Date: Tue, 19 Apr 94 08:02:29 PDT 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 #433 To: Info-Hams Info-Hams Digest Tue, 19 Apr 94 Volume 94 : Issue 433 Today's Topics: Daily Summary of Solar Geophysical Activity for 18 April DAYTON QUESTIONS License required Net Schedule phonetic alphabets: update radio in caves re;Missing: Good HF Propagation software for PK 232 STOP SENDING HAMS ON USENET CRAP !!! US License Examination Opportunities Scheduled 4/18/94 to 7/18/94 Why Luck Hurder is gone... 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: Mon, 18 Apr 1994 22:43:48 MDT From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!gatech!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!ve6mgs!usenet@network.ucsd.edu Subject: Daily Summary of Solar Geophysical Activity for 18 April To: info-hams@ucsd.edu /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ DAILY SUMMARY OF SOLAR GEOPHYSICAL ACTIVITY 18 APRIL, 1994 /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ (Based In-Part On SESC Observational Data) SOLAR AND GEOPHYSICAL ACTIVITY INDICES FOR 18 APRIL, 1994 --------------------------------------------------------- !!BEGIN!! (1.0) S.T.D. Solar Geophysical Data Broadcast for DAY 108, 04/18/94 10.7 FLUX=084.2 90-AVG=094 SSN=038 BKI=3443 3332 BAI=017 BGND-XRAY=A5.3 FLU1=4.1E+05 FLU10=1.2E+04 PKI=3443 4433 PAI=019 BOU-DEV=032,055,056,037,030,034,032,016 DEV-AVG=037 NT SWF=00:000 XRAY-MAX= C1.2 @ 1422UT XRAY-MIN= A4.5 @ 0614UT XRAY-AVG= B1.5 NEUTN-MAX= +002% @ 0215UT NEUTN-MIN= -002% @ 0350UT NEUTN-AVG= -0.5% PCA-MAX= -1.9DB @ 0410UT PCA-MIN= -2.1DB @ 0340UT PCA-AVG= -2.0DB BOUTF-MAX=55340NT @ 0350UT BOUTF-MIN=55312NT @ 1711UT BOUTF-AVG=55325NT GOES7-MAX=P:+000NT@ 0000UT GOES7-MIN=N:+000NT@ 0000UT G7-AVG=+069,+000,+000 GOES6-MAX=P:+131NT@ 1652UT GOES6-MIN=N:-110NT@ 0543UT G6-AVG=+089,+031,-049 FLUXFCST=STD:110,110,115;SESC:110,110,115 BAI/PAI-FCST=020,020,015/020,015,015 KFCST=3334 4333 3334 4333 27DAY-AP=018,017 27DAY-KP=4323 5333 3533 4322 WARNINGS= ALERTS= !!END-DATA!! NOTE: The Effective Sunspot Number for 17 APR 94 was 17.1. The Full Kp Indices for 17 APR 94 are: 7- 8+ 9o 8o 5- 3o 3o 4- The 3-Hr Ap Indices for 17 APR 94 are: 110 260 306 206 39 17 16 21 Greater than 2 MeV Electron Fluence for 18 APR is: 6.8E+07 SYNOPSIS OF ACTIVITY -------------------- Solar activity was low. A long duration C1 flare began at 1347Z (end at 1514Z): there was apparently no corresponding optical signature. A 13 degree filament near S11W12 disappeared sometime between 17/2121Z and 18/1112Z. Solar activity forecast: solar activity is expected to be very low to low. The geomagnetic field was unsettled to active with some brief minor storm periods at high latitudes. This activity may be the result of lingering effects from yesterday's major storm or it could be effects from a favorably positioned coronal hole. Geophysical activity forecast: the geomagnetic field is expected to be mostly active for the next one to two days due to coronal hole effects. Conditions should subside to predominantly unsettled sometime on the third day. Event probabilities 19 apr-21 apr Class M 01/01/01 Class X 01/01/01 Proton 01/01/01 PCAF Green Geomagnetic activity probabilities 19 apr-21 apr A. Middle Latitudes Active 35/35/35 Minor Storm 15/15/15 Major-Severe Storm 05/05/05 B. High Latitudes Active 35/35/30 Minor Storm 20/20/20 Major-Severe Storm 10/10/10 HF propagation conditions recovered fairly rapidly during the day today. Near-normal propagation conditions returned to the low and middle latitude paths, while high and polar latitude regions struggled with below-normal, but steadily improving conditions. All regions should see near-normal propagation by 21 April. COPIES OF JOINT USAF/NOAA SESC SOLAR GEOPHYSICAL REPORTS ======================================================== REGIONS WITH SUNSPOTS. LOCATIONS VALID AT 18/2400Z APRIL -------------------------------------------------------- NMBR LOCATION LO AREA Z LL NN MAG TYPE 7700 N03W64 208 0000 BXO 03 002 BETA 7701 N08E28 116 0120 CSO 08 005 BETA 7702 S11E34 110 0000 AXX 00 001 ALPHA REGIONS DUE TO RETURN 19 APRIL TO 21 APRIL NMBR LAT LO NONE LISTING OF SOLAR ENERGETIC EVENTS FOR 18 APRIL, 1994 ---------------------------------------------------- BEGIN MAX END RGN LOC XRAY OP 245MHZ 10CM SWEEP 0842 0842 0843 110 POSSIBLE CORONAL MASS EJECTION EVENTS FOR 18 APRIL, 1994 -------------------------------------------------------- BEGIN MAX END LOCATION TYPE SIZE DUR II IV 17/2121 18/1112 S11W12 DSF 18/ 1347 1421 1514 LDE C1.2 87 INFERRED CORONAL HOLES. LOCATIONS VALID AT 18/2400Z --------------------------------------------------- ISOLATED HOLES AND POLAR EXTENSIONS EAST SOUTH WEST NORTH CAR TYPE POL AREA OBSN NO DATA AVAILABLE FOR ANALYSIS SUMMARY OF FLARE EVENTS FOR THE PREVIOUS UTC DAY ------------------------------------------------ Date Begin Max End Xray Op Region Locn 2695 MHz 8800 MHz 15.4 GHz ------ ---- ---- ---- ---- -- ------ ------ --------- --------- --------- 17 Apr: 1141 1145 1147 B1.0 SF 7701 N09E49 2126 2130 2133 B1.2 REGION FLARE STATISTICS FOR THE PREVIOUS UTC DAY ------------------------------------------------ C M X S 1 2 3 4 Total (%) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --- ------ Region 7701: 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 001 (50.0) Uncorrellated: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 001 (50.0) Total Events: 002 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: 19 Apr 94 12:53:29 GMT From: news-mail-gateway@ucsd.edu Subject: DAYTON QUESTIONS To: info-hams@ucsd.edu Hi out there! I like to toss up two questions about the Dayton Hamfest. Who will be the speaker at the hamfest banquet Sat nite? Has anyone heard what the parking situation is? I heard rumors that the shuttle busses are doing something different. Thanks! de Tom KA8HUZ ------------------------------ Date: 18 Apr 1994 22:17:54 -0400 From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news.ans.net!inca.gate.net!not-for-mail@network.ucsd.edu Subject: License required To: info-hams@ucsd.edu Hi all... I have been interested in amateur radio for a couple of years and am ready to go and take the exam.. I have reviewed question pools (as well as read manuals) regarding the Novice No-Code license as well as the technician plus class license. I am interested in transmitting on 2m. What license is required to transmit on 2m. I have played around with Radio Shack's 2m and really like it. It works pretty good for a Radio Shack product ;) ..... I just need to know what license I need to be able to transmit on 2m. Also, if anyone knows where I can FTP either a text file of questions, or a program that will give me questions regarding novice and/or techicial license. The program I currently have is out of date. Thanks... -Dave -- +---------------+------------------------------+ | Dave Moses | Internet : dave@gate.net | +---------------+------------------------------+ ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 11:10:04 GMT From: netcon!hatch!pro-palmtree!pro-janin!jestevez@locus.ucla.edu Subject: Net Schedule To: info-hams@ucsd.edu ***** Propagation Schedule ***** Updated: 21 Jan 1994 UTC W0 W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 XE VE 6Y ---- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0100 0200 0300 0400 0500 0600 0700 0800 0900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: 19 Apr 1994 05:57:29 GMT From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!gatech!news.byu.edu!news.mtholyoke.edu!nic.umass.edu!noc.near.net!news.delphi.com!pmuth@network.ucsd.edu Subject: phonetic alphabets: update To: info-hams@ucsd.edu The Hutchinson Kansas police department uses the following phonetic alphabet: Adam, Boy, Charles, David, Edward, Frank, George, Henry, Ida, John, King, Lincoln, Mary, Nora, Ocean, Paul, Robert, Sam, Tom, Union, Victor, William, X-ray, Yankee, Zebra. LT Phil Muth | Pizza Hut, Inc. Internet: pmuth@delphi.com | 9111 E Douglas MS 1004 FidoNet : Phil Muth @ 1:291/4 | Wichita KS 67207 Packet : N0LQK@WF0A-1.#SCKS.KS.USA.NOAM | (316) 687-8680 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 19 Apr 1994 00:58:36 GMT From: elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!grian!pelican!ent-img.com!wb6hqk!bart@decwrl.dec.com Subject: radio in caves To: info-hams@ucsd.edu >John Derry (derry@NeXTwork.Rose-Hulman.Edu) wrote: >: howdy > >: Question: What would be the best band for radio communication inside >: of caves. > It depends on what you're trying to do. Both 440 and 1200 MHz work pretty well along large boreholes. Many cavers use 49, 146, 440 and 1200 MHz for liason between the top and bottom of large (or noisy) pits. If you want to penetrate rock for communication purposes, the usual method used isn't actually radio but magnetic induction coupling at frequencies between 1KHz and about 200 KHz. The lower frequencies are useful for location since the dipole fields generated by the loop 'antennas' are undistorted by the effects of the conductive medium. At higher frequencies quadrature fields begin to appear which is actually an advantage for communications since 'antenna' orientation is less critical. The higer frequencies are preferable for voice since the coupling and bandwidth are increased. If you would like to discuss it further, email me. bart bart@wb6hqk.ent-img.com ------------------------------ Date: 19 Apr 94 14:27:37 GMT From: news-mail-gateway@ucsd.edu Subject: re;Missing: Good HF Propagation To: info-hams@ucsd.edu Hi guys I found the Good HF propagation while I was in Hong Kong operating at VS6WO in WPX SSB. 20m was really good, 15m & 40m were not too bad. However I could not find the way to bring it back to Japan. No more good propagation here in Tokyo. If anyone tell me how to bring it to my home, I'll be back to VS6 to find out the GREAT porpagation. 73 Tack JE1CKA/KH0AM --- my mail address will be changed in June. now "je1cka@asuka.aerospace-lab.go.jp" -> "je1cka@nal.go.jp" --- ------------------------------ Date: 19 Apr 94 12:15:16 GMT From: news-mail-gateway@ucsd.edu Subject: software for PK 232 To: info-hams@ucsd.edu Does anyone know of better software (windows or dos) than Pakrat? I would like something a little more friendly, and that exhibits fewer freze-ups. If it could send graphics, that would be a bonus. I've looked in the ham mags, and can't seem to find anything. I've heard that Pk-gold is good, but can't locate a source. I need sources for all recomendations. Thanks to all respondants. Tom Medin tmedin@che2.che.umn.edu N0UFM ------------------------------ Date: 19 Apr 94 04:07:05 GMT From: netcon!bongo!netcomsv!netcom.com!netcomsv!skyld!jangus@locus.ucla.edu Subject: STOP SENDING HAMS ON USENET CRAP !!! To: info-hams@ucsd.edu In article jeg7e@Hopper.itc.Virginia.EDU writes: > In article , wrote: > > jeg7e@Hopper.itc.Virginia.EDU (Jon Gefaell) writes: > > > Your software is broken, get it fixed. > > Condescending attitudes like this aren't at all helpful to anyone. > Your software is broken, get it fixed. I'll echo that in case you haven't figured it out yet. You're software is broken. If you are running a PC under MS-DOS (as I'll assume since you are NOT running Unix and CNEWS) install SNEWS. It is a threaded newsreader for IBM systems running MS-DOS. It is compatible with UUCP. It is available via ftp from a number of sources. If you do not have ftp access, send me e-mail and I'll provide you with the details on how to get it from me on a diskette. This is not at all a condescending attitude. It is simply the truth. Your software is broken. I'm offering to fix it for you. As a single user running an IBM clone, the package pair of SNEWS and UUPC make an excellent team for both mail and news. About the only limitations I've seen with SNEWS is crosposting to more than 2-3 groups and trying to read a bit of news that was about 180K in size (and binary) that some fool posted. 73 es GM from Jeff Amateur: WA6FWI@WA6FWI.#SOCA.CA.USA.NOAM | "You have a flair for adding Internet: jangus@skyld.grendel.com | a fanciful dimension to any US Mail: PO Box 4425 Carson, CA 90749 | story." Phone: 1 (310) 324-6080 | Peking Noodle Co. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Apr 1994 13:58:41 MDT From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!gatech!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!ve6mgs!usenet@network.ucsd.edu Subject: US License Examination Opportunities Scheduled 4/18/94 to 7/18/94 To: info-hams@ucsd.edu AMATEUR RADIO EXAMINATION OPPORTUNITIES ***************************************************************** Special Note: Amateur Radio licenses usually arrive between 8 and 10 weeks after the test session. The FCC considers their processing time to be 90 days--from the date they receive the application. The FCC usually receives the application one to two weeks after the test session (once the VE Team and the coordinating VEC have completed their processing). Note: Codeless Technician to Technician w/HF upgraders (who pass a Morse code test) will not receive a new license from the FCC. The existing Technician license plus the CSCE conveying the Morse code test credit is the only documentation issued for use of the additional HF privileges. ***************************************************************** The following test session information is provided by the ARRL/VEC for the upcoming six to eight week period. For further information, please contact the test session CONTACT PERSON at the telephone number provided. If necessary, you may contact the ARRL/VEC at 203-666-1541 x282 for additional information. Electronic mail may be forwarded to the ARRL/VEC via USENET at "bjahnke@arrl.org" or via MCI Mail to MCI ID: 653-2312 or 215-5052. Although the test session information presented here does not indicate whether walk-ins are accepted or not, most test sessions do allow walk-ins. We encourage you, however, to always contact the CONTACT PERSON at the telephone number provided so that the VE Team is aware that you be attending the test session. STILL NEED TO PREPARE FOR YOUR EXAM? If you would like information on how to become licensed; or how to locate Amateur Radio clubs, instructors, licensing classes and/or Novice examiners in your area; please contact the ARRL Educational Activities Department (EAD) at 203-666- 1541 x219. The EAD can also provide information on recommended study materials. Electronic mail may be forwarded to the ARRL EAD via USENET at "rwhite@arrl.org" or via MCI Mail to MCI ID: 215-5052. EXAM LISTINGS - DEFINITION OF FIELDS STATE Test Date,VEC,City,,Contact Phone,Contact Person The SECOND field in the following listing specifies the VEC which is coordinating this examination. This single-character designator denotes the VEC as defined below. An "A" (for example) indicates that this examination is coordinated by the ARRL/VEC. For further information on any examinations listed, or if you do not find any examinations listed for your area, you may contact any of the coordinating VECs below. A = ARRL/VEC, 225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111; (d) 203-666-1541 The 1994 test fee is $5.75. X = Anchorage ARC, 2628 Turnagain Parkway, Anchorage, AK 99517; (d) 907-786-8121, (n) 907-243-2221 (or) 907-276-5121 (or) 907-274-5546 C = Central Alabama VEC, 1215 Dale Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35801; 205-536-3904 N = Charlotte VEC, 227 Bennett Ln, Charlotte, NC 28213; 704-596-2168 D = Great Lakes ARC VEC Inc., PO Box 273, Glenview, IL 60025; 708-486-8019 E = Golden Empire ARS, PO Box 508, Chico, CA 95927; No phone. G = Greater Los Angeles ARG, 9737 Noble Ave, Sepulveda, CA 91343; 818-892-2068, 805-822-1473. J = Jefferson ARC, PO Box 24368, New Orleans, LA 70184-4368; 504-737-2315. Test fee for 1994 is $5.00. K = Koolau ARC, 45-529 Nakuluai St, Kaneohe, HI 96744; 808-235-4132 L = Laurel ARC Inc., PO Box 3039, Laurel, MD 20709-0039; (d) 301-572-5124, 301-317-7819, (n) 301-588-3924 M = The Milwaukee RAC Inc., 1737 N 116th St, Wauwatosa, WI 53226; 414-774-6999. Test fee for 1994 is $5.00. H = Mountain ARC, PO Box 10, Burlington, WV 26710; 304-289-3576, 301-724-0674 P = PHD ARA Inc., PO Box 11, Liberty, MO 64068; 816-781-7313 R = Sandarc-VEC, PO Box 2446, La Mesa, CA 91943-2446; 619-465-3926 S = Sunnyvale VEC ARC, PO Box 60307, Sunnyvale, CA 94088-0307; 408-255-9000 T = Triad Emergency ARC, 3504 Stonehurst Pl, High Point, NC 27265; 919-841-7576 W = Western Carolinas ARS VEC, 5833 Clinton Hwy - Suite 203, Knoxville, TN 37912-2500; 615-688-7771. The 1994 test fee is $5.75. 5 = W5YI-VEC, PO Box 565101, Dallas, TX 75356-5101; 817-461-6443 The 1994 test fee is $5.75. EXAMINATION OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES: AMERICAN SOMOA 05/14/94,A,Mapusaga Village,,684-699-2420,Michael Homsany 07/09/94,A,Mapusaga Village,,684-699-2420,Michael Homsany GUAM 06/19/94,A,Adelup,,627-646-7611,Harry Y Taguchi PUERTO RICO 04/30/94,A,San Juan,,809-789-4998,Victor Madero 05/28/94,A,San Juan,,809-789-4998,Victor Madero 06/25/94,A,San Juan,,809-789-4998,Victor Madero US VIRGIN ISLANDS 05/14/94,A,ST Thomas,,809-774-4740,Ronald A Hall Sr 07/09/94,A,St Croix,,809-778-3156,Frank Jaeger OTHER 05/14/94,A,England,,081-902-5995,Yves a g Remedios 07/09/94,A,Germany,,49-0-67253462,Stephen Hutchins, KN6G 05/07/94,A,Greece,,301-807-0813,Gary L Memory 05/14/94,A,Japan,,098-633-1728,Alice Kottmyer 06/18/94,A,Papua New Guinea,,,Kyle Harris KE9TZ - POB 997 - PNG *EOF ------------------------------ Date: 19 Apr 94 11:46:00 GMT From: news-mail-gateway@ucsd.edu Subject: Why Luck Hurder is gone... To: info-hams@ucsd.edu Something seems "rotten in Denmark." Is it? The following message was to me, K1OIK, and now we know the reason Luck Hurder was dismissed from the ARRL. Luck really sounds like a criminal? Msg #3460 From: KZ1Z Date: 17-Apr 1204Z Subj: Re: FYI - ARRL Hi Burt, Many thanks for your note. The issue was indeed a stupid one. HQ/Directors wanted copies of all correspondence to and from ARRL officials everywhere. Thus, Section leaders would have to copy everuything to their respective Directors. No problem, as the mass of what was asked would probably kill the policy of its own wieght. The problem...Luck advised the Section leadership of the new policy. Imagine advising the leadership of the institution of a new policy, afterall the leadership didn't get the word from the directors that such was being done. Really a stupid situation, which should have been handled in a more professional manner. Just because a Director somewhere got bent out of shape, that is no reason to terminate an employee. Thanks for your interest. 73 Pete, KZ1Z Burt Fisher South Dennis (Cape Cod), Mass. Teacher of, Video, Broadcasting, Electronics at Cape Cod Regional Vocational High School (Home of WCCT-FM 9O.3 MHZ) FISHERB@A1.mec.mass.edu Amateur Radio Call K1OIK K1OIK@KQ1K.ma ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 19 Apr 1994 04:32:04 GMT From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!news.unt.edu!news.oc.com!csci-wiermac.etsu.edu!user@network.ucsd.edu To: info-hams@ucsd.edu References <2ouqd3$206@cville-srv.wam.umd.edu>, , t Subject : Re: Missing: Good HF Propagation In article , jeffj@cbnewsm.cb.att.com (jeffrey.n.jones) wrote: > Sigh, turned on the radio, went on 20, heard lot's of hiss, few signals. Went > on 40, heard lot's of hiss, few signals. Turned off radio and cleaned shack. > This has been my routine for 2 weeks. If anyone finds that HF propagation > please send it to 20 and 40 meters as they are in desperate need of it. > I'm tired of cleaning my shack! 8-) > > Jeff > > -- > Jeff Jones AB6MB | Vote out those who voted for the North American > jeffj@seeker.mystic.com | Free Trade Agreement! > Infolinc BBS 510-778-5929 | Well, at night you might be able to go outside and watch the aurora instead. I've heard it was quite spectacular in Wisconsin a few nights ago (course we never see it here in Texas, sigh...) ======== insert usual disclaimers here ============ Bob Wier, East Texas State U., Commerce, Texas keeper of the Adobe Photoshop, MC68HC11, ICOM mailing lists wier@merlin.etsu.edu (watch for address change) ------------------------------ End of Info-Hams Digest V94 #433 ******************************