when Lowe's sells 500 foot spools of
insulated #14 for $45.
73,
Dave K8MN
On 6/24/2014 19 46, Herb Schoenbohm wrote:
I found a great source for radial wire at home Depot where they have
100' rolls of 14-2 packaged for under $40. Two conductors are insulated
and one of course is not after
wire in any ground system so I use the bare conductor
for other 80 and 40 verticals. Yet the sum of the three wires is
cheaper than buying them individually it seems.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 6/24/2014 2:57 PM, Jeff Woods via Topband wrote:
I've been doing the same thing with similar wire
, and
lastly to the radio. The purists at the time teased Chip's use of an
inexpensive rice box as the FT-101 was called back then. Few would
even list today such a radio as something they used.
Herb Schoenbohm., KV4FZ
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to
the parameters in the heat of a contest. Press the wrong key sequence
and your amplifier stops keying and you spend a half an hour trying to
figure out why. The concept of learning what to press and what not to
press by trial and error is not my idea of a user friendly radio.
Herb
A Delta Loop is probably the least noisy of anything you can hang off an
AM tower. I tired both slopers and a Delta Loop here (corner fed) and
there and the noise was significantly lower on the Delta Loop for weak
signal reception. The Delta Loop here had a slight total slope to it to
try
Is the input circuit properly matched?
Herb Schenbohm, KV4FZ
On 4/19/2014 7:47 PM, Tom W8JI wrote:
I think we must do something on the anode coil for better Q or add some
length, change diameter?.. or other things ..?!
The only real tank circuit issue is range of the tank components
story.
At least by Pacific DX-peditions coming on Top Band at *their* sunset
IMHO it is more NA QSO productive plus they have propagation to Western
Europe often for well equipped stations who are often waiting and hoping
to get in their log for a new one.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 4/13/2014
Floating the shield may even make it work better?
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 3/28/2014 9:23 AM, Tom W8JI wrote:
Has anyone on the reflector ACTUALLY tried two wire audio twisted
pair for a 2 wire, two direction Beverage antenna. If yes, how did it
work ? Notice any added directional
that leave the grid the depleting
their revenues stream to pay for bonds which paid for past profligate
spending. It is sort of strange but the same government that runs spots
on the radio the tell consumers to conserve energy now wants to charge
you a tax for doing so.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
James, Did you check with Wireman as they sell by the foot for
reasonable prices?
Herb, KV4FZ
On 3/19/2014 9:13 AM, James Rodenkirch wrote:
Does aanyone have a roll/spool of 450 ohm ladder line they could unroll 20' of
and send to me? I jist don't want to have to order 20' of the stuff
being enablers for the MM scofflaws.
Regards,
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 3/17/2014 10:09 AM, mstang...@comcast.net wrote:
Herb,
I agree that one should obey the rules but you should not chastize all users
because of the offenses of some.
I used to cruise in the Bahamas in the late 1980's
IMHO a wire 1/4 wave length long wire should preferably be electrically
connected to the tower and fed from the bottom of the slope against a
good ground system. AM stations that have done this in emergencies
report good results.In fact some consulting engineers were so impressed
after
presumably are two verticals with an a periodic reflector
which is your tower. Having switchable gain both on RX and TX and some
F/B is great. I am glad you confirmed this with both NEC and on the air
tests.
Regards,
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 3/8/2014 2:38 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
On 3/8
and compare the two. It seems
however that topbanders who expect good results with a bottom fed 1/2
over a traditional 1/4 wave over a good ground, seem to come away
disappointed like myself.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 3/25/2014 3:56 PM, Charlie Cunningham wrote:
No, I don't believe 240' is too
are required for the
larger systems.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 2/11/2014 6:33 PM, Mike Waters wrote:
Does it sound like an internal combustion engine idling, with little change
in sound or frequency over time? I hear that from time to time and have no
explanation for it.
73, Mike
is blocked and the other isn't. I just hope someone can help
me with this as there must be some simple solution. On the DX Summit
site I can not find a help or contact person to send my problem to.
Thanks,
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
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like to know what works and what doesn't before I buy it and
FT5ZM would be a good test drive.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 2/5/2014 1:00 PM, Tracey Gardner wrote:
?
I am considering the purchase of a Pixel Technologies BevPro-1 Beverage antenna
and wondered if anyone on the list has used one
like to know what works and what doesn't before I buy it and
FT5ZM would be a good test drive.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 2/5/2014 1:00 PM, Tracey Gardner wrote:
?
I am considering the purchase of a Pixel Technologies BevPro-1 Beverage antenna
and wondered if anyone on the list has used one
. If this could be replicated
between a TB horizontal vertical and a horizontal dipole some distance
away...I just don't know if this would even end up providing a CP wave
front. If they were far enough apart maybe there would be some
diversity gain./
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 2/4/2014 1:03 PM, Tom
Wouldn't 1 5/8 hardline make a better HV RF capacitor?
Herb, KV4FZ
On 1/29/2014 11:34 PM, HAROLD SMITH JR wrote:
Jamie,
The VSWR would change because the arc would change the impedance at the Arc
point. From perhaps several hundred or thousand ohms to
near Zero during the Arc..
73, Price
a concerned neighbor called the
police to report some lunatic was beating on power poles on his street.
73,
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 12/26/2013 1:22 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
On 12/26/2013 6:22 AM, Shoppa, Tim wrote:
If anyone has any insight for how 120Hz impulse noise can just
disappear below
My 160 meter ATU uses an old military box with the original behive feed
thru insulator that is starting to crumble. I haven't been able to find
a pocelin feed thu of that size (about 3'') and the ones on e bay are
very small. Any suggestions for a source?
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
water like a sponge although so far has not
failed in my tower's wire cage feed tuning box at the base. I had even
considered replacing it with a small necked rum bottle glued into the
original hole. But the idea of a large porcelain replacement would look
so much better.
73,
Herb Schoenbohm
My point David was that precisely the same rule applied to Water Island
as to KP5 but without whatever political clout was used to get
Desecheo in only a few here did not have the intensity of your efforts
as an ARRL insider as SCM for Puerto Rico ringing the bells at Newington.
He is another
contest rules are just plain dumb.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 11/18/2013 12:27 PM, Lennart Michaelsson wrote:
Hi Herb et al,
In Europe Kosovo is considered to be an autonom and independent unit. In
fact both the EU and NATO did bring the forces necessary to bring the war
to an end. Why
with FWL to go
there. I have done KP1/KC4 back in the late 60's but KP5 has always
been off limits. Just like KP5 is held for some, Aves Island remains
the private DX preserve of the Radio Club Venezuelano and it is only 200
miles south of St. Croix.
73
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 11/19
centavos
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 11/18/2013 9:12 AM, James Rodenkirch wrote:
Sheesh, Carl!! I doubt if the ARRL desk is gonna, or even should, weigh in on
something they'd have no control over OR would have even an inkling of what
went on to cause them to question it!
First off, last
. and the creation of a private DXCC
location was the price the ARRL paid to halt those plans. The DXCC
rules have been anything but consistant and have been bent and twisted
like a heavily gerrymander congressional district to purposely include
or exclude voters of certain just to satisfy some.
Herb
and probably won't be for a long time especially with
the political battle over disputed islands in the South China Sea.
Regards, Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 11/15/2013 11:30 AM, James Rodenkirch wrote:
JUST received my PT0S QSL (St. Peter and St. Paul rocks) for QRP QSOs on 80 and
40 CW
On 11/15/2013 2:07 PM, Tom W8JI wrote:
Things like this are not rare. Simple circuits can have multiple
modes of operation that are hidden from view on a schematic. A page
linked on not using MOV's on power lines is similarly narrow focused
and tunnel visioned to cure one problem while being
can get LOTW
credit for the mismatch. I was able to print out all the mismatched
LOTW past uploads and now are re-entering the corrected version at the
rate of about 25 per day.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 11/15/2013 12:52 PM, Doug Renwick wrote:
I learned a lesson many years ago where
with a dacron rope to reach the top configuration. It
works very well and is a super DX antenna on these bands with about 30
60 foot radials laying on the ground. I don't see any reason why a
similar configuration would not work on 160/80 meters.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 11/5/2013 10
What is the model numberthere is not to much that can go wrong with
them. You might check at the switches and coil for any bad contacts
which normally if not burned can be repaired with a pencil eraser or
some very light emery cloth.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 11/3/2013 11:07 AM
fit inside the tuner easily. I
used some tinned solder wick to make the connections to the switch as I
did not have any tinned braid available.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ.
On 11/3/2013 2:16 PM, Charlie Young wrote:
I have an MB-V and an MB-IV.
The MB-IV experienced a fixed capacitor
and the carrier is equal or better than most of the callers. I
would thus assume that these signals are produced by substantial power
and good antennas and not some flea powered sea buoy floating around in
the Gulf.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 11/2/2013 12:16 AM, Merv Schweigert wrote:
Can hear them
! Now try that one on for size.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 10/1/2013 8:26 AM, Tom W8JI wrote:
I certainly agree with Richard Fry from a pattern perspective,
although my experience with 5/8th wave antennas and other low angle
tall verticals over the past 40 years (and I have had several
out the inductive
reactance.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 9/26/2013 10:52 AM, Mike Waters wrote:
A lot of hams on 160m have been similarly shocked. :-)
73, Mike
www.w0btu.com
On Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 9:37 AM, Niko Cimbur ac...@yahoo.com wrote:
We were shocked to find that the existing 1/4 wl
on the market price of pork
bellies. Today anyone with a computer and an internet connection can be
an instant broadcaster and be heard world wide.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 9/16/2013 7:13 PM, Richard Fry wrote:
With respect to U.S. AM broadcast stations, Bob k2euh wrote:
Another source
/Instituto_Mexicano_de_la_Radio and plays
Spanish-language programs and music.
Any corrections on what I remember about XERF would be appreciated. I
also remember some old timers in Europe would listen on 1570 to see if
the propagation on topband would permit contacts to the Midwest.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
The FO0AAA 160 RX antenna was put together for the operation by Earl
Cunningham (SK) K6SE. Earl even wrote a detailed article on the design
for QST.
Herb, KV4FZ
On 9/10/2013 10:24 AM, n0...@juno.com wrote:
On Mon, 9 Sep 2013 22:44:45 -0400 Charlie Cunningham
charlie-cunning...@nc.rr.com
for not wanting just to join the feed points
together is that the 160 inverted Delta loop is that it is such a great
low noise antenna even though it can't out perform my Beverages during
most of the time but I don't want to screw this up. Any thoughts on this?
Thanks,
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
Larry try eBay that is where I bought my last 2500 feet for 28 bucks but
be sure to not get it tangled as that is a mess or long runs.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 8/28/2013 3:32 PM, Larry Molitor wrote:
Anyone know of a good source for WD1A field phone wire these days?
Best I've found
meter slopers from it with less impact and
not so much hassle?
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 8/25/2013 11:43 PM, Jeff Blaine wrote:
A buddy of mine has a 100’ 25G tower and wants to run it on both 160/80. I’m
thinking a par of shunts will work for that?
If you have done this, I would
to match the Beverage itself and see the advisability of floating the
shield there. But do I ground the shield at the station end to try and
create a Faraday shield to reduce common mode pick up or does this only
work at AC and not at RF?
Just curious
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 8/13/2013 3
for the fed end. This sometimes
means you are just shock exciting the metal tower and your feed
impedance results may be all over the ball park.
I challenge anyone to find a situation where an Inverted L will
outperform a properly configured Marconi T with an ample ground system
on either.
Herb
Thanks Frank and Uli, Today I was able to remove the insulation of the
quad driven element wire(s) and test the results. Zounds! Amazing change
as everything came back to normal. The Three element Cubex Quad is now
broadbanded ( as when I first installed it with #14 bare before i made
the
on 160 but it may also isolate noise
from the DSL incoming...if that is an issue apart from switching
supplies and even routers themselves.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 7/29/2013 2:11 PM, Tom W8JI wrote:
That almost always is a switching power supply issue. The normal mode
of excitation
are running a remote station. The call we have been using
was KP2MM which has been recently change to KP2P so as not to confuse
ops with KP2M which is on for most of the contests.
73,
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 7/29/2013 1:59 PM, Dave Harmon wrote:
Recently I made an improvement at this QTH
to that are the feats of another Don (KH6DX) who I
understand accomplished a 160 meter DXCC from his car.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
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and it is easier getting the gain in all directions by what you put on
the desk. A transmitting 4 square or 8 circle array gives you more plus
switchable directivity.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 7/26/2013 11:07 AM, Shoppa, Tim wrote:
Anybody on this list have a Rhombic for 160M?
W1AW used
the antenna would perform the same. Thus your help and suggestions are
needed.
Thanks,
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
P.S. To get this back on Top Band subjectwith the quad I lost nearly
25 per cent of the top loading my A4S provided before on 160 meters.
Something to consider when deciding what
the friction. This method will also mitigate somewhat the
tendency for a tree limb to envelope the wire and cause additional
problems with wind and moving branches.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
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Probably in early September when the frontal systems causing the intense
QRN are significantly altered by the polar air masses pushing them south
of your QTH by 500 miles or so.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 7/23/2013 12:26 AM, Mike Waters wrote:
Anyone have a guesstimate as to when
a couple of trees or wooden posts and see
what the classic Bob-Tailed curtain will do for you.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 5/31/2013 10:12 AM, Tom W8JI wrote:
I have a system with two gamma matched towers that works pretty well. I
did all I could to make them appear to be similar. The gamma
Good quality flooded RG-6 laying on the ground (BOG) might be an easy
install like before contests at some locations. However I have no idea
on how this would perform compared to an elevated version. If the
directivety is maintained and the S/N ratio is still usable then such a
concept
before and after. Of course there may be no
advantage to using both as one may defeat the purpose of the other.
Again depending on the soil conditions, ground screens are said to be an
adequate alternative to full sized ground systems.
Regards,
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 5/9/2013 3:28 PM
would think it would be more suitable to resist corrosion and
the dissimilar metal issues than any aluminum product.
Just curious,
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
(800) 238-7514
www.ptsupply.com
Drop Distribution Wire
Aerial, Self-Supporting C-Wire
RUS/RDUP Spec PE-17, IMSA Spec 29-2
For single
is that this rolling the numbers game really irks me and I
hope other might agree. In short a numbers routine is a horrible way to
waste an opening and not a sign of a season operator who can handle a
pile up properly.
73,
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On Mar 6, 2013, at 6:58 PM, N7DF wrote:
Those guys
is unprecedented on 160 meter SSB and TB'ers
might be interested in examining such an an antenna that you can hang at
85 feet and be the top dog on the band.
Please let me know when you know if there is true RF magic on 160 meters.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
Call: KP4KE
Operator(s): KP4KE
Station
many DX-peditions just give up after the first
problem working stations on TB and look for a higher Q-rate on higher
bands. Your devotion to 160 is awesome.
Regards,
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 2/10/2013 5:05 AM, Dave wrote:
Hi All,
My team is currently on DXpedition to Uganda 5X8C
We
.
Regards,
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
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A word of caution regarding the above solution to 160 getting into and
shutting down a modem.
I ordered the TC-Z100B1 and put it in line and it does not allow DSL to
pass. I called Westek and talked to the head engineer (John Martin) and he
transmit.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 1/16/2013 12:25 PM, Jeff Woods wrote:
*Clap clap clap*
Thanks, Herb. Just ordered one. I have the same problem, and have
attempted the solutions you describe below with respect to 160m
interference to our DSL modem.
My family will appreciate having
with shipping cost of $5.95. After
installation all the interference which used to crash the connection is
gone. Shipping cost were $5.95. Now running a full KW on 160 is
possible after plugging this filter between the wall jack and the DSL
modem.
Regards,
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 12/19/2012 2:50 AM, Raoul Coetzee wrote:
Like most of us I have been reading and trying to absorb the excellent
technical information in this group, but really, personal
attacks and comments should be avoided.
Or is this simply normal, a reflection of what is happening on the bands too?
I
Navidade Amigos
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 12/19/2012 7:00 PM, Dave Harmon wrote:
That's right Harold
I wish he was banned againand stay gone.
I try to learn everything I can from the knowledgeable guys on here.
It is difficult enough without having to get mad.
Dave Harmon
K6XYZ
what to do. Please let me know.
73,
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
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On 12/18/2012 7:11 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
You have bitched for years that DX
thought the could not work you - I can find the references in the
archives going back almost to be beginning of this list) but it
would mean that you got to count each QSO with the rest of us on
the mainland as 5
the conqueror, holding a golden crown, and whispering in
his ear a warning: that all glory is fleeting.
Such is contesting and all glory is fleeting.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 12/7/2012 1:24 PM, Tom W8JI wrote:
I would hazard a guess that few of us enter it with an eye purely on
score. If
folks
about making a major effort tonight on 160.
Good Luck
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
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stood behind the conqueror, holding a golden crown, and whispering in
his ear a warning: that all glory is fleeting.
Such is contesting and all glory is fleeting.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 12/7/2012 1:24 PM, Tom W8JI wrote:
I would hazard a guess that few of us enter it with an eye purely
On 12/6/2012 5:23 PM, Tom W8JI wrote:
It is more like a sweepstakes contest keyed to sections It seems
this was the ratinale Tom but that the ARRL SS allows 160 meters and a
single band entry. However there are only a few station I have ever
heard calling CQ SS on TB. maybe thats not such a
On 12/6/2012 5:23 PM, Tom W8JI wrote:
There isn't any competition in any area can be all things to all
people, nor can it be completely fair to everyone everywhere. TBDC
comes very close to being just that. You get credit for distances and
a nice boost for not being a QRO alligator. I think
.
Thanks,
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 12/5/2012 1:45 PM, Doug Renwick wrote:
George, IMO you have solved the problem ... mental. Your last sentence
describes the condition exactly ... your brain goes blank or slows as a
defence mechanism from all the noise/signals on the band.
Doug
On 12/5/2012 4:29 PM, Steve HA0DU wrote:
Why can't the mazochists contesting on 160 SSB have the whole band for
6 days in a year? *Well they can **and they do*! It doesn't seem to
bother many. My problem is I have to re-peak my ATU at the tower for
much over 1855 and there are are
Jim, It could be a photo cell switch as they are used all over the place
now for solar lighting as well as street lights. If the problem as you
described occurs with sunset and goes away when the sun comes up, it
could give some indication that it is operated by daylight or lack of it.
Herb
of an opening to some parts of the
world is everything in a crowded contest. Why waste it?
73,
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 12/4/2012 7:11 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
On 12/3/2012 8:26 PM, Augie Gus Hansen wrote:
as in CQ TEST KB0YH, with about a 1-2 second loop delay.
I have NEVER found a CQ repeat
contest. Why waste it?
73,
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
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directors redress my grievance few if any are active in contests.
Herb, KV4FZ
On 11/30/2012 10:07 AM, Eddy Swynar wrote:
On 2012-11-29, at 6:15 PM, Herb Schoenbohm wrote:
Again this weekend the ARRL presents the worst and most unfair 160 meter competition ever
devised. I must sound like
only a TX antenna and could care less what is on the
frequency DX or not.
73,
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 11/30/2012 11:36 AM, Ron Spencer wrote:
I don't understand why the ARRL refuses your request which seems quite
reasonable to me. But I'd not let it ruin my fun!
Good luck and I'm sure
on TB.
73
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 11/30/2012 1:05 PM, Charles Damico wrote:
Just wondering... I'm thinking about possibly using a T configuration instead
of an Inverted L over an FCP. I just don't have a straight, unobstructed 85'
for the horizontal leg of the L. Each leg of the T
out of working someone in SJV or SB or whatever but DX
is DX and if the ARRL whats to have a 160 meter DX contest, this is not
a good example of one. It never has been.
Cheers, Good luck and I will reluctantly see you in the contest.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
was that? I
didn't see it. 73 and good luck with your ARRL battle...de gary, kd9sv
Btw, listening to Nodir as I am writing this
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From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Herb
Schoenbohm
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 6:15 PM
To: TopBand List
Super signal on 80 CW last night from 5T0SP and was able to get them on
the first call...but disappointed that they logged me as K4FZ (according
to Club Log). I have lost so many new ones this way as they send my call
and log something else like K4VFZ or K4FZ. The call K4VFZ has not been
Steve, I don't know what is going on with ARRL-LOTW as they have not
uploaded a single file from me since November 5, 2012. All my contacts
are OK with ClubLog and the PT0S site. Chris HA5X said all uploads have
been going out but for some reason nothing appears on LOTW from any of
my
Gary,
I ran the tables on PT0S including 160 SSB. Nothing I have sent to LOTW
is posted by the ARRL even where I look up the sent in QSO's. The last
confirmation was listed as November 5, 2012. All the QSO's check with
ClubLog. On the PT0S last day i put together a 3 element 6 meter beam
-boun...@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Herb
Schoenbohm
Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 5:39 PM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: Spam:***, PT0S
Steve, I don't know what is going on with ARRL-LOTW as they have not
uploaded a single file from me since November 5, 2012. All my
Just double the length of the phasing lines and then they will reach.
Herb, KV4FZ
On 11/17/2012 10:42 PM, DALE LONG wrote:
Joe...I was wrong in my post. My verticals are 1/2 wave apart on 80m, which is
the same as 1/4 wave on 160.
After writing my message, I went back and added the 66'
contact on TB from Africa is worth 100 East coast big guns QSO's)
(5) He refused to give directional calls QRZ NA for fear of making his
Euro buddies upset even if it was only for.a few minutes.
Any ideas?
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
Why we are talking about A B test knowing that the ionospheric
-wave and without the nasty high
angle lobe of a 5/8 wave.
I wonder if anyone has ever tried to build a Franklin antenna on TB?
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
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On 10/25/2012 11:51 AM, Tom W8JI wrote:
Qualitative or Quantitative...Let me get this straight. If I call CQ
and the band is open to Europe on 160 and nobody replies after a
couple of hours with my TX antenna #1 with no replies and after
switching to antenna #2 I work a dozen stations in
I used or tried to use a 308 foot self supporting base insulated
Blau-Knox in the late 70's and early 80's (Picture on QRZ.com) and
although I could not do A-B tests I found it horrible and that was over
a 2 degree buried 260 foot radial ground system for 970Khz right next
to the ocean. I
Jeff, Amateur Radio units are indeed cheaper plus the people on 14.313
have declared that this is their emergency calling frequency 24/7.
Even one of the ARRL SE Division candidates a few years ago made this
one of his key advocacy points to have the IARU name it as such. Thank
God he lost
Jeff, Amateur Radio units are indeed cheaper plus the people on 14.313
have declared that this is their emergency calling frequency 24/7.
Even one of the ARRL SE Division candidates a few years ago made this
one of his key advocacy points to have the IARU name it as such. Thank
God he lost or
by floating in the dirt is a calculation above my pay
grade.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 9/25/2012 4:13 PM, Howard K2HK wrote:
I didn't mean to imply that chicken wire is as good as the rabbit wire. In fact
I had exactly that situation with chicken wire. Definitely agree that most
never can hear from my
location. I am certain that all of this old way will change with new
technology devoted to remote control via internet now that some of the
bugs are out of the process.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
___
UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB
is not far. I guess it all depends on the noise
levels. I still need TT8 on 160 and will be in there trying as soon as
you get on next month.
73 and Good Luck with your trip
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 9/18/2012 11:31 AM, Alfeo Caputo wrote:
Dear all,
as a member of the next TT8TT
Use Fiberglass mast from DXE or even the military surplus interlocking
tent poles that are available on e Bay for next for nothing. Plus the
vendors usually send them in a heavy duty canvas duffel bag which is
worth the price without the fiberglass poles.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
On 9/18
I wonder if anyone here knows N7CQQ or N6XT and can convince them how rare American Samoa
is on 160 meters. They probably can't do much from the Tradewinds Hotel but from the
AH8LG QRO station it might work well enough to get some of the faithful a
contact from AS on TB.
Herb Schoenbohm
Just spoke to the 10 meter NH8S operator and he told me that as soon as
the sun goes down they will be on TB till the sun comes up. He said
everything is in place and tested and they will definitely be on solid
tonight.
Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
Talked to Jerry WB9Z on 10 today and he said definitely on topband tonight.
Herb, KV4FZ
On 9/9/2012 9:39 AM, Jorge Diez - CX6VM wrote:
Thanks George
Fortunately I worked N8S in April 2007 on 160 and 80 mts
Hope to have my antenna ready next weekend to listen them
73,
Jorge
CX6VM/CW5W
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