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21. Topband: Antenna switching relay (score: 1)
Author: "FZ Bruce" <k1fz@twc.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 14:38:31 +0000
RF Parts has corrected their BLOG for the VHC-3 vacuum relay to 12 VDC coil voltage. They have a limited supply of them in stock. 73 Bruce-k1fz _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.conte
/archives//html/Topband/2019-07/msg00115.html (6,670 bytes)

22. Re: Topband: Summer Update & a Surprise (score: 1)
Author: "FZ Bruce" <k1fz@twc.com>
Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2019 13:04:32 +0000
Yes the ARRL needs to step up. Years ago there were foot races, then after the invention of the bicycle races between them were common. After the automobile was invented they raced. No one seriously
/archives//html/Topband/2019-08/msg00008.html (13,418 bytes)

23. Re: Topband: 160 (score: 1)
Author: "FZ Bruce" <k1fz@twc.com>
Date: Sat, 03 Aug 2019 13:27:32 +0000
I totally agree Jeff. I think we are headed in a dangerous direction. Total automation is not good. Example: Like in the near future, maybe I have to send my self driving car up to Bangor Maine to pi
/archives//html/Topband/2019-08/msg00109.html (11,999 bytes)

24. Topband: FW: Re: 160 (score: 1)
Author: "FZ Bruce" <k1fz@twc.com>
Date: Sat, 03 Aug 2019 13:29:47 +0000
I totally agree Jeff. I think we are headed in a dangerous direction. Total automation is not good. Example: Like in the near future, maybe I have to send my self driving car up to Bangor Maine to pi
/archives//html/Topband/2019-08/msg00110.html (10,898 bytes)

25. Re: Topband: BOG height (score: 1)
Author: "FZ Bruce" <k1fz@twc.com>
Date: Sun, 04 Aug 2019 05:22:32 +0000
The Wave (BOG) antennas in Maine were very low frequency. The height above ground in wavelength was low. Radio Corporation of America 1XAO here in Belfast was using 15 to 22 KHZ prior to 1924. The an
/archives//html/Topband/2019-08/msg00154.html (11,308 bytes)

26. Re: Topband: BOG height (score: 1)
Author: "FZ Bruce" <k1fz@twc.com>
Date: Sun, 04 Aug 2019 17:33:56 +0000
North Haven Island is close to my QTH across water. Sam Beverage W1MGP (sk) a relative of Harold and locals had a Friday evening 10 meter SSB schedule. We discussed Harold's antennas often. Years wen
/archives//html/Topband/2019-08/msg00157.html (9,267 bytes)

27. Re: Topband: BOG questions (score: 1)
Author: "FZ Bruce" <k1fz@twc.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 12:45:41 +0000
The BOG has been researched years ago. Check out search IV3PRK BOG 73Bruce-k1fz Lloyd et all Isn't a BOG say 3" or 6" high draped over the weeds really now a very low beverage and not a BOG at all? I
/archives//html/Topband/2019-08/msg00277.html (12,057 bytes)

28. Re: Topband: Hairpin match to inverted L? (score: 1)
Author: "FZ Bruce" <k1fz@twc.com>
Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 19:07:12 +0000
The reason to use a series capacitor is to electrically lengthen the antenna wire, driving the high current point up the vertical section, for more efficiency. The capacitor electrically shortened th
/archives//html/Topband/2019-09/msg00006.html (8,475 bytes)

29. Re: Topband: Coax for Top-band beverage antenna (score: 1)
Author: "FZ Bruce" <k1fz@twc.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2019 18:30:22 +0000
Different location, different problems. Use the good stuff, to avoid being surprised. 73Bruce-K1FZ That depends upon the length of the feedline: cheap copper plated satellite RG6 has a *lot* of atten
/archives//html/Topband/2019-09/msg00093.html (10,492 bytes)

30. Topband: FW: RE: Ground for K9AY Loop (score: 1)
Author: "FZ Bruce" <k1fz@twc.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 19:21:55 +0000
-- Hi Pete, I think a ground rod is better, not all will agree. With a rod you do not have to worry so much about the wires. ( animals chewing, etc) Tripping anyone, going out of balance and picking
/archives//html/Topband/2019-10/msg00122.html (8,610 bytes)

31. Re: Topband: Desiccant in Beverage Boxes (score: 1)
Author: "FZ Bruce" <k1fz@twc.com>
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 18:03:47 +0000
Good Information Gary, Woods here were loaded with Ticks this summer. After using Permethrin tick problems were zero. Puts the fun back in working on Beverage antennas again. 73 Bruce-K1FZ --From: "G
/archives//html/Topband/2019-10/msg00203.html (10,054 bytes)

32. Re: Topband: Why is ZONE 2 so Rare in JAPAN??? (score: 1)
Author: "FZ Bruce" <k1fz@twc.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 19:17:35 +0000
JFK was correct. Prestige comes from the degree of difficulty, Why some are running QRP, and other limiting factors.. 73 Bruce- K1FZ Agree with Ed/N1UR to 100%. Thats the big point. Kind regards to y
/archives//html/Topband/2019-11/msg00047.html (9,316 bytes)

33. Re: Topband: BOG (score: 1)
Author: "FZ Bruce" <k1fz@twc.com>
Date: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 23:46:32 +0000
This happens due new low band DXers trying to apply Beverage antenna info. Then asking for assistance. Harold Beverage first had a low wire over by Otter Creek Maine, but it was high up on the rocks
/archives//html/Topband/2019-12/msg00017.html (8,166 bytes)

34. Topband: Propagation (score: 1)
Author: "FZ Bruce" <k1fz@twc.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 15:27:27 +0000
There was a VY0 calling CQ on 1826.5 last evening. Looked it up as an afterthought and its very far north in Canada. Unfortunately he did not get any callers. If someone has a 1930's Amateur Radio Ca
/archives//html/Topband/2019-12/msg00161.html (6,540 bytes)

35. Re: Topband: Propagation (VY0) (score: 1)
Author: "FZ Bruce" <k1fz@twc.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 22:51:13 +0000
Calm yourself Mike. It happened. I can see why not to post weak unusual signals. Ever heard of spotlight propagation. The RBN Shows tons of hits for UY0ZG CQing on 1826.9/1827 around 0500z +/- Just t
/archives//html/Topband/2019-12/msg00169.html (9,253 bytes)

36. Topband: transmit antenna capacitors (score: 1)
Author: "FZ Bruce" <k1fz@twc.com>
Date: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 20:09:10 +0000
Surplus Sales of Nebraska has a large supply of Molded Broadcast transmitting capacitors for sale. https://www.surplussales.com/Capacitors/Trans_Coup_Caps/MicaTransB-E-CCap.html [1] 73 Bruce-K1FZ Lin
/archives//html/Topband/2020-02/msg00045.html (7,094 bytes)

37. Re: Topband: Rogers dipole (score: 1)
Author: "FZ Bruce" <k1fz@twc.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2020 17:13:11 +0000
Hi Guy, Some of it is high ground penetration on low frequencies. Dipole height above 'real conducting' ground can be a lot in some locations 73Bruce-K1FZ I dont at all doubt Rogers reports. The grin
/archives//html/Topband/2020-12/msg00169.html (14,899 bytes)

38. Re: Topband: amp tripping on 160 (score: 1)
Author: "FZ Bruce" <k1fz@twc.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2021 14:57:46 +0000
It is likely RF traveling into the amp via multiple wires, cables. Recommend you put RFI cores on the coax between the radio and amp, and on the antenna coax near the amp. ( also possible getting on
/archives//html/Topband/2021-10/msg00077.html (9,572 bytes)

39. Re: Topband: FW: Re: amp tripping on 160 (score: 1)
Author: "FZ Bruce" <k1fz@twc.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2021 15:32:27 +0000
The "L" needs grounds to be efficient when near the earth. Try some radials to the coax shield connection at the "L" antenna end. Signal should come up, as stray RF comes down. 73 Bruce-K1FZ I have t
/archives//html/Topband/2021-10/msg00080.html (11,244 bytes)

40. Re: Topband: Antenna check for V31XX (score: 1)
Author: "FZ Bruce" <k1fz@twc.com>
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2022 02:21:03 +0000
Hi Roger, On this last day on January you are the only European that had signal enough to hear and work.Propagation very poor but we had a good QSO. Thanks73Bruce-K1fz Well you were S4 on the meter o
/archives//html/Topband/2022-01/msg00171.html (8,243 bytes)

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