[50mhz] ready to get my feet wet

Thu, 24 Jan 2002 08:36:43 -0700

Hello Buzz,

Welcome to the "real world" of VHF where you actually interact with 
nature (instead of repeaters) to make contacts.  I suggest looking at 
the IC706Mark II-G.  You can find these used for approximately the same 
price.  You will definitely want the 100 watts on 6m.  Another option is 
to find a used IC746 - then you would have 100 watts also on 2m.  GL and 
73, Lance

Joseph Mikuckis wrote:

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>"Buzz, KB1EPQ" wrote:
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>>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
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