Re: Topband: Supporting Ladder line

Hi Frank..I understand in the case of BOG we should use both transformers T1 and T3 with 4:1 impedance ratio... ?  I wonder if it is possible to use RG174 which unfortunately has quite big attenuation even on 160m?   73 Rys SP5EWY A

Topband: Stew Perry Scores and Log Deadline

The continuously updated Stew Perry scores are posted here: http://www.kkn.net/stew/STEWSCR.TXT Most scores have increased 20 or 30 percent as credit is given to the low power and QRP QSOs you have in your log. We have received 933 logs thus far which will set a new record once again for the num

Re: Topband: Supporting Ladder line

The shield is always the antenna element. The coax provides the signal return path when the direction is set with the far end as the feed point of the antenna. Since you likely will have a preamp for the large negative gain of a RBOG, a few db more from the coax won't matter except for a few

Topband: Bury beverage wire?

Topbanders, if crossing a driveway above ground is not an option, is ist ok to bury the beverage wire for, say, 20 feet? -- Ohne CW ist es nur CB.. 73, Martin DM4iM _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: Bury beverage wire?

Martin, et. al., For temporary work from Curacao, we taped beverage wire to the asphalt pavement for an E-W beverage that worked OK (we did not model it), and allowed us to QSO Central American stations, like XE and TI that were not heard on the NNW beverage for NA and Asia or the TX antenna. If

Re: Topband: Bury beverage wire?

Martin, I recall an article somewhere about a gentleman who buried a section of his beverage under a road on his farm. His method was to bury a non-conductive pipe, then run the beverage through it. He used tennis balls around the wire inside the pipe to insulate. Did it work? Not sure. Initial g

Re: Topband: Bury beverage wire?

Hi All, That was Neil G0JHC, it used to be on his QRZ page, but he removed it. You may send him an Email about. Address is on QRZ. 73 de Dick PA3FQA -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] Namens Mike DeChristopher Verzonden: woensdag 10 januari 201

Re: Topband: Bury beverage wire?

There is an item in an old ARRL antenna book showing an 80m dipole residing in clay pipes just under the surface. David G3UNA - Original Message - From: "Dick Grolleman" To: Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 6:09 PM Subject: Re: Topband: Bury beverage wire? Hi All, That was Neil

Re: Topband: Bury beverage wire?

Hi David, It should be perfectly okay to bury a short coaxial cable under the driveway with a matching transformer at each end that connects to each Beverage segment. Keep the coax as short as possible because signals passing though the coax will be slightly delayed by the velocity factor of

Topband: Measured Loss in Copper Clad Steel RG-6 on 160 meters

I measured the difference in loss (dB per 100 ft) between solid copper (SC) center conductor RG-6 vs. copper clad steel (CCS) Quad-Core RG-6 coaxial cable. The difference is insignificant on 160 meters until cable length exceeds 350 feet. You can see the affect of the steel core and its thin c

Re: Topband: Measured Loss in Copper Clad Steel RG-6 on 160 meters

AFAIK, the only reason they even make solid copper RG-6 at all is for applications that send DC over the coax to operate such things as preamps. DirecTV does that a lot. Rick N6RK On 1/10/2018 11:58 AM, donov...@starpower.net wrote: I measured the difference in loss (dB per 100 ft) between s

Re: Topband: Measured Loss in Copper Clad Steel RG-6 on 160 meters

Frank, Good info. I have been using RG6 (Commscope F660BEF) for years for all my receive lines and the feedlines for 80M 4-sq. The critters don't seem to ever bother this slippery PE covering whether on the ground or buried. I use Belden compression F-connectors. Never had a failure with the conne

Topband: Change of antenna

I got a bee in my 'er ear and decided to change the endfed wire to something that resembles an acute triangle ( small garden  syndrome ) , so its up 7m, across the bottom of the garden 8m then back to the base of the vertical pole but end of wire connects to a 43uH coil and other side to ground.

Re: Topband: Supporting Ladder line

Hi Rys, Simply change the turns ratios of the reflection transformer and matching transformer to correspond to the approximate termination impedance and feed impedance. 4:1 transformers work well for a reversible BOG and a 9:1 transformers works well for an elevated Beverage. For a revers

Re: Topband: Supporting Ladder line

Many Topbanders have used just ONE run of WD-1(?) military field telephone wire with great results. *You just have to wind the transformers with the correct impedance ratios*. I made some for Milt, N5IA (SK) in 2012. Visit www.w0btu.com/files/beverage/N5IA_WD-1 and click on 100_4742.JPG where you

Re: Topband: Supporting Ladder line

Hi Rys, The terminationresistance of a BOG (including the loss in the ground rod and/or radials) is typically about 250 ohms. The value is non-critical, especially in the case of a BOG where most of the f/b ratio derives from the lossy ground in very close proximity to the antenna and not fr

Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

Is anyone copying a AMBC stn around 1810kc. They are 30db over S9 here. The sig was cutting in and out but for last few mins. has been on full time. Did hear them mention '1490' and Frankfort KY. Web info comes back to WKYW. Heard them yesterday as well. Tnx de Bill K4JYS Near Smithfield, NC

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

Just heard them ID as WKYW. - Original Message - From: "cwopr" To: "topband" Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 5:59:36 PM Subject: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc Is anyone copying a AMBC stn around 1810kc. They are 30db over S9 here. The sig was cutting in and out but for last few mins. has

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

Yes, hearing them at my QTH on my SE Beverage, carrier running 15 to 25 dB above my noise floor. Lloyd - N9LB near Madison, WI grid EN52HV -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bill Stewart Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 5:00 PM To: topb

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

Yep. Cyclic there and not there. Then solid for a bit, then intermittent again. Definitely got something “loose” going on there. Omni R/T antenna. 10 to 20 over. tnx Mike / W5JR Alpharetta GA (near Atlanta) sent via my HP95LX > On Jan 10, 2018, at 6:06 PM, Lloyd - N9LB wrote: > > Yes, he

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

S9+10 here in SW MO, on my NE Beverage. Signal pulsing on and off, mostly. What frequency are they supposed to be on? I want to see what they sound like on their assigned carrier freq. As I send this, it's not pulsing. 73, Mike www.w0btu.com On Wed, Jan 10, 2018 at 4:59 PM, Bill Stewart wrote:

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

I just sent them an email. Maybe others can also. Boy, whatever problem they have results in a good 160m signal. Tnx all for replies. Bill K4JYS - Original Message - From: "Lloyd - N9LB" To: "topband" Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 6:06:06 PM Subject: Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc Yes,

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

1490 khz in Frankfort KY From: "Mike Waters" To: "cwopr" Cc: "topband" Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 6:11:34 PM Subject: Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc S9+10 here in SW MO, on my NE Beverage. Signal pulsing on and off, mostly. What frequency are they supposed to be on? I want to see

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

Somebody needs to give them a phone call. 73, Mike www.w0btu.com _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

Yeah but, do they QSL? On 1/10/2018 4:14 PM, Bill Stewart wrote: I just sent them an email. Maybe others can also. Boy, whatever problem they have results in a good 160m signal. Tnx all for replies. Bill K4JYS _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

Lets light up those phones... WKYW-AM 1490 kHz Frankfort, Kentucky "Passport Radio 1490" Station Format: Oldies Phone: 502-875-1130 -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Mike Waters Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 5:16 PM To: topband

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

S 5 or so here in Georgia...Hal/WB4AEG On Wed, 10 Jan 2018 17:59:36 -0500 Bill Stewart wrote Is anyone copying a AMBC stn around 1810kc. They are 30db over S9 here. The sig was cutting in and out but for last few mins. has been on full time. Did hear the

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

James Brown doing "Please, Please, Please, Please" S-9 to 10 db over about 30 miles south of Wheeling WV. 73, Dave K8MN Cameron, WV --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

topband, I have been hearing the same thing on my BOG pointing at Bouvet. I'm in semi Northern Iowa I can hear the most of the day since I put the antenna up.  Oldies on 1.810 with a hiccup every couple of seconds. Steve On 1/10/18 5:11 PM, Mike Waters wrote: S9+10 here in SW MO, on my NE

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

No answer after 1 or 2 minutes. What's the FCC's phone number? (Just joking ;-) The pulsing might be a high-SWR-cutout safety circuit from an antenna or feedline issue. 73, Mike www.w0btu.com On Wed, Jan 10, 2018 at 5:21 PM, Lloyd - N9LB wrote: > Lets light up those phones... > > WKYW-AM 1490

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

30 miles west of NYC, their carrier is S9 plus 25 dB with music faintly audible. This on an inverted L. Charles, W2SH From: Topband on behalf of Bill Stewart Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 5:59 PM To: topband Subject: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc Is anyone c

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

BTW, I'm in EN21, in Iowa. -Original Message- From: daraym...@iowatelecom.net Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 5:48 PM To: Bill Stewart ; topband Subject: Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc Yes, WKYW, 1490 Khz. They are remarkably loud here at the moment (just after SS). . .about 15-20/S9.

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

Yes, WKYW, 1490 Khz. They are remarkably loud here at the moment (just after SS). . .about 15-20/S9. And, yes, the signal cuts in and out at short intervals. 73. . .Dave, W0FLS -Original Message- From: Bill Stewart Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 5:03 PM To: topband Subject

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

simple lookup info WKYW-AM 1490 kHz Frankfort, Kentucky "Passport Radio 1490" Station Format: Oldies tell me about "Oldies" stations find more Oldies stations Website: http://mypassportradio.com/ Audio Feed: http://ice10.securenetsystems.net/WKYW.m3u Station Owner: Southern Belle, LLC find st

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

FYI….Making it all the way to western Canada in VE6. Very solid on East Beverage. de steve VE6WZ. > On Jan 10, 2018, at 3:59 PM, Bill Stewart wrote: > > Is anyone copying a AMBC stn around 1810kc. They are 30db over S9 here. The > sig was cutting > in and out but for last few mins. has been o

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

s5 with Motown music in FN30 NY...anybody been in touch with them ? ny2ny _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

Solid copy in Northern VT.  Obviously a bad connection. I want their antenna! On 1/10/2018 6:56 PM, Steve Babcock wrote: FYI….Making it all the way to western Canada in VE6. Very solid on East Beverage. de steve VE6WZ. On Jan 10, 2018, at 3:59 PM, Bill Stewart wrote: Is anyone copying a AM

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

S9 right now near Indianapolis. Wd8dsb On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, Brian Pease wrote: > Solid copy in Northern VT. Obviously a bad connection. I want their > antenna! > > On 1/10/2018 6:56 PM, Steve Babcock wrote: > >> FYI….Making it all the way to western Canada in VE6. >> Very solid on E

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

I have tried every telephone number I cud find in an attempt to reach someone at the station; the phone goes un-answered no matter how long I hold on. I did send them an email thru their website but I’m guessing it will a long time before someone reads it. I guess the next step is to try and co

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

Ya reckon they are one of those automated stations and all real people have gone home for the day. Also sent an email, but doubt if anyone will read it any time soon. Bill K4JYS From: jayb1...@optonline.net To: daraym...@iowatelecom.net, "cwopr" , "topband" Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

I reported the situation via email to the Regional FCC office (office closed for the day so no phone service). Suggest others do the same: https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us/requests jay ny2ny _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

S7 in IL. Listening to: Kansas - Carry On Wayward Son 73 Dave, KD9VT It's a Belville thing and you wouldn't understand. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contestin

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

I think the thing to do is forget this tonight, and find some other frequency to enjoy. :-) 73, Mike www.w0btu.com On Wed, Jan 10, 2018 at 6:34 PM, wrote: > I reported the situation via email to the Regional FCC office (office > closed > for the day so no phone service). > Suggest others do the

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

just received from FCC: Hi JAMES, Thank you for your submission. Your request has been received and assigned Ticket No. 2159601. Throughout the complaint process, you will receive periodic emails updating you about the status of your complaint. If you have information to add to your complaint,

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

FWIW, the FCC has a 24/7/365 emergency contact number: 202-418-1122 _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

A senior FCC executive is now actively "on the case" 73 Frank W3LPL - Original Message - From: "N2CBU" To: topband@contesting.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2018 12:57:50 AM Subject: Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc FWIW, the FCC has a 24/7/365 emergency contact number: 202-418-11

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

S9+ here in NW PA, just south of Lake Erieat least I can hear something with my 3L rx array -Original Message- From: Lloyd - N9LB Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 6:06 PM To: 'topband' Subject: Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc Yes, hearing them at my QTH on my SE Beverage, carrier

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

just disappeared 10 min ago...maybe FCC got’em ? _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

If you read their call backwards is that a hint? 😉 Seriously, I wonder if there is any information as to the antenna system they have been using. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy "Actions speak louder than words" 1856 - Abraham Lincoln _ Topband Reflector

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

Still hearing a S9+ carrier (plus some noise) here in SE MA - Original Message - From: To: "Jamie WW3S" ; "Lloyd - N9LB" ; "'topband'" Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 8:38 PM Subject: Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc just disappeared 10 min ago...maybe FCC got’em ? _ T

Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

Oops, now is gone off of 1810 - Original Message - From: "cwdxer" To: ; "Jamie WW3S" ; "Lloyd - N9LB" ; "'topband'" Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 8:52 PM Subject: Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc Still hearing a S9+ carrier (plus some noise) here in SE MA - Original Message

Topband: Pirate on 1.813

I live in Comox, on mid-Vancouver Island in BC, in CN79. Last evening, about 0530z, while waiting for some DX to be loud enough to hear at my QTH, I noticed a HUGE carrier appear at about 1.820 on the P3 (spectral display). Seemed to be a local tuning tuning up. Unusual, as I'm the only one on

Topband: WKYW on 1810kc

I received an email a few hours ago related to an email I sent to an email address I found in some FCC records regarding the superiors emissions. Below is a copy of the email I received. Don, We sold WKYW years ago but I forwarded this to the new owner. Thanks for the heads up. *Christine Hill