Double Extra Like as they say in other social media. I sure miss my friend. Will be on the lookout for NA7TB. Will Guthrie Peak endure or be dismantled?
tnx Mike / W5JR Alpharetta GA > On Dec 5, 2016, at 10:33 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett <w...@w0mu.com> wrote: > > Grats! You guys were loud! That would mean more if I was in Europe and not > Colorado HI! Great job! > > >> On 12/5/2016 3:05 AM, KY7M wrote: >> The inaugural use of the NA7TB callsign for the 8-Circle 160m antenna built >> by N5IA (sk) resulted in a clean sweep. We ran as a multi-single with >> operators KY7M and AA7A (still jet lagged from CQWW CW at PZ5V). Going into >> Saturday night, we needed only NT and NL after a station in NNY called us. >> I had checked spots for VY1AAA, but could not hear him until he parked a few >> Hertz above my run QRG. I gladly worked him and QSY'ed. Similarly, with >> VO1HP, I kept checking spots and found him "hidden" under a loud Midwest >> station. I was able to get his attention and a report for the sweep. It was >> very satisfying to say the least and certainly more challenging than on the >> HF bands in SS. >> >> It has taken many trips from Phoenix to Safford, AZ (4 hours each way) to >> get Milt's dream 160m station ready for the season, but this weekend's >> results would have made him proud. We will be using the NA7-Top-Band >> callsign in Stew Perry and CQ 160 for the Milt Jensen Memorial Station. >> Thanks for all your Qs. >> >> Lee, KY7M >> >>> On Dec 5, 2016, at 12:22 AM, topband-requ...@contesting.com wrote: >>> >>> Send Topband mailing list submissions to >>> topband@contesting.com >>> >>> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >>> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/topband >>> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >>> topband-requ...@contesting.com >>> >>> You can reach the person managing the list at >>> topband-ow...@contesting.com >>> >>> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >>> than "Re: Contents of Topband digest..." >>> >>> >>> Today's Topics: >>> >>> 1. coax soldering (Larry) >>> 2. Re: coax soldering (Renee K6FSB) >>> 3. Re: coax soldering (DXer) >>> 4. Re: coax soldering (MICHAEL ST ANGELO) >>> 5. Clean Sweeps in ARRL 160 (Ward Silver) >>> 6. Re: Topband Digest, Vol 168, Issue 3 (David Olean) >>> 7. Re: coax soldering (Mike Waters) >>> 8. Fwd: Stew Perry TopBand DX Challenge #21 (Lew Sayre) >>> 9. Re: Clean Sweeps in ARRL 160 (Mark K3MSB) >>> 10. Re: Clean Sweeps in ARRL 160 (Ward Silver) >>> 11. ARRL 160 (Lee STRAHAN) >>> 12. Re: ARRL 160 (Lee STRAHAN) >>> 13. Re: Clean Sweeps in ARRL 160 (Stan Stockton) >>> 14. ARRL 160m (Ilmo Anttila) >>> >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> Message: 1 >>> Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 14:50:55 -0500 >>> From: Larry <pace...@aol.com> >>> To: topband@contesting.com >>> Subject: Topband: coax soldering >>> Message-ID: <158cb63a7fa-2fd9-5...@webprd-m107.mail.aol.com> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 >>> >>> 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. aluminum wrap over tinned >>> copper shield. there is some kind of sticky on the shield and i dont think >>> that i can solder efficiently to it. >>> >>> >>> what is the best way to clean the "sticky" off the shield so that i can >>> solder to it for PL259's? >>> >>> >>> thanks, >>> larry >>> n7dd >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Message: 2 >>> Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 12:03:56 -0800 >>> From: Renee K6FSB <k6fs...@gmail.com> >>> To: Larry <pace...@aol.com>, topband@contesting.com >>> Subject: Re: Topband: coax soldering >>> Message-ID: <65995ff7-376f-b0ef-f911-2bc258de9...@gmail.com> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed >>> >>> I think the best method is F connector, snap and seal, if you must have >>> a 259 use an adapter. >>> >>> Ren?e, 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. aluminum wrap over tinned >>>> copper shield. there is some kind of sticky on the shield and i dont think >>>> that i can solder efficiently to it. >>>> >>>> >>>> what is the best way to clean the "sticky" off the shield so that i can >>>> solder to it for PL259's? >>>> >>>> >>>> thanks, >>>> larry >>>> n7dd >>>> _________________ >>>> Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband >>>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Message: 3 >>> Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 15:31:45 -0500 >>> From: DXer <hfdxmoni...@gmail.com> >>> To: topband@contesting.com >>> Subject: Re: Topband: coax soldering >>> Message-ID: <1985188b-5076-47f0-2b62-cb77913c3...@gmail.com> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed >>> >>> That's exactly what I've been doing for some years now. I buy the cable >>> already terminated with F connectors, and add BNC, PL259, or N adapters >>> as required. >>> >>> Not the most efficient as far as minimizing losses is concerned, but >>> terminating cable is not something I enjoy. >>> >>> I don't know how this would work with hi power. I operate with less than >>> 100W always. >>> >>> 73 de Vince, VA3VF >>> >>>> On 2016-12-04 3:03 PM, Renee K6FSB wrote: >>>> I think the best method is F connector, snap and seal, if you must have >>>> a 259 use an adapter. >>>> >>>> Ren?e, 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. aluminum wrap over >>>>> tinned copper shield. there is some kind of sticky on the shield and i >>>>> dont think that i can solder efficiently to it. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> what is the best way to clean the "sticky" off the shield so that i >>>>> can solder to it for PL259's? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> thanks, >>>>> larry >>>>> n7dd >>>>> _________________ >>>>> Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband >>>>> >>>> _________________ >>>> Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband >>>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Message: 4 >>> Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 15:56:19 -0500 (EST) >>> From: MICHAEL ST ANGELO <mstang...@comcast.net> >>> To: DXer <hfdxmoni...@gmail.com>, topband@contesting.com >>> Subject: Re: Topband: coax soldering >>> Message-ID: <1417921643.120634.1480884979...@connect.xfinity.com> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 >>> >>> I don't like soldering to coax connectors and use crimp connectors. >>> >>> >>> I know they made BNC crimp connectors for RG-6. They may make crimp type >>> PL259 connectors for RG-6. >>> >>> >>> Another option is to stick with F type compression connectors and install >>> F type female receptacles on the equipment. >>> >>> >>> Mike N2MS >>> >>> >>>> On December 4, 2016 at 3:31 PM DXer <hfdxmoni...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> That's exactly what I've been doing for some years now. I buy the cable >>>> already terminated with F connectors, and add BNC, PL259, or N adapters >>>> as required. >>>> >>>> Not the most efficient as far as minimizing losses is concerned, but >>>> terminating cable is not something I enjoy. >>>> >>>> I don't know how this would work with hi power. I operate with less than >>>> 100W always. >>>> >>>> 73 de Vince, VA3VF >>>> >>>>> On 2016-12-04 3:03 PM, Renee K6FSB wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I think the best method is F connector, snap and seal, if you must >>>>> have >>>>> a 259 use an adapter. >>>>> >>>>> Ren?e, 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. aluminum wrap >>>>>> over >>>>>> tinned copper shield. there is some kind of sticky on the >>>>>> shield and i >>>>>> dont think that i can solder efficiently to it. >>>>>> >>>>>> what is the best way to clean the "sticky" off the shield so >>>>>> that i >>>>>> can solder to it for PL259's? >>>>>> >>>>>> thanks, >>>>>> larry >>>>>> n7dd >>>>>> >>>>>> _________________ >>>>>> Topband Reflector Archives - >>>>>> http://www.contesting.com/_topband >>>>>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Message: 5 >>> Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 15:17:14 -0600 >>> From: Ward Silver <hward...@gmail.com> >>> To: topband@contesting.com >>> Subject: Topband: Clean Sweeps in ARRL 160 >>> Message-ID: <12f522c5-21aa-b0af-bdfd-eb7ecbdbf...@gmail.com> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed >>> >>> Not by me, I assure you, but several have been reported after this >>> weekend's excellent conditions. >>> >>> Does anyone know of historical clean sweeps of all ARRL/RAC sections in >>> any prior ARRL 160 contests? The online score database only lists >>> "mults" which include both sections and DXCC entities. >>> >>> 73, Ward N0AX >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Message: 6 >>> Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 21:22:18 +0000 >>> From: David Olean <k1...@metrocast.net> >>> To: topband@contesting.com >>> Subject: Re: Topband: Topband Digest, Vol 168, Issue 3 >>> Message-ID: <bce0530b-beb8-7fd6-8856-8b01e8ac6...@metrocast.net> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed >>> >>> Hello Tree >>> >>> I tried calling you early on, with no luck in the ARRL 160 test. >>> Possibly your noise was one reason you could not pick me out. Later on, >>> you called me while I was CQing, so all was good. I have a W8JI DXE >>> phasing box here, (NCC-1) and I use it to help cancel out some awful >>> line noise to my west. I suspect that there are many noise sources all >>> contributing, but I am able to improve my S/N ratio quite well with the >>> NCC-1. I phase two beverages aimed at 220 and 260 degrees, and feed the >>> output of the NCC-1 to my K3. At times I can get rid of about 10 dB of >>> crud. It isn't perfect, but it helps. Every day seems different, but it >>> usually helps most of the time. I lose when the signal is the same >>> heading as the noisy pole. >>> >>> I am building another beverage and have hacked about 500 ft of brush >>> thru the woods so far. I have much more to go as I am hoping to lay out >>> 1200 to 1500 ft of wire aimed at 290 degrees. I am hoping that it is out >>> of the noise direction and will be quieter and work for stations in the >>> far west. I have a JA wire aimed at 330 and it is quiet. I think that >>> 290 degrees is beverage #7 and my woods are getting pretty crowded with >>> overhead wires. Only the west and SW wires are noisy. >>> >>> Dave K1WHS >>> >>> Lebanon, ME. >>> >>> >>>> 3. New use for Noise Canceling box (Tree) >>>> Message: 3 >>>> Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2016 06:01:23 -0800 >>>> From: Tree <t...@kkn.net> >>>> To: 160 <topband@contesting.com> >>>> Subject: Topband: New use for Noise Canceling box >>>> Message-ID: >>>> <cakf9hhaqb96nw4+914g-uo1pbyfnjyzs9fr10wwxjuuruxw...@mail.gmail.com> >>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 >>>> >>>> Last night - around 8 PM or so - this HUGE noise signal showed up on 160 - >>>> sweeping up the band slowly. Probably a DC power supply with signals every >>>> 80 kHz or something. But - it has some energy all over the ban - thus >>>> rasing my noise floor. Sorry if I was an alligator last night. >>>> >>>> I put a Beverage up to the East just before the contest started - so I had >>>> two RX antennas - the other being a Hi-Z 4 square. The Hi-Z said the noise >>>> signal was East - perhaps a bit stronger in the South direction than North >>>> - so call it just South of East. The Beverage picked it up very well - so >>>> it agreed. A feeble attempt at DFing last night was unsuccessful - but >>>> will be tried again if it stays on during the daytime. It is still on this >>>> morning before Sunrise. >>>> >>>> The nasty part of the noise is about the same signal strength as most good >>>> signals coming in that are not local (looking at the band scope). It has a >>>> 10 kHz or so wide peak. >>>> >>>> I was able to put the two RX antennas into a MFJ-1026 - with the output >>>> going to the RX input of my K3 - and adjusted the controls to null out the >>>> noise. With a local signal - I have been able to obtain deep nulls and >>>> this proved to be true with this noise. I was actually running guys on the >>>> East coast right in the middle of the worst part of the noise after doing >>>> this. >>>> >>>> This technique would likely be useful for those who have a similar noise >>>> situation - so I wanted to share. You obviously don't need a beverage for >>>> the "noise" antenna - just something that is good at picking up the noise >>>> and perhaps nothing much else. If you have a neighbor that has a noisy >>>> device - just put something that is close to their house. >>>> >>>> It's a battle out there to keep your noise sources under control. I'll >>>> report back if I am successful in finding this one. >>>> >>>> 73 Tree N6TR / K7RAT >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Message: 7 >>> Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 16:25:09 -0600 >>> From: Mike Waters <mikew...@gmail.com> >>> To: topband <topband@contesting.com> >>> Cc: Larry <pace...@aol.com> >>> Subject: Re: Topband: coax soldering >>> Message-ID: >>> <ca+fxyxgxrwphyuf8eczibgw8ztp6qfr34nvru0sv7ghbanj...@mail.gmail.com> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 >>> >>> Larry, >>> >>> K6FSB and N2MS just gave you the correct answer! >>> >>> You'll need the correct stripping and crimping tools, and the right >>> snap-and-seal connectors. It's a one-time, low-cost investment that will >>> save you much time and frustration. Once you try it, you'll see. >>> >>> There is nothing "sacred" about soldering. Think about the billions of >>> crimped F-connectors in all the CATV, etc. systems in the world. >>> >>> Also, the sticky is "flooding compound". It's your friend, as nasty as it >>> is. :-) >>> >>> 73, Mike >>> www.w0btu.com >>> >>>> On Sun, Dec 4, 2016 at 2:03 PM, Renee K6FSB <k6fs...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> I think the best method is F connector, snap and seal, if you must have a >>>> 259 use an adapter. >>>> >>>> Ren?e, K6FSB >>>> >>>>> On 2016-12-04 11:50 AM, Larry via Topband wrote: >>>>> >>>>> ... i have a roll of CATV 75 ohm cable. it is the kind with a double >>>>> shield. aluminum wrap over tinned copper shield. there is some kind of >>>>> sticky on the shield and i dont think that i can solder efficiently to it. >>>>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Message: 8 >>> Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 14:50:02 -0800 >>> From: Lew Sayre <w...@arrl.net> >>> To: "topband@contesting.com" <topband@contesting.com>, >>> cq-cont...@contesting.com >>> Subject: Topband: Fwd: Stew Perry TopBand DX Challenge #21 >>> Message-ID: >>> <CAPqMs-=2m0WP=3vp1gntxvyrqm5wrdijywngugfbzvnp6x1...@mail.gmail.com> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 >>> >>> Greetings Contesters or Wannabes of Top Band, >>> The ARRL 160M contest is over and was pretty darn good. The >>> participants have in mind what needs to be done >>> for the final station systems preparation for The Stew Perry Top Band DX >>> Challenge. If you don't have a working system >>> you have until Dec 17, when the starting gong for The Stew is struck at >>> Club HQ to brew up one up. You can do it! >>> Where else can you sit for hours while it is dark outside listening to >>> static while picking the sound shrapnel out of the >>> cacophony while using physics in its finest form? >>> The rules are unique and pretty clear. Go memorize them here: >>> http://www.kkn.net/stew/ Read them critically and you'll see contesting >>> in a different light. >>> The Boring Amateur Radio Club sponsors The Stew Perry and the >>> contestants sponsor plaques to spur on and >>> reward the combatants for great radio feats performed during The Challenge. >>> The sponsors and categories listed >>> below are to be congratulated and thanked for their creativeness and >>> support. You can become a listed Stalwart >>> also by emailing me with your plaque idea and the $60 or $63 to make it >>> happen. You can do it now. >>> >>> KL7RA Top # of QSOs by a S/O >>> N0TT Top Score, S/O, <21Y/O, > 200 QSOs >>> K7CA Top Score S/O China >>> K7CA Top Score S/O CQ Zone 24,27 or 28 >>> KH6LC VK/ZL Challenge- Top S/O VK-ZL >>> AA6VB Top Score Big City >50K, Little Pistol <100W >>> AA6VB Top Score Base Loaded Vertical < 60' tall >>> N6TQ/A25TQ California Dreaming- Top # of QSOs with Cal >>> VK0EK Stations by a non-California station >>> Rochester DX Assoc Top Score,S/O, L-P, Outside N. America >>> UX1UA Top # NA + SA QSOs by Zone 16 station >>> K7FL Top Score 100% Search and Pounce >>> K9JWV/WC7S Top QRP Score,West of Mississippi,wire antennas >>> Dr. Beldar-L1AR Top Score,S/O, Temporary Antenna erected > Dec.3 >>> (All parts of temporary antenna including radials >>> must be >>> installed after Dec. 3, 2016. This antenna must be >>> the only >>> antenna for TopBand at the station and may be left >>> erected >>> because as we all know "temporary" means "until I die" >>> KR2Q Golden Log Award >>> >>> K2PO Top Score, S/O, Low Power Zone 3 >>> N6TR Top Score, S/O, Hi-Power CN Grid Field >>> W2GD Team Top # QSOs, NA/SA by a European Station >>> VK6VZ VK6HD Memorial- Top Score by N. hemisphere station working S. >>> hemisphere stations. >>> Winner gets a new, fresh Flying Doctors of VK baseball >>> hat >>> >>> This year the time until The Stew is very short so please get those >>> chores and promises done >>> soon so you can spend an unencumbered night flinging and catching grid >>> squares from anywhere >>> that the Laws of Physics allow 160M radio waves to propagate. >>> Don't see a category yet that quickens your pulse? Sponsor one and >>> perhaps make it personal >>> with your radio peers. Only the entire 160M radio Community will be >>> noticing and participating. Just >>> remember to include what plaques you are competing for in your comments >>> section of your log submission. >>> We're pretty good at putting on radio contests but not so hot at mind >>> reading. >>> 73 and I remain, >>> Lew w7ew >>> The Boring Amateur Radio Club Committee on Stew Stuff >>> w...@arrl.net >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Message: 9 >>> Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 17:54:13 -0500 >>> From: Mark K3MSB <mark.k3...@gmail.com> >>> To: Ward Silver <hward...@gmail.com> >>> Cc: topBand List <topband@contesting.com> >>> Subject: Re: Topband: Clean Sweeps in ARRL 160 >>> Message-ID: >>> <cabdvoaar1fiqsdnbbqo-ahq42q7rek5npg2ozwqcrqdntc7...@mail.gmail.com> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 >>> >>> 3830 Scores -> Contest Summaries is one source, but it's not official >>> >>> http://3830scores.com/listeditions.php?arg=B6cgaWz5a3 >>> >>> 73 Mark K3MSB >>> >>>> On Dec 4, 2016 4:17 PM, "Ward Silver" <hward...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Not by me, I assure you, but several have been reported after this >>>> weekend's excellent conditions. >>>> >>>> Does anyone know of historical clean sweeps of all ARRL/RAC sections in >>>> any prior ARRL 160 contests? The online score database only lists "mults" >>>> which include both sections and DXCC entities. >>>> >>>> 73, Ward N0AX >>>> >>>> _________________ >>>> Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband >>>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Message: 10 >>> Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 17:51:16 -0600 >>> From: Ward Silver <hward...@gmail.com> >>> To: Mark K3MSB <mark.k3...@gmail.com> >>> Cc: topBand List <topband@contesting.com> >>> Subject: Re: Topband: Clean Sweeps in ARRL 160 >>> Message-ID: <c59821c6-a85f-f01e-6c41-1e1ee79f3...@gmail.com> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed >>> >>> Yeah - manual but doable. There are a lot of obviously wrong entries >>> there - like "97" sections. Probably a typo or sections + entities. >>> I'm looking for "83" :-) >>> >>> 73, Ward N0AX >>> >>> >>>> On 12/4/2016 4:54 PM, Mark K3MSB wrote: >>>> 3830 Scores -> Contest Summaries is one source, but it's not official >>>> >>>> http://3830scores.com/listeditions.php?arg=B6cgaWz5a3 >>>> >>>> 73 Mark K3MSB >>>> >>>> On Dec 4, 2016 4:17 PM, "Ward Silver" <hward...@gmail.com >>>> <mailto:hward...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Not by me, I assure you, but several have been reported after this >>>> weekend's excellent conditions. >>>> >>>> Does anyone know of historical clean sweeps of all ARRL/RAC >>>> sections in any prior ARRL 160 contests? The online score >>>> database only lists "mults" which include both sections and DXCC >>>> entities. >>>> >>>> 73, Ward N0AX >>>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Message: 11 >>> Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2016 00:14:01 +0000 >>> From: Lee STRAHAN <k7...@msn.com> >>> To: "Topband@contesting.com" <Topband@contesting.com> >>> Subject: Topband: ARRL 160 >>> Message-ID: >>> >>> <cy1pr19mb031639386ea7fbbd2915c9f5f5...@cy1pr19mb0316.namprd19.prod.outlook.com> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >>> >>> Did anyone else work the station IDing as 4MJK? >>> The ARRL robot will not accept that call sign. I was pretty sure I had it >>> right. >>> Lee K7TJR OR >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Message: 12 >>> Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2016 00:26:15 +0000 >>> From: Lee STRAHAN <k7...@msn.com> >>> To: "Topband@contesting.com" <Topband@contesting.com> >>> Subject: Re: Topband: ARRL 160 >>> Message-ID: >>> >>> <cy1pr19mb03168eda65029c1187d7cf78f5...@cy1pr19mb0316.namprd19.prod.outlook.com> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >>> >>> >>> Bingo you guys are great. One little Dah. >>> TNX Lee >>> >>> Did anyone else work the station IDing as 4MJK? >>> The ARRL robot will not accept that call sign. I was pretty sure I had it >>> right. >>> Lee K7TJR OR >>> _________________ >>> Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Message: 13 >>> Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 20:35:42 -0500 >>> From: Stan Stockton <wa5...@gmail.com> >>> To: Ward Silver <hward...@gmail.com> >>> Cc: Mark K3MSB <mark.k3...@gmail.com>, topBand List >>> <topband@contesting.com> >>> Subject: Re: Topband: Clean Sweeps in ARRL 160 >>> Message-ID: <2c5e211f-9847-43d4-be0f-6e0b40c18...@gmail.com> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii >>> >>> I have it in mind that K5NA made a clean sweep many years ago and that was >>> the first. >>> >>> I was not able to find VY1 this weekend or it would have been cool to work >>> all 83 from the DX side. VE4GV literally woke me up for #82 with one call >>> and a big signal at 35 WPM. >>> >>> Stan, ZF9CW >>> >>> Sent from Stan's IPhone >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Dec 4, 2016, at 6:51 PM, Ward Silver <hward...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Yeah - manual but doable. There are a lot of obviously wrong entries >>>> there - like "97" sections. Probably a typo or sections + entities. I'm >>>> looking for "83" :-) >>>> >>>> 73, Ward N0AX >>>> >>>> >>>>> On 12/4/2016 4:54 PM, Mark K3MSB wrote: >>>>> 3830 Scores -> Contest Summaries is one source, but it's not official >>>>> >>>>> http://3830scores.com/listeditions.php?arg=B6cgaWz5a3 >>>>> >>>>> 73 Mark K3MSB >>>>> >>>>> On Dec 4, 2016 4:17 PM, "Ward Silver" <hward...@gmail.com >>>>> <mailto:hward...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Not by me, I assure you, but several have been reported after this >>>>> weekend's excellent conditions. >>>>> >>>>> Does anyone know of historical clean sweeps of all ARRL/RAC >>>>> sections in any prior ARRL 160 contests? The online score >>>>> database only lists "mults" which include both sections and DXCC >>>>> entities. >>>>> >>>>> 73, Ward N0AX >>>>> >>>> _________________ >>>> Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Message: 14 >>> Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2016 09:22:21 +0200 >>> From: "Ilmo Anttila" <ilmo.antt...@qualisys.fi> >>> To: "'Top Band'" <topband@contesting.com> >>> Subject: Topband: ARRL 160m >>> Message-ID: <000101d24ec8$52768350$f76389f0$@qualisys.fi> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >>> >>> Worked about 50 NA stations in the contest. It is a long time conditions >>> have been so good for us here in North. Saturday morning was much better >>> than Sunday morning. >>> >>> Most western sections were AZ and CO. Heard also OR but no luck this time. >>> >>> >>> >>> 73! >>> >>> Ilmo, OH2BO >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Subject: Digest Footer >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Topband mailing list >>> Topband@contesting.com >>> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/topband >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> End of Topband Digest, Vol 168, Issue 5 >>> *************************************** >> _________________ >> Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband > > _________________ > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband