In CT with my local interference, I heard them on 160, tried for maybe 20 calls and then they went QRT. It was daylight there and maybe they couldn't hear the callers but they were coming in here at
I didn't finish watching it. How many hams could have had their dreams met with the towers and cabling they strip mined. Our tax dollars in action. Gary KA1J _________________ Topband Reflector Archi
Fellas, so many who has wanted to make a point have done so. We're all friends here who share a love of Ham Radio and more, 160 meters. If someone says something that is offensive to another, that's
Greg, This is the main reason why I am selling my house on the ocean shore front and relocating to a rural area where I can have quieter conditions. I'm taking my radio with me everywhere I think is
Steve, According to ClubLog, using an arbitrary date of 1990-05-18: or QSOs on 1990-05-18 22:59... 4K1F maps by exception to SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS ADIF 241 [VP8H] CQ Zone: 13 - Continent: SA Locatio
It is, according to ClubLog: 4K1F was QRV from Bellingshausen Base, King George I, South Shetland Is from 1973-1994. http://www.clublog.org/docs/display/DXCC/4K1+USSR+Antarctic+Stations%2 C+1970-1994
This was one of the most entertaining posts I have read on any and all of the forums I attend. 73, Gary KA1J _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
I've decided to make the plunge and buy one of the 8 element active arrays for 160M-40M. Looking at the price for the antenna kit, it's just too much considering the cost of the electronics, so I nee
And before buying new, I should ask if anyone here has one of the Hi-Z 4-8PRO Eight Element arrays that is excess and they would like to sell it. Please contact me off-list if you do. Thanks & 73, Ga
Folks, Hopefully I've answered all the direct emails to me regarding this and if I missed someone, my apologies, I have been having multiple Blue Screens over the last week. I deleted several recent
I'm so close to being done with putting this together. I have all 8 antennas made @ 23' each the tip section is .5" and the base is .850" I'm using a 3/4" fiberglass rod as an insulator doctorgary.ne
Hi Lee, Thank you for those answers, that's what I need to do then and I should be good to go in a couple days after I remove all the foliage that will be around the elements. I'm looking forward to
Bob, Thanks for the feedback on the paint. I have been using the 3 element HI-Z array for several years now and although I understand it is not as robust as the 8 element, it is far better than any R
A little follow-up with my life in the fast lane... I move slowly, all considering, kind of like Ahab with a pair of shoes. I've been spending the better part of the last two weeks putting up a HI-Z
Rather than invent a poorly designed wheel, maybe someone here has already successfully worked out a better solution to waterproofing. I am using a Sterilite 25" x 18" x 8" container with secure snap
Folks, Hopefully I replied to everyone who sent me such great ideas about waterproofing the Tupperware box. Many expressed concerns about UV damage to the plastic over time and many suggested drain h
If you have one of these that is in fine shape and surplus, please contact me off-list. Thanks & 73, Gary KA1J _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
I can't help about BOG questions but... For those who do not read Spanish (or most other languages) you can find out what you can not understand, here: https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chro me-i
Another thing that might help if the ferrites don't do the job is to run a wire from a series variable capacitor and variable/tapped inductor, to the stove or possibly to the metal conduit the wires