Both the 590 and 480 transmit on 60 meters without modification. However,
the internal tuner may or may not work depending on your antenna.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lou Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 21:18
Subject: Re: The new 60 Meter Channels
> Tom,
>
> I'm pretty sure you're fine with the 590. Don't know about the 480,
> though.
> As for antenna, try what you have. I was surprised and delighted when the
> TS-440 I was using at the time worked well with the G5RV and the built-in
> tuner. It's a great band. Remember that the rules will change somewhat
> on
> March 5. Good luck.
> Lou Kolb
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 8:32 PM
> Subject: Re: The new 60 Meter Channels
>
>
>> Hey, all.
>>
>> Can the TS590 transmit on 60 meters, or must a mod be performed for that
>> purpose?
>>
>> Also, how about the TS480?
>>
>> Finally, what are the allowable modes on each channel?
>>
>> I know I'm coming in late on 60 meters, and may not even have an antenna
>> that will tune the band, but at least I'll have some more information to
>> work with.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Mike Duke, K5XU" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 8:12 AM
>> Subject: The new 60 Meter Channels
>>
>>
>>> As of March 5, 2012, the 60 meter channels are:
>>>
>>> 5330.5,
>>> 5346.5,
>>> 5358.5,
>>> 5371.5
>>> 5403.5
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Mike Duke, K5XU
>>> American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs
>>>
>
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