-=> Quoting N6dx@aol.com <=-
N6> I keep hearing of people putting up invertel "L"s and dipoles for
N6> topband. I must question the logic. An inverted L radiates more
N6> horizontal than vertical and therefore radiates mostly straight up.
IMHO
In the case of contesting (160 ARRL and 160 CQWW) where you work both domestic
and DX An inverted L may have a decided advantage. The vertical portion
providing
low angle for longer haul ( I have 160+ countries using INV L's) and the
horizontal
section for higher angle close in stuff (only missed Me and Al in December
test)...
Dave
N0DH/7
dit dit
>From Michael Christie <michaela@freenet.scri.fsu.edu> Tue Jan 30 19:57:28 1996
From: Michael Christie <michaela@freenet.scri.fsu.edu> (Michael Christie)
Subject: Heil Proset IV
Message-ID: <Pine.3.89.9601301424.C11032-0100000@freenet3.scri.fsu.edu>
Hi, Paul--
I have had a Heil Proset for 2+ years now and love it!
I've worn the ear pads to a frazzle and had one earphone separate from
its rotating connector. Back to Heil it went. Two weeks later I had it
back: repaired with modified connecor and new earpads. No cost. Too boot,
they even paid the UPS charge back to me.
The Heil 4 mic element is very good and punchy in contesting and DXing. I
have it and would not want any other. For conventional QSOs, the Heil 5
mic element is of smoother, broader quality [I'm told] but not "punchy"
ala the Heil 4.
The headset is truly the most comfortable I've worn and I put my first
headset on at age 10 in 1948 [my uncle was W6OQ]. I can wear it for many
hours and not feel any pinch, ear rub, whatever.
I did fine the earphones [in combination with my old TS-830S] to have a
low [floor-level] hiss which was slightly bothersome. Increasing audio
level pretty much overcame the hiss. Later I added a DSP-59+ and the hiss
was fully removed. That was my one minor complaint.
Hands-free operating is excellent, BTW. It took an hour or two to get
used to it, but now I don't care to operate any other way. In addition,
it closes out the amplifier's blower noise which I always found bothersome.
Call Heil, they may have a workaround for the nonstandard mic plug.
Its a good investment. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
-mike-
Michael Christie, K7RLS/4
Crawfordville, Florida
michaela@freenet.scri.fsu.edu
On Tue, 30 Jan 1996, Paul D. Walker II wrote:
> Who out there uses the Heil Proset IV? Care to comment on its audio with
> the contesting/DXing element? Would like to go hands free (sprained my
> thumb in NAQP) soon. I have a FT-900 that has VOX capability. The main
> problem(s) is that it uses a "non-standard" RJ-45 mike plug (which I can get
> around) and the headphone jack is 1/8" instead of the standard 1/4" (can get
> around that also).
> Aside from the inconvenience of so many connectors, is there any audio
> distortion/degradation from this?
>
> Paul "Ready to move up to the next level" Walker
> N9WHG
>
> ------
> Paul D. Walker II e-mail: pwalker@niia.net
> Amateur Radio: N9WHG packet: n9whg@kb9kri.#nwin.in.usa.na
>
>
>From Lunt, Billy, KR1R" <blunt@arrl.org Tue Jan 30 20:33:00 1996
From: Lunt, Billy, KR1R" <blunt@arrl.org (Lunt, Billy, KR1R)
Subject: ARRL DX Contest Plaques
Message-ID: <310E80C6@arrl.org>
I have been asked on several occasions about plaques that are presently
un-sponsored for the ARRL International DX Contest. Below is a list of
available plaques for sponsorship for this year's (1996) ARRL International
DX Contest. The cost to sponsor a plaque is $50 each. The plaques are
available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
If you, your club, or business is interested in sponsoring one or more of
the following plaques, give me a telephone call at 860-594-0252. I will be
glad to help you.
W/VE 3.5 MHz CW
W/VE 28 MHz CW
W/VE 14 MHz Phone
W/VE 21 MHz Phone
W/VE Single Operator Assisted Phone
W/VE Multi-Single Phone
Single Operator South America CW
Multi-Single Africa CW
Multi-Single Asia CW
Multi-Single North America CW
Multi-Two Africa CW
Multi-Two Asia CW
Multi-Two Europe CW
Multi-Unlimited Asia CW
Single Operator Africa Phone
Single Operator Asia Phone
Single Operator South America Phone
3.5 MHz World Phone
7 MHz World Phone
Multi-Single Asia Phone
Multi-Single Europe Phone
Multi-Single South America Phone
Multi-Two World Phone
Multi-Two Asia Phone
Multi-Two Europe Phone
Multi-Two North America Phone
Multi-Unlimited Asia Phone
Multi-Unlimited Europe Phone
Multi-Unlimited South America Phone
73,
Billy Lunt, KR1R
Contest Manager, ARRL
860-594-0252
kr1r@arrl.org
blunt@arrl.org
contest@arrl.org
>From Jamie Tolbert <jtolbert@sprite.gremlan.org> Tue Jan 30 23:35:50 1996
From: Jamie Tolbert <jtolbert@sprite.gremlan.org> (Jamie Tolbert)
Subject: zj electronics #
Message-ID: <Pine.3.89.9601301838.A10743-0100000@sprite>
can anyone supply the proper phone number for zj electronics , the
mmanufacturer of preamp/beverage boxs ?? i have a number from an old post
, 315-635-7148 but this does not appear to be correct and directory
assistance is no help 73 Jamie WW3S
>From Bill Fisher, KM9P" <km9p@akorn.net Wed Jan 31 00:10:22 1996
From: Bill Fisher, KM9P" <km9p@akorn.net (Bill Fisher, KM9P)
Subject: ARRL DX Contest Plaques
Message-ID: <199601310010.TAA12163@paris.akorn.net>
My opinion for what it's worth...
Everyone should try to give something back to this hobby (ham radio
contesting). Sponsoring a plaque is a pretty easy way to step up to the
bar. Come on guys!
Mark me down for 21Mhz SSB and 28Mhz CW for W/VE. Where do I send the check?
Bill, KM9P
>From silver@ax.apc.org (Carlos Augusto Silveira Pereira) Wed Jan 31 01:31:34
>1996
From: silver@ax.apc.org (Carlos Augusto Silveira Pereira) (Carlos Augusto
Silveira Pereira)
Subject: JPS ANC-4
Message-ID: <199601310131.XAA23796@fama.ibase.br>
Dear friends,
As I have a high static level on the low bands with my Butternut HF-2V, some
people have advise me to purchase the JPS ANC-4 Antenna Noise Canceller.
If you know this product I would like to know if it is really effective.
Thank you in advance,
Carlos - PY1CAS
E-mail: silver@ax.apc.org
ps. After the rain my reception improves very much!!!
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