[ICOM] Activity on 6M

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Martin,

I do not own the rig in question but I have been a fan of 6M for quite some 
time. I've won a national 6M contest and I have worked 40+ states, South 
America and Japan, among others, on 6M - SSB, of course. However, your experience 
with 6M seems rather odd given the number of 6M repeaters that appear to be 
located near you. 

Have you visited these URLs?

http://www.vcnet.com/KN6LA/6m.html

http://www.sasquatchnet.org/kb6mip/6m.html

And, do you have a "decent" antenna? (Meaning outdoor and of the proper 
polarization)

Have you tried to contact anyone on 6M through the local repeaters in your 
area?

If your answer to any of those questions is "No", that might explain your 
results!

Why not give it a try unless your location/situation prevents it? Six meters 
is a wonderful band. When you have the right equipment and an adventurous 
attitude, the results can be very rewarding . . . I've died and gone to heaven 
many times on 50 MHz!

Regards,

Bill


On Wed, 4 Aug 2004 21:55:24 -0700 (PDT) martin glazer wrote:

> Unfortunately, even aftermarket batteries for the t81a
>  are only 650 Mah. without a larger gelcell. the
>  supplied battery doesnt last long. I haave never
>  worked  anyone on 6 FM or even 1.2 fm. Those 2 bands
>  are kinda useless, in my opinion.