Some years ago, I wrote a product review article entitled: "Phillystran - A Non-metallic Guy," which appeared in the National Contest Journal, on pp. 16-18. But I don't know what issue. I cut it out
When I had a TS-820, I changed it to a center pitch of 500 Hz. It helps in contests to listen to the lowest possible pitch, as close by signals are therefore a larger percentage away. For example: if
Mike (W9RE) and CQ-Contest: I asked W1JR, who used to work at Cushcraft, if his new company (Antennaco) made u-bolts for Rohn 25 and the Cushcraft 40-2CD. Here is his reply. Fred Hopengarten K1VR 617
As a result of N6TR's Dayton talk on single operator, multiple transmitter operations, I resumed thinking about interstation interference here at K1VR (where such interference is not yet down to zero
I was off this reflector for the two weeks after Dayton. Someone may have mentioned some of what follows. Cushcraft showed up with two new tribanders, the X6 and X8, which they say will be available
With my wife's medical practice and my law work, plus the children, I've outgrown the ability of multiple line phones to easily handle the telephone demands around the house. I am about to buy a tele
Morel: As I've heard the story, the Bulgarian factory which produces the Alpha 91B does so under a contract to manufacture for Alpha Power. They have designed their own amplifier, which is the one I
K1VR adds: K1GQ (ex-K2SIL, ex-W8SH op., ex-KH6RS principal op) can write with his left hand and send with his right. If you haven't heard him using his call lately, he's been the 40 meter CW op at K1
On Tue, 15 Jul 1997 09:02:48 -0500 hansbrakob@juno.com (Hans Brakob) writes: [A discussion of QRP rules in CQ WW, followed by:] K1VR replies: Former Red Sox pitcher Bill "Spaceman" Lee was once asked
K1VR adds: K1GQ (ex-K2SIL, ex-W8SH op., ex-KH6RS principal op) can write with his left hand and send with his right. If you haven't heard him using his call lately, he's been the 40 meter CW op at K1
On Tue, 15 Jul 1997 09:02:48 -0500 hansbrakob@juno.com (Hans Brakob) writes: [A discussion of QRP rules in CQ WW, followed by:] K1VR replies: Former Red Sox pitcher Bill "Spaceman" Lee was once asked
K1VR adds: K1GQ (ex-K2SIL, ex-W8SH op., ex-KH6RS principal op) can write with his left hand and send with his right. If you haven't heard him using his call lately, he's been the 40 meter CW op at K1
On Tue, 15 Jul 1997 09:02:48 -0500 hansbrakob@juno.com (Hans Brakob) writes: [A discussion of QRP rules in CQ WW, followed by:] K1VR replies: Former Red Sox pitcher Bill "Spaceman" Lee was once asked
W1FV and I are working on a gain array for 160 using sloping wires. The time has come to select the wire. For cost and ease of use, I am thinking about using #12 THHN stranded. This is a readily avai
Fred, I would suggest you do post an inquiry to the appropriate reflector(s) regarding the worthiness of THHN. Considerations include: electrical properties (velocity factor, high voltage RF breakdow
NZ1W just purchased a used IC-765 with a serial number close to my own IC-765 serial number. We put them side by side this past weekend and my 765 has noticeably less sensitivity. We think it may hav
Do you have a spare bed in Dayton? Free legal advice for the entire time I'm awake between arrival back from the party in the Miami Room, and the time I shut my eyes. Fred Hopengarten K1VR hopengarte