Topband: W1AW 1802.5kHz LP

2019-02-04 Thread Phil Hartwell via Topband
Hi Guys, I was copying W1AW on 1802.5kHz on the long path at my SR (2141z) today. I have worked VE1 and W1 many times LP, but never heard W1AW on 160m before, possibly because of their schedule not coinciding with my SR. It was audible until 2220z. I will be QRV on 1822.5kHz at my SR tomorrow

Re: Topband: 4 SQ To The Ground

2019-02-04 Thread Jeff Blaine
Got tired of the maintenance.   It was about 3-5' and was a pain in the neck for mowing.  Plus keeping tension on the lines etc was a hassle. With a 4sq, you pay in the end.  If it's elevated radials, then you pay over time.   If it's in-ground, you pay up front with the radial field install

Topband: FT8

2019-02-04 Thread Craig Clark
2. Re: FT8 vs other modes This discussion has been fascinating for the breadth and depth of opinions. The fundamental fact however is that this is a hobby with a wide range of options. FT8 will not be the end of CW operation. It is just another mode. Life is change. We cannot "live" in the

Topband: 4 SQ To The Ground

2019-02-04 Thread Joe
Hi Jeff, You say,, "I put down 5/8" CATV when I moved the 40m 4sq back down to the ground -" It sounds like you had an elevated 4 sq, that you went back to the ground. Can I ask why you went back to the ground? Joe WB9SBD Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com

Re: Topband: Topband Phenomenon

2019-02-04 Thread Petr Ourednik
Hi all, I have the same experiences from this weekend during the FOC Marathon on Topband. I heard the same in case of G's and other coastal stations > it did not happened with sigs from inland stations... the difference was few S units. Even more I noticed another "SDE" phenomenon this weekend