Thanks everyone Got it from Patrick. 73 Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: W7TMT - Patrick
Date: 12/28/22 10:09 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Fred Moeves
Subject: RE: Topband: Topband Mailing List Archives From my digital point of
view they seem to still be
Steve, Awesome video and cool project. I'll be building a few of these. Thank
you Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: steve_VE6WZ Date:
11/8/22 12:01 PM (GMT-05:00) To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Topband:
Signal source flown under my drone Here is a short video showing
Original message From: fmoeves Date: 2/4/22
6:48 AM (GMT-05:00) To: VE6WZ_Steve Subject: RE: Topband: F
connector how-to video Thanks Steve I appreciate you taking the time to do your
videos. Always have been useful and informative for me. Thanks 73 Fred KB4QZH
https
Frank and Ward you have my vote... Good luck Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: donov...@erols.com Date: 10/17/21 6:53
PM (GMT-05:00) To: topband Subject: Topband: Free QST
article: The Beverage Antenna, 100 Years Later Ward, N0AX and I prepared this
Beverage article for
Congratulations Steve very well deserved. You and your videos and other
wrightings have help more than you will every know. Thank you. Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: Ken Claerbout Date:
10/13/21 5:54 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Topband@contesting.com Subject: Topband:
Greg, Although I have not had the pleasure to work you I really don't like to
hear stories like this. Hopefully you can find a way to get on the band. Like
they say when there's a will there's a way. A few run QRP on Topband I'm
starting to play around with now. When life gives you lemons make
I see that you mentioned him sorry for the post. Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: Randy via Topband
Date: 9/15/21 7:58 AM (GMT-05:00) To:
topband@contesting.com Subject: Topband: Results: "Fusing" Beverage Antennas
From Falling Trees I thought that I would report to the
Best thing I did was watch Steve's VE6WZ wonder videos on Beverage antennas. Go
to YouTube search for VE6WZ.. Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: Randy via Topband
Date: 9/15/21 7:58 AM (GMT-05:00) To:
topband@contesting.com Subject: Topband: Results: "Fusing" Beverage
I use the black from Tractor Supply. They seem to work well but fade from uv I
guess. How would you go about testing them for conductivity? Thanks Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: Kenneth Grimm Date:
8/4/21 8:59 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Grant Saviers Cc:
topband Subject: Re:
Another hack?? Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: Terry Burge
Date: 3/23/21 9:16 PM (GMT-05:00) To: topband@contesting.com,
topband-requ...@contesting.com Subject: Topband: subscription cancel KI7M
Please cancel my subscription to the topband
Steve, Thank you Steve I always enjoy your videos. Will watch it later. Thanks
Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: VE6WZ_Steve Date:
2/9/21 5:46 PM (GMT-05:00) To: topband Subject:
Topband: The Magic-T Today I uploaded a video to my RX series which explains
the Magic-T
Is this a scam?Sorry I get many scams in the past year. Fred KB4QZH
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Frank,Thanks for help.The property is on a slope that dumps into a creek then
back up another slope. I don't think a 4 square would work i these conditions.
I was surprised how well the short Beverages worked out.But wanted to try to do
better. Last summer I was able to get up a 580' Beverage
I took this as everyone is chomping at the bit to get outside and work on
antennas. I know I am... :) Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: Jim Brown
Date: 1/5/21 5:26 AM (GMT-05:00) To: 'TopBand'
Subject: Topband: Band Conditions With all the posts here in the last few days
I was under the impression that If you have elevated radials and if you take
even one to the ground you might as well move all to the ground..??Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: donov...@erols.com Date: 12/29/20
12:30 PM (GMT-05:00) To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Re:
BillyI would guess it's about 50' - 60'.I will measure it when I get a chance.
Most of my antennas are to close to each other on a on a slope. You work with
what you have. 73 Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: Billy Cox Date:
12/18/20 2:46 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Fred Moeves
Yes very sad... Rest in Peace John...Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: ON4WW_pandora Date:
11/10/20 2:27 PM (GMT-05:00) To: topband@contesting.com, 'RRDXA-Reflektor'
, w...@arrl.org, 'Mac - JA3USA/WA3USA'
, "'Bernie McClenny, W3UR'" ,
i1...@amsat.org Subject: Topband:
Roger, That was not my intention. Sorry about that. I only included you're text
so I could answer you about USA and our stations. I know you have not said
anything about FT-8. 73 Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: Roger Kennedy
Date: 10/9/20 5:05 PM (GMT-05:00) To:
Congratulations Jim well deserved thanks for being there. I hope you are your
family are doing well after the fires. 73 Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: donov...@erols.com Date: 9/12/20 1:15
AM (GMT-05:00) To: cq-contest , topband
Subject: Topband: Congratulations to
Gorge, What is the rx 4 direction delta loop you mentioned below. Thanks Fred
KB4QZH
Original message From: GEORGE WALLNER
Date: 8/21/20 3:30 PM (GMT-05:00) To: "Richard (Rick) Karlquist"
, donov...@erols.com, Ron WV4P Cc:
160 , Mail 10 Subject:
Re: Topband: Rohn 25
Tree, OK I won't post anything further on this just thought it might be
interesting side note. Sorry to take up the bandwidth. 73 Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: Tree Date: 8/16/20
11:05 PM (GMT-05:00) To: fmoeves Cc: Rob Atkinson
, 160 , "Richard (Rick)
Karl
It's funny/strange for me. Every time I read watch out for Windows updates I
have no problem. But when I hear nothing or I read this Windows update is good
no problems...that's when I get hit. Changes drivers... sound card settings
messes up everything. I use Bitdefender for virus software and
Thanks for this Mike. I never spend enough time on this site. Thanks for the
reminder. 73 Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: Mike Waters Date:
7/30/20 6:44 PM (GMT-05:00) To: donov...@erols.com Cc: topband
Subject: Re: Topband: Three day forecast of the
Planetary Kp
Here are some fun beacons that I can also pickup on my
beverages.http://dxinfocentre.com/ndb.htmMostly between 195 to 300 kHzOn 1611
here I pick the CVG Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport the passenger
info.Whole new world out there with the rx antennas.The K9AY loop really works
good here
While working in the back yard this morning I wanted to take down a couple dead
trees. Things didn't work out the way I wanted. One of the trees fell on one of
the Beverages. This Beverage was put up after following Steve's Ve6wz
construction tips. I had a copy of Steve's pulley system. And it
Mark Frank Guillermo and Jerry,Thank you all for the great ideas. Looks like I
have my work cut out for me. I think it's coming from the south. My South
Beverage picks it up the strongest North Beverage still strong but little
weaker. On 40m I have 2 full wave loops and the n/s loop picks it up
Date: 6/24/20 5:21 PM (GMT-05:00) To: fmoeves
Cc: Top Band List List Subject: Re:
Topband: RFI Look here. GL - Steve WB6RSESounds of RFI
<http://www.arrl.org/sounds-of-rfi>On Jun 24, 2020, at 1:44 PM, fmoeves
wrote:Hoping someone can help me identify this noise.It's on
160 80 40.
We the link didn't work like it should have sorry. It's the first link just
click on the 7610. Lots of crap in that gallery... Thanks Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: fmoeves Date: 6/24/20
5:04 PM (GMT-05:00) To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Topband: RFI Hoping
someone
Hoping someone can help me identify this noise.It's on 160 80 40...most times
stronger on 40.I called the power company..they found nothing.The video is just
after some rain. When it rains it goes away.
https://www.riverbendphotos.com/UnlistedGalleries/Web-Photos/n-mMvp3/i-7fKDp6sThanks
Fred
Steve, Thank you for putting together these videos. Very informative and I
always learn something from each one. 73 Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: VE6WZ_Steve Date:
6/3/20 7:34 PM (GMT-05:00) To: topband Subject:
Topband: Beverage field switching I have received a
I got one of these to. I'll just delete.. Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: terry burge Date:
6/1/20 12:05 PM (GMT-05:00) To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Topband: May
i ask you a favor? - This mail is in HTML. Some elements may be ommited in
plain text. -Hello,Can i
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5. Re: 160M shunt fed choke (Raymond Benny) 6. Re: 160M shunt fed choke
(tony@verizon.net) 7. Re: 160M shunt fed choke (fmoeves) 8. Re: 160M
shunt fed choke (Jim Brown) 9. Re: 160M shunt fed choke (Jim Brown) 10. Re:
160M shunt fed choke
I'm going from memory so... I've seen a video of a simple detector. In the
video the guy ran along the feedline while transmitting low power. You could
see if there was a signal on the outside of the cable. I'll look later to see
if I find. Fred KB4QZH
Original message From:
Tree, Thank you very good idea. One more reason to hang out here. I used the
Harpin match as Jay mentioned on my inverted L worked great. 73 Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: Tree Date: 5/15/20
11:34 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Frank Donovan Cc: 160
Subject: Re: Topband: 160m
Gabriel, Thank you for the links. I will definitely check them out. The long
insulator screws in the picture looks interesting. 73 Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: Gabriel - EA6VQ via Topband
Date: 5/9/20 3:55 AM (GMT-05:00) To: 'Fred Moeves'
, topband@contesting.com
Thanks Gary, Lots of good info. I have a little bit of all the wire you
mentioned in your post. I will check out Luis's site also. Thank you Fred
KB4QZH
Original message From: Gary Nichols Date:
5/8/20 4:06 PM (GMT-05:00) To: 'Fred Moeves' Subject: RE:
Topband: 2 wire
Dave, Thank you for the info. That's another good option. Here in KY I have yet
to see anything bite into my feedlines and I have many on the ground. I'm
trying to keep the antenna from being seen too. I've had kids tear up one on my
Beverages. Thanks Fred KB4QZH
Original message
I agree with what others have said. Best thing I did here in my noisy area was
a Rx antenna. There's no way I could listen to my inverted L here in KY. KB4QZH
Original message From: daraym...@iowatelecom.net Date: 4/19/20
12:35 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Peter Krulewitch ,
George, Thank you for that amazing video. Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: GEORGE WALLNER
Date: 3/14/20 12:25 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Mike Waters ,
topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: Misek/Lankford Phaser 2 Project I
have built and tested Langford's Phased Delta Flag
Here in KY the squirrels and raccoons are the problem. Not sure which one is
the problem. So far I have not seen any nibbling. They just untie and unroll
it. They never untie and drop the antenna. I was told it's the sent on your
hands that make them do this. Let us know what you do. Good luck
Yes sir could not have said it better. Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: Henk Remijn PA5KT via Topband
Date: 2/11/20 4:26 PM (GMT-05:00) To:
topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: CQ WW 160 CW - SK.. ? I got a lot
of negative private comments on my email.I think
Roger, CQ WW RTTY WPX Contest was last weekend. I'm sure that had a big impact
on activity on 160. That's what I was doing... I'm sure it will be better this
weekend. 73Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: Roger Kennedy
Date: 2/9/20 8:58 AM (GMT-05:00) To:
We lost Mendelson's in Dayton Ohio. Great place for all sorts of stuff. I spent
lots of time browsing through the isles of everything you can think of. There's
no Radio Shack anymore all of the radio and TV shops are closed. Only online
stores and I like to have my hands on something before I
Thanks Richard and Charlie. I did look on ebay but not long. I thought maybe
someone would have used a supplier in the past. I did find a Remington Industry
they looked OK. When I do ebay I order a small amount to make sure I what I
order and then place a bigger order. Anyway thanks guys Fred
I see you mentioned you checked everything with the power off. I would look at
utility poles maybe cable or fiber power supplies?? Also I have have had my sdr
settings not correct and have seen what I thought was QRM... Maybe try another
receiver? Good luck Fred KB4QZH
Original
Thanks everyone for the info I never heard that term gimmick cap before first I
thought it was a coax cap. I'm 61 and been around since early 80s I guess I'm
still a young guy in ham terms.. Here's the link to article I was referring to.
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 did read in that link was reference to a
"gimmick cap"...not sure what that is?? 73 Fred KB4QZH
Had a lot of fun in the contest made 139 contacts. I made just a few to EU qrm
from other stations made it tough. I worked into Caribbean OK. But I'm with Wes
it was more like a WAS contest. I just picked up 7610 but did not have time to
get it ready...so maybe better next year. Some things I
One more I forgot. I have 2 bikes and I have battery tenders on them. These
things make lots of noise all the way up to 40m.Battery Tender is the brand. I
put timers on them so they operate when I'm not. Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: fmoeves Date:
11/26/19 9:26 AM (GMT
Don't forget lights. I just installed 2 8' 4 bulb t8 lights from Home Depot.
Terrible rfi on 160 Cooper lighting sent me new ones with filters in them
worked great. HD sell commercial lights with no filters. I also have chokes on
everything that enters my PC. And have started using the big 4"
Oh boy here we go again... Lol Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: Alan Swinger
Date: 11/25/19 4:55 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Wes ,
topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: H40TT on 160m So, your computer
worked him while you were out of the room and not at the rig!? If only
Tony, I put up a short 300' Beverage pointing to EU. It works great here in KY.
It's abt 8' high. My point is give it a try might surprise you. Also kave a
K9AY loop and at times it's better. Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: "tony.kaz--- via Topband"
Date: 11/22/19 10:12
Reflector> > > Links:> --> [1]
http://www.iv3prk.it/user/image/..-rxant.prk_tx3a.pdf>
http://www.iv3prk.it/user/image/..-rxant.prk_tx3a.pdf> /> > Grant KZ1W> >
On 10/12/2019 6:06 AM, fmoeves wrote:> > Working on antennas like everyone
els
Yep good video beautiful countryside and a bit windy.I like seeing videos and
photos of others antenna setups. You get good ideas and see what kind of
terrain people are dealing with.Thanks Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: Jean-Paul Albert via Topband
Date: 10/13/19 4:09
ks:
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[1] http://www.iv3prk.it/user/image/..-rxant.prk_tx3a.pdf
http://www.iv3prk.it/user/image/..-rxant.prk_tx3a.pdf
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Grant KZ1W
On 10/12/2019 6:06 AM, fmoeves wrote:
> Working on antennas like everyone else.I have 1 585 ft Beverage up
and a K9AY loop.I have a spot on a slope back
Peter,That does look like good project. One thing I noticed in the article is
that should be place on level ground. But I might give it a try. Thanks for
idea. Fred KB4QZH
Original message From: Peter Date: 10/12/19
9:29 AM (GMT-05:00) To: fmoeves Subject: Re: Topband
Working on antennas like everyone else.I have 1 585 ft Beverage up and a K9AY
loop.I have a spot on a slope back in the woods about 200 to 300 ft long. It's
on the edge of the field it's NE/SW.Thinking about a EWE antenna or some sort
of fixed flag.Looking something to fit and a fun project.
I'm on a small lot way to many antennas here.
I use the _DXE-RG5000HD and _ _DXE-RG5000HD-PM_.
Works great so far 1500 watts on 10 thru 160.
Receiving antennas Beverage and K9AY Loop.
No testing here installed transmitted power and we are good.
2nd try?? I got rid of mine by winding many turns on 31 mix.First choke was
right at very first internet box. And then at the pc. Also everything that
enters my pc has 31 mix choke even the power cable.I still get birdies from
washing machine and treadmill but I'll get to that sometime.
I got rid of mine by winding many turns on 31 mix.First choke was right at very
first internet box. And then at the pc. Also everything that enters my pc has
31 mix choke even the power cable.I still get birdies from washing machine and
treadmill but I'll get to that sometime. DXEnginering has
I have a 585' single wire beverage more or less NE to SW.I put it up
two years ago as a test it worked great.Its in a heavily wooded area
with thick underbrush.I just cleared the trail so now would like to
add a second wire and make it directional.
I'm using Tractor Supply insulators it's the kind
I really wish I could find the robot that runs my FT-8 station.I would
have him put up a Beverage or two and work on the tower.I tired of
doing all the work around here.
ThanksFred KB4QZH
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Nope just fat fingered poster.
I have the call correct..he was very strong here in Ky.
Static crashes made him call me twice..
73 Fred
Busted callHis call is KH6LC.
73 Bill KH7XS/KH7B
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I made 138 contacts in two days with my little squirt gun station here.
The highlight for me was KH6LE my first KH6 contact on 160.. thanks Lloyd.
Few other highlights were TA1K P40AA LX7I C6AGU PJ4P…
Heard and tried to work some EU stations but could not be heard.
I was running 500 to 800
I have had those fail also(QRO).. I'm sure they were cheap ones too.
I have now use the Amphenol brand and have used the ones with the dielectric
PBT and PTFE so neither have failed so far.
The PTFE are more expensive I am assuming those are better ones??
Also always wondered this when I was
Mike and Jim
Thanks for posting this good info..
Timely for me anyway.
Fred KB4QZH
Mike Waters wrote:
> -- Forwarded message -
> From: Jim Brown
> Date: Mon, Jan 21, 2019, 11:36 PM
> Subject: Re: Topband: Inverted L improvements - Part 3 (now with data)
> To: Mike Waters
Thank You Guy for taking the time for all great the info.
I have several pieces of RG400 none are long enough.
I was an airfield electrician for CVG airport.
Got some out of planes and some from the FAA I would demo stuff for them.
I will be looking for some RG400 on the web to make a few proper
Hello everyone.
I also trying to improve things here on 160 and other bands.
Going to make a few chokes.
I have wound 8 turns thru 2.4 x2 31 mix but haven't seen any real improvement.
Trying to get rid of some birdies.
Guy K2AV I'm guessing you don't like rg58 because of the center conductor
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