Articles and Information related to Digital Modes. Topics include PSK, RTTY, JT Modes, APRS, operating using Digital Modes, equipment, software, and more.
The 6m Band is one of my favorite bands. The combination of its unpredictability and the amazing openings that it can produce certainly makes 6m The Magic Band for me! Conditions on 6m were so good on Saturday that I almost worked a 6m VUCC by 11 pm on Saturday evening …
I had an amazing experience on the 6m Band this past weekend during the 2020 ARRL June VHF Contest. Among other this, I was able to work a VUCC on 6m using FT8/FT4 Digital in less than a day!
We experienced great 6m band openings for nearly the entire contest period here in New England. I was able to work station in Europe, the Caribean, and on the West Coast of the United States during the contest.
Operating During ARRL June VHF via the AB1OC-AB1QB Station Gateway
The article in the link above describes the station and software setup used during the contest and shares the results of our operations on 6m during the contest period.
You can read the entire story and see some information about how we used the station here as part of June VHF.
I’ve had a chance to operate on the 6m Band this past week. We are approaching the prime time for the summer Es (E-Skip) season here in the Northeastern United States. I was fortunate to catch a typical limited DX opening on the 6m band between our location here in New England and Europe…
The spring 6m Es season is well underway here in New England. We are beginning to see some DX opening to Europe daily. As a result, I thought that it might be a good time to share some information about 6m DX openings using some examples captured during a recent operating session here at AB1OC-AB1QB. The link above contains the details.
The article illustrates what a typical 6m opening to Europe from here in New England is like. It also includes some information about how to monitor the 6m band to spot short-lived DX openings when they occur.
FT8 mode, JTDX software, and PSKReporter are described in the article at the link above. These are useful tools for monitoring propagation and working contacts on the 6m Band.
I hope that you’ll give the 6m Magic Band a try this Es season!
The 2020 Dayton Hamvention has been canceled, but you still have the opportunity to attend Contest University from the comfort of your QTH! The organizers of Contest University will be holding a free Virtual Contest University via Zoom on May 14th.
Contest University is a full day of educational presentations. The world’s most skilled contesters share their knowledge. You will learn not just how to operate in a contest but skills that are useful for all ham radio operators:
How to improve your station
All about propagation and when to operate to get the most and most distant contacts
Information on setting up your digital station and operating digital modes,
What are the best performing transceivers based on testing by Rob Sherwood, NC0B
And much more!
Fred, AB1OC, and I have been attending Contest University for many years and we learn something new every time. Contest University is highly recommended for our Student/Teacher Contesters as well as all of our members.
You can register online for the Virtual Contest University at the above link to get the Zoom link. Contest University starts at 8:30 am on May 14th.
Radio Amateurs Developing Skills Worldwide
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