From mdb at radix.net  Thu Aug  2 21:03:12 2012
From: mdb at radix.net (Marshall DeBerry)
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 21:03:12 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Net checkins: 8/2/12 and
	Berryville info/frequency note
Message-ID: <046a01cd7113$c4a57ef0$4df07cd0$@radix.net>

Net control:   KA4GFY, Rich

                            KF7IJZ, Jeremy, portable

                            KI4MWP, Marshall
                            K5OTZ, Jack
                            KJ4FUU, Tom
                            KK4CBL, Larry
                            N4CWP, Harry
                            KI4D, Don
                            N8IK, Ian
                            N4ASX, Rick
                            KK4JQR, Ed
                            W9TCE, Ted

NOTE:   For those planning on going to Berryville this weekend, gates open
at 6:00 am and admission is $6.00.   Club members can communicate with each
other on 147.315 simplex en route and while on the Berryville fairgrounds.

73
  Marshall



From N4ASX at cox.net  Mon Aug  6 19:00:46 2012
From: N4ASX at cox.net (Rick Bunn)
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 19:00:46 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Alexandria Radio Club Meeting
	Notice August 11th - ARC SHORTS
Message-ID: <003e01cd7427$51abe9e0$f503bda0$@cox.net>

ARC-SHORTS

August, 2012

Club Repeaters: 147.315 (PL 107.2), 444.6 (PL107.2), 224.82 (PL107.2), 53.13
(PL107.2), 927.6 (-25Mhz, PL107.2), and 1282.600 (PL 107.2), DSTAR
145.38Mhz, 442.060, and 1284.600 

NEXT CLUB MEETING

Our next meeting is FRIDAY, August 11th at Alexandria City's new Emergency
Operations Center at 3600 Wheeler Ave.  We will meet in the Community Room
on the first floor. Parking is the public lot right in front of the
building.  DO NOT PARK ON THE STREET!!!  At 7:00 there should be plenty of
spaces.  

Our program will be our own Ex-Newbie, Jeremy KF7IJZ.  In the finest
tradition he has been one of the hams in our club who has been experimenting
with solar power.

July Meeting Program

Our program was provided by Mr. Gary Sessums KC5QCN and the program will be
the Military Affiliated Radio System (MARS).  Many of us have at one time or
another been active with MARS or may have passed MARS traffic.

Gary's program was very interesting and covered the differences between MARS
operations and our normal amateur radio operations.  One of the items that
was not emphasized was the revitalization of Pentagon Amateur Radio club.
For those who work in the Pentagon and have time 

JULY MEETING - Minutes KJ4FUU

1.            Open meeting

2.            Introductions:  KJ4FUU, pass sign-in roster

3.            Treasurer's report:  W9TCE, $20 dues, $20 DSTAR fund, 50/50
ticket Check: 385, Share: 5140, Trailer: 573, Education: 2238, Total: 8338

4.            Secretary's report:  KJ4FUU - latest body count

5.            Committee reports: 

a.            Training Report - KA4GFY Fall training will be @ 3600 Wheeler
Ave, starting 10/09/2012; Technician classes in the fall, General classes in
the spring, Extra classes will be on the mentor system (no formal classes).

b.            ARES - N4ASX  Mark Penn/Joe Henderson looking for equipment
advice for new EOC on Eisenhower Ave. Hams weren't called during outages
because city phones were dead. If you suspect a need, mark up on the
repeater and ask! Antenna planning/work at the hospital needed.

c.            Repeater & remote receivers - KT4MV, KF7IJZ, K4GOR, et al.
Location needed for 23cm repeater.

d.            DSTAR - KI4MWP  Didn't lose power. 136 registered entities.

e.            Webmaster - K4AXQ - ABSENT

 

6.            Upcoming Events:

a.            IARU HF Championship - July 14th

We are in zone 08.

b.            CQWW VHF Contest - July 21-22nd 

c.             IOTA Contest - July 28-29th 

d.            August UHF Contest - August 4-5th 

e.            NAQP (cw) - August 5th 

f.             Marine Corps Marathon, October 28th, www.ncacdc.com -not
"org"

7.            Hamfests:

a.            Berryville Hamfest - August 5th (always 1st Sunday in August)

8.            Old Business:  

a.            Ft. Ward Special Event Station-cancelled

b.            Field Day reports & claimed score - 3772,  Ran as 7A for 700
points, 145 75m phone, 200+ 40m phone, 138 20m phone, 116 15m phone, 62 40m
cw, 118 20m cw, 41 15m cw, Rich KA4GFY has other details.

 

9.            New Business:

a.            W9TCE - Ways and Means 

b.            Nominating committee for 2013 club officers 

c.             Holiday Party confirmed for 12/14 at Mango Mike's

d.            Need a price on 5 hats

10.          Net Controls:  July 19: _____N8IK_____

    July 26: ___KK4CBL____

    August 2: __KA4GFY____

    August 9: __W9TCE_____

    August 10:   next meeting

11.          Last call for 50/50, then pull winning ticket - Winner: Bob
K4RKB

 

Speaker:  Gary Sessums, KC5QCN - MARS

 

Let Rick N4ASX know your program suggestions.

 

August program - Jeremy KF7IJZ on solar power

September program - Art Blank, Dxpedition to Midway Island

October program may be about DSTAR

November - Club Elections

December - Club Dinner

 

CLUB ELECTIONS - Passing to torch

 

One of the things that make this club special is the comradeship and the
contributions to the club made by all of its members.  Some clubs are
content to are content to let an inner circle of old graybeards run the
club.  This club has for as long as I've been a member believed that new
blood and a regular change in its leadership allows for a more relevant
club.  In order to support this idea, we have a rule in our bylaws that
limits officers to two consecutive terms.  We have not restricted the
positions experience or license class.   Our current president tells me that
we have four volunteers to take over and this is great.  It's hard to find
folks who are willing to step up, but it's vital to the health of the club.
When we hold our nominations and you would like to run for an office or if
you have a nominee and that nominee is willing, do NOT be afraid to make a
race of it.

 

We hold our elections at the November meeting.  Please plan to participate.
One of my Elmers once said that if you don't participate then you're NOT
ALLOWED to complain!  

 

President's Notes

The Holiday/Christmas party will be at Mango Mikes in December, and it looks
like we have four members interested in running for various offices at the
moment.  It would probably be nice to mention that elections are in November
and those members that are interested in running can contact any of the club
officers.

 

With the Dog Days of August now in force, this is a good time to for ARC
members to think about what is involved in being prepared for emergency
situations.  With the region having already experienced a sustained loss of
power that lasted from one to six days in some areas, and the peak period
for hurricanes rapidly approaching, 

 

I encourage ARC members to review preparedness/contingency plans for
themselves and their families.  For example, do you have enough
non-perishable food stocks and water that can last through a sustained power
outage?  Do you try to maintain adequate fuel in your vehicle to ensure that
if you needed to leave the area due to a large power outage you would be
able to get to a gas station that had power for its pumps?   Do you have
sufficient cash on hand if you are not able to access a local ATM due to
power issues?   If you no longer have a wired (landline) phone and depend on
a wireless phone, have you thought how you would you use your radio's
simplex (for VHF/UHF) or HF capabilities to relay information in the event
that the wireless phone infrastructure is heavily taxed or unavailable?
Some of the recent severe storms that we have had have definitely driven
home the point that having a preparedness plan is a very good idea, and
having a communications plan on how to relay information in the event that
normal communications channels are non-functioning is a definite added
bonus.   

 

I am looking forward to the very timely presentation we will be having at
our August meeting by Jeremy, KF7IJZ, on how one can setup and use solar
power to provide power as the situation warrants.    I encourage ARC members
to plan to attend this meeting and see how this form of preparedness may be
of benefit to you and your family in the event the area sustains another
lengthy power outage.  See you there. 

 

73

  Marshall

 

ARES 

 

Our President makes some very good points in his notes.  The first action
all of us need to do in an emergency is to take care of ourselves, our
family and our property. Once you have assessed your own status, then the
next step is to determine what you have ready to go and if you can support
ARES operations.  

 

Our process for being ready is simple, when you know that we have a possible
emergency and you have taken care of yourself, your family and your
property, then get your gear ready and mark up on the 147.315 repeater and
let the EC or AECs know that you're ready and what limitations you have.

 

The City has asked us for a us for list of equipment that should be
installed in the new Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the DEC (3600
Wheeler Ave.) and at Alexandria Hospital.  A committee has been working to
prepare the list for the City which will include HF/VHF/UHF/D-Star and
Packet-APRS at the EOC and VHF/UHF/D-Star at DEC and the hospital.   The
reason I bring this up is that we will need volunteers to operate these
stations when we are asked.

 

D-STAR Support - A request

 

Many of us have invested in D-Star capable radios, but we have to think
about the support of the D-Star system.  One of our members has invested
thousands of dollars in the system and it provides a great new capability
for our D-Star equipped members.  Some of us have donated one month's cost
of the DSL internet access for the D-Star gateway.  I ask you, next time you
fire up your D-Star radio, to make a donation to the D-Star support account.
I really is not fair for one member to spend the money out of his pocket to
support this capability solo.  The last time I sent out a request,  the
response was underwhelming.  I would suggest that a one month donation for
those of us using D-Star would not be unreasonable.  I think it's about $70.
If you find this to be beyond your means, then something to show your
support would be much appreciated.

 

73 Rick / N4ASX

 

Upcoming Contests 

 

Aug 11  - Maryland/DC QSO Party - For those of us in Virginia, the exchange
is just the state.  This should be an easy one, with most of the contacts on
80 and 40 meters.

 

Aug 11 and 12 - CW portion of  Worked All Europe.  Exchange is the RST and
serial number.

Aug 18 -  North American QSO Party - Phone portion.  Exchange is your name
and state.

 

Aug 19 - Digital portion of the Rookie Roundup.  Newly licensed hams are the
big prize.  

Exchange is a little complicated.  Both names, year licensed and state.

 

Aug 25 - Hawaii QSO Party.  Exchange is the RS(T) and state.

 

Aug 25 - Kansas QSO Party - Exchange is RS(T) and state.

 

Aug 25 - Ohio QSO Party - Serial number and state.

 

Upcoming Hamfests

 

Aug 19 - Carroll County Tailgate Fest.     Located at the Carroll County, MD
Agricultural Center, 706 Agriculture Drive, Westminster, MD, 21157.  The
entrance is located just off the intersection with Smith Avenue.  Nice venue
for a hamfest.

 

Sep 1 - Shelby, NC Hamfest.  This is the granddaddy of all hamfests.  The
Charlotte, NC area is about a 5 hour drive down I-95 and I-85.  

 

Sep 15 - Virginia Beach Hamfest.  Located at the Virginia Beach Convention
Center, 1000 19th Street.  Its easier to think of as right off I-264,
because its easily seen as you head toward the oceanfront.  Its also the
Virginia Section Convention.

 

 

Classes 

 

We have a new venue this fall.  The location is the Alexandria Police
Department HQs, the same location as our meetings.  In fact, the very same
room.  The plan is to do the Technician class in the Fall and the General in
the spring.  

 

If you know somebody who wants to get their license, or you're reading this
and aren't licensed, come on down!  The cost is $50, which includes the
textbook, test fee and materials.  

 

The Basic Ins and Outs of QSLing with DX stations by Rich Adamy, KA4GFY

 

For those of us who chase DX, getting a confirmation from that rare country
makes the actual QSO that much better.  But, how do you go about getting
that confirmation?  Notice I said confirmation, rather than card.  That's
because hams are confirming QSLs with cards as well as electronically.  

 

The first method is called "QSLing direct."    This is sending the DX
station a card via mail.  This can get somewhat expensive because you often
have to pay the overseas postage BOTH ways.  As bad as it sounds, that can
be the only way to get a QSL card from an overseas station.  From their
perspective, you would go broke too sending a card to each overseas station
they worked.  So, that's why they ask US hams to pay both ways.  Many hams
will use International Reply Coupons.  These are available from the USPS and
are good for postage in nearly every country.    

 

One other note, many overseas hams will ask for "green stamps."  That's
slang for US dollars.  Generally, one green stamp equals one dollar.
Personally, if someone asks me for green stamps, I don't need their card
THAT bad.  Unfortunately, some DX stations that ask for green stamps end up
keeping the cash and not returning a card.  

 

If you do decide to go that route, be sure NOT to put either callsign on the
envelope or anything else to indicate its one ham sending a QSL card to
another.  Believe it or not, some foreign postal service workers are not as
honest as ours and have been known to open the envelope and take the cash.
They may or may not re-seal the envelope and continue it on its way.  So, a
word to the wise.

 

A real popular way to QSL via the bureau.  CW ops will often say QSL via
buro for short.  The QSL bureau is a very cost effective way to exchange
cards.  The QSL bureaus will collect cards going to various countries and
take advantage of sending cards in bulk to each country.  ARRL members can
send their cards to the outgoing bureau for a very nominal fee.  ARRL puts
all the cards going to a particular country together and sends them to their
incoming bureau.  For cards coming in to the US, the outgoing bureaus in
most countries sends the cards to the incoming bureaus here in the US.
Clubs in the US sponsor the incoming QSL bureaus.  For example, the Sterling
Park ARC sponsors the incoming bureau for 2 letter prefixes in the 4th call
area and the Mecklenburg ARC in NC sponsors the single letter prefixes for
the 4th call area.  

 

I know you're asking, "So, how do I get my cards?"  It's pretty easy.
You'll need to keep envelopes on file with the bureau.  I will often look
for the QSL Bureau folks at hamfests in the area to buy my envelopes.  For a
couple of dollars, I get three envelopes with 1st class postage.  When there
are about 6 to 8 cards in the envelope, the QSL bureau sends the envelope.  

You can also send the envelopes to the bureau.  The 6 x 9 envelope is what
they use.  You put your callsign in the upper left corner of the front and
your name and address in the middle, with a 1st class stamp on it.  When the
bureau sends the last envelope, they will mark the envelope with "Last
Envelope."        

 

One thing to keep in mind is that not all countries accept cards from our
outgoing bureau.  They may not have an incoming bureau.  Also, the incoming
bureau may not accept cards for hams who are not members of their country's
national ham radio organization.  

 

Some overseas hams have stateside "QSL Managers."  Hams in the US will
volunteer to be an overseas ham's representative for QSLing US and Canadian
hams.  Many callbook programs will list the QSL manager for DX stations.
Also, websites such as QRZ and EHam have them listed as well.  The stateside
QSL manager gets a copy of the DX station's logbook and is able to send out
QSL cards or the DX station's behalf.  You send the QSL manager a card and
the manager will verify the contact and send a card back.  You will have to
pay for the postage both ways with an SASE, but its cheaper than paying the
overseas postage both ways.  The QSL manager will stamp the card in such a
way its hard to counterfeit.  In the eyes of the awards sponsor, its as good
as getting it directly from the DX station.  

 

Another  option is electronic QSLing.  ARRL sponsors their Logbook of the
World (LoTW) and there is another electronic QSL service called EQSL.
ARRL's LoTW is free to upload QSOs and the overall number of QSLs in the
database is literally in the millions.  ARRL's DX Century Club, Worked All
States and V/U Century Club awards are supported.  The CQ magazine WPX award
was added recently, with more CQ awards to be added soon.  The cost to use
LoTW is when you apply for an award.   The cost is comparable to using QSL
cards and a card checker.  Since the QSOs are matched in the database, they
are considered checked by ARRL, so you can apply for an award anytime you
are ready.  Many of the big contest stations use LoTW for QSLing.  Upload
your QSOs to LOTW after a contest and see how many matches you get.  

 

Some hams prefer to use EQSL for electronic QSLing.  The problem is, those
matches are not accepted by ARRL or CQ Magazine for their awards.  It may be
a good way to confirm contacts, but if you're chasing paper, it might
behoove you to use one of the other methods.

 

So, there you have a basic understanding how QSLing works.  In this day of
electronically confirming QSLs via Logbook of the World, I still enjoy
getting envelopes from the bureau.  The pictures on some of the cards are
definitely worthy of displaying in the shack.  Its often said that
exchanging the QSL card is the final courtesy of making a contact.

    

73,

Rich, KA4GFY

 

ARES Notes:

 

Future Programs

August -  Solar power systems - KF7IJZ

September - DX program

Oct - D-Star 201  - KI4MWP (beyond the local repeater) - Marshall DeBerry
KI4MWP

Nov - Elections

Dec - Party

January 2013 - New Year Business meeting - New officers, budget, plans and
programs Washington's Birthday operation.

February 2013 - 

March 2013

April 2013

May 2013 - 

June 2013 - Field Day prep meeting

July 2013

August 2013

September 2013

October 2013

November  2013- Club Elections

December 2013 - Club Party

 

Possible Programs: AMRAD/AMSAT/DX/VHF Contesting/ Stealth Operations/ ARES
(city official?)/ Trailer work session/City Radio System/ FAA program/
Newbies on the air/  We will also try to get one or two of the National
Weather Service SKYWARN classes so that members who wish to can qualify as
spotters.

 

CLUB Christmas Dinner

The Holiday/Christmas party will be at Mango Mikes on our regular meeting
night December 14th (second Friday).  , and it looks like we have four
members interested in running for various offices at the moment

Marshall

 

Mango Mike's http://www.mangomikes.com/mangos-alexandria.html on Duke Street
which we've been to for a couple of years.  Price range is $25-30.  

 

Social Events

Monday Night Half Price Burgers - There is a group that gets together at
Shooter McGee's (Duke and Paxton Streets) on Monday evenings at 6:15 30 PM.
A good burger and soft drink runs about $9.50.

 

 

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From n4jee at comcast.net  Tue Aug  7 08:20:29 2012
From: n4jee at comcast.net (Gene)
Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2012 08:20:29 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FOOD
In-Reply-To: <003e01cd7427$51abe9e0$f503bda0$@cox.net>
References: <003e01cd7427$51abe9e0$f503bda0$@cox.net>
Message-ID: <E304DC527CA342D1831CA1A46D8C0E3C@slimline>



Greetings from Florida. The article in Arc Shorts regarding emergency
preparedness prompted me to respond. Here in Florida we are always concerned
about hurricane damage. I planned a backup generator as part of my
retirement home. I also have a supply of dried food. 

In the event of a long term emergency where grocery stores could not be
resupplied, the shelves would be empty in 4 days. I would imagine that the
pickings would be slim on the last 2-3 of those days. I have put URL's to a
couple of dried food suppliers below, that have special emergency packages
in a back pack ready to pick up and go. For the cost of shipping and
handling ($9.95,) E-Foods will send you a sample of their product. I ordered
one before committing to a larger order. The food is surprisingly good
tasting. Another option is MRE's. Ask N4ASX what MRE stands for if you don't
already know. The club might consider stocking the trailer with some
supplies like this. For those that worked the aftermath of 9/11, food was
not a problem with all the canteens that were set up, but the next emergency
might not be so cushy for the operators.

73, 
Gene, N4JEE

http://www.foodinsurance.com/store/top-sellers/emergency-plus-kit

The $249.95 Emergency Plus Food Insurance kit contains:

. Lightweight, weather-resistant backpack
. Cooking tin
. 2-week food supply, 3 meals per day
. 1500+ use water filter
. First aid kit
. Reusable heat source
. Emergency all-in-one tool
. Flashlight/radio combo
. Waterproof matches
. Dust/pollutant masks (2)

http://www.efoodsdirect.com/store/index.php/shop/food-supplies/2-week-indivi
dual-grab-and-go.html

2-Week Individual or 3-Day Family Grab and Go $199.95
Description
This Grab and Go Pack provides 1 adult or a family of 4 with 44 servings of
easy-to-prepare nutritious food plus snacks and milk that tastes as
delicious tonight as it will in 25 years. Also includes an accessory kit
with stove, cook pot, Katadyn water filter, utensils, cups, emergency masks,
and multi-pocket back-pack.
.	Packed in mylar pouches
.	Shipped in 1 box
.	Only $1.64 per serving*

Food Planning Pack including 6 FREE Meals   ($9.95 S/H)
Description
1.	Eat the FREE Meals. Tear open any of the three food pouches included
in the Food Planning Pack, add to boiling water, simmer, and in 15 to 20
minutes you have a delicious and nutritious meal. Keep track of how many
servings you require to make a meal for your family.
2.	Also included is a BONUS Audio CD - "Can You Afford to Be Wrong?"
recorded by noted food authority, educator, and the co-founder of
eFoodsDirect, Steve Shenk. You'll learn about a number of issues impacting
our food supply today. A must listen.

Three (3) Pouches of Quick-Fix Meals 
.	Food Planning Guide Helps Calculate How Much Food You Need 
.	30-Minute Audio CD by Steve Shenk, eFoodsDirect Co-Founder 
.	Four (4) 1-cup Servings, or Two (2) Hearty Meals per Pouch 
.	Boil Water, Add a Pouch of Food, Stir, Simmer, and Serve!
CONTENTS 
Tortilla Soup
Cheesy Chicken Rice Casserole
Creamy Potato Soup

Note: The meals aren't "Hearty" to those of us that enjoy eating, but they
will keep you alive.



From ik7565 at verizon.net  Thu Aug  9 19:26:51 2012
From: ik7565 at verizon.net (Ian)
Date: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 19:26:51 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] New ARRL Sections in Canada
Message-ID: <008d01cd7686$754d5530$5fe7ff90$@verizon.net>

The ARRL has recognized the four new sections in Ontario and they will be
effective for the ARRL November Sweepstakes. See
<http://www.rac.ca/en/news/bulletins/2012/45/>
http://www.rac.ca/en/news/bulletins/2012/45/ 

 


From mdb at radix.net  Fri Aug 10 22:02:37 2012
From: mdb at radix.net (Marshall DeBerry)
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 22:02:37 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Net controls:  8/16 - 9/13
Message-ID: <001501cd7765$621c5a80$26550f80$@radix.net>

The following individuals agreed to be net controls for the period 8/16
through 9/13 at our meeting tonight:

August 16:      KF7IJZ, Jeremy
August 23:      KA4GFY, Rich
August 30:      N4ASX, Rick
Sept 6:              KJ4FUU, Tom
Sept 13:            W4EDF, Ed

73
  Marshall



From cameron.mackenzie at me.com  Sat Aug 11 19:16:59 2012
From: cameron.mackenzie at me.com (Cameron Mackenzie)
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 19:16:59 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Free Star DSTAR Contest Info
References: <k066r4+2rsq@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <4628E3A8-D09E-4783-B610-8431CCB3BEE5@me.com>

> 
> Join the FUN. The Free Star DSTAR contest starts Sept 1. Rules at VA3UV.COM
> 
> The contest has a messaging component to it. If your group would like to participate as a messaging station were still looking for stations to add to the list. Reply to this message and we'll get back to you.
> 
> Look forward to hearing everyone starting Sept 1.
> 
> 


From kf7ijz at gmail.com  Tue Aug 14 21:07:34 2012
From: kf7ijz at gmail.com (KF7IJZ - Jeremy Kolonay)
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:07:34 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Simplex Net - Thursday 16 AUG 2012
Message-ID: <CAE0eeLM6m5gbShyyEBbBWbYprG0qhzgxpUxLZSo-Z1rVzZOikw@mail.gmail.com>

As part of a simplex operation mapping exercise, we will conduct a simplex
net on Thursday after the regularly scheduled net.  The purpose of this net
is to allow members interested in emergency communications to map who they
can communicate with under simplex operations.

I ask that the following conditions be satisfied for participation.

1. Please work from a fixed position (preferably, your home QTH or wherever
you are likely to participate in simplex operations)
2. Please use radio equipment and power levels that you are likely to use
during a simplex operation to help map realistic performance during such a
situation (higher power is better)
3. Please record a list of all stations that you can reliably copy to be
sent in after the exercise

At the conclusion of Thursday's regular W4HFH net, I will conduct a roll
call of those interested in participating.  I will then turn net control
over to Rick N4ASX to conduct the simplex net.  At that time, we will QSY
to *146.415 as a primary frequency*.  If we find that frequency to be in
use, we will move to 146.550.  During the net, Rick may ask for relays.
 During simplex checkins, we will ask that you say a few words or a short
count to ensure everyone has enough audio to judge the quality of reception.

Upon conclusion of the exercise, I will ask that participants email me with
the list of stations they heard.  I will then work to put together an
interactive map to be shared later.  Thanks in advance for your
participation!  I look forward to hearing everyone on Thursday.

73

-- 
Jeremy R Kolonay / KF7IJZ
kolonay at gmail.com

From mdb at radix.net  Thu Aug 16 21:22:17 2012
From: mdb at radix.net (Marshall DeBerry)
Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:22:17 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Net checkins: 8/16/12 + simplex
	net checkins
Message-ID: <015101cd7c16$bf2721f0$3d7565d0$@radix.net>

Net control:   KF7IJZ, Jeremy

                            K5OTZ, Jack, mobile
                            N8IK, Ian, mobile

                            KI4MWP, Marshall
                            KA4GFY, Rich
                            N4CWP, Harry
                            KJ4FUU, Tom
                           W4EDF, Ed
                           WB4KFO, Bill
                            K4RKB, Bob
                            KI4D, Don
                            KK4CBL, Larry
                            N4ASX, Rick
                            N2KFA, Pete

Note:  Simplex net held on 146.550 after regular net with the following
individuals heard:

                           N4ASX, Rick, Net control
                           KF7IJZ, Jeremy
                           KI4MWP, Marshall
                           KA4GFY, Rich
                           KJ4FUU, Tom
                           K4RKB, Bob
                           W4EDF, Ed
                           N4CWP, Harry
                           WB4KFO, Bill
                           KK4CBL, Larry
                           N2KFA, Pete
73,
  Marshall



From N4ASX at cox.net  Tue Aug 21 22:01:28 2012
From: N4ASX at cox.net (Rick Bunn)
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 22:01:28 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Sunday trip to Udvar Hazy
	(National Air and Space Museum ) Dullas
Message-ID: <000901cd800a$0c5c8270$25158750$@cox.net>

I talked about this at the meeting and on the net.   If you would like to
join me,  I plan to stop at Bob Evans on Sunday at 10AM or so for Breakfast
and then head for the museum.  

The museum is free but $15 to park, so carpooling is a good idea.

73 Rick

N4ASX


From mdb at radix.net  Thu Aug 23 20:58:06 2012
From: mdb at radix.net (Marshall DeBerry)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:58:06 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Net checkins:  8/23/12
Message-ID: <010d01cd8193$862c7ad0$92857070$@radix.net>

Net control:    KA4GFY,  Rich

                            KI4MWP, Marshall
                            KF7IJZ, Jeremy
                            N4ASX, Rick
                            K4GOR, Craig
                            KI4D, Don
                            KK4CBL, Larry
                            N2KFA, Pete
                            KJ4FUU, Tom
                            N8IK, Ian
                            WB4KFO, Bill
                            W9TCE, Ted

73
  Marshall



From KI4D at arrl.net  Thu Aug 23 20:39:37 2012
From: KI4D at arrl.net (Don Lewis)
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:39:37 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FCC Report on Uses and
	Capabilities of Amateur Radio Service to Support Emergencies
Message-ID: <00e601cd8190$f197bee0$d4c73ca0$@net>

Several months ago, the FCC was charged by Congress to conduct a study into
the uses and capabilities of Amateur Radio Service communications in
emergencies and disaster relief, and into the existence of impediments
thereto, including the  effects of unreasonable or unnecessary private land
use restrictions on residential antenna installations.  The report had two
main recommendations.  The FCC stated "our review of the record does not
indicate that amateur operators are unable to find homes that are not
subject to such restrictions. Therefore, at this time, we do not see a
compelling reason for the Commission to revisit its previous determinations
that preemption should not be expanded to CC&Rs."  The FCC noted that
"Commission rules that may be an impediment to enhanced amateur service
emergency communications can, as the ARRL notes, be considered through the
Commission's rulemaking process.  Consequently, we do not believe that
Congressional action is necessary to address any of these issues."  The
final report is attached.

 

Don, KI4D

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From cameron.mackenzie at me.com  Sat Aug 25 11:42:53 2012
From: cameron.mackenzie at me.com (Cameron Mackenzie)
Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2012 11:42:53 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] One Week till the Start of Free
	Star DSTAR Contest
References: <k199hl+10rfr@eGroups.com>
Message-ID: <AFA743FA-B201-4A8D-9AF3-C2EE3595BD11@me.com>



The Free Star DSTAR contest is only one week away. Come join the fun starting September 1 2:30 UTC. 

For those in ARES/EMERGENCY keep in mind the contest has a message handling component using the ARRL Radiogram.

If your part of an ARES/EMERGENCY group and would like to participate in the message component let us know and we'll get your group involved.

Contest rules are posted on va3uv.com and look for 2012 contest in the top menu.

Hope to hear everyone starting September 1 at 2:30 UTC



From mdb at radix.net  Sun Aug 26 18:12:03 2012
From: mdb at radix.net (Marshall DeBerry)
Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2012 18:12:03 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Something different from
	Icom--new IC-7100 HF/6m/4m*/2m/70cm with touch screen head
Message-ID: <00a801cd83d7$d3b69ce0$7b23d6a0$@radix.net>

Announced at the Tokyo Ham Fair this weekend.  More info:

http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/ic7100/main.html

73,
  Marshall




From ik7565 at verizon.net  Sun Aug 26 19:17:42 2012
From: ik7565 at verizon.net (Ian)
Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2012 19:17:42 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] QSLing and LOTW
Message-ID: <001c01cd83e0$fef674d0$fce35e70$@verizon.net>

Just uploaded 8,100 QSOs for W4HFH to LOTW. This includes all Field Day logs
back to 2002 and the 2011-2012 Virginia QSO Parties.  We are only missing
Nevada for Worked All States (WAS). We have even bagged some DX in the
process:

Entity: ALASKA KL7WV <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235377519>
ASIATIC RUSSIA UA0YAY
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439370143>  BRAZIL PV7M
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439370153>  CANADA VE2CQ
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235376793>  CROATIA 9A6B
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369945>  CURACAO PJ2W
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369997>  DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
HI3TEJ <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235376911>  ENGLAND
GB5HQ <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369004>  FEDERAL
REPUBLIC OF GERMANY DL3TD
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439368776>  FINLAND OG6N
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369910>  FRANCE F5IN
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=440705271>  GUANTANAMO BAY
KG4SS <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439372331>  HAWAII KH6ND
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235375881>  IRELAND EI8GS
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439371967>  ITALY IZ5MMB
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439371985>  NEW ZEALAND ZL50VK
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439370173>  PUERTO RICO KP4FD
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235378894>  SCOTLAND GM2V
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369943>  SENEGAL 6V7D
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369951>  SERBIA YU1AAV
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369919>  SLOVENIA S58A
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439368699>  SPAIN EB2RA
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439371982>  SWEDEN SK3W
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369933>  UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA W2RE <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235375681>
VENEZUELA YW4D <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439370061> 

 

 

From: Ian [mailto:ik7565 at verizon.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 8:48 PM
To: 'alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net'
Subject: QSLing and LOTW

 

Logbook of the World (LOTW), http://www.arrl.org/logbook-of-the-world,  is a
great way to save some postage on QSL cards from stateside and abroad.
Doesn't cost anything to upload your electronic log and there is lots of DX
that uses LOTW. Everyone like real QSL cards, however, a lot of the rarer DX
live in countries where the postal system is, how shall I put this politely,
less than reliable.  You want that rare country confirmed but not sure if
you should try mailing directly? Check out
http://wd5eae.org/HB9BZA_LoTWUsersList.html first to see if the DX uploads
to LOTW!  If they do then it might be a whole lot easier to get a
confirmation on LOTW than to take a chance with their post office.

73, Ian N8IK 

 


From ka4gfy at cox.net  Sun Aug 26 19:24:17 2012
From: ka4gfy at cox.net (ka4gfy at cox.net)
Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2012 19:24:17 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Something different from
 Icom--new IC-7100 HF/6m/4m*/2m/70cm with touch screen head
In-Reply-To: <00a801cd83d7$d3b69ce0$7b23d6a0$@radix.net>
Message-ID: <20120826192417.F1ICP.1427259.imail@eastrmwml303>

I see the price dropping on the 7000.


Rich, KA4GFY


---- Marshall DeBerry <mdb at radix.net> wrote: 
> Announced at the Tokyo Ham Fair this weekend.  More info:
> 
> http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/ic7100/main.html
> 
> 73,
>   Marshall
> 
> 
> 
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From teinersen at prodigy.net  Sun Aug 26 21:24:52 2012
From: teinersen at prodigy.net (Ted Einersen)
Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2012 18:24:52 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Something different from
	Icom--new IC-7100 HF/6m/4m*/2m/70cm with touch screen head
In-Reply-To: <20120826192417.F1ICP.1427259.imail@eastrmwml303>
References: <20120826192417.F1ICP.1427259.imail@eastrmwml303>
Message-ID: <1346030692.90997.YahooMailRC@web181403.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>

Dayton of the Far East...? http://onjapan.net/2012/hamfair/




________________________________
From: "ka4gfy at cox.net" <ka4gfy at cox.net>
To: Marshall DeBerry <mdb at radix.net>; AlexandriaRadioClub at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sun, August 26, 2012 7:24:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Something different from 
Icom--new IC-7100 HF/6m/4m*/2m/70cm with touch screen head

I see the price dropping on the 7000.


Rich, KA4GFY


---- Marshall DeBerry <mdb at radix.net> wrote: 
> Announced at the Tokyo Ham Fair this weekend.? More info:
> 
> http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/ic7100/main.html
> 
> 73,
>? Marshall
> 
> 
> 
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From kf7ijz at gmail.com  Mon Aug 27 09:29:44 2012
From: kf7ijz at gmail.com (KF7IJZ - Jeremy Kolonay)
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:29:44 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Something different from
 Icom--new IC-7100 HF/6m/4m*/2m/70cm with touch screen head
In-Reply-To: <1346030692.90997.YahooMailRC@web181403.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
References: <20120826192417.F1ICP.1427259.imail@eastrmwml303>
	<1346030692.90997.YahooMailRC@web181403.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAE0eeLNscDUuxO9XdWbzDxBhccH7ho-TyRXL2DxLBjrQw68WLQ@mail.gmail.com>

I also saw a new iPad controlled DStar radio, a new DStar 2m/440 HT
(similar to the 31, called the 51, no keypad), and a new Yaesu VHF/UHF
Mobile Radio (FTM-400).  Alinco even had an SDR!



On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 9:24 PM, Ted Einersen <teinersen at prodigy.net> wrote:

> Dayton of the Far East...  http://onjapan.net/2012/hamfair/
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: "ka4gfy at cox.net" <ka4gfy at cox.net>
> To: Marshall DeBerry <mdb at radix.net>; AlexandriaRadioClub at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Sun, August 26, 2012 7:24:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Something different from
> Icom--new IC-7100 HF/6m/4m*/2m/70cm with touch screen head
>
> I see the price dropping on the 7000.
>
>
> Rich, KA4GFY
>
>
> ---- Marshall DeBerry <mdb at radix.net> wrote:
> > Announced at the Tokyo Ham Fair this weekend.  More info:
> >
> > http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/ic7100/main.html
> >
> > 73,
> >  Marshall
> >
> >
> >
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-- 
Jeremy R Kolonay / KF7IJZ
kolonay at gmail.com

From achaios at cox.net  Mon Aug 27 18:42:15 2012
From: achaios at cox.net (Tom Kirby)
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:42:15 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] LoTW
Message-ID: <503BF7C7.4020903@cox.net>

As long as everyone else is reporting, I currently have:

549 QSOs
215 QSLs
39% confirmation

But you guys have been at it longer than me.

BTW, my opponent wants to make our Field Day a QRPp affair, with no 
antennas, just loading up whatever structure we find, with only 
permissible modes being AM and PACTOR. :) [Happy, Ian?]

73,

-- Tom KJ4FUU

From rlprt at yahoo.com  Mon Aug 27 20:52:35 2012
From: rlprt at yahoo.com (randy)
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:52:35 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] QSLing and LOTW
In-Reply-To: <001c01cd83e0$fef674d0$fce35e70$@verizon.net>
References: <001c01cd83e0$fef674d0$fce35e70$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <1346115155.33359.YahooMailNeo@web110514.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Wow, 49 states!? Is it too late to start making plans to activate the club call for the 2012 Nevada Mustang Round-up?(i.e. the Nevada QSO Party -- May 11-12/2013) to try to get that last state?
Randy, KI4MWQ


________________________________
From: Ian <ik7565 at verizon.net>
To: alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2012 7:17 PM
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] QSLing and LOTW

Just uploaded 8,100 QSOs for W4HFH to LOTW. This includes all Field Day logs
back to 2002 and the 2011-2012 Virginia QSO Parties.? We are only missing
Nevada for Worked All States (WAS). We have even bagged some DX in the
process:

Entity: ALASKA KL7WV <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235377519>
ASIATIC RUSSIA UA0YAY
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439370143>? BRAZIL PV7M
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439370153>? CANADA VE2CQ
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235376793>? CROATIA 9A6B
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369945>? CURACAO PJ2W
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369997>? DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
HI3TEJ <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235376911>? ENGLAND
GB5HQ <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369004>? FEDERAL
REPUBLIC OF GERMANY DL3TD
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439368776>? FINLAND OG6N
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369910>? FRANCE F5IN
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=440705271>? GUANTANAMO BAY
KG4SS <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439372331>? HAWAII KH6ND
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235375881>? IRELAND EI8GS
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439371967>? ITALY IZ5MMB
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439371985>? NEW ZEALAND ZL50VK
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439370173>? PUERTO RICO KP4FD
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235378894>? SCOTLAND GM2V
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369943>? SENEGAL 6V7D
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369951>? SERBIA YU1AAV
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369919>? SLOVENIA S58A
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439368699>? SPAIN EB2RA
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439371982>? SWEDEN SK3W
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369933>? UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA W2RE <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235375681>
VENEZUELA YW4D <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439370061> 





From: Ian [mailto:ik7565 at verizon.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 8:48 PM
To: 'alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net'
Subject: QSLing and LOTW



Logbook of the World (LOTW), http://www.arrl.org/logbook-of-the-world,? is a
great way to save some postage on QSL cards from stateside and abroad.
Doesn't cost anything to upload your electronic log and there is lots of DX
that uses LOTW. Everyone like real QSL cards, however, a lot of the rarer DX
live in countries where the postal system is, how shall I put this politely,
less than reliable.? You want that rare country confirmed but not sure if
you should try mailing directly? Check out
http://wd5eae.org/HB9BZA_LoTWUsersList.html first to see if the DX uploads
to LOTW!? If they do then it might be a whole lot easier to get a
confirmation on LOTW than to take a chance with their post office.

73, Ian N8IK 



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From ik7565 at verizon.net  Mon Aug 27 21:31:50 2012
From: ik7565 at verizon.net (Ian)
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:31:50 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] QSLing and LOTW
In-Reply-To: <1346115155.33359.YahooMailNeo@web110514.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <001c01cd83e0$fef674d0$fce35e70$@verizon.net>
	<1346115155.33359.YahooMailNeo@web110514.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <00ef01cd84bc$e5f88540$b1e98fc0$@verizon.net>

That's the week before Hamvention so we should definitely get on the air!


-----Original Message-----
From: randy [mailto:rlprt at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 8:53 PM
To: alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] QSLing and LOTW

Wow, 49 states!? Is it too late to start making plans to activate the club
call for the 2012 Nevada Mustang Round-up?(i.e. the Nevada QSO Party -- May
11-12/2013) to try to get that last state?
Randy, KI4MWQ


________________________________
From: Ian <ik7565 at verizon.net>
To: alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2012 7:17 PM
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] QSLing and LOTW

Just uploaded 8,100 QSOs for W4HFH to LOTW. This includes all Field Day logs
back to 2002 and the 2011-2012 Virginia QSO Parties.? We are only missing
Nevada for Worked All States (WAS). We have even bagged some DX in the
process:

Entity: ALASKA KL7WV <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235377519>
ASIATIC RUSSIA UA0YAY
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439370143>? BRAZIL PV7M
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439370153>? CANADA VE2CQ
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235376793>? CROATIA 9A6B
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369945>? CURACAO PJ2W
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369997>? DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
HI3TEJ <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235376911>? ENGLAND
GB5HQ <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369004>? FEDERAL
REPUBLIC OF GERMANY DL3TD
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439368776>? FINLAND OG6N
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369910>? FRANCE F5IN
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=440705271>? GUANTANAMO BAY
KG4SS <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439372331>? HAWAII KH6ND
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235375881>? IRELAND EI8GS
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439371967>? ITALY IZ5MMB
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439371985>? NEW ZEALAND ZL50VK
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439370173>? PUERTO RICO KP4FD
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235378894>? SCOTLAND GM2V
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369943>? SENEGAL 6V7D
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369951>? SERBIA YU1AAV
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369919>? SLOVENIA S58A
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439368699>? SPAIN EB2RA
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439371982>? SWEDEN SK3W
<https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369933>? UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA W2RE <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235375681>
VENEZUELA YW4D <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439370061> 





From: Ian [mailto:ik7565 at verizon.net]
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 8:48 PM
To: 'alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net'
Subject: QSLing and LOTW



Logbook of the World (LOTW), http://www.arrl.org/logbook-of-the-world,? is a
great way to save some postage on QSL cards from stateside and abroad.
Doesn't cost anything to upload your electronic log and there is lots of DX
that uses LOTW. Everyone like real QSL cards, however, a lot of the rarer DX
live in countries where the postal system is, how shall I put this politely,
less than reliable.? You want that rare country confirmed but not sure if
you should try mailing directly? Check out
http://wd5eae.org/HB9BZA_LoTWUsersList.html first to see if the DX uploads
to LOTW!? If they do then it might be a whole lot easier to get a
confirmation on LOTW than to take a chance with their post office.

73, Ian N8IK 



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From ka4gfy at cox.net  Tue Aug 28 07:11:43 2012
From: ka4gfy at cox.net (ka4gfy at cox.net)
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 7:11:43 -0400
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] QSLing and LOTW
In-Reply-To: <1346115155.33359.YahooMailNeo@web110514.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20120828071143.Q1WJR.1458924.imail@eastrmwml303>

No, its not too early.  That might be a good way to do it.

We could also think about doing the ARRL Sweepstakes in November in the unlimited category running multiple stations.  We will need to get our smart computer people to set up a LAN that all the stations can feed into one logbook at the same time.  

Rich, KA4GFY


---- randy <rlprt at yahoo.com> wrote: 
> Wow, 49 states!? Is it too late to start making plans to activate the club call for the 2012 Nevada Mustang Round-up?(i.e. the Nevada QSO Party -- May 11-12/2013) to try to get that last state?
> Randy, KI4MWQ
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Ian <ik7565 at verizon.net>
> To: alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net 
> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2012 7:17 PM
> Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] QSLing and LOTW
> 
> Just uploaded 8,100 QSOs for W4HFH to LOTW. This includes all Field Day logs
> back to 2002 and the 2011-2012 Virginia QSO Parties.? We are only missing
> Nevada for Worked All States (WAS). We have even bagged some DX in the
> process:
> 
> Entity: ALASKA KL7WV <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235377519>
> ASIATIC RUSSIA UA0YAY
> <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439370143>? BRAZIL PV7M
> <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439370153>? CANADA VE2CQ
> <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235376793>? CROATIA 9A6B
> <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369945>? CURACAO PJ2W
> <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369997>? DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
> HI3TEJ <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235376911>? ENGLAND
> GB5HQ <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369004>? FEDERAL
> REPUBLIC OF GERMANY DL3TD
> <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439368776>? FINLAND OG6N
> <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369910>? FRANCE F5IN
> <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=440705271>? GUANTANAMO BAY
> KG4SS <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439372331>? HAWAII KH6ND
> <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235375881>? IRELAND EI8GS
> <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439371967>? ITALY IZ5MMB
> <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439371985>? NEW ZEALAND ZL50VK
> <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439370173>? PUERTO RICO KP4FD
> <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235378894>? SCOTLAND GM2V
> <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369943>? SENEGAL 6V7D
> <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369951>? SERBIA YU1AAV
> <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369919>? SLOVENIA S58A
> <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439368699>? SPAIN EB2RA
> <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439371982>? SWEDEN SK3W
> <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439369933>? UNITED STATES OF
> AMERICA W2RE <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=235375681>
> VENEZUELA YW4D <https://p1k.arrl.org/lotwuser/qsodetail?qso=439370061> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> From: Ian [mailto:ik7565 at verizon.net] 
> Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 8:48 PM
> To: 'alexandriaradioclub at mailman.qth.net'
> Subject: QSLing and LOTW
> 
> 
> 
> Logbook of the World (LOTW), http://www.arrl.org/logbook-of-the-world,? is a
> great way to save some postage on QSL cards from stateside and abroad.
> Doesn't cost anything to upload your electronic log and there is lots of DX
> that uses LOTW. Everyone like real QSL cards, however, a lot of the rarer DX
> live in countries where the postal system is, how shall I put this politely,
> less than reliable.? You want that rare country confirmed but not sure if
> you should try mailing directly? Check out
> http://wd5eae.org/HB9BZA_LoTWUsersList.html first to see if the DX uploads
> to LOTW!? If they do then it might be a whole lot easier to get a
> confirmation on LOTW than to take a chance with their post office.
> 
> 73, Ian N8IK 
> 
> 
> 
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