Re: Topband: 9Q0HQ

2015-03-19 Thread k1fz
Try an insulated wire, 66 meters long, on the ground (BOG antenna) If a transformer is not available, connect directly to the receiver auxillary antenna port. Signals will be weak, but noise should be much weaker. Hope this works, It is easy to try. 73 Bruce-K1FZ

Re: Topband: 9Q0HQ

2015-03-19 Thread j...@kk9a.com
I am not sure what supplies that you have available in the Republic of Congo. A Pennant should fit in your operating area. It is pretty easy to build and it is not ground dependent. John KK9A To: topband@contesting.com Subject:Topband: 9Q0HQ From: alfeo...@tin.it alfeo...@tin.it

Re: Topband: 9Q0HQ

2015-03-19 Thread JC
use of chokes. Horizontal flag does help but needs to be high above ground. Regards JC N4IS -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Guido Tedeschi Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2015 11:37 AM To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: 9Q0HQ

Re: Topband: 9Q0HQ

2015-03-19 Thread Guido Tedeschi
John, the Diamond they used is quite similar to the Pemnant... 73 de Guido, ik2bcp Il giorno 19/mar/2015, alle ore 15:39, j...@kk9a.com j...@kk9a.com ha scritto: I am not sure what supplies that you have available in the Republic of Congo. A Pennant should fit in your operating area. It is