Re: Topband: Herbert Schoenbohm, KV4FZ: Silent Key

[Frank Davis]

I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Herb KV4FZ.  He is in my log many 
many times.  I started on 160 in Nov 1974.  KV4FZ was my 4th DXCC entity 
1976-12-04.   RIP

73 Frank VO1HP


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Topband: For Sale K9AY

[Frank Davis]

K9AY  Low Noise Receive antenna system;  AS-AYL-4-RX - AYL-4 Controller with 
Preamplifier (Control head and Relay box)   In execellent condition (purchased 
Oct 2008). Used to work first ever JA-VO QSO on 160M Nov 2008. 

See Array Solutions for more deatils: 
https://www.arraysolutions.com/antennas/receiving-antennas/as-ayl-4?sort=pd.name&order=ASC

Ask: $200US + shipping

Reply offline to VO1HP:  fda...@nfld.net
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Topband: ET7L NOT VALID

[Frank Davis]

Just found out today that ET7L operation is not valid.  My card submission was 
rejected by the DXCC desk.  No reason give.

VO1HP
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Topband: VIDEO: 160M Eu signals on 200ft unterminated BOG @ 17:48Z VO1HP

[Frank Davis]

New video link:

https://youtu.be/GTXvcEwgUsU 

Apparently the facebook link I posted earlier does not work for everyone.
I did use the link FB gave me for universal access…go figure.

Hopefully this Youtube link above will !
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Topband: 160M Signals on K3 remote receiver - 200ft BOG 31 Jan 2016 12:50EST

[Frank Davis]

This is a link to a short video of Eu signals being rec’d today at 2:40 NST 
(12:50EST)
on my remote rx using a new 200ft unterminated BOG.   All I can is amazing.  I 
switch over to a Pixel Loop at 30ft and hear the noise…..no noise on the 
unterminated BOG and just using the K3 preamp.

https://www.facebook.com/frank.davis.9659/videos/10153224137736619/ 


Frank VO1HP
www.vo1hp.ca 

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Topband: CQWW160 New Rule!! ....good news

[Frank Davis]

> 
> III. CATEGORIES:
> 
> For Single Operator Assisted Only:
> A new rule is added to allow the use of one and only one remote receiver 
> located within
> 100KM of the main transmitter site. WebSDR’s are OK, but must be located 
> within the 100KM limit. The rule is designed to accommodate new technology, 
> and for those who experience high noise levels at the transmitting site. 
> Anyone found using a remote receiver outside the limit will be subject to 
> Disqualification.

VO1HP
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Topband: JT65A 1838khz early am Sept 25 2015 at VO1HP remote

[Frank Davis]

Lots of JT65A activityI have edited out the endless CQ's to make the file 
more readable.
If this is of interest I can continue to post otherwise will not post any more.

0210 -12  1.2 1503 # AD1B VE3NLS FN04
0211 -20  0.4 1503 # VE3NLS AD1B -11
0212 -16  1.3 1503 # AD1B VE3NLS R-10
0214 -14  1.2 1503 # TU NU1 RR73
0214 -18  0.9  544 # CQ WA9THI EM69
0223 -14  0.4  856 # CQ N4CE FM06
0229  -9  0.4  859 # WJ2R N4CE -11
0231  -6  0.5  859 # WJ2R N4CE 73
0236 -14  0.5 1010 # CQ KX4P FM05
0237  -9  0.5 1016 # KX4P N4CE FM06
0238 -13  0.5 1015 # N4CE KX4P -02
0239 -10  0.4 1022 # KX4P N4CE R-11
0240 -11  0.5 1016 # TNX AND 73
0241 -13  0.5 1023 # KX4P N4CE 73
0243  -9  0.3 1015 # KX4P KA8G EN80
0244 -14  0.5 1016 # CQ KX4P FM05
0245  -6  0.3 1437 # CQ KA8G EN80
0246 -13  0.5 1015 # WA9THI KX4P -07
0247 -16  1.2 1015 # KX4P WA9THI R-06
0247  -7  0.6 1437 # CQ KA8G EN80
0248 -14  0.8 1015 # WA9THI KX4P RRR
0249 -18  1.2 1015 # KX4P WA9THI 73
0249  -5  0.6 1437 # CQ KA8G EN80
0250 -13  0.8 1015 # CQ KX4P FM05
0250 -19  0.7 1437 # KA8G WB8VLO EN81
0251  -6  0.6 1436 # WB8VLO KA8G -02
0252 -19  0.4 1437 # KA8G WB8VLO R-05
0253  -6  0.4 1436 # WB8VLO KA8G RRR
0254 -17  0.4 1437 # KA8G WB8VLO 73
0255  -7  0.4 1436 # WB8VLO KA8G 73
0257  -6  0.4 1436 # CQ KA8G EN80
0258 -16  1.1  681 # CQ HB9FLU JN47
0338 -20  0.4  746 # CQ KB3X EM95
0304 -17  0.4 1147 # KA8G W8LMG EM98
0316 -15  0.4 1586 # CQ KB3X EM95
0333 -11  0.1 1454 # W5VE ZF1EJ R-15
0334 -11  0.4 1022 # CQ UX4UA KO50
0335  -9  0.1 1454 # W5VE ZF1EJ 73
0336 -10  0.4 1009 # CQ UX4UA KO50
0338  -9  0.4 1007 # UT7MT UX4UA -16
0340 -17  0.4  746 # W9MDB KB3X -22
0340 -10  0.4 1007 # UT7MT UX4UA RRR
0342 -19  0.4  746 # W9MDB KB3X RRR
0342 -10  0.4 1007 # UT7MT UX4UA 73
0342  -8  1.4 1124 # CQ W1WJW FN32
0344 -17  0.4  746 # W9MDB KB3X 73
0344 -11  0.4 1007 # CQ UX4UA KO50
0344  -6  1.4 1124 # CQ W1WJW FN32
0353  -9  0.0 1280 # W1WJW ZF1EJ R-17
0354  -4  0.5 1281 # ZF1EJ W1WJW R-17
0355  -1 -0.2 1011 # CQ KA1R FN42
0355 -10  0.1 1280 # W1WJW ZF1EJ 73
0356  -1  0.5 1281 # ZF1EJ W1WJW RR73
0357  -1 -0.2 1011 # CQ KA1R FN42
0358  -8  0.0 1010 # KA1R ZF1EJ R-08
0359  -1 -0.1  812 # CQ KA1R FN42
0400  -4  0.5  806 # KA1R W1WJW FN32
0400 -10  0.0 1010 # KA1R ZF1EJ R-08
0403  -2  0.6  811 # KA1R W1WJW FN32
0405  -1  0.5 1281 # CQ W1WJW FN32
0408  -9  0.3 1281 # W1WJW KC9MBL EM79
0410  -8  0.3 1511 # CQ KC9MBL EM79
0412  -9  0.3 1510 # CQ KC9MBL EM79
0414 -12  0.3 1511 # W9MDB KC9MBL -11
0416 -11  0.3 1511 # W9MDB KC9MBL RRR
0418 -13  0.5 1511 # W9MDB KC9MBL 73
0420 -19  0.8 1206 # CQ SP9UVG JO90
0424 -19  0.6 1636 # CQ DH3FBI JN49
0440  -5  0.4 1006 # CQ PA9CC DX
0438  -5  0.4 1006 # CQ PA9CC DX
0438 -22  0.6 1636 # CQ DH3FBI JN49
0507 -15  0.3 1427 # CQ F5RRS JN36
0503 -16  0.4 1429 # CQ F5RRS JN36
0505 -18  2.7 1217 # CQ K4MSR FM07
0522  -1 -1.2 1428 # F5RRS K2QQ 73
0518  -2  0.3 1027 # CQ W1VT FN31
0518  -1 -1.0 1426 # F5RRS K2QQ FN03
0520  -1  0.3 1027 # CQ W1VT FN31
0520  -1 -1.2 1427 # F5RRS K2QQ R-09
0521 -14  0.3 1429 # K2QQ F5RRS RRR
0522  -1  0.2 1027 # CQ W1VT FN31
0523 -15  0.3 1429 # K2QQ F5RRS 73
0524  -1  0.3 1707 # CQ W1VT FN31
0525 -17  0.3 1429 # CQ F5RRS JN36
0544  -1 -0.9 1208 # CQ K2QQ FN03
0616  -1  0.3 1004 # CQ W1VT FN31
0643  -6  0.3 1453 # CQ NC2O FM06
0727 -12  0.4 1810 # CQ K0TPP EM48
0721  -4  0.5 1453 # KM5SC NC2O -10
0727  -7  0.3 1454 # KM5SC NC2O 73
0725 -11  0.4 1510 # CQ K0TPP EM48
0729  -7  0.3 1454 # CQ NC2O FM06
0729 -10  0.4 1810 # CQ K0TPP EM48
0731 -11  0.3 1454 # CQ NC2O FM06
0731  -9  0.4 1810 # KM5SC K0TPP -06
0733  -9  0.3 1454 # CQ NC2O FM06
0733  -9  0.3 1810 # KM5SC K0TPP 73
0735  -6  0.4 1810 # CQ K0TPP EM48
0739  -1  0.4 1210 # CQ K1CF FN43
0858  -8  0.3 1010 # KL7QW W0JTM EM29
0805  -1  0.4 1700 # CQ K0TPP EM48
0831  -7  1.0 1380 # CQ NC2O FM06
0837  -9  0.5 1412 # CQ K0TPP EM48
0839  -8  0.4 1216 # VA6SP K0TPP EM48
0841 -10  0.4 1216 # VA6SP K0TPP R-14
0843 -10  0.4 1216 # VA6SP K0TPP 73
0900  -9  0.3 1011 # CQ W0JTM EM29


Frank VO1HP
www.vo1hp.ca

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Topband: JT65A 1838khz Overnight Sept 20-21

[Frank Davis]

Here is a log of everything heard here last night.  
Remote  Afedri-NET SDR and Pixel Loop at 50ft ABSL (adjacent landwash & beaming 
NE-SW)
Decoded remotely using SDR Console and WSJT-X.
Some very nice DX  e.g VP8

Frank VO1HP

0014  -8  0.4 1013 # CQ WU2M FN23   ~U. States



0016 -10  0.3 1013 # CQ WU2M FN23   ~U. States



0018  -9  0.3 1013 # CQ WU2M FN23   ~U. States



0019 -21  0.9 1380 # CQ WA9THI EM69 ~U. States



0020 -10  0.3 1013 # CQ WU2M FN23   ~U. States



0022  -8  0.4 1013 # CQ WU2M FN23   ~U. States



0024 -11  0.3 1013 # CQ WU2M FN23   ~U. States



0026  -8  0.3 1013 # CQ WU2M FN23   ~U. States



0027 -15  0.5 1281 # YV4DYJ NY2NY FN30



0028  -8  0.3 1013 # CQ WU2M FN23   ~U. States



0029 -14  0.5 1012 # WU2M NY2NY FN30  



0030  -8  0.3 1012 # NY2NY WU2M -07   



0031 -14  0.5 1012 # R-06 OP JAY  



0032  -8  0.3 1012 # NY2NY WU2M 73



0033 -14  0.5 1012 # WU2M NY2NY 73



0034 -10  0.3 1012 # CQ WU2M FN23   ~U. States



0036  -9  0.3 1012 # CQ WU2M FN23   ~U. States



0038 -11  0.3 1012 # CQ WU2M FN23   ~U. States



0040  -8  0.3 1012 # CQ WU2M FN23   ~U. States



0041 -22  1.2 1380 # CQ WA9THI EM69 ~U. States



0042 -23  0.8 1224 # CQ W8OZZ EN81  ~U. States



0044 -21  0.8 1223 # WB4JWM W8OZZ -07 



0046 -21  0.6 1223 # WB4JWM W8OZZ 73  



0047  -9  0.4 1516 # CQ KW2Y FN23   ~U. States



0049 -10  0.4 1516 # CQ KW2Y FN23   ~U. States



0050 -10  0.5 1517 # KW2Y W1UU FN41   



0051 -11  0.4 1517 # W1UU KW2Y -01



0052  -6  0.5 1518 # KW2Y W1UU R-01   



0053 -10  0.4 1517 # W1UU KW2Y 73 



0054  -6  0.4 1518 # KW2Y W1UU 73 



0055 -10  0.4 1281 # YV4DYJ KW2Y FN23 



0057 -14  0.4 1281 # YV4DYJ NY2NY FN30



0058 -20  0.1 1281 # CQ YV4DYJ FK60 !Venezuela



0059 -11  0.4 1281 # YV4DYJ WU2M FN23 



0101  -9  0.4 1281 # YV4DYJ WU2M FN23 



0102 -21  0.1 1281 # CQ YV4DYJ FK60 !Venezuela



0103 -10  0.3 1291 # YV4DYJ K1VWJ FN42



0105 -11  0.6 1782 # CQ K1VWJ FN42  ~U. States



0122  -1  0.4 1214 # AC2IK WT8N FN53  



0124  -1  0.4 1214 # AC2IK WT8N R-10  



0126  -1  0.4 1214 # AC2IK WT8N 73



0129 -17  0.4 1282 # YV4DYJ KC1ANM FN31   



0131 -12  0.6 1291 # YV4DYJ K1VWJ FN42



0134 -18  0.4 1213 # AC2IK KC1ANM FN31



0136 -19  0.3 1213 # AC2IK KC1ANM R-02



0138 -19  0.1 1213 # AC2IK KC1ANM 73  

0138 -22  0.2 1481 # CQ YV4DYJ FK60 !Venezuela



0139  -2  0.4 1480 # YV4DYJ WT8N FN53 



0140 -21 -0.0 1481 # CQ YV4DYJ FK60 !Venezuela



0141  -2  0.4 1481 # YV4DYJ WT8N FN53 



0142 -21 -0.0 1481 # CQ YV4DYJ FK60 !Venezuela



0143 -22  0.3 1482 # YV4DYJ VP8ALJ GD18   



0146 -20 -0.0 1481 # CQ YV4DYJ FK60 !Venezuela



0148  -1  0.4 1681 # VP8ALJ WT8N FN53 



0150  -1  0.4 1681 # VP8ALJ WT8N FN53 

Topband: Sept 12 JT65 on 1838khz...nice opening to Eu.

[Frank Davis]

0108 -17  0.4 1234 # CQ K2QQ FN03   ~U. States

0110 -18  0.4 1230 # KC2YIL K2QQ -08   

0112 -17  0.4 1225 # KC2YIL K2QQ RRR   

0114 -18  0.4 1225 # KC2YIL K2QQ 73

0123  -7  0.4 1756 # CQ N2GZ FN31   ~U. States

0125  -5  0.4 1755 # WB4JWM N2GZ -16   

0127  -8  0.2 1755 # WB4JWM N2GZ RRR   

0128 -20  0.3 1045 # K9AAN KW2Y FN23   

0129  -6  0.2 1754 # CQ N2GZ FN31   ~U. States

0130 -19  0.3 1045 # K9AAN KW2Y R-18   

0131  -6  0.4 1754 # CQ N2GZ FN31   ~U. States

0132 -18  0.3 1045 # K9AAN TU 73   

0133  -4  0.4 1754 # KX4P N2GZ -08 

0135 -21  0.6  623 # CQ KC2YIL FN31 ~U. States

0135  -3  0.4 1754 # KX4P N2GZ RRR 

0137 -23  0.4  623 # CQ KC2YIL FN31 ~U. States

0137  -2  0.4 1754 # CQ N2GZ FN31   ~U. States

0138 -20  0.3 1161 # CQ WU2M FN23   ~U. States

0139  -5  0.4 1754 # CQ N2GZ FN31   ~U. States

0140 -19  0.3 1161 # KX4P WU2M -13 

0141 -19  0.5  620 # WB4JWM KC2YIL -15 

0141  -6  0.4 1754 # WA9THI N2GZ -14   

0142 -17  0.3 1161 # KX4P WU2M 73

0143 -19  0.5  620 # GD 2CU AGN 73 

0143 -13  0.3 1013 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0143  -4  0.4 1754 # WA9THI N2GZ RRR   

0145  -9  0.6 1013 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0145  -5  0.4 1754 # CQ N2GZ FN31   ~U. States

0146 -16  0.3 1161 # CQ WU2M FN23   ~U. States

0147 -10  0.5 1013 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0147  -6  0.5 1752 # N2MGT N2GZ -02

0149  -7  0.5 1013 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0149  -5  0.4 1752 # N2MGT N2GZ RRR

0150 -21  0.4 1503 # CQ KC2YIL FN31 ~U. States

0151  -8  0.5 1013 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0153  -7  0.4 1013 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0155  -5  0.5 1013 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0157  -5  0.2 1014 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0159  -6  0.5 1013 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0201  -3  0.5 1013 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russi

0203  -4  0.5 1013 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0204 -20  0.4 1264 # CQ K1CF FN43   ~U. States

0205  -3  0.6 1013 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0207  -4  0.6 1013 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0209  -2  0.4 1013 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0211  -3  0.5 1014 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0213  -3  0.5  904 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0215  -3  0.3  903 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0217  -5  0.5  904 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0219  -4  0.4  904 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0221  -4  0.8  904 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0223  -5  0.7  904 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0225  -5  0.5  904 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0227  -4  0.5  904 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0229  -6  0.5  904 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0230 -13  0.3 1580 # K4BX N3JXB FN20   

0232  -7  0.5  904 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0232 -14  0.3 1580 # K4BX N3JXB R-09   

0234  -8  0.5  904 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0234 -12  0.3 1580 # K4BX RR TU73  

0236  -8  0.2  904 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0236 -19  0.1 1514 # CQ UT9LC KN89  !Ukraine

0237  -9  0.3  821 # K9AAN N3JXB FN20  

0238 -10  0.2  904 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0238 -19  0.2 1514 # CQ UT9LC KN89  !Ukraine

0239 -12  0.3  821 # K9AAN N3JXB R-18  

0240 -11  0.3  904 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0240 -19  0.2 1514 # CQ UT9LC KN89  !Ukraine

0241 -10  0.3  821 # TU JOHN 73

0242 -13  0.5  904 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0242 -15  0.2 1514 # CQ UT9LC KN89  !Ukraine

0244 -14  0.5  904 # CQ UA3DPM DX   !E. Russia

0256  -6  0.8 1182 # CQ EW8W KO42   !Belarus

0258  -5  0.8 1182 # CQ EW8W KO42   !Belarus

0300  -4  0.8 1182 # CQ EW8W KO42   !Belarus

0302  -6  0.8 1181 # CQ EW8W KO42   !Belarus

0303 -15  0.4 1011 # CQ K1CF FN43   ~U. States

0304  -5  0.8 1181 # CQ EW8W KO42   !Belarus

0306 -16  0.4 1011 # CQ K1CF FN43   ~U. States

0306  -7  0.9 1181 # CQ EW8W KO42   !Belarus

0310 -15  0.4 1011 # CQ K1CF FN43   ~U. States

0318 -16  0.2 1284 # CQ IK4ADE JN54 !Italy

0320 -15  0.1 1284 # CQ IK4ADE JN54 !Italy

0333 -11  0.8 1284 # CQ IK4ADE JN54 !Italy

0335 -10  0.2 1284 # CQ IK4ADE JN54 !Italy

0343 -11  0.3 1284 # CQ IK4ADE JN54 !Italy

0345 -14  0.6 1284 # CQ IK4ADE JN54 !Italy

0347 -12  0.7 1284 # CQ IK4ADE JN54 !Italy

0357 -16  0.5 1284 # CQ IK4ADE JN54 !Italy

0359 -12  0.5 1284 # CQ IK4ADE JN54 !Italy

0401 -12  0.6 1284 # CQ IK4ADE JN54 !Italy

0403 -10  0.5 1284 # CQ IK4ADE JN54 !Italy

0405  -8  0.6 1284 # CQ IK4ADE JN54 !Italy

0407  -8  0.5 1284 # CQ IK4ADE JN54 !Italy

0409 -11  0.4 1284 # CQ IK4ADE JN54 !Italy

0414 -13  0.4 1284 # CQ IK4ADE JN54 !Italy

0416 -11  0.5 1292 # DO1AT IK4ADE -09  

0418 -12  0.5 1292 # DO1AT IK4ADE RRR  

0420 -10  0.4 1292 # DO1AT IK4ADE 73   

0450 -19  0.9 1072 # CQ KF8YO EM88  ~U. States

0454 -19  0.9 1072 # CQ KF8YO EM88  ~U. States

0634  -9  0.3 1207 # CQ KA8G EN80   ~U. States

0636 -14  0.5 1207 # CQ KA8G EN80   ~U. States

0652  -8  0.5 1211 # CQ K2QQ FN03   ~U. States

0654  -9  0.5 1211 # CQ K2QQ FN03   ~U. States

0731  -9  0.3 1355 # CQ NC2O FM06   ~U. States

0733 -11  0.5 1355 # CQ NC2O FM06   ~U. States

0735 -10  0.5 1355 # CQ NC2

Topband: JT65 on 1838khz

[Frank Davis]

Heard overnite Sept 10 2015 on 1838khz on Afedri SDR and Pixel Loop at 35ft 
over the ocean in GN37

73 Frank VO1HP

0213  -5  0.4 1144 # CQ WT8N FN53   ~U. States
0215  -6  0.4 1144 # CQ WT8N FN53   ~U. States
0217  -6  0.4 1144 # N3JXB WT8N -04
0219  -8  0.4 1144 # TNX 73 GL 
0326 -21  1.4 1374 # XE2YWH K5VIP FM16 
0328 -21  1.4 1374 # XE2YWH K5VIP FM16 
0358 -20  0.4 1083 # CQ W1VT FN31   ~U. States
0400 -19  0.4 1083 # CQ W1VT FN31   ~U. States
0406 -14  1.4 1267 # CQ SP6CIK JO80 !Poland
0423 -20 -0.1 1280 # CQ IZ4OSH JN54 !Italy
0426 -17 -0.1 1279 # CQ IZ4OSH JN54 !Italy
0436  -3  1.3 1728 # CQ IK4ADE JN54 !Italy
0438  -5  0.5 1728 # CQ IK4ADE JN54 !Italy
0440  -6  0.5 1729 # CQ IK4ADE JN54 !Italy
0442  -6  0.4 1728 # CQ IK4ADE JN54 !Italy
0449  -9  0.3 1729 # IK4ADE W1VT FN31  
0450  -3  0.2 1743 # W1VT IK4ADE -18   
0451  -9  0.3 1729 # IK4ADE W1VT FN31  
0452 -10  1.0  810 # CQ KA1R FN42   ~U. States
0452  -7  0.4 1743 # W1VT IK4ADE -18   
0453  -7  0.3 1729 # IK4ADE W1VT FN31  
0454  -7  0.3 1743 # W1VT IK4ADE -18   
0456  -8  0.4 1743 # W1VT IK4ADE -18   
0457  -5  0.3 1475 # CQ W1VT FN31   ~U. States
0458 -12  0.3 1743 # W1VT IK4ADE -18   
0459  -7  1.1  809 # CQ KA1R FN42   ~U. States
0459  -8  0.3 1475 # CQ W1VT FN31   ~U. States
0501  -7  1.2  809 # CQ KA1R FN42   ~U. States
0502 -14  0.4 1421 # SP9UVG IK4ADE JN54
0503  -6  1.2  809 # CQ KA1R FN42   ~U. States
0505  -6  1.1  809 # CQ KA1R FN42   ~U. States
0844 -14  0.4  842 # N8DEA K2QQ FN03   
0846 -16  0.4  842 # N8DEA K2QQ R-09 
0848 -18  0.4  842 # N8DEA/QRP 73  

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Topband: Fwd: CQWW160 Remote receiver rule

[Frank Davis]

Many thanks to all who have jumped into the conversation.

Some one suggested driving to the site  and just operate from there. 

The road distance is 120km and the weather during winter here in NF can be 
extreme.  For example on Sat night of the CQWW160 the weather  forecast 
broadcast was for  winds from NE 100kmph + for early Sunday that would persist 
during the day.  At 0230 local Sunday I went outside and cranked down my tower 
thus dropping the Invl L and ending the contest for me. By 04:30 there gusts at 
weather station . a kilometer or so from my house  of 120kmph with snow   This 
went on all day and it would have been the day to drive back from the site if I 
were there.  I think VA3DX made the point very well.and Tom VE3CX I am not 
looking for any "help" just looking for a smarter way to do things...

I appreciate the input and also take great interest in the opinions expressed 
by all of youthanks.  

New for me:  
1.) Did I understand from one post  that DXCC credits for your call  can count 
if you use an RHR subscription service with your own callsign...if that is 
true  why  are people worried about my "competitive advantage" using my "own" 
remote SDR across the bay from my QTH.!  The RHR point takes the wind out of 
DXCC for me.

2.) I didn't realize that my "Check log Q's" are counted as valid in the 
non-"Check log" logs.  So in the case of my 150 Q's the other guy can enjoy the 
points from the QSO with me even though I am using a setup that is not allowed 
in the contest.that to me doesn't make any sense.

Anyway I will keep refining my remote setup and enjoy the capabilities of my 
remote SDR.this a.m. at sunrise I could copy K6Y/KH6 559 on 160M until well 
into full daylight.  I have lots of room for more antennas there and hope to 
work new DX...too bad none of it can be credited to increase my  count on 160.

Frank VO1HP
www.vo1hp.ca



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Re: Topband: CQWW160 Remote receiver rule

[Frank Davis]

Call: VO1HP
Operator(s): VO1HP
Station: VO1HP

Class: Single Op Assisted HP
QTH: St.John's
Operating Time (hrs): 8

Summary:
Total:  QSOs = 150  State/Prov = 35  Countries = 25  Total Score = 52,560

Club: East Coast Canada Contest Club

Comments:

The band seemed to be in good condition but I could tell I was not being heard
well.  Could not get a run going that lasted more then a dozen Q'salmost
all S&P  both nights.  At 0230 local on Sunday morning I had to crank down
my tower due to forecasted heavy wind & rain storm appoaching.  The gusts
started at 04:30 local and exceeded 110 kmph in the city for most of Sunday.

I spent a long time both nights calling HV0A on 1832.8khz but no luck ...could
not get by the Eu and NE coast callers.

I am using an ethernet remote SDR site 50kms away on the ocean  with two
antennas and the SDR backhauled to the home QTH via fibre based access at both
ends.  Once the s/w is configured properly I can operate seamlessly with N1MM+;
SDR Console V2 for the remote SDR and my K3.  Using the N1MM function keys and
the K3 memories it is possible to tx without muting the SDR return audio and
listen to the transmitted signal...like full duplex operation.

The CQWW 160 CW rules say NO remote receiver setups allowed  so I  will submit
my log  as a checklog only.  Too bad because I think i was the only VO1 on the
band giving out the NF mult. 

My SDR near the ocean is the only way that I can hear weak signals on 160.  At
the home QTH all but the strongest signals are masked by local noise etc even
though I have a K9AY loop system.  This SDR is for my personal use and is
located within my grid square and approx 50kms direct line away from the home
station. The effectiveness of the SDR and Pixel loop can be experienced by
going to www.vo1hp.ca DXCLIPS page and listen to the signal from EP6T on Jan
22.

Here is a viewpoint:
 could one argue that an SDR is useless without the signal processing
software  which runs on the PC in front of the operator...so where is the
actual receiver located?? ... could one argue that the SDR is just part of the
"antenna" system since the actual receive signal processing is done
adjacent to the operator. 

In my view I don't see anything wrong with using the SDR in the contest to
increase my participation and satisfaction  and provide the NF mult. ...but the
rules are the rules ...so be it for now.  

Transmitter
K3 + ACOM1010
Inv L + FCP
(local rx K9AY)

Remote SDR:
Afedri NET
Pixel Magnetic Loop
80-10M OCF

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Topband: EP6T Last Night

[Frank Davis]

I have uploaded a recording of EP6T signal last night at 0254Z.  Go to:   
www.vo1hp.ca DX Clips page
The signals peaked suddenly around that time and stayed strong until drop out 
at their sunrise
Receiver Afedri SDR at remote oceanside site connected to Pixel Magnetic Loop.  
The sugnal was alsosame level 
on 80-10 OCF dipole  at same site.
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Topband: CQWW160 Remote receiver rule

[Frank Davis]

The contest rules dictate that e remote receiver controlled over the internet 
is not permitted in the CQWW160 contest.

I have deployed a remote SDR at a seaside location within my home grid square 
GN37. I did this specifically to improve my listening capability for 160M.  The 
setup and refinement of this remote SDR has taken two years of learning about 
IP networking;  remote access via PC issues; how to switch antennas remotely; 
and how to restart the system when it stops working and to avoid driving to the 
site during winter.  Its been a great learning experience.

My home QTH in the city is not a good lowband receiving site due to the local 
electrical and RF noise that obilterates all but the strongest signals on 160 
and 80M.  I live on a standard suburban lot with a tower in close proximity to 
my K9AY system even though I have the K9AY feedline well choked and by 
passed the noise it picks up overrides the weak signals.   For my remote rx 
system in the same grid square as my home is really the only way for me to hear 
anything during the event.  Over the past number of years with the 
proliferation of plasma TV's; wifi routers; cheap swiching PS wall warts etc.  
the noise level in the local area has grown to be extreme.

At the remote SDR site, that I am fortunate enough to own, the environment is 
very quiet ...the ocean is 100ft away from my antenna, I can almost hear a 
pindrop in Eu!.  During contest days when the band is  good I can hear Eu 
signals  during the early afternoon on the SDR and a Pixel mag loop

I intend to play in the 160m contest, which is one of my favorite outings, but 
cannot submit a log other then for checking purposes. 
Its time for the contest managers to review the rules  pertaining to cases such 
as mine which I am sure is the case for many of you.  What is wrong with 
improving my station and to be able to use in this manner?.  It is located 
within my home grid square.

Yes I can setup a full rx/tx site there with tx antenna and operate remotely - 
that is OK it appears - but that adds a whole new level of complexity and cost 
that I have avoided this far.

Maybe if enough of us push for it we can have the rules modified to permit 
remote receivers within the same grid square as the home station.

73 Frank VO1HP

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Topband: 9K2HN

[Frank Davis]

Today Nov 25 at approx. 1950-2010A 9K2HN was Q5 copy here in Eastern VO1 on 
1821.3Khz working JA's.   I have a recording.  Also last night after 0100Z he 
was also good copy and I called for about 30mins when signal faded out.  Long 
deep QSB last night but this afternoon the signal was relatively QSB free.  

Remote Rx:   Pixel Loop 13ft height and Afredi SDR oceanside at sea level with 
clear path to NE and East.


Frank VO1HP
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Re: Topband: Last Call TCI Log Antenna Coupler

[Frank Davis]

I am pleased to report that his item has been sold and shipped to Florida.  
Thanks to all who replied to the original post .   I regret that I didn't reply 
to all as I lost track of the order of  the emails that were coming in re the 
item.  It has gone to a new home and avoided for now the landfill!

73 Frank VO1HP
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Topband: Last Call TCI Log Antenna Coupler

[Frank Davis]

Available for a song... its gotta go to a new home.

TCI Model 537A-2-29 Antenna Coupler 7/8" input (50OHM) - output single wire 3KW
Pictures available at: 
http://www.vo1hp.ca/vo1hp.ca/For_Sale.html

Going real cheap -- Anybody want it?if not it will have to go to the 
landfill.

Frank VO1HP
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Topband: BANTEX RXM75

[Frank Davis]

I have an item in my inventory that looks like some kind of receive only
coupler.   Made by BANTEX   type  RXM75.   It has a 50ohm coax pigtail and
on the output side two terminal screws...very heavy duty.

Taking the cover off it  is a sealed module so can't see what is inside.

I have looked at it with my antenna analyser trying various resistors
across the two screws but consistent high SWR on low bands.

Has anyone heard of this unit / company??

-- 
Frank VO1HP
www.vo1hp.ca
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Topband: Donation of equipment

[Frank Davis]

Excuse the off topic b/w.

Does anyone know of clubs or organizations involved in the donation of ham gear 
to needy hams outside NA and Europe?
Interest in low band operation would be an asset but not mandatory.

Relies off the list are encouraged to minimize b/w here on the list.

Thanks
Frank VO1HP
fda...@nfld.net
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Topband: CQ160CW Exchange for VO1 & VO2?

[Frank Davis]

In checking the rules on the CQ web site I see  that they are by no means clear 
 

The Rules say:
IV. Exchange: RS(T) and state for U.S., province for Canada, and CQ Zone for 
DX. Note: Zones are location indicators only and 
do not count for multipliers.
V. Multiplier:
U.S. States: (48 contiguous states); U.S. District of Columbia (DC) (1)
Canadian Provinces: (14) VO1, VO2, NB, NS, PEI (VY2), VE2, VE3, VE4, VE5, VE6, 
VE7, VE8 (NWT), VY1 (YUK), VY0.


The rules say there are 14 Canadian Mults and  VO1 and VO2 are separate 
mults?...but what exchange should be sent?
Strict adherence to the rules would dictate "NL'" be sent for both VO1 (NF) and 
VO2 (LB).

VO1 prefix  and VO2 prefix are in the same Canadian Province named " 
Newfoundland and Labrador".
The official political abbreviation for the province of "Newfoundland and 
Labrador" is "NL" 
VO1 is Newfoundland Island (in Zone 5) which usually carries the designator 
"NF".
VO2 is Labrador (in Zone 2) which usually carries the designator  "LB".

Does anyone know what should be sent to avoid confusion with logging software?

Frank VO1HP
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Topband: Happy birthday

[Frank Davis]

Happy Birthday Dec 24 to old Pal Jack VE1ZZ!


Frank VO1HP
Joe VO1NA
Erik. SM5EDX

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Topband: Remote SDR Receive only setup

[Frank Davis]

I would be interested in talking to anyone who has successfully implemented 
remote receive only capability for 160m ?I have been thinking of an 
available seaside  location that offers some relief from noise but deciding on 
the most effective approach is challenging.   Is an SDR/PC/remote server a good 
way to do it or is the PC-less approach using remote hardware more effective?

If there is someone willing to share ideas with me I would appreciate it.

Frank VO1HP

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Topband: Pennant Transformer

[Frank Davis]

Many tnx to all who replied offline with advice and help.

I am on the right track and hope to complete the project today.

73 Frank VO1HP




---

I am in the process of building a pennant.

I'm stuck on the right way to wind the transformer.

I have Type 73 binocular cores but am not clear on how to do it.
I am feeding the loop with RG6 and my terminating resistor is 910 Ohm 2%.
The transformer will go at the point of the pennant and should be 12:1 ratio ?
For 75 Ohm cable K6SE info sez - 2 turn primary and 7 turns secondary.

I see on W7IUV website he sez - wind the primary on first.
 --- so for  two turns I do this:
one turn is: -  up through one side and down through the other side.
another turn is - continue up one side and down through the other
--- that makes two turns...is that correct?

Winding 7 turns would follow same procedure winding the wire over the primary 
wire
and have the leads out the opposite end of the core from the primary?

I hope you can follow my primitive description.  Am I on the right track?

73 Frank VO1HP
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Topband: 160M Station Pictures

[Frank Davis]

I will be travelling in JA land in October and on Oct 21 will meet with some 
160M JA operators in Tokyo.
They have asked me to bring a CD with hi-res pictures of Canadian and American 
160M operators and stations.

I am asking for input to this project so if you can send me some photos I will 
include them on the disc.  I will need to receive them in JPEG format by Oct 03 
. If possible edit your picture(s) to include your call sign in some convenient 
place in the picture.   

I leave here on Oct 06.

73 Frank VO1HP
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Re: Topband: HK0NA on LOTW

[Frank Davis]

LOTW rec'd for other bands but 160 and 80 missing. All QSO's show up  in 
ClubLog search.
Is it just a matter of long processing time in LOTW?

73 Frank VO1HP


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Topband: RI1ANF worked using Inv L & FCP

[Frank Davis]

Just a quick note..last night around 0100 Jun 12 I worked RI1ANF using the 
K2AV  Inv L / FCP combo!

He came back to me on first call but I was not 100% sure due to deep QSB.   
Being unsure about the first QSO ...17 mins later I called again and likewise a 
reply on first call.  I see I am in the log twice for a new one #181

I am completely amazedI was running 400watts to try and keep the 3800 from 
crashing as my wife was watching TV!

His log is available at .not searchable just scan the listings.
http://www.hrdlog.net/ViewLogbook.aspx?user=RI1ANF

Theses are early days for me using the K2AV FCP on my L and never have I worked 
a new country on Topband in June!..This thing really works.!   Thank you 
Guy.


73 Frank VO1HP
Pictures at vo1hp.ca
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Topband: VO1HP - Skimmer reports last night.

[Frank Davis]

Still testing the Inv L with K2AV FCP.   Quite a bit of activity last night 
with QSO's G, IK5, OK7, N4 , K1, K3

Skimmers in Eu hearing good signals running 600W and the K2AV configuration.
See pictures at www.vo1hp.ca

No radials on the ground at all just the L (45+10ft V / 65ft H) working against 
the FCP.  So is this working or what?

Unfortunately I went to bed about an hour before RI1ANF appeared - according to 
DX Summit.!
Did anyone on east coast work RI1ANF last night?

73 Frank VO1HP
EI6IZVO1HP  1818.5  CQ [LoTW]   11 dB   18 wpm  0406z 01 Jun
KM3T VO1HP  1818.5  CQ [LoTW]   10 dB   18 wpm  0405z 01 Jun
K3MM VO1HP  1818.5  CQ [LoTW]   14 dB   20 wpm  0402z 01 Jun
EI6IZVO1HP  1818.5  CQ [LoTW]   20 dB   21 wpm  0400z 01 Jun
K1TTTVO1HP  1818.5  CQ [LoTW]   17 dB   19 wpm  0357z 01 Jun
W4KKNVO1HP  1818.5  CQ [LoTW]   16 dB   19 wpm  0350z 01 Jun
GW8IZR   VO1HP  1818.5  CQ [LoTW]   15 dB   22 wpm  0336z 01 Jun
G0KTNVO1HP  1818.5  CQ [LoTW]   28 dB   21 wpm  0336z 01 Jun
EI6IZVO1HP  1818.5  CQ [LoTW]   34 dB   21 wpm  0336z 01 Jun
EI6IZVO1HP  1818.5  CQ [LoTW]   11 dB   21 wpm  0330z 01 Jun
GW8IZR   VO1HP  1818.5  CQ [LoTW]   14 dB   21 wpm  0330z 01 Jun
G0KTNVO1HP  1818.5  CQ [LoTW]   12 dB   21 wpm  0326z 01 Jun
G4HSOVO1HP  1818.5  CQ [LoTW]   10 dB   21 wpm  0326z 01 Jun
S50ARX   VO1HP  1818.5  CQ [LoTW]   13 dB   20 wpm  0250z 01 Jun
G0KTNVO1HP  1818.5  CQ [LoTW]   12 dB   21 wpm  0250z 01 Jun
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Topband: VO1HP 160M FCP

[Frank Davis]

Today I deployed the K2AV 160M FCP on my existing Inverted L which hangs off 
the side of my tower.
Using the BALUN DESIGNS transformer.

I posted a few pictures on my website at www.vo1hp.ca under the 160M FCP menu 
item.  The FCP is about 8-9ft above ground
weaving through the trees in the yard.

No on air testing yet ...will be on  the band tonight to see if anyone or the 
Reverse Beacons can hear me!

73 Frank VO1HP
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Topband: TL0CW QSL

[Frank Davis]

Received my very nice TL0CW Topband QSL yesterday.
Many tnx Rudi!!

73 Frank VO1HP
www.vo1hp.ca
www.cqd.vo1hp.ca
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Re: Topband: 2Wire, Inc. 3800HGV-B Gateway. RFI --Problem fixed for now….

[Frank Davis]

In reply to Jim:

The CAT5 cable used with the 3800 modem is the one that came in the box with 
it.  The cable is very small diameter and very flexible...the modular plugs on 
it are smaller then the other plugs I have here on what i call regular CAT5 
cable. The regular CAT5 modular plugs will not plug unto the jack on the modem.
When that small flexible cable was wound on  the two stacked toroids that I 
used It was twisted in a couple of  places so maybe that contributed to the FEC 
events being seen by the telco test equipment.  The cable appears to be very 
cheap and a minimal attempt by the manufacturer to provide a cable for general 
use ...certainly not robust.

The toroids are not on this line now and all seems to be working fine.  The 
iMAc download speed testing within the BellAliant network is 6.6 mbps.  The 
full capacity of the line is supporting 4 IPTV set-top boxes two of which are 
HD.

Fibre Op coming within a few months to my area!

Frank VO1HP

> The BellAliant technician told me that placing the ferrites on the CAT5 
> feeding the modem caused  a significant number ( hundreds of '000's on a 
> continual basis.) of FEC (forward error correction) events to begin happening 
> on my line.

That does not make sense unless the CAT5 was mechanically distorted by 
the winding.  That would disturb the impedance at bit, but a LOT of 
errors doesn't make sense to me. The ferrites form a common mode choke, 
which the differential circuit should not see.

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Re: Topband: 2Wire, Inc. 3800HGV-B Gateway. RFI --Problem fixed for now….

[Frank Davis]

This is a further update on RFI mitigation efforts here related to the 2Wire 
3800HGV-B Gateway modem.  This modem is used  for HD  IPTV and internet access 
over a high speed line. The updated RF hardened 3801 version of this modem 
refrred to me by K2AV is not being made available here because BellAliant is 
moving to fibre optics based delivery systems in this area within a few months.

My own mitigation techniques involved placing a number of 2.4" #31 toroids on 
the power cable for the modem and also the VDSL CAT5 cable that feeds the modem 
 I was successful in stopping my line from crashing but only if I limited 
my ACOM1010 to 500W out on 160/80/40m.  

The BellAliant technician told me that placing the ferrites on the CAT5 feeding 
the modem caused  a significant number ( hundreds of '000's on a continual 
basis.) of FEC (forward error correction) events to begin happening on my line. 
 I was not aware of these errors as they did not present themselves on the TV 
screens.   The service provider did not like these errors on the line and 
wanted to eliminate them.  Today the techs visited again and placed a new 3 
pair shielded drop wire from the pole to my house. After much investigation and 
trial and error he installed a TII Network Technologies filter/splitter 
(http://www.tiinetworktechnologies.com/repository/datasheetlibrary/NYMDS086-0411.pdf)
 at the point where the drop wire enters the wiring closet a few meters from 
the shack area.   

He referred to it as a "business filter" meaning it is generally used in 
business locations were internet access maybe required at a specific 
workstation and not others.  It splits the line between POTS and Internet .   
Only after this filter was placed did the RFI stop and the line would stay up 
when I run 700W from the amp.  There are still ferrites on the power cord to 
the modem but not on the CAT5 cable to the modem. The techs explanation was 
that this robust filter was "blocking" stray RF induced into the house 
telephone wiring and CAT5 drops coming back from various parts of the house  to 
the common terminal block in the wiring closet.  Deduced from a couple of hours 
of isolating various feeds etc.   There is a lot of wire as each room in the 
house has a CAT5 cable and a telephone drop and RG6 cable.

In any event for now I can run 700W into my Inv L and 80/40OCF dipole without 
making the line crash.Still have a bunch of ferrite on the AC lines to the 
rig and amp and also on various AC power line feeds in the wiring closet where 
the modem and the house electrical entrance panel is located. 

I pass this on for the info of others facing RF issues with VDSL modems.

Frank VO1HP
www.vo1hp.ca



Don't have the time to go into my personal extensive experience with this
one, but there is a 2-Wire  3801 gateway now, with improved circuitry,
hugely upsized cache for forward error correction for vast improvement of
error handling, and knowledge of issues with ham band interference.  You
may find that your methods do not get everything, and the 3801 will be your
answer.

Both my own and my next-door neighbor's 3800 would give up the ghost and
reboot with my 1500 watts on 160 and 80.  Much predecessor activity later,
they replaced both our gateways with 3801's and it has been over a year
with ZERO ham related issues.

73, Guy

On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 2:35 PM, Frank Davis  wrote:

>
 I posted the note below on the 3830 list in my report on results  CQWW160.

>

>
 Today I investigated the problem and discovered the problem existed on

>
 80&40M as well

>
  where I use an OCF Dipole with a 4:1 balun and separate home brew toroid

>
 choke.  On

>
 160 I Use a backyard Inv L with 30 radials of Random lengths and a ferrite

>
 bead choke.

>

>
 The Gateway Router is installed in the wiring closet near the shack where

>
 the AC

>
 entrance and breaker panel is located.  All the CAT5 wiring for the house

>
 also terminates in this

>
 Central point for connection to the router.   I used the SPEEDTEST.NETsite to 

>
 monitor the

>
 High speed line as I adjusted the power in these antennas.  On all three

>
 of these bands the line would

>
 Crash at 100 w output.  The crash on 80&40 was dramatic whereas on 160 the

>
 line ( router) would stop

>
 And then try to recover indicating that the impact of the RF was greater

>
 on 80&40.

>

>
 Upon investigation I found that the output power cord to the router had

>
 been wedged in behind some AC

>
 Power 12/2 wires coming out of the panel.  Just on spec I rerouted the

>
 cable away from the panel

>
 And the AC wires.  To my great surprise upon testing with rig at 100w I

>
 discovered that on 160 m

>
 The line crash had stopped!  With the amp on, the line would c

Topband: 2Wire, Inc. 3800HGV-B Gateway. RFI

[Frank Davis]

I posted the note below on the 3830 list in my report on results  CQWW160.

Today I investigated the problem and discovered the problem existed on 80&40M 
as well
 where I use an OCF Dipole with a 4:1 balun and separate home brew toroid 
choke.  On
160 I Use a backyard Inv L with 30 radials of Random lengths and a ferrite bead 
choke.

The Gateway Router is installed in the wiring closet near the shack where the 
AC 
entrance and breaker panel is located.  All the CAT5 wiring for the house also 
terminates in this
Central point for connection to the router.   I used the SPEEDTEST.NET site to 
monitor the 
High speed line as I adjusted the power in these antennas.  On all three of 
these bands the line would
Crash at 100 w output.  The crash on 80&40 was dramatic whereas on 160 the line 
( router) would stop
And then try to recover indicating that the impact of the RF was greater on 
80&40.

Upon investigation I found that the output power cord to the router had been 
wedged in behind some AC
Power 12/2 wires coming out of the panel.  Just on spec I rerouted the cable 
away from the panel
And the AC wires.  To my great surprise upon testing with rig at 100w I 
discovered that on 160 m
The line crash had stopped!  With the amp on, the line would crash at about 
300w.   So on 160m some kind of 
common mode currents we're induced into the router power cable just by its 
proximity to the 
Household C wires!   By the way on 80&40 the dramatic line crashes did not stop 
by the
Change in location of the power cable. (OCF dipole used on these bands)

To cut to the conclusion I proceeded to use all the 2" toroids (#31 material) I 
had on hand plus some 
#43 snap on beads to isolate as many AC power cords as possible in the 
shackin particular
The AC lInes to the rig and amp and the router power block.  Guess I should 
have done this 
previously. The greatest impact was realized I when I used three toroids in a 
stack and would the 
CAT5 cable from the high speed line modular jack to the router with a many 
turns as possible.  

The line does not crash now at power levels of 500-600w on the three low bands. 
 Common mode
Currents were entering the router over its power cable an also the high speed 
line CAT5 cable.
I need to place toroids on the drops feeding the TV's and the shack PC as well.

I pass it this experience on in the event that it might help others 
encountering similar issues.
I have read K9YC's excellent paper several times and have it to be a very 
valuable and practical 
Guide.

73 Frank
VO1HP





Limited optg time - self-imposed for domestic bliss! It seems my new 
IPTV wireless router (Brand: 2Wire, Inc. 3800HGV-B Gateway) 
does not like the ACOM 1010 running at full power. It would crash during 
every exchange causing loss of TV and internet access. Sometimes it might 
recover between Q's depending. Only after my XYL had retired for the evening 
on Sat could I really get into the contest. Further investigation needed to see 
if I 
can mitigate the problem.


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Topband: TL0CW QSL's

[Frank Davis]

Has anyone rec'd QSL's yet for Topband?

Frank VO1HP

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Re: Topband: Topband Conditions---MEH!

[Frank Davis]

2011 is certainly down from previous years.just for interest here is a 
table of first time DXCC worked since 1974 for my current total of 178.  Bumper 
years for me 85-86.  Antenna at the time was a shunt fed 40ft tower with 203BA 
and three folded shunt feed wires plus a top loading wire.  No rx antenna.  
2002-2011 52ft Inv L.  Two different city lots. 

73 Frank VO1HP

First Time DXCC worked
74-3
75-0
76-6
77-2
78-0
79-6
80-1
81-6
82-1
83-2
84-0
85-19
86-31
87-5
1988-1997 QRT
98-3
1999-2001 QRT
02-10  Inv L
03-6
04-2
05-10
06-17
07-8
08-15  including  JA - no further JA since.  First season using K9AY. 
09-8
10-14
11-3  VP8ORK, T32C, TL0CW

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Topband: K2AV 160m Folded Counterpoise Antenna

[Frank Davis]

I have been reading with interest the thread above .  My confined space 
backyard and very irregular, minimalist radial
field is driving me to want to try the FCP with my existing Inv L.

A source for the T300A-2 and wire is clear to me  but where would one order the 
teflon tubing for the wire 
 and the tape to wrap the core.?

73 Frank VO1HP
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