On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 9:28 PM, Tom W8JI w...@w8ji.com wrote:
One would think if there was a 10-20 db penalty, it would show on
skimmers and that W2GD would be unbeatable being on the water.
I'm sure I'm missing something. What is it I am missing?
A contest certainly is not only about
Hi Guys
K3ZM is my brother - and his 160m antenna is located in a salt marsh just to
the West of Chesapeake Bay in Matthews, Va as I recall. Indeed he is located
inland a bit (eg: not directly at water's edge) - perhaps 1000 feet distant
(although this is only a guess on my part from photos I
The signals showing the most change were not the loudest. They were
the ones on the edge of the developing band opening. The stronger or
peak signals from these stations would occur later as (presumably) the
angle of arrival moved up. The advantage to the water's edge I was
hearing would only
I think that what is being suggested is, that if you have two signals, one
S9 and the other right at noise level. The salt water advantage shows up
more on the weak signal. Let us say both increase by 6db the S9 signal won't
be noticed as louder, but the weak signal will now show clearly above
I think that what is being suggested is, that if you have two signals, one
S9 and the other right at noise level. The salt water advantage shows up
more on the weak signal. Let us say both increase by 6db the S9 signal
won't
be noticed as louder, but the weak signal will now show clearly
I worked a yb long path from w8lt in the 80s through a pileup using 100
watts. Antenna was a half square at 120 feet across the open end of
Ohio stadium. Maybe being near a more conductive ground made your
mobile antenna more efficient. Guess I'm not seeing any magic here.
N8vw
On August
As long as this thread had been going on - perhaps I should be down
shopping for real estate on the Outer Banks - but then I'd be more exposed
to hurricanes, washed-out roads and lost power! J
73,
Charlie, K4OTV
-Original Message-
From: Topband
That has been the effort of many, using this thread, giving examples of
connection to conductivity
of sea water or other media.
Believe only the nay-sayers have used the buzz word magic.
Which low band did you work the YB 160 or 80 meters?
73
Bruce
I worked a yb long path from w8lt in
Sorry, 75m.
On August 15, 2014 11:53:54 AM EDT, k1fz k...@myfairpoint.net wrote:
That has been the effort of many, using this thread, giving examples of
connection to conductivity
of sea water or other media.
Believe only the nay-sayers have used the buzz word magic.
Which low band did you
A 3CX15000B7 or similar makes up for a lot of things and especially to those
who always want to be on top in a pileup or contest.
Carl
KM1H
- Original Message -
From: Tom W8JI w...@w8ji.com
To: 'TopBand List' topband@contesting.com
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 9:51 AM
Subject: Re:
That makes no sense at all. What are you trying to say?
- Original Message -
From: Carl k...@jeremy.mv.com
To: Tom W8JI w...@w8ji.com; 'TopBand List' topband@contesting.com
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 12:39 PM
Subject: Re: Topband: Modeling the proverbial vertical on a beach
A
Almost very true Tim.
Please see my lowband dxpedition experience at vu7ag summarised in my
blog link below
My topband experience is only in dxpedtions.
http://vu2abs.blogspot.in/2014/08/my-low-band-experience-in-vu7ag-2013.html
We just announced our next expedition to Andaman and Nicobar
Doesn't help you HEAR any better!
Generally, on top band, even with my modest inverted- L with a few elevated
radials, if could hear 'em I could work 'em! With 500 W. Best thing I
ever did for myself was to put up some quiet terminated receiving loops, so
I could hear much better!
73,
You would certainly be correct about the exposure.
The site of the N4A Core Banks experience I related no longer exists
in the same configuration.
In 2011, Hurricane Irene removed 350 feet depth of shore line, moving
the shoreline 350 feet west by northwest. So the then first 350 feet
of walking
Nope but the RX antennas usually allow you dig a long way below the TX
antenna noise.
Most of the world isnt so lucky to have a selection of RX antennas or if
they do the local QRN is too loud; another 10dB often helps (-;
Carl
KM1H
- Original Message -
From: Charlie
If it was really 10-20 dB, shore locations would stand out like a sore thumb
compared to inland locations. Everyone from around New England is about the
same. Heck, K3LR is on the Ohio/PA border and does just as well or better
than coastal stations in signal levels.
Hi Tom
Costal stations are
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