Re: Topband: Sept 12 JT65 on 1838khz...nice opening to Eu.

While watching the waterfall for "spreading" on 160 and 80, Lee I've seen similar "results." My operating "mode"now is: 160: 25 to 30 watts set wid no ALC "ficker" 80: 30 to 50 watts set wid no 'flicker' Note: I run the 'mike input' control to a high enuff input I'll need to "back of" th

Topband: Anyone had fair to good success with the bhi noise eliminating inline module sold by dx engineering?

The listed part # is BHI NEIM1031MKII. I just don't have the room for Bog or simple active short receive vertical systemsI have band noise and wonder if that BHI module might help...replies off-line are fine. Tnx Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://ww

Topband: Fw: Perusing an old book - Construction of radio phone and telegraph receivers for beginners

The below From DJ7SW...(look at the treasure trove of old books--- http://www.americanradiohistory.com/) From: Lup Schlueter Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2017 4:27 AM To: James Rodenkirch Subject: Re: Topband: Perusing an old book - Construction of radio

Topband: Perusing an old book - Construction of radio phone and telegraph receivers for beginners

A neighbor was perusing some old books her father had saved - he was an electrical engineer - and found a 1922 edition of Construction of radio phone and telegraph receivers for beginners authored by M. B. Sleeper. Started perusing it last night...what a hoot! All about designing rcvrs for the

Topband: 160 meter inspiration!!

Larry - your reply post on the top band reflector, to me, seems like one of the true meanings of being inspired to try 160 meter operations AND have fun with new/different antenna arrangement. I don't need to be "inspired" to turn the rig and tune the antenna for 160 BUT.I I hope your stor

Topband: A big thank you to those participating in the Fox Hunt event last night!!

The loyal Fox hunters and hunted appreciated hearing and working those of you that aren't Fox hunters normally but jumped in to the fray yesterday evening. We'll continue to promote the upcoming top band contests, especially the four Stews, with all of the Fox QRP "gang." 71.5/72 de Jim Rodenki

Topband: Gentle reminder about a fun 90 minute tonight on Top Band

A casual reminder there will be a little QRP operating goin' on this evening on 160. The Topband Fox Extravaganza is back for a second celebration tomorrow evening, Wednesday, 23 November,  0200Z to 0330Zthat's 2100 to 2230 Eastern, 2000 to 2130 Central, 1900 to 2030 Mountain and 1800 to 1

Topband: 2016 160m Fox Extravaganza, Tuesday, 22 November

Back in April Dale, WC7S, sent out a message proposing that there be a repeat of 2015’s 160m QRP Fox Extravaganza that occurred for the first time on the Tuesday of Thanksgiving week. (He also suggested that there might be a traditional Fox Hunt on 160m to be held at an appropriate date within

Topband: List of 2015 plaque winners

Where can we see who won which plaques, Lew? 72 de Jim R. K9JWV _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: How exciting to make Qs with QRP power during the pre-Stew!!!

Thank you to those that heard and worked methis 'ol war horse just can't hang in there for long time periods but made 41 Qs in about five hoursthrilled to put Lloyd, KH6LC, Eric, NO3M and Doug, WD5R, in the log. Condx were weird here --- hardly worked any AZ or NM stations and the

Topband: Follow-up

Thank you to all who wrote such cheerful and encouraging words...I look forward to as many more "Stews" as this tired 'ol war horse can participate ( my cancers are attributable to Agent Orange and yes, I am on the Agent Orange registry!!) I am adjusting to this new "timeline in my life" - NSCL

Topband: Pre-Stew coming up this Saturday...........

...and hope to hear work many of you.stage 4 cancer inside me sooo, only two or three more "Stews" coming up, probably, for me to enjoyI'll be QRP and anxious to hand you a 4 point mult. Thoroughly enjoying years of learning the technical and operating aspects of Top

Topband: Orientation of a 160 meter receive loop?

I have a 160 meter rcv loop - kc2tx product - I want to employ this season. I don't have a lot of band noise here in s/w Utah and don't want to bother with a rotor socan I mount the loop in a horizontal configuration and expect some improvement in rcv signal strength? I seem to recall Tom, W

Topband: V63

http://v63.webcrow.jp/ According to chat on low band chat room - http://www.on4kst.com/chat/start.php - the two ops suppose to have some focus on 160 aqnd 80 cw and aware of our sr "windows"!! 72 de Jim R. K9JWV _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: A letter imploring asmateur to "get involved"

To my fellow CW, RTTY, and other narrow band digital mode users: I mentioned at the last BVARC meeting that I would provide additional details regarding RM-11708. I have been in contact with Ted Rappaport N9NB regarding this, and I would like to copy to you what he sent me: "Today's ham radio RTT

Re: Topband: 160 Meter Radio Propagation Prediction Table

Moscow, Raoul, I believe.72 Jim R. K9JWV Africa is not part of their world? I thought so, as my radio also seems to say I live in a Black 160m hole.:-) bTW Where is Mos? kind regards,Raoul ZS1C _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: 160 Meter Radio Propagation Prediction Table

..I know, I KNOW . top band propagation predictors are about useless BUT, Hey..anything is worth a looksee.doncha know?!?! You see this in the write up below the "dashboard" (url at the bottom of this post) "A GREEN box means that propagation on the specific path mi

Topband: Top Band propagation predictor..............

...I know, I KNOW . top band propagation predictors are about useless BUT, Hey..anything is worth a looksee.doncha know?!?! You see this in the write up below the "dashboard" "A GREEN box means that propagation on the specific path might be possible..." We all

Re: Topband: Working Europe

Wow...great offer, Brian. I'll promote your offer - if you find more of them - to other reflectors...keep us posted From: Brian Moran Sent: Friday, July 1, 2016 5:47 PM To: James Rodenkirch; Top Band Contesting Subject: Re: Topband: Working E

Re: Topband: Working Europe

stang...@comcast.net Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2016 8:45 AM To: James Rodenkirch Cc: Top Band Contesting Subject: Re: Topband: Working Europe I totally agree with Jim. We should use the band and not limit our QSo's to contesting or hunting DX. One of my goals in to work WAS QRP. When I have the time (and

Re: Topband: Working Europe

Kevin: I wouldn't disagree with your rationale but...let's emphasize gettin' on top band first, improving rcv antenna(s) second. - BOGs and Beveridges may be a non-starter if space constraints are in play - DX engineering rcv antenna systems may be "out of reach" due to lack of discretio

Re: Topband: Working Europe

Mike: I would posit we - the "top band community" - need to promote increased operations -- fuggedabout "decent rx antennas" --- just get more hams operating on top band: - emphasize the Maunder minimum - emphasize the rise of efficiency of small lot antennas, as a resulting "benefit" -

Re: Topband: Summer Stew Perry Topband Distance Challenge - Reminder

Annd, don't forget that us weak-kneed ops - ps, weak sounding signal ops -- may well be QRP participants and we ARE worth twice the point value of our "QRO/Low Power brethren"!!! Just sayin' 71.5/72 de Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV -- Please

Re: Topband: low band propagation at solar min

Bob - I couldn't agree morelisten, call CQ every so often (use RBN to see how you're "doing"), repeat.take notes, etc. However, I'll add a slightly slant/entreaty hereI've been on 160 and 80 in the early morning hours (1000Z to 1300Z) for days (3 to 5) at a time (most recent

Re: Topband: W8JI - recipient of the Yasme Excellence Award

partnership.org/ From: Kip Edwards Sent: Friday, June 3, 2016 7:57 AM To: 'James Rodenkirch'; 'Top Band Contesting'; w...@contesting.com Subject: RE: Topband: W8JI - recipient of the Yasme Excellence Award Jim, The Yasme Foundation website is being compl

Re: Topband: W8JI - recipient of the Yasme Excellence Award

nal...hihi ____ From: James Rodenkirch Sent: Thursday, June 2, 2016 4:07 PM To: Top Band Contesting; w...@contesting.com Subject: W8JI - recipient of the Yasme Excellence Award No more deserving...good on ya, Tom! I've enjoyed AND miss your technical and

Topband: W8JI - recipient of the Yasme Excellence Award

No more deserving...good on ya, Tom! I've enjoyed AND miss your technical and "how to operate" posts. Tom Rauch, W8JI: "The Yasme Excellence Award is made in recognition of Tom's many contributions to the technical advancement of the Amateur Service," the announcement said. "Tom's willingness t

Re: Topband: VK0EK confirmation

introduced in to the discussion early on! 71.5/72 de Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV P.S. I don't care one wit what latest "award" Mr. Brown garnered lately --- ________ From: Doug Renwick Sent: Wednesday, May 4, 2016 11:37 AM To: 'Mark van W

Re: Topband: VK0EK confirmation

I don't know who the "referee" is for this august reflector.BUT, read below, puleez, by doing the following: - find every spot where I annotated K9YC's acerbic and uncalled for replies to SP6EQZ's initial post by inserting "K9YC replied" - label K9YC as an "ugly American" and, PULE

Topband: Searching for low band ops plans at the NG3K web site.

I'm certain many of you know how to search for specific planned band of operation verbiage, e.g., 160 or 80," etc., at Bill Feidt's great website - http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/adxo.html However, just in case > 0 subscribers don't.here's how you can wade through the listings more quickly (cour

Topband: Preampm for 160 meter receive loop

OK - did a little listening yesterday evening and this A.M. on 160 with my loop and found band noise way down, relative to my transmitting antenna (an Inverted U). So, I'd like to add a pre-amp at the base of the loop BUT when I google 160 meter preamp for sale (or 160 meter preamp kit) the onl

Re: Topband: Receive loop observations

7; are more relevant when it's a onesy-twosy thang! 72 Jim R. From: Cecil Acuff Sent: Sunday, April 3, 2016 8:40 AM To: James Rodenkirch Cc: topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: Receive loop observations Better check Newarks minimum order

Re: Topband: Receive loop observations

I couldn't resist..K9YC says"The BEST way to buy ferrite parts is...buy in quantity from industrial distributors" Well, first off, I don't need quantity - I need one or two ferrite cores.so, I guess I'm "out of luck," eh? Let's see --- to test K9YC's hypothesis

Re: Topband: Receive loop observations

Thank you all again for the assistance71.5/72 de Jim R. K9JWV ________ From: James Rodenkirch Sent: Saturday, April 2, 2016 6:48 AM To: Top Band Contesting Subject: Re: Topband: Receive loop observations Thank you to all for the replies/comments/suggestions

Re: Topband: Receive loop observations

: Re: Topband: Receive loop observations On Fri,4/1/2016 1:36 PM, James Rodenkirch wrote: > need to find a Fair-rite 61 core N6RK notes that Fair-Rite #43 will work fine, with slightly increased loss. Mu is higher, so you will likely need fewer turns to get 100 uH. #43 is much easier to find.

Re: Topband: Receive loop observations

/2016 1:36 PM, James Rodenkirch wrote: > need to find a Fair-rite 61 core N6RK notes that Fair-Rite #43 will work fine, with slightly increased loss. Mu is higher, so you will likely need fewer turns to get 100 uH. #43 is much easier to find. 73, Jim K9YC _ Topband Reflec

Re: Topband: Receive loop observations

d both the coaxial cable and power cable must be exceptionally well isolated from the loop. A low noise figure high gain preamp is essential. 73 Frank W3LPL ____ From: "James Rodenkirch" To: "Top Band Contesting" Sent: Friday, April 1, 2016 7:04:2

Re: Topband: Receive loop observations

016 2:02 PM To: James Rodenkirch Cc: Top Band Contesting Subject: Re: Topband: Receive loop observations Hi Jim, I know my following info does not directly answer your question, but I do think it's important regarding feedline isolation. I suggest you take a look at the recommendatio

Topband: Receive loop observations

I have installed a receive loop ( http://www.qsl.net/kc2tx/ ) and finished measuring and observing... Measurements: VSWR --- 1.7 @ 1.830 ZO - 77 at 1.830 Observation: Following ON4UN's comments regarding needing a preamp or not, measured S1 to 2 noise level with antenna connected d

Topband: VK0EK, Heard Island on the air!

Another audio log update. https://media.vk0ek.org/player.php?id=29 72 de Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: Spring Stew Perry

r takeoff angle 71.5/72 de Jim R. K9JWV From: Jim F. Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2016 9:31 AM To: James Rodenkirch; topband@contesting.com; n...@no3m.net Subject: Re: Topband: Spring Stew Perry K9JWV... Good luck with that Inv U ! It worked great at my last location but not here. Totall

Re: Topband: Spring Stew Perry

Jim R. K9JWV From: Jim F. Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2016 10:17 PM To: James Rodenkirch; topband@contesting.com; n...@no3m.net Subject: Re: Topband: Spring Stew Perry Eric...Mopa sounded great in NH ! Did not hear Jim KV4FZ was loud about 0500 but no reply. W

Re: Topband: Spring Stew Perry

Too bad, Eric, I couldn't hear you ..lots of qrn last night...this a.m. QUIET...turned the pre-amp on a couople of times. From: Topband on behalf of Eric NO3M Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2016 11:58 PM To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: Sp

Re: Topband: Spring Stew Perry

Will be lookin' for ya, Eric...have a new antenna up (just put it up this afternoon) and will be PUSING my 4.9 watts out into the ether72, Jim R. K9JWV From: Topband on behalf of Eric NO3M Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2016 12:09 PM To: topband@contest

Topband: Ever experimented with a Gieskieng or modified Gieskieng antenna?????????

TIA for your reply...71.5/72 de Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV http://www.ok1rr.com/index.php/antennas/38-meet-the-modified-gieskieng-antenna [http://www.ok1rr.com/templates/allrounder-j1.6/images/logo/multicolor.png] Meet t

Re: Topband: BCB High Pass Filter

$28.00 for this one... http://www.iceradioproducts.com/filtersrf.html From: Topband on behalf of Eric NO3M Sent: Thursday, March 3, 2016 10:09 AM To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: BCB High Pass Filter It states on the Clifton Labs homepa

Re: Topband: Spring Stew Perry in a few more days

I'll be lookin' for ya as a QRP contestant, BillGL getting that Atlas up and runnin' 71.5/72 de Jim R. K9JWV From: Topband on behalf of Bill Cromwell Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2016 11:28 AM To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Topban

Re: Topband: Am I the only one in step?

o me, mean anything west of the U.S., stopping just past HL/JA/VK lands. P.S. I'm "new" sobe gentle in your replies!! From: mstang...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 9:15 AM To: James Rodenkirch Cc: Top Band Contesting Subject

Re: Topband: Am I the only one in step?

>From what little I've read - I am a "newbie" to 160 meter operating,- I gather >a band plan carries little "weight," in the bigger schemes of things? Below is the 160 band plan, courtesy of that august group, the ARRL: 160 Meters (1.8-2.0 MHz) 1.800 - 2.000 CW 1.800 - 1.810 Digital Modes 1.810

Re: Topband: Demo of the value of one dB and the cost of sending too fast

Bill - I am uncertain, based on your reply below, whether you are a proponent of worrying about 1 db or not...so, from a 100% QRP op's perspective, saving 1 db, i.e., delivering 1 more db to the antenna, IS important that 1 db can be the difference 'tween being heard above the noise, or

Re: Topband: NORD antenna for top band.....

p Band Contesting Cc: James Rodenkirch Subject: Re: Topband: NORD antenna for top band. Hi Jim, The NORD antenna is a relatively inexpensive low frequency antenna (typically used at 50-100 kHz) where its impossible to achieve vertically polarized antennas with close to 1/4 wavelength vertical heigh

Topband: Book: The Amateur Radio Vertical Antenna Handbook Capt. Paul H. Lee 2nd Edition

OK - have a fellow ham who has the book and will chat with him some...thanks to all that replied with the offer to help..72 de Jim R. K9JWV _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: Book: The Amateur Radio Vertical Antenna Handbook Capt. Paul H. Lee 2nd Edition

If someone owns the subject book I'd like to chat with you about it, off line...tnx de Jim R. K9JWV _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: NORD antenna for top band.....

.anyone experimented with a NORD-configured vertical antenna? I have the Navy antenna publication - http://www.hamuniverse.com/US%20NAVY%20Antennas%20and%20Wave%20Propagation.pdf - but, other than a brief description, not much to go byany assistance, e.g., steerage to a web site or emp

Topband: W8JI is bailing out of this reflector?

NowI just read a couple of posts on the K5P operation where it was intimated that Tom, W8JUI, was leaving this reflector!! Had that been confirmed?? T bad - dang...technical prowess should be cultivated and encouraged to keep posting away.friggin' shame if true! 71.5/72 de

Re: Topband: Stew Beef

Mark - I'm with you, sort ofI love contests, especially those with QRP categories AND, as a QRP afficionado, I do wish more hams would get on the air on Top Band just for the sake of making QSOs I thoroughly enjoy working any ham on 160 CW, find out what my RST is, the other fella's pow

Re: Topband: A "valid" QSO????

Again - I submitted a follow-on commentI'm referring to a non-contest, general, run of the mill QSO...one would could be "counted" for a DXCC or WAS award. From: Tim Shoppa Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2015 7:49 AM To: James Rodenkir

Re: Topband: A "valid" QSO????

Well, that squares up with what I was told...wonder about the WAS award From: n...@comcast.net Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2015 7:28 AM To: James Rodenkirch Cc: topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: A "valid" QSO For DXCC purposes a sig

Re: Topband: A "valid" QSO????

the bye - I am referring to a every day, garden variety QSO - not a contest-related Q. From: Joel Harrison Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2015 5:19 AM To: James Rodenkirch Cc: Top Band Contesting Subject: Re: Topband: A "valid" QSO I would b

Topband: A "valid" QSO????

Jim K9YC wrote, "A valid contact is the exchange of callsigns and one additional piece of information, followed by acknowledgement by both stations. When running QRP at the limits of propagation, that exchange can take a while." Where would one find official documentation to support that posit?

Re: Topband: QRPers calling CQ in the SP ?

I call CQ during any contest as a QRP entry (is there, really, any other fun category?) and have mini-runs of 5 to 10 return calls often, especially during the 160 meter events. I can't say, for certain, the % of Qs that have resulted from a "run attempt" but I'm thinkin' in the order of 10 to

Re: Topband: ARRL book on short antennas for 160 meters

OKKK...read enuff replies - I ain't buying that book!! Tnx for alll the replies From: James Rodenkirch Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 4:49 PM To: Top Band Contesting Subject: ARRL book on short antennas for 160 meters Anyone read &

Topband: ARRL book on short antennas for 160 meters

Anyone read "Short Antennas for 160 Meter Radio" and can/care to comment on its "usefulness"? ' 72 de Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: QRP

I don't know that I'd use Jim's, "Most of it, yes" phraseology, Rickgo to the results pages for any 160 meter contest.look up the top ten scores of the QRP entrants, then.go to the Low power and High power line scores and start noodling through the listings - you may be surprised to

Re: Topband: ARRL 160 this year

I was listening when you and Lloyd were calling Tor, Jim --- I'd been calling him on and off earlier but no joy (he wudda been a new mult for me). I had a little better "luck" into the east coast - worked VY2, ME, EPA and WPA, WNY, NC, NFL and VA - but that was all! Usually, we do mo betta than

Re: Topband: 2 wl loop, worth the effort?

Kevin - I'm in a more tenuous position with Rob than you!!! I operate QRP on 160 you can bet if Rob gets wind of that he'll think I'm REALLY peeing in his Wheaties, 'eh 71.5/72 de Jim R. K9JWV From: Topband on behalf of kol...@rcn.com Sen

Topband: A QRP "test" this evening

>From 0200Z to 0330Z tomorrow, this evening here in the U.S., some of us >participants in a weekly QRP Fox hunt will be experimenting in a Top Band >version centered around 1.810. Keeping it brief, our Fox "hunts" consist of two or more Fox stations operating somewhere within a 20 kHz spread o

Re: Topband: DxCoffee - Daily updates

: James Rodenkirch Subject: Re: Topband: DxCoffee - Daily updates Is there a way to have english text ? I would like to see the forum too. Bob K6UJ On 11/2/15 5:36 AM, James Rodenkirch wrote: > > > Just in case you don't know about this DX "info site," check out the first &

Topband: DxCoffee - Daily updates

Just in case you don't know about this DX "info site," check out the first bullet below re monthly dxpeditions at the hamradioweb forum Here's a link to that site - I like it!! http://www.hamradioweb.org/forums/ 72 de Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV [http://www.hamradioweb.org/forums/images/misc

Re: Topband: SDR Mythbusters - ADC Overload myths debunked...

I'm not an RF engineer so any "direction" or "stay inside these boundaries, Dood" assistance is appreciated! However, as a Systems Engineer with a background in statistics, I missed the "what?" factor when he mentioned Central Limit TheoremI shoulda put on my "Huh?" hat so I'm almost embarr

Re: Topband: SDR Mythbusters - ADC Overload myths debunked...

His "explanation," if I read it correctly, seems to be a tad "at odds" with what Sherwood Engineering's measurements showor am I missing it > From: w...@w8ji.com > To: rodenkirch_...@msn.com; topband@contesting.com > Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2015 18:29:09 -0400 > Subject: Re: Topband: SDR Mythbu

Topband: SDR Mythbusters - ADC Overload myths debunked...

>From Stu, K6TU As with any technological change, there are many myths, past truths or part truths that get repeated endlessly and out of context by those frightened or challenged by the change. Software defined radios are no exception to this in the world of Ham Radio. Steve Hicks,

Re: Topband: Results of the 2014 Pre-Stew....

round October. 73 Tree N6TR On Tue, Sep 15, 2015 at 4:29 PM, James Rodenkirch wrote: Soodid I ask the question incorrectly? From: rodenkirch_...@msn.com To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Results of the 2014 Pre-Stew Date: Sat, 12 Sep 2015 16:

Re: Topband: Results of the 2014 Pre-Stew....

Soodid I ask the question incorrectly? From: rodenkirch_...@msn.com To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Results of the 2014 Pre-Stew Date: Sat, 12 Sep 2015 16:34:30 -0600 .and, who won the plaques?? I know the sponsor and worker bees of these con

Topband: Results of the 2014 Pre-Stew....

.and, who won the plaques?? I know the sponsor and worker bees of these contests have day jobs but it's been a year and nothing showing at the kkn web site regarding the final standings and who won the various plaques. Dale, WC7S, and I sponsored a QRP-related plaque and I'd like to know

Re: Topband: WTB a low noise preamp .....

Ops.just read up on the TOI number and the DXE RPA-1 comes in with a much better TOI number so...anyone with an excess to their needs DXE RPA-1 or similar pre-ampcontact me off-line. 72 de Jim R. K9JWV From: rodenkirch_...@msn.com To: topband@contesting.com Subject: WTB a low noi

Topband: WTB a low noise preamp .....

of anyone has a spare or "excess to your needs" low noise pre amp (similar to a KD9SV design) you'd sell, please contact me off line72 de Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: Anyone using the DX Engr. Hi-Z Two or Three element array?

If you are using the two or three element version, shoot me an off-line reply with your thoughts on its efficacy...tnx, in advance, for any replies72 de Jim R. K9JWV _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: New Commercial Remote Service

Hahwell done, Larry!!! Always envious of people who can take a topical subkect area and give it a comedic but germane twistgood on ya!! 72 de Jim R. K9JWV > From: w...@sbcglobal.net > To: topband@contesting.com > Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2015 13:13:17 -0500 > Subject: Topband: New C

Re: Topband: Question on common mode chokes

t; > It will be interesting to see what others say but my take on this is that > the tuner function is to provide an impedance match to the vertical and > doesnt provide any choking. You still should have the choke. > > 73, > Bob > K6UJ > > > > > On Jun

Topband: Question on common mode chokes

I seem to recall, while reading up on common mode chokes, where I wouldn't need one if I employ an autotuner at the base of the antenna...is that true/factual? I have an LDG Z11ProII autotuner right at the base of my vertical - I did add a common choke at the input to the autotuner (21' of my L

Re: Topband: Salt-Water Qth!

"A LID operating QRO at an excellent northeastern US sea view site with excellent antennas -- is still only a *loud* LID, who is able to cause a lot more interference and consternation than a weak LID." The above is an excellent example of "confrontational interoperability," and close to the e

Re: Topband: ZS6BKW

That W8AMZ sloper is a "condensed version" of this antenna: http://www.iw5edi.com/ham-radio/?a-160-meter-antenna-for-small-lot,105 W8AMZ's loading coil (that black thingy between the SO-239 and the 68' feet of black wire) is sort of how I constructed my "160 meter antenna for a small lot." I

Topband: What IS troubling about this report....

from one of the K1N ops is there is nothing new here.all of his dozen plus points is/ae SO fundamental to anyone chasing DX...terrible operating habits or approaches by the majority of the DX chasers, obviously... I did work K1N with QRP power on 80, 20 and 15 so feel fortunat

Topband: The silence is almost deafening!!!

LOVE it..hihi Brief respites suit us old farts, occasionally! 72, Jim R. K9JWV _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: W9WBL V2L paddle

Well, I was fortunate to stumble in to a W9WBL V2L paddle, serial # 84. Still in great condition and going to "put it through its paces" over the coming week. Anyone ever owned one? If you have, contact me off line as I have a couple of questions - if you have a copy of the 3 page instruction

Re: Topband: RHR and remote topic

Forgot about that ad.HAHan age ol' heuristic comes to mind.money talks, vapor(s) walks (heuristic "toned down" for the PC/squishy crowd) > From: j...@k2uf.com > To: w...@sbcglobal.net; topband@contesting.com > Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2015 17:22:37 -0500 > Subject: Re: Topband: RHR and remo

Re: Topband: RHR and remote topic

I agree, Larry..however, I doubt if anyone is refereeing or taking good notes as to separating wheat from chaffand, THEN, where does the accumulated, condensed and vetted idea(s) (hopefully not more than a couple) go In short - we all need a plan as to how to get the ideas winnowed

Re: Topband: CQWW160 Remote receiver rule

Tom: thank you for placing all of this in the correct context.it's a friggin' hobby, not something to start gnashing the teeth over or initiate some hand wringing due to a) misinterpretation of "rules," b) purposefully bending/breaking the rules or c) using some combination of a and b to "wi

Topband: Real time band conditions

http://www.bandconditions.com/ Look for an instructions button down the page interesting site. 72, Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: Real time band conditions

Look for an instructions button down the page interesting site. 72, Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: Speculating via Stew posted scores

1500 - > 2000 mi. - 6 Q's2000+ mi. - 2 Q's, NP4X and KV4FZ. > My station consists of a K3, a "T" xmit antenna 62' high with a 144' span on > the top and 64 radials, K9AY loops for RX. > So, if I can stay awake, maybe I'll run into you in the CQ1

Re: Topband: Speculating via Stew posted scores

> > > Even in contests without distance multipliers and with section+DXCC > > multipliers, there is an advantage to being in low-power reach of multiple > > domestic population centers. For example US midwest rules the ARRL DX low > > power category. > > > > T

Topband: Speculating via Stew posted scores

Is there a way via Stew results to measure the concentration of Qs... with relation to the distance of the Q? For example, looking over the scores posed at the 3830 web site one finds N9FT's QSOs to point ratio is 3 pts. while K5GO has a ratio of 8.1. On the surface, one would draw the conclu

Topband: Non-resonant receive antennas

I noticed JC's comment below about a low dipole as a receiving antenna. Did I interpret that correctly? I've read of a Dipole on the ground as a low noise receive antenna for 160 but.can a non resonant dipole installed at low heights be better, as a receive antenna, than a vertical or

Re: Topband: Two wire beverage , some questions

Here's a calculator, Martin: http://www.eeweb.com/toolbox/twisted-pair I think you'll find typical twisted pair cable, e.g., a pair inside Cat 5 cable, is around 100 ohms. 72, Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV > Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 12:23:18 +0100 > From: dm...@t-online.de > To: topband@contesting.com

Topband: 9K2HN

This news received from AA7A today who's with the 9K2HN operation" Look for us on 80 and 40 LP this morning (our evening). We will start about 45 minutes before our sunset and hang in there until the west coast is done, then we will work EU for a while. Mike will get up at 01 Z or so and st

Re: Topband: QRP ARCI 160 meter sprint

stakes certainly doesn't have much representation on 160M but I was > very impressed by many impressive QRP station performances on 80M in both > CW and SSB sweepstakes. > > Tim N3QE > > On Fri, Nov 21, 2014 at 9:45 AM, James Rodenkirch > wrote: > > > This annu

Re: Topband: QRP ARCI 160 meter sprint

OHCW and SSB modes are utilized for this event. From: rodenkirch_...@msn.com To: topband@contesting.com Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 07:48:22 -0700 Subject: Topband: QRP ARCI 160 meter sprint This annual contest is scheduled for Z to 0600Z, 27 November, next Wednesday evening.

Topband: QRP ARCI 160 meter sprint

This annual contest is scheduled for Z to 0600Z, 27 November, next Wednesday evening. I know, I knowit's QRP and there are few participants amongst you all but if you are on Top Band that evening and hear our pathetically weak sigs and are in the mood, answer our plaintive CQs a

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