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1. Topband: Conditions on 160 tonight (score: 1): Author: Tom Haavisto <kamham69@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:36:54 -0400; Being fairly new to 160, there is something I noticed that I have not seen mentioned previously. After fall equinox a few days ago, the low bands have gotten a lot quieter and a lot better. Just work; /archives//html/Topband/2009-09/msg00108.html (6,906 bytes)
2. Re: Topband: K4M on TopBand (score: 1): Author: Tom Haavisto <kamham69@gmail.com>; Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:04:23 -0400; The only thing I would add is that EVEY DXpedition starts off with high hopes of being one for the record books. Lots of QSO's on every band, most CW QSOs, most SSB QSO's, and on and on. I don't thin; /archives//html/Topband/2009-10/msg00288.html (11,015 bytes)
3. Re: Topband: The East Coast Advantage (score: 1): Author: Tom Haavisto <kamham69@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:48:12 -0400; That is only part of it. I read somewhere (ON4UN's book?) that signals can leak from darkness (night) into daylight (sunset) areas. However, getting the angle right from the daylight area to ENTER da; /archives//html/Topband/2009-10/msg00388.html (7,920 bytes)
4. Re: Topband: qsling (score: 1): Author: Tom Haavisto <kamham69@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:00:09 -0400; Is LOTW a bit of a pain? Sure. The process could be easier, but it is what it is. I find I also send a lot fewer QSL cards these days, as LOTW takes care of a lot of the QSLs I require. I do QSL 100%; /archives//html/Topband/2009-10/msg00452.html (9,738 bytes)
5. Re: Topband: Real RST (score: 1): Author: Tom Haavisto <kamham69@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:21:31 -0500; I am not sure when this whole business of strength being an S-meter reading, but it does not seem appropriate - especially on 160. Besides, there is no "10" or "20" on the RST scale as some folks try; /archives//html/Topband/2009-11/msg00176.html (9,290 bytes)
6. Re: Topband: inverted L pointers please (score: 1): Author: Tom Haavisto <kamham69@gmail.com>; Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 11:38:14 -0500; The inverted L is not a complicated antenna to build. What I did was take around 135 feet of wire. Center conductor from a piece of coax connects to this. Sheild connects to the base of my tower. I a; /archives//html/Topband/2009-12/msg00100.html (8,772 bytes)
7. Re: Topband: 160m CW WAS (score: 1): Author: Tom Haavisto <kamham69@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:14:30 -0400; Best bet is to operate in a few 160 contests. Most/all states will be active, and you can get most states in one weekend :-) Tom - VE3CX _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ...; /archives//html/Topband/2010-03/msg00096.html (7,395 bytes)
8. Re: Topband: 5 -IRC's wanted (score: 1): Author: Tom Haavisto <kamham69@gmail.com>; Date: Tue, 8 May 2012 06:12:32 -0400; Yuri - VE3DZ sells them. I am sure there are other QSL managers as well who would be happy to sell them as well. Tom - VE3CX _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB; /archives//html/Topband/2012-05/msg00107.html (7,804 bytes)
9. Re: Topband: 160m from 5X (score: 1): Author: Tom Haavisto <kamham69@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:41:27 -0400; Hi Nick Like many others, I am very glad to hear you will be QRV on Topband. A few suggestions if I may: Operating on Topband has a bit of a learning curve. Not steep, but a few things that may help:; /archives//html/Topband/2012-08/msg00343.html (10,008 bytes)
10. Re: Topband: NH8S or KH8S (score: 1): Author: Tom Haavisto <kamham69@gmail.com>; Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:46:37 -0400; Hi Herb NH8S was on this morning (1200Z). Not strong, running split, and was busy putting NA into the log. After I got him on 160, then on 80. I expect he will be on for a few more mornings, so you h; /archives//html/Topband/2012-09/msg00062.html (9,700 bytes)
11. Re: Topband: DX WINDOW (score: 1): Author: Tom Haavisto <kamham69@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2012 14:38:58 -0500; 6.1. The segment 1.830 to 1.835 should be used for intercontinental QSOs only. -- So, while the window might not "officially" exist, one is specifically mentioned in the rules. Tom - VE3CX On Sat, D; /archives//html/Topband/2012-12/msg00024.html (8,146 bytes)
12. Re: Topband: 24th Annual Top Band Dinner in Dayton (score: 1): Author: Tom Haavisto <kamham69@gmail.com>; Date: Wed, 8 May 2013 21:38:04 -0400; Last time I was at Dayton 2 years ago, there was a webcam set up in the Contest Supersuite. Not sure what the plan is for this year, but if so, it may be a chance to check out what you are missing ou; /archives//html/Topband/2013-05/msg00065.html (8,995 bytes)
13. Re: Topband: 160M Rhombics (score: 1): Author: Tom Haavisto <kamham69@gmail.com>; Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 20:33:20 -0400; W0AIH has a Rhombic, and it is pretty amazing. Mostly used on 20. Its quieter than the stack, and its louder. Steerable, but NOT rotateable :-) Installing one is NOT a simple task. Took Paul a few tr; /archives//html/Topband/2013-07/msg00091.html (14,057 bytes)
14. Re: Topband: Hi-Z RX antennas (score: 1): Author: Tom Haavisto <kamham69@gmail.com>; Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:52:01 -0400; Hi Tim Congratulations on the new position. Sounds like a great "retirement" job compared to the pressure cooker I am sure the olther job was. Sounds like more exciting stuff coming from DX Engineeri; /archives//html/Topband/2013-10/msg00249.html (9,890 bytes)
15. Re: Topband: TX relay assemblies (score: 1): Author: Tom Haavisto <kamham69@gmail.com>; Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 13:16:30 -0500; Hi Larry If/when you get this going, I too would be interested in this. All my antenna switching is now done via remote coax switches, and I have a bunch of remote controls by my operating position t; /archives//html/Topband/2014-11/msg00018.html (9,689 bytes)
16. Re: Topband: 160 Worked All States (score: 1): Author: Tom Haavisto <kamham69@gmail.com>; Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2015 21:41:52 -0500; KL7RA has built a great contest station/is a great operator. If he is on, it should be no problem to work him. He does use LOTW - I have many confirmations from Rich. Same think for HI. KH6LC has bui; /archives//html/Topband/2015-01/msg00058.html (12,612 bytes)
17. Re: Topband: CQWW160 Remote receiver rule (score: 1): Author: Tom Haavisto <kamham69@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2015 11:14:05 -0500; I would urge caution before we start asking contest sponsors to allow remote RX sites. There are some lucky folks where noise is not a huge issue. Consider what I could do with a remote RX site - aw; /archives//html/Topband/2015-01/msg00258.html (9,879 bytes)
18. Re: Topband: CQWW160 Remote receiver rule (score: 1): Author: Tom Haavisto <kamham69@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2015 13:33:38 -0500; I think you have missed the point I tried to make, so here goes: I get it - travelling to a remote site is hard. Age plays a part in this. However, once you get there, you are faced with the same lim; /archives//html/Topband/2015-01/msg00266.html (10,443 bytes)
19. Re: Topband: CQWW160 Remote receiver rule (score: 1): Author: Tom Haavisto <kamham69@gmail.com>; Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2015 07:01:15 -0500; The more I think about this, I have come to realize the FULL impact of what is being proposed. Now, consider this: We keep talking about remote RX, and the attendant problems of getting full SDR data; /archives//html/Topband/2015-01/msg00306.html (15,970 bytes)
20. Re: Topband: K1N and JA (score: 1): Author: Tom Haavisto <kamham69@gmail.com>; Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2015 01:05:59 -0500; you If it helps - I don't know the guy, but we leave him in peace already? Or do we need to drum him out of the hobby just to make a point? I am sure he is not the first - nor the last, and probably; /archives//html/Topband/2015-02/msg00056.html (8,399 bytes)

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