So.... I get up at 3 in the morning and go down to the CW part of the band to see if I can hear any of you guys calling CQ. NADA ... from what I can tell, the band is dead. Not one signal. I go up to
Some cable tv splitters will work below 2mhz. Youll need to test it to be sure. Mike va3mw Sent from my iPad _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflec
Hi Roger Did you look up in the FT8 band? That is where everyone is. Mike va3mw _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
You maybe correct Roger. I was just telling you where they all went. :) I often hear .. no one on CW on 160M, but if you then look at the FT8 passband, it looks like 20M. Now, with FT4 coming, we mig
For Ticks Make sure you are well covered with normal cloths. It is something to be concerned about, but not stressed about. When you get done, have someone inspect your entire body to see if any Tick
Good morning Do we know if the SNR is calculated over the RF passband filter width, or is is calculated over AF filter bandwidth in the WSJTx engine, which it knows? There is a big difference. Mike v
You might want to listen to this TAPR presentation on Noise and Noise calculations. https://youtu.be/xXXj1Ko4ZXg I found it pretty interesting. Mike va3mw _________________ Searchable Archives: http:
OMG... No one is mandating that you use FT8. If you don't like it, don't use it. End of Story. What is the big deal? This is sounding like your mother telling you to eat all your Grits before you lea
All I have been running a 160M Inverted L right up beside some pine trees to the 80ft level and then I have the horizontal part moving away. The support for the vertical part is in the tree it runs u
Dave A better definition of Robot is required..(this is not related to remote -- a remote is a long mic cord) Yes, there are versions of WSJTx that have been compiled that are 100%. You go to bed and
Found it Mike va3mw 35. Ms, Jairam moved, seconded by Mr. Williams: WHEREAS, there has been a growing concern over fully automated contacts being made and claimed for DXCC credit, THEREFORE, BE IT RE
I have used Quad Copters for years. In fact, there was a Picture of me doing in QST about 8 years ago! It is by far the most accurate way to make it happen! Mike va3mw _________________ Searchable Ar
Hi Doug Ignore those splitting hairs. :) Yes, and inverted L will represent a load that should work for your radio without any additional tuners (should). I run an inverted L right up the side of an
When I did my Inverted L with the elevated radials, I think the impedance was about 38 ohms. I decided to wind a 1.5:1 Unun based on Cecil's book on a K Mix. That brought it nicely in line to about 5
I have long given up trying to waterproof boxes from Rain. I keep them rain proof and make sure there are multiple places for water to run out. I also do a lot with Alpine Ski racing and we have timi
Regardless of what the others say and who are thankless... For those that committed time, vacation and certainly lots of personal CASH, I thank the entire team. Your contributions to the hobby are ce
It is clear that the 160M is just full of grumpy old farts. That is ok, we are getting used to it. :) You'd think someone is making them use FT8. No one said you had to use it. If you don't like it,
More than once now, I found my 160m noise related to a plugged in and not in use power tool battery charger. Mike va3mw _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Top
Nice. Your comment was really not even worth making. Lets call it bullying _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector