Topband: Propagation improves from VK6 into Europe

[donovanf at starpower.net]

Corollary: You can't have too many antennas except when they 
interfere with each other which they often do on Topband where 
a wavelength is approximately 500 feet... 


Even on 20 meters, the pattern of a Yagi is noticeably degraded 
when it points through another 20 meter Yagi or tribander 500 feet 
distant or more. 


Fortunately most Topband receiving antennas don't interfere with 
each other -- except at extremely close spacing -- because their 
mutual impedance is negligible. But transmitting antennas and 
other antenna-like radiators such as power lines -- even 1000 feet 
away or more -- can significantly degrade the directivity of 
Topband receiving antennas. 


73 
Frank 
W3LPL 

----- Original Message -----

From: "David Olean" <k1whs at metrocast.net> 
To: "Dennis Egan" <egan.dennis88 at gmail.com>, "Steve Ireland" <vk6vz at arach.net.au> 
Cc: "Topband reflector" <topband at contesting.com> 
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2018 4:50:42 PM 
Subject: Re: Topband: Propagation improves from VK6 into Europe 

Hi Steve 

I missed my sunset as I had a doctor's appt. I had a bad case of Lyme 
Disease in 2017, and am still taking meds. The doctor was thrilled with 
my recent bloodwork and figures that I have an almost clean slate. I am 
feeling great for the first time since 2016! The bad news was the 
appointment was right at sunset so no listening for LP. I am 
contemplating a low wire antenna. I just need to find a good spot away 
from all the beverages. You can't have too many antennas. 

Dave K1WHS 


On 11/16/2018 2:56 AM, Dennis Egan wrote: 
> Steve 
> 
> I did hear you but you couldn’t hear me. Big European pileup on you. 
> 
> Dennis W1UE 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone 
> 
>> On Nov 15, 2018, at 20:31, Steve Ireland <vk6vz at arach.net.au> wrote: 
>> 
>> G’day 
>> 
>> Although there was no LP prop into NA today, I had the best European propagation since 1 November, working 12 Europeans. 
>> 
>> The prop was very much spotlight, favouring Italy, Serbia, Hungary and Greece (SV1EOG/7 was a genuine 589), but I did work R8, OH and SM as well. 
>> 
>> Let’s hope 160m can surprise us in the next few days. 
>> 
>> Vy 73 
>> 
>> Steve, VK6VZ 
>> 
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