Re: Topband: Stew Perry conditions noisy. Heard no EU here in Ohio.

[W3HKK]

Rate decent. Activity moderate during the evening hours I was on. Did
work KH6, PJ2T and ZF. Not so much into 6/7/0 land. 

QRN was an issue.

Jumped in around 0300z but heard no EU.

Tried again pre SR 0900z but that was a slow go.

Finished with 110 Qs in 3 hrs with 76 unique GS's. in 5 dx entities. 

Next time, need to get in there at the start. 

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Re: Topband: Stew Perry 160 test this weekend

[Kenneth Grimm]

Steve,
Here in Virginia although I made a few European contacts around 0300 the
band didn't really open until their sunrise grayline around 0400 and was
best for me around 0500.  I only managed around 30 Europeans this year
compared to 70 in Spring 2020 Stew.  I share your observation about the
level of activity but not the condition of the band.  Lots of static and
QSB made it much harder to get the 30 Europeans than the 70 in 2020!
73,
Ken - K4XL

On Sun, Mar 10, 2024 at 1:05 PM Steve Harrison  wrote:

> On 3/10/2024 5:27 AM, Roger Kennedy wrote:
> > Well I think I spoke too soon . . .
> >
> > Although there was DX propagation, signals seemed well down this side of
> the pond.
> >
> > Roger G3YRO
>
> I heard very few east coasters working Europe early last evening. OTOH,
> we seemed to have great propagation between SoCal and all along the
> upper east coast; I was hearing and working whatever I could hear as
> much as 15 minutes BEFORE sunset from the desert, including FK09, FN64
> and FN20! At that time (0145 - ~03Z), I heard only a few other
> westerners; it was as though most the other W6s were waiting until after
> dark before getting on. Static crashes? What static?? The band seemed
> abnormally quiet, to me. Unfortunately, I had to go away after 0430Z.
>
> But my impression was that activity was WAY down; there were kHz between
> CQers, so no adjacent CQing QRM that I heard, and NO activity above 1840
> (at least, not until after 0430Z, when I left), and almost none below 1810.
>
> Steve, K0XP
>
>
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry 160 test this weekend

[Steve Harrison]

On 3/10/2024 5:27 AM, Roger Kennedy wrote:

Well I think I spoke too soon . . .

Although there was DX propagation, signals seemed well down this side of the 
pond.

Roger G3YRO


I heard very few east coasters working Europe early last evening. OTOH,
we seemed to have great propagation between SoCal and all along the
upper east coast; I was hearing and working whatever I could hear as
much as 15 minutes BEFORE sunset from the desert, including FK09, FN64
and FN20! At that time (0145 - ~03Z), I heard only a few other
westerners; it was as though most the other W6s were waiting until after
dark before getting on. Static crashes? What static?? The band seemed
abnormally quiet, to me. Unfortunately, I had to go away after 0430Z.

But my impression was that activity was WAY down; there were kHz between
CQers, so no adjacent CQing QRM that I heard, and NO activity above 1840
(at least, not until after 0430Z, when I left), and almost none below 1810.

Steve, K0XP


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Topband: Stew Perry DR5X

[Andree DL8LAS via Topband]

DR5XStew Perry
only a few hours.Worked 37x NA,but most signals were weak.
Callsign used   : DR5XOperator(s)     : DL8LASMode            : CWCategory      
  : Single operatorStation         : FixedOverlay         :Band(s)         : 
160Class           : HighExchange        : JO54Gridsquare      : 
JO54EFClub/Team       : Bavarian Contest ClubSoftware        : DXLog.net 2.6.0
 BAND QSO POINTS AVG  160 158    769 
4.9TOTAL 158    769 4.9  FINAL SCORE:  
769
http://qsomap.adventureradio.de/mapsanalysis.php?log=410551
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Topband: Stew Perry 160 test this weekend

[Roger Kennedy]

Well I think I spoke too soon . . .

Although there was DX propagation, signals seemed well down this side of the
pond.

Roger G3YRO


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Topband: Stew Perry 160 test this weekend

[Roger Kennedy]

Well DX conditions seem to have been gradually improving across the week,
and were reasonable last night (Friday) . . .

So hope to work lots of you tonight !

73 Roger G3YRO


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Topband: Stew Perry 160 test this weekend

[TreeN6TR]

The Spring Stew is coming this weekend.  It starts at 1500Z on Saturday,
March 9th and runs for 24 hours.  Exchange grid square on 160 CW.

More distance = more points.

Rules and previous results are here:

Stew Perry TBDC Home (kkn.net) 

73 Tree N6TR
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry - first time entry

[W3HKK]

XYL has been in a moving furniture mood for several months. Fri she
had the visiting son in law move the home entertainment
center/TV/furniture. So Ive been trying to find the right wires for
the right speakers/devices ever since. A couple HDMI cables are too
short due to the chosen furniture relocation spots. Had to cobble
together 25 ft of tv cable to get the TV working in time for the Peach
Bowl. 

I missed the most active SP evening hours, but somewhere around 2 am I
remembered the SP so came into the shack. Nice quiet cndx. Good sigs
from VE7- W6, W7 land and a handful of Carrib dx + KH6. No euros or SA
heard. Band was moderately active so I stayed up til 4am local, caught
2 hrs of sleep and operated til around 7:30am Ohio time. 

164 Q's,
110 GS
c. 4 hrs ota.

Noticed as SR approached the QRN really began to pick up, so I pulled
the plug and slept into the afternoon.

Nice casual operating.

Will submit the log next year ( tomorrow.) 

 

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Topband: Stew Perry surprise EU opening

[ve...@shaw.ca]

Since mid September I have been dealing with a powerline noise issue here at 
VE6WZ.
The good news is that together with the power company we have identified the 
problem pole, and they even made a video of visible arcing.
The bad news is that it has still not been repaired even though there is a work 
order for the job.

The noise source is about 2 km south of me, and makes South, SW and SE rx very 
difficult.
Therefore, I decided not to participate in the SP contest since I would have 
been an alligator to most of USA.

However, last night before starting a movie with the xyl, I scanned the band 
and decided to give out a few QSOs using low power.
Ron N4XD had no trouble hearing my 60w check-in.

I was just going to QSY to the TV but decided to check my RBN skimmer.  I was 
surprised to see I was decoding YL3FT.
I was sure it was a false spot, but sure enough Yuris was CQ test with a solid 
signal.  I turned on the Acom and waited (what seemed like forever) for the amp 
to warm up, and YL3FT was in the log with just one call.
Then I noticed Andy DL8LAS at DR5X was hitting my skimmer, so I QSY'd and he 
came back after 2 calls.  We exchanged reports, and personal HNY greetings.

I heard no other EU with a quick band scan, so I left the radio to watch a 
movie.
I checked the radio before bed around 500z but heard no other EU.  I do wonder 
how many EU I might have been able to work if I was CQ for a while?

This morning I got to the radio about 40min before 1500z and logged JA3YBK and 
JA5DQH.  No VK or ZL heard for the short time I was QRV.

In total only 7 QSOs during my short 1 hour or so of search and ponce while 
checking condx.

73, de steve ve6wz


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Topband: Stew Perry/Lowband Jack from VK6VZ

[Steve Ireland]

G’day 

Been leaving 160m mostly here to Kev VK6LW and Phil VK6GX, while I operate on 
“VHF”, as Phil calls 10m.

However, I try not too miss a Stew Perry and the fall LBJ is normally an 
excellent one here in terms of propagation.  

I got out of bed and CQed and listened to noise for a couple of hours from 
1530Z (hoping to catch European sunset prop), then dozed for a couple of hours 
and came back on an hour before VK6 sunrise and CQed and listened to noise 
until the sun came up.

I am ashamed to admit that was so discouraged and sleepy that I watched a crime 
drama on TV in the evening instead of catching the North American sunrise. 

Think it is the first SP ever for me when I have been on and not made a single 
contact. Guess that is sunspots for yer. Back to ‘ten’ for me.

Hope someone somewhere did a lot better!

Vy 73

Steve, VK6VZ (operating as VL6T)




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Re: Topband: Stew Perry

[Jim Brown]

On 10/23/2023 9:38 AM, Roger Kennedy wrote:

Yes conditions continue to be really poor on 160m (wonder why?) . . .


We are approaching a solar maxima. Conditions on topband peaked at the 
solar minima several years ago.


73, Jim K9YC
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Topband: Stew Perry

[Roger Kennedy]

Yes conditions continue to be really poor on 160m (wonder why?) . . .

I just came on for a short while, but only managed to work 12 NA stations
(everyone I could hear)

But these were stations that would normally be over S9 . . . and were only
around S4 - 5 with me.

73 Roger G3YRO


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Topband: Stew Perry

[uy0zg via Topband]

Hi

The conditions were very bad.

I rested half the night. There was no one to work with...

Just one QSO with Japan.

The only US radio station I heard was W1UE. QSO did not take place.

NP2X - I didn’t have time to warm up the PA. He did QRT.

8P5A is a good RX. I am very glad. Here's all my news about DX...

Good Contest !

The only pity is that there were few European stations.
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Topband: Stew Perry Start Time

[TreeN6TR]

It appears I made a typo concerning the start time of the Stew Perry / Low
Band Jack event.

It is at 1500Z - the normal starting time.

Sorry for the misinformation.

73 Tree N6TR
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Topband: Stew Perry / Low Band Jack this weekend

[TreeN6TR]

The "Pre-Stew" - aka "Fall Stew" or "Low Band Jack (VE1ZZ)" 160 meter CW
contest is coming up this weekend.  It starts at 1200Z on Saturday and runs
for 24 hours.

The exchange is your grid square.

You can find full rules and previous results here:

www.kkn.net/stew

73 Tree N6TR / K7RAT
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Challenge

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

That was a really attenuated contest.

VE3MGY was weak all night. Except VE3MGY is *never *weak here unless the
sun hasn't gone down. Best proof of a weird, attenuated night. I only
worked 5 VE's, none of them loud, and normally work 20+, even in summer at
least in high teens. Not this year

Never managed to copy a European, much less work one. I did a couple of
times hear a station calling me that had "5K" in the call sign. So far in
Tree's listing PA5KT and EI5KF are the only call signs with a "5K" in
them. Probably was Gerald. Path to him would have least amount of sunlight,
farthest west.

Worked ONE USA west coast, K7RAT, also my longest QSO. Struggle to work
anything west of Mississippi.

About half my QSO's needed repeats. Sorry about that.

QSB was deep and fast, seemingly on everything past 500 miles or so. QRN
was awful and coming from every direction.

Definitely weird. Wonder if this will be the way of summer Topband until
the sunspots go down again.

73, Guy K2AV





On Tue, Jun 20, 2023 at 7:22 AM Henk Remijn PA5KT via Topband <
topband@contesting.com> wrote:

> I was cq-ing between 0100Z and sunrise. Did not work any NA. Was spotted
> 6 times by W1NT-6.
>
> Was also active in the evening, but 6m did win over 160m, so spent most
> time on 6m.
>
> Worked 23 stations, only EU.
>
> I did hear some NA stations, but impossible to copy callsigns.
>
> 73 Henk PA5KT
>
> Op 19-6-2023 om 11:14 schreef Roger Kennedy:
> > Well I don't know how others got on . . .
> >
> > But I didn't hear one single North American station on Saturday night !
> >
> > Roger G3YRO
> >
> >
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Challenge

[Henk Remijn PA5KT via Topband]

I was cq-ing between 0100Z and sunrise. Did not work any NA. Was spotted 
6 times by W1NT-6.


Was also active in the evening, but 6m did win over 160m, so spent most 
time on 6m.


Worked 23 stations, only EU.

I did hear some NA stations, but impossible to copy callsigns.

73 Henk PA5KT

Op 19-6-2023 om 11:14 schreef Roger Kennedy:

Well I don't know how others got on . . .

But I didn't hear one single North American station on Saturday night !

Roger G3YRO


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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Challenge

[Tree]

There were a number of USA/European QSOs during the Stew Perry.

You can see some of them listed as best DX in the preliminary results:

kkn.net/stew/STEWSCR.TXT 

73 Tree N6TR / K7RAT

On Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 3:00 PM Mike Waters  wrote:

> On Mon, Jun 19, 2023, 4:14 AM Roger Kennedy  >
> wrote:
>
> >
> > Well I don't know how others got on . . .
> >
> > But I didn't hear one single North American station on Saturday night !
> >
>
> Did any other European stations?
>
> 73 Mike
> W0BTU
>
> >
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Challenge

[Mike Waters]

Thanks for the info, Paul!

73 Mike
W0BTU

On Mon, Jun 19, 2023, 5:13 PM Paul Mcl  wrote:

> Mike,
>
> During the weekend the skimmer reports for NA into EU are virtually non
> existent, a few busted calls and one, maybe two NA stations heard in EU.
>
> EU into NA is a bit better with a handful of the  usual EU suspects but not
> great signal reports on RBN.
>
> Regards
>
> Paul MM0ZBH
>
>
>
> On Mon, 19 Jun 2023 at 23:01, Mike Waters  wrote:
>
> > On Mon, Jun 19, 2023, 4:14 AM Roger Kennedy <
> ro...@wessexproductions.co.uk
> > >
> > wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Well I don't know how others got on . . .
> > >
> > > But I didn't hear one single North American station on Saturday night !
> > >
> >
> > Did any other European stations?
> >
> > 73 Mike
> > W0BTU
>
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Challenge

[Paul Mcl]

Mike,

During the weekend the skimmer reports for NA into EU are virtually non
existent, a few busted calls and one, maybe two NA stations heard in EU.

EU into NA is a bit better with a handful of the  usual EU suspects but not
great signal reports on RBN.

Regards

Paul MM0ZBH



On Mon, 19 Jun 2023 at 23:01, Mike Waters  wrote:

> On Mon, Jun 19, 2023, 4:14 AM Roger Kennedy  >
> wrote:
>
> >
> > Well I don't know how others got on . . .
> >
> > But I didn't hear one single North American station on Saturday night !
> >
>
> Did any other European stations?
>
> 73 Mike
> W0BTU
>
> >
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Challenge

[Mike Waters]

On Mon, Jun 19, 2023, 4:14 AM Roger Kennedy 
wrote:

>
> Well I don't know how others got on . . .
>
> But I didn't hear one single North American station on Saturday night !
>

Did any other European stations?

73 Mike
W0BTU

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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Challenge

[Don Kirk]

It started off OK here near Indianapolis but as darkness moved West from
here the QRN went way up from the Thunderstorms centered above KS, OK, and
AR.  As an example my noise floor when beaming West using my 300 degree
pointed pennant RX antenna was peaking 24 dB above my normal noise floor
most of the time due to the Thunderstorms.  My 40 degree pointed pennant
really knocked down the QRN from the Thunderstorms out West which helped me
hear the East coast stations.  Big Thunderstorms were also located above FL
and my noise floor listening South using my 160 degree pointed pennant was
also much higher than normal.

I stayed up until European SR and went to bed at 0445 UTC, and then jumped
back on for a few minutes at 0926 UTC to put 3 more stations in the log
before calling it quits.  I heard nothing out of Europe.

I personally thought it was brutal but my QSO numbers maybe indicat it was
not as bad as I felt it was.  Big thanks to K7RAT and K7QA for the only
high QSO points besides QRP stations that I was able to obtain using my
little 100 watt station.

73,
Don (wd8dsb)

On Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 10:11 AM Tree  wrote:

> This summer stew was interesting from Oregon. The band was surprisingly
> quiet - especially in the morning.
>
> Sunset was at 0405 UTC.  I could hear a handful of stations to the East
> just before sunset, but none of them could hear me.  W9RE was the first
> station other than "locals" at 0402.  I didn't realize he was running low
> power.  Typically the QSOs started with me calling a few times and I would
> get a question mark, then eventually they would piece my call together.
> KZ5D had a good signal, but got away before I could work him.
>
> However, this was pretty late on the East Coast and many stations were
> going QRT.  I heard perhaps a dozen stations that could not hear me before
> they went QRT and I never heard them again.
>
> Around 0530 UTC, I sensed that EVERYONE out East had gone to bed,  The band
> was empty and there really were very few USA West Coast stations active.
> This felt like a good time to get a few hours sleep.  I got back on the
> band at 0841 and worked a handful of East Coast stations near their sunrise
> (K3UL, KM1R, AA1K, K9WX, WT9Q, N3BB) and that was it. But for summertime,
> it was much better than nothing.
>
> After 1004 UTC, I only worked stations on the West Coast - or DX to the
> West.  JA3YBK showed up with a good signal working the AA contest.  They
> called me and we had some difficulty getting the exchanges worked out as
> they were looking for my age and I was looking for their grid square.  They
> thought I was 85 years old for a minute or two.  They were a beacon on the
> band until my sunrise.  JA9FHB called in with a grid square which was very
> nice.
>
> Then VK3QB started calling CQ DX around 1110 UTC.  KL7KY and I were
> answering him, but he couldn't hear either one of us.  Eventually,
> conditions improved and I was able to get his attention. Took some work to
> get him to send a grid square however.  After almost a half hour of nothing
> in the log - VK3HJ shows up with a pretty good signal for my second VK
> QSO.  They are worth 26 and 27 points.  I watched HJ and QB work each other
> on my bandscope. They both had good signals and for a while, VK3QB had a
> steady signal up to my sunrise.
>
> I had worked Phil, VK6GX in the Spring Stew and was keeping an ear out for
> him and he finally called me at 1202 UTC foor my last QSO.  Turns out, I
> was his only QSO.  A nice 30 point adder to the score.  Finally pulled the
> plug around 1225 UTC and went back to bed.
>
> This actually was a pretty good result for me in the Summer Stew.  I am
> pleased to see how many times K7RAT shows up in the listing as the best
> DX.  It really felt like I was in my own world as there were very few other
> stations from the West Coast - especially in the morning.  I installed my
> new phasing box for the HiZ array (a single box instead of the two that I
> had before) and it seemed to work very well.  Was using diversity the whole
> time with the HiZ in one each and a Beverage in the other (either pointing
> N/S or East or West).  The K4D continues to be very easy on the ears.
>
> Great to hear all of the activity.  Hope to see everyone in October.
>
> 73 Tree N6TR / K7RAT
>
> On Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 6:45 AM Charles Morrison <
> charles.morrison.n...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi QRN due to nearby storms.
> > TF4VQ & DR5X only.
> > I was QRT by 0215Z.
> > -Charlie N1RR
> >
> > On Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 5:14 AM Roger Kennedy <
> > ro...@wessexproductions.co.uk>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Well I don't know how others got on . . .
> > >
> > > But I didn't hear one single North American station on Saturday night !
> > >
> > > Roger G3YRO
> > >
> > >
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> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> > -Charlie N1RR
> >
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> >
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Challenge

[Tree]

This summer stew was interesting from Oregon. The band was surprisingly
quiet - especially in the morning.

Sunset was at 0405 UTC.  I could hear a handful of stations to the East
just before sunset, but none of them could hear me.  W9RE was the first
station other than "locals" at 0402.  I didn't realize he was running low
power.  Typically the QSOs started with me calling a few times and I would
get a question mark, then eventually they would piece my call together.
KZ5D had a good signal, but got away before I could work him.

However, this was pretty late on the East Coast and many stations were
going QRT.  I heard perhaps a dozen stations that could not hear me before
they went QRT and I never heard them again.

Around 0530 UTC, I sensed that EVERYONE out East had gone to bed,  The band
was empty and there really were very few USA West Coast stations active.
This felt like a good time to get a few hours sleep.  I got back on the
band at 0841 and worked a handful of East Coast stations near their sunrise
(K3UL, KM1R, AA1K, K9WX, WT9Q, N3BB) and that was it. But for summertime,
it was much better than nothing.

After 1004 UTC, I only worked stations on the West Coast - or DX to the
West.  JA3YBK showed up with a good signal working the AA contest.  They
called me and we had some difficulty getting the exchanges worked out as
they were looking for my age and I was looking for their grid square.  They
thought I was 85 years old for a minute or two.  They were a beacon on the
band until my sunrise.  JA9FHB called in with a grid square which was very
nice.

Then VK3QB started calling CQ DX around 1110 UTC.  KL7KY and I were
answering him, but he couldn't hear either one of us.  Eventually,
conditions improved and I was able to get his attention. Took some work to
get him to send a grid square however.  After almost a half hour of nothing
in the log - VK3HJ shows up with a pretty good signal for my second VK
QSO.  They are worth 26 and 27 points.  I watched HJ and QB work each other
on my bandscope. They both had good signals and for a while, VK3QB had a
steady signal up to my sunrise.

I had worked Phil, VK6GX in the Spring Stew and was keeping an ear out for
him and he finally called me at 1202 UTC foor my last QSO.  Turns out, I
was his only QSO.  A nice 30 point adder to the score.  Finally pulled the
plug around 1225 UTC and went back to bed.

This actually was a pretty good result for me in the Summer Stew.  I am
pleased to see how many times K7RAT shows up in the listing as the best
DX.  It really felt like I was in my own world as there were very few other
stations from the West Coast - especially in the morning.  I installed my
new phasing box for the HiZ array (a single box instead of the two that I
had before) and it seemed to work very well.  Was using diversity the whole
time with the HiZ in one each and a Beverage in the other (either pointing
N/S or East or West).  The K4D continues to be very easy on the ears.

Great to hear all of the activity.  Hope to see everyone in October.

73 Tree N6TR / K7RAT

On Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 6:45 AM Charles Morrison <
charles.morrison.n...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi QRN due to nearby storms.
> TF4VQ & DR5X only.
> I was QRT by 0215Z.
> -Charlie N1RR
>
> On Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 5:14 AM Roger Kennedy <
> ro...@wessexproductions.co.uk>
> wrote:
>
> >
> > Well I don't know how others got on . . .
> >
> > But I didn't hear one single North American station on Saturday night !
> >
> > Roger G3YRO
> >
> >
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Challenge

[Charles Morrison]

Hi QRN due to nearby storms.
TF4VQ & DR5X only.
I was QRT by 0215Z.
-Charlie N1RR

On Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 5:14 AM Roger Kennedy 
wrote:

>
> Well I don't know how others got on . . .
>
> But I didn't hear one single North American station on Saturday night !
>
> Roger G3YRO
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Challenge

[Andree Schanko]

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Topband: Stew Perry Topband Challenge

[Roger Kennedy]

Well I don't know how others got on . . .

But I didn't hear one single North American station on Saturday night !

Roger G3YRO


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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Challenge this weekend

[Jim Brown]

On 6/16/2023 8:13 PM, GEORGE WALLNER wrote:

Common darkness with EU will be very short, just after my SS.


I'm sure George knows this, but for others reading the mail, on all of 
the lower bands (160, 80, 60, and 40) there is usually a propagation 
peak on the daylight side of the terminator. On 160M, it's 30-40 
minutes, double that on 80, and doubled again on 40M.


One of the most common dumb things that expeditions to is move to higher 
bands at the first sign of daylight. Here in NorCal, the Stew starts as 
dawn is breaking, and we all get on and work that first 45 minutes, 
mostly working AS.


73, Jim K9YC


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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Challenge this weekend

[GEORGE WALLNER]

VP6A will be on TB for the for some of the time of the SP contest. Local SS 
is around 0230 Z and SR is around 1500 Z. Common darkness with EU will be 
very short, just after my SS. I will be listening for EU callers from . 
There will be plenty of common darkness with EU and JA.

CU in the contest,

George,
VP6A


On Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:09:30 -0400 Charles Morrison  wrote:

CU tonight Roger
The map shows Lightning in N.J.
-Charlie N1RR

On Fri, Jun 16, 2023 at 8:53 AM Roger Kennedy 
wrote:



I shall be on for the Contest . . .
But how are conditions in North America at the moment . . . are you gettinga 
lot of QRN?  (we have hardly any over here)
Roger G3YRO
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Challenge this weekend

[Charles Morrison]

CU tonight Roger
The map shows Lightning in N.J.
-Charlie N1RR

On Fri, Jun 16, 2023 at 8:53 AM Roger Kennedy 
wrote:

>
> I shall be on for the Contest . . .
>
> But how are conditions in North America at the moment . . . are you getting
> a lot of QRN?  (we have hardly any over here)
>
> Roger G3YRO
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Challenge this weekend

[Jim F. via Topband]

About S4 noise here which is great for a condo with a hidden wire in the trees. 
Hope to work across the pond with 5 watts.73,
Jim W1FMR. 



Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android 
 
  On Fri, Jun 16, 2023 at 10:25 AM, Mike Waters wrote:   On 
Fri, Jun 16, 2023, 7:54 AM Roger Kennedy 
wrote:

>
> But how are conditions in North America at the moment . . . are you getting
> a lot of QRN?  (we have hardly any over here)
>

Visit https://lmaps.org/#-93.83;37.27;3 to see the current thunderstorms in
North America.

Main site is lightningmaps.org

73 Mike
W0BTU
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Challenge this weekend

[Mike Waters]

On Fri, Jun 16, 2023, 7:54 AM Roger Kennedy 
wrote:

>
> But how are conditions in North America at the moment . . . are you getting
> a lot of QRN?  (we have hardly any over here)
>

Visit https://lmaps.org/#-93.83;37.27;3 to see the current thunderstorms in
North America.

Main site is lightningmaps.org

73 Mike
W0BTU
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Topband: Stew Perry Topband Challenge this weekend

[Roger Kennedy]

I shall be on for the Contest . . . 

But how are conditions in North America at the moment . . . are you getting
a lot of QRN?  (we have hardly any over here)

Roger G3YRO

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Topband: Stew Perry Topband Challenge this weekend

[TreeN6TR]

The next Stew Perry Topband (160 meter) Distance challenge is this weekend
on June 17th starting at 1200Z for 24 hours.  The exchange is your grid
square.

Rules and more info can be found here:

Stew Perry TBDC Rules (kkn.net) 

73 Tree N6TR / K7RAT
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Topband: Stew Perry coming in 11 days

[Tree]

Due to the timing of New Year's Eve, the Stew Perry will move up to the
weekend before the holidays this year.  That would be on December 17/18th.

We understand that this is a bad time for some people - and perhaps a
better time for some others.  Most of the time, the contest ends up being
on the weekend between XMAS and New Year's, but this is the one exception.

As you all know, this contest features a robust menu of plaques.  Without
much prodding at all, we already have nearly a full set of plaques
sponsored.  You can find the list here:

Stew Perry TBDC Plaques (kkn.net)


If you were waiting for an announcement before sponsoring your plaque of
choice - consider this that announcement.  Please send me an email with the
info on the plaque you want to sponsor.  Payment is best via PayPal to this
email address (t...@kkn.net).  The current price is $65.

The Boring Amateur Radio Club would like to thank Patrick, W7TMT, who is
helping with shipping last year's plaques.  These should be arriving in the
next couple of weeks.

73 Tree N6TR / K7RAT
t...@kkn.net
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Topband: Stew Perry / Low Band Jack results

[Tree]

The results of the recent Stew Perry event are now complete.

You can find them here:

https://www.kkn.net/stew/2022_LowBandJack.TXT

Also, the plaque listing for the 2021 "Big" Stew has been updated.

We already have quite a list of new plaques sponsored for 2022.  Please
check out the list here:

Stew Perry TBDC Plaques (kkn.net)


If you would like to sponsor a plaque - now is a good time.  The "Big" Stew
will be held on December 17/18th.  This is one of those years where it
sneaks in after the ARRL 10-meter contest and before Christmas weekend.

73 Tree N6TR
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Topband: Stew Perry Contest on East Coast of VK

[vk3io]

Hello Top Band Contesters.

Conditions here on East Coast of VK were terrible.

Mega lightning throughout the east coast. Very unseasonable weather for 
this time of year.


Many of the possible Topband contesters (of which there are not many in 
VK) were probably recovering from storm damage and or flooding and were 
either unavailable or had everything disconnected.


For me, it was not so bad at or before my sunrise.

I got on at 1715utc and head nothing, except R3OM, who did not hear me.

I went back to sleep.

Woke up a bit late, just before my sun rise at 1915utc, but only heard 
DR5X, who had a reasonable signal, but who did not hear me, probably 
because he was using a beverage rx antenna not in my direction. DU7ET 
was calling CQ DX almost on the same frequency, so that made it 
difficult. I don't think Bob was in the contest, but we exchanged 
reports and I logged him anyway.


I called LY7M, who had a good signal at 1920utc and we had an easy 
contest exchange.


So I then called CQ Contest on 1824.5 and got a reply from DR5X at 
1930utc who at this time was a stronger signal and then G3OQT, who was 
not so strong but we made a qso at 1933utc.


I think the path to Europe was only open for a short time, as after 
1940utc I did not hear anyone. Typical for this time of October.


During our sunrise time I did not hear any other VK on cw on the band.

During our evening, the QRN on the east coast was terrible and I had 
only one contest exchange with vk6vz.


The VK6's were managing some qso's with USA, but for me it was impossible.

So only 5 qso's for me in total, so I disconnected everything and that 
was it for me, until next time.


Cheers, from Ron. vk3io.


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Topband: Stew Perry Contest

[Floyd Sense]

Conditions here in the western NC mountains appeared to be less than 
good, but my overall contact numbers were better than last year.  Didn't 
have my receive antenna erected yet, but was able to hear three 
Europeans calling and worked a few Caribbean stations. Nothing heard 
from the Pacific and only a handful of W6 and W7 stations.


73, Floyd - K8AC


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Topband: Stew Perry contest

[Richard McLachlan]

Conditions poor here.

I managed VK3IO and 9 NA contacts plus ZF2VE.

The outstanding signal was K0DI who was still 579 45 mins after sunrise here.

Richard G3OQT

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Topband: Stew Perry Results

[Tree]

Just a reminder that the preliminary Stew Perry / Low Band Jack results are
updated frequently with the updating scoring including multipliers for the
low power and QRP stations you worked.

www.kkn.net/stew

Also - anyone interested in sponsoring a plaque for the December event is
welcome to sign up.  Infor also on the web page under plaques.

73 Tree N6TR / K7RAT
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Re: Topband: Topband - Stew Perry event just 48 hours away

[Mike Waters]

Thanks Mark (and all the others who replied)!

This seems to be exactly what I was looking for.  I wasn't expecting any of
these Web SDRs to have the type of RX antennas that contesters use. Mostly,
I wanted to listen to keep my CW skills up. But it'll also be fun to see if
I hear any DX.

Good luck in the contest! :-)

73 Mike
W0BTU
SW MO


On Fri, Oct 21, 2022, 12:18 PM Mark Connelly via Topband <
topband@contesting.com> wrote:

> There are many more SDRs online than are actually of much use for weak
> signal DXing.
> The map at http://rx.linkfanel.net/shows many sites.
> What don't usually show are special temporary DXpedition operations.
> DXpedition set-ups are typically at low noise coastal or high-altitude
> sites not near urban RF congestion. "Real" antennas, i.e. with decent gain
> and directivity, are typically used. For these reasons the short duration
> DXpedition receivers usually blow the doors off what "permanent" sites
> offer.
> Long-standing, if not permanent, sites along the North Atlantic that I
> have found somewhat useful, such as when I have to disconnect my own stuff
> during lightning storms, include the following:
> Stratford, PEI, Canadahttp://47.54.214.91:8073/
> Rockport, ME, USAhttp://rx2.wa2zkd.net:8073/
> E. Falmouth, MA, USAhttp://kb1vwc.ddns.net:8073/
> Elizabeth City, NC, USAhttp://kiwisdr.ku4by.com:8073/
> Boca Raton, FL, USAhttp://boca.homeip.net:8073/
> Kralendijk, Bonairehttp://bon.twrmon.net:8073/
> ---
> Fuerteventura, Canary Islandshttp://ea8bfk.ddns.net:8075/
> Bjargtangar, Icelandhttp://tangar.utvarp.com:8073/
> Ireland (NW)http://irelandnorthwest.proxy.kiwisdr.com:8073/
> =
> Antenna on most/all of the above should be considered non-directional, ...
>
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Re: Topband: Topband - Stew Perry event just 48 hours away

[Jim Brown]

And Robin is a guy who's been on these trips.

73, Jim K9YC

On 10/21/2022 11:06 AM, Robin wrote:
And that period at and after sunrise is MUCH quieter considering that 
more than half of the directions for propagated noise sources have been 
reduced or eliminated.  Depending on where you are that reduction can be 
quite dramatic, again indicating the need for experienced topband 
operators on DXpeditions.- and operational planning that includes the 
"extra" time on the lowbands.  The time at sunrise +/- 2 hours is when 
the maximum possible number of expedition stations should be fully 
manned and active.  "Home" stations with directional advantages can 
benefit similarly if not subjected to "urban" noise floor limiting.


Robin, WA6CDR



- Original Message - From: "Jim Brown" 
To: 
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2022 10:34
Subject: Re: Topband: Topband - Stew Perry event just 48 hours away



On 10/21/2022 10:18 AM, Mark Connelly via Topband wrote:
DXpedition set-ups are typically at low noise coastal or 
high-altitude sites not near urban RF congestion. "Real" antennas, 
i.e. with decent gain and directivity, are typically used. For these 
reasons the short duration DXpedition receivers usually blow the 
doors off what "permanent" sites offer.


YES! I often find that I can work the better expeditions QRP after the 
initial rush has died down, even on Topband.


Where this breaks down is when expeditions QSY from lower bands at the 
first sign of daylight,  failing to understand that gray line 
propagation is usually strongest on the daylight side of the 
terminator! On Topband, it's often great for 30-45 minutes, on 80 it's 
an hour, on 40 it's two hours.


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: Topband: Topband - Stew Perry event just 48 hours away

[Robin]

And that period at and after sunrise is MUCH quieter considering that more than 
half of the directions for propagated noise sources have been reduced or 
eliminated.  Depending on where you are that reduction can be quite dramatic, 
again indicating the need for experienced topband operators on DXpeditions.- and 
operational planning that includes the "extra" time on the lowbands.  The time 
at sunrise +/- 2 hours is when the maximum possible number of expedition 
stations should be fully manned and active.  "Home" stations with directional 
advantages can benefit similarly if not subjected to "urban" noise floor 
limiting.


Robin, WA6CDR



- Original Message - 
From: "Jim Brown" 

To: 
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2022 10:34
Subject: Re: Topband: Topband - Stew Perry event just 48 hours away



On 10/21/2022 10:18 AM, Mark Connelly via Topband wrote:
DXpedition set-ups are typically at low noise coastal or high-altitude sites 
not near urban RF congestion. "Real" antennas, i.e. with decent gain and 
directivity, are typically used. For these reasons the short duration 
DXpedition receivers usually blow the doors off what "permanent" sites offer.


YES! I often find that I can work the better expeditions QRP after the initial 
rush has died down, even on Topband.


Where this breaks down is when expeditions QSY from lower bands at the first 
sign of daylight,  failing to understand that gray line propagation is usually 
strongest on the daylight side of the terminator! On Topband, it's often great 
for 30-45 minutes, on 80 it's an hour, on 40 it's two hours.


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: Topband: Topband - Stew Perry event just 48 hours away

[Jim Brown]

On 10/21/2022 10:18 AM, Mark Connelly via Topband wrote:

DXpedition set-ups are typically at low noise coastal or high-altitude sites not near urban RF 
congestion. "Real" antennas, i.e. with decent gain and directivity, are typically used. 
For these reasons the short duration DXpedition receivers usually blow the doors off what 
"permanent" sites offer.


YES! I often find that I can work the better expeditions QRP after the 
initial rush has died down, even on Topband.


Where this breaks down is when expeditions QSY from lower bands at the 
first sign of daylight,  failing to understand that gray line 
propagation is usually strongest on the daylight side of the terminator! 
 On Topband, it's often great for 30-45 minutes, on 80 it's an hour, on 
40 it's two hours.


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: Topband: Topband - Stew Perry event just 48 hours away

[Mark Connelly via Topband]

There are many more SDRs online than are actually of much use for weak signal 
DXing.
The map at http://rx.linkfanel.net/shows many sites.
What don't usually show are special temporary DXpedition operations.
DXpedition set-ups are typically at low noise coastal or high-altitude sites 
not near urban RF congestion. "Real" antennas, i.e. with decent gain and 
directivity, are typically used. For these reasons the short duration 
DXpedition receivers usually blow the doors off what "permanent" sites offer.
Long-standing, if not permanent, sites along the North Atlantic that I have 
found somewhat useful, such as when I have to disconnect my own stuff during 
lightning storms, include the following:  
Stratford, PEI, Canadahttp://47.54.214.91:8073/
Rockport, ME, USAhttp://rx2.wa2zkd.net:8073/
E. Falmouth, MA, USAhttp://kb1vwc.ddns.net:8073/
Elizabeth City, NC, USAhttp://kiwisdr.ku4by.com:8073/
Boca Raton, FL, USAhttp://boca.homeip.net:8073/
Kralendijk, Bonairehttp://bon.twrmon.net:8073/
---
Fuerteventura, Canary Islandshttp://ea8bfk.ddns.net:8075/
Bjargtangar, Icelandhttp://tangar.utvarp.com:8073/
Ireland (NW)http://irelandnorthwest.proxy.kiwisdr.com:8073/
=
Antenna on most/all of the above should be considered non-directional, at least 
by what I'm hearing.
There had been useful receivers at Key West, FL and in the Dominican Republic 
but those are no longer active. There was also something on the western shore 
of South Africa - that one also gone.
There's one in Trinidad which should be useful but is deaf / noisy.
Mark Connelly, WA1ION | South Yarmouth, MA | FN41vq
-Original Message-

Message: 1
Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:10:36 -0500
From: Mike Waters 
To: Tree 
Cc: 160 ,     CQ-Contest Reflector
    
Subject: Re: Topband: Topband - Stew Perry event just 48 hours away
Message-ID:
    
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My 160m antennas are all down, but I'd love to listen! Can anyone suggest a
Web SDR with usable CW 160m reception?

TIA!

Mike
W0BTU

On Thu, Oct 20, 2022, 9:41 AM Tree  wrote:

> The "Low Band Jack" version of the Stew Perry contest will be held this
> weekend, starting at 1500Z on Saturday.
>



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Re: Topband: Topband - Stew Perry event just 48 hours away

[Mike Waters]

My 160m antennas are all down, but I'd love to listen! Can anyone suggest a
Web SDR with usable CW 160m reception?

TIA!

Mike
W0BTU

On Thu, Oct 20, 2022, 9:41 AM Tree  wrote:

> The "Low Band Jack" version of the Stew Perry contest will be held this
> weekend, starting at 1500Z on Saturday.
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Topband: Topband - Stew Perry event just 48 hours away

[Tree]

The "Low Band Jack" version of the Stew Perry contest will be held this
weekend, starting at 1500Z on Saturday.  We shall see how the increase is
sunspots is affecting that band.

This is one of four Stew Perry events held throughout the year and provide
a stress-free evening of fun on the band filled with CW signals.

The exchange is your four-digit grid square, and you get (and give) more
the number of points you get for the QSO increase by its distance.

For more information - check out kkn.net/stew

73 Tree N6TR / K7RAT
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Topband: Stew Perry Topband Distance Challenge News

[Tree]

The next Stew Perry event is coming up in one week.

Oct 22nd at 1500Z for 24 hours.

Also - the plaque winners for 2021 have been determine.

You can see the winners here:

Stew Perry TBDC Plaques (kkn.net)


The final plaque for the combined score of the four events will be
determined after the contest this weekend.

73 Tree N6TR
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Contest (Roger Kennedy)

[KY7M]

Hi Roger,

We were happy to get you in the NA7TB log!  K9DR had just taken over from me
at 0800Z and he had a nice little SR run of UK stations starting with you:
G3YRO, G4DJX, MM1R, G3T, GM4ZUK, G4FAL, GM4JYB, GI4EBS.  There is a picture
of the 8-Circle on our NA7TB QRZ page.  This is the antenna Milt Jensen,
N5IA (SK) constructed over 5 years ago before his tower accident.  We will
be looking for you next month in the CQ 160  contest.

73, 
Lee, KY7M
Station Trustee for NA7TB



--
Hi Hank - just checked the Log - yes it was NA7TB ! 
I'm amazed how I manage to do with my modest setup, compared to what a lot
of you guys in the US have for Top Band. 
And I don't think anyone here in Britain has a 4-Square for 160m. 
73 Roger G3YRO
PS - I keep replying direct to emails from people on here, but for some
reason your servers are rejecting my emails (it says my email i.p. address
is different from my website domain i.p., which it always will be!)

-
I wonder if the AZ was NA7TB with an 8 circle TX - beverages and legal limit
-
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Topband: Stew Perry Contest

[Roger Kennedy]

Hi Hank - just checked the Log - yes it was NA7TB ! 
I'm amazed how I manage to do with my modest setup, compared to what a lot
of you guys in the US have for Top Band. 
And I don't think anyone here in Britain has a 4-Square for 160m. 
73 Roger G3YRO 
PS - I keep replying direct to emails from people on here, but for some
reason your servers are rejecting my emails (it says my email i.p. address
is different from my website domain i.p., which it always will be!)

-
I wonder if the AZ was NA7TB with an 8 circle TX - beverages and legal limit
- 
Hank K7HP


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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Contest

[HP via Topband]

I wonder if the AZ was NA7TB with an 8 circle TX - beverages and legal limit - 

Hank K7HP 

- On Dec 22, 2021, at 2:31 PM, Roger Kennedy 
 wrote: 

| Hi Ed. Yes I since looked up where the various stations I worked were
| located . . . and managed to work into Florida, Colorado, Texas and Arizona,
| so was pretty pleased with that.

| Unlike most 160m DXers I use a horizontal half-wave dipole, 50ft high.

| I'll be on tonight for the Wednesday CW DX Activity Night !

| 73 Roger G3YRO

| ---

| Thanks, Roger. Great results for a short amount of time!

| What was your set-up?

| dit dit
| 73 de Ed, K1RID
| Newburyport Electronics & Radio Society
| www.k1yrd.org

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Topband: Stew Perry Contest

[Roger Kennedy]

Hi Ed. Yes I since looked up where the various stations I worked were
located . . . and managed to work into Florida, Colorado, Texas and Arizona,
so was pretty pleased with that.

Unlike most 160m DXers I use a horizontal half-wave dipole, 50ft high.

I'll be on tonight for the Wednesday CW DX Activity Night !

73 Roger G3YRO

---

Thanks, Roger. Great results for a short amount of time!

What was your set-up?

dit dit
73 de Ed, K1RID
Newburyport Electronics & Radio Society
www.k1yrd.org


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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Contest

[K1RID via Topband]

Thanks, Roger. Great results for a short amount of time!

What was your set-up?

dit dit
73 de Ed, K1RID
Newburyport Electronics & Radio Society
www.k1yrd.org


> On Dec 20, 2021, at 21:39, Roger Kennedy  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Conditions were OK but not good to Europe over the weekend. The big signals
> that are normally over S9 were only around S7.
> 
> Unfortunately I had to work until 3am on Saturday night/Sunday morning . . .
> and as I had to be up at 8am I could only afford to come on 160 for about an
> hour.
> 
> However, I did manage to work 38 NA contest stations in that time, so was
> fairly happy with that.
> 
> 73 Roger G3YRO
> 
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Topband: Stew Perry Contest

[Roger Kennedy]

Conditions were OK but not good to Europe over the weekend. The big signals
that are normally over S9 were only around S7.

Unfortunately I had to work until 3am on Saturday night/Sunday morning . . .
and as I had to be up at 8am I could only afford to come on 160 for about an
hour.

However, I did manage to work 38 NA contest stations in that time, so was
fairly happy with that.

73 Roger G3YRO


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Re: Topband: Stew Perry 160 meter test this weekend

[Richard Karlquist]

My Alpha 9500 is out being repaired, so I will be operating low power in
the SP this weekend.  Which of course means additional points for both
ends of the QSO.  Might be worth trying to pull my signal out of the
noise if you hear me.  I did pretty well in the ARRL 160 working the
east coast with low power.  There was a fairly large variation of the
ability of east coast stations to hear me.  Some stations just hear a
lot better than others in similar locations.  I don't know how much is
the station and how much is the op.  However, the band doesn't really
open up here (west coast) until around 0200Z.  Before that, we get the
dreaded 1 way propagation with the east coast.  Don't go QRT too early. 

Good luck.  CU in the contest.

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Rick Karlquist
N6RK 

On 2021-12-15 08:09, Tree wrote:

> All -
> 
> The annual Stew Perry 160 meter Distance Challenge is coming up this
> weekend.  It starts at 1500Z on Dec 18th and runs for 24 hours.  The
> exchange is your grid square and the points you get are proportional to the
> distance of the contact.  Full rules and other information available at
> www.kkn.net/stew [1].
> 
> As usual - many of you have stepped forward to sponsor a plaque for this
> unique event.
> 
> We have plaques for the Top Scores from many geographical areas:
> 
> High Power Single-Op World, Europe, Africa, SE Asia
> CQ Zones 3, 22, 24, 25, 26-28
> USA 5th call area
> Within 15 degrees of the equator
> 
> There are also plaques for those using temporary antennas, a very lousy
> antenna or various sizes of small lots.
> 
> Some of the stranger plaques include an award to the highest score only
> using search and pounce, highest # of QSOs with no busts, use of a vintage
> station, daytime only operation and one for the highest score from a
> first-time entrant.
> 
> If you feel a plaque should be added to the list, there is still time to
> make your intentions known.  Send me a direct email and we will work out
> the details. The plaques for the previous event will be shipping in the
> next week or two.  We apologize for the delay.
> 
> Hope to work many of you this weekend in one of the most enjoyable evenings
> you will have on the Topband.
> 
> 73 Tree N6TR / K7RAT
> t...@kkn.net
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Topband: Stew Perry 160 meter test this weekend

[Tree]

All -

The annual Stew Perry 160 meter Distance Challenge is coming up this
weekend.  It starts at 1500Z on Dec 18th and runs for 24 hours.  The
exchange is your grid square and the points you get are proportional to the
distance of the contact.  Full rules and other information available at
www.kkn.net/stew.

As usual - many of you have stepped forward to sponsor a plaque for this
unique event.

We have plaques for the Top Scores from many geographical areas:

High Power Single-Op World, Europe, Africa, SE Asia
CQ Zones 3, 22, 24, 25, 26-28
USA 5th call area
Within 15 degrees of the equator

There are also plaques for those using temporary antennas, a very lousy
antenna or various sizes of small lots.

Some of the stranger plaques include an award to the highest score only
using search and pounce, highest # of QSOs with no busts, use of a vintage
station, daytime only operation and one for the highest score from a
first-time entrant.

If you feel a plaque should be added to the list, there is still time to
make your intentions known.  Send me a direct email and we will work out
the details. The plaques for the previous event will be shipping in the
next week or two.  We apologize for the delay.

Hope to work many of you this weekend in one of the most enjoyable evenings
you will have on the Topband.

73 Tree N6TR / K7RAT
t...@kkn.net
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Topband: Stew Perry Plaques

[Tree]

Many thanks for the great response again this year from those willing to
sponsor a plaque for the upcoming Stew Perry event (just six days away now).

Below is the current list.  If there is a category you would like to see a
plaque awarded for - please contact me via email to work out the details.

73 Tree N6TR
t...@kkn.net

K1EP Top Score, Operator < 25 years old
K2AV Master of Small Lot, Top Score, < 1/4 acres (1012 sq meters)
K2PO Top Score, Single-Op Low-Power Zone 03
K5JR N5IA Memorial #2, Top Score, Single-Op, Daytime operation only
(sunrise to sunset)
K7CA Top Score, Zone 22
K7CA Top Score, Zone 24
L1AR - Dr. Beldar Top Score, Single-Op, Temp Antennas erected in December
2020
KA5M Top Score, Single-Op, < 1/2 acre, Only one antenna for both TX/RX
KA5M Top Score, Single-Op, USA 5th Call Area
NP2J Top Score, Single-Op, Low-Power, All 4 events Dec 2021- Oct 2022
N7GP Most Grid Square, Single-Op, CQ Zone 25
N9TF Top Score, Single-Op USA Low-Power, Multiband vertical, non-resonant,
tuner in shack
N9TF Back yard special (Top Score, Single-Op Low-Power USA, < 4500 Sq Ft
lot, < 35' high random wire)
VK6GX Heroic Tropical QRN Fighters, Top Score, Single-Op +/- 15 degrees
latitude
VK6VZ Flying Doctors of VK Baseball Cap for Top Score, Nothern Hemisphere
working Southern Hemisphere
W2GD Team Top QSOs, NA/SA by EU Station
W4EF Top Score, Southeast Asia (Zones 26-28)
W7RH Top Score, Asia Single-Op Low-Power
W7TMT Top Score, Low-Power, Single-Op, First time entrant
WA6CDR Top # Grids, N5IA Memorial #1
WJ9B Top Score, Vintage Station, Single-Op Low-Power pre 1970 TX and RX (or
homebrew using tubes)
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Topband: Stew Perry - Dec 18/19

[Tree]

All -

The big Stew will take place on Dec 18/19th this year - jumping ahead of
XMAS - so is less than 11 days away!!

The winners of the 2020 Stew Perry plaques have been decided and the
results have been posted on the web page for a couple of weeks now.  The
plaques themselves are in the process of being created and will be shipped
out ASAP.

Stew Perry TBDC Plaques (kkn.net)


Also - the list of plaques for the 2021 event is starting to grow and if
you would like to see some specific category of the event rewarded with a
plaque - now is a good time to make your intentions known.  Send
t...@kkn.net an email and we will work out the details.

The big Stew will take place on Dec 18/19th this year - jumping ahead of
XMAS - so is less than 11 days away!!

73 Tree N6TR
t...@kkn.net
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Topband: Stew Perry 4 seasons low power plaque

[Dan Flaig NP2J]

I sponsored a plaque for the Stew Perry Topband contest for the highest 
scoring low power entry that entered all 4 Stew's starting with the 2020 
Winter TBDC.


The results are in for the Fall low band Jack TBDC.
in an extremely close race, Jim W0UO has a total of 8440 points for the 
4 stews followed closely by Brian VE3MGY with 8408 points!


Congratulations to Jim for a job well done!

A great effort by Brian also. Hats off to all that brave topband with 
low power!


73
Dan NP2J
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Topband: Stew Perry Contest

[Roger Kennedy]

Well conditions were rather poor on Saturday night . . .

Also didn't hear many of the usual big signals on the band.

Roger G3YRO



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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Contest

[Jim Brown]

On 3/15/2021 5:17 PM, List Mail wrote:

Conditions were terrible here on the weekend. Storm static on Saturday night 
and poor propagation, and continuing poor propagation on Sunday night but with 
less storm static. I heard a few NA stations, but none responded to my calls.


I was on for two hours around VK/ZL sunset, hoping to work stations in 
that region, without success. Only DX was four JA stations and three in 
the Caribbean. Conditions also seemed good to the east coast of the US.


73, Jim K9YC (CM87, NorCal)
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Topband: Stew Perry DR5X OP: DL8LAS

[Andree DL8LAS via Topband]

 I worked again as DR5X in stew perry contest.Result is not bad, 270 QSOs with 
87xNA.Conditions were normal to poor.Mostly worked west coast.The new IC-7851 
and OM Power works well.Operating time  8 hours.
Andy DL8LAS

 
www.dl8las.com
www.swing-company-bigband.de/
www.uni-big-band-kiel.de/
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Contest

[Henk PA5KT via Topband]

I worked 23 NA and 3 Carribean.

Of the 3 Caribbean at least 1 was still copieable 1 hour after my sunrise.

When I started for the morning sessions at 03:30 only the Carribeans had 
a good signal.


An hour later it went better, but mostly east coast.

Best distance to USA was 15 points, best to the east was 8 points.

73 Henk PA5KT

Op 16-3-2021 om 01:17 schreef List Mail:

Conditions were terrible here on the weekend. Storm static on Saturday night 
and poor propagation, and continuing poor propagation on Sunday night but with 
less storm static. I heard a few NA stations, but none responded to my calls.
I worked one JA station in the Contest.
73, Luke VK3HJ

Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: Roger Kennedy
Sent: Tuesday, 16 March 2021 4:07 AM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Topband: Stew Perry Contest


Well I came on for a couple of hours during the contest . . .

Conditions seemed OK, not particularly good, but not bad either.

Managed to work everyone I heard, which was a total of 37 NA stations, so
was pretty happy with that. Worked down to Florida and the Caribbean, but
nothing further west than Nebraska.

I meant to pop on again around our Sunrise, but I overslept !

Roger G3YRO



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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Contest

[List Mail]

Conditions were terrible here on the weekend. Storm static on Saturday night 
and poor propagation, and continuing poor propagation on Sunday night but with 
less storm static. I heard a few NA stations, but none responded to my calls.
I worked one JA station in the Contest.
73, Luke VK3HJ

Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: Roger Kennedy
Sent: Tuesday, 16 March 2021 4:07 AM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Topband: Stew Perry Contest


Well I came on for a couple of hours during the contest . . .

Conditions seemed OK, not particularly good, but not bad either.

Managed to work everyone I heard, which was a total of 37 NA stations, so
was pretty happy with that. Worked down to Florida and the Caribbean, but
nothing further west than Nebraska.

I meant to pop on again around our Sunrise, but I overslept !

Roger G3YRO



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Topband: Stew Perry Contest

[Roger Kennedy]

Well I came on for a couple of hours during the contest . . .

Conditions seemed OK, not particularly good, but not bad either.

Managed to work everyone I heard, which was a total of 37 NA stations, so
was pretty happy with that. Worked down to Florida and the Caribbean, but
nothing further west than Nebraska.

I meant to pop on again around our Sunrise, but I overslept !

Roger G3YRO



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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Contest

[List Mail]

Yes, I'm quite sure Stan was joking!

On a serious note though, I was very pleased to work Stan last night. I was
just about to turn off the radio, as the widespread thunderstorms continued
to smash my receiver, when I saw Stan's CQ. Tuning to that frequency, I
quickly determined the callsign, and I called. It was nice to make the QSO
with Stan. I also heard the JA and HL stations calling, but they were
difficult copy here.

ZF9CW is always a standout signal from the Caribbean. The other one was the
late Herb KV4FZ. These two always seem to hear DX from this direction well.

73 es HNY, Luke VK3HJ


On 12/28/2020 6:49 AM, Stan Stockton wrote:


I can see myself with my thumb over the end of a water hose before the
CQ
160 Contest trying to spray water on power line insulators!


73...Stan, ZF9CW
_


This is extremely dangerous!  Don't do it.  The power company has special
equipment for safely washing insulators.

73
Rick N6RK 


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Topband: Stew Perry audio files

[ok1cf]

Hi.

My Stew Perry 5 minutes MP3 audio files are saved at:

https://ulozto.cz/tamhle/sWl7RYQ4pzWA/name/Nahrano-28-12-2020-v-19-23-23

Time of files UTC+1 Hour.

73 es HNY

Karel OK1CF


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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Contest

[Gene Smar via Topband]

Electric utilities used to use (ca 1980s) something called power-on nozzles
or similar spelling to extinguish fires at energized substations.  These
nozzles were kept inside the stations hung on the chain link fence in
specifically identified boxes for FD use.  The nozzles broke up the water
stream into individual droplets so there was never a continuous stream
connecting the FD members and the possibly energized equipment.

I presume Stan was only joking.


73 de
Gene Smar  AD3F

-Original Message-
From: Topband [mailto:topband-bounces+ersmar=verizon@contesting.com] On
Behalf Of Richard (Rick) Karlquist
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2020 11:50 AM
To: wa5...@gmail.com; topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: Stew Perry Contest



On 12/28/2020 6:49 AM, Stan Stockton wrote:

> I can see myself with my thumb over the end of a water hose before the 
> CQ
> 160 Contest trying to spray water on power line insulators!
> 
> 
> 73...Stan, ZF9CW
> _

This is extremely dangerous!  Don't do it.  The power company has special
equipment for safely washing insulators.

73
Rick N6RK
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Contest

[w5zn]

Stan - yes dangerous..take a whiz on it instead   :-))) 

ZN 

On 2020-12-28 09:49, Richard (Rick) Karlquist wrote:

> On 12/28/2020 6:49 AM, Stan Stockton wrote:
> 
>> I can see myself with my thumb over the end of a water hose before the CQ
>> 160 Contest trying to spray water on power line insulators!
>> 
>> 73...Stan, ZF9CW
>> _
> 
> This is extremely dangerous!  Don't do it.  The power company
> has special equipment for safely washing insulators.
> 
> 73
> Rick N6RK
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Contest

[Richard (Rick) Karlquist]

On 12/28/2020 6:49 AM, Stan Stockton wrote:


I can see myself with my thumb over the end of a water hose before the CQ
160 Contest trying to spray water on power line insulators!


73...Stan, ZF9CW
_


This is extremely dangerous!  Don't do it.  The power company
has special equipment for safely washing insulators.

73
Rick N6RK
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Topband: Stew Perry Contest

[Stan Stockton]

The Stew Perry Contest should be the standard for log processing.  Also,
unlike every other contest I have never seen anyone complain about the
scoring not being fair.

I have not worked the contest every year and I had forgotten how the logs
are processed.  I just submitted my log and then looked at the preliminary
results.

Apparently, perhaps once a day or so the logs are checked against all the
other logs that have been submitted and the results are shown as of that
moment in time. In this particular contest you receive bonus points for
working low power and QRP stations and so the scores change based on the
logs that have been received since the last update.  The station at the top
of the list, NP2J, score is already a thousand points higher than what he
claimed on 3830.

Compare this process to every other contest where you submit your log and
perhaps even forgot you worked the contest at all before the results are
published many months later.

Regarding the Stew, I have never had a low noise situation here before this
weekend.  A couple of days before the contest it rained hard and high wind
blew in some really cold air.  It was about 70 degrees and 30 MPH wind.
The noise went down a lot - like it was only about S5 as compared to the
normal S8-9.  I was able to work over 200 Europeans, a couple of JAs, VK,
ZL, etc.

I can see myself with my thumb over the end of a water hose before the CQ
160 Contest trying to spray water on power line insulators!

This morning I got on for a few minutes to try to work DS1JFY who thought
he had worked me via long path at my start (sunset) of the SP Contest (not
a chance of that from this location on the island).  He wanted a schedule.
I got on about 10 minutes before sunrise and worked VK3HJ, JA0MVW, HL5IVL,
DS1JFY and JA5DQH.  I had stopped about sunrise and was reading my email
with the headphones still on and heard someone send "Stan".  A couple of
question marks and Aki identified himself.  He had the best signal of all
of them.

Happy New Year to everyone and may you too have noise reducing rain in the
new year.

73...Stan, ZF9CW
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Topband: Stew Perry conditions

[uy0zg]

Hi

The situation in the south of zone 16 was very difficult.

Already 23:20 utc -  I can't hear radio stations from the USA .

It's almost a disaster...

But still the process has begun !

The first one in my magazine was W1UE.

Many signals were very weak + QSB, QSB ..

But I am very pleased - super contest.
--
Nick, UY0ZG
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Topband: Stew Perry from VK3

[vk3io]

As Luke VK3HJ has stated, the QRN was bad here in VK3 and probably all 
over VK, including at VK6LW, I expect.


But I pushed through the QRN pain barrier and even called CQ test a few 
times, but no replies, not even from locals or ZL's.


So I ended up only calling any strong signals heard and accepted that 
even though they may be strong, they might not be listening for my 
direction, which was probably the case with JA4UYB.


Northern Europe did come good, but not until right at my sun rise time 
(1856utc) and surprisingly continued good until about 30 minutes after. 
Maybe that was because of my "Low Dipole" , being only 100 fth and 
things might have been better or worse if I had a good vertical.


Nothing even heard from southern or western Europe, which includes the UK.

Only the Ukraine, USSR  and Lithuania. How odd.

Both RD4F and UD4F were strong and about the same strength and that 
caused me some confusion in the QRN. Did I get UD4F call correct, yes or 
no? So I wasted some time to clear that up.


ZF9CW was good and strong at 1130utc, like in the CQ WW DX Contest, when 
he obviously pointed his antenna my way. He must have a great 
directional antenna system and heard me first call.


There were only a few strong signals from North America and that was 
only after 1220utc (no sun set peak here anytime this year, as far as I 
have noticed), which is getting late here, being 11.30pm local and with 
all the banging and crashing, up to 9+30dB, with the S meter never going 
less than 9, that no doubt would continue all night, I gave up and went 
to bed.


Maybe there was a peak in signal strength to USA later, after 1230utc, 
like what seems to be the trend of recent times, but it was not worth 
taking a chance on.


Last year was much better and this year would have been good, if we had 
lower or no QRN.


Never-the-less, I look forward to the next contest, like the CQ WW 160m 
CW at the end of January and then SSB at the end of February, when our 
QRN levels usually are less.


Cheers, from Ron.

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Topband: Stew Perry conditions

[Henk Remijn PA5KT via Topband]

Conditions were marginal.

I only worked the regulars which I work all year round also during solar 
maximum.

NA only east coast, to Texas and Carribean, but nothing above that line.

To the east I heard some JA but not strong enough to make a QSO. HL5IVL 
had a big pile up but I did not try.


13 points to Asia was best Dx to the east, 16 points best distance to 
the west.


Hopefully the CQ 160 will be better.

73 Henk PA5KT


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Re: Topband: Stew Perry

[Greg - ZL3IX]

I agree with Luke. Condx around Australasia were worse than mediocre. I 
didn't hear any VK6s and only a couple of JAs in the first session. 
JA4UYB was quite good on peaks of deep QSB, but he never heard me. Only 
LY7Z from Eu and he kept CQing right through me.


In the second session stations from NA were few and far between, and I 
only put a handful into the log. I must say that just about everyone I 
called in NA did hear me. Long path to the UK was also mediocre with 
only GW5R and G3OLB being heard. The GW never copied my call but I did 
manage a Q with Tom.


73 + HNY,
Greg, ZL3IX

On 2020-12-28 00:19, List Mail wrote:
I had hoped to give a few DX QSO in this SP, but conditions are just 
horrible. The storm static has been epic all weekend, and signals are 
pretty ordinary. I did try calling a few stations in NA around our 
sunset, but had no response. Since sunset, the storm static has 
increased, and all signals are very difficult copy here.


Maybe next time.

73 es HNY, de Luke VK3HJ
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Topband: Stew Perry Conditions

[Roger Kennedy]

Well conditions weren't particularly good . . . but they were OK.

I came on for about an hour from 0100Z, and for another hour at 0500Z.

Managed to work a total of 56 NA stations, including across to Louisiana,
Texas, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Mexico.

I was generally pretty pleased with how I was getting out, as most stations
came back first call, and I worked every DX station I heard.

73 Roger G3YRO



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Re: Topband: Stew Perry

[Wes]

I just dabbled in the test.  I've recently replaced the K3S with a TS-890 and am 
still learning the ropes.  After working flawlessly for a couple of weeks I had 
a newly developed interface problem with the Elecraft KPA500 tuner, which 
naturally popped up during the test.


I thought condx were generally good, with lots of big signals from stations 
which didn't hear me.  As I mentioned in the "low dipole" thread, even without 
the low-noise RX antenna that is commonly deemed necessary, I almost have parity 
between TX and RX, except my RX is often better than TX.  Go figure.  Cases in 
point, JE1CKA seemed to have a robot sending CQ test, without ever listening and 
JA5DQH was working other JAs as his signal was peaking just past my sunrise, 
when the test ended. Neither of them copied me, even though we have worked 
several times before.


Wes  N7WS

On 12/27/2020 4:19 AM, List Mail wrote:
I had hoped to give a few DX QSO in this SP, but conditions are just horrible. 
The storm static has been epic all weekend, and signals are pretty ordinary. I 
did try calling a few stations in NA around our sunset, but had no response. 
Since sunset, the storm static has increased, and all signals are very 
difficult copy here.


Maybe next time.

73 es HNY, de Luke VK3HJ 


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Re: Topband: Stew Perry

[List Mail]

I had hoped to give a few DX QSO in this SP, but conditions are just 
horrible. The storm static has been epic all weekend, and signals are pretty 
ordinary. I did try calling a few stations in NA around our sunset, but had 
no response. Since sunset, the storm static has increased, and all signals 
are very difficult copy here.


Maybe next time.

73 es HNY, de Luke VK3HJ 


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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Distance Challenge News

[uy0zg]

If the end results are not interesting, then why are they needed?

Henk. Congratulate at least the winners!


Nick, UY0ZG
http://www.topband.in.ua

Henk Remijn PA5KT via Topband писал 2020-12-26 11:15:

Why would we need to discuss the scores?

Henk

Op 25-12-2020 om 12:15 schreef uy0zg:


Dear friend Henk

Unfortunately, I don't see any discussion of the official end results 
here ... :


https://www.3830scores.com/index.php

---
Nick, UY0ZG
http://www.topband.in.ua

Henk Remijn PA5KT via Topband писал 2020-12-25 12:33:

Most people post there comments on the 3830 website.

https://www.3830scores.com/index.php

73 Henk PA5KT

Op 24-12-2020 om 16:09 schreef uy0zg:

Hi All

Thank Tree

https://www.kkn.net/stew/2019_Stew.htm

I would like to read the feedback on the results of many 
participants and winners. But there are no such comments.


Also thanks for the results:

https://www.kkn.net/stew/2020_LowBandJack.TXT

Based on these results, some impressions on our website:

http://www.topband.in.ua/2020/12/24/ukraine-in-2020-october-low-band-jack/ 
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Tree писал 2020-12-21 20:35:

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2. The results for the 2019 Stew are FINALLY online at
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Distance Challenge News

[Henk Remijn PA5KT via Topband]

Why would we need to discuss the scores?

Henk

Op 25-12-2020 om 12:15 schreef uy0zg:


Dear friend Henk

Unfortunately, I don't see any discussion of the official end results 
here ... :


https://www.3830scores.com/index.php

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Henk Remijn PA5KT via Topband писал 2020-12-25 12:33:

Most people post there comments on the 3830 website.

https://www.3830scores.com/index.php

73 Henk PA5KT

Op 24-12-2020 om 16:09 schreef uy0zg:

Hi All

Thank Tree

https://www.kkn.net/stew/2019_Stew.htm

I would like to read the feedback on the results of many 
participants and winners. But there are no such comments.


Also thanks for the results:

https://www.kkn.net/stew/2020_LowBandJack.TXT

Based on these results, some impressions on our website:

http://www.topband.in.ua/2020/12/24/ukraine-in-2020-october-low-band-jack/ 
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Tree писал 2020-12-21 20:35:

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Re: Topband: Stew Perry

[Jim Brown]

On 12/25/2020 5:16 PM, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote:

Enter it again and find out.


Better yet, read the rules. :)

73, Jim K9YC
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry

[Mike Smith VE9AA]

Joe, 

 

I see you entered this contest at least a couple times. 2019 & 2018, perhaps
other times.

 

What do you *think* folks are exchanging? (ie: RST and GS, or just GS?)

 

*hint.it's a contest.

 

Enter it again and find out.

 

Mike VE9AA

 

 

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Re: Topband: Stew Perry

[Jim Brown]

On 12/25/2020 11:30 AM, Joe wrote:
Some people like to see the RST as a more or less get ready to copy my 
grid square is next thing.


I view 599 as a PITA in any contest as dumb, and a lidism where it's not 
required by the rules.


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Re: Topband: Stew Perry

[Hank Garretson]

Instead of 5NN DM07, send DM07 DM07.

Contest Exuberantly,

Hank, W6SX

On Fri, Dec 25, 2020 at 11:30 AM Joe  wrote:

>
> The Exchange,,, I know it is officially only the 4 digit grid square.
>
> RST optional.
>
> Some people like to see the RST as a more or less get ready to copy my
> grid square is next thing.
>
> What does most people do in this event?
>
> Joe WB9SBD
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry

[Jim Brown]

On 12/25/2020 9:22 AM, David Raymond wrote:

If you're running a 6L6 tied to the gutter (i.e., QRP)


While some who practice QRP do, indeed, think that includes Mickey Mouse 
antennas, others of us do not. W6JTI has a great antenna farm on a 
mountain top on California's "lost coast;" N4OGW, rarely sounds like 
he's QRP, and I have three quarter-wave verticals.


The bad news for me is that the guys I've had clearing out our woods to 
defend our home against wildfires have decimated the radial systems for 
those antennas, so that even running legal limit, I don't get past W9. I 
ran those radials 14 years ago when I was 65; at 79, I must rely on 
friends and others who I can pay to do it.


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry

[Joe]

The Exchange,,, I know it is officially only the 4 digit grid square.

RST optional.

Some people like to see the RST as a more or less get ready to copy my 
grid square is next thing.


What does most people do in this event?

Joe WB9SBD

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Re: Topband: Stew Perry

[w5zn]

I want to amplify what Dave said and Dave, thanks for the post!

73 Joel W5ZN


On 2020-12-25 10:22, David Raymond wrote:

Best wishes and Holiday greetings Topbanders. . .

There will be many of us looking forward to operating the Stew Perry
contest this weekend.  It's a great contest, unique in it's own way,
and a lot of fun.  A few thoughts to share:

If you're running a 6L6 tied to the gutter (i.e., QRP) please know
that I and others DO want to work you and get you in the log!  That
may take some considerable patience on both our parts. Please, please
don't be feel bad or be hesitant about sending your call multiple
times.  Dumping your call once or twice at 30 wpm just doesn't cut
it.  There are quite a few of us with multiple tools in the arsenal to
receive your weak signal.  Going through variations of multiple
receive antennas and multiple directions trying to pull you through
takes some time.  If I have to resort to using the APF (with a few
cycles, er Hz, bandwidth) that takes additional time and complicates
things further.   If a QSO can't be made please try later. . .
conditions change.  On a different matter, I'm sure it's frustrating
to be a DX station relative to NA.  I and others DO want to work you
and will do our best.  I try to stop, listen, and call specifically
for DX on the hour and half hour.  After working a DX station I often
find another is waiting next in line to call me so I'll listen for
additional DX stations giving them priority for a  Q. . . NA can wait
a bit.

This is a really enjoyable contest. . . let's get on and have fun in
the Stew!         73. . . Dave, W0FLS  (in Iowa)


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Topband: Stew Perry

[David Raymond]

Best wishes and Holiday greetings Topbanders. . .

There will be many of us looking forward to operating the Stew Perry 
contest this weekend.  It's a great contest, unique in it's own way, and 
a lot of fun.  A few thoughts to share:


If you're running a 6L6 tied to the gutter (i.e., QRP) please know that 
I and others DO want to work you and get you in the log!  That may take 
some considerable patience on both our parts. Please, please don't be 
feel bad or be hesitant about sending your call multiple times.  Dumping 
your call once or twice at 30 wpm just doesn't cut it.  There are quite 
a few of us with multiple tools in the arsenal to receive your weak 
signal.  Going through variations of multiple receive antennas and 
multiple directions trying to pull you through takes some time.  If I 
have to resort to using the APF (with a few cycles, er Hz, bandwidth) 
that takes additional time and complicates things further.   If a QSO 
can't be made please try later. . . conditions change.  On a different 
matter, I'm sure it's frustrating to be a DX station relative to NA.  I 
and others DO want to work you and will do our best.  I try to stop, 
listen, and call specifically for DX on the hour and half hour.  After 
working a DX station I often find another is waiting next in line to 
call me so I'll listen for additional DX stations giving them priority 
for a  Q. . . NA can wait a bit.


This is a really enjoyable contest. . . let's get on and have fun in the 
Stew!         73. . . Dave, W0FLS  (in Iowa)



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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Distance Challenge News

[Tree]

All - if you page down below the scores - you will find all of the
excellent soapbox comments that were submitted.

2019 Stew Perry Results (kkn.net) 

Tree

On Fri, Dec 25, 2020 at 2:34 AM Henk Remijn PA5KT via Topband <
topband@contesting.com> wrote:

> Most people post there comments on the 3830 website.
>
> https://www.3830scores.com/index.php
>
> 73 Henk PA5KT
>
> Op 24-12-2020 om 16:09 schreef uy0zg:
> > Hi All
> >
> > Thank Tree
> >
> > https://www.kkn.net/stew/2019_Stew.htm
> >
> > I would like to read the feedback on the results of many participants
> > and winners. But there are no such comments.
> >
> > Also thanks for the results:
> >
> > https://www.kkn.net/stew/2020_LowBandJack.TXT
> >
> > Based on these results, some impressions on our website:
> >
> >
> http://www.topband.in.ua/2020/12/24/ukraine-in-2020-october-low-band-jack/
> >
> >
> >
> > ---
> > Nick, UY0ZG
> > http://www.topband.in.ua
> >
> > Tree писал 2020-12-21 20:35:
> >> Lots going on:
> >
> >>
> >> 2. The results for the 2019 Stew are FINALLY online at
> >> http://www.kkn.net/stew/2019_Stew.htm.
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Distance Challenge News

[uy0zg]

Dear friend Henk

Unfortunately, I don't see any discussion of the official end results 
here ... :


https://www.3830scores.com/index.php

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Henk Remijn PA5KT via Topband писал 2020-12-25 12:33:

Most people post there comments on the 3830 website.

https://www.3830scores.com/index.php

73 Henk PA5KT

Op 24-12-2020 om 16:09 schreef uy0zg:

Hi All

Thank Tree

https://www.kkn.net/stew/2019_Stew.htm

I would like to read the feedback on the results of many participants 
and winners. But there are no such comments.


Also thanks for the results:

https://www.kkn.net/stew/2020_LowBandJack.TXT

Based on these results, some impressions on our website:

http://www.topband.in.ua/2020/12/24/ukraine-in-2020-october-low-band-jack/ 
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Nick, UY0ZG
http://www.topband.in.ua

Tree писал 2020-12-21 20:35:

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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Distance Challenge News

[Henk Remijn PA5KT via Topband]

Most people post there comments on the 3830 website.

https://www.3830scores.com/index.php

73 Henk PA5KT

Op 24-12-2020 om 16:09 schreef uy0zg:

Hi All

Thank Tree

https://www.kkn.net/stew/2019_Stew.htm

I would like to read the feedback on the results of many participants 
and winners. But there are no such comments.


Also thanks for the results:

https://www.kkn.net/stew/2020_LowBandJack.TXT

Based on these results, some impressions on our website:

http://www.topband.in.ua/2020/12/24/ukraine-in-2020-october-low-band-jack/ 




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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Distance Challenge News

[uy0zg]

Hi All

Thank Tree

https://www.kkn.net/stew/2019_Stew.htm

I would like to read the feedback on the results of many participants 
and winners. But there are no such comments.


Also thanks for the results:

https://www.kkn.net/stew/2020_LowBandJack.TXT

Based on these results, some impressions on our website:

http://www.topband.in.ua/2020/12/24/ukraine-in-2020-october-low-band-jack/


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Topband: Stew Perry Topband Distance Challenge News

[Tree]

Lots going on:

1. We now have a facebook page thanks to Ash, KF5EYY.  Just search for Stew
Perry Topband.

2. The results for the 2019 Stew are FINALLY online at
http://www.kkn.net/stew/2019_Stew.htm.

3. The plaque list is filling up nicely for the next event - check out the
list at Stew Perry TBDC Plaques (kkn.net)
. Note that we have two plaques
sponsored now that combine your scores from the four Stew Events.

4. If you would like to sponsor a plaque - now is the time to do so.
Contact Lew (w...@arrl.net).

See you in five (or six) days for the next Big Stew!!  Hope the good
conditions hang on for another week.

More info at http://www.kkn.net/stew

Tree N6TR/7
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Topband: Stew Perry Plaques

[Tree]

Greetings to Contesters all around the world,

 The Boring Amateur Radio Club is pleased to announce yet another epic
edition of The Stew.  The winter running of The Big Stew will start  at
1500Z on Dec. 26, 2020 and end 23 hours and 59 minutes later.  Please
transport yourself via computer to https://www.kkn.net/stew/   where
you will find a treasure trove of information about this CW radio energy
contest that lives on 160M, which is a frequency near you.

 The Stew Perry Top Band Distance Challenge is an old fashioned radio
contest where the emphasis is on what your ears hear and where that big
radio knob takes you rather than damaging your clicking finger where
multiple callers zero beat each other to a frenzied numbness. Yes,
utilizing packet and spotting and obtaining aid outside of your own self is
against the rules.  Go to the website mentioned above and read the rules,
especially rule #6.

 Another feature of The Stew is that it utilizes the fairest scoring
system in all of radio contesting.  The score rewards you with more points
if you work somebody very far away as compared to different countries or
prefixes. The Stew is a Distance contest not just a country counting or
state counting contest like so many of the other lesser contests.  The
brilliant rules also multiply each contact's value if you work a low power
station or even a QRP station, which do venture out on the band on dark and
stormy contest nights, like Dec. 26, just to see if you can work them.

  Plaques are sponsored and awarded for various feats of radio
accomplishments.  The Boring Amateur Radio Club does not  originate the
plaque categories. Those categories come from the radio combatants
themselves. These Stalwarts propose a category and then back that up with
$65 American dollars to sponsor their plaque for somebody to aspire to
win.  A list of sponsored plaques lives at the website I've mentioned.
Email me at the address below if your curiosity is piqued and you desire to
sponsor a plaque.

 You have about two weeks to get your 160M station in order so you can
play in The Stew. If you think your code is marginal for any reason  just
go above 1850 and call CQ at a speed you can copy. Most pouncing Operators
will QRS and work you. The Stew is a friendly contest where the exchange is
simply your callsign and your Maidenhead grid square.  Signal reports are
optional but some Operators use them as a preparatory sequence for the
coming 4 digit grid square.

 If you have questions motor on over to The Stew website and snoop
around. If  you can’t find the answer then you are probably intoxicated and
should try again after a short period of time. If you still can’t find the
answer send the question to the email address below.

 The Boring Amateur Radio Club predicts that this year’s Running of the
Grids will be a memorable one due to conditions, karma and Covid
cloistering.  We will look for you in The Stew!

  73 and I remain,

  Lew w7ew w...@arrl.net
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Topband: Stew Perry / LowBand Jack News

[Tree]

All - we have easily set a new mark for the number of logs received for the
October Stew/Lowband Jack.  We have received 528 logs, up from 322 last
year.

The preliminary results can be found here -
https://www.kkn.net/stew/STEWSCR.TXT

Congrats to Steve, VE6WZ, who posted the highest score.

The plaque list for the 2019 running of the Big Stew has been populated
with the winners.  Also - we have started the list of plaques for the 2020
running.

https://www.kkn.net/stew/stew_plaques.html

We will be getting the plaques made up in the next couple of weeks and out
in the mail soon.

Now is a good time to circle the weekend after Christmas on the calendar
for the next running of the Stew Perry.  The contest starts at 1500Z on
December 26th.  Full rules can be found here -
https://www.kkn.net/stew/stew_rules.html

73 Tree N6TR
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Topband: Stew Perry at VE6WZ

[VE6WZ_Steve]

As Tree said the condx were pretty good this Saturday for the Lowband Jack 
version of the Stew contest.

The trans-polar EU path was very steady throughout the evening.

I managed to log 71 EU which I think is a one-night record for me on 160m.
Last week I worked 51 EU one evening, but I think the contest brought out some 
new calls.  There were a few “never worked before on 160” callsigns.
Unlike Tree I didn't notice the EU path at my morning, but perhaps thats 
because I was mostly RX to Asia and OC.  I did work Vlad RA4LW Saturday evening.
Worked 12 JA and one HL.
It sure was great to hear Kevin VK6LW call in this morning.  He needed some 
repeats for my grid and said he had bad QRN.
Thanks to all my friends in EU that gave me a call. It was nice to hear those 
familiar calls!

73, de steve ve6wz

Here is the EU country count from my log last night:
(lots of SM activity!)

SM-10
G-8
OH-7
UA-6
DL-6
LY-5
UR-4
ON-4
SP-3
PA-3
OK-3
YL-2
F-2
OZ-2
OM-1
I-1
S5-1
GD-1
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Topband: Stew Perry from K7RAT

[Tree]

Wow!!  This was a lot of fun.

Always nice to see the band scope filled up with CW signals from 1810 to
1839.  I didn't see anyone up above the FT8 signals, but there might have
been some.

The band seemed very quiet - and I could hear really well, although signals
were not really strong.  LY7M was good copy 90 minutes before sunset -
which is something I would expect in December.  Managed about 12 QSOs with
Europe - mostly Northern.  RX3APM was maybe the strongest although SM5EDX
was a consistent signal for at least an hour.  The big surprise from Europe
came this morning - where I worked UA4HBW and RA4LW about an hour before
sunrise.  This is another thing that you typically don't see until December
and only during low sunspot years.  Their signals were coming in from the
North.

Had a good sunrise peak to VK6 and worked two of them.  Nothing else from
South of the equator.  Nice to add about a dozen JAs.

Tree N6TR / K7RAT
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Topband: Stew Perry Four Season Plaque

[Tree]

All -

The Boring ARC just put the finishing touches on a new award that might be
of interest.  It will be given to the highest scoring single-op entrant who
operates all four of the Stews (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter).

While this year is just a test run, you might want to make sure you stay
eligible for the test-run-score listing by making sure you submit an entry
for this event.

Details about this award can be found here:

https://www.kkn.net/stew/stew_mfs.html

See you on the noisy bands later.

Tree N6TR / K7RAT
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Re: Topband: Stew Perry Contest

[uy0zg]

Hi

I heard you Roger.

But did not distract you from your beloved CQ dx TEST :-))

Almost all of my NA correspondents are old acquaintances.

There are only two new ones - N4BAA, AA2EQ.

There was one QSO with the third zone - K7RL ( It has wonderful TX + 
RX).


Also, many from the USA heard me well.

Only a few stations did not answer me.

Five times I tried to call NN7CW.
Lost about 30 minutes .
And now everything is clear..

http://lists.contesting.com/_3830/2020-03/msg03876.html

But overall a great contest !



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Roger Kennedy писал 2020-03-16 14:55:
Yes, great to see conditions being good this weekend for the Contest.  
The
big NA signals were peaking S9 +10 to 15dB over here (which what they 
always

used to be, but I haven't seen for a while)

I came on for a couple of hours on Saturday night, and managed to work 
45 NA

stations, including several Caribbeans.

It's just a shame that you never hear most of these stations on 160 the 
rest

of the time !

Roger G3YRO

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Topband: Stew Perry Contest

[Roger Kennedy]

Yes, great to see conditions being good this weekend for the Contest.  The
big NA signals were peaking S9 +10 to 15dB over here (which what they always
used to be, but I haven't seen for a while)

I came on for a couple of hours on Saturday night, and managed to work 45 NA
stations, including several Caribbeans.

It's just a shame that you never hear most of these stations on 160 the rest
of the time !

Roger G3YRO

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Topband: Stew Perry Preliminary Results posted

[Tree]

Great to see so much activity for the Spring Stew.  Was sorry to miss it
myself.

The preliminary results are now online:

https://www.kkn.net/stew/stew_results.html

73 Tree N6TR
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