Re: Topband: CQ 160M SSB CONTEST
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I don't know exactly how to explain this, but I listened to the contest a few times and was kind of disappointed. I never felt compelled to participate and so I didn't. I didn't hear a single call I recognized. None of the big contest stations nor anyone on this reflector. For me the CW contests on 160 are MUCH more fun, though I am not really that proficient at CW, and I certainly have participated in SSB contests in the past. Anyone else feel like I did? Maybe I was just in an off mood. :-) 73, Mike www.w0btu.com On Sun, Feb 24, 2013 at 5:31 PM, Bryan Buck wh...@hawaii.rr.com wrote: I enjoyed my first 160M contest. ... _ Topband Reflector
Re: Topband: 500 kHz
I do not dream of working ZL on 500 Especially since 500 kHz isn't available to hams in ZL yet. We do have 1750m, though (130 to 190 KHz), but the maximum power output is only 5W. 73, Rick ZL2HAM -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Lennart M Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 7:36 AM To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Topband: 500 kHz Hi guys! Most or maybe all of us have been talking about 160 as the low band and that is correct in a sence IF they are just about to open up 500 kHz on a more global basis. I do not dream of working ZL on 500 but just want to figure out how big interest there is at this reflector to run some tests on 500. Been in touch with Elecraft and they recommend an up/down converter for the K3 rather than using the KRX3. If you are interested, please send a note off reflector to me. 73 Len SM7BIC _ Topband Reflector _ Topband Reflector
Topband: activity from Angola on Top Band
Hi Any one knows when D3AA will be back in Angola? His gone after activity in Monday 11 Feb 2013. I need him only on Top Band. I saw some spot D2QV, how his signal coming any successful QSO has been made? 73 Zenek SP5INQ _ Topband Reflector
Re: Topband: 500 kHz
Hi, I'm hoping a new 600 meter allocation will give some nice regional rag chew QSOs. My receiver is already working and now looking at designs and schemes for transmitting a signal when the time comes. I have been receiving low powered signals from some of the experimental stations at about 1000 miles distant sometimes. NDBs at 25 watts are good day or night out to 1200 miles. I won't be disappointed if we cannot work other hams globally. There are other bands that are good for that. 73, Bill KU8H _ Topband Reflector
Re: Topband: CQ 160M SSB CONTEST
My first and maybe my last 160m SSB effort. It did motivate me to get a 160 antenna up. I would agree that participation is thin. Worked most states but no !!! W1's (only weakly heard 2) VE's a few Caribbean, . Propagation and the central/east coast US QRM and their QRN levels require a big signal from here (Redmond, WA). I could hear much better than talk (800w). 161 Q's 11hrs OTA. Grant KZ1W On 2/24/2013 4:56 PM, Mike Waters wrote: I'm glad you enjoyed it. I don't know exactly how to explain this, but I listened to the contest a few times and was kind of disappointed. I never felt compelled to participate and so I didn't. I didn't hear a single call I recognized. None of the big contest stations nor anyone on this reflector. For me the CW contests on 160 are MUCH more fun, though I am not really that proficient at CW, and I certainly have participated in SSB contests in the past. Anyone else feel like I did? Maybe I was just in an off mood. :-) 73, Mike www.w0btu.com On Sun, Feb 24, 2013 at 5:31 PM, Bryan Buck wh...@hawaii.rr.com wrote: I enjoyed my first 160M contest. ... _ Topband Reflector _ Topband Reflector
