[50mhz] ready to get my feet wet

Joseph Mikuckis [email protected]
Thu, 24 Jan 2002 06:55:00 -0800


"Buzz, KB1EPQ" wrote:

> Hello to all!  Participated in the VHF contest last week-end on 2m SSB.
> This was my first time playing with anything except FM.  I am now hooked
> with VHF operations.  The next logical step is to add 6 meter equipment to
> my shack.  I'm leaning toward the Alinco DX-70T that Radio Shack is selling
> for $599.  I currently have only a Tech license so the HF portion of the
> radio would not be used right now.  Do any of you folks use this radio?  I
> have never been on 6m at all.  Is the 10W that this rig puts out on 6m ssb
> enough to have any fun with?  I'm located in FN34 and at least for the time
> being would have very small antenna set-up.  Any help/advice/leads on used
> equipment would be most appreciated!  Thanks in advance!
>
> 73  Buzz KB1EPQ
>
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Absolutely!  I run with only 5 watts with a Halo antenna and have 22 states and
15 countries on six meters.  If I had a beam, my results would be much better.
What it takes is PATIENCE.  The band usually sounds dead (which it it most of
the time); however, the excitment starts when you catch a band opening!  Hope
this helps.

Joe, K3CHP
Riverdale, MD  FM18