Sounds like you were looking for a reason to stop instead of a reason to
stay. People have been the same @#$#$holes as they were 50 years ago,
they just have more ways to make themselves known.
I don't let others ruin my fun and enjoyment of the hobby. Ignore those
that bother you and contin
Big signal on FT8 NOW! Thanks new band!
W0MU
On 9/4/2024 7:00 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote:
Heard them on and off last night. Lots of QSB. At times they were
quite loud. They CQed into many callers at times. I guess they were
not hearing well. I never did break through with my bottom
Heard them on and off last night. Lots of QSB. At times they were
quite loud. They CQed into many callers at times. I guess they were
not hearing well. I never did break through with my bottom loaded 80m
vertical for 160. I worked N5J easily with the same setup. I am sure
FT8 would have
I just installed an MA-550 and I wish I could lay the tower over from
far away. Just feels bad to be right there. I have a motor to crank it
up and I can stand quite a distance away. I might make that distance
further after this report.
Mike W0MU
On 9/2/2024 12:19 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
On
Steve,
Wow! That is awful but you are one lucky son of a gun! Glad you are
still with us!
W0MU Mike
On 9/2/2024 8:55 AM, VE6WZ_Steve wrote:
Hello fellow DXers..
VE6WZ will be QRT from the HF bands above 160m.
On Tuesday Aug 27, I suffered a main lift cable failure on my crank up towe
Could not hear CY9C at all last night on 160. Conditions changed or
something. Hoping for a 160 contact b4 they depart.
W0MU
On 8/31/2024 2:41 AM, Andree DL8LAS via Topband wrote:
Hey topbanders,
tonight it was possible to copyCY9C im DL.Their signal was in the QRN and not
really loud, but
Thanks to the N5J team! What a great job under rotten band conditions.
Thanks for being flexible and accommodating expecially on 160. Too bad
we never had a real 6m opening. I missed 12m CW mostly from my own
scheduling issues. SSB was fairly tough. 20 SSB was easy enough but
the other ba
Or Aluminum. I think both are about the same price.
W0MU
On 8/17/2024 9:35 AM, VE6WZ_Steve wrote:
Buy some copper tubing and roll your own.
Steve, ve6wz.
On Aug 17, 2024, at 9:18 AM, Bill Eisinger wrote:
I’m working on an opportunity to purchase some Air Dux 2404TL coil stock for an
ante
TX 300hz -10db on my flag.
On 8/15/2024 2:56 AM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote:
Normal mode right now! 0855z
Thanks George! Only need 80m FT and 6m FT.I might have traded all
my contacts for a 6m contact. Still hoping!
W0MU
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Thanks George! Only need 80m FT and 6m FT.I might have traded all
my contacts for a 6m contact. Still hoping!
W0MU
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Are there non humans making contacts? What planet or are they Tesla
robots?
I got to 80 late last night and just as I was about to call the top of
the hour hit and a operator break or change. A while late they were on
160 cw much weaker than the night before.
I have some loading for my 80
I heard you guy very early probably right at your Sunset, but could not
make a contact till about an hour later. Where there was a nice peak
where you stayed for a very long time. Thanks for everything!
W0MU
On 8/11/2024 1:50 PM, GEORGE WALLNER wrote:
Wes,
We are using EU22i generators, wh
Glad to see the 160 check mark on Clublog!
On 8/11/2024 1:09 AM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote:
We have had Tstorms all afternoon and Condx are not good but N5J is
very easy to copy on the Xmit Vertical. No Rcv antennas currently.
Worked them with base loaded 80m vertical and some power.
Lots of
but trouble. They crash landed on
Palmyra. They had to evac people out twice if I recall.
W0MU
On 8/11/2024 12:37 AM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote:
Loud!
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something about being restricted to below
1820, possibly from QRM, since I've worked HL5IVL on 1823.5.
Steve, K0XP
On 8/9/2024 1:18 AM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote:
The came on early and I nearly worked them but my KAT500 tuner was not
up to the task. I did work them on 80cw easy. I hope th
The came on early and I nearly worked them but my KAT500 tuner was not
up to the task. I did work them on 80cw easy. I hope they show soon on
160 again.
W0MU
On 8/8/2024 4:22 PM, Ron Spencer via Topband wrote:
George, thanks for the Q last night. I'm out in NM and have a very small set
up.
What is the desired coverage area for the antenna? I would expect it to
be very small, local area coverage of 50 miles or so. What is the take
off angle etc.
W0MU Mike
On 4/19/2024 1:41 PM, Dave Cuthbert wrote:
The HEBA appears to be the same animal as the CFA (Crossed Field Antenna)
patent
After being DX many times, mistakes happen. About 1/2 took place prior
to online logs. For my operations this has been a very tiny issue. My
choice before online logs was that I would wait for a period of time to
see if the station in the log actually requested a QSL. I might have
even reac
Meaning,
We do the best we can and there is no and there will never be a perfect
solution. All we can do is attempt to eliminate as many variables as
possible. My circle array works better than all of the other things I
have tried. It is near fencing, close to a power line etc. I don't
RIP OM Godspeed.
W0MU
On 4/4/2022 9:26 AM, Tree wrote:
https://www.kkn.net/n6tr/160/w7lr_cq_15-Mar-2009.mp3
Age 101.
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I think there is a decent chance some of those are one. Which ones were
on for CW they might be on for SSB.
W0MU
On 3/3/2022 5:15 PM, Tree wrote:
There is some chance you can scare up a CX - but many of the others will
required a focused operation.
The ARRL DX contest isn't that big of an ev
Congrats!
W0MU
On 2/28/2022 1:14 PM, VE6WZ_Steve wrote:
Well, today a miracle happened.
I worked 8Q7WM on 160m CW for a new DXCC and Z-22.
His signal peaked at about 1415 z or so. My SR at 1430z.
First of all, I owe thanks to Bob W7RH for spotting 8Q7WM this morning on 160m.
For the last few
You might consider the 9 circle which uses 3 verticals for each
direction. It might be interesting to model that with missing elements
in those directions but the other directions should work just fine.
The 8 circle uses 2 pair of phased elements. It is hard to speculate
not know which eleme
The SAL is pretty much just an AY loop with a more functional
controller? I have had moderate success with a pennant at V31 as well.
W0MU
On 1/5/2022 7:23 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:
I tried an AY loop decades ago, without the Array Solutions adjustable
termination controller, and I do not remem
Which antenna can you more easily copy the station on? I would hope the
loop.
W0MU
On 1/2/2022 12:24 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
On 1/2/2022 7:29 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
The antenna is directional, as demonstrated by tuning in broadcast
stations at the high end of the AM band and separating stat
If you have violated the terms of your license that should be a DQ.
Changing the frequency makes it even worse as it was an attempt to cover
up the action. If USA makes contacts out of band in CQ WW or ARRL DX
what happens to them? Are the QSO's simply removed and the op
admonished for the is
We tried a balloon vertical at V47 in the 80's. We used an advertising
balloon. It kinda worked but it kept getting pin holes in it. We
believe it was from the sand in the air. Our location was just off the
end of the runway in St. Kitts. We got a visit from some official
looking official's
I believe this wire is insulated. It is for things like an invisible
fence. I am not sure what it is made of.
W0MU
On 11/9/2021 9:21 AM, Rob Atkinson wrote:
Dog electronic fence wire via ebay.
Bad idea, except maybe for field day or some other temporary setup due
to rust. Also, long thin r
Spiderwire works great.
W0MU
On 9/28/2021 11:58 AM, Michael Fischer wrote:
Stan - LOVE "just my 2Hz worth" stealing that from you om!
First of all thank you to each one of you who have contributed your thoughts
particularly around the mechanical considerations for suspending the InvL, You
gu
Good luck with the move! Remote Ham Radio is where the future is at.
Maybe finding rural land is not so easy in ZS. No need to leave
though. People are always looking for advice and you have a wealth of
knowledge that you can continue to share.
W0MU
On 9/17/2021 3:52 PM, Greg - ZL3IX wrote
I have a drawer full of slinky's the steel version. I recall that
someone was making slinky beverages for people that could not stretch
out 300 plus beverages. I never got around to making one. Maybe the
slinky's are collector items now and I can get my money back! HI!
W0MU
On 9/14/2021 5
Elon Musks' starband internet could open up the entire world to the
internet and change DXpeditions forever. And a few will think it is the
end of the world kinda like that digital mode that has yet to kill off
the hobby.
What will the ARRL think of this? They are slow to change with the
ti
Sorry for your loss.
RIP Fausto 73
On 3/31/2021 10:45 AM, Paolo Zaffi wrote:
Guys,
with great sadness I must inform you that Fausto I4EAT passed away
today due to COVID. He was a good friend and great DX'er not only on
low bands but also on VHF.
We will miss him.
Regards.
Paolo I4EWH
This was meant for the RFI list.
On 3/27/2021 4:06 AM, Don Kirk wrote:
Hi Gary,
Yes, based on how strong the RFI is on 20 meters, your un-tuned shielded
loop should definitely hear the noise on 20 meters (as an example) based on
my tests even without using an external preamp with your loop. Yo
Seems like it might be time to remove or moderate people on this list.
This is a bit over the top.
On 3/10/2021 11:59 AM, ok1tn wrote:
VA3DX
pity you have such a nice callsign. Martin is a very erudite technician and
a perfect operator. I don't even think you know what you're saying and you
sh
CQ Awards are not run by the ARRL.
If you don't like FT/X then don't use it.
Killing the hobby? Hardly. Changing it, certainly.
W0MU
On 3/9/2021 7:50 AM, Hans Hjelmström wrote:
AGREE 100 % with you Martin /OK1RR.
This FT 8 PC to PC playgame is just killing our hobby,at least as I see it.
I have one of the DXE 80m verticals and it is great. The ability to
crank up and down is nice, although I have never taken it down since I
put it up. The thing is a tank!
I have an inverted L for 160 so I never considered using it on 160.
W0MU
On 12/5/2020 11:26 AM, MU 4CX250B wrote:
Hi Da
Just hit the delete key. I appreciate these offer on the reflectors I am
subscribed to.
On 7/6/2020 1:30 PM, daraym...@iowatelecom.net wrote:
Why do people insist on listing items for sale on this reflector? Is
it that damn difficult to sell your stuff on QTH.com, eBay, etc.?
73. . . Dave, W
It is just another FT8 bashing post. It is why we had to create another
list. I just set up a new filter so I won't be bothered by trolls.
W0MU
On 5/13/2020 1:03 PM, Ross Johnson wrote:
Roger your lack understanding surprises me , and others here.
Like your station mine only hears what it h
Very sorry to hear this news. I can't begin to count the number of
contacts I have had with him over the years.
73 Herb Gud DX and super rates.
Godspeed
W0MU
On 4/29/2020 12:21 PM, d...@np2j.com wrote:
It is with great regret that I have been informed that Herb Schoenbohm
KV4FZ has passed
You can CQ too. If you get picked up by a Skimmer you will be spotted.
On 3/27/2020 11:32 AM, Tom | SP5XO wrote:
I was listening on your QRG Andy and heard almost every station from
NA you had QSO with - George AA7JV, KB3Z, NO9E and others. And that is
quite unusual since my only Top Band ante
Wow! The guy should have been DQed ages ago.
On 3/23/2020 1:43 PM, Bill Tippett wrote:
FYI:
http://g3txf.com/dxtrip/Fake-C21XF/Fake-C21.html
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Why don't you take photos of all your Jarvis card close up so we can see
for ourselves. How could you have received a card for a contact that
does not appear in their log. To you have the Jarvis logs to prove you
are in them? Can we see those logs?
All decisions of the DXCC desk are final.
People can choose to turn on or off RBN spots and FT/x spots on CC
clusters like VE7CC. My node W0MU-1 is connected to VE7CC and others
and allows the users to set spots how they like. I also recommend CC
USER VE7CC User interface that easily allows you to set many many
filters and you can co
I generally try to leave my radio listening to 160 FT8 at night when I
go to bed. I did decode some VK's last night. Not much activity the
last couple of days.
I have nothing for 630. I just started playing with 60m chasing VP8PJ
and they were super easy there. There seem to be many many
You can order a board set from PI4CC I think...I am not sure what they
used for the combiner circuit. A set of board for the 9 antennas, the
combiner and the switchbox was $65.00 us and they include one extra of
each board.
W0MU
On 3/2/2020 7:35 PM, Edward stallman wrote:
Thanks Steve for an
I heard a ZL on CW last night but never got a callsign and then they
were gone. Moved to FT8 and was able to work ZL4AS with a -18. He was
hearing me much better. Made some other CQ's and nothing.
KV0Q was on for the CQ 160 CW as was K0RF. KV0Q is pretty close to me.
I think he did a sing
http://www.topband.in.ua
W0MU Mike Fatchett писал 2020-02-27 02:19:
3830 is not official results.
You have too much time on your hands...Get another hobby HI!
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You have too much time on your hands...Get another hobby HI!
On 2/26/2020 12:47 PM, uy0zg wrote:
Hi
Unique result :
Total: QSOs = 530 State/Prov = 7 Countries = 16 Total Score = 87,969
http://lists.contesting.com/archives//html/3830/2020-02/msg05978.htm
1000 has always been K or KW. I have seen ATT for 100 and nn for 99.
Never heard ARK.
W0MU
On 2/18/2020 7:54 AM, David Olean wrote:
I think they might mean 1000, as in resistor or cap values now... 1R5.
4R7. Just a guess.
On 2/18/2020 2:43 PM, Wes wrote:
I want to know what a power level o
The loudest DX I heard last night was M3LPL.. HIBad skimmer decodes
for W3LPL.
I did work RL3A and UW2M and lots of Carib and Central America. The
band seemed quiet but not that many stations. I was not checking on the
top of the hour like I should have.
40 and 80 were not super crowde
:31 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett <mailto:w...@w0mu.com>> wrote:
I am looking for a good source for RG-179 coax to build some RX
antennas. I tried an Ebay seller and got rg58!!
W0MU
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Gentlemen..
W0MU
On 2/12/2020 7:18 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
Seems like a good time to plug this list again.
160digi...@groups.io was created for the peaceful discussions of FT/X
and other digital modes and
Seems like a good time to plug this list again.
160digi...@groups.io was created for the peaceful discussions of FT/X
and other digital modes and anything else 160.
Please join the group.
73
W0MU
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Hey don't leave out AM or spark gap!
On 2/12/2020 6:31 PM, Cecil wrote:
Still taking pokes at the FT8 ops.
What would constitute an exceptional achievement on FT8?
That’s like telling CW guys that their achievements aren’t really noteworthy
compared to how the Sideband guys have done it.
Cec
Just use your delete key and move on. Don't let the actions of others
ruin a great resource.
W0MU
On 2/11/2020 3:55 PM, Dan Edward Dba East edwards wrote:
agree, Henk & jim..
unfortunately, trolls are everywhere, now..
regards, w5xz, dan
On Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 04:01:57 PM CST,
His email must have been routed remotely as it was written in the fall.
Strange.
On 2/7/2020 10:29 PM, daraym...@iowatelecom.net wrote:
Steve. . . "beating this dead horse." You're the one that brought it
up. . .hi. Also, if you waiting in anticipation of the "approaching
low band season" I
They should have stayed on past EU Sunrise which would be the prime time
to work them from NA. Take a nap earlier in the day and stay up and wait?
W0MU
On 2/5/2020 10:56 AM, Thomas Hoyer via Topband wrote:
They were really good copy here in eastern PA last night. I'm happy for all of
the EU
uare, Beverages, 8-circle)
among both receivers.
www.aytechnologies.com/Products/RAS8x2data.htm
<https://www.aytechnologies.com/Products/RAS8x2data.htm>
73
Frank
W3LPL
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Fantastic!
He would loud here.
How does the circle array compare with the beverages?
W0MU
On 1/29/2020 1:33 PM, donov...@starpower.net wrote:
How were conditions at W3LPL in Maryland last weekend?
Mark KD4D operated here last weekend using his call.
Conditions were good Friday night but wi
We had a decent opening on Saturday as reported by a few stations.
Otherwise I would agree that it was not great. It was ok. I did work
MX5 on Friday night as my only EU and just a few on Saturday. Condx
even down to the Caribbean were odd. I did work LU8, CX and maybe the a
couple of othe
t using a recording to correct
callsigns or exchange information was "okay" in a contest.
Tree N6TR
On Tue, Jan 21, 2020 at 10:55 PM W0MU Mike Fatchett <mailto:w...@w0mu.com>> wrote:
Dxlabs supports this.
https://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/RecordAudio N1MM logger+ has
The MFJ Noise canceler seems to work ok. As a quick band aid for the
contest.
I have an AN4 and have never been very impressed with it.
W0MU
On 1/22/2020 4:34 AM, Tim Shoppa wrote:
Rick, there are irregularities in my noise - and in the previous utility
line noises I've had at my QTH - that
Dxlabs supports this.
https://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/RecordAudio N1MM logger+ has a
recording mechanism but there is a bunch of apps that could do this. As
all the top contesters for many contesters much record the contest for
possible review.
W0MU
On 1/21/2020 11:25 PM, terry burg
I was only really able to work Carib/CA/SA with my inverted v at 70 ft.
With the inverted L I get our far better. I am a very long way from any
salt water in any direction.
W0MU
On 1/15/2020 9:17 AM, donov...@starpower.net wrote:
Roger has 27 topband QSOs in my log since February 1993,
well
I did not read in detail any of the designs or what was on the site.
On 1/14/2020 11:25 AM, fmoeves wrote:
Mike, 160m antennas my favorite subject. I sure wish it would either get cold or dry out
here... Winters here in Kentucky are so wet and I think it gets wetter every year. One
thing I did
https://topbandhams.com
A link to some 160 antennas on that same site.
https://topbandhams.com/tech-page/6-22-different-wire-antennas-for-the-160-meter-band?fbclid=IwAR06lTswgMULsdMs_wEtKWJXqWpuDgXZPjvx2CNKKqRKztnomzqD6lCC1K8
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Right now. There should be lots of people around!
Work em while you can.
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When I had my skimmer going, I would use my R8 on 80 and 160. I was
shocked at some of the DX it spotted on 160 and 80.
On 1/11/2020 6:04 PM, Michael Walker wrote:
On and off I have had a Web SDR available to some.
To back up with Vince is saying, it is often on a 'left over antenna', or
mh H
People have been cheating forever and it will never end. Cheaters need
to be dealt with and ignored. They cheat to get an award they have to
pay for. Cracks me up. They cheat to win a contest where the prize is
a 50 dollar plaque. I don't compare what I do to others. My DXCC is
mine alone
Of course not.
73
Peter SM2CEW
At 17:12 2020-01-11, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
snip..
There is skill involved. There is a bunch of excitement and
achievement.
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Roger,
If you are so confident that digital is going to fail, why not sit back
and let it happen? I have never figured out why people in the hobby
would actively seek to push people out of the hobby. What I find most
interesting is that those trying new things and experimenting never seem
to
l, it is and has always been a big tent...73, Kevin K3OX
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Subject: Re: Topband: FT-8 Contest would be great for Topband
And its even not Ham radio.Its fa
FT4 is not allocated on 160 for some reason. If the contest were to use
Grids then supporting a new contest should be quite simple.
W0MU
On 1/10/2020 7:11 PM, DXer wrote:
>>I thought there was a contest version of FT-8 coming
out soon ? I forget what it was to be labeled as.
In the interest of keeping the peace here on this reflector a new group
has been created for those interested in Topband Digital. N6TR the long
time owner/moderator has given his blessing on the new group.
If you are interested in Topband and Digital come join the group at
160digi...@groups.i
The FT8 DMC Digital Mode Club on Facebook has nearly 10,000 members.
On 1/10/2020 1:30 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
Curious. If it is not Ham Radio then why is my K3 transmitting and
receiving the signals? Hmmm. I guess RTTY is not ham radio either.
On 1/10/2020 12:12 PM, Hans Hjelmström
2020 kl. 20:06 skrev W0MU Mike Fatchett :
1.5 million hits for FT8? WOW!
On 1/10/2020 11:38 AM, Herbert Schoenbohm wrote:
I know the purists will flame me for this but look at the
frequency conservation this would present and look at the activity
statistics for only the past couple of hours,
AIf
1.5 million hits for FT8? WOW!
On 1/10/2020 11:38 AM, Herbert Schoenbohm wrote:
I know the purists will flame me for this but look at the
frequency conservation this would present and look at the activity
statistics for only the past couple of hours,
AIf the contest was designed well sub-channe
I left my radio decoding FT8 Sigs on Topband the other night and was
checking pskreporter and was shocked to see a report for 9K in our early
morning! I was not up and noticed it many hours later. Could it have
been a false decode? I did not realize that there was a workable path
to 9K at ou
If you have concerns about the DXCC program then detail your concerns
with facts and contact the ARRL DXCC desk. They do take these
complaints seriously. I received QSL cards from the same person that
has two different calls in two different countries in EU. The location
of the two stations
Decoded at 2216z 3:16pm Local time here in Colorado. Crazy!
W0MU
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W0MU
On 12/15/2019 6:04 PM, thoyer via Topband wrote:
With only 9 more to go for DXCC on 160 and all of the recent posts about how
good the band has been recently "best in years) I find myself with no
antenna for the low bands and cringing after each post on how g
Pretty obvious that Doug is stirring the pot. Time to create an ignore
filter.
Don't feed the trolls.
W0MU
On 12/6/2019 12:54 PM, K9FD wrote:
Puts real meaning into the commonly used phrase of so many
"I can work all I can hear"
Trolls live under the bridges, it hinders their ability to c
VE6WZ was there clear as day. No question, no ESP. Doug maybe you
should get your hearing checked. I have crappy hearing and it was no
problem.
or maybe Doug was just trolling..
On 12/6/2019 10:46 AM, Ian Fugler wrote:
Hi, Doug
Many thanks for the boost in confidence. I
I can't tell you the last time we had an extended outage here near
Denver. I might never be able to use those batteries HI!
W0MU
On 11/19/2019 1:35 PM, WHYTE wrote:
Always be ready for a local power failure - that’s the only time I can hear
any DX. Incredible to hear how fantastic 160m real
Thanks Tree!
W0MU
On 11/19/2019 11:57 AM, Tree wrote:
Sorry for putting the list on moderation some recently. The FT8 discussion
was spiraling again - and that just isn't a subject we are going to solve
here on the list. Sure - there are lots of strong opinions out there - but
I feel that all
FT/X is never going away. Just like Remotes and packet, contesting,
SSTV, insert your most dislike part of the hobby. It is called change.
Disparaging other people in our hobby is not helpful to the hobby
especially to new people coming it. What would they think if they over
heard this conve
*II. BANDS:* Six bands only: 1.8, 3.5, 7, 14, 21 and 28 MHz. Observance
of established band plans is strongly encouraged.
It is not a rule. This has been a common practice in contests for years
as people don't want to change their antennas just for SSB as CW and FT8
seem to be the preferred D
Or filter out the FT8 spots from your spots and move on.
On 10/24/2019 5:13 PM, pwhel...@earthlink.net wrote:
(and makes a change from all the dozens of FT8 spots - I really think there
should be a different set of Clusters for those !)
Roger G3YRO
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I certainly agree with yo
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my beverages used on the other receive channel. I believe it will be
a good choice. He thinks my beverages are just fine, but I believe
that a diversity setup will be a big jump in performance. I sure hope
I am right!! It is a lot of work.
Dave K1WHS
On 10/15/2019 6:51 PM, W0MU Mike Fat
If your joy is 160 then go with the array that will maximize the
results. Multiband arrays are going to be compromise and degrade your
160 performance. You need to determine what is more important. You
still might be able to use a 160 array on the other bands but not optimally.
W0MU
On 10/
Contacts made using remote stations located someplace much closer than
the Ukraine. There are many many many other abusers doing this.
On 10/9/2019 4:47 PM, jayb1...@optonline.net wrote:
what are we talking about here ?? Are stations claiming qsos they didn’t
make ? how would they get DXCC cre
I have been told over and over that people don't cheat that much. They
do. It is a shame that people have to cheat for a an award they pay
for. What is the limit to cheating? None..
On 10/9/2019 1:14 AM, uy0zg wrote:
Hi
How can you calmly look at it? :
This is only from Donetsk w
Contact the DXCC Desk and submit your observations.
On 10/5/2019 1:13 PM, Robert Parkes via Topband wrote:
I thought it worth highlighting a post by a well known 160m operator on the
CDXC reflector about blatant cheating using Remote Operation::
This morning at 0609z Oct 05 there was I2Txx
Are you doing this in the daytime?
On 9/12/2019 3:06 PM, Roger D Johnson wrote:
I've been running some tests on my 8 circle array with K1JB. Joe is 17
miles away and I sometimes notice deep fading on his signal. Makes
plotting the
antenna pattern very difficult. Is it possible to have skywave
The same way the enforce all the other enforceable rules in the
program. The best they can. It is a shame that in a hobby people feel
the need to break the rules and play games to get awards, win contests,
etc.
W0MU
On 8/21/2019 8:14 AM, Cecil wrote:
I'd be curious to know how they plan to
and then you need to be able to hear the people calling so you will want
some kind of receiving antenna.
On 8/7/2019 11:13 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote:
Hi Pat,
Your #1 friend will be 127' of vertical(ish) wire (ie: inverted L) and a few
ground radial wires or better still 3-4 raised radial
Working by the numbers and Lists!
On 8/6/2019 1:24 PM, Lee. KX4TT via Topband wrote:
OK - I think I've got a good start on the list..who knew
Joe Taylor was the Antichrist??
Things that will kill the hobby.in no particular order
Spark
CW
AM
SSB
FM
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