Re: Topband: Poor 160m DX Propagation

Wes, for me it’s not the age, but the mileage. Mark Lunday wd4...@outlook.com From: Topband on behalf of Wes Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 4:35:14 PM To: topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: Poor 160m DX Propagation Real DXers still do mornings. I

Re: Topband: 1940 kHz Intruder

I just tried that, but I can't hear any AM signal on any nearby Kiwi SDR receiversjust a rag chew on 1940. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 -Original Message- From: Topband On Beha

Re: Topband: Bugs

Steve I have not heard that term in a very long time. Interesting article on "banana boat swing" http://www.9h1mrl.org/ukrae/arc_cd/extra/morse/html/c15.htm Mark Lunday wd4...@outlook.com From: Topband on behalf of Stephen Hawkins Sent: Thursd

Re: Topband: Bugs

Sorry, wrong link http://www.schulheft-ottakring.eu/vane/afu/cw/CW%20Literatur/Banana%20Boat%20Swing.pdf Mark Lunday wd4...@outlook.com From: Topband on behalf of Mark Lunday Sent: Thursday, July 6, 2023 6:42 PM To: Stephen Hawkins ; topband@contesting.com

Topband: Wednesday night activity report

n past years as early as 1 October. The CME isn't expected to arrive until 1800 UTC on the 19th. I was disappointed. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net<mailto:wd4...@arrl.net> http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 _

Topband: Wednesday activity report

80 with 500 watts and was spotted by G4IRN. This is depressing. I don't have high hopes for the 160 meter contest in December. What a difference from 2009-2010 when 100 watts easily got me into EU and middle east. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net<ma

Topband: Looking back 11 years ago on 160

The band was on fire from here in central NC. Logbook shows lots of EU, C5, KH6, 5T, PY0S, RI1ANF, V5, ZS, ZL, even UY0ZG! Something is different, maybe it's not just me. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net<mailto:wd4...@arrl.net> http://wd4elg.blogspot.com

Topband: Wednesday night activity report

Listened from 0100 UTC until 0230 UTC. Called CQ several times during the period. Even with the amp, no spots from EU. I was hoping that conditions had calmed after the weekend. No such luck. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net<mailto:wd4...@arrl.net>

Topband: 160 meter report

Heard but could not get through to OK1CF @ 0010 UTC. Long QSB from 559 down to the noise level. Worked OH0Z at 0005 UTC. Checked back in at 0430 UTC and signals were barely audible amid QSB. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net<mailto:wd4...@arrl.net>

Re: Topband: RX antennas comparison chart

r SSB long path. No-one else could hear him well enough for a QSO. Transmit antenna was an inverted L with 300 watts. That's a real golden nugget in my logbook from the past 42 years of hamming. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC

Re: Topband: WAR !

Dave, that's interesting. If I remember correctly, there was a data buoy floating in the Pacific with an HF rig on it. Hams could call the buoy and work it on FT8. Because it reported grid location, callers could work different grids as the thing floated with the currents. Mark L

Re: Topband: BOG questions

not painful, but it looked like my shin was in a knife fight or that I was attached by a big dog. Anyway, I am wondering why the bog went so deaf suddenly. I will try it again when we get into November. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC

Re: Topband: BOG questions

progress, while I investigate/diagnose/repair/replace the damaged parts on the HiZ array. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: season for USA

Nick Your CQ very FB last evening on tpband! Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 Reflector _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector

Re: Topband: COSMIC RAY UPDATE

t;When we were young, we tried to sneak out of the house to go to a party. These days, we try to sneak out of a party to go to the house!" Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 _

Topband: Propagation observations

especially with a spotless sun. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net<mailto:wd4...@arrl.net> http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector

Re: Topband: No comments.

JT1CO coming across the north pole at his SR and SS into USA, on what was deemed an impossible path through the aurora oval...several hams confirmed it was direct heading and not skewed...go figure. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC

Topband: Amazing prop

JT1CO coming across the north pole at his SR and SS into USA, on what was deemed an impossible path through the aurora oval...several hams confirmed it was direct heading and not skewed...go figure. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net _ Searchable Archives

Re: Topband: Very little NA Activity

that bearing right over North Pole. I remember Nodir saying how difficult the path was to Western half of USA on 160. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 _ Searchable Archives:

Topband: Prop to EY8MM

Tonight was better than last night for the path from Nodir to NA. And K7ZV in Oregon worked him. Unbelievable that this path is working on 160 for a second night in a row. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net<mailto:wd4...@arrl.net> http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC

Re: Topband: Prop to EY8MM

Correction, this was not a QSO that happened this morning But a bunch of other USA hams across East and Central US and Canada did work him. I copied him quite well at his sunrise, amidst some QSB. First time on 160 that I have heard anything from that zone Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC

Re: Topband: ARRL CW Contest

alling a specific station in response to his CQ; this patience by US/VE hams is a tradition with top-band and it's nice to see it in action still in 2020. Although it was only an hour, I very much enjoyed my contest time and am re-energized on top-band. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro,

Re: Topband: Inverted V vs inverted L

sis on his QRZ.com web page.) Alas, a storm brought the dipoles down and the tree supports with them. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector

Topband: Some experiments with a short beverage, not succeeding very well

h Carolina clay, a bit dry at this time. I am guessing performance is poor on 160-40 because of the short length and that it's bi-directional (no terminating resistor), which I am seeing on 30 meters. But I did not think it would be THIS bad on 160-40 Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greens

Re: Topband: Some experiments with a short beverage, not succeeding very well

antenna analyzer for continuity. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector

Re: Topband: Some experiments with a short beverage, not succeeding very well

Team I have installed the new ground rod and I am using a pre-amp at the feed-point. I will measure the SWR over the weekend after work calms down. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497

Re: Topband: Some experiments with a short beverage, not succeeding very well

Mystery solved TDR mode on my AIM 4170 revealed problems with the coax that I did not know were there. All working good now, thanks everyone for the help! Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497

Re: Topband: Some experiments with a short beverage, not succeeding very well

additional experiments over the summer with lots of static and see how much quieter it can hear compared to the inverted L. 250 feet of beverage is certainly usable as a receive antenna. Thanks again everyone for the help! Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http

Re: Topband: activity this morning topband

Andy, I heard your CQ on QSB peaks about 0224 UTC today. Thunderstorm static was bad tonight in NC but you were Q5 copy between crashes. I was able to copy 15 EU, PY and ZL on FT8 overnight. I am excited about the upcoming season...if I can keep awake past 0230 UTC LOL Mark Lunday, WD4ELG

Re: Topband: 160m QSO W7RH/DL8LAS

Andy, you were at noise level here in NC until about 0220 when your signal was 579! Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband

Topband: 11-12 Sep report

Worked SM5EDX on CW at 0100 UTC, 559 but very deep QSB. Even with thunderstorms off the coast it was fairly quiet. Thanks John. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net<mailto:wd4...@arrl.net> http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI

Re: Topband: VK Report

ng your 5th edition book on the subject). Long path with daylight in part of the path on 80 seems almost too good to be true, but I heard it myself. Thanks to Rich/K2RR who let me participate today in the fun, and to Peter/VK6APZ for his patience and persistence. >>>END EMAI

Re: Topband: Wednesday CW DX Activity Night

I fell asleep in my chair, but not before two FB QSO's: OK1CF (Karel) OM2XW (Jan) Very quiet conditions without a ton of normal QSB Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 _ Searc

Topband: Wednesday activity night

- heavy QSB, thanks for patience Sergey Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net<mailto:wd4...@arrl.net> http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector

Topband: Wednesday activity

Only had 30 minutes, but worked LB1G and SM0BYD with just 100 watts. Also heard S53CC good copy but could not get through. Not too shabby. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net<mailto:wd4...@arrl.net> http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI

Re: Topband: FST4

What dial frequency, please? My WSJT-X 2.3.0 doesn't have any frequencies for 160... Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 - Topband Reflector _ Searchable Archives:

Re: Topband: CQ Zones

Excellent/Ausgezeichnet! This is how I contested when I started in 1977 - straight key madness! Mark WD4ELG Get Outlook for iOS From: Topband on behalf of uy0zg Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2021 11:36:08 AM To: Andy Blank Cc: Topband Subj

Re: Topband: 160m DX Conditions

Thanks for the update, Roger. Unfortunately, work is kicking my butt with 12 hour days and weekends because of Covid. I will be 57 this year, getting too old for this stuff. Not sure how much longer I can work in customer-facing roles in Info Technology. Maybe I need to take up a job that doesn

Topband: 160 report

/Gudmi for new one on TB. QSB took him from 589 down to 339. Nice to hear so many stations on the air. I went offline at 0430 UTC. Looking forward to the weekend contest! Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net<mailto:wd4...@arrl.net> http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC

Re: Topband: 160 propagation

about. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 -Original Message- From: Topband On Behalf Of Hugh Valentine Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2022 4:25 PM To: Richard Karlquist ; w3...@roadrunner.com Cc: &#x

Re: Topband: GAP Vertical Question

Agreed. Keep going guys, please keep it civil and let the data rip! I for one am learning a LOT. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG ___ It is undesirable to believe a proposition when there is no ground whatsoever for supposing it is true. — Bertrand Russell

Re: Topband: Why the DX doesn't always work split? Especially low bands.

even mentioned this as a problem, which is why he probably did not consider the need to go split. Just my 2 cents. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG ___ It is undesirable to believe a proposition when there is no ground whatsoever for supposing it is true

Topband: Interesting report

stations) via gray line at their sunrise during his sunset. I could hear both sides of the QSO's, and it felt like I was on 20 meters rather than TB. VERY COOL. Never heard that before on TB. As Leonard Nimoy would say on Star Trek as Spock: Fascinating. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensbor

Re: Topband: gentlemen's band

Wonderful. It restores my faith in the hobby when I hear this courteous and professional behavior. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of N7DF Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 6:31 AM To: topband@contesting.com Subject

Topband: Problems with my DX Engineering RTR-1 receive antenna switch

t the problem is between the chair and the keyboard. This was simple to hook up last time, and it worked flawlessly. Me thinks I did something wrong, but not sure where. Any suggestions appreciated. Mark Lunday WD4ELG _ Topband Reflector

Re: Topband: Problems with my DX Engineering RTR-1 receive antenna switch

than the rig taking the voltage. I am wondering what other folks do for their receive antennas to protect their rigs. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com _ Topband Reflector

Topband: K9W at their sunset, FB copy on 160 CW

I am paying for it today, but it was worth it to stay up until 2:30 AM local East Coast time this morning to work K9W. No crowds, no lids. QRN from lightning in Midwest, but the HiZ 4 square made the signal Q5 easy copy. These ops are top notch, which helps too. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro

Topband: Relocation to mountainous area

those at two per band if I want to use the inverted L as multi-band? How should I orient them? How do I prevent common-mode coming back through the remote coupler? Will the HiZ array be useful? What if it's not located on perfectly flat terrain? Thanks in advance. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG

Topband: Excellent conditions 08-09 Jan

Worked into Ukraine with 40 watts on FT8. Heard lots of EU and Russian callsigns very strong around 0430 UTC, well before sunrise for several of them. It has been awhile for me since hearing signals that strong. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http

Re: Topband: lack of 160 activity

low bands and monitoring 630 meters...I will be more active on TB this year. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: Might be a good EU DX night

At sunset tonight I was decoding a strong FT8 signal from EK8ZT. That's not a common DX at this QTH...6000 miles is a bit longer than I normally copy with my non-competitive station. Then at 0330 I copied VP8EME with a strong signal on FT8. Again, 6000+ miles, unusual with my setup.

Re: Topband: Might be a good EU DX night

not a single station replied to his repeated CQ's. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector

Topband: Good conditions this evening on Ft8

. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector

Topband: Is the beverage working, asked the newbie to 160?

where I can use it now. Now I need a longer bev pointed at Europe. Mark Lunday WD4ELG ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK

Re: Topband: T32C and 3D2R

bands over the weekend. I did hear T32C on 160 but lots of W6/W7 stations with much better antennas and the sun was up by that time. Will keep trying, Mark Lunday WD4ELG ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK

Re: Topband: T32C and 3D2R

. Surprising change from 24 hours ago. Meanwhile, 3D2R coming in on 160 but massive pileup, maybe tomorrow morning. This grayline prop is addictive Mark Lunday WD4ELG ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK

Re: Topband: T32C and 3D2R

Any ops that can muscle through the tropical QRN to give out a new country on TB, are worthy of our praise and appreciation! Mark Lunday WD4ELG ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK

Re: Topband: high take-off angle

ON4UN's book has lots of info on high angle signals arriving at SR and SS. John's motto - you can never have too many receiving antennas for the different conditions. Mark Lunday WD4ELG ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK

Topband: Beverage is down

loop). Thanks in advance Mark Lunday WD4ELG ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK

Topband: Receive antenna dilemma

Since I can see that my preliminary BOG installations are not yielding satisfactory results, perhaps it is time to look elsewhere. The BOG as unerminated, 200 feet long each, on pointed 210 so I can hear EU off the back.and one pointed 300 so I can also hear Afrida off the back. I din't have room

Topband: Ahh, the mystery of top-band

work well (limited testing so far); allowed me to copy JA on 40 while significantly reducing EU signals. Also seemed to reduce noise on 80 and 160 for Africa work. I will also try a small receiving loop for the upcoming 160 contest. Mark Lunday WD4ELG _

Re: Topband: Zero Beat

rtant aspects of CW that can be shared for better operating habits on 160. Thanks for making the effort, sign me up as a willing assistant. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK

Re: Topband: 160M Condx 29 Dec 2011

Ditto here, only LY7M and that was not strong at all. Been quiet this season. I could just barely hear the V5/DJ DXpedition, but no way I was getting through that pileup. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK

Topband: The blind squirrel finds a nut: RI1ANF

7;t really convey it effectively in an email, how much I appreciate the encouragement and support. Mark Lunday WD4ELG ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK

Topband: High expectations for the Hi-Z

Thanks to all for the guidance and encouragement. I will keep you Elmers and gurus updated as this newbie to Top Band proceeds forward. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com http://wd4elg.net ___ To

Re: Topband: ARRL 160CW from W7DRA

And I would like to add KH7X to that list, who was very patient and worked through the QRM and QRN to get my call correct. My first KH6 on 160, DXCC #85 on 160. It's a marathon, not a sprint, and I need more patience like KH7X. Mark WD4ELG -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband

Re: Topband: DX window

I was able to do this repeatedly with my Flex 3000. Only way was with the 100 Hz filters on max sampling, but it worked perfectly (thankfully) and I was able to hear and work KH7X and D44AC with S9+ stateside stations just 500 Hz away Mark WD4ELG ___

Re: Topband: DX on 160, was: Topband QRP WAS

ow it will be an even bigger challenge to work DX on TopBand. Please share more details? Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com -Original Message- From: K4OWR [mailto:k2...@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2015 2:41 PM To: Mark L

Topband: Help needed with RTR-1A

). I can receive RF from the transmit antenna jack through the RTR-1A to the TS480. This is the default behavior with power off. With the power on, I see the same behavior for both units, and regardless of the toggle setting on the right hand side (RX ANT or MAIN ON). Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Green

Re: Topband: RX / TX antenna switching

I have used the RTR-1 from DXE for many years. Flawless performance. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: RESOLVED: Help needed with RTR-1A

r any other hams using a TS480SAT, see the attached GIF for how this was resolved. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com From: Mark Lunday [mailto:mlun...@nc.rr.com] Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2016 12:29 AM To: 'topband@contesting.com'

Re: Topband: WebSDR for Top Band

Herb, check these out as they may help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UrOvD09UXM http://on2pco.be/projects/sdrplay-receiver/ Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com

Re: Topband: WebSDR for Top Band

l Then you run WebSDR from the virtual machine that has Linux OS. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: WebSDR for Top Band

729275.1697382290.1474951270 Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Topband: Topband report - QRN extreme

erage this weekend. Hoping that it is less susceptible to this type of QRN. Mark Lunday WD4ELG ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK

Topband: First attempt at beverage antenna, not working as expected

should do better than my inverted L. Thanks Mark Lunday WD4ELG ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK

Re: Topband: First attempt at beverage antenna, not working as expected

Additional notes: EU stations that I can hear S7 on the 80 meter half-square, are reduced to NIL on the beverage. I can hear some US stations to the NE. _ From: Mark Lunday [mailto:mlun...@nc.rr.com] Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 9:14 PM To

Re: Topband: First attempt at beverage antenna, not working as expected

with the antenna. Tomorrow, I will start by checking the coax and proceed to check the continuity of the wire itself. Again, I greatly appreciate all the help. Mark Lunday WD4ELG Top-band "newbie" ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK

Topband: The beverage is not working yet, but the inverted L sure is

rom storms in Gulf of Mexico, but I am blessed with a good receiver. Now, once I get that beverage fixed, watch out! Mark Lunday WD4ELG ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK

Topband: Beverage saga, part 2

in some literature that the SWR should be fairly constant from 1.8 to 30 MHz, 2:1 or less. This measurement would indicate a properly configured antenna. Is this accurate? 2. What measurements should I look for in the shack and/or at the feed point to verify proper setup? Mark Lunday

Re: Topband: Beverage saga, part 2, Beverage now working

More bad cable.not shorted but very lossy 213. Disappointed in that purchase. I have now replaced all the beverage feedline with LMR-400, and reception is now more like what I expect. Thanks _ From: Mark Lunday [mailto:mlun...@nc.rr.com] Sent

Topband: Beverage saga, the conclusion

half square (80) oriented in the same direction as the beverage. Lessons learned: 1. Always check the simple, fragile stuff first 2. Use solid and consistent trouble-shooting techniques 3. Use the experience and knowledge of others 4. Never give up Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensbor

Topband: It works! The Beverage antenna

vertical, Q5 copy on the beverage (pointed right at 8Q7) Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com http://wd4elg.net ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK

Topband: Wow, great conditions

I heard ZS1JX at his sunrise, and I heard and worked 4Z1UF at about the same time, also his sunrise. 4Z1UF, Ilya, was BOOMING in on my inverted L, a solid 589. I looked back in my log, and saw that I worked 4Z1UF almost ONE YEAR ago at his sunrise. The magic is still there! Mark Lunday WD4ELG

Topband: What are folks using for a T/R relay in the shack, to switch between beverage and xmit antennas?

I see some stuff out there from DX Engineering, but before I buy I wanted to check with others. Thanks Mark Lunday WD4ELG ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK

Re: Topband: What are folks using for a T/R relay in the shack, to switch between beverage and xmit antennas?

Sorry I did not do a detailed explanation on the original request. My Flex 3000 does not havea separate RX input connection Mark Lunday WD4ELG ___ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK

Topband: HiZ system for sale

is from 2022. The delay cables were purchased this past November. I am very happy with this system but can't justify having it with the pending move to a QTH with a lot less privacy and room. Please contact me off-list if interested. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arr

Topband: SOLD - RE: HiZ system for sale

Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net<mailto:wd4...@arrl.net> http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector

Re: Topband: Wednesday DX CW Activity Night

re an outstanding CW operator. Heard LY7M also, but QSB took the signal out and I could not copy. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_to

Topband: Tough conditions onn 160 tonight

Cold front moving through, lots of lightning up and down US East coast, and less than 100 miles away. QRN made it impossible to copy EU signals. VE6WZ was booming in at 0200 UTC. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net<mailto:wd4...@arrl.net> http://wd4elg.blogspot.co

Re: Topband: DX Conditions

peaks weren't long enough to make a QSO. I did hear VE6WZ work DL6LAS, so prop was there. Nice to know the activity is happening even though we're at peak sunspots. Mark Lunday wd4...@outlook.com _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector

Re: Topband: DX Conditions

Thanks Jim. Sounds like a great justification for diversity reception, which I can do on my 7610. Too bad my inverted L doesn’t hear well enough to be the second antenna to the primary being the HiZ array. Maybe a magnetic loop might be the answer… Mark Lunday wd4...@outlook.com

Topband: Wednesday night activity, or lack thereof

that he was not hearing anyone else from NA calling him. He called CQ for several minutes but did not hear the US station pileup. Hopefully conditions are better for the weekend. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net<mailto:wd4...@arrl.net> http://wd4elg.blogspot.co

Topband: Update: Wednesday night activity, or lack thereof

0430 UTC, deep QSB but managed to work DL8LAS and OK1DOT and OK1CF. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 band Reflector _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband

Topband: Night 1 of the 160 contest

, G4IRN. I did not notice a sunrise signal peak for EU. Ops were very courteous and disciplined when calling DX, very typical of topband behavior...nice to hear. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net<mailto:wd4...@arrl.net> http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS

Topband: Improving conditions

Heard G3YRO and OZ4MM and OE3DIA between QSB dips, at 0250 UTC. Normally I don't hear any EU until 0400 UTC. Had to QRT for an early start, so could not try to work them. Definitely better conditions than previous weeks. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net<ma

Topband: Wednesday night activity report

160 on any mode. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net<mailto:wd4...@arrl.net> http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector

Topband: Conditions seem better tonight

OK1CF calling CQ at 0230 UTC, a lot less QSB than 24 hours ago. Heard N4XD/Ron working him at 0248 UTC Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net<mailto:wd4...@arrl.net> http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497 _ Searchable Ar