- 101. Topband: F fitting adaptors (score: 1)
- Author: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
- Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012 19:24:04 -0800
- When using a Ameritron remote antenna switch with SO-239 fittings, does anyone know a supplier for female F fitting to PL-259 adaptor ? Thanks, 73 Bruce-K1FZ _________________________________________
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-12/msg00083.html (6,803 bytes)
- 102. Re: Topband: fittings (score: 1)
- Author: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
- Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012 19:46:18 -0800
- "f" connector to a "BNC" then to the 239,,,not as messy as it reads! wayne k8lee Also Radio Shack has a direct F to PL-259 adaptor Catalog # 278-258 Thanks for the fast replies 73 Bruce-K1FZ ________
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-12/msg00087.html (6,761 bytes)
- 103. Re: Topband: F fitting adaptors (score: 1)
- Author: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
- Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2012 14:15:59 -0800
- Reference to my email, I did not state I had an Ameritron. In fact I have no remotely switched receiving antennas. All receive antennas are switched in the shack. Come to my QTH and walk the field an
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-12/msg00127.html (10,340 bytes)
- 104. Topband: Fw: Not so Boring report (score: 1)
- Author: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
- Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2012 08:52:25 -0800
- Could hear a SM station calling CQ. A good signal, but he was coming in from the NW to mid coast Maine. Very unusual.... Thanks for the sola wind update. 73 Bruce On 12/9/2012 6:14 AM, Arthur Deliber
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-12/msg00267.html (7,492 bytes)
- 105. Topband: Fw: The Idiot's Guide To Bi-Directional Two-Wire BeverageConstruction... (score: 1)
- Author: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
- Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:03:23 -0800
- The beverage notes web page may be of some help. www.qsl.net/k1fz/beveragenotes.html I like 600 ohms . Losses go up faster when vegetation comes in contact with wires if the impedance goes much highe
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-12/msg00387.html (7,424 bytes)
- 106. Topband: Technical informatuon exchange (score: 1)
- Author: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:51:51 -0800
- I appreciate the technical dialog from Tom, Richard, Paul and others currently 160 meter active, and are at the "top of the game" 2012 style. 73 Bruce-K1FZ . _________________________________________
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-12/msg00471.html (6,357 bytes)
- 107. Topband: KAZ Antenna (score: 1)
- Author: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:37:22 -0800
- It is a different name for a Terminated Delta Loop- Earl K6SE developed the recieiving Delta Loop for 160 meters, June 1, 2000 He was too late to get it into his printing of Flag and Pennant Antennas
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-12/msg00534.html (7,514 bytes)
- 108. Topband: Delta loops antennas (score: 1)
- Author: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:07:13 -0800
- I became aware of an antenna called the KAZ a few years ago. A broadcast band SWL wanted a transformer for one. He furnished the basic antenna drawing that was a Delta Loop. Delta Loop antennas have
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-12/msg00539.html (7,658 bytes)
- 109. Topband: Delta loop (score: 1)
- Author: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:17:38 -0800
- Charlie, I think you must have missed my original posting. The smaller receiving Delta loop optimized for 160 meters is by Earl K6SE (sk) and is a K6SE paper is posting on eham.. http://www.eham.net/
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-12/msg00544.html (6,908 bytes)
- 110. Topband: K6SE Earl's QST antennas are now on line (score: 1)
- Author: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 23:30:50 -0800
- OK1RR now has Earl's July 2000 QST article on line. A nice presentation. http://www.ok1rr.com/index.php/antennas/25-flags-pennants-and-other-ground-independent-low-band-receiving-antennas 73 Bruce-K1
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-12/msg00555.html (7,078 bytes)
- 111. Topband: BOG Antenna (score: 1)
- Author: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
- Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:11:25 -0800
- Besides the benefits mentioned, I find the BOG has less QRN, NOISE, in disturbed conditions. Then it can often make the difference between working some DX, and working no DX. 73, Bruce-K1FZ www.qsl.n
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-12/msg00605.html (7,374 bytes)
- 112. Topband: Fw: Short Bogs (score: 1)
- Author: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
- Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2012 10:15:27 -0800
- factor, it can't be done by the insulation slowing the wave inside the shield. 73 Tom In my experience, external insulation (through synthetic covering or frost) lowers the resonant frequency of wir
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-12/msg00614.html (7,964 bytes)
- 113. Topband: single wire Dielectric covering. (score: 1)
- Author: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
- Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2012 20:34:27 -0800
- Dielectrics affects/increases capacitance. Question: Has anyone made a study as to how it lowers the frequency of the wire that it is covering?. My thought.... It is probably is a linear capacitance
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-12/msg00621.html (7,802 bytes)
- 114. Topband: Short Bogs (score: 1)
- Author: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
- Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2012 21:40:50 -0800
- BOG antenna, BOG wire. Yes right on. Not only are there many variables with the earth, but different wire dielectrics are a big factor. I have sold many BOG transformers, and received a lot of feedba
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-12/msg00623.html (9,129 bytes)
- 115. Topband: Fw: single wire Dielectric covering. (score: 1)
- Author: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
- Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:38:39 -0800
- Dielectrics affects/increases capacitance. Question: Has anyone made a study as to how it lowers the frequency of the wire that it is covering?. My thought.... It is probably is a linear capacitance
- /archives//html/Topband/2013-01/msg00003.html (9,387 bytes)
- 116. Topband: Slow DX day banter (score: 1)
- Author: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:46:23 -0800
- Major antenna handbooks have it mostly all together. BOG is Beverage on ground. How can this not be understood ? On or very close to the earth. Low Beverage- One that may have Deer, Elk and other cre
- /archives//html/Topband/2013-01/msg00105.html (7,008 bytes)
- 117. Topband: Harold Beverage info (score: 1)
- Author: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
- Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:33:28 -0800
- Thinking of a summer vacation in Maine? A stop at North Haven Island via ferry can be interesting. Harold Beverage was born, and lived his younger years here, returning often to visit his family. The
- /archives//html/Topband/2013-01/msg00221.html (7,062 bytes)
- 118. Topband: Harold Beverage info (score: 1)
- Author: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
- Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:46:10 -0800
- A Beverage family member informed me that the Harold Beverage display may not still be there. Said they now change displays often. Displays may be on loan from other residents. Check with the Museum
- /archives//html/Topband/2013-01/msg00273.html (7,233 bytes)
- 119. Topband: wire ties (score: 1)
- Author: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
- Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2013 09:52:01 -0800
- Installing a new receiving antenna, and ran out of wire ties. Without a local electrical supply store, I purchased some from an automotive store, and found them less than expected. Early morning temp
- /archives//html/Topband/2013-02/msg00061.html (6,501 bytes)
- 120. Topband: Price of Copper Going Up (score: 1)
- Author: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
- Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2013 11:51:58 -0800
- A source for copper radial wire is old transformers and chokes that many may have in storage areas. In general wire removal is easier from chokes, but both can be rewarding. Use the suitable wire for
- /archives//html/Topband/2013-02/msg00069.html (7,407 bytes)
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