--------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 140 SHORT WAVE Ref: EEF00001 Date: 10/09/97 From: NATHAN BOLLINGER Time: 08:26am \/To: MATT SMITH (Read 1 times) Subj: Re: SW ANTENNA >NB> receiving purposes. Any ol' hank of wire will work. > > The longer the better! > If you're just listening to shortwave, shorter wire antennas work OK, >but they don't work on the lower end of the shortwave band or on the AM >broadcast band. Anything under 50' is worthless for the low end of the >shortwave band. Not necessarily. Depending on the receiver's dynamic range, longer wires can sometimes cause overload. Granted, this usually isn't a problem "mid-range" to "high end" receivers, but with some of the "budget" receivers, overload can be a real problem. I used to have an old Realistic DX-100 and at night, the overload on 80mtrs was so bad, I had resort to using the on-board telescopic whip! I also had a Panasonic RF-3100 at one time, and just for the heck of it, I tried a different (longer) antenna configuration. With the "new" antenna, the only station I could pick up was The Voice Of Free China, and I was picking it up all over the whole 'friggin spectrum! The best solution is simply to experiment and see what works best. 73 ES GUD DX DE KB4CWR Nathan --- SLMAIL v5.02 (#0226) * Origin: The Big Byte BBS 704-279-2295 (1:379/301) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 140 SHORT WAVE Ref: EEF00002 Date: 10/07/97 From: FRED DAY Time: 07:13pm \/To: ALL (Read 1 times) Subj: Hammcom3 ============================================================================= * Forwarded by Fred Day (2:440/7.14) * Area : YOUWROTE * From : Fred Day, 2:440/7.14 (30-Sep-97 21:11:37) * To : All * Subj : Hammcom3 ============================================================================= * Written in: HAM Hello All, Are there any people out there that are currently using this program. If so would they drop me a line please. Thanks. -=> Yours, Fred Day <=- -!- Terminate 5.00/Pro - Origin: Fred's Wonderful Workplace, Rochester, Kent (2:440/7.14) ============================================================================= Hello All, -=> Yours, Fred Day <=- --- Terminate 5.00/Pro * Origin: Fred's Wonderful Workplace, Rochester, Kent (2:440/7.14) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 140 SHORT WAVE Ref: EEG00000 Date: 10/10/97 From: CHARLES VAN DOORNEWAARD Time: 09:53pm \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: Gallaxy Radio Hi! I remember a few years ago I listened to a music station late in the evening identifying itself as Gallaxy Radio, somewhere I believe in the 25-meter band. I thought that the station was of Russian origin but I may be wrong. They were broadcasting in English in the evening. They ended their programs towards midnight Central European Time. Could anybody tell me more about that station and what happened to it? Cheers! Charles. E-Mail Internet: cdoornew@xs4all.nl --- FIPS/32 v0.99b W95/NT [M] * Origin: Charlie's Point System - Amsterdam NL (2:280/901.32) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 140 SHORT WAVE Ref: EEG00001 Date: 10/07/97 From: EUGENE MARTYNENKO Time: 08:07am \/To: JOHN HENDRICKS (Read 0 times) Subj: Freq. Hello, John ! Friday September 26 1997 21:57, John Hendricks wrote to Eugene Martynenko: JH> Thanks for your reply. EM>> -!- EM>> ! Origin: -= 8-) =- (2:4615/3.17) JH> Just out of interest, where is this address? It is the eastern part of Ukraine (one of the former republics of the USSR), Lugansk Region, Lisichansk town. JH> P.S Do you have any idea what I might be hearing on about 4.215mhz SSB? JH> It sounds like an encoded transmission, but there's some morse JH> there I think.... Sorry, I don't know Morse Code :(, and my receiver can cover only roadcasting bands :~(, and only in AM :~~(. So try to ask somebody else. I hope you'll et the answer. With respect, Eugene No road is too long for a man who knows where he's going... --- * Origin: -= 8-) =- (2:4615/3.17) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 140 SHORT WAVE Ref: EEH00000 Date: 10/12/97 From: FRANK-DIETER HETZELL Time: 10:31pm \/To: FRED DAY (Read 0 times) Subj: Re: Hammcom3 Hi Fred, I am using HAMCOM since a long time to descript Wetherforcasts with great success. The best Program I have seen so fare. But still loking for one running under a multitasking environment like WINDOS 95 Do you know one ? If you have questions to HAMCOM: you are welcome. Frank-Dieter Hetzell aus der EXPO Stadt Hannover --- CrossPoint v3.11 * Origin: (2:241/1075.29) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 140 SHORT WAVE Ref: EEH00001 Date: 10/12/97 From: CHARLES VAN DOORNEWAARD Time: 10:56pm \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: Forwarded message ===================beginning of forwarded message================================ From: gira@starnetinc.com (Larry Davis) Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: FidoNet Shortwave Echo Date: Thu, 02 Oct 1997 16:07:36 GMT Xref: xs4all rec.radio.shortwave:80156 I used to enjoy reading, and occasionally responding to, the FidoNet Shortwave conference a couple of years back, and would like to be able to get the conference again. However, the BBS that used to carry it locally is apparently gone. This was the Precision BBS in Schaumberg, IL. Does anyone know if this BBS is still going, and if so, what their current number is? Also, is there a listing of BBSes that carrry this FidoNet Shortwave, especially in Northern Illinois?? It would be really best if I could get this thru the Internet, is this in anyway possible? Thanks to anyone who can help me on this. Arlington Heights, Illinois USA Drake R8A, 66 ft T2FD antenna =========================end of forwarded message================================ If there is anyone reading this who could help this guy out, please contact him by Internet E-Mail. Regards, Charles. E-Mail Internet: cdoornew@xs4all.nl --- FIPS/32 v0.99b W95/NT [M] * Origin: Charlie's Point System - Amsterdam NL (2:280/901.32) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 140 SHORT WAVE Ref: EEH00002 Date: 10/12/97 From: JAN NIEUWENHUIS Time: 05:24pm \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: DX-Hotline (12/10/97)-1 +===================================================================+ This info for Radio-LISTENING amateurs is presented to you by the: BENELUX DX-CLUB, A. van Ostadestr. 106, NL-7944 XT Meppel, Holland SHORTWAVE BROADCASTING NEWS ("DX-Hotline") - compiled by: JAN NIEUWENHUIS, Vloedlyn 12, NL-1791 HH Den Burg (Texel), Holland Net-mail (FIDO) : 2:500/202 Email (Internet) : nieuw@nioz.nl PART 1 of 3 Date: 12th October 1997 +===================================================================+ COSTA RICA * RADIO FOR PEACE INTERNATIONAL (RFPI), Santa Ana; "World of Radio" schedule: 2000(Fri) on 15050 kHz, 0400(Sat) and 1100(Sat) on 7385 and 7585 kHz, 1800(Sat) on 15050 kHz, 0200(Sun) and 0900(Sun) on 7385 and 7585 kHz, 2300(Sun) on 15050 and 7385 kHz, 0700(Mon) on 7385 and 7585 kHz, 1900(Tue) on 15050 kHz, 0300(Wed) and 1000(Wed) on 7385 and 7585 kHz. RFPI times may vary slightly. (GH, 8/10/97) Addr: Box 88, Santa Ana; or P.O.Box 20728, Portland, OR 97294, USA. WWW: www.clark.net/pub/cwilkins/rfpi E-mail: rfpicr@sol.racsa.co.cr IRAQ * RADIO IRAQ INTERNATIONAL, Baghdad; has been heard in French at 2000-2030 and in English at 2030-2100 on 11785 kHz. Times and frequency are highly variable at times. (CJO, 12/10/97) MONACO * TRANS WORLD RADIO, Monte Carlo; W97 schedule: In English: 0745-0755(Sat/Sun), 0755-0920 and 0755-0935(Sat/Sun) on 9755 kHz, 0755-0950(Sun) on 6230 and 7160 kHz, 2130-2200(Mon-Fri) on 1395 kHz (via Tirana), 2200-2215, 2300-2315(exc. Sun), 2300-2320(Mon-Fri) and 2300-2350(Mon) on 1467 kHz. In French: 0330-0400 on 216 kHz. In German: 0445-0515, 2030-2100 and 2030-2130(Mon-Fri) on 1467 kHz, 0930-0945, 0930-1015(Sun), 1415-1430(Sat) and 1430-1500 on 6230 and 7160 kHz. (CJO, 5/10/97) NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS * HERALD BROADCASTING CYNDICATE, Saipan; schedule in English valid as from 28th October 1997: Via KHBI-1: 0800-0900 to E.EUROPE on 15665 kHz, 0900-1000 and 1100-1200 to Japan, Korea & Russia, 1200-1300 to SE.Asia, 1300-1400 to India, and 1800-2000 EUROPE & M.East on 9355 kHz. 1000-1100 to Indonesia on 15725 kHz, Via KHBI-2: 0000-0100 to China on 15665 kHz, 0900-1000 to Australia, and 2000-2100 to New Zealand on 13840 kHz, 1000-1100 and 1400-1500 to China on 9355 kHz, 1100-1300 to Australia, 1300-1400 to Indonesia, and 1800-2000 to S.Africa on 9385 kHz. (Direct via CEE, 6/10/97) SOUTH AFRICA * RADIO SONDER GRENSE (domestic service), Johannesburg; W97 schedule valid until 28th March 1998: 0430-0700 on 6000 kHz, 0700-1600 on 7185 kHz, 1600-0430 on 3320 kHz. (Direct via KO, 6/10/97) Addr: c/o (Sentech) (Pty) Ltd., Private Bag X06, Honeydew 2040. WITH THANKS TO (in alphabetic order): (CEE) = C. Ed Evans (WSHB) - U.S.A. [via Internet] (CJO) = Cees van Oudheusden (BDXC), Roosendaal - Holland. (GH) = Glenn Hauser (WoR) - U.S.A. [via Internet]. (KO) = Kathy Otto - South Africa [via Internet] +=================================================================+ All times mentioned are in GMT/UTC. All data may be copied and reproduced without permission by non- profit organizations and individuals on condition that credit is given to: (Source) & JAN NIEUWENHUIS (editor BDXC-bulletin). BDXC info also available via WORLD WIDE WEB on INTERNET at: http://www-dx.deis.unibo.it/htdx/swls/bdxc.html +=================================================================+ = 73's from TEXEL Island [53.04 N, 04.48 E], The Netherlands = +=================================================================+ --- Maximus 2.01 * Origin: Scoop BBS (The Netherlands) +31-33-2996366 (2:500/202) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 140 SHORT WAVE Ref: EEH00003 Date: 10/12/97 From: JAN NIEUWENHUIS Time: 05:24pm \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: DX-Hotline (12/10/97)-2 +===================================================================+ This info for Radio-LISTENING amateurs is presented to you by the: BENELUX DX-CLUB, A. van Ostadestr. 106, NL-7944 XT Meppel, Holland SHORTWAVE BROADCASTING NEWS ("DX-Hotline") - compiled by: JAN NIEUWENHUIS, Vloedlyn 12, NL-1791 HH Den Burg (Texel), Holland Net-mail (FIDO) : 2:500/202 Email (Internet) : nieuw@nioz.nl PART 2 of 3 Date: 12th October 1997 +===================================================================+ SOUTH AFRICA * CHANNEL AFRICA, Johannesburg; schedule valid until 28th March 1998: In English: 0300-0330 on 5955 kHz to E.& C.Africa, and at 0400-0430 to S.Africa, 0500-0530 on 9675 kHz to W.Africa, 0600-0630 on 11900 kHz to W.Africa, 1300-1455(Sat/Sun) on 9440 kHz to S.Africa, 1300-1455(Sat/Sun) on 15330 kHz to E.& C.Africa, 1300-1455(Sat/Sun) on 17675 kHz to W.Africa, 1500-1530 on 9440 kHz to E.& C.Africa, 1600-1625 on 5955 kHz to S.Africa, 1700-1730 on 15240 kHz to W.Africa. In French: 0330-0400 on 5955 kHz to Madagascar, 0430-0455 on 9525 kHz to C.& E.Africa, 1530-1555 on 9440 kHz to Madagascar, 1630-1655 on 11900 kHz to C.& E.Africa. In Portuguese: 0430-0455 on 3345 kHz to S.Mozambique, 0430-0455 on 5955 kHz to N.Mozambique, 0530-0555 on 9675 kHz to Angola, 0630-0655 on 11900 kHz to Angola & W.Africa, 1630-1655 on 3345 kHz to S.Mozambique, 1630-1655 on 9440 kHz to N.Mozambique, 1730-1755 on 15240 kHz to Angola & W.Africa. In Swahili: 0300-0325 on 6000 kHz to E.& C.Africa, 1500-1525 and 1600-1630 on 11900 kHz to E.& C.Africa. (Direct via KO, 6/10/97) Addr: c/o (Sentech) (Pty) Ltd., Private Bag X06, Honeydew 2040. SWEDEN * RADIO SWEDEN, Stockholm; English schedule valid until 28th March 98: To EUROPE: 1830-1900(exc. Sun) on 1179, 6065 and 9645 kHz, 1830-1930(Sun) on 9645 kHz, 2030-2100 on 1179 6065 kHz, 2130-2200(Sat/Sun) on 1179, 6065 and 9655 kHz, 2230-2300 on 1179, 6065 and 7325 kHz. To North America: 0230-0300 on 7280 kHz, 0330-0400 on 7115 kHz, 1230-1300 on 11650 and 15240 kHz. To Asia & Australia 0120-0200 on 7265 kHz, 1330-1400 on 9705 and 13740 kHz, 1430-1500 on 11880 kHz, 1430-1500 on 11650 and 15240 kHz. (Direct, 5/10/97) U.S.A. * WWCR, Nashville; "World of Radio" schedule: 2030(Thu) on 15685 kHz, 0600(Sat) on 5070 and 3210 kHz, 1130(Sat) and 0130(Sun) on 5070 kHz, 0900(Sun) on 3210 kHz, 0300(Mon) on 3215 kHz, 1230(Tue) on 15685 kHz. (GH, 8/10/97) WWCR times subject to pre-emption or change without notice. Addr: 1300 WWCR Ave., Nashville, TN 37218. WWW: www.wwcr.com E-mail: wwcr@wwcr.com WITH THANKS TO (in alphabetic order): (GH) = Glenn Hauser (WoR) - U.S.A. [via Internet]. (KO) = Kathy Otto - South Africa [via Internet] +=================================================================+ All times mentioned are in GMT/UTC. All data may be copied and reproduced without permission by non- profit organizations and individuals on condition that credit is given to: (Source) & JAN NIEUWENHUIS (editor BDXC-bulletin). BDXC info also available via WORLD WIDE WEB on INTERNET at: http://www-dx.deis.unibo.it/htdx/swls/bdxc.html +=================================================================+ = 73's from TEXEL Island [53.04 N, 04.48 E], The Netherlands = +=================================================================+ --- Maximus 2.01 * Origin: Scoop BBS (The Netherlands) +31-33-2996366 (2:500/202) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 140 SHORT WAVE Ref: EEH00004 Date: 10/12/97 From: JAN NIEUWENHUIS Time: 05:25pm \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: DX-Hotline (12/10/97)-3 +===================================================================+ This info for Radio-LISTENING amateurs is presented to you by the: BENELUX DX-CLUB, A. van Ostadestr. 106, NL-7944 XT Meppel, Holland SHORTWAVE BROADCASTING NEWS ("DX-Hotline") - compiled by: JAN NIEUWENHUIS, Vloedlyn 12, NL-1791 HH Den Burg (Texel), Holland Net-mail (FIDO) : 2:500/202 Email (Internet) : nieuw@nioz.nl PART 3 of 3 Date: 12th October 1997 +===================================================================+ U.S.A. * HERALD BROADCASTING CYNDICATE, Pineland; schedule in English valid as from 28th October 1997: Via WSHB-1: 0000-0100 to C.& S.America on 9430 kHz, 0100-0200 to N.America (Central) on 7535 kHz, 0200-0300 to N.America (West & Central) and 0300-0400 to N.America (West) on 5850 kHz, 0400-0500 to E.EUROPE & Russia, 0500-0600 to C.EUROPE, 0600-0800 to W.EUROPE and 0800-1000 to EUROPE on 7535 kHz, 1000-1300 to N.America (East) and Caribbean, and 1300-1400 to N.America (Central) on 6095 kHz, 1800-2000 to E.EUROPE on 13770 kHz, 2000-2300 to W.EUROPE and 2300-2400 to S.EUROPE & W.Africa on 7510 kHz. Via WSHB-2: 0000-0100 to N.America (East) & Caribbean on 7535 kHz, 0100-0200 to C.& S.America on 9430 kHz, 0200-0300 to Mexico on 7535 kHz, 0400-0500 to C.& S.Africa on 9840 kHz, 0500-0600 to W.& C.Africa on 7425 kHz, 0800-0900 to Australia & New Zealand on 9845 kHz, 0900-1000 to Brazil & S.America, 1000-1100 to S.America and 1100-1200 to C.& S.America on 7395 kHz, 1200-1300 to C.& S.America and 1300-1400 to Mexico on 9455 kHz, 1600-1700 to E.Africa, 1700-1800 to C.Africa and 1800-1900 to S.Africa on 18930 kHz, 1900-2000 to W.Africa on 17510 kHz, 2000-2100 to EUROPE and 2100-2200 to N.America (East) & EUROPE on 9355 kHz, 2200-2300 to Brazil and 2300-2400 to S.America on 13770 kHz. (Direct via CEE, 6/10/97) WITH THANKS TO: (CEE) = C. Ed Evans (WSHB) - U.S.A. [via Internet] +=================================================================+ All times mentioned are in GMT/UTC. All data may be copied and reproduced without permission by non- profit organizations and individuals on condition that credit is given to: (Source) & JAN NIEUWENHUIS (editor BDXC-bulletin). BDXC info also available via WORLD WIDE WEB on INTERNET at: http://www-dx.deis.unibo.it/htdx/swls/bdxc.html +=================================================================+ = 73's from TEXEL Island [53.04 N, 04.48 E], The Netherlands = +=================================================================+ --- Maximus 2.01 * Origin: Scoop BBS (The Netherlands) +31-33-2996366 (2:500/202) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 140 SHORT WAVE Ref: EEJ00000 Date: 10/10/97 From: STEPHEN NEWLYN Time: 06:50pm \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: Media Network may be no More? At 10/10/97 18:44:15 Stephen Newlyn wrote to All From: "Jonathan Marks" Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Media Network Content Review & Mailing List Date: Sun, 5 Oct 1997 21:29:00 +0100 Organization: Radio Netherlands Hello from Holland and the studio HQ of Radio Netherlands, Holland's external service. The Media Network team is starting a major review of both the on-line activities and the on-air programme. In an increasingly competitive world it is important that we stay relevant and productive. Due to a recent software change, this is the last e-mail release we will be making using this program. In additions to postings in this newsgroup, you are invited to get on a separate mailing list for people who take more than an average interest in Radio Netherlands. If you want to get this information, please send a reply to media@rnw.nl and put the word "subscribe Media Network Newsletter" in the subject line of the the message. If you do not wish to be involved, you don't need to react. If this message reached you by accident, please accept our apologies. Radio Netherlands is a non-profit and non-government broadcaster. We're not selling anything, nor do we represent a commercial company. The following information will shortly appear on our web site. Media Network Content to be reviewed Each Thursday, Radio Netherlands' award-winning communications programme hits the airwaves, via short-wave, mediumwave, satellite and the Internet. The programme has evolved in the course of more than 800 editions. But it would be wrong if the programme became just routine and did not evolve further. At the moment we're looking into the best balance between the radio show and the on-line presence. In the course of December 1997, decisions will be made as to the future course of the programme. Since the distribution of the programme is moving onto other domestic radio networks besides Radio Netherlands' own short-wave transmitters, there have been recent calls from clients and some listeners to broaden the themes in the programme. This would mean more features about the Internet and TV with correspondingly much less in the way of short-wave specific items. The propagation review, certain station profiles and our in-depth receiver reviews would disappear from the on-air version of the programme. The current policy is to maintain a balance between digital news and the traditional analogue world of broadcasting in Europe, Asia and Africa. But the growth of the Internet means we now have to examine the best way of dealing with our media coverage. Some listeners now argue that rec.radio.shortwave and other newsgroups are a faster and more efficient way of distributing listening tips and most listeners to this kind of material are now on the Internet. We're now inviting specific feedback to the programme Media Network so we can develop the best mix of Internet and Radio productions. This station is publicly funded and we have to continually prove the programme is effective. Please think about the following issues: 1. How often do you listen to the Media Network programme? 2. How do you listen? (Live on short-wave/ On-demand through the Sound Store/ Through an AM/FM domestic network) 3. What are the items in the radio show that you would like to see kept? 4. Are there any items in the radio version of Media Network should be transferred to the web page? 5. Which items are no longer needed? 6. Do you listen or subscribe to any similar sources of information? If so, please give details. Send your response by e-mail to media@rnw.nl before November 30th 1997. Backstage Developments We are still getting phone calls and e-mails as a result of the programme on September 25th about the late Arthur Cushen. In case you missed the tribute, or would like more information, we are keeping the relevant web pages up throughout the month of October. On another note, if you missed our special on Offshore Radio broadcasting that we transmitted on August 14th, you can still access our special offshore links page. We'll keep this on line for as long as there's demand. In the coming weeks, Media Network hosts Diana Janssen and Jonathan Marks will be starting a series of book and receiver reviews. As always, we continue to put international broadcasting into context, covering both analogue and digital developments. Judging from the hit count, a lot of visitors to this site have checked out the Radio Netherlands Receiver Shopping List before venturing into a store to purchase a short-wave portable. The most comprehensive free overview of what's worth buying and what you should leave on the shelf is just one click away! Don't forget to bookmark our other free services too. Media Network contributor Tom Sundstrom has been busy again with more updates to further improve our directories about other international broadcasters on-line check out the Broadcasting Hit List and the increasingly popular Antique Radio pages. If Mike Bird's comments in each Media Network are still a mystery to you, then stop by the Propagation pages which give you a comprehensive on-line overview of research and forecasting on the earth's ionosphere. Last, but not least, we've a great new page up about the effects of lightning! For many radio listeners, distant thunder is a sign to disconnect the antenna. But how real is the threat of a direct hit? The Lowdown on Lightning provides the answers. Thursday October 16th This week's edition of the programme reviews a new book about the British Forces Network in Germany, we examine the Drake SW-2, plus there is news from the short-wave bands plus Internet developments. All the above, plus these items still to come in the next few weeks: Kids Radio. Struggling in Europe, yet Disney says they will capitalise out of it. We compare the strategies in Europe and North America. Our annual review of the receiver market. Sunspots are improving, but what about the receiver market? Diana Janssen and Jonathan Marks hope you enjoy the show. Media Network is broadcast each week by Radio Netherlands on Thursdays at 0750, 0950, 1150, 1350, 1750, 1950, 2150, 2320 UTC (World Radio Network)and on Fridays at 0050 and 0450 UTC. The programme is also available as an audiofile via the Internet. Media Network can also be heard at 2225 UTC on the SAFM network in South Africa. Comments, e-mail suggestions and questions about the programme are always welcome. Thanks for your help to help you. ------- Sent by Jonathan Marks, Director of Programmes, Radio Netherlands, P.O. Box 222, Hilversum, The Netherlands. Fax:+31 35 6724252 e-mail: Jonathan.Marks@rnw.nl "On Target", Radio Netherlands English language programme and frequency schedule for the winter period starting October 26th will be posted soon. For more details check out our web site http://www.rnw.nl. //73 de VK5VKA, From the City of Elizabeth, South Australia.// //Southern Cross DX Club: http://tolstoi.saccii.net.au/stephenn// ... Yaesu FRG-100 Design Team: Oh No we forgot the Keypad!!!!!!!!!!! --- Blue Wave/DOS v2.30 * Origin: HOT-LINE BBS +61 8 373-5136 -={ 28.8K }=- (3:800/810)