[CVRC] 60M Information

[Paul Cavnar]

I recently found this information compiled for the new 60-meter
channel allocation that become usable next month....


5MHz CHANNELS USA 
You can enter the following channels into memory for USA operation. 
(Keep in mind that it is a good idea to use the memory mode with the 
VFO locked for operation on the 5Mhz channels). 

5330.5 kHz USB 
5346.5 kHz USB 
5366.5 kHz USB 
5371.5 kHz USB 
5403.5 kHz USB 

5MHZ PORTABLE ANTENNAS 
Here are the approximate lengths for some 5.37MHz portable wire antennas: 

HIGH DIPOLE 
High dipole total length 87ft [26.5m]. 
Each leg of high dipole 43.5ft [13.25m]. 
A high dipole is at least 40ft [12m] above ground. 

LOW DIPOLE 
Low dipole total length 85ft [25.9m]. 
Each leg of low dipole is 42.5ft [12.95m]. 
A low dipole should be at least 10ft [3m] above ground. 

PORTABLE INVERTED-V DIPOLE 
Portable Inverted-V dipole total length 83ft [25.3m]. 
Each leg of the Inverted-V dipole is 41.5ft [12.65m] 
A portable Inverted V dipole's support pole may be 
14ft high [4.25m] or more, with the ends at least 3ft 
[1m] high. 

RANDOM WIRE 
Quarter-wave random wire length 41.5ft [12.65m]. 
A wire plugged into the transceiver antenna jack, 
extended in random fashion, elevated about 10ft [3m] 
above ground. 

HORIZONTAL LOOP 
Full-Wave horizontal loop total length 185ft [56.4m]. 
A horizontally arranged Full-Wave square-shaped or 
equilateral-triangle loop, fed at one corner, about 14ft 
high [4.25m]. The zenith gain of this antenna is 
approximately +1dBD, so a maximum of 40W 
transmitter output complies with USA regulations. 

MODIFICATION INFORMATION FOR TRANSCEIVERS 
In fact it is possible to modify most ham transceivers for 
transmitting on the 5MHz channels. Some are very easy 
to modify, but many modern transceivers require soldering 
of small surface mount components, and microprocessor 
reset procedures. 

Instructions, drawings, and photos are available on the web 
for modification of most transceivers. There are different 
market versions of many transceivers, requiring different 
mods. Make sure you match the correct general coverage 
transmit mod information with your transceiver. 

International radio mods website: 
http://www.mods.dk/