The DX Mentor

Episode 30 - Operating 6 Meters


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In this episode of The DX Mentor, our #DX gurus, will discuss:


Why 6 M is appealing

Why 6m is different from other bands

How to get started

Antenna options

6 M techniques

What kind of DX chasing can I expect?

Is 6m DXCC possible?

Is 6m WAZ possible?

What about WAS?

What about grid chasing

Are there calling frequencies?

Do most countries allow 6 M?


Resources mentioned include:


KJ9I - Dave


ON4KST Chat Pages - http://www.on4kst.com/chat/start.php


Region 2 Chat - http://www.on4kst.info/chat/login.php?band=7


EME Page - http://www.on4kst.info/chat/login.php?band=5

MoonSked Software by GM4JJJ - http://www.gm4jjj.co.uk/MoonSked/moonsked.htm


6 Meter Band plan - https://www.arrl.org/band-plan


Southwest Ohio DX Assoc. https://www.swodxa.org


Daily DX https://www.dailydx.com/


DX Engineering https://www.dxengineering.com/


Icom https://www.icomamerica.com/

IC-905 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-905

IC-7610 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-7610

IC-705 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-705

IC-7300 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-7300

IC-50A https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/ID-50A

IC-52A https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/ID-52A

IC-7100https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-7100USA

IC-5100A https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/ID-5100A

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