Re: Topband: Fw: 160 meter long path

2017-01-04 Thread donovanf
Hi Price, You shouldn't be surprised that every experienced topband DXer will view your claim of a 2100Z topband long path QSO with ZL3GQ with extreme pessimism. At 2100Z its three hours after sunrise during New Zealand's summer solstice and in Missouri its two hours before your sunset.

Re: Topband: DXing on the Edge - Ordering Information for International Amateurs

2017-01-04 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
The book can be shipped media US mail for like $3.00. On 1/4/2017 11:44 AM, GALE STEWARD via Topband wrote: DXE wants $20.18 for the book and $12.95 additional for shipping. Seemed really excessive and I told them so. The reply was that I can order another $79.82 worth of stuff and will then

Re: Topband: DXing on the Edge - Ordering Information for International Amateurs

2017-01-04 Thread GALE STEWARD via Topband
DXE wants $20.18 for the book and $12.95 additional for shipping. Seemed really excessive and I told them so. The reply was that I can order another $79.82 worth of stuff and will then get free shipping on all! Nope... I got a signed copy direct from K1ZM for $25. 73, Stew K3ND From:

Re: Topband: DXing on the Edge - Ordering Information for International Amateurs

2017-01-04 Thread DXer
Amazon Canada lists it for CD$27.03, but you need $35 minimum order for free shipping now. Oh, and it says 'Usually ships within 1 to 3 months'. 73 de Vince, VA3VF On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 1:28 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote: > Has anyone managed to snag the book at Target.com for

Re: Topband: DXing on the Edge - Ordering Information for International Amateurs

2017-01-04 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
Has anyone managed to snag the book at Target.com for 13.49? Amazon is currently out of stock until the 9th. I would use DX Engineering but I have Prime with Amazon and free shipping. W0MU On 1/4/2017 9:53 AM, k1zm--- via Topband wrote: Hi Gang I have received quite a few emails from

Re: Topband: Fw: 160 meter long path

2017-01-04 Thread K1FZ-Bruce
Congrats Price,   Thats a tough one. Very limited openings exist.   Arnold, W2HCW (sk) did it on 80 meters, but on 160 meters is much more difficult.   73 Bruce-k1fz On Wed, 4 Jan 2017 16:59:27 + (UTC), HAROLD SMITH JR wrote: I remember years ago (25?) working ZL3GQ,SK, on 160. It was

Topband: Fw: 160 meter long path

2017-01-04 Thread HAROLD SMITH JR
I remember years ago (25?) working ZL3GQ,SK, on 160. It was around 2100Z. It had to be LP as the short path would have been mostly in day light.  73 Price W0RI _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: DXing on the Edge - Ordering Information for International Amateurs

2017-01-04 Thread k1zm--- via Topband
Hi Gang I have received quite a few emails from many overseas Topbanders seeking information regarding COST EFFICIENT ways to order Dx'ing on the Edge from an International country. (I am talking now with the RSGB about a special deal in the UK - but this is not a 'go" at this point - if