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

It's about time somebody (or a group of somebodies) realized the contributions that Tom has made for such a long time and honored him for it. To bad he left here. -Original Message- From: James Rodenkirch To: Top Band Contesting ; w8ji

Topband: K5P 1/25/16 on 160 meters

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Topband: Alaska on top band this morning

Guys, did anybody work Joe WL7E this morning? he said he worked all across the US. I was too engulfed with K5P on 80 meters, which BTW he peaked nicely at around 7:30 local time and he worked me and Gary,KA1J one right after another. Before that peak no luck. We lucked out and had a short

Re: Topband: K5P good job !

That's correct, and the ones who do it know it. It's a real nasty way to "tail end". "Tail ending" is nothing new and has been proven also as a tactic. Sometimes it works real good and it all depends on the Dx operator and his habits. Constant calling is a combination of tail ending and what

Re: Topband: K5P good job !

There is one particular ham who always does this and is in the top 5 in the challenge. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: Roger D Johnson To: topband Sent: Sun, Jan 17, 2016 04:15 PM Subject: Re: Topband: K5P good job !

Re: Topband: K5P good job !

:25 PM Subject: Re: Topband: K5P good job ! Who is it? A little peer pressure goes a long way.Randy N1KWF On Sun, Jan 17, 2016 at 4:19 PM, Louis Parascondola via Topband <mailto:topband@contesting.com;>topband@contesting.com> wrote: There is one particular ham who always do

Re: Topband: Robot contester

On Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 7:09 PM, Louis Parascondola via Topband <mailto:topband@contesting.com;>topband@contesting.com> wrote: Sorry, file stripped. Lou W1QJ -Original Message----- From: Louis Parascondola via Topband <mailto:topband@contesting.com;>topband@contesti

Re: Topband: K5P good job !

K5P good job ! On Sun,1/17/2016 1:26 PM, Louis Parascondola via Topband wrote: > I'd rather not say, I'm just citing that the ploy works. When those who observe and are able to identify bad behavior are unwilling to "out" the bad guys, they keep on doing it. 73, Jim K9YC __

Re: Topband: K5P good job !

in se LA vie. Lou W1QJ Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: Jim Brown <j...@audiosystemsgroup.com> To: topband <topband@contesting.com> Sent: Sun, Jan 17, 2016 09:29 PM Subject: Re: Topband: K5P good job ! On Sun,1/17/2016 6:02 PM, Louis Parascondola via T

Re: Topband: RFI - 1825.5

Great Tony, please let the group know if you find the offending source, it is good for us to know for future reference if we encounter similar RFI. Good Luck, Lou W1QJ -Original Message- From: N2TK, Tony To: topband Sent: Sat, Jan 16,

Re: Topband: strange propagation

That was not nice. Lou W1QJ -Original Message- From: Roger D Johnson To: topband Sent: Sat, Jan 16, 2016 7:09 am Subject: Re: Topband: strange propagation Sounds a lot like the RHR folks! > > > > A friend of mine at the Georgia State

Re: Topband: Topband Strange Propagation

Jim, I know somebody that is capable of doing that. Many times it works to be a nuisance. It seems to be one tactic in the arsenal of DX weapons. I try not to use that one. Lou W1QJ -Original Message- From: Jim Murray via Topband To: topband

Re: Topband: 160m monoband amp (was strange propagation)

ing it look pretty. www.w0btu.com/833C_linear_amplifier.html Stick around, Lou. Believe it or not, this is usually a friendly forum! 73, Mike www.w0btu.com On Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 9:31 AM, Louis Parascondola via Topband <topband@contesting.com> wrote: I came to the group to

Re: Topband: Robot contester

Sorry, file stripped. Lou W1QJ -Original Message- From: Louis Parascondola via Topband <topband@contesting.com> To: topband <topband@contesting.com> Sent: Sat, Jan 16, 2016 8:06 pm Subject: Topband: Robot contester Hopefully you can get this file. Just another twist

Re: Topband: strange propagation

ing it.It sure went down the tubes. - Original Message - From: "Louis Parascondola via Topband" <topband@contesting.com> To: <n...@roadrunner.com>; <topband@contesting.com> Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2016 7:24 AM Subject: Re: Topband: strange propagation >

Re: Topband: Amateur stations

The simple answer to that and it's been covered in this discussion several times. The word " station" is actually referring to the "person" not the location. For example. Who is the station calling? Meaning who is the person. Tom explained all this very well in one of his posts about the

Re: Topband: strange propagation

Absolutely correct Mike, and some of the other pills were much harder to swallow than this one. -Original Message- From: mstangelo To: Top Band Reflector Sent: Sat, Jan 16, 2016 5:57 pm Subject: Re: Topband: strange propagation Let's

Re: Topband: strange propagation and other threads

Mike, they should, just as if they are physically in the US and vic versa. In that case the CV control OP is in error. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: Mike Smith VE9AA To: topband Sent: Sat, Jan 16, 2016 03:11 PM Subject:

Re: Topband: strange propagation

Steve, your question has a simple answer. It is undeniable that it is illegal and unethical and should be shunned. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: nn4t To: kolson Cc: topband Sent: Sat, Jan 16, 2016 12:49

Re: Topband: Topband Strange Propagation

I have experienced this single dit when working split on a DX station. I wondered if it was some kind of malicious interference of some sort but other than what Gary suggested I don't see how it is terribly annoying to the point that one would be making any statement by doing it. W1QJ

Topband: 160m monoband amp (was strange propagation)

I came to the group to try to pick up pointers on improving my 160 meter experience. In the short two weeks I have been here I have so much information to digest. Especially with receiving antennas, which in my short time here has proven to be "the secret weapon". If you can't hear them you

Re: Topband: strange propagation

Roger, I have forwarded this issue to the owner of RHR and waiting for his reply. Lou -Original Message- From: Roger D Johnson To: topband Sent: Fri, Jan 15, 2016 5:35 am Subject: Re: Topband: strange propagation I heard from a friend,

Re: Topband: strange propagation

There you have it folks. And guess what, The US government is very aware of RHR and is very impressed with the concept. Know what that means? -Original Message- From: Tom W8JI To: Louis Parascondola ; topband Sent: Fri, Jan

Re: Topband: strange propagation

You are correct, if would be, so I am getting this issue looked at by the owner to see what he says. -Original Message- From: Ed Sawyer To: 'Louis Parascondola' ; topband Sent: Fri, Jan 15, 2016 4:05 am Subject: RE:

Re: Topband: strange propagation

Thanks Tom and to add to that this is what I received from Ray just a few minutes ago Stations are not licensed, individuals are, all ops on RHR are the control operator. Its no different than I going to your station in person and operating using my call sign, the FCC views the remote

Re: Topband: strange propagation

Larry, I posted it all an hour ago. -Original Message- From: Larry Burke To: topband Sent: Fri, Jan 15, 2016 9:03 am Subject: Re: Topband: strange propagation > RHR has lawyers on retainer and I'm sure this has been legally looked at. I can

Re: Topband: strange propagation

I'm sure qst did their homework on the issue first. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: Larry Burke To: 'Louis Parascondola' ; topband Sent: Fri, Jan 15, 2016 09:26 AM Subject: RE: Topband: strange

Re: Topband: strange propagation

You are right Jim. Why can't they accept that the FCC is OK with RHR and leave it at that ? Didn't they read what Tom graciously wrote to explain the whole thing? Done deal. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: Jim Garland <4cx2...@miamioh.edu> To: topband

Re: Topband: strange propagation

Herb, I don't know about you, but I'm waiting for flying cars. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: Herbert Schoenbohm To: topband Sent: Fri, Jan 15, 2016 10:27 AM Subject: Re: Topband: strange propagation This

Re: Topband: strange propagation

Behalf Of Louis Parascondola via Topband Sent: Friday, January 15, 2016 8:56 AM To: mailto:w...@sbcglobal.net;>w...@sbcglobal.net; mailto:topband@contesting.com;>topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: strange propagation I'm sure qst did their homework on the issue first. Sent from AOL Mobile

Re: Topband: Field Checking strange cards

Since I have personal knowledge of the S2 to Connecticut QSO as being valid, I would just be curious how many on here have worked S2 on 160 and has it confirmed. Lou W1QJ Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: Mike Cizek W0VTT To: Louis Parascondola

Re: Topband: strange propagation

Milan, you are denying these hard working folks a living. I'm sorry but I won't dare challenge you on that front. Sorry. I apologize. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: Milan Dlabač <ok1awz.mi...@gmail.com> To: Louis Parascondola via Topband <topband@conte

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

I recall working Stew when he was /mm Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: mstangelo To: Herbert Schoenbohm ; topband Sent: Fri, Jan 15, 2016 03:44 PM Subject: Re: Topband: Strange propagation You

Re: Topband: strange propagation

There are some on 75 meters that are beyond ridiculous, however the same person is smart as a whip and gives talks at Boxborough every two years. You wouldn't think. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: Jim Brown To: topband

Re: Topband: strange propagation

Mark I've basically said this many posts ago. But thanks for the elaboration and you are totally correct and is exactly how I feel. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: lmlangenfeld To: topband Sent: Fri, Jan 15, 2016 12:19

Re: Topband: Field Checking strange cards

l is said > and done i doubt that they will have the same sense of accomplishment. > > > herb, KV4FZ spent hours pounding away trying to work the K5P. so did > countless others. i hope that you all get to put him in your logs. in my > opinion that's what ham radio is really about. >

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

rticipate in Car Racing. That is currently not possible from where I am sitting and I demand the option. 73 Mark, PA5MW -Original Message- From: Louis Parascondola via Topband Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2016 11:47 PM When a ham operates a remote station using his call sign that is within the

Re: Topband: FCC regulations circa 1960's

Tom as I recall the ruling was Anyone can talk over a ham radio as long as the station licensee was the control operator. Which meant that he controlled all transmissions and he identified the station with his call and in his voice. If another ham with a lower license wanted to operate under

Re: Topband: RFI - 1825.5

The timing seems to indicate a dusk to dawn auto light. Mine makes terrible RFI. You could easily miss a backyard light of this sort by a neighbor. Lou W1QJ Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: N2TK, Tony To: '160' Sent:

Re: Topband: strange propagation

from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: Louis Parascondola via Topband <topband@contesting.com> To: john <j...@johnjeanantiqueradio.com>; topband <topband@contesting.com> Sent: Fri, Jan 15, 2016 06:54 PM Subject: Re: Topband: strange propagation Would you agree t

Re: Topband: strange propagation

As I said earlier, stations are no longer licensed iirc. That said, the control operator is fully responsible. I will check on this with the RHR group. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: Herbert Schoenbohm To: topband

Re: Topband: strange propagation

I can't be 100% sure but I think this will all wash down to the fact that stations are no longer licensed and the control operator is fully responsible. And I do believe that is the case. RHR has lawyers on retainer and I'm sure this has been legally looked at. I can get the ruling they go

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

That is NOT ALL true, SOME stations are indeed other hams' stations and they get a piece of the action based on what the monthly draw of revenue on the station. However, MANY and the majority of the sites are owned by them. They buy property all over and set up these stations. SO NOT ALL by

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

Did you ever shoot an animal with a gun? Shooting an animal with a gun is like using RHR for ANTO. Shooting an animal with a bow and arrow is like using your station that may be just average. The ethics of the whole thing has already been settled by the ARRL so ethics don't have to be looked

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

That is fantastic Gary, I wish I can say the same. That is something to be very proud of indeed. -Original Message- From: kd9sv To: 'Jorge Diez CX6VM' ; 'Mike Waters' Cc: 'TopBand List' ; 'Herbert

Re: Topband: Fwd: Strange propagation

Larry, I do believe when the remote station is not in the same country the operator must sign a / Like UB5XXX/W2 He would if he was physically here operating stateside, so he made a mistake by not doing so. BTW...Larry, what was the name of your old girlfriend that moved to Connecticut

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

I hardly doubt that it would ever be that big because eventually everyone who wants to do RHR will and those that won't, won't. Herb, when that happens, ham radio, as we know it, will be over. (aren't we already used to this sort of thing happening in our time and in our country?)

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

4:44 pm Subject: Re: Topband: Strange propagation -----Original Message- From: Louis Parascondola via Topband Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2016 3:27 PM To: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com ; topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: Strange propagation >SO they did the next best thing and left

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

That is the right attitude to take. Working DX and the like should be a personal endeavor and what others do is their business. This is why the ARRL came down on the issue as they did and of course for other reasons, but this way no one gets harmed. Tell me you worked 5BDXCC that way and it

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

Jorge, Many years ago the rules for these awards required that one had to stay within a radius of 250 miles from any of the various locations they operated and accumulated contacts for awards. At some point in time that rule was changed. Now the rule is (regarding US hams) that they can be

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

Larry, You are entitled to your opinion. I can see your point. But don't blame the RHR guys. I would blame those who you think should not be getting credit and do. I'll bet some hams use RHR and they don't care about awards, they just want to operate ham radio because MAYBE they can't

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

ent: Thu, Jan 14, 2016 5:22 pm Subject: Re: Topband: Strange propagation And, what happened to identifying with the call of the station you were operating? It's still in the regs. 73, Roger On 1/14/2016 4:44 PM, Brian Mattson wrote: > > > -Original Message----- From: Louis Parascon

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

other check for me this thread is over 73 john w8wej On 1/14/2016 10:56 PM, Louis Parascondola via Topband wrote: > Did you ever shoot an animal with a gun? Shooting an animal with a gun is > like using RHR for ANTO. Shooting an animal with a bow and arrow is like > using your sta

Re: Topband: strange propagation

It is the same thing as if he was here physically, he must use his call with a / w2 or whatever. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: Ed Sawyer To: topband Sent: Thu, Jan 14, 2016 11:39 PM Subject: Re: Topband: strange

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

We have to see if RHR is a registered trademark name so that when we say things like this we make sure we are not singling out this specific group that supplies this service as opposed to anyone who remotes any station. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: Carl Braun

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

Tom please comment on the 4pm QSL card from ct. Claiming S2 at 4pm local time. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: Tom W8JI To: topband ; Mike Cizek W0VTT Sent: Thu, Jan 14, 2016 09:42 PM Subject: Re: Topband:

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

You probably worked the IT9 station in Sicily, Right? Why bitch? You get full credit for working IT9 on the top band and it counts for every award you can apply to it. The problem is the person using the station stateside remotely gets NO credit for anything he works, but you do. SO what is

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

When a ham operates a remote station using his call sign that is within the continental US, it makes no difference. If a ham is operating at an alternate QTH he does not have to sign/X any longer. Those days are gone. SO even if you look him up it does not mean he is at that location. The

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

And what about the S2 QSO I talk about? Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: Larry Burke To: topband Sent: Thu, Jan 14, 2016 08:46 PM Subject: Re: Topband: Strange propagation Mike, if you were presented with a card showing a

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

Once again what would you do with the S2 QSL card? Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: Larry Burke To: topband Sent: Thu, Jan 14, 2016 08:37 PM Subject: Re: Topband: Strange propagation I was specifically told by one checker

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

Do you have any idea what information your cell phone can tell others when you say OK to the terms of the apps you download? Talk about technology and ethics? But it seems many of us allow them to scrub whatever information they want to get that app. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

Lets face it, the RHR guys take out sizeable ads in QST often times full page ads and so it would be shooting themselves in the foot if they in any way went against RHR. SO they did the next best thing and left it up to the individual to decide what is moral or ethical for them. If someone

Re: Topband: Strange propagation

In the case of the RHR guys, they are constantly traveling to their remote locations doing tower and antenna work. That's what they do. Maintaining their system requires traveling and time. Ray is about to get his pilot's license any day now and he will be flying out to his remote locations

Re: Topband: Received Signal Strengths

Give me an S1 and I won't answer any more of you CQ's. So there! Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: Tom W8JI To: Steve Flood Cc: Topband Sent: Sat, Jan 9, 2016 12:16 PM Subject: Re: Topband: Received Signal

Re: Topband: 160M - WAS

That's funny, I need Nebraska on 160 also. Anybody out there want to Qso/QSL both of us? Sent from AOL Mobile Mail -Original Message- From: JAMES <57jndenn...@comcast.net> To: Mike Cizek W0VTT Cc: topband Sent: Wed, Jan 6, 2016 06:18 PM

Topband: 160m WAS

I joined this reflector not quite a week ago. I am new to 160 meters though I have been a ham since 1967. As I stated before here I was in the 160 meter contest looking to work all states. I got pretty close by working 45 of them. Of course I do need Alaska and Hawaii but stateside I need

Re: Topband: Heathkit SB-1000

SOmetimes many amps require additional padding on 160m Add another 200pf to what is already there for 160. It is necessary to put a brass washer around the contact on the wafer that adds in the padding cap on 160m. See photo of Al-80A on internet to see where it needs to go. This is a must

Re: Topband: Heathkit SB-1000

Good point Tom, beginning with too little drive would require more load C than is available. That and the brass washer should be installed also. -Original Message- From: Tom W8JI To: Jim Murray ; topband Sent: Thu, Dec 17,

Re: Topband: Noise levels on 160

I also am new to the top band. Been a ham since 1967 and I suppose I have made about 5 contacts on 160 since then. But now that I have decided to make 160m my new challenge I am hooked. I did know enough by speaking with a friend that unless I had a beverage for receive I had better just