Topband: 3Y0K 2025 Cancelled

For those of you that haven't seen this: "Existing sailboat contract has been cancelled and there will be no January 2025 operation. We are currently negotiating the contract for a large expedition vessel + helicopter operation to take place in 2026." Jim, K1PX _ Searchable

Topband: 3Y0I

The last indication of their departure date, updated through Aug., 19, 2021, and except for their update of Dec., 1, 2021, in part, says: Jim, K1PX "From a Rebel perspective, the 3Y0J announcement does not change our plans. December 15, 2021 is when we plan to leave Cape Town and again head

Topband: 3Y0I DXpedition

Topbanders: They are scheduled to depart for Bouvet in two days and the latest update from them that I can find is dated 12/1. I'm aware of the travel bans due to the omicron variant. Does anyone have any updated info since then?? Thanks! Jim, K1PX K1PX at msn.com _

Re: Topband: Inv L corner insulator

The pulley system is probably the best way to go as others have noted. As an option, perhaps, I use springs selected from Home Depot that are about 6 inches long. I put a loop of dacron between each end of the spring just in case of failure. They are installed at each end of the supports between

Re: Topband: 3Y0J Bouvet cancelled

I indicated to Paul, N6PSE, that he should keep my donation. He acknowledged it and said that they will keep trying to find another ship but that others were 2X the cost of the Braveheart. Perhaps some of you who donated will consider doing the same. Jim, K1PX K1PX at msn.com _

Topband: W3YOZ/W3SO SK

I have had the privilege of being one of Marty's best friends over the last 35+ years. I've enjoyed his company both here and in West River, MD on multiple occasions. Even recently, we have been in contact via e-mail almost on a daily basis. RIP my dear friend!!! I will miss you! Jim, K1PX

Re: Topband: No activity

Hi Jorge: You might also keep in mind that most of us disconnect our beverage antennas during the spring and summertime here in the north because of storms and lightning. And, along with that, there are very high QRN levels many nights. But, I will listen for you and call if I hear you. Very

Topband: 3Y0I Postponed

3YØI POSTPONED And yet! The captain of the MV Atlantic Tuna had to take a difficult but responsible decision to take a course back to Cape Town, South Africa. But the 3YØI Expedition is NOT cancelled – we don’t give up that easily I just had a long conversation with Dom 3Z9DX on board on the

Topband: 3Y0I Prop forecast

K6TU has recently added the Bouvet DXpedition to his DX prediction list: https://www.k6tu.net/?q=node/add/dx-prediction-3y0i Jim, K1PX K1PX at msn.com _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector

Topband: Tour of WWV 2017

For those of you who might have an interest, this is a 23:07 minute tour of the facility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJewUiP0Ueo Jim, K1PX K1PX at msn.com _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: Green Hornet SK

Bob was a contester and an avid Topband operator. RIP http://hamgallery.com/Tribute/W3GH/ Jim, K1PX _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: On their way!

For those who haven't seen this: January 27 – Antonio EA5RM – VP8STI/VP8SGI Chief Pilot – informs that finally, yesterday the team was able to collect all gear from Thule Is. All team members are OK and they are on the way to South Georgia where they will arrive after three days

Topband: DX'ing on the edge

Jeff's book is available both new and used from Amazon at: http://www.amazon.com/DXing-Edge-The-Thrill-Meters/dp/0872596354 And, new from Universal Radio at:

Topband: Smart meter interference

All: While this might best be addressed to the RFI reflector, I'm wondering if among the learned subscribers here on the Topband reflector, some of you might have some knowledge or experience with this issue. Recently, a smart meter was installed here and immediately I heard a buzzing sound on

Re: Topband: Signal attenuation from foliage near 160m antenna

I live on several acres that is a watershed area with a relatively high fresh water table. Almost all of the land is densely populated with trees and some ranging up to a 100' or more. For transmit antennas on 160, I have an inverted L that goes up to 85' with 30 elevated radials. And, I also

Topband: Antenna terminations

I've covered my resistors and solder joints with GE Silicone II sealant and have never had a problem. The curing does not impact solder joints and I've used this product for some 20+ years. I can't measure any resistance using it. It cures in several hours similar to a rubbery type substance.

Topband: FCC seeks to assign entire 160 ham band to primary status

Allocation Changes to 160 Meter Band The FCC is proposing to change the Amateur Radio Service allocation to the 160 meter band (1800-2000 kHz), reallocating the 1900-2000 kHz segment to the Amateur Radio Service on a primary basis. In the NPRM, the FCC noted that the ARRL has identified the

Topband: 3C6A/3C0E

For those who haven't seen this, there is a delay until Friday, 3/2/12 until they arrive on Annobon Island. From their website: http://www.gdgdxc.net/3c0e/http://www.gdgdxc.net/3c0e/ The two operators are now in Equatorial Guinea (3C6A) and they are having problems in their journey to the