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61. Re: Topband: H40TT on 160m (score: 1)
Author: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 22:45:41 -0500
I wasn't hiding anything. My callsign is in my email address. Just tired about hearing from all the whiners. It is like they are being told to use it or .. what ever. The comment was posted full well
/archives//html/Topband/2019-11/msg00155.html (13,241 bytes)

62. Re: Topband: Computer noise (score: 1)
Author: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 12:50:46 -0500
I have now tossed all my Amateur switching supplies (almost). The older they got, the noisier they got. The last one to go was the Alinco DM-330V. I really liked this as a bench supply, but its time
/archives//html/Topband/2019-11/msg00171.html (7,888 bytes)

63. Topband: WSPR for 160M (score: 1)
Author: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 20:59:01 -0500
If you have never tried WSPR or watched the WSPR Map then you are missing a great beacon tool for openings and RF paths. WSPR is a beaconing tool and I have used it very successfully as a propagation
/archives//html/Topband/2019-11/msg00179.html (6,346 bytes)

64. Re: Topband: K9AY Loop not performing (score: 1)
Author: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2019 22:03:30 -0500
Hi Pete That is one interesting find. I'm going to have to do some tests and see if I have the same issue. My RX antenna and TX antennas are about 2 wavelengths apart and both are very well choked in
/archives//html/Topband/2019-12/msg00091.html (9,807 bytes)

65. Re: Topband: FT-8 Contest would be great for Topband (score: 1)
Author: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 14:15:08 -0500
Yes, the success is staggering. There are graphs that show the FT8 usage and I would paste it into the body of the email, but I can't. Clublog published it somewhere. It shows a deep decline on CW an
/archives//html/Topband/2020-01/msg00111.html (11,545 bytes)

66. Re: Topband: New Modes, Systems, etc (score: 1)
Author: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2020 16:48:10 -0500
This list has the largest collection of grumpy old farts possible and I say that with some reality and kindness. :) You know who you are. You sit in your shack and do nothing but complain. How many o
/archives//html/Topband/2020-01/msg00170.html (9,022 bytes)

67. Re: Topband: Remote receiver deafness. Was: New Modes, Systems, etc (score: 1)
Author: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2020 20:04:20 -0500
On and off I have had a Web SDR available to some. To back up with Vince is saying, it is often on a 'left over antenna', or mh HF6V. Good enough for 40 and up and certainly not good enough for 80 or
/archives//html/Topband/2020-01/msg00183.html (9,449 bytes)

68. Re: Topband: recording off the air (score: 1)
Author: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:17:43 -0500
At the audio level, QSOOrder integrates into N1MM. https://github.com/k3it/qsorder Mike va3mw _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
/archives//html/Topband/2020-01/msg00289.html (10,760 bytes)

69. Re: Topband: recording off the air (score: 1)
Author: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 07:17:14 -0500
Hi Terry For some contests, such as CQWW, it is a requirement if you are a big top gun station. For most of us mortals, it isn't required. I've used QSOOrder many times and it works very well. Mike v
/archives//html/Topband/2020-01/msg00301.html (8,773 bytes)

70. Re: Topband: Cheating etc (score: 1)
Author: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 07:33:36 -0500
To put it simply You are only cheating yourself. It is not up to me to control other adults. Mike va3mw _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
/archives//html/Topband/2020-02/msg00111.html (9,089 bytes)

71. Re: Topband: RBN and cluster spots (score: 1)
Author: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 15:12:12 -0400
Hi All Every cluster you connect to has very similar filtering, you just have to issue the commands. On my cluster, va3mw.dxcluster.org:41112, I only share spots that come from my zones and neighbour
/archives//html/Topband/2020-03/msg00096.html (11,065 bytes)

72. Re: Topband: FT8 clutter on the DX Cluster (score: 1)
Author: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Date: Tue, 12 May 2020 20:08:24 -0400
Because they can. The DX cluster is like bragging on Twitter. :) May I suggest that you run some filters that are related to your cluster login that only allow spots for those bands you are intereste
/archives//html/Topband/2020-05/msg00055.html (8,590 bytes)

73. Re: Topband: Windows 10 Update heads up (score: 1)
Author: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2020 21:10:33 -0400
Just to tell the other side of the story. I have 5 computers, all Windows 10 Pro. 3 of them used on multiple Flex radios since 2013. And, as you have read, corruption does not affect 100% of the ama
/archives//html/Topband/2020-08/msg00025.html (9,641 bytes)

74. Re: Topband: Checking the integrity of 75 ohm cable (score: 1)
Author: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2020 19:50:17 -0400
RigExpert has a variety of Antenna Analyzers that have a built in TDRs. I highly recommend them. Mike va3mw _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflect
/archives//html/Topband/2020-10/msg00111.html (8,991 bytes)

75. Re: Topband: Remote control set-up at VE6WZ (score: 1)
Author: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2020 17:55:45 -0500
Wow Steve That is great. Like you, I have been doing something similar for about 16 years now. I did a similar video on my remote station. https://www.youtube.com/embed/_QxapW0bMLc. I am away from mi
/archives//html/Topband/2020-11/msg00088.html (7,994 bytes)

76. Topband: Cycle 25 predictions (score: 1)
Author: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2020 08:32:58 -0500
It isn't about the 11 year Solar Cycle. That is just the symptom. It is about the 22 year Hale Cycle. Well worth the watch. I won't spoil the ending. Mike va3mw https://youtu.be/lRNJPkQPo_g _________
/archives//html/Topband/2020-12/msg00004.html (6,392 bytes)

77. Re: Topband: FW: CQWW a bust this year (score: 1)
Author: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2020 13:00:53 -0500
you guys complain a lot. :) Get on the air and work them. If you can't hear them either accept it or do something about it. Sitting on your but won't make it better. Ask yourself, what can I do about
/archives//html/Topband/2020-12/msg00011.html (17,508 bytes)

78. Re: Topband: FW: CQWW a bust this year (score: 1)
Author: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2020 06:40:57 -0500
Hi Jim My point on feedlines is that you cant assume all is good. You do need to test and confirm. And chokes are a must. Mike va3mw _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_
/archives//html/Topband/2020-12/msg00039.html (10,305 bytes)

79. Re: Topband: Vertical choke needed? (score: 1)
Author: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2020 20:01:16 -0500
Hi Ken Chokes at both ends of the feed line are always a good idea. I have a similar setup to you but with elevated radials and I have Mix 31 chokes right at the base of the antenna with an UNUN sinc
/archives//html/Topband/2020-12/msg00276.html (8,037 bytes)

80. Re: Topband: Vertical choke needed? (score: 1)
Author: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2020 22:22:27 -0500
Hi Wes The chokes do a few things. For transmitting, they keep the RF off the feedline. It is critical for RX and TX. Just as importantly, they keep RF and Noise off the feedline while receiving, and
/archives//html/Topband/2020-12/msg00280.html (9,612 bytes)

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