[VHFcontesting] Newbie on 6

[Sebastian]

Dwight, welcome to 6 meters.  Since you are interested in digital modes, you might want to try meteor scatter.  Check out Ping Jockey, that is where all the meteor scatter guys hang out on.  http://www.pingjockey.net/cgi-bin/pingtalk

You might also take a look at meteorscatter.org, a site that is undergoing major changes, but has some good basic information.

73 de Sebastian, W4AS

> On May 5, 2016, at 9:41 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