[SixClub] RE: 6 meters and FM

[Joe]

While operating in Alaska (WL7M), I worked quite a few lower 48 stations on 
FM and, believe it or not, AM.  It DOES depend on the opening - but when 6 
M is REALLY open, FM works just fine.  The signals from the lower 48 
stations were 20 - 30 dB over S9 during those openings - sounded like they 
were sitting next to me.  Don't be afraid to give it a try.  You may be 
surprised.....

73
Joe
WDØM (ex-WL7M)


At 01:12 PM 5/23/2004, Christopher Boone wrote:
>Though SSB has a 10+db advantage over FM, the MUF issue is also true. I
>have tried running
>FM while the band is open with another station on 50.150...and it was no
>go but we could
>comm on USB ok (weak but ok)...
>Tried to go to 52.5 SSB and sure enough, MUF was not that high...could
>not work each other......I have seen the SSB portion be open...and 50.4
>was even DEAD (AM OR SSB!)
>
>Chris
>WB5ITT
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: sixclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> > [mailto:sixclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Rothermel
> > Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2004 10:59 AM
> > To: sixclub at mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: [Fwd: Re: [SixClub] 6 meters and FM]
> >
> >
> >   When 6 SSB is open, fm may not be. The band cuts off before the
> > opening reaches 52. m.