Another economical and light weight method of pushing wire through brush
would be to use a 10' piece of 1/2" PVC or plastic electrical conduit. In
the case of the electrical conduit it can be extended by adding multiple
pieces together for greater length. It's lite weight and flexible enough to
Because it's considered propriety information. You paid for a black box that
does what it says it will. You did not pay for the why or how it works. This
is not unusual business practice. You bought a car with dozens of black
boxes in it, do you have schematics to those?
-Original Message-
Darn spell check -- Proprietary information also know as a Trade Secret.
-Original Message-
From: Jeff
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 10:53 AM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: DXE NCC-1 phasing box
Because it's considered propriety information. You paid for a
getting on
and calling CQ. Take advantage of the gray line propagation each day and
soon the DX will start adding up. Good luck, CU on Top.
73 Jeff W7JW
-Original Message-
From: Jim Miller
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 9:12 PM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Topband: JT65 t
ad suggest the
1835-37 range for RTTY.
73 Jeff W7JW
-Original Message-
From: Tim Shoppa
Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2014 7:10 AM
To: KE1F Lou
Cc: topBand List
Subject: Re: Topband: RTTY on 160 meters
1800-1810 recommendation is from ARRL. Not regulation, just recommendation.
RT
I think a majority of it is JT65A, but as guys discover that JT9 uses so
much less frequency they will migrate to it soon. There is a lot of activity
every night so come join us. I recently worked VP8ALJ in Falkland Island
with 40 watts and I never did that on 160m CW/SSB
73 W7JW
-Origina
I thought the 1026 included the BC band, or was that a mod ?
Jeff Reynolds
Mike Waters wrote:
Mike,
I based that on what W8JI states on his webpage, which says 1.8 to 20 MHz.
https://www.w8ji.com/mfj-1025_1026.htm
IIRC, Tom designed that for MFJ. Maybe that was a typo (on either Tom&#
I agree with you Lee.
My new rotatable flag to me is super compared to my 4' loop
on my 1/4 acre city lot.
I guess it's all relative to one's situation.
Maybe the word Nick is looking for is Magic.
There is no Magic antenna that is effective when the band is not open.
Jeff
Great info on Radio In A Box.
How do you think DXCC will view this ?
Jeff Reynolds NE0DX
Jim Brown wrote:
At the most recent Visalia in 2019 (and later at Dayton, I think), George
presented two feats of engineering excellence that blew me away. First, his
"Radio In A Box" has the
I love the LoTW system. The money I save on cards and postage goes into
radios and antennas. I'm not much of a contester any more, I just kind of
hunt and peck vs. S&P when I do work contest stations. One of the things do
is to look for DX stations that have taken the time to become active on Lo
r kids will throw out wondering why we ever kept all
that stuff. Good luck to all on TB tonight in the test. I hope we all work
at least one new one!
-----Original Message-
From: Jeff
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 9:25 PM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: LOTW Partici
I'm pretty sure DP1POL was active on TB in 2010. I worked him on 80, 40 and
30m and seem to remember he had 100w on TB?
Jeff W7JW
-Original Message-
From: Herb Schoenbohm
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 4:55 PM
To: g...@ka1j.com
Cc: Topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: RI1ANF
to
optimize the symmetry of the 4 square.
Thanks!
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
___
UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK
ls in the array.
Sorry for the confusion.
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-
From: David Novoa, W4DN
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 12:16 PM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: elevated radial symetry and layout
Fellows, I think that
g else is wrong.
With the poles I can play with it down the road. I do have the W8WWV RVM
system so measuring the radial current/phase is something that would be
interesting to look into.
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-----
From: Jeff Blaine
rough them and a marginal
connection will generate much heat and expand.
-Jeff
W0ODS
___
Topband reflector - topband@contesting.com
have reported.
73
-Jeff
>
> From: Tom W8JI
>To: Jeff Woods ; Ashton Lee ;
>topband@contesting.com
>Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 11:30 AM
>Subject: Re: Topband: Inverted L SWR Jumps ???
>
>Remove the balun. It's not doing
.
However, that NW property corner location has old barbed wire fences that runs
along the property line in the corner.
I am curious if anyone has experience with this kind of array near barbed wire
fencing.
Thanks!
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
rther back
yet.
Trying to track down a thing serving as a mixer out in the open where you
can get too it is a challenge I'm not fretting too much - IF it becomes
trouble.
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-
From: Tom W8JI
Sent: Tuesday, Decembe
*Clap clap clap*
Thanks, Herb. Just ordered one. I have the same problem, and have attempted
the solutions you describe below with respect to 160m interference to our DSL
modem.
My family will appreciate having internet during CQ160 this year.
-Jeff
W0ODS
iends.
Jeff,
W0ODS
Iowa
I think that it's entirely feasible for a select & selfish few to do something
like that, Gary, but in truth, 99% of those with offensive signals in that
regard probably aren't even aware that they're generating key clicks (contrary
to the opinion of
Be advised that the wire in the Ebay listing is Copper Clad Aluminum. The fine
print's towards the bottom.
While I'd have no qualms about using it for my seasonal, above ground radials,
some of you with higher standards and deeper pockets may prefer all copper.
-J
at stuff - and I'm a very satisfied customer hence the mention.
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-
From: wb6r...@mac.com
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 5:30 PM
To: Top Band List List
Subject: Topband: W3NQN BCB Filter
This topic has been cover
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-
From: Brad Rehm
Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 11:38 AM
To: Eddy Swynar
Cc: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: Elevated Radials
Eddy,
If you haven't already, you might want to take a look at Rudy Sev
Win7. That emulates the XP mode with the
ability to run the applications.
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-
From: k2...@juno.com
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 5:20 AM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Topband: Low Band DXing??
Hello All,
I would li
be in the K-ohms range in the lowest case. Other fillers may have lower
values.
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-
From: Bruce
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 6:43 AM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: Antenna terminations
Anyone
single
radial+vertical as a pair.
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
All good topband ops know fine whiskey is a daylight beverage.
_
Topband Reflector
N6LF QEX stuff from last year), but
they seem to not be well known; KE7BT and K5UI.
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-
From: Dan Maguire
Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 2:40 AM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: trimming elevated radials
Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide
All good topband ops know how to put up a beverage at night.
_
Topband Reflector
Tom,
Why? The same reason guys put up quads. They LOOK very cool! Imagine
standing on one end of the rhombic and saying "well, you can't see the end
of the antenna without the binoculars - but it's out that-way somewhere."
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-
o an observer - no matter what the
actual performance results are.
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-
From: Mike Waters
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 12:41 PM
To: topband
Subject: Re: Topband: 160M Rhombics
If we want an antenna just for looks, migh
Right, the discone is sort of the LPDA of the vertical world.
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-
From: Charlie Cunningham
Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 10:34 AM
To: 'Rick Stealey' ; topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: Height of a
Well said, Bill.
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-
From: cqtestk...@aol.com
Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 10:03 AM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: Blame it on global warming
Please
If I want a discussion on global
be?
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
_
Topband Reflector
A buddy of mine has a 100’ 25G tower and wants to run it on both 160/80. I’m
thinking a par of shunts will work for that?
If you have done this, I would be interested in your comments on the general
implementation.
Thanks!
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
Similarly, you can parallel a lower capacitance air- or vacuum-variable with
the fixed micas. The ~100pf HV variables are much less dear. Same end result.
-Jeff
W0ODS
On Tue, 10/22/13, Herb Schoenbohm wrote:
Subject: Re: Topband: Vacuum variable
S9 in KS @ 2:20 UTC
S/SE on HiZ pro 4-8
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-
From: Rick Stealey
Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2013 9:12 PM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: Steady Carrier on 80 CW
Everyone is measuring the 3501.6
this application. Toroids.info has a
handy calculator for inductance.
-Jeff W0ODS
>
> From: "donov...@starpower.net"
>To: Pete Smith N4ZR ; topband@contesting.com
>Cc: Topband@contesting.com
>Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2013 8:11 AM
&
Well the ice storm did a job here. My DXE 5 band hexxbeam looks like a bowl of
spaghetti...just one broken spreader tip!
My main mast that supports the 80 doublet I use for 160m and my 80m delta
loop broke in the middle and is lying on top of the steel workshop where the
main shack is. Will pos
edline and then to my feed thru panel
so that I can use the same set of radials as before. Should be good to go for
the RAC Winter and SPTC. The wind and snow squall have to be good for about 13
db gain I figure!
See you on topband
73
Jeff
VE3CV
_
Topband Reflector
even has a tracking generator that shows the marker
frequency on a friendly nixie tube display.
-Jeff, W0ODS
>
> From: Greg - ZL3IX
>To: topband@contesting.com
>Sent:
>Subject: Re: Topband: [CQ-Contest] Stew Perry Streaming Audio
>
>
etmar!
73
Jeff VE3CV
_
Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
The Hi-Z buffers have a feedpoint Z around 50K ohms. So a single 4' ground
rod provides an adequate round system. No radials needed.
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-
From: James Rodenkirch
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 3:20 PM
To: Top
’ away from anything).
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
From: James Rodenkirch
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 7:55 PM
To: Jeff Blaine ; Top Band Contesting
Subject: RE: Topband: Hi-Z Antennas Two Element Array Systems 2-LV2-5
Tnx, Jeff
> From: j...@ac0c.com
&
come!
Since the ice storm of Dec 22/23 2013, this is not shaping up to be a good year
for my QTH.
73
Jeff, VE3CV
Message: 7
Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 20:45:52 -0500
From: "Bruce" Hi
To: "Brian Miller" ,
Subject: Re: Topband: Low band noise
Message-ID: <716A846E474342DEADB9
eventually went to an in-ground installation because I was
tired of the hassle.
You are probably a far better mechanical and electrical hand than I am.
But this maintenance aspect of elevated radials is something I don't
think gets enough mention.
73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-ch
some idea of how much variation there may be.
73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com
On 3/2/2024 11:51 AM, Richard (Rick) Karlquist wrote:
On 3/1/2024 10:44 AM, Brian Beezley wrote:
Rudy Severns, N6LF, has updated his writeup on ground parameter
measurement with several new
asurements
taken on the near field at ground translate directly into "high
efficiency."
But on this topic, the only think I know **for certain** is that I'm a
mental micro-midget compared to Maxwell.
73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com
On 4/20/2024 3:19 PM, Jim Bro
I use a Microham SM to control the Hi-Z (and all the other antennas).
Microham has a small application which will let you run the SM from the
desktop and thus steer your antenna.
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-
From: Larry - K1UO
Sent: Monday
How do you keep the bugs from building nests there? Wasp is a particular
problem locally.
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-
From: Michael Walker
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 12:34 PM
To: g...@ka1j.com
Cc: topband
Subject: Re: Topband
a
tree, especially when it's several feet from the antenna.
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-
From: Joe Galicic
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2016 3:54 PM
To: p...@paulferguson.us ; topband@contesting.com
Cc: k7...@msn.com
Subject: Re: Topband: F
Reminds me of the time I went to investigate audio square waves eminating from
the shack, to find the cat curled up on the log book and key in front of the
HW-16 (full break-in Novice rig with neon relaxation oscillator for side tone).
That was the first time I saw a cherry-red plate. :) The
Enjoyed reading your post!
Thanks!
73, Jeff
N0OST
On Sun, Jun 4, 2017 at 6:00 AM Dennis wrote:
> Great job, Jeff!
>
>
>
> Dennis W1UE
>
>
>
> On 6/4/2017 6:02 AM, k1zm--- via Topband wrote:
>
> > Hi All
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > While i
I've never used RG-6 flooded, if the material is sticky how tough is it to
get a good connection to the connector??
I'm getting ready to use some and just curious what I'm getting into.
Thanks
Jeff, N0OST
On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 10:44 AM Wes Attaway (N5WA)
wrote:
> I i
I've been trying to get Heathkit to produce a dual bander of some sort for the
two new bands. Why not start by dropping them a line supporting the idea?
Regards,Jeff W6JK
On Thursday, November 2, 2017 10:35 AM, Kevin Adam wrote:
What does it take to get on 600 meters radio an
the range covered by the original OSL CAL? Or until
it is powered off? Or what?
Thanks!
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
On 12/12/2017 5:41 PM, Dennis W0JX via Topband wrote:
All:
I have been working on installing a tower detuning circuit on my 80 foot shunt
fed tower. O
tion, will know well what decisions they
have made to get there. And if they can live with the choices they have
made, then I'm happy for them.
73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com
On 16-Jan-18 4:09 PM, Peter Sundberg wrote:
So..
- Station A in North America is calling CQ o
for DXCC credit.
Thanks for setting me straight!
73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com
On 16-Jan-18 10:30 PM, StellarCAT wrote:
Jeff wrote:
“There is no way to supervise this behavior globally. .-
even though ARRL DXCC regulations make the use of an east-c
There is no real point of worrying about what the other guy is using.
We only can control our personal operation, and really have to leave the
other end of the Q to manage theirs.
73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com
On 18-Jan-18 1:24 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
They are so
ability to significantly influence is
wasted time - and the clock is ticking for all of us.
73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com
On 18-Jan-18 7:46 PM, Dave Heil wrote:
So this is sort of like Olympic doping or other amateur endeavors
where they keep score?
Dave Heil K8MN
On
Hi Jeff,
I think you might be over estimating the power of the VT QSO Party, but it's
worth a try!
'JK
On Monday, January 29, 2018 12:04 PM, Radio KH6O
wrote:
Did you all notice that suddenly, 160M conditions picked up at 2200Z,
January 26, and just as quickly died of
I think I'm hearing two groups of four bursts, with the first burst from the
second transmitter coinciding with the last burst from the first transmitter.
Anyone agree?
Jeff W6JK
On Thursday, February 22, 2018 10:51 AM, Tim Shoppa
wrote:
Here is a recording (made on 80M a few
Interesting thought, Jim, but you have lost the context. What I was listening
to was Tim's recording.
'JK
On Friday, February 23, 2018 4:01 PM, Jim Jim wrote:
Jeff, try turning off all of the Cell phones located near your receiver (and
maybe in the house) This sound
t sure where
the sustained enjoyment in that mode is beyond making the contact.
73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com
On 01-Apr-18 7:49 PM, Stan Stockton wrote:
Some questions in my mind.
How important is RF in the evolution of amateur radio? Would those who operate
using FT8
Vac relay works great. Ran one just like that for several years.
Be sure to use serious bypass/choke at the relay and then at the base
for common mode on the line as the pickup will be huge.
73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com
On 18-Apr-18 8:21 AM, Jim Miller wrote:
Rather
Signals from the zenith are going to be weak, but there should be some. I'm
curious how it does as a radiotelescope!
'JK
On Friday, June 8, 2018 11:36 AM, N7DF via Topband
wrote:
I recently had a 250 foot deep test well drilled near my hamshack and the well
was powder dry all the way
plus it's apparently immune to the local BC stations. Not quite as
capable as a VNA but has OSL cal, runs forever on battery and does stuff
like stub tuning as you are trying here. Don't think I have used the
'259 since i bought the RE last fall.
73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-
Unless you have no BC stations for 200 miles distant, making
measurements with an MFJ259 on 160m is going to give you unreliable
readings. The overload threshold on that band is extreemly low.
73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com
On 18-Aug-18 6:10 PM, Gary Smith wrote:
Folks
anything that is very flexible right out of the gate test
lead wire comes to mind but probably too expensive.
Thanks
Jeff, N0OST
_
Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
reliable with any antenna of
larger physical size.
5KW BC station about 5 miles east of here.
73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com
On 12-Oct-18 3:35 PM, Wes Stewart wrote:
I can vouch for the AA-55 Zoom, although it is not without flaws. I
live 5.9 miles from a 50KW BC station
they were definitely south of my QTH in KS based
on the 8-circle bearing.
73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com
On 25-Oct-18 4:39 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote:
Went looking for them after finishing the 0300Z CWT on 160m. He was
down the band some from where the CWT mob had been.
Todd, get on the contest and rock and roll. I don't know of anyone on
160m who has not given their antennas an iterative workout over time.
Bet you will do just fine. RX is the tougher nut anyway. Good luck
73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com
On 21-Jan-19 7:47 PM,
enough pounds of ferrite on everything electronic.
So having some kind of outdoor antenna with some kind of ground by
comparison, you will do just fine. Don't worry about how you rack up to
the ideal. Just do the best you can and get on the air!
73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-ch
Disconnect the other antenna. Let it float.
73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com
On 23-Jan-19 6:02 PM, Todd Goins wrote:
Okay, after many requests, on and off list, I disconnected the 43' T 160m
antenna at its feed point and for good measure I disconnected the coax
fee
Those call sign mis-copies can be frustrating. I worked RI once (and only
once, on TB), but couldn't convince the poor OM he hadn't snagged Peru. OA6BIL
indeed! Missed it by _that_ much.
Jeff W6JK (nee WA6BIL)
On Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 5:13:22 PM PST, Mike Smith VE9
on contents and pace is 100% scripted.
Like classic modes RTTY, AM, SSB & CW, FT8 has it's place. FT8 is a
great knife to bring to a knife fight. But it's not the be all, end all
of modes. [Pactor 4 is, of course. ha ha.]
See you in the RTTY WPX next weekend.
73/jeff/ac
ce is getting whacked by being far from the design
frequency anyway so why worry.
If it were me, I would run it on the dump port and put that fancy LMR in
some application that would matter.
73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com
On 03-Feb-19 11:54 PM, terry burge wrote:
Hi Bob,
field
install but then there is minimal maintenance over time. But either
way, you pay to play.
73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com
On 04-Feb-19 9:01 AM, Joe wrote:
Hi Jeff,
You say,,
"I put down 5/8" CATV when I moved the 40m 4sq back down to the ground -&qu
Brad what bearing were you pointing too?
73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com
On 15-Feb-19 3:41 PM, Brad Denison wrote:
I'll have to second VE9AA - signals in to southern NH on the 8 element
array and beverage were phenomenal. At one point I was questioning whether
or
Is this an intellectual exercise or Jim do you want to do something at
the top of this vert - like hang a vac relay there to engage some 160m
top hat cap loading wires?
73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com
On 4/16/19 6:52 PM, HP wrote:
Just for grins - did a EZNEC free space
I used a W1W relay at the top of mine for years without incident.
73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com
On 4/16/19 7:22 PM, Jim Miller wrote:
Thanks all for your help on this. It sounds like my 15Kv relay at 53ft on
the 68ft vertical is safe. It's never hot switched and pro
/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-
From: Jim Brown
Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2014 12:38 PM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: TX relays
On Thu,10/9/2014 6:46 AM, Tom W8JI wrote:
Because there are many things that go into relay selection
!!! QSL showed a B&W photo of nasty
cliff side landing zone. All Drake RX/TX pairs. Thankfully it is not in the
Indian Ocean! Can't wait for Januarywill have to put up the South
Beverage, but probably won't need it with this team! Best Wishes, 73 Jeff VE3CV
___
Checkout Hi-Z Antennas. They have what you are looking for. It's sold
through DXE now.
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-
From: James Rodenkirch
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 8:14 PM
To: Top Band Contesting
Subject: Topband: Phased
Their meaning with respect to "gain as unimportant" is due to the fact that
the RX antenna is all about SNR maximization. A low noise preamp can fix
overall signal weakness, if your rig's preamps are insufficient.
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-O
What I use is 3.6% silver wire with a resin core and a diameter of .031". I
would avoid the bars as to difficult to use.
Regards,
Jeff W6JK
On Tuesday, December 30, 2014 4:28 PM, Jorge Diez CX6VM
wrote:
Hello
I read about using silver to solder wire radials to terminals
This w
rformed on your unit (for example,
trimmed for optimal NF) he can arrange it.
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-
From: donov...@starpower.net
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 9:10 AM
To: topband
Cc: andyru...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: Topband: Preampl
Well scratch tomorow's 5AM alarm for an insurance QSO, my Feb 04 contact just
showed up. Check yours now.Also, is the 10m CW operation an addition to their
posted plan? WFWL Sure sounds legit to me (sorry, not topband
related..ignore)Great operation!
CheersJeff VE3CV
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Out west we have the Pacific Dc Intertie, a 500KV system bringing power to So
Cal from Oregon. Is anyone aware of any noise issues with that?
Jeff W6JK
On Tuesday, February 10, 2015 9:53 AM, Ws9v wrote:
Hi All
Through the center part of Illinois they have begun work at the government
Note... It's necessary to remove the space from that url. Thanks, though!
Jeff W6JK
On Wednesday, February 11, 2015 5:50 AM, K1FZ-Bruce
wrote:
500 feet is too long for a low band BOG unless sitting upon an
insulating earth like sand.
For info see www.qsl.net/k1fz/ bogantenna
turbines stopped and turning at 5 or 9 rpm.
Fortunately no birdies below 1830! Anyone interesting in these recordings can
email me for a file. The Beverages still work, but the NE is much noisier than
before. Bummer.
Jeff VE3CV
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It's a near miracle they finally got the permission to go. And then it cost
an actual fortune to fund, even though it was relatively close. For the
value that QSL represents, it's cheap at many times the OQRS price.
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Origin
Wow! I guess I also have to thank Mike W0BTU for my TI9/3Z9DX contact. Doing a
SO160(A) for DXing only I thought they would be 160 during the contest and it
would be impossible to break the inevitable pile up. Didn't know about this
sked, but I set my rig on 1.844 up 1 split and was hopefully
t you find interesting. And have some fun.
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-
From: Tom W8JI
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 9:19 PM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: ham radio- NOT
This is a good example of something to consider:
i am c
ble to everyone. And for those guys wanting to
participate with some new tech, internet whatever remote thing, I think that
participation would be great as well.
**As long as those guys running remote are in a separate class.**
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
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I put a BOG "down" for this winters DX season on 160m and was very
impressed with it, compared to my three 550ft Beverages (NW, NE, S). I did not
have the SW direction covered, so I put up this BOG just after the ARRL 160m
contest as it's need was evident following the difficulty hearing o
ching arrangement would do the signal routing - but it would not provide
any rig to rig isolation and would not maintain a constant Z (important if
the rx amp is a norton type).
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
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de the box. That had 8x2. Is that what you
are using there (6 sets of the 8x2 switch?) - or did he cook you up
something custom?
73/jeff/ac0c
www.ac0c.com
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
-Original Message-
From: donov...@starpower.net
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 12:13 AM
To: 160
S
Perhaps a few words on how you joined the rods would be useful here.
Regards,Jeff W6JK
On Wednesday, April 22, 2015 1:00 PM, Paul Christensen
wrote:
> "Do you use a earth tester? Which brand do you know is very good and
> accurate to consider?"
Jorge,
If you c
Hi Don,
Thanks for the interesting link, and for your efforts on our behalf.
Regards,Jeff W6JK
On Wednesday, April 29, 2015 12:15 PM, Donald Chester
wrote:
The FCC has raised the secondary Amateur
Service allocation at 1900 to 2000 kHz
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