Is there a maximum useable frequency for 6m DX?
The maximum useable frequency or MUF rarely reaches the ten metre band during this time never mind six metres and consequently the band is fairly quiet except for sporadic E during the summer and, to a lesser extent, the winter months. You had better get used to listening to a lot of this if you want to work 6m DX!
When is the 6m uksmg frequency the quietest?
This is particularly true during the sunspot minima years when, for the most part, it is similar to two metres. The maximum useable frequency or MUF rarely reaches the ten metre band during this time never mind six metres and consequently the band is fairly quiet except for sporadic E during the summer and, to a lesser extent, the winter months.
Can you pick up an AM station hundreds of miles away?
This means that at night you may be able to pick up an AM station from hundreds of miles away. It also means that at night, AM stations that are hundreds of miles away might interfere with stations closer to your area.
Are there any 6m bands in the UK?
In recent years, with encouragement from the UK Six Metre Group, several significant changes have been made to the licence schedule. These have effectively put Six Metres on a par with the HF bands in the UK.
Can you use 6 meters on a HF radio?
There are two driving factors for this: the inclusion of 50 MHz capability on many HF transceivers and the emergence of the FT8 mode. The inclusion of 50 MHz on HF radios has been going on for some time now and hams can “try out 6 meters” by just tuning up one of their HF antennas.
What are the different classes of FM stations?
The following table lists the various classes of FM stations, the reference facilities for each station class, and the protected and city grade contours for each station class.
Which is the 6 meter band of ARRL?
ARRL NATIONAL 6 METER BAND PLAN 50-51MHZ FREQUENCY (MHZ) USAGE 50.000 – 50.100 CW Sub-Band 50.060 – 50.080 Beacon Sub-Band 50.100 – 50.300 SSB, CW 50.100 – 50.125 DX Window 50.125 SSB Calling 50.300 – 50.600 All Modes
Where can I find information about FM radio stations?
You may also use FMpower to determine whether a particular class is valid in a given state. Information about FM broadcast radio stations is available at the Audio Division on the FCC’s website, and at Broadcast Radio Links.