Re: Topband: My first VK on 160M!

2018-04-01 Thread Adrian Van Der Byl
Hi Mark Glad you were able to work VK3IO and VK3HJ. I pulled out of that opening in deference to others here due to spurious products on my transmission. Best 73 Adrian VK2WF -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Mark K3MSB Sent: Sunday, 1

Re: Topband: Wednesday 160m DX Activity Night

2018-03-29 Thread Adrian Van Der Byl
Hi Steve This evening (29 March) was much better, a number of RBN responses from AA4VV, VE7CC-7 and W4KKN. It opened up around 10:45z. Thanks for the QSOs with VE3MGY, N0FW and N7UA. 73 Adrian VK2WF From: VK3HJ [mailto:vk3hj_l...@barefoothorse.com.au] Sent: Thursday, 29 March 2018 6:58

Re: Topband: Capacity Hat Wire Size

2018-01-03 Thread Adrian Van Der Byl
Sorry it seems the link I posted got broken. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=440029073004475=pcb.745473342286 826=3=1 73 Adrian VK2WF -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Van Der Byl Sent: Thursday, 4 January 2018 9:44 AM

Re: Topband: Capacity Hat Wire Size

2018-01-03 Thread Adrian Van Der Byl
I have to agree with Mike, physical strength is important. I am on an exposed ridge where the winds are quite strong. I use stainless steel wire rope as part of the top hat supported with 19mm dia al tubing spokes. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=440029073004475=pcb.745473342286 826=3=1