From n1ea at arrl.net  Fri Apr  1 12:42:51 2005
From: n1ea at arrl.net (David J. Ring, Jr.)
Date: Fri Apr  1 12:44:22 2005
Subject: [Fists] ZL2BLQ de N1EA QTC
Message-ID: <002101c536e2$3e0a0500$4fcc07cf@n1eakb0rqnicu>

Stan, ZL2BLQ, if you subscribe to this reflector, please reply so I can have 
your email address - the one on QRZ.com is out of date.

73

David N1EA

From fistsdownunder at ihug.co.nz  Sat Apr  2 06:10:15 2005
From: fistsdownunder at ihug.co.nz (FISTS Club Down Under)
Date: Sat Apr  2 06:12:08 2005
Subject: [Fists] Re: Fists Digest, Vol 15, Issue 1
References: <20050402090050.6CEED859D6A@mailman.qth.net>
Message-ID: <000b01c53774$93554460$4de8adcb@default>

You should have a reply by now David.

Vy 73 de Ralph  Zl2AOH

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From nn9k at arrl.net  Sun Apr  3 11:50:55 2005
From: nn9k at arrl.net (Peter E. Beedlow)
Date: Sun Apr  3 11:52:35 2005
Subject: [Fists] CQ Bingham county Idaho
Message-ID: <20050403155225.084E9859C06@mailman.qth.net>

Any FISTS members in Bingham that would be interested in a quick schedule?


Pete, NN9K
http://nn9k.home.mchsi.com
nn9k@arrl.net



From np4fw at prtc.net  Mon Apr  4 06:38:23 2005
From: np4fw at prtc.net (hector E. Perez)
Date: Mon Apr  4 07:50:33 2005
Subject: [Fists] FIST Web Page
Message-ID: <001501c53902$6dee9fc0$210110ac@gateway.2wire.net>

Anything worng with the FIST Web Page? I  am unable to hook on to it
From n8ie at woh.rr.com  Mon Apr  4 08:35:44 2005
From: n8ie at woh.rr.com (n8ie@woh.rr.com)
Date: Mon Apr  4 08:37:32 2005
Subject: [Fists] FIST Web Page
Message-ID: <b45609b475d9.b475d9b45609@columbus.rr.com>

Looks like their ISP is down, I can't get to it either.

I'm sure it'll be back soon.

73
Dan, N8IE

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From: "hector E. Perez" <np4fw@prtc.net>
Date: Monday, April 4, 2005 6:38 am
Subject: [Fists] FIST Web Page

> Sending CC's may delay your post. If you feel that your post needs 
> to go to more than one destination please send them separately. 
> 
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> 
> Anything worng with the FIST Web Page? I  am unable to hook on to it
> _______________________________________________
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From kb1dsb at sover.net  Wed Apr  6 11:16:07 2005
From: kb1dsb at sover.net (Karl, KB1DSB)
Date: Wed Apr  6 11:18:42 2005
Subject: [Fists] KN0WCW Operators for April (4/6)
Message-ID: <JKEJJHJBMODNLOAGOLBJEEPBCNAA.kb1dsb@sover.net>

KN0WCW OPERATORS FOR APRIL

4/09-10: Cap, W4AMW, KY
4/16:  Cap, W4AMW, Mobile from KY to VA
4/18:  Cap, W4AMW, Mobile from VA to KY
4/23-29: Mark, AA0YY, MO

You can review the below web site to pick your operating dates for 2005.

www.fists.org/KN0WCW2005.html

You can sign up for one day, or multiple days.  Total operating days is
seven (7) per calendar year.

Operating times on your scheduled days are up to you and your own schedule.
Do not feel that you are obligated to operate every minute.


From k8dd at arrl.net  Wed Apr  6 23:30:22 2005
From: k8dd at arrl.net (Hank Kohl K8DD)
Date: Wed Apr  6 23:32:37 2005
Subject: [Fists] FDIM / Hamventio Rooms
Message-ID: <k8dd$64.18.236.78$.4254A94E.5000602@arrl.net>

There are still rooms available in the QRP-ARCI / FISTS
block of rooms .... for another couple of weeks.
http://www.usol.com/~k8dd/rooms/rooms.htm

72 73    Hank    K8DD

-- 


'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their 
 level then beat you  with experience.'           -anon 

From n8ie at woh.rr.com  Wed Apr  6 22:15:29 2005
From: n8ie at woh.rr.com (N8IE)
Date: Thu Apr  7 08:53:51 2005
Subject: [Fists] Pre-Hamvention Get Together
Message-ID: <IBELKGEMMJHKJCMIFPJICEMHCJAA.n8ie@woh.rr.com>

Hello folks,
Once again we will have an informal get together the Thursday before
Hamvention at Ryan's Steakhouse in Kettering, Ohio. I have reserved a
non-smoking room for 6pm until we get tired of eating and telling lies. :-)

Dinner costs about $10 with drink and tip, Ryan's is a buffet style joint
with a good selection of grub. No RSVP needed, just show up get ready to
tell tall tales and have fun! Directions and the exact address will be
posted in a couple of weeks.

72, 73, oo
Dan, N8IE

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From n8ie at woh.rr.com  Wed Apr  6 22:34:36 2005
From: n8ie at woh.rr.com (N8IE)
Date: Thu Apr  7 08:53:52 2005
Subject: [Fists] Re: [fpqrp] Pre-Hamvention Get Together
References: <IBELKGEMMJHKJCMIFPJICEMHCJAA.n8ie@woh.rr.com>
Message-ID: <001101c53b1a$587ca780$6601a8c0@HomeUpstiars>

It was brought to my attention that I goofed up again. (Thanks Lloyd)
That is the Wednesday before Hamvention.

I'll post the correct date and directions in the later post.

Damn, I tried to do it to you again Stan. ;-)

72, 73, oo
Dan, N8IE

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To: "Pigs" <fpqrp-l@mpna.com>
Cc: "FISTS" <fists@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 10:15 PM
Subject: [fpqrp] Pre-Hamvention Get Together


> Hello folks,
> Once again we will have an informal get together the Thursday before
> Hamvention at Ryan's Steakhouse in Kettering, Ohio. I have reserved a
> non-smoking room for 6pm until we get tired of eating and telling lies. 
> :-)
>
> Dinner costs about $10 with drink and tip, Ryan's is a buffet style joint
> with a good selection of grub. No RSVP needed, just show up get ready to
> tell tall tales and have fun! Directions and the exact address will be
> posted in a couple of weeks.
>
> 72, 73, oo
> Dan, N8IE
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From w5wlb at sbcglobal.net  Thu Apr  7 16:35:19 2005
From: w5wlb at sbcglobal.net (Larry)
Date: Thu Apr  7 16:37:44 2005
Subject: [Fists] rusty fist
Message-ID: <20050407203519.92997.qmail@web80807.mail.yahoo.com>

Just had a contact with Sam, wb8txg, another fist member and boy was I em brassed with my poor fist, been off the air too long and it shows. Been spending too much time playing with antennas, building kits instead of actually getting onthe air. Lesson learned.
Larry w5wlb
From ATanner283 at aol.com  Fri Apr  8 17:07:31 2005
From: ATanner283 at aol.com (ATanner283@aol.com)
Date: Fri Apr  8 17:10:04 2005
Subject: [Fists] rusty fist
Message-ID: <7d.66eaf05a.2f884c93@aol.com>

Larry...You might try volunteering to run the club call KN?WCW for a couple 
of days. That is fun and can help provide a little incentive. There is a Sprint 
coming up, but those are kind of repetitious, but still. Nets too. I think 
FISTS is still looking for a net control for the Century net, but I am not 
sure............being an NCS is a hoot.............Al/W8FAX        2192
From Makos327 at worldnet.att.net  Tue Apr 12 19:17:17 2005
From: Makos327 at worldnet.att.net (Larry Makoski)
Date: Tue Apr 12 19:20:23 2005
Subject: [Fists] NAQCC April Sprint
Message-ID: <425C56FD.6080006@worldnet.att.net>

The North American QRP CW Club is sponsoring a 80/40 Meter Sprint /next 
week/ !!!

RULES:

Date and time:  Wednesday, April 20, 0030Z to 0430Z

General: Work stations only once. Operate CW only, 80 or 40 Meters. Work 
one of the following 2-hour periods of your choice in the 4-hour time 
frame: 0030-0230, 0130-0330, or 0230-0430.

Suggested frequencies: 80 Meters: 3.555-3.565 and 3.705-3.715 * for slow 
speed. 40 Meters: 7.040 to 7.050. Be considerate of FISTS operating on 
3.558.  * Also check near 3.579 for Color burst crystal QRPp stations.

Exchange: RST - SPC (State Province or Country) - NAQCC Nr.
(non-Members send power level in place of NAQCC Nr., e.g. 5W, 1W, etc. 
Be sure to add the W.)

For all the details - please visit:  
http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint_0405.html

73 de Larry W2LJ
NAQCC #35




From k3ny at cablespeed.com  Thu Apr 14 01:44:00 2005
From: k3ny at cablespeed.com (Nick Yokanovich)
Date: Thu Apr 14 01:47:27 2005
Subject: [Fists] Looking for Al, AA9XH
Message-ID: <425E0320.9020101@cablespeed.com>

If Al, AA9XH, is on this list, please contact me directly regarding a 
code buddy.

73
Nick K3NY  FISTS Nr 3549
k3ny@cablespeed.com
for W3HEM (exW3GR)  FISTS Nr 9275 -- Code Buddy Coordinators
The Historical Electronics Museum Amateur Radio Club
http://www.qsl.net/w3hem
w3hem@arrl.net




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From n1ea at arrl.net  Sat Apr 16 17:24:20 2005
From: n1ea at arrl.net (David J. Ring, Jr.)
Date: Sat Apr 16 17:28:30 2005
Subject: [Fists] EU CW Clubs
Message-ID: <008401c542ca$ad6dac00$4cce07cf@n1eakb0rqnicu>

I didn't know of may of these, I was impressed by the number of them.

http://digilander.libero.it/casellidomenico/le__associazioni__cw__in__europa.htm

73

David N1EA

From Makos327 at worldnet.att.net  Sun Apr 17 15:25:38 2005
From: Makos327 at worldnet.att.net (Larry Makoski)
Date: Sun Apr 17 15:29:46 2005
Subject: [Fists] NAQCC 80/40 Meter Sprint
Message-ID: <4262B832.8090109@worldnet.att.net>

Ladies and gentlemen,

Just a reminder that this Tuesday evening is the 80/40 Meter Sprint 
being sponsored by the North American QRP CW Club.

For all the details - please visit:  
http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint_0405.html

73 de Larry W2LJ

From kb1dsb at sover.net  Mon Apr 18 07:49:30 2005
From: kb1dsb at sover.net (Karl, KB1DSB)
Date: Mon Apr 18 07:54:01 2005
Subject: [Fists] (no subject)
Message-ID: <200504181149.j3IBnkx0026147@mailgate5.sover.net>

KN0WCW OPERATORS FOR APRIL 

4/18:  Cap, W4AMW, Mobile from VA to KY 
4/21: Mark, W9UZ, IL
4/23-29: Mark, AA0YY, MO

You can review the below web site to pick your operating dates for 2005.

www.fists.org/KN0WCW2005.html 

You can sign up for one day, or multiple days.  Total operating days is
seven (7) per calendar year.

Operating times on your scheduled days are up to you and your own schedule.
Do not feel that you are obligated to operate every minute. 



From k8dd at arrl.net  Mon Apr 18 11:50:51 2005
From: k8dd at arrl.net (Hank Kohl K8DD)
Date: Mon Apr 18 11:55:16 2005
Subject: [Fists] Hamvention Rooms 2005
Message-ID: <4263D75B.7040304@arrl.net>

If you are going to THE  Hamvention
And if you have a room reserved with the QRP-ARCI / FISTS group
Check http://www.usol.com/~k8dd/rooms/confirm.htm
If I don't have you marked as confirmed either confirm your room
or let me know that you have confirmed and I'll mark you confirmed!

If you want a room at the Holiday Inn or Homewood Suites, let me
know real quick - this is the last week that I can be assured that
we can get rooms (2 double beds, King, King with sofa bed or two
room King suites with sofa bed) for $99 plus tax.

The FISTS meeting will be Friday evening at the Holiday Inn in
Fairborne OH near Wright State Univ and Wright Patterson AFB.  About
8 PM to midnight.

73    Hank    K8DD
From kb1dsb at sover.net  Tue Apr 19 07:26:50 2005
From: kb1dsb at sover.net (Karl, KB1DSB)
Date: Tue Apr 19 07:31:27 2005
Subject: [Fists] KN0WCW operators April and May (4/18 updated)
Message-ID: <200504191127.j3JBR1x0028405@mailgate4.sover.net>

KN0WCW OPERATORS FOR APRIL  


4/21: Mark, W9UZ, IL
4/23-29: Mark, AA0YY, MO

KN0WCW OPERATORS FOR MAY

5/15:  Kevin, KI4DEF, NC, operating QRP

You can review the below web site to pick your operating dates for 2005.

www.fists.org/KN0WCW2005.html 

You can sign up for one day, or multiple days.  Total operating days is
seven (7) per calendar year.

Operating times on your scheduled days are up to you and your own schedule.
Do not feel that you are obligated to operate every minute. 



From nancy at tir.com  Tue Apr 19 17:28:52 2005
From: nancy at tir.com (Nancy WZ8C)
Date: Tue Apr 19 17:25:22 2005
Subject: [Fists] I HEART CW travel mugs
Message-ID: <007c01c54526$ca07a6a0$99d079a5@h4s6u1>

Hi FISTS,

We have 125  (I 'heart' CW) travel mugs available! I was going to take them
all to Dayton, but it dawned on me that not everyone can make it to the
Hamvention, so it's first come first served, and the remainer will go to the
Hamvention.

They are a typical travel mug size, white plastic with a blue top, with an
drink opening that opens and closes with a thumb swivel. They fit most
vehicle cup holders. They really look sharp!

The I 'heart' CW graphic is on both sides of the mug, and is the same as our
I 'heart' CW stickers. "FISTS CW Club" is printed below the graphic.  You
can see a photo of the graphic on the web page
http://www.fists.org/IluvCW.jpg

The cost of a mug is $5 plus $2 postage. Shipping for each additional mug is
$1 more.

SPECIAL!! Order a "I'm proud to be a Know Code Ham" t-shirt for $5 (specify
color - blue or black- and size S-XXXL) with a travel mug, and there is no
charge for shipping the tshirt.

Paypal orders via fists@tir.com . Postal orders to FISTS POBox 47, Hadley MI
48440.

Questions? Please write me at nancy@tir.com

Thanks,
Nancy WZ8C


From k8dd at arrl.net  Thu Apr 21 19:17:22 2005
From: k8dd at arrl.net (Hank Kohl K8DD)
Date: Thu Apr 21 19:22:14 2005
Subject: [Fists] 2005 Hamvention Rooms
Message-ID: <42683482.4090808@arrl.net>

One month to go!

There are still a few more rooms available at the
QRP-ARCI / FISTS Block of Rooms at the Holiday Inn
and Homewood Suites. 
Some two double bed, some one king bed and some
two room king suites with a king and a sofa sleeper.
All rooms are $99 per night plus taxes.

www.usol.com/~k8dd/rooms/rooms.htm for room information.

72  73    Hank    K8DD
From kb1dsb at sover.net  Sun Apr 24 16:52:24 2005
From: kb1dsb at sover.net (Karl, KB1DSB)
Date: Sun Apr 24 16:57:48 2005
Subject: [Fists] KN0WCW operators (updated 4/24)
Message-ID: <200504242052.j3OKqDdr006389@mailgate5.sover.net>

KN0WCW OPERATORS FOR APRIL  

4/23-29: Mark, AA0YY, MO

KN0WCW OPERATORS FOR MAY

5/4: Dan, KB6NU, MI
5/6&7:  Team of Joe, N2LJD and Mike, W2MJN, NY
5/15:  Kevin, KI4DEF, NC, operating QRP

You can review the below web site to pick your operating dates for 2005.

www.fists.org/KN0WCW2005.html 

You can sign up for one day, or multiple days.  Total operating days is
seven (7) per calendar year.

Operating times on your scheduled days are up to you and your own schedule.
Do not feel that you are obligated to operate every minute. 



From redailey at alltel.net  Sun Apr 24 18:16:26 2005
From: redailey at alltel.net (Rich Dailey, N8UX.)
Date: Mon Apr 25 10:58:54 2005
Subject: [Fists] Enigma Message event
Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.2.20050424181334.00b46a10@mail.alltel.net>

 From OH/PA dx bulletin # 707 ...

SPECIAL EVENT (Enigma Machine To Be Reactivated After 60 Yrs)......

In September 1939, the radio receivers of all radio amateurs were ordered
to be confiscated, but many amateurs volunteered to become "Voluntary
Interceptors" (V.I.'s) in their own homes. These V.I.'s intercepted
encrypted Enigma messages transmitted in Morse Code which were passed
to the code breakers at Bletchley Park. Accuracy was crucial in order
to assist decoding of the message, but many of the intercepted signals
were weak or fading and atmospheric conditions were often poor with QRM
from loud local stations. Searching through the bands was very painstaking,
but it was a task that was carried out with great skill and dedication,
providing a most valuable service to the Allies. As a tribute to the work
of the V.I.'s sixty years ago, the Scarborough Special Events Group (SSEG)
will be on the air as GB2HQ from GCHQ Scarborough over the weekend of
May 7-8th. A souvenir QSL card showing an Enigma cipher machine and an
HRO receiver will be issued to commemorate the occasion. GCHQ have provided
a working Enigma machine for use by the SSEG and Ofcom and have given
permission for transmission of an enciphered Enigma message to be sent
in Morse Code on the amateur radio bands for this event only. The group
will be active on SSB, PSK and CW. The CW station will operate around
7015 or 3515 KHz and the Enigma message will be transmitted in Morse
Code at 1100z on Saturday, May 7th, at a speed of 15 wpm. The message
will consist of a few five letter groups which will be repeated at 1300
and 1900z. GCHQ invites all licenced amateurs and listeners to submit a
copy of this Enigma message and will award a certificate for a 100%
accurate intercept. A copy of this message should be sent via club call
G0OOO (Scarborough Special Events Group, 9 Green Island, Irton, Scarborough
YO12 4RN) and can be enclosed with a QSL card. The cost of the certificate
is =C2=A33.00 sterling, 5 Euro's, 5 USD, or 6 IRCs. (UK cheques should
be made out to "SSEG"). All profits will be donated to GCHQ Scarborough
Charities Fund. Full details will be published on their Web site at:

http://www.sseg.co.uk

Depending on your location, conditions may not be favorable for reception
on the day. However, in this respect, listeners will be experiencing the
same problems faced by the V.I.'s some sixty years ago. FISTS members are
invited to take part in a practical demonstration of history brought to
life through amateur radio. For more information about the Enigma machine,
please visit the following Web pages:

http://www.codesandciphers.org.uk/enigma/
http://www.enigmahistory.org/enigma.html


From capecuatro at yahoo.com  Thu Apr 28 05:28:30 2005
From: capecuatro at yahoo.com (Hector (Luigi) Perez)
Date: Thu Apr 28 19:51:09 2005
Subject: [Fists] QRP F/S
Message-ID: <20050428092830.30735.qmail@web20125.mail.yahoo.com>

QRP RIG F/S. This is an A & A QRP 20 meters Rigo in
very good condition. If anyones is interested please
e-mail me for details.

Regards

Hector FIST 2531

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From nancy at tir.com  Sat Apr 30 17:48:51 2005
From: nancy at tir.com (Nancy WZ8C)
Date: Sat Apr 30 17:46:29 2005
Subject: [Fists] National Public Radio show
Message-ID: <008c01c54dce$675124e0$0ad379a5@h4s6u1>

There was a really nice NPR piece on the telegraph this afternoon.

In 1879, a telegraph operator named Ella Cheever Thayer wrote a novel about
an online romance between two telegraph operators, titled (appropriately
enough) Wired Love. Writer Paul Collins, who publishes lost and forgotten
books as editor of the McSweeney's Collins Library imprint, researched the
novel and its author. He introduces several excerpts, which are performed
here by actress Eliza Foss. Produced by Julie Subrin.

The Morse code taps heard in our Wired Love dramatizations were provided by
Mel Schneider, vice president of the Kings County Radio Club. For years,
Schneider has been using Morse code and other forms of ham radio
communication to make contact with people throughout the world, all from a
little room on the second floor of his house in Brooklyn. He invites Dean
over for a demonstration. Produced by Julie Subrin.

You can hear it at the link
http://www.nextbigthing.org/

73
Nancy


