In my experience the vertical with its top loading etc. Needs to be resonant at 2.1 Mhz. Then a 50 ohm match will be easily achieved with just a few turns from the bottom. I tried it first with the v
I have to agree with Mike, physical strength is important. I am on an exposed ridge where the winds are quite strong. I use stainless steel wire rope as part of the top hat supported with 19mm dia al
Sorry it seems the link I posted got broken. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=440029073004475&set=pcb.745473342286 826&type=3&theater&ifg=1 73 Adrian VK2WF I have to agree with Mike, physical
Hi PaulInteresting!It would seem that one's location makes a big difference.Last night I managed AA1K, K1CP and W6ENZ.But on the previous night on Tuesday, nothing.73Adrian VK2WF By contrast, Tuesda
Hi Steve This evening (29 March) was much better, a number of RBN responses from AA4VV, VE7CC-7 and W4KKN. It opened up around 10:45z. Thanks for the QSOs with VE3MGY, N0FW and N7UA. 73 Adrian VK2WF
Hi Mark Glad you were able to work VK3IO and VK3HJ. I pulled out of that opening in deference to others here due to spurious products on my transmission. Best 73 Adrian VK2WF Huge day for me this mor
I almost believed it but then I looked at the date.73Adrian VK2WF Sent from my SAMSUNG Galaxy S7 on the Telstra Mobile Network -- Original message --From: kx4tt-- via Topband <topband@contesting.com>
Hi LukeI have similar circumstance. I used the sharp point of a mattock.73Adrian VK2WF Sent from my SAMSUNG Galaxy S7 on the Telstra Mobile Network -- Original message --From: VK3HJ <vk3hj_luke@bare
Hi Brian For the areas where there is heavy foot traffic, perhaps some artificial turf. 73 Adrian Adrian Van Der Byl PO Box 39 MARULAN NSW 2179 Australia M: +61 418 288 911 E: vk2wf@bigpond.com One p
Hi AllArgentinaian stations are hard to work indeed from VK2. After 12 months on Topband I did finally work LU8DPM on 28 July 18.73Adrian VK2WF Thankfully, I do have one QSO confirmed with him from
Hi allYesterday I worked DL7CX, OT4A and PE5T just on my sunrise.73Adrian vk2wf Sent from my SAMSUNG Galaxy S7 on the Telstra Mobile Network -- Original message --From: daraymond@iowatelecom.net Dat
HiMy vertical is fed with 60m of underground hardline coax to put it as far in the open my property allows. I have been removing all the smaller trees and undergrowth continually. Unless conditions a
Hi allIn my past life I used to service Hagenuk ATUs for the navy. Internally a BNC connector was used for main feed. It was a nominal 1kw device but it was pressurized to 14psi with nitrogen. 73Adri
In the professional / commercial world a receiver multicoupler is used to connect a number of receivers to one antenna. RegardsAdrian vk2wf Sent from my iPad _________________ Searchable Archives: h