[SixClub] Fw: [VHF] DX portion of the 6M band...

[Randy Tipton]

The term "weak signal" is often times used many ways. I would say weak
signal modes are JT65 (WSJT) and used for extreme troposcatter. These qso's
are generally made via schedules above 50.250MHz and never in the 110 - .125
range. 

I find mostly strong signals during band openings between 50.110 -
50.125MHz. Many DX stations are now using 50.110MHz for calling CQ while
listening for calls on another frequency. If 50.125 were used like this
there would be no local qso's on the calling frequency.

That would appear to be the proper use of the calling frequency. 

The calling frequency for High Speed Meteor Scatter is 50.260MHz modes
FSK441 and JT6M. For digital modes like PSK and RTTY etc. the calling
frequency is 50.290MHz.

Hope this did not muddy the water but I don't think 50.110 - 50.125MHz is
really to identify the type contact i.e. "weak signal' but rather deals with
geographic location i.e. "DX Stations".

Lately I have heard several SSB stations in the WSJT portion of the band.
Could you imagine WSJT signals on 50.150MHz during an opening? When the band
opens several stations are trying to listen or work Europe using JT6M before
ssb is even possible. 

In my humble opinion, it is best to keep ssb below 50.230MHz to avoid qrm
with digital operators.

Tip
WA5UFH


> -----Original Message-----
> From: sixclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:sixclub-
> bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of bruce mallon
> Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 11:15 AM
> To: mahunt at adelphia.net; World Wide Six Meter Club
> Subject: Re: [SixClub] Fw: [VHF] DX portion of the 6M band...
> 
> NORMALY these are the most used .....
> 
> weak signal DX 50-110-50.125 non-USA/CAN
> US/CANADA calling frequency USB 50.125
> ragchew USB 50.130-50.250 use during hot band openings
> 50.400 AM
> 52.020 simplex and nets
> 52.525 FM calling frequency
> 
> 
> --- Murray Hunt <mahunt at adelphia.net> wrote:
> 
> > Dave-
> > New to the hobby (little over a year) and over the
> > past weekend dieing
> > to make just one contact I was all up and down the
> > band.  Writing down
> > everyone I could hear, trying to find the right time
> > to jump in and make
> > a contact.  I did go back and look in my scrap book
> > next to my rig and
> > see only a few QSO is this area you talked about.
> > Many I have marked as
> > trying to hit for a contact. (just lack of knowing
> > any better).
> > However after knowing this now, I will put it on my
> > "band page"  Just a
> > place I take little notes like this so that I dont
> > become a bad apple in
> > the basket.  Now beside CW that is very well marked
> > on band plan.  Maybe
> > someone could put something together that shows
> > everyone where different
> > modes are to be played out over the band.  Not only
> > would this keep the
> > band cleaner and more fun, but also help people like
> > my self that just
> > want to make a simple contact somewhere in some mode
> > a lot easier.  So I
> > guess I understand your frustration, but how do you
> > reach the whole ham
> > community with your message?  An article in QST
> > called how to keep the
> > magic band clean and magic sounds like a good idea
> > to me.  Anyways thank
> > your for the info and be sure you have reached at
> > least 1 person with
> > your message.
> >
> > 73's to all
> >
> > Murray/KB3LZV  FM28
> >
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