Topband: KV4FZ sk

Shocking and sad news indeed. Fond memories: First ever KV4/DL Q on 160 (Jan '69), Qs from 6W8 and CE0 apart from many with W0VXO. My condolences to his family and friends RIP Herb! Jan DL9KR. _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector

Topband: ET3YOTA

Huge Kudos to Bob and Ken for their perseverance under abysmal receiving conditions. They really tried their best to handle the gigantic piles. A wonderful Christmas and maximal health in 2019! Jan DL9KR. _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband

Topband: Jack SK

Learning about Jack's passing hurts immensely. Since our first 160 Q on Jan-25-64  we worked so many times, even at improbable hours of the day. Jack will be missed very much. RIP Jack! My condolences to his family and friends. Jan DL9KR. _ Searchable Archives:

Topband: remote

Gentlemen, there's another very valuable comment in the link . My "hands-on" friends and I know many of them by their "results" and actions. For us, they are a matter of ridicule. 73 de Jan DL9KR. _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: Fwd: [Moon] Food for thought

Weitergeleitete Nachricht Betreff:[Moon] Food for thought Datum: Tue, 01 May 2018 06:11:45 + Von:Peter Sundberg via Moon Antwort an: Peter Sundberg An: m...@moonbounce.info Enjoy

Topband: wonderful digital world

Hi Peter, Hans and all dinosaurs, recently, after 55 years on 160, I worked my entity #300.  I had planned to apply for a new sticker on my 160 DXCC #70 but looking at ARRL's  "non-activities" I'm much in doubt. Nevertheless, CW remains the ultimate challenge and satisfaction and we'll

Topband: VE1ZZ

Hi Jeff, many thanks for providing this important info! Jack has been a repeated QSO-partner since 1963. Being 82 myself I certainly have an insight in his problems. Wish he and Opal are on the improving path. 73 de Jan DL9KR. _ Topband Reflector Archives -

Topband: G3RPB SK

Very sad news about Keith's passing! My first QSO with him was in Oct 1963, many more followed. Exciting was my first ever with Keith in Nov 67 , Senegal-UK on 160m (6W8CW-G3RPB). My condolences to his family and friends. RIP, dear Keith! Jan DL9KR. _ Topband Reflector

Topband: ET7L DXCC approval

Does anyone know the reason(s) for ARRL's withholding the approval for the excellent ET7L operation? Another unpleasant item is the growing use of remote RXs. It's not difficult to identify the fakers but does ARRL care? Seasons' Greetings & 73! Jan DL9KR. _ Topband