Julius,
50.125 mHZ - national calling frequency. Stations monitor this frequency
to facilitate making contacts. Usually I call CQ here and move off this
frequency to complete the contact. This is the frequency to monitor to
determine if the band is "open". Most activity on this frequency is SSB.
50.100 and below are restriced to CW only. Most activity is concentrated
between 50.090 and 50.100.
You will find beacon stations below about 50.080 mHz. They transmit
continuously and give their call sign and grid locator. This provides a
means to determine if the band is open and if so, in what direction.
50.100 - 50.110 mHz is the "DX window" . This segment is generally reserved
for dx contacts. Usually I listen in this segment for DX stations calling
cq and answer them. I do not call cq in this segment. CW and SSB are used
here.
The best tool to determine activity, band openings etc. is the dx cluster.
I use it constantly and always provide spots when I work a station. This
will ensure that others know of band openings!
This information is in line with the ARRL band plan for 6 meters. You can
find it on the ARRL website.
I hope this helps!
Robie - AJ4F grid EL29lm
----- Original Message -----
From: "J F" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 6:56 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] 6M
Having never ever been on 6 meters, would some kind
soul advise me where the best to look for CW stations
(and SSB I guess) this weekend might be? Thinking I
should get my feet wet before the K3 arrives...
Thanks,
Julius
n2wn
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