6 Meters is OPEN

[BJ radionut]

I had 6m scatter members from Louisiana work Hawaii today on 6m SSB...AAaagh!!!!

 

[BJ radionut]

Love these F2 openings! Hope there's more to come.

Yes kinda ...this is what may be a good start to TEP season...
now the Louisiana to Hawaii ...that's F2 for sure!

Trans-Equatorial Propagation - Amateur Radio Wiki

wiki.hamtools.org

 

[Crawdad]

I had 6m scatter members from Louisiana work Hawaii today on 6m SSB...AAaagh!!!!

Saw them on the Spotter, couldn't copy either end.................

 

[Crawdad]

Yes kinda ...this is what may be a good start to TEP season...
now the Louisiana to Hawaii ...that's F2 for sure!

Trans-Equatorial Propagation - Amateur Radio Wiki

wiki.hamtools.org

But today's stations are this side of the Equator.

Whatever it is I just hope it continues for a while.

 

[BJ radionut]

PV8DX Brazil 50.115

I have worked him many times...forgot to write that one down...he was on CW later vy strong hr

 

[BJ radionut]

WOW 6m SSB was Rock'n for spell!

11.02.2024​

14:38z / G3SED / MIKE / IO90 / 50.150 / UK
14:40z / PA7MM / BRET / JO23 / 50.140 / Netherlands
14:48z / F4ENK / ERIC / JN06 / 50.122 / France
14:57z / F6HLC / CHRISTIAN / JN26 /50.125 / France
15:13z / M5BFL / STEVE / JO02 /50.175 / UK
15:16z / G0LGS / STEWART / IO81 / 50.188 / UK
15:25z / G4ELJ / IO91 / 50.133 / UK

 

[Crawdad]

DAMMIT, I MISSED IT!!!!! I've not worked Europe on 6m yet. One of these days.

Great stuff Gary.

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[Justme]

Worked a bunch USA and Canada stations here from the Netherlands this week, several days including today FTdx 10 and Acom 500 S amp on 200 watt into the Fritzel FD-4 OCF and 1/2 wave dipole vertical.
Made it into Australia as well.
Will last this next week i hope

 

[BJ radionut]

Just arrived!!!

 

[Crawdad]

Nice stateside 6m opening this morning! Florida, Louisiana, Texas from EM79. Moxon works well when there's some Sp-E to bounce off of.

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[Old Barney]

Well I buought the old Kenwood ts 680s thought I would be closer to 6M ssb But on arrival no PO on any ssb any band. I can see power on FM so I dropped it off to a friend who has more time that I. My wife has been in the hospital for 8 days now and dont think shell be home for Christmass. so I;m here in the room with her.
I may try one of the FT 817's I have on 6 mtr. I do know my FT 857nd is crap on 6 meter both FM and ssb. Next month I'll put together my buddy hex and try my 817. and maybe have the Kenwood going on SSB

 

[BJ radionut]

HEATHKIT SB220 Used [.20462] - $999.00 : R&L Electronics, Amateur radio store

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[Crawdad]

Nice SSB opening to New England this afternoon. Big signals.

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[BJ radionut]

Thanks contact this morning Evan (W4AXW) peaked 55 GM 73

 

[Crawdad]

Thanks contact this morning Evan (W4AXW) peaked 55 GM 73

I was turning the antenna towards you and the bottom fell out. Always good to hear you Gary. You were 5/4 off the side of the Hex before the drop. Stay warm!!

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