<strong>September</strong> <strong>2000</strong> Volume 84 Number 9CONTENTSDavid Sumner, K1ZZPublisherMark J. Wilson, K1ROEditorSteve Ford, WB8IMYManaging EditorJoel P. Kleinman, N1BKEAssociate Technical EditorLarry D. Wolfgang, WR1B; Dean Straw, N6BV;Robert Schetgen, KU7G; Charles L.Hutchinson, K8CH; Paul Pagel, N1FBSenior Assistant Technical EditorsJoe Bottiglieri, AA1GWAssistant Technical EditorEd Hare, W1RFI; Zack Lau, W1VT;Mike Tracy, KC1SX; Al Alvareztorres, AA1DOLaboratory StaffRick Lindquist, N1RLSenior News EditorRosalie White, K1STOPublic ServiceDan Henderson, N1NDContestsMary E. Lau, N7IALAt the FoundationBernie McClenny, W3URHow’s DX?Bill Moore, NC1LDXCC, VUCCJohn Hennessee, N1KBWashington MailboxJohn Troster, W6ISQ; Emil Pocock, W3EP;Diane Ortiz, K2DO; Stan Horzepa, WA1LOU;Paul L. Rinaldo, W4RI; Al Brogdon, W1AB;George Fremin III, K5TR; Roger Burch, WF4N;John Dilks, K2TQN; Rich Arland, K7SZ;H. Ward Silver, N0AXContributing EditorsMichelle Bloom, WB1ENTProduction SupervisorJodi Morin, KA1JPAAssistant Production Supervisor/LayoutSue FaganGraphic Design SupervisorDavid Pingree, N1NASSenior Technical IllustratorMichael DanielsTechnical IllustratorJoe Shea, Paul LappenProduction AssistantsSteffie Nelson, KA1IFBProofreaderJohn Bee, N1GNVAdvertising ManagerHanan Al-Rayyashi, KB1AFXAdvertising Production CoordinatorMelissa YraytaAdvertising AssistantDebra JahnkeCirculation ManagerKathy Capodicasa, N1GZODeputy Circulation ManagerIn order to ensure prompt delivery, we ask thatyou periodically check the address informationon your mailing label. If you find any inaccuracies,please contact the Circulation Departmentimmediately. Thank you for your assistance.See page 10 for detailed contact information.Telephone: 860-594-0200Fax: 860-594-02594 <strong>September</strong> <strong>2000</strong>Technical32 The OCR II Receiver Dan Wissell, N1BYTIf you enjoyed the original OCR receiver project in the June 1998 <strong>QST</strong>,you’ll love this new, improved version.38 The Monster Loop Dick Goodman, WA3USGBuild this remotely-tuned, low-frequency receiving antenna.41 Amateur Television from Model Planes and Rockets Steve Cerwin, WA5FRFTips and techniques for successful flights.74 Product Review Joe Bottiglieri, AA1GW<strong>QST</strong> examines an MFJ QRP-Cub HF transceiver, as well as the AlincoDM-330MV and Diamond GZV4000 switching power supplies.News and Features749 “It Seems to Us. . .”: Amateur Radio Resources for Learning15 DC Currents Steve Mansfield, N1MZAProspects for an amateur spectrum bill unclear as adjournment looms.28 MBA: The Mighty Big Antenna David Blaschke, W5UNCould this be the world’s largest amateur moonbounce array?30 Grid Chasing: Fixed or Mobile? Bill Wageman, K5MATWelcome to one of the most addictive “sports” in Amateur Radio.45 The Ross Hull Story Eric Jamieson, VK5LPThe life story of one of the greatest VHF/UHF pioneers in history.52 ARRL Board Thinks Big for the New Millennium Dave Patton, NT1NThe ARRL board plans ahead to meet the challenges of the 21st century.70 Happenings Rick Lindquist, N1RLHatfield: Hams need to “walk the walk;” Hollingsworth: “There’s still work to bedone;” ARRL: ham radio is “fertile ground” for software-defined radios; FCCsays “no” to SSB, digital in VHF CW bands; K1TO-N5TJ team repeats asWRTC champ; FCC questions W5YI-VEC over code test complaint; more…<strong>QST</strong> (ISSN:0033-4812) is published monthly as its official journal by the American Radio RelayLeague, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111-1494. ARRL yearly membership dues (including asubscription to <strong>QST</strong>), are $34 worldwide. To compensate for additional postage for mailing outsidethe US, please remit $47 for Canada and $54 for other countries. Complete membership informationis shown on page 5. Periodicals postage paid at Hartford, CT, and at additional mailing offices.45POSTMASTER: Form 3579 requested. Send address changes to:<strong>QST</strong>, 225 Main St, Newington, CT 06111-1494 Volume 84, Number 8
<strong>QST</strong> Workbench59 The Doctor is INDIN connectors; matching J poles; Internet RFI; more...61 A Simple Regen Radio for Beginners Charles Kitchin, N1TEVIf you’re just getting your feet wet in the homebrew world, or if you’relooking for an easy weekend project, try this little rig.65 Test Your Knowledge! H. Ward Silver, N0AXTools, tools and more tools.66 Short Takes Michael Tracy, KC1SXEZNEC 3.0 for Windows67 The Help DeskThe ARRL Outgoing QSL Service68 Hints & Kinks Bob Schetgen, KU7GDOX for an FT-847; sweep tube replacements, more...108Our CoverA view from the air is the only way to capturethe true enormity of W5UN’s “Mighty BigAntenna.” This massive moonbounce array iscapable of generating up to 1.5 million wattsERP. You’ll find complete details on page 28of this issue.AIR PHOTO, INC61Amateur Satellites .............................90At the Foundation .............................. 91Contest Corral................................. 102Coming Conventions ......................... 95Correspondence................................ 24Digital Dimension .............................. 89Feedback ........................................... 79Ham Ads........................................... 152Hamfest Calendar ............................. 96How’s DX? .......................................... 82Index of Advertisers ........................ 174Moved & Seconded ........................... 55New Products . 37, 51, 64, 69, 97, 98, 99New Books .................................. 37, 64Operating48 Jamboree On The Air <strong>2000</strong> Jean Wolfgang, WB3IOS49 On Your Mark...Get “SET”...Go! Steve Ewald, WV1X50 School Club Roundup, <strong>2000</strong> Lew Malchick, N2RQ103 <strong>2000</strong> ARRL International EME Competition Rules104 <strong>2000</strong> ARRL RTTY Roundup Results Dan Henderson, N1ND107 1999 ARRL 10-Meter Contest Results Dan Henderson, N1NDDepartmentsOld Radio ........................................... 93Public Service .................................... 80QRP Power ......................................... 94Radios to Go ...................................... 98Section News ................................... 113Silent Keys ......................................... 99Special Events ................................ 101Strays ......................................... 92, 106The World Above 50 MHz ................. 84Up Front in <strong>QST</strong> ................................. 19W1AW Schedule ............................. 100Washington Mailbox .......................... 87We’re at Your Service ........................ 1075, 50 and 25 Years Ago ............... 100Membership in the ARRL, including a subscriptionto <strong>QST</strong>, is available to individuals at the followingrates: $34 per year in the US and possessions,$47 Canada, $54 elsewhere, payable in US funds.Age 65 and over, with proof of age, $28 (US only).Licensed radio amateurs age 21 and under mayqualify for special rates; write for application. Lifemembership is also available. Membership and<strong>QST</strong> cannot be separated. Fifty percent of dues isallocated to <strong>QST</strong>, the balance for membership.Sub-scription rate for libraries and institutions: $34per year postpaid in the US and possessions,$47 Canada, $54 elsewhere. Single copies $5 inthe US.Membership without <strong>QST</strong> is available to theimmediate family of a member living at the sameaddress, and to anyone who is legally blind,for $5 per year.Foreign remittances should be by internationalpostal or express money order or bank draftnegotiable in the US and for an equivalent amountin US funds.Copyright ©<strong>2000</strong> by the American Radio RelayLeague Inc. Title registered at the US PatentOffice. International copyright secured. All rightsreserved. Quedan reservados todos los derechos.Printed in the USA.<strong>QST</strong>®, DXCC®, VUCC® and DX Century Club®are registered trademarks of the American RadioRelay League, Inc.The ARRL and <strong>QST</strong> in no way warrant theproducts described or reviewed herein.<strong>QST</strong> is available to blind and physically handicappedindividuals on audio cassette from theLibrary of Congress, National Library Servicefor the Blind and Physically Handicapped.Call 1-800-424-8567.Indexed by Applied Science and Technology Index,Library of Congress Catalog Card No: 21-9421Reprint PermissionFor permission to quote or reprint material from<strong>QST</strong> or any ARRL publication, send a writtenrequest including the issue date (or book title),article, page numbers and a description of whereyou intend to use the reprinted material. Send therequest to the office of the Publications Manager(e-mail permission@arrl.org).<strong>September</strong> <strong>2000</strong> 5
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