Exactly! "So nice to hear you again today (insert WC top 10 most wanted here), I think you're even stronger today than when we talked last week." Wes N7WS ps. I did work V84SAA on both 80 and 160
Plus 1! On 2/17/2019 5:05 AM, John K9UWA wrote: A great big THANKS to Jeff, Krassy and all the other ops as well for doing one super job of putting V84SAA into many many logs throughout the World. Th
In a very casual non-contest contest mode I worked 14 EUs, three of them new ones for me on topband between about 0330 and 0800Z. Also worked PY0F and LU8 for new ones. A few extra hops and the eas
I suppose it depends on where you are, but in Arizona, those things don't last in the sun. You are soon left with a column of glass fibers that best be handled with gloves as you put them in the tra
https://mgs4u.com/fiberglass-push-up-masts/ On 2/20/2019 7:15 AM, N4ZR wrote: Maybe 15-20 years ago, I used a very inexpensive push-up fiberglass pole to support the loops of a K9AY loop system. Al
I didn't listen to him for very long. Woke up @ 1145Z (before the 12Z alarm) and went into the shack. I saw him spotted listening up 2. I gave two calls up 2 and he came right back. He was about 5
Even blacker I think, but with the noise and SSB splatter, who can be sure? Wes N7WS Joel W5ZN _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
Congratulations to those who made a QSO. I was away, and probably wouldn't be in the hunt anyway with my modest station. But I'm troubled by this: When did this become good enough? Wes N7WS _______
Me neither. 73, Mike www.w0btu.com Try "DX Atlas" from Alex, VE3NEA . http://www.dxatlas.com/ All the info you need. One of the handiest programs I've got on my computer. VE7XF _________________ Sear
I was copying them last night on 160 about Q4 through the static crashes, but judging by the size of the pileup on the panadaper screen and their widely known receiving problems I didn't bother to ca
A ham friend, participant on many, many big DXpeditions, and a terrific CW/RTTY op, presented to our DX club a while back. During the presentation he asked for a show of hands of those who actually
I'll be on too, although I never call CQ. No RX antennas here to worry about. Still seem to hear better than I get out with 500W. Wes N7WS Bob AA6VB Sent from my iPhone Joel is right; all my 160M
Of course there is a lot to learn to be a successful SSB Dxer. I won't elaborate but will note that there is a separate DXCC for Phone. I would have no problem at all with FT-8 if it (and similar au
Since they're in the business of selling certificates I would think that they would offer a separate one. Wes N7WS 73, Mike www.w0btu.com ... there is a separate DXCC for Phone. I would have no prob
I'm with Tom. I probably have one of the more challenging situations around for installing on-the-ground radials in my cactus patch. (See my QRZ page for a hint) Nevertheless, after studying the a
Jorge, I still listen. What times are you on? My SS is after 02:30Z at this time of year. I am asleep at our nearly mutual greyline (3 AM local). Wes N7WS is frustrating calling CQ on 80 and 160,
930 isn't the problem, the second harmonic is. How about a notch filter centered on 930? Search on AM BCB Filter to get some ideas. 73! Mark KA6WKE _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.c
Earned it sometime ago but recently decided to spend the $$. January 2, 2019 No 3229. Wes N7WS Please let me know the date and cert #. I'm updating a presentation using this stat. In 2005 the numb
Maybe not a worry where you are but if you float that over to Arizona, you better consider lightning and static electricity protection. Wes N7WS On 5/29/2019 4:03 PM, John Farrer via Topband wrote: