Um, I meant 34 CQ Zones of course!
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I’m hoping to improve on my 143 countries on Top, and remembering the topic of
this thread, 43 CQ Zones.
73, Luke VK3HJ
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On 3/10/2021 7:30 PM, GEORGE WALLNER wrote:
On remotes: When somebody builds a station in Haiti and operates it
remotely, he has just enabled people to work Haiti, which may not happen
otherwise. As long as there is no pretense of something else, I think
its great.
Me too. Remote stations
Nice post!
Cecil
K5DL
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> On Mar 10, 2021, at 5:58 PM, Steve HA0DU wrote:
>
> Gentlemen,
>
> Amateur radio is supposed to be a hobby. FUN.
>
> What we see is TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT! It certainly changes the hobby, but it
> should not change the fun. I read my license, but I
Seems like it might be time to remove or moderate people on this list.
This is a bit over the top.
On 3/10/2021 11:59 AM, ok1tn wrote:
VA3DX
pity you have such a nice callsign. Martin is a very erudite technician and
a perfect operator. I don't even think you know what you're saying and you
George,
I'm looking forward to my 2nd C6AGU RIB (Radio In a Box) QSO in the upcoming
Spring STEW using your teams amazing example of remote operation technologies.
I'll be using my 80' vertical totally surrounded by the saltwater of Puget
Sound near Seattle. Thanks again for my first RIB Q in
Hans,
On remotes: When somebody builds a station in Haiti and operates it
remotely, he has just enabled people to work Haiti, which may not happen
otherwise. As long as there is no pretense of something else, I think its
great.
73,
George,
AA7JV/C6AGU
On Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:39:49 +0100
Interesting how people answer their own questions as if a survey had been sent
and the “Answers” were from the census”.
I really don’t care…just giving my take on these comments.
Ham radio, like Politics, has taken a different turn.
Life is too short to make a big deal of these things.
“Don’t
On 3/10/2021 9:48 AM, Martin Kratoska wrote:
The operator can't do anything other than clicking to station wanted to
QSO.
This ignores the fact that ham radio is a TECHNICAL hobby, and part of
the fun (achievement) involves mastering that technology, everything
from antennas to rigs to
Hi Luke
The best signal ever on 160m from that part of the world was possible and only
possible with the vertical IN the salt water. The radials making electrical
contact with the water. Pleas talk with George, he developed a simple vertical
in U shape ., good for 80m and 160m, he used it in
Hi Dave,
Great to see the band opening up for you into Asia. I really hope it’s a sign
of better conditions to come, but I think ‘ol Sol is getting a bit active these
days! With the recurring waves of geo-mag disturbances, I fear that the 27 day
rotation might keep things muted for a while!
Gentlemen,
Amateur radio is supposed to be a hobby. FUN.
What we see is TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT! It certainly changes the hobby,
but it should not change the fun. I read my license, but I can't find
that FTx modes MUST BE USED EXCLUSIVELY.
45 years ago we did RTTY contests with an old RFT
Ham Radio is definitely no “level playing field”!
I live on a 100 ac farm, and have a decent set of antennas. I am just finishing
up an almost Quarterwave vertical (35 m) tower for 160 m, with plans for an
offset wire for 80 m. There are Beverages for 6 directions too. I’m making the
most of
I’m also interested to follow this discussion, as I’ll be activating two VK9
entities later this year. My experience is with Inverted-L antenna, on Norfolk
Island we used a big Norfolk Island Pine tree for support, and Mellish Reef an
18 m SpiderPole, which both worked well.
73, Luke VK3HJ
Hans et all-
I kinda mirror Hans, myself having been licensed since 1967 and having
to learn/do things the old/hard way which makes things sweeter when they
happenthe pc to pc is not my thing and never willkinda takes the
fun and skill out of the hobby...I even refuse to even have a
Great Hans
I guess you felt the same way when the cluster appeared. All your life
doing DX, going through the bands with the dial and one day it was no
longer necessary, the PC would tell you where the DX was
I imagine that back then you would also have been furious like now, and
have claimed to
Greetings Topbanders. . .
Conditions this morning from Midwest NA to Asia were, perhaps, the best
of the season so far (such as it is). TB regular Kim/HL5IVL was in here
with a signal peaking honest 579. Ed/KH2L was 579. Mike/KL7QOW was
pounding in here 589/599. I worked two first time JA
Hi folks
Been reading all sayings about FT8/FT4-business
.
MYSELF I will NEVER ever use FT4 or FT 8. Been active Ham-operator since
1961. I am now 75 years old,and still active,and dx-expeditioner.
I say, this PC to PC business kills the challenge of our hobby.
I agree 100% with OK1RR and OK1TN
VA3DX
pity you have such a nice callsign. Martin is a very erudite technician and
a perfect operator. I don't even think you know what you're saying and you
should consider your words.
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73 Slavek Zeler
www.lc-variable.eu
www.okdxf.eu
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73 Slavek Zeler
www.lc-variable.eu
www.okdxf.eu
Do me a favor, Glenn; read what you just sent and then look into a mirror.
Dave K8MN
On 3/9/2021 08:45 PM, Glenn Wyant wrote:
And you decide whether any of us deserve to follow our own preferences!
We don't need you as a dumb ass wanna be leader.
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On Mar 9, 2021, at
ENOUGH!!
TU es 73 de Lee KX4TT
On Wednesday, 10 March 2021, 06:49:23 pm GMT+1, Martin Kratoska
wrote:
First - before any comment: I thoroughly tested FT8. Trying to "be on"
since the very first steps of FT8. Made some ~3000 QSO with 150
countries DXCC. Studied the protocol into
I have been using Spiderpoles on DXpeditions and at C6AGU for many years.
Yes, they are not very strong, but with proper guying, I have seen them
stand up to 80 mph winds. For 160, when using top loading, don't use the two
top (thinnest) segments as wind loading on the wire can break the thin
It isn't the feedpoint impedance that matters, it is the antenna radiation
resistance that matters. For example, if we take a quarter wavelength
vertical having radiation resistance of 36 ohms and add a wire to make it a
folded vertical having input impedance of 144 ohms it still has a radiation
Doug, you read my mind. Thanks a lot, OC. I owe you a beer...
73
Martin, OK1RR
Dne 10. 03. 21 v 17:11 Glenn Wyant napsal(a):
Sorry to offend you Dougand Martin
However when another ham tries to tell me what I should or should not
Operate, well I take offense.
In this case Martin does
I have the 26m pole top loaded for 160m, which also supports a 17m
vertical section for a 80m Inv-L. Strong winds here as well, but never
problems the last 6 years.
73, Harry, DH1NBE
Am 10.03.2021 um 18:29 schrieb Chortek, Robert L.:
I’ve got multiple (4)Spiderbeam fiberglass poles up to 60’
First - before any comment: I thoroughly tested FT8. Trying to "be on"
since the very first steps of FT8. Made some ~3000 QSO with 150
countries DXCC. Studied the protocol into depth to understand what does
the tricks to resolve very weak signal. Using the best available sound
card - the Asus
I have the DX Engineering preamp that I use with the DX Engineering portable
flag and can confirm the 4.5 dB noise figure. Using the methods I described
here in an earlier post, I measured the noise figure as between 4 to 5 dB.
Also I measured the gain (S21) from 0.1 to 30 MHz with my VNA-2180.
Oh, and I should have added it’s critical to mount the hose clamps correctly
and NOT to over-tighten them. They can place tremendous pressure on the
fiberglass and cause failure if not installed properly.
73,
Bob/AA6VB
Robert L. Chortek
> On Mar 10, 2021, at 9:29 AM, Chortek, Robert L.
>
I’ve got multiple (4)Spiderbeam fiberglass poles up to 60’ tall. With proper
guying, I’ve never had a failure. I also find the poles to be very well
balanced. I was able to erect a 60’ pole to make a top loaded 160 meter antenna
by myself. I think they are a great product. Proper buying is
We installed an 18 meter Spider Pole at ET3AA, which supports a wire
Inverted L for 80 and 160. It blows around pretty good at times.
While I don't discount Jim's experience, it's been up for 2 plus years
and is still going strong.
73
Ken K4ZW
On Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 12:13 PM Jim Brown wrote:
On 3/10/2021 8:38 AM, Jim Thomson wrote:
So its all relative really.
Great post, Jim.
73, Jim K9YC
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On 3/10/2021 4:25 AM, S57AD wrote:
Spiderbeam sells 160m antenna kit (top loaded 60' vertical - telescopic
fiberglass pole, all the wires, etc,
Their fiberglass is not to be trusted structurally. I speak from experience.
73, Jim K9YC
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160 m and is interesting because there are many obstacles on it.
Of course, technical progress should help. But only within strictly
reasonable limits!
Unfortunately, the time has come when many (especially those who create
the rules) do not respect these reasonable limits.
Why?
Probably
You folks using CW have a HUGE advantage over the SSB operator.
And folks using a remote RX have a bigger advantage over everybody.
And hams, who live on 5-10 acres out in the bushhave a huge advantage
over us mere mortals on postage stamp sized city lots, surrounded by noise in
all
This Spring Stew perry event is coming this weekend!! Starts at 1500Z on
March 13th and runs for 24 hours. Exchange is your grid square and you get
more points the further away the stations you work are.
Last chance to enjoy good North Hemisphere propagation before the days
start getting too
Sorry to offend you Dougand Martin
However when another ham tries to tell me what I should or should not
Operate, well I take offense.
In this case Martin does not like FT8
Thats fine, however when he starts saying it should not count for dxcc waz was
etc
For dxcc was waz etc , which would
Gee, all I wanted was a few pointers in hopes of knocking off a couple
of CQ zones! I also discovered that many of my e mail replies went
into a junque mail folder for some unknown reason. Thanks to all who
responded. You gave me a lot of good information that I can pursue.
Along those
Rich
Roughly how big is your back yard? Any trees over 30' high?
( I did work Antarctica from Texas once with a Bnut HF-9V and about 8
radials, so even a blind pig finds a truffle now and then ...but your
instincts are correct about there being better alternatives ...8^)
Dave
NR1DX
On
I have as much of a compromised antenna for 160 as you can get.
A Butternut HF2V with a 160 coil, mounted on a chain link fence.
I have a small lot with overhead power lines across the back of the property,
and Am looking for a better idea.
I’m thinking a hi impedance feed point antenna ie:450
Spiderbeam sells 160m antenna kit (top loaded 60' vertical - telescopic
fiberglass pole, all the wires, etc, Radials should be user supplied).
Just a suggestion...
73, Mirko S57AD
V V sre., 10. mar. 2021 ob 12:37 je oseba Rodman, David
napisala:
> My group is planning a Caribbean trip next
My group is planning a Caribbean trip next year for one of the CW contests. If
anyone has some ideas on design or deployment of temporary antennas for DX
(160m or any low band actually), it would be helpful as we are in early
planning. If you have done this before, luggage is the preferred
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