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Re: Hawaii
Matthew King - AK4MK
Randy - update that record in your logbook so it doesn't happen again next time your run it through the checker and I'll manually remove your existing credit. Remember that the COUNTRY may be listed as "Hawaii" as well as the state, since Hawaii is its own DXCC entity (like Alaska), so you may need to change that as well. Good catch! 73 Matt King AK4MK - 070 #1708 PODXS 070 Club Executive Director
On Thu, Jan 4, 2018 at 5:31 PM, Randy True <w4rttrandy@...> wrote:
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Haiti
Just worked HH70A from Haiti on 20M if anyone needs him — 2330Z
Dan Morris KZ3T 070-1065 dbmorris315@gmail.com I live to live for Him!
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Hawaii
I see I got creds for working Hawaii. Problem is, he is in South Carolina. Need to remove that one.
Randy W4RTT
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Re: Words of wisdom
Back in early 70's I was visiting with an old school friend in Louisville when as they said there was a "snowstorm". However it was what we Northerners would call a "dusting", but those Kentuckians lost the mind as they thought it was the end of the earth. Louisville was essentially unprepared for this with a lack of snow removal equipment. As Ray said it was much like Nashville with counting the number of accidents per mile. The best advice was in Ray's last sentence , " stay home" ! But it isn't only confined to Southerners, many Christmas Eve's ago the family and I were driving to my Daughter's in Minnesota. When we hit the stretch of I-90 between Janesville (WI) and Madison there was black ice. Semis didn't have much control and were sliding and those in 4WD vehicles were mostly in the ditch which in some areas were kind of a long ways down. We made it to Madison and grabbed the first hotel room. Everything had cleared up by morning. Couple years later we were headed back from Minnesota and there we were in middle of snowstorm on I-90 between Austin (Spamtown USA !) and Lacrosse (WI). Speed limit was 70 mph and not many slowed down. Lots of vehicles in the ditches - all had Minnesota license plates ! Pulled off at next gas station/restaurant and broke off about 1 " of ice on nose of van; then rested. Sometimes people just underestimate the conditions and the capabilities of their vehicles. As Ray said. "... when in doubt stay home ' ! Jerry n9avy
From: Ray Clements <r.clements@...> To: 070Club@groups.io Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 1:01 PM Subject: Re: [070Club] Words of wisdom
Years ago, I flew into the Nashville airport just as snow was beginning to fall. It was late afternoon and the sun soon set. The pavement was still warm enough to melt the snow, but as soon as the sun set, the water froze into black ice. Tennessee has no state vehicle inspection, so many people tried to stretch the life of their tires. We only have an emissions inspection in Illinois, but only a fool begins winter without good tire tread up here.
Driving along Briley Pky in a rental car, I saw cars literally slide sideways off the road into ditches. Trucks jackknifed on I-40. Even though I knew how to drive under those conditions, it became apparent that the natives had no clue what they were doing. I took the next exit off the Pky and found a hotel room, even though my reservation for the evning was on the other side of town. The news reports the next day indicated there were 70 accidents per mile on the main roads around town. Unfortunately, one poor soul was killed when he slid off an Interstate ramp and down an embankment. Thus, I have the greatest of sympathy for those who live in areas who have little or no snow removal equipment and who drive in snow and ice so seldom that they never develop that skill. If you live in such an area, stay home, stay safe, stay warm and play radio. Ray N9RWC ------ Original Message ------
Received: 12:47 PM CST, 01/04/2018 From: "Jerry N9AVY" <n9avy@...> To: 070Club@groups.io Subject: [070Club] Words of wisdom Just heard this one on 20m PSK ... " ... locals have never driven on this stuff before and there are accidents all over ..."
Obviously referring to snow and ice... been there saw that years ago. People in those climates tend to drive on "Bald Eagles" and have never driven on slick surfaces before. When I got my drivers license there was a shopping center nearby which had a clear iced over parking lot; so took my vehicle (2 WD) out a did donuts with every intention of losing control, but I quickly learned how to make a recovery from skids and spins. Later, driving in all kids of weather it paid off; especially on "black ice".
Maybe someone could open up an ice rink in the South for the same reasons and make a fortune charging $100+ an hour for the thrill of what we experience every Winter up North ?
Jerry n9avy
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Re: Words of wisdom
"Some of these folks are the first generation off a mule... bless their hearts! :>)"
From: Mike Besemer <mwbesemer@...> To: 070Club@groups.io Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 12:59 PM Subject: Re: [070Club] Words of wisdom
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Re: Words of wisdom
We do that in the mud, its fun
73,
KI4VMK
# 2542
On Jan 4, 2018, at 12:47 PM, Jerry N9AVY <n9avy@...> wrote:
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Re: Words of wisdom
Ray Clements
Years ago, I flew into the Nashville airport just as snow was beginning to fall. It was late afternoon and the sun soon set. The pavement was still warm enough to melt the snow, but as soon as the sun set, the water froze into black ice. Tennessee has no state vehicle inspection, so many people tried to stretch the life of their tires. We only have an emissions inspection in Illinois, but only a fool begins winter without good tire tread up here.
Driving along Briley Pky in a rental car, I saw cars literally slide sideways off the road into ditches. Trucks jackknifed on I-40. Even though I knew how to drive under those conditions, it became apparent that the natives had no clue what they were doing. I took the next exit off the Pky and found a hotel room, even though my reservation for the evning was on the other side of town. The news reports the next day indicated there were 70 accidents per mile on the main roads around town. Unfortunately, one poor soul was killed when he slid off an Interstate ramp and down an embankment. Thus, I have the greatest of sympathy for those who live in areas who have little or no snow removal equipment and who drive in snow and ice so seldom that they never develop that skill. If you live in such an area, stay home, stay safe, stay warm and play radio. Ray N9RWC
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Received: 12:47 PM CST, 01/04/2018 From: "Jerry N9AVY" <n9avy@...> To: 070Club@groups.io Subject: [070Club] Words of wisdom Just heard this one on 20m PSK ... " ... locals have never driven on this stuff before and there are accidents all over ..."
Obviously referring to snow and ice... been there saw that years ago. People in those climates tend to drive on "Bald Eagles" and have never driven on slick surfaces before. When I got my drivers license there was a shopping center nearby which had a clear iced over parking lot; so took my vehicle (2 WD) out a did donuts with every intention of losing control, but I quickly learned how to make a recovery from skids and spins. Later, driving in all kids of weather it paid off; especially on "black ice".
Maybe someone could open up an ice rink in the South for the same reasons and make a fortune charging $100+ an hour for the thrill of what we experience every Winter up North ?
Jerry n9avy
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Re: Words of wisdom
Mike Besemer <mwbesemer@...>
Trust me... as a Georgia resident and former Michigander who learned to drive on ice and snow the same way you did, we do NOT want these people to even ATTEMPT to drive in those conditions. They already have too much confidence and a little knowledge is a dangerous thing! Some of these folks are the first generation off a mule... bless their hearts! :>) Mike WM4B
On Thu, Jan 4, 2018 at 1:47 PM, Jerry N9AVY wrote: Just heard this one on 20m PSK ... " ... locals have never driven on this stuff before and there are accidents all over ..." Obviously referring to snow and ice... been there saw that years ago. People in those climates tend to drive on "Bald Eagles" and have never driven on slick surfaces before. When I got my drivers license there was a shopping center nearby which had a clear iced over parking lot; so took my vehicle (2 WD) out a did donuts with every intention of losing control, but I quickly learned how to make a recovery from skids and spins. Later, driving in all kids of weather it paid off; especially on "black ice". Maybe someone could open up an ice rink in the South for the same reasons and make a fortune charging $100+ an hour for the thrill of what we experience every Winter up North ? *=)) rolling on the floor Jerry n9avy
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Words of wisdom
Just heard this one on 20m PSK ... " ... locals have never driven on this stuff before and there are accidents all over ..." Obviously referring to snow and ice... been there saw that years ago. People in those climates tend to drive on "Bald Eagles" and have never driven on slick surfaces before. When I got my drivers license there was a shopping center nearby which had a clear iced over parking lot; so took my vehicle (2 WD) out a did donuts with every intention of losing control, but I quickly learned how to make a recovery from skids and spins. Later, driving in all kids of weather it paid off; especially on "black ice". Maybe someone could open up an ice rink in the South for the same reasons and make a fortune charging $100+ an hour for the thrill of what we experience every Winter up North ? Jerry n9avy
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Re: Welcome
Glad you've joined us Michel. You've racked up a nice bunch of endorsements already! Hope to work you soon.
Rick - N7WE 070 - #1602
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Re: 365 ?
B C <k9wis@...>
Yeah pretty much...once in awhile I'll upload midyear if I get antsy. think last year I uploaded twice
Brian K9WIS
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Welcome
Please join me in
welcoming our new PODXS070 member(s).
2588 Michel VE2PI Jim, K5SP #483 Membership Director -- Jim, K5SP #483 Member Services Director
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Re: Fill Slots
Jerry...That's an interesting observation! Out of the literally millions of calls listed at QRZ.com, What % of those millions of world wide calls listed has been banned? Out of the 37,502 Q's I have in my ACLog, is the percentage large enough to even matter? I am still using ACLog 4.9, and it fills in the grid sq. info for me. I have it set up just the way I described in an earlier post. Milt. N6MG 070-650 LONP-76
From: 070Club@groups.io [mailto:070Club@groups.io] On Behalf Of Jerry N9AVY
Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 2:17 PM To: 070Club@groups.io Subject: Re: [070Club] Fill Slots
Also, I should mention that there are many calls which have been banned because of things they had posted on their pages and/or in QRZ forums. What I'm saying is that QRZ is not 100% accurate. The FCC data base is definitely the most accurate.
Jerry n9avy
From: Mike Besemer <mwbesemer@...>
$30 is the lowest level that provides XML data.
Since most hams provide grid data, I can't see paying for it. And as Jerry points out, the data on QRZ isn't guaranteed to be accurate. I'll generally ask for the grid if the ham doesn't provide it, and use QRZ as a last resort. I can look it up in a matter of seconds while I'm sending a macro.
When you're paying for 2 Master's Degrees, $30 saved is 30 extra dollars in my pocket.
Mike WM4B
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DXTelnet
Does anyone use DxTelnet for sending/receiving DX spots? Mine is getting a bit strange on me... Milt, N6MG 070-650 LONP #76 _._,_._,_
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Re: Awake?
From: 070Club@groups.io <070Club@groups.io> on behalf of Jody Carter <jodycarter@...>
Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 12:15:56 PM To: 070Club@groups.io Subject: Re: [070Club] Awake? Great point, Chris!!! Good morning from across the Pond. =0)
From: chris g7ogx <claninwood@...> To: 070Club@groups.io Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 6:11 AM Subject: Re: [070Club] Awake?
Over here lots of people awake on 7.040!
Chris G7OGX #827
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Re: Awake?
Jody Carter
Alrighty folks - I've filled 2 blocks this morning. Gonna go get some coffee and get ready for work. 73 and TU de KJ0DY sk sk
From: chris g7ogx <claninwood@...> To: 070Club@groups.io Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 6:11 AM Subject: Re: [070Club] Awake?
Over here lots of people awake on 7.040!
Chris G7OGX #827
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Re: Awake?
Jody Carter
Great point, Chris!!! Good morning from across the Pond. =0)
From: chris g7ogx <claninwood@...> To: 070Club@groups.io Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 6:11 AM Subject: Re: [070Club] Awake?
Over here lots of people awake on 7.040!
Chris G7OGX #827
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Re: Awake?
Over here lots of people awake on 7.040!
Chris G7OGX #827
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Awake?
Jody Carter
Thru a series of events, I'm inadvertently awake... Anyone available to try to make contact over the next 20 minutes? Trying for a couple of 24x7 blocks. Calling CQ on 7.070. 11:55 UTC KJ0DY
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Re: ACLog
Ahaa, So the checker does do the grid squares. Well, the program I use, PSK Express put the grid square in ACLog so I don’t have to manually enter it. Thank goodness. But, then again, I don’t really get in to doing grid squares. Just whatever I get on those I get. Maybe some day I’ll consider it but just not my thing right now.
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