[VHFcontesting] 6m, 2m, 70cm EME

[Zack Widup]

Hi Joel,

What kind of antenna system are you using on 144 MHz?

Bob KH6O (now an SK) had a large array of helical antennas for EME on 432.
It looked like a giant box spring. He sent me some photos years ago.

73, Zack W9SZ

On Fri, Sep 27, 2024 at 7:34 AM <w5znjoel at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello Ev,
>
> I operate EME on all of those bands (current and "back in the day) plus
> 222 MHz. Of course, the best person to get feedback from for the type of
> operating you're inquiring about would be Peter, KA6U. Also Gene KB7Q.
>
> 144 MHz will have the most activity, followed by 432 then 50 MHz. With a
> small portable station you will have to use the digi modes. The 2-meter
> folks still hang on to JT65B, the 50 and 432 gang use Q65.
>
> When Farraday rotation is not in play I can work a single yagi station
> with 100 watts on 144 and 432. 6-meters is more difficult as you will need
> some power with a single yagi.
>
> Chat with Peter or Gene, they can tell you more than you probably want to
> know about portable EME operating !!!!!
>
> 73 Joel W5ZN
>
> 50 MHz - 4x7 LFA 1.5KW
> 144 MHz 4x17 1.5 KW
> 222 MHz 4xFO15 1.5 KW
> 432 MHz 8xFO25 1.5 KW
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Friday, September 27, 2024 6:47 AM
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> Subject: [VHFcontesting] 6m, 2m, 70cm EME
>
> Of the 6, 2, and 70cm bands (those that are most likely to be in a modern
> HF+ radio), which band has been shown to support EME with the least overall
> ERP?  I'm thinking "portable EME" where it isn't possible to transport big
> antennas or a generator to have a kw amp. :-)
>
> Assume that this portable station would target QSOing with only the "top
> tier" of well equipped DX stations.
>
> I'd be interested in only recent experience rather than "back in the day".
> Also interested in both CW (human decode) and FTx (machine decode) modes.
> How little power and antenna (ERP) has been successful in making EME
> contact(s) and on what band/mode?
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