Hello TopBanders, KH1/KH7Z will be active on 160 from Baker Island from June 27 to July 6 (note that dates are tentative and may change -- please visit http://baker2018.net/ for updates). Given the t
Our sunset will be at 07:45 UTC. We will be on the band at sunset to George, AA7JV Is this correct?: Baker Island time is UTC-12, so at local sunset on June 27, it is already June 28, UTC. On the USA
Back in the 90's - KH6ND was active from Kure Is on 160M during July. He was very workable in North America in the early morning hours before NA sunrise. I logged Mike with 100 w and my balloon suppo
I respectfully suggest the Baker Is. dxpedition be postponed for a few years until band condx improve. It makes no sense to me to mount this costly undertaking to a limited access location when propa
Team members leave Saturday. 73,Ed W0YK -- Original message --From: Rob Atkinson <ranchorobbo@gmail.com> Date: 6/13/18 9:55 AM (GMT-08:00) To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Topband: Baker Island D
Author: C Allen Baker via Topband <topband@contesting.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2018 18:29:18 +0000 (UTC)
Glad the are going at this time. A group of experienced ops and the great preparation will ensure beau coup qsos are made despite the current sun spot cycle nadir. I bet the 160 meter cw signal wil
Author: "Chortek, Robert L." <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2018 18:35:43 +0000
A short top loaded vertical over an excellent ground will put out a fabulous signal on 160! Sent from my iPhone _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Rob, You are right about the timing not being good, but it is way too late now to postpone the operation. Most of us are already in the Pacific or on a plane, the boat is being loaded, etc., etc. Thi
I have used the Cushcraft MA-160V extensively over the years and it works amazing well. It only stands at 36 feet tall for the CW DX window. It is top loaded. It is very light. I don't understand why
Author: Larry via Topband <topband@contesting.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2018 12:41:14 -0700
Granted that summer is not the best time but your efforts in activating this rare country are greatly appreciated. Good luck and god speed. 73, Larry N7DD Sent by Larry Rob, You are right about the t
Hi George, With the oustanding signals you have been producing on top band I hope we will be able to have a marginal but valid QSO even this time. I wish you and the gang a fine trip 73 Len SM7BIC Ro
Hi Gang, In late June my sunrise is 02:44 UTC, sunset is 18:35 UTC. It will be impossible from Europe not only on 160, but also 80 and even 40. Mayb 20/17 for "the nice QSL"... But I am happy you are
George, Thanks for all you do. I will be calling with a "short" vertical only up 35'. It is fed 6" from salt water. I worked the E6 C82 7O6 VK0/H and others using it. It's all I have. The excitement
Often times the only signals on the band. :-) Proof: fishing buoys get out like gangbusters. Rick N6RK _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _____________
I have Baker on some bands so this isn't a must have for me, although a 160 QSO would be nice. If it was, however, at my age (pushing 77) waiting a few years might not be an option. I wish SV/A woul
I only have 20 & 15 confirmed, sure hoping for 160, might not be around for the next DXpedetion. 73, Gary KA1J _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
In the Southern Hemisphere, we work MOST of our DX during the Summertime! However, this DXpedition is on during our Winter, so for a change we have an advantage of reduced QRN and long openings. 73 e
Author: C Allen Baker via Topband <topband@contesting.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2018 17:45:57 +0000 (UTC)
Maybe CW till band worked dry. Hope so. 73, definitely working all the DC I can hear. Al, W5IZ Subject: Topband: Baker Island DXpedition on 160 To: topband@contesting.com Date: Friday, June 15, 2018,