[Heathkit] HW-18-2

[Michael Tauson]

On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 5:15 PM, Bwana Bob <wb2vuf at gti.net> wrote:
> Yes, there are a couple of SATERN and ARES nets on 60 m here on the
> mainland. That was the original justification for 60 m, to fill in the
> propagation gaps between 40 and 80 m.

As mentioned before, 60m channel 1 is the primary for local emergency
service in Hawaii.  After that, 40m then 80m as a last resort.  Having
the wee beastie set up so it can manage all three bands would be a
Good Thing.

> No it isn't a "band" in the traditional amateur radio sense and, like
> 30 m, which is also shared, 60 m was never intended to support contesting.

60m has a set of what some consider restrictive rules.  My feeling is
that if you can't live with them then don't use the band.  On the
other hand, if you can handle the DISCIPLINE required to do so, have
at it!  Secondary use is better than no use.

> I think both 60 m and 30 m are useful bands and I'm glad that we have them.

Likewise, I'm sure.  :-)

Now we can go back to our irregularly scheduled flaming ... *sigh*

Best regards,

Michael, WH7HG
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