Or look for the North Star at night.
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From: "Mike Waters"
Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 1:21 PM
To: "topband"
Subject: Re: Topband: Steady Carrier on 80 CW -BTW
Or a compass laying on a camera tripod, and an up-to-date
rk
Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 11:31 AM
To: Tom W8JI
Cc: topband
Subject: Re: Topband: Steady Carrier on 80 CW -BTW
OK, while we are on the topic another very big factor to think about is
magnetic north vs. true north (I have tried to not bring this up in the
past). I don't expect any res
Or a compass laying on a camera tripod, and an up-to-date magnetic
declination map (Google it).
73, Mike
www.w0btu.com
On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 12:12 PM, Charlie Cunningham <
charlie-cunning...@nc.rr.com> wrote:
> ... by using a solar determination of true North.
> The way that I do it for my a
: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Don Kirk
Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 11:31 AM
To: Tom W8JI
Cc: topband
Subject: Re: Topband: Steady Carrier on 80 CW -BTW
OK, while we are on the topic another very big factor to think about is
magnetic north vs. true north (I have tried to
OK, while we are on the topic another very big factor to think about is
magnetic north vs. true north (I have tried to not bring this up in the
past). I don't expect any response to this, but this has always been in
the back of my mind and wonder what headings are really being reported
(what is t
OK, while we are on the topic another very big factor to think about is
magnetic north vs. true north (I have tried to not bring this up in the
past). I don't expect any response to this, but this has always been in
the back of my mind and wonder what headings are really being reported
(what is th
My resolution is not as good as some people here, either. But where
there's
a will, there's often a way. :-)
Many of the headings are misleading. Having been through this before several
times, much of the data is always grossly overstated.It is common to
exaggerate ability to determine direc
Charlie,
My resolution is not as good as some people here, either. But where there's
a will, there's often a way. :-)
73, Mike
www.w0btu.com
On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 8:36 AM, Charlie Cunningham <
charlie-cunning...@nc.rr.com> wrote:
>
> I'm impressed with the directional resolution available to
Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 5:36 AM
To: Topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: Steady Carrier on 80 CW -BTW
Yes, that's what I was thinking too. The link Frank posted mentions
continuous operation which is something I hadn't experienced on 160.
What is amazing to me is how
pband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
donov...@starpower.net
Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 2:31 AM
To: Topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: Steady Carrier on 80 CW -BTW
This is an example of a fishnet buoy that operates from 1.6 to 4 MHz.
http://www.blueoceantackl
:
To:
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 11:30 PM
Subject: Re: Topband: Steady Carrier on 80 CW -BTW
This is an example of a fishnet buoy that operates from 1.6 to 4 MHz.
http://www.blueoceantackle.com/radio_buoys.htm
The good news is they're battery operated and will ultimately have
Yes, that's what I was thinking too. The link Frank posted mentions
continuous operation which is something I hadn't experienced on 160.
What is amazing to me is how loud their signals are compared to other
signals I hear on the band. I understand its their saltwater location
but that's pretty
ot;Charlie Cunningham"
To: g...@ka1j.com, Topband@contesting.com
Sent: Friday, November 1, 2013 6:21:23 AM
Subject: Re: Topband: Steady Carrier on 80 CW -BTW
BTW, Gary,
When Tim, K3LR, started this thread he also reported that the signals peaked
at around 150 deg, from Middlesex, PA, so
BTW, Gary,
When Tim, K3LR, started this thread he also reported that the signals peaked
at around 150 deg, from Middlesex, PA, so that, combined with your due south
bearing, would also put the source out to sea! ( and not in NC or SC)
73,
Charlie, K4OTV
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