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41. Topband: VP6J (score: 1)
Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2016 14:29:55 +0000
Nob and Ken were very loud this morning on 1.823.5 MHz to KS, logged at 1201z using the rain gutter on our house and 100 W. A few minutes later the house started shaking and the ceiling fans swaying.
/archives//html/Topband/2016-09/msg00000.html (6,099 bytes)

42. Re: Topband: 160 meter L (score: 1)
Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2017 18:29:36 +0000
I fly a balloon vertical for 160 meters (1/4 wavelength) with 8 radials. For 80 meters I use a standard tuner right at the base feed point to match it = ~ 1/2 wave. It gets out quite well. Voltages w
/archives//html/Topband/2017-03/msg00091.html (7,793 bytes)

43. Re: Topband: FT8 - the end of 160m old school DXing? (score: 1)
Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:49:56 +0000
A similar situation regarding digital modes took place on 50 MHz this summer. In the case of 6 meters, JT65 and FT8 are now the predominant modes for DX work on 6 meters. During terrestrial sporadic-
/archives//html/Topband/2017-10/msg00195.html (7,189 bytes)

44. Topband: Baker Island DXpedition on 160 (score: 1)
Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:14:01 +0000
Back in the 90's - KH6ND was active from Kure Is on 160M during July. He was very workable in North America in the early morning hours before NA sunrise. I logged Mike with 100 w and my balloon suppo
/archives//html/Topband/2018-06/msg00080.html (7,679 bytes)

45. Re: Topband: FT8 - How it really works (score: 1)
Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2018 20:10:10 +0000
Jerry: Clever way to evaluate FT8 SNR reports with your VFO 1 and 2 comparisons. I often see positive numbers on FT8 160 meter signal reports for strong stations on FT8. For example -- if a station i
/archives//html/Topband/2018-12/msg00208.html (8,736 bytes)

46. Re: Topband: KV4FZ (score: 1)
Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 12:30:50 +0000
In addition to being a superb Topband operator, Herb also operated some on 50 MHz. I worked him back in May, 2017 on 6 Meter CW. Nice to see NĜUU's note about him, as well as the others. Hope everyon
/archives//html/Topband/2020-05/msg00000.html (5,998 bytes)

47. Topband: Balloon Supported Verticals (score: 1)
Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2021 23:18:46 +0000
I have used 1/4 wave balloon supported wire vertical for years. Usually a 5 ft diameter balloon. 8 - 16 50 ft radials. They work well, logged VK0EK with it with 100 watts. N0JK Sent from my Galaxy __
/archives//html/Topband/2021-11/msg00022.html (6,899 bytes)

48. Re: Topband: DX Conditions (score: 1)
Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2024 20:19:40 +0000
I have not been on 160 Meters much this winter season. I am a 6 Meter operator and that is where I spend my most of my time. I got on 160 Meters this morning to try for TX5S. But my main 160 antenna
/archives//html/Topband/2024-01/msg00124.html (8,702 bytes)

49. Re: Topband: Bob K4UEE silent key (score: 1)
Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:00:39 +0000
Sorry to hear. Bob was kind and helpful to newcomers to the Topband as well. In 1993 Bob was with the AH1A DXpedition. I was using a balloon supported ĵwave vertical to try to work AH1A. Early Sunday
/archives//html/Topband/2024-02/msg00057.html (7,616 bytes)

50. Re: Topband: Topband CY9C (score: 1)
Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2024 19:20:58 +0000
Congrats to Mike and others logging CY9C. Copied here in eastern KS on both CW and FT8. No luck getting a reply with 100 w and 40 foot vertical last evening. Noted lots of QRN on the band. Need a bet
/archives//html/Topband/2024-09/msg00031.html (7,604 bytes)

51. Topband: C21MM (score: 1)
Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2024 17:11:22 +0000
Guten Abend, Andy! FB on the update re. C21MM. Very loud signal here on 12M last evening. Look forward to your 160 and 80M activity. 73 Jon N0JK KS ________________________________ Today's Topics: 1.
/archives//html/Topband/2024-10/msg00039.html (7,948 bytes)

52. Re: Topband: ARRL 160 (score: 1)
Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2024 19:11:41 +0000
I was on from home, loaded up rain gutter on house to hand out a few contest Qs. On around 0300 UTC with TS-850 barefoot. Many California stations were pretty strong. Logged K7RAT OR. I copied severa
/archives//html/Topband/2024-12/msg00015.html (7,479 bytes)

53. Topband: AA7JV/MM Contest (score: 1)
Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2024 17:29:14 +0000
George you were very loud on my rain gutter antenna and thank you for the contact. You hear well! Despite a minimal antenna with high local noise and around 50 watts, I worked the following patient D
/archives//html/Topband/2024-12/msg00022.html (7,523 bytes)

54. Topband: Re. AA7JV/MM Contest. (score: 1)
Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:21:45 +0000
I logged on paper (yes) and typed the log in the WA7BNM Cabrillo converter for submission. I had to make a small change. The "Robot" balked at this: QSO: 1800 CW 2024-12-08 xxxx N0JK 599 KS AA7JV/MM
/archives//html/Topband/2024-12/msg00036.html (7,562 bytes)

55. Topband: CQ 160 CW (score: 1)
Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:38:10 +0000
I was watching 6 Meters for the predicted CME impact Saturday. It turned out to be a "no show." But the quiet geomagnetic conditions were favorable for the CQ 160 CW contest. I had planned an antenna
/archives//html/Topband/2025-01/msg00061.html (7,119 bytes)

56. Re: Topband: ARRL 160m (score: 1)
Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:17:02 +0000
I was on Saturday evening and noted strong signals from ZF5T, T48K and PJ2T. They seemed to be having difficulty copying callers - perhaps high static. No luck with any of them with the rain gutter a
/archives//html/Topband/2025-02/msg00023.html (7,655 bytes)

57. Topband: CQ 160 SSB contest. (score: 1)
Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:42:20 +0000
I got on Saturday evening to hand out a few contacts to contestants. Again the rain gutter antenna was pressed into service. SSB on 160 Meters is a different animal than CW, and power with a good tra
/archives//html/Topband/2025-02/msg00026.html (7,055 bytes)

58. Topband: VP2VI topband (score: 1)
Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2025 17:39:33 +0000
Guten Abend, Andy. VP2VI was strong to the Midwest USA last evening around 0330 UTC on FT8 but no luck getting through with 100 watts and vertical. Understand QRN in the Caribbean is high. Hope to wo
/archives//html/Topband/2025-04/msg00014.html (7,424 bytes)

59. Re: Topband: 160m CW QSO VP2VI (score: 1)
Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:36:18 +0000
if you had a CW QSO with VP2VI on 160m , please tell me what did you use as TX antenna and how much power? Thanks, Andy DL8LAS @ VP2VI Guten Morgen, Andy! The VP2VI group has done an outstanding job
/archives//html/Topband/2025-04/msg00045.html (9,890 bytes)

60. Topband: 160m FT8 QSO VP2VI (score: 1)
Author: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2025 02:44:26 +0000
if you had a CW QSO with VP2VI on 160m , please tell me what did you use as TX antenna and how much power? Thanks, Andy DL8LAS @ VP2VI Guten Nacht, Andy! Well, not CW. I do appreciate the 160M FT8 Q
/archives//html/Topband/2025-04/msg00056.html (9,539 bytes)


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