Re: Topband: FT8 qrm & Bandplanning History on 160m

2017-11-29 Thread Rich C
Jeff, Many thanks or the well explained history of the 160M band plan. This is good info for relatively newcomers to the band like me. Rich K7ZV On Wed, November 29, 2017 12:38 pm, k1zm--- via Topband wrote: > Hi All > > > > This FT8 discussion is fascinating really. It harkens me to remember

Re: Topband: TZ4AM

2017-10-16 Thread Rich C
Well said Ken! Rich K7ZV On Mon, October 16, 2017 9:11 am, Ken Claerbout wrote: > I thought 160 Meters was the Gentleman's band? Some of you need to take > a deep breath and relax. Surely you have more important things in your > lives? > > Jeff knows he has an RX problem and he's working on

Re: Topband: Been off the air a bit

2017-04-18 Thread Rich C
Glad to hear you are making good progress Looking forward to having you back on TB! Rich K7ZV On Tue, April 18, 2017 2:03 pm, Gary Smith wrote: > I've had to miss much of 160 this year. > I've had a problem with my leg since a MD > applied a tight cast back in 72. It finally came full circle

Re: Topband: Science tonight

2017-02-01 Thread Rich C
Thanks Bruce set both to record. Rich K7ZV On Wed, February 1, 2017 7:30 am, k1fz wrote: > FYI > For those who watch PBS television, scheduled are "Super Batteries" > followed by "Aurora-fire in the sky". > > Check your local TV listings for time and channel. > > > 73 > Bruce-K1FZ >

Re: Topband: Science tonight

2017-02-01 Thread Rich C
Thanks Bruce set both to record. Rich K7ZV On Wed, February 1, 2017 7:30 am, k1fz wrote: > FYI > For those who watch PBS television, scheduled are "Super Batteries" > followed by "Aurora-fire in the sky". > > Check your local TV listings for time and channel. > > > 73 > Bruce-K1FZ >

Re: Topband: Stew -vs- 3DA0CC

2016-03-12 Thread Rich C
Thanks for bringing that up Joel. They usually listen up 1-2. Hopeful the SP contestants will give us that space. Thanks, Rich K7ZV On Sat, March 12, 2016 6:06 pm, Joel Harrison wrote: > > I realize it is yet another "Stew Perry" contest but it is also the last > night that 3DA0CC/3DA0IJ

Re: Topband: Field Checking strange cards

2016-01-15 Thread Rich C
Well said Larry Rich K7ZV On Fri, January 15, 2016 3:07 pm, Larry via Topband wrote: > > hi lou, > > > i assume that S2 you mentioned would be Bangladesh. > > > i worked S21XX 04 feb 12, 1997 and received a report of 579. the card is > in hand and has been accepted by the ARRL. > > > they

Re: Topband: The Remote question

2015-07-12 Thread Rich C
I think setting up your personal station at home for remote is OK as it is your station equipment and your antennas. Commercialized RHR is a whole different ball game to me. To me it is a business and for every station receiving money for the use of such stations RHR needs to report that income to

Re: Topband: That 1.9 MHz radar signal...

2014-12-10 Thread Rich C
I only seem to hear it in the LSB mode. On Wed, December 10, 2014 8:11 pm, KE1F Lou wrote: I am located in EL99, NE Florida. Using an inverted L. No radar signal on my P3. 73 Lou KE1F On 12/10/2014 9:02 PM, Michael Walker wrote: Apparently it is back again. Mike va3mw On

Re: Topband: Unknown Pulse Signal Wiping out 1900-1925 kHz

2014-12-08 Thread Rich C
I just did a check with the HI Z 4-8 and it is DUE EAST of here at S8-9 here in Grants Pass Oregon. It drops off each side of due east when I switch it. Rich K7ZV On Mon, December 8, 2014 10:00 pm, Doug Grant wrote: 0350z it is back and loud again (40dB over s9) and has QSB. This site shows

Re: Topband: IT9/LY5W

2014-11-04 Thread Rich C
Thanks for the report Sam I have been listening for you from Oregon but the propagation has been lousy so far this season. Hopefully conditions will change so we can hear you here on the WC. Rich K7ZV On Tue, November 4, 2014 1:36 pm, Saulius Zalnerauskas wrote: GE, Tonight I was on Top