Sent from my iPhone Sorry Roger, but I dont recall reading the accounts you assert the ham reflectors are full of. Seems to me what I mostly read are postings about three types of antenna grounds: (1
Europe is tough in New Mexico, but last evening for about an hour after sunset (0100Z-0200Z) I worked G3YRO, SM5EDX, and OR18TLS. As often happens, signals were barely copyable when I worked them, wi
160m was excellent this morning to Asia hl9ivl was 599, many JA stations. Last night was also very strong into EU, never easy from New Mexico. 73, Jim w8zr Sent from my iPhone _________________ Searc
John, I had exactly the same experience as you with the DXE 450 ohm ladderline. After two frustrating years of repairs, I finally switched it for WD-1/TT mil surplus field telephone wire. I now have
Interesting. The parallel lengths of wd1a on my beverages are spaced about four inches apart. I use the same DXE matching xformers I used with my DXE ladderline. 73, Jim w8zr Sent from my iPhone ____
Good conditions this morning, quiet band, strong signals from Asia into New Mexico. 73, Jim w8zr Sent from my iPhone _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topban
I use two lengths of WD1/TT (twisted pair), with the strands in each length twisted together. The two lengths are parallel, separated by about 4.5 inches, and threaded loosely through a hole in a cer
I've also heard that the native impedance a twisted pair of WD1A/TT is about 150ohms. In my application, I use two parallel lengths of WD1A/TT, spaced about 4.5inches. Each twisted pair acts like a s
Worked VK6LW this morning (1300Z) and he peaked 579 with QSB into Santa Fe. Interestingly, I didnt hear a peep from JAs, which are usually plentiful here in the mornings. Band was quiet, more like No
Hi David, I live in a windy area with 100km frequent wind gusts in the spring. I bought a DXE heavy duty 80m self-supporting tilt-over vertical on the advice of a professional tower guy. It was expen
Hi Randy, My 720ft beverages (also made of WD1a strung between ceramic insulstors) have short lengths (12 inches or so) of 26 AWG wire that act as fuses. Each end of the wire is stapled to the 4 x 4
Congrats to you and Ward, Frank, on your fine QST article. Youve got my vote! 73, Jim w8zr Sent from my iPhone _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Refl
Good move, Mark. We all know the current assault on Ukraine is not the fault of our many good Russian ham buddies, and while I know we all wish them well, it's more important at this moment to get th
I completely agree with Pete's take on this issue. However, I also understand that Russian hams are technically blameless. If boycotted in the DX contest, they would thus be paying a penalty for some