9V operations are similar to Jakarta, with huge noise problems in an urban environment. Over the past 15 years there have only been three or four 9V ops on 160. The most successful was Bob 9V1GO who
9V operations are similar to Jakarta, with huge noise problems in an urban environment. Over the past 15 years there have only been three or four 9V ops on 160. The most successful was Bob 9V1GO who
Halo John, 9V1VV Thanks for your experience shared re-the topband operation.... Same story on what has happened so far with my inv.V antenna on 160m at my office and QTH..... Just would like to hear
Hello Nuradi. Please don't let my post discourage your efforts. There is a lot of satisfaction gained in trying out different ideas. You may have more success than we had. 73 John Just would like to
Has anyone tried merely dropping a lightweight wire over the side of the building as a receive-only antenna? That might get it away from the plane of interference from the equipment at the top. _____
" All of us have tried separate small loop receive antennas, both passive and active, with only marginal improvements. Noise cancelling antennas don't work due to the myriad of noise sources in built
Hi John,9V1VV You are absolutely right...the main issue for operating topband is how to get better and better S/N...finding a quiet place whenever possible...and luckily...after that ...be a though o