Topband: Polyphaser

2015-03-01 Thread Greg Wilson
Does anyone know how to test a Polyphaser to know if it is still good? I have some that have seen some lightning storms and was wondering if they are still doing the job. Thanks, Greg _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: Proposal for Modification of DXCC Rules

2015-02-04 Thread Greg Wilson
Larry -- I think your proposal provides the basis for a very workable solution and hope you will forward this idea to ARRL. I don't think the BOD gave this subject adequate consideration but your ideas offer a guidepost for what is "ethical". While some will still cheat, most will follow the

Re: Topband: [Bulk] Re: Out-of-Turn Callers

2015-02-04 Thread Greg Wilson
On 2/4/2015 8:06 AM, Tom W8JI wrote: I doubt making a whipping boy out of someone in public will have any effect on the other 250,000 people who have done it at least once. The point is not to make a whipping boy out of a specific person but rather to point out the fact that specifically

Re: Topband: Out-of-Turn Callers

2015-02-03 Thread Greg Wilson
Can't resist adding my two cents...It's not up to KK6ZM to decide that K1N is not hearing JA's and so decide that it is OK to call; that just creates confusion and animosity from those who have the will power to stand by. It's up to K1N to change the protocol from "JA only" to "anyone". I do

Re: Topband: Teflon Tubing

2014-03-22 Thread Greg Wilson
Why not suggest the alternative postal method to Price (W0RI) instead of making a "ridiculous" issue out of this on the reflector., I know him personally and he doesn't need the money. He was just trying to be a good guy by offering the teflon tubing for a cheap price. He would likely put it

Re: Topband: VP6T

2012-02-02 Thread GREG WILSON
Yes -- but our friend may want the card for reasons other than a ARRL award (or CQ WPX). Maybe he would like a card for his wall. So if you know the answer to his question, I'm sure he would appreciate it. 73 de Greg-N4CC On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 10:42 AM, Jim Hoge wrote: > Jim, > > Good point.