Tom,
I worked Alaska several years ago, around this time of year on six 
with a G5RV at about 15 feet.  And it was a pretty successful 
QSO.  So, when the band is right, if you can make the antenna take 
power, you stand a pretty good chance.
Pat, K9JAUAt 07:23 PM 12/28/2012, you wrote:
>Hi, all.
>
>Upon checking this e-mail more closely, I realized that Mike couldn't have
>posted this to the list because of the attachment.
>
>Mike:
>
>Would you be willing to post the link to the list?
>
>I'm sure others would enjoy it.
>
>Makes me really want to get on 6 meters!
>
>73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 8:19 PM
>Subject: Re: A Big 6 Meter Surprise
>
>
> > Congrats on that great contact, Mike!
> >
> > Are they going to be there other than just today?
> >
> > If so, I might give them a try myself here, although I'm not quite sure
> > what
> > antenna I'll be able to use.
> >
> > What freq were you on?
> >
> > 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Mike Duke, K5XU" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;>
> > Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 5:05 PM
> > Subject: A Big 6 Meter Surprise
> >
> >
> >>
> >> If this attached audio doesn't come through, you can hear it at:
> >>
> >> www.formyfriends.org/mike.
> >>
> >> The file is 6_meter_surprise.mp3.
> >>
> >> The signal was "across the street loud."
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Mike Duke, K5XU
> >> American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >