Topband: Donation of equipment

2013-03-24 Thread 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 Fran

Topband: T6LG & ZL9HR QSLs

2013-03-24 Thread Hardy Landskov
Has anyone received cards for 80 & 160 from these operations? Please reply to me direct. Tnx Hardy N7RT All good topband ops know fine whiskey is a daylight beverage. _ Topband Reflector

Topband: binocular matching transformers

2013-03-24 Thread Pete Smith N4ZR
Please have mercy on a history major... I'm trying to wind a binoocular core matching transformer for 75-ohm coax to a BOG with (for a start) 270 ohms of terminating resistance. I figure that is a 4:1 stepdown, which should require a turns ratio of 2:1. Initially I wound a #73 core with iden

Topband: Unusual and sunny aurora graphic

2013-03-24 Thread W2PM
Saw this earlier - time lapse of an auroral event from Sweden. Gave a unique new perspective on this. http://io9.com/watch-four-hours-of-aurora-borealis-compressed-into-thr-458606045 Sent from my iPad All good topband ops know fine whiskey is a daylight beverage. _ Topband Re