They said no low band op from Spit when they are there. I assume they
will continue
to op from the low bands from Atlas.
Bob
K6UJ
On 3/29/16 10:10 AM, Chortek, Robert L. wrote:
Does this mean there will be no more opportunities during the West Coast
sunrise?
Bob AA
Sent from my iPhone
Maybe a dumb question but how can you tell the resonant freq with
the AA-54. I have one and can do the graph and see where it dips to
the lowest
but havent figured out how to find the resonant freq other than entering
freqs in the
close by range and find on that has the lowest SWR. I have
Gary,
Are you restricted to 50 feet high max ?
Bob
K6UJ
On 3/7/16 5:50 AM, NC3Z Gary wrote:
OK, still working on my permanent low band antenna and what I can fit
for an effective antenna. The space I have is a recently cleared forest
area. I had originally considered a full size loop but the
I am with Bob 100%. Particularly on Top Band, I want to hear that 1db
better. A lot of what
we pursue on receive is to squeeze a little bit better copy, a separate
receive antenna to hear above the noise level and using APF on CW for
instance. I will be trying the Logikit SCAF-1 audio filter
Jim,
You are undoubtedly going to get a variety of recommendations on a tuner.
I guess the first thing to decide is if you really want an automatic
tuner. Secondly it if you
are going to use balanced line or not. And last but not least power
level you will be using. I have a Palstar AT5K
thanks Tree,
I will be ready !
Bob
K6Uj
On 1/25/16 1:04 PM, Tree wrote:
They will be active on 160CW tonight.
Good luck!!
Tree N6TR
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Tree,
Thanks for the info.
Didn't hear a peep last night here in Napa County on 80 or160.
Yes if it was easy wouldn't it be as rewarding. !
I managed to work them on 40CW a couple of nights ago and I'm in the log
wahoo !!
That was my one and only contact and I consider myself lucky. :-)
Voacap tells me that for us in Northern CA the best prop for 80/160 is
plus or minus 0400Z.
So that is plus or minus 8PM pacific time I think.
I will be ready. I have already entered my 80 meter contact in the log,
all I have to do is put in the time... hehe
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On 1/21/16
Dave,
I see your point. I wouldn't want to chance damaging the concrete.
I am not thinking of attaching to the tower with it however, I am
thinking of it
as a ground screen and actually adding more welded wire mesh also at
about a 15 foot radius
around the base of the tower which would be
Topbanders,
I searched the archives under "ground screen" and could not find info on
my situation.
I have a 15 foot by 70 foot, 6 inch thick concrete parking slab along
side our house. My tower
is about 15 feet away from the side of the slab. I am planning radials
to extend out from the
Rick,
Thanks for sharing the text message info.
I use DXWatch and will give it a try. Will be great to get
a text on spots I need. !
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On 1/3/16 8:21 AM, Richard (Rick) Karlquist wrote:
On 1/3/2016 7:00 AM, K4OWR wrote:
Now that I have your attention
Is there any method
I'm a new top band user. I need all the opportunities I can get, but I
do understand the issue.
As for me I am not going to "stew" over it. :-)
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On 12/30/15 3:31 PM, Jeff AC0C wrote:
Fortunately participation is not mandatory for those who have had
enough. Given the winter
Herb,
I feel the same way.
I have nothing against QRP, but for me personally I don't have the
desire to
handicap myself with QRP power especially on 160. It doesn't seem fair
to me for the guy
on the other end to be burdened with trying to dig my weak signal out so
I can make another
3 de
Gene Smar AD3F
On 12/18/15, Robert Harmon wrote:
Stan,
With shunt feed I would gain the 18 foot mast with the yagis, the total
overall height is 108 feet.
I haven't really considered shunt feeding. I see your point of the
wires with an L in proximity to other
antennas. That was a w
simple.
73... Stan, K5GO
On Dec 17, 2015, at 8:06 PM, Robert Harmon <k...@pacbell.net> wrote:
I am planning an install of a 160M inverted L and would like critique from you
top banders.
I was originally planning a separate tower for 160 but my XYL has squashed the
idea :-)
My tower is 9
Gentlemen,
Thanks for all the info and advice on putting up a 160M antenna.
I have received help both on and off the reflector.
I wasn't sure whether to post the question because I know you have
discussed
this many times before !
thanks, much appreciated !
73,
Bob
K6UJ
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Renee speaks the truth :-)
I use these connectors myself Larry. They have a double o-ring seal and
are indeed water proof.
Have been using them for quite some time now outside and no water intrusion.
I would advise to get a good quality compression tool. You will be glad
you did. PCT sells
s this way should be published in the
Proceedings of the IEEE, don't you think?
Herb, KV4FZ
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I am planning an install of a 160M inverted L and would like critique
from you top banders.
I was originally planning a separate tower for 160 but my XYL has
squashed the idea :-)
My tower is 90 feet fully extended with a 18 foot mast currently used
for a Force 12 WARC plus 10/15 beam
on top
Yes it does, and I'm sure Herb knows it too. :-)
It's his engineering nature to "fix" things.
Bob
K6UJ
On 12/17/15 4:43 PM, Mike Waters wrote:
That question gets asked every year. :-)
73, Mike
www.w0btu.com
On Thu, Dec 17, 2015 at 6:39 PM, Herbert Schoenbohm <
I was curious too Jim.
I aint buyin it either hihihi
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On 12/16/15 3:41 AM, James Rodenkirch wrote:
OKKK...read enuff replies - I ain't buying that book!! Tnx for alll
the replies
From: James Rodenkirch
Sent: Tuesday, December
inv-l_antenna>
73, Mike
www.w0btu.com <http://www.w0btu.com>
On Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 5:33 PM, Robert Harmon <k...@pacbell.net
<mailto:k...@pacbell.net>> wrote:
Do the 160 verticals with 4 radials elevated at 20 feet,
individually outperform the ot
Jim,
Do the 160 verticals with 4 radials elevated at 20 feet, individually
outperform the other vertical with 60 radials on the ground ?
Bob
K6UJ
On 12/15/15 3:02 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
On Tue,12/15/2015 2:22 PM, Tom W8JI wrote:
Virtually zero QRP stations I've worked were using exceptional
Jim,
OK, I am working on a similar arrangement with 4 elevated radials at 14
feet. Hence the question.
thanks,
Bob
K6UJ
On 12/15/15 3:41 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
On Tue,12/15/2015 3:33 PM, Robert Harmon wrote:
Do the 160 verticals with 4 radials elevated at 20 feet, individually
outperform
You guys have inspired me. I am going to try the same thing. I have
toyed with the idea of a T-top
and will try it too.Please give feedback on how it goes, I will too.
Bob
K6UJ
On 12/9/15 4:52 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
On Wed,12/9/2015 2:34 PM, Cqtestk4xs--- via Topband wrote:
On 160 I'm
No one has answered the original question of "why do rodents eat coax"
The reason rodents eat coax, and they like 50 ohm coax the best, is
their digestive system
is 50 ohms impedance, their SWR goes up otherwise.
Bob
K6UJ
On 11/9/15 12:38 PM, Mike Waters wrote:
Hi Dave,
There are lots
s well as the DX
coffee news on the right hand side is/are in English and the links for each
listed dxpedition is in English.
From: Robert Harmon <k...@pacbell.net>
Sent: Monday, November 2, 2015 9:29 AM
To: James Rodenkirch
Subject: Re: Topba
Rick,
I finished one more flush in my reduction gear. As I mentioned, my
lube was still pretty dark colored to my satisfaction after the first
flush operation. This time I used the turkey baster
to take out as much of the remaining lube in the bottom of the gear
box. Refilled with Mobil
I'm still laughing !!
Ollie did try a safety idea when he tied a rope around his waist in case he
fell.
Who would have thought the brick chimney would come crashing down ?HIHIHI
thanks Frank !
Bob
K6UJ
On Aug 10, 2015, at 9:31 AM, donov...@starpower.net wrote:
I hope Nuradi's
Ken,
I hear what you are trying to convey but there is a fly in the ointment.
I am not trying to impress anyone else. For me it is and always has been a
personal achievement.
No one here is concerned with diminishing their abilities to impress others as
you have stated.
These issues you
Mike,
I agree 120% !!
The different classes make perfect sense.
Bob
K6UJ
On Jul 11, 2015, at 1:00 PM, mstang...@comcast.net wrote:
Technology is always giving us new tools to work with. You cannot compare
past accomplishments with present ones.
As we age or downside our
Jim,
Thanks, I have done the same.
You can give your opinion on this subject by contacting your ARRL division
director.
Click on this webpage, select your director, and send an email !
http://www.arrl.org/divisions http://www.arrl.org/divisions
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On Jul 11, 2015, at 12:49
On Fri, Jul 10, 2015 at 8:42 PM, Robert Harmon k...@pacbell.net wrote:
Mike,
I also do not like the idea of remote station operation being acceptable
for DXCC.
(Charlie, you have one more year on me, I was licensed in 1958 :-)
I have pursued the DXCC awards for all these years and now
Mike,
I also do not like the idea of remote station operation being acceptable for
DXCC.
(Charlie, you have one more year on me, I was licensed in 1958 :-)
I have pursued the DXCC awards for all these years and now to allow remote op
to be granted
the same awards gives the DXCC awards almost
: Robert Harmon k...@pacbell.net
To: topband topband@contesting.com
Sent: Fri, Jul 10, 2015 8:42 pm
Subject: Re: Topband: Fwd: ARRL Board meets next week - I'm looking for input
Mike,
I also do not like the idea of remote station operation being
acceptable for DXCC.
(Charlie, you have one more
Hi Rick,
Maybe that is the case. Please define control point and physical station a
little bit.
For example lets say I am a KH6 in Hawaii. My control point is at my home
station in Hawaii
and my remote operation can be on a mountain, lets say, as long as it is in the
same entity of Hawaii ?
Mike,
Interesting. Would you tell us how you conducted the A/B comparison tests.
We hear a lot of conjecture like you said how well' they work and how quiet
they are. Please give us the facts on the test antennas and how the A/B tests
were conducted and the data from the tests. This might be
Don't want to sabotage the thread but I have a newbie question.
I am installing an inverted L this week.
When can I expect to have good propagation on 160, in the fall and winter ?
thanks,
Bob
K6UJ
On Jun 21, 2015, at 4:45 PM, Art Snapper a...@nk8x.net wrote:
I participated for a couple
Jim,
It will be interesting to see what others say but my take on this is that the
tuner function is to provide an impedance match
to the vertical and doesnt provide any choking. You still should have the
choke.
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On Jun 3, 2015, at 9:42 AM, James Rodenkirch
KD9SV offers the transformer and 900 ohm resistor for the pennant antenna,
ready to go, very inexpensive. I am using his kit and works great.
It is stock number SV-PEN on his website: http://www.radiobooks.com/
Bob
K6UJ
On Sep 5, 2011, at 3:10 PM, Hardy Landskov wrote:
I used
I use one between my K3 and 160 meter flag antenna for receive.
No attenuation at all in received signal and no worries now about too much RF
getting
back into the K3 from the receive ant line.
I second what Dan, W8CAR said. Peace of mind, (small insurance to pay to
protect your expensive HF
Charles,
I also use the same choke construction as Tod, K0TO.
Six turns through 5 Fair Rite No. 31, 2.4 dia ferrite cores.
Works very well, essentially zero loss and no heating issues.
Note, put the Pl-259 on after you make the choke coil or you
will be able to only get about 4 turns !
73,
Bob
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