violated all the time. Examples are V7A and V7X. The ARRL DXCC list shows A2 Botswana A3 Tonga A4 Oman A5 Bhutan A6 United Arab Emirates A7 Qatar A9 Bahrain Geez, perhaps I can move to the UAE and use A6TY :-). Kok Chen, AA6TY kchen@apple.com Apple Computer, Inc. ------------------------------ End of Info-Hams Digest V94 #285 ****************************** ******************************