- 1. Re: Topband: How Close is Too Close? (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Smith" <craig@powersmith.net>
- Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:53:25 -0600
- I'm about 6 miles from K0RF and line-of-sight. With a K3 and a 200 Hz filter I only notice their presence when within 1 or 2 KHz. So based on this very limited data, I would say that 5 miles is doabl
- /archives//html/Topband/2009-03/msg00102.html (7,545 bytes)
- 2. Re: Topband: [Dx-qsl] Claiming 160m DXCC - Sending QSLs (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Smith" <craig@powersmith.net>
- Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 13:47:49 -0600
- OK, my curiosity has gotten the better of me. What is the reason that the ARRL subjects the 160 meter cards to a different level of scrutiny?? ... Craig AC0DS ________________________________________
- /archives//html/Topband/2009-05/msg00119.html (8,656 bytes)
- 3. Re: Topband: Common mode chokes (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Smith" <craig@powersmith.net>
- Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:34:18 -0600
- <> If I connect my receiver <> with a very short feedline (say 1m), to the antenna, I should <> not be receiving much common mode noise. Is that true? I believe it should be true. But, in this case t
- /archives//html/Topband/2009-07/msg00037.html (8,824 bytes)
- 4. Topband: Marconi vs. inverted L (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Smith" <craig@powersmith.net>
- Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2009 14:10:21 -0600
- I'm starting to plan for the 160 meter contests. I've used an inverted L in the past with satisfactory results. This is a LOW inverted L, the vertical part being only 43 ft tall. This year I'll be us
- /archives//html/Topband/2009-09/msg00003.html (8,754 bytes)
- 5. Re: Topband: k9ay loop (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Smith" <craig@powersmith.net>
- Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2009 21:36:20 -0600
- <> is anyone aware of a kit for building this k9ay loop system, other than <> AS. i just can't see putting out almost $400 for a relay and an xfmr ! Far Circuits sells a basic kit for $48. It include
- /archives//html/Topband/2009-09/msg00018.html (8,899 bytes)
- 6. Re: Topband: Need assistance with 160m Marconi (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Smith" <craig@powersmith.net>
- Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:55:18 -0600
- Hi Paul ... Is the 0 + j122 a typo? The j122 is quite plausible, but not the 0. I would expect the real part to be somewhere between 10 and 40 ohms, depending upon your ground condition and radial sy
- /archives//html/Topband/2009-09/msg00078.html (8,220 bytes)
- 7. Re: Topband: Staples (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Smith" <craig@powersmith.net>
- Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 20:38:37 -0600
- <> DX Engineering also has bio degradable staples I've used these for part of my radial system and feel that they aren't the best alternative, at least for my soil. They are a wonderful idea, but I h
- /archives//html/Topband/2010-04/msg00056.html (8,288 bytes)
- 8. Re: Topband: Some guidance needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Smith" <craig@powersmith.net>
- Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:29:31 -0600
- Sorry to hear about the antenna problem, Mark. I've had some experience with a very similar setup. You didn't mention how much of a radial system you are using. This will be the primary determinant o
- /archives//html/Topband/2010-07/msg00102.html (9,260 bytes)
- 9. Re: Topband: Inverted-L VS T antenna (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Smith" <craig@powersmith.net>
- Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:47:47 -0600
- Hello Tzikas ... If you want some good local coverage (which it appears you do), then the inverted L you have is the better alternative. A "T" or "Marconi" antenna will give a low angle of maximum ra
- /archives//html/Topband/2010-08/msg00058.html (7,946 bytes)
- 10. Re: Topband: 2-Way Splitter (score: 1)
- Author: "Craig D. Smith" <craig@powersmith.net>
- Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:06:23 -0600
- Hi Gale ... Some of the MiniCircuits 3 db hybrids will cover your frequency range. I think they were in the $30 - $35 range last time I looked. A better option, given that you are open to doing some
- /archives//html/Topband/2010-10/msg00096.html (7,962 bytes)
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