Re: Topband: remotes

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Re: Topband: Remotes

The art of working DX has been going downhill for years. I would not allow spotting. Mike N2MS > On 02/05/2024 1:11 PM EST David Raymond wrote: > > > We've seen the same thing the past few days with people using RHR to > work the current 7O2WX operation.  Of course, I'm sure they will be

Re: Topband: Lack of DX CW Activity

I've been following this thread. Do you know why FT-8 is so popular. I remember what a salesman told me years ago "You bought the radio. Now what are you going to do with it?" Let me explain. As a teenager in Queens, New York I bought my equipment from Lafayette Radio. I saved up enough money

Re: Topband: Timor Leste Nov 17 ( Dietmar Kasper)

Jim, You should have stayed in Illinois and bought some farmland downstate on the Mississippi. I moved from a city lot in New York to an acre lot in New Jersey a couple of miles from the ocean. When I moved here 23 years ago I was surrounded by gentleman farmers and noise level much lower . I

Re: Topband: E51D on 160 Tonight

One should not condemn the people but the leaders who are pushing the aggression. We don't know what the politics of the station operators. Scientific endeavors should supersede politics. We are still operating the International Space Station with the Russians. Benjamin Franklin know the

Re: Topband: WSPR results after one month

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Re: Topband: WSPR and topband

I believe they received special authorization. Mike N2MS > On 04/27/2023 12:31 PM klie...@myfairpoint.net wrote: > > > If no beacons are allowed below 10M, somebody better inform these folks: > https://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/ > From the above website: > > Each beacon transmits once on each band

Re: Topband: European broadcast stations

I enjoyed listening to the LW stations but unfortunately they are disappearing: On 04/03/2023 8:31 AM David Olean wrote: > > > Hello Michael > > I have an old Bendix MN-26C Aircraft Navigation

Re: Topband: FAA, Tower Painting

Government usually does not unilaterally propose anything, except raining taxes. The proposal comes from a lobbying group representing an industry or a organization. Who is pushing this effort, the crop dusting industry? Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Wes Stewart

Re: Topband: Working Europe

I totally agree with Jim. We should use the band and not limit our QSo's to contesting or hunting DX. One of my goals in to work WAS QRP. When I have the time (and willpower) I get up around dawn to operate 160. I usually hear domestic stations calling DX. If they don't have any success I call

Re: Topband: WSPR during eclipse

You may want to check out the excellent WSPR kit selection from QRP Kits: Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: lstosk...@cox.net To: topband@contesting.com Cc: topband-requ...@contesting.com Sent: Tue, 31 May 2016 16:38:25 - (UTC) Subject: Re:

Re: Topband: VK0EK confirmation

Jim, This outburst is unnecessary and goes against the spirit of Amateur radio and the Topband. A operator's participation should not depend on any donation from any "sponsors". This is also unprofessional. One should never embarrass a person when discussing or debating an issue. I was

Re: Topband: Low band antenna project questions

Gary, I have an inverted L similar to this setup and it does a decent job on 160 through 20 meters. I put up an inverted L supported in trees because it fit he backyard layout. It is 5/16 long with a 50-55 foot vertical component. I have 30 radials 70 feet long and 4 130 foot radials because

Re: Topband: Am I the only one in step?

James, Let's assume region 1 and 3 allow high power SSB operation above 1.850 Mhz and CQ "recommends" that operators say above 1.850 Mhz and away from the 1.910 QRP or 1.995-2.000 experimental segments. Will contesters follow that recommendation? Probably not. I base my conclusion on

Re: Topband: Am I the only one in step?

Don, You efforts are appreciated. I can understand the hurdles involved. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Don Beattie To: mstang...@comcast.net, 'James Rodenkirch' Cc: 'Top Band Contesting' Sent: Tue, 01 Mar 2016

Re: Topband: How can I tune an FCP without isolation transformer ???

Douglas, Have you reviewed K9YC's slides 73 to 79 in this excellent presentation: Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Douglas Ruz (CO8DM) To: topband@contesting.com Sent: Mon, 01 Feb 2016 19:57:39 - (UTC)

Re: Topband: CQ 160 CW Contest

Andy, It is not clear to me; can a low Power or QRP operator use a remote rx within 100km? Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Andy Blank To: Jorge Diez - CX6VM Cc: 160 Sent: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:37:47 - (UTC)

Re: Topband: 79th Anniversary of my 1st Ham License

Paul, Congratulations on the milestone. It is good to see you are still active. Your setup makes good use of a small lot and should be an inspiration to others. 73 Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Paul Elliott To: topband@contesting.com Sent: Wed, 20 Jan 2016

Re: Topband: K5P good job !

When someone is doing something wrong we should not "out" or embarrass them. You should try to settle the situation offline without leaving any bad feelings. If you know the offender you should discuss it with him (or her) person to person. Be diplomatic. Don't lecture to them, discuss it

Re: Topband: strange propagation

Let's all calm down. I believe this latest tirade started with RHR. I may not elect to use it but anyone else is entitled to use the service. We've survived Incentive Licensing, code free licenses, solid state radios and other changes. We will survive this change. We should be tolerant as

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

You could look at this in another way. Wasn't W!BB's location a the Water Tower an early form of RHR, except that he walked to the remote site instead of operating remotely. Does anyone know if Stew made his DXCC solely from the Water tower site? Did anyone else ever operate from the Water

Re: Topband: Strange propagation - antenna suggestions

Dave, I know your dilemma. In addition we are also getting older and most of us likely will have to downsize or relocate. I also like to build and fiddle around with my own station. Operating another person's not my cup of tea. RHR takes the Amateur out of Amateur radio for me. I've learned

Re: Topband: Stew Beef

I agree. This is my biggest gripe about contests, meaningless signal reports. You hear SIG 599 PSE RPT. Any data sent which does not convey information is noise. This turns off hams, and more importantly, prospective hams. Hopefully we are using real signal reports during the Stew Perry

Re: Topband: K1BB

Tree, That was a very interesting article in 73 about Stew Perry. They discussed the WARC bands. I remember when they were announced but I don't recall the proposal to expand the 160 meter band to 1750-2000 kHz. Does anyone know why we didn't get the extra 50 kHz? Did the radionavigation

Re: Topband: Stew Beef

Tree, The contests may operate 10 nights a year but those nights are usually weekend when I, as well as others, have time to operate on the Topband. Why not take advantage of the unused nights and schedule the content during the week? By the way, thanks for reinforcing idea that discussions

Re: Topband: re topband QRP

Jim, I disagree. Since it is a category I find that some operators appreciate the information. It sometimes leads to a discussion about our setups. With regards to miscopying someone. If you cannot intrepret the information sent because of a weak signal QRM or QRN you have not made a valid

Re: Topband: re topband QRP

Tom, I never sign callsign/QRP. Information about your power level is not junk. It is information about a contest category. What is junk is the erroneous 59 or 599 signal reports during mist other contests. You should start a campaign to urge operators to send correct signal reports. Mike

Re: Topband: re topband QRP

Robb, I operate QRP and normally give out that information as well as my power levels after the signal report. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Robb Webb Proprietor of Robb Webb Photography To: topband@contesting.com Sent: Fri, 25 Dec 2015 17:54:14

Re: Topband: F-type connectors transmitting question

Gary, Tom, Thanks for the information. I will stick with the compression UHF connectors. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Tom W8JI To: Michael St. Angelo Sent: Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:22:21 - (UTC) Subject: Re: Topband: F-type connectors

Re: Topband: Weatherproofing F-type connectors

Larry, My cable company recently replaced the coax to my house. The Compression type F connector they used had an additional rubber gasket on the front so that it would make a watertight seal to the lightning arrestor bulkhead. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Larry K4AB

Re: Topband: Evolution

There is an Experimenter bacnd around 137kHz - 2200 Meters I guess this would be the Tip Top band. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: W2RU - Bud Hippisley To: k...@myfairpoint.net Cc: topband@contesting.com Sent: Sun, 15 Nov 2015 23:33:39 - (UTC) Subject: Re:

Re: Topband: RFI - and lots of it

My water meter is outside and the feed to the house is via plastic pipe. My electrical panel ground is connected to the plumbing at the point closest to the electrical panel. There is a piece of copper pipe soldered across the cold and hot water pipes near the water heater. Mike N2MS -

Re: Topband: interconnecting cables

They make BNC crimp connectors for RG-6. I've even seen them at Lowes. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Art Snapper To: 160 Sent: Thu, 29 Oct 2015 14:49:29 - (UTC) Subject: Topband: interconnecting cables I am curious about terminating

Re: Topband: VK and QRN

We have had dry weather here in the Northeast US and the noise levels have been low. I've been working DX on 160 around sunrise. Hope your noise levels go down. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Steve Ireland To: Topband reflector Sent:

Re: Topband: RFI - Lots of it

Jim, Did you power down the battery backup for in-house systems such as your security system and cable modem and routers? Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Jim Murray via Topband To: topband@contesting.com Sent: Sun, 25 Oct 2015 22:13:45 - (UTC) Subject:

Re: Topband: Topband Digest, Vol 151, Issue 20

Can the newer buoys can send the GPS coodinates when polled? If so, you can use this information to locate them. The bands are quiet these days; maybe we should start a Fish Buoy listening group. They propagate well for such an inefficient antenna. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From:

Re: Topband: 160m band 1936

I enjoy browsing through these Popular Mechanics magazines. They usually have a cover story, such as flying cars, that is marketing hype and go nowhere. The filler stories, however, are where the revolutionary ideas are reported. Check out page 580. They have a short blurb about the Ernest

Re: Topband: Fwd: Fwd: ARRL Board meets next week - I'm looking for input

Technology is always giving us new tools to work with. You cannot compare past accomplishments with present ones. As we age or downside our living conditions may force me to operate RHR. I'm fine with that and will acknowledge the fact during the QSO. The League should provide different

Re: Topband: FCC Upgrades Topband Frequency Allocations

The statement about the radio buoys is vague. By open sea' do they mean out of the 12 mile territorial zone or 200 mile exclusive economic zone (EEZ)? This would only apply to only American fisherman because the FCC has no jurisdiction over foreign fisherman outside of our EEZ. Does this mean

Re: Topband: Fw: Use of Remote Receivers During 160 Meter Contests

Xtreme category, where have I heard that term? Classical 160 meter operating involves real estate and the expenditure of lots of money or time for effective transmitting and receiving antenna systems and amplifiers. This is accomplished mostly by old men with lots of spending money and time

Re: Topband: RG-6 questions

Tom, I guess you meant to say that Type HN and others, including UHF, are far more suitable for high voltage operation. The worse connectors are BNC, F, and type N. Type HN and others, including UHF, are far more. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Tom W8JI w...@w8ji.com To:

Re: Topband: Question...

Eddy, Unfortunately many technical nets have been replaced by group discussions. I participate in the group discussions but I enjoy talking about station and antenna setups and hearing the results of the experimentation on the air. My 160 inverted L came down during the first snowfall of the

Re: Topband: Question...

Eddy, This is fine as long as you sign VE3XZ/JA drone. Mike N2MS On 02/27/2015 07:34 AM, Eddy Swynar wrote: Hi Guys, My appreciation of computers in the Ham shack, I'm afraid, is limited to placing the contest QSOs that I might make into Cabrillo format , post-contest, for benefit of

Re: Topband: Question...

Eddy, You do have a computer in the shack. You are an internet operator. Ham radio was one of the first forms of social media. We used to discuss operating and contesting issues on the air with our nets. We replaced the radio social media with internet groups and chat rooms. I bet you're like

Re: Topband: Question...

Tim, The whole call would be - VE3XZ/JA drone. This was my attempt at satire. I am referring to remote operation as drone operation Who knows? Maybe the IARU will authorize the drone suffix. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Tim Shoppa tsho...@gmail.com To:

Re: Topband: Brave New World

Let's put this into context. This is not the end of the world. Amateur Radio is a hobby and like any hobby has various facets. Different people have various ideas of what the hobby should be. Some hams are or imagine themselves to be experimenters, engineers, metalworkers, awards collectors,

Re: Topband: K1N DQRM Tracking Project

The actors on 14.313 were on the air for months. They also advertised their calls so it was probably easy to track then. It's different if a DQRM'er is on sporadically and on different frequencies. I thought the Wullenweber was use by the Military, not the FCC. Mike N2MS - Original Message

Re: Topband: HVDC

I don't think you would have noise from the line except if there is a fault that is causing arcing at an insulator. I'd hate to live near the end points where the AC to D and Dc to Ac conversions are done. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Jeff Kincaid w...@sbcglobal.net To: Ws9v

Re: Topband: K1N DQRM Tracking Project

If you did locate the offender what would you do? You could report him (or her) to the FCC but the FCC would probably not act until they could catch the offender in the act. These DQRM offenders act sporadically so it would be difficult to track them down. What is the offense? This is not

Re: Topband: Radial Plate Designs

I use these ground bars. I don't like soldered connections outdoors. I picked up my ground bars at a hamfest. They are made out of copper, not aluminum. Does anyone know where I can purchase the copper ground bars today? If you use the aluminum ground bars with copper wire I'd use an al-cu anti

Re: Topband: EP6T and outside world

I'll have to agree with Eddy. When I started on 160 meters in the early 1970's I had to build a receive converter and used a Johnson Viking 2 for the transmitter. I recall the only radios that supported 160 were Collins and Drake and I could not afford either. I the Yaesu FT-101B was

Re: Topband: That radar on 1915...

Hearing it on 3260 0240UTC here in New Jersey. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Doug Grant dougk...@gmail.com To: topband@contesting.com Sent: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 22:24:02 - (UTC) Subject: Topband: That radar on 1915... Has anyone heard it recently? I have not been on 160 much since

Re: Topband: That radar on 1915...

Also at 5190 0244UTC. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: mstang...@comcast.net To: Doug Grant dougk...@gmail.com Cc: topband@contesting.com Sent: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 02:41:23 - (UTC) Subject: Re: Topband: That radar on 1915... Hearing it on 3260 0240UTC here in New Jersey. Mike N2MS

Re: Topband: Unknown Pulse Signal Wiping out 1900-1925 kHz

Could it be coming for Cutler ME, the site of the Navy's VLF station? Maybe they are running tests on a some MF system. Mike N2M - Original Message - From: k...@myfairpoint.net To: Topband topband@contesting.com Sent: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:25:02 - (UTC) Subject: Re: Topband: Unknown

Re: Topband: Unknown Pulse Signal Wiping out 1900-1925 kHz

Huh? Loose lips sink ship was form WW2. Social media is a modern product like Yahoo groups? Please explain your reasoning... Mike N2MS -Original Message- From: k...@myfairpoint.net Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 1:28 PM To: mstang...@comcast.net Cc: Topband Subject: Re: Topband:

Re: Topband: Radial Wire

I'd use their dog wire because it has PE insulation. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: donov...@starpower.net To: topband@contesting.com Sent: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 18:17:06 - (UTC) Subject: Re: Topband: Radial Wire iwc2carl on ebay is my favorite supplier of bulk wire. He's very

Re: Topband: Deployable radials for 80/160M

One option for outdoor use Polyethelene PE covered wire. One good source is Dog Fence Wire: http://www.ebay.com/itm/14-Gauge-Heavy-Duty-Superior-Pro-Dog-Fence-Wire-Solid-for-Invisible-Fence-/400264279386?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item5d319c355a#ht_3626wt_1124 It is meant to be used outdoors but

Re: Topband: Spam:************, Re: Deployable radials for 80/160M

Matt, I started using surplus stranded high temperature teflon coated wire for my radial system because I got it at a good price. It is flexible and easy to work with but I noticed that if the ends were not sealed of if there were breaks in the insulation it would soak up water via capillary

Re: Topband: Rig Question

I have both rigs. I use the K3 for CW and the TS-590S for SSB. For casual operating I like the TS-590 better than the K3 and it is also half the price of the K3. I have one issue with Elecraft service. I sent my rig back to have the PA pins changed from the tin plated to gold. pins. I felt

Re: Topband: Rig Question

Gary, Contact the Kenwood Service Center and give them your email address. They will then send you an email when they are ready to upgrade your rig. The secondary receiver in the TS-990 is essentially that of the TS-590. I did not bother to get the K3 Panadapter. I used a QS1R as a secondary

Re: Topband: 50 ohm direct burial coax cable

Don, You bring up some good points. I got a couple of hundred feet of Flooded Commscope 75 ohm RG-11 type at a good proce. I don't have the part number handy. I've been very happy with it at 100 watts. I'm thinking of running 500 watts. The center conductor is copper clad steel. I'm concerned

Re: Topband: 50 ohm direct burial coax cable

Frank, That is true but a 1/2 wavelenght at 160 meters is quite long, about 260 feet; shorter with the velocity factor. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: donov...@starpower.net To: topband@contesting.com Cc: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com Sent: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:01:13 - (UTC)

Re: Topband: 50 ohm direct burial coax cable

All, I'll try out the CATV RG-11 before spending my money on 50 ohm coax. It will also save me the touble of digging another trench. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Carl k...@jeremy.mv.com To: mstang...@comcast.net, Donald Chester k4...@hotmail.com Cc: topband@contesting.com Sent:

Topband: 50 ohm direct burial coax cable

Does anyone know of a source for 50 ohm RG-8 type direct burial coax able. I can find many sources for CATV and Satellite 75 ohn cable but not 50 ohm. Direct burial cable is coated with and anti-fungal compound. I''ve had success with 75 ohm cables for receiving and want to purchase 50 ohm

Re: Topband: 50 ohm direct burial coax cable

Bill, Thanks. I will check it out. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Bill Wichers bi...@waveform.net To: mstang...@comcast.net, topband@contesting.com Sent: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:58:51 - (UTC) Subject: RE: 50 ohm direct burial coax cable Usually direct burial cable is just a PE

Re: Topband: 50 ohm direct burial coax cable

Bill, Thanks. I will check it out. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Bill Wichers bi...@waveform.net To: mstang...@comcast.net, topband@contesting.com Sent: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:58:51 - (UTC) Subject: RE: 50 ohm direct burial coax cable Usually direct burial cable is just a PE

Re: Topband: Legality of Circumventing Commercial Maritime ISP Services??

Herb, I agree that one should obey the rules but you should not chastize all users because of the offenses of some. I used to cruise in the Bahamas in the late 1980's. The incidence of illegial opertion witnessed by me was rather low. You infer that so many are not even legally licensed.

Re: Topband: New MFJ 259C available

I also recommend the VNWA. It is a true network analyzer. The MFJ is basically a SWR meters and does not accurately display Impedance. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Grant Saviers gran...@pacbell.net To: Carl k...@jeremy.mv.com, topband@contesting.com Sent: Tue, 04 Mar 2014

Re: Topband: Yikes! Heavy snow, freezing fog and 23 degrees F in Raleigh, NC

Charlie and All, We wish you the best of luck. I live in a heavily wooded neighborhood and used to lose power at least once a year. I also listen to the LF and the VLF spectrum as well as operate MF and HF. I bought a generator to power the refrigerator and the heating system in the winter. I

Re: Topband: To clamp or NOT...that IS the question

When I build a preamp I install the cupped machine pins from an IC socket in the protection device mounting holes so that I can experiment with different protective devices and easily replace devices which have been damaged. If you have IMD from back to back diodes try two or three diodes in

Re: Topband: Steady Carrier on 80 CW

Rick, Thanks for the detective work! What is the recommended frequency on 80 meters for beacon operation? I could not find it on any bandplan. http://www.hamuniverse.com/arrlbandplan.html Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Bill Aycock billayc...@centurytel.net To: Tom W8JI

Re: Topband: WLW

Bill, I also enjoy the war stories about the old transmitters. With regards to DX'ing I've been follwoing Mark Connelly's exploits for years and have built some of this designs. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: n8...@yahoo.com To: Bill Aycock billayc...@centurytel.net,

Re: Topband: Lightning QRN season?

Mike, I find the problem is that most operators today spend most of their time surfing the Web or chatting on varios social groups (like Yahoo Groups!). They gripe about lousy conditions or the lack of stations instead of just getting on the air and listening or giving a call. Like it or not,

Re: Topband: Coupla things

Dale, I agree with you. The reason for the signal report is to convery honest information to the other party. If the signal is not pure I would not send a T9 and I would send a K when I receive clicks. If we used the correct signal report the responsible offender would be grateful to receive

Re: Topband: Coupla things

I thought the proper way of indicating clicks is with the signal report - 579k. I haven't heard this used in years. If the offender gets's this signal report it may give him a clue something is amiss. It worked when I was a novice years ago in the 1960's. Remember all thise key click filter

Re: Topband: dominating the spectrum

Is anyone using these ruggedized Freescale LDMOS transistors in any new amplifier designs? http://www.youtube.com/user/digikey?v=KZF-FR8b71sfeature=pyvad=14013206369kw=ldmos Mike N2MS ___ Stew Perry Topband Distance Challenge coming on December 29th.

Re: Topband: 1810

It was loud by the ocean here in NJ, grid square FN20xj, at 1100UTC this morning. I'm going to dig out my Palomar Loop and see if I can DF the signal. Mike N2MS ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK

Re: Topband: Fishing beacons redux

Is this the correct thing to do? How do you know that the beacon user is breaking the law in his jurisdiction? In any case jamming should not be proposed as a solution. Amateur radio operators should not cause malicious interference. If word got out that hams were jamming commercial

Re: Topband: Fishing beacons redux

Has anyone used the Taiyo Beacon Receiver for MF reception. It would make a nice DF recieiver for 160 Meters. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Dave Mueller daven...@gmail.com To: topband@contesting.com Sent: Tue, 02 Oct 2012 04:08:15 - (UTC) Subject: Re: Topband: Fishing beacons

Topband: Dog fence parameter radial wire

I have an inverted L in the trees of my back yard with 30 radials. The length of the radials is 70 feet since this is what I could fit into the existing area. I lay my radials on the ground since the area is wooded and doesn't have much foot activity. I got my radial wire years ago when

Re: Topband: The use of digital modes on 160 metres

All, I feel the issue is that the band plans for the three regions are not aligned, especially region 2. Since CW is still a popular mode of communications for this band I propose three regions should allocate 1810-1840 for CW. SSB is not a popular on 160 as it is on 80 or 40. I don't hear

Re: Topband: DXCC Fairness

Jim, You can't have your cake and eat it. The West coast has nicer weather than the East coast but the left coast ocean is larger... Maybe there should be an award based on Grid Squares. Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com To: 'TopBand'

Re: Topband: TB digital

Tom, I problem is the IARU region 1, 2 and 3 band plans do not line up. The region 1 160 band starts at 1.810Mhz so the IARU Region2 pansis useless for DX digital communications. All regions should align modes. If ALL l regions decide on 1830 to1840 for digital modes we should follow the

Re: Topband: ITINERANT 160 M ANTENNA PROJECT

Bill, Since this is a temporary installation you do you get some thin insulated wire and lay 30 to 60 radials on the ground. You have to carry more wire but you won't have to worry about supporting elevated radials. I use 16 conductor surplus ribbon cable for this purpose. Mike N2MS -

Re: Topband: FCP model

I think a more relevant question should be is there a better or simpler elavated radial arrangement that can fit into the 66 foot linear space that will radiate more effectively than the FCP design? I'd be willing to extend that distance to 100 feet since many surburban lots can support a 100

Re: Topband: Mother of all ferrite common-mode coaxial chokes

Tom and All, I also use phono connectors on some older radios. I'd prefer to substitute BNC connectors but I don't want to modify the equipment. What I find helpful is to squeeze the shell of the plug so that it will fit tightly on the female receptacle and cover the shell with heat shrinkable

Re: Topband: Laird ferrites

I agree with Chuck, Laird, formerly Steward, is an established magnetics company. Jack Smith of Clifton labs uses them in some of this designs. http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/easy_broadband_transformer.htm You should evaluate them. 73, Mike N2MS - Original Message - From:

Re: Topband: Radials help

What radial length does the FCC requirement stipulate for the 120 radials? Quarter, half or a full wavelength? How did they come to this decision since Brown, Lewis and Eppstein used 0.4wl? Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net To:

Re: Topband: Need some Ferrite cores for common mode choke

I get my cores from Mouser Electronics. They have a good good selection of 31 and 43 solid toroid and snap on cores. They have expedited shipping. http://www.mouser.com/catalog/catalogUSD/644/1062.pdf Mike N2MS ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw?

Re: Topband: Ticked over intentional interference on top band

I was taught to contact the station personally and notify him of the problem tactfully. Don't broadcast your gripe. Try to contact him (or her) and send an accurate signal report, such as 579K. Remember, K indicates clicks and C chirp. Contact him via an email or phone call and notify him of

Re: Topband: The 16th Stew Perry TopBand DX Challenge

The correct procedure is that the faster operator should slow down to accomodate the slower operator. 73, Mike N2MS - Original Message - From: kd6...@earthlink.net To: topband@contesting.com Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 4:35 PM Subject: Re: Topband: The 16th Stew Perry

Re: Topband: Web SDR's and 'Cheating'

Why should the general listener be punished because of some cheaters. A delay is not necessary; we just need ethical contesters. This is also no worse than contesters who use DX clusters or DX spots do locate DX stations. I'm old fashioned. We shouldn't use any external communications