Topband: Sloper EZNEC file wanted

2014-03-03 Thread DL1AMQ
Hi Topbander, some time ago there were offered EZNEC data for Alpha-Delta Twin-wire LowBand Sloper DX-A (160/80/40). I had a copy but lost them and can't find the source. Any hint where I can find these EZNEC data file ? Thank You and 73 de Thomas, DL1AMQ --- Diese E-Mail ist frei von

Re: Topband: ARRL Board Requests Member Comments About Digital Modes

2014-03-03 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
IMO, digital should go below 1810, AND it should preferably be a narrow band mode such as the superior JT9 mode. Unfortunately, below 1810 is never going to fly because of the lack of access below 1810 in many countries. Further, JT65 although wider than JT9 is certainly less than 200 Hz and

Re: Topband: ARRL Board Requests Member Comments About Digital Modes

2014-03-03 Thread Mike Waters
Thank you. I forgot that in Region 1 (essentially Europe, Asia, Africa), 160m starts at 1810. Here's a couple of thoughts for discussion: - Since two-thirds of the world --including North and South America-- starts at 1800, why not consider region-specific band plans? Is digital popular in other

Re: Topband: ARRL Board Requests Member Comments About Digital Modes

2014-03-03 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Mike, - Since two-thirds of the world --including North and South America-- starts at 1800, why not consider region-specific band plans? Is digital popular in other places? Put it this way - if you want region specific band plans and the need for significant split operation when working

Topband: New MFJ 259C available

2014-03-03 Thread Carl
Another entry into the analyzer battle, the C model covers 530KHz to 230 MHz. http://www.mfjenterprises.com/MFJ-259C_Flyer.php I wonder why it didnt go down to 470 KHz which would include the coming 600M bandthe new Topband. Carl KM1H _ Topband Reflector Archives -

Re: Topband: New MFJ 259C available

2014-03-03 Thread Mike Waters
There is a lot of CW and digital activity on 474.2 (USB). (Load wsjtx on your computer and see.) MFJ missed the boat. On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 7:57 PM, Carl k...@jeremy.mv.com wrote: I wonder why it didnt go down to 470 KHz which would include the coming 600M bandthe new Topband.

Re: Topband: New MFJ 259C available

2014-03-03 Thread Carl
Nah, it will have to go to at least 136 KHz; the future Topband. Carl KM1H - Original Message - From: James Rodenkirch To: Carl ; Top Band Contesting Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 9:04 PM Subject: RE: Topband: New MFJ 259C available They'll be offering a 250 kHz to 500

Topband: BCI

2014-03-03 Thread Gary Smith
I've been plagued by a problem I have finally identified but now need help in resolving. I thought it was birdies but realized it had an external component when I removed my antennas and they went away. I'm in a location where I can't put up a tower but have made extensive use of wires in

Re: Topband: New MFJ 259C available

2014-03-03 Thread Grant Saviers
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