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

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 Laurent

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" wrote: HI is it

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 and a

Re: Topband: TZ4AM

60m at all. Regards,Raoul ZS1C On Saturday, October 14, 2017, 3:07:12 AM GMT+2, K1FZ-Bruce wrote: 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

Re: Topband: TZ4AM

. RX problems LY5W On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 8:33 PM, K1FZ-Bruce wrote: > 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. > >

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 -

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

Your tower may act as a reflector if ground at the base . If un-grounded,, then no problem. Could take many hours on the tower to work out problems. Its easier to spend the hours with a modeling program while on the ground. W7EL Roy Lewallen P.O. box 66958 Beaverton, OR 97007 Roy sells

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

pband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of K1FZ-Bruce Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 11:11 AM To: Topband Subject: 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

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 -

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

Good information Gary. Lot of the fun of low band DXing comes from getting new countries, and finding what antenna works best. Yes, In the transition that takes place at gray line time, there is often high angle taking place. As in the past, building our own radio from scratch

Topband: VK6LK SK

G'day Steve, Robin and Mike were great DX friends. Got together usually weekly to talk about DX.. Early on with poor radios they had QRM problem if they both on 160 meters at the same sunrise time. They decided Mike would take 160 meters and Robin 80 meters (75 SSB) this time period..

Topband: VK6LK

Received an email from Kim VK6TM.His father, Robin VK6LK passed away today at 1830 hours WA time. Robin operated both 80 and 160 meters. His main stay was 80 meters while his best DX friend VK6HD operated mainly 160 meters. Robin is on the DXCC honor Roll. He was always eager to work

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

There are always exceptions. A few years ago there was someone that had a inverted V that worked well for DX. It was found that it was feed with open wire feeders that acted as a vertical antenna with top loading. If your antenna works well be happy. Ham radio is a great hobby. 73

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

We see electromagnetic energy of tiny short waves. Sometimes directly, sometimes reflected. See a single color, like a red flower ?,The red frequency is being reflected to our eyes. Our low band antennas can be manipulated to add, reject, or skew signals. Thinking in DC terms, magnets

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.

. You can see the curve I plotted here: http://n3qe.org/ly7m-meteor.png Tim N3QE On Wed, May 24, 2017 at 4:20 PM, K1FZ-Bruce wrote: > > Watch " Meteor Strike" on some PBS TV stations tonight.Check your > local TV listings for time and channel. > > Did anyone notic

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_antenna.html _

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

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

the list at topband-ow...@contesting.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Topband digest... Today's Topics: 1. Out-door antenna tuning boxes. (K1FZ-Bruce

Topband: Out-door antenna tuning boxes.

Finding a suitable plastic antenna tuning box is often not easy in local rural America. I have found that heavy duty black fishing tackle boxes work well. Many are thick walled, and designed to be out in the hot sun on docks, and in boats for long periods, year after year. They come in

Re: Topband: Solar Flare

There are always nay-sayers as in recent global warming dialogue. Good chance back in the spark transmitter days when someone showed up with a tube oscillator, he was told that all the experts agree you must have to have a spark to transmit (;)) We do not need to run with closed minds.

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 -

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 -

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" To: k...@myfairpoint.net, dk...@rooody.de Hi Bruce, I red about your comments on

Re: Topband: 160 meter long openings

conditions and orientation of the geomagnetic field over the course of the event. I'm sure, nothing you didn't know very well but I have been working with GMD/GIC recently and couldn't help but comment. No claim to be an expert.Bruce-W8RA From: K1FZ-Bruce To: Topband Sent: Sunday, March 5, 20

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

Its warming up, looking like an early spring. "One sixty" is starting to ramp up with longer, stronger DX I hear complaints --- I can't put in a ground rod, the ground is still frozen. Take a tip from the Electric power companies, who are out there replacing their damaged poles. Use a

Re: Topband: twisted house wiring

und. Mike N2MS > On February 22, 2017 at 3:45 PM K1FZ-Bruce wrote: > > > > > Live near a housing development with many tenants. The high line on the road > is about 20 feet diagonally from my attic. Getting a lot of noise even with > my house main br

Topband: twisted house wiring

Live near a housing development with many tenants. The high line on the road is about 20 feet diagonally from my attic. Getting a lot of noise even with my house main breaker off. Appears to be induced into the attic wiring. Question. Anyone tried some form "twisted pair with green wire"

Re: Topband: Echo on 160m yesterday morning

in impact. If this was really happening in multiple places around the world at the same time on this occasion then I think that is unusual. Andy, G4PIQ -Original Message- From: "K1FZ-Bruce" Sent: ‎06/‎02/‎2017 13:46 To: "g4...@btinternet.com" ; "Topband" Subject

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

Your transceiver switching may not have been fast enough to catch the echo the first time around. On Sun, 5 Feb 2017 11:21:51 -0800, Tree wrote: Yup - pretty crazy. Or space aliens were messing with me. On Sun, Feb 5, 2017 at 9:51 AM, k1fz

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

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

Well we had very unusual propagation the last few days. A station from Africa CN2CO was coming through after lunch. About 2 PM local time I tuned across him again. . After awhile there was a break in the European pile up, as he repeatedly called CQ. I got a contact, then K1CP

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. It was

Re: Topband: Working LP from USA to VK6

Hi Steve,   I could copy faintly when you were on 1824.5 working Europe.  QSB was tough. Think it will be better the next few days as the compressed layers should be better. If I remember right it was around 2125 hours. Split and calling for NA should help.   Will be listening as well as

Re: Topband: Front End Filters

Rudy,   Using topband archives.  Try going back to the beginninmg of the emails. It started with "thinking out loud", subject then someone changed the subject.   73' Bruce-k1fz     On Sat, 24 Dec 2016 08:46:47 -0500, Rudy Bakalov via Topband wrote: So what problem are we trying to

Topband: Front End Filters

  The one they are  developing for marketing 'can' have 1 KHZ segment crystals channels..   I would encourage anyone to insert a single crystal in their receiver antenna input to see the difference before considering a purchase.  (Careful not to transmit into the experiement) 40 meters is a

Re: Topband: "Thinking out loud"

& output) in the 40M RX path. As I recall, these were about 20-30 khz wide (each) and were of slightly different center frequencies so that most of the 40M CW band could be covered. I DO remember that they worked very well. I never saw one for 160. 73, Stew K3ND From: K1FZ-Bruce To: Top

Topband: "Thinking out loud"

hadn't realized these existed, so I'm glad you posted the question: http://www.4o3a.com/index.php/products/ham-radio-gear/crystal-front-end-unit/ On Thu, Dec 22, 2016 at 3:47 PM, K1FZ-Bruce wrote: Thanks Mirko, Very Good information. What is needed is to reduce noise more (lower) than

Topband: "Thinking out loud"

and QRM. We could hear 3rd or even 4th layer of callers in 40m pile-ups. As for xtal front end filters, I think 4O3A produces such a filters to be used at in-band stations, but didn't have chance to try & use them... 73, Mirko, S57AD 2016-12-22 21:57 GMT+01:00 K1FZ-Bruce : > Tim, > &

Re: Topband: "Thinking out loud"

and QRM. We could hear 3rd or even 4th layer of callers in 40m pile-ups. As for xtal front end filters, I think 4O3A produces such a filters to be used at in-band stations, but didn't have chance to try & use them... 73, Mirko, S57AD 2016-12-22 21:57 GMT+01:00 K1FZ-Bruce : Tim, My single cry

Re: Topband: "Thinking out loud"

ter should help, if you can stand the increase in noise figure. Rick N6RK On 12/22/2016 12:41 PM, K1FZ-Bruce wrote: We know that limiting the noise pick up from more directions of an antenna we can usually hear better. We also know if we limit the noise from a receiver IF we can hear

Re: Topband: "Thinking out loud"

reason to put up a fight for ownership of YOUR run frequency  HI HI     I believe EMRFD has a schematic for a single-frequency receiver, maybe not exactly like you described but similar in principle. Let me see if I can dig it up.   Tim N3QE On Thu, Dec 22, 2016 at 3:41 PM, K1FZ-Bruce wrote

Topband: "Thinking out loud"

  We know that limiting the noise pick up from more directions of an antenna we can usually hear better. We also know  if we limit the noise from a receiver IF we can hear less noise, and better yet, if we have a roofing filter earlier in the receiver we can eliminate even more noise  in

Topband: Bad Timing

Signal strength is lower on my Receiving delta antenna.  Found a rodent hole where the coax cable goes under frozen ground. Not a good holiday gift, but. plugged the hole with. d-CON. Antenna is still usable...so far.   73 Bruce-k1fz http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/flag_antennas.html

Re: Topband: test message to topband

: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of K1FZ-Bruce Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 7:47 PM To: Bill Cromwell; Topband Subject: Topband: test message to topband Thanks Bill,    From emails from other topband  users . Think my virus program may be trying to tell me

Topband: test message to topband-different computer

Test message.  Question mark research. _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: Question marks

  On  topband,  someone is adding many question marks to my last two postings.  What does that accomplish ?   73 Bruce-K1FZ _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: Bowtie Flags

    Earl, K6SE (sk)  advanced loop antennas on 160 meters. For information-See Page 34, July 2000 QST magazine. The small 160 meter bandwidth allows loop optimization k6SE gives dimensions.   George Walter AA7JV  helped the TX3A Chesterfield DXpedition group with interconnected  two half

Re: Topband: Bowtie Flags

VE7DXR At 16:23 12-12-16, K1FZ-Bruce wrote: Dennis, Is there a photo or sketch available of your antenna anywhere by email ? Note: Height above ground helped a lot when my receiving Delta antenna was re-installed higher. The bottom wire went from 3 feet up to ~6

Re: Topband: Bowtie Flags

Dennis,   Is there a photo or sketch available of your antenna anywhere by email ?   Note: Height above ground helped a lot when my receiving Delta antenna was re-installed higher.  The bottom wire went from 3 feet up to  ~6 feet at my QTH.   73 Bruce-k1fz  

Topband: Fwd: Re: Electric Fence Noise at W9RE

-   Noise usually comes when vegetation starts touching the lowest wires. ' Roundup' weed control can  be a help.   73 Bruce-k1fz On Fri, 9 Dec 2016 14:41:59 -0500, James Wolf wrote: I have a horse farm behind me that has electric fences all over their smaller pens and larger

Re: Topband: Improving condx?

  A few weeks ago someone called it "the midnight effect". (local time)   It is closer to sunrise in Europe for some, but quite some time before sunrise for others.   Have fun !   73 Bruce-K1FZ   On Wed, 7 Dec 2016 14:55:29 -0500, Art Snapper wrote: Conditions to EU were better than I

Re: Topband: 1809.2 kHz constant dashes

  Very weakly hear it to my West from Belfast Maine.  Not detectable in any other direction.   Bruce-k1fz     On Tue, 6 Dec 2016 01:17:46 -0500, Don Kirk wrote: I'm hearing what sounds like a stuck Key sending dashes (rate approximately 20 dashes sent in 10 seconds). Does not

Topband: New use for Noise Canceling box

Tree,   Years ago I had a very similar noise. Seemed to be in the power lines as I drove around with my car radio at AM 1700 KHZ. Purchased a MFJ 1026 even though a naysayer said it could not work with the noise in the power lines.   After experimenting with 'noise antennas' into the 

Re: Topband: Inverted L Radials

This is normal, but without the radials your RF is  mostly heating up the earth.   If you make the L a little longer, then insert a variable capacitor at the feed point, you should be able to find a higher feed point with the radials connected..   With trial and error 'juggling' the extra

Re: Topband: Noise sources in general

somewhere. If only we could live noise free.   73 Bruce-k1fz   On Fri, 18 Nov 2016 14:14:22 -0600, daraym...@iowatelecom.net wrote: The reality is it ultimately becomes unsolvable regardless of antenna options. 73. . .Dave, W0FLS -Original Message- From: K1FZ-Bruce Sent: Friday

Topband: Noise sources in general

When I moved here in rural Belfast Maine, year 1990, I only had three close neighbors.  As time has gone on, have new single house neighbors, then the city okayed a low-income housing development. Have from 24 t0 32 families within about 500 feet.  Noise you bet, too many to correct.

Re: Topband: Strange resistance between Beverage ground rods

  True Yuri.   Yes, much of it- low in frequency. This is why we wind our isolated antenna transformers to pass 160 meters and above, with very low primary to secondary coupling capacity to minimize passing of these frequencies.     73 Bruce-k1fz  On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 13:47:40 -0500 (EST),

Topband: BOIG antenna changes

Years ago, before 1920, Harold Beverage ran a "wave antenna" wire on the ground on Mount Desert Island, Maine over the rocks on the shore line to a Navy Barrage receiver, near Otter Cliff's.  He discovered its directional properties. Later about  ca ~1948 Albert E. Weymouth, Original W1BX

Topband: Out the back door propagation.

I'm in mid-coast Maine. W1AW is in Newington CT.  On a good low angle night I can see over 20DB front to back on their signals..   To night I see 6db at best. This  can be from aurora,...  or when 10 meters is"hopping" with signals most of them North-South, 160 meters is not so

Re: Topband: question

  Hi Luis,   Your question about the BOG wire.   After my last email thinking possibly you were writing  about single wire BOGs. In this case the wire size is not important other than large enough not to break.. The insulation should be good I like plastic insulation.   My opinion:  

Re: Topband: question

Hello Luis,   The BOG wire is not the gauge of the wire, but the impedance. Many transformer  suppliers are using 150 ohms.   BOG antennas react with the earth it rest (sits) upon. The BOG length to get a good pattern varies a lot with the local earth. It is basically a one band antenna,

Re: Topband: : how to check a BOG

Tnx N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of K1FZ-Bruce Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2016 3:02 PM To: Art Snapper ; Topband Subject: Topband: : how to check a BOG I purchased a MFJ 5014 noise generator for $ 39.95 (it took awhile to get here, t

Topband: : how to check a BOG

I purchased a MFJ 5014 noise generator for $ 39.95  (it took awhile to get here, think they build to order.)   At Mid-day time to reduce interference,  set it way out, with about 20 feet of wire sitting on the ground in the direction of the BOG null.   Tuned frequencies on the receiver to

Topband: Propagation

Seeing a large front to back on antennas tonight indicating low angle propagation.   Good for the contest   73 Bruce _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: Fwd: Re: inv. L

I waterproof with silicon as best possible, and the most important  part is  make an upside down U turn in the coax at the end. Water does not "like" to flow up hill in most cases.   73 Bruce-k1fz On Thu, 20 Oct 2016 09:16:08 -0400, Art Snapper wrote: I had a few hours free

Topband: BOG antennas

We have learned a lot about BOG antennas thanks to research by Luis, IV3PRK/HC1PF.   The initals BOG was for Beverage On Ground.  He found that it did not function  as a Beverage when on the ground, but the pattern was better, noise generally lower. It may require a preamplifier in the radio

Topband: WD-1-A Field telephone wire.

Bottom line -This wire works well in two wire BOG antenna applications.   Something to think about.  Steel strands are off set by four copper strands.   If we so afraid of steel magnetically interfering with the signal why are we using steel towers for transmit.? Yes they are galvanized, but

Re: Topband: Soldering radials?

Hi Matt,   We can not ever have enough radials, especially with a less than a 1/4 wave vertical.  Shorter antennas can get competitive if enough radials are used.    Recommend solid wire because oxidation from water can corrode the stranded faster. Each strand is loosing conductivity.  Solder

Re: Topband: Soldering radials?

WLBZ AM radio 620 KHZ. in Bangor, Maine  in the early 1960's had a reduction in the ground wave signal most noticeable over 40 miles.  We  found the radial connections installed in the 1920's were in tough shape.   Ran new radials and inter-connected with silver solder. After the work was

Re: Topband: Fw: WD-1 Wire impedance

RF measured two different batches of the Plastic covered WD-1A   wire. One was 130 ohms and the other was 150 ohms. Lot of hams use it for two wire beverages with good luck.   1. Remember postings saying Beverage wire  size  could be very small if it could be physically supported. This

Topband: 160 meter starter antennas

To: Aravind Balasubramanian Hello Aravind,   If phased on 160 the close spacing creates many problems for the phasing and very low impedances.   Coax cables  need to be different length than 80 meter cables.   Years ago I had phased on 80 meters, and switched  to to a non phased on 160.

Re: Topband: 160 meter starter antennas

    Good Info Dave, Thanks.  In Maine, one contest Weekend, about year 1999-2000  worked 103 countries. Lots of countries in Europe not that far away in the Northeast direction. 73 Bruce-k1fz On Thu, 22 Sep 2016 14:49:04 -0500, daraym...@iowatelecom.net wrote: Success also depends a

Re: Topband: Flag close to tower?

    WB6RSE has done exceedingly well with his Roof Mounted  rotatable Flag antenna that is very close to his transmit vertical.   See March 2011 QST magazine.   73 Bruce-k1fz On Thu, 22 Sep 2016 10:52:25 -0700, Bob K6UJ wrote: I am thinking of trying a rotatable flag for 160. I have

Re: Topband: 160 meter starter antennas

; but I have seen info about someone who built one on a rotating platform.  There's a ton of information about how to make them at http://www.angelfire.com/md/k3ky/page37.html   Art Delibert, KB3FJO North Bethesda, MD - From: Topband on behalf of K1FZ-Bruce Sent

Topband: 160 meter starter antennas

Hi Paul,   Glad you are ready to work DX   Are the Beverage antenna transformer and termination resistor  close to the ground rods, with short interconnect wires.?   Are your coax cables buried to help with noise pick up.?   Some of the small metal loops are not as good as the larger wire home

Topband: 160 meter starter antennas

This is the time of year that many of us in the Northern Hemisphere have been waiting for.    DX is coming up, long and stronger. Many 'old timers'  have their antennas  "ready to roll".   New comers to the band may want an inexpensive starter receive antenna, If there is space a beverage is

Topband: midnight peaks

Larger numbers of low-banders came up at  NA ~midnight from both sides of the Atlantic.   More fun for all.   73 Bruce-k1fz     I often get a peak from 11:30 to 12:30 from Europe    Work F8IQS, G4ERZ, G3ROO, SV3RF, LY2OU, LA7THA, G4UFK,  and others   Even though its near midnight here,

Topband: BOG Question

Hi Glenn,   I got my BOG working very well in the early spring time. up to 8 S units F/B.  Through the summer it got very dry (drought) here in Belfast. The F/B went slowly down to 2 to 3 S units depending upon the direction & incoming angle.   Last night we got a huge thunder shower and the

Topband: : BOG Question

Stew,   A BOG can do a good job untermnated.   If too long they self terminate. Depends upon the soil as to length.   Check youtube.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTXvcEwgUsU    Also check ..http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/bogantennanotes/   The biggest mistake is making the BOG antenna too

Re: Topband: Bev for V3-land

Bill,   Re-read his email. He is not asking about a transmitter antenna, only a Beverage antenna.   Bruce, On Sun, 14 Aug 2016 16:42:26 +, william radice wrote: You do understand he will still need a transmit antenna? Bill On 8/14/2016 11:05 AM, K1FZ-Bruce wrote: Martin

Re: Topband: Bev for V3-land

Martin,   A beverage antenna is, in general, much more forgiving of local problems.  A good choice for the conditions you have.   73 Bruce-k1fz http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html   On Sun, 14 Aug 2016 10:29:26 +0200, Martin wrote: Topbanders, a fellow ham is setting up his

Topband: Aurora

8-2-2016   Early evening weather forecaster says  Aurora tonight 11PM to 2 AM Eastern time.   Bruce-k1fz http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html       _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

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