I'm still trying to wrap my head around the PTT for the amp.and
imagine the duty cycle, that amp must be cooking !!!
73 (thanks for the N5J new one)
Jamie WW3S
-- Original Message --
From "GEORGE WALLNER"
To "Rudy Bakalov"
Cc "Rudy Bakalov via T
It seems that SuperFox, which has
been very effective on other bands, it not as good under poor conditions on TB.
Hence F/H.
TKS for all the calls and GL,
George,
N5J
On Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:40:34 -0400 WW3S wrote:
A couple of mornings ago, they were ESP, maybe 339 when sending UP, for
A couple of mornings ago, they were ESP, maybe 339 when sending UP, for maybe
90 seconds or so…..this morning I got in the shack around 0900z and they were
449/559 with peaks to 579 or so, I worked them easily with an inv l and 1000w
or so from NW PA…..tu George and team for the new one !!! They
test, me thinks my account bounced
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From "EUGENE GABRY via Topband"
To "GEORGE WALLNER" ; "160"
Date 8/10/2024 8:19:34 AM
Subject Re: Topband: N5J
George,
Heard you this morning (08/10/24) about 45 minutes before local sunrise (10:15
to ~10:45UTC) for about
The filters dont “exclude” callers, they do however sort them….either by signal
strength, mileage ( based on grid square) , maybe continent…..
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> On Feb 19, 2024, at 5:11 PM, Wes Stewart via Topband
> wrote:
>
> It is unreasonable to assume all FT8 QSOs are with robots, howe
on the reflector that he didnt think we
completed the qso., so I called again, my apologies for the dupes, Other
than the QSB, you had a very FB signal, thanks again for the new one on
TB.
73, Jamie WW3S
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From "GEORGE WALLNER"
To "Roger Pa
Me too……
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any dinner events this year?
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Are the logs from the CQ 160 test made public? I couldnt find them on
their website
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this is the latest I saw...as posted December 1st on the Rebel DX
facebook page, and subsequently published in many DX newsletters:
December 1 finally borders are open in Fiji . We are free to go out /
in after so many months.
Due the current ban travel to/from South Africa (omicron covid vari
I have used a DXE loop (formerly Pixel) for the last couple of seasons
with fairly good success from my small lot. I was able to get a
Wellbrook loop this year as well, and in testing, notice quite a
difference between the two.the Wellbrook is very noisy compared to
the DXE, and I'm wonderi
barrel connector and all is wellexcept on stuck
on 160.tomorrow, in between other projects, I think we will swap out
all the control cables
-- Original Message --
From: "Adrian"
To: "WW3S" ; "topBand List"
Sent: 10/29/2021 8:42:08 PM
Subj
With the help of #1 son, during a lull in the monsoons, we isolated it to my
KK1L 2x6 box, mounted on the outside of the house. Sounds like maybe some
relays clicking and clacking, probably rfi coming thru the control cables,
despite clamp on toroids everywhere and the cables wrapped numerous ti
d has a stainless pulley at the end with the rope to pull the antenna
up and down.
-- Original Message --
From: "FZ Bruce"
To: "'topband@contesting.com'"
Sent: 10/29/2021 11:32:27 AM
Subject: Re: Topband: FW: Re: amp tripping on 160
To:
ple wires, cables. Recommend
> you put RFI cores on the coax between the radio and amp, and on the antenna
> coax near the amp.
>
> ( also possible getting on power supply connections)
>
> 73
> Bruce-K1FZ
>
> -----
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> F
After two great nights of being able to receive, I am beyond frustrated,
as I cannot transmitsomething happened recently, and I cannot figure
it out... I suspect its RFI, but not sure why.as soon as I transmit
on my Inverted L, my SPE 1.3KFA amp trips, saying SWRT exceeds
limits.yet
used one season, this is the newer Unified Microsystems design.all 4
component boxes, 285.00 shipped to US, paypal ok. direct to
w...@zoominternet.net tnx, 73
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Looking for tips if anyone is using one with 2 loops, like aWellbrook or
similar…do the bandpass filter options for the NCC make much of a difference ?
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While searching the Internetz, I have found a few references to modifying a
Hytower ( stinger length?) for 80m and adding top loading to,work on 160 as
well. I haven't been able to find the article though. Can anyone please point
me in the right direction.
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Seems like the base loading coil lc-160q is about worthless, especially with
greater than 100 wattsanyone have direct experience with the other option ,
loading wire from near the top.any other options or mods to consider?
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The only one I missed was NDonly Canadians missed were lab and NWT/hi
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> On Feb 1, 2021, at 4:35 PM, Mpridesti via Topband
> wrote:
>
> Wes thanks for our Q
>
> Worked at least 2 NE, 2 SD, 4 KS, and 1 ND stations so they were there!
> Heard one VE4 and no VE5. Signals
I see his log was moved from checklog to High powerI thought there
were questions as to the operation, wasnt this same station DQed in the
CQ contest?.
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I lost my fiberglass pole that I use for a standoff for my inv L off my
50' tower.second or third time in 12 years or so, victim of the
recent ice/snow storm we just had.I've been using fiberglass to
isolate it from the tower.but the wire for the antenna goes thru an
insulator attac
Eric lives about 15 miles from me, I’ve seen these in person, pictures can’t
begin to tell the story !!!
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> On Dec 8, 2020, at 7:01 PM, Tim Shoppa wrote:
>
> NO3M has done some truly top-notch work with tube transmitters and I've
> worked him using several of his "vintage hom
You got the part about short distance correct.I live maybe 12-15
miles from Eric, NO3M.I cant hear a fraction of the stuff he
does...of course phased beverage arrays on ten acres vs my small 80x180
lot in a subdivision makes a difference as well I swear he can hear
a cricket rub hi
DXE magnetic loop here in NW PA, great copy, with deep qso at timesI need
to get my TX antenna back up.was yesterday there last night ?
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> On Nov 19, 2020, at 1:13 PM, Thomas Hoyer via Topband
> wrote:
>
> Would be interested in hearing (no pun intended) what type o
anyone know if the logs/qsls are available for GU3WHN? Sadly, it looks
like Mike has gone silent key.
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Anyone know how to qsl this op from 2004? I tried Jukka, the qsl
manager, but he doesnt have the logs now, and emails to Henry OH3JF have
gone unanswered. Anyone know OH3JF for a better email address?
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If you took some of that time and actually looked on 3830.com, you would see
the correct claimed score, complete with 55 states/provincesno jewelry
involved
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> On Feb 26, 2020, at 7:20 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
>
> 3830 is not official results.
>
> You have too
I noticed during the arrl contest my ewe configured bev flex seemed to have a
higher than normal noise level. It’s gotten worse. I checked and rechecked all
connections, and reterminated them. Still high noise. I assume my next step
would be to check all the coax feed lines, what would be the be
“ I suspect you still have something energized in your house”
Been there, done thatin my case battery backup in the modem for the voip
telephone, terrible square wave
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> On Jan 24, 2020, at 2:38 PM, Richard (Rick) Karlquist
> wrote:
>
> On 1/24/2020 10:21 AM, Ron AE
For sale, please contact me direct off list at w...@zoominternet.net for
details.
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You should probably look for a double pole, I’ve been told you need to open the
shield as wellI’ve had similar interference on my hi z array. I’ve opted to
go a different route
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> On Dec 10, 2019, at 11:30 AM, N4ZR wrote:
>
> Now that I've determined that my transmi
Are for sale postings allowed on this reflector?
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NOTE: there is a slight difference between the current version at DXE,
and the original.,the orginal has different connections points on
the external box that installs to the antenna, the DXE version has one
connection, and uses internal jumpers to select which type of antenna
you are using
Configured how? I have the JK version, which looks very similar, except instead
of internal jumpers, they have different external connecting points, depending
on the configuration...I’ve used it on my small lot configured as an EWE, and
worked a lot of dx I could never hear on the TX antenna...
Good for you Rogeryou always hear about hams using remotes to work the dx,
but they don’t usually say much when the dx uses a remote to hear them
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> On Oct 12, 2019, at 1:21 PM, Roger D Johnson wrote:
>
> There is no way an organization such as the ARRL can prevent che
Where did you connect the analyzer? You want it as close as possible to the
feed point, with as little length of coax jumper as possible. Even a 6 ft
jumper can skew the results, been there done that
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> On Aug 21, 2019, at 12:36 PM, Jeff Blaine wrote:
>
> An inverted L wi
How are you using this on the L ? NO on receive, then apply voltage to close it
on TX ? When open , does the L float or go to ground?
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> On Jul 25, 2019, at 8:36 AM, FZ Bruce wrote:
>
> Mark
> Although I am using the RF Parts relay on transmit verticals they work
> great. They
has anyone made the ITU/IARU aware ?
-- Original Message --
From: "Jorge Diez - CX6VM"
To: "Herbert Schoenbohm"
Cc: "TopBand List" ; wsjtgr...@yahoogroups.com
Sent: 5/20/2019 11:54:17 AM
Subject: Re: Topband: AM interference on 1840
I think HK authorities must do something with this.
Not going to make Dayton this year, sudden illness preventing me from
goinganybody need a ticket for Friday’s topband dinnerit’s for the beef
brisket
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Sad to report the Green Hornet, Bob W3GH is a silent key.,...
-- Original Message --
From: "uy0zg"
To: w...@w5zn.org
Cc: "Topband"
Sent: 4/13/2019 10:34:36 AM
Subject: Re: Topband: NA activity CW topband
Hi Joel
I'm curious to hear American stations in April.
A
I was one of the lucky ones this morning (not east coast, but not midwest
eitherI'm due north of K3LR, almost in Lake Erie, almost in Ohio !!!)I
checked the spots as soon as I got up, not much going on, then saw Dave's
spot.hurried down to the basement shack (do I get extra points
Point is, why not try 160 in early morning, prior to their sunrise...
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> On Mar 26, 2019, at 12:18 PM, Tree wrote:
>
> They were on 80 and 160 at the same time last night.
>
> Tree
>
>> On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 9:17 AM WW3S wrote:
>> I’m n
I’m not sure why they won’t try 160 closer to their sunrise.every morning
they are on 80, and lately have been begging, with good signals, and seem to
hear ok on 80, but their rate is slow due to not many calling.why not try
160 then, rather than 80 ?!?!?!
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> On Mar 26
I moved to 160 the last 30 minutes and wow !!! Loud, very loud signals from
EUarmchair copy on most
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> On Feb 17, 2019, at 6:59 PM, Tim Shoppa wrote:
>
> Wow, I thought the first night was FANTASTIC on 160M. But the last hour on
> Sunday was CRAZY. Especially northern
What’s the best way to split one rx antenna between 2 transceivers?
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I like the boating reference.I myself use fishing.theres all
kinds of fishing.salt water, freshwater, etcsome guys like to
just fish on the weekend (ragchewers?), maybe just fish with old friends
or family once in a while..some folks like to tie their own flies (
homebrewers
Had a great start to the 160 contest, about 90 qsos the first hour, running
about 1200 w to my inverted L.took a short break to grab a bite to eat,
first transmission after that tripped the swr protection in the amplong
story short, after attempting to fix it in the dark, Saturday mornin
Todd, don’t get discouraged and don’t let lot size fool youI'm in a
subdivision, 80x180 ft lot, with a 50ft tower, hygain hytower for 75/80m
(also works as a second radio antenna), and 2L 40m phased array...my inv l
is suspended off the top of the towerI never modeled it, I just know it
did you try transmitting with it, and see if any skimmers pick you up? just
try sending test de urcall and check the RBN network, see how you are
getting out
-Original Message-
From: Todd Goins
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2019 8:45 PM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband:
Anyone phasing two loops like Pixel/DXE/Wellbrook with a DXE NCC phasing box?
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I read recently, maybe on this forum, that 32 ft radials were "long enough" if
thats all you could get.I thought they needed to be longer as well, mine
for my inv L are 132 ft long, but "bent" to keep them in my lot size.when
we were talking about the feedpoint impedance of my L, thats
thanks, makes sense.thats why I asked
- Original Message -
From: "Chuck Dietz"
To: "Jamie WW3S"
Cc: "Topband"
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 1:29:40 PM
Subject: Re: Topband: choke/bleeder resistor on RXvertical?
The choke bleeds off sta
Since verticals are know to be "noisy" on receive, and a fix is a rf choke or
bleeder resistor to ground, anyone try that on short verticals used for receive
only to quiet some noise?
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Are the installation instructions anywhere?
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> On Dec 5, 2018, at 4:52 PM, James Lee wrote:
>
> The Pasternack offerings are pretty expensive, especially given that no
> silver is present! They are listed at about 11 bucks each unless I misread
> the data; I will try a coupl
I've had much more success with the bev flex, configured as a EWE, than a HI-Z
3 element array, however, every users experience may be different, depending on
local noise and other factors.
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From: "Steven Jobes via Topband"
To: topband@contesting.com
Sent: Friday
There are some amazing drone videos on K3LR website
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> On Nov 27, 2018, at 5:11 PM, terry burge wrote:
>
> Interesting about the drones. I want to get one or maybe have someone who
> runs them take a video of my tower and place. High quality video that is. If
> you ever watch
I have the jk version, was using it as a ewe, which worked ok, recently
converted it to a bog, about 200 ft long, easy to build, seems to work , worked
a bunch this weekend which I could not hear on my inv l.understand the
signals are puny, but the noise is non existent.
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> 73
> Bruce-k1fz
> https://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html
>
>
> On Sun, 18 Nov 2018 10:41:36 -0500, WW3S wrote:
>
> What should the Z be for a 1/4 wave inv l, with the radials attached to
a radial plate? Mine seems to be 60 ohms or so
>
> Sent from
n cancel the
added inductance.
73
Bruce-k1fz
https://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html
On Sun, 18 Nov 2018 10:41:36 -0500, WW3S wrote:
What should the Z be for a 1/4 wave inv l, with the radials attached to a
radial plate? Mine seems to be 60 ohms or so
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What should the Z be for a 1/4 wave inv l, with the radials attached to a
radial plate? Mine seems to be 60 ohms or so
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He could upload under a previous call
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> On Nov 17, 2018, at 8:37 AM, Clive GM3POI wrote:
>
> There have been no uploads for OK1YQ therefore it all has to be cards. 73
> Clive GM3POI
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On
Call sign not found in qrz.maybe a silent key?
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> On Nov 16, 2018, at 6:28 PM, w...@w5zn.org wrote:
>
> Hi J.C.,
>
> I have not worked this station on 160 meters or on 2 meter EME (or on any
> band).
>
> 73 Joel W5ZN
>
>
>> On 2018-11-16 13:32, n...@n4is.com wrote:
>> I
ou want your vertical RX array to work, it is necessary to detune your
> TX antenna, and any other vertical structure above 1/8 wave high, even it is
> 300 ft away. 160m one wave length is 480ft long, don't full yourself.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message--
I'm plagued with local noise, I live in a sub division, and have a small loet
(80x180), 2 yrs ago, I tried a reversible EWE and had pretty good sucess with
it, last year I tried a HI-Z 3L, and wasnt really any better than the EWE. I
put the EWE up again this season, and its so-so, but have disco
Forgot I had some older, large diameter slinky’s, anyone using them for an
receive antenna ?
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I put a 3 ele hi z array up last fall, and it's not worth a tinkers damat
least to me.may be some local noiseit certainly has directivity, at
least on the bcb, so so on 80, but on 160, which was my primary interest, never
worked well, never better than my reversible ewe, which is pro
If you are decoding them they are not "just listening".
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> On Jul 19, 2018, at 6:02 PM, CT1EKD wrote:
>
> MIKE
> You can find DH5CW/ DP0GVN Matthias at the ON4KST chat, he as a modest
> antenna for TX.
> Check with him, and ask him to reply to you.
>
> Pedro - CT1EKD
I think Green Heron has them
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> On Jul 9, 2018, at 7:22 PM, Herbert Schoenbohm
> wrote:
>
> Looked all over for one of these so my Beverages could be selected remotely
> via an IP address. Is there such a device marketed anywhere?
>
> Herb, KV4FZ
> _
> To
actually happening as we speak ( or type)..Jupiter Research Foundation
has an unmanned boat type drone searching the pacific for humpback whales,
and the drone has a solar powered ham transceiver on board, passing out FT8
contacts as it motors around the pacificlast I looked made a littl
S9+ here in NW PA, just south of Lake Erieat least I can hear something
with my 3L rx array
-Original Message-
From: Lloyd - N9LB
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 6:06 PM
To: 'topband'
Subject: Re: Topband: WKYW on 1810kc
Yes, hearing them at my QTH on my SE Beverage, carrier
I also bought one this yeardeployed it as an EWE, as that’s all the room
I have, small lot in a subdivision.in order to work them you need to
hear them, and once I put that up, I could hear !!! first put up as EU/VK-ZL
and worked several in the DX contest, but when the african dxpedetion
I was thinking of using 4x4 as a support for the vertical ends of an
EWE.would the wood have any effect ?
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whats does sending AH mean?
> On 3/13/2016 9:23:07 AM, william radice (k4...@outlook.com) wrote:
> > Spent a total of 4 hours in the SP. Activity, at least from here in
> east TN, was lower than previous. The logger got to the point where it
> said "dupe, dupe, dupe"constantly.
> DX would
headset cable is about 340 miles
long.
73, Jamie WW3S
> On 7/12/2015 8:56:26 PM, Hardy Landskov (n...@cox.net) wrote:
> > Why don't we have the drivers of the Indy 500 operate their cars with
> joysticks in the stands or somewhere far, far away? Same thing as remote,
> right?
if everything (radio, antenna) were in one location, but the op was somewhere
else..I dont see the problem, just like a super long 10,000+ mile cord
between the cw key and radio.its when the receiver is in EU and the TX in
the Caribbean (or vice versa) that it becomes a “wrong”...either
at times...
>
> I wouldn't do it if there were other stations calling or if it would cause
>
> unnecessary QRM!
>
> Ray
>
> On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 5:32 PM, WW3S wrote:
>
> > Calling blind ?!?!?! One of the first rules, if you cant hear ‘em, dont
>
Calling blind ?!?!?! One of the first rules, if you cant hear ‘em, dont call
‘em.
> On 12/28/2014 7:25:25 PM, Ray Benny (rayn...@cableone.net) wrote:
> > Alex,
>
> I went to the freq that you were spotted but never heard you. I called
> blind several times, maybe you heard me, but nothing he
Can't beat RadioWare aka Radio Bookstore
On 2/26/2012 7:27:25 PM, k8ri-on-towert...@tm.net wrote:
> On 2/26/2012 3:50 PM, cqtestk...@aol.com wrote:
> > I usually get them at hamfests. The best way to do it is by group
> > purchase, several DXers, contesters or club buying a couple of hundre
when Jay and I talked at Dayton, he was just waiting for the dust to settle
after Mike's passing to see what the new company was and wasn't going to
doJay thought his group would pick up whatever the new group didn't,
including the 419 bandpass filters
On 10/17/2011 4:27:07 PM, wb6r...
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