- 221. Re: Topband: Stew Perry (score: 1)
- Author: Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org>
- Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2020 09:04:30 -0700
- I just dabbled in the test. I've recently replaced the K3S with a TS-890 and am still learning the ropes. After working flawlessly for a couple of weeks I had a newly developed interface problem wi
- /archives//html/Topband/2020-12/msg00230.html (9,219 bytes)
- 222. Re: Topband: standoff for inv L (score: 1)
- Author: Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org>
- Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2020 10:05:53 -0700
- FWIW Probably 15-20 years ago I was thinking of building an LPD HF antenna, I purchased two 20 foot lengths of 2" x 1/8" wall square fiberglass tubing for the boom. The antenna never happened and t
- /archives//html/Topband/2020-12/msg00232.html (10,168 bytes)
- 223. Re: Topband: Vertical choke needed? (score: 1)
- Author: Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org>
- Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2020 19:49:43 -0700
- I have the same situation and no choke. IMHO the transmission line is just another random length radial. I don't have chokes on any of the others either. Wes N7WS The antenna is in the woods so bu
- /archives//html/Topband/2020-12/msg00278.html (7,515 bytes)
- 224. Re: Topband: Vertical choke needed? (score: 1)
- Author: Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org>
- Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2020 23:21:25 -0700
- Hi Mike, I've read all of that stuff and more many times. Frankly, I'm not motivated to put a 10 pound lump of ferrite on every wire into or out of my shack. It appears that common-mode chokes and
- /archives//html/Topband/2021-01/msg00000.html (10,333 bytes)
- 225. Re: Topband: W6 to EU openings last night (score: 1)
- Author: Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org>
- Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2021 11:11:24 -0700
- It was pretty remarkable here in S AZ. I worked UR0MC, LA1MFA and SM0GNU (new for me) and heard some others. Always on my inverted-L. UR0MC was readable for over an hour. QSB was huge Wes N7WS On 1
- /archives//html/Topband/2021-01/msg00076.html (8,707 bytes)
- 226. Re: Topband: FCP Question (score: 1)
- Author: Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org>
- Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2021 13:54:36 -0700
- I though everybody knew this. BTW, I heartily recommend AutoEZ as adjunct to EZNEC. Dan's site (AC6LA.com) is a treasure trove even if you don't buy the program. For example of a feature: "With Aut
- /archives//html/Topband/2021-01/msg00110.html (10,911 bytes)
- 227. Re: Topband: One Way Propagation. (score: 1)
- Author: Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org>
- Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2021 09:09:23 -0700
- I'm not going to smack this tar baby, other than to note that Elecraft is a special case with respect to S-meters. K3(S) have an "Absolute" mode that compensates for preamp gain or input attenuation
- /archives//html/Topband/2021-01/msg00173.html (11,142 bytes)
- 228. Re: Topband: Return Loss Question? (score: 1)
- Author: Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org>
- Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2021 10:07:15 -0700
- Ted, In a nutshell, return loss is just another way to describe the mismatch in a device, usually a transmission line/load combination. We usually measure VSWR, which is defined as the ratio of the
- /archives//html/Topband/2021-01/msg00175.html (9,161 bytes)
- 229. Re: Topband: Return Loss Question? (score: 1)
- Author: Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org>
- Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2021 11:54:45 -0700
- Of course. But be careful about who you believe when calculating the additional loss. The absolute best info about this is at Dan's site: https://ac6la.com/swrloss.html Wes N7WS Ill throw in anot
- /archives//html/Topband/2021-01/msg00178.html (8,982 bytes)
- 230. Re: Topband: CQ 160 (score: 1)
- Author: Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org>
- Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2021 13:22:51 -0700
- I noticed that too. NE, KS, SD, ND all missing. No one on or do we have a skip zone? Wes N7WS _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
- /archives//html/Topband/2021-02/msg00003.html (7,165 bytes)
- 231. Re: Topband: CQ 160 (score: 1)
- Author: Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org>
- Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2021 16:23:17 -0700
- Thank you as well. I am not a contester and I'm also not the greatest CW op. So I get on only sporadically and search and pounce, mostly looking for DX. I made all of 145 Qs. I used N3FJP's loggin
- /archives//html/Topband/2021-02/msg00009.html (8,934 bytes)
- 232. Re: Topband: Dual loaded loop receiving antenna Historical Evolution (score: 1)
- Author: Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org>
- Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:15:01 -0700
- http://dxer.ca/index.php/library/category/19-lf-free Wes N7WS Thanks for posting this. That first link doesn't work, it comes up article not found. The W7IUV link is down also. The Dallas Lankford f
- /archives//html/Topband/2021-02/msg00153.html (8,260 bytes)
- 233. Re: Topband: Broad band antenna approach for 160 Contesting (score: 1)
- Author: Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org>
- Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 14:43:32 -0700
- It would be nice to read your article but ARRL's absurd policy of not allowing it keeps me from seeing it. Crazy that I can read the current issue online, but cannot see back issues. Wes N7WS Rick,
- /archives//html/Topband/2021-02/msg00176.html (8,845 bytes)
- 234. Re: Topband: CQWW 160 (score: 1)
- Author: Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org>
- Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 19:42:59 -0700
- Reminds me of my experience with FT8. Background: I came to topband seeking my 9th band for DXCC. Achieving that I was looking for a new challenge. Having worked 18 countries on 2-meter EME (CW) m
- /archives//html/Topband/2021-02/msg00180.html (8,516 bytes)
- 235. Re: Topband: Antenna thoughts (score: 1)
- Author: Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org>
- Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2021 12:01:01 -0700
- If the direction turns out to be favorable, the "L" actually provides a bit of directivity at the expense of filling in the overhead null. Wes N7WS On 3/2/2021 8:28 AM, Thomas Hoyer via Topband wrot
- /archives//html/Topband/2021-03/msg00007.html (10,100 bytes)
- 236. Re: Topband: CQ Zones (score: 1)
- Author: Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org>
- Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2021 13:17:52 -0700
- I think "illegal" might be a little strong but I agree the JT modes should have separate awards. I also understand this discussion began talking about CQ awards, something I've never pursued. That s
- /archives//html/Topband/2021-03/msg00056.html (9,315 bytes)
- 237. Re: Topband: CQ Zones (score: 1)
- Author: Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org>
- Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2021 13:30:31 -0700
- He said, "or machine." On 3/9/2021 12:49 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 3/9/2021 10:56 AM, Preston Smith wrote: RTTY, Pactor, Amtor etc) the operator or machine must actually copy the call sign of the stati
- /archives//html/Topband/2021-03/msg00057.html (8,749 bytes)
- 238. Re: Topband: CQ Zones (score: 1)
- Author: Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org>
- Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2021 20:29:29 -0700
- Ah but, there used to be an RTTY DXCC (which I have) that has now been bastardized into "Digital". They should have maintained the (traditional) RTTY award and added an award for the digital stuff.
- /archives//html/Topband/2021-03/msg00069.html (9,370 bytes)
- 239. Re: Topband: New Subject: 160M array feedline question (score: 1)
- Author: Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org>
- Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2021 06:36:55 -0700
- What's the perceived problem with the cable being submerged? Wes N7WS I am currently awaiting the snow to melt here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin before starting the construction of my low band ver
- /archives//html/Topband/2021-03/msg00136.html (8,619 bytes)
- 240. Re: Topband: Elementary Inverted L questions (score: 1)
- Author: Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org>
- Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:54:10 -0700
- How long is the vertical section? The insulation should have minimal effect. Wes N7WS 1. The inverted L broke at the turn, so I went looking for sturdier wire. I wound up with some #14 insulated
- /archives//html/Topband/2021-03/msg00161.html (7,991 bytes)
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