Topband: Propagation for the SSB test?

I know the list is mostly CW enthusiasts but how did propagation seem to you guys for the SSB test. A group of us operated Field Day style... generators and the works. Had a brief opening to EU in the evening and worked one VK early in the morning of the first day. Things didn't seem as good

Re: Topband: ADC Overload from MW transmitters

I vote you take your contentious attitude somewhere else MIKE DURKIN Cecil K5DL Sent using recycled electrons. > On Oct 20, 2015, at 1:07 AM, MIKE DURKIN wrote: > > Come on Bill ... did i say you did ? >> also-- I did not put forth any opinion about ADC or SDR. > > Now,

Re: Topband: Diversity-capable transceivers

Yup...wish I could find an RX-366 to upgrade my OII... Production was short... Cecil K5DL Sent using recycled electrons. > On Nov 30, 2015, at 7:14 PM, Barry N1EU wrote: > > Thanks Tom. FWIW, Ten-Tec offered an upgraded subreceiver (RX366) for the > last year or two of

Re: Topband: FCC Public Notice DA 16-676 Noise Floor Technical Inquiry

I work for a power company and identify the noise sources and it still takes a month or more to get problems solved...but that's because keeping the lights on is priority one and that's a full time job most of the time. Keeping it friendly works best but patients is a real virtue. The more

Re: Topband: Stew Beef

Touché > On Jan 8, 2016, at 8:49 AM, kol...@rcn.com wrote: > > In my experience, the average contester is more operationally and > technically savvy than the average ham, especially the average ham that > complains about them. > > 73, Kevin K3OX > > > > Topband Reflector

Re: Topband: Amateur stations

Probably a good choice... > On Jan 16, 2016, at 12:11 PM, Roger D Johnson wrote: > > One final comment and then I'll be silent. > > > > > > _ > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _ Topband Reflector

Re: Topband: K5P good job !

Hate to say it but when he left the Amps group he never looked back...I expect the same here. There is a dedicated group of haters here...small but they are here. I would imagine their contributions to the group otherwise are insignificant (as are mine) and will now probably find little joy

Re: Topband: Stew

Aww Heck... (Can't believe I missed that DX) K5DL Sent using recycled electrons. > On Mar 13, 2016, at 7:18 PM, "j...@kk9a.com" wrote: > > Ampere Hour > > > To: > Subject:Re: Topband: Stew > From:"WW3S" > Date:

Re: Topband: Receive loop observations

Better check Newarks minimum order policy..."the fine print"...I think it's $20. Also check Amidons cost per unit cost for the purchase of 100. Then sell the remainder to list members who might be interested. Also keep some in your junque box...you will go down this road again most likely.

Re: Topband: WTB - Active Antenna

I have used the 4sq it's a great antenna. I can only imagine the 8 pro performance. Don't have one for sale but do have an Array Solutions SAL 30 for sale. Off list of interested... Cecil K5DL Sent using recycled electrons. > On Aug 25, 2016, at 10:29 PM, Gary Smith wrote:

Re: Topband: Soldering radials?

Yes you canworks fine Cecil K5DL Sent using recycled electrons. On Oct 13, 2016, at 6:11 AM, Rob Atkinson wrote: >> Is there any danger of damaging stranded copper wire by overheating it with >> a torch when soldering or brazing? > > You don't use stranded wire

Re: Topband: Solar Flare

Hope it does not turn out to be a cyber attack...big deal in the utility industry where I work as an IT specialist. Cecil K5DL Sent using recycled electrons. > On Apr 22, 2017, at 9:09 PM, Bruce Whitney via Topband > wrote: > > The effects of GMD on power systems are

Re: Topband: 160 meter 1/4 vertical

We've run balloon supported 1/4 wave and 3/8 wave wires over our buried radial field with great results for contests. The balloon is a pain with any weather or wind but loads of fun. Cecil K5DL > On Jul 3, 2017, at 6:00 PM, Herbert Schoenbohm > wrote: > > Many

Re: Topband: Top Band and JT65

This discussion is going nowhere...and will continue to go nowhere with the exception of the ill will it spreads...on of all places...a group to discuss things related to "The Gentlemans Band" None of the modes of operations discussed are violations of anyone's licenses so there is no real

Re: Topband: cheating

Well that was a lot of help Steve You can crawl back under your rock now... Cecil K5DL Sent using recycled electrons. > On Jan 15, 2018, at 9:23 PM, STEVE DANIEL wrote: > > Guy. You did it the "hard" way did you? I have been a ham and DXer since 1973 > and have always

Re: Topband: TX5T will be QRV on the Low Bands from the Australs !

I think you are confused Terry. Web site clearly states operation on 160-6 SSB, CW and digital modes. http://australs2018.com/frequency-plan.html Cecil K5DL Sent using recycled electrons. > On Aug 4, 2018, at 3:30 AM, terry burge wrote: > > Another DXpedition in the Pacific we could work on

Re: Topband: making a bev seem longer

I had one, Pain in the butt to put up, works well, is directional but at my site I’ve never been able to find a RX antenna that heard any better than my inverted L. Including the SAL-30. I’ve tried a K9AY, a BOG and no joy. I had a HI-Z 4Sq that I bought back when you could buy them as a kit.

Re: Topband: making a bev seem longer

re are much better RX antennas. >> >> 73, Mike >> www.w0btu.com >> >> On Mon, Aug 6, 2018, 7:37 PM Phil Duff wrote: >> >> > > On Aug 6, 2018, at 7:06 PM, Cecil Acuff wrote: >> > > Wish I could find an effective RX antenna that showed a

Re: Topband: Leaving

Well Nick, I’m not sure who has told you that but if they were any kind of men they would stand up and be held accountable for their opinions and actions that cause good people, that are the future of this hobby, to be dissuaded from participation. Shame on you folks...and he’s rightyou

Re: Topband: Inverted L improvement question

It’s fun chasing pirates. I had an SAL-30...worked great for BCB dxing. Not sure what’s up at my place but I haven’t found an RX antenna yet that hears any better on 160 than my inverted L. Used K9AY, SAL-30, BOG no avail...can’t get to the next layer. Won’t give up though. Cecil K5DL Sent

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

That crazyI’m in the utility industry and Andrew LDF cable terminated with Type N connectors by the thousands, outside for years and no issues. Many with the old solder on type N connectors for 1/2” and more recently the newer simplified ring stop connectors and no problems for either.

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

The only coaxial cable (braided shield) I use are the Times LMR products or equivalent with the LMR connectors. They have the captivated center pins...no issues whether jumpers or cable runs up antenna supporting structures. On hardline (non-air) the center conductor is bonded to the foam so

Re: Topband: Tennis Ball launcher part list with links

And if you aren’t handy but want to buy one fully assembled check out http://www.antennalaunchers.com/antlaunching.html I have no affiliation with any of these guys...just interested in launchers. Cecil K5DL Sent using recycled electrons. > On Dec 2, 2018, at 7:23 AM, klie...@myfairpoint.net

Re: Topband: Inverted L improvement question

I would have kept mine if I had seen that kind of performance. Either I have a very low noise floor, I had degraded performance of the RX antenna for some reason or I was doing something wrong. When I saw a difference in SNR it was very minor and wouldn’t have been the deciding factor in

Re: Topband: Need for capacitor

eBay... https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-CentraLab-CRL-850S-75N-Doorknob-Capacitor-75-pF-7500-V-N750-in-Silver-Saver/264077356412?hash=item3d7c3cad7c:g:m9EAAOSwUalcCkiZ Cecil K5DL Sent using recycled electrons. > On Dec 28, 2018, at 3:16 PM, > wrote: > > Greetings topbanders. . . > > While

Re: Topband: Propagation.

That’s what the Delete key is for... Cecil K5DL Sent using recycled electrons. > On Sep 13, 2018, at 6:28 PM, Bryon Paul Veal NØAH wrote: > > What do I have to say to get booted off this thread? 10 meters rules??? > > Get Outlook for Android > >

Re: Topband: FT8 vs other modes - my numbers.

Yeah the elitist attitude of CW being the only thing that’s real that seems to permeate this list at times is quite stale. I work CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8whatever gets the contact in the log...it’s all radiotake the radio away or have Mother Nature take the path down and nothing gets

Re: Topband: Wednesday Night Activity

ite, the line of storms looked pretty bad after > midnight. I was not there earlier to compare things. > > Looking at tonight, the storms are centered in GA and SC, so things will be > bad tonite as well. I will be on again for a bit after about 03:00. > >> On 12/30/2021 4

Re: Topband: Wednesday Night Activity

I listened around at 00:00 UT up around 1830 and the static crashes from the storms in the upper Midwest was covering anything that might have been on the band. S9+10 on my RX loop. Cecil K5DL Sent from my iPad > On Dec 30, 2021, at 3:16 PM, David Olean wrote: > > I managed to get on 160

Re: Topband: K9AY Loop Questions

I will add that my termination resistance adjustment did work well. It would show significant changes in the depth of nulls. Cecil Sent from my iPad > On Jan 2, 2022, at 9:29 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: > > I recently installed a K9AY loop (with the Array Solutions controller), and > have a

Re: Topband: K9AY Loop Questions

Hi Pete, I built one several years back and my results were much like you describe. I have tried several different RX antennas and for some reason on this lot none have heard significantly better than my Inverted L. All have been separated from the L by 250’. I’ve also had the Array

Re: Topband: K9AY Loop Questions

I tried the Array Solutions SAL30 and didn’t find it an improvement. I hoped it would be an improvement. It might just be my lot. It has had some technical improvement since I owned mine but the video is not typical. At least not at my site. Cecil K5DL Sent from my iPad > On Jan 5, 2022, at

Re: Topband: Warning: OT!

Sold a lot of Crown equipment back in the late 70s. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2022, at 6:20 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 3/30/2022 1:14 PM, Jim Clymer wrote: >> At the time I was working for Crown International, Elkhart, IN > > My professional life was in pro audio, so I knew some of

Re: Topband: Topband Digest, Vol 230, Issue 9

Inappropriate for this group…. Please take it elsewhere! K5DL Sent from my iPad > On Feb 9, 2022, at 7:27 PM, UA3AGW Dmitry Zaslavsky via Topband > wrote: > >  > > Dear Nikolay, UY0ZG ! > > Can you please stop shitting on your Ukranian colleagues at least in the > international group !

Re: Topband: K9AY Loop Questions

It is a different animal than the AY. I think it’s a good antenna but I have something unique at my QTH that seems to render RX antennas performance compromised. I’m moving to the country in a couple years on 30 or so acres and will be able to better optimize my station antennas. Cecil K5DL

Re: Topband: Kites?

Keep in mind…FAA requires anything over 200’ be registered with them and have obstruction lighting. If near an airport that elevation may be much lower or even not allowed. 1/2 wave on 160m…260’+. Cecil K5DL Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 20, 2022, at 1:39 PM, Chris Maness > wrote: > > I am

Re: Topband: Kites?

Our club used to run a 1/4 wave under a weather balloon. Over a radial field. Worked great. But a PIA to put up…and if any wind a real problem. Fun though! Cecil K5DL Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 20, 2022, at 2:23 PM, Cecil acuff wrote: > > Keep in mind…FAA requires anything

Re: Topband: J28MD, conditions

That should clear up a lot… So if you want them on the low bands you will have to use a mode that works for the expedition ops or just pass. This is where technology separates the haves from the have nots! FT whatever is just another tool in the tool box. If this is a leap that’s just too

Re: Topband: 160 FT8

FT8 is here to stay….and there will be others! Go back and research the transition from AM to SSB. It’s much the same. Complain as you will….if you cling to CW as the only valid mode of communications on Top Band, you will fail. You are willing to sacrifice RTTY to FT8 just recently… in an