[50mhz] 6 vs 10m FM

[Chris Boone]

Whew...tough question...can work both bands?? 
As for rptrs, there are 4 main channels on 10 FM...29.62, .64, .66 and .68
(with inputs 100kHz down).
Yet there are rptrs on the odd channels but not as many..Plus 29.5 and 29.6
simplex (29.6 being the Calling Simplex freq)...On 6, you have sooo many
channels.....You can check Artsci.com and its rptr listing at
http://www.artscipub.com/repeaters/ but its by no means correct or complete.
Also, get a copy of the ARRL rptr directory (which is not right all the time
either and the bandplan they push on 6 is NOT used by 90% of the country!)
and look for local systems in your area...
As for which band to use, I personally use BOTH :)...both have been dead but
when the conditions are right, 6 can open when 10 is still dead..so its hard
to call for you.

Chris
WB5ITT

> -----Original Message-----
> From: 50mhz-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:50mhz-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of RJ Mattson
> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 9:45 AM
> To: 50 mhz @ QTH
> Subject: [50mhz] 6 vs 10m FM
> 
> Hi
> I'm getting ready to restore a vintage Hammarlund FM-60A transceiver.
> Not sure of the mixing scheme yet. I'm waiting for the op/svc manual.
> It covers both 10 and 6 meters FM with the proper crystals.
> I need to make a decision as to what band to pick 10 or 6.
> Is there a site that lists repeater frequencies by location? 
> Any opinions on what band to pick based on activity around my 
> grid FN31 ?
> Would 29.6 simplex be a good option?
> bob...w2ami