- 41. Topband: AMECO PLF-2 preamp (score: 1)
- Author: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 18:30:21 -0600
- Since I am planning the Waller Loop now, I am going to be using my AMECO PLF-2 preamp with it, since it calls for at least one preamp. Does anyone have a manual they can scan for me and send me? 73 f
- /archives//html/Topband/2008-12/msg00097.html (6,981 bytes)
- 42. Topband: Searching for beverage info (score: 1)
- Author: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:15:05 -0600
- I just installed 250' of #18 gauge wire in a straight line NE and SW. I went to the reflector to look up 'short beverage' and came up with only people talking about 580' beverages. Is there anything
- /archives//html/Topband/2008-12/msg00186.html (6,877 bytes)
- 43. Re: Topband: Searching for beverage info (score: 1)
- Author: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:16:21 -0600
- I might need to mention also that the wire is about 3 feet off of the ground in places and slopes down hill to a tree I tied it off on at around 4 1/2 feet by wrapping it around a limb a couple of ti
- /archives//html/Topband/2008-12/msg00193.html (7,715 bytes)
- 44. Topband: Matching Transformer (score: 1)
- Author: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 17:51:19 -0600
- OK Lets first say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Now, I just made a 9:1 transformer from a donut ferrite (I am pretty sure it is Amidon 43 if I remember what he said) that another Ham sent me (I
- /archives//html/Topband/2008-12/msg00225.html (7,683 bytes)
- 45. Re: Topband: Matching Transformer (score: 1)
- Author: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:36:19 -0600
- ok guys I just uploaded the pics of my project. I wanted to share with you the results of all your effort and time. This was really fun and I really thank all of you for helping me do this. It actual
- /archives//html/Topband/2008-12/msg00228.html (7,426 bytes)
- 46. Re: Topband: Matching Transformer (score: 1)
- Author: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:10:18 -0600
- Forgot and top posted so my last email probably didn't get through OK now I was able to extend the length of the wire to 425 feet. I have attached the zmatch box: 31 TURNS TO WIRE ANTENNA AND GROUND
- /archives//html/Topband/2008-12/msg00236.html (8,928 bytes)
- 47. Re: Topband: Matching Transformer (score: 1)
- Author: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:35:06 -0600
- Two things to add to this that may or may not be important this is not terminated at the far end This ground is not a stake in the ground at the end of the wire, it is actually tied to the end of one
- /archives//html/Topband/2008-12/msg00238.html (8,142 bytes)
- 48. Re: Topband: Matching Transformer (score: 1)
- Author: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:54:28 -0600
- I have installed a ground stake and taken the grounded end off of the vertical counterpoise. No resistor installed yet. I also made up and installed a current BALUN made from coax at the feed end. Th
- /archives//html/Topband/2008-12/msg00240.html (8,971 bytes)
- 49. Re: Topband: Matching Transformer (score: 1)
- Author: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:39:33 -0600
- Pls see inline comments Now as I understand it, I can also connect to the vertical ground plane, so I may try that next. I have figured a way to lengthen the wire to around 533 feet now so I may do t
- /archives//html/Topband/2008-12/msg00248.html (9,209 bytes)
- 50. Topband: Stew Perry Rules? (score: 1)
- Author: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:30:56 -0600
- Did I mis-read this? 3. Categories: Single operator or multi-operator. Remote or Cluster spotting shall not be used. All transmitting and receiving antennas used must be within 100 km of each other.
- /archives//html/Topband/2008-12/msg00249.html (7,451 bytes)
- 51. Re: Topband: Matching Transformer (score: 1)
- Author: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:44:11 -0600
- Well my beverage project has taken a new turn. I had it just laying on the ground and it worked just fine. Last night I went out to add another 154 feet to it in order to give me 533 feet total lengt
- /archives//html/Topband/2008-12/msg00255.html (9,538 bytes)
- 52. Re: Topband: Stew Perry Rules? (score: 1)
- Author: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:44:12 -0600
- I got an email from the station manager of the Caribbean contesting consortium off of another reflector and here is what he had to say. Bob AD5VJ _______________________________________________ Topba
- /archives//html/Topband/2008-12/msg00256.html (8,678 bytes)
- 53. Re: Topband: Matching Transformer (score: 1)
- Author: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 16:03:33 -0600
- ok just got through raising the wire off the ground and it doesn't seem to have affected the tuning any so we will see tonight. At least the little buggers wont be able to get to it to gnaw on it any
- /archives//html/Topband/2008-12/msg00260.html (8,476 bytes)
- 54. Re: Topband: Matching Transformer (score: 1)
- Author: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:13:37 -0600
- I agree having been there just last year it is virtually impossible just in the small town of Weatherford that I lived in, if you live in town it is really a hassle. The country is the place to be (i
- /archives//html/Topband/2008-12/msg00272.html (8,760 bytes)
- 55. Re: Topband: Matching Transformer (score: 1)
- Author: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:26:56 -0600
- Does anyone know if you can use Kynar wire wrap wire for the transformers or does it have to be the magnetic wire only. Bob AD5VJ _______________________________________________ Topband mailing list
- /archives//html/Topband/2008-12/msg00274.html (8,536 bytes)
- 56. Topband: New Bev what to expect to hear?? (score: 1)
- Author: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:12:50 -0600
- Thanks to everyone who is responding to my emails on the matching transformer, this information will be put to use this weekend I hope "G_d willing and the creek dont rise". I am hearing signals on 1
- /archives//html/Topband/2008-12/msg00299.html (10,042 bytes)
- 57. Topband: Insulators for enclosure? (score: 1)
- Author: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 00:52:53 -0600
- I was searching some links sent to me concerning the matching transformers and BALUNs UNUNs , ect that some had sent and appreciated them and am learning allot from them as I go along. Can anyone tel
- /archives//html/Topband/2009-01/msg00000.html (7,008 bytes)
- 58. Topband: New Bev Pics including matching transformer (score: 1)
- Author: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 17:18:22 -0600
- I have included some pics of the new Beverage today. So that a more thorough understanding may be had by all as to what I am doing here and also want to say to those who have been putting off doing s
- /archives//html/Topband/2009-01/msg00004.html (7,931 bytes)
- 59. Re: Topband: New Bev Pics including matching transformer (score: 1)
- Author: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 10:29:04 -0600
- Thanks to everyone one for the moral support, it is greatly appreciated and has really given me encouragement to "go forth and conquer" Latest report as there are many on the list who are now sending
- /archives//html/Topband/2009-01/msg00008.html (8,405 bytes)
- 60. Topband: MFJ-259 Antenna Analyzer (score: 1)
- Author: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 16:12:06 -0600
- I have found an MFJ-259 finally that I can afford, it doesn't work, the listing says that the meters work, but there is no LCD display, but the meters work. Would this keep me from being able to find
- /archives//html/Topband/2009-01/msg00010.html (6,796 bytes)
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