- 1. Topband: FTDX-9000D (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Clements" <philc@texascellnet.com>
- Date: Sat, 6 Aug 2005 14:39:34 -0500
- I don't want to spend $11,500 for a new radio only to find it is a "kit" that needs mods in order to sound good on CW, and be competitive RX-wise on 160 meters, and in contests. Someone that has "bit
- /archives//html/Topband/2005-08/msg00007.html (6,493 bytes)
- 2. Topband: DX Engineering RX Four-Square (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Clements" <philc@texascellnet.com>
- Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2005 13:25:01 -0600
- Has anyone yet sprung for the new DX Engineering DXE-ARAV-4P set of active antennas and the DXE-RFS-1P 4-square box with controller? The manufacturer claims that this set-up will give performance of
- /archives//html/Topband/2005-11/msg00048.html (6,748 bytes)
- 3. Topband: DX Engineering RX Four-Square (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Clements" <philc@texascellnet.com>
- Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2005 11:44:24 -0600
- Several guys have asked me to give reports received about the 4-sq. "Better than Beverage by 1/2 S unit on 80m, down 1/4 S unit from Beverage on 160m. F/B and F/S rejection 30-50 db." "Two thumbs up!
- /archives//html/Topband/2005-11/msg00069.html (7,436 bytes)
- 4. Topband: Condx Last Night in East Texas (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Clements" <philc@texascellnet.com>
- Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 16:42:08 -0600
- I totally agree with Paul, N1BUG, last night the condx. were weird here in East TX also. At first light this morning I went out and walked my Beverages; I was sure they were down or broken! DX signal
- /archives//html/Topband/2005-11/msg00330.html (6,834 bytes)
- 5. Topband: Experiments with band pass filter and K9AY loop (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Clements" <philc@texascellnet.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 13:46:34 -0600
- Gary, K9AY, has made life simpler for us. I sprung for the model AYL-4. This includes a 4-direction loop system. The switch box contains an 8 position switch to remotely change the value of the termi
- /archives//html/Topband/2005-11/msg00339.html (7,871 bytes)
- 6. Topband: Beverage Suggestions/Comments (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Clements" <philc@texascellnet.com>
- Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2005 23:55:29 -0600
- While I'm on a roll putting up a new Beverage, I would like advice and comments from you Guru's out there. I was a city-dweller for many years, and I now have the chance to put up as many Beverages a
- /archives//html/Topband/2005-12/msg00072.html (7,551 bytes)
- 7. Topband: Conditions from East Texas This Season (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Clements" <philc@texascellnet.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2005 14:04:21 -0600
- I was so glad to read Charles, K5ZK's observations on recent openings and contest weekends. I have walked all my Beverages several times lately just to see if they were still up! Listening to all the
- /archives//html/Topband/2005-12/msg00326.html (8,104 bytes)
- 8. Topband: Beverages (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Clements" <philc@texascellnet.com>
- Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2006 18:33:06 -0600
- Sage advice has been given lately here on the reflector on Beverages. I procrastinated for a long time after putting up my first one. It is to the East, 80 degrees. Last month, I put up a N/S, switch
- /archives//html/Topband/2006-01/msg00059.html (7,711 bytes)
- 9. Topband: CQWW 160 (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Clements" <philc@texascellnet.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 17:01:48 -0600
- I'm sure we are all hoping for continued good conditions for the contest this weekend. In looking over the list of planned operations by some very rare entities, it is apparent that not all of the ju
- /archives//html/Topband/2006-01/msg00366.html (7,756 bytes)
- 10. Topband: Should Be A Great Night! (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Clements" <philc@texascellnet.com>
- Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2006 17:54:23 -0600
- Okay, it's local S.S. in E. TX. The SSN is 78, A=0, K=0 and the oval is almost non-existent. One would think I would be knee-deep in DX now, but noooooooo. Even the world-wide spots are slim tonight.
- /archives//html/Topband/2006-02/msg00037.html (6,474 bytes)
- 11. Topband: Orion II (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Clements" <philc@texascellnet.com>
- Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2006 20:19:08 -0600
- I'm not sure if any deliveries of the Orion II have been made yet, but if you have one, I would love to hear from you. I need to know if it clicks, and if it has any nasty habits when the power is tu
- /archives//html/Topband/2006-02/msg00065.html (6,603 bytes)
- 12. Topband: Beverage Antenna Direction (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Clements" <philc@texascellnet.com>
- Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 13:08:23 -0600
- Trying to obtain the direction my Beverage is pointed; I went out at high-noon and laid a large protractor on the ground where the shadow of the Beverage wire crossed the shadow of the post holding t
- /archives//html/Topband/2006-02/msg00127.html (6,534 bytes)
- 13. Topband: TY5MR (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Clements" <philc@texascellnet.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 13:02:46 -0600
- What a pleasant surprise to add another country to the log so late in the season. The thunderstorm Gods here in Texas saw fit to lay off for a few days. I must congratulate the TY Team on their obvio
- /archives//html/Topband/2006-03/msg00191.html (6,924 bytes)
- 14. Topband: Beverage Installation Question. (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Clements" <philc@texascellnet.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:49:27 -0500
- I have laid out a path for another Beverage. It is through heavy brush. How far to each side do I need to clear the path before the law of diminishing returns occurs? ON4UN's book does not cover near
- /archives//html/Topband/2006-08/msg00080.html (6,494 bytes)
- 15. Topband: Auroral Oval (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Clements" <philc@texascellnet.com>
- Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 21:53:21 -0500
- Wow! Take a look at the oval tonight. The red part covers well into the northern USA. I wonder if you guys up there can see the lights? Needless to say, the band is el-stinko tonight in Texas. (((73)
- /archives//html/Topband/2006-10/msg00141.html (6,302 bytes)
- 16. Re: Topband: Auroral Oval (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Clements" <philc@texascellnet.com>
- Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2006 12:43:26 -0500
- http://solar.uleth.ca/www.aurora.php I look at this site every night at sundown. (((73))) Phil, K5PC _______________________________________________ Topband mailing list Topband@contesting.com http:
- /archives//html/Topband/2006-10/msg00149.html (7,255 bytes)
- 17. Re: Topband: Auroral Oval (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Clements" <philc@texascellnet.com>
- Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2006 15:36:27 -0500
- Sorry for typo; it is: http://solar.uleth.ca/www/aurora.php (((73))) Phil, K5PC _______________________________________________ Topband mailing list Topband@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.co
- /archives//html/Topband/2006-10/msg00152.html (7,593 bytes)
- 18. Topband: DX Eng. Reversable Beverages (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Clements" <philc@texascellnet.com>
- Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2006 19:05:28 -0500
- Gary, Did you have the #26 awg jumpers installed in series with each end of the ladder line as suggested in the manual? I have not bothered to put those on mine yet, but your experience scares me. I
- /archives//html/Topband/2006-10/msg00155.html (7,442 bytes)
- 19. Topband: Decoupling Elevated Radials on 160M (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Clements" <philc@texascellnet.com>
- Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2006 12:53:02 -0600
- My feed line choke is 24 turns of RG-8 on a 6 inch PVC pipe. It is located right at the feed point, 60 ft. up the tower. Is this sufficient, or do I need something more? (((73))) Phil, K5PC ________
- /archives//html/Topband/2006-12/msg00355.html (7,728 bytes)
- 20. Topband: JD1BME (score: 1)
- Author: "Phil Clements" <philc@texascellnet.com>
- Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2006 12:40:45 -0600
- Thanks for your time and trouble, Bill. I have failed in many attempts here to get any information at all. You would think that the JARL could find out to whom this license was issued. This is a new
- /archives//html/Topband/2006-12/msg00356.html (7,091 bytes)
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