K4VX GUY WIRE ARTICLE
bill.lumnitzer at paonline.com
bill.lumnitzer at paonline.com
Wed Aug 31 18:21:42 EDT 1994
Fi> You probably all saw the article by Lew Gordon in QST that basically
Fi> said you don't need to break up guy wires. This was according to some
Fi> NEC modeling that Lew had done.
Fi> 73
Fi>
Fi> -!-
Fi> Bill Fisher, KM9P
I think that the particular configuration of antennas and guy wire lengths
that K4VX used may have been compatible without breaking up the guy wires.
The non-resonant lengths we use from the Antenna Book tables are for
ungrounded half waves. If the wire is grounded, then its resonances are
harder to determine because the tower is then part of the circuit to ground.
The guy wires may or may not have troublesome resonances and the way I would
find out is to check for resonances using a dip-meter or K6STIs GUY program.
Even "non-resonant" lengths can affect a particular antenna sometimes if the
antenna is very close to the wire. The solution is to increase the spacing,
change the wire length, or replace part of the wire with Phillystran.
73 de Bill, N6CQ/3 (n6cq at paonline.com)
>From Cain, Jim, K1TN" <jcain at arrl.org Fri Aug 26 13:54:00 1994
From: Cain, Jim, K1TN" <jcain at arrl.org (Cain, Jim, K1TN)
Date: Fri, 26 Aug 94 08:54:00 EDT
Subject: Small airplanes
Message-ID: <2E5DE627 at arrl.org>
Thanks to KG9N/C6A for the interesting report on his trip.
As a former frequent flier to Treasure Cay (and an air traffic
controller for three years in the early '70s), I'd like to mention
that, first, I respect those who do not feel particularly safe on
small commercial aircraft; the Airways International planes
may not be in the shape they were the last time I flew with
them, some 2.5 years ago.
On the other hand, flying in July in the southern latitudes is
always a dicey proposition, meterologically speaking. I am
just as antsy in a thunderstorm in a DC-9 as I am in a
twin engine puddle jumper. I often got to sit in the left
seat on AI flights and got to chat with the pilots, who
invariably had been laid off by Eastern (based in Miami)
and who had taken AI jobs to stay current. I had great
faith in them. But AI mechanics may be another story.
Enough, already. One other point: I decided years ago
that if I can't carry it on, I don't take it. No exceptions.
None. And I always carry my passport, even though
it isn't needed in most of the Western Hemisphere.
If that puddle jumper can make it to Treasure Cay,
it also can make it to Havana!
Jim Cain, K1TN C6AFQ VP2MDC
>From JTALENS at fcc.gov> (Talens, Jim Fri Aug 26 17:15:33 1994
From: JTALENS at fcc.gov> (Talens, Jim (JTALENS at fcc.gov> (Talens, Jim )
Date: Fri Aug 26 16:15:33 1994
Subject: Power surge protectors
Message-ID: <199408262022.QAA22382 at spectrum.fcc.gov>
Not all power companies make surge protectors available at the meter,
or anywhere else, at least not to residential customers. Virginia Power,
for example, says that "the house insulation and wiring already give you
protection." That comes from a first line customer service person,
of course. I for one am pleased to know that the house insulation is my first
line of defense against an errant lightning bolt. More useful information
is that for no charge they will gladly turn off power so I can insert my
own surge protection devices. I think they said something about maybe
turning it back on later.... It has been 19 years now with no protection and
no damage, with my 60 ft. tower the highest metal object within at least a
thousand radial feet. I suspect that, as an engineer and lawyer, the lightning
god (Zeus?) is offering his version of professional courtesy. Or maybe he
(she?) just doesn't pick on federal employees.... But I will go the power line
protection route, and I await, among other information, the Joslyn catalog.
Thanks all for contributing....
Jim, N3JT
>From Small, Bruce" <BSmall at ubmede.buffalo.edu Tue Aug 30 06:32:00 1994
From: Small, Bruce" <BSmall at ubmede.buffalo.edu (Small, Bruce)
Date: Mon, 29 Aug 94 22:32:00 PDT
Subject: ICE
Message-ID: <2E62C4CA at ubmed.buffalo.edu>
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Seversal respondents to the lightning post have referred to ICE as a less
expensive alternative to Polyphaser. Can anyone provide a phone or fax
number for them? A quick scan of recent QST and CQ gave me no clues.
73, Pete
N4ZR at netcom.com
I.C.E. stands for Industrial Communication Engineers. Their address info is:
P.O. Box 18495
Indianapolis, IN 46218-0495
Toll Free Phone 1-800-ICE-COMM
Main Office (317) 545-5412
Service/Parts (317) 547-1398
Fax (317) 545-9645
I'm using a couple of their lightning suppressors, and they appear to be well
made.
73, Bruce, KM2L
bsmall at ubmede.buffalo.edu
>From Igor Sokolov" <igor at sokol.pssr.e-burg.su Mon Aug 1 12:28:19 1994
From: Igor Sokolov" <igor at sokol.pssr.e-burg.su (Igor Sokolov)
Date: Mon, 1 Aug 1994 17:28:19 +0600 (MSD)
Subject: WAE-rules & results
Message-ID: <ABJnDFkeWI at sokol.pssr.e-burg.su>
Can somebody please give me a pointer or email me the rules for WAE-95 CW
I am also interested in the last year results both for CW and SSB.
We are going to try it this year Multy-single from UZ9CWW although I am
not sure about the call to be used in the contest. I would appreciate any
help and info.
--
Best regards,
Igor Sokolov, UA9CDC , (N3TOD)
E-mail: igor at sokol.pssr.e-burg.su
Phone/Fax: 3432 229621
>From Igor Sokolov" <igor at sokol.pssr.e-burg.su Mon Aug 1 12:28:19 1994
From: Igor Sokolov" <igor at sokol.pssr.e-burg.su (Igor Sokolov)
Date: Mon, 1 Aug 1994 17:28:19 +0600 (MSD)
Subject: WAE-rules & results
Message-ID: <ABJnDFkeWI at sokol.pssr.e-burg.su>
Can somebody please give me a pointer or email me the rules for WAE-95 CW
I am also interested in the last year results both for CW and SSB.
We are going to try it this year Multy-single from UZ9CWW although I am
not sure about the call to be used in the contest. I would appreciate any
help and info.
--
Best regards,
Igor Sokolov, UA9CDC , (N3TOD)
E-mail: igor at sokol.pssr.e-burg.su
Phone/Fax: 3432 229621
>From Igor Sokolov" <igor at sokol.pssr.e-burg.su Mon Aug 1 21:57:05 1994
From: Igor Sokolov" <igor at sokol.pssr.e-burg.su (Igor Sokolov)
Date: Tue, 2 Aug 1994 02:57:05 +0600 (MSD)
Subject: Need results of contests.
Message-ID: <ABX6MFkChF at sokol.pssr.e-burg.su>
I am looking for the results of say top ten Multy-single of WAE CW 94
and top 10 Multy- multy CQ WW CW 94. Can somebody help please?
And in general, is there WWW page or server somewhere in the Internet
where results of different contests could be found and FTPed
--
Best regards,
Igor Sokolov, UA9CDC , (N3TOD)
E-mail: igor at sokol.pssr.e-burg.su
Phone/Fax: 3432 229621
>From Igor Sokolov" <igor at sokol.pssr.e-burg.su Tue Aug 16 20:00:26 1994
From: Igor Sokolov" <igor at sokol.pssr.e-burg.su (Igor Sokolov)
Date: Wed, 17 Aug 1994 01:00:26 +0600 (MSD)
Subject: QRQ QTC in WAE?
Message-ID: <ABApGKkGJA at sokol.pssr.e-burg.su>
1. Can somebody explain me the method of receiving QTC in WAE CW at a
speed that no normal person can get? I have noticed that some of the
European stations get their QTC at 40-50 WPM. Do they use tape recorders
or something more modern?
2. I am looking for a contest program to be used for logging.
I know that there are two main popular programs by K1EA and N6TR.
Can you give me pros and cons based on personal experience rather
then rumours and articles. I think there might have been such a
discussion on the reflector before. In that case can somebody please
send me a summary?
--
Best regards,
Igor Sokolov, UA9CDC , (N3TOD)
E-mail: igor at sokol.pssr.e-burg.su
Phone/Fax: 3432 229621
>From Igor Sokolov" <igor at sokol.pssr.e-burg.su Tue Aug 16 19:04:02 1994
From: Igor Sokolov" <igor at sokol.pssr.e-burg.su (Igor Sokolov)
Date: Wed, 17 Aug 1994 00:04:02 +0600 (MSD)
Subject: RK9CWW WAE CW RESULTS M/S
Message-ID: <ABI-FKkK57 at sokol.pssr.e-burg.su>
BAND QSO QTC Countries Mult
80 358 340 36 144
40 371 350 43 129
20 651 620 42 84
15 75 10 22 44
10 3 0 2 4
TOTAL 1,458 1,320 145 405
(1458+ 1320) x 405= 1,125,090
OPs: UA9CI, UA9CDV, UA9CDT, RZ9CN, RZ9CO, RU9CO, UA9CIR, RA9CMO, RA9CB, UA9CDC.
Equipment used: IC-751a, IC-735, FT-757, 2 X FT902DM, URAL-94 (Home brew)
Antennas: 80m- 2el Delta loop at 45m, Half wave sloper at 50m
40m- 2el Delta loop at 50m, Delta loop @ 45m
20- 3el Yagi at 60m,2el Quad@ 30m, Delta loop @ 45m
15- 3el Yagi at 60m, 2el Quad at 30m
10- 4el Yagi at 60m, 4el Quad @55m
Notes; Although height is helpful, antennas definitely need to be more
efficient then what we have got at the moment. Absolutely no runs on 15
meters let 10 meters alone.
I had been called by 7X2 , D29, couple of South Americans and someone
from Indian Ocean. What a shame it was to offend them with "EU only".
Linear amplifier got overheated and died after first 12 hours of operation.
Took us 2 hours to find and hook up replacement. IC-751 had to be fixed few
minutes before contest starts and finally we could not find in the mess 3
pages (worth of 90 QTC) until the end of the contest. Sure need to start
working with computers. Can someone recommend which one is better K1EA or N6TR?
Shall also start thinking of going somewhere like ZC4 for the contest.
Our record from Georgia as RF0FWW is still in the table since 1984.
ZC4 looks even better location on the map, so will see.
--
Best regards,
Igor Sokolov, UA9CDC , (N3TOD)
E-mail: igor at sokol.pssr.e-burg.su
Phone/Fax: 3432 229621
>From MEC <danmec at inet.uni-c.dk> Thu Dec 1 07:55:40 1994
From: MEC <danmec at inet.uni-c.dk> (MEC)
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 1994 09:55:40 +0200 (METDST)
Subject: Nominations CQ WW CW
Message-ID: <Pine.3.89.9412010920.A662-0100000 at inet.uni-c.dk>
Again some of the Eastern Eu stations came up with some pretty lousy
signals, which covered more than their fair share of the limited spectrum
we have on 40m.
My nominations are as follows :
Chirp class ;: UX4CW,UT1PD,EM2I
Key click class : RU1A, LZ9A
Modulated carrier class : HG73DX, HA9BV.
It seems like the Hungarians like music, although HA9BV modulated with
AC ripple !
Any other nominations we can submit to the contest comittee ?
73 RAG OZ8RO also LA5HE
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