Re: Topband: BOG - Selecting the Optimum Length

2016-10-17 Thread Kip Edwards
Mark, The BOG here is 190 feet. It works very well and is quite directional. As a result of my experience so far, I'm thinking of a second one for the other directions. 73 Kip W6SZN -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of

Re: Topband: ET7L NOT VALID

2016-08-15 Thread Kip Edwards
All, There was some confusion at ARRL about ET7L. It was among the cards I submitted at the recent PNWDXC in Portland. My application was acted upon quickly and according to the online LOTW account it was not credited. However, when I received the hard copy credit slip and credit

Re: Topband: ET7L NOT VALID

2016-08-11 Thread Kip Edwards
All, Regarding ET7L, I spoke with Dave, NN1N, last weekend at the Pacific Northwest DX Convention about the status of the ET7L application. In a subsequent email, Dave said the following: "We haven't made a decision re: ET7L -- Their "license" isn't from the Ministry of Communications.

Re: Topband: FT-1000MP

2016-06-15 Thread Kip Edwards
. 73 Frank W3LPL _ From: "Kip Edwards" <kedwa...@ltol.com> To: "Top Band Contesting" <topband@contesting.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 2:07:09 PM Subject: Topband: FT-1000MP All, I have been corresponding via em

Topband: FT-1000MP

2016-06-15 Thread Kip Edwards
lector who can offer any help? I know nothing about the FT 1000MP (among many other things) but I'd like to help Andy. Many thanks. 73 Kip W6SZN G. Kip Edwards Telephone: (206) 999-9403 email: kedwa...@ltol.com NOTICE: This E-mail (including a

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

2016-06-03 Thread Kip Edwards
Jim, The Yasme Foundation website is being completely re-done by the person who did the NCJ website. Unfortunately our webmaster resigned and it has taken some time and one false start to find someone capable of doing it right. In the meantime the website is embarrassing and, as you

Re: Topband: VK0EK confirmation

2016-04-18 Thread Kip Edwards
Jim, I think your diatribe in an apparent attempt to embarrass SP6AEG is out of place in a public forum. You have no idea of the his personal circumstances, unless you chose to not disclose that you do. The support of DXpeditions such as VK0EK will continue to be a problem for all of us

Re: Topband: VK0EK Topband

2016-03-30 Thread Kip Edwards
The report from Washington: at 1347 UTC UT6UD posted a note on the ON4KST low band chat room that he was on 1818.5 calling CQ, listening down 1. Nothing heard, either him or any stations calling. At 1354 UTC JH2FXK posted a note that VK0EK was on 1818.5. Again nothing heard and no JAs calling.

Re: Topband: Missing K1N 160m QSO records just uploaded to Clublog

2015-02-06 Thread Kip Edwards
Tree, Keep checking. I just (1852 UTC) looked at ClubLog and the 160 QSO is now there. 73 Kip W6SZN -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tree Sent: Friday, February 06, 2015 10:35 AM To: kol...@rcn.com Cc: 160 Subject:

Re: Topband: Missing K1N 160m QSO records just uploaded to Clublog

2015-02-06 Thread Kip Edwards
Tree, QSO here was 2/4 at 0620 UTC. QSO before mine was K7UT. Neither shows up in ClubLog. 73 Kip W6SZN -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tree Sent: Friday, February 06, 2015 9:47 AM To: Lloyd Berg N9LB Cc: 160

Re: Topband: UA9YAB - Silent Key

2012-08-17 Thread Kip Edwards
Greg, The link didn't work--took me to a sorry page on Paypal. I'd like to contribute so I hope you have the correct link. 73, Kip W6SZN -Original Message- From: topband-boun...@contesting.com [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Greg Chartrand Sent: