TOPBAND LINKS
Here are a number of links which topband ops may find helpful. This
is by no means a complete list and I will add to it as I locate others
which I think would be helpful. Unfortunately, as servers are changed from
time to time, some links may become invalid. Please let me know if you
find that one of the links on this page is no longer valid.
WHO'S WHO ON TOPBAND -This
is a list of topbanders and their DX accomplishments world-wide and by
region. Sort of lets you see who the "big guns" are and how you stack up
compared to the top of the heap! And yes....I
am on the list...VERY far down!!
FLAG AND PENNANT
COMPENDIUM -This is a collection of material
on the very popular flag and pennant low-noise receive antennas. Many are
from the Topband Reflector. If you don't have room for full-size Beverage
antennas, then something from this collection may just fill your needs.
W8JI -If
you operate on 160 meters and subscribe to the Topband Reflector you know
who this guy is! Lots of information on a variety of topics plus Tom is
always willing to help with technical problems.
K1FZ MATCHING TRANSFORMERS -For
those unwilling to wind their own transformers, K1FZ produces what is reported
to be an extremely good line of transformers and terminations.
TOPBAND
REFLECTOR -This link provides subscription
information as well as a link to the archives. Very worthwhile for topband
information of every type.
SHORT BEVERAGE
ANTENNAS - For those who don't have space
for the full-sized version, K3Ky has information about making short Beverages
work.
W3LPL ON BEVERAGES -
Valuable information on design and installation of Beverage antennas.
LOWBANDS ANTENNA PAGE - More good information on Beverages.
You can never read enough about this antenna...everybody has ideas about
making it work to advantage on 160 meters.
K9AY
RECEIVE LOOP- For those without the space
for Beverages or EWES, a rotatable alternative to the flag and pennant.
K6STI LOOP-A
more complex receive loop but one which, according to all reports, works
very well.
WA1ION
LINKS PAGE -Lots
of valuable links, articles on topband preamps and antennas, "good stuff"
you should read
Last Updated on June 6, 2010