- 41. Re: Topband: Using 80m 1/4 vertical on 160 (score: 1)
- Author: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
- Date: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 21:09:50 -0600
- Thanks all for the comments. I am putting up a single DXE 80m 1/4 vertical. I can put out the proper radials. I will have to add some longer ones for 160. Now to figure out switching in and out 160 a
- /archives//html/Topband/2014-06/msg00011.html (8,232 bytes)
- 42. Re: Topband: AM broadcast tower and 160m dxpedition (score: 1)
- Author: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 23:21:24 -0600
- We had great luck from V47 in the 80's with a dipole at 45ft. 100 would have been fantastic. You will most likely need a receiving antenna like a beverage. It will make all the difference in the worl
- /archives//html/Topband/2014-06/msg00069.html (15,082 bytes)
- 43. Re: Topband: Rig Question (score: 1)
- Author: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
- Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2014 21:23:50 -0600
- The main receiver in the 990 is supposed to be better than the 2nd rcv. Things that make you go hmmmm. Mike W0MU BTW, the 2nd receiver in my TS-990 was consistently better at extracting very weak CW
- /archives//html/Topband/2014-06/msg00106.html (9,201 bytes)
- 44. Re: Topband: Rig Question (score: 1)
- Author: W0MU <w0mu@w0mu.com>
- Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 11:39:35 -0600
- The 2nd receiver in the 990 is essentially a 590 receiver so that makes sense. I would be pretty upset if the main 990 receiver was no better than the 590. What are you paying for. On 6/15/2014 10:22
- /archives//html/Topband/2014-06/msg00108.html (9,787 bytes)
- 45. Re: Topband: Rig Question (score: 1)
- Author: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
- Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 10:05:41 -0600
- Is my P3 Monitor worth it. Yes. necessary no. Does it allow me to work DX faster yes. Pretty handy knowing exactly where the last guy the dx just worked was or the pattern the dx uses or finding hole
- /archives//html/Topband/2014-06/msg00153.html (14,788 bytes)
- 46. Re: Topband: Rig Question (score: 1)
- Author: W0MU <w0mu@w0mu.com>
- Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 12:45:10 -0600
- This Kind of like houses. While most of us have more house than we need, it is choice that we get to make. While it may not be the fanciest or maybe it is it is what we have. I don't think anyone mad
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- 47. Re: Topband: Rig Question (score: 1)
- Author: W0MU <w0mu@w0mu.com>
- Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 14:35:30 -0600
- With the right software and interfacing. The P3 gets the information from the IF of the K3. AND, I can click the display with a mouse to jump to that freq? Because if I can't, I may pass on the K3. I
- /archives//html/Topband/2014-06/msg00162.html (9,965 bytes)
- 48. Re: Topband: Rig Question (score: 1)
- Author: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
- Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 07:45:32 -0600
- You can easily build a "box" that allows you to switch in and out a receive antenna on the main coax line. It is pretty difficult to get a rig that does it all from 160-2m. Good luck! Mike W0MU I am
- /archives//html/Topband/2014-06/msg00171.html (8,992 bytes)
- 49. Re: Topband: K1N 5,399 q's on 160 M (score: 1)
- Author: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
- Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 20:34:18 -0700
- I worked them on 160 in just a few calls with my 80m INV V and 500 watts on CW. Timing and luck are everything. It was super early just after our sunset. Yes I was shocked. For being the #1 needed co
- /archives//html/Topband/2015-02/msg00530.html (10,597 bytes)
- 50. Re: Topband: TI9/3Z9DX (score: 1)
- Author: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
- Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2015 09:40:49 -0700
- Email Dom 3Z9DX. I had a log problem and he answered me immediately. I am sure they are open to suggestions if asked nicely. Mike W0MU This AM before I went to work (1100Z), I got them on 160M CW. Th
- /archives//html/Topband/2015-02/msg00537.html (8,587 bytes)
- 51. Re: Topband: Idaho on 160 m (score: 1)
- Author: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
- Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2015 16:47:58 -0700
- Worked a few guys with the 80 dipole last night. CONDX did not seem great. I will try again tonight. Not that CO is rare but points are points! Mike W0MU I have been asked to operate 160m this evenin
- /archives//html/Topband/2015-02/msg00564.html (7,521 bytes)
- 52. Topband: Spot ti9/3z9dx 1844 cw up 1 to 2 (score: 1)
- Author: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
- Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2015 22:40:57 -0700
- Worked fairly easily. -- Mike W0MU _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
- /archives//html/Topband/2015-02/msg00576.html (6,860 bytes)
- 53. Re: Topband: TI9/3Z9DX (score: 1)
- Author: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
- Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 19:03:20 -0700
- I ran across them in the ARRL DX contest and managed to work them too! I am glad some others got in there too! Mike W0MU On 2/23/2015 6:31 PM, K1FZ-Bruce wrote: Mike. I emailed Dom asking for a 160 m
- /archives//html/Topband/2015-02/msg00601.html (8,930 bytes)
- 54. Re: Topband: RX cables in woods (score: 1)
- Author: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
- Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 19:07:31 -0700
- There is a formula that road builders use when burying culverts. I don't know what it is but the guy building and maintaining roads told me once. I thought it was dependent on the diameter of the tub
- /archives//html/Topband/2015-02/msg00602.html (12,166 bytes)
- 55. Re: Topband: Brave New World (score: 1)
- Author: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 15:40:37 -0700
- Really? Many remotes use K3's with one of the radios being another K3 or scaled back version of a K3. You still sit at the radio and turn the knobs. Remote radio has been around a lot longer than man
- /archives//html/Topband/2015-02/msg00637.html (11,753 bytes)
- 56. Re: Topband: Brave New World (score: 1)
- Author: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 09:31:53 -0700
- CW is much more popular since the FCC removed the requirement for code.....Think about that for a minute. People have are trying and using CW much more now that it is not forced on them. Ham Radio di
- /archives//html/Topband/2015-02/msg00666.html (15,148 bytes)
- 57. Re: Topband: Brave New World (score: 1)
- Author: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 09:50:36 -0700
- It is the creation of a whole new world. One that has opened many doors for people to operate and enjoy ham radio and even extend their ability to radio in their older years. Where exactly is the pro
- /archives//html/Topband/2015-02/msg00669.html (9,609 bytes)
- 58. Re: Topband: Brave New World (score: 1)
- Author: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 09:56:13 -0700
- So far the Locust name has not cut it. Apparently Worms trump Locusts? I haven't heard from VVA in a while. I hope he is doing ok. Mike W0MU Merv K9FD/KH6 I forgot to add that with a name like Rodman
- /archives//html/Topband/2015-02/msg00670.html (9,682 bytes)
- 59. Re: Topband: Brave New World (score: 1)
- Author: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 11:56:03 -0700
- Yes! Mike W0MU On 2/26/2015 10:49 AM, Jim Brown wrote: On Thu,2/26/2015 7:29 AM, kolson@rcn.com wrote: Sometimes it's more in how things are presented. The thing that struck me was how the ARRL looke
- /archives//html/Topband/2015-02/msg00681.html (11,090 bytes)
- 60. Re: Topband: Brave New World (score: 1)
- Author: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 12:08:55 -0700
- Except it is not an ABUSE of the rules. People feel that it is an abuse but it is fully sanctioned by the ARRL. If people want to pay to use a station in NY that is their choice. How does that choice
- /archives//html/Topband/2015-02/msg00682.html (12,539 bytes)
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