- 1. Topband: DX Eng Rx 4 Square (score: 1)
- Author: "k4pi" <k4pi@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 15:37:21 -0000
- I would like to trade notes with anyone using the DX Eng RX 4 Square in a 90 ft +/- on-a-side config especially those with the older RFS-1 model. 73 Mike K4PI K4Pi@bellsouth.net _____________________
- /archives//html/Topband/2007-02/msg00006.html (6,275 bytes)
- 2. Topband: DXE 4 SQ RX (score: 1)
- Author: "k4pi" <k4pi@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2007 15:23:21 -0000
- I am posting this info as I have not been able to answer all the responses I got on the DXE 4 SQ RX system. I was able to get back to the antenna farm last night to do some checks. 1. There was no ba
- /archives//html/Topband/2007-02/msg00025.html (7,849 bytes)
- 3. Topband: 160 M WORLDWIDE FREQUENCY (score: 1)
- Author: "k4pi" <k4pi@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:04:09 -0000
- Anyone know a good source for an updated worldwide 160 M frequency allocation chart? There was a mention of K0CKD but that link is dead. 73 Mike K4PI _______________________________________________ T
- /archives//html/Topband/2007-02/msg00108.html (6,337 bytes)
- 4. Topband: FIELD (score: 1)
- Author: "k4pi" <k4pi@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:09:09 -0000
- In a lot of the post I see references to the MP Mark V. Does the MP Mark V Field get included under that heading ie. does the old MP Mark V and the MP Mark V Field have the same receiver section? 73
- /archives//html/Topband/2007-02/msg00192.html (6,588 bytes)
- 5. Topband: RADIAL INTEGRITY (score: 1)
- Author: "k4pi" <k4pi@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:21:26 -0000
- Hi Jerry, I use a MFJ 854 current probe to measure the current in each radial when I put power into the antenna. There are some plans out there for making your own probe if you prefer to roll your ow
- /archives//html/Topband/2007-09/msg00059.html (7,186 bytes)
- 6. Topband: 160 4 SQUARE (score: 1)
- Author: "k4pi" <k4pi@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:14:32 -0000
- Is anyone using a 4 square system on 160 M with the phasing set up to allow 8 directions instead of the usual 4? 73 Mike K4PI _______________________________________________ Topband mailing list Topb
- /archives//html/Topband/2007-11/msg00122.html (6,125 bytes)
- 7. Re: Topband: Topband :"T" (score: 1)
- Author: "k4pi" <k4pi@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:18:41 -0800
- I have several "T" antennas for 160 M and in actual practice I have found the horizontal top hat is not twice the amount left over ie my vertical portion is 90 ft and the top horizontal of the T is 5
- /archives//html/Topband/2008-10/msg00055.html (6,754 bytes)
- 8. Re: Topband: Topband : "T" (score: 1)
- Author: "k4pi" <k4pi@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:11:54 -0800
- I checked with my friend, K4WZ, that has only a 75 ft vertical portion on his 160 T and the horizontal top hat is only around 65 ft which I would not think would not take up that much real estate. He
- /archives//html/Topband/2008-10/msg00076.html (6,418 bytes)
- 9. Topband: Anton Moehammad Antenna (score: 1)
- Author: "k4pi" <k4pi@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:02:05 -0800
- Anton, I prefer the "T" over the "L". I think it is much easier to match than the L, takes the same amount of wire as the L, same amount of supports as the L.. I use T's and have several friends that
- /archives//html/Topband/2008-12/msg00111.html (6,843 bytes)
- 10. Re: Topband: comparison (score: 1)
- Author: "k4pi" <k4pi@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:20:07 -0800
- I may be putting my self out on a limb here as I have not modeled it but I think a "T' would serve you better than the "L" for DX'ing. Same number of supports and very easy to match. Per ON4UN a "T"
- /archives//html/Topband/2008-12/msg00210.html (7,558 bytes)
- 11. Topband: Aluminum Radials (score: 1)
- Author: "k4pi" <k4pi@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:29:40 -0800
- I have tried aluminum several time and they turn into a brittle mess and break up after about a year here in NW Georgia. I have used several gauges, 12 to 16. I think how they hold up depends on the
- /archives//html/Topband/2009-10/msg00066.html (6,956 bytes)
- 12. Topband: TO7RJ (score: 1)
- Author: "k4pi" <k4pi@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:29:53 -0800
- Would appreciate any reports on TO7RJ's signal here on the east coast. Nothing heard here so far although I cannot listen every night. QRN has been very bad here in the southeast. I know AA1K worked
- /archives//html/Topband/2009-10/msg00068.html (6,592 bytes)
- 13. Topband: BAD FREQUENCIES (score: 1)
- Author: "k4pi" <k4pi@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:45:29 -0800
- Someone generated a list of bad frrequecies on 160 M for each continent in the past year or two. Does anyone know a web link? Seemed like it was an 8 lander that generated it.. 73 Mike K4PI _________
- /archives//html/Topband/2009-11/msg00117.html (6,429 bytes)
- 14. Topband: FOUND BAD FREQ (score: 1)
- Author: "k4pi" <k4pi@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:26:40 -0800
- Thanks to all that replied. K9WN provided the link. http://www.k8nd.com/TopbandBadFreqs.pdf 73 Mike K4PI _______________________________________________ 160 meters is a serious band, it should be tre
- /archives//html/Topband/2009-11/msg00128.html (6,372 bytes)
- 15. Topband: CQ WW TOPBAND GA (score: 1)
- Author: "k4pi" <k4pi@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:34:32 -0800
- Thought I would throw in my 2 cents worth. Single op here and no assist from anything, internet or 2 M etc. I wondered how much I missed country and zone wise without any assistance so I checked with
- /archives//html/Topband/2009-11/msg00447.html (7,222 bytes)
- 16. Topband: Buried radials or non-buried radials? (score: 1)
- Author: "k4pi" <k4pi@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:08:20 -0800
- In regard to pinning them on top of the ground, I use bobby pins that women use to hold their hair in place. I go through thousands so cutting wire up got old a long time ago. It will depends on the
- /archives//html/Topband/2009-12/msg00160.html (7,176 bytes)
- 17. Re: Topband: Source for Field Telephone Wire WD-1A (score: 1)
- Author: "k4pi" <k4pi@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:34:57 -0800
- Look at Allen Bond's site www.MGS4U.com At a recent hamfest he had WD-1A 1/2 mile for $59 and I think he has other lengths. I think he had some rolls for $49. Email him for his stock. 73 Mike K4PI __
- /archives//html/Topband/2010-03/msg00154.html (8,663 bytes)
- 18. Topband: STAPLES (score: 1)
- Author: "k4pi" <k4pi@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Fri, 09 Apr 2010 08:20:29 -0800
- I still prefer Bobby Pins used by ladies to hold their hair in place. Normally what would appear to be over 1000 for $7 at Sallys Beauty Supply. I have never counted them. It is a 1 pound box. They r
- /archives//html/Topband/2010-04/msg00057.html (7,692 bytes)
- 19. Topband: Stealth Copperweld (score: 1)
- Author: "k4pi" <k4pi@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:54:50 -0800
- The Wireman sells 26 gauge copperweld with a sheath. 25# breaking strength. I have used it in beverage applications. Very hard to see when installed.73 Mike K4PI _____________________________________
- /archives//html/Topband/2010-12/msg00028.html (6,630 bytes)
- 20. Topband: Where are all the JA's? (score: 1)
- Author: "k4pi" <k4pi@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:25:56 -0800
- For info, I was Single Op Single Band 160 from west Georgia in the CQWW and had 24 JA's this year. Over the past 5 years it is a fair year with 2008 being the best at 49 JA. W4ZV may have more since
- /archives//html/Topband/2010-12/msg00112.html (6,428 bytes)
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