80 is now next useless in the city of American canyon, california...20
to 30 over noise.I gave up.
still ok in the foothills on 5 acresnow need time to get the
antennas back up, other things more pressing.
73
Renée
K6FSB
On 1/5/24 3:37 PM, GEORGE WALLNER wrote:
Noise is up.
80 is
available here no membership required.
https://worldradiohistory.com/BOOKSHELF-ARH/Technology/Directional-Antenna-Patterns-Smith-2nd-1958.pdf
https://worldradiohistory.com/BOOKSHELF-ARH/Technology/Directional-Antenna-Patterns-Smith-2nd-1958.pdf
Renée,K6FSB
On 3/30/22 10:25 AM, Grant Saviers
sorry all, off topic...I will say no more
Renée, K6FSB
On 3/1/22 12:27 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
On 3/1/2022 10:39 AM, Renee K6FSB wrote:
just as I was starting to get it together, I had my 160 antennas come
down a few years ago due to trees dying, then after beginning to put
things back then snow
Dave-
just as I was starting to get it together, I had my 160 antennas come
down a few years ago due to trees dying, then after beginning to put
things back then snow takes things down...(ok falling branches brought
things down, did not even get a chance to use them)...now this pot grow
light
Hans et all-
I kinda mirror Hans, myself having been licensed since 1967 and having
to learn/do things the old/hard way which makes things sweeter when they
happenthe pc to pc is not my thing and never willkinda takes the
fun and skill out of the hobby...I even refuse to even have a
well in this case it appeared to be targeted and rightly so IMO to those
of us on topband. you have a delete button yes then.
I have said too much.and this will drag on for ever if we all make
comments.
Renée, K6FSB
On 7/6/20 12:30 PM, daraym...@iowatelecom.net wrote:
Why do people
I agree. It is disconcerting to reference something we cannot all access.
If possible at least place said info where those that wish to access may
do so.
if possible paraphrase-
The "how to article" in question from QST 1972 where an operator makes a
completely operator free station to make
nawthey got bit
I too have a delete.works great!
Renée
On 2019-07-17 8:24 a.m., Wes wrote:
Too funny!!!
Wes
On 7/17/2019 8:17 AM, Mark K3MSB wrote:
They get "ticked" off
Mark K3MSB
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amen to another computer free shack.
I too waste much time on 'puters as it is.
however to each their own. I did enjoy the story.
Renée, k6fsb
On 2019-05-29 5:57 a.m., Rob Atkinson wrote:
I can't get into any computer mode, mainly because I've been a software
engineer for almost 40 year and
re the pl259/so239: The impedance bumps are generally irrelevant where
the cable connects to the antenna or equipment due to the way most
wiring is done at those points. notice I said generally.
The only time it may be an impedance bump issue is in switching where 50
ohm is not maintained or
hi all-
i hear a lot of moaning that there is not any cw...well quit moaning
and call CQ for a while. do it often. not just listen . someone has to
transmit and someone has to listen then answer,. it takes 2 for a QSO. I
mean a real QSO more than sig report.like what we did when we
I second this as I was learning about some other modes...now whether I
(to )use them or not is another story and a personal one (for each to
decide).
Tnx
Renée, K6FSB
On 2017-05-21 03:40 PM, Mike Waters wrote:
There are two separate threads in this thread.
1. One is the effectiveness of the
Paul -
Congratulations!
I marvel to think of the changes you have seen in all those
years.may you have many more!
Renée, K6FSB
On 2017-01-19 07:34 AM, PAUL M ELLIOTT wrote:
Made it! 19 January 2017, is the 80th anniversary of my first ham license,
Class C operating privileges with W5GGV
I think the best method is F connector, snap and seal, if you must have
a 259 use an adapter.
Renée, K6FSB
On 2016-12-04 11:50 AM, Larry via Topband wrote:
hi guys,
planning on installing some more beverages. i have a roll of CATV 75 ohm cable.
it is the kind with a double shield.
I too have bought this (actually two of em) and works great. (I use one
modified for LW use 470khz)
73
Renée, k6fsb
Goldtr8 (KD8NNU) wrote:
James,
Here is a link to a low cost preamp on ebay. I have purchased one and
it works as advertised. Maybe this will do what you desire to
affirmative. just quiet
k6fsb
william radice wrote:
is this thing on?
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Hi Larry-
two possible kinds F Connectors, maybe more 1. O ring inside the
fitting look for ( PCT International) PCT-TRS-6LMG
or 2. on the exterior like a rubber nose (Belden) PPC EX6WS note this
connector is a bit larger in diametre on the "nut", there is also a XL
version.
most likely #2,
since we are talking installation-
I need to get a tool for connector installation, any preferences on tool
for installing the connectors? or at least any that should be avoided as
they do not last?
I noted two on epay - the red handled ones ( has stripper and just RG 6
&59 plus some
Hi Rick-
In regards to copperweld near the ocean, here in California wire near
the coast, my copperweld has not held up too well as the steel rusts
then fails due to intrusion through any damage to the copper surface.
solid copper will last much better.
BTW I understand the utilities use
have a 70 foot per side, elevation aprox 25 ft, corner supports only,
12 Ga solid copper, fed at the corner with open wire all the way to
johnson match box here in shack for 80mtrs...works GREAT on 75/80, 40,
30,( on 20 and up- too many little lobes begin ..)it really is on
the edge of my
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