Topband: Fwd: Greetings from Iowa

Topbanders. . . looks like Kim/HL5IVL will be back QRV 160, maybe fairly soon.    73. . . Dave, W0FLS Hello Dave Tnx so much email all ok here just done harvest i need chk some beverage and TX SWR etc. Lets enjoy 160 everyday everyday hehe tnx 73 kim 나의 iPhone에서 보냄 2023. 10. 30. 오후

Re: Topband: Fwd: WSPR and topband

The Reverse Beacon Network (RBN) is always available. 73, Bill KU8H Bark less - wag more > On Apr 26, 2023, at 2:45 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > > >> Perhaps someone can define exactly what that means in the case of a >> WSPR signal (or even FT8). > > Attended means: > > Present in the

Topband: Fwd: WSPR and topband

Perhaps someone can define exactly what that means in the case of a WSPR signal (or even FT8). Attended means: Present in the shack or a reasonable distance from the control point and able to prevent/terminate transmission if necessary. Count me as one who is opposed to beacons in general

Topband: Fwd: Re: Bad 160m Conditions

Hi Roger, 160 is notoriously unpredictable, possibly even more so than any other HF band except maybe 10 M. Sometimes just before a flare 160 cndx may be enhanced, and I have even seen some instances of flaring and elevated K indices K=3 or 4, where 160 propagation maybe be temporarily

Re: Topband: Fwd: Ground conductivity discussions … oops

Here is a link to a method of actually measuring the soil complex conductivity characteristics and it is focused on 80M: https://rudys.typepad.com/files/soil-characteristics-qex.pdf Since the depth of the measurement is a function of frequency, the numbers for 80M may be quite different than

Topband: Fwd: Ground conductivity discussions … oops

I meant to post this to the TowerTalk group. It still may be relevant to Topband ops. Dennis, K7FL -- Forwarded message - From: Dennis Ashworth Date: Sat, Dec 3, 2022 at 8:54 AM Subject: Ground conductivity discussions To: Very interesting and timely discussions on radials

Re: Topband: Fwd: [TowerTalk] Fwd: Amazon recommends "Zareba ITY-Z Standard..." and more

these at any farm store so support your local establishments. Yes, I used to own a farm store. Lee K7TJR OR -Original Message- From: Topband On Behalf Of Gene Smar via Topband Sent: Monday, August 2, 2021 1:36 PM To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Topband: Fwd: [TowerTalk] Fwd: Amazon

Topband: Fwd: [TowerTalk] Fwd: Amazon recommends "Zareba ITY-Z Standard..." and more

FYI.  Materials for Beverages? 73 de Gene Smar  AD3F Hello Gene Smar, We found some items we think you might like. Zareba ITY-Z Standard Snug-fitting T-Post Insulator, 25 per Bag

Topband: Fwd:

Yo Radio Rapscallions of the Top Band Universe, We understand that The Stew Perry Top Band Distance Challenge is a creative contest and it is only logical that it has inspired some creative poetry penned by Vic, VE3YT and displayed a few days ago on the CQ-Contest reflector. We also

Topband: Fwd: Re: Adding connectoirs to CATV Hardline

I sent this a couple of days again but never seen it show up in email? Having problems getting youtube videos to run too. Terry KI7M > -- Original Message -- > From: terry burge > To: topband@contesting.com, terry burge > Date: 06/04/2020 10:37 PM > Subject: Fwd: Re: Topband:

Topband: Fwd: Re: Adding connectoirs to CATV Hardline

FYI... A friend provided a 4 ft. spool of 1/2" hardline 75 ohm stuff from a lot he was cleaning up of what appeared to be Comscope coax. Size was 0.595" outside diameter aluminum (no black covering, silver) with copper center conductor of 0.122" best I could figure with my Harbor Freight

Topband: Fwd: Re: Anyone QRV in ND?

K0IDX is definitely active at least in 2015,2018-2020. I have worked him all those years during (real Qso's!) during 160 CQWWPHN. Terry KI7M > -- Original Message -- > From: Jan Erik Holm > To: topband@contesting.com > Date: April 4, 2020 at 10:37 AM > Subject: Re: Topband:

Topband: Fwd: Re[2]: (no subject)

The propagation favored Central America this morning and has brought a new and a rare one — HP3AK. Jay had a nice signal around and after SR here. The TB season that was very fruitful is moving to an to end so it’s time to put the long 50 MHz Yagi up. CU folks on the Magic Band   >Пятница, 27

Topband: Fwd: RF Issues with Heart Pacemakers

Hi George > > Several years ago my XYL went through the same and had a pacemaker put in. At > the time, I was seriously into contesting and at one time I had multiple > stations in a multi multi setup. During that time I had concerns too and > invited the Medtronics tech to my house to

Re: Topband: Fwd: [QRP-L] HU1DL German DXpedition in El Salvador by N6TVN

Thanks for the heads up. Just worked them on 160 with 100 watts and the inverted L. S9 here in Nothern NJ. Paul - W2NMI - Original Message - From: Carl Mannle To: topband@contesting.com Sent: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 22:19:38 -0500 (EST) Subject: Topband: Fwd: [QRP-L] HU1DL German DXpedition

Topband: Fwd: [QRP-L] HU1DL German DXpedition in El Salvador by N6TVN

Forwarded Message Subject:[QRP-L] HU1DL German DXpedition in El Salvador Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 06:50:33 -0500 From: Bobby Drummond Reply-To: QRP-L Mailing List To: QRP-L Mailing List According to their QRZ page, this group's DXpedition is about

Topband: Fwd: Re: [QRP-L] HU1DL German DXpedition in El Salvador by N6TVN

Forwarded Message Subject:Re: [QRP-L] HU1DL German DXpedition in El Salvador Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:22:50 -0500 From: Bobby Drummond Reply-To: QRP-L Mailing List To: QRP-L Mailing List A very poor one for DX, for sure. It's my 160 meter

Re: Topband: Fwd: [QRP-L] HU1DL German DXpedition in El Salvador by N6TVN

Congrats...great story! Cecil K5DL Sent from my iPad > On Feb 12, 2020, at 9:24 PM, Carl Mannle wrote: > >  > > > Forwarded Message > Subject:[QRP-L] HU1DL German DXpedition in El Salvador > Date:Wed, 12 Feb 2020 06:50:33 -0500 > From:Bobby Drummond >

Topband: Fwd: [QRP-L] HU1DL German DXpedition in El Salvador by N6TVN

Forwarded Message Subject:[QRP-L] HU1DL German DXpedition in El Salvador Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 06:50:33 -0500 From: Bobby Drummond Reply-To: QRP-L Mailing List To: QRP-L Mailing List According to their QRZ page, this group's DXpedition is about

Topband: Fwd: Top Band Single Sideband Net

Forwarding with permission from K3SSS. Please reply directly to Peter. 73, Tony K4QE Begin forwarded message: > Cleaning out an old box, and underneath the Canal Zone and Ivory Coast QSLs, > I found a typed paper membership roster of the Top Band Single Sideband Net, > dated Nov 9, 1977. >

Topband: Fwd: RE: ON4UN SK --- NOT CORRECT

Hello friends, I must correct my previous posting about ON4UN being a SK. He is not. It was his friend and I heard it wrong. Please forgive my mistake. My hearing isn't what it used to be and I'm afraid I really messed up with this. I just had my hearing checked and if you have ever gone thru

Topband: Fwd: [CQ-Contest] RAC Winter Contest tomorrow

To all Stew Perry contesters. I will be sending 599 ON / EN93 on 160m after the start of Stew Perry. Please send me your state as well as grid. Tks, 73 Tony ve3rz -- Forwarded message - From: Don Moman VE6JY Date: Fri, Dec 27, 2019, 8:41 AM Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] RAC Winter

Topband: Fwd: Re: Remote operations

Is it really necessary to insult me Roger? I asked what I thought to be question that is both relevant to the discussion and simple. You win Roger. Congratulations. Steve Daniel, NN4T > -- Original Message -- > From: Roger D Johnson > To: STEVE DANIEL > Date: October 13, 2019

Re: Topband: Fwd: ARRL DXCC - 160 Meters OK1YQ (OK1RD) Legitimacy???!!!

GM Herb, The DXCC Card Checkers do not have to have 160m DXCC anymorebut they do have to allow their work to be vetted by HQ. Some field checkers may be unaware of this change; I have personally run into this problem. I do know that Don Search, W3AZD, checks 160m cards

Re: Topband: Fwd: ARRL DXCC - 160 Meters OK1YQ (OK1RD) Legitimacy???!!!

Hi Topbanders Guy K2AV - Lots of philosophy ... ARRL has a program: http://www.arrl.org/system/dxcc/view/DXCC-160M-20190624-A4.pdf#page=1=auto,-12,848 ARRL is obliged to protect this program! But ARRL does not do this ... This rating has lost its value today. Unfortunately... --- Nick,

Re: Topband: Fwd: ARRL DXCC - 160 Meters OK1YQ (OK1RD) Legitimacy???!!!

I concur. I wonder if someone could adopt their logs post operation and provide LOTW as a surrogate? Also, the stations who require green stamps could learn the OQRS procedure and probably net more income and quicker to support their operation. Herb, KV4FZ On Mon, Jun 24, 2019 at 8:30 AM Tim

Re: Topband: Fwd: ARRL DXCC - 160 Meters OK1YQ (OK1RD) Legitimacy???!!!

Would not a 100% LOTW be the ultimate answer to card frauds? There is, in fact, is no card checker in the VI for 160 meter QSO's causing me countless mailings to the DXCC desk. This all could be avoided in the future if the ARRL went to 100% LOTW. Most rare DX stations would want their

Re: Topband: Fwd: ARRL DXCC - 160 Meters OK1YQ (OK1RD) Legitimacy???!!!

It does seem, at the moment not being entirely wrapped up in ham radio, that there certainly is the analogue of OK1YQ in just about every realm of life. I can think of a few names that I personally found intensely irritating in the particular circumstances. So I DO understand the pique. When will

Re: Topband: Fwd: ARRL DXCC - 160 Meters OK1YQ (OK1RD) Legitimacy???!!!

Several months ago I was asked by the League for a segment of one of my DX-pedition logs. I assume it was for this, but I don't know that for a fact. Times are changing. There are more ways than ever for someone who wants to game the game. Fake cards seem rather old fashion. 73 Ken K4ZW

Re: Topband: Fwd: ARRL DXCC - 160 Meters OK1YQ (OK1RD) Legitimacy???!!!

Il 22/06/2019 19:34, Wayne n7ng wrote: That fact is that there isn't much [Topband] expertise left in Newington. I asked a casual question a month or so ago about OK1RD, etc., and was assured that an investigation was conducted. I asked yesterday K5UR at Ham Fair in Friedrichshafen.  Rick

Topband: Fwd: V84SAA QSL- some additional thoughts...

From: k...@aol.com To: daraym...@iowatelecom.net Sent: 2019-04-18 8:05:23 AM Coordinated Universal Time Subject: Re: Topband: V84SAA QSL- some additional thoughts... Hi DAVE and 160m friends. I happened to see this email this morning and I thought I might like to comment. As far as I know -

Topband: [Fwd: Re: 4U1ITU & K8GG operating 160.]

Hi Steve, Hi Topbanders, Good to see the post on Topband reflector. Yes, I was there in December 1987 when we visited my wife's cousin's family east of Geneva and I met Steve, AA4V at 4U1ITU. We only had a few days in Switzerland, and I drove in every morning for the sunrise openings on 160

Topband: Fwd: [The Daily DX] V84SAA Final Report

This appeared today in the DAILY DX courtesy of Bernie W3UR. 73 JEFF  K1ZM/VY2ZM Jeff BriggsDXing on the Edge: The Thrill of 160 Meters Available worldwide through BookBaby, Array Solutions, DX Engineering, Radio Society of Great Britain, & Amazon -Original Message-

Topband: Fwd: YCCC 9 circle/5 square

Here is a possibility: https://www.pi4cc.nl/tech-info/rx-array/ 73, Ken - K4XL On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 1:10 PM Mike VE3CKO wrote: > I see the YCCC 9 circle/5 square kits are no longer available from DX > Engineering. Is there somewhere to buy the kits or at least some key > parts like the

Topband: Fwd: HQ9X 160/80/60m CORRECTION

The Schedule aimed for Europe takes place on THURSDAY Feb 21, from z until 0600z. For me, those hours are Wed local time. Sorry for the error. Dennis HQ9X -- Forwarded message From: Dennis Egan Date: Mon, Feb 18, 2019 at 15:05 Subject: Topband: HQ9X 160/80/60m To: Topband

Re: Topband: Fwd: Topband Digest -- RX Antenna Performance

that the placing of the RX array should also be a consideration. HNY Clive GM3POI -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of GEORGE WALLNER Sent: 29 December 2018 19:44 To: Mike Waters; Wes Stewart; topband Subject: Re: Topband: Fwd: Topband

Re: Topband: Fwd: Topband Digest -- RX Antenna Performance

Mike, N4IS (JC) does know what he is talking about. His Waller Flag, however, can be vertical or horizontal. The Horizontal WF (HWF) is certainly a class above all other loops, provided it is more than 100' up. But you can have a Vertical WF at any height -- in fact lower is better. Not as

Topband: Fwd: Topband Digest, Vol 192, Issue 33

Hi Wes, I'm 95% certain that N4IS knows what he's talking about here. I've been reading the posts on this reflector for years, and there's a few experts that stand above and beyond the rest of us. ;-) He invented the Waller flag, IIRC; you might want to look into that. He has written much about

Topband: Fwd: Re[2]: ARRL DXCC - 160 Meters

Hi Petr, Mixed up the name, sorry. CU on the band -- 73, Victor Goncharsky US5WE/K1WE (UW5W in VHF contests, ex UB5WE), P.E. UARL Technical and VHF Committies DXCC Honor Roll #1 (Mixed, Phone), 9BDXCC, 8BWAS DXCC card checker (160 meters). _ Searchable Archives:

Re: Topband: Fwd: Re: Rather use N-type (was Re: The answer to PL-259 soldering/reliability problems)

Very well said indeed, Bruce!! :-) 73, Mike www.w0btu.com On Fri, Dec 7, 2018, 1:47 PM F Z_Bruce wrote: > > Both types become quite reliable when assembled with a high degree of care. > > Large temperature variations/freezing can be a problem. > > 73 > Bruce -k1fz > > _

Topband: Fwd: Re: Rather use N-type (was Re: The answer to PL-259 soldering/reliability problems)

Both types become quite reliable when assembled with a high degree of care. Large temperature variations/freezing can be a problem. 73 Bruce -k1fz   On Fri, 7 Dec 2018 09:37:42 -0500, MU 4CX250B <4cx2...@miamioh.edu> wrote: Interesting discussion, and I appreciate the many viewpoints.

Re: Topband: Fwd: [yccc] Hi z receive antennas

Steve, I haven't used the HI-Z 2 element or the JK system. I do have both the HI-Z 3 and 8 element arrays. I find them both invaluable on 160 and 80. They do work on the higher bands as well, I usually use my triangular for 20M & up but I have only vertical antennas, no tribander. I can

Re: Topband: Fwd: [yccc] Hi z receive antennas

there are a lot that don't hear me. Time to work on the transmit antenna! 73 Tim, K9CQ Jacksonville, IL (west central north of Saint Louis MO.) -Original Message- From: Steven Jobes via Topband Sent: Friday, November 30, 2018 9:44 AM To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Topband: Fwd: [yccc

Re: Topband: Fwd: [yccc] Hi z receive antennas

g.com Sent: Friday, November 30, 2018 10:44:43 AM Subject: Topband: Fwd: [yccc] Hi z receive antennas -Original Message- From: Steve via Groups.Io To: yccc Cc: yccc Sent: Wed, Nov 28, 2018 8:51 pm Subject: [yccc] Hi z receive antennas Hi I am seeking information from anyone with experien

Topband: Fwd: [yccc] Hi z receive antennas

-Original Message- From: Steve via Groups.Io To: yccc Cc: yccc Sent: Wed, Nov 28, 2018 8:51 pm Subject: [yccc] Hi z receive antennas Hi I am seeking information from anyone with experience with hi z arrays. I am considering either the hi z two element array or the Jk antenna

Re: Topband: Fwd: Re: Drone and pulley

The are a number of drone remote releases available. Given the small payload capacity of cheap drones the weight is critical for everything - line + release + sinker. The polyethylene woven fishing line has amazing strength and low weight. I use it for my tennis ball launcher to top 120'

Re: Topband: Fwd: Re: Drone and pulley

There are some amazing drone videos on K3LR website Sent from my iPad > On Nov 27, 2018, at 5:11 PM, terry burge wrote: > > Interesting about the drones. I want to get one or maybe have someone who > runs them take a video of my tower and place. High quality video that is. If > you ever

Topband: Fwd: Re: Drone and pulley

Interesting about the drones. I want to get one or maybe have someone who runs them take a video of my tower and place. High quality video that is. If you ever watch youtube/Andrew Caramata doing his property management/excavation stuff you will be amazed by how long his video are and the

Re: Topband: Fwd: Re: Impedance of inv l?

One of the reason you make an INV-L a bit longer is to address the capacitance you need to tune out the inductive reactance. Capacitance and capacitive reactance is an inverse relationship. See attached graph. 73 Mark K3MSB On Sun, Nov 18, 2018 at 10:59 AM F Z_Bruce wrote: > > > > >

Topband: Fwd: Re: Impedance of inv l?

Original Message Subject: Re: Topband: Impedance of inv l? Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2018 10:55:47 -0500 From: F Z_Bruce To: w...@zoominternet.net, Topband That sounds about right. As you put a good ground system under it, that value will come down, and the efficiency will come

Topband: Fwd: ARRL DXCC - 160 Meters OK1YQ (OK1RD) Legitimacy???!!!

Time to take action on this one please Thanks to all who find the time to do so. 73 JEFF From: k...@aol.com To: n...@n4is.com Sent: 11/17/2018 3:56:25 PM Coordinated Universal Time Subject: Re: Topband: Fwd: ARRL DXCC - 160 Meters OK1YQ (OK1RD) Legitimacy???!!! JC and other 160m ops PLEASE

Re: Topband: Fwd: ARRL DXCC - 160 Meters OK1YQ (OK1RD) Legitimacy???!!!

ARRL just don’t care! This is a sad growing problem. Regards JC N4IS -Original Message- From: Topband On Behalf Of k1zm--- via Topband Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2018 5:48 AM To: lennart.michaels...@telia.com; topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: Fwd: ARRL DXCC - 160 Meters OK

Re: Topband: Fwd: ARRL DXCC - 160 Meters OK1YQ (OK1RD) Legitimacy???!!!

writes: Good idea Jeff! Thanks Peter for digging in this mudd! 73 Len/BIC -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: Topband För k1zm--- via Topband Skickat: den 17 november 2018 11:43 Till: topband@contesting.com Ämne: Topband: Fwd: ARRL DXCC - 160 Meters OK1YQ (OK1RD) Legitimacy???!!! From: k

Topband: Fwd: ARRL DXCC - 160 Meters OK1YQ (OK1RD) Legitimacy???!!!

From: k...@aol.com To: sm2...@telia.com Cc: d...@arrl.org Sent: 11/17/2018 10:33:41 AM Coordinated Universal Time Subject: Re: Topband: ARRL DXCC - 160 Meters OK1YQ (OK1RD) Legitimacy???!!! Hmmm again Okay - now I remember this guy and his shenanigans from way back.  OK1RD (now masquerading

Re: Topband: Fwd: Re: VE1ZZ Nite

Maybe some ham club will get his callsign, like Stew Perry's call was IIRC. I thought that was the case for Milt Jensen, but apparently not. When I die, no Topbander or club is going to want mine! ;-) 73, Mike www.w0btu.com On Sat, Oct 20, 2018 at 1:18 PM JL PFIRMAN wrote: > Tree looks like a

Re: Topband: Fwd: Re: VE1ZZ Nite

Many VE1ZZ contest possibilities, maybe similar to "Stew" contest , "Jack ZZ " could work. RIP Jack 73 Bruce On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 14:10:13 -0400 (EDT), JL PFIRMAN wrote: Tree looks like a lot of top banders are in favor,its your club.To bad his call can"t be retired like other sport

Topband: Fwd: Re: VE1ZZ Nite

Tree looks like a lot of top banders are in favor,its your club.To bad his call can"t be retired like other sport numbers thanks much, Jim W3TO Original Message -- From: Tree To: w3t...@comcast.net Cc: 160 Date:

Topband: Fwd: Sky Glow

Will the sky glow called "STEVE" benefit low band propagation ? It remains to be found. https://www.livescience.com/63385-steve-not-aurora-mystery-phenomenon.html 73 Bruce-K1FZ _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: Fwd: TX5T

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: John Farrer > Date: 20 August 2018 at 17:54:24 BST > To: "Ricardo A. Rodrigues" > Cc: ct1...@mail.telepac.pt, topband@contesting.com > Subject: Re: Topband: TX5T > > I heard F6AGM work them about 0440utc two days ago. > 73 > John G3XHZ >

Re: Topband: Fwd: Re: Baker Island DXpedition on 160

Kirk Skickat: den 15 juni 2018 14:30 Till: Guy Olinger K2AV Kopia: TopBand List ; Bruce Ämne: Re: Topband: Fwd: Re: Baker Island DXpedition on 160 Guy (K2AV) said "Methinks hamdom underestimates 160 propagation in the summertime.", and I totally agree with him. For the past 11 months I

Re: Topband: Fwd: Re: Baker Island DXpedition on 160

Guy (K2AV) said "Methinks hamdom underestimates 160 propagation in the summertime.", and I totally agree with him. For the past 11 months I have been running a daily early morning experiment on 160 meters CW trying to copy a specific station in South America running 500 watts (4700 mile path,

Re: Topband: Fwd: Re: Baker Island DXpedition on 160

Methinks hamdom underestimates 160 propagation in the summertime. Working DX through QRN and having reduced opening time during summer, these make working the DX irritating to the ears and inconvenient, but not impossible. Even with no more than an inverted L, I still hit European RBN later in

Re: Topband: Fwd: Re: Baker Island DXpedition on 160

A short vertical with top loading over an effective ground can be in this extremely effective antenna Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 13, 2018, at 10:33 AM, F Z_Bruce wrote: > > > > > > > > As in ARRL literature, even as short antenna in a great ground plane can be > very

Topband: Fwd: Re: Baker Island DXpedition on 160

As in ARRL literature, even as short antenna in a great ground plane can be very effective. The Baker Island group has indicated that they were going to use the salt water.. 73 Bruce-k1fz On Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:14:01 +, jon jones wrote: Back in the 90's - KH6ND

Topband: Fwd: Princess Elettra Marconi - YouTube video #2 from Art Donahue W1AWX

hi Bill and Topbanders You all might enjoy seeing this video. Hope the link comes through. 73 JEFF K1ZM/VY2ZM The site where this happened is 10 mins up the road from me here on Cape Cod. Pretty neat video I thought Jeff Briggs DXing on the Edge: The Thrill of 160 Meters Available

Topband: Fwd: [Moon] Food for thought

Weitergeleitete Nachricht Betreff:[Moon] Food for thought Datum: Tue, 01 May 2018 06:11:45 + Von:Peter Sundberg via Moon Antwort an: Peter Sundberg An: m...@moonbounce.info Enjoy

Topband: Fwd: 3C0W signal on Topband

-- Forwarded message -- From: Tommy Berggren Date: Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 10:43 AM Subject: Re: Topband: 3C0W signal on Topband To: Herbert Schoenbohm I worked 3C0L last October on 160 & 80 from AZ. Tremendous signal. 579 at time

Re: Topband: Fwd: Re: Belize-VK/ZL possibilities

If you are on one of the Islands such as Ambergris or cawker you would have plenty of Salt going west, if you can get a beach location on the East.  Same for some area of Placentia.  In February I did not think the noise was that bad from V3M/V31MU. We were also set up to work the USA and VE

Re: Topband: Fwd: Re: Belize-VK/ZL possibilities

My point was as follows. Apart from the launch point in V3, the entire path is over salt water. This means that any ground reflections will happen with the minimum loss. Even with several hops, this element of path attenuation will therefore be minimal. My main observation is that QSO

Re: Topband: Fwd: Re: Belize-VK/ZL possibilities

One issue is probably the orientation of the Belize beach vs path to VK/ZL. A vertical on the beach within .7 wavelengths of the tide line has pronounced gain seaward. That gain is at the expense of the land side pattern. For an antenna on a pier the pattern doesn't get symmetrical until a

Re: Topband: Fwd: [TowerTalk] Loss in CCS conductors at low freqs (was Voltage Breakdown For Enameled Wire)

My guess is also the steel wires, which have very poor conductivity at HF compared to copper.  Aluminum fence wire is also not a good choice and would likely literally dissolve if buried, depending on soil characteristics.  I use army surface field phone wire, which is a mix of copper and

Re: Topband: Fwd: [TowerTalk] Loss in CCS conductors at low freqs (was Voltage Breakdown For Enameled Wire)

Hi Terry, What is there about 80 meters that means it doesn't need a carefully done radial field? If anything, the low bands need "careful" worse... Your elevated radials will be hard coupled, like transformer windings, to the buried radials. If a radial and its connections are high R, you will

Topband: Fwd: [TowerTalk] Loss in CCS conductors at low freqs (was Voltage Breakdown For Enameled Wire)

Hi guys, Even though my main focus is on 80 and 40 mtrs right now I thought I'd throw this out to see what other thought. My hy-gain Hy-tower is using 14 gauge electric fence wire for radials. Most of them are 65 foot or maybe a bit longer. About 63 or 64 of them by now. Since it was mainly

Topband: Fwd: VU2GSM webSDR use

Begin forwarded message: > From: vu2gsm > Date: January 16, 2018 at 04:28:11 GMT+5:30 > To: Mark van Wijk > Subject: Re: Topband: VU2GSM webSDR use > > Hello All, > Guess lots and lots of water has flown below the bridge ( and below the > belt!). > First

Topband: Fwd: Re: VU2GSM webSDR use: A Clarification

Several members of this forum rightfully objected to my post "doubting" VU2GSM's use of remote RX in QSOs since he had openly admitted to same in his correspondence. Since I view my e-mail in reverse chronological order, I had read Paul's post and responded before seeing the posts by VE6WZ

Topband: Fwd: Re: [TowerTalk] S21 to Rp & Cp - Equivalent Circuit

Did something happen or did I do something wrong? This is the first TowerTalk message I've seen since yesterday at 5:18PM? Terry KI7M Original Message -- From: Jim Brown To: towert...@contesting.com mailto:towert...@contesting.com Date: January 13, 2018 at 12:26 AM Subject:

Topband: Fwd: Bury beverage wire?

HI, I have run two Beverages wires (240m and 300m) around mid point through culvert under asphalt two lane driveway. Just keep wire distance from touching anything if possible. I am using old military telephone wire WD-1A in traditional one direction setup. I first made a test Beverages

Topband: Fwd: Announcing Edition #22- The Stew Perry TopBand DX Challenge

Greetings Nocturnal Raucous Radio Frequency Flingers, The Boring Amateur Radio Club urges you to set aside Dec. 30/31 for a pleasant get together with several hundred of your best 160M friends during The Stew Perry TopBand Challenge. So you won't embarrass yourself, go now and read the rules

Topband: Fwd: A way forward to keep 'old school' modes vibrant alongside FT-8? (long)

Not sure of to think of this. Was it another veiled dig at a mode you don't enjoy? 73 de Vince, VA3VF On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 9:43 AM, Steve Ireland wrote: > > This ‘new wave’ digital award could have a new cool, 21st century-looking > certificate (are holograms 21st

Topband: Fwd: Fw: Solar Storm September 6th in real time Video - K5UJ de DK7PE

Posting for Rudi R.A. -- Forwarded message -- From: Rudolf Klos Date: Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 2:58 PM Subject: Fw: Solar Storm September 6th in real time Video - K5UJ de DK7PE To: ranchoro...@gmail.com Hi Rob, I tried to post this infor regarding the latest

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: 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: 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: Fwd: Echo on 160m yesterday morning

Sent: Monday, February 6, 2017 7:20 AM To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Topband: Fwd: Echo on 160m yesterday morning I think you'll find this was Magnetospheric Ducting. Take a look at some of the articles here http://la3za.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Unusual%20Propagation and here http://folk.u

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

Topband: Fwd: Echo on 160m yesterday morning

I think you'll find this was Magnetospheric Ducting. Take a look at some of the articles here http://la3za.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Unusual%20Propagation and here http://folk.uio.no/sverre/papers/2009_MagnetoDucting-QST-LA3ZA.pdf. Delay depends on your latitude - but couple of hundred

Topband: Fwd: Re: Echo on 160m yesterday morning

Meant to say "all that improbable""But the idea of a multiple moderate angle skip with so many hops around the world and twice is IMHO really all that/*improbable*/." On 2/5/2017 3:33 PM, Herbert Schoenbohm wrote: Having worked LU and CX on 2 meters SSB (100 watts 7 element beam)

Topband: Fwd: Need help...

Can the admins of these lists please change Doug's email addresses for these lists. Thanks! W0MU Forwarded Message Subject:Need help... Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2017 22:41:18 -0500 From: Douglas Ruz / CO8DM To: W0MU Mike Fatchett

Topband: Fwd: RTTY Beacon

Response from Warren below. He was very strong so it was not a harmonic. He was there on purpose. Not sure if we have experimental frequencies below 160 meters ? - Original Message - Joe, Thanks for the report! Running abt 75W into an inverted L 73 Warren On 12/22/2016 4:55 AM,

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

Topband: Fwd: Fwd: Stew Perry TopBand DX Challenge #21

Greetings Frozen TopBanders, The Boring Amateur Radio Club needs YOU for the 21st edition of The Stew Perry TopBand DX Challenge. Peruse the rules: http://www.kkn.net/stew/ Understand that this contest is different in a lot of ways than other radio mayhems. Below are listed the

Re: Topband: Fwd: ET7L DXCC approval

ET7L issue has nothing to do with remote operation. It was from Ethiopia authorised by local officials. The reason for not recognising it has nothing to do with ham radio. SV2RSG is another example. >Вторник, 6 декабря 2016, 17:55 +02:00 от DXer : > >So...the ARRL does

Topband: Fwd: ET7L DXCC approval

So...the ARRL does not care. Libertarianism at its best, nothing wrong with that. Point taken about this reflector not being the place for this discussion. End of story for me. :^) 73 de Vince, VA3VF On Tue, Dec 6, 2016 at 10:48 AM, Mike Cizek W0VTT wrote: > The reflector

Topband: Fwd: Stew Perry TopBand DX Challenge #21

Greetings Contesters or Wannabes of Top Band, The ARRL 160M contest is over and was pretty darn good. The participants have in mind what needs to be done for the final station systems preparation for The Stew Perry Top Band DX Challenge. If you don't have a working system you have until Dec

Topband: Fwd: Stew Perry TopBand DX Challenge #21

Greetings TopBanders, LowBanders and Those Who Aren't Sure, The minions of The Boring Amateur Radio Club are pleased to remind you that in roughly 2 weeks from THIS WEEKEND the 21st Running of The Stew Perry TopBand DX will happen. That is Dec. 17 & 18 for those with calendarphobia. After

Re: Topband: Fwd: Re: inv. L

al Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of K1FZ-Bruce Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2016 8:53 AM To: Topband Subject: 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

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: Fwd: [FRC] Haiti needs radio help

hello Many will remember and will have been pleased to work 4V1TL last January. Well, unfortunately this could not happen anymore in a short time, Everything is on the floor. This was made possible by the work of some people that unconditional invested and donate a lot of money and radio stuff to

Topband: Fwd: BOGs vs. Beverage behavior.

- Forwarded message from K1FZ-Bruce - Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2016 10:17:32 -0400 From: K1FZ-Bruce Reply-To: k...@myfairpoint.net Subject: Topband: BOGs vs. Beverage behavior. To: TopBand , Milt , GuyOlinger K2AV Cc: Hugh Valentine   I agree with K2AV that a BOG is a one band antenna if

Topband: Fwd: Re: 1 center point to ground all 8 beverages??

I agree. We have been thinking of switching  at the coax cable location.  Will need to correct my Beverage notes page.   The W4ZV and W3LPL method will work.   73 Bruce-K1FZ   http://www,qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html     - Forwarded message from Bill Tippett - Date: Tue, 22 Mar

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