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Do you want to watch the QTH of SM7FJE? If so, please open http://www.algonet.se/~sm7aed and click "October 1997" Arne SM7AED
Arne SM7AED <sm7aed@algonet.se>
- Tuesday, September 30, 1997 at 06:27:56 (BST)

For the last week or so we had daily TEP openings to 7Q land, band opened "like a clock" around 17.30 UTC each evening with 7Q7SIX beacon and immediately after 7Q7RM calling CQ on .110; also we had a couple of openings toward V51 during the same time but nobody seems to be QRV from there. Great TEP season and frustrating in the same time due to low activity. Does anybody know if the 6m -> 2m repeater in V51 is still operational and what are the exact frequencies? I've tried transmitting on 50.200 USB and listening on 145.500 FM but with no results so far, if anyone has any info please let me know!
Chris 4Z5JA <4z5ja@geocities.com>
- Sunday, September 28, 1997 at 17:46:27 (BST)

It is interesting to see geoff Browns price on the IC706 Mk2 at 850 pounds which equates to $1923 Aussie Dollars. The Tax out duty free price is $1965 here, so Geoff's offer seems to be genuine. No one is making any money at these prices. Question is how well does it work??
Steve VK3OT <ca126207@h140.aone.net.au>
- Thursday, September 25, 1997 at 18:18:53 (BST)

Has anyone tried out the new IC706 Mk 11 yet? How does it compare with the Alinco? What cost in USA and UK? Compared with tax out price in VK of $2000 and $650 for AT180? retails at $3000 and $800 for tuner. If anyone in VK wants one I will possibly buy one on the way out to use for three months on my trip, and will offload it on the way back. Let me know, you will save $1200. Reports welcome to my email address.
Steve VK3OT <ca126207@h140.aone.net.au>
- Sunday, September 21, 1997 at 21:05:38 (BST)

6m transverters...What's makes/models are popular in Europe? -Thanks! -Mike
Mike ve9aa <ve9aaa@brunnet.net>
- Sunday, September 21, 1997 at 06:34:16 (BST)

Looking for Icom IC765 PBT activation. Is there somebody who knows how to improve the KAM for all the RTTY codes as CODE3GOLD? For sale Sommerkamp FTDX505 $300 and Swan 350 the Cygnet $300. TNX & 73's
Carmelo La Delfa IT9 XCI <cladelfa@videobank.it>
- Sunday, September 14, 1997 at 23:09:25 (BST)

Yes VK6RO it was 49.750 r1 TV and last night same thing at 0800z and later at 1000z when my wife turned the rig off cos it was making such as noise! I leave the dial on 49.750 with FM mute on that way it captures any TV video and will only open on a real signal, not on noise. JH4JPO reported VK8VF again on 9th September and I think we should have a chance in October seeing as how we worked JA's in feb when the flux was below 80!!!
Steve VK3OT <ca126207@h140.aone.net.au>
- Friday, September 12, 1997 at 06:32:21 (BST)

Operating Schedule for next 6 months. /W6 27/12/97 to 29/12/97 /W7 29/12/97 /KL730/12/97 to 19/02/98 BP51 IC706 Mark 11 all bands from 160-2M /W7 19/02/98 2M handi. /W2 19/02/98 2M handi. /G 20/02/98 to 23/02/98 accompanying WA6BYA to RSGB VHF Conference. /W2 24/02/96 to 26/02/97 visit to W3EP et al 2M hand held. /W6 26/02/98 to 28/02/98 looking up friends in Southern California. /VK2 1/03/98 /VK3 2/03/98 sleeping for a week, so don't call unless it opens up! I would like to meet up with as many firneds as possible in EU es those who I worked on 50 Mhz.
Steve VK3SIX/OT <ca126207@h140.aone.net.au>
- Friday, September 12, 1997 at 06:28:15 (BST)

re: 6m rig swap. Here is my second email address///////// ve9aaa@brunnet.net///////without the slashmarks, HI!! -MIKE
ve9aa/p Mike <ve9aaa@brunnet.net>
- Friday, September 12, 1997 at 01:43:46 (BST)

I am looking for another 6m rig or maybe a quad or triband rig that at least includes 6m on it. Open to various ideas but not interested in any really OLD tube-type relics or things like the tr6, sb110, ft620 etc.(hi) What I might be interested in would be something like : ts-60(or 50), dx70t, ft650, ic551D(maybe), ic575, ic729, ts660, ft726r, ts690, ts680 - you get the idea. Could "possibly" also be interested in a nice 6m brick w/150w+, gaasfet, etc. or smaller Hf mobiles to run with my present 6m transverter. Have to trade/swap/barter various combinations of : TS-530s,100w HF rig, cw filter,RIT/XIT expanded, mc50 mic, manual FT-101e, 100w hf rig, ac/dc, cw filter, desk or hand mic.30M/17M MODs fan, external cw level adj. etc. FL2100b hf amp, in really nice shape-I am the second owner. 4cx1000a kW+ tube HTX-100 10m SSB/CW 5W/25W mobile, Mic/manual TR751a 2m allmode in good (but not perfect shape). mic/manual Laptop, Epson650 Actionote, 486dx, 240mb HD, 4mb ram, lcd screen is cracked and barely usable. Needs new screen or can easily be used with a desktop monitor of your own. Some ham software on it. Was a "CY9AA" dxpedition casualty, hi! Landwehr 432Mhz mastmount preamp. Something smoked...no guarantees on this item. Some other odds/sods like small keyer,4cx250r's, mics, etc.... Thanks ! reply to BOTH of these addresses please as I travel on weekends: and:
ve9aa/Mike <ve9aa@brunnet.net>
- Friday, September 12, 1997 at 01:41:23 (BST)

Like to get some MS skeds in the early morning of the weekends. Any time between 0500-0800 will do. SSB and CW is fine. Wanted countries; GJ, GI, GU, GW, EI, HB0 and T7 because have'nt worked this yet this year from my new QTH in JO22im. Stn: 100+ Watt and 5 el Yagi, 10,2 dBd. 73's de Peter.
Peter PA2VST <pa2vst@condor-post.com>
- Tuesday, September 09, 1997 at 16:00:32 (BST)

Was that a hint of 49.750 video from UA0 Vladivostock or BY China heard in Perth OF77 on sunday 7-sept-1997 at about 0900z??? just a solitary video carrier. See you all on 50 mhz cheers Graham VK6SIX/VK6RO in wet Perth.
GRAHAM VK6RO/VK6SIX <grogers@perthpcug.org.au>
- Tuesday, September 09, 1997 at 00:53:49 (BST)

Think I was the first to work 5A28 in the UK @ 09:23 Sunday morning. They came out of the noise calling CQ took a couple of minutes to grab their attention. Chris
chris, G3WOS <g2wos(at)uksmg.org>
- Monday, September 08, 1997 at 20:42:13 (BST)

5A28 in for 2 hours, wkd G:GM:GJ:GW: and French stations. He was S9+ into GJ Country # 160! Geoff
Geoff GJ4ICD <equinox@itl.net>
- Sunday, September 07, 1997 at 12:29:58 (BST)

Hi all,just had a very good opening to 5A28 in JM62 from IO90.He wkd into IO70,80,90 and 81/91 possibly.I first heard him at 0940 gmt having being alerted by a French station to the south of me.We exchanged 55 reports at 0942 and then went onto work stations in GJ and the southern strip of the UK south coast.He was still audible with me at 1030 gmt.73 de Peter>>
Peter Scutt G3IBI <pascutt@dial.pipex.com>
- Sunday, September 07, 1997 at 12:03:24 (BST)

Sorry for the delay. The updated list of 50MHz-stations is ready for download. Try at: http://home.t-online.de/home/bernieg/six_base.zip. 73, Max.
Max DL4MDQ <Max.Wild@T-Online.de>
- Friday, September 05, 1997 at 16:38:52 (BST)

The 6m-database has more than 6000 entries (callsigns/grids) and can be downloaded at: http://home.t-online.de/home/bernieg/six_base.zip I'm still looking for additions/corrections. Looking for your eMail! 73, Max.
Max DL4MDQ <Max.Wild@T-Online.de>
- Wednesday, September 03, 1997 at 06:31:17 (BST)

The VK8VF beacon was heard in JA5 area from 1000z to 1200z on Sept 1st. In response to this stirring of the equinox I have realigned the array to point at Asia. QRV 28.253 15 watts 5 el yagi 110 feet. 50.053 20 watts 9 el yagi 100 feet. QSP to VK3OT 24 hours Fax 613 5571 2222 24 hour pho 613 5572 3333 amats 61 014485939 Re trip to KL7. I will be QRV from KL7 in BP51 from Jan 1sy to Feb 20th 1998. FT650 5 el yagi. Transpolar and winter e's will be worked on. Phone number 907 373 5435 DONT LOSE THIS. Re UK Six Metre Group annual bash. Can anyone send me details of the anniversary celebrations in Feb 21/22. I would like to attend and can drop of in the UK on my return home from KL7 for only a few hundred dollars. Where is the venue? Are there accomodation details, itinery of the celebrations etc etc please email me or fax details. 73 de Steve VK3OT
Steve VK3OT/SIX <ca126207@h140.aone.net.au>
- Tuesday, September 02, 1997 at 21:24:52 (BST)

Advice please. I want to run 400/500w on 6 metres plus the higher HF bands, preferably on the same amplifier. Would prefer to modify a modern-ish amplifier such as the Ameritron AL80B if possible. Any advice ? Can you point me towards any 'proven' mods ? Any help appreciated.
Paul Bradbeer AC5NO <pbradbeer@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, September 02, 1997 at 15:39:50 (BST)

Just wondered if there were any plans for an "official" or organised UKSMG presence at the forthcoming RSGB Scottish Convention on 21st Sept?? 73.David.
David MM0AMW <mm0amw@ndirect.co.uk>
- Monday, September 01, 1997 at 21:51:39 (BST)

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Chris Gare, G3WOS <chris(at)uksmg.org>
- Thursday, August 15, 1996 at 12:57:19 (BST)

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