[Elecraft] 6 meter RTTY

[Lance Collister, W7GJ]

On 8/4/2011 3:48 PM, Jim Sheldon wrote:
> Anyone operating RTTY regularly on 6?  If so what frequency do you make most of your QSO's?  Been trying to find an active 6 meter RTTY frequency with no luck.  According to ARRL, 50.700 is the calling freq, but even during openings, never hear anyone on RTTY there.
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> Jim - W0EB
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Hi Jim,

Most of the digital activity on 6m uses weak signal modes found in the WSJT software 
package, and as a result, there is very little PSK31 or RTTY operation on 6m. 
However, I THINK the recommended calling frequency for RTTY is 50.290 or 50.300.  I 
think N5SIX can provide a better idea for you.

It is amazing all the first time 6m operators have appeared on 6m during this 
summer's Es season!  Seems like the proliferation of HF rigs with 6m included now as 
a standard feature - along with so many HF+6m amps is really boosting activity on the 
"Magic Band" ;-)

GL and I hope to see you up there soon!  VY 73, Lance


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