I have rec'd quite a number of offlist replies to my query about the current opions on the best transceiver for Topband with or without a 2nd onboard receiver. In retrospec there was no need to speci
I have been reading with interest the thread above . My confined space backyard and very irregular, minimalist radial field is driving me to want to try the FCP with my existing Inv L. A source for t
Jack W0UCE Many thanks for keeping the new info continually posted to ur website. I know that this work takes a lot of time and effort. I have a question re the diagram of ur personal FCP and Inv L.
2011 is certainly down from previous years.....just for interest here is a table of first time DXCC worked since 1974 for my current total of 178. Bumper years for me 85-86. Antenna at the time was a
Has anyone rec'd QSL's yet for Topband? Frank VO1HP Sent from an iPad2 _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK
I posted the note below on the 3830 list in my report on results CQWW160. Today I investigated the problem and discovered the problem existed on 80&40M as well where I use an OCF Dipole with a 4:1 ba
This is a further update on RFI mitigation efforts here related to the 2Wire 3800HGV-B Gateway modem. This modem is used for HD IPTV and internet access over a high speed line. The updated RF hardene
In reply to Jim: The CAT5 cable used with the 3800 modem is the one that came in the box with it. The cable is very small diameter and very flexible...the modular plugs on it are smaller then the oth
Received my very nice TL0CW Topband QSL yesterday. Many tnx Rudi!! 73 Frank VO1HP www.vo1hp.ca www.cqd.vo1hp.ca _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK
Today I deployed the K2AV 160M FCP on my existing Inverted L which hangs off the side of my tower. Using the BALUN DESIGNS transformer. I posted a few pictures on my website at www.vo1hp.ca under the
Here are some RBN spots from my first night with the K2AV FCP Inv L. Running ACOM 1010 at 600W. Worked G3PQA; G3JMJ; G3CGG; K1DNR; and old friend Bob VE3OSZ..... So looks like this thing actually wor
Still testing the Inv L with K2AV FCP. Quite a bit of activity last night with QSO's G, IK5, OK7, N4 , K1, K3 Skimmers in Eu hearing good signals running 600W and the K2AV configuration. See pictures
Just a quick note......last night around 0100 Jun 12 I worked RI1ANF using the K2AV Inv L / FCP combo! He came back to me on first call but I was not 100% sure due to deep QSB. Being unsure about the
LOTW rec'd for other bands but 160 and 80 missing. All QSO's show up in ClubLog search. Is it just a matter of long processing time in LOTW? 73 Frank VO1HP ___________________________________________
New upload to LOTW today....now have hits for 160 and 80....many tnx to the guys and gals responsible!! 73 Frank VO1HP _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB -
The Inv L FCP continues to perform. After a nice long hot summer here which is unusal here I was on last night around 0230 and worked K6ND, WJ3A, G4EIM. LY2OU, UY0ZG. While operating I started hearin
I will be travelling in JA land in October and on Oct 21 will meet with some 160M JA operators in Tokyo. They have asked me to bring a CD with hi-res pictures of Canadian and American 160M operators
I am in the process of building a pennant. I'm stuck on the right way to wind the transformer. I have Type 73 binocular cores but am not clear on how to do it. I am feeding the loop with RG6 and my t
Many tnx to all who replied offline with advice and help. I am on the right track and hope to complete the project today. 73 Frank VO1HP -- I am in the process of building a pennant. I'm stuck on the
I would be interested in talking to anyone who has successfully implemented remote receive only capability for 160m ? I have been thinking of an available seaside location that offers some relief fro