- 1. Topband: Hy-Gain MK-160A (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave Harmon" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:40:27 -0600
- I have 2 questions about the MK-160A add on 'kit' for the HG Hy-Tower. First, my HT has 90, 70 foot radials and works gangbuster on 80 & 40.....no problems. First question is....does anyone know for
- /archives//html/Topband/2009-12/msg00127.html (6,994 bytes)
- 2. Re: Topband: Edger for burying ground radials ? (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave Harmon" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:08:57 -0600
- I wrote a longer post earlier but it looks like it got moderated so I will just say that my radials are stapled to the ground and I mow the area that has radials....a neighbor gets the rest of the ha
- /archives//html/Topband/2009-12/msg00168.html (10,641 bytes)
- 3. Re: Topband: Power Line Noise (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave Harmon" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:36:04 -0600
- I got a MFJ model 852 line noise meter and found almost all of my noise in 10 minutes. The dishwasher was making a loud racket almost like white noise.....wait, it wasn't running! The indicators, pro
- /archives//html/Topband/2009-12/msg00275.html (10,249 bytes)
- 4. Re: Topband: Fw: The 500 Foot Beverage (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave Harmon" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 23:04:02 -0500
- Has anyone tried the DX Engineering reversible 2 wire Beverage? I think this is a W8JI design. Yes, I know they are expensive and I can make one a lot cheaper but if anyone can compare actual perform
- /archives//html/Topband/2010-07/msg00031.html (7,974 bytes)
- 5. Re: Topband: Beverages (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave Harmon" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:48:45 -0500
- I would never have believed that I could hear what I can hear with just 2 clip leads jammed into the antenna port of the receiver. It's amazing.... Regards Dave Harmon K6XYZ[at]sbcglobal[dot]net Sper
- /archives//html/Topband/2010-07/msg00044.html (7,679 bytes)
- 6. Re: Topband: Beverages (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave Harmon" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:49:59 -0500
- Haha..right Charlie! Right now I'm planning on between 360' to 480'...I think I can get it that far. I have 10 acres with no trees..check Google earth.. I'm planning on running it E/W with the E end
- /archives//html/Topband/2010-07/msg00045.html (9,808 bytes)
- 7. Re: Topband: LoTW, Ground mounted 1/2 wave etc. (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave Harmon" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:00:48 -0600
- That's right Harold.... I wish he was banned again....and stay gone. I try to learn everything I can from the knowledgeable guys on here. It is difficult enough without having to get mad. Dave Harmon
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-12/msg00542.html (9,800 bytes)
- 8. Topband: Pixel Loop Antenna (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave Harmon" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:52:09 -0500
- Does anyone have any experience with the Pixel RF PRO-1B magnetic loop receive only antenna? Any comments on its performance compared to a 1/4~ vertical would be most welcome. I'm interested mainly i
- /archives//html/Topband/2013-03/msg00082.html (7,241 bytes)
- 9. Topband: Pixel RF PRO-1B Loop Antenna (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave Harmon" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:22:35 -0500
- Thanks to everyone for the opinions and experience on 160 and 80mtrs with this antenna. If there are any more comments and experience with this unit please send them now. Thanks 73 Dave Harmon K6XYZ[
- /archives//html/Topband/2013-03/msg00112.html (6,342 bytes)
- 10. Re: Topband: Using GE silicone as antenna sealant. (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave Harmon" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:16:08 -0500
- Easy....get aquarium sealer. Nothing toxic in it. Dave Harmon K6XYZ[at]sbcglobal[dot]net Sperry, Ok. I agree completely!! RTV will outgas acetic acid for a VERY LONG TIME - almost forever! You should
- /archives//html/Topband/2013-03/msg00125.html (10,180 bytes)
- 11. Re: Topband: Magnetic Loops (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave Harmon" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 11:32:48 -0500
- I originated some discussion recently on this list and the guys that had tried this type of antenna all said that they would not buy one of them again. You can search the archives for the comments. D
- /archives//html/Topband/2013-05/msg00122.html (8,140 bytes)
- 12. Re: Topband: Spam on the Reflector! (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave Harmon" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:04:19 -0500
- Hi Bill.... No real need to abandon Yahoo. As you said, delete the address or contacts book in Yahoo and then use a resident email app and store the contacts in your own computer. I got hacked awhile
- /archives//html/Topband/2013-06/msg00087.html (11,049 bytes)
- 13. Re: Topband: Wireless Internet RFI Issue (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave Harmon" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 12:59:11 -0500
- Recently I made an improvement at this QTH after having Sprint 3g which was not even a joke....in my opinion, those guys should be arrested for false advertising. I got an Apple IPhone5 and use the '
- /archives//html/Topband/2013-07/msg00152.html (9,031 bytes)
- 14. Re: Topband: Coax rodent protection (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave Harmon" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 15:28:30 -0600
- After getting my coax chawed 3 times I used chain link fence top rail as conduit. If whatever was gnawing my coax tries again I hope it has its dentist insurance paid up. Dave Harmon K6XYZ[at]sbcglob
- /archives//html/Topband/2013-11/msg00169.html (7,293 bytes)
- 15. Re: Topband: Coax rodent protection (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave Harmon" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 21:23:31 -0600
- I don't have deer or squirrels and no trees....I'm on open pasture land. The coax run is 200' and I can't imagine having urine all over the place....ugggh. Steel pipe works great. Dave Harmon K6XYZ[a
- /archives//html/Topband/2013-11/msg00178.html (9,850 bytes)
- 16. Re: Topband: Rig Comparisons (score: 1)
- Author: "David Harmon" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2014 13:30:20 -0500
- Yep.....I think the YAKITT outfits are all suffering from the 'notinventedhere' syndrome. There is plenty of it out there....especially in offshore mfgrs. 73 David Harmon K6XYZ Sperry, OK Pratt. Inte
- /archives//html/Topband/2014-08/msg00005.html (8,762 bytes)
- 17. Re: Topband: ROKU 3 QRM (score: 1)
- Author: "David Harmon" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:04:12 -0500
- Get rid of the ROKU and get a modern TV with the web based apps built in....then connect the tv to the internet and/or satellite. I have a VISIO 65" 3d tv....non plasma of course...works great....no
- /archives//html/Topband/2014-09/msg00101.html (9,135 bytes)
- 18. Re: Topband: Beverage Question (score: 1)
- Author: "David Harmon" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2014 10:00:47 -0500
- Jim.....confirmed on Herb's comments. In preparation for installation of the DXE I had a long conversation with Rod about the impedance and he assured me that it would be difficult to match the imped
- /archives//html/Topband/2014-09/msg00107.html (10,825 bytes)
- 19. Re: Topband: New RF interference killing RX at my QTH (score: 1)
- Author: "David Harmon" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2014 11:50:31 -0600
- I use the MFJ 852. It works great....I can stand in the yard and get the general direction....then drive right to the noise. Don't need a mobile rig. 73 David Harmon K6XYZ Sperry, OK Dear Topband Gro
- /archives//html/Topband/2014-11/msg00028.html (8,198 bytes)
- 20. Re: Topband: Help installing compression connectors (score: 1)
- Author: "David Harmon" <k6xyz@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 09:41:58 -0600
- Tony..... I use the same connector but not flooded coax. I use the QS coax from Lowes and after removing the outer braid and foil....the connector goes on nicely. But.....your flooded cable o/d could
- /archives//html/Topband/2014-11/msg00063.html (8,473 bytes)
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