[Elecraft] 6M

[Robie Elms]

Julius,

50.125 mHZ - national calling frequency.   Stations monitor this frequency 
to facilitate making contacts.  Usually I call CQ here and move off this 
frequency to complete the contact.  This is the frequency to monitor to 
determine if the band is "open".  Most activity on this frequency is SSB.

50.100 and below are restriced to CW only.  Most activity is concentrated 
between 50.090 and 50.100.

You will find beacon stations below about 50.080 mHz.  They transmit 
continuously and give their call sign and grid locator.  This provides a 
means to determine if the band is open and if so, in what direction.

50.100 - 50.110 mHz is the "DX window" .  This segment is generally reserved 
for dx contacts.  Usually I listen in this segment for DX stations calling 
cq and answer them.  I do not call cq in this segment.  CW and SSB are used 
here.

The best tool to determine activity, band openings etc. is the dx cluster. 
I use it constantly and always provide spots when I work a station.  This 
will ensure that others know of band openings!

This information is in line with the ARRL band plan for 6 meters.  You can 
find it on the ARRL website.


I hope this helps!

Robie - AJ4F grid EL29lm


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J F" <phriendly1 at yahoo.com>
To: <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 6:56 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] 6M


> Having never ever been on 6 meters, would some kind
> soul advise me where the best to look for CW stations
> (and SSB I guess) this weekend might be? Thinking I
> should get my feet wet before the K3 arrives...
>
> Thanks,
> Julius
> n2wn
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