Re: Topband: K9AY Loop Questions

2022-01-05 Thread Jim Brown
On 1/5/2022 6:23 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: I tried an AY loop decades ago, without the Array Solutions adjustable termination controller, and I do not remember it being that useful for RX. The antenna is ground dependant so perhaps it works better for some than others. Even a short Beverage may

Re: Topband: K9AY Loop Questions

2022-01-05 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
The SAL is pretty much just an AY loop with a more functional controller?  I have had moderate success with a pennant at V31 as well. W0MU On 1/5/2022 7:23 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: I tried an AY loop decades ago, without the Array Solutions adjustable termination controller, and I do not

Re: Topband: K9AY Loop Questions

2022-01-05 Thread Cecil acuff
I tried the Array Solutions SAL30 and didn’t find it an improvement. I hoped it would be an improvement. It might just be my lot. It has had some technical improvement since I owned mine but the video is not typical. At least not at my site. Cecil K5DL Sent from my iPad > On Jan 5, 2022, at

Re: Topband: K9AY Loop Questions

2022-01-05 Thread john
I tried an AY loop decades ago, without the Array Solutions adjustable termination controller, and I do not remember it being that useful for RX. The antenna is ground dependant so perhaps it works better for some than others. Even a short Beverage may be a better choice. From my P40A station I

Re: Topband: TB conditions at VE6WZ 2021 season

2022-01-05 Thread Roger Kennedy
Hi Steve I think one of the reasons I don't work you very often is because I don't usually stay on the band late enough ! That's apart from my city noise level ! Also, for some strange reason you're rarely as strong with me as others get you. Really weird conditions the other night. With the