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121. Topband: Fw: Verifying integrity of 75 ohm coax. (score: 1)
Author: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 20:08:55 -0800 (PST)
I worked for many years in the Xray service business. We use silicone grease in the plug in Anode and Cathode plugs. If  the connectors were not coated with silicone grease, The connectors would  exp
/archives//html/Topband/2013-11/msg00309.html (10,046 bytes)

122. Topband: Fw: Teflon Tubing (score: 1)
Author: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2013 07:39:11 -0800 (PST)
If anyone is in need of Teflon tubing, I have a large spool. It is 11gauge thin wall which  is perfect for #12 enamel wire. I had some #12 tubing and it was almost impossible to  push the wire in.  I
/archives//html/Topband/2013-12/msg00001.html (7,314 bytes)

123. Topband: Teflon Tubing (score: 1)
Author: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2013 16:29:38 -0800 (PST)
Hi All, I am sold out of Teflon Tubing, Thanks to all. 73 Harold W0RI _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
/archives//html/Topband/2013-12/msg00002.html (6,491 bytes)

124. Re: Topband: Insulator problems (score: 1)
Author: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 10:03:16 -0800 (PST)
The HN is a tough connector. At my former employer we used to run close to 2.5 KW thru them into fairly reactive loads. This was in the 130-180 Mhz freq range. I don't remember ever seeing one fail.
/archives//html/Topband/2013-12/msg00194.html (9,533 bytes)

125. Re: Topband: lack of activity on TB from left coast (score: 1)
Author: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2013 13:04:33 -0800 (PST)
And a personal note. You were the first EU I worked on 160 when I moved to CA in 2006, but I still don't have a response from the card I sent you via the Bureau. The last thing I'm going to do is res
/archives//html/Topband/2013-12/msg00272.html (8,927 bytes)

126. Topband: Phillystran (score: 1)
Author: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:55:17 -0800 (PST)
It looks like everyone is trying to reinvent the wheel. What is wrong with terminating Phillystran  the way the manufacture says.  I have been using 6700 lb Phillystran for over 30 years for my 80 ft
/archives//html/Topband/2014-01/msg00122.html (6,960 bytes)

127. Re: Topband: Submerging variable caps in oil as substitute for vacuum variables (score: 1)
Author: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 19:16:09 -0800 (PST)
The author points out (correctly) the tempco issues with oil dielectric. Still I am intrigued by the thought of a remote tuning capacitor via hydraulic tubing :-). The capacitor plates could be as si
/archives//html/Topband/2014-01/msg00338.html (9,460 bytes)

128. Re: Topband: Bad tower shunt capacitor (score: 1)
Author: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 19:34:45 -0800 (PST)
Jamie,  The VSWR would change because the arc would change the impedance at the Arc point. From perhaps several hundred or thousand ohms to  near Zero during the Arc.. 73, Price W0RI Thanks Steve: No
/archives//html/Topband/2014-01/msg00339.html (8,480 bytes)

129. Re: Topband: Compromise vertical loading questions (score: 1)
Author: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 19:39:43 -0800 (PST)
Amen Merv, You hit the nail on the head ! ! 73 Price W0RI Yes no doubt, it seems if a persons personal agenda precedes their ability to read with any comprehension on this reflector so many times, he
/archives//html/Topband/2014-01/msg00340.html (9,676 bytes)

130. Re: Topband: Still in search of resonance (score: 1)
Author: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2014 15:34:09 -0800 (PST)
Sorry Carl, I hit the send button before responding..Now. I believe that first #14 wire is a bit small. I do not believe that you will find a 50ohmZ and X=0 point.  I have 80ft of Rohn 45G with a Tel
/archives//html/Topband/2014-02/msg00233.html (11,645 bytes)

131. Re: Topband: from Mac Reynolds, w9evi - Rellector post repeats (score: 1)
Author: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2014 07:35:10 -0800 (PST)
Charlie,  I have NEVER seen a repeat of your postings. 73 de Price W0RI near St Louis, MO Good morning, Mac Please let me know if you see further repeats of any of my posts to the reflector. No one e
/archives//html/Topband/2014-03/msg00028.html (8,590 bytes)

132. Re: Topband: New MFJ 259C available (score: 1)
Author: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2014 15:32:18 -0800 (PST)
This sure doesn't sound like topband to me ! Price W0RI Well, SMA is probably the most generally useful. With the adaptors in place, we just have to make sure that we include the adaptors in our cali
/archives//html/Topband/2014-03/msg00048.html (14,972 bytes)

133. Re: Topband: Antenna matching question (score: 1)
Author: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 20:38:13 -0700 (PDT)
Tom,  I have an amplifier with a pair of 3-400Zs I built in the 60s. When I built it it was for 20, 15 and 10 meters.  I used 3 of the 5 positions of a BC375 tuning unit switch. Everything work fine.
/archives//html/Topband/2014-03/msg00151.html (9,862 bytes)

134. Topband: Teflon Tubing (score: 1)
Author: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 17:30:46 -0700 (PDT)
If anyone is in need of some Teflon tubing, I have some # 11 gauge. It is fine for # 12 AWG or smaller wire.  I am not trying to make money on this. I will sell it for 0.75 US$ per foot. I will ship
/archives//html/Topband/2014-03/msg00166.html (6,826 bytes)

135. Re: Topband: Fwd: cable clamps on old Phillystran (score: 1)
Author: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Fri, 30 May 2014 08:21:01 -0700 (PDT)
Hi Grant and Carl, About 20 years ago, I replaced my steel guy wires on my 80 ft of Rohn 45G with  6700lb Phillystran. At that time the end kits were 4 galvanized cable clamps and a plastic end cap. 
/archives//html/Topband/2014-05/msg00042.html (15,626 bytes)

136. Re: Topband: EP6T and outside world (score: 1)
Author: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 08:52:53 -0800
Very well put JC! You hit the nail on the head. 73 de Price W0RI 160 stopped becoming the "Gentleman's Band" ever since mainstream manufacturers started incoroporating a spot marked "160" on the fron
/archives//html/Topband/2015-01/msg00193.html (9,036 bytes)

137. Re: Topband: EP6T and outside world (score: 1)
Author: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 18:56:08 -0800
Most all of the Radios from the 30s, 40s and 50s tuned from 530kHz to 30mHz. They had a band spread dial which was calibrated for most of Ham bands if you set the main tuning dial correct. We used cr
/archives//html/Topband/2015-01/msg00206.html (14,672 bytes)

138. Re: Topband: Logged Date Question (score: 1)
Author: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2015 19:18:43 -0800
I guess, if you go in the opposite direction, you can become younger. Price W0RI I guess a remote station on the ISS isn't going to fly? Art _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.
/archives//html/Topband/2015-01/msg00341.html (9,697 bytes)

139. Re: Topband: Out-of-Turn Callers (score: 1)
Author: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2015 19:11:16 -0800
Very true Frank. 73 Price W0RI Hi guys, We've beat up KK6ZM enough for his honest mistake, we all make mistakes. By now I'm sure Patrick has heard from his well known father and his uncles too and th
/archives//html/Topband/2015-02/msg00055.html (9,320 bytes)

140. Re: Topband: [Bulk] Top Loading wires (score: 1)
Author: HAROLD SMITH JR <w0rihps@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2015 10:48:14 -0800
The tower is 90 feet, not 50 feet. Gee, I surely agree with Grant, Larry! I've used EZNEC for MANY years, with great results, and I've designed, built, tested and measured many wonderful EZNEC design
/archives//html/Topband/2015-02/msg00083.html (10,958 bytes)


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