While watching the waterfall for "spreading" on 160 and 80, Lee I've seen
similar "results."
My operating "mode"now is:
160: 25 to 30 watts set wid no ALC "ficker"
80: 30 to 50 watts set wid no 'flicker'
Note: I run the 'mike input' control to a high enuff input I'll need to "back
of"
The listed part # is BHI NEIM1031MKII.
I just don't have the room for Bog or simple active short receive vertical
systemsI have band noise and wonder if that BHI module might help...replies
off-line are fine.
Tnx Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV
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The below From DJ7SW...(look at the treasure trove of old books---
http://www.americanradiohistory.com/)
From: Lup Schlueter <dj...@kcag.de>
Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2017 4:27 AM
To: James Rodenkirch
Subject: Re: Topband: Perusing an ol
A neighbor was perusing some old books her father had saved - he was an
electrical engineer - and found a 1922 edition of Construction of radio phone
and telegraph receivers for beginners authored by M. B. Sleeper.
Started perusing it last night...what a hoot! All about designing rcvrs for the
Larry - your reply post on the top band reflector, to me, seems like one of the
true meanings of being inspired to try 160 meter operations AND have fun with
new/different antenna arrangement.
I don't need to be "inspired" to turn the rig and tune the antenna for 160
BUT.I I hope your
A casual reminder there will be a little QRP operating goin' on this evening on
160.
The Topband Fox Extravaganza is back for a second celebration tomorrow evening,
Wednesday, 23 November, 0200Z to 0330Zthat's 2100 to 2230 Eastern, 2000 to
2130 Central, 1900 to 2030 Mountain and 1800 to
Back in April Dale, WC7S, sent out a message proposing that there be a repeat
of 2015’s 160m QRP Fox Extravaganza that occurred for the first time on the
Tuesday of Thanksgiving week. (He also suggested that there might be a
traditional Fox Hunt on 160m to be held at an appropriate date within
Where can we see who won which plaques, Lew?
72 de Jim R. K9JWV
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Thank you to those that heard and worked methis 'ol war horse just can't
hang in there for long time periods but made 41 Qs in about five
hoursthrilled to put Lloyd, KH6LC, Eric, NO3M and Doug, WD5R, in the
log.
Condx were weird here --- hardly worked any AZ or NM stations and
Thank you to all who wrote such cheerful and encouraging words...I look forward
to as many more "Stews" as this tired 'ol war horse can participate ( my
cancers are attributable to Agent Orange and yes, I am on the Agent Orange
registry!!)
I am adjusting to this new "timeline in my life" -
...and hope to hear work many of you.stage 4 cancer inside me
sooo, only two or three more "Stews" coming up, probably, for me to
enjoyI'll be QRP and anxious to hand you a 4 point mult.
Thoroughly enjoying years of learning the technical and operating aspects of
I have a 160 meter rcv loop - kc2tx product - I want to employ this season.
I don't have a lot of band noise here in s/w Utah and don't want to bother with
a rotor socan I mount the loop in a horizontal configuration and expect
some improvement in rcv signal strength? I seem to recall Tom,
http://v63.webcrow.jp/
According to chat on low band chat room - http://www.on4kst.com/chat/start.php
- the two ops suppose to have some focus on 160 aqnd 80 cw and aware of our sr
"windows"!!
72 de Jim R. K9JWV
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To my fellow CW, RTTY, and other narrow band digital mode users:
I mentioned at the last BVARC meeting that I would provide additional
details regarding RM-11708. I have been in contact with Ted Rappaport N9NB
regarding this, and I would like to copy to you what he sent me:
"Today's ham radio
Moscow, Raoul, I believe.72 Jim R. K9JWV
Africa is not part of their world? I thought so, as my radio also seems to say
I live in a Black 160m hole.:-) bTW Where is Mos? kind regards,Raoul ZS1C
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..I know, I KNOW . top band propagation predictors are about
useless BUT, Hey..anything is worth a looksee.doncha know?!?!
You see this in the write up below the "dashboard" (url at the bottom of this
post) "A GREEN box means that propagation on the specific path
...I know, I KNOW . top band propagation predictors are about
useless BUT, Hey..anything is worth a looksee.doncha know?!?!
You see this in the write up below the "dashboard" "A GREEN box means that
propagation on the specific path might be possible..."
We all
...@comcast.net <mstang...@comcast.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2016 8:45 AM
To: James Rodenkirch
Cc: Top Band Contesting
Subject: Re: Topband: Working Europe
I totally agree with Jim. We should use the band and not limit our QSo's to
contesting or hunting DX.
One of my goals in to work WAS QRP. When
Kevin: I wouldn't disagree with your rationale but...let's emphasize
gettin' on top band first, improving rcv antenna(s) second.
- BOGs and Beveridges may be a non-starter if space constraints are in play
- DX engineering rcv antenna systems may be "out of reach" due to lack of
Mike: I would posit we - the "top band community" - need to promote increased
operations -- fuggedabout "decent rx antennas" --- just get more hams
operating on top band:
- emphasize the Maunder minimum
- emphasize the rise of efficiency of small lot antennas, as a resulting
"benefit"
Annd, don't forget that us weak-kneed ops - ps, weak sounding
signal ops -- may well be QRP participants and we ARE worth twice the point
value of our "QRO/Low Power brethren"!!!
Just sayin' 71.5/72 de Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV
--
Please
Bob - I couldn't agree morelisten, call CQ every so often (use RBN to see
how you're "doing"), repeat.take notes, etc.
However, I'll add a slightly slant/entreaty hereI've been on 160
and 80 in the early morning hours (1000Z to 1300Z) for days (3 to 5) at a time
(most
/
From: Kip Edwards <kedwa...@ltol.com>
Sent: Friday, June 3, 2016 7:57 AM
To: 'James Rodenkirch'; 'Top Band Contesting'; w...@contesting.com
Subject: RE: Topband: W8JI - recipient of the Yasme Excellence Award
Jim,
The Yasme Foundation website is being completely r
From: James Rodenkirch
Sent: Thursday, June 2, 2016 4:07 PM
To: Top Band Contesting; w...@contesting.com
Subject: W8JI - recipient of the Yasme Excellence Award
No more deserving...good on ya, Tom! I've enjoyed AND miss your technical and
"how to op
No more deserving...good on ya, Tom! I've enjoyed AND miss your technical and
"how to operate" posts.
Tom Rauch, W8JI: "The Yasme Excellence Award is made in recognition of Tom's
many contributions to the technical advancement of the Amateur Service," the
announcement said. "Tom's willingness
to the discussion early on!
71.5/72 de Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV
P.S. I don't care one wit what latest "award" Mr. Brown garnered lately
---
From: Doug Renwick <ve...@sasktel.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 4, 2016 11:37 AM
To: 'Mark van
I don't know who the "referee" is for this august reflector.BUT, read
below, puleez,
by doing the following:
- find every spot where I annotated K9YC's acerbic and uncalled for replies to
SP6EQZ's initial
post by inserting "K9YC replied"
- label K9YC as an "ugly American" and,
I'm certain many of you know how to search for specific planned band of
operation verbiage, e.g., 160 or 80," etc., at Bill Feidt's great website -
http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/adxo.html
However, just in case > 0 subscribers don't.here's how you can wade through
the listings more quickly
OK - did a little listening yesterday evening and this A.M. on 160 with my loop
and found band noise way down, relative to my transmitting antenna (an Inverted
U).
So, I'd like to add a pre-amp at the base of the loop BUT when I google 160
meter preamp for sale (or 160 meter preamp kit) the
e more relevant when it's a
onesy-twosy thang!
72 Jim R.
From: Cecil Acuff <chac...@cableone.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 3, 2016 8:40 AM
To: James Rodenkirch
Cc: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: Receive loop observations
Better check Ne
I couldn't resist..K9YC says"The BEST way to buy ferrite
parts is...buy in quantity from industrial distributors"
Well, first off, I don't need quantity - I need one or two ferrite
cores.so, I guess I'm "out of luck," eh?
Let's see --- to test K9YC's
com>
Sent: Friday, April 1, 2016 2:55 PM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: Receive loop observations
On Fri,4/1/2016 1:36 PM, James Rodenkirch wrote:
> need to find a Fair-rite 61 core
N6RK notes that Fair-Rite #43 will work fine, with slightly increased
loss. Mu is higher, so you w
ntesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: Receive loop observations
On Fri,4/1/2016 1:36 PM, James Rodenkirch wrote:
> need to find a Fair-rite 61 core
N6RK notes that Fair-Rite #43 will work fine, with slightly increased
loss. Mu is higher, so you will likely need fewer turns to get 100 uH.
#43
e loop balanced and both the coaxial cable and power
cable must be exceptionally well isolated from the loop.
A low noise figure high gain preamp is essential.
73
Frank
W3LPL
From: "James Rodenkirch" <rodenkirch_...@msn.com>
To: "To
;
Sent: Friday, April 1, 2016 2:02 PM
To: James Rodenkirch
Cc: Top Band Contesting
Subject: Re: Topband: Receive loop observations
Hi Jim,
I know my following info does not directly answer your question, but I do think
it's important regarding feedline isolation.
I suggest you take
I have installed a receive loop ( http://www.qsl.net/kc2tx/ ) and finished
measuring and observing...
Measurements:
VSWR --- 1.7 @ 1.830
ZO - 77 at 1.830
Observation:
Following ON4UN's comments regarding needing a preamp or not, measured S1 to 2
noise level with antenna connected
Another audio log update.
https://media.vk0ek.org/player.php?id=29
72 de Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV
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71.5/72 de Jim R. K9JWV
From: Jim F. <j_fit...@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2016 9:31 AM
To: James Rodenkirch; topband@contesting.com; n...@no3m.net
Subject: Re: Topband: Spring Stew Perry
K9JWV... Good luck with that Inv U ! It worked great at my last location but
. K9JWV
From: Jim F. <j_fit...@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2016 10:17 PM
To: James Rodenkirch; topband@contesting.com; n...@no3m.net
Subject: Re: Topband: Spring Stew Perry
Eric...Mopa sounded great in NH ! Did not hear Jim
KV4FZ was loud abou
Too bad, Eric, I couldn't hear you ..lots of qrn last night...this a.m.
QUIET...turned the pre-amp on a couople of times.
From: Topband on behalf of Eric NO3M
Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2016 11:58 PM
To:
Will be lookin' for ya, Eric...have a new antenna up (just put it up this
afternoon) and will be PUSING my 4.9 watts out into the ether72, Jim R.
K9JWV
From: Topband on behalf of Eric NO3M
Sent:
$28.00 for this one...
http://www.iceradioproducts.com/filtersrf.html
From: Topband on behalf of Eric NO3M
Sent: Thursday, March 3, 2016 10:09 AM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: BCB High
I'll be lookin' for ya as a QRP contestant, BillGL getting that Atlas up
and runnin'
71.5/72 de Jim R. K9JWV
From: Topband on behalf of Bill Cromwell
Sent: Wednesday, March 2,
o me, mean
anything west of the U.S., stopping just past HL/JA/VK lands.
P.S. I'm "new" sobe gentle in your replies!!
From: mstang...@comcast.net <mstang...@comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 9:15 AM
To: James Rodenkirch
Cc: Top
Bill - I am uncertain, based on your reply below, whether you are a proponent
of worrying about 1 db or not...so, from a 100% QRP op's perspective,
saving 1 db, i.e., delivering 1 more db to the antenna, IS important that
1 db can be the difference 'tween being heard above the noise,
11:14 PM
To: Top Band Contesting
Cc: James Rodenkirch
Subject: Re: Topband: NORD antenna for top band.
Hi Jim,
The NORD antenna is a relatively inexpensive low frequency
antenna (typically used at 50-100 kHz) where its impossible to
achieve vertically polarized antennas with close to 1/4 wav
OK - have a fellow ham who has the book and will chat with him some...thanks to
all that replied with the offer to help..72 de Jim R. K9JWV
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If someone owns the subject book I'd like to chat with you about it, off
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.anyone experimented with a NORD-configured vertical antenna?
I have the Navy antenna publication -
http://www.hamuniverse.com/US%20NAVY%20Antennas%20and%20Wave%20Propagation.pdf
- but, other than a brief description, not much to go byany assistance,
e.g., steerage to a web site or
NowI just read a couple of posts on the K5P operation where it was
intimated that Tom, W8JUI, was leaving this reflector!!
Had that been confirmed??
T bad - dang...technical prowess should be cultivated and
encouraged to keep posting away.friggin' shame if true!
71.5/72
Mark - I'm with you, sort ofI love contests, especially those with QRP
categories AND, as a QRP afficionado, I do wish more hams would get on the air
on Top Band just for the sake of making QSOs I thoroughly enjoy working
any ham on 160 CW, find out what my RST is, the other fella's
Jim K9YC wrote, "A valid contact is the exchange of callsigns and one
additional piece of information, followed by acknowledgement by both stations.
When running QRP at the limits of propagation, that exchange can take a while."
Where would one find official documentation to support that
Again - I submitted a follow-on commentI'm referring to a non-contest,
general, run of the mill QSO...one would could be "counted" for a DXCC or WAS
award.
From: Tim Shoppa <tsho...@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2015 7:49 AM
To: Jam
referring to a every day, garden variety QSO - not a
contest-related Q.
From: Joel Harrison <w...@w5zn.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2015 5:19 AM
To: James Rodenkirch
Cc: Top Band Contesting
Subject: Re: Topband: A "valid" QSO
I call CQ during any contest as a QRP entry (is there, really, any other fun
category?) and have mini-runs of 5 to 10 return calls often, especially during
the 160 meter events.
I can't say, for certain, the % of Qs that have resulted from a "run attempt"
but I'm thinkin' in the order of 10 to
I don't know that I'd use Jim's, "Most of it, yes" phraseology, Rickgo to
the results pages for any 160 meter contest.look up the top ten scores of
the QRP entrants, then.go to the Low power and High power line scores and
start noodling through the listings - you may be surprised
Anyone read "Short Antennas for 160 Meter Radio" and can/care to comment on its
"usefulness"?
'
72 de Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV
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Kevin - I'm in a more tenuous position with Rob than you!!! I operate QRP on
160 you can bet if Rob gets wind of that he'll think I'm REALLY peeing in
his Wheaties, 'eh
71.5/72 de Jim R. K9JWV
From: Topband
>From 0200Z to 0330Z tomorrow, this evening here in the U.S., some of us
>participants in a weekly QRP Fox hunt will be experimenting in a Top Band
>version centered around 1.810.
Keeping it brief, our Fox "hunts" consist of two or more Fox stations operating
somewhere within a 20 kHz spread
mber 2, 2015 9:29 AM
To: James Rodenkirch
Subject: Re: Topband: DxCoffee - Daily updates
Is there a way to have english text ?
I would like to see the forum too.
Bob
K6UJ
On 11/2/15 5:36 AM, James Rodenkirch wrote:
>
>
> Just in case you don't know about this DX "info site," chec
Just in case you don't know about this DX "info site," check out the first
bullet below re monthly dxpeditions at the hamradioweb forum
Here's a link to that site - I like it!!
http://www.hamradioweb.org/forums/
72 de Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV
I'm not an RF engineer so any "direction" or "stay inside these boundaries,
Dood" assistance is appreciated! However, as a Systems Engineer with a
background in statistics, I missed the "what?" factor when he mentioned Central
Limit TheoremI shoulda put on my "Huh?" hat so I'm almost
His "explanation," if I read it correctly, seems to be a tad "at odds" with
what Sherwood Engineering's measurements showor am I missing it
> From: w...@w8ji.com
> To: rodenkirch_...@msn.com; topband@contesting.com
> Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2015 18:29:09 -0400
> Subject: Re: Topband: SDR
October.
73 Tree N6TR
On Tue, Sep 15, 2015 at 4:29 PM, James Rodenkirch <rodenkirch_...@msn.com>
wrote:
Soodid I ask the question incorrectly?
From: rodenkirch_...@msn.com
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Results of the 2014 Pre-Stew
Dat
Soodid I ask the question incorrectly?
From: rodenkirch_...@msn.com
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Results of the 2014 Pre-Stew
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 2015 16:34:30 -0600
.and, who won the plaques??
I know the sponsor and worker bees of these
.and, who won the plaques??
I know the sponsor and worker bees of these contests have day jobs but it's
been a year and nothing showing at the kkn web site regarding the final
standings and who won the various plaques.
Dale, WC7S, and I sponsored a QRP-related plaque and I'd like to know
Ops.just read up on the TOI number and the DXE RPA-1 comes in with a
much better TOI number so...anyone with an excess to their needs DXE RPA-1 or
similar pre-ampcontact me off-line.
72 de Jim R. K9JWV
From: rodenkirch_...@msn.com
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: WTB a low
of anyone has a spare or excess to your needs low noise pre amp (similar
to a KD9SV design) you'd sell, please contact me off line72 de Jim
Rodenkirch K9JWV
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If you are using the two or three element version, shoot me an off-line reply
with your thoughts on its efficacy...tnx, in advance, for any replies72 de
Jim R. K9JWV
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Hahwell done, Larry!!! Always envious of people who can take a
topical subkect area and give it a comedic but germane twistgood on ya!!
72 de Jim R. K9JWV
From: w...@sbcglobal.net
To: topband@contesting.com
Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2015 13:13:17 -0500
Subject: Topband: New
function is to provide an impedance match to the vertical and
doesnt provide any choking. You still should have the choke.
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On Jun 3, 2015, at 9:42 AM, James Rodenkirch rodenkirch_...@msn.com
wrote:
I seem to recall, while reading up on common mode chokes, where I
I seem to recall, while reading up on common mode chokes, where I wouldn't need
one if I employ an autotuner at the base of the antenna...is that true/factual?
I have an LDG Z11ProII autotuner right at the base of my vertical - I did add a
common choke at the input to the autotuner (21' of my
A LID operating QRO at an excellent northeastern US sea view site with
excellent antennas -- is still
only a *loud* LID, who is able to cause a lot more interference and
consternation than a weak LID.
The above is an excellent example of confrontational interoperability, and
close to the
That W8AMZ sloper is a condensed version of this antenna:
http://www.iw5edi.com/ham-radio/?a-160-meter-antenna-for-small-lot,105
W8AMZ's loading coil (that black thingy between the SO-239 and the 68' feet of
black wire) is sort of how I constructed my 160 meter antenna for a small
lot. I
from one of the K1N ops is there is nothing new here.all of his dozen
plus points is/ae SO fundamental to anyone chasing DX...terrible
operating habits or approaches by the majority of the DX chasers, obviously...
I did work K1N with QRP power on 80, 20 and 15 so feel
LOVE it..hihi Brief respites suit us old farts, occasionally!
72, Jim R. K9JWV
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Well, I was fortunate to stumble in to a W9WBL V2L paddle, serial # 84. Still
in great condition and going to put it through its paces over the coming week.
Anyone ever owned one? If you have, contact me off line as I have a couple of
questions - if you have a copy of the 3 page instruction
Forgot about that ad.HAHan age ol' heuristic comes to mind.money
talks, vapor(s) walks (heuristic toned down for the PC/squishy crowd)
From: j...@k2uf.com
To: w...@sbcglobal.net; topband@contesting.com
Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2015 17:22:37 -0500
Subject: Re: Topband: RHR and remote
I agree, Larry..however, I doubt if anyone is refereeing or taking good
notes as to separating wheat from chaffand, THEN, where does the
accumulated, condensed and vetted idea(s) (hopefully not more than a couple)
go
In short - we all need a plan as to how to get the ideas
Tom: thank you for placing all of this in the correct context.it's a
friggin' hobby, not something to start gnashing the teeth over or initiate some
hand wringing due to a) misinterpretation of rules, b) purposefully
bending/breaking the rules or c) using some combination of a and b to win
Look for an instructions button down the page interesting site.
72, Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV
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http://www.bandconditions.com/
Look for an instructions button down the page interesting site.
72, Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV
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So, if I can stay awake, maybe I'll run into you in the CQ160 the end of Jan.
Russ, N3CO
From: James Rodenkirch rodenkirch_...@msn.com
To: Tim Shoppa tsho...@gmail.com; Top Band Contesting
topband@contesting.com
Sent: Monday, December 29, 2014 8:18 AM
Subject: Re: Topband
Is there a way via Stew results to measure the concentration of Qs... with
relation to the distance of the Q?
For example, looking over the scores posed at the 3830 web site one finds
N9FT's QSOs to point ratio is 3 pts. while K5GO has a ratio of 8.1.
On the surface, one would draw the
midwest rules the ARRL DX low
power category.
Tim N3QE
On Mon, Dec 29, 2014 at 5:56 AM, James Rodenkirch rodenkirch_...@msn.com
wrote:
Is there a way via Stew results to measure the concentration of Qs...
with relation to the distance of the Q?
For example, looking over the scores
I noticed JC's comment below about a low dipole as a receiving antenna.
Did I interpret that correctly? I've read of a Dipole on the ground as a low
noise receive antenna for 160 but.can a non resonant dipole installed
at low heights be better, as a receive antenna, than a vertical or
This annual contest is scheduled for Z to 0600Z, 27 November, next
Wednesday evening.
I know, I knowit's QRP and there are few participants amongst you all but
if you are on Top Band that evening and hear our pathetically weak sigs
and are in the moodanswer us and send the
This annual contest is scheduled for Z to 0600Z, 27 November, next
Wednesday evening.
I know, I knowit's QRP and there are few participants amongst you all but
if you are on Top Band that evening and hear our pathetically weak sigs and are
in the mood,
answer our plaintive CQs
OHCW and SSB modes are utilized for this event.
From: rodenkirch_...@msn.com
To: topband@contesting.com
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 07:48:22 -0700
Subject: Topband: QRP ARCI 160 meter sprint
This annual contest is scheduled for Z to 0600Z, 27 November, next
Wednesday
by many impressive QRP station performances on 80M in both
CW and SSB sweepstakes.
Tim N3QE
On Fri, Nov 21, 2014 at 9:45 AM, James Rodenkirch rodenkirch_...@msn.com
wrote:
This annual contest is scheduled for Z to 0600Z, 27 November, next
Wednesday evening.
I know, I knowit's QRP
Ok OKthis is what I was remembering (courtesy of a reply from Larry):
Check out http://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-aaps3-1p or page 77 of
their Autumn/Winter 2014 paper catalog. These receive antennas use 102
whips.
I think I'll go for a two element Hi-Z version - I can put up two 17'
Appreciate those comments/thought, Tom I was merely stating/replying that I
appreciated his concise, K.I.S.S. sort of encapsulation of what he did ad
works for him.
I am totally aware of the one size doesn't fit all heuristic and appreciate
your reminder.
Tnx, 72 de Jim R. K9JWV
Agree, Larry, with all of your points . but.just where ARE other ops,
like you, who subscribe to the position that having a 15 second QSO on 160 is
a good thing?
I was on 160 many nights and early mornings last winter calling CQ with few
repliesoh, yes, the antenna was working
Top Band members will benefit from an end to this squabbling that erupts often
'tween you two!
Sheesh - I've been reading the replies from all and have learned quite a
bituntil you, Carl, opted to get into Tom's face for some miniscule reason
that dips down into the minutiae of life!!
I was looking at the VK9EC/VK9EX web site and see where they were able to erect
an L for top band and made two top band QSOs yesterday --- if the two were any
of youz guys/gals, good on ya!
72/73, Jim R. K9JWV
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YES!!! Good on ya, Pat!!! Always fun to chat and challenge others,
technically, as LONG as we all get on the air, particularly on Top Band! Keep
a sharp ear/eye out for us QRP o[s!
72, jim Rodenkirch K9JWV
To: topband@contesting.com
From: n...@linuxcolumbus.com
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2014
Does aanyone have a roll/spool of 450 ohm ladder line they could unroll 20' of
and send to me? I jist don't want to have to order 20' of the stuff and pay
the high price!
I'd certainly reimburse you for the cost and shipping..reply off line if you
can help..tnx.
72/83 Jim R. K9JWV
I wonder if there is supporting analysis for connecting the radial ends??
I have around 80 elevated radials that range from 50 foot lengths, running east
and west, and 25 foot lengths running north and south (all of that a function
of being geographically challenged). I have not tied the bitter
Carl: I've read, at several places, that sleeve baluns are effective at VHF
and above but not at HF frequencies..thoughts??
72/73, Jim Rodenkirch --- former Tempest inspector for the U.S.
Navy..ah...Tempest comcerns - the good 'ol days hi Hi!
From: charlie-cunning...@nc.rr.com
To:
Besides optimim number(s), I wonder if there is supporting analysis for the
connection of the radial ends??
I have around 80 elevated radials that range from 50 foot lengths, running east
and west, and 25 foot lengths running north and south (all of that a function
of being geographically
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