Alan,
Yes, there is analog activity on 6 m. However it is greatly reduced since the
introduction of FT8. I often listen and don’t hear anyone. Calling CQ often
brings a response. However, I have call CQ frequently to get any responses.
Self spotting helps as well, however self spotting is not acceptable for
contests!
Robie AJ4F
> On Jun 8, 2022, at 18:54, Zack Widup <w9sz.zack@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm the same way. I operate portable with no digital. I manage to fit 10
> bands into a Saturn Ion. I'm hoping I can make some CW/SSB QSO's on 6m but
> I will probably find some people on 144 or 432 who will run some bands with
> me.
>
> 73, Zack W9SZ
>
> On Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 6:47 PM Alan Larson <wa6azp@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Is there analog on 6 meters in the contests? I ask because I heard none
>> in the sprint. I got on an hour after the start due to finishing up some
>> yard work, and heard nothing but white noise in the vicinity of 50.125 and
>> 50.095, as well as tuning around. Apparently the band was closed, as I
>> don't recall beacons, either. However, I would have hoped for some actual
>> contesters.
>>
>> Perhaps they had all moved to FT8 by that time, or perhaps they never did
>> analog around here. ( I was operating portable from DM43. )
>>
>> I have seen comments (I think here) that much of 6m has gone digital with
>> the HF+6 rigs and operators doing digital. I operate portable with no digi
>> modes. It all has to fit in a VW Jetta. Or, perhaps it is location. My
>> favored CM87 location was just over 1800 feet elevation looking over a
>> large area, I have found nothing similar available near here.
>>
>> If anyone knows of good options within reasonable range of DM43bo, I'm
>> interested.
>>
>> Alan
>>
>> 114 degrees predicted for Saturday....
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