[VHFcontesting] Newbie on 6

[Zack Widup]

Hi Dwight,

I can't answer most of those because I don't do digital on VHF, but most of
the activity in contests in on CW/SSB. In fact, during a big opening on 6m
during a contest, the weak-signal segment sounds more like 20 meters during
a contest!

I've worked CN71 from EN50 from a hilltop with 10 watts and a 4 element
Yagi on CW during the June contest.

I'm sure there is some digi activity. Have fun!

73, Zack W9SZ


On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 8:41 AM, Dwight Jones <123dwight at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello,
> I have set up a modest station for 6 meters. I live in a rural area where
> there are no other VHFers. (Grid CN71; Del Norte County, California)
>
> I have a strong preference for digital modes. I know the recommended
> frequencies for various modes, but suspect that some modes have more
> activity than others when the band is open.
> 1) Could someone recommend modes that will be most likely to have activity?
> 2) I'm most familiar with JT65 because I use it on HF. Is this a good
> choice? What is an appropriate power output on 6 meter JT65?
> 3) Can someone point me to a book or website that explains how to do
> FSK411?
> 4) Any other modes I should look into?
> 5) Does anyone do digital during the June contest? I intend to operate
> portable form the highest ridge in my grid. I might resort to SSB if there
> are no digital people to contact.
>
> Thanks,
> Dwight
> KO6FE
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