[IRCA] Moving towards better DXing
After 20+ years living in an apartment and condo, my wife and I have bought a house out in the burbs with a BIG back yard and the potential for some REAL antennas. Although my ham radio operating has been awesome all those years, using stealth antennas, my MW and LW Dxing has not achieved its true potential because of antenna limitations on a 7th story balcony in a concrete and steel building. The new 'hood has underground utilities and on initial tests and inspections prior to purchase, it was pretty darned quiet. I look forward to finally being able to roll up my sleeves and work with the Big Boys of the Northwest; Salmaniw, Hall-Patch, Atkins, Portzer and DeBock... the Rolling Stones of the DX World up here. Wish me luck everyone! -- Colin Newell is the Editor and creator of Coffeecrew.com - DXer.ca - BobHarris.com | Amateur Radio VA7WWV | Twitter.Com/CoffeeCrew | Victoria B.C. Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Moving towards better DXing
Nice. Curious about your stealth antennas though. KI4SYC Sent from my iPhone On Jul 17, 2014, at 5:38 PM, R. Colin Newell coffeecan...@gmail.com wrote: After 20+ years living in an apartment and condo, my wife and I have bought a house out in the burbs with a BIG back yard and the potential for some REAL antennas.. Although my ham radio operating has been awesome all those years, using stealth antennas, my MW and LW Dxing has not achieved its true potential because of antenna limitations on a 7th story balcony in a concrete and steel building. The new 'hood has underground utilities and on initial tests and inspections prior to purchase, it was pretty darned quiet. I look forward to finally being able to roll up my sleeves and work with the Big Boys of the Northwest; Salmaniw, Hall-Patch, Atkins, Portzer and DeBock... the Rolling Stones of the DX World up here. Wish me luck everyone! -- Colin Newell is the Editor and creator of Coffeecrew.com - DXer.ca - BobHarris.com | Amateur Radio VA7WWV | Twitter.Com/CoffeeCrew | Victoria B.C. Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Moving towards better DXing
I have always used Wellbrook ALA100's with discrete wire loops for MW and LW DXing (they look like a hula hoop on my balcony -- virtually the same dimensions as the modern and 60's hula hoops...) and low profile WORKMAN base loaded 7' whip antennas for all bands between 80 and 6 Meters. On Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 2:45 PM, Ira Elbert New III i...@hotmail.com wrote: Nice. Curious about your stealth antennas though. KI4SYC -- Colin Newell is the Editor and creator of Coffeecrew.com - DXer.ca - BobHarris.com | Amateur Radio VA7WWV | Twitter.Com/CoffeeCrew | Victoria B.C. Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Moving towards better DXing
What kind of contacts were you able to make with the stealth antennas? I can manage a dipole here, but hey always manage to fall. I was thinking of something stealthy or vertical for transmit and receive. Bert Sent from my iPhone On Jul 17, 2014, at 5:52 PM, R. Colin Newell coffeecan...@gmail.com wrote: I have always used Wellbrook ALA100's with discrete wire loops for MW and LW DXing (they look like a hula hoop on my balcony -- virtually the same dimensions as the modern and 60's hula hoops...) and low profile WORKMAN base loaded 7' whip antennas for all bands between 80 and 6 Meters. On Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 2:45 PM, Ira Elbert New III i...@hotmail.com wrote: Nice. Curious about your stealth antennas though. KI4SYC -- Colin Newell is the Editor and creator of Coffeecrew.com - DXer.ca - BobHarris.com | Amateur Radio VA7WWV | Twitter.Com/CoffeeCrew | Victoria B.C. Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
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Congrats, sounds like a great move. You'll have to report some great DX now that you invoked The Rolling Stones of DX. Martin Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 14:38:47 -0700 From: R. Colin Newell coffeecan...@gmail.com To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America IRCA@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] Moving towards better DXing Message-ID: CANL- chkv8q2w6otjodtgkogeqh7vzh3ptic6opgvsk7ouyj...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 After 20+ years living in an apartment and condo, my wife and I have bought a house out in the burbs with a BIG back yard and the potential for some REAL antennas. Although my ham radio operating has been awesome all those years, using stealth antennas, my MW and LW Dxing has not achieved its true potential because of antenna limitations on a 7th story balcony in a concrete and steel building. The new 'hood has underground utilities and on initial tests and inspections prior to purchase, it was pretty darned quiet. I look forward to finally being able to roll up my sleeves and work with the Big Boys of the Northwest; Salmaniw, Hall-Patch, Atkins, Portzer and DeBock... the Rolling Stones of the DX World up here. Wish me luck everyone! -- Colin Newell is the Editor and creator of Coffeecrew.com - DXer.ca - BobHarris.com | Amateur Radio VA7WWV | Twitter.Com/CoffeeCrew | Victoria B.C. Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Moving towards better DXing
Well - from my condo which is on a hill top with water views AND 275' above average terrain -- My QRZ.com page lists over 600 QSO between 2009 and present. I have not put everything in QRZ.com and I figure I have had around 2000 QSO since my ham career started in 2008 or 2009. With 10W (all mode) but mostly SSB, I have worked around 50 countries. I have upgraded my ICOM 703+ (which I have kept for back up...) to a Kenwood TS-480SAT (100 Watts - All mode) I look forward to using my Drake R8, Kenwood R2000, Eton E1 with real antennas -- and firing up my venerable DX150B after 30 years of relative inactivity. Back in 1976 I use to DX with Nick Hall Patch during that stellar DX season and it picked up Europe night after night with a 300' Inverted L terminating at the 75' level of a Douglas Fir Tree... I have pictures of this antenna that I should post one day. They were the good old days -- hope they return! On Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 3:02 PM, Ira Elbert New III i...@hotmail.com wrote: What kind of contacts were you able to make with the stealth antennas? I can manage a dipole here, but hey always manage to fall. I was thinking of something stealthy or vertical for transmit and receive. Bert Sent from my iPhone -- Colin Newell is the Editor and creator of Coffeecrew.com - DXer.ca - BobHarris.com | Amateur Radio VA7WWV | Twitter.Com/CoffeeCrew | Victoria B.C. Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Moving towards better DXing
Trust me - rubbing shoulders with the NW Godfathers of DXing can be pretty intimidating when you are not on an even footing -- that said, I have performed some miracles with my modest set-up. Thank you everyone! On Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 3:12 PM, Martin Foltz martinfo...@cox.net wrote: Congrats, sounds like a great move. You'll have to report some great DX now that you invoked The Rolling Stones of DX. Martin -- Colin Newell is the Editor and creator of Coffeecrew.com - DXer.ca - BobHarris.com | Amateur Radio VA7WWV | Twitter.Com/CoffeeCrew | Victoria B.C. Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
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Congrats Colin. Sounds like you have room for a SAL-30! :) 73, Brandon On 7/17/2014 4:38 PM, R. Colin Newell wrote: After 20+ years living in an apartment and condo, my wife and I have bought a house out in the burbs with a BIG back yard and the potential for some REAL antennas. Although my ham radio operating has been awesome all those years, using stealth antennas, my MW and LW Dxing has not achieved its true potential because of antenna limitations on a 7th story balcony in a concrete and steel building. The new 'hood has underground utilities and on initial tests and inspections prior to purchase, it was pretty darned quiet. I look forward to finally being able to roll up my sleeves and work with the Big Boys of the Northwest; Salmaniw, Hall-Patch, Atkins, Portzer and DeBock... the Rolling Stones of the DX World up here. Wish me luck everyone! ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Moving towards better DXing
How much room do you have. Colin? And yes, if you want something for all bands, the SAL-30 is very highly recommended. 73 KAZ -Original Message- From: Brandon swl.tn@gmail.com Sent: Jul 17, 2014 5:20 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] Moving towards better DXing Congrats Colin. Sounds like you have room for a SAL-30! :) 73, Brandon On 7/17/2014 4:38 PM, R. Colin Newell wrote: After 20+ years living in an apartment and condo, my wife and I have bought a house out in the burbs with a BIG back yard and the potential for some REAL antennas. Although my ham radio operating has been awesome all those years, using stealth antennas, my MW and LW Dxing has not achieved its true potential because of antenna limitations on a 7th story balcony in a concrete and steel building. The new 'hood has underground utilities and on initial tests and inspections prior to purchase, it was pretty darned quiet. I look forward to finally being able to roll up my sleeves and work with the Big Boys of the Northwest; Salmaniw, Hall-Patch, Atkins, Portzer and DeBock... the Rolling Stones of the DX World up here. Wish me luck everyone! ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
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Fine business there. Oh...I tried to track down the workman antenna, but all I come across are cb antennas. Do you have a model number handy? Sent from my iPhone On Jul 17, 2014, at 6:16 PM, R. Colin Newell coffeecan...@gmail.com wrote: Well - from my condo which is on a hill top with water views AND 275' above average terrain -- My QRZ.com page lists over 600 QSO between 2009 and present. I have not put everything in QRZ.com and I figure I have had around 2000 QSO since my ham career started in 2008 or 2009. With 10W (all mode) but mostly SSB, I have worked around 50 countries. I have upgraded my ICOM 703+ (which I have kept for back up...) to a Kenwood TS-480SAT (100 Watts - All mode) I look forward to using my Drake R8, Kenwood R2000, Eton E1 with real antennas -- and firing up my venerable DX150B after 30 years of relative inactivity. Back in 1976 I use to DX with Nick Hall Patch during that stellar DX season and it picked up Europe night after night with a 300' Inverted L terminating at the 75' level of a Douglas Fir Tree... I have pictures of this antenna that I should post one day. They were the good old days -- hope they return! On Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 3:02 PM, Ira Elbert New III i...@hotmail.com wrote: What kind of contacts were you able to make with the stealth antennas? I can manage a dipole here, but hey always manage to fall. I was thinking of something stealthy or vertical for transmit and receive. Bert Sent from my iPhone -- Colin Newell is the Editor and creator of Coffeecrew.com - DXer.ca - BobHarris.com | Amateur Radio VA7WWV | Twitter.Com/CoffeeCrew | Victoria B.C. Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Moving towards better DXing
AKA Jetstream mobile antennas -- here is the 20M version - cheap and robust. http://www.durhamradio.com/jetstream-jtmhf20-mobile-20-meter-amateur-whip-antenna-canada.html On Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 3:22 PM, Ira Elbert New III i...@hotmail.com wrote: Fine business there. Oh...I tried to track down the workman antenna, but all I come across are cb antennas. Do you have a model number handy? -- Colin Newell is the Editor and creator of Coffeecrew.com - DXer.ca - BobHarris.com | Amateur Radio VA7WWV | Twitter.Com/CoffeeCrew | Victoria B.C. Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
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I think my back yard ( 90' X 70' ) will get variations on the ALA100 loop and maybe a flag (under the technical direction of Nick Hall Patch...) And some way of using my low profile whip antennas -- There will be no mast in the back yard -- my municipality has some pretty strict covenants about radio towers -- that said, I am good to around 45' with basic consultation with the neighborhood. Thank you for the wishes everyone! On Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 3:20 PM, Brandon swl.tn@gmail.com wrote: Congrats Colin. Sounds like you have room for a SAL-30! :) 73, Brandon -- Colin Newell is the Editor and creator of Coffeecrew.com - DXer.ca - BobHarris.com | Amateur Radio VA7WWV | Twitter.Com/CoffeeCrew | Victoria B.C. Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Moving towards better DXing
Sounds like plenty of room for a flag, but not a double-loop type of antenna. 73 and best of luck..KAZ -Original Message- From: R. Colin Newell coffeecan...@gmail.com Sent: Jul 17, 2014 5:51 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] Moving towards better DXing I think my back yard ( 90' X 70' ) will get variations on the ALA100 loop and maybe a flag (under the technical direction of Nick Hall Patch...) And some way of using my low profile whip antennas -- There will be no mast in the back yard -- my municipality has some pretty strict covenants about radio towers -- that said, I am good to around 45' with basic consultation with the neighborhood. Thank you for the wishes everyone! On Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 3:20 PM, Brandon swl.tn@gmail.com wrote: Congrats Colin. Sounds like you have room for a SAL-30! :) 73, Brandon -- Colin Newell is the Editor and creator of Coffeecrew.com - DXer.ca - BobHarris.com | Amateur Radio VA7WWV | Twitter.Com/CoffeeCrew | Victoria B.C. Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
