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Mon Apr 2 07:08:21 2007 -0500 Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 12:07:20 GMT From: Old Tube Radios To: Old Tube Radios Subject: BOATANCHORS digest 4036 Message-Id: <20070402120722.CA073470040@srvr1.theporch.com> BOATANCHORS Digest 4036 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re: How Much Vacuum in "Vacuum Tubes?" by Robert Nickels 2) Re: [Milsurplus] Spectrum Display Unit by Tom B 3) Re: AC Plug Assistance. by wb3fau@att.net 4) heads up - new FCC nprm by stuck in 50s 5) Re: National NC-240D by wb3fau@att.net 6) Re: heads up - new FCC nprm by wb3fau@att.net 7) Sierra Carrier Frequency Voltmeter Model 114 ? by "Greg Carter" 8) Re: heads up - new FCC nprm by Scott Robinson 9) Re: heads up - new FCC nprm by "Sandy W5TVW" 10) Re: heads up - new FCC nprm by w8au@sssnet.com 11) Re: heads up - new FCC nprm by "Sandy W5TVW" 12) Re: heads up - new FCC nprm by "Bill Strangfeld" 13) Re: AC Plug assistance by Charles 14) Re: heads up - new FCC nprm by "Larry WA9VRH" 15) SP-600 Manuals by "Richard W. Solomon" 16) Re: heads up - new FCC nprm by w1id@comcast.net ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message-ID: <46101CCF.7080805@oneradio.net> Date: Sun, 01 Apr 2007 15:57:51 -0500 From: Robert Nickels MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Old Tube Radios Subject: Re: How Much Vacuum in "Vacuum Tubes?" Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit From a practical, rather than theoretical point of view, "good enough" vacuum using commonly available materials and equipment can produce usable results, as amateur scientist Nyle Steiner K7NS proves: http://home.earthlink.net/~lenyr/vt-vac.htm Follow his link to see other fascinating stuff - just don't holler at me after you fritter away hours reading his great website! 73, Bob W9RAN ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 01 Apr 2007 17:41:53 -0400 To: Old Tube Radios From: Tom B Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Spectrum Display Unit Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed Message-Id: <20070401214135.7FB2E5702@mail.nova.org> Hi Ed, I have a spectrum Display Unit General Dynamics SC744A >Does anybody have any info on this unit. What was it used with. Do you have a picture? Tom Bryan N3AJA ------------------------------ From: wb3fau@att.net To: Old Tube Radios Cc: Ben Hall Subject: Re: AC Plug Assistance. Date: Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:02:06 +0000 Message-Id: <040120072202.25969.46102BDE0008E6DE0000657121603762239A0E00CC0D99@att.net> Ben, you need to find a good electric supply house in your area. Someone who sells Hubbell or Leviton plugs and receptacles will have what you need. Russ. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2007 18:11:26 -0400 (EDT) From: stuck in 50s Message-Id: <200704012211.l31MBQoh004118@fracas.netboobie.org> To: Old Tube Radios Subject: heads up - new FCC nprm This is from our ARRL Georgia Section Manager: Susan K. Swiderski, AF4FO's Monthly report. ========> PLEASE SPARE US: THE FCC STRIKES AGAIN The FCC took what they described as an important new step to reduce QRM on amateur frequencies by setting standards for voice speeds. The docket #200-4U will become official in the Part 97 amateur regulations effective 1 April 2007. Citing frequent complaints about "long, boring conversations" on the ham bands, especially 75 meters, the Commission moved to impose a new standard on voice operations requiring all conversations to be at a speed of "at least 200 spoken words-per-minute". The Commission in its ruling was especially critical of what they called "long winded, often endless conversations by old men talking about their prostate problems and other needs to get up and go to the bathroom several times during the night". FCC staffers say they have personally heard conversations about nothing that went for hours and tied up frequencies that could be used by faster talkers. Official Observer stations have received instructions to listen to suspect conversations and count the number of words-per-minute spoken. Those QSOs which fail to meet the minimum speed requirements will be noted and the operators involved will receive Official Observer Advisory Notices encouraging them to follow the rules or risk receiving notice of apparent violation citations from the FCC. Some hams in southern states complained the new regulation will impose a burden on them because they naturally talk more slowly than those up north. They are suggesting that frequencies be set aside for slow speed discussions concerning favorite country music artists (particularly Don Williams), NASCAR, huntin' and fishin' (particularly bass and brim). FCC says it may consider that in future rulemaking. In a separate press release, the American Radio Relay League said they are also concerned about two-meter operation where little is discussed except "full quieting and items to be picked up on the way home". The League said that sort of thing is boring and is usually spoken very slowly as well, far below the 200 words-per-minute minimum. The League suggested conversations on how to help raise more money for League activities would be especially welcomed and will be encouraged. Future issues of QST will contain special pull-out sections containing recommended topics for on-air discussion to brighten up QSOs. ------------------------------ From: wb3fau@att.net To: Old Tube Radios Cc: "JAMES HANLON" , "boatanchors" Subject: Re: National NC-240D Date: Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:24:30 +0000 Message-Id: <040120072224.14265.4610311E000C860D000037B921603762239A0E00CC0D99@att.net> National was always a great one for added options. Years before- 30s- the NC-100 had speaker options, S meter or eye tube, Xtal filter or not, 100- gen cov. 101- ham bands only. Then there were commercial options like fix freq oper. Russ. ------------------------------ From: wb3fau@att.net To: Old Tube Radios Cc: stuck in 50s Subject: Re: heads up - new FCC nprm Date: Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:30:48 +0000 Message-Id: <040120072230.20672.46103297000B70E8000050C021603762239A0E00CC0D99@att.net> Someone really needs to wake up the FCC as this is a problem? This is just plain political nonsense. You took the words right out of my mouth when you made reference to southerners who talk slow. but it does not make them less of conversationalists? However i do agree that hemeroids or prostrates need a different outlet. Russ. ------------------------------ Message-ID: <003a01c774c7$2efe9a60$0100a8c0@kx4r2> From: "Greg Carter" To: Old Tube Radios Subject: Sierra Carrier Frequency Voltmeter Model 114 ? Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2007 21:35:19 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hello All ! I have the above unit and need either a manual or schematic (or both). I've tried a Google and Yahoo Internet search and have come up empty handed. Can anyone out there point me in the right direction ?? Thanks and 73 ! Greg KX4R ------------------------------ Mime-Version: 1.0 Message-Id: Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2007 16:05:05 -0700 To: Old Tube Radios From: Scott Robinson Subject: Re: heads up - new FCC nprm Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" Russ, Consider today's date... /scott >Someone really needs to wake up the FCC as this is a problem? >This is just plain political nonsense. You took the words >right out of my mouth when you made reference to southerners who >talk slow. but it does not make them less of conversationalists? >However i do agree that hemeroids or prostrates need a different >outlet. Russ. ------------------------------ Message-ID: <007a01c774c6$cbbb60f0$e3a1cdd1@gateway> From: "Sandy W5TVW" To: Old Tube Radios Subject: Re: heads up - new FCC nprm Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2007 20:32:36 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit SORRY! I didn't take ionto account April First! Should put my brain in gear before setting mouth in motion! SORRY! 73, Sandy W5TVW (After what happened after Katrina, I'm wary of government bureaucrats making promises!) ----- Original Message ----- From: "stuck in 50s" To: "Old Tube Radios" Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 5:11 PM Subject: heads up - new FCC nprm > This is from our ARRL Georgia Section Manager: Susan K. Swiderski, > AF4FO's Monthly report. > > ========> PLEASE SPARE US: THE FCC STRIKES AGAIN > > The FCC took what they described as an important new step to reduce QRM > on amateur frequencies by setting standards for voice speeds. The docket > #200-4U will become official in the Part 97 amateur regulations > effective 1 April 2007. > > Citing frequent complaints about "long, boring conversations" on the ham > bands, especially 75 meters, the Commission moved to impose a new > standard on voice operations requiring all conversations to be at a speed > of "at least 200 spoken words-per-minute". > > The Commission in its ruling was especially critical of what they called > "long winded, often endless conversations by old men talking about their > prostate problems and other needs to get up and go to the bathroom > several times during the night". > > FCC staffers say they have personally heard conversations about nothing > that went for hours and tied up frequencies that could be used by faster > talkers. > > Official Observer stations have received instructions to listen to > suspect conversations and count the number of words-per-minute spoken. > Those QSOs which fail to meet the minimum speed requirements will be > noted and the operators involved will receive Official Observer Advisory > Notices encouraging them to follow the rules or risk receiving notice of > apparent violation citations from the FCC. > > Some hams in southern states complained the new regulation will impose a > burden on them because they naturally talk more slowly than those up > north. They are suggesting that frequencies be set aside for slow speed > discussions concerning favorite country music artists (particularly Don > Williams), NASCAR, huntin' and fishin' (particularly bass and brim). FCC > says it may consider that in future rulemaking. > > In a separate press release, the American Radio Relay League said they > are also concerned about two-meter operation where little is discussed > except "full quieting and items to be picked up on the way home". The > League said that sort of thing is boring and is usually spoken very > slowly as well, far below the 200 words-per-minute minimum. The League > suggested conversations on how to help raise more money for League > activities would be especially welcomed and will be encouraged. Future > issues of QST will contain special pull-out sections containing > recommended topics for on-air discussion to brighten up QSOs. > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.24/741 - Release Date: 3/31/2007 > 8:54 PM > > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 01 Apr 2007 19:18:13 -0400 To: Old Tube Radios From: w8au@sssnet.com Subject: Re: heads up - new FCC nprm Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed Message-Id: <20070401234501.7DB7721012F@srvr1.theporch.com> At 06:11 PM 4/1/2007, stuck in 50s wrote: >This is from our ARRL Georgia Section Manager: Susan K. Swiderski, >AF4FO's Monthly report. > >========> PLEASE SPARE US: THE FCC STRIKES AGAIN > >The FCC took what they described as an important new step to reduce QRM >on amateur frequencies by setting standards for voice speeds. The >docket #200-4U will become official in the Part 97 amateur regulations >effective 1 April 2007. et al..... Oh, my.....GearVakf News (sp) is alive again! :-) Were you both contributors to this (in)famous rag? A late tribute to W8GOE/N8JR.... Perry w8au ------------------------------ Message-ID: <007101c774c6$2719fe30$e3a1cdd1@gateway> From: "Sandy W5TVW" To: Old Tube Radios Cc: "stuck in 50s" Subject: Re: heads up - new FCC nprm Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2007 20:27:59 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Just look at the guy who is Chairman of FCC now. His bio is on the FCC site. He hasn't a scintilla about what makes telecommunications run. Just like the guy before him. Just a political hack. When we gonna get some people in government who "know something"? They covered a PRIME example on 60 Minutes tonight: Rep. Billy Tauzin, who was one of the principal players in getting the Medicare RX Bill thru in the middle of the night. He even had the audacity to state that they used a cancer drug on him experimentally that "saved his life" and he figured the Pharmaceutical Industry "deserved" this bill. Now he makes $2 mil a year working for Pharma. 73, Sandy W5TVW ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Old Tube Radios" Cc: "stuck in 50s" Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 5:30 PM Subject: Re: heads up - new FCC nprm > Someone really needs to wake up the FCC as this is a problem? This is > just plain political nonsense. You took the words right out of my > mouth when you made reference to southerners who talk slow. but it > does not make them less of conversationalists? However i do agree that > hemeroids or prostrates need a different outlet. Russ. > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.24/741 - Release Date: 3/31/2007 > 8:54 PM > > ------------------------------ Message-ID: <00d301c774bb$e2a4b560$7d016043@ng.ppp.iac.net> From: "Bill Strangfeld" To: Old Tube Radios Subject: Re: heads up - new FCC nprm Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2007 20:14:29 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit There's another new threat to the spectrum too. Like Broadband Over Power Lines but worse. See here: http://www.google.com/tisp/ ----- Original Message ----- From: stuck in 50s To: Old Tube Radios Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 6:11 PM Subject: heads up - new FCC nprm > This is from our ARRL Georgia Section Manager: Susan K. Swiderski, > AF4FO's Monthly report. > > ========> PLEASE SPARE US: THE FCC STRIKES AGAIN > > The FCC took what they described as an important new step to reduce QRM > on amateur frequencies by setting standards for voice speeds. The docket > #200-4U will become official in the Part 97 amateur regulations > effective 1 April 2007. > > Citing frequent complaints about "long, boring conversations" on the ham > bands, especially 75 meters, the Commission moved to impose a new > standard on voice operations requiring all conversations to be at a speed > of "at least 200 spoken words-per-minute". > > The Commission in its ruling was especially critical of what they called > "long winded, often endless conversations by old men talking about their > prostate problems and other needs to get up and go to the bathroom > several times during the night". > > FCC staffers say they have personally heard conversations about nothing > that went for hours and tied up frequencies that could be used by faster > talkers. > > Official Observer stations have received instructions to listen to > suspect conversations and count the number of words-per-minute spoken. > Those QSOs which fail to meet the minimum speed requirements will be > noted and the operators involved will receive Official Observer Advisory > Notices encouraging them to follow the rules or risk receiving notice of > apparent violation citations from the FCC. > > Some hams in southern states complained the new regulation will impose a > burden on them because they naturally talk more slowly than those up > north. They are suggesting that frequencies be set aside for slow speed > discussions concerning favorite country music artists (particularly Don > Williams), NASCAR, huntin' and fishin' (particularly bass and brim). FCC > says it may consider that in future rulemaking. > > In a separate press release, the American Radio Relay League said they > are also concerned about two-meter operation where little is discussed > except "full quieting and items to be picked up on the way home". The > League said that sort of thing is boring and is usually spoken very > slowly as well, far below the 200 words-per-minute minimum. The League > suggested conversations on how to help raise more money for League > activities would be especially welcomed and will be encouraged. Future > issues of QST will contain special pull-out sections containing > recommended topics for on-air discussion to brighten up QSOs. > > ------------------------------ From: Charles To: Old Tube Radios Subject: Re: AC Plug assistance Date: Sun, 01 Apr 2007 18:14:08 -0500 Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable On Sun, 1 Apr 2007 20:40:44 GMT, you wrote: Are you sure this won't fit? (available from Mouser). It's what I use for my Tek equipment with recessed chassis-mount plugs. http://volexpowercords.com/search/search.cgi?match=3D54 The dimensions of the PH108 receptacle end are here: http://volexpowercords.com/technical_information/view.cgi?part=3DPH-108 -Charles >It's similar to tube-type Tek scopes that used a protruding 3-prong,=20 >standard AC plug that would take any standard extension cord, but it's=20 >recessed into the case a bit, with only the ground prong sticking out of= =20 >the recessed area. > >A Cooper-brand NEMA 5-15R receptacle has an outside diameter that's just= =20 >barely too large, measuring 1.345" in diameter. The recess on the piece= =20 >of test gear is 1.300" in diameter. > >I hacked up an extension cord with a pocket-knife to make it fit, but it= =20 >doesn't fit well and I don't feel good about this. > >Looking thru the standard NEMA listings, it would seem that a NEMA 5-15R= =20 >is the right choice - IE: there isn't anything smaller than 5-15R. > >Any thoughts on what the right matching receptacle is? I've ruled out=20 >replacing it with a computer-standard IEC jack, as the hole in the=20 >equipment is just too large and it would look ugly. ------------------------------ Message-ID: <00c601c774be$231d4ec0$e00b1aa5@32V3> From: "Larry WA9VRH" To: Old Tube Radios Subject: Re: heads up - new FCC nprm Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2007 19:30:37 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit DUH!!! APRIL 1ST!! ----- Original Message ----- From: "stuck in 50s" To: "Old Tube Radios" Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 5:11 PM Subject: heads up - new FCC nprm > This is from our ARRL Georgia Section Manager: Susan K. Swiderski, > AF4FO's Monthly report. > > ========> PLEASE SPARE US: THE FCC STRIKES AGAIN > > The FCC took what they described as an important new step to reduce QRM > on amateur frequencies by setting standards for voice speeds. The docket > #200-4U will become official in the Part 97 amateur regulations > effective 1 April 2007. > > Citing frequent complaints about "long, boring conversations" on the ham > bands, especially 75 meters, the Commission moved to impose a new > standard on voice operations requiring all conversations to be at a speed > of "at least 200 spoken words-per-minute". > > The Commission in its ruling was especially critical of what they called > "long winded, often endless conversations by old men talking about their > prostate problems and other needs to get up and go to the bathroom > several times during the night". > > FCC staffers say they have personally heard conversations about nothing > that went for hours and tied up frequencies that could be used by faster > talkers. > > Official Observer stations have received instructions to listen to > suspect conversations and count the number of words-per-minute spoken. > Those QSOs which fail to meet the minimum speed requirements will be > noted and the operators involved will receive Official Observer Advisory > Notices encouraging them to follow the rules or risk receiving notice of > apparent violation citations from the FCC. > > Some hams in southern states complained the new regulation will impose a > burden on them because they naturally talk more slowly than those up > north. They are suggesting that frequencies be set aside for slow speed > discussions concerning favorite country music artists (particularly Don > Williams), NASCAR, huntin' and fishin' (particularly bass and brim). FCC > says it may consider that in future rulemaking. > > In a separate press release, the American Radio Relay League said they > are also concerned about two-meter operation where little is discussed > except "full quieting and items to be picked up on the way home". The > League said that sort of thing is boring and is usually spoken very > slowly as well, far below the 200 words-per-minute minimum. The League > suggested conversations on how to help raise more money for League > activities would be especially welcomed and will be encouraged. Future > issues of QST will contain special pull-out sections containing > recommended topics for on-air discussion to brighten up QSOs. > > > > ------------------------------ From: "Richard W. Solomon" To: Old Tube Radios Subject: SP-600 Manuals Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2007 20:54:50 -0400 Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I have a three-ring binder full of SP-600 manuals and data (copies) that I don't need. Anyone interested in the following: Hammarlund SP-600-JX and SP-600-J Manual Issue 5 May, 1954 Hammarlund SP-600-JX17 Manual Aug 1967 QST Article Updating the SP-600 Aug 1970 TO 31R2-4-101-2 SP-600-JX-21 Service Instructions TO 31R2-4-101-3 SP-600-JX-21 Overhaul Instructions TO 31R2-4-101-4 SP-600-JX-21 Parts Breakdown $25 for the lot, shipped CONUS via Priority Mail. 73, Dick, W1KSZ ------------------------------ From: w1id@comcast.net To: Old Tube Radios Cc: stuck in 50s Subject: Re: heads up - new FCC nprm Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:06:59 +0000 Message-Id: <040220071206.26079.4610F1E30005036C000065DF22070215730B07CE99@comcast.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="NextPart_Webmail_9m3u9jl4l_26079_1175515619_0" --NextPart_Webmail_9m3u9jl4l_26079_1175515619_0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit where I come from this is called "poisson d'avril" or April Fool! -------------- Original message -------------- From: stuck in 50s > This is from our ARRL Georgia Section Manager: Susan K. Swiderski, > AF4FO's Monthly report. > > ========> PLEASE SPARE US: THE FCC STRIKES AGAIN > > The FCC took what they described as an important new step to reduce QRM > on amateur frequencies by setting standards for voice speeds. The docket > #200-4U will become official in the Part 97 amateur regulations > effective 1 April 2007. > > Citing frequent complaints about "long, boring conversations" on the ham > bands, especially 75 meters, the Commission moved to impose a new > standard on voice operations requiring all conversations to be at a speed > of "at least 200 spoken words-per-minute". > > The Commission in its ruling was especially critical of what they called > "long winded, often endless conversations by old men talking about their > prostate problems and other needs to get up and go to the bathroom > several times during the night". > > FCC staffers say they have personally heard conversations about nothing > that went for hours and tied up frequencies that could be used by faster > talkers. > > Official Observer stations have received instructions to listen to > suspect conversations and count the number of words-per-minute spoken. > Those QSOs which fail to meet the minimum speed requirements will be > noted and the operators involved will receive Official Observer Advisory > Notices encouraging them to follow the rules or risk receiving notice of > apparent violation citations from the FCC. > > Some hams in southern states complained the new regulation will impose a > burden on them because they naturally talk more slowly than those up > north. They are suggesting that frequencies be set aside for slow speed > discussions concerning favorite country music artists (particularly Don > Williams), NASCAR, huntin' and fishin' (particularly bass and brim). FCC > says it may consider that in future rulemaking. > > In a separate press release, the American Radio Relay League said they > are also concerned about two-meter operation where little is discussed > except "full quieting and items to be picked up on the way home". The > League said that sort of thing is boring and is usually spoken very > slowly as well, far below the 200 words-per-minute minimum. The League > suggested conversations on how to help raise more money for League > activities would be especially welcomed and will be encouraged. Future > issues of QST will contain special pull-out sections containing > recommended topics for on-air discussion to brighten up QSOs. > --NextPart_Webmail_9m3u9jl4l_26079_1175515619_0 Content-Type: text/html Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit
where I come from this is called "poisson d'avril" or April Fool!
 
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From: stuck in 50s <polepeeg@aa4rm.ba-watch.org>

> This is from our ARRL Georgia Section Manager: Susan K. Swiderski,
> AF4FO's Monthly report.
>
> ========> PLEASE SPARE US: THE FCC STRIKES AGAIN
>
> The FCC took what they described as an important new step to reduce QRM
> on amateur frequencies by setting standards for voice speeds. The docket
> #200-4U will become official in the Part 97 amateur regulations
> effective 1 April 2007.
>
> Citing frequent complaints about "long, boring conversations" on the ham
> bands, especially 75 meters, the Commission moved to impose a new
> standard on voice operations requiring all conversations to be at a speed
> of "at least 200 spoken words-per-minute".
>
> The Commission i n its ruling was especially critical of what they called
> "long winded, often endless conversations by old men talking about their
> prostate problems and other needs to get up and go to the bathroom
> several times during the night".
>
> FCC staffers say they have personally heard conversations about nothing
> that went for hours and tied up frequencies that could be used by faster
> talkers.
>
> Official Observer stations have received instructions to listen to
> suspect conversations and count the number of words-per-minute spoken.
> Those QSOs which fail to meet the minimum speed requirements will be
> noted and the operators involved will receive Official Observer Advisory
> Notices encouraging them to follow the rules or risk receiving notice of
> apparent violation citations from the FCC.
>
> Some hams in southern states complained the new regulation will impose a
& gt; burden on them because they naturally talk more slowly than those up
> north. They are suggesting that frequencies be set aside for slow speed
> discussions concerning favorite country music artists (particularly Don
> Williams), NASCAR, huntin' and fishin' (particularly bass and brim). FCC
> says it may consider that in future rulemaking.
>
> In a separate press release, the American Radio Relay League said they
> are also concerned about two-meter operation where little is discussed
> except "full quieting and items to be picked up on the way home". The
> League said that sort of thing is boring and is usually spoken very
> slowly as well, far below the 200 words-per-minute minimum. The League
> suggested conversations on how to help raise more money for League
> activities would be especially welcomed and will be encouraged. Future
> issues of QST will contain special pull-out se ctions containing
> recommended topics for on-air discussion to brighten up QSOs.
>
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