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Re: 6 mtrs, modes

KC7QY

Bruce,

I just looked at DX Maps. There seems to be a pretty good Es opening in the midwest and lots of ops on SSB/CW. All is not lost to FT8. Still a LOT of FT8 activity as well though.

I caught a short SSB opening the other day and put 6 Qs in the log in about 5 minutes. Can't do that on FT8.

Jim KC7QY

From: Bruce Draper <bruceaa5b@...>
To: nmvhf@groups.io; nmbrc <nmbrc@groups.io>
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2018 8:38 AM
Subject: [nmvhf] 6 mtrs, modes

I'm about to put my 6 meter antennas up again, and have been wondering if FT8 is still all the rage or if the digital frenzy might have cooled off since last Summer. I got my answer when I checked DX Maps this morning. One of the attached maps shows just CW and SSB spots, the other is just digital. Wow.

73,

Bruce AA5B

Re: 6 mtrs, modes

Keith Morehouse

#123

Yep...I fear FT8 is going to kill contesting on 6M. This June's VHF test will be very telling.

-W9RM

Keith J Morehouse
via Moto G

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On Sun, May 20, 2018, 9:38 AM Bruce Draper <bruceaa5b@...> wrote:

I'm about to put my 6 meter antennas up again, and have been wondering if FT8 is still all the rage or if the digital frenzy might have cooled off since last Summer. I got my answer when I checked DX Maps this morning. One of the attached maps shows just CW and SSB spots, the other is just digital. Wow.

73,
Bruce AA5B

Re: 6 mtrs, modes

Steve Hutcherson <Wb5cts@...>

#122

You are correct Bruce! I’m designing a mobile/P system based around my new FT-891. Glad your hoisting them backup and will look for you from DM33. I’ll let Pete WA7JTM, N7AMA, K7jE and the other guys know here in the valley.

73 Hutch

WB5CTS

DM33VO

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On May 20, 2018, at 7:38 AM, Bruce Draper <bruceaa5b@...> wrote:

I'm about to put my 6 meter antennas up again, and have been wondering if FT8 is still all the rage or if the digital frenzy might have cooled off since last Summer. I got my answer when I checked DX Maps this morning. One of the attached maps shows just CW and SSB spots, the other is just digital. Wow.

73,
Bruce AA5B

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6 mtrs, modes

Bruce Draper

#121

I'm about to put my 6 meter antennas up again, and have been wondering if FT8 is still all the rage or if the digital frenzy might have cooled off since last Summer. I got my answer when I checked DX Maps this morning. One of the attached maps shows just CW and SSB spots, the other is just digital. Wow.

73,

Bruce AA5B

The Magic Band ( 50 mhz.)

pa3249@...

#120

I got my email back, because I was not registered yet.

It's done now.

73'

Harry - PA3249

Van: Harry de Jong <PA3249@...>
Verzonden: zaterdag 5 mei 2018 20:54
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Onderwerp: The Magic Band ( 50 mhz.)

Hello 6 meter enthusiasts.

Would you be so kind to forward this email to 6 meter radio clubs and anyone who is interested.

I'm SWL since 1971 and began listening in 1988 on 6 meter. Till now I've heard 176 countries (175 confirmed - waiting for the JW7QIA QSL).

I prefer to listen to SSB or CW contacts, but the last years more and more stations using the digital modes, so I can not stay behind.

Last year (2017) the Sporadic E season was super. I know it's easier to hear a rare country or locator, than to make contact with.

For me the real DX with SP/E started half May and the first time with the JT65 mode, I decode many JA stations and VU - A4 - A7 - E44 - 3A (rare one for

northern Europe, because of mountains in 3A) - 9K - UN7 - DS - YI - BD0 - XE2JS (DL68) - PJ4 - OX - EK7DX - BV - HL. Last good DX (outside Eur.) opening was July 30.

And of course all European countries.

The reason that I write this is to let you all know - don't think, it's not possible for me because of mountains or whatever. I got e-mails from stations ( who were giving

CQ for a long time without making a contact) who were very surprised that I had decode them and some of them informed me that they have never made contact with Europe. I'm sure that KL7 and VE6 and 7 are possible via SP/ E.

One thing is for sure: you must be patient - need luck - it's a good help when you know where the ES clouds are, so check the sites, like: https://www.dxmaps.com/spots/mapg.php?&HF=N&ML=M&Frec=50&Map=EU and / or http://www.on4kst.com/chat/start.php and of course the sites

in the USA and Canada.

I hope to hear / decode this year again more new DX stations on the Magic band and remember, keep 50.110 free for rare DX stations.

I'm using a homemade converter in a JRC NRD 545 DSP and the antenna is a 5 elem. dual yagi for 4 and 6 mtr. I hope to install the next month my new ant. the 6 elem.

LFA Quad.

For all a good SP/ E season. I'm checking 6 meter 24 / 7 during the season.

All the very best,

Harry - PA3249 This is my page: http://qrzcq.com/call/PA3249

Re: grid rarity

Bruce Draper

#119

Thanks for the input, folks!

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On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 5:59 PM, Arne N7KA <n7ka@...> wrote:

# of QSOs FM28=1, FM29=24 That is out of 5696 6M QSOs. Need FM14, FM25 and some decent propagation.
Arne N7KA
On April 30, 2018 at 3:44 PM Bruce Draper <bruceaa5b@...> wrote:

In your experience, which is more rare, FM28 or FM29?
Gotta be 28, right? Half of it is water, and the other half is very sparsely populated.

Re: grid rarity

Arne N7KA

#118

# of QSOs FM28=1, FM29=24 That is out of 5696 6M QSOs. Need FM14, FM25 and some decent propagation.

Arne N7KA

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On April 30, 2018 at 3:44 PM Bruce Draper <bruceaa5b@...> wrote:

In your experience, which is more rare, FM28 or FM29?
Gotta be 28, right? Half of it is water, and the other half is very sparsely populated.

Re: grid rarity

Keith Morehouse

#117

I went back into the log since 2012, which is when I started operating from DM58. Here's what I've worked on 6M, all double-hop of course.

FM29 - 21 QSO's

FM28 - 8 QSO's

FM27 - 5 QSO's, all with one station, N3MK

FM26 - 3 QSO's

FM25 - no QSO's

Next row west:

FM18, FM19 - > 20 QSO's per grid

FM17 - 14 QSO's

FM16 - 13 QSO's

FM15 - 1 QSO

FM14 - 3 QSO's

FM13 - none

-W9RM

Keith J Morehouse
Managing Partner
Calmesa Partners G.P.
Olathe, CO

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On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 3:44 PM, Bruce Draper <bruceaa5b@...> wrote:

In your experience, which is more rare, FM28 or FM29?
Gotta be 28, right? Half of it is water, and the other half is very sparsely populated.

Re: grid rarity

KC7QY

#116

Bruce,

I'll second (third or whatever) FM28. I have FM29 confirmed from Socorro with just my 100wts and 3el.

Jim KC7QY

From: Bruce Draper <bruceaa5b@...>
To: nmvhf@groups.io
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2018 3:44 PM
Subject: [nmvhf] grid rarity

In your experience, which is more rare, FM28 or FM29?

Gotta be 28, right? Half of it is water, and the other half is very sparsely populated.

Re: grid rarity

Keith Morehouse

#115

Oh - yeah.

Forgot about FM13 - another tough one due to lack of land mass :)

I need that one too from DM58.

-W9RM

Keith J Morehouse
Managing Partner
Calmesa Partners G.P.
Olathe, CO

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On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 3:57 PM, WB2FKO <mph@...> wrote:

I would agree...usually get into FM29 multiple times each summer and FM28 less often. It's south of there that is much harder: FM13, FM14, FM15, and FM25. It could be my proximity to the Sandia mts, or lack of activity there, but those grids are rare DX for me. N7KA and N5JEH are probably the best local authorities on this question. And I assume we are talking about 6m? WB2FKO

On 04/30/2018 03:47 PM, Alan Shapiro via Groups.Io wrote:

Per my experience, you have it right. Worked FM29 a couple of time, zip for FM28.

On 4/30/2018 3:44 PM, Bruce Draper wrote:

In your experience, which is more rare, FM28 or FM29?

Gotta be 28, right? Half of it is water, and the other half is very sparsely populated.

Re: grid rarity

Keith Morehouse

#114

Really, neither are THAT rare if you live within single hop distance.

FM25 is much more difficult to work (and the only one of the FM's I need for FFMA from DM58

-W9RM

Keith J Morehouse
Managing Partner
Calmesa Partners G.P.
Olathe, CO

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On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 3:44 PM, Bruce Draper <bruceaa5b@...> wrote:

In your experience, which is more rare, FM28 or FM29?
Gotta be 28, right? Half of it is water, and the other half is very sparsely populated.

Re: grid rarity

Mike WB2FKO

#113

I would agree...usually get into FM29 multiple times each summer and FM28 less often. It's south of there that is much harder: FM13, FM14, FM15, and FM25. It could be my proximity to the Sandia mts, or lack of activity there, but those grids are rare DX for me. N7KA and N5JEH are probably the best local authorities on this question. And I assume we are talking about 6m? WB2FKO

On 04/30/2018 03:47 PM, Alan Shapiro via Groups.Io wrote:

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Per my experience, you have it right. Worked FM29 a couple of time, zip for FM28.

On 4/30/2018 3:44 PM, Bruce Draper wrote:

In your experience, which is more rare, FM28 or FM29?

Gotta be 28, right? Half of it is water, and the other half is very sparsely populated.

Re: grid rarity

Alan Shapiro <nm5s@...>

#112

Per my experience, you have it right. Worked FM29 a couple of time, zip for FM28.

On 4/30/2018 3:44 PM, Bruce Draper wrote:

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In your experience, which is more rare, FM28 or FM29?

Gotta be 28, right? Half of it is water, and the other half is very sparsely populated.

grid rarity

Bruce Draper

#111

In your experience, which is more rare, FM28 or FM29?

Gotta be 28, right? Half of it is water, and the other half is very sparsely populated.

Re: 144 MHZ Spring Sprint - Monday 4/9 1900-2300 local

Michael Daly

#110

Keith,

This is Mike in Gallup.

I have too much going on to participate. Thanks for the offer.

73,

Mike, n5sj

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From: nmvhf@groups.io [mailto:nmvhf@groups.io] On Behalf Of Bill
Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2018 12:52 PM
To: nmvhf@groups.io
Subject: Re: [nmvhf] 144 MHZ Spring Sprint - Monday 4/9 1900-2300 local

Hi Keith,

I'm pretty low key on the sprints but I'll give yo a call during the first hour. Thx for offering.

Bill W7QQ DM75ao

On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 8:58 AM, Keith Morehouse <w9rm@...> wrote:

The 2M Spring Sprint is tomorrow evening, local time. Exchange callsigns and 4-character grid. Log submissions will be your report on 3830scores.com.

I'm not planning to operate (too little local activity) but can be available during the first hour if anybody in the club wants a QSO and new multiplier from DM58.

-W9RM DM58xn

Keith J Morehouse
Managing Partner
Calmesa Partners G.P.
Olathe, CO

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Re: 144 MHZ Spring Sprint - Monday 4/9 1900-2300 local

Keith Morehouse

#109

OK Bill - I'll be listening on 144.200 starting at 1900 local tomorrow night, pointed toward Santa Fe and ABQ.

-W9RM

Keith J Morehouse
Managing Partner
Calmesa Partners G.P.
Olathe, CO

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On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 12:51 PM, Bill <bill4070@...> wrote:

Hi Keith,

I'm pretty low key on the sprints but I'll give yo a call during the first hour. Thx for offering.

Bill W7QQ DM75ao

On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 8:58 AM, Keith Morehouse <w9rm@...> wrote:
The 2M Spring Sprint is tomorrow evening, local time. Exchange callsigns and 4-character grid. Log submissions will be your report on 3830scores.com.

I'm not planning to operate (too little local activity) but can be available during the first hour if anybody in the club wants a QSO and new multiplier from DM58.

-W9RM DM58xn

Keith J Morehouse
Managing Partner
Calmesa Partners G.P.
Olathe, CO

Re: 144 MHZ Spring Sprint - Monday 4/9 1900-2300 local

Bill

#108

Hi Keith,

I'm pretty low key on the sprints but I'll give yo a call during the first hour. Thx for offering.

Bill W7QQ DM75ao

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On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 8:58 AM, Keith Morehouse <w9rm@...> wrote:

The 2M Spring Sprint is tomorrow evening, local time. Exchange callsigns and 4-character grid. Log submissions will be your report on 3830scores.com.

I'm not planning to operate (too little local activity) but can be available during the first hour if anybody in the club wants a QSO and new multiplier from DM58.

-W9RM DM58xn

Keith J Morehouse
Managing Partner
Calmesa Partners G.P.
Olathe, CO

144 MHZ Spring Sprint - Monday 4/9 1900-2300 local

Keith Morehouse

#107

The 2M Spring Sprint is tomorrow evening, local time. Exchange callsigns and 4-character grid. Log submissions will be your report on 3830scores.com.

I'm not planning to operate (too little local activity) but can be available during the first hour if anybody in the club wants a QSO and new multiplier from DM58.

-W9RM DM58xn

Keith J Morehouse
Managing Partner
Calmesa Partners G.P.
Olathe, CO

New Mexico QSO Party -- Saturday, April 14

Brian Mileshosky <n5zgt@...>

#106

Greetings —

The 2018 New Mexico QSO Party takes place about a week from now, on Saturday, April 14 from 8:00am-8:00pm Mountain. (Details below)

Do you plan to participate, even for just a couple hours? Several participants have indicated they will be monitoring 6 meters for contacts.

If so, please touch base with what county/counties you plan to activate, whether from home, portable, mobile or your club station. Even if your plans are only tentative at this point. We will list your plans on the Google Maps based activations page found on the New Mexico QSO Party website (http://www.newmexicoqsoparty.org/wp/)

See you on the air next weekend!

73,

Brian N5ZGT

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On Mar 20, 2018, at 12:44 AM, Brian Mileshosky <n5zgt@...> wrote:

Fellow New Mexico Hams --

The 2018 New Mexico QSO Party takes about a month from now: Saturday, April 14 from 8:00am MDT until 8:00pm MDT, and all Hams across New Mexico are invited to participate. Amateur radio operators from across the United States -- and the world -- will be seeking New Mexicans on HF and 6 meters during the event period, looking particularly to work hams in as many New Mexico counties as possible. The Land of Enchantment will essentially be the "DX" on this day, making for a great time for all who participate. Last year hundreds of amateur radio operators around the world participated, including 98 New Mexico hams and 17 New Mexico amateur radio clubs.

We are looking for hams within each and every one of New Mexico's 33 counties to participate in the 2018 New Mexico QSO Party, whether for just a few convenient hours or for the entire 12 hour period.

This is a super event for new and experienced hams alike. Operate from the comfort of your home, or combine forces with hams in your club as a club activity. Invite a group of friends to your shack. Hit the road as a mobile station and activate multiple counties which create much needed -- and appreciated -- point multipliers for everyone who participates in the QSO Party. Use this event as an opportunity to introduce a neighbor or friend to ham radio. Or rally friends and club members to set up, Field Day style, as part of the special expedition category.

ATTENTION HAM CLUBS: The New Mexico QSO Party is an superb club-building activity, and there are two special awards intended just for clubs. The first is a plaque that will be awarded to the New Mexico club with the highest aggregate score submitted by its members. Another plaque will be awarded to the New Mexico Club whose members activate the highest aggregate number of New Mexico counties around the state. It doesn't matter what operating category your members participate in, or for how long; each entrant just needs to clearly mark their club name in their individual logs and your club will be automatically entered. Complete details in the New Mexico QSO Party rules.

This year's event is hosted by the Los Alamos Amateur Radio Club. Great-looking plaques will be awarded and participation certificates will be available for those desiring one. Complete details, rules, prize information, and more can be found on the New Mexico QSO Party website at www.NewMexicoQSOParty.org

Are you planning to get on the air and operate from your home shack, with friends, alongside your club at its club station, mobile, or portable? Even if tentative at this point, please visit www.NewMexicoQSOParty.org and let us know what county (or counties) you plan to operate from so we can list you on the NM QSO Party website’s activation table and interactive map. Our goal is to have as many hams as possible operating from all of New Mexico counties during the event.

Please help spread the word about the 2018 New Mexico QSO Party. With your help we look forward to all 33 counties being activated this year. See you on the air in about a month!

Thanks and 73,
Brian N5ZGT
New Mexico QSO Party website: www.NewMexicoQSOParty.org

New Mexico QSO Party -- Saturday, April 14

Brian Mileshosky <n5zgt@...>

#105

Fellow New Mexico Hams --

The 2018 New Mexico QSO Party takes about a month from now: Saturday, April 14 from 8:00am MDT until 8:00pm MDT, and all Hams across New Mexico are invited to participate. Amateur radio operators from across the United States -- and the world -- will be seeking New Mexicans on HF and 6 meters during the event period, looking particularly to work hams in as many New Mexico counties as possible. The Land of Enchantment will essentially be the "DX" on this day, making for a great time for all who participate. Last year hundreds of amateur radio operators around the world participated, including 98 New Mexico hams and 17 New Mexico amateur radio clubs.

We are looking for hams within each and every one of New Mexico's 33 counties to participate in the 2018 New Mexico QSO Party, whether for just a few convenient hours or for the entire 12 hour period.

This is a super event for new and experienced hams alike. Operate from the comfort of your home, or combine forces with hams in your club as a club activity. Invite a group of friends to your shack. Hit the road as a mobile station and activate multiple counties which create much needed -- and appreciated -- point multipliers for everyone who participates in the QSO Party. Use this event as an opportunity to introduce a neighbor or friend to ham radio. Or rally friends and club members to set up, Field Day style, as part of the special expedition category.

ATTENTION HAM CLUBS: The New Mexico QSO Party is an superb club-building activity, and there are two special awards intended just for clubs. The first is a plaque that will be awarded to the New Mexico club with the highest aggregate score submitted by its members. Another plaque will be awarded to the New Mexico Club whose members activate the highest aggregate number of New Mexico counties around the state. It doesn't matter what operating category your members participate in, or for how long; each entrant just needs to clearly mark their club name in their individual logs and your club will be automatically entered. Complete details in the New Mexico QSO Party rules.

This year's event is hosted by the Los Alamos Amateur Radio Club. Great-looking plaques will be awarded and participation certificates will be available for those desiring one. Complete details, rules, prize information, and more can be found on the New Mexico QSO Party website at www.NewMexicoQSOParty.org

Are you planning to get on the air and operate from your home shack, with friends, alongside your club at its club station, mobile, or portable? Even if tentative at this point, please visit www.NewMexicoQSOParty.org and let us know what county (or counties) you plan to operate from so we can list you on the NM QSO Party website’s activation table and interactive map. Our goal is to have as many hams as possible operating from all of New Mexico counties during the event.

Please help spread the word about the 2018 New Mexico QSO Party. With your help we look forward to all 33 counties being activated this year. See you on the air in about a month!

Thanks and 73,
Brian N5ZGT
New Mexico QSO Party website: www.NewMexicoQSOParty.org