NM grids on 6M
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Keith Morehouse
Hello all - I only need DM63, 73 & 83 for 6M Worked all NM Grids. All of these should be easily worked on meteor scatter if the NM end is running a small beam and 100W. Can anybody help me out with this ? Jay W9RM Keith J Morehouse Managing Partner Calmesa Partners G.P. Olathe, CO |
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Mike WB2FKO
I noticed that W3IH in DM63 has been active in the past few days
on 6m digital. I have decoded him on FT8 here in DM65. Might be
worth a try on MSK144? Mike On 4/28/19 9:28 AM, Keith Morehouse
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John Klem
I'm leaning toward a trip to DM73/83 for the June contest. Some patience may be required, but I'd be happy to try on MS. John AA5PR |
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Keith Morehouse
That would be great, John. Would you be able to take along some sort of gain antenna for 6M ? I've worked guys out of their mobiles at that distance (KF2T in many NV grids) but gain is good :) Mike, FKO, I'll drop that guy a note - thanks. -W9RM Keith J Morehouse Managing Partner Calmesa Partners G.P. Olathe, CO On Sun, Apr 28, 2019 at 2:36 PM John Klem <klemjf@...> wrote:
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John Klem
I'll have the usual Moxon at 20+ feet, and 100 W. I've made a few random MSK144 contacts with this setup between 750 and 1600 km, without much effort. It appears we'll be at 650-700 km, which I assume will make it more difficult, so I'll also take a big battery and a good attitude.
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Keith Morehouse
Closer is tougher, but if we can run at least one of the grids between sunrise and 8-9AM, it should be pretty easy. As it gets later in the day, maybe we would get lucky with a weak signal mode like FT8 or JT65. Whatever works best for you as the Rover is good for me 😀 Of course, we will try on 2 also ! -W9RM Keith Morehouse via MotoG On Sun, Apr 28, 2019, 6:38 PM John Klem <klemjf@...> wrote: I'll have the usual Moxon at 20+ feet, and 100 W. I've made a few random MSK144 contacts with this setup between 750 and 1600 km, without much effort. It appears we'll be at 650-700 km, which I assume will make it more difficult, so I'll also take a big battery and a good attitude. |
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Arne N7KA
It should be possible on 144 SSB and CW if he has about 9 elements and 100W. We should not get so wrapped up in digi modes and forget there are many folks not on digi. Start with SSB/CW and switch to digi if path/condx are a problem. I can work W5AKU (9el on 144) running 5w in High Rolls with my 5W and 12 elements only 22ft above gnd plus we can QSO most mornings in 432 . I have worked KC7QY who is just N of DM63 line and I think he runs 50W; have even worked him on 432 on-digi. Arne N7KA On April 28, 2019 at 1:56 PM Mike WB2FKO <mph@...> wrote:
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Ed
The problem today is that all the stations that are active on 6/2/432 are almost all on Digital. Very few are monitoring the SSB/CW frequencies. But normally you can find someone on the Digital calling frequencies. JMHO
Ed N5JEH
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From: Arne N7KA
Sent: Monday, April 29, 2019 8:57 AM To: nmvhf@groups.io Subject: Re: [nmvhf] NM grids on 6M
It should be possible on 144 SSB and CW if he has about 9 elements and 100W. We should not get so wrapped up in digi modes and forget there are many folks not on digi. Start with SSB/CW and switch to digi if path/condx are a problem. I can work W5AKU (9el on 144) running 5w in High Rolls with my 5W and 12 elements only 22ft above gnd plus we can QSO most mornings in 432 . I have worked KC7QY who is just N of DM63 line and I think he runs 50W; have even worked him on 432 on-digi.
Arne N7KA
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Glenn
Hi Keith, I might be able to help you on the DM73. I have a 6M Ringo Ranger at 20ft using 100 watts. Do have a 3 ele beam I have not set up yet, just moved to Ruidoso last year, elevation 7,500 looking your way. Glenn NQ5X 350 Grids confirmed on 6. On Sun, Apr 28, 2019 at 10:28 AM Keith Morehouse <w9rm@...> wrote:
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Ed
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From: Glenn
Sent: Monday, April 29, 2019 1:41 PM To: nmvhf@groups.io Subject: Re: [nmvhf] NM grids on 6M
Hi Keith, I might be able to help you on the DM73. I have a 6M Ringo Ranger at 20ft using 100 watts. Do have a 3 ele beam I have not set up yet, just moved to Ruidoso last year, elevation 7,500 looking your way.
Glenn NQ5X 350 Grids confirmed on 6.
On Sun, Apr 28, 2019 at 10:28 AM Keith Morehouse <w9rm@...> wrote:
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