Re: Topband: Timor Leste report #5

Hello Dietmar, You have a amazing 160m station, nice job on your part.. I was lucky enough to work you on 160 meters from Florida the other night. I would love to see you on 80 Meters, hopefully on CW, but FT8 if conditions are not good. 73, Bruce, W8HW === On 11/18/2023 4:32

Re: Topband: Bugs

tion for so many guys murdering CW with them? My heart is with precise sounding code! I always thought the machine at ARRL HDQ to be my standard! 73, Bruce W8RA > On Jul 6, 2023, at 6:18 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 7/6/2023 12:53 PM, Richard (Rick) Karlquist wrote: >> The read

Re: Topband: Antenna check for V31XX

Hi Roger, On this last day on January you are the only European that had signal enough to hear and work.Propagation very poor but we had a good QSO. Thanks73Bruce-K1fz -From: "Roger Kennedy" To: topband@contesting.com Cc: Sent: Monday January 31

Re: Topband: Beverage polarization

Great article Wes. it says it well. Ron, look at the explanation in that article about traveling-wave antenna vs Standing wave. 73, Bruce, W8HW *Traveling-Wave Antennas* The Beverage antenna is a traveling-wave antenna because it never has standing waves from reflections from the ends

Re: Topband: Beverage polarization

iation that vertical antenna provides. This is a long topic, but read about "traveling wave" and then this will become clear. 73, Bruce, W8HW === On 11/12/2021 8:26 AM, Ron Spencer via Topband wrote: I recently read, from Tom, W8JI, that the beverage antenna

Re: Topband: FW: Re: amp tripping on 160

To: "WW3S" Cc: Sent: Friday October 29 2021 11:16:58AM Subject: Re: Topband: amp tripping on 160 The "L" needs grounds to be efficient when near the earth. Try some radials to the coax shield connection at the "L" antenna end. Signal should come up, as s

Re: Topband: amp tripping on 160

It is likely RF traveling into the amp via multiple wires, cables. Recommend you put RFI cores on the coax between the radio and amp, and on the antenna coax near the amp. ( also possible getting on power supply connections) 73Bruce-K1FZ -From:

Re: Topband: Rogers dipole

Hi Guy, Some of it is high ground penetration on low frequencies. Dipole height above 'real conducting' ground can be a lot in some locations 73Bruce-K1FZ -From: "Guy Olinger K2AV" To: "Richard McLachlan" Cc: "topband" Sent: Wednesday December 16

Topband: transmit antenna capacitors

Surplus Sales of Nebraska has a large supply of Molded Broadcast transmitting capacitors for sale. https://www.surplussales.com/Capacitors/Trans_Coup_Caps/MicaTransB-E-CCap.html [1] 73 Bruce-K1FZ Links: -- [1] https://www.surplussales.com/Capacitors/Trans_Coup_Caps

Re: Topband: Propagation (VY0)

Calm yourself Mike. It happened. I can see why not to post weak unusual signals. Ever heard of spotlight propagation. -From: "Mike Smith VE9AA" To: "FZ Bruce" Cc: topband@contesting.com Sent: Tuesday December 17 2019 5:46:18PM

Topband: Propagation

Bruce-K1FZ _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector

Re: Topband: BOG

) New DXers need to have a name to point them toward useful information. 73 Bruce-K1FZ "Artek Manuals" To: topband@contesting.com Cc: Sent: Tuesday December 3 2019 6:21:20PM Subject: Re: Topband: BOG You sit around in the pub for long thinking these U

Re: Topband: Why is ZONE 2 so Rare in JAPAN???

JFK was correct. Prestige comes from the degree of difficulty, Why some are running QRP, and other limiting factors.. 73 Bruce- K1FZ -From: "Hans Hjelmström" To: "Ed Sawyer" Cc: topband@contesting.com Sent

Re: Topband: Desiccant in Beverage Boxes

Good Information Gary, Woods here were loaded with Ticks this summer. After using Permethrin tick problems were zero. Puts the fun back in working on Beverage antennas again. 73 Bruce-K1FZ -From: "Gary

Topband: FW: RE: Ground for K9AY Loop

pressure to go in. (A copper pipe with a garden hose attached). Also hardware stores have long drills, drill extensions, impact devices (similar to a jack hammer, to penetrate the tough stuff). Whatever it takes to get down into good moisture. 73 Bruce-K1FZ

Re: Topband: Coax for Top-band beverage antenna

Different location, different problems. Use the good stuff, to avoid being surprised. 73Bruce-K1FZ -From: "Jeremy Maris" To: topband@contesting.com Cc: Sent: Thursday September 19 2019 1:40:33PM Subject: Re: Topband: Coax for Top-band beverage

Re: Topband: Hairpin match to inverted L?

would be 50 ohms, without a transformer that could limit bandwidth somewhat. 73 Bruce-K1FZ -From: "N4ZR" To: "topband reflector" Cc: Sent: Sunday September 1 2019 2:46:33PM Subject: Topband: Hairpin match to inverted L? The ot

Re: Topband: BOG questions

The BOG has been researched years ago. Check out search IV3PRK BOG 73Bruce-k1fz -From: "Artek Manuals" To: topband@contesting.com Cc: Sent: Sunday August 25 2019 9:16:53PM Subject: Re: Topband: BOG questions Lloyd et all Isn't a BOG say 3" or

Re: Topband: BOG height

Every few years there are a few new DXers trying to figure it out. 73 Bruce -k1fz -From: "K4SAV" To: topband@contesting.com Cc: Sent: Sunday August 4 2019 9:35:06AM Subject: Re: Topband: BOG height K1FZ said: "The Amateur Radio BOG

Re: Topband: BOG height

, and pattern a BOG needs to be close to the ground in terms of wavelength. As Guy K2AV said it does not behave like an above ground Beverage antenna. The Amateur Radio BOG is mis-named, should have been something like WOG (wire on ground) 73 Bruce- K1FZ

Topband: FW: Re: 160

-From: "FZ Bruce" To: "k...@aol.com" Cc: "topband@contesting.com" Sent: Saturday August 3 2019 9:27:32AM Subject: Re: Topband: 160 I totally agree Jeff. I think we are headed in a dangerous direction. Total automat

Re: Topband: 160

I totally agree Jeff. I think we are headed in a dangerous direction. Total automation is not good. Example: Like in the near future, maybe I have to send my self driving car up to Bangor Maine to pick up something on sale at the loading dock of a big box store. Or get a delivery of an item by

Re: Topband: Summer Update & a Surprise

need sub categories. 73 Bruce-K1FZ -From: "uy0zg" To: "Andrzej_SP6AEG" Cc: topband@contesting.com Sent: Thursday August 1 2019 8:53:37AM Subject: Re: Topband: Summer Update & a Surprise Hi Andy Hi All Absolutely simple and c

Topband: Antenna switching relay

RF Parts has corrected their BLOG for the VHC-3 vacuum relay to 12 VDC coil voltage. They have a limited supply of them in stock. 73 Bruce-k1fz _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector

Re: Topband: RFI on TB

ask your other local DXers. 73 Bruce K1FZ -From: "WW3S" To: "FZ Bruce" Cc: "Mark K3MSB", "Rob Atkinson", "CUTTER DAVID", "TopBand List", "Guy Olinger K2AV" Sent: Thursday July

Re: Topband: RFI on TB

Mark Although I am using the RF Parts relay on transmit verticals they work great. They are 12 volt DC coils and are marked so on the relay. I test checked mine with a little 9 volt battery and pulls great.In the advertisement blog it says " Rated coil voltage VDC: 26.5 " This is an advertising

Topband: Antenna work Hazard

For those who do not know. The tic subject was about dealing with the danger while doing antenna. work. A drone aerial spraying poison possibility was too expensive. Other protective methodswere posted. Thanks to everyone for your help and Ideas. 73,Bruce-k1fz

Topband: Ticks

Have a Beverage antenna that goes through a dense wooded area. Two species of Ticks are everywherelately. Anyone have information of a drone that could disperse tick poison 73Bruce - K1FZ _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector

Re: Topband: Antenna Switch isolation capacitor

The capacitor value is OK, but disc ceramics do handle current well. 73Bruce, k1fz -From: k...@voyager.net To: topband@contesting.com Cc: Sent: Tuesday June 25 2019 4:22:27PM Subject: Topband: Antenna Switch isolation capacitor Hi All, A friend

Re: Topband: AM interference on 1840

In the past we have chased second harmonic interference problems on 1820 KHZ.Eventually broadcasters have cleared problems. It's in the best interest of everyone to keep the band clear as possible. Jorge, you may eventually need to contact your government licensing office. 73,Bruce, k1fz

Re: Topband: 7P8LB

My card has arrived also. Thanks for update. 73,Bruce - K1FZ -From: w...@w5zn.org To: "Topband" Cc: Sent: Saturday May 11 2019 8:04:42PM Subject: Re: Topband: 7P8LB My card arrived in the mail today. 73 Joel W5ZN > >> O

Re: Topband: 7P8LB QSL Arrived Today

Got mine also. Contact was more difficult from your location. Congrats. 73,Bruce from: daraym...@iowatelecom.net To: topband@contesting.com Cc: Sent: Monday May 6 2019 2:49:13PM Subject: Topband: 7P8LB QSL Arrived Today _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com

Topband: 7P8LB

Anyone received 7P8LB LOTW low band QSL confirmations yet ? 73Bruce-k1fz _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector

Re: Topband: FT-8 vs CW

. ( ; > )) 73 Bruce k1fz -From: "Victor Goncharsky via Topband" To: topband@contesting.com Cc: Sent: Thursday April 25 2019 12:25:31PM Subject: Re: Topband: FT-8 vs CW Just a short story for this FT-8 vs CW/SSB discussion. We, with Hele

Re: Topband: Thank you for the QSO

Hi Al, Glad to make the contact with you. many are complaining about the band being dead, but I am very close to salt water and that helps a lot. Happy to QSL 73 Bruce-k1fz -From: "MediaSchool" To: k...@twc.com Cc: Sent: Monday April 22

Re: Topband: Ukraine in ARRL 160 - 2018

Hi Nick, I could hear you last night about RST 239. Took me about 15 minutes to get your call. Severe WX QRN from the devastating storm that earlier hit mid-west USA. Hope to make a good contact when in better conditions. 73Bruce-K1FZ -From: "uy0zg"

Re: Topband: VI9NI - Missed em.

Sorry to hear you missed them. I also missed them as they were after my sunrise, the many days that I listened. 73Bruce-K1FZ -From: "Jorge Diez - CX6VM" To: g...@ka1j.com Cc: "TopBand List" Sent: Sunday April 14 2019 6:06:02PM Subject: Re: Topband:

Topband: XR0ZRC

XR0ZRC has posted recent contacts on clublog ending 2019-04-02 73Bruce-k1fz _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector

Topband: Transmit antenna de-tuning relay.

RF parts was out of the VHC1 12V vacuum relays.. Tried the VHC3- 12V vacuum relay and found it to be an excellent replacement.. When first received tested pulling with a 9 volt battery and it was fast. Very dependable with 12 volts DC. 73Bruce https://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html

Topband: Harold Beverage interview.

An interesting read. https://ethw.org/Oral-History:Harold_H._Beverage_and_H._O._Peterson [1] 73 Bruce k1fz Links: -- [1] https://ethw.org/Oral-History:Harold_H._Beverage_and_H._O._Peterson _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector

Re: Topband: 7P8 last night

Worked them at their sunrise but not in clublog some hours later showing their end posting time. . but this morning found my call is listed. Looks was only slow posting of 160 contacts. Check clublog again for your call sign. 73Bruce-k1fzhttps://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html

Topband: Spring is coming.

Stateside time 'springs ahead' 1 hour early Sunday morning, March 10th. Expect good DX openings. A real "down to earth" antenna, search WOG antennas 73Bruce-k1fzhttps://www.qsl.net/k1fz/bognotes.html [1] [2] * [3] Links: -- [1] https://www.qsl.net/k1fz/bognotes.html [2]

Topband: Beverage notes update

Short Beverage used to work V84SAA on 160 CW from Zip 04915. https://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html 73Bruce _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector

Re: Topband: Inverted L improvements - Part 3 (now with data)

You maybe confusing "Radiation Resistance" with "Feed point Resistance". It often will lower "Feed point Resistance", but raise "radiation Resistance". 73 Bruce On 1/22/2019 9:45 AM, Peter Bertini wrote: I would think adding radials would lower the Ra

Re: Topband: Rather use N-type (was Re: The answer to PL-259 soldering/reliability problems)

current caused by SWR and high power as well as the thicker pin used in a PL259. 73, Bruce, W8HW = On 12/7/2018 8:33 AM, Cecil Acuff wrote: That crazyI’m in the utility industry and Andrew LDF cable terminated with Type N connectors by the thousands

Topband: Capacity Hat Wire Size

on this reflector has the answers I need. Bruce N9BX 73 _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: FT8 - the end of 160m old school DXing? (long)

Spark had other uses, Add ozone to the air, reduce the insect bug population, warm up the shack in cold WX, Arc kept you awake, could light your cigar when needed. So outside of minimizing your personal connection with others , what else does digital do ? ( ; > ) 73 Br

Topband: Info wanted

Hi Jeff, Will pass your email on to the 160 meter topband reflector. Africa has much noise, & not many noise free areas. Unfortunately your QTH is not in one of them. Noise is additive, so the right directive antenna will help. 73, Bruce-k1fz Hi Bruce: I had lunch with Lau

Topband: RG-6U

Elan, Need to use the coax impedance that the BOG transformer was manufactured for: If F fitting use 75 ohm coax like RG-6 If SO-239 larger coax fitting ,then use 50 ohm coax like RG-58 or RG-8. 73 Bruce-k1fz Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:07:51 + (UTC), "E.P"

Topband: Info wanted

Have a friend that is getting noise from raised radials connected to his inverted L antenna. He can not bury the radials due to space problems. Are there any recent solutions to the problem.? Thank you in advance for your input. . 73 Bruce-k1fz _ Topband Reflector

Topband: 3C0L

Tim, They were good copy here also one hour before sunset ! I am close to salt water, an inlet just down the hill to the south. One hour early is great propagation though. 73 Bruce-k1fz On Tue, 17 Oct 2017 09:48:01 -0400, Tim Shoppa wrote: 3C0L had superb signals on 160M last night

Re: Topband: TZ4AM

to be a neighbors poorly built computer "power supply". Took a long time in the 1990's to find it. 73 Bruce-k1fz On Sun, 15 Oct 2017 06:33:04 + (UTC), Raoul Coetzee wrote: I agree! And not everybody have space for good RX antennas.And even if we can install a good

Re: Topband: TZ4AM

Africa is a high noise location. Jeff is working on his antennas, Meanwhile giving as many contacts as he can copy. As his receive antennas improve, hope you find yourself in his log. 73 Bruce-k1fz On Sat, 14 Oct 2017 03:23:54 +0300, Saulius Zalnerauskas wrote: But no copy as always

Topband: TZ4AM

Jeff, TZ4AM hopes to be on 160 meters tonight around 0300 UTC. He likes ~ 1826.5, 1827.5 and usually operates split. Band Conditions are not good but hope for an improvement. 73 Bruce-k1fz . _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: Aurora

Northern lights visible in coastal Maine. May have a radio black out, or enhanced propagation to a area. worked E31A in the last one, Best to keep an "ear" open. 73 Bruce-K1FZ. _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: Fwd: DX signals

http://www.newsweek.com/fast-radio-bursts-frb-explained-658554 Don't sound like a net beacon. Ask them if they QSL. ((;>)) 73 Bruce-K1FZ _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector Archives - h

Topband: DX signals

Don't sound like a net beacon. Ask them if they QSL. ((;>)) 73 Bruce-K1FZ _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: 160 4 square

antenna modeling programs. If someone else does the modeling for you, unseen factors may be left out. 73 Bruce-k1fz   On Sun, 27 Aug 2017 12:56:44 -0600, "Greg" wrote: Question for the group... From a 140 foot freestanding tower, I will suspend 4 pieces of phillystran 90 degrees

Topband: Ecipse

Even though Maine was not in the Eclipse path, noticed noise in the West direction was below S-meter zero on 160 meter antennas. Normal lowest noise is East out over the Atlantic ocean.. 73 Bruce-K1FZ http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html _ Topband Reflector Archives

Re: Topband: WD1-A wire

Many Thanks to everyone for the help. Have some WD1-A wire coming. God that was fast ! 73 Bruce-K1FZ On Thu, 27 Jul 2017 11:33:50 -0400, "kd9sv" wrote: Craig from Radioware may still have some remaining...gary -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:to

Topband: WD1-A wire

Anyone know of a dealer that sells WD1-A military field telephone wire ? My Beverage antenna hidden in dense trees has failed, thanks to someone who decided to trim up the border line with a chain saw. 73 Bruce-K1FZ _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com

Re: Topband: LU5OM shortened dipole (inverted vee) doing a nice job

is not so easy, but lets "have at it" with our antennas. 73 Bruce-K1FZ http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html On Tue, 25 Jul 2017 08:21:27 -0400, "StellarCAT" wrote: that’s a pretty ‘general’ statement! I had a 90’ high inverted L with the bend supported by a

Topband: VK6LK SK

and store it in very large tanks for home use.. His vertical antenna(s) radials were very effective over this below ground salt water possibly acting as raised radials. Robin did work other bands including 40 SSB in his later years. Worked him once on 10 meter SSB from my mobile in the early 1990's.

Topband: VK6LK

someone who needed a new country. He was a 80 meter beacon on long path most days to North America at his sunrise, Also at times on short path conditions permitting. Very sorry to hear of his passing. 73 Bruce-k1fz _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: LU5OM shortened dipole (inverted vee) doing a nice job

Bruce-k1fz http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html On Mon, 17 Jul 2017 02:14:48 -0400, Don Kirk wrote: Manuel (LU5OM) had been using an Inverted-L on 160 meters, and he recently switched to a shortened dipole installed as an Inverted Vee. Each of the last 3 mornings Manuel has been using

Topband: QSL DX users.

QSL net just became clear of the ransomware virus. Back to DXing. Thanks 73 Bruce-k1fz _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: Propagation info

IV3PRK Luis web site: http://www.iv3prk.it/ _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: Fwd: 160 meter propagation

Been wondering what is going on with "the band"Check out IV3PRK's. Luis's web site for almost 3 cycles. Good info. 73 Bruce-K1FZ http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: Electro magnetic energy

can attract or repel, Like poles repel, opposites attract.. With that in mind found this informative info. https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/7/15741176/gravitational-microlensing-white-dwarf-star-albert-einstein-relativity 73 Bruce-k1fz _ Topband Reflector Archives - http

Topband: Aurora

Northern lights extending down into Maine(reports on local 11PM local time news also) 73 Bruce-k1fz _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: propagation question.

Tim, Many thanks for your research, How do the numbers compare to other years, the same contest ?. Bruce-k1fz On Wed, 24 May 2017 21:18:50 -0400, Tim Shoppa wrote: Bruce, I went and looked at reversebeacon statistics for the two nights before the Chelyabinsk meteor (that would be 13

Topband: propagation question.

Watch " Meteor Strike" on some PBS TV stations tonight.Check your local TV listings for time and channel. Did anyone notice an increase in low band propagation for awhile, after this rather large event ? 73 Bruce-K1FZ http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_an

Topband: propagation variables ?

Interesting info http://www.space.com/36934-humans-change-space-weather.html 73 Bruce-K1FZ http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: Fwd: Re: Loop query

Hi Jake, It is not the best antenna for DX ,, but a good antenna for Field Day. The rather high angle pattern should net you many QSO's. With the match box an acceptable VSWR for the transceiver should be possible. Good luck & have fun. 73 Bruce-k1fz http://www.qsl.net/

Re: Topband: Out-door antenna tuning boxes.

Hi Guy, Sorry I do not. I purchased two in different hardware stores and another in a sporting goods store. I needed short boxes to silicon rubber to the concrete support piers. Most boxes were longer, so had to check around. 73 Bruce-k1fz  On Fri, May 12, 2017 at 11:02 AM, K1FZ

Re: Topband: Topband Digest, Vol 173, Issue 8

Charles, Do you have a FCC call sign ? Bruce-k1fz  On Fri, 12 May 2017 14:57:57 -0400, Charles Yahrling wrote: Waterproof Boxes The orange waterproof boxes marine flare kits come in make good boxes too as they are taller and have o-ring seals on the hinged lid. You can get them up the road

Topband: Out-door antenna tuning boxes.

in various sizes with covers that open for easy mounting of components, and tuning. 73 Bruce-K1FZ http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: Fw: Solar Flare

Gene,Your e-mail bounced - it won't accept my address.Bruce W8RA - Forwarded Message - From: ersmar <ers...@verizon.net> To: bruce whitney <zuce...@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2017 1:40 PM Subject: Re: Topband: Solar Flare Bruce: I'd be interested

Re: Topband: Solar Flare

il address and I will send you a list of important links. There is a substantial effort underway to develop Standards at NERC to harden the grid from the 1 in 100 year event. Some of the Worlds top experts in geophysics and power systems engineering are contributing.73, Bruce W8RA   From: John

Re: Topband: Solar Flare

.   73 Bruce-k1fz  On Sat, 22 Apr 2017 21:17:56 -0500, Cecil Acuff wrote: Hope it does not turn out to be a cyber attack...big deal in the utility industry where I work as an IT specialist. Cecil K5DL Sent using recycled electrons. On Apr 22, 2017, at 9:09 PM, Bruce Whitney via Topband

Re: Topband: Solar Flare

The effects of GMD on power systems are well known by many engineers in our electric utility industry. The recent failures were unrelated. There is no mystery. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 22, 2017, at 9:35 PM, Steve wrote: >> The root cause was collision with an ice berg. >

Re: Topband: Solar Flare

Hello Jorge, Thanks for the signal information. Always good to hear from you. 73 Bruce-k1fz  On Sat, 22 Apr 2017 21:42:44 -0300, Jorge Diez - CX6VM wrote: Hello good condx tonight, some europe, 5V and 8Q7 with good signals 73, Jorge CX6VM/CW5W 2017-04-22 21:36 GMT-03:00 K1FZ-Bruce

Topband: Solar Flare

Major solar flare. Power outages in NYC and San Fransisco. Aurora noise on what few signals there are on 160.. 73 Bruce-K1FZ _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: Propagation

Propagation still peaking north-south. Worked Mario LU8DPM at 0156. We are very close to the same longitude of 70 Degrees. Typical aurora conditions. 73 Bruce-k1fz http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html _ _ Topband Reflector Archives - http

Topband: Propagation

Propagation still peaking north-south. Worked Mario LU8DPM at 0156. We are very close to the same longitude of 70 Degrees. Typical aurora conditions. 73 Bruce-k1fz file:///C:/Users/Clark/Documents/WEB%20Pages/beverage_antenna.html _ Topband Reflector Archives - http

Topband: Propagation

160 band is coming back slightly/slowly. Propagation is still better S-N, N-S.. More activity is taking place. 73 Bruce-k1fz  http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: 160 meter long openings - and what it looks like in the sky - de DK7PE

Original Message Subject: Aw: Topband: 160 meter long openings - and what it looks like in the sky - de DK7PE Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2017 20:27:33 +0100 From: "Rudolf Klos" <gel...@gmx.de> To: k...@myfairpoint.net, dk...@rooody.de Hi Bruce, I red abo

Re: Topband: 160 meter long openings

. Observations come more from an 160 meter opening and asking myself "what just happened "? , in the world, and solar system ? Openings are not the same world wide. But we especially like the ones that give us new countries. 73 Bruce- k1fz   On Mon, 6 Mar 2017 09:09:55 +0000 (UTC), bru

Re: Topband: 160 meter long openings

Bruce,Thanks, interesting new info on a very complex subject. Every storm is different. Must use caution with observations from limited events.Rules of physics always the same everywhere but every CME comes with its own differing parameters with respect to the particular conditions

Topband: 160 meter long openings

My observation are that long 160 meter openings take place at the start of auroras then diminish. This may be why. https://thespacereporter.com/2017/03/study-says-solar-storms-remove-electrons-earths-atmosphere/ 73 Brucw-k1fz   _ Topband Reflector Archives -

Topband: Increasing DX propagation

nch drills. And at the other end there is a fitting that will accept larger bits. Check it out before the DX fades 73 Bruce-K1FZ http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: twisted house wiring

As I remember it from an electrician that married a 2nd time to my Aunt. hi. The ground lost its connection and the coiled wrapper became hot like a "hot plate" carrying the current.I was about 10 years old then and just wondering how a radio worked. 73 Bruce-k1fz On Wed, 2

Topband: twisted house wiring

very young they used to think the metal wrapper got hot and started house fires. 73 Bruce-k1fz http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html   _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: Echo on 160m yesterday morning

of an aurora and long path 160 meter openings. 73, DX, Bruce-K1FZ  On Mon, 6 Feb 2017 14:42:58 +, Andy Cook wrote: I think this form of ducting takes place way above the layers of the atmosphere where weather happens. In my experience the magnetospheric ducting is normally localized

Topband: Fwd: Echo on 160m yesterday morning

Hi Andy, Ducting takes place over a relatively small area. Depends upon cloud layers and temperature zones This event took place ~ world wide. Band openings between North America to Asia, and Australia. 73 Bruce-k1fz http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html  On Mon, 6 Feb

Re: Topband: Echo on 160m yesterday morning

ilto:k...@myfairpoint.net; target="_blank">k...@myfairpoint.net wrote: Great info Tree, The earth is ~24,000 miles around at the equator, less toward the poles. (Reason we have 24 hours in a day) Your timing would indicate that your echo was heard the second time aro

Re: Topband: K1FZ observations

Hi Mike , Have seen tropospheric bending may times over the years. This was different. Worked 2 meters for years in the 1960's Need to keep an open mind.  73 Bruce On Sun, 5 Feb 2017 13:08:11 -0600, Mike Waters wrote: Hi Bruce, I think what you experienced on channel 13 was a coincidence

Topband: Science tonight

FYI For those who watch PBS television. Scheduled tonight are "Super batteries" , followed by "Aurora-fire in the sky" Check your local TV listings for time and channel. 73 Bruce-K1FZ _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: propagation

worked him also. There are strange propagation events at times. 73 Bruce-K1FZ http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: Fw: 160 meter long path

Congrats Price,   Thats a tough one. Very limited openings exist.   Arnold, W2HCW (sk) did it on 80 meters, but on 160 meters is much more difficult.   73 Bruce-k1fz On Wed, 4 Jan 2017 16:59:27 + (UTC), HAROLD SMITH JR wrote: I remember years ago (25?) working ZL3GQ,SK, on 160

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