- 41. Topband: VP6J (score: 1)
- Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2016 14:29:55 +0000
- Nob and Ken were very loud this morning on 1.823.5 MHz to KS, logged at 1201z using the rain gutter on our house and 100 W. A few minutes later the house started shaking and the ceiling fans swaying.
- /archives//html/Topband/2016-09/msg00000.html (6,099 bytes)
- 42. Re: Topband: 160 meter L (score: 1)
- Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2017 18:29:36 +0000
- I fly a balloon vertical for 160 meters (1/4 wavelength) with 8 radials. For 80 meters I use a standard tuner right at the base feed point to match it = ~ 1/2 wave. It gets out quite well. Voltages w
- /archives//html/Topband/2017-03/msg00091.html (7,793 bytes)
- 43. Re: Topband: FT8 - the end of 160m old school DXing? (score: 1)
- Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:49:56 +0000
- A similar situation regarding digital modes took place on 50 MHz this summer. In the case of 6 meters, JT65 and FT8 are now the predominant modes for DX work on 6 meters. During terrestrial sporadic-
- /archives//html/Topband/2017-10/msg00195.html (7,189 bytes)
- 44. Topband: Baker Island DXpedition on 160 (score: 1)
- Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:14:01 +0000
- 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
- /archives//html/Topband/2018-06/msg00080.html (7,679 bytes)
- 45. Re: Topband: FT8 - How it really works (score: 1)
- Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2018 20:10:10 +0000
- Jerry: Clever way to evaluate FT8 SNR reports with your VFO 1 and 2 comparisons. I often see positive numbers on FT8 160 meter signal reports for strong stations on FT8. For example -- if a station i
- /archives//html/Topband/2018-12/msg00208.html (8,736 bytes)
- 46. Re: Topband: KV4FZ (score: 1)
- Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 12:30:50 +0000
- In addition to being a superb Topband operator, Herb also operated some on 50 MHz. I worked him back in May, 2017 on 6 Meter CW. Nice to see NĜUU's note about him, as well as the others. Hope everyon
- /archives//html/Topband/2020-05/msg00000.html (5,998 bytes)
- 47. Topband: Balloon Supported Verticals (score: 1)
- Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2021 23:18:46 +0000
- I have used 1/4 wave balloon supported wire vertical for years. Usually a 5 ft diameter balloon. 8 - 16 50 ft radials. They work well, logged VK0EK with it with 100 watts. N0JK Sent from my Galaxy __
- /archives//html/Topband/2021-11/msg00022.html (6,899 bytes)
- 48. Re: Topband: DX Conditions (score: 1)
- Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2024 20:19:40 +0000
- I have not been on 160 Meters much this winter season. I am a 6 Meter operator and that is where I spend my most of my time. I got on 160 Meters this morning to try for TX5S. But my main 160 antenna
- /archives//html/Topband/2024-01/msg00124.html (8,702 bytes)
- 49. Re: Topband: Bob K4UEE silent key (score: 1)
- Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:00:39 +0000
- Sorry to hear. Bob was kind and helpful to newcomers to the Topband as well. In 1993 Bob was with the AH1A DXpedition. I was using a balloon supported ĵwave vertical to try to work AH1A. Early Sunday
- /archives//html/Topband/2024-02/msg00057.html (7,616 bytes)
- 50. Re: Topband: Topband CY9C (score: 1)
- Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2024 19:20:58 +0000
- Congrats to Mike and others logging CY9C. Copied here in eastern KS on both CW and FT8. No luck getting a reply with 100 w and 40 foot vertical last evening. Noted lots of QRN on the band. Need a bet
- /archives//html/Topband/2024-09/msg00031.html (7,604 bytes)
- 51. Topband: C21MM (score: 1)
- Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2024 17:11:22 +0000
- Guten Abend, Andy! FB on the update re. C21MM. Very loud signal here on 12M last evening. Look forward to your 160 and 80M activity. 73 Jon N0JK KS ________________________________ Today's Topics: 1.
- /archives//html/Topband/2024-10/msg00039.html (7,948 bytes)
- 52. Re: Topband: ARRL 160 (score: 1)
- Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2024 19:11:41 +0000
- I was on from home, loaded up rain gutter on house to hand out a few contest Qs. On around 0300 UTC with TS-850 barefoot. Many California stations were pretty strong. Logged K7RAT OR. I copied severa
- /archives//html/Topband/2024-12/msg00015.html (7,479 bytes)
- 53. Topband: AA7JV/MM Contest (score: 1)
- Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2024 17:29:14 +0000
- George you were very loud on my rain gutter antenna and thank you for the contact. You hear well! Despite a minimal antenna with high local noise and around 50 watts, I worked the following patient D
- /archives//html/Topband/2024-12/msg00022.html (7,523 bytes)
- 54. Topband: Re. AA7JV/MM Contest. (score: 1)
- Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:21:45 +0000
- I logged on paper (yes) and typed the log in the WA7BNM Cabrillo converter for submission. I had to make a small change. The "Robot" balked at this: QSO: 1800 CW 2024-12-08 xxxx N0JK 599 KS AA7JV/MM
- /archives//html/Topband/2024-12/msg00036.html (7,562 bytes)
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