Dave - The link on DXNews.com does not quote the source of this info so I'm not sure it is "official" and from one of the pilots (EA5RM) or other person connected to the DXPedition. It may just be ru
Past two mornings I could only copy A35T right at my SR for just a few brief moments, but not strong enough to call. This morning while everyone was lsning they kept moving their TX freq around (or a
Wow, this is very good Frank. I can't count the number of times I've been trying to dig out a weak stn and jokingly made the statement "If I only had ONE dB more of signal from the station"! What's p
I realize it is yet another "Stew Perry" contest but it is also the last night that 3DA0CC/3DA0IJ will be on 160 meters. Their operating frequency is 1820.3 so if folks could PLEASE try to avoid that
Hi Rich, It appears they have decided to QSY away from 160 since the band is wiped out with U.S. contest stations (working other U.S. stations that aren't listening for DX) so a new one lost due to t
I was unaware the U.S. power limit had been increased. I need to stay more up to date on regulatory changes. 73 Joel W5ZN www.w5zn.org _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contes
Hearing it in Arkansas approximately 10 dB above my noise floor. Peaks to the NE from here. Constant dashes 73 Joel W5ZN www.w5zn.org _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contest
About three years ago I began comparing vertical arrays at my QTH. I have documented the result of my tests in paper that is now available on my website www.w5zn.org Also, the original paper on the "
Currently available DXCC awards are: CW only DXCC SSB only DXCC Digital only DXCC Then there is the "Mixed" DXCC award you can acquire that includes all modes. So the segregation already exists if so
Hi Gary, I have experience with both the NCC-1 and the NCC-2. While I can't comment on how they would perform in your specific environment, I have a significant line noise source to my southeast abou
I like the concept however I am usually traveling on business Tuesday-Thursday and wont normally be able to participate. I like the idea though! 73 Joel W5ZN Sent from my iPhone _________________ Top
As Tim noted I built the K3LR version of the 3 element parasitic array this past fall. I used my original and existing shunt fed tower as the driven element. It is switchable in four directions and I
Interesting question Mike! Possibly, however my focus was to achieve maximum gain with minimal effort. This direction allowed me to accomplish that objective. Don't know if anyone has documented expe
I believe you could get by with less radials with a phased array. In that case all of the elements are "driven" so the current distribution in each element will be forced. With a parasitic element pr
Rudy, N6LF, has prepared an excellent set of LF-MF notes on his website that is very interesting and informative read, even if you don't understand some of it (or most of it in my case!). As always,
As a 160 meter DX'er who is also active on EME, a similar debate of the virtues of CW -vs- JT65 (The CW competitor mode at that time) raged rather violently within the community a few years ago. So m
Tony, I buy mine from DX Engineering. Can get them in a bag of 100 I believe at a reasonable price. You can find them at Lowe's or Home Depot in small quantities in the Garden Center but they're awfu
Hi Terry, I replaced the 1/4 lines on my 80 meter 4 square this past fall and used my AA-170 to set the length with no problem. Just select "all" for the mode and set the freq you're aiming for and t
The FCC Stopped mailing out "paper" licenses over a year ago. You can do to their website and print a copy if needed. 73 Joel W5ZN _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting
I like to buy copper wire when I find a good deal surplus or otherwise and horde it up whenever I need it. In following this thread and seeing some folks seeking low cost radial wire options got me t