Yes, there is a section on the reversebeacon.net website where you can download data files with all the historical spots. http://www.reversebeacon.net/raw_data/ Matt NQ6N ____________________________
I just ordered a remoterig control box to allow my K3 to control remote stations. I'm not currently able to set up much of a station and so looking forward to being able to operate in more contests u
In my opinion the stew perry rule is in the spirit of contesting. Technically advanced stations might all be able to squeeze out a few more db of SNR yet there are limits and importantly the rule doe
I'm in the process of setting up my station in a new QTH and plan to install a station ground at the cable entrance. Tom, is there a best practice for bonding to the mains ground? Any approaches to a
I recently purchased an MFJ 225 two port handheld mini VNA for $269. http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-225 I do not own more expensive gear to test its calibration against, but
Is there any danger of damaging stranded copper wire by overheating it with a torch when soldering or brazing? 73, Matt NQ6N On Wed, Oct 12, 2016 at 2:41 PM, Drew Vonada-Smith <drew@whisperingwoods.o
In preparation for the Stew I'm going to attempt to put up a small end fire array aimed at EU on my small suburban lot. There are a large number of books and articles about this topic, but my short-t
Tim, that sounds like good advice. I had been thinking that the end-fire array would offer a chance for me to dig into some of the math and low-end test equipment creating the transformers, but I thi
Superb conditions to EU from IL last night as well. Definitely the best top band conditions I've experienced. Matt NQ6N _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topba
This appears to be the 4O3A unit. I hadn't realized these existed, so I'm glad you posted the question: http://www.4o3a.com/index.php/products/ham-radio-gear/crystal-front-end-unit/ _________________
In preparation for the Stew I'm thinking of setting up a two element end-fire array aimed at Europe, and possibly another one aimed south. I've done some reading about these types of arrays and I thi
I realized the attached Smith chart image did not come through on the reflector so I posted it on the web, here is the chart: https://www.dropbox.com/s/nwfqr6xhsfdgjjb/Screenshot%202017-03-09%2013.03
I've received word that the Dropbox link was requiring sign-ups to Dropbox, so I have created a link to the Smith chart using a different image upload service: http://imgur.com/a/RmE1Q 73, Matt NQ6N
This is a very interesting discussion. I'd noticed some bugs in DXpedition mode with FT8 but am looking forward to those being resolved. I'd suggest an alternative FT8 frequency for any and all parti
I found biodegradable garden staples at the local home improvement store. 73, Matt NQ6N _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband