Re: Topband: OT: Studying the ionosphere using RBN

This is why. I want to know who is calling CQ on there. Dave On 5/30/2016 7:46 PM, Jim wrote: Why waste time and energy with RBN stuff. We have the tool that does 90% of the work for us an no one uses it because it is digital. WHISPER is the perfect tool. If everyone would put their SSB

Re: Topband: Strange 160m intruder

WOW! I'll be sure to avoid a LDG washer. Dave, W5UN The strange intruder that John W1FV reports follows what I have seen in PCM DC direct drive motors. Specifically I've seen and heard this pattern from a LDG washer, the type that can't wash the salt off a saltine cracker. It also could be

Re: Topband: VOA antenna farm

This is almost sinful. What an awful waste. Dave, W5UN On 4/8/2016 3:09 PM, william radice wrote: OMG, this is so sad I almost cried:'( :'( BILL K4OWR On 4/8/2016 9:30 AM, Katz Ajamas wrote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zcsbny8PFZw _ Topband Reflector Archives -

Re: Topband: Stew

It means Ah Ha On 3/13/2016 3:21 PM, Glenn Wyant wrote: Is" AH " some sort of Gentlemans secret code ? Surely it cant be what I think ! Not double standards in the Stew ! va3dx Subject: Topband: Stew Spent a total of 4 hours in the SP. Activity,

Re: Topband: VP8STI rumor

Where is this "camp dismantled" news posted? Dave, W5UN On 1/26/2016 9:25 PM, Steve Jones wrote: from DXnews VP8STI News 26 January 2016 Camp dismantled. No information about VP8SGI activity. More information will be available soon.

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

is is to late. The other night I was thrilled to have an Italian station calling me on 160 only to learn later he was actually on the mainland via an RHR station. Is this the way amateur radio is supposed to trend? Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ On 1/14/2016 5:28 PM, Dave Blaschke, w5un wrote: Look

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

d not vast amounts of QRO muscle and money decided who was on top. That is a shame and perhaps to some a disgrace as it really chances everything including the respect we have for those who did so much with so little.` Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ On 1/14/2016 12:43 AM, Dave Blaschke, w5un wrote:

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

I will say this: operating a remote station (for money) owned and managed by someone else will never be as satisfying as operating your own station, built by your hands. But than again, if you have no station, and are unable to build one up, what's your choice? I built (and rebuilt) a

Re: Topband: W1BB stats before/after 1958 solar max

It's too bad W1BB could not have lived to experience TopBand DXing in 2008-2010 Dave, W5UN On 1/4/2016 5:55 PM, Tim Shoppa wrote: >From http://www.w8ji.com/160%20History/bul0263.pdf : Number of different DX stations worked by W1BB on topband each winter: 1954/1955: 19 1955/1956: 26

Re: Topband: Why do rodents eat coax?

Same here. W5UN On 11/10/2015 1:00 AM, Herbert Schoenbohm wrote: I use Phyllistran guy wires here but never run them to the ground as a simple brush fire could bring your towers down. Always have at least a 3O foot steel guy wire for the last section so you guys will survive. If you have

Re: Topband: RFI - and lots of it

I have driven copper ground rods in about ten years ago, then wrapped a couple turns of #4 wire around the top and soldered that to the rod using plumbers solder. These connections are as good today as the day I soldered them. Plumbers solder works very well outdoors for me. I use it on

Re: Topband: Fwd: ARRL Board meets next week - I'm looking for input

Greg, I consider this type of operation totally legitimate. The station never moves around. Dave, W5UN p.s. guys, send your arguments for or against to your ARRL director before Wednesday p.p.s. lets get this resolved On 7/11/2015 1:11 AM, Greg Zenger wrote: Bob and the others, I

Re: Topband: WD-1A wire

I've used WD-1A wire here for years for my Beverages, which are all over 600' long. The receiver preamp handles loss OK in the forward direction. In the reverse direction I use a W7IUV external preamp due to extra signal loss. This is no problem on 160 or 80 meters. Be careful with this

Re: Topband: Fw: Use of Remote Receivers During 160 Meter Contests

Hey Mike, This is why we work hard all our lives, so we can earn enough to do this. I, too, was on a small city lot most of my life. Noe I'm not (earned it). Dave, W5UN On 3/17/2015 4:44 PM, mstang...@comcast.net wrote: Xtreme category, where have I heard that term? Classical 160 meter

Re: Topband: Fw: #1 on the DXCC Honor Roll

You are correct, my mistake Dave, W5UN On 2/28/2015 5:05 PM, Kenneth J. Fattmann wrote: That is incorrect. French Indo-China was FI8 FN8 was French India. Both were active. The CR8 Goa was rarer. Ken, NA0Y -Original Message- From: Dave Blaschke, w5un Sent: Friday, February 27

Re: Topband: Fw: #1 on the DXCC Honor Roll

French indo-China (FN8) was worked by many. I would put my money on Damao (CR8) or Goa (CR8 also), both Portuguese enclaves on the coastline of India. I assume you are referring to Charlie, W1FH. Dave, W5UN On 2/27/2015 10:50 PM, Art @ Linda wrote: Herb My guess would be that it was French

Re: Topband: ham radio- NOT

Larry, I remember it well, and worked you guys there. Those were the glory days. Dave, W5UN remember Gus Browning? he was the guy who risked his life to take his suitcase radio to remote places in the world just so the chosen few could have a new country. remember the first expedition to

Re: Topband: Brave New World

Notice how ARRL is endorsing all of this. read that first paragraph, especially: The scattered K3TN team worked *via the Internet *through the station of Jack Hammett, K4VV. I thought our hobby was about radio, not internet. On 2/25/2015 9:05 PM, Eddy Swynar wrote: Hi Guys, I am really

Re: Topband: Brave New World

This is just the beginning! Dave, W5UN On 2/25/2015 9:05 PM, Eddy Swynar wrote: Hi Guys, I am really truly surprised that nobody here has raised so much as even an eyebrow at this story: http://www.arrl.org/news/no-one-in-the-shack-as-station-logs-4200-contacts-in-arrl-dx-cw-contest The

Re: Topband: K1N 5,399 q's on 160 M

On 2/18/2015 4:56 PM, Larry Burke wrote: Hi Larry, We now live in an entitlement minded society. All are suppose to have equal access to everything, regardless of personal preparation. Just because you have an extra class license, bigger antennas, and more operating savvy shouldn't give you

Topband: overwelmed

I'm getting so much email from this reflector to read regarding RHR that I don't have time to get on the radio. Dave, W5UN (times are a-changing) _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: 78th Anniversary of First Ham License

Congratulations Paul. Job well done! Wish I had met you on my many trips through Hobbs while I was working in Midland in the 70's and 80's. Dave, W5UN On 1/20/2015 1:41 AM, Paul Elliott wrote: Today I have the extremely good fortune to celebrate 78 years of being a licensed ham. On a day

Topband: VK3ZL

Bob was faithful to 160 meters.and now his key is sadly silent. But what a key it was. Well done Bob, now take your rest. My prayers are with your wife and family. who will miss you greatly. So will I. Dave, W5UN _ Topband Reflector Archives -

Topband: VK3ZL

Bob was faithful to 160 meters.and now his key is sadly silent. But what a key it was. Well done Bob, now take your rest. My prayers are with your wife and family. who will miss you greatly. So will I. _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband