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I was checking DXATCH.COM for the "latest DX action" - I noticed (under Last Announces) your first contact!

Super. Let us know how it goes.

Fantastic Peter Walker. I still have my first USA contact and first DX (both framed). Yea (like you said) - he says 2 Green Stamps or one IRC. So, you can either put 2 $1.00 bills in a envelope or run up and get one IRC. Personally, I didn't feel like messing with IRCs (if they took green...

Congrats Peter Walker. Now, what was his call sign? If you look him up - normally - they provide all the information you need to exchange QSL cards.

The best part of the "risk" is the seller has 100% Positive Feedback with a Feedback Score of 2118 sales! Obviously, he (or she) bends over backwards to keep buyer's happy. That means if you aren't happy - he (or she) will work something out to your satisfaction. You can't ask for anymore...

Outstanding Pete! Now, just two suggestions... 1. Make sure you "ground" (antenna) that puppy. 2. I didn't see your Log Book on your desk.

remote1!

Another great source is Ham Radio Gear For Sale. Anyway, based on Reviews Summary for Yaesu FT-950 it rates a high 4.7/5.0 (Reviews: 113)! It sounds like a great rig. The rig is about 4 years old now - maybe a lot of heavy user's are ready for a new one? The only complaints I found (above...

What do you mean locked thread! Just kidding...

airplane1!

Do you feel better now?

DXWatch - DX Cluster! - This site has a powerful webcluster, with many filtering capabilities. There is also a special feature for registered users: A spot filtering notification service, where the user create his filters and the spots are delivered to him via email, icq, pager or mobile...

Quiz - Ham Radio - Amateur Radio & DX - "Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, is a hobby that is enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people all across the world. From just chit chatting on the airwaves to providing emergency communications, radio hams enjoy many aspects of this hobby."

If the "tips" of your Dipole are pointing North and South - you will have your best radiation pattern for contacts West and East. If your "tips" of your Dipole are pointing West and East - you will have your best radiation pattern for contacts North and South of ya.

Enjoy!

bgolpmp - what MFJ do you have?

Until someone pipes in - pretty much the wire should be large enough to handle any wind - no use having it break on ya. Anyway, if you want to get going real quick - take a look at something like this 80 - 10 Meter HF Stealth Portable End-Fed Wire Antenna...

I like your WebPage Andy. Until someone pipes in with an answer - their is another interesting thread (with pictures) running a 10-80 meter Pancake on: My old school Station & Pancake Antenna

A picture of worth a thousand words...don't believe you won't be able to make contacts in all directions - it is all about propagation...I've worked all 50 States on my Dipole and a bunch of countries running under 5 watts...

AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile & Verizon Offer Free Calls to Japan By Josh Kirschner March 15, 2011 - In response to the catastrophe in Japan, all four major U.S. wireless providers—AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile & Verizon—are offering free calls to help you connect with friends and loved ones. These...