ARRL VHF-UHF contest goes to 0300z. June 13. 6 meters has been open all weekend to Utah. 10 and 12 meters are open every day as well. Low power and simple antennas can be used on these bands with excellent results.
Adding to my comment while listening... I'm also excited about the FT8 2m contacts... Only have an FT-818, but maybe 5W (with extra cooling) will be good enough for FT8 if I get a good antenna up by the next contest
Because I just watched this video last night, I knew where to go. Going to work this morning VHF was wide open. Couldn't wait to get to work to see how the propagation was doing.
ah yes i see what you mean i was listening while im repairing my brothers radio, but looking and listening makes more sense to my poor old brain, good for planning what my daughter an her mates call a "mission" when i go up a tree on a mountain over night, she thinks i sleep in the tree
2nd comment here , i have been playing with 50.313 for the last couple of weeks,and now i just need oceania (hawaai or vk/zl) and i will have 10 bands or georgraphic zones :) :) oh btw 100w & ultrabeam
My favorite source, is to get on and call CQ. If you don't make a contact then try a different band or mode except FT8. FT8 to me is computer-to-computer no operator interaction which takes away from all the fun. If I was collecting wallpaper maybe but after57 yrs of not doing it, why start now.
Absolutely agree. To each his own. I know a lot of folks out here love FT8 because it gives them the ability to make lots of contacts without actually having to talk with a microphone lol, but I didn't get into ham to have my computer talk to another computer. I got into it to meet people and to learn new stuff and actually to other people around the world.
I do real DX every day, please don't assume I don't ... I'm bored of DX at this point... Others have not had this kind of excitement. Don't ruin it for them
Because my voice is hoarse trying to tell people to get on the radio.. I need more contacts and I have to lure everyone in to the airwaves if they don't try it
ARRL VHF-UHF contest goes to 0300z. June 13. 6 meters has been open all weekend to Utah. 10 and 12 meters are open every day as well. Low power and simple antennas can be used on these bands with excellent results.
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This is the channel that really got me to get licensed. From a fellow Floridian, thanks always for the down to earth good attitude in your videos.
Adding to my comment while listening... I'm also excited about the FT8 2m contacts... Only have an FT-818, but maybe 5W (with extra cooling) will be good enough for FT8 if I get a good antenna up by the next contest
Because I just watched this video last night, I knew where to go. Going to work this morning VHF was wide open. Couldn't wait to get to work to see how the propagation was doing.
ah yes i see what you mean i was listening while im repairing my brothers radio, but looking and listening makes more sense to my poor old brain, good for planning what my daughter an her mates call a "mission" when i go up a tree on a mountain over night, she thinks i sleep in the tree
Made my 1st and 2nd 6m contact last Sunday during the contest. Both were from Los Angeles to Colorado. Dipol hanging under a condo balcony ledge
Been using these sites for years! They are a great tool to check for propagation (or what you’re missing while at work haha!)
My dad enjoyed your channel.
N0REA
I thank you and your dad for watching
Good information for new hams like me. Thanks for share. Greetings from Kissimmee.
Learned a lot in this video. Thank you
Informative and educational. Great video Eric!
2nd comment here , i have been playing with 50.313 for the last couple of weeks,and now i just need oceania (hawaai or vk/zl) and i will have 10 bands or georgraphic zones :) :) oh btw 100w & ultrabeam
Great video, love all this data. Very cool for the science aspect of the hobby.
My favorite source, is to get on and call CQ. If you don't make a contact then try a different band or mode except FT8. FT8 to me is computer-to-computer no operator interaction which takes away from all the fun. If I was collecting wallpaper maybe but after57 yrs of not doing it, why start now.
Absolutely agree. To each his own. I know a lot of folks out here love FT8 because it gives them the ability to make lots of contacts without actually having to talk with a microphone lol, but I didn't get into ham to have my computer talk to another computer. I got into it to meet people and to learn new stuff and actually to other people around the world.
Excellent info thank you
Excited for Field Day 2022 WA7AL
Good information!
"ThE bAnDs ArE dEaD" Well, that explains why I was able to make 29 contacts last weekend on POTA on the Rim.😜
These tools are great! But how do you guys use these many tools, have so many awesome rig and still dont do real DX?
I do real DX every day, please don't assume I don't ... I'm bored of DX at this point... Others have not had this kind of excitement. Don't ruin it for them
how to find the pile up
Tnx I notice after I make a contact on dxmap I don't see my contact do you know why?
2 15 sec ads without bail out .. bad bad!
Tell UA-cam. They put them where they want...
Is there a good website to find out when DX will be rolling strong again by chance ?
It's a matter of listening, calling cq and using some websites to see actual spots.. don't rely on the solar index garbage, it does what it wants
@@HamRadioConcepts ahh 104 thank you 🙏
I would day HF has slowly come up, but no way is it now dead.
I agree
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why dont you just look at the waterfall? or switch the radio on?
Because my voice is hoarse trying to tell people to get on the radio.. I need more contacts and I have to lure everyone in to the airwaves if they don't try it
a great explanation of those sites, thanks for helping me understand all of them better! 73 de WA4ELW in TN 🇺🇸 dit dit 🤓
Great stuff 73 de WA8MOA
KO4TNL
I monitor 52, when it's hot so is propagation! FACT
Fact
Well done! de w0vet