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lunedì, aprile 27, 2009
Sign the P29 guestbook
There is a
free guestbook for the P29_2009 DXpedition. Feel free to write your comment, opinion, suggestion.
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mercoledì, aprile 08, 2009
The P29 callsigns
And the callsigns will be:
| Island | IOTA | CALLSIGN | QSL route |
| Tanga Is | OC-102 | P29VCX | SM6CVX |
| Green Is | OC-231 | P29VLR | SM6CVX |
| Woodlark Is | OC-205 | P29NI | G3KHZ |
DXpedition website
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giovedì, marzo 26, 2009
P29 2009 website
under construction
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domenica, marzo 22, 2009
PNG IOTA dxpedition 2009
Derek G3KHZ announces a new IOTA DXpedition from 22 october to 9 November 2009 in the following Papua New Guinea islands: Tanga island (OC-102), Green island (OC-231) and Woodlark island (OC-205). The team will include Luis CT1AGF, Derek G3KHZ, Gordon G3USR, Steve G4EDG, Hans SM6CVX and Stig. All bands (1.8 - 21 Mhz), CW, SSB and RTTY modes (G3USR is exclusively SSB) using new single band vertical dipoles for 10.1 - 21 Mhz and ground plane for 7 Mhz.
The QSL for the 2008 IOTA expedition
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mercoledì, marzo 18, 2009
HZ1FS/p from AS-192 (new one)
Dear friends, from thursday 19 mar 2009 until 23 mar 2009 we will be operating from as-192using the callsign will be HZ1FS/P and the operators: hz1fs ,hz1md ,7z1sj. 3 radios with many antennas mainly the spider beam on 20,15,10. We will do some digital modes but mainly voice. The island name will be annonced on air ( mostly amina or hibar island). We will stay there till monday and we may extend if the living condition are ok. We will operate on split and we will call all continents so please let us hear you
best regars
mohamad hz1md
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giovedì, marzo 05, 2009
Islands of Scotland
I found this Nature Documentary hosted by John Carmichael on the net and it really shows the beauty of Scotland's Islands. A must see !!
From
Docuwiki.net:
Over six distinct journeys, marvel at the staggering beauty of Scotland's islands from the air. The latest in challenging aerial photography technology shows the islands in a dramatic new light, from some of the remotest islands in the UK, to some that are within easy reach of Scotland's mainland cities. This stunning television series was funded by Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gàidhlig and originally produced in the Gaelic language by SMG TV Productions. Its title, 'Iomall nan Tonn' - 'The Edge of the Waves' - is beautifully appropriate.
- Isle of Skye and The Small Isles (Muck,
- Eigg, Rum, Sanday, Canna)
- The Orkney Isles
- Islay, Jura, Colonsay and
- Gigha
- The Shetland Islands
- Mull, Iona, Coll and Tiree
- The Western Isles
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venerdì, febbraio 27, 2009
Apollo 9 40th Anniversary
Apollo 9 launched 40 years ago on March 3, 1969. This video commemorates that successful mission designed to test the lunar module while in earth orbit.
Apollo 9 40th Anniversary
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giovedì, febbraio 26, 2009
Facebook on 425 toolbar
A new feature in the 425 toolbar.Now you can connect to Facebook
simply using the
button on the 425 toolbar.
On the
425 toolbar you have up to 16 engines for your searches. They are: Google, 425 bulletins, QRZ, DxWatch, DxZone, Latest spots, IK3QAR managers, Hamcall, Dxscape, eHam, DXcalendar, F5LEN DXCC info, Wikipedia, eBay, YouTube and NoBids. If you have other engines to suggest use the msg button
on the toolbar to send me your comments.
Another feature in the
425 toolbar is the antenna heading/distance calculator, powered by DxWatch.com. Click the drop down menu at the Earth icon ;the last item is the antenna heading/distance: fill the field with your gridlocator and choose between kilometers and miles. The table will appear for all the DXCC countries. For example, to beam 9X Rwanda from JN35ub point 150°/330° (short/long path) and the distance is 5681 km. Give it a try ! If you still don't have the 425toolbar you can freely download it
here!
And last but nor least the Google, Microsoft and Yahoo zoomable maps. You can find them clicking the button on the toolbar. The 425 toolbar has already been downloaded by 4570 users and every day about 500 operations are performed with the toolbar. For Explorer and Firefox browser and it's
FREE !
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venerdì, febbraio 20, 2009
ONE
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mercoledì, febbraio 18, 2009
Different kind of ham competititon
JOIN A DIFFERENT KIND OF AMATEUR RADIO COMPETITIONThere is no doubt that our time-honored hobby is going through turbulent times with the intake of new hams decreasing in many countries. The overall Amateur Radio population has diminished dramatically.
As an independent body, the group at Radio Arcala, OH8X is poised to try some new methods to attract young people congregating in many non-traditional hangouts such as Virtual World on the internet. The Arcala radio station is the first-ever amateur radio station to be active in Virtual Reality. Millions of computer-minded youngsters gather there daily in an easy-going leisure mood.
The overall Radio Arcala strategy is spelled out on the OH8X Webpages but one of the key buttons - ON YOUNG PEOPLE'S TERMS - is still to be drafted.
See http://www.radioarcala.com
We now challenge members of our fraternity of all ages to draft the text for this button in a way that is both appealing and informative enough to encourage today's youth to take the step we once took.
CONTEST OUTLINE
Consider yourself as another 18-year old enthusiastic ham of today. Challenge yourself to talk to a bunch of young people ranging from 15-20 years of age in a large room with the occasion devoted only to yourself. Your mission is to tell them about the excitement of being an amateur radio operator today and why those in the audience should join our ranks.
Draft your paper/talk to be no more than 250 words in length in English or Spanish.
Remember a few things:
1: These people have many other tempting options to occupy their youthful and modern mind and time.
2:
They can take only a certain amount of history at once. Be balanced.
3: Consider that one of the current obstacles is the license exam; it is an entry barrier not found with many other hobbies. Address that issue, too.
4: Remember that electronics has become a highly complex science and that experimentation may not exist as an option the way it did before.
5: Find the most positive and truly unique features that Amateur Radio has. Highlight the positive and truly unique features of Amateur Radio.
6: And finally, take this not only as a fun game but consider that, indeed, the future of this hobby is in the hands of people like you.
Deadline:
More than one text can participate and more than one submission can be selected, if seen practical.
The body to review the not-to-be-disclosed papers with their national focus group is composed of the following individuals: Hans Blondeel Timmerman, PB2T, IARU Region 1, (Chairman); Reinaldo Leandro, YV5AMH, IARU Region 2; Dave Sumner, K1ZZ (ARRL); Olaf Lundberg, G0CKV (for RSGB); Tonno Vahl, ES5TV, (ERAU); Hans Johansson, SM0IMJ (SSA) and Juha Hulkko, OH8NC and Martti Laine, OH2BH (Radio Arcala).
Prizes:
In addition to the award of first, second and third prizes in the form of three (3) amateur radio contest-like plaques, the winning text will be made available to a large group of people in Virtual Reality. You will be invited to be part of a Radio Arcala working group drawing up a next-generation recruitment campaign. Your work will be featured in national magazines by the above jury plus on the DX Summit and the Radio Arcala Website. You will be pleased with your achievement. Be aware that the review committee can for editorial reasons make style changes to the text before publication.
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venerdì, febbraio 13, 2009
WPX RTTY Contest
Domani c'è il WPX RTTY Contest che senza l'intervento di Dan, I1-12387
rischiava di veder cancellata la categoria SWL. La storia la potete
leggere su http://www.mdxc.org/swl/ ed ovviamente il mio invito è
quello di partecipare per far vedere che noi listeners esistiamo
ancora. Grazie Dan per il tuo consueto notevole contributo alla causa !
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mercoledì, febbraio 11, 2009
Jim Smith SK
Mi è arrivata questa mattina la notizia (tnx ELV). Credo che non si debba dire nulla su Jim Smith; penso che chi ha molti anni di radio sulle spalle come me (son ben 35 da quando ho iniziato l'attività SWL) abbia avuto modo di conoscere ed apprezzare VK9NS. Il mio personalissimo ricordo torna indietro di tantissimi anni quando mettevo la sveglia affinchè fossi pronto ad ascoltare il suo net su 14222 ricco di stazioni del Pacifico. E poi ancora una memorabile edizione del Congresso di Bologna dove fu ospite insieme ad altri famosi DXer ed ebbi l'opportunità di stringergli la mano e parlargli, ben poche parole, intimidito senza ragione vista la sua cordialità e gentilezza. Tanto per citare alcune delle sue attività, Jim operò da A5, H40, S2, T31, T33 e VK0 Heard. Per approfondire la sua vita radiantistica vi consiglio di leggere il suo libro "THE OLD TIMER - 60 years in the hobby of Amateur Radio 1947-2007" disponibile alla HIDXA (Heard Island DX Association). Il pensiero va alla moglie, Kirsti, VK9NL, anche lei molto attiva da Norfolk Island ed ai quattro figli. Messaggi di cordoglio possono essere inviati a Kirsti jimkirsti(at)ni.net.nf
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Contest University a Montichiari
Molto interessante il programma di Montichiari sabato 14 marzo. Visto il successo di Dayton anche qui ci sarà la Contest University, una serie di lezioni sul modo migliore di affrontare i Contest. Argomenti e relatori sono di ottimo livello: Strategy (I4VEQ), Multi multi setup e Antennas (K3LR), Operating Procedures (IT9BLB, che premierà anche i vincitori del Contest ARI), Categories and Softwares (IK4MGP e IK3QAR), Extreme station makeover (K1DG), Equipment e Layout (I4UFH [quando mi mandi i sorgenti del toplog?]). Il tutto preceduto dalle relazioni sulle DXpedition 9L1X e E44M. Chissà, magari ci faccio un pensierino, sarebbe proprio bello partecipare !
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venerdì, febbraio 06, 2009
C91VB
Ho ricevuto ieri la QSL da Vlad per questa IOTA AF-103. Peccato per l'update già completato, avrebbe portato il mio punteggio a 1009 isole; pazienza, sarà la prima per il prossimo aggiornamento. Volevo solo far notare che la mia richiesta è stata inviata il 9 luglio 2008 con busta preindirizzata e 2 IRC. Sette mesi è un tempo più che accettabile per un new one ! A tutti coloro che devono ancora ricevere le QSL da Vlad (e soprattutto a quelli che hanno creato un po' di polemica) dico: abbiate pazienza, prima o poi arriveranno !
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mercoledì, gennaio 14, 2009
The best job in the world
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