Wes I would add that if you have worked it before and its confirmed, then give
those that do not have it a chance. After all it’s a local for the West coast.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband On Behalf Of Wes
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 1:28 PM
To: topband
it. 73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband On Behalf Of
uy0zg via Topband
Sent: 06 February 2023 12:03
To: Topband
Subject: Topband: The USA-CA Awards
Hi
Where can I see the list of recipients of this award?
https://countyhunter.com/cq.htm
Does anyone from Europe have
to better in the future. 73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-bounces+clive=gm3poi@contesting.com] On
Behalf Of Guy Olinger K2AV
Sent: 29 January 2020 03:11
To: Roger Kennedy
Cc: TopBand List
Subject: Re: Topband: CQ WW Contest
Hi Roger,
Just want
Try it at midday. 73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Roger D
Johnson
Sent: 13 September 2019 10:11
To: Towertalk Reflector; Top Band Reflector
Subject: Re: Topband: [TowerTalk] Skip Distance
These test were in late
Pete the simplest method is to shorten the resonance of the antenna before
adding the shunt to around 1.9mhz. Then use a variable L to find the correct
value. Measure its inductance and replace it with a fixed value of the same.
Job done. 73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From
Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [ <mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com>
mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of N4ZR
Sent: 02 September 2019 19:08
To: topband reflector
Subject: Topband: Inverted L redux
More as an experiment and a thought-provoke
for a number of years.
The only valuation consideration is the vertical design i.e. is it a T or L .
T being better, and the quality of the radial system. 73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of N4ZR
Sent: 01 September 2019 18:47
Well Frank if they are wrong we can for sure never to call them experts
again. I also see NOAA does not agree with the Australians who think the
minimum has already gone through. Again only one winner. 73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun
Bob,
I should have added that you would increase the performance of the antenna
if you could find a way to raise the ends of the top loading by the same
amount on each side, this will raise the feed Z. But overall the efficiency
will be dependent on the quality of your ground system. 73 Clive
gives you a
DC grounded vertical.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Chortek,
Robert L.
Sent: 17 March 2019 22:02
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Topband: Top Loading Advice
Fellow Topbanders,
I just finished replacing my
heights here had the loading wire tips
at a height of about 35-45ft
Dependent on version. All resonated at about 1.9mhz before the adding of the
hairpin coil. DXCC current only confirmed is 308.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com
Ash model in also your TX antenna and see whether you need to isolate that
vertical on RX with a relay. 73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Ashraf
Chaabane
Sent: 02 March 2019 10:46
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject
that
the placing of the RX array should also be a consideration. HNY Clive
GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of GEORGE
WALLNER
Sent: 29 December 2018 19:44
To: Mike Waters; Wes Stewart; topband
Subject: Re: Topband: Fwd: Topband
I very much doubt EK8ZT. Smells very fishy, all the big EK signals are
pretty well known in EU and that's not one of them. I think they saw you
coming.
HNY Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Mark
Lunday
Sent: 28 December 2018
Seeing I mentioned K2RIW this is a link to his comments about 259s at 70cms
much less 160m.
https://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php?topic=34680.0;wap2
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of N2TK,
Tony
Sent: 06
For anyone that doubts the loss of a good 259. Google K2RIW on the subject
who knows a thing or two about UHF and did some numbers on the subject.
I have used for a good long time the Silver plated Teflon with a gold pin
from the RF connection. I usually end up buying 50 at a time.
73 Clive
Reflector problems this is what I wanted to say. 73 Clive GM3POI
From: Clive GM3POI [mailto:cl...@gm3poi.com]
Sent: 05 December 2018 16:17
To: 'MU 4CX250B'
Subject: RE: Topband: new style PL-259's with screw on back INSTRUCTIONS
Well here the RF connection Brass / silver plated have been
From: MU 4CX250B [mailto:4cx2...@miamioh.edu]
Sent: 05 December 2018 16:04
To: Clive GM3POI
Cc: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: new style PL-259's with screw on back INSTRUCTIONS
Finally, after years of frustration with several types of PL259 connectors,
I've settled
.
YMMV
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of MICHAEL
ST ANGELO
Sent: 05 December 2018 14:49
To: Pete Michaelis - N8TR; topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: new style PL-259's with screw on back INSTRUCTIONS
onsidering the previous qsl printing that
went on, you cannot believe any of the data for certain.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
n...@n4is.com
Sent: 20 November 2018 17:56
To: 'Greg'; w...@w5zn.org; 'topband'
S
There have been no uploads for OK1YQ therefore it all has to be cards. 73
Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
n...@n4is.com
Sent: 17 November 2018 13:29
To: w...@w5zn.org; 'topband'
Subject: Re: Topband: ARRL DXCC - 160 Meters
better. However the vertical is about 87% efficient with a serious amount of
long radials.
YMMV 73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Roger
Kennedy
Sent: 17 November 2018 11:43
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Topband
Doesn't say much for the DXCC checking process either. 73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of k1zm--- via
Topband
Sent: 17 November 2018 08:16
To: w...@mindspring.com; donov...@starpower.net; topband@contesting.com
Subject
Peter when testing listening to various stations you should be mindful as to
the likely incoming wave angle. I.e do not expect a very good F/B ration if
the station is not low angle. Try it and see but make your judgments on EU
signals not locals. 73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From
Having been in Florida in October I can assure you there is plenty of
Lightning around. I don't imagine that will die down for some weeks yet.
Fully audible here as well as in the US. Check
http://en.blitzortung.org/live_lightning_maps.php?map=30 which will remove
any guess work.
73 Clive GM3POI
the better and a T better still. 73
Clive GM3POI
From: Paul Mclaren [mailto:paul@gmail.com]
Sent: 21 September 2018 21:28
To: Clive GM3POI; 'Topband'
Subject: RE: Topband: 160m antenna help
Clive, Stan,
I had followed the thread the other day but wasn’t 100% sure if the answer
with a 20m vertical and two top loading wires. Then replaced the
correct adjusted coil value with a fixed coil.
If you have room for a T even if its inverted that would be better to save
unwanted horizontal polarisation from your L.
If you need further info send me an email off ref'73 Clive GM3POI
Yes Don, I find folding back the top loading easy. Then using a roller
inductance to find the value needed to match it followed by the last stage of
measuring the inductance and recreating it using Airdux or similar works well.
73 Clive GM3POI
From: Don Kirk [mailto:wd8...@gmail.com
Don I should have mentioned that 1.9 or 1.89mhz is a very good figure to aim
for before adding the hairpin. 73 Clive GM3POI
From: Don Kirk [mailto:wd8...@gmail.com]
Sent: 20 September 2018 07:51
To: Clive GM3POI
Cc: topband
Subject: Re: Topband: Toploaded vertical - SWR
Hi Clive
Gary as long as the verticals are isolated above ground when not switched
in. You should be ok. 73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Gary
Smith
Sent: 19 September 2018 20:35
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Topband
.
Perhaps WX0B's article needs a reprint in the NCJ. It really is simple just
a few microhenries of inductance and you are done.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Don Kirk
Sent: 19 September 2018 17:29
To: Herbert Schoenbohm
Cc
Beware not putting the top yard inside small Teflon tubing. You will have an
infinitely high Z at the top and potentially lots of KV. It will burn through
the support line. 73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Richard
as a
separate issue to the best way to configure the L or T. Again a simple coax
stub could fix the problem.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tom
Boucher
Sent: 03 September 2018 18:16
To: 160 reflector
Subject: Topband
a DC short to ground for the antenna. No Caps needed. 73 Clive
GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tom
Boucher
Sent: 02 September 2018 18:20
To: 160 reflector
Subject: Topband: Air wound coil
Bob W7RH - you don't need expensive
1.830 then you should be ok from the low end up to 1850 dependent on
how good or poor your ground system really is.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of MR TREVOR
DUNNE
Sent: 31 August 2018 07:49
Cc: topband List
Subject: Re
expedition in
terms of 160 on air time. My gut feeling is common darkness or coinciding
SR/SS is needed on these paths. The Path of course would probably be skewed
over the US and or over SA if LP.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com
Don, seeing your trip is midsummer, you should strongly consider using FT8
for EU on 40m as to Western EU there is NO common darkness.
Otherwise the lowest band Western EU will be able to work KH1 is 30m. 73
Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun
be loud in EU, often
S9 here and they repeat at about every 0.82khz making the selection of an
expedition run frequency or even a contest run qrg very important. If you are
in the Pacific and you don’t make plans for these signals you may get lost in
the QRM within EU. 73 Clive GM3POI
in EU
as well as anyone else using some of the mass produced noise generators. 73
Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of MR TREVOR
DUNNE
Sent: 08 December 2017 20:24
To: donov...@starpower.net
Cc: topband List
Subject: Re: Topband
happen and I can end up working all states in a week contest.
If it times correctly with a contest. Bring it on.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Lee
STRAHAN
Sent: 08 December 2017 17:38
To: topBand List
Subject
Before worrying about the type of antenna, you should evaluate the needed
ground system. As without an effective ground system the actual antenna is
of little consequence. 73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Elan Paim
Sent
that is aiming at a noise source then I may use that as well. The days of
trying to deal with noise sources is near over.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Grant
Saviers
Sent: 03 December 2017 04:14
To: Jim Thomson
Jimmy,
You could do that but it would not work very well. You need the maximum radial
density under the vertical. Were they full sized radials or just odd lengths.?
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of james soto
via
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of james soto
via Topband
Sent: 28 November 2017 13:26
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Topband: 160 inverted L radials question
Hi folks:Iam in the process to reinstall an inverted L antenna. Due to
.
73 Clive GM3POI (306 current confirmed)
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of David Cole
via Topband
Sent: 13 June 2017 21:08
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Topband: Short Verticals
Hi all -
Assuming a standard 1/4 wave vertical is 36
the SWR at 1825 to 1:1. Much much easier than linear (low Q ) loading
and will match easily.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Patrick
Armstrong
Sent: 21 December 2016 20:43
To: W0MU Mike Fatchett
Cc: topband
the SWR at 1825 to 1:1. Much much easier than linear (low Q ) loading
and will match easily.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Patrick
Armstrong
Sent: 21 December 2016 20:43
To: W0MU Mike Fatchett
Cc: topband
at the wanted operating
frequency. Your proposed antenna will need a good feed point choke. 73 Clive
GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Robert
Fanfant
Sent: 06 November 2016 19:17
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Topband
Yes Art,
a relay on both will stop interaction between the antennas also it will
help prevent noise being induced into any RX antenna.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Art
Snapper
Sent: 17 October 2016 15:17
To: 160
Rick I have after soldering painted the soldered joints with Scotchkote. I
guess silver solder would be better but a pain.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Richard
(Rick) Karlquist
Sent: 12 October 2016 15:53
To: Topband
Rod, The best type I have come across is PB Blaster (made in Ohio), best
left overnight in difficult situations and another spray in the morning.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Roger
Graves
Sent: 01 August 2016 22:51
This is the link I used
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262144126639?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
<http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262144126639?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
ame=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT> =STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
73 Clive GM3POI
_
Topband Reflector Archives
This is the link I used
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262144126639?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
<http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262144126639?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT>
=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
73 Clive GM3POI
From: Bob K6UJ [mailto:k...@pacbell.net]
Sent: 04 June 2016
Check out Chinarf on ebay, I have just bought 10 off PL259 Plugs to LDF4-50
for about $4.5 delivered. High quality product.
Do a search for UHF Plug or UHF plug to 1/2" corrugated copper. 73 Clive
GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On B
whilst
EU will get a bare few hours at best. 73 Clive GM3POI
On Fri,1/15/2016 6:11 AM, Les Kalmus wrote:
> It's bad enough they were working JA's during this morning's opening
As promised, they were on at their sunset (around 0800Z) with a great
signal, a fine op, and hearing w
Max best Q comes with a box shape of coil, i.e. Length/diameter about the
same. 73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Max
Cotton
Sent: 06 June 2015 13:43
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: Topband loading coil
Jorge, It is a mechanical issue only, dependent on wire type. I used PVC coated
copper and even thinner than #17. My 130 radials have been in situ for about 15
years.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jorge Diez
Africa. Just because the remaining Countries with the exception of P5 and
BS7H are in those directions . So I suggest you plan along those lines. 73
Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Pete
Smith N4ZR
Sent: 07 April 2015 16:52
the
antenna away from the sea the energy contained in that sector reduces. For
example on HF the content between 3-10 degrees is all important. 73 Clive
GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
j...@kk9a.com
Sent: 02 April 2015 15:00
is from
a quarter wave, Ideally the longer the radials need to be.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Guy
Olinger K2AV
Sent: 24 February 2015 16:07
To: Richard Fry
Cc: TopBand List
Subject: Re: Topband: Modeling Ground
Doug you are laying radials on the ground, they if on or under the ground
are non resonant. You are essentially trying to produce a cooper shield by
way of the radials.
Seeing your vertical is about 100ft high just lay 60+ radials of 1/4 wave
and you are done. 73 Clive GM3POI
-Original
the
noise, just like turning on a light. Even though BOTH have improved by 6db.
73 Clive GM3POI ( by The Sea)
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tom W8JI
Sent: 15 August 2014 12:10
To: Guy Olinger K2AV
Cc: TopBand List; Guy Olinger K2AV
Another one for the mix is the FT1000D, especially with the sub receiver. Do
the modification to gang the VFOs together plus the NB and key clicks mods and
you have yourself a radio that is Diversity capable and difficult to beat. Plus
easier to listen too than a K3.
73 Clive GM3POI With both
the
opportunity its deserves, justice.
But I hope it all goes well and this is all in the planning apart from the
actual antenna. Remember all antennas work. 73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of DALE LONG
Sent: 10 June 2014
it comes
to operators band propagation knowledge is everything but a simple minute by
minute check on the grayline would help.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Milt --
N5IA
Sent: 02 February 2014 05:04
To: David Raymond
I am not so sure that is a great idea. I see little difference between that
and if everyone did it, having a load of remote receivers operational during
what is supposed to be a contest in Low band weak signal copying.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun
Before you do Niko, read the Brown, Lewis and Epstein RCA report.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Niko
Cimbur
Sent: 26 September 2013 14:37
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Topband: 5/8 wavelength vertical is mo
pdf file It talks in terms of O rings not
ring, So is there anyone on here can point me to where they are to be put,
i.e. on the thread as the plug is screwed on the socket, or at the top of
the plastic part of the seal before it is compressed and should there be two
O rings? 73 Clive GM3POI
of these
or any plug so will use my usual tape and Scotchkote. 73 Clive GM3POI
From: Mike Waters [mailto:mikew...@gmail.com]
Sent: 07 September 2013 19:37
To: Clive GM3POI; topband
Subject: Re: Topband: Snap and Seal plugs
There are a lot of different types of snap-and-seal RG-6 plugs
And more Horizontal polarisation and less vertical, i.e. No free lunch. 73
Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Don
Johnson
Sent: 11 August 2013 21:49
To: Topband
Subject: Topband: Vertical vs inverted L question/opinions
I
. And why it has
become an almost
Completely domestic contest. 73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim Brown
Sent: 07 December 2012 00:23
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: DX Window-Redux
On 12/6/2012 1:23 PM
antenna. 73 Clive GM3POI
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Yes Gary, After blowing then away in a CQ 160m Contest by 1m points I
figured it was rather an expensive lesson they learn.
I was using my 51ft top loaded vertical and a lot of wire under it. 73 Clive
GM3POI
-Original Message--
Subject: Re: Topband: HFTA, Radio Arcala, general comments
As all as you use two antennas into each receiver in Diversity that will be
good Alfeo.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Alfeo Caputo
Sent: 18 September 2012 15:32
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: TT8TT
heavy drill. 73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: topband-boun...@contesting.com [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com]
On Behalf Of N2TK, Tony
Sent: 10 August 2012 18:21
To: 'topband'
Subject: Re: Topband: Radials over a stone wall
Thanks Bill and Herb about drilling a hole through
their
160m antenna.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: topband-boun...@contesting.com [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com]
On Behalf Of Guy Olinger K2AV
Sent: 31 July 2012 19:44
To: Charles Damico
Cc: TopBand List
Subject: Re: Topband: K2AV FCP with 43' vertical
Hi, Charles,
The short
Fair point Guy, I'd then suggest adding a relay at the top of the vertical
to add in loading wires when on 160. Easily done and could be unseen.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: guyk...@gmail.com [mailto:guyk...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Guy Olinger
K2AV
Sent: 31 July 2012 21:26
, with the exception of
the odd QSO. I cannot see a good reason for the points differential other
than bias, and to make it a domestic contest with an added bit of DX.
73 Clive GM3POI
-Original Message-
From: topband-boun...@contesting.com [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com]
On Behalf Of k
resonate at 1830.
and no capacitors. 73 Clive GM3POI
P.S. I would be inclined to model it first to get the numbers near
On 1 Sep 2011 at 8:57, Phil Clements wrote:
Much has been written about matching 160 meter shortened vertical
antennas,
but very little about 160 meter antennas that are too long
not be there. The place to gain
competence is during contests and small expeditions
not major ones, this may be harsh but it's the
reality. This does not however excuse stations
calling at will under any restrictions. 73 Clive
GM3POI
Steve AB4I, said:
I heard an incident during the K5D operation
80 matches
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