From n2oo at comcast.net  Sun Aug  2 14:24:13 2020
From: n2oo at comcast.net (N2OO)
Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2020 14:24:13 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] HZ1AB QSL project
Message-ID: <5612E15E-841C-4F8E-B3B7-265C1CEAA725@comcast.net>

Thought I?d share. 
Perhaps each of you might consider sending a few $.  
Nice project. 



HZ1AB QSL PROJECT
HZ1AB in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia was an active station from mid-1947 until October 2004.  During these 57 years of active operation, hundreds of thousands of QSO?s were made from the station, and a huge collection of QSLs was amassed over the years.  It is estimated that some 160 operators logged QSO?s from HZ1AB.  One continually active operator from 1978 to 1996 was Walt Marshall, W7SE, an employee of Aramco.  Walt had the motivation and sense of purpose to embark on a project to preserve thousands of QSL cards that had accumulated at the station in Dhahran since 1947.  Being an accomplished woodworker, Walt built special cabinets to house the cards. When Walt retired in 1994, he packed the cabinets containing the cards along with their household goods that were shipped home to Laramie, WY.  Those unique cabinets and some 175,000 QSLs remain at the home today.  

As the years went by, Walt continued to be an active DXer and contester from Wyoming.  In 1989, he was a member of the 3B7RF DXpedition to St. Brandon, and in 2014 he was a volunteer at WRTC.  Sadly, however, Walt became a Silent Key in August 2019.  Before his passing, he asked his XYL, Dolores, to ?have the Saudi cards sent to Austria?.  Of course, Dolores had no idea of such a place, or how to handle such a formidable task.  She called on one of their long-term friends and HZ1AB operator, George, K5KG, for help.  

Following a bit of research by K8DSS, a QSL archiving organization, Dokufunk.org*, in Vienna was located.  Dokufunk was contacted about the HZ1AB QSL collection, and they willingly agreed to accept the cards.  Upon receiving the cards, they will register, file, and store the collection but, unfortunately, they are not able to pay the cost of shipping.  Funds would have to be secured to pay for the shipment.

In July 2020, K5KG/George and N7WY/Bob, N7MJ/Jack and W8MYL/Roy met with Dolores at her home and undertook the job of removing the HZ1AB QSLs from Walt?s cabinets, and packing them in shipping cartons for the journey to Austria.  It is estimated that this shipment contains 175,000 cards and weighs approximately 1200 pounds.  

Our team is working with a shipping company that will handle the documentation and logistics of the shipment.  Based on their quote, we realize that the cost will be in excess of $2,000.
  
On behalf of Walt, W7SE (SK), our project team is asking for donations to help pay the packing and shipping costs.  We are appealing to ex-HZ1AB operators, and anyone who has an appreciation for preserving this collection.  If you worked HZ1AB in years past and sent a QSL card, there is a good chance that your QSL is in this collection.  All QSLs that were handled by QSL manager, K8PYD, are also contained in the collections.  
If you wish to donate, please send via PayPal to K5KG at K5KG.COM, or a check to George Wagner, K5KG, 5113 Higel Ave., Sarasota, FL 34242.  
All donations will be recognized and much appreciated for this worthy project.

73, George Wagner, K5KG

*Dokufunk.org - The Research and Documentation Center for the History of Radio Communications and the Electronic Media is the world's biggest organization to collect, save, research and present whatever relates to the history of radio communications, particularly amateur radio and broadcasting.  Among other QSL collections, they house the W6KG/W6QL Colvin and Danny Weil, VP2VB collections.
..









73. Bob Schenck, N2OO

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From kz2i at aol.com  Tue Aug  4 19:32:55 2020
From: kz2i at aol.com (STEPHEN SULLIVAN)
Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2020 19:32:55 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] Fwd: [CDXAmembers] Free Stuff from AA4SC
References: <008501d66aa6$a8915320$f9b3f960$@comporium.net>
Message-ID: <91C3298E-94F3-4079-A877-D670A8711DB1@aol.com>

Anyone for a road trip to South Carolina?

Steve Kz2i 



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> Date: August 4, 2020 at 5:35:38 PM EDT
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> Folks I am just passing this info along from Ric, AA4SC. 
>  
> Hello CDXA members. I am moving and will not be taking my towers and antennas. My 80 foot tower is a steel pipe tower originally at the CAP office at Charlotte Douglas Airport. This tower is very durable and has a Mosley Pro 57A on top with a tail twister rotor and comes with all the guy wires. It will probably take a small crane to lower it. It's all free if you take it All. If you want just the antenna or the rotor they are $200 ea. They both work well. There is also a smaller tower with an M2 6 Mtr 7E meter beam and Ham IV rotor. One of the sections is slightly bent. Take it all and it's free or $ 150 ea for the beam or rotor. I have some other coax and a four square control system for 40 or 80 meters complete. Please do not respond to this email and message me direct  ric at comporium.net.
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From n2oo at comcast.net  Tue Aug  4 23:11:57 2020
From: n2oo at comcast.net (N2OO)
Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2020 23:11:57 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] Isaias
Message-ID: <9AD434FD-EE78-4F1A-AA59-B8C0636389C3@comcast.net>

?SJDXA members,
I hope everyone is safe after Isaias barreled through.  For our out of state members, it was a rough day in NJ,
My report is that we had several trees either come down, or break off halfway up. One large tree fell across our driveway. Beth and I managed to pull it off the driveway with a come along. Two large tree tops broke off and fell on our rear fence, so far somehow managed to not damage them (yet). 
Power went out around 11am, it was just restored at around 10:30 PM. We fired up our generator to keep our refrigerators running.
Only antenna with a problem so far is our 160 inverted L. Rope broke on far end. I think the wire is still up there somewhere. TBD.
I understand many other areas are still without power.
I hope Everyone is safe and that power is restored soon if not already back on.
Keep the membership posted!!


73. Bob Schenck, N2OO

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From gummydoc at gmail.com  Tue Aug  4 23:27:37 2020
From: gummydoc at gmail.com (Ross Lambert)
Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2020 23:27:37 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] Isaias
In-Reply-To: <9AD434FD-EE78-4F1A-AA59-B8C0636389C3@comcast.net>
References: <9AD434FD-EE78-4F1A-AA59-B8C0636389C3@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CAFKPm7RcNUeAHPCoMppx59BrJ4DrT4WH0DrAqV0QL3ApSNE_hQ@mail.gmail.com>

Wow Bob that?s a lot of damage. Maybe it was the same tornado that was
sighted in Barnegat.

Power still here out here on LBI. We hear it will not be restored until
sometime tomorrow. Running the generator to keep the refrigerators going.
Fortunately, not too much damage. Just a lot of debris around the yard.

The antennas survived!  And on the air with the generator. 1E

Hope everyone is safe and didnt suffer too much damage.

I plan on checking in on 3826 at 11 in the morning.

Regards to all.

Ross
W2TT
On Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 11:12 PM N2OO <n2oo at comcast.net> wrote:

> ?SJDXA members,
> I hope everyone is safe after Isaias barreled through.  For our out of
> state members, it was a rough day in NJ,
> My report is that we had several trees either come down, or break off
> halfway up. One large tree fell across our driveway. Beth and I managed to
> pull it off the driveway with a come along. Two large tree tops broke off
> and fell on our rear fence, so far somehow managed to not damage them
> (yet).
> Power went out around 11am, it was just restored at around 10:30 PM. We
> fired up our generator to keep our refrigerators running.
> Only antenna with a problem so far is our 160 inverted L. Rope broke on
> far end. I think the wire is still up there somewhere. TBD.
> I understand many other areas are still without power.
> I hope Everyone is safe and that power is restored soon if not already
> back on.
> Keep the membership posted!!
>
>
> *73. Bob Schenck, N2OO*
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
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From k2ret at comcast.net  Tue Aug  4 23:31:47 2020
From: k2ret at comcast.net (Bob K2RET)
Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2020 23:31:47 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [SJDXA] Isaias
In-Reply-To: <9AD434FD-EE78-4F1A-AA59-B8C0636389C3@comcast.net>
References: <9AD434FD-EE78-4F1A-AA59-B8C0636389C3@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1311004473.38426.1596598307526@connect.xfinity.com>

Howdy Ya'll,
I fared rather well through the storm.
Although I was not home when the main part came through, when I did get home, power was up and some limbs from trees were down.  About 5 or 6 good size tree limbs cluttered the back yard.  They are now waiting pickup at the curb by the town.  All my antennas held up including my 160 & 80m L's.  All I have is my gutters to clear and copious amounts of twigs with leaves scattered around the back yard. 

At some point while I was out, I must have lost power as all the clocks were blinking when I walked in.  Other than that I'd say I was rather lucky.
Hope everyone fared as well.

Bob, K2RET

1

>     On 08/04/2020 11:11 PM N2OO <n2oo at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> 
>     SJDXA members,
>     I hope everyone is safe after Isaias barreled through.  For our out of state members, it was a rough day in NJ,
>     My report is that we had several trees either come down, or break off halfway up. One large tree fell across our driveway. Beth and I managed to pull it off the driveway with a come along. Two large tree tops broke off and fell on our rear fence, so far somehow managed to not damage them (yet). 
>     Power went out around 11am, it was just restored at around 10:30 PM. We fired up our generator to keep our refrigerators running.
>     Only antenna with a problem so far is our 160 inverted L. Rope broke on far end. I think the wire is still up there somewhere. TBD.
>     I understand many other areas are still without power.
>     I hope Everyone is safe and that power is restored soon if not already back on.
>     Keep the membership posted!!
> 
> 
> 
> 
>     73. Bob Schenck, N2OO
> 
>     Sent from my iPhone 
> 
> 
> 
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From w1gd at aol.com  Wed Aug  5 07:09:26 2020
From: w1gd at aol.com (w1gd at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2020 11:09:26 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [SJDXA] Isaias
In-Reply-To: <9AD434FD-EE78-4F1A-AA59-B8C0636389C3@comcast.net>
References: <9AD434FD-EE78-4F1A-AA59-B8C0636389C3@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <862090886.147804.1596625766820@mail.yahoo.com>

Looks like you guys in NJ took the brunt of this one.? I did see pictures of a tornado somewhere south of AC.? Last year, I was within 0.5 mile of a tornado that hit Cape Cod so I know how scary it can be!
The storm moved west enough so that only we got a couple downpours.? We did get a lot of wind for a short while.? Lots of people still without power from downed trees, but we're fine.? Last night I was on a Zoom club meeting (Central MA ARA) and was watching my wires REALLY dance.? A quick check this mornings shows they all survived.??
Work plan this morning is to clean up leaves and branches before it gets too warm.
Stay safe and healthy down there.
73,Gerry, W1GD


-----Original Message-----
From: N2OO <n2oo at comcast.net>
To: South Jersey DX Association <sjdxa at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tue, Aug 4, 2020 11:11 pm
Subject: [SJDXA] Isaias

?SJDXA members, I hope everyone is safe after Isaias barreled through. ?For our out of state members, it was a rough day in NJ,My report is that we had several trees either come down, or break off halfway up. One large tree fell across our driveway. Beth and I managed to pull it off the driveway with a come along. Two large tree tops broke off and fell on our rear fence, so far somehow managed to not damage them (yet).?Power went out around 11am, it was just restored at around 10:30 PM. We fired up our generator to keep our refrigerators running.Only antenna with a problem so far is our 160 inverted L. Rope broke on far end. I think the wire is still up there somewhere. TBD.I understand many other areas are still without power.I hope Everyone is safe and that power is restored soon if not already back on.Keep the membership posted!!


73. Bob Schenck, N2OO
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From ki4kwr at gmail.com  Wed Aug  5 08:39:19 2020
From: ki4kwr at gmail.com (KI4KWR - Steve Molo)
Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2020 07:39:19 -0500
Subject: [SJDXA] Isaias
In-Reply-To: <862090886.147804.1596625766820@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <9AD434FD-EE78-4F1A-AA59-B8C0636389C3@comcast.net>
	<862090886.147804.1596625766820@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAF31P_4+Hc3axvTu_JCw1eqnrqJApzeqDZnDL83T=Hrmsu0F1Q@mail.gmail.com>

Well...was just another COVID-19 filled day in the TN Valley. Went to
Pigeon Forge Saturday and here is the best part....no masks outside; nly
indoors. Social distancing...what is that??

Though we are a hot bed...some "doctor" claimed the hot temperatures kill
viruses so I think that is the new trend here. We moved Warehouses so now
we are in a 40,000 sq ft facility for stock and slowly filling it up with
what we can get. Hope everyone is safe in NJ and up in 1GD land.

73,
Steve KWR

On Wed, Aug 5, 2020 at 6:09 AM W1GD via SJDXA <sjdxa at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> Looks like you guys in NJ took the brunt of this one.  I did see pictures
> of a tornado somewhere south of AC.  Last year, I was within 0.5 mile of a
> tornado that hit Cape Cod so I know how scary it can be!
>
> The storm moved west enough so that only we got a couple downpours.  We
> did get a lot of wind for a short while.  Lots of people still without
> power from downed trees, but we're fine.  Last night I was on a Zoom club
> meeting (Central MA ARA) and was watching my wires REALLY dance.  A quick
> check this mornings shows they all survived.
>
> Work plan this morning is to clean up leaves and branches before it gets
> too warm.
>
> Stay safe and healthy down there.
>
> 73,
> Gerry, W1GD
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: N2OO <n2oo at comcast.net>
> To: South Jersey DX Association <sjdxa at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tue, Aug 4, 2020 11:11 pm
> Subject: [SJDXA] Isaias
>
> ?SJDXA members,
> I hope everyone is safe after Isaias barreled through.  For our out of
> state members, it was a rough day in NJ,
> My report is that we had several trees either come down, or break off
> halfway up. One large tree fell across our driveway. Beth and I managed to
> pull it off the driveway with a come along. Two large tree tops broke off
> and fell on our rear fence, so far somehow managed to not damage them
> (yet).
> Power went out around 11am, it was just restored at around 10:30 PM. We
> fired up our generator to keep our refrigerators running.
> Only antenna with a problem so far is our 160 inverted L. Rope broke on
> far end. I think the wire is still up there somewhere. TBD.
> I understand many other areas are still without power.
> I hope Everyone is safe and that power is restored soon if not already
> back on.
> Keep the membership posted!!
>
>
> *73. Bob Schenck, N2OO*
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> ______________________________________________________________
> SJDXA mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/sjdxa
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From ki4kwr at gmail.com  Fri Aug  7 10:19:29 2020
From: ki4kwr at gmail.com (KI4KWR - Steve Molo)
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2020 09:19:29 -0500
Subject: [SJDXA] Fwd: FW: ID-52 & other items
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---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Steve Molo <stevem at gigaparts.com>
Date: Fri, Aug 7, 2020 at 9:19 AM
Subject: FW: ID-52 & other items
To: Stephen Molo <ki4kwr at gmail.com>






*Best Regards,*

*Steve Molo (KI4KWR)*

*GigaParts Brand Manager*



*From:* Ray Novak <RayNovak at IcomAmerica.com>
*Sent:* Friday, August 7, 2020 8:07 AM
*To:* Will Jourdain <WillJourdain at IcomAmerica.com>
*Subject:* ID-52 & other items



Good morning,


The following product release was announced on the Icom Incorporated
website.



https://www.icomjapan.com/news/3074?fbclid=IwAR1OHWaoCEH5zknkLpWm59LxeJvr7Jg3kST0R0QGIGpyLoRrL1VWlKFZLIs
<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.icomjapan.com%2fnews%2f3074%3ffbclid%3dIwAR1OHWaoCEH5zknkLpWm59LxeJvr7Jg3kST0R0QGIGpyLoRrL1VWlKFZLIs&c=E,1,mfOJJSDmhqKywmuIfQwRAgMuraK-3Y6A9MTyIZMNQZq263tgEXyjdHuZIEoE_Wpx4kCmkpXIl1NXFM4_oUlEDgnmjFs3ndRIgWUWn3isP7Gn8HQET_D2&typo=1>



There will be additional information released during the QSO Today Ham Expo
in the Icom booth over this weekend.  Sign up and see this and a couple of
other items.



https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/
<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.qsotodayhamexpo.com%2f&c=E,1,0N4jD6W75Gsu2RKfc_yhGCrKVGg--k5O0Yaa0LDvU_UH-yJGlBxcyGaCfZLCWn6ByTgl2HUIGIdxGnX30tbAEFuCkOcYCrN6yupgBUwDZ_BdoNxOmw,,&typo=1>



Additionally, the IC-705 has received FCC Certification.  We should have an
official announcement along with accessory pricing.



Best regards,



*Ray Novak*, N9JA

Senior Sales Manager


Icom America Inc.

12421 Willows Road NE

Kirkland, WA 98034



425.450.6022 office

N9JA at icomamerica.com

www.icomamerica.com
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From oldradio at comcast.net  Sat Aug  8 05:07:35 2020
From: oldradio at comcast.net (John Dilks)
Date: Sat, 8 Aug 2020 05:07:35 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [SJDXA] Fwd: K1USN Happenings 8/7/2020
In-Reply-To: <CABJ1sJ+qssFsB6c4_4Red0aa=c0oGvJUrHoJp9q8CzMC-zmf6g@mail.gmail.com>
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Here's the news from club K1USN which I belong to and visit when I go to Massachusetts. 
I thought you might like to see what is happening there.  K1USN is a very active club.
They used to be on the USS Salem until politics got in the way.
Now they have a clubhouse with antennas and several stations within, 
And (pre-virus) Saturday breakfast gatherings at a local restaurant nearby.

73, John Dilks, K2TQN

>     ---------- Original Message ----------
>     From: Pi Pugh <pi.k1rv at gmail.com>
>     To: Harold Pugh <pi.k1rv at gmail.com>
>     Date: 08/07/2020 4:02 PM
>     Subject: Fwd: K1USN Happenings 8/7/2020
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>     Subject: K1USN Happenings 8/7/2020
> 
> 
>     [image.png]
> 
>     Hi gang,
> 
>     Are you ready to attend the QSO Today Virtual Ham expo beginning tonight?
> 
>     [image.png]
>     Go here now to sign up - https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/
> 
>     Once you sign up check out the huge list of presentations which will take place on Saturday mand Sunday in 4 separate "rooms" - https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/speakers.html
> 
>     This looks like a great way to stay connected to the active Ham community from the comfort of your own home. Since it is impossible to watch/attend all the sessions you are interested in simultaneously, they plan to have the entire event archived for future viewing through September 9th!
> 
>     **************************************
>     Deep Dixie Contest Club
> 
>     You those of you interested in contesting, you might want to check out their Deep Dixie YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHSrV6IRXBbXGZn40Z8CFYw
> 
>     *********************************************************
>     [image.png]
>     Speaking of Club YouTube channels; We recently uploaded Henry - K1WCC'S Zoom presentation on POTA!
> 
>     Take a look here and click the subscribe button to find all our past sessions - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqnvJP92umejHhmAiUFW5g
> 
>     We conduct our K1USN Zoom sessions bi-weekly @ 7:30 PM on Tuesday evenings. If you would like to be added to the Zoom invitation list be sure to send me an e-mail requesting to be added to that list.
> 
>     Send it to k1rv at arrl.net mailto:k1rv at arrl.net with the heading K1USN ZOOM SUBSCRIBE.
>      
>     BTW, it is not necessary to do this if you have already been receiving the Zoom invitations because you are already on the list!
>     *****************************
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> 
>     Upcoming K1USN Zoom session on Tuesday, Sept 1, 2020 @ 7:30 PM with Steve - WG0AT (AKA Goat Hiker!)
> 
>     I'm happy to announce that Steve - WG0AT will give a SOTA (Summits on the Air) presentation for the K1USN Radio Club!
> 
>     Steve is a longtime friend and I'm sure that all will enjoy Steve's presentation. He lives in Monument, CO and has conducted a number of SOTA activations. You can see some of his videos here - https://www.youtube.com/user/goathiker
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> 
>     Speaking of Zoom presentations!
> 
>     I'm still looking for someone willing to give us a presentation on setting up and operating FT8.
>     Contact k1rv at arrl.net mailto:k1rv at arrl.net if you want to share your knowledge.
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>     *******************************************
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>     Here is an outstanding newsletter by the NCDXF - http://www.ncdxf.org/newsletters/2020-SUMMER.pdf
> 
>     BTW, this is the group that funds the NCDF Beacon system which is an invaluable propagation tool!
>     ********************************
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> 
>     Tom - W1CC says that he he has a Piglet by Pignology for sale for $25 with free shipping!
> 
> 
> 
>     Wireless Rig Control for Mobile Devices
> 
>     Description: Piglet is a device that interfaces amateur radios to the popular logging app HamLog on Apple?s iOS and Mac operating systems and Google's Android operating system. HamLog is a full featured logging app that?s been in constant development since March 2009.
> 
>     [image.png]
> 
>     The Piglet as well as HamLog was designed for amateur radio operators that take their radios out of the shack, to parks, hotels and mountain tops but still prefer a full-featured, software based logging experience.
> 
>     The Piglet device uses Wi-Fi, to expose its built-in serial port via a network connection and is powered via a coaxial DC connection. The Wi-Fi connection can either be Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure or, with recent firmware changes, an autonomous Wireless Access Point so it can operate stand-alone, without the need for an existing wireless network.
> 
>     It includes a custom milled, silk screened enclosure. Rig support includes popular radios from Elecraft, Yaesu, Icom and Kenwood with new radios being added as they?re tested.
> 
>     BTW, current list price for a Piglet is $99.99/ea so this is a real bargain!
>     ********************************************
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> 
>     Some of us had the pleasure of visiting John's travelling Ham Radio Museum.
> 
>     Attached below is peek at what John put together with a LOT of hard work!
> 
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>     ***************************************
>     HZ1AB Project 2020
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> 
> 
>     Many of us had an opportunity to contact the HZ1AB station over the years. For many of us it was a chance to receive our first QSL card from Saudi Arabia!
> 
>     This current project sounds like a real "Labor of Love of Ham Radio"!
> 
> 
> 
>     HZ1AB QSL PROJECT
>     HZ1AB in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia was an active station from mid-1947 until October 2004.  During these 57 years of active operation, hundreds of thousands of QSO?s were made from the station, and a huge collection of QSLs was amassed over the years.  It is estimated that some 160 operators logged QSO?s from HZ1AB.  One continually active operator from 1978 to 1996 was Walt Marshall, W7SE, an employee of Aramco.  Walt had the motivation and sense of purpose to embark on a project to preserve thousands of QSL cards that had accumulated at the station in Dhahran since 1947.  Being an accomplished woodworker, Walt built special cabinets to house the cards. When Walt retired in 1994, he packed the cabinets containing the cards along with their household goods that were shipped home to Laramie, WY.  Those unique cabinets and some 175,000 QSLs remain at the home today.  
> 
>     As the years went by, Walt continued to be an active DXer and contester from Wyoming.  In 1989, he was a member of the 3B7RF DXpedition to St. Brandon, and in 2014 he was a volunteer at WRTC.  Sadly, however, Walt became a Silent Key in August 2019.  Before his passing, he asked his XYL, Dolores, to ?have the Saudi cards sent to Austria?.  Of course, Dolores had no idea of such a place, or how to handle such a formidable task.  She called on one of their long-term friends and HZ1AB operator, George, K5KG, for help.  
> 
>     Following a bit of research by K8DSS, a QSL archiving organization, Dokufunk.org*, in Vienna was located.  Dokufunk was contacted about the HZ1AB QSL collection, and they willingly agreed to accept the cards.  Upon receiving the cards, they will register, file, and store the collection but, unfortunately, they are not able to pay the cost of shipping.  Funds would have to be secured to pay for the shipment.
> 
>     In July 2020, K5KG/George and N7WY/Bob, N7MJ/Jack and W8MYL/Roy met with Dolores at her home and undertook the job of removing the HZ1AB QSLs from Walt?s cabinets, and packing them in shipping cartons for the journey to Austria.  It is estimated that this shipment contains 175,000 cards and weighs approximately 1200 pounds.  
> 
>     Our team is working with a shipping company that will handle the documentation and logistics of the shipment.  Based on their quote, we realize that the cost will be in excess of $2,000.
>       
>     On behalf of Walt, W7SE (SK), our project team is asking for donations to help pay the packing and shipping costs.  We are appealing to ex-HZ1AB operators, and anyone who has an appreciation for preserving this collection.  If you worked HZ1AB in years past and sent a QSL card, there is a good chance that your QSL is in this collection.  All QSLs that were handled by QSL manager, K8PYD, are also contained in the collections.  
>     If you wish to donate, please send via PayPal to  K5KG at K5KG.COM mailto:K5KG at K5KG.COM , or a check to George Wagner, K5KG, 5113 Higel Ave., Sarasota, FL 34242.  
>     All donations will be recognized and much appreciated for this worthy project.
> 
>     73, George Wagner, K5KG
> 
>     *Dokufunk.org - The  Research and Documentation Center for the History of Radio Communications and the Electronic Media  is the world's biggest organization to collect, save, research and present whatever relates to the history of radio communications, particularly amateur radio and broadcasting.  Among other QSL collections, they house the W6KG/W6QL Colvin and Danny Weil, VP2VB collections.
>     ..
>     *********************************
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> 
> 
>     I'm not trying to spend your hard earned Ham radio $$ of frivilous purchases, but I think it's time to give a shoutout to both the ARRL as well as the editors of CQ Magazine. I have been an ARRL member since 1962 as well as a longtime subscriber to CQ Magazine.
> 
>     Both of these are invaluable resources for the Ham Radio community. The ARRL provides a LOT for those who choose to join. The first obvious benefit is receiving QST Magazine on a monthly basis. They recently extended digital acess for all members to all four of their publications!
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>     You can access the full QST archives dating back to the very first issue in December 1915 through the current issue.
> 
> 
>     [image.png]
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> 
> 
>     On the Air Magazine
> 
>     On the Air is a suite of ARRL benefits for new ham radio licensees, anchored by the ARRL bimonthly magazine, On the Air.
> 
>     The magazine covers a range of ham radio interests and topics, delivering introductory techniques and stories to help anyone with a beginner-to-intermediate-level of experience. From making your first radio contact to selecting the right equipment to project building and getting involved with public service or your local clubs, On the Air magazine and its suite of companion benefits will help you make the most of your amateur radio license. Get active, get involved, get On the Air!
> 
> 
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>     QEX is a bimonthly magazine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magazine published by the American Radio Relay League https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Radio_Relay_League . The magazine covers topics related to amateur radio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_radio and radiocommunication https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio experimentation. The magazine features advanced technical articles on the theory, design, and construction of radio antennas and equipment. The magazine is published in English https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_language and has a worldwide subscription base.
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> 
> 
>     National Contest Journal is published six times per year and is dedicated to covering the competitive contesting aspects of amateur radio. Each issue is loaded with information of interest to contesters (and DXers, too) from casual observer to hardcore competitor. There is something for everyone, from little pistol to big gun.
> 
>     Published continuously since 1973, National Contest Journal is the place where you can learn about some of the latest innovations in contesting and read stories about contesters in action around the world. However, you don?t have to consider yourself to be a contester to enjoy reading NCJ.
> 
>     Contest operators build some of the largest and most effective ham radio stations in the world, and they develop some of the most efficient operating techniques heard on the air. Much of the information in NCJ, like that pertaining to antenna system design and equipment improvements, is valuable to a broad range of ham radio enthusiasts.
> 
>     Each issue of NCJ is packed with great information. You will find stories of contest DXpeditions, reviews of new equipment, new books and software. Looking for contest operating tips or station construction details? NCJ has them. As a major voice of the contesting community, NCJ includes letters from readers, commentary, photos, humor, proposals for new rules, and prophecy ? all delivered in a friendly, easy-to-read style.
> 
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>     Another ARRL member benefit is access to the super Eastern massachusetts web page and newsletter - https://ema.arrl.org/
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>     Also you can subscribe to the EMA Section newsletter (July 2020 sample) - https://ema.arrl.org/july-2020-section-news/
> 
>     Here is a recent quote from the EMA N/L -
> 
>     Times change and so does ARRL. For decades, joining ARRL meant simply receiving QST every month.  But a single publication cannot truly represent the diversity of such a large membership.  So over time ARRL introduced many newsletters dedicated to different audiences. Today, we can sign up for many specialty publications, such as:
> 
>         * The weekly ARRL Letter
>         * The bi-weekly ARRL Contest Update
>         * The monthly ARES E-Letter
>         * News from your Division Director and Section Manager
>         * W1AW Bulletins (e.g., weekly propagation forecast, DX, and other
>           bulletins
> 
>     It's worth noting that th section news has been jointly produced by Phil, K9HI, Assistant Section Manager and Tom, K1TW, Section Manager.
> 
>     BTW, did I mention that the ARRL offers a free e-mail forwarding service? You can signup to have "your call" @http://arrl.net forwarded to your regular e-mail account.
> 
>     One huge benefit is that when a Ham offers to give you their e-mail address when you are not in a position to write anything down; all you need to remember is their callsign and then add the @http://arrl.net !
> 
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> 
>     The Active Ham's Magazine
> 
>     First published in 1945.
> 
>     CQ is the magazine for active hams, with a focus on the practical. Every article is clearly written and aimed at involving you, the reader...whether it's a story of operating from some exotic location, an article to deepen your understanding of ham radio science and technology, or a fun-to-build project that will have practical use in your ham shack.
> 
>     CQ sponsors a number of contests and the annual CQWW SSB and CW contests fill the bands with signals every Oct/Nov.
> 
>     CQ is available in both print and digital editions!
> 
>     Join us on our monthly journey through the broad and varied landscape of the world's most fascinating hobby!
> 
>     https://www.cq-amateur-radio.com/
> 
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> 
>     **************************************
>     Sad news: K1LC - SK
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> 
>     We were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Bud - K1LC from Hingham.
> 
>     Bud was a longtime friend of K1USN and a coworker of several club members.
> 
>     RIP - Bud
> 
>     **********************************************************
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>     https://www.awarc.org/the-zs6bkw-multiband-hf-antenna/
> 
>     Bob - W1VU sent us his report on the ZS6BKW antenna he recently installed. It sounds like a winner!
> 
>     Tnx for sharing, Bob.
> 
> 
>     Hi Pi....here is the information regarding the construction of the ZS6BKW antenna that I recently built and have in service. With the aid of the radio's (Kenwood TS-440 AT)  internal tuner I have easily loaded this antenna on 75,40,20 15 & 10...and I think I tried it on 17 as well but haven't made a contact. The analyzer also dips nicely around 51.1 MHz, so it would probably tune on most of 6m as well, but I don't a radio set up to operate on 6m. On 10m the VSWR was flat around 29.2 Mhz....although a horizontal antenna for repeater use isn't ideal by any means. Nevertheless the tuner took care of things "down the band".
> 
>     This antenna is constructed as a center feed dipole. 46'10" each leg, fed with 39'2" of "crappy brown stuff". For the elements, I used 14 ga stranded copper wire....still using up wire that I acquired when Sigma went out of business. For the balanced feed I used 16ga window line. It has been my observation that the 16ga works better and lasts longer in these kind of applications than the 18 ga. equivalent. The random coax attaches directly to the window line. I'm not sure if there is a minimum length recommended...I used about 60 feet. I did construct a coil at the feed point as shown in the video, as I typically have always done with dipoles over the years. A simple step, that works great.
> 
>     There are several You Tube videos but far and away the best one I saw can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbXmAcf9MmI For the center insulator I used an Alpha Delta end connector with #10 stainless hardware and lugged wires.
> 
>     I will also include a link for the homebrew end insulators I used. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjYIrVxrDt8 I used scrap pieces of PVC and stiff wire that I sitting around the shed, added a swivel on each end, and they work great. the only mod I made was bringing the stiff wire all the way thru and bending the tips over the end of the PVC so it's own pressure would help keep it in place.  What I like about this is how it allows the end of the antenna to be left hanging free, which eliminates the guess work of how much extra wire to allow for soldering to itself around a ceramic insulator. Makes tweaking any antenna a breeze, although the ZS6BKW worked perfectly when cut to the dimensions I listed.
> 
>     I have worked several European stations using between 50-100 watts as well as 2 stations in New Zealand. I was able to work the west coast during Field Day.
> 
>     All in all I am satisfied with this antenna. It would probably be useful for portable operations as well, as it is shorter than a typical G5RV. Didn't try it as a slop dipole or inverted V, but I wouldn't discount the possibilities.
> 
>     I guess that should do it OM. I can't take credit for the design, but as the saying goes, If you steal one idea it's plagiarism. If you steal lots of ideas it research.
> 
>     73....Bob W1VU
> 
> 
> 
>     Morse Code is still faster than texting.
> 
>     ****************************************
>     A final note about VE exam sessions.
> 
> 
>     Can you take the ham radio license test online?
> 
> 
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>     Currently there some limited in-person sessions available locally. I heard that the SEMARA group ( https://semara.org/exams/ ) has had some, but the real solution to our current social distancing needs lie in the online exam administrators.
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>     You can check out this web page that list three of the top administrators and if you are currently a VE, you can dig a bit further to see if you can pitch in to help them out. Remember that with remote examinations neither examiners nor examinees need to be even located in the same part of the country!
> 
>     Check out - https://hamradioprep.com/ham-radio-license-test-online/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-2
> 
>     *************************************
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>     That's it for today.
> 
>     I hope to hear many of you on our weekly two meter net tomorrow @ 9:00 AM on the Marshfield W1ATD repeater (145.39 67 Hz)
> 
>     73,
> 
>     Pi - K1RV / K1USN
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From n2oo at comcast.net  Mon Aug 10 11:06:30 2020
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2020 11:06:30 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] 3826 up 3 today to 3829
Message-ID: <008301d66f27$d9d4fbf0$8d7ef3d0$@comcast.net>

Due to activity on 3826, we have moved TODAY to 3829. FYI

 

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President INDEXA  <http://www.indexa.org/> www.indexa.org

President South Jersey DX Assn

GO SJDXA!!!  <http://www.sjdxa.org/> www.sjdxa.org

DX Editor CQ Magazine  <http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com/>
www.cq-amateur-radio.com

FD Chairman Old Barney ARC

GO OBARC!!!  <http://www.obarc.org/> www.obarc.org

QSL Managers Society  <http://www.qslmanagers.net/> www.qslmanagers.net

ASM-SNJ ARRL  <http://www.arrl.org/> www.arrl.org

 

 

 

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Mon Aug 10 12:19:16 2020
From: n2oo at comcast.net (Bob Schenck N2OO)
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:19:16 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] CQ Awards
Message-ID: <011701d66f32$03ad1110$0b073330$@comcast.net>

SJDXA members,

I have just been appointed as a CQ Awards Card Checker.

I should be able to check cards for the WAZ and CQ DX awards.

I have some limitations, but still figuring that all out.

I do NOT check for the USACA (county hunter) award nor the CQ WPX. (But I
can help you get to the appropriate person)

 

See ya' in the Pileups!

73!

Bob Schenck, N2OO

President SJDXA

GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org

 

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Mon Aug 10 15:41:15 2020
From: n2oo at comcast.net (N2OO)
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:41:15 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] Fwd: News from the Intrepid-DX Group
References: <CAOJjqug_00z5kHt05hkHzrdkcWtboeMBf-VPeAS=Y225WbEx9Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <22B1720E-8371-49CF-BF1F-B8DA5196124E@comcast.net>

FYI.  Congratulations to Faith Hannah!


73. Bob Schenck, N2OO

Sent from my iPhone 

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Paul N6PSE <pauln6pse at gmail.com>
> Date: August 10, 2020 at 14:56:24 EDT
> To: Tedd Mirgliotta <kb8nw at hotmail.com>, "Bernie McClenny, W3UR" <bernie at dailydx.com>,  Col McGowan <dxer59 at gmail.com>, Bob Schenck N2OO <n2oo at comcast.net>, Steve Molo <stevem at gigaparts.com>,  Steve Jones <n6sj at earthlink.net>
> Cc: Jon Kimball <jon.kl2a at gmail.com>, David Jorgensen <wd5cov at vtc.net>
> Subject: News from the Intrepid-DX Group
> 
> Press Release-Winners of the 1st Annual Intrepid DX Group Youth ?Dream Rig? Essay Contest.
> 
>  
> 
> It brings us great pleasure to announce the winners of the 1st Annual Youth ?Dream Rig? Essay Contest.
> 
> We received over sixty essays from US licensed young amateurs from all over the world. The essays were unique in thought and very well-articulated. Extra points were given for proper grammar, punctuation and spelling. Most of the essays gave unique perspectives on how to reach out and connect with the youth of today. We will be sharing those ideas in subsequent postings.
> 
> First Place winner, and recipient of the ICOM IC-7300 is Faith Hannah Lea-KD3Z. In addition to winning the IC-7300, Faith Hannah will also receive a vertical ?flagpole? antenna from Greyline Performance Antennas. She will also receive a Deluxe Headset from Heil Sound and a Powerwerx switching power supply from Steve-N6SJ. Lastly, she will receive a QRP Morse Nano Morse Key-25-811P from Gigaparts.
> 
> Second Place winner, and recipient of the Yaesu FT-65 radio, donated by Paul N6PSE is Charlie Meadows-N4VTI. Charlie will also receive a $50 DX Engineering Gift Card from David-WD5COV.
> 
> Third Place winner, and recipient of the Baofeng BF-F8HP radio, donated by Paul N6PSE is Patrick Gawthrop-W9GGG. Patrick will also receive a $50 DX Engineering Gift Card from David-WD5COV.
> 
> Having read over sixty essays this week, We can tell you that our youth are full of great ideas  and they are brimming with enthusiasm to keep our hobby alive well into the future.
> 
> Thank you to our sponsors, Greyline Performance Antennas, Heil Sound, Gigaparts, Steve-N6SJ and David-WD5COV. Soon, we will publish several of the essays on our Facebook page.
> 
> Thank you to all of the youth participants for helping us make our first annual Youth Essay Contest a success. Let?s do this again next year!
> 
>  
> 
> 73 everyone,
> 
> Paul N6PSE
> 
> President, The Intrepid-DX Group
> 
> The Intrepid DX Group is a 501 c-3 non profit organization devoted to promoting amateur radio and providing STEM education in developing countries. 
> 
> http://www.intrepid-dx.com
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
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From w2tcr at aol.com  Mon Aug 10 19:17:20 2020
From: w2tcr at aol.com (w2tcr at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:17:20 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] CQ Awards
In-Reply-To: <011701d66f32$03ad1110$0b073330$@comcast.net>
References: <011701d66f32$03ad1110$0b073330$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <72C3BF44-89CD-4181-9B7A-B98031D6C2AF@aol.com>

Congratulations and good luck.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 10, 2020, at 12:19 PM, Bob Schenck N2OO <n2oo at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> ?
> SJDXA members,
> I have just been appointed as a CQ Awards Card Checker.
> I should be able to check cards for the WAZ and CQ DX awards.
> I have some limitations, but still figuring that all out.
> I do NOT check for the USACA (county hunter) award nor the CQ WPX. (But I can help you get to the appropriate person)
>  
> See ya' in the Pileups!
> 73!
> Bob Schenck, N2OO
> President SJDXA
> GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org
>  
> ______________________________________________________________
> SJDXA mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/sjdxa
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From kz2i at aol.com  Mon Aug 10 19:34:21 2020
From: kz2i at aol.com (STEPHEN SULLIVAN)
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:34:21 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] CQ Awards
In-Reply-To: <72C3BF44-89CD-4181-9B7A-B98031D6C2AF@aol.com>
References: <72C3BF44-89CD-4181-9B7A-B98031D6C2AF@aol.com>
Message-ID: <A862ACA5-A969-4E6E-957F-241D3608274B@aol.com>

Ready to look over 340 or so cards?

Steve Kz2i 



> On Aug 10, 2020, at 7:25 PM, w2tcr--- via SJDXA <sjdxa at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> ?Congratulations and good luck.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On Aug 10, 2020, at 12:19 PM, Bob Schenck N2OO <n2oo at comcast.net> wrote:
>>> 
>> ?
>> SJDXA members,
>> I have just been appointed as a CQ Awards Card Checker.
>> I should be able to check cards for the WAZ and CQ DX awards.
>> I have some limitations, but still figuring that all out.
>> I do NOT check for the USACA (county hunter) award nor the CQ WPX. (But I can help you get to the appropriate person)
>>  
>> See ya' in the Pileups!
>> 73!
>> Bob Schenck, N2OO
>> President SJDXA
>> GO SJDXA!!! www.sjdxa.org
>>  
>> ______________________________________________________________
>> SJDXA mailing list
>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/sjdxa
>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
>> Post: mailto:SJDXA at mailman.qth.net
>> 
>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
> ______________________________________________________________
> SJDXA mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/sjdxa
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:SJDXA at mailman.qth.net
> 
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
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From ki4kwr at gmail.com  Sun Aug 16 20:10:17 2020
From: ki4kwr at gmail.com (Steve Molo (KI4KWR))
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2020 19:10:17 -0500
Subject: [SJDXA] Vertical Question
Message-ID: <006c01d6742a$ca5ab900$5f102b00$@gmail.com>

How far of a separation should verticals be from each other? Question of the
day yesterday. I said 50ft

 

Steve

KI4KWR

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From bob_beyer at verizon.net  Thu Aug 20 23:01:57 2020
From: bob_beyer at verizon.net (Bob Beyer)
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:01:57 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] Vertical Question
In-Reply-To: <006c01d6742a$ca5ab900$5f102b00$@gmail.com>
References: <006c01d6742a$ca5ab900$5f102b00$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <014101d67767$6f36fda0$4da4f8e0$@net>

Depends on the band.  You can't just use one single number for all
verticals.

Verticals interact.  The interaction can actually beneficial.  That's whole
reason a four-square works at all.

 

You said: "How far of a separation should verticals be from each other?"

Conversely, one could ask "How close should verticals be?"


Glass half empty vs half full.  What's the intent/goal?  Are you trying to
use them together or trying to prevent them from interacting?

 

On 2m (144 MHz), two verticals 50' apart would have very little, if any,
interaction.  Not so on 40m, 80m, or 160m.

 

Bob, KE2D

 

From: sjdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:sjdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of Steve Molo (KI4KWR)
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2020 8:10 PM
To: sjdxa at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [SJDXA] Vertical Question

 

How far of a separation should verticals be from each other? Question of the
day yesterday. I said 50ft

 

Steve

KI4KWR

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From ki4kwr at gmail.com  Fri Aug 21 09:46:21 2020
From: ki4kwr at gmail.com (KI4KWR - Steve Molo)
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2020 08:46:21 -0500
Subject: [SJDXA] Vertical Question
In-Reply-To: <014101d67767$6f36fda0$4da4f8e0$@net>
References: <006c01d6742a$ca5ab900$5f102b00$@gmail.com>
	<014101d67767$6f36fda0$4da4f8e0$@net>
Message-ID: <CAF31P_6Y5-JHC239n72Q9pqADMKS1v+M3YL0QMhxqjqoDPQ=yA@mail.gmail.com>

This was a interesting repeater conversation and almost all the time they
ask me and I have always relied on what I saw at N2CW site as a reference
since it works.

On Thu, Aug 20, 2020 at 10:01 PM Bob Beyer <bob_beyer at verizon.net> wrote:

> Depends on the band.  You can?t just use one single number for all
> verticals.
>
> Verticals interact.  The interaction can actually beneficial.  That?s
> whole reason a four-square works at all.
>
>
>
> You said: *?How far of a separation should verticals be from each other??*
>
> Conversely, one could ask ?How close should verticals be??
>
>
> Glass half empty vs half full.  What?s the intent/goal?  Are you trying to
> use them together or trying to prevent them from interacting?
>
>
>
> On 2m (144 MHz), two verticals 50? apart would have very little, if any,
> interaction.  Not so on 40m, 80m, or 160m.
>
>
>
> Bob, KE2D
>
>
>
> *From:* sjdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:
> sjdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net] *On Behalf Of *Steve Molo (KI4KWR)
> *Sent:* Sunday, August 16, 2020 8:10 PM
> *To:* sjdxa at mailman.qth.net
> *Subject:* [SJDXA] Vertical Question
>
>
>
> How far of a separation should verticals be from each other? Question of
> the day yesterday? I said 50ft
>
>
>
> Steve
>
> KI4KWR
>
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From n2oo at comcast.net  Sun Aug 23 22:13:27 2020
From: n2oo at comcast.net (BobSchenck)
Date: Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:13:27 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] SJDXA ZOOM MEETING
Message-ID: <8805D94A-1A6A-4613-9B71-ECDBDA81768B@comcast.net>

SJDXA members,?
The next SJDXA meeting will be held on ZOOM This Tuesday evening August 25th at 7:30 PM/
ZOOM info will follow.... 

73
Bob Schenck, N2OO 
Sent from my iPad

From n2oo at comcast.net  Mon Aug 24 15:46:08 2020
From: n2oo at comcast.net (N2OO)
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:46:08 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] Fwd: South Jersey DX Association Meeting
References: <CAFcWgJGihGbvF5N_4PBzEi68teY-7HQ_MZoT8NfKwyFV8H_SoA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AE042F51-CDF8-4B8B-8628-881E66FE8261@comcast.net>

Zoom Zoom


73. Bob Schenck, N2OO

Sent from my iPhone 

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "Tom Preiser (N2XW)" <tjpreiser at gmail.com>
> Date: August 24, 2020 at 10:00:37 EDT
> To: Bob Schenck <n2oo at comcast.net>
> Subject: South Jersey DX Association Meeting
> 
> SJDXA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
> 
> Topic: South Jersey DX Association Meeting
> Time: Aug 25, 2020 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
> 
> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84188553966?pwd=SmNHQWtjZWlpM1ZZcjBHMzdQZkJrdz09
> 
> Meeting ID: 841 8855 3966
> Passcode: 084909
> One tap mobile
> +13017158592,,84188553966#,,,,,,0#,,084909# US (Germantown)
> +13126266799,,84188553966#,,,,,,0#,,084909# US (Chicago)
> 
> Dial by your location
>         +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
>         +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
>         +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
>         +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
>         +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
>         +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
> Meeting ID: 841 8855 3966
> Passcode: 084909
> Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keipkFng3F
> 
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From n2oo at comcast.net  Thu Aug 27 16:24:16 2020
From: n2oo at comcast.net (N2OO)
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:24:16 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] N2I/STAYHOME lottery
Message-ID: <0C4A97F2-4956-4DD1-94FF-D80AC38BDDF5@comcast.net>

I?ve just been informed that the N2i/STAYHOME prize lottery will be held this weekend.  
For everyone eligible, good luck ?!


73. Bob Schenck, N2OO

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From n2oo at comcast.net  Thu Aug 27 18:05:04 2020
From: n2oo at comcast.net (N2OO)
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:05:04 -0400
Subject: [SJDXA] Lottery details.
Message-ID: <75E17A71-DF2C-451B-94F7-42B5A015AE4B@comcast.net>




HELSINKI, FINLAND
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUGUST, 27, 2020
 
ONE OF THE LUCKY STAYHOME/STAYSAFE OPERATORS 
WILL SOON BE TRAVELLING THE WORLD

THE STAYHOME/STAYSAFE LOTTERY IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 30, 2020



Many of you may recall the COVID-19 RADIO COMMUNICATION EVENT that took place on June 06-07, 2020 and the great event prize offering for the top sixty-three (63) single operator category high scorers as well as for the qualifying STAYHOME/STAYSAFE stations operators. The sixty-three (63) hams listed below will participate in the lottery for an all-paid-trip to either Finland or Brazil.

3Z6V 5R8UI A71AM DF9ZV EA7ATX EA8RM EA8ZS ER4KAA F4DSK G3SVK HB9ARF IZ4LZH JG7AMD K2LE K8MFO K9OM K9ZO LB6GG LY4T LY5W LY9A LZ4AA LZ5R MM9I N4BP NV9L OG6N OJ0A/OH3JR OL725PLZ OM3RM OY1CT OZ1AA PA2LS PA3AAV PP5JR PY2MC PY4AZ PY4BZ PY4JW PY5EW PY5KD RD1A RG9A RM2D RU6K RW1F S53X S56A SA6G SP2HMT UA3EDQ UA5C UA9BA UX6F VK7GN W1UE WH7W YL1ZF YO4NF YO4RDW YO9HP YQ6A ZL3P

This prize is jointly sponsored by Araucaria DX Group (ADXG) of Brazil and Radio Arcala OH8X of Finland.

For the drawing of the high performance Yaesu FTdx101D transceiver, these sixty-three (63) operators will be joined by the qualifying 110 STAYHOME/STAYSAFE stations operators. The proud winner of this prize will be able to make this amazing YAESU transceiver part of his own radio shack.

Another group of ninety-four (94) STAYHOME operators, which have made more than 1000 QSOs during the event, will participate in a drawing of a Yaesu FT-891 Mobile transceiver.

These prizes are donated by Mr. Jun Hasegawa, President of Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd.

The Organizing Committee thanks everyone who participated in the COVID-19 RADIO COMMUNICATION EVENT and sincerely congratulates those 63 high performers of which a lucky one will travel the world in 2021, as well as those STAYHOME/STAYSAFE stations lottery winners that supported this unique event.


Covid-19 Radio Communication Event Organizing Committee:
E21EIC, KO8SCA, OH2BH, OH2MM/PY2ZEA and PY5EG




73. Bob Schenck, N2OO

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