- 21. Topband: BOG height (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Mclaren <paul.mcl@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2019 18:08:09 +0100
- Just a simple question hopefully - How close to the ground should a BOG be for best/good performance? I am looking for any additional info that I can get to supplement what I have found online alread
- /archives//html/Topband/2019-08/msg00018.html (7,935 bytes)
- 22. Re: Topband: BOG height (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Mclaren <paul.mcl@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2019 18:31:06 +0100
- Chuck, I dont have any directivity at the moment so I am hoping that I will gain that over the current situation. Time will tell I suppose. I can really do anything too visible like a K9AY etc as it
- /archives//html/Topband/2019-08/msg00021.html (9,443 bytes)
- 23. Re: Topband: BOG height (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Mclaren <paul.mcl@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2019 19:10:54 +0100
- Thanks so far, interesting that it doesnt always work well for everyone. I am working on a compromise here so any result is a bit of a gain. Dont worry I get the ON the ground part, just looking for
- /archives//html/Topband/2019-08/msg00029.html (10,356 bytes)
- 24. Re: Topband: BOG height (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Mclaren <paul.mcl@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2019 20:02:44 +0100
- Lee, It definitely isnt arid round here. Paul _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
- /archives//html/Topband/2019-08/msg00044.html (13,364 bytes)
- 25. Re: Topband: FT8 on 160 - how you can make a difference (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Mclaren <paul.mcl@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2019 23:25:27 +0100
- For me it is quite simple CW and SSB when I am in the shack and FT8 when I am not. Its the same for all bands and has actually increased my enjoyment and access to the radio. I dont have the luxury t
- /archives//html/Topband/2019-08/msg00146.html (9,910 bytes)
- 26. Re: Topband: BOG height (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Mclaren <paul.mcl@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2019 23:47:18 +0100
- Guy, Thanks and two initial questions: 1) what are the consequences good or bad if the wire is 2 inches above the ground? 2) any recommendations on a BOG amplifier? Thanks Paul On Sat, 3 Aug 2019 at
- /archives//html/Topband/2019-08/msg00148.html (17,290 bytes)
- 27. Re: Topband: Drones for antenna installation? (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Mclaren <paul.mcl@gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 20:35:33 +0100
- If I had a 65 foot high tree I dont think the MA160V would even be on the shortlist. Regards Paul MM0ZBH _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
- /archives//html/Topband/2019-08/msg00290.html (8,349 bytes)
- 28. Re: Topband: Rx Antenna System (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Mcl <paul.mcl@gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 14:46:32 +0000
- Here: https://static.dxengineering.com/global/images/technicalarticles/ums-bevflex-4x.pdf Regards Paul MM0ZBH _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Refle
- /archives//html/Topband/2019-11/msg00104.html (7,037 bytes)
- 29. Re: Topband: Wednesday 160m DX CW Activity Night (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Mcl <paul.mcl@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 18:52:35 +0000
- I stayed on till about midnight but the only station I heard was NY2PO and that was barely readable. On the flip side I did work 3B8M for a new one. Regards Paul MM0ZBH _________________ Searchable A
- /archives//html/Topband/2019-11/msg00185.html (8,806 bytes)
- 30. Re: Topband: Beverages and Noise (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Mcl <paul.mcl@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2021 12:33:40 +0000
- Roger, Its not just the VDSL noise but the SMPSUs as well that give me grief round here. VDSL affected 30m most as I have overhead poles in my back garden so limited option to escape. VDSL cabinet wa
- /archives//html/Topband/2021-01/msg00064.html (10,583 bytes)
- 31. Re: Topband: RX loop antenna RX protector (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Mcl <paul.mcl@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2021 14:58:26 +0100
- I have one of these on its way but not PTT enabled: http://www.crosscountrywireless.net/receiver_protection_unit.htm Regards Paul MM0ZBH _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.c
- /archives//html/Topband/2021-06/msg00017.html (8,231 bytes)
- 32. Re: Topband: 160m this morning VA1RST (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Mcl <paul.mcl@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2021 09:53:17 +0100
- Very little in the evenings here in Scotland, a few EU calling then quickly QSYing after no replies. Over the last few nights we have been trying with VK2IR around his sunrise. Last night there was s
- /archives//html/Topband/2021-09/msg00001.html (7,863 bytes)
- 33. Re: Topband: 8Q7WM log now on Clublog (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Mcl <paul.mcl@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2022 22:43:44 +0000
- Thanks Steve, a few new slots for me including 160m. Regards Paul MM0ZBH _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
- /archives//html/Topband/2022-03/msg00012.html (6,962 bytes)
- 34. Re: Topband: Top Band: Stew Perry Contest (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Mcl <paul.mcl@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2022 19:30:05 +0100
- _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
- /archives//html/Topband/2022-10/msg00032.html (8,108 bytes)
- 35. Re: Topband: spot (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Mcl <paul.mcl@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2023 11:34:17 +0000
- I recently worked WB6CJT twice on CW: 160m on 24Nov22 @ 2130Z 80m on 7Dec/22 @ 2215Z I emailed to ask if he was transmitting from CA per his QRZ.com details and he confirmed that was correct and he w
- /archives//html/Topband/2023-01/msg00066.html (7,004 bytes)
- 36. Re: Topband: Stew Perry Topband Challenge (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Mcl <paul.mcl@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 23:13:35 +0100
- Mike, During the weekend the skimmer reports for NA into EU are virtually non existent, a few busted calls and one, maybe two NA stations heard in EU. EU into NA is a bit better with a handful of the
- /archives//html/Topband/2023-06/msg00023.html (8,671 bytes)
- 37. Re: Topband: Beverage over sloping ground (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Mcl <paul.mcl@gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2023 18:22:38 +0100
- I have 4 beverages mostly 100m long, some terminated, some not. My 'best' beverage is suspended at either end spanning over a 20m deep quarry. No idea how that would model but it falls into "it just
- /archives//html/Topband/2023-08/msg00012.html (7,891 bytes)
- 38. Re: Topband: E51D on 160 Tonight (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Mcl <paul.mcl@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 07:45:22 +0100
- George, Three nights ago you were a good sig on the NW bev on 80m CW but the QSB was strong at times, plus I guess you had challenges your side as wel. You had a few attempts a MM0s but never complet
- /archives//html/Topband/2023-08/msg00062.html (9,112 bytes)
- 39. Re: Topband: TB - Signs of Life (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Mcl <paul.mcl@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 7 Oct 2023 20:10:36 +0100
- I was on last night for a short period before bed and opened the season into NA with N4XD and AA1K. A few more EU on in the last week or so and UA9 in the log as well. All on CW. On FT8 logged ZD9W f
- /archives//html/Topband/2023-10/msg00004.html (9,025 bytes)
- 40. Re: Topband: Remote operation (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Mcl <paul.mcl@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:15:01 +0100
- Tree, Is that the op the WB6 I worked twice: 160m on 24Nov22 @ 2130Z 80m on 7Dec/22 @ 2215Z I emailed shortly after to ask if he was transmitting from CA per his QRZ.com details and he confirmed that
- /archives//html/Topband/2023-10/msg00046.html (9,559 bytes)
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