Lighter gage Copperweld (possibly 16-18 ga) would not stretch nearly as much and would have less wind resistance. 73 Bruce-K1FZ www.qsl.net/k1fz/pennantnotes.html -- Original Message -- From: "Mike D
Also, KFI can be heard at noon in the SF Bay Area on ground wave, but the same cannot be said of KGO in the LA area. I would concede that KGO seems to have the superior ground wave signal across the
Also, KFI can be heard at noon in the SF Bay Area on ground wave, but the same cannot be said of KGO in the LA area. I would concede that KGO seems to have the superior ground wave signal across the
Finding many references to the 2009 Chesterfield TX3A ability to hear well, I decided to check it out. Found a very interesting write up by AA7JV. It was definitely a beach front operation. A great r
I think that what is being suggested is, that if you have two signals, one S9 and the other right at noise level. The salt water advantage shows up more on the weak signal. Let us say both increase b
That has been the effort of many, using this thread, giving examples of connection to conductivity of sea water or other media. Believe only the nay-sayers have used the buzz word magic. Which low ba
Years ago when I was working the 80 meter DX from the mobile, beyond working VK6LK long path, I was checking out salt water locations. I found that the closer I got to the East facing salt water, the
I used the same rope, but purchased it from Davis RF. Used it for guying 100 foot Rohn-25 towers in a 80/160 meter 4 square in 1991 After 15 years, could not find any problems, but replaced it on gen
Anyone using, or know of a source, for a compact battery with solar cell charger, to power a remote antenna pre-amp ? (Not looking to power up through the coax cable) 73 Bruce-K1FZ www.qsl.net/k1fz/p
Hi Don, Pre-amp requires 12-18 volts at 130ma. (low band DXing- nightime use) This solar charger puts out 20 volts that could be reduced to 15 volts with a three legged regulator. I was hoping to f
Thanks to all for all the good information. Appreciate the help. Planning to run the preamp only in darkness with the help of a photo electric cell and light/sunlight. 73 Bruce-K1FZ www.qsl.net/k1fz/
Open wire electric fence wire works well www.qsl.net/k1fz/beveragenotes.html 73 Bruce-K1FZ Is there any advantage to open wire line construction vs the bidirectional coax Beverage that ON4UN describe
Here in mid-coast Maine, the big wet snow storm is starting to melt. The East Beverage was not hearing 4T4TA well, and an inspection found breaks and multiple large branches on the wire. Two support
Dennis, Best to use a seperate ground rod, as signals can couple through a common ground rod connection. Seperation needed depends upon type of earth. Try 5 feet from others. Beverage notes www.qsl.n
In the period of Nov. 23 to Nov 25 had extreme QRN from storms. (May have been those in upstate New York). Listening for the Galapagos Island stations was very tough with my above ground Beverages
HCRMT/8 came back to a 'close to New England' station that was sending his call way too many times and he never caught it. Need to "come up for air" and listen. Yes, split frequency operation would h
The resistance sounds about right Martin. Most of the conductivity comes from the copper strands. Steel strands have high mechanical strength, but poor conductivity. I square R loss is low as signal
For some reason not seeing a large front to back, but 15 db stronger to the North and East of Belfast Maine 73 Bruce-K1FZ Art Delibert KB3FJO _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www
Monday 9;45 AM Unable to hear the 1900-1925 Khz. interfering signal this morning. Propagation change, or is the signal gone ? Anyone still hear it? 73 Bruce-K1FZ www.qsl.net/k1fz/beveragenotes.html
Still hear it 8AM local time in mid-coast Maine. Running S5, S6 / slight QSB. Coming from the East-NE. About the only North American land in that direction is southern New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.