<<Antennas placed optimally, reference a slope in the direction of the DX, enjoy another gain factor created by the downslope condition aiding the signal propagation from that antenna. It must be in
<< All I can say is if there are ANY Amateurs in the Manassas, VA. area, PLEASE scan around the HF bands, and if you encounter any interference by BPL, send a letter of complaint immediately to Riley
<< I notice that the local electric company uses some kind of broadband signalling across the line because occasionally a burst of S9 packet-ish noise lasts for about a half second - on MixW it appea
<< Why all the fuss about these Heil microphone elements? >> A couple of things: 1. Heil has made boom mike headsets, with his mike elements, widely available. They are convenient--especially for an
<< more so, rather than 'polling', they do a 'disable broadcast'. In many areas (mine included), power companies offer discounted rates during high-demand periods for consumers who allow special equi
<< the response has always been don't use it, better without it, Ten Tecs don't need it and so on. I've therefore given up on using the built-in speech processor and never run it now. Has that been t
<< I'll look up the contesting journals. I'd try contesting if I had a more adequate antenna, and didn't have to worry about TVI issues with my landlord upstairs. >> There are lots of alternatives if
<< When I crank in any filtering below 1.8 kHz, however, all of the signals are attenuated to the point that I can't hear anything. >> This brings back some old memories. When I added a bunch of filt
<< I would also respectively disagree with the notion that an amplifier that gives you 500 W out for 4 W input on 10 meters is automatically assumed to be a "CB" amplifier. Would it raise some eyebro
<< The individuals may not be 'refurbing' these amplifiers by the thousands, but they certainly are doing it in small production quantities. Are they limited by FCC R&R..? I surely hope not, since th
<< Also, any recommendations for removing tape residue? >> I've found old fashioned lighter fluid (like you'd use in a Zippo) to be very effective in removing duct tape residue. k3yd ________________
Although I normally operate CW, I was "persuaded" to take part in the ARRL Phone DX Test last weekend. I did notice two stations, in particular, with absolutely exceptional audio. These were ON4UN an
<<Does anyone know if there is a way to get a tighter filter for the Jupiter? I find myself trying to squeeze the bandwidth filter tighter than 300Hz. There are times I wish I had 100Hz! :-)>> I woul
<<I'm looking for a good desk mike for my Argo 509 !!! I'm a DXer and contester and enjoy a bargain !!! >> The best mike I ever found for my Argosy was a Shure 444D. Worked well for both DX and 'esti
<<This could be the "kiss of death" for eHam!>> Could be, but if the users don't help fund this excellent web site then the plug is likely to get pulled on it anyway. The operating costs for a large
I've done something different--feeding a vertical tri-angular loop (apex up) with ladder line about 4' above a bottom corner. Most definitely a DX antenna with interesting properties. In domestic con
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<<I do not understand why I get this stuff.>> At least you are getting your "stuff" and have the option of deleting it. AOL is current blocking all e-mail from the QSL.net domain. Which do you prefer
<< I planned to use a couple of feed through insulators through a thin sheet of plywood in my window. I live in a damp coastal climate with lots of flying bugs and things. Should I cut a slit, use so
Have owned an Argosy for many years. Never found a better microphone for that radio than a Shure 444D. Tough to configure on a boom, but not impossible. k3yd _________________________________________