Topband: 160 meter QRP xcvr

2011-05-16 Thread James Rodenkirch
Thank you for the replies regarding my quest for a single band 160 meter QRP rig - either a xcvr or xmtr/rcvr combination. I think I'm going to look at buying the parts and board for a 160 meter Little Joe transmitter as well as a Ten Tec 1056 160 meter receiver. If I can find a simple

Re: Topband: [QRP-L] 160 meter QRP xcvr

2011-05-16 Thread James Rodenkirch
Dale: we, Dale (WC7S) and I are very interested in what you're cooking up as far as that 160 meter rig is concerned. I think I'll still start off on the Little Joe/Ten Tec/W8DIZ amp route, just 'cuz it's something I'd like to undertake and make work BUT, while thinking/doing all of that,

Re: Topband: Pixel Technologies Magnetic RX Loop

2011-05-16 Thread Andy Ikin
Steve WB6RSE, wrote on May 8, 2011 If you've built your own Mobius receiving loop of tried the commercial product, a report of your experience would be of great interest to the Top Band list. Steve, I have just received a recent review comparing the above product to the Wellbrook ALA1530, it

Topband: Asymmetric radials for GP antennas; Just in case others seek what I've just found...

2011-05-16 Thread Cormac Gebruers
All, I've been searching for clarity and hard data on the effects of asymmetric radials on radiation patterns and efficiency of a vertical as I'm installing a 21m vertical for 80/160 and will have to live with a radial system that is significantly compromised over a 180 degree sector. I was a