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Table of Contents
Chapter
2. DX
Equipment
In depth information on:
receiver and transmitter specifications and characteristics that
are important for DXing, controls, linear amplifiers, DSP units, commercial
and homebrew antennas, stealth antennas, coax cables and managment,
towers, rotors, antenna tuners, RFI Safety and interference, keys and
keyers, microphones, SWR meters, monitor scopes and more. There is a
lot of good information on selecting and buying equipment in this chapter.
Chapter
3. Operating Aids
Operating
aids as they relate to DXing:
A review of practical computer programs for radio control, logging,
propagation, distance and bearing, grayline, NCDXF beacons, CW utilities,
propagation software and websites, RTTY, PSK31, SSTV, CQ and ITU Zones,
prefixes, grid squares, DXer Phoenetics and other DX books.
Chapter
4. Propagation
DX
and propagation: regions of the ionosphere, ionospheric variations,
Solar Flux, A Index, K Index, Gray Line DXing, backscatter, Sporadic
E, Tropospheric Scatter, Ducting, beacons, propagation characteristics of
each of the ham bands, using propagation graphs.
Chapter 5.
Working DX
DX myths, facts, techniques and tricks: Big Gun Myth, finding
DX, Pileup Exchanges, working pileups, operating split, best opportunities
for working DX, QRP operation, Don'ts of Pileups, DX Packet Clusters,
Telnet, DX Summit, DX Century Club, Worked All States and Continents,
Awards, Islands on the air IOTA, DX news letters and magazines, common and
rare DX, Zones, considerate operator's frequency guide, calling
frequencies. Chapter
6. Working 6M DX
Strategies
for finding DX and exploding the Big Gun myth. Non-Contest and
Contest DXing, QRP and CW operation, Packet Clusters and Telnet, WAS and
other awards, Six Meter Frequency Allotments, Calling Frequencies and the
Typical 6 Meter Band Plan.
Chapter 7. DX
Secrets
This chapter covers---well---the
secrets! 195 tips in this section. Finding the DX, where and how,
calling DX, working the pileups, DXing on CW, DX Contesting, DXing by
other means, equipment and operating aids -- its all here.
Chapter 8.
Contesting
Contesting is a dog-eat-dog
competition that requires stamina and the best that you can be. The
Art of Contesting, CW and Phone contesting equipment, Phone contesting, CW
contesting, Logging, Submitting those logs, Checking Logs. Check
Lists: before the contest, during the contest SSB and CW.
Chapter 7. All About QSLing
How
to log and the secrets and tricks for getting those QSL's in: QSL
Card Design, Logging, Finding QSL addresses, sending QSL cards, direct,
via DX manager, bureaus, forwarding services, QSLing electronically,
envelopes, return postage, IRC's, cash, bank checks, QSL checklist.
Appendix
A1. CW Operating Procedures
CW
DX Tutorial, Morse Prosigns, CW Keying and Paddle Adjustment, RST &
Q-Signals.
Appendix
A2. CW Abbreviations
Appendix
A3. RST System
Appendix
A4. Appendix
A5. Q-Signals
Appendix
A6. CQ Zone Map
Appendix
A7. ITU Zone Map
Appendix
A8. Worked All Zones
Appendix
A9. USA Districts
Appendix
A10. Prefix List
Appendix
A11. DXCC Record Sheets
Appendix
A12. Most Wanted Countries
Index
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Testimonials
Best book for
DXing, newbies or perhaps anyone. I'm sure even the seasoned pro
could glean stuff from here. It's a must have for people like me who
know nothing. Well I know something now. This book is laid out logically
and is an easy read. I even chuckled a few times. His sense of humor is
perfectly timed. But mostly it's so handy and I keep referring too it
daily while DXing. It's got useful tricks to DXing and tips on equipment
and procedures. Really enjoyed his DXing secrets. IMHO, probably the
most important thing is the frequency listings and their uses. I'm
hoping that will help standardize things as far as where the DX is. But
I'm amazed how knowledgeable AC6V is on this subject. I've got tabs
pasted all over it for quick reference and it is right next to me in the
ham shack. . . usually opened to something like frequency list or the
"Q" codes. Tons of stuff in there like that. I'm VERY glad I
bought this one and I don't buy many "how to" books. N5WVN
Outstanding book! Just got
the book in the mail today. I've only had it a short time - but I can't
put it down. This book is very well done - outstanding job! I can tell a
ton of care and time went into this book. What I like the most about it is
it is full of Practical information. I'm learning about stuff I've never
really understood until I read this book. I hope you will keep adding
to it an updating it. My two cents worth in just the first part of the
book I've read - add the Icom - 746 to your list of good contesting HF
rigs. I have the Yaesu 1000mp and I'd put the 746's receiver up against it
any day. Keep up the great work and thanks for an outstanding book. Feel
free to use my comments for your testimonials.73 Dave Sass KC0IWV, Savage
MN
What a great dx book! When I
was called to jury duty I selected THIS BOOK to read while waiting in the
jury assembly room! It's a great way to learn and review dxing
techniques. Those dxing secrets are great (but don't tell anyone!).
I know a lot of work went into this book and I thank and respect all those
who worked on it. Another thing that makes it great is the humor mixed in
- in fact, I'm asking my local radio club if they want to go on a
dxpedition to Charcoal Island in the Barbecues IOTA group! Thank you Rod
and everyone for a great book. 73 Martin G. (Marty) Blaise (AG5T)
Rod, 5
star rating. I
just bought your DX 101 book, and although I already have snagged 225
countries and have DXCC, I have found quite a few really neat hints and
tips that will prove useful. I must admit to reading a bunch of tips and
thinking - "Hey that's right, that's what I do . . . ".
So I'm learning new stuff and
getting a kick out of the "secrets" that I already stumbled
upon. Your book will be invaluable to beginners.. . .
Best DX and 73,
Rich
KY6R
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