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QSL and QSL Card

QSL

QSL is one of the Q codes used in radio communication and radio broadcasting. A Q code message can stand for a statement or a question. In this case, QSL means either "do you confirm receipt of my transmission?" or "I confirm receipt of your transmission". A QSL card is a written confirmation.

QSL cards confirm either a two-way radio communication between two amateur radio stations or a one-way reception of a signal from an AM radio, FM radio, television or shortwave broadcasting station. They can also confirm the reception of a two-way radio communication by a third party listener. A typical QSL card is the same size and made from the same material as a typical postcard, and most are sent through the mail as such.


History of QSL cards

The concept of sending a post card to verify reception of a station (and later two-way contact between them) may have been independently invented several times. The earliest reference seems to be a card sent in 1916 from 8VX in Buffalo, New York to 3TQ in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (in those days ITU prefixes were not used). The standardized card with callsign, frequency, date, etc. may have been developed in 1919 by C.D. Hoffman, 8UX, in Akron, Ohio. In Europe, W.E.F. "Bill" Corsham, 2UV, first used a QSL when operating from Harlesden, England in 1922.


QSL cards in amateur radio

Amateur radio operators exchange QSL cards to confirm two-way radio contact between stations. Each card contains details about one or more contacts, the station and its operator. At a minimum, this includes the call sign of both stations participating in the contact, the time and date when it occurred (usually specified in UTC), the radio frequency or Band used, the mode of transmission used, and a signal report. One national association of amateur radio operators, the ARRL, recommends a size of 3½ by 5½ inches (89 mm by 140 mm).

QSL cards are a ham radio operator's calling card and are frequently an expression of individual creativity — from a photo of the operator at his station to original artwork, images of the operator's home town or surrounding countryside, etc. They are frequently created with a good dose of individual pride. Consequently, the collecting of QSL cards of especially interesting designs has become an add-on hobby to the simple gathering of printed documentation of a ham's communications over the course of his or her radio career.

Normally sent using ordinary, international postal systems, QSL cards can be sent either direct to an individual’s address, or via a country's centralized amateur radio association QSL bureau, which collects and distributes cards for that country. This saves postage fees for the sender by sending several cards destined for a single country in one envelope, or large numbers of cards using parcel services. The price for lower postage, however, is a delay in reaching its destination because of the extra handling time involved. In addition to such incoming bureaus, there are also outgoing bureaus in some countries. These bureaus offer a further postage savings by accepting cards destined for many different countries and repackaging them together into bundles that are sent to specific incoming bureaus in other countries.

For rare countries, that are ones where there are very few amateur radio operators, places with no reliable (or even existing) postal systems, including expeditions to remote areas, a volunteer QSL manager may handle the mailing of cards. For expeditions this may amount to thousands of cards, and payment for at least postage is appreciated, and is required for a direct reply (as opposed to a return via a bureau).

Recently, the Internet has enabled electronic transmission as an alternative to the need for mailing a physical card. These systems use computer databases to store all the same information normally verified by QSL cards in an electronic format. Some sponsors of amateur radio operating awards, which normally accept QSL cards for proof of contacts, may also recognize a specific electronic QSL system in verifying award applications.

One such system, eQSL enables electronic exchange of QSLs as jpeg or gif images which can then be printed as cards on the recipient's local inkjet or laser printer, or displayed on the computer monitor. Many logging programs now have direct electronic interfaces to transmit QSO details in real-time into the eQSL.cc database. CQ magazine began accepting electronic QSLs from eQSL.cc for its four award programs in January 2009. 10-10 has been accepting eQSLs since 2002. Another, the ARRL’s Logbook of The World (LoTW), allows confirmations to be submitted electronically for that organization’s DX Century Club and Worked All States awards.

Even in the presence of electronic QSLs, physical QSL cards are often fine historical or sentimental keepsakes of a memorable location heard or worked, or a pleasant contact with a new radio friend, and serious hams may have thousands of them. Some cards are plain, while others are multicolored and may be oversized or double paged.


QSL cards in shortwave listening

Shortwave listeners also collect QSL cards. Sometimes referred to as SWL cards, they can confirm reception of two-way amateur radio communications or commercial radio operators using HF frequencies. A more common form of QSL card for shortwave listeners to collect verifies the reception of signals from international broadcasting or utility stations.

For many international broadcasters, QSL cards serve as publicity tools rather than for gathering data on receptions. Often the cards include information about their stations or countries. Also, announcers may read on the air comments that listeners have put on their own QSL cards.

Other commercial and government television and radio stations have occasionally used QSL card requests as a means of judging the size of their audiences and distances that they can be received. Some of the very early television stations in New York City asked for listener reports, and Project HAARP has occasionally requested reception information on its shortwave experiments, in return for which it sent back QSL cards. Time and frequency stations, such as WWV, will also send QSL cards in response to listener’s reports.


QSL cards in TV-FM DXing

QSL cards are also collected by radio enthusiasts who listen for distant FM radio or TV stations.

For more detail please clik at link below:-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QSL


Sumber dari wikipedia

What is DX'ing?

What is DX'ing?
DX'ing is the hobby of listening for distant radio or TV transmissions. You can "DX" AM, FM, TV, shortwave, scanner frequencies, longwave, amateur radio bands, and more. "DX" has a more specific meaning to amateur (ham) radio operators. To them, DX literally refers to amateur radio transmissions from foreign countries.

Why do people DX?
There are MANY reasons to DX!

Hear different countries, states, or cities perspectives on news and events

Hear your favorite sports team broadcast

The simple enjoyment and accomplishment of hearing a station thousands of miles away

Electronics experimentation (building radios, antennas, etc)

Radio wave propagation and ionospheric study

What is the difference between MW, AM, and BCB DX'ing?
AM, BCB, and MW DX'ing are the same thing. MW stands for Medium Wave, and refers to frequencies between about 500 KHz and 2000 KHz. The term "medium wave" makes sense when thought of in context with Short Wave and Long Wave. Literally, MW has wavelengths considered to be of medium length (160+ Meters).

The term AM, however, is actually less precise of a definition of the band than MW. AM is actually the type of modulation used by most radio stations in the MW frequency range. For this reason, people refer to the band as the AM band. Of course, AM (amplitude modulation) could be used in ANY frequency range, including within the "FM" band (88-108 MHz in North America).

BCB stands for "broadcast band". This term is a little more antiquated, having it's start back before FM radio existed. At that time, only one broadcast band existed - the AM or MW band.

So, usually people referring to "AM", "MW", or BCB DX'ing are referring to DX'ing the same band - 530-1710 KHz in North America.

What equipment do I need to DX?
Great DX enjoyment can be achieved with very modest equipment. One can DX the AM or FM bands with car radios and simple portable radios to some degree of success. Many older inexpensive FM tuners and TV's outperform the models of today, as well. You might also consider trying out your VCR's tuner for TV DX. It's not uncommon for many VCR's to outperform TV's when it comes to DX - especially if you can disable the low signal "blue screen" function.

While great enjoyment can be had with inexpensive radios and TV's, many DX'ers buy high end communications receivers to help receive more exotic DX. These types of receivers are virtually required for shortwave and longwave DX, but can also aid the AM/MW DX'er. There are many competitors in this market, so check out your local amateur radio store. As a starting point, look for Icom, Kenwood, Drake, NRD, and other brands. Specifically, todays most popular DX receivers include the Drake R8B, Kenwood R-1000 and R-5000, Icom R-71A and the Icom R-70, among others.

And any DX'er can improve their setups with better, and usually bigger, antennas. Antenna design and size vary greatly depending on the band you're interested in. Here are some antenna types to look for:

UHF: Parabolic dishes are the best; large "yagi" antennas also work well. These require a rotator.
FM/VHF: Yagi antennas dominate. They are relatively small and directional, so will require a rotator.
HF/SW: A simple dipole can achieve great results, as can a tuned random length wire. Yagi's also exist, but are very large.
AM/MW: Loop antennas are great - small, directional, and indoors. "Beverage" wire antennas are the ultimate, but require 800+ feet of level/straight terrain.
LW: Wire antennae and loops also work in this range.

If you really have a lot of time, space, and money, elaborate antenna arrays can be assembled. These often consist of multiple conventional antennae connected to an electronic phasing unit. These phasing units allow you to literally phase the received radio waves in a manner that either amplify potential DX or "null" interfering stations.

How do I know what I'm listening to?
Several guidebooks and reference books exist, as do many online resources. Check the AM DX Reference and FM DX Reference for many. Also look into joining a club relevant to the band that interests you. A good overview book including AM, shortwave, and more radio station listings is the annual "Worldwide Radio and TV Handbook", or WRTH for short. Check amazon.com for details.

What clubs exist, and how can they help me?
DX clubs are very helpful for several reasons. Many have reference publications, technical guides, and general tip sheets to help optimize your DX experience. Several clubs have web sites and mailling lists for distribution of real-time information. Most clubs have periodic publications (weekly and monthly) and also sponsor club conventions to allow DX'ers to share ideas, experiences, and knowledge.

What is Citizen Band (CB)?

Citizens' Band radio (often shortened to CB radio) is, in many countries, a system of short-distance radio communications between individuals on a selection of 40 channels within the 27-MHz (11 m) band. The CB radio service is distinct from FRS, GMRS, MURS, or amateur ("ham") radio. In many countries, CB does not require a license and, unlike amateur radio, it may be used for business as well as personal communications. Like many other two-way radio

services, Citizens' Band channels are shared by many users. Only one station may transmit at a time. Other stations must listen and wait for the shared channel to be available.

Over time, several countries have created similar radio services, with varying requirements for licensing and differing technical standards. While they may be known by other names, such as General Radio Service in Canada, they often use similar frequencies (26 to 28 MHz), and have similar uses, and similar difficulties with antennas and propagation. Licenses may or may not be required, but eligibility is generally simple.

Some countries have personal radio services in the UHF band, such as the European PMR446 and the Australian UHF CB. Like the American FRS and GMRS services, these are more properly covered in their own articles, as much of this article is specific to the antenna and propagation of the upper HF and lower VHF bands.

For more detail you can click link below:-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens%27_band_radio

Notis Siri Pertama RAE dan Ujian CW 2010

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (SKMM) will be holding the first series of Radio Amateur Examination (RAE) and the Morse Code Test (CW) for the year 2010.

The Morse Code Test (CW) will be held at 10.00 a.m. on 17 March 2010 at the SKMM HQ in Cyberjaya. Applications close at 5.00 p.m. on 5 February 2010.

The Radio Amateur Examination (RAE) will be held at 2.00 p.m. on 14 April 2010 at locations in the Northern and Central Regions of Peninsular Malaysia. Applications close at 5.00 p.m. on 12 February 2010.

For further details on venue and payment please click below:


http://www.skmm.gov.my/ViewWhatIsNew.asp?cc=9948368&winrid=96152897

Gotong Royong!!

Satu program gotong royong untuk membersihkan kawasan yang akan dijadikan bengkel teknikal dan aktiviti ADARC akan dilaksanakan. Berikut adalah butiran lanjut mengenai aktiviti tersebut


TARIKH: 28/02/2010
MASA: 0900 DI RV POINT
TEMPAT: KEDIAMAN 9W2JQQ (RAZIF), BALAKONG
RV: DEPAN JAYA JUSCO CHERAS SELATAN


**WAJIB PAKAI KASUT**


Diharap program yg akan diadakan mendapat penglibatan SEMUA rakan-rakan. Sila bawa alatan sendiri seperti glove dll, Satu lagi aktiviti sihat anjuran ADARC demi kesenangan akan datang. Bersama-sama kita menjayakannya!!


Sebarang rujukan & soalan sila hubungi kami.


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9W2YSF Mengalami Kemalangan

9W2YSF (Yusof) telah mengalami satu kemalangan kecil di Balakong sewaktu beliau menunggang motorsikal untuk mengambil XYLnya pulang dari tempat kerja. Beliau telah mengalami beberapa luka kecil di bahagian lutut dan tangan. Bagaimana pun doktor mengesyaki tulang hidung beliau telah retak atau patah.

Beberapa orang rakan yang memantau di frekuensi V47 telah dapat berita ini lebih awal dan pergi ke rumah beliau untuk menziarahi. Antara rakan-rakan yang hadir adalah 9W2UWR, 9W2NDS, 9W2MHJ, 9W2KJG, 9W2BMX, SWL Shah & SWL Ibrahim.

Terima kasih juga kepada 9W2JQQ dan 9W2BCT kerana mengambil berat tentang keadaan rakan-rakan lokalan walaupun sekadar dapat QSO di udara untuk bertanya kan khabar 9W2YSF.

Kepada Pak Ucop berhati-hati menunggang motor selepas ini dan kami doakan semoga anda cepat sembuh. Moral of the story jangan jadi mat rempit macam Pak Ucop. Hehehehehe

73

Tahniah SCS

Program ramah mesra SCS Communication

AHLI-AHLI SCS Communication and Event bergambar pada program suai kenal di Taman Metropolitan, Kepong baru-baru ini.

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MERIAH. Seramai 250 orang ahli SCS Communication and Event berkumpul pada program suai kenal dan ramah mesra di Taman Metropolitan, Kepong baru-baru ini.

Selain diraikan dengan jamuan makan, ahli-ahli baru dan lama turut diberi penerangan mengenai hala tuju baru syarikat yang giat menjalankan aktiviti rekreasi seperti pacuan empat roda, perkhemahan dan sukan.

Menurut Pengarah Urusannya, Datuk Mohd. Nazli Yusoff, program tersebut merupakan pembuka tirai bagi tahun 2010 bagi semua ahli dan pengurusan baru syarikat.

"Fokus utama kita ialah untuk menggabungkan semua peminat aktiviti rekreasi bagi menjadikannya satu hobi yang sihat dan kita berhasrat untuk memantapkan lagi aktiviti tahun ini," katanya.

http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2010&dt=0109&pub=Kosmo&sec=Komuniti_Kita&pg=kk_04.htm

MARES Emergency Communication (EmComm) Talk

MARES would like to invite all amateur radio enthusiasts to join an Emergency Communication talk that would be held as follows:

Date: 7 February 2010 (Sunday)
Location: MARES Club House
Topic: Emergency Communication (EmComm)
Time: 10.00 am (+8 GMT)
Presenter: En. Abd. Aziz (9M2AU)

During this event, we will also be opening a booth for anyone who are interested to be an Emergency Respond Team (ERT) member. Those who are interested are welcome to come and register at the booth. Help us to help others in need.

Saving Lives Through The Airwaves!

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Satu Lagi Kejutan

12 Januari 2010 satu lagi kejutan di dalam akhbar KOSMO. Seorang rakan dari ADARC iaitu 9W2XSV telah bergelar atlit triathlon negara. Tahniah untuk anda, semoga anda berjaya dalam bidang yang diceburi.

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Kunjungan Prihatin

Pada tanggal 10 Januari 2010, ADARC47 telah mengadakan kunjungan ke rumah 9W2BCT/113MB226. Tujuan utama adalah melawat XYL 9W2BCT yang baru pulang dari hospital akibat patah tangan. Secara tidak langsung aktiviti seperti ini dapat mengeratkan hubungan kekeluargaan di kalangan rakan-rakan amatur di ADARC47. Berikut di paparkan gambar aktiviti yang berlangsung...

sekian

73 de ADARC47

Tahniah 9W2SAQ

Tahniah kepada 9W2SAQ yang telah dapat cahaya mata baru pada 25 Disember 2009 yang lalu. Baby selamat dilahirkan pada jam 4.13pm dengan berat 3.52kg dan dinamakan Qasdina Isyah Sofiya binti Zulfadhli.

Semoga murah rezeki di tahun 2010 ini dengan kehadiran orang baru bang Zul.

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9W2JBD Kemalangan

9W2JBD (kiri) telah terlibat dalam satu kemalangan kecil. Akibat dari kemalangan itu beliau telah retak tulang tapak tangan kiri dan kini masih lagi dalam cuti sakit.

Mudah-mudahan anda cepat sembuh Amy dan boleh tekan PTT semula.

73

Kata-kata Motivasi Untuk Tahun 2010

Fahami dan hayatilah setiap kata-kata peransang ini semoga anda dapat menyemarakkan semangat ingin terus berusaha dalam merealisasikan impian anda untuk tahun 2010 ini.

Sesiapa yang mempunyai kebolehan akan berjumpa landasan yang tepat.
- Charles Cahier

Kejayaan tidak datang kepada manusia yang leka.
- Charles Cahier

Semua yang dicapai oleh manusia dan yang gagal dicapai olehnya adalah kesan langsung pemikirannya.
- James Allen

Menyimpang seinci, rugi seribu batu.
- Peribahasa Cina

Rahsia kejayaan adalah ketekalan matlamat.
- Benjamin Disraeli

Perbaiki diri anda, tetapi jangan jatuhkan orang lain.
- I. Salanter Lipkin

Pengiktirafan dan ganjaran datang kepada mereka yang menunjukkan kualiti yang baik dalam perbuatannya.
- Aristotle

Anda tidak boleh mencipta pengalaman. Anda mesti menghadapinya.
- Albert Camus

Nilai manusia adalah semahal nilai matlamatnya.
- Marcus Aurelius

Manusia yang tidak berharap untuk menang telah sedia kalah.
- Jose Joaquin Olmedo

Tiada manusia yang berjaya dalam semua yang dilakukannya dan kewujudan kita ini sebenarnya mesti menempuh kegagalan. Yang penting ialah kita tidak menjadi lemah semasa kegagalan itu terjadi dan kekalkan usaha hingga ke akhir hayat.
- Joseph Conrad

Manusia tidak merancang untuk gagal, mereka gagal untuk merancang.
- William J. Siegel

Minda yang mahu akan memudahkan perjalanan yang susah.
- Philip Massinger

Perjalanan seribu batu bermula dari satu langkah.
- Lao Tze

Kegagalan adalah asas kemenangan
- Lao Tze

Jika tujuan anda jelas, anda boleh mencapainya dengan mudah.
- Lao Tze

Kurang semangat mengakibatkan lebih banyak kegagalan berbanding kurangnya kebijaksanaan atau kemahiran.
- Flower A. Newhouse

Masa depan itu dibeli oleh masa sekarang.
- Samuel Johnson

Orang yang berjaya dalam hidup adalah orang yang nampak tujuannya dengan jelas dan menjurus kepadanya tanpa menyimpang.
- Cecil B. DeMille

Jika anda mahu membuat sesuatu, anda akan cari jalan. Jika anda tidak mahu membuat sesuatu, anda akan cari alasan.
- Peribahasa Arab

Hendak seribu daya, tak hendak seribu dalih.
- Peribahasa Melayu

Orang yang hebat bertindak sebelum berkata dan dia berkata selaras dengan tindakannya.
- Confucius

Seseorang yang melakukan kesalahan dan tidak membetulkannya telah melakukan satu kesalahan lagi.

Salam Perpisahan 9W2TBC

Yang dirai,

9W2TBC atau nama manjanya Ayie akan bertukar tempat kerja ke Batu Gajah, Perak. Berita penghijrahan beliau agak menggemparkan. Ada rakan yang berjurai air mata dik terkenangkan saat indah bersama beliau dalam pelbagai aktiviti ADARC47. ADARC47 mengucapkan selamat berjaya dalam kerjaya anda. Jangan lupakan kami di ADARC47. Jika pulang ke kampung halaman panggil-panggillah kami di v47. Semoga talian persaudaraan amatur yang terjalin akan berkekalan...

Berikut adalah gambar sekitar majlis perpisahan tersebut...



73 de' ADARC47

DXing @Gunung Nuang

Pada tanggal 02/01/2010 beberapa rakan ADARC47 telah mengadakan ujian pemancaran untuk VHF dan HF di kaki Gunung Nuang. Apa yang menarik perhatian ialah ujian pemancaran HF yang begitu memberangsangkan. Diterajui oleh 9W2BCT, Abg Aswadi segala aktiviti telah berjalan dengan lancar. Acara tidak rasmi ini telah berakhir pada 03012010 sekitar jam 12tgh hari. Berikut merupakan gambar yang sempat dirakam.

#pole PU12 about 36feet from the ground, the introduction.