The interference from BPL is so bad you owe it to yourself to see (and hear) this video!!! Please visit this site and comment to the FCC before the window closes August 20. http://www.arrl.org/news/s
Several suggested I summarize how to do this: 1. Go to http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/ecfs/upload_v2.cgi 2. Enter only 03-104 in Box 1 (Proceeding). 3. Complete all required boxes (2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 &
Dipoles are very forgiving. I have an 80 meter dipole up about 80 feet between 2 trees. But, I could only fit about 80 feet horizontally. The remaining 40 feet (20 ft on a side), hangs straight down
I just submitted my Reply Comment after 7 AM and it went through fine with confirmation. It is not unusual that they chose the weekend for maintenance since all ECFS comments require some screening (
Relative to the Orion discussion several days ago, here is the info Scott W4PA promised. Even if you don't have an Orion, there is a lot of interesting info about how to use some of the technology wh
Rules PACIFIC 160 METRES CONTEST 2003 - REVISED from Ian Godsil VK3JS, Contest Manager Saturday, 19 July, 2003 0800 - 1100 UTC Object: P2, ZL and VK stations to make as many contacts as possible on 1
SM 5 BSZ - Receiving Weak CW Signals (June 30 1997) -- Different opinions Among weak signal enthusiasts there are different opinions on what is the best way to receive a marginal signal. The two main
I've been thinking about this weak signal issue after reading SM5BSZ's EME website and have come up with a few thoughts regarding applicability to 160 and K6SE's tests. 1. Most noise at VHF is galact
about 4 times the keying speed. Turns out that was from my memory from an FCC test question years ago...and it is incorrect! The keyed bandwidth is much more a function of the rise and fall times of
Regarding not hearing stations calling off frequency, this can be a problem when using such narrowband reception, and especially in contests, it is necessary to always "wiggle" the dial back and fort
Since others have asked me about this, I obviously was not clear and will post my response publicly. Here's the problem (if you are not a contester you can skip this message now): 1. As K6SE suggeste
Hi Earl et al! Thank you for a very plausible explanation! However, this brings up an issue which has been bothering me for some time. There seems to be a general tendency for us to discredit laborat
Guys, the Orion discussion is getting to the point that some are violating the guidelines of this reflector, namely: 1. Posts with little or no real information. 2. Posts verging on personal attacks.
I have used a 260' long, 40' high "Z" configured dipole for 2 years on 160. Works pretty good, got 20 countries confirmed and 48 states. Antenna looks like a letter "Z" when viewed from above. Proper
_________________________________________________________ A 160 meter mobile antenna is going to have a very narrow bandwidth so it may not be effective for BCB unless you are able to tune it somehow
Perhaps that is optimistic. I'm going from memory of several years ago. It depends greatly on the Q you achieve with the loading coil. The point is, don't expect much in the way of bandwidth. -- Bill
The traditional test for lossy plastic is to put a section of about six inches in the microwave for 20 seconds or so and see if it gets hot under full power. To protect the magnetron, also put a smal
I haven't actually tried heat shrink as a means of preventing rain from detuning, but I suspect it might not work as well as one might think. Since the heat shrink would be right next to the coil tur
_________________________________________________________ Quite correct. My approach is that any material that passes the microwave oven test should be excellent at HF. -- Bill, W7TI