Hi
Never did figure out how to get the sixty meters opened on my ts 440 s.
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-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of PATRICK GORMLEY
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 7:15 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: The new 60 Meter Channels
I have a ts850s which has the warc bands but I don't think I can get on 60
meters with my 80/40 meter dipoles. 73- pat kk3f
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick Tice" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 9:16 AM
Subject: Re: The new 60 Meter Channels
> It was a long time before I finally tried 60 meters even though I had the
> capability. It is an interesting band, with characteristics of 75 and 40
> meters. You will have fun learning about the propagation. I think the
> changes are good ones.
>
> 73,
> Pat
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Patrick Tice
> [log in to unmask]
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 5:53 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: The new 60 Meter Channels
>
> Well, at any rate, I think I might be able to try 60 meters here,
> although I'm not sure how efficient my Alpha Delta DXCC antenna will be on
> that band.
>
> I was pleasantly surprised that the TS590 internal auto-tuner tuned the
> antenna on the involved frequencies, which convinces me that I probably
> can
> do even a little better with my Tentec 238A manual tuner.
>
> Will at least be interesting.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lloyd Rasmussen" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 11:01 PM
> Subject: Re: The new 60 Meter Channels
>
>
>> Unless you do a MARS modification, which allows it to transmit anywhere
>> in
>> the HF range, the FT950 can only work 60 meters using a set of memory
>> channels. So users of that and similar rigs will have to wait for a
>> firmware update from Yaesu before they can operate on the new frequency.
>>
>> The existing regulations require that only USB be used. I haven't read
>> the
>> new regs, but they are somewhat more flexible about emission types. I
>> would
>> guess that USB would remain in force. Most government services in the HF
>> bands are on upper sideband, regardless of frequency.
>>
>> Lloyd Rasmussen, Kensington, Maryland
>> Home: http://lras.home.sprynet.com
>> Work: http://www.loc.gov/nls
>>
>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
>>> Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 10:26 AM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Re: The new 60 Meter Channels
>>>
>>> Steve:
>>>
>>> It probably would be best to set up specific memories for those
>>> frequencies,
>>> which I will attempt to do here when I get the chance.
>>>
>>> I assume it is all lower sideband?
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 9:29 PM
>>> Subject: Re: The new 60 Meter Channels
>>>
>>>
>>> > Yes, it can. But, it is not channelized, so make sure you are on the
>>> > correct freq.
>>> > ----- 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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