Re: Topband: Topband Digest, Vol 217, Issue 5

Can't comment on BOGs, but installed a JK BevFlex-4 COAX Beverage - 500 ft long - a few yrs ago. It runs E-W and have found the performance to be UNDERWHELMING! I use my K9AY Loop more often with my K3 in Diversity mode than the JKBev when working DX!? Any comments welcome. 73 and HNY - Alan

Re: Topband: K9ay loop not performing

I also put out radials on my K9AY loop and also did what ON4UN suggested re common mode - per his book - another grd rod about 8 ft (or so) from the loop base with coax shield grounded to it. I also used a coax piece w/ ferrite beads (from DX Eng) to connect from the ant to the grd rod and

Re: Topband: H40TT on 160m

issing the point. Knowing Wes I am sure that post >was pure sarcasm. He is a CW op surpreme.LarryN7DD > >Sent from AOL Mobile Mail >Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.com > On Monday, November 25, 2019, Alan Swinger  wrote: > >So, your computer worked him while you were

Re: Topband: H40TT on 160m

So, your computer worked him while you were out of the room and not at the rig!? If only there was an award for computers vice operators. - Alan K9MBQ -Original Message- >From: Wes >Sent: Nov 25, 2019 7:42 AM >To: topband@contesting.com >Subject: Re: Topband: H40TT on 160m >

Re: Topband: Protecting an Array Solutions K9AY Loop from Transmitted RF

I use a Model 197 RF Limiter/Arrestor by Industrial Comms Engineers for my K9AY Loop. I think I got it from DX Eng ~ 10 yrs ago, but also chk w/ Array Solutions since I think they now handle the K9AY Loop. - Alan K9MBQ -Original Message- >From: N4ZR >Sent: Oct 10, 2019 9:30 PM >To:

Re: Topband: 160

ho use voice recorders or synthesized >voices or voice recognition programs? Nope > >It is all just new technology - get used to change! Change is inevitable. > >73 > >Lloyd - N9LB > >-Original Message- >From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com

Re: Topband: 160

leadership to establish a Digital award category that is separate and different from the current DXCC et al Digital criteria. Alan Swinger K9MBQ Charlottesville, VA -Original Message- >From: rich_k...@gphilltop.com >Sent: Aug 2, 2019 4:22 PM >To: Harald Rester >Cc: topband@co

Re: Topband: Satisfactory fiberglass pole for K9AY loop

I use a telescoping 25 ft push up mast for mine - has enough excess height and have used for many yrs. DX Eng has a range of masts that should work. - Alan K9MBQ -Original Message- >From: Arthur Delibert >Sent: Feb 20, 2019 10:33 AM >To: N4ZR , topband reflector >Subject: Re:

Re: Topband: Best 160 antenna

Also try an Inverted L and elevated radials (4-6 100 ft) for 160 & 80M. See the QST 2012 article by Scott, K4VWK. I am using this antenna now and for the past two yrs w/ great success. Good luck - Alan K9MBQ -Original Message- >From: "Jorge Diez (CX6VM-CW5W)"

Re: Topband: Solar Flare

. . . which is I and many others have Big Switches and other means to disconnect feed lines and ground them to prevent equipment damage and hopefully to antennas. Alan K9MBQ -Original Message- >From: Stan K >Sent: Apr 25, 2017 4:31 PM >To: topband@contesting.com

Re: Topband: Bev-Flex 4 Beverage system

I checked out the JK Antenna web site and the system looks good and sounds like it performs well. Have there been any side-by-side comparisons w/ a standard 2 wire 450 ohm Beverage? Tks - Alan K9MBQ -Original Message- >From: Ned Mountain >Sent: Apr 13, 2017

Re: Topband: 160 vertical/L

As an example with excellent performance, I use and recommend a COAX Inverted-L with elevated 100 ft radials (I use 7, but 4 will work). Since the 65 ft vertical Coax shield is not connected at the top where center conductor connects to the horizontal wirw (or sloped in my case), no matching

Re: Topband: VK0EK on LoTW

LoTW confirmation has not happened for me who sent donation on Sun, 4/10 . . . but am sure it will once they get home. Excellent DXpedition despite marginal propagation. - alan K9MBQ -Original Message- >From: Bob Lawson >Sent: Apr 12, 2016 4:11 PM >To:

Re: Topband: JD1BMH

Worked JD1BMH @1222Z in central VA w/ a K9AY loop recv ant and Coax Inv L for xmit/recv. 559 both ways. Hope that helps. - Alan K9MBQ -Original Message- >From: Barry N1EU >Sent: Jan 5, 2016 11:10 AM >To: Top Band Reflector >Subject: Re: