Re: Topband: Twist a Flag into a Bowtie?

2016-12-12 Thread Nick Hall-Patch
What kind of improvement in performance is observed by providing a better ground, JC? And, where would a ground wire (counterpoise?) be connected with the DHDL antenna system? Thanks and 73, Nick VE7DXR At 15:38 11-12-16, JC wrote: Hi Mike and Don The DHDL as well as few other

Topband: Stew Perry TopBand Challenge 21 is about Here

2016-12-12 Thread Lew Sayre
Greetings Radio Ruffians with a TopBand Bent, The anticipation is palpable as time draws near for the start of the 21st Running of The Stew Perry TopBand DX Challenge sponsored by the multitude of Amateurs who make up The Boring Amateur Radio Club. The contest is Dec 17/18. That is this

Re: Topband: Bowtie Flags

2016-12-12 Thread Nick Hall-Patch
Thanks Bruce. Sounds like practical constraints led to a worthwhile outcome. 73 Nick VE7DXR At 17:21 12-12-16, K1FZ-Bruce wrote: Nick, Although I did not measure it, the front to back, and front to side is better, overall more quiet. It is receiving toward the Caribbean.

Re: Topband: Bowtie Flags

2016-12-12 Thread K1FZ-Bruce
Nick,    Although I did not measure it, the front to back, and front to side is better, overall more quiet.   It is receiving toward the Caribbean.  Europe, and USA stations, are lower in signal strength.   Can often work Caribbean and South American stations through a small pile up when

Re: Topband: Bowtie Flags

2016-12-12 Thread Nick Hall-Patch
What specific improvements did you note when the Delta was raised Bruce? Thanks, Nick VE7DXR At 16:23 12-12-16, K1FZ-Bruce wrote: Dennis, Is there a photo or sketch available of your antenna anywhere by email ? Note: Height above ground helped a lot when

Re: Topband: Bowtie Flags

2016-12-12 Thread K1FZ-Bruce
Dennis,   Is there a photo or sketch available of your antenna anywhere by email ?   Note: Height above ground helped a lot when my receiving Delta antenna was re-installed higher.  The bottom wire went from 3 feet up to  ~6 feet at my QTH.   73 Bruce-k1fz