Do the two verticals require any type of radial system or can a simple array
of 4 to 6 20' radials do the job??
72, Jim R. K9JWV
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an adequate round system. No radials needed.
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-
From: James Rodenkirch
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 3:20 PM
To: Top Band Contesting
Subject: Topband: Hi-Z Antennas Two Element Array Systems 2-LV2-5
Do the two
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
From: James Rodenkirch
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 7:55 PM
To: Jeff Blaine ; Top Band Contesting
Subject: RE: Topband: Hi-Z Antennas Two Element Array Systems 2-LV2-5
Tnx, Jeff
From: j...@ac0c.com
To: rodenkirch_...@msn.com; topband
This is the title, Short Antennas for 160 Meter Radio - anyone read through it?
I have ON4UN's book from a couple of years back so wonder if there is anything
worthwhile in that ARRL version ... thank you, in advance, for thoughts..Jim
Rodenkirch K9JWV
Thanks to all that replied - enuff keep reading the ON4UN tome comments to
keep me from reaching in to my wallet for a charge card...Hi Hi
Hope to hear and work you in the upcoming CQ 160 'test' this weekend.
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Thanks to all for the insightful replies/advice. It would appear the use of
clamping FETs is worth a try...
72, Jim R. K9JWV
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magnitudes greater than what your RX
antenna provides.
Just listen to what folks are saying and make the best decisions you can based
on your own particular situation.
73,
Don (wd8dsb)
On Sat, Jan 18, 2014 at 12:53 PM, James Rodenkirch rodenkirch_...@msn.com
wrote:
Yup - Don../good
By the bye, the e-mail from Don, WD8DSB, reminded me of an old Globe Scout
double side band rig I owned YEARS ago:
Globe Sidebander DSB-100: transmitter.
It's ad appeared in MAY 58 QST; price $119.95 kit, $139.95 wired; 40 watts
AM, 50 watts CW, 100 watts DSB; bandswitching 80 thru 10
- Original Message -
From: James Rodenkirch rodenkirch_...@msn.com
To: Top Band Contesting topband@contesting.com
Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2014 3:19 PM
Subject: Topband: Nostalgic openings
By the bye, the e-mail from Don, WD8DSB, reminded me of an old Globe Scout
Have my vertical working great and have a small Delta-loop low band receive
antenna BUT the Ten Tec Jupiter doesn't have a separate receive antenna like a
K2, for instance (I borrowed a K2 to try out but the buttons/controls are to
small for me to operate as I have a severe case of peripheral
.
On the Jupiter it's a phono jack labeled EXT T/R.
Tim N3QE
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of James
Rodenkirch
Sent: Monday, January 13, 2014 8:36 AM
To: Top Band Contesting
Subject: Topband: Single antenna port xcvr but want to employ
I am nervous as well, Tom...hi Hi
I'm really thinking of employing a separate relay that I control with a simple
switch, vice depending on the rig to switch correctly
using a simple switch is antiquated and slow butfor certain I can control
the switch over mo betta AND prevent damage to the
two cents.
Regards
JC
N4IS
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of James
Rodenkirch
Sent: Monday, January 13, 2014 8:36 AM
To: Top Band Contesting
Subject: Topband: Single antenna port xcvr but want to employ separate
receive antenna
G'day, Boys and Girls!! The QRP ARCI Club is sponsoring a Top Band Sprint this
evening (see below for details on times and exchange).
I know it isn't a big deal to y'all, Top Band wise - often, it seems, on Top
Band if it's not DX or one of the Stew events OR a CQ or ARRL contest, it's not
all
- Release Date: 11/17/13
- Original Message -
From: James Rodenkirch rodenkirch_...@msn.com
To: Bernie McClenny, W3UR ber...@dailydx.com; KM1H Carl
k...@jeremy.mv.com
Cc: Doug Renwick ve...@sasktel.net; Top Band Contesting
topband@contesting.com; KV4FZ Herb he...@vitelcom.net
Sent
As Bernie says, Mistakes happen.
Just to re-iterate --- they DID copy my call correctly!! I heard them come back
to me with K9JWV 599! THAT's why I put in the log.
I wouldn't have logged the QSO if he came back K9JJV 599!!! I'd still be
there calling them!! Hi HiI'm ok with the notion it's not
JUST received my PT0S QSL (St. Peter and St. Paul rocks) for QRP QSOs on 80 and
40 CW!
There is a story behind the 80 meter QSO I want to share...
The morning I worked them on 80 I had just had a quick QSO with KN7T about 10
minutes b4 PT0S came on the air.
When PT0S came on I callrd them quite
So with this little bad boy - a 160 meter single bander of KD1JV design, 4.8
watts out, 500 hz filter, .05 microvolt MDS - and my top loaded vertical I
ended up with 87 Qs (beat my previous high total by 7 Qs), including a KH6 and
two KL7s ('guess one could toss in the XE2 I worked as well) for
Bill: I'll be in it as a QRP entry and just can't wait for later this
afternoon to roll around. With a simplistic single band rig, designed by Steve
Weber, KD1JV, I won't have the needed filtering to keep the big boys from
overloading my rcvr front end so, occasionally, I'll need to QSY up the
Gosh, Jim...you are doing well!
Achieving WAS QRP 0n 160 would be an accomplishment, 'eh???
72, Jim R. K9JWV
Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2013 08:23:56 -0700
From: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: The Stew Perry Warmup
On 10/19/2013 5:18 AM, James
Equally difficult from the dark hole of low band ops, s/w Utah!!
Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2013 08:41:37 -0700
From: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: The Stew Perry Warmup
On 10/19/2013 8:32 AM, James Rodenkirch wrote:
Achieving WAS QRP 0n 160 would
: The Stew Perry Warmup
HI Jim
What is your antenna system?
Don
~73
Don
KD8NNU
FH#4107
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On Sat, Oct 19, 2013 at 11:32 AM, James Rodenkirch wrote:
Gosh, Jim...you are doing well! Achieving WAS QRP 0n 160 would be an
accomplishment, 'eh???
72, Jim
...think that there's more to understanding horizontal and vertical antennas
on Top Band.
Listening to a fella on 80 SSB this morning about his experiences with a
vertical 1/4 wave and a horizontal loop on Top Band.
He said he had both up and used them over a 20+ year period and noticed that
terminated loop doing??
Regards,
Charlie, K4OTV
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From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of James
Rodenkirch
Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 7:25 PM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Topband: 5/8 wavelength vertical is mo betta than
The J-310s in my little preamp are kaput - I looked at Mouser but the shipping
costs are way too high for a couple of little Jfets - any body have lots of
extra J-310 (or equivalent) they could spare? What ever your costs would be,
including mailing them off, would be far cheaper than what it
Oooops - forgot to mention quantity --- four would be nice (in case they go
south again) Jim R.
The J-310s in my little preamp are kaput - I looked at Mouser but the shipping
costs are way too high for a couple of little Jfets - any body have lots of
extra J-310 (or equivalent) they
Bill - I was on this morning, listening for the YW5X station and calling CQ
periodically - worked two west coast stns...W7IZ and K7CF (received a 599+ 10
from K7CF and 599 from W7IZ) but didn't hear a peep east of me. I could JUST
make out VK3ZL on 1824 or so but Bob was just above ESP levels
Okee Dokede - someone offered to send me four - he said he has thousands of
those J-310sthanks to all that replied with info!
Jim R.
From: rodenkirch_...@msn.com
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Anyone have a boat load of J-310s?
Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2013 07:16:31 -0600
The
Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Mike
Waters
Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 4:15 PM
To: James Rodenkirch; topband
Subject: Re: Topband: Two 2:1 transformers to choose from!!
Ever since I added back-to-back 1N4148's between the preamp's input
...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Paul
Christensen
Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 2:44 PM
To: James Rodenkirch; topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: Anyone have a boat load of J-310s?
Jim,
The major semiconductor manufacturers (e.g., Fairchild) who once
mass-produced JFETS in TO-92
it to you.
73, Mike
www.w0btu.com
On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 3:49 PM, James Rodenkirch
rodenkirch_...@msn.comwrote:
I received enuff info and thoughts to know I'll utilize the 5:7 winding
version.
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I have two impedance transformers wound on BN 73-202 cores that I can use for
the 2:1 impedance transformer I need for my FO0AAA delta receiving antenna.
One has a 2 turn and 3 turn winding- giving a 4:9 impedance ratio. The other
has a 7 turn and 5 turn winding, giving a 25:49 impedance
I received enuff info and thoughts to know I'll utilize the 5:7 winding
version. Thanks to all that replied!
72, Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV
From: rodenkirch_...@msn.com
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Two 2:1 transformers to choose from!!
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 13:23:37 -0600
I have two
Heck, got on 160 yesterday morning and called CQ -- had a nice chat with W7CB
near San Luis Obispo, CAwonderful copy on both ends, he with a KW and me
with 30 watts. Go figure - two guys on Top Band at the same time IN the
summer!!
Albeit not DX, will wonders never cease?!?!?! Jim R.
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From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of James
Rodenkirch
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 10:32 AM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Topband: Zo of an individual CAT5 twisted pair
Importance: High
In an earlier post to this reflector
:03 PM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: CAT5 twisted pair
On 8/12/2013 1:50 PM, James Rodenkirch wrote:
as well as a 2:1 transformer just prior to the input to the shack.
While there's nothing wrong with attempting to match the termination Z,
don't assume that it will do
Well, I have the wiring scheme all written out and plan on labeling each
connection and checking twice and three times b4 soldering up the connection
boxes and then connecting to the loop itself.great dialogue, fellas. Thank
you ALL so much!!!
Great learning experience, trust me --
-0400
Subject: Re: Topband: Zo of an individual CAT5 twisted pair
Well, we're mostly all 'ol farts, Jim, but the alternative is GRIM!
73,
Charlie. K4OTV
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From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of James
Rodenkirch
Sent: Monday, August 12
A friend of mine has been looking for a new or newer radio that he can operate
complete with his Mac OS computer with out running some type of emulator. He
says Ten-Tec Jupiter looks promising but he believes the radio is updated with
window based software so I cannot update the thing.
I have a schematic for a delta shaped loop that shows I'll need an 18:1
transformer to transform the 950 ohms of the antenna to 50 ohms (feeding it
with 50 ohm coax).
One transformer diagram shows an FT-140-43 core being used.
BUT, looking over some of Tom's, W8JI, write-ups, I see where he
: Topband: best core material?
Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2013 14:00:48 -0400
A full-wave delta loop would have the transformation done with a 1/4 wave
line of 75 ohm cable. This must be something other than a full-wave loop?
Bill VE3NH
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From: James Rodenkirch rodenkirch_
into my receive antenna, the
transformer survives just fine, it's the terminating resistor that goes up in
smoke. I try not to make a habit of it :-)
Tim N3QE
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of James
Rodenkirch
Sent: Monday
, and the turns ratio is of the
order of 4:1 or so
Charlie, K4OTV
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From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of James
Rodenkirch
Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 2:04 PM
To: BY THE LAKE; topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: best core
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From: James Rodenkirch rodenkirch_...@msn.com
To: topband@contesting.com
Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 1:33 PM
Subject: Topband: best core material?
I have a schematic for a delta shaped loop that shows I'll need an 18:1
transformer to transform the 950 ohms
need 73 material. 43 works 3.8
up.
Regards
JC
N4IS
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From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of James
Rodenkirch
Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 2:20 PM
To: Shoppa, Tim; BY THE LAKE; topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: best core
OK - found out they will be on the Island(s) for a work assignment...thanks to
all that sent me the info! 72, Jim R. K9JWV
From: rodenkirch_...@msn.com
To: topband@contesting.com
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2013 12:18:25 -0600
Subject: Topband: Prince Edward and Marion Islands, ZS8
This from the
I can't build one (disabled to the point I can't operate tools or handle
componenmts of any size) so wondering if anyone has an inexpensive and spare
low noise preamp I could purchase? I need it for a small delta loop receive
antenna I am going to put up next month. Inexpensive = something in
How about, QRP is a challenge - be challenged From one of a few who
LOVEs working QRP on 160 and 80 meters! 72, Jim Rodenkirch, K9JWV
From: rstea...@hotmail.com
To: topband@contesting.com
Date: Tue, 7 May 2013 14:55:49 +
Subject: Topband: fine whiskey is a daylight beverage
fine
Heh - THIS part of the citation caught MY eye! If, after
receipt of this Citation, Mr. Lopez violates the Communications Act or the
Rules by operating an incidental radiator and
causing harmful interference or otherwise engaging in the conduct
Mike: re TX5K I saw much of that behavior on 40 as well. In fact, 40 was
the only HF band that I operate on that I did NOT work them on and felt like
the number(s) of stations and the utterly rude behavior contributed to that
non band happening! I put out a decent signal on 40 so was
Some background on it all:
http://radioclubofamerica.org/history.php?page=1921.html
Ad - voila - pics and schematics and wiring schema for the antenna:
FINALLY heard and worked two JAs this morning on Top Band! Was beginning to
wonder if I'd work at least of couple of JAs this winter! I've been hearing
JAs, occasionally, along with HL5IVL, but no joy this winter, till this morning!
One was a solid 579 here on my best I can do antenna system
There is a wullenweber antenna down in the San Diego area - south end of the
Coronado peninsulanot operational but the site is used by the Navy Seals.
Jim R. K9JWV
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2013 23:27:42 -0800
From: charle...@msn.com
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: New 160M high
I thought it was just me, Mike, who's been grousin' about poor conditions! I
don't have exotic receive antennas so, in the context of being located in s/w
Utah with a top-loaded 43' vertical and a new Ten Tec 539 QRP transceiver which
I was using for my QRP entry (which I dearly loved to use -
I saw an exchange here, earlier, where someone was mentioning calling a station
with a weak signal, only having them come back with a stronger signal.
I witnessed that more than just a couple of times during the recent CQ WW 160
contest and attributed it to, mainly, very dynamic conditions. I
Joe: go here for an excellent QSO scheduler resource:
http://www.obriensweb.com/sked/
72, Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV
Good luck with WAS! I finished mine, QRP version, last February!
From: gali...@comcast.net
To: topband@contesting.com
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2013 21:44:37 -0500
Subject: Topband: 160
Well, the problem with not sending SOMETHING after your
last call, assuming you are calling CQ, is that one doesn't know whether you
are calling someone or calling CQ!
Exaample: I send, CQ...CQ K9JWV...K9JWV and nothing else - if someone
arrives on frequency after
Dave's observation regarding us QRPers being patient as the bigger stations
will work hard to pull us through is spot on! PJ2T, for instance, tried VERY
hard to work me this morning but no joy and it wasn't 'cuz he hadn't worked his
burtt off to get my call in the log.
I agree that the
I think I read at their site that they'll be off the island from 0600Z to 1100Z
(or something like that - can't find the url where I read up on that but we can
be certain that someone WILL correct any errors in what I stated...Hi Hi)
Jim R. K9JWV
From: wb6r...@mac.com
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012
Albeit video taped in March, still...not THE most hospitable location EVEN in
full sun, one would expect!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4Sx5fBNtPA
72, Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV
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Gosh, Paul.why don't you simply keep measuring in our system and avoid the
obvious mental wedgie you keep forming PLUS you won't be so weary?!?!?!
72, Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:58:48 -0500
From: p...@n1bug.com
To: z...@jeremy.mv.com
CC: topband@contesting.com
Guy: great review of all that you did, as far as opting to go the FCP route,
and why.
I opted to go with sixty elevated radials and, like you, have some proof that
the decision worked for me as I just received my SO QRP #1 in the W7 section
certificate for the 2012 CQ WW 160 contest.
If I
So, I'm looking at setting a EWE antenna up - what happens if I simply make it
a full loop? In other words, instead of driving 4' ground rods in at both ends
I run a wire between the bottom of the terminating resistor and the matching
balun.I'm going to try the shorter version first - 10
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Thanks, Tom - looks like running that bottom wire would be worth it 'cuz I
have one 4' ground rod near where I want to install the EWE so that saves the
cost of buying another rod...Hi Hi.
Appreciate the quick response! 72, Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV
From: w...@w8ji.com
To:
with ground
rods (e.g. K9AY). Not sure what I've done wrong whenever I tried the elevated
flag/pennants but they did not work well for me.
Tim N3QE
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of James
Rodenkirch
Sent: Monday, November 05
on the ground with ground
rods (e.g. K9AY). Not sure what I've done wrong whenever I tried the elevated
flag/pennants but they did not work well for me.
Tim N3QE
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of James
Rodenkirch
Sent: Monday
thank you, Tom - great info!
From: w...@w8ji.com
To: rodenkirch_...@msn.com; tsho...@wmata.com; topband@contesting.com
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2012 12:37:34 -0500
Subject: Re: Topband: Further discussions on EWEs
Tom, et al: is there data that nail down the horizontal wire to vertical
wire
Wish I woulda heard ya., Jim - would have been nice to have you in my log.
Ended up with 80 Qs with one KL7 and three KH6s in the mix. Longest stateside Q
was either a fella in PA or a fella in NC (can't remember which). Heard FM5CD
Saturday evening but he wasn't hearing my peanut whistle as
Hopefully lots of QRP entries, like myself - looking forward to a fun event and
sure hope to work lots of ya! 72, Jim R. K9JWV
From: t...@kkn.net
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2012 08:03:10 -0700
To: cq-cont...@contesting.com; topband@contesting.com
Subject: Topband: Stew Perry Warmup this weekend
OK - found the info at this url: http://adxg.org/macau/plans.php
72, Jim R. K9JWV
From: rodenkirch_...@msn.com
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: XX9 Macao dxpedition
Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:32:51 -0600
I see a mention, in the latest ARRL DX news, of an upcoming dxpetition to XX9
land
Message -
From: James Rodenkirch rodenkirch_...@msn.com
To: topband@contesting.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 9:10 AM
Subject: Topband: K6STI low noise receive loop
Has anyone employed that K6STI receive antenna? It doesn't equal a
Beverage, for sure, BUT - for a small
I will let all know, Bob - plan to erect it in about two weeks, in preparation
for the Pre-Stew and the ARRL 160 contest (I'll be on travel the month of
December so will miss out on the Big Stew) and I'll report out as soon as I
have some observations to pass on!
72, Jim R. K9JWV
From:
And, with all of that said, Tom - your technical evaluation and cautionary
statements are spot on and I, for one, enjoy reading and assimilating as much
of it all as my feeble brain allows - your final statement there will always
be mixed review of results, and why having it work at one place
Has anyone employed that K6STI receive antenna? It doesn't equal a Beverage,
for sure, BUT - for a small footprint area it looks interesting. I'd think it
wouldn't matter if one used 450 ohm ladder line or 300 ohm twinlead for the
connection between the opposite ends but...not sure if that's
Well, there is no modeling associated with this effort, Tom - they just did
it.built it, tuned it and used it! I've attached the article for perusal,
if interestedJim R.
From: w...@w8ji.com
To: rodenkirch_...@msn.com; topband@contesting.com
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 13:59:11 -0400
Great - I appreciate you revisiting the articleI am going to try it in a
week or so. Jim R.
From: w...@w8ji.com
To: rodenkirch_...@msn.com; topband@contesting.com
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 14:52:59 -0400
Subject: Re: Topband: K6STI low noise receive loop
Well, there is no modeling
And, in my case, Don, I simply need to put up an antenna that's: a) more
efficient than my vertical and b) fits within the confines of my
propertyhaving any noise cancelling or nulling is a plus but not as
important as a and b (b being the huge limiter)
To: rodenkirch_...@msn.com;
With QRP power here and no BOG (do have a Dipole On the Ground, DOG, that I
NEED to reconnect) I'd sure be challenged to hear or work that one, Dave,
BUT...did put RW0CR in the log this A.M. so I'm sure a happy camper to hear
SOME DX and the U.S. chasers out there! 72 to all, Jim Rodenkirch
Tom: you said, A bit of bent wire can easily work 200+ countries on 160 on CW.
Probably more so than on digital modes at the present time. I doubt that's
gonna happen if you're using output power in the 10-40 watt range which I
believe is what Terry was emphasizing. I found, at a JT65 web
On Sep 19, 2012, at 6:13, James Rodenkirch rodenkirch_...@msn.com wrote:
Tom: you said, A bit of bent wire can easily work 200+ countries on 160 on
CW. Probably more so than on digital modes at the present time. I doubt
that's gonna happen if you're using output power in the 10-40
posted if you find it working or @ anew URL
-Steve Raas
N2JDQ
On Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 10:30 PM, James Rodenkirch
rodenkirch_...@msn.comwrote:
WA7BNM's contest calendar shows a Stew Perry Top Band challenge contest in
October but the listed url doesn't work - any ideas on a good url
Yes, Zulu time
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:42:14 +0100
To: topband@contesting.com
From: g3nrw-ra...@ntlworld.com
Subject: Re: Topband: CW Ops yearly event tomorrow
___Original Message_
From: James Rodenkirch rodenkirch_...@msn.com
Date: Fri, 31 Aug
WA7BNM's contest calendar shows a Stew Perry Top Band challenge contest in
October but the listed url doesn't work - any ideas on a good url for the Stew
web page? 72, Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV
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Tim: I laid down a Dipole On Ground (DOG antenna) - it ended up at just right
at 150' (two 75' sections) as indicated by an MFJ-259 analyzer I used that says
it's spot on at 1.2:1! Compared to my 43' vertical, noise levels are down at
least 2 S units - something to consider, when space is
Anyone know of a source for the parts to build a KD9SV 160 meter preamp? I
picked up the board and info from FAR Circuits at the Dayton hamvention and
just curious if someone is selling the parts in a kit form. I can order them
individually but...just wanted to save time. Thanks, in advance,
Thank you, Richard, fore passing the paper onlooks like I won't suffer by
having elevated radials in the least. Jim R. K9JWV
From: r...@adams.net
To: topband@contesting.com
Date: Sat, 5 May 2012 07:07:11 -0500
Subject: Re: Topband: Fwd: radals fer 160m vertcal
James Rodenkirch
OK - I've completed the VT QSO (thanks to K2LI) and have a sked with a MA fella
this coming Sunday morning at 0945Z.but, no joy on a RI QSO.
Anybody from the great Ocean State in the mood to unplug his/her 160 meter
loading coil and get on 80 meters for a quick QSO with me. If I can find
To all that worked me and QSL'd so I could complete QRP WAS on Top Band, your
assistance is much appreciated.
I need three states on 80 meters to complete QRP WAS on 80 - RI, MA and VT.
You don't have to operate @ QRP levels, just me. I have a 43' vertical with
three 25' top loading wires
Well, I didn't hear them on 160 this A.M. out here in s/w Utah but I did hear
and work 'em QRP on 80 meters this morning sosomething good to report
from the black hole of low band communications, s/w Utah.
72, Jim R. K9JWV
Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2012 21:32:13 -0700
From: wa9...@yahoo.com
Somebody mentioned getting on Top Band to see how his new Wellbrook loop was
working - wonder if that person is lurking about and can comment on how it
performed.
That antenna sure seems to be getting rave review from many EU stations - 72,
Jim R. K9JWV
...@nc.rr.com wrote:
From: W0UCE w0...@nc.rr.com
Subject: Re: Topband: QRP Politically Correctness Concern
To: 'James Rodenkirch' rodenkirch_...@msn.com,
j...@audiosystemsgroup.com, topband@contesting.com
Date: Sunday, March 18, 2012, 7:20 PM
To All:
If I offended anyone with what
THAT's my point, Dave! Don't need to have looong winded QSOs but just
calling CQ and meeting up with others to find out what antenna system they
employ? That would make my day!
Hope to hear you and work you - will be on later this week in the evenings and
mornings, albeit QRP ...Jim R.
: Re: Topband: It is not so much propagation
Thats what SSB up the band is for.
Why cover up the very narrow DX window with chatter just because YOU cant
hear it?
Carl
KM1H
- Original Message -
From: James Rodenkirch rodenkirch_...@msn.com
To: telegraph...@gmail.com
Cc
Oh, I got that one, right away, Jim! Smiling...
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:55:11 -0700
From: j_fit...@yahoo.com
To: n...@zia-connection.com
CC: Topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: It is not so much propagation
QRPers generally do not need Beverages as much as other
I don't think that's what Jim F. is/was alluding to
From: robert.chor...@berliner.com
To: z...@jeremy.mv.com
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:44:13 -0700
CC: j_fit...@yahoo.com; Topband@contesting.com; n...@zia-connection.com
Subject: Re: Topband: It is not so much propagation
I think
You can count me in as a QRP entry, Sam - yep, LUV the Stew...we QRPers are
worth more 'bout that time than others. Hi Hi Jim R. K9JWV
Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:28:17 -0500
From: k5oai@gmail.com
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: July Stew Perry Please
I
Oh yeah...not that comment SURE must lead one to believe that dd is
'trollin'!
Hah - what an absurd thought - disallow QRP operations in an event where a QRP
station garners more points/weight than even the heaviest/most high powered
station?
Oh yeah - we want some of that, not! Hi
REAL QRP, Cecil - I just completed QRP WAS on Top Band! Love the excitement
of workin' someone on 160 with QRP power!
Jim R. K9JWV
From: chac...@cableone.net
To: j_fit...@yahoo.com; telegraph...@gmail.com; j...@audiosystemsgroup.com;
aa...@atlanticbb.net
Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2012
, 18 Mar 2012 13:14:21 -0700
From: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: July Stew Perry Please
On 3/18/2012 12:06 PM, James Rodenkirch wrote:
disallow QRP operations
The point was not to disallow QRP, but to observe that when noise levels
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