The SAL is pretty much just an AY loop with a more functional
controller? I have had moderate success with a pennant at V31 as well.
W0MU
On 1/5/2022 7:23 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:
I tried an AY loop decades ago, without the Array Solutions adjustable
termination controller, and I do not
Which antenna can you more easily copy the station on? I would hope the
loop.
W0MU
On 1/2/2022 12:24 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
On 1/2/2022 7:29 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
The antenna is directional, as demonstrated by tuning in broadcast
stations at the high end of the AM band and separating
If you have violated the terms of your license that should be a DQ.
Changing the frequency makes it even worse as it was an attempt to cover
up the action. If USA makes contacts out of band in CQ WW or ARRL DX
what happens to them? Are the QSO's simply removed and the op
admonished for the
We tried a balloon vertical at V47 in the 80's. We used an advertising
balloon. It kinda worked but it kept getting pin holes in it. We
believe it was from the sand in the air. Our location was just off the
end of the runway in St. Kitts. We got a visit from some official
looking
I believe this wire is insulated. It is for things like an invisible
fence. I am not sure what it is made of.
W0MU
On 11/9/2021 9:21 AM, Rob Atkinson wrote:
Dog electronic fence wire via ebay.
Bad idea, except maybe for field day or some other temporary setup due
to rust. Also, long thin
Spiderwire works great.
W0MU
On 9/28/2021 11:58 AM, Michael Fischer wrote:
Stan - LOVE "just my 2Hz worth" stealing that from you om!
First of all thank you to each one of you who have contributed your thoughts
particularly around the mechanical considerations for suspending the InvL, You
Good luck with the move! Remote Ham Radio is where the future is at.
Maybe finding rural land is not so easy in ZS. No need to leave
though. People are always looking for advice and you have a wealth of
knowledge that you can continue to share.
W0MU
On 9/17/2021 3:52 PM, Greg - ZL3IX
I have a drawer full of slinky's the steel version. I recall that
someone was making slinky beverages for people that could not stretch
out 300 plus beverages. I never got around to making one. Maybe the
slinky's are collector items now and I can get my money back! HI!
W0MU
On 9/14/2021
Elon Musks' starband internet could open up the entire world to the
internet and change DXpeditions forever. And a few will think it is the
end of the world kinda like that digital mode that has yet to kill off
the hobby.
What will the ARRL think of this? They are slow to change with the
Sorry for your loss.
RIP Fausto 73
On 3/31/2021 10:45 AM, Paolo Zaffi wrote:
Guys,
with great sadness I must inform you that Fausto I4EAT passed away
today due to COVID. He was a good friend and great DX'er not only on
low bands but also on VHF.
We will miss him.
Regards.
Paolo I4EWH
This was meant for the RFI list.
On 3/27/2021 4:06 AM, Don Kirk wrote:
Hi Gary,
Yes, based on how strong the RFI is on 20 meters, your un-tuned shielded
loop should definitely hear the noise on 20 meters (as an example) based on
my tests even without using an external preamp with your loop.
Seems like it might be time to remove or moderate people on this list.
This is a bit over the top.
On 3/10/2021 11:59 AM, ok1tn wrote:
VA3DX
pity you have such a nice callsign. Martin is a very erudite technician and
a perfect operator. I don't even think you know what you're saying and you
CQ Awards are not run by the ARRL.
If you don't like FT/X then don't use it.
Killing the hobby? Hardly. Changing it, certainly.
W0MU
On 3/9/2021 7:50 AM, Hans Hjelmström wrote:
AGREE 100 % with you Martin /OK1RR.
This FT 8 PC to PC playgame is just killing our hobby,at least as I see it.
I have one of the DXE 80m verticals and it is great. The ability to
crank up and down is nice, although I have never taken it down since I
put it up. The thing is a tank!
I have an inverted L for 160 so I never considered using it on 160.
W0MU
On 12/5/2020 11:26 AM, MU 4CX250B wrote:
Hi
Just hit the delete key. I appreciate these offer on the reflectors I am
subscribed to.
On 7/6/2020 1:30 PM, daraym...@iowatelecom.net wrote:
Why do people insist on listing items for sale on this reflector? Is
it that damn difficult to sell your stuff on QTH.com, eBay, etc.?
73. . . Dave,
It is just another FT8 bashing post. It is why we had to create another
list. I just set up a new filter so I won't be bothered by trolls.
W0MU
On 5/13/2020 1:03 PM, Ross Johnson wrote:
Roger your lack understanding surprises me , and others here.
Like your station mine only hears what it
Very sorry to hear this news. I can't begin to count the number of
contacts I have had with him over the years.
73 Herb Gud DX and super rates.
Godspeed
W0MU
On 4/29/2020 12:21 PM, d...@np2j.com wrote:
It is with great regret that I have been informed that Herb Schoenbohm
KV4FZ has passed
You can CQ too. If you get picked up by a Skimmer you will be spotted.
On 3/27/2020 11:32 AM, Tom | SP5XO wrote:
I was listening on your QRG Andy and heard almost every station from
NA you had QSO with - George AA7JV, KB3Z, NO9E and others. And that is
quite unusual since my only Top Band
Wow! The guy should have been DQed ages ago.
On 3/23/2020 1:43 PM, Bill Tippett wrote:
FYI:
http://g3txf.com/dxtrip/Fake-C21XF/Fake-C21.html
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Why don't you take photos of all your Jarvis card close up so we can see
for ourselves. How could you have received a card for a contact that
does not appear in their log. To you have the Jarvis logs to prove you
are in them? Can we see those logs?
All decisions of the DXCC desk are final.
People can choose to turn on or off RBN spots and FT/x spots on CC
clusters like VE7CC. My node W0MU-1 is connected to VE7CC and others
and allows the users to set spots how they like. I also recommend CC
USER VE7CC User interface that easily allows you to set many many
filters and you can
I generally try to leave my radio listening to 160 FT8 at night when I
go to bed. I did decode some VK's last night. Not much activity the
last couple of days.
I have nothing for 630. I just started playing with 60m chasing VP8PJ
and they were super easy there. There seem to be many many
You can order a board set from PI4CC I think...I am not sure what they
used for the combiner circuit. A set of board for the 9 antennas, the
combiner and the switchbox was $65.00 us and they include one extra of
each board.
W0MU
On 3/2/2020 7:35 PM, Edward stallman wrote:
Thanks Steve for
I heard a ZL on CW last night but never got a callsign and then they
were gone. Moved to FT8 and was able to work ZL4AS with a -18. He was
hearing me much better. Made some other CQ's and nothing.
KV0Q was on for the CQ 160 CW as was K0RF. KV0Q is pretty close to me.
I think he did a
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3830 is not official results.
You have too much time on your hands...Get another hobby HI!
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3830 is not official results.
You have too much time on your hands...Get another hobby HI!
On 2/26/2020 12:47 PM, uy0zg wrote:
Hi
Unique result :
Total: QSOs = 530 State/Prov = 7 Countries = 16 Total Score = 87,969
1000 has always been K or KW. I have seen ATT for 100 and nn for 99.
Never heard ARK.
W0MU
On 2/18/2020 7:54 AM, David Olean wrote:
I think they might mean 1000, as in resistor or cap values now... 1R5.
4R7. Just a guess.
On 2/18/2020 2:43 PM, Wes wrote:
I want to know what a power level
The loudest DX I heard last night was M3LPL.. HIBad skimmer decodes
for W3LPL.
I did work RL3A and UW2M and lots of Carib and Central America. The
band seemed quiet but not that many stations. I was not checking on the
top of the hour like I should have.
40 and 80 were not super
of it:
https://www.dxengineering.com/search/department/cable-and-connectors/product-line/dx-engineering-f6-75-ohm-bulk-coaxial-cable?autoview=SKU=rg6=BestKeywordMatch=Ascending
$0.30/foot
Plenty good for RX antenna use.
73, Andreas, N6NU
On Feb 13, 2020, at 3:31 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett <mailt
I am looking for a good source for RG-179 coax to build some RX
antennas. I tried an Ebay seller and got rg58!!
W0MU
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Here is the direct link to the group. https://groups.io/g/160Digital
Gentlemen..
W0MU
On 2/12/2020 7:18 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
Seems like a good time to plug this list again.
160digi...@groups.io was created for the peaceful discussions of FT/X
and other digital modes
Seems like a good time to plug this list again.
160digi...@groups.io was created for the peaceful discussions of FT/X
and other digital modes and anything else 160.
Please join the group.
73
W0MU
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Hey don't leave out AM or spark gap!
On 2/12/2020 6:31 PM, Cecil wrote:
Still taking pokes at the FT8 ops.
What would constitute an exceptional achievement on FT8?
That’s like telling CW guys that their achievements aren’t really noteworthy
compared to how the Sideband guys have done it.
Just use your delete key and move on. Don't let the actions of others
ruin a great resource.
W0MU
On 2/11/2020 3:55 PM, Dan Edward Dba East edwards wrote:
agree, Henk & jim..
unfortunately, trolls are everywhere, now..
regards, w5xz, dan
On Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 04:01:57 PM
His email must have been routed remotely as it was written in the fall.
Strange.
On 2/7/2020 10:29 PM, daraym...@iowatelecom.net wrote:
Steve. . . "beating this dead horse." You're the one that brought it
up. . .hi. Also, if you waiting in anticipation of the "approaching
low band season"
They should have stayed on past EU Sunrise which would be the prime time
to work them from NA. Take a nap earlier in the day and stay up and wait?
W0MU
On 2/5/2020 10:56 AM, Thomas Hoyer via Topband wrote:
They were really good copy here in eastern PA last night. I'm happy for all of
the EU
)
among both receivers.
www.aytechnologies.com/Products/RAS8x2data.htm
<https://www.aytechnologies.com/Products/RAS8x2data.htm>
73
Frank
W3LPL
*From: *"W0MU Mike Fatchett"
*To: *topband@contesting.com
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Fantastic!
He would loud here.
How does the circle array compare with the beverages?
W0MU
On 1/29/2020 1:33 PM, donov...@starpower.net wrote:
How were conditions at W3LPL in Maryland last weekend?
Mark KD4D operated here last weekend using his call.
Conditions were good Friday night but
We had a decent opening on Saturday as reported by a few stations.
Otherwise I would agree that it was not great. It was ok. I did work
MX5 on Friday night as my only EU and just a few on Saturday. Condx
even down to the Caribbean were odd. I did work LU8, CX and maybe the a
couple of
recording to correct
callsigns or exchange information was "okay" in a contest.
Tree N6TR
On Tue, Jan 21, 2020 at 10:55 PM W0MU Mike Fatchett <mailto:w...@w0mu.com>> wrote:
Dxlabs supports this.
https://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/RecordAudio N1MM logger+ has a
r
The MFJ Noise canceler seems to work ok. As a quick band aid for the
contest.
I have an AN4 and have never been very impressed with it.
W0MU
On 1/22/2020 4:34 AM, Tim Shoppa wrote:
Rick, there are irregularities in my noise - and in the previous utility
line noises I've had at my QTH - that
Dxlabs supports this.
https://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/RecordAudio N1MM logger+ has a
recording mechanism but there is a bunch of apps that could do this. As
all the top contesters for many contesters much record the contest for
possible review.
W0MU
On 1/21/2020 11:25 PM, terry
I was only really able to work Carib/CA/SA with my inverted v at 70 ft.
With the inverted L I get our far better. I am a very long way from any
salt water in any direction.
W0MU
On 1/15/2020 9:17 AM, donov...@starpower.net wrote:
Roger has 27 topband QSOs in my log since February 1993,
I did not read in detail any of the designs or what was on the site.
On 1/14/2020 11:25 AM, fmoeves wrote:
Mike, 160m antennas my favorite subject. I sure wish it would either get cold or dry out
here... Winters here in Kentucky are so wet and I think it gets wetter every year. One
thing I
https://topbandhams.com
A link to some 160 antennas on that same site.
https://topbandhams.com/tech-page/6-22-different-wire-antennas-for-the-160-meter-band?fbclid=IwAR06lTswgMULsdMs_wEtKWJXqWpuDgXZPjvx2CNKKqRKztnomzqD6lCC1K8
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Right now. There should be lots of people around!
Work em while you can.
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When I had my skimmer going, I would use my R8 on 80 and 160. I was
shocked at some of the DX it spotted on 160 and 80.
On 1/11/2020 6:04 PM, Michael Walker wrote:
On and off I have had a Web SDR available to some.
To back up with Vince is saying, it is often on a 'left over antenna', or
mh
People have been cheating forever and it will never end. Cheaters need
to be dealt with and ignored. They cheat to get an award they have to
pay for. Cracks me up. They cheat to win a contest where the prize is
a 50 dollar plaque. I don't compare what I do to others. My DXCC is
mine
e not.
73
Peter SM2CEW
At 17:12 2020-01-11, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
snip..
There is skill involved. There is a bunch of excitement and
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Roger,
If you are so confident that digital is going to fail, why not sit back
and let it happen? I have never figured out why people in the hobby
would actively seek to push people out of the hobby. What I find most
interesting is that those trying new things and experimenting never seem
it will, it is and has always been a big tent...73, Kevin K3OX
- Original Message -
From: Hans Hjelmström
To: W0MU Mike Fatchett
Cc: topband@contesting.com
Sent: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 14:12:40 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Topband: FT-8 Contest would be great for Topband
And its even not Ham radio.Its fake PC
FT4 is not allocated on 160 for some reason. If the contest were to use
Grids then supporting a new contest should be quite simple.
W0MU
On 1/10/2020 7:11 PM, DXer wrote:
>>I thought there was a contest version of FT-8 coming
out soon ? I forget what it was to be labeled as.
In the interest of keeping the peace here on this reflector a new group
has been created for those interested in Topband Digital. N6TR the long
time owner/moderator has given his blessing on the new group.
If you are interested in Topband and Digital come join the group at
The FT8 DMC Digital Mode Club on Facebook has nearly 10,000 members.
On 1/10/2020 1:30 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
Curious. If it is not Ham Radio then why is my K3 transmitting and
receiving the signals? Hmmm. I guess RTTY is not ham radio either.
On 1/10/2020 12:12 PM, Hans Hjelmström
2020 kl. 20:06 skrev W0MU Mike Fatchett :
1.5 million hits for FT8? WOW!
On 1/10/2020 11:38 AM, Herbert Schoenbohm wrote:
I know the purists will flame me for this but look at the
frequency conservation this would present and look at the activity
statistics for only the past couple of hours,
AIf
1.5 million hits for FT8? WOW!
On 1/10/2020 11:38 AM, Herbert Schoenbohm wrote:
I know the purists will flame me for this but look at the
frequency conservation this would present and look at the activity
statistics for only the past couple of hours,
AIf the contest was designed well
I left my radio decoding FT8 Sigs on Topband the other night and was
checking pskreporter and was shocked to see a report for 9K in our early
morning! I was not up and noticed it many hours later. Could it have
been a false decode? I did not realize that there was a workable path
to 9K at
If you have concerns about the DXCC program then detail your concerns
with facts and contact the ARRL DXCC desk. They do take these
complaints seriously. I received QSL cards from the same person that
has two different calls in two different countries in EU. The location
of the two
or you could use a remote.
W0MU
On 12/15/2019 6:04 PM, thoyer via Topband wrote:
With only 9 more to go for DXCC on 160 and all of the recent posts about how
good the band has been recently "best in years) I find myself with no
antenna for the low bands and cringing after each post on how
Pretty obvious that Doug is stirring the pot. Time to create an ignore
filter.
Don't feed the trolls.
W0MU
On 12/6/2019 12:54 PM, K9FD wrote:
Puts real meaning into the commonly used phrase of so many
"I can work all I can hear"
Trolls live under the bridges, it hinders their ability to
VE6WZ was there clear as day. No question, no ESP. Doug maybe you
should get your hearing checked. I have crappy hearing and it was no
problem.
or maybe Doug was just trolling..
On 12/6/2019 10:46 AM, Ian Fugler wrote:
Hi, Doug
Many thanks for the boost in confidence.
I can't tell you the last time we had an extended outage here near
Denver. I might never be able to use those batteries HI!
W0MU
On 11/19/2019 1:35 PM, WHYTE wrote:
Always be ready for a local power failure - that’s the only time I can hear
any DX. Incredible to hear how fantastic 160m
Thanks Tree!
W0MU
On 11/19/2019 11:57 AM, Tree wrote:
Sorry for putting the list on moderation some recently. The FT8 discussion
was spiraling again - and that just isn't a subject we are going to solve
here on the list. Sure - there are lots of strong opinions out there - but
I feel that
FT/X is never going away. Just like Remotes and packet, contesting,
SSTV, insert your most dislike part of the hobby. It is called change.
Disparaging other people in our hobby is not helpful to the hobby
especially to new people coming it. What would they think if they over
heard this
*II. BANDS:* Six bands only: 1.8, 3.5, 7, 14, 21 and 28 MHz. Observance
of established band plans is strongly encouraged.
It is not a rule. This has been a common practice in contests for years
as people don't want to change their antennas just for SSB as CW and FT8
seem to be the preferred
Or filter out the FT8 spots from your spots and move on.
On 10/24/2019 5:13 PM, pwhel...@earthlink.net wrote:
(and makes a change from all the dozens of FT8 spots - I really think there
should be a different set of Clusters for those !)
Roger G3YRO
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I certainly agree with
beverages used on the other receive channel. I believe it will be
a good choice. He thinks my beverages are just fine, but I believe
that a diversity setup will be a big jump in performance. I sure hope
I am right!! It is a lot of work.
Dave K1WHS
On 10/15/2019 6:51 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett
If your joy is 160 then go with the array that will maximize the
results. Multiband arrays are going to be compromise and degrade your
160 performance. You need to determine what is more important. You
still might be able to use a 160 array on the other bands but not optimally.
W0MU
On
Contacts made using remote stations located someplace much closer than
the Ukraine. There are many many many other abusers doing this.
On 10/9/2019 4:47 PM, jayb1...@optonline.net wrote:
what are we talking about here ?? Are stations claiming qsos they didn’t
make ? how would they get DXCC
I have been told over and over that people don't cheat that much. They
do. It is a shame that people have to cheat for a an award they pay
for. What is the limit to cheating? None..
On 10/9/2019 1:14 AM, uy0zg wrote:
Hi
How can you calmly look at it? :
This is only from Donetsk
Contact the DXCC Desk and submit your observations.
On 10/5/2019 1:13 PM, Robert Parkes via Topband wrote:
I thought it worth highlighting a post by a well known 160m operator on the
CDXC reflector about blatant cheating using Remote Operation::
This morning at 0609z Oct 05 there was I2Txx
Are you doing this in the daytime?
On 9/12/2019 3:06 PM, Roger D Johnson wrote:
I've been running some tests on my 8 circle array with K1JB. Joe is 17
miles away and I sometimes notice deep fading on his signal. Makes
plotting the
antenna pattern very difficult. Is it possible to have skywave
The same way the enforce all the other enforceable rules in the
program. The best they can. It is a shame that in a hobby people feel
the need to break the rules and play games to get awards, win contests,
etc.
W0MU
On 8/21/2019 8:14 AM, Cecil wrote:
I'd be curious to know how they plan
and then you need to be able to hear the people calling so you will want
some kind of receiving antenna.
On 8/7/2019 11:13 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote:
Hi Pat,
Your #1 friend will be 127' of vertical(ish) wire (ie: inverted L) and a few
ground radial wires or better still 3-4 raised
Working by the numbers and Lists!
On 8/6/2019 1:24 PM, Lee. KX4TT via Topband wrote:
OK - I think I've got a good start on the list..who knew
Joe Taylor was the Antichrist??
Things that will kill the hobby.in no particular order
Spark
CW
AM
SSB
FM
But Ham Radio is nearly dead they say. Sigh.
On 8/6/2019 11:21 AM, Tree wrote:
All -
I would like to see this thread wrap up soon.
Thanks.
The Management
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Have you attempted to open a conversation with the creators of the mode
and discuss what you are seeing? They seem like they are quite
knowledgeable. How can you disprove their claims of weak signal mode
when you are not sure how they are coming up with their numbers?
I never heard EU or JA
judgment-day-1991-image66516208.html
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W0MU Mike Fatchett писал 2019-08-02 21:52:
Ah so all FT8 users are cheaters. Does that mean that all Russian
hams use way more power than they should and their scores should not
count either?
The real issue here is ch
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W0MU Mike Fatchett писал 2019-08-02 21:52:
Ah so all FT8 users are cheaters. Does that mean that all Russian
hams use way more power than they should and their scores should not
count either?
The real
Of the last 1000 spots downloaded from DX Summit just over 200 of them
at on FT8. Which means that nearly 800 spots were NOT FT8 meaning those
were CW or SSB spots. Not all of the spots are actually spots as many
spots are just people venting and using the system as their message system.
It depends on that specific countries rules.
ARRL is not allowing automated contacts for their awards programs anymore.
On 8/3/2019 9:17 AM, Joe wrote:
What I do not understand on all this is.
If the station is running on itself UN-attended.
Is that just not even legal. Never mind ethical?
When was the 6m band fully utilized? The bottom end of the band is full
of beacons or was. Then DX Cw then CW then some SSB. What was being
utilized above 51mhz?
10m-unless we have great sun spots the band is next to dead. I can
recall a few contests where there was SSB activity up to
Have any of you taken the time to write your Division Directors to ask
for changes and add FT-x as a separate award? That does not solve the
real issue here which is people have abandoned CW for FT8 and it made
people upset.
W0MU
On 8/2/2019 6:06 PM, GEORGE WALLNER wrote:
Nobody is
experimented with this years ago on CW)
Billy, AA4NU
On August 2, 2019 at 6:10 PM W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
So does this mean that everyone uses this cheat? No.
By the way the ARRL has banned automatic unattended contacts from their
programs at the last board meeting. This means
topping the FT8.
just compete with each other.
But keep in mind - Arnold will be the first -)):
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W0MU Mike Fatchett писал 2019-08-02 21:52:
Ah so all
achievements will be eaten by computer programs and robots
It is right ?
Will there be many talents at 160 meters like Jack?
Will not be !
On the contrary - more and more stupidity and envy
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W0MU Mike Fatchett писал 2019-08-02 18:24:
Cheating
Shutting down?
I just don't think continual bashing of people enjoying the hobby is
good for the hobby. Cheaters will be dealt with.
What could this "discussion" on this list possible solve?
Sorry you don't like FT-X. Many don't like CW and SSB but they are not
on here bashing other hams
Cheating is cheating. How many people used remote stations, exceeded
their power limits, etc. Singling out a mode because you are upset
that it has taken away activity in your preferred mode is not helpful
to the hobby. Not everyone that use FT8 cheats. Not everyone that
uses a amp
Same thing was said about SSB.
The sky is not falling.
K1JT might have saved Ham Radio. Seems to be quite popular. 60 plus
percent of all LOTW confirms are FT-X nowSpeaks volumes.
There is room for CW, SSB, FT-X on topband and all bands.
Criticizing people playing radio seems
If you use a line level on the ropes you can put the bases at the proper
place and raise them above ground as needed, if needed. You flat landers
need not worry about such nonsense :)
W0MU
On 7/1/2019 1:17 PM, Tree wrote:
While visiting another topband operator (I won't mention any names),
I would need a student loan for the amp and upgrade to my coax!
W0MU
On 6/25/2019 7:51 PM, Gene Smar via Topband wrote:
Maunder Minimum 2.0 solution: "temporarily" raise legal limit to 15-20 kW.
I'm just sayin'.
73 de
Gene Smar AD3F
-Original Message-
From: Topband
What rig are you using Terry? Most newer rigs have programmable
messages built in to them.
W0MU
On 3/8/2019 7:45 PM, terry burge wrote:
WOW. What a response! Thanks a lot guys, I got more copies than I know what to do
with. Now if I can just figure out the programming maybe I can at least
Did DXE not sell enough of these to continue? It appears the PI4CC
folks are reworking the controller as the page says QRX.
On 2/20/2019 2:37 PM, Mike VE3CKO wrote:
There seems to be no controller board available, just the pre-amp,
switching and phasing boards. Did I miss something?
These and the surplus masts could be painted with marine grade paint.
Those with SteppIR antennas with their tubes have been doing it for
years. You can use other non conductive paint for extra protection.
W0MU
On 2/20/2019 10:00 AM, kol...@rcn.com wrote:
I went to H ome D epot and bought
Many of us in the West listen to the East coast guys work DX for the
upteenth time when we get openings toward EU/AF Nice to work you for
the 3rd time this season..Thanks for not letting someone
else work them, but for many I think that is the point.
What if I am in the contest?
FT8 was not created to be a rate mode. It is a weak signal mode. For
those of us a long way from the East Coast and salt it allows us to work
stations that we probably had very little shot of working without FT8.
Productive in what way? To work new ones? Check! DXing is not
necessarily
That "Drone" is a toy. I think you will need something a bit more robust.
On 12/10/2018 11:49 AM, Mike Waters wrote:
I want to thank everyone for their advice, both on and off this reflector!
I am sending this drone back for a refund. It is uncontrollable in any
direction. I don't know how it
Sad news.
RIP 73 Jack
W0MU
On 10/19/2018 11:10 AM, k1zm--- via Topband wrote:
Hello Gang
I am truly saddened to have to pass along the contents of an email I just
received from Carl Leahy who was one of Jack Leahy, VE1ZZ's sons.
It is short and sweet - but I will add some personal
This hobby is dead if we keep chasing off people.
There is no reason we can't treat people respectfully here. If you
can't then maybe those need to leave or Tree needs to show them the door.
W0MU
On 9/5/2018 11:01 AM, Jim Thomson wrote:
Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2018 06:13:21 -0400
From: Mark
and that right there sums up why we have a problem.
Sorry to see you go. I am a 40+ ham and only 54 years old. This makes
me really sad and angry as I would like my hobby to be around in for the
next 40 years too...
Hope to hear you on the bands, Nick.
W0MU
On 9/2/2018 9:09 PM, Nick
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