In the mid 90's  using a Ten-Tec Omni V and a 5-watt transverter to a home brew 5 el Yagi I worked 40+ states in just casual operation, all on SSB, all Es; close to 100 grid squares.  

Now there's much more cw on 6m. I have worked Japan frequently with 100 watts and a 5 el M^2 Yagi.   It's a fun band.

In collaboration with N0KQ we're in the midst of a a major station and antenna upgrade at n6zfo. The upgrade includes a high end 6m beam; maybe we'll work AD6E/KH6TU.

Also good meteor bounce on 6m.

73 Bill n6zfo

On Mon, May 23, 2016 at 9:12 PM, <k6yk@juno.com> wrote:
6 meters works best if you leave your receiver on ALL THE TIME~!
Sometimes the openings are so short it can come in and go out
just during one CQ from the distant station...
 
Welcome to the world of endless patience!
 
73
John, K6YK
 
 
 
On Mon, 23 May 2016 08:03:18 -1000 Alan Maenchen <ad6e@arrl.net> writes:
FB Dick!

Reminds me of my 1st QSO on 6 when I got the ole Icom Pro about a decade ago. I put up a little 3 element yagi and worked all the local beacons for weeks. Then one morning I worked some guy in Kansas City. Then another .. about half dozen total and all in Kansas City. Nothing else for months. 6m is like QRP. It needs a lot of patience. 

I now have 6 running here in KH6 with a good shot towards NA but so far I haven't paid any attention to that band.

Aloha,  Alan  AD6E / KH6TU





On Mon, May 23, 2016 at 4:57 AM, Dick Wilson <k6lrn12@gmail.com> wrote:
Had first 6 meter contact last night.
Having had a K3 for about 6 months, I figured it was time to
get it working. Saw a spot for some 6 M action & thought I
would give it a go. Heard a few on CW & worked KC0CF in
IA/EN32. (Only 49 states to go.)
There was some SSB activity...CO & WY + a couple of locals...
but still need make radio work on phone.

Dick


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