Hi Mike,
You got that right.
I have worked menny stations on six using small stuff.
hope to work you on six soon.
Thanks 73 Matt ka0pqw
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From: "Mike Duke, K5XU" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2014 8:49 PM
Subject: Ten and Six Meters


>I will get the PL259 replaced on my 6 meter antenna this week. That
> will put an end to this talk about 6 meter openings! (Smile)
>
> Seriously, if you have never tried 6 meters, and you now own a radio
> that covers it, A dipole is just about 9 feet long. A quarter wave
> vertical is about 56 or 58 inches tall, depending on where you cut it
> in the band.
>
> The point is, don't under estimate small, simple antennas. They will
> work well, especially if that is all you can string up on a balcony, in
> your closet, etc.
>
> On 10 meters, I just worked stations in N.C., CA, and French Polynesia
> within the past half hour on CW.
>
> Ten meter antennas are longer, of course, but the same principle
> applies. Put up whatever you can, wherever you can, and make some 
> contacts.
>
> 73,
>
> -- 
> Mike Duke, K5XU
>
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