From KD5PCK@cs.com  Thu Oct  3 02:49:31 2002
From: KD5PCK@cs.com (KD5PCK@cs.com)
Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2002 21:49:31 EDT
Subject: [2m] FCC Declares Communications Emergency
Message-ID: <e5.1ee5c568.2accfc2b@cs.com>

NEWINGTON, CT, Oct 2, 2002--The FCC has declared a communications emergency=20
in response to the approach of Hurricane Lili. Under the authority of =A797.=
401=20
of the FCC Amateur Service rules, a general communications emergency has bee=
n=20
declared for the states of Louisiana and Texas. "Amateurs are required to=20
refrain from using 7285 kHz (daytime) and 3873 kHz (nighttime), plus or minu=
s=20
3 kHz unless they are taking part in the handling of emergency traffic," sai=
d=20
the FCC declaration from Joseph P. Casey, Chief of the Technical and Public=20
Safety Division of the FCC's Enforcement Bureau. The FCC declaration will=20
remain in effect until rescinded and could be in effect for as long as two=20
weeks.=20
The National Weather Service reports that Lili has strengthened rapidly to a=
=20
dangerous Category 4 hurricane. "Reports from an Air Force Reserve hurricane=
=20
hunter aircraft indicate that maximum sustained winds have increased to near=
=20
135 MPH with higher gusts," said an NWS bulletin issued at 1800 UTC.=20
"Preparations to protect life and property in the hurricane warning area=20
should be rushed to completion." South Texas ARRL Section Manager Ray Taylor=
,=20
N5NAV, says the FCC declaration will support the operation of the West Gulf=20
Emergency Net for Texas and Louisiana. Net operation began this morning.=20
Taylor also says Amateur Radio operators are staffing the Texas emergency=20
operations center in Austin as well as some along the coast, where=20
evacuations already have begun. The <A HREF=3D"http://www.hwn.org/">Hurrican=
e Watch Net</A> (HWN) activated at=20
1800 UTC today, and net members are keeping an eye on the storm's trajectory=
.=20
"The Hurricane Watch Net activates when ever a hurricane is within 300 miles=
=20
of the forecast landfall," said Bobby Graves, KB5HAV, who's filling in this=20
week for Net Manager Mike Pilgrim, K5MP. "However, given the population alon=
g=20
the Louisiana Gulf Coast, any change in course to the east will bring the ey=
e=20
on shore much earlier." The Hurricane Watch Net is scheduled to remain activ=
e=20
on 14.325 MHz until 0300 UTC then activate October 3 at first light, Graves=20
said. Operators at <A HREF=3D"http://www.fiu.edu/orgs/w4ehw/">W4EHW</A> at t=
he National Hurricane Center in Miami also have=20
been active and cooperating with the HWN effort. W4EHW volunteers were=20
scheduled to remain on duty at least until 0200 UTC. The NWS says "a=20
life-threatening storm surge" of 10 to 15 feet above normal tide levels is=20
likely near and to the east of where the center crosses the coast. "This=20
surge could spread well inland across the low-lying areas of the hurricane=20
warning area," the NWS said. Forecasters say rainfall accumulations of 6 to=20
10 inches are possible along Lili's track. A hurricane warning remains in=20
effect from east of high island Texas to the mouth of the Mississippi River.=
=20
A tropical storm warning remains in effect from Freeport, Texas, to High=20
Island, and from the mouth of the Mississippi River to the Alabama/Florida=20
border, including New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain. As of 1800 UTC, the=20
storm's center was about 325 miles south of New Orleans and moving toward th=
e=20
northwest at nearly 15 MPH. Additional strengthening is possible this=20
afternoon and tonight. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 45 miles=20
from the center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 185=20
miles. Graves noted that the Hurricane Watch Net has been working to attract=
=20
skilled, bilingual (English-Spanish) net control operators. He cited the wor=
k=20
of Hector Godoy, HR3HGB, and Herman Cueva, HR1HCP, of Honduras who earlier=20
this week helped to gather much-needed weather and storm damage information=20
from other emergency service ham frequencies, including Cuba. Assistant W4EH=
W=20
Amateur Radio Coordinator Julio Ripoll, WD4JR, said its bilingual operators=20
were able to receive preliminary damage reports via ham radio this week from=
=20
Cuba's Isle of Youth, where damage was more extensive than that experienced=20
during Hurricane Isidore. "Many homes have extensive roof damage," he said.=20
"Many large trees are down, some snapped in half." In addition, power was=20
reported out, a baseball stadium suffered damage to its roof, he said.=20


                               73
                               Scott Hernandez
                               KD5PCK




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From KD5PCK@cs.com  Sat Oct  5 00:33:10 2002
From: KD5PCK@cs.com (KD5PCK@cs.com)
Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 19:33:10 EDT
Subject: [2m] Fwd: Fw: IRLP digest, Vol 1 #609 - 6 msgs
Message-ID: <11f.17b6280a.2acf7f36@cs.com>

Anyone interested?????

                               73
                               Scott Hernandez
                               KD5PCK


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From KD5PCK@cs.com  Sat Oct  5 14:16:03 2002
From: KD5PCK@cs.com (KD5PCK@cs.com)
Date: Sat, 5 Oct 2002 09:16:03 EDT
Subject: [2m] Anyone Interested???
Message-ID: <d5.1e7e9f1f.2ad04013@cs.com>

Sorry--I forgot that it would get stripped. Here's the message I was trying 
to send.

Forwarded Message: 
Subj:   Fw: IRLP digest, Vol 1 #609 - 6 msgs    
Date:   10/4/2002 6:18:03 PM Central Daylight Time  
    

From:    n5ula@cox.net (Robert Hobbs)
To:    KD5PCK@cs.com (Scott Hernandez)


Scott,

I wanted to send this excerpt from the IRLP Digest on the recent Hurricane
Net that we had during LILI's visit. If you are not familiar with IRLP I
would be glad to get you some more info. I hope someday to find someone on
the coast and in Slidell to set up a IRLP Node. It is not very expensive to
do but high speed internet and height really helps. So far we have linked
sites in Lafayette, Abbeville, Greenwell Springs, Barataria and Baton Rouge.
We hope to expand sites along the coast for relaying info to the State OEP
and National Hurricane Center and if we can get Nodes in Slidell and Lake
Charles we can pass info to NWS also.
If you know of anyone in the Slidell area that would be willing to set up a
Node please let me know and I will be happy to try and help them.

Take a look at this Skywarn site.

http://www.qsl.net/sflskywarn/


73

Robert Hobbs
N5ULA
Node Owner  #856
Baton Rouge







> DIGEST READERS: Please remember to trim down your replies when you hit
your "Reply" button if your mail program quotes the previous e-mail!
>
> IRLP List Moderators
> ----------
> Message: 2
> From: "Paul Cassel" <paul@ve3sy.com>
> To: <irlp@yahoogroups.com>, <irlp@irlp.net>
> Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 16:49:39 -0400
> Subject: [IRLP General] Good work everyone
>
>>
> From ARRL web site....
>
> Operators at W4EHW at the National Hurricane Center in Miami also were
> active and cooperated with the HWN effort.
>
> "With this storm we established another milestone in W4EHW's history,"
> McHugh said. "Using the Palmetto Radio Club repeater that was connected to
> similar repeaters in Louisiana via IRLP (Internet Radio Linking Protocol),
> we were able to collect weather reports from stations in the affected area
> that do not have HF radios." McHugh said Bob Broderick, WE4B, acted as net
> control for the IRLP-SKYWARN net. "We greatly appreciate his help in
helping
> us demonstrate this additional avenue for surface report collection," he
> said. "We want to thank all the stations that provided data and the
> Hurricane Watch Net for their help in relaying reports to NHC."
>
> Great to see IRLP in the press.  Good work to all those involved
>
> Paul VE3SY
>
> >
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2002 20:27:27 -0400
> From: Jim Price WW4M <jimprice@ipass.net>
> To: irlp@irlp.net
> Subject: [IRLP General] Ref921 back to normal use
>
> It appears that the Louisiana nodes won't be needing the use of ref921
> in their recovery from Lili.  (If I'm wrong, please let me know.)
>
> Thanks to absolutely everyone who helped out.  We didn't once need to
> block any nodes because of open squelches or other types of interference
> -- thanks to those nodes who connected for monitoring closely!  I think
> the Louisiana nodes and National Hurricane Center appreciated the
> ability to connect together without interruptions from concerned people
> on other nodes.  For a first time event like this, it went extremely
> well.
>
> 73, Jim WW4M
> Raleigh, NC
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2002 00:35:15 -0700
> From: Rod Templeton <ve7rjt@rac.ca>
> Subject: RE: [IRLP General] Reflector nets
> To: "'Jim Price WW4M'" <jimprice@ipass.net>
> Cc: irlp@irlp.net, irlp@yahoogroups.com
>
> Since this is something I've kind of wanted to see for awhile, so I went
> ahead and created it.  (Thanks, Jim)  :)
> The basic page is at http://ve7rjt.dnsq.org/irlpnet.htm  It's fairly
> vanilla, but should evolve over time.  Comments and suggestions
> encouraged.
>
> 73,
> Rod
>
> ==============================
> Rod Templeton, VE7RJT
> Email: ve7rjt@rac.ca
> Web: http://ve7rjt.dnsq.org
>
>
>
> Only http://groups.yahoo.com/group/irlpnets/, unless you want to create
> one :)
>
> 73, Jim WW4M
> Raleigh, NC
>
>
> NE7X@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > Is there a website available which lists all the different reflector
> > nets?
> > (ie: subject, time (utc), ref###)
>
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2002 09:15:36 -0400
> From: Robert WE4B <hamradio@bellsouth.net>
> To: IRLP SKYWARN NET <IRLP_SKYWARN_NET@yahoogroups.com>,
>    Internet Radio Linking Project <irlp@irlp.net>
> Subject: [IRLP General] Thanks for IRLP Hurricane Net on Ref 921
>
> To all the stations who helped in relays and the operation of the net.
>
> I want to thank all the nodes for their help with the Hurricane Net.
> We did make a great impression to the National Hurricane Center.
> We proved it could be done. They want to talk to me about future
> nets and the operations of them. I did bring up again the aspect of
> a node in the center. It now seems that may be an OPEN issue. I
> did say that our club would fund and maintain the node. I will be
> talking to them about installing a simplex node at the center soon.
>
> Now on to the Net.
> I do want to thank the guy's in Raleigh who helped. To Jim,
> WW4M and Nate, WY0X, who kept watch on key ups and
> reflector operation. To Danny KD5RAA for all his help. I might
> add Danny, that the patch from John, K4JVP the Hurricane
> Specialists in Morgan City was very well received!  I was looking
> over the log,  here are some but not all of the amateurs who
> helped pull this net together into a smooth operation..
> W5GIX, Baton Rouge Red Cross
> David, W5OER at the Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness
> Robert, N5ULA
> Joe, WO5G
> Charles, KI5XP
> Miguel, N5QLA
> Lawrence, W5IS
> Harris, KB5BFK/M
> Lee, KD5QYY
> Irving, KD5REQ
> Ward, KD4EUE
> John, K4JDP
> Bill, K4VGA
> Jose, KD4JWF
>
> Again thanks for all the help. Hope we DON'T have to do this any
> time soon!
> --
>
............................................................................
.............................
>
> Robert Broderick, WE4B
> Fort Lauderdale, Florida
> hamradio@bellsouth.net
> Palmetto Amateur Radio Club Vice President
> http://www.qsl.net/palmetto/
> Palmetto Amateur Radio Club 146.850 MHz Repeater Trustee
> IRLP Node 774 - Fort Lauderdale/North Miami
> IRLP SKYWARN NET,
> QCWA, RACES/ARES, Red Cross Communications
>
............................................................................
............................
>
> >
> --__--__--
>>
> End of IRLP Digest



                               73
                               Scott Hernandez
                               KD5PCK


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From dl8ebw@darc.de  Sat Oct  5 22:27:06 2002
From: dl8ebw@darc.de (dl8ebw@darc.de)
Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2002 20:27:06 -0100
Subject: [2m] ** New VHF-Database 1.90 ready **
Message-ID: <3D9F592A.719FD750@t-online.de>

        
            VHF-DATABASE of the VHF-DX-Group DL-West
         (to use with EA6VQ-Log, OH6HFX or in DX-CLUSTER)


Dear VHF-friends, 
the new issue of the VHF-DATABASE (revision 1.90) and of the
MS-DATABASE (revision 1.90) are now ready to spread out! 

---------------------------------------------------------------------

The MS-DATABASE files (aswell ms190.zip as also ms190_wsjt.zip) 
are free of charge to download at:
             
via Internet:     http://www.rue.net/vhfdx/services/services
or:               http://www.meteorscatter.net/traf.htm           

(its only an extract of the big VHF-DATABASE and these file is
not to use in EA6VQ-Log, OH6HFX Logbook or DX-Cluster!!)  

---------------------------------------------------------------------

VHF-DATABASE 1.90 for USER:

The VHF-DATABASE (vhf190_user.zip) for use in programs like EA6VQ-Log 
OH6HFX or any spreadsheet (as Excel) will be available if you send in
5 EURO or 5 Dollar together with your Emailadress to: 

     DL8EBW, Guido Juenkersfeld, c/o VHF-DX-Group DL-West 

     via PR-BBS-System:       DB0NDK.#NRW.DEU.EU 
     via Cluster-System:      DB0MDX or DB0NOR-9 
     via e-mail:              dl8ebw@darc.de

The file will be send out after receiving your payment. 

---------------------------------------------------------------------

VHF-DATABASE 1.90 for DX-CLUSTER-SYSOPS:

The VHF-DATABASE (vhf190_clx.zip and vhf190_ak1a.zip) are only for
use into the DX-Clusters (Typ CLX, AK1A, SPIDER etc.) and will be
given out free of charge to every cluster sysop.
Please so send me the cluster-call, sysop-call, type of Clusters
and the E-Mail and I will pass you the special files in comming
days. Your request/info will be welcome at DL8EBW:

     via PR-BBS-System:       DB0NDK.#NRW.DEU.EU 
     via Cluster-System:      DB0MDX or DB0NOR-9 
     via e-mail:              dl8ebw@darc.de

---------------------------------------------------------------------

Details of all available databases can be found at:

via Internet:            http://www.rue.net/vhfdx/services


A lot of fun with the new issue of the VHF-DATABASE!
Wuppertal 03.10.2002   73 de DL8EBW, Guy, c/o VHF-DX-Group DL-West


*********************************************************************
*  73 de     D L 8 E B W  Guido (Guy)  DL66a/JO31nf   +++++++++++++ *
*               * *  VHF-DX-Group DL-West * *              I        *
*   qrv Meteorscatter in SSB, HSCW(3500lpm) and WSJT   VHF I DX     *
+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
*       Editor of the "MS-Shower-List" & "VHF-DX-Database"          *
+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
*       PR-BBS: DB0NDK.#NRW.DEU.EU      DX-Cluster: DB0MDX          *
*   e-mail: dl8ebw@darc.de    homepage: http://www.qsl.net/dl8ebw/  *
*  Link to our actual VHF-ONLINE-database:  http://vhf-dx.scam.de/  *
* MOST WANTED 144Mc SQUARES:  http://www.meteorscatter.net/traf.htm *
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From dl8ebw@darc.de  Sat Oct  5 22:26:35 2002
From: dl8ebw@darc.de (dl8ebw@darc.de)
Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2002 20:26:35 -0100
Subject: [2m] ** UKW Datenbank Vers.1.90 fertig **
Message-ID: <3D9F590B.5C1E405C@t-online.de>

        
            UKW-DATENBANK der VHF-DX-Gruppe DL-West
            (für EA6VQ-Log, OH6HFX oder DX-CLUSTER)


Hallo liebe UKW Freunde, 
die neue Ausgabe der VHF-DATENBANK (Version 1.90) und der
MS-DATENBANK (Version 1.90) sind nun fertig! 

---------------------------------------------------------------------

Die MS-DATABASE Files (sowohl ms190.zip als auch ms190_wsjt.zip) 
sind ohne Kosten abrufbar via:
             
via Internet:       http://www.rue.net/vhfdx/services/services
oder:               http://www.meteorscatter.net/traf.htm 

(dieses ist nur ein Auszug aus der VHF-DATABASE und nicht in
EA6VQ-Log, OH6HFX Logbuch oder DX-Clustern zu verwenden!!)  

---------------------------------------------------------------------

VHF-DATABASE 1.90 für USER:

Die VHF-DATABASE (vhf190_user.zip) für den Einbau in das EA6VQ, 
OH6HFX oder jedes Tabellenprogramm (wie Excel) kann gegen Einsendung
von 5 EURO oder 5 Dollar und Nennung einer E-Mailadresse erworben 
werden. Infos bitte einsenden an: 

     DL8EBW, Guido Juenkersfeld, c/o VHF-DX-Group DL-West 

     via PR-BBS-System:       DB0NDK.#NRW.DEU.EU 
     via Cluster-System:      DB0MDX or DB0NOR-9 
     via e-mail:              dl8ebw@darc.de

Wird nach Eingang der Schutzgebühr dann automatisch zugestellt! 

---------------------------------------------------------------------

VHF-DATABASE 1.90 für DX-CLUSTER-SYSOPS:

Die VHF-DATABASE (vhf190_clx.zip und vhf190_ak1a.zip) sind NUR für
den Einbau in DX-Cluster (Typ CLX, AK1A, SPIDER etc.) geeignet und
werden frei an den Sysop des jeweiligen Clusters abgegeben.
Bitte Cluster-Call, Sysop-Call, Type des Clusters und E-Mail an
DL8EBW per E-mail schicken und das entsprechende File geht in den
kommenden Tage per E-mail kostenlos zu!

     via PR-BBS-System:       DB0NDK.#NRW.DEU.EU 
     via Cluster-System:      DB0MDX or DB0NOR-9 
     via e-mail:              dl8ebw@darc.de

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Detailbeschreibungen aller Datenbanken ebenfalls:

via Internet:            http://www.rue.net/vhfdx/services


Allen viel Spass mit der neuen Datenbank!
Wuppertal 03.10.2002   73 de DL8EBW, Guy, c/o VHF-DX-Group DL-West


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*  73 de     D L 8 E B W  Guido (Guy)  DL66a/JO31nf   +++++++++++++ *
*               * *  VHF-DX-Group DL-West * *              I        *
*   qrv Meteorscatter in SSB, HSCW(3500lpm) and WSJT   VHF I DX     *
+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
*       Editor of the "MS-Shower-List" & "VHF-DX-Database"          *
+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
*       PR-BBS: DB0NDK.#NRW.DEU.EU      DX-Cluster: DB0MDX          *
*   e-mail: dl8ebw@darc.de    homepage: http://www.qsl.net/dl8ebw/  *
*  Link to our actual VHF-ONLINE-database:  http://vhf-dx.scam.de/  *
* MOST WANTED 144Mc SQUARES:  http://www.meteorscatter.net/traf.htm *
*********************************************************************



From KD5PCK@cs.com  Sun Oct  6 15:53:37 2002
From: KD5PCK@cs.com (KD5PCK@cs.com)
Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2002 10:53:37 EDT
Subject: [2m] Open Letter To Hams
Message-ID: <139.1584cb32.2ad1a871@cs.com>

       An Open Letter To All New Orleans Area Ham Radio Operators
       

       For those who don't know me, my name is Scott Hernandez, my call is 
KD5PCK. I have been licensed for just over a year and hold a technician class 
ticket. 
       In that year, I have been trying to participate as much as possible in 
public service communications. For various reasons, this hasn't been easy. 
       First of all, when you mention the words "public service", hams 
immediately think of emergency communications. I believe that there is more 
to public service than emergency communications.
       Secondly, I have found a serious lack of willingness of trained 
communicators to share their training in message handling, emergency 
protocol, etc. I have heard several hams ask for more volunteers and not 
offer to help train these volunteers.
       "Why don't you do it?", is a response that I have also encountered 
many times when I have complained about the lack of volunteerism. That is the 
purpose of this letter.
       I am going to do it!
       I would like to take the next month to gather names and contact 
information of those hams that would be willing to volunteer to use their 
training and operating skills to support communications for various local 
events throughout the year. Once I have this list completed, I will be 
contacting local organizations to ask if they would have a use our services. 
While I do not expect to be greeted with open arms, I am willing to try.  
       I plan to first contact the New Orleans Track Club. This organization 
sponsors many foot races throughout the New Orleans Area. Most notably, the 
Crescent City Classic and the Mardi Gras Marathon. I would also like to 
contact various bicycling
groups to ask if they could use our services for their rides also.
       What is needed? I would ask that those interested have at least a dual 
band HT with one back-up battery pack and a willingness to volunteer. All 
egos should be checked at the door.
       I would like to address another issue at this time. Most hams think 
that if they are not tied to a radio that they are not useful. This is not 
the case. Volunteers are vital to many organizations. If the ham community is 
not welcome as far as communications, there is no reason that hams cannot 
volunteer in another capacity. We need to put aside the belief that we are 
somehow superior to other volunteers. Sure, we would have fun "playing radio" 
for a day, but there is nothing wrong with leaving the radios in the car and 
helping out in another way.
       What I ask of those interested is the following: 
       Please contact me via email with your name, address, phone number, and 
any email addresses you may have. I would also like a list of what equipment 
you may have that can be used for an event, such as, a foot race, bicycle 
race, or festival atmosphere.
       I prefer to receive email responses. If you need to contact me by 
other means, please see below for information.       
       I will compile this information until approximately November 15, 2002. 
At that time I will begin contacting various nonprofit agencies. Hopefully, 
soon after, we can start showing that hams care about the communities they 
live in.
       If anyone has a contact with an agency that we may be able to serve, 
or any comments, advice, or would be willing to assist me, please contact me 
ASAP.
       Thanks for you time. I look forward to working with each of you in the 
future.        
                               73
                               Scott Hernandez
                               KD5PCK
                               P.O. Box 8122
                               Metairie, LA 70011-8122
                               
                               504-737-3809 home
                               504-858-8981 cell


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From ropel@golden.net  Sun Oct 20 15:41:51 2002
From: ropel@golden.net (Ropel)
Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 10:41:51 -0400
Subject: [2m] Icom IC-3200A
Message-ID: <3DB2C0AF.2D92@golden.net>

I am looking for a service manual for an Icom IC3200A dual bander. Also
can anyone give me some advice on how to change the backlights on the
display. The display itself is good, just no backlighting.
Are there any general comments on the rig itself. I just picked one up
at the Hamilton On. Hamfest on Sat. for a nice price.

73 de Bob VE3XNB

From kc7niz@morthrim.net  Sun Oct 20 16:43:58 2002
From: kc7niz@morthrim.net (eric)
Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 09:43:58 -0600
Subject: [2m] HTX 202
Message-ID: <3DB2CF3E.834115C1@morthrim.net>

I have a problem with my 202. I have not had it on for awhile
and wen I powered it up it beeps, and the screen flashes Erl.
any ideas? 
Thanks
KC7NIZ
Eric


From KF6WJA@thevine.net  Mon Oct 21 05:47:45 2002
From: KF6WJA@thevine.net (Dave Stephens)
Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 21:47:45 -0700
Subject: [2m] PC based controllers
Message-ID: <3DB386F0.603FCD62@thevine.net>

Hello all,

Ok i got a good one for you all. i have played a bit with echo station (
a PC based repeater controller), and it sparked an idea. the echo
station is kinda neat BUT it doesnt do what i want. now here are the
questions i have for all you brains that have knowledge in these fields:

Computer programing
Repeater controllers

so here we go with the questions.

1. i am sure that it is hard for someone that doesnt know anything about
designing and writing computer programs (me) but, how extencive is the
programing for something like Echo Station? i mean is this a very
extencive program or is it a realitivly simple program?

2. there are sound cards out on the market for musicians that have muti
channel inputs and outputs. lets say that i learn how to write the code
for a computer based repeater controler, could i use one of these multi
channel soundcards for ports for a repeater and a couple link radios
and/or a few repeaters on one control?

now i know that i would be taking on a huge task in doing what i would
like to do but, i want to learn. there are people that i work with that
know how to do the programing (these people design and build the
programs that we use at work and these are anything but simple little
programs) and i know that they would be willing in helping me learn, so
there really wouldnt be any reason for anyone telling me that i shouldnt
try to do this.

i know just as well as anyone that the same amount of money that i would
spend on this project could buy me 2 really nice controllers from NHRC
or Link Comm or whoever. but i am not doing this for anything but the
learning experiance.

and with that i will end this email, but i would like to take the time
to thank you all in advance for your time and help.

take it easy and 73's from California

Dave Stephens
KF6WJA
DM04





From kd5pqv@web-access.net  Mon Oct 21 20:39:23 2002
From: kd5pqv@web-access.net (Barry Ransberger)
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 14:39:23 -0500
Subject: [2m] AMP WANTED
Message-ID: <002d01c27939$8f737340$eca915d0@computer>

I WOULD LIKE A VERY GOOD 2 METER AMP WITH PREAMP FOR MY ICOM 207 H=20

                                                    THANKS    =20
                                                     BARRY


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From kd5pqv@web-access.net  Mon Oct 21 20:40:22 2002
From: kd5pqv@web-access.net (Barry Ransberger)
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 14:40:22 -0500
Subject: [2m] Re: 2m digest, Vol 1 #87 - 3 msgs
References: <20021021080111.4E96B328811@mailman.qth.net>
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> Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 10:41:51 -0400
> From: Ropel <ropel@golden.net>
> To: 2m@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [2m] Icom IC-3200A
> 
> I am looking for a service manual for an Icom IC3200A dual bander. Also
> can anyone give me some advice on how to change the backlights on the
> display. The display itself is good, just no backlighting.
> Are there any general comments on the rig itself. I just picked one up
> at the Hamilton On. Hamfest on Sat. for a nice price.
> 
> 73 de Bob VE3XNB
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 09:43:58 -0600
> From: eric <kc7niz@morthrim.net>
> To: 2m@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [2m] HTX 202
> 
> I have a problem with my 202. I have not had it on for awhile
> and wen I powered it up it beeps, and the screen flashes Erl.
> any ideas? 
> Thanks
> KC7NIZ
> Eric
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 21:47:45 -0700
> From: Dave Stephens <KF6WJA@thevine.net>
> To: 2m <2m@mailman.qth.net>, 50mhz <50mhz@mailman.qth.net>,
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> repeaters <repeaters@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [2m] PC based controllers
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> Ok i got a good one for you all. i have played a bit with echo station (
> a PC based repeater controller), and it sparked an idea. the echo
> station is kinda neat BUT it doesnt do what i want. now here are the
> questions i have for all you brains that have knowledge in these fields:
> 
> Computer programing
> Repeater controllers
> 
> so here we go with the questions.
> 
> 1. i am sure that it is hard for someone that doesnt know anything about
> designing and writing computer programs (me) but, how extencive is the
> programing for something like Echo Station? i mean is this a very
> extencive program or is it a realitivly simple program?
> 
> 2. there are sound cards out on the market for musicians that have muti
> channel inputs and outputs. lets say that i learn how to write the code
> for a computer based repeater controler, could i use one of these multi
> channel soundcards for ports for a repeater and a couple link radios
> and/or a few repeaters on one control?
> 
> now i know that i would be taking on a huge task in doing what i would
> like to do but, i want to learn. there are people that i work with that
> know how to do the programing (these people design and build the
> programs that we use at work and these are anything but simple little
> programs) and i know that they would be willing in helping me learn, so
> there really wouldnt be any reason for anyone telling me that i shouldnt
> try to do this.
> 
> i know just as well as anyone that the same amount of money that i would
> spend on this project could buy me 2 really nice controllers from NHRC
> or Link Comm or whoever. but i am not doing this for anything but the
> learning experiance.
> 
> and with that i will end this email, but i would like to take the time
> to thank you all in advance for your time and help.
> 
> take it easy and 73's from California
> 
> Dave Stephens
> KF6WJA
> DM04
> 
> 
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From Deon Erwin" <zr1dq@qsl.net  Tue Oct 22 16:34:23 2002
From: Deon Erwin" <zr1dq@qsl.net (Deon Erwin)
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 17:34:23 +0200
Subject: [2m] 2m/70cm Duplexer
Message-ID: <000501c27a1a$2e07d9c0$e1c1fea9@server>

I have a Kenwood MA-4000 duplexer which allows separate 2m and 70cm
transceivers to operate on a dual band VHF/UHF antenna.

The sockets are marked '2m', '70cm' and 'Antenna'.  All the components in
the unit are passive and it handles FM 50W maximum.

Can one use it in reverse, such as a dual band transceiver with single
VHF/UHF output feeding separate VHF and UHF antennas?

I would have cross-posted this message to the 160m Reflector, if it had a
160m input too.

Thanks
Deon ZR1DQ



From northmoguy@grundyec.net  Wed Oct 23 04:24:07 2002
From: northmoguy@grundyec.net (Glen Briggs A.K.A. wx)
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 22:24:07 -0500
Subject: [2m] 144.000? & 148.000...
Message-ID: <5.1.1.6.0.20021022222303.00a077c0@pop.grundyec.net>

ARE 144.000 and 148.000mhz legal channels to transmit on?
Thanks for your time,

Glen Briggs
northmoguy@grundyec.net


KB0RPJ
ARRL Member
North Central Missouri Skywarn Net Control Station

Find me on IRC via Austnet or DALnet as wx

http://world.std.com/~dhart/austnet/  - Weather Chat
http://www.qsl.net/kb0rpj/skywarn     - My Homepage





From Mike Urich, KA5CVH" <ka5cvh@ka5cvh.com  Wed Oct 23 04:34:16 2002
From: Mike Urich, KA5CVH" <ka5cvh@ka5cvh.com (Mike Urich, KA5CVH)
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 22:34:16 -0500
Subject: [2m] 144.000? & 148.000...
References: <5.1.1.6.0.20021022222303.00a077c0@pop.grundyec.net>
Message-ID: <004201c27a45$10d7b7a0$6d620140@concentric.net>

----- Original Message -----
From: "Glen Briggs A.K.A. wx" <northmoguy@grundyec.net>

> ARE 144.000 and 148.000mhz legal channels to transmit on?
> Thanks for your time,



Mike wrote

Frequencies ... not "channels"

Only if you can keep your emissions from going below 144 or above 148.
Assuming a 5 kHz wide FM signal is centered on 148 MHz.  You would actually
be transmitting on 147.9975 through 148.0025 MHZ.  Therefore you would be in
violation of FCC rules as I see it since a portion of your signal is "out of
band".

Mike Urich,   KA5CVH
www.ka5cvh.com
LaPorte TX   EL-29

Amateur Radio *IS* a contact sport!





From ccox@uhc.com  Wed Oct 23 14:52:44 2002
From: ccox@uhc.com (Chris Cox, N0UK)
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 08:52:44 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [2m] 144.000? & 148.000...
In-Reply-To: <5.1.1.6.0.20021022222303.00a077c0@pop.grundyec.net>
Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.44.0210230850250.30021-100000@gstq.uhc.com>

Only if you are transmitting an A0 carrier (i.e. NO modulation 
whatsoever).  In practical terms, no.  I am making an assumption that you 
are planning on using nbfm as the mode, in which case you cannot operate 
below 144.100 legally.  Furthermore, 144.000 through 144.300 are 
designated narrow-band areas (by bandplan agreement).  Stick above 144.5 
and you should be OK.

On Tue, 22 Oct 2002, Glen Briggs A.K.A. wx wrote:

> ARE 144.000 and 148.000mhz legal channels to transmit on?
> Thanks for your time,
> 
> Glen Briggs
> northmoguy@grundyec.net
> 
> 
> KB0RPJ
> ARRL Member
> North Central Missouri Skywarn Net Control Station
> 
> Find me on IRC via Austnet or DALnet as wx
> 
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> http://www.qsl.net/kb0rpj/skywarn     - My Homepage
> 
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   email: ccox@uhc.com (work)    chrisc@chris.org (home)


From northmoguy@grundyec.net  Fri Oct 25 04:18:42 2002
From: northmoguy@grundyec.net (Glen Briggs A.K.A. wx)
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 22:18:42 -0500
Subject: [2m] aprs maps
Message-ID: <5.1.1.6.0.20021024221818.00a2acf0@pop.grundyec.net>

where can i find the biggest selection of aprs maps?
Thanks for your time,

Glen Briggs
northmoguy@grundyec.net


KB0RPJ
ARRL Member
North Central Missouri Skywarn Net Control Station

Find me on IRC via Austnet or DALnet as wx

http://world.std.com/~dhart/austnet/  - Weather Chat
http://www.qsl.net/kb0rpj/skywarn     - My Homepage





From KD5TIE@ev1.net  Sun Oct 27 04:33:57 2002
From: KD5TIE@ev1.net (Tom)
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 23:33:57 -0500
Subject: [2m] MFJ-210 Digi-Dial
Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.2.20021026233248.00b9e248@mail.ev1.net>

Does anyone know what a MFJ-210 Digi-Dial is?

I got one in trade but I am not sure what it is used for.

Thanks,  Tom


From northmoguy@grundyec.net  Thu Oct 31 05:01:34 2002
From: northmoguy@grundyec.net (Glen Briggs A.K.A. wx)
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 23:01:34 -0600
Subject: [2m] aprs maps
Message-ID: <5.1.1.6.0.20021030230045.01742b20@pop.grundyec.net>

anyone know where i can find good high detail maps of the midwestern usa, 
for WINAPRS?
Thanks for your time,

Glen Briggs
northmoguy@grundyec.net


KB0RPJ
ARRL Member
North Central Missouri Skywarn Net Control Station

Find me on IRC via Austnet or DALnet as wx

http://world.std.com/~dhart/austnet/  - Weather Chat
http://www.qsl.net/kb0rpj/skywarn     - My Homepage





From KD7JYK" <kd7jyk@ross-technologies.com  Thu Oct 31 05:38:56 2002
From: KD7JYK" <kd7jyk@ross-technologies.com (KD7JYK)
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 21:38:56 -0800
Subject: [2m] AX.25 Decoder Chip?
Message-ID: <002e01c2809f$cf5980e0$e5b0bb3f@facilit4>

Are there any PIC or Basic Stamp based AX.25 (packet) based decoder chips,
boards, programs or projects out there?

I have a BSIISX, so something along the Basic Stamp route would be nice for
starters if possible.

I would like to find something simple to play with, something that will show
only what a KPC-3 for example, shows when monitoring on air traffic.

Example: (KPC-3, Monitor Mode, APRS data)

W6BXN-3>GPSHW,WIDE2 [10/17/02 14:32:33]:{F0}
$ULTW00AC00A3026F0754----0000C1A40001----0121037000000066


KQ6TM>GPSLK,WIDE3-1 [10/17/02 14:32:39]:{F0}
$GPRMC,213909,A,3756.7907,N,12200.6498,W,000.0,050.7,171002,015.4,E*6F


KB7QWW-14>APU16N,WA6YLB-4*,WIDE7-1,WA7RAT-12 [10/17/02 14:32:44]:{F0}
:KD7PIE   :Going to get load going to NJ today.{19

This chip would take off air audio and convert it to ASCII data which could
be seen on-screen in a dumb terminal program.

I guess it would need to add a carraige return too if it is not part of the
AX.25 protocol.  Timestamp would be a nice touch...  Anyone know of anything
along these lines?

Kurt

---
Ross Technologies Signals Intelligence Division
Rosetta Proving Grounds


From w0opw@excite.com  Thu Oct 31 12:01:29 2002
From: w0opw@excite.com (Pat W)
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 20:01:29 +0800 (MYT)
Subject: [2m] Re: [Antennas] Change in coaz = change in SWR.
Message-ID: <200210311201.g9VC1DS12992@smtp4.jaring.my>

I don't know the loss of the new coax but it's probably
1/2 the loss of rg58.  There is maybe 1.4 db loss in
rg58 at 14 mhz of 100'. Unfortunately you didn't say
you took a band spread measurment on the rg58.  If it
was quite broad that


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From hacker@tc.fluke.com  Thu Oct 31 17:28:49 2002
From: hacker@tc.fluke.com (Curt Mills, WE7U)
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 09:28:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [2m] Re: [APRS] AX.25 Decoder Chip?
In-Reply-To: <002e01c2809f$cf5980e0$e5b0bb3f@facilit4>
Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.33.0210310927530.1414-100000@wapiti.tc.fluke.com>

On Wed, 30 Oct 2002, KD7JYK wrote:

> Are there any PIC or Basic Stamp based AX.25 (packet) based decoder chips,
> boards, programs or projects out there?

The PIC-E from TAPR is one such creature.  There may be more that
can do it.  I'd ask on the TAPR PICSIG mailing list.

-- 
Curt Mills, WE7U                    hacker_NO_SPAM_@tc.fluke.com
Senior Methods Engineer/SysAdmin
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"Windows:  Microsoft's tax on computer illiterates!" -- WE7U
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