have a 70 foot per side, elevation aprox 25 ft, corner supports only, 12 Ga solid copper, fed at the corner with open wire all the way to johnson match box here in shack for 80mtrs...works GREAT on 7
Hi RickIn regards to copperweld near the ocean, here in California wire near the coast, my copperweld has not held up too well as the steel rusts then fails due to intrusion through any damage to the
since we are talking installation-- I need to get a tool for connector installation, any preferences on tool for installing the connectors? or at least any that should be avoided as they do not last?
Hi Larrytwo possible kinds F Connectors, maybe more 1. O ring inside the fitting look for ( PCT International) PCT-TRS-6LMG or 2. on the exterior like a rubber nose (Belden) PPC EX6WS note this conne
I too have bought this (actually two of em) and works great. (I use one modified for LW use.... 470khz) 73 Renée, k6fsb Here is a link to a low cost preamp on ebay. I have purchased one and it works
I think the best method is F connector, snap and seal, if you must have a 259 use an adapter. Renée, K6FSB planning on installing some more beverages. i have a roll of CATV 75 ohm cable. it is the ki
Paul - Congratulations! I marvel to think of the changes you have seen in all those years.....may you have many more! Renée, K6FSB On 2017-01-19 07:34 AM, PAUL M ELLIOTT wrote: Made it! 19 January 20
I second this as I was learning about some other modes...now whether I (to )use them or not is another story and a personal one (for each to decide). Tnx Renée, K6FSB 1. One is the effectiveness of t
hi alli hear a lot of moaning that there is not any cw.......well quit moaning and call CQ for a while. do it often. not just listen . someone has to transmit and someone has to listen then answer,.
re the pl259/so239: The impedance bumps are generally irrelevant where the cable connects to the antenna or equipment due to the way most wiring is done at those points. notice I said generally. The
amen to another computer free shack. I too waste much time on 'puters as it is. however.... to each their own. I did enjoy the story. Renée, k6fsb On 2019-05-29 5:57 a.m., Rob Atkinson wrote: I can't
naw....they got bit.... I too have a delete.....works great! Renée Wes Mark K3MSB _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector _________________ Sear
I agree. It is disconcerting to reference something we cannot all access. If possible at least place said info where those that wish to access may do so. if possible paraphraseThe "how to article" in
well in this case it appeared to be targeted and rightly so IMO to those of us on topband. you have a delete button yes???? then..... I have said too much.....and this will drag on for ever if we all
Hans et allI kinda mirror Hans, myself having been licensed since 1967 and having to learn/do things the old/hard way which makes things sweeter when they happen....the pc to pc is not my thing and n
Davejust as I was starting to get it together, I had my 160 antennas come down a few years ago due to trees dying, then after beginning to put things back then snow takes things down...(ok falling br
Jimclarificationmoved to little town of Rail road Flat...95248...actually it was Moms place for 30 yrs and I was able to operate up here a lot...nice and quiet S1 noise...I still have the place in th
available here no membership required. https://worldradiohistory.com/BOOKSHELF-ARH/Technology/Directional-Antenna-Patterns-Smith-2nd-1958.pdf https://worldradiohistory.com/BOOKSHELF-ARH/Technology/Di
80 is now next useless in the city of American canyon, california...20 to 30 over noise.....I gave up. still ok in the foothills on 5 acres....now need time to get the antennas back up, other things