Topband: "Thinking out loud" - Something else to Think About (REV)

2016-12-23 Thread Dave Bowker via Topband
Crystal filters are nonlinear passive devices by nature of the characteristics of the crystal(s).  The motional characteristic of a quartz crystal is a function of the level of the signal applied to it, known as drive level dependence or (DLD) in engineering terms.  Crystal filters can contribut

Topband: "Thinking out loud" - Something else to Think About

2016-12-23 Thread Dave Bowker via Topband
Crystal filters are nonlinear passive devices by natureof the characteristics of the crystal(s).  The motional characteristic ofa quartz crystal is a function of the level of the signal applied to it, knownas drive level dependence or (DLD) in engineering terms.  Crystal filters can contributei

Topband: K1FK to JA Via 160-Meter Long Path

2015-09-24 Thread Dave Bowker via Topband
Carl, K9LA, has posted an interesting analysis of a skewed path TopBand QSO in the August 15 'Monthly Feature' on his site. http://k9la.us/Aug15_K1FK_to_JA_on_160m_via_Long_Path.pdf Dave, K1FKFort Kent, ME _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: K1N DQRM Tracking Project

2015-02-08 Thread Dave Bowker via Topband
IMHO, the K1N 'DQRM Tracking Project' is fostering perpetrators to flex their muscle and mettle and challenge the status quo.   The K1N web site proclamation " the objective is to identify stations who are acting as DQRMers and use legal means to stop this behavior" is illogical, without basis