Re: Topband: 8 element antenna - Amplifier placement

2016-09-24 Thread Gary Smith
A little follow-up with my life in the fast lane... I move slowly, all considering, kind of like Ahab with a pair of shoes. I've been spending the better part of the last two weeks putting up a HI-Z 4-8Pro array. If it were open space with good soil, all would have been done after the first

Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box

2016-09-24 Thread Rob Atkinson
Since I started the thread I think I should post a follow up on what I found regarding the NCC-1 phasing network. I apologize for the late post. The past 24 hours have mostly been spent preparing for and attending a hamfest. Firstly the box is working okay; problem solved. The problem was a com

Topband: NCC-1 still for sale

2016-09-24 Thread Bob K6UJ
The NCC-1 is up for sale again. I thought it was sold. I deleted the two inquiries I received, and was going to notify but thought it best to let everybody know it was back on sale. Contact me at k...@pacbell.net if interested. (off the reflector please) thanks, Bob K6UJ On 9/24/16 8:34 AM,

Re: Topband: NCC-1 for sale

2016-09-24 Thread Bob K6UJ
The NCC-1 I had for sale is now sold 73, Bob K6UJ On 9/24/16 10:33 AM, Paul Christensen wrote: My NCC-1 was purchased from DXE back in 2008-2009 and has never been used. Apart from changes to the manual, are there any evolutionary hardware changes or modifications? Paul, W9AC -Original

Topband: NCC-1 for sale

2016-09-24 Thread Paul Christensen
My NCC-1 was purchased from DXE back in 2008-2009 and has never been used. Apart from changes to the manual, are there any evolutionary hardware changes or modifications? Paul, W9AC -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bob K6UJ Sent: Sat

Topband: NCC-1 for sale

2016-09-24 Thread Bob K6UJ
I have two DXE NCC-1 noise cancellers. I am selling one. Brand new, never used. Asking $450.00 shipped. If interested contact me off the reflector at k...@pacbell.net Bob K6UJ On 9/24/16 3:24 AM, vk...@arach.net.au wrote: G’day For those looking for insight into how the NCC-1 noise cancelle

Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box

2016-09-24 Thread Tim Duffy
Thanks Bill: We will take care of it on Monday VY 73 and CU on Topband, Tim K3LR _ From: 93bm...@gmail.com [mailto:93bm...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Bill Tippett Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2016 11:26 AM To: Joel; topband Cc: Tim Duffy K3LR Subject: Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 pha

Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box

2016-09-24 Thread Bill Tippett
On Sat, Sep 24, 2016 at 10:16 AM, Joel wrote: > Hi Bill > Latest DXE site: NCC-1 INS revision 7a! > Thanks for your input > Joel K4WM You're right Joel! My search took me to an older file still on DXE's website. https://static.dxengineering.com/global/images/instructions/dxe-ncc-1_oh.pdf <<<

Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box

2016-09-24 Thread Bill Tippett
I'll add a comment about documentation. I bought a new-in-box NCC-1 from another ham in late 2009 and had several problems getting it to work correctly. The root cause was multiple errors in the printed manual and (then current) online manual. After multiple communications with W8JI, I was able

Topband: How the NCC-1 noise canceller works

2016-09-24 Thread vk6vz
G’day For those looking for insight into how the NCC-1 noise canceller works, I’d suggest looking at the following two web pages: 1. http://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php?topic=75951.0 This is a thread on noise cancelling started by Martin G8JNJ and finishes with a brief exchange of po