Greetings All Where Terry Burge posted ==> == Message: 1 Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 22:07:47 -0700 (PDT) From: terry burge <ki7m@comcast.net> To: topband@contesting.com, terry burge <ki7m@comcast.net> Su
Is this for real or is he using a remote? Copying *IV3PRK* ==> Txmtr <https://www.pskreporter.info/pskmap.html#> Band <https://www.pskreporter.info/pskmap.html#> Mode <https://www.pskreporter.info/ps
I had no idea those LINKS were included in my email posting about copying IV3PRK using FT8 on 160 last night. My apology to all. I ran WSPR thru the night and discovered DP0GVN copied W7WKR and W8AC
I use a "Big Shot" arborist slingshot to install my wire antennas from tall Fir and Cottonwood trees. Check it out here ==> *https://www.sherrilltree.com/sherrilltree-big-shot-standard-kit <https://w
Hello Guy (and the group) I just finished reading your reply/observations on 160-Meter verticals - L's, etc - and wonder what your thoughts may be for the so-called "Half-Square" antenna (H-S) where
If I remember correctly, there have been requests here for folks to listen to an offending signal so its location can be determined. There is a fairly inexpensive way to accomplish this task using a
Check-out this work by G3ZIL and others ==> *https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319903566_Improving_HF_Band_SNR_from_analysis_of_WSPR_spots <https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319903566_I
As a starting point to check-out *everything* between the feed-line connection directly at the *antenna feed-point* and a receiver, connect a 50-ohm termination at the *antenna-end* of the feed-line
I've been using a Sherrill "BigShot" slingshot for years to install wire antennas in the tall Fir trees around my place. It will launch a 3/4-inch metal pipe-elbow over 100-plus feet tall trees w/o a
Hello All Maybe the proof of the pudding is to apply the CM-Choke at the end of your TX/RX coax and replace the antenna connection with a 50 (75) Ohm load. Then compare any received signals at the re
Greetings All Here are my basic conditions: - KiwiSDR (~DC-to-30MHz) or - Apache-Labs 7000dle - Dell laptop computer - Both on battery power I have cleaned up my system using chokes and filtering to
Hello Chuck Are you using a heavy-duty soldering iron and continuously "scrubbing-like-hell" the Aluminum surface under the oil with the 'tip' to break-thru the AL-oxidation layer to allow the solder
Hi Jim/K9YC I read your material ==> http://k9yc.com/Coax-Stubs.pdf " Q: How can I attach PL259s to half-inch CATV hard line? BIG SNIP" I use the regular CATV industry connectors with the LONG center
Hi Jim and All I presently have four new but unpackaged ==> https://www.google.com/search?q=%22gp+500+du+connector%22&oq=%22gp+500+du+connector%22&aqs=chrome..69i57j33.25553j1j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UT
Requesting "Off-Line" replies to a question I am strongly considering purchasing an Elecraft KPA-500 and KAT-500 amplifier and tuner combo. The KPA-1500 is probably too much for the neighbors around
Greetings All I want to try a balloon supported Vertical for 160. Any advice on sources for balloons? Mylar material and diameters up to 2-feet would be my choice. 73. Dick/w7wkr at CN97uj __________
Greetings to All ! Thank you to everyone who has responded to my original note. Looks like I will have to do my own search for the balloons as no one included a source for them BUT did include lots o
Hello A really simple way to 'match' your antenna after gathering the feed-Z at the interested frequency is to enter the data into ==> "*Iowa Hills Smith Chart v3.0*" software to establish the matchi