Re: Topband: Ground Conductivity

2020-03-25 Thread Ham Hicks
I think it's about time for this discussion about ground conductivity to come to a stop. Its approaching the number of "expert " opinions about C-19 avoidance. Ham KB4BR -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-bounces+ham306=bellsouth@contesting.com] On Behalf Of K4SAV Sent:

Re: Topband: 300 ohm twin lead for bidirectional Beverage antennas

2020-02-29 Thread Ham Hicks
As I recall from the practice of years past, 300 ohm was the only way to hook up to a TV or FM broadcast antenna. There was both the flat variety, and a round design. The round type greatly reduced the rain / snow degradation as the "field" was completely within the line, and it was much stronger.

Re: Topband: RG-179 Coax

2020-02-14 Thread Ham Hicks
The Amphenol 21-579 I mentioned earlier is very flexible. KB4BR -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-bounces+ham306=bellsouth@contesting.com] On Behalf Of W0MU Mike Fatchett Sent: Friday, February 14, 2020 2:40 AM To: Andreas Junge Cc: 160 Subject: Re: Topband: RG-179 Co

Re: Topband: OT - US Hams, WWV closure

2018-08-25 Thread Ham Hicks
Yes, we all pretty much agree it would be in the best interest of the majority to keep it active. However, spend a moment of think of how this came about. Young, millennial staff members are following the mandate to find available budget money to match a proposed administration budget. Millennials

Topband: Tower Base Insulator For sale

2018-05-21 Thread Ham Hicks
- Previous AM broadcast, three-leg tower insulator. Great shape and was previously used for a 20 mtr vertical. Comes with mounting bolt, as shown. Overall height approximately 25 inches tall (see pictured scale). Heavy - weighs approximately 190+ pounds. Buyer must pick up. If to be shipped, buy

Re: Topband: TZ4AM

2017-10-16 Thread Ham Hicks
Yes, I agree. It's supposed to be fun. Let the broadcasters be the ones to get upset about reception and propagation. 73s Ham KB4BR -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Ken Claerbout Sent: Monday, October 16, 2017 12:11 PM To: Topband@conte

Re: Topband: Ecipse FYI Report

2017-08-21 Thread Ham Hicks
audio then went back to pre-event levels. So, even though slight, the atmosphere apparently did adjust. Ham Hicks, KB4BR Wilmington, NC -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of K1FZ-Bruce Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 2:59 PM To: Topband Subject