[KCDXC] Fw: (15) LOW BAND DX ING BOOK, EDITION 5, ON4UN
Alex, KU1CW
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Sat Jan 10 15:13:44 EST 2009
New book from ON4UN.
--- On Sat, 1/10/09, john devoldere, ON4UN <john.devoldere at telenet.be> wrote:
> From: john devoldere, ON4UN <john.devoldere at telenet.be>
> Subject: (15) LOW BAND DX ING BOOK, EDITION 5
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> Date: Saturday, January 10, 2009, 7:17 AM
> Dear fellow Low Band DX-er.
>
>
>
> I am sure we have worked on at least one of the Low bands,
> probably on
> several occasions. Thank you for those QSOs. You may also
> have a copy of one
> of the 4 previous editions of my Low Band DXing book,
> published by the ARRL,
> and if so, I hope you found it useful. The first edition of
> this book now
> goes back more than 20 years already. Reading through the
> older editions in
> preparation of an upcoming 5th edition of the book, I
> realize that DXing on
> the Low Bands, mainly on 160 and 80 meters, has progressed
> tremendously and
> that makes me happy.
>
>
>
> Over the years many of my friends Low Band DXers and
> readers of my books
> have made suggestions or sent me information to be included
> in the next
> edition of the book, all of which has been very helpful.
>
>
>
> In preparation of the new edition (probably the last
> edition I will write) I
> would like to ask you for a favor. As I did with the last
> couple of editions
> of the book, I intend to make a major survey amongst Low
> Band DXers. I would
> like you, successful Low Band DXers to inform especially
> the newcomers about
> your successes on the low bands, and how you do it. The big
> difference
> between this survey and the pervious one is that it is
> addressed to 5 times
> as many Low Banders as 6 years ago. This e-mail and
> questionnaire is being
> sent to 2400 active Low Band DXers worldwide.
>
>
>
> Would you kindly take the time to answer the questions?
> Open the attachment
> (Questionnaire.htm), fill out the questionnaire and click
> on SUBMIT at the
> end of the file. Your computer will automatically send me
> the form as you
> filled it out. Your computer program may warn you that you
> may be sending
> viruses to the addressee (me). Don't worry, the file is
> completely clean. Go
> ahead!
>
>
>
> It will be your way of contributing to the art of Low Band
> DXing! By doing
> so you are helping to stimulate the growth of this
> wonderful branch of our
> hobby. Your call and your achievements will be listed in
> the new edition of
> the book, as well as the description of your antennas. All
> of this will help
> encourage new comers to join the ranks of the Low Band
> DXers. We all fell in
> love with DXing on the low bands because it is not easy, it
> takes knowledge,
> dedication and perseverance. You are part of this
> knowledgeable group of
> hams, you can and must be proud of it.
>
>
>
> I will make every attempt to take into account your
> suggestions and use any
> technical material you may send me and which I would judge
> appropriate to
> use in the book in order to increase its technical value,
> and of course give
> you full credit. Allow me to thank you beforehand for your
> help and
> support.
>
>
>
> 73, John ON4UN
>
>
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> ___
>
>
>
> LOW BAND DX-ING DICTIONNAIRE
>
> Dear OM/YL Low Band DX-er,
>
> In preparation of the new 5th edition (planned mid 2010) of
> the ARRL
> publication
> "Antennas and Techniques for Low Band DX-ing", I
> need the inputs from all
> dedicated Low Band DXers. Your inputs are highly valued and
> appreciated.
> They will be analyzed and reported in the new edition of
> the book. In case
> you
> did not receiver the attached .htm file (some internet
> providers strip it
> fore
> 'safety' reasons), please take the time to fill out
> the following
> questionnaire
> and return this email to me.
>
> John, ON4UN
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -
>
>
>
> YOUR CALLSIGN: _______
>
> Age: ______
>
> Licensed since: _____
>
>
>
> How much of your total operating time is on these bands?
> (The sum must be
> 100 %)
>
> On 40 m ______
>
> On 80 m ______
>
> On 160 m ______
>
>
>
> Why do you like working DX on the low bands?
> ________________________________
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
> Do you collect QSL cards? No / Yes (please delete the
> incorrect answer)
>
> Do you answer ALL QSL cards received? No / Yes
>
> Do you send/reply to electronic QSL cards? No / Yes
>
> Are you an avid (low band) contester ? No / Yes
>
>
>
> Do you hold
>
> 5 BAND DXCC: No / Yes (please delete the incorrect
> answer)
>
> 5 BAND WAZ: No / Yes
>
> 160 M WAS: No / Yes
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -
>
>
>
> 40 METER DATA
>
> -------------
>
> I have been DXing on 40m since ______
>
> My transmit antenna for 40m:
> ________________________________________________
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
>
>
> I use the following special receiving antenna(s) on 40m:
> ____________________
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
>
>
> I operate _____ % of the tome on CW, ______ % on Phone
> and _____ % on
> digimodes
>
> I have _____ zones confirmed (WAZ) on 40m ( _____ worked)
>
> I have _____ countries confirmed (DXCC) on 40m ( ______
> worked)
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -
>
>
>
> 80 METER DATA
>
> -------------
>
> I have been DXing on 80m since ______
>
> My transmit antenna for 80m:
> ________________________________________________
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
>
>
> I use the following special receiving antenna(s) on
> 40m:_____________________
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
>
>
> I operate _____ % of the tome on CW, ______ % on Phone
> and _____ % on
> digimodes
>
> I have _____ zones confirmed (WAZ) on 80m ( _____ worked)
>
> I have _____ countries confirmed (DXCC) on 80m ( ______
> worked)
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -
>
>
>
> 160 METER DATA
>
> --------------
>
> I have been DXing on 160m since ______
>
> My transmit antenna or 160m:
> ________________________________________________
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
>
>
> I use the following special receiving antenna(s) on 160m:
> ___________________
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
>
>
> I operate _____ % of the tome on CW, ______ % on Phone
> and _____ % on
> digimodes
>
> I have _____ zones confirmed (WAZ) on 160m ( _____ worked)
>
> I have _____ countries confirmed (DXCC) on 160m ( ______
> worked)
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -
>
>
>
> What transceiver (transmitter) do you use ?
> _________________________________
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
>
>
> What do you think is the best transceiver for the low
> bands. Explain why?
> __
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
>
>
> If you use a separate receiver, which one?
> __________________________________
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
>
>
>
>
> Any other general comments you have concerning equipment:
> ___________________
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -
>
>
>
> SUGGESTIONS FOR EDITION 5
>
> -------------------------
>
>
>
> Would you like to share any good material for the new
> edition of the book?
> Please give a short description or
> reference.________________________________
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> _
>
>
>
> If you have any material (antenna description, pictures,
> anecdotes,
> experiences)
>
> that I may use in the new book, please send it to me either
> by E-mail or
> snail-mail
>
> (John Devoldere-ON4UN, Poelstraat 215, B9820 Merelbeke,
> Belgium)
>
>
>
>
>
> Do you have an 'earlier' edition of LOW BAND DXing
> ?
>
>
>
> 1st edition yes / no (please delete the incorrect answer)
>
> 2nd edition yes / no
>
> 3rd edition yes / no
>
> 4th edition yes / no
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