Jim,
Happy holidays. 160 meters appears to be rebounding.
Some have used a trace amount of rock salt (not enough to hurt
vegetation) very close to the ground rod.
It holds moisture and improves conductivity.
73
Bruce-K1FZ
On Fri, 26 Dec 2014 15:21:23 -0500, James
,
Bruce-K1FZ
On Fri, 26 Dec 2014 19:28:28 -0500, James Wolf wrote:
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you as well Bruce.
Jim - KR9U
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Sent: Friday, December 26, 2014 5:54 PM
To: Topband; James Wolf
Subject
Worked V55V 12-28-2014 at 0424 UTC. Good solid contact. Took a break from the
rig, receiver still on his frequency. Noted His signal was coming up as his
sunrise was approaching.
Then a station started calling and calling, usually while the V55V was
calling. Often starting to call
Samuel Sam Beverage, W1MGP passed away December 18th. He was in his 90's
and served in WW-II in North Africa, up through Italy into central Europe.
Sam is on the ARRL DX honor roll, a member of the 160 meter Gray Hair Net,
and was the local 10-10 net control.
He lived on North
to the inventor of the Beverage antenna?
Bernie
Bernie McClenny, W3UR
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The Weekly DX
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On Dec 30, 2014, at 11:28 AM, K1FZ-Bruce k...@myfairpoint.net wrote
Sam Beverage obituary:
http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/samuel-h-beverage/1285712
73
Bruce-k1fz
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Expected they would be best on the SE Beverage, but they proved to be
better on the NE European Beverage. Waited until they got stronger before
calling, but were at peak and
signal went down rapidly.
It would appear that those closer to the equator had better propagation.
500 feet is too long for a low band BOG unless sitting upon an
insulating earth like sand.
For info see www.qsl.net/k1fz/bogantennanotes/index.html
73
Bruce-K1FZ
On Wed, 11 Feb 2015 09:41:45 +, Larry via Topband
topband@contesting.com wrote:
Sent this before, and not sure it made it,
Ti9/3Z9DX initially was very weak on 160 last night at my QTH in Maine
(northern New England).
Then the signal started building, peaking to S-8 1530 hours UTC. Unfortunately
they were working Europe at the time. Waited a number of hours, but no
cigar.
Any information available as to
Could someone in the future, set up a internet controlled remote in an
extremely rare country? Then make a contact with himself for a new one?
How far will all this stretch to ? (((:)) As the Lone
Ranger said whoa silver, steady big fellow !
73
Bruce-k1fz
On Fri, 30 Jan 2015
Low band hams are very aware of sea gain minimum salt water
attenuation at low angles.
The signal will not produce a perfect circle as the posting shows.
73
Bruce-K1FZ
www.qsl.net/k1fz/beveragenotes.html
On Fri, 13 Feb 2015 10:35:28 -0500, Bill Whitacre b...@his.com wrote:
Perhaps FCC
Through the woods is ok. No cutting needed. If above ground,
580-600 length is good. If BOG, 200 feet is optimum length for 160
meters in most locations.
If off ground, need to be high enough to prevent animal collisions.
73
Bruce-K1FZ
www.qsl.net/k1fz/beveragenotes.html
.
On Sat,
Better, these look more like measured signal levels,
The sky wave plot looks like a use of a drafting compass. Actual
measurements would reflect slight aircraft measurement irregularities.
Thanks for the info.
73
Bruce-K1FZ
www.qsl.net/k1fz/pennantnotes.html
On Sat, 14 Feb 2015 04:23:08
500 feet is too long for a low band BOG unless sitting upon an
insulating earth like sand.
For info see www.qsl.net/k1fz/ bogantennanotes/index.html
73
Bruce-K1FZ
On Wed, 11 Feb 2015 09:41:45 +, Larry via Topband
topband@contesting.com wrote:
Sent this before, and not sure it made it,
On Sun, 8 Mar 2015 20:44:36 -0400, Guy Olinger K2AV
k2av@gmail.com wrote:
On Sun, Mar 8, 2015 at 5:57 PM, Eduardo Araujo via Topband
topband@contesting.com wrote:
When I read that they have measured the current in one radial and
multiplied it by the number of radials, I wonder why
I can believe this. If you think of earth as also capacitance to the
wire, the optimum frequency would go much lower.
Using radial wire grounds instead of deep ground rods, become part of
the problem.
A BOG antenna is much less forgiving than an above ground Beverage,
but can be a
Agree with Tom
I found that the 160 foot BOG antenna that was buried was more
unstable with dry/rain conditions, than when on/above ground.
Also the 1/8 wave spaced 160 meter 4 square, I had some years ago,
was more stable with more radials, with changing ground moisture
conditions.
Earth resistance/voltage would not necessarily be exactly the same for
each radial, depending upon the earth site..
If memory serves me correctly, think it was W7EL who found standing
waves on some radials
73
Bruce-K1FZ
This measurement yielded the current in a single wire. To obtain the
Most of us are creatures of habit.
I Didn't like the change over to SSB, New WARC bands, computer tuned
Radios. It goes on and on.
Wonder if the Spark transmitter guys wanted to keep the smell of
Ozone when tubes came along ? hi ( ; ))
We'll survive this some how.
73
Bruce-k1fz
A few years ago when I started playing around with BOG antennas, I
buried a 160 foot length existing BOG 2 to 6 inches. I lost more
than 6 DB on 160 meters. On 80 meters signals went WAY down.
I did not go further with exact measurements. Lower frequencies
have deeper, less attenuated,
Mike. I emailed Dom asking for a 160 meter, time specific, North
America standby. On 02/22/2015 they were on working mixed instead
of just Europe. The opening to Northern New England was only about
15 minutes long. Found their listening frequency, called them at
0331 UTC and made the
True the lower velocity factor does bring the frequency down lower with
snow leaves. In my case found that 215 feet may be best in the dry
month in summer, 200 feet is best on 160 meters year around. I can
get 3 S points front to back on my two wire reversible BOG under deep
snow, but it is
Thanks information Paul.
Many believe all the conductivity is in the first three or four feet
from the surface. There are many variations around the globe.
Surface sand, desert, and California parched soil can be close to an
insulator.
Other may have conductive minerals at some
Hello Marco,
A Beverage antenna normally has enough signal strength for use directly
to an receiver auxiliary antenna connector.
73
Bruce-K1FZ
www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html
On Tue, 5 May 2015 07:35:05 -0400, Marco. A. Quijada wrote:
Hello. In our contest station had a
I receive questions from those who try for direct comparisons to a Beverage
antenna. There are a few that have put the time in to find how the BOG antenna
works. K2AV, Guy also has taken time to get the facts.
Because of the closeness to the earth, the BOG velocity factor is often below
.5
The current at the base of the inverted L antenna does most of the
radiating. It would be better to some-how lengthen the 'far end' of the
wire to achieve resonance, without the loading coil at the near end.
73
Bruce-K1FZ
www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html
, Ideas what to do next
Topband DXers,
Luis, IV3PRK our long time 160 meter friend has moved to Ecuador. He is now
licensed as HC1PF, and operating CW almost every night on 1822.5 KHZ. There
have been noise, receive antenna problems to
over come, but now is making a lot of DX QSO's. Propagation to my QTH in Maine
Aurora visible in Maine where clouds permit.
73
Bruce-k1fz
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Bob,
Good idea to think about CME protection as well as lightening. I
recently had problems at WERU-FM radio station where I am the CE.
At the height of Northern lights, It came in on audio lines and took
down a stereo audio processor at the studio.
At the transmitter site it took
BOG antennas are difficult to model. Programs do not like wires on/under
ground.. It is possible to find actual BOG, and Beverage patterns at ground
level.
Feed a few watts of RF signal into the BOG/Beverage antenna. Use a portable SW
receiver with S meter to walk around the antenna to
2015 BOG antenna notes update:
http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/bogantennanotes/index.html
73
Bruce-K1FZ
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Hi Don,
Hope this information answers your questions.
www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html
www.qsl.net/k1fz/bogantennanotes/index.html
73
Bruce-K1FZ
Anyone have any experience with significant amounts of snow on one of
these antennas and how it performed
Thanks in Advance
Hi Don,
This last Springtime I did have a lowering of the BOG optimum frequency
from Low 160 meter band, down to about 1700 KHZ.
The antenna however was still working well on 160 meters. The front to
back was not as good as the top of the Broadcast band. This was not a
typical winter, it
My BOG was operating well at 1.8 MHZ before it became compresses
under a mass of weeds and vegetation causing the resonance to go lower
in frequency.
(similar to a covered wire having a lower velocity factor than the same
wire when bare.)
Fashioned a hook at the end of an old mop
Some years ago, on 80 meters, an LZ station had a horizontal between
two tall buildings and had a very strong signal.
73
Bruce-k1fz
www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html
On Sat, 8 Aug 2015 10:58:22 -0400, Tom W8JI wrote:
And remember -- the roof of this building is 110m, so
Art,
Hearing several strong ones 1820-1926 KHZ most to my East toward the
Grand Banks.
Wonder if anyone has ever sent any, a SWL card requesting they use an
out of Ham band frequency? hi
No QRZ listings ?
73
Bruce-K1FZ
http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html
On Sun, 26 Jul 2015
Do not know yet, will see what I can find. I have heard of drift nets.
It can be tough on the whales.
They cut one Hump Back loose in the Gulf of Maine recently.
73
Bruce-k1fz
Do they even have stationary fish nets?
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Art,
Hearing several
Carl,
I use the MFJ-1026 and it does a lot of nice phasing tricks here.
It allows me to pull out a lot of DX that is unreadable on any one antenna.
73
Bruce-k1fz
On Wed, 15 Jul 2015 13:26:03 -0400, Carl wrote:
Its also the cost of a small amp and may not be in everyones
21 Sept. 1921 Radio Corporation of America purchased the International Radio
Telegraph (ship-shore) station at Belfast Maine.
6 October 1921 Mr Mrs, David Sarnoff came to the Belfast radio station site
and stayed at the Windsor hotel.
Early in 1923 Engineers H.P. Hassner, Carl Erikson,
Thanks for the reminder JC.
Remember. 160 meters was not included in most ham gear not so
long ago. It's a gift we should treasure.
73
Bruce-k1fz
BOG antenna notes have been updated at a new address.
www.qsl.net/k1fz/bogantennanotes.html
On Fri, 23 Oct 2015 08:57:38 -0400,
Just after midnight - early Sunday morning, listened on lower MW 472.5 KHZ
and copied WG2XKA 559, and on 474.5 KHZ copied WG2XJM 589. This on my 160
meter TX verticals. My RX antennas are intentionally limited not to go much
below 1800 KHZ to minimize BCB signal pick up. Will need
Depends upon small wire resistance change as it heats up.
On Mon, 16 Nov 2015 10:30:50 -0500, Tom W8JI wrote:
> Loss is I squared R. as the current is lowered then loss drops
rapidly.
That isn't true.
Loss as a percentage or as a ratio to applied power is exactly the same in a
It does not take a lot of RF if conditions are right. A few years ago
I received a little 40 meters QRP transceiver for Christmas. Did not
have a 40 meter antenna at the time.
listened on my Beverage antenna, and everything was working OK. just
for the heck of it, called a European and
Anyone lost a 30 meter RTTY contact with E51MQT ?
I have received credit for one that I did not work.
https://secure.clublog.org/charts/?c=E51MQT
73
Bruce-K1FZ
www.qsl.net/k1fz/bogantennanotes/index.html (updated).
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>
> Anyone lost a 30 meter RTTY contact with E51MQT ?
>
> I have received credit for one that I did not work.
> https://secure.clublog.org/charts/?c=E51MQT
>
>
> 73
> Bruce-K1FZ
> www.qsl.net/k1fz/bogan
Luis, IV3PRK/HC1PF has been instrumental in BOG antenna research. He has
brought together information from some of the top BOG antenna
users/researchers, and an antenna plotting expert. He has constructed BOG
antennas that helped over come noise at HC1PF his 2nd QTH near the equator.
It can be done. JC, N4IS has been doing it and has the DX contacts that
most can not hear.. The proof as they say "is in the pudding" He uses
balanced twisted pair feed lines with pre-amps, and other noise
reduction techniques..
Check it out
Above and beyond all the dialogue, JC is making these antennas work.
Time after time he is working stations that only a few with large
antenna systems copy.
73
Bruce-K1FZ
It seems unlikely most compact antennas are being used in locations so quiet
they need 30 dB gain, or .6 dB
Thanks Jim, There are new hams that do not know how horizontal
antennas patterns change over ground. On 160 meters, Usually, but nor
always, higher is better up to 1/2 wavelength for low angle DX..
Lousy soil, like low conductivity sand, dry desert soil, can put the
effective conducting
There are many fish beacons from 1800 to 1900 KHZ also. They are not
appreciated when they jam a weak Ham DX staton.
73
Bruce-K1FZx
On Fri, 11 Sep 2015 19:23:22 +, Donald Chester wrote:
Re Docket 15-99
While most attention so far has focussed on the proposed new MF and LF
Had a large front to back on my transmit phased verticals indicating
low angle reception last night.
(Some times called spot-light propagation)
Top band is alive and well !
73
Bruce-k1fz
www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html
On Thu, 17 Sep 2015 09:18:23 -0400, Tim Shoppa wrote:
Hi Mike,
Your fuel pump may be a solenoid type, not a small motor whine type.
Please see the attached site.
www.jeeppatriot.com › ... › Jeep Patriot › Engine and Drivetrain
73
Bruce-k1fz
www.qsl.net/k1fz/index.html
On Sat, 3 Oct 2015 21:28:55 -0400, Michael Coslo wrote:
-
Fuel Pump going...?
-
08 Patriot, 60,300 miles.
Ok. You know when you turn your key to the "ACC" position right before you
start the car? When I do, I hear the fuel pump kicking in, which is normal. But
I've been hearing a "tick...tick...tick...tick..." noise coming
Don't think it was the same one Mike.
Divers showed a single ~ 2 inch thick band of Iron down in the very dangerous
blue hole.
On Fri, 04 Dec 2015 11:29:16 -0500, K1FZ-Bruce wrote:
Watching NOVA on PBS last night. Diving into Blue water "sink holes".
Found evidence
Watching NOVA on PBS last night. Diving into Blue water "sink holes". Found
evidence indicated that iron rich sand from the very dry Sarah Desert had blown
across the Atlantic to the Bahama Island region.
(possibly related to previous global warming period ?)
Wondering, if this takes place
, in Guinea-Bissau when the
Harmattan arrived.
73,
Dave Heil K8MN
On 04-Dec-15 16:29, K1FZ-Bruce wrote:
Watching NOVA on PBS last night. Diving into Blue water "sink holes".
Found evidence indicated that iron rich sand from the very dry Sarah
Desert had blown across the Atlantic to
Thanks Mort,
They now say See something, say something. Anyone got real callsign ?
Name does not work on QRZ
On Thu, 17 Dec 2015 22:55:52 -, Mort wrote:
And U did it without a call-sign ?
73 - Mort, G2JL
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Early in 1925 Radio Corporation of America station 1XAO had one near
10 mile long wave antenna. In 1926 they had three spaced 6 miles each.
Harold H. Beverage discovered diversity reception when switching
between antennas. When the signal was fading on one, it could be
peaking on another.
, Mikewww.w0btu.com
On Thu, Dec 17, 2015 at 5:43 PM, K1FZ-Bruce wrote:
Thanks Mort,
They now say See something, say something. Anyone got real callsign ?
Name does not work onQRZ
On Thu, 17 Dec 2015 22:55:52 -, Mort wrote:
And U did it without a call-sign ?
73
Many thanks to Luis, IV3PRK for allowing me to post links to his BOG antenna
research at HC1PF.
While near the equator he found new noise sources, and ultimately BOG antennas
provided many DX contacts.
Links can be found at www.qsl.net/k1fz/bogantennanotes.html
73
Bruce-k1fz
Good information from Herb.. Water in the coax can cause attenuation.
73
Bruce-k1fz
www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html
On Mon, 23 Nov 2015 10:49:18 -0400, Herbert Schoenbohm wrote:
Jorge,
1. Measure the wire resistance in respect to ground and it should show
a resistance a
We have had a lot of recent posting about animal damage lately. Always a
possibility.
Your TDR should help provide resolution to the problem where ever, what ever it
is.
Was a good suggestion from W3LPL
73
Bruce-k1fz
www.qsl.net/k1fz/bogantennanotes.html
On Tue, 24 Nov 2015 06:32:47
Thanks Bill,
I like it when the minor flares come along and give us those enhanced
openings.
73 Bruce-K1FZ
http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/flag_antennas.html
On Sun, 5 Jun 2016 08:47:12 -0400, Bill Tippett wrote:
Something interesting is happening on the sun. Yesterday, June 3rd, the
Been working to optimize the F/B on some antennas, using ground wave stations
in the upper BCB band. Noticed that some weaker ~20 mile distant 5 KW stations
that the back (reverse) signal
has QSB on them. Think we used to call it back scatter years ago. Some are
down in the noise and QSB
remaining after nulling the station be sufficient to explain the
QSB?
73,
Nick
VE7DXR
At 15:20 15-06-16, K1FZ-Bruce wrote:
Been working to optimize the F/B on some antennas, using ground wave
stations in the upper BCB band. Noticed that some weaker ~20 mile
distant 5 KW stations
The move to receiver roofing filters has been successful due to a
large benefit to DXers and many others.
Worldwide consolidation of S meters may be similar to nailing jello to a tree.
But with smaller groups agreements are possible.
I liked the 5x5 reports. USAR
73
Bruce-K1FZ
Any old timers ever work W1MDG Earl E. Babbidge, Dark Harbor, Maine in the
late 1940's, early 1950's
on 160 meters.
As a kid in school at the time, I did errands for W1KNJ in Belfast who was a
semi-invalid, in return I received code practice. As i improved
he put me at his key for the
Herb has good antennas. But many others mixing QRP with high angle antennas,
have a tougher time.
73
Bruce-k1kz
On Sat, 30 Jan 2016 11:40:12 -0600, David Raymond wrote:
I'm not sure why you would be surprised running QRP that stations that
were
"loud" couldn't hear you.
Same conditions here in Maine.. Waited for a NA break that only came after
condx went way down.
73
Bruce-K1FZ
Just my observations from what happened here last night in NY (doesn't help you
west coast guys, I guess).
VP8STI was solid copy from my sunset around 2230z until 0200z. Very
BOG antenna notes Web Page has been updated. Links include Luis, IV3PRK
BOG antenna research, and modeling at HC1PF.
www.qsl.net/k1fz/bogantennanotes.html
73
Bruce-K1FZ
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---
I found that if it is "first Class Mail" it is legal. And the Ham I sent the
ham parts to received it weeks later.
73
Bruce-K1FZ
www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html
On Tue, 2 Feb 2016 01:00:42 -0500, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote:
Is there anyone who knows how to ship radio
s probably also have some affect.
It would make great paper to show direct measurement of ground RF
properties vs season.
Grant KZ1W
Redmond, WA
On 3/29/2016 19:16 PM, K1FZ-Bruce wrote:
Done my yearly spring maintenance of my SE single wire Beverage
antenna. With poor soil, It typical
property are like this and I have had
great results with this stuff!
BILL K4OWR
On 4/6/2016 11:04 AM, K1FZ-Bruce wrote:
To be successful on 160 meters a ham should to be inventive.
Like, if you can not drive a ground rod in due to local problems
(rocks, neighbors, whatever)
How about getting
it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHtIYboE8NE
I can only dig about 3 feet into my soil before hitting a solid rock
shelf...acres and acres of my property are like this and I have had
great results with this stuff!
BILL K4OWR
On 4/6/2016 11:04 AM, K1FZ-Bruce wrote:
To be successful on 160 meters a ham
To be successful on 160 meters a ham should to be inventive.
Like, if you can not drive a ground rod in due to local problems (rocks,
neighbors, whatever)
How about getting a truckload of added soil to bury the rod. Then plant flowers
on the mound to make it a show piece? ( ; >))
- wire beverages, all FOUR ground
wires would need to be switched individually, not 2 and 2? Will simple SPST
relays work or do they need to be RF rated? Thank you.
--
73,
Mike Cizek WØVTT
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
K1FZ-Bruce
Sent
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Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2016 09:04:06 -0400
From: K1FZ-Bruce
Reply-To: k...@myfairpoint.net
Subject: Topband: Fwd: Re: 1 center point to ground all 8 beverages??
To: Topband
I agree. We have been thinking of switching at the coax cable location
I agree. We have been thinking of switching at the coax cable location. Will
need to correct my Beverage notes page.
The W4ZV and W3LPL method will work.
73
Bruce-K1FZ
http://www,qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html
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Date: Tue, 22 Mar
I agree. There are times, especially in disturbed condx, when my BOG
antennas are "head and shoulders" better than my other antennas.
73
Bruce-K1FZ
www.qsl.net/k1fz/bogantennanotes.html
I can't vouch for JC's numbers (his numbers may be QTH
specific), but the
concept is
This statement is to say that, if the earth is used instead of radials,
the longer/ or a number of rods is better than one very short rod.
On Fri, 04 Mar 2016 19:28:46 +0100, shristov wrote:
donov...@starpower.net wrote:
The correct URL is: www.qsl.net/k1fz/bogantennanotes.html
Hi JC,
I am trying to give you that information.
It is in IV3PRK's research. At the bottom of the page, please read both his
research link, and his modeling link.
www.qsl.net/k1fz/bogantennanotes.html
73
Bruce-k1fz
On Fri, 4 Mar 2016 13:13:40 -0500, JC wrote:
>that a
IV3PRK at HC1PF with the help of friends proved with extensive research and
modeling, that a BOG antenna is a tuned circuit not a traveling wave antenna.
Please see the IV3PRK research and modeling links at the bottom of my BOG
antenna page www.bogantennanotes.html
73
Bruce-k1fz
IV3PRK at HC1PF with the help of friends proved with extensive research and
modeling, that a BOG antenna is a tuned circuit not a traveling wave antenna.
Please see the IV3PRK research and modeling links at the bottom of my BOG
antenna page www.bogantennanotes.html
Done my yearly spring maintenance of my SE single wire Beverage antenna. With
poor soil, It typically is best with a 350 ohm matching transformer and a 330
to 350 ohm termination resistor.
But this year it is best with a 450 ohm matching transformer and 450 ohm
termination resistor.
Mixed reviews.
Pixel loop antenna vs 200 foot BOG antenna at VO1HP.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTXvcEwgUsU
73
Bruce-k1fz
www.qsl.net/k1fz/bogantennanotes/index.html
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He also knows that a long BOG antenna will self terminate, but not at
an ideal termination impedance.
Also knows that a BOG antenna is a one band antenna when referencing a
nice front to back pattern.
He missed his calling. Should have a professor at Harvard University.
73
Bruce-K1FZ
A measurement of My 2 wire directional BOG antenna, with calculations for
measuring over shoulder high dense thorn bushes in two places, came in at 176
feet
I could see the wire atop soil level a few places to stay on track along the
way.
Optimum length will vary from location to
After the spring frost out, noticed my best front to back was at the top of the
BCB (broadcast band). The change this year was less than previous years.
The BOG wire is now out of sight, buried under vegetation and earth. Listened
while scanning frequencies to a 'distant thunder shower'
I agree with K2AV that a BOG is a one band antenna if the user is
looking for the "highest calibre" pattern, but I have a friend that
tells me his BOG is also the best 80 meter antenna on his small lot.
Because a BOG is a low impedance antenna, it does not couple to other
antennas easily.
- Forwarded message from K1FZ-Bruce -
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2016 10:17:32 -0400
From: K1FZ-Bruce
Reply-To: k...@myfairpoint.net
Subject: Topband: BOGs vs. Beverage behavior.
To: TopBand , Milt , GuyOlinger K2AV
Cc: Hugh Valentine
I agree with K2AV that a BOG is a one band antenna
8-2-2016
Early evening weather forecaster says Aurora tonight 11PM to 2
AM Eastern time.
Bruce-k1fz
http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html
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Martin,
A beverage antenna is, in general, much more forgiving of local
problems. A good choice for the conditions you have.
73
Bruce-k1fz
http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html
On Sun, 14 Aug 2016 10:29:26 +0200, Martin wrote:
Topbanders,
a fellow ham is setting up his
Bill,
Re-read his email. He is not asking about a transmitter antenna, only a
Beverage antenna.
Bruce,
On Sun, 14 Aug 2016 16:42:26 +, william radice wrote:
You do understand he will still need a transmit antenna?
Bill
On 8/14/2016 11:05 AM, K1FZ-Bruce wrote:
Martin
807's =beer/wine
On Fri, 15 Jul 2016 12:22:46 -0500, Bob Wolters wrote:
807's can be useful in the 'reflection' process; use too many and the
project may stop.
W5XC
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tom
Boucher
Sent:
Years ago, some of the 80 meter Dxers used to monitor a commercial
JA broadcast frequency. It was a good indicator of Japanese
propagation.
Anyone done this on 160 meters?. if yes, what frequency, call sign ?
Bruce-K1FZ
http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html
Good opening to Europe after 11 PM eastern time yesterday. One station not
having any luck was just giving his call once. Another station was calling off
frequency. RIT on ?
73
Bruce
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FYI
For those who watch PBS television.
Scheduled tonight are "Super batteries" , followed by
"Aurora-fire in the sky"
Check your local TV listings for time and channel.
73
Bruce-K1FZ
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Hi Andy,
Ducting takes place over a relatively small area. Depends upon cloud layers
and temperature zones
This event took place ~ world wide. Band openings between North America to
Asia, and Australia.
73
Bruce-k1fz
http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html
On Mon, 6 Feb
in impact. If this was really happening in multiple places around the
world at the same time on this occasion then I think that is unusual.
Andy, G4PIQ
-Original Message-
From: "K1FZ-Bruce"
Sent: 06/02/2017 13:46
To: "g4...@btinternet.com" ; "Topband"
Subject
Hi Mike ,
Have seen tropospheric bending may times over the years. This was different.
Worked 2 meters for years in the 1960's
Need to keep an open mind.
73
Bruce
On Sun, 5 Feb 2017 13:08:11 -0600, Mike Waters wrote:
Hi Bruce,
I think what you experienced on channel 13 was a
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