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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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