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Re: Explain Something for Me
Joe: Is there any difference between QRP in caps and lowest case ???? Do the caps QRP mean the station is running more power ?  Jerry N9AVY
From: "'ljl2002@...' joe_molon@... [070]" <070@...> To: "070@..." <070@...> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 11:17 AM Subject: Re: [070] Explain Something for Me This is the reason that I never sign as /QRP because I heard that it screws up some logging programs. Besides the other Ham is usually surprised to see the power levels when they get the card.. I found it a good practice to watch what I am sending out to catch anything that may not be right so that I can correct it on the next. (I'm not the greatest typist on the planet.) Should have taken typing in HS when I had the chance. The teacher was great and the class was all girls. What an idiot! Joe KA1PPV #1482 On Monday, July 17, 2017 11:30 AM, "mwbesemer@... [070]" <070@...> wrote: Just my humble opinion, but I find that it makes it HARDER to distinguish the call when it's bracketed like that. No telling what it does for guys using screen readers. Mike WM4B On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 11:22 AM, 'K9HW' k9hw@... [070] wrote: Most do it I think to make their callsign stand out from the other text. That's why I do it anyway, but I do leave a space between the brackets and the callsign. All of the software have tried will then recognize that. HRD doesn't have a problem parsing non-alphabetic or numeric characters, so I don't have a problem with those who don't leave spaces. Possibly theirs can parse it as well and it hasn't occurred to them that some out there cannot. Harry, K9HW – #1959 From: 070@... [mailto:070@...] Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 9:12 AM To: 070@... Subject: [070] Explain Something for Me [Harry] <<< DELETED >>> Then there are others who send their call as in brackets. My software does not recognize that as a call sign so I have to cut and paste it or type it in to make a QSO with that station. Why do some stations send their call in brackets? Happy Radio! 73, Bill #1688
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Re: OO Report
BZ Jerry Fr Richard
On Monday, July 17, 2017, 2:12:58 PM EDT, Jerry n9avy@... [070] <070@...> wrote: Wow ! Today I received an OO Good Operator Report in mail from an OO in CA. Blocked out his signature/call on purpose. As an OO , I find this really an honor; especially since some 2-lander was complaining about my signal last week ! Jerry N9AVY #454
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OO Report
Wow ! Today I received an OO Good Operator Report in mail from an OO in CA. Blocked out his signature/call on purpose. As an OO , I find this really an honor; especially since some 2-lander was complaining about my signal last week ! Jerry N9AVY #454
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Re: Utah Grid Needs
Bryon -
Just added DM59 to my list. But I didn't know what to put for a city. It looks to be as close to nowhere as you can get in eastern Utah! Hi hi. Rick - N7WE 070 - #1602
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Re: Explain Something for Me
I can certainly understand the frustrations when weird text from broken or incomplete macros gets sent, and when the other OM’s callsign is embedded in brackets, dashes or weird ASCII special characters. We have this sophisticated software on our end – doesn’t the other guy?
When operating PSK31, I try (but don’t always succeed) to keep these points in mind:
I was fortunate enough at age 13 to be put through two touch-typing courses at the Columbia Business College. My mother saw it as inexpensive day-care. All the other students were young ladies about 18 – 22 years old. I often had difficulties paying attention to the lessons. ;>) The keyboard skills learned there helped me immensely through my IT career.
Keep smiling and we’ll see you on the bands!!
From: 070@... [mailto:070@...]
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 9:17 AM To: 070@... Subject: Re: [070] Explain Something for Me
This is the reason that I never sign as /QRP because I heard that it screws up some logging programs. Besides the other Ham is usually surprised to see the power levels when they get the card.. I found it a good practice to watch what I am sending out to catch anything that may not be right so that I can correct it on the next. (I'm not the greatest typist on the planet.) Should have taken typing in HS when I had the chance. The teacher was great and the class was all girls. What an idiot!
Joe KA1PPV #1482
On Monday, July 17, 2017 11:30 AM, "mwbesemer@... [070]" <070@...> wrote:
Just my humble opinion, but I find that it makes it HARDER to distinguish the call when it's bracketed like that.
No telling what it does for guys using screen readers.
Mike WM4B
On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 11:22 AM, 'K9HW' k9hw@... [070] wrote:
Most do it I think to make their callsign stand out from the other text. That's why I do it anyway, but I do leave a space between the brackets and the callsign. All of the software have tried will then recognize that. HRD doesn't have a problem parsing non-alphabetic or numeric characters, so I don't have a problem with those who don't leave spaces. Possibly theirs can parse it as well and it hasn't occurred to them that some out there cannot.
Harry, K9HW – #1959
From: 070@... [mailto:070@...] Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 9:12 AM To: 070@... Subject: [070] Explain Something for Me
[Harry] <<< DELETED >>>
Then there are others who send their call as in brackets. My software does not recognize that as a call sign so I have to cut and paste it or type it in to make a QSO with that station. Why do some stations send their call in brackets?
Happy Radio! 73,
Bill #1688
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Utah Grid Needs
W7RIV
I started this spreadsheet to add all of you. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1p69bBc8y2ZxhpgMBcJI3U9yAfwrD_AscxkyWRKpzJ7Y/edit?usp=sharing Please feel free to add to it. Try not to change the layout I've started. DM39 is a pretty easy place to get to. The others are a little further out 3+ hours. Though, I'm happy to see DM58 because that is in Utah 4 Wheeling happy land! Thanks Bryon, W7RIV
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Re: Explain Something for Me
mwbesemer@...
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Re: Explain Something for Me
ljl2002@att.net
This is the reason that I never sign as /QRP because I heard that it screws up some logging programs. Besides the other Ham is usually surprised to see the power levels when they get the card.. I found it a good practice to watch what I am sending out to catch anything that may not be right so that I can correct it on the next. (I'm not the greatest typist on the planet.) Should have taken typing in HS when I had the chance. The teacher was great and the class was all girls. What an idiot! Joe KA1PPV #1482
On Monday, July 17, 2017 11:30 AM, "mwbesemer@... [070]" <070@...> wrote: Just my humble opinion, but I find that it makes it HARDER to distinguish the call when it's bracketed like that. No telling what it does for guys using screen readers. Mike WM4B On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 11:22 AM, 'K9HW' k9hw@... [070] wrote: Most do it I think to make their callsign stand out from the other text. That's why I do it anyway, but I do leave a space between the brackets and the callsign. All of the software have tried will then recognize that. HRD doesn't have a problem parsing non-alphabetic or numeric characters, so I don't have a problem with those who don't leave spaces. Possibly theirs can parse it as well and it hasn't occurred to them that some out there cannot. Harry, K9HW – #1959 From: 070@... [mailto:070@...] Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 9:12 AM To: 070@... Subject: [070] Explain Something for Me [Harry] <<< DELETED >>> Then there are others who send their call as in brackets. My software does not recognize that as a call sign so I have to cut and paste it or type it in to make a QSO with that station. Why do some stations send their call in brackets? Happy Radio! 73, Bill #1688
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DXLab Suite
W7RIV
I'm running DX Lab Suite, I have for sometime, big learning curve, but really an awesome program when you start to understand it. I've ran into an issue recently with an error when I try to sync LotW QSLs in the DXKeeper portion. I have the latest TQSL installed, my username and password are correct (I tested on the LotW website), and this isn't my first time doing this. For the last couple months I've been occupied and not really working to correct it. The instruction I get from DXLabs Yahoo Group is that Windows Internet Explorer needs to be removed and reinstalled. I've done that. No change. The error reads, "Unable to download from LotW: download failure" This is all I've found on the issue. http://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/LotWConnectivityErrors Any input or experience with this issue from members here in 070? Thanks, Bryon, W7RIV
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Re: Explain Something for Me
mwbesemer@...
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Re: Explain Something for Me
Harry Wilkins
Most do it I think to make their callsign stand out from the other text. That's why I do it anyway, but I do leave a space between the brackets and the callsign. All of the software have tried will then recognize that. HRD doesn't have a problem parsing non-alphabetic or numeric characters, so I don't have a problem with those who don't leave spaces. Possibly theirs can parse it as well and it hasn't occurred to them that some out there cannot.
Harry, K9HW – #1959
From: 070@... [mailto:070@...]
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 9:12 AM To: 070@... Subject: [070] Explain Something for Me
[Harry] <<< DELETED >>>
Then there are others who send their call as in brackets. My software does not recognize that as a call sign so I have to cut and paste it or type it in to make a QSO with that station. Why do some stations send their call in brackets?
Happy Radio! 73,
Bill #1688
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Re: Grids
W7RIV
I'll look some of these up and see what I can do. I've had intentions to do this, but hasn't happened. I'm fixing my Jeep (I broke an axle 4-wheeling recently) and I'm wanting to take it out and do some mobile operations. I'm happy to create a Google sheet and get these added. Southern Utah is 100+ right now and approaching 100 in Northern Utah so it might be more like late august (maybe APE) or into September. Anyone else needing grids in Utah let me know, and even if they are grids near the borders of Utah especially Northern Utah. Bryon, W7RIV
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Re: Explain Something for Me
Have seen it all since 2006... aaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh !
From: "Bill Garwood n4gbk@... [070]" <070@...> To: "070@..." <070@...> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 9:45 AM Subject: [070] Explain Something for Me All of the recent posts about PSK31 operators sending stuff like . Why do they not know what they are sending out over the air?
I started years ago with PSK31 using MixW software and have stuck with it as it does the job for me. I always see on my monitor what I am sending whether using macros or when I'm typing.
I guess other software does not have this feature by default or similar?
If I understand why it happens, I may be able to occasionally assist them with getting up to speed. As has been mentioned, some of these folks cannot be helped as they already know it all, but most are just trying a new mode or new software.
Then there are others who send their call as in brackets. My software does not recognize that as a call sign so I have to cut and paste it or type it in to make a QSO with that station. Why do some stations send their call in brackets?
Happy Radio! 73,
Bill #1688
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Re: Finally on
Steve W3HF
Joe - Likewise. I saw your call pop us as you worked the SE station, but never saw your trace. Seems to me the band was pretty long last night, at least at that time. I had pretty good copy on stations over 1000 miles away (other than Jon WX5NCO), but not the close-in ones. Steve W3HF Steve W3HF, I know that you were on 40m last night because I could see the hams talking to you but nada on your end from here. That is unusual because 40m usually works well locally most of the time. There's just no accounting for what is going on up there. I get Canadian special event stations in Ontario no problem but then see stations coming in from CA and end up working a station in the Czech Rep. with a 599. I've been on 40m more lately because 20m has been really bad here too. Good thing I repaired the 40m radio when I did or I would be pretty high and dry here. ( That's "beached" for all you Navy guys)  Hangin out on 40m. Joe KA1PPV #1482
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Re: Weird Eqsl stuff
Bill Garwood
Yep, same here…took me a while to mark as duplicates in eQSL. I do not send replies to the other station, just mark them as duplicates and delete.
Bill N4GBK
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From: Jerry n9avy@... [070]
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 10:12 AM To: 070 List Service 070 List Service Subject: [070] Weird Eqsl stuff
I never initiate Eqsls, but only confirm what is sent me.
Wonder if Eqsl is having problems ? Anyone see this ?
Jerry n9avy
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Weird Eqsl stuff
Just had a number of contacts show up as new, but when I went to confirm them, Eqsl showed them as already confirmed. ??? I never initiate Eqsls, but only confirm what is sent me. Wonder if Eqsl is having problems ? Anyone see this ? Jerry n9avy
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Explain Something for Me
Bill Garwood
All of the recent posts about PSK31 operators sending stuff like and CQ CQ de . Why do they not know what they are sending out over the air?
I started years ago with PSK31 using MixW software and have stuck with it as it does the job for me. I always see on my monitor what I am sending whether using macros or when I'm typing.
I guess other software does not have this feature by default or similar?
If I understand why it happens, I may be able to occasionally assist them with getting up to speed. As has been mentioned, some of these folks cannot be helped as they already know it all, but most are just trying a new mode or new software.
Then there are others who send their call as in brackets. My software does not recognize that as a call sign so I have to cut and paste it or type it in to make a QSO with that station. Why do some stations send their call in brackets?
Happy Radio! 73,
Bill #1688
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Re: first namer
ljl2002@att.net
Hey Randy, Is he the same guy that runs the station??? Joe KA1PPV #1482
On Sunday, July 16, 2017 11:36 PM, "Jerry n9avy@... [070]" <070@...> wrote: I agree. From: "'Justin Mattes-KC2GIK' kc2gik@... [070]" <070@...> To: 070@... Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 10:32 PM Subject: Re: [070] first namer I have been following this thread from the beginning and still have no
idea why it's cntinuing on for so long. Especially since the ham can't read it. Maybe people should be forwarding these messages to him so he sees the error of his ways. Seriously whenever I read about a wrong doing over the air by a non-member on this list, I think to myself time might be better spent dropping the offending operate a polite email explaining to him how to become a better opeator Justin KC2GIK > Only 23 lookups on QRZ. Must be a new Ham. > > > Randy W4RTT > > > ________________________________ > From: 070@... <070@...> on behalf of randy true > w4rttrandy@... [070] <070@...> > Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 10:42 PM > To: 070@... > Subject: Re: [070] first namer > > > > Yeah, he's around 7.070.7 > > > Randy W4RTT > > > ________________________________ > From: 070@... <070@...> on behalf of Jon Greene - > wx5nco wx5nco@... [070] <070@...> > Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 10:41 PM > To: randy true w4rttrandy@... [070] > Subject: Re: [070] first namer > > > > You mean the > > BTU Your Call de XX#XXX kn ?? > > I noticed he said he is running between 20 and 100 watts???? > > 73 > Jon Greene WX5NCO > Tulsa, Oklahoma EM26 > 070 - 592 > 30DMC - 1233 > DMC - 741 > EPC - 5134 > 1010 - 74420 > > > > > > On Sunday, July 16, 2017, 9:38:30 PM CDT, randy true > w4rttrandy@... [070] <070@...> wrote: > > > > > Uh oh, looks like the dude with the "first name" macro is back on. > > > Randy W4RTT > > > >
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Re: Finally on
ljl2002@att.net
Steve W3HF, I know that you were on 40m last night because I could see the hams talking to you but nada on your end from here. That is unusual because 40m usually works well locally most of the time. There's just no accounting for what is going on up there. I get Canadian special event stations in Ontario no problem but then see stations coming in from CA and end up working a station in the Czech Rep. with a 599. I've been on 40m more lately because 20m has been really bad here too. Good thing I repaired the 40m radio when I did or I would be pretty high and dry here. ( That's "beached" for all you Navy guys) Hangin out on 40m. Joe KA1PPV #1482
On Sunday, July 16, 2017 10:03 PM, "Jerry n9avy@... [070]" <070@...> wrote: Randy is correct ... 20m was like walking thru the desert.... lousy , lousy conditions... signals were 599 one minute and gone the next ! Jerry n9avy From: "randy true w4rttrandy@... [070]" <070@...> To: "070@..." <070@...> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 8:46 PM Subject: Re: [070] Finally on It's not your antenna. 20 has been up and down all day. Everything else sucked too.
Randy W4RTT
From: 070@... <070@...> on behalf of Jon Greene - wx5nco wx5nco@... [070] <070@...>
Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 8:37 PM To: 070 List Service 070 List Service Subject: [070] Finally on I'm finally on PSK. Been a long weekend of work, cleaning/re-arranging the shack, and playing with some JT65. I've gone over to 20 psk, and it's been dead all day. I'm seeing some signals on 40. I NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED to get a better 40m antenna.
Where 'bouts are y'all on the bands tonight?
73
Jon Greene WX5NCOTulsa, Oklahoma EM26 070 - 592 30DMC - 1233 DMC - 741 EPC - 5134 1010 - 74420
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Re: ???
ljl2002@att.net
Hey Jerry, RTFM was exactly what we said when we were assembling nuclear warheads in the Army too! Joe KA1PPV #1482
On Sunday, July 16, 2017 7:31 PM, "Jerry n9avy@... [070]" <070@...> wrote: RTFM - have given that advice for last 47 years in service industry. From: "n7we1980@... [070]" <070@...> To: 070@... Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 6:01 PM Subject: RE: [070] ??? "RT-M" assumes one can read and understand. Not a safe assumption any more. "Plug and Play" was an attempt to make things idiot proof. All it did was make more idiots. The Law of Unintended Consequences struck again! IMHO! Rick - N7WE 070 - #1602
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