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41. Topband: What ever happened to the 160 meter "Z" antenna? (score: 1): Author: Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2015 19:15:54 -0400; Many years ago when topbanders were looking for better efficiency and something thart would radiate with limited space lots there was the "Z" which was essentially a way of feeding a 1/2 wave sloper; /archives//html/Topband/2015-02/msg00477.html (9,356 bytes)
42. Re: Topband: Brave New World (score: 1): Author: Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 09:11:44 -0400; At NP2P (N2TTA opp. my remote contest setup) I use Remote Rig and both the Icom 7100 and the Kenwood TS-2000 is an SO2R configuration. Both radios have a complete remote control heads at the location; /archives//html/Topband/2015-02/msg00652.html (14,138 bytes)
43. Re: Topband: *****SPAM***** Re: Brave New World (score: 1): Author: Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 10:04:03 -0400; JC, In 1965 I remember taking the ferry from Rio over to Niteroi while hauling a large trunk with some Drake Twins, some wire and a tuner, along with the help of Rolf Rasp over to a location (PY1NFC?; /archives//html/Topband/2015-02/msg00659.html (11,361 bytes)
44. Re: Topband: Brave New World (score: 1): Author: Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 10:23:37 -0400; Doug, How-long is "now?" There is nothing "instant" about working North Korea for DXCC. It would take much time and meticulous planning. And some places I worked have been for decades. Actually waiti; /archives//html/Topband/2015-02/msg00662.html (10,970 bytes)
45. Re: Topband: ham radio- NOT (score: 1): Author: Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:57:32 -0400; The last trip from Navassa in 1969 from the rope ladder to the supply boat via a small wooden dingy, the dinghy broke apart and sank. The trips from Jamaica to and from were horrific with the high se; /archives//html/Topband/2015-02/msg00700.html (8,901 bytes)
46. Re: Topband: Fw: #1 on the DXCC Honor Roll (score: 1): Author: Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm@gmail.com>; Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 19:49:41 -0400; Thanks Frank for the fascinating information. I guess Charlie, W1FH was at the right place at the right time. Remember this was before spotting and the internet as you were required to do a lot of li; /archives//html/Topband/2015-02/msg00753.html (9,694 bytes)
47. Re: Topband: 160 Tower on 80 (score: 1): Author: Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 01 Mar 2015 03:36:07 -0400; In this case a three or four wire cage with 36 inch spreaders cut for 80 meters might be the easiest solution for you and allow for feeding at ground level. However the impact of the tower might resu; /archives//html/Topband/2015-03/msg00003.html (7,229 bytes)
48. Re: Topband: DXCC Program Integrity (score: 1): Author: Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 01 Mar 2015 20:03:02 -0400; Maybe so Anthony but I distinctly recall attending a a IARU Region 2 conference some years ago in Ocho Rios, Jamaica and I was amazed at how many people from HQ along with their wives or partners tha; /archives//html/Topband/2015-03/msg00030.html (9,398 bytes)
49. Re: Topband: Use of Remote Receivers During 160 Meter Contests (score: 1): Author: Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2015 22:03:57 -0400; Same location? One 160 were are advised to have the TX and RX antennas separated by as much distance as possible. The question is how far is allowed. My best RX antennas starts 500' from my shack and; /archives//html/Topband/2015-03/msg00086.html (10,530 bytes)
50. Re: Topband: Use of Remote Receivers During 160 Meter Contests (score: 1): Author: Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2015 15:16:52 -0400; Great post Jim....but it should be pointed out that the ABC islands of Aruba, Bonair and Curacao are much further West being at about 70 degrees WL compared to my QTH at 64.7 degrees in the *Eastern*; /archives//html/Topband/2015-03/msg00123.html (16,053 bytes)
51. Topband: My QTH Trivia (score: 1): Author: Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2015 19:57:02 -0400; Gary, Right now I think I am the furthest east TB operation in the entire U.S. but every thing I guess is relative. However, the USVI prides itself with being the furthest Eastern portion of the US i; /archives//html/Topband/2015-03/msg00130.html (11,522 bytes)
52. Re: Topband: Salt-Water Qth! (score: 1): Author: Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 02 Apr 2015 17:14:21 -0400; This is fascinating stuff. My 160 meter vertical is less than 2 wavelengths away from the Great Pond Bay and the salt water lagoon inside which includes a floodplain of very brackish water. This is p; /archives//html/Topband/2015-04/msg00039.html (11,026 bytes)
53. Re: Topband: beverage on sloping terrain (score: 1): Author: Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 04 Apr 2015 19:21:57 -0400; Beverages are very forgiving to such circumstances but I would think that C would be the best choice. I have used such a Beverage in the past exactly like this and found the performance on TB to be a; /archives//html/Topband/2015-04/msg00069.html (8,984 bytes)
54. Re: Topband: radial wire size (score: 1): Author: Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm@gmail.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 12:05:46 -0400; From Home Depot $64.98 / roll FARMGARD 1320 ft. 12-1/2 Gauge 2-Point Class I Barbed Wire <http://www.homedepot.com/p/FARMGARD-1320-ft-12-1-2-Gauge-2-Point-Class-I-Barbed-Wire-317821A/202025609> Model; /archives//html/Topband/2015-04/msg00105.html (13,458 bytes)
55. Re: Topband: 75 ohm coax switch (score: 1): Author: Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 15:26:52 -0400; Yes....Find on eBay an old passive video switch like the ones made by Dynair. (1x6 or 1x12) Not only are they designed for 75 Ohms they terminate all unused feedlines (RG6) with a 75 ohm resistor. Th; /archives//html/Topband/2015-04/msg00120.html (7,678 bytes)
56. Re: Topband: WD-1A wire (score: 1): Author: Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2015 14:36:21 -0400; I'm amusing WD1A for a 900 foot East Beverage and its performance is awesome allowing me to work VU4KV, E30FB, and EP6T with good copy. The same antenna in the reverse direction is not so hot compare; /archives//html/Topband/2015-06/msg00037.html (10,863 bytes)
57. Re: Topband: A midsummer nights contest (score: 1): Author: Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2015 07:06:34 -0400; It was probably the strangest conditions during the Summer Stew Perry contest I have ever heard. East Coast regulars could not copy my calls without many repeats and endless QRZ? Even Job AA1K who ca; /archives//html/Topband/2015-06/msg00080.html (11,430 bytes)
58. Re: Topband: Video Switch for Low Band Antenna switching (score: 1): Author: Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 04 Jul 2015 18:30:57 -0400; Roger, as long as the switch is passive and not active it will work well for you as unused ports are terminate in 75 ohms. I use a 12X1 Dynairs here and they have excellent isolation plus it terminat; /archives//html/Topband/2015-07/msg00012.html (10,444 bytes)
59. Re: Topband: Fwd: ARRL Board meets next week (score: 1): Author: Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2015 15:29:04 -0400; Jim, NP2P has never applied for DXCC but I upload the contacts made with the station here to LOTW since they are made with a station located in the U.S. Virgin Islands. I also provide some limited QS; /archives//html/Topband/2015-07/msg00062.html (10,756 bytes)
60. Re: Topband: Fwd: ARRL Board meets next week - I'm looking for input (score: 1): Author: Herbert Schoenbohm <herbert.schoenbohm@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2015 08:12:21 -0400; Do you get the impression that the ARRL has always been lagging behind dragging their feet and slow to grasp the many advances in our hobby that lie ahead? This is evidenced by their collective inabi; /archives//html/Topband/2015-07/msg00084.html (13,376 bytes)

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