- 61. Topband: PT0S Logs (score: 1)
- Author: "Chortek, Robert L" <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:21:39 +0000
- According to the PT0S website, there are 9964 QSOs in the Database - Last QSOs in the Database: 1057 UTC 14 November 2012 73, Bob/AA6VB _______________________________________________ Topband reflect
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-11/msg00201.html (6,942 bytes)
- 62. Topband: 8877 Tube (score: 1)
- Author: "Chortek, Robert L" <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:56:42 +0000
- Wonder if someone can help with a technical question with the amp I use on 160 meters. The Spec Sheet for the 8877 tube lists the "Absolute Maximum Plate Voltage of 4000 Volts" for the tube, and also
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-11/msg00206.html (6,892 bytes)
- 63. Topband: PT0S (score: 1)
- Author: "Chortek, Robert L" <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
- Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2012 02:34:22 +0000
- Logs are on LoTW. Incredible. Those guys are amazing!!!!! Thank you es 73! Bob AA6VB Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ Topband reflector - topband@contesting.com
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-11/msg00340.html (7,547 bytes)
- 64. Re: Topband: November 30-December 2 -- ARRL 160 Meter Contest (score: 1)
- Author: "Chortek, Robert L" <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
- Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:22:25 +0000
- We can look forward to "Stew Perry".... Bob AA6VB Sent from my iPhone and get 60 multipliers. I run 100 JAs (5,500 miles) and a few VKs and ZLs (6,000 - 8,000 miles) and get three multipliers. And ma
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-11/msg00479.html (11,641 bytes)
- 65. Re: Topband: DX window (score: 1)
- Author: "Chortek, Robert L" <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2012 16:59:54 +0000
- The idea is that W/VE stations do not call CQ in the window, but can respond to a DX station who is calling there. Respond on the DX frequency unless, of course the DX is working split. Yes, and that
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-12/msg00172.html (9,039 bytes)
- 66. Re: Topband: Elevated Radials Questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Chortek, Robert L" <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2012 01:44:25 +0000
- Not to hijack the thread, but anyone have a general idea how much improvement one would get by going from 8 to 12 gull wing resonant elevated radials on a 60 foot base loaded vertical? 73, Bob AA6VB
- /archives//html/Topband/2012-12/msg00361.html (7,637 bytes)
- 67. Re: Topband: 'Re: fine whiskey is a daylight beverage (score: 1)
- Author: "Chortek, Robert L" <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
- Date: Thu, 9 May 2013 18:23:52 +0000
- This one is AWESOME: "In days of old when ops were bold and sidebands not invented, the word would pass by pounding brass and all were well contended." (author unknown to me? would like to know where
- /archives//html/Topband/2013-05/msg00071.html (9,043 bytes)
- 68. Re: Topband: Vertical vs inverted L question/opinions (score: 1)
- Author: "Chortek, Robert L" <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
- Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 21:38:30 +0000
- Don, Others are far more knowledgable than I, but top loading has less loss than base loading so the L should perform better, all else being equal. That said, I have been using a 60' base loaded vert
- /archives//html/Topband/2013-08/msg00120.html (9,128 bytes)
- 69. Re: Topband: 160m/80m duoband vertical question (score: 1)
- Author: "Chortek, Robert L" <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
- Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2013 15:17:31 +0000
- Hi Jim I use a telescoping fiberglass pole with a 34 foot wire inside for 40 meters and run a 23 foot wire up the outside for 30 meters with both wires connected together at the base and fed there ag
- /archives//html/Topband/2013-11/msg00113.html (9,071 bytes)
- 70. Re: Topband: NOISE CANCELLERS (score: 1)
- Author: "Chortek, Robert L" <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
- Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2013 19:04:46 +0000
- Tom, Thank you for providing this information. Your time is valuable and we all appreciate your input on these (and countless other matter)! 73, Bob AA6VB Sent from my iPhone _________________ Topban
- /archives//html/Topband/2013-11/msg00250.html (12,179 bytes)
- 71. Topband: Detuning TX Antenna (score: 1)
- Author: "Chortek, Robert L" <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
- Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2013 17:18:01 +0000
- Good Morning, I am finally getting around to detuning my 160/80 meter vertical on receive and plan to use a simple 12v relay to turn off the power to the antenna switch and the DXE Time Variable Sequ
- /archives//html/Topband/2013-12/msg00083.html (6,670 bytes)
- 72. Re: Topband: Detuning TX Antenna (score: 1)
- Author: "Chortek, Robert L" <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
- Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2013 19:01:02 +0000
- Hi Tom, The switchbox is a homemade relay box located at the base of the vertical about 100 feet from my shack. One relay adds in a loading coil at the base of the 60' vertical antenna for 160 meters
- /archives//html/Topband/2013-12/msg00085.html (9,313 bytes)
- 73. Topband: Radial Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Chortek, Robert L" <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
- Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2014 19:51:50 +0000
- Hello Fellow Topbanders - We are about to embark on a front yard landscaping project at our home on a tiny 12, 500 sq. ft. lot. It occurred to me this would be an excellent opportunity to put down a
- /archives//html/Topband/2014-01/msg00031.html (7,433 bytes)
- 74. Re: Topband: Ground Radials (score: 1)
- Author: "Chortek, Robert L" <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
- Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2014 15:30:14 +0000
- Thanks Eddy, Rudy's work is excellent and I've studied much of it in detail! My question, in-artfully posed, related to the impact of the house on a ground radial system, not elevated vs . Ground rad
- /archives//html/Topband/2014-01/msg00056.html (8,217 bytes)
- 75. Topband: Radial Question - Wrap Up (score: 1)
- Author: "Chortek, Robert L" <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
- Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2014 19:02:37 +0000
- Thanks to everyone who provided very helpful advice. I've tried to respond to everyone individually, but in case I missed anyone - thank you! I'm on the fence about changing the radial system. I'll p
- /archives//html/Topband/2014-01/msg00060.html (6,919 bytes)
- 76. Topband: Help! (score: 1)
- Author: "Chortek, Robert L" <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2014 15:39:41 +0000
- GM I worked the HS0 for a new one (139) this morning BUT my log just crashed and I forgot his suffix. Did anyone else work him and know the full call? Please help..... Thanks! Bob Sent from my iPhone
- /archives//html/Topband/2014-01/msg00243.html (6,947 bytes)
- 77. Re: Topband: Help! (score: 1)
- Author: "Chortek, Robert L" <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2014 15:42:56 +0000
- Forgot to add my call - AA6VB Sent from my iPhone _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
- /archives//html/Topband/2014-01/msg00244.html (7,540 bytes)
- 78. Topband: Antenna Help (score: 1)
- Author: "Chortek, Robert L" <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
- Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2014 00:36:08 +0000
- Thinking about a simple 30-160 meter vertical system with minimal compromises: 60 foot tapered aluminum 1/4 wave in 80, plus, Run two 1/4 wave wires from the base to standoffs mounted at the appropri
- /archives//html/Topband/2014-01/msg00379.html (7,587 bytes)
- 79. Re: Topband: FT5ZM logs updated (score: 1)
- Author: "Chortek, Robert L" <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
- Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2014 22:19:36 +0000
- Log through 2/1/14 13:59 UTC Sent from my iPhone _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
- /archives//html/Topband/2014-02/msg00020.html (8,504 bytes)
- 80. Re: Topband: Fwd: ARRL Board meets next week - I'm looking for input (score: 1)
- Author: "Chortek, Robert L" <Robert.Chortek@berliner.com>
- Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2015 16:23:08 +0000
- People should be free to operate any way they please - within the rules. I understand this discussion is about what the rules "should" be. It's all about having fun! It's also about striking a reason
- /archives//html/Topband/2015-07/msg00054.html (9,898 bytes)
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