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41. Topband: VK9XG (score: 1)
Author: "George Taft" <w8uvz@voyager.net>
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 19:29:34 -0500
Charlie sent the following info: George: The latest logs are posted on DF3CB's web site for VK9XG. 73, Charlie, W0YG..>> Also know that he has experienced problems with his amp arcing at the bandswit
/archives//html/Topband/2004-12/msg00089.html (7,010 bytes)

42. Topband: Vk9XG - one more try (score: 1)
Author: "George Taft" <w8uvz@voyager.net>
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 17:53:26 -0500
Just rx the following from Charlie as he apparently is on top band trying to work EU before daylight: George: I got the amp going after a fashion. I can get 400 watts out with makeshift repairs but I
/archives//html/Topband/2004-12/msg00115.html (7,512 bytes)

43. Topband: VK9XG QRT (score: 1)
Author: "George Taft" <w8uvz@voyager.net>
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2004 08:56:53 -0500
Rx the following from Charlie last nite: George: I worked a total of 201 stations on top band. Don't remember how many we did in 1999 but I worked 14 in the States with W4MYA the last contact statesi
/archives//html/Topband/2004-12/msg00130.html (7,203 bytes)

44. Re: Topband: Band CX and 5T5SN (score: 1)
Author: "George Taft" <w8uvz@voyager.net>
Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 09:48:43 -0500
heard well on there I think, for the greater part of last evening, angles were high at times, and shorter distances prevailed. Altho I was able to work the 5T5, the magic of my gain vertical array di
/archives//html/Topband/2005-01/msg00085.html (8,113 bytes)

45. Fw: Topband: V51AS (score: 1)
Author: "George Taft" <w8uvz@voyager.net>
Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:38:54 -0500
Re V51AS could top with for _______________________________________________ Topband mailing list Topband@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/topband
/archives//html/Topband/2005-01/msg00093.html (9,074 bytes)

46. Topband: XQ6ET QRV few days (score: 1)
Author: "George Taft" <w8uvz@voyager.net>
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 17:09:40 -0500
Bob, XQ6ET has been off to Argentina for most of Nov & Dec but is back in Chile for a few days. Found his Inv L not working so has put up a modest dipole for the moment. His amp working FB so 700-800
/archives//html/Topband/2005-01/msg00162.html (6,540 bytes)

47. Topband: Annual "Top Band Gathering" in Dayton (score: 1)
Author: "George Taft" <w8uvz@voyager.net>
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2005 13:52:08 -0500
Ladies and Gents A formal announcement will be forthcoming shortly regarding this event at the Dayton Hamvention. It should be pretty much as in the past (same day of week, restaurant etc). Intereste
/archives//html/Topband/2005-02/msg00082.html (6,586 bytes)

48. Topband: 160 m Gathering dinner at Dayton Hamvention (score: 1)
Author: "George Taft" <w8uvz@voyager.net>
Date: Tue, 24 May 2005 09:10:35 -0400
This year's "160 m gathering" drew record crowd with 100 attending the Friday nite dinner during the Dayton Hamvention. While our attendance was an all time high, on the other side of the equation wa
/archives//html/Topband/2005-05/msg00047.html (7,271 bytes)

49. Re: Topband: Field Day (score: 1)
Author: "George Taft" <w8uvz@voyager.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2005 18:10:17 -0400
Hello Jim I've tried it the past three years. Highest total to date was 3, two years ago. The other years it was one each. Using our "Battle Creek Special" vertical as the FD low band antenna. So the
/archives//html/Topband/2005-06/msg00034.html (8,037 bytes)

50. Topband: KH9 QRV (score: 1)
Author: "George Taft" <w8uvz@voyager.net>
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 08:42:12 -0400
W0CN reports having the BCS up in the air on Wake before sundown today but radials to go down after daylite on Wednesday. Not sure of the exact operating intentions, but Dan says to look for action f
/archives//html/Topband/2005-09/msg00064.html (6,370 bytes)

51. Topband: VK9XG report (score: 1)
Author: "George Taft" <w8uvz@voyager.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2005 08:37:54 -0400
Charlie, W0YG is QRV from Christmas Island until Nov 5th or so as VK9XG. Charlie reports having erected a Force 12 160 m vertical in addition to a tall Inverted V hung over the cliff to the sea. For
/archives//html/Topband/2005-10/msg00324.html (6,803 bytes)

52. Topband: Good condx on top band (score: 1)
Author: "George Taft" <w8uvz@voyager.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2005 14:21:16 -0400
Good condx last nite to EU from midwest US. And this afternoon, VE1ZZ spotting EU stns at 1730Z - some 3 1/2 hours before his sundown. Wow! We see this in the dead of winter but not in October! 73 Ge
/archives//html/Topband/2005-10/msg00325.html (6,695 bytes)

53. Re: Topband: VK9XG report (score: 1)
Author: "George Taft" <w8uvz@voyager.net>
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2005 19:22:23 -0500
Rag and other fellow top banders Charlie has taken down all antennas on Christmas Island in preparation for moving to Cocos Island tmw. Charlie reports he worked 206 stns on 160 m - by far his best e
/archives//html/Topband/2005-11/msg00050.html (7,182 bytes)

54. Topband: TZ QRV low bands (score: 1)
Author: "George Taft" <w8uvz@voyager.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 23:29:48 -0500
Have yet to see any activity from the VooDoo group on either 80 or 160 m. Anyone heard when they might be QRV? 73 George W8UVZ _______________________________________________ Topband mailing list Top
/archives//html/Topband/2005-11/msg00276.html (6,598 bytes)

55. Topband: Building vertical radiators (score: 1)
Author: "George Taft" <w8uvz@voyager.net>
Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 15:15:05 -0500
My 80 m verticals (5) are built from varied aluminum tubing diameters, guyed at 3 levels with small diameter Dacron rope. They are full qtr wvl height. The guys are pulled very tight to prevent side
/archives//html/Topband/2006-01/msg00080.html (7,521 bytes)

56. Topband: Which vertical to use... (score: 1)
Author: "George Taft" <w8uvz@voyager.net>
Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2006 12:44:18 -0500
I agree with Herb on this one: Since you have a ground system to reference, the best and most stable balloon supported vertical IMHO would be the 1/4 wave, or even better yet a 3/8 wave (185') series
/archives//html/Topband/2006-01/msg00171.html (7,559 bytes)

57. Topband: CQ 160 Contest (score: 1)
Author: "George Taft" <w8uvz@voyager.net>
Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2006 09:32:38 -0500
There is. EVERYONE stop whining and either work the contest or don't. The rules are fine. And I add, AMEN! Notice that the band is in use to nearly 1900 Khz. DX is everywhere now. Make those tx anten
/archives//html/Topband/2006-02/msg00014.html (6,814 bytes)

58. Re: Topband: FairRite Products 2873000202 (score: 1)
Author: "George Taft" <w8uvz@voyager.net>
Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2006 09:39:59 -0500
With the "Battle Creek Special" verticals, we need to use a 2:1 UNUN for the 160 m Inv L section. We've been using 61 type material and glass tape the cores to prevent the sort of problems described
/archives//html/Topband/2006-02/msg00092.html (9,460 bytes)

59. Re: Topband: W1AW (score: 1)
Author: "George Taft" <w8uvz@voyager.net>
Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2006 09:54:04 -0500
Hi Jon I proposed we suggest an alternate freq for them if we could agree to which one. I have the ear of my Great Lakes Director K8JE if we want to make a group effort. 73 George W8UVZ _____________
/archives//html/Topband/2006-02/msg00119.html (8,390 bytes)

60. Topband: 160 Meter gathering dinner at 2006 Dayton Hamvention (score: 1)
Author: "George Taft" <w8uvz@voyager.net>
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 16:45:15 -0500
All 160 meter enthusiasts are cordially invited to the Topband dinner gathering on Friday night of the 2006 Hamvention in Dayton. This annual event brings together 160 meter operators from around the
/archives//html/Topband/2006-02/msg00154.html (8,071 bytes)


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