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Re: That Windom
Bill Garwood
Hi Rick,
My Carolina Windom 160 is about 20 feet off the ground at the short end and 35 feet up on the long end. The OCF feedline is 22 feet long and it just clears the ground. The manufacturer recommends 40 feet or higher for this model. I"m sure it would perform better on 160 and 80 if I could get it up higher but I have lots of QSOs on both of those bands. See picture of feed. The Carolina Windom is a trademarked antenna sold by The Radio Works. http://www.radioworks.com/.
I see on their site that they are shutting down soon. The owner is getting older and needs to cut back. I hope someone, somewhere picks up the Carolina Windom line of antennas as everyone I've ever spoken with has nothing but good things to say. This design has a vertical and a horizontal radiator that seems to make it work better than some other wire antennas. I know there are folks who swear by their G5RV, Bazooka and all sorts of trap antennas. I get it. An 80 meter version may be what you can use?
Mine has been up continuously for over 4 years. I used some black, UV protected, stretchy rope that I bought with the antenna at a Ham Fest. The slingshot antenna launcher eventually got it into the trees. My aim was not good. "You'll shoot your eye out". No pulleys etc. Wrapped a long length of the rope around the tree at each end and I think that might also have some give and take in the wind. It bounces up and down a lot in high winds. It does get very windy here and it has stayed up during tropical storms, Nor'easters and thunderstorms. I am just a few miles from the Amazon Wind Farm so we got wind. http://www.avangridrenewables.us/amazonwind/
I guess they are now using drones to get antennas into trees? It should be much more accurate than the slingshot. Anyway, the antenna off center feed balun needs some kind of support. A fiberglass pole or tree. Let me know if you have other questions.
73 and Happy Radio!
From: Rick Butz
Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2017 5:23:50 PM To: N4GBK Subject: That Windom Hi Bill - Read your post on 070 and wanted to ask about your Carolina Windom. I'm HOA restricted here to a vertical, but do have a couple of Oak trees in the back of the house (that opens up to wetlands and a river - no one behind me). I definitely need some additional antenna, particularly for the lower bands and near distance. I'm hoping I can do a stealth install that the roof line will block from view. You mentioned that your install is low. How high is it? Are you installed using trees? I'm not sure how I get a Windom up in them. My tree climbing days are over... hi hi! Trusty sling shot I guess. If you are using trees, I'd appreciate any suggestions about pulleys and weights and so forth to handle the movement. TU & 73, Rick - N7WE
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Re: 30M
On 30M 21:39 utc
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From: 070@... [mailto:070@...]
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 4:38 PM To: 070@... Subject: Re: [070] 30M
Right now, I'm using my digi mode rig, an FT897, with DM780
Randy W4RTT
From: 070@... <070@...> on behalf of Bryon nnegrom@... [070] <070@...>
Randy
What are you using for a Prop net Bot?
Bryon, W7RIV
On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 4:58 PM, randy true w4rttrandy@... [070] <070@...> wrote:
Anyone going to give 30 a shot tonight? Is anyone else running a Propnet Bot? It has a nice feature whereby you can leave it run and see any QSO's that happen while you are away.
Randy W4RTT
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Re: 30M
Right now, I'm using my digi mode rig, an FT897, with DM780
Randy W4RTT
From: 070@... <070@...> on behalf of Bryon nnegrom@... [070] <070@...>
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 3:11 PM To: 070@... Subject: Re: [070] 30M Randy
What are you using for a Prop net Bot?
Bryon, W7RIV
On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 4:58 PM, randy true
w4rttrandy@... [070] <070@...> wrote:
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Re: 30M
W7RIV
Randy What are you using for a Prop net Bot? Bryon, W7RIV
On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 4:58 PM, randy true w4rttrandy@... [070] <070@...> wrote:
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Re: 366 Endorsement Status
David Blankenburg, AK7DB
I'm usually available after 10pm pacific time (05:00 UTC) if anyone needs a contact for their 365/366.Lately I haven't seen much activity then. If you email me the same day I'll make sure to look for you. email is ak7db at cox dot net.
Dave, AK7DB
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Re: Another new 24/7 !
Paul <nu4c@...>
WOO HOO Torbjorn. We come to the Branch. Now get some sleep. 73 de Paul NU4C Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A
-------- Original message -------- From: "n7we1980@... [070]" <070@...> Date: 7/24/17 10:19 (GMT-05:00) To: 070@... Subject: [070] Another new 24/7 ! Last Wednesday 7/19, SA7BXU - Torbjorn, became the 31st member to complete the 24/7 Endorsement. Please join me in congratulating him on this outstanding achievement. 24/7 requires completing a QSO in each of the 168 hour blocks making up the week. It takes dedication, perseverance, and missing a lot of sleep! Well done Torbjorn! And welcome to the Branch with all the other 30 Hoot Owls! We were each crazy to do it, but it was a Hoot! Rick - N7WE 070 - #1602
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Re: Another new 24/7 !
David, K9DWR
Congratulations!
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
For others that are interested in completing this, the way I did it was picked a few days where I would try to make a couple contacts, one just before the hour and then one just after, then take a nap until the next hour; rinse and repeat. Getting naps in-between worked a lot better than trying to have late-night marathons. — David, K9DWR #1604 LONP #255 david@graniteweb.com
On Jul 24, 2017, at 09:37, Charles Odom ki4vmk@yahoo.com [070] <070@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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Re: Another new 24/7 !
Charles Odom <ki4vmk@...>
Wow, that would take a lot of coffee. Well done 👍👍
Charles
KI4VMK #2542
On Jul 24, 2017, at 9:32 AM, "'Paula Johnson' hamette@... [070]" <070@...> wrote:
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Re: Another new 24/7 !
Welcome to the branch of the night-owl tree! Well Done!
K7PAX – Paula - #1739
From: 070@... [mailto:070@...]
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 7:19 AM To: 070@... Subject: [070] Another new 24/7 !
Last Wednesday 7/19, SA7BXU - Torbjorn, became the 31st member to complete the 24/7 Endorsement. Please join me in congratulating him on this outstanding achievement. 24/7 requires completing a QSO in each of the 168 hour blocks making up the week. It takes dedication, perseverance, and missing a lot of sleep!
Well done Torbjorn! And welcome to the Branch with all the other 30 Hoot Owls! We were each crazy to do it, but it was a Hoot!
Rick - N7WE 070 - #1602
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Another new 24/7 !
Last Wednesday 7/19, SA7BXU - Torbjorn, became the 31st member to complete the 24/7 Endorsement. Please join me in congratulating him on this outstanding achievement. 24/7 requires completing a QSO in each of the 168 hour blocks making up the week. It takes dedication, perseverance, and missing a lot of sleep! Well done Torbjorn! And welcome to the Branch with all the other 30 Hoot Owls! We were each crazy to do it, but it was a Hoot! Rick - N7WE 070 - #1602
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Re: Cobweb Antenna
declan lennon
Used 2 of them in napel in march work great just be carful how you are buying off one guy that's builds them in Poland is very poor on delivery he says 4 weeks but I know of a few people that had to wait 5 to 8 months for it to get the their door Declan ei9hq/9n7ei Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 24, 2017, at 12:57, Christopher J LaRue NO7E no7e@... [070] <070@...> wrote:
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Re: Cobweb Antenna
Hi Steve, I have a friend here in Las Vegas that is using one due to antenna restrictions and he loves it. He works mostly JT65 and other digital modes, he has a cap over his MIC connection on his IC-7300 lol I guess he is afraid to talk. His is only mounted at 12 feet so the HOA can not see it and he works the world on it, he had to make some adjustments with it so make sure you have an analyzer when you set it up but once set up it is great. - 73 de Chris NO7E no7e@... On 7/23/17 9:33 AM, Jerry
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30M CQ
Calling now
Randy W4RTT
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Spots - Suriname, Belgium, Haiti
PZ5RA CQing on 14.070 + about 1200 at 22:52 UTC. Strong into central Florida. OT9Z CQing on 14.070 + about 750 at 22:52 UTC. Strong into central Florida. 4V1TL CQing on 14.070 + about 1600 at 22:54 UTC. Strong into central Florida. Rick - N7WE 070 - #1602
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Re: MACRO's
If you want to make use of PSK Reporter as in DM780, you have to give your call 3 times.
Randy W4RTT
From: 070@... <070@...> on behalf of Marty martygrove@... [070] <070@...>
Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2017 12:21 PM To: 070@... Subject: Re: [070] MACRO's I have set my macro's up a couple of different ways... For casual QSO's I usually reply with two of my callsigns: de k For contests I reply with a single return of my call: k You can always hit the reply macro again if you don't get a reply from the other station.
If calling CQ you might want to send your call sign a few times.... maybe three times. Gives other stations a bit of time to tune to your freq.
Marty - KJ4LQX On 07/22/2017 11:42 AM, Jon Greene - wx5nco
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Re: Two new 366ers!
John Etling
And hope they do not forget it in 4 years’ time!
I’m Just Sayin’ 73 de K3JAE
John
From: 070@... [mailto:070@...]
Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2017 11:44 To: [070] <070@...> Subject: Re: [070] Two new 366ers!
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Re: Two new 366ers!
David, K9DWR
On Jul 23, 2017, at 11:14, k9wis@twc.com [070] <070@yahoogroups.com> wrote:While it would have been nice to get the “honor” of a straight 366 in one go, it’s not necessary. As already mentioned, if you didn’t get Feb 29 last year, that’s going to be the real bugger for most folks having to wait for it. — David, K9DWR #1604 LONP #255 david@graniteweb.com
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Re: Two new 366ers!
Nope - you can take as long as you like. This started 01-01-2016. There is no end. Here's the rules:
The Challenge ..... There are 366 calendar days in the year ... have a PSK31 qso in as many different blocks as you can! e.g. January 1, February 29, etc.
The tough one for the full 366 is Feb 29...it only comes around once every 4 years! Every time you upload to the 070 Endorsement Checker, it updates your standing. If you click on 070-365 option on the Awards Progress menu bar in Endorsement Checker, it will show you everyone's progress. Find your own call and click on it and it will bring up a grid showing days you have worked and days still open. Thanks to David for this very neat addition to the Endorsement Checker. Rick - N7WE 070 - #1602
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Re: Off Topic - Antennas
Bill Garwood
I am using a Carolina Windom 160. I use it on all bands from 6 to 160 meters. Works with the built in tuner on my TS-590SG on all bands. 170 countries and a pile of 070 Club awards and contests all on one antenna, one feed-line and one radio all on PSK31. Simple station for a simple operator. If you don’t have the space, I understand similar performance is available with the Carolina Windom 80 without 160 meters. Mine is low to the ground but works for me. Worst band is 30 meters and it really rocks on 40 meters. I’m afraid it does nothing to improve the poor propagation we are having right now.
Happy Radio!
Bill N4GBK #1688 in NC
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
From: Radio radio@... [070]
Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2017 12:12 PM To: 070@... Subject: Re: [070] Off Topic - Antennas
I second that. I’ve had a lot of different wires in the air, but I always come back to long doublets as high as I can get them.
You’ll get 30m, 17m and 12m in the bargain.
73 de Eric, KG6MZS
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Re: Cobweb Antenna
Got a bunch of cobwebs in basement if you're looking for parts  Jerry n9avy
From: "Steve P oldjavadrinker@... [070]" <070@...> To: "070@..." <070@...> Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2017 11:30 AM Subject: [070] Cobweb Antenna Anyone used or is using the 5 band Cobweb? I'm looking at going that route for a few reasons...price...lightweight...reviews seem pretty good.
Wondering if anyone in group has any thoughts on this critter? Steve 2301 Sent from my iPhone
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