In this episode of The DX Mentor, our #DX gurus, will discuss:
Why 6 M is appealing
Why 6m is different from other bands
How to get started
Antenna options
6 M techniques
What kind of DX chasing can I expect?
Is 6m DXCC possible?
Is 6m WAZ possible?
What about WAS?
What about grid chasing
Are there calling frequencies?
Do most countries allow 6 M?
Resources mentioned include:
KJ9I - Dave
ON4KST Chat Pages - http://www.on4kst.com/chat/start.php
Region 2 Chat - http://www.on4kst.info/chat/login.php?band=7
EME Page - http://www.on4kst.info/chat/login.php?band=5
MoonSked Software by GM4JJJ - http://www.gm4jjj.co.uk/MoonSked/moonsked.htm
6 Meter Band plan - https://www.arrl.org/band-plan
Southwest Ohio DX Assoc. https://www.swodxa.org
Daily DX https://www.dailydx.com/
DX Engineering https://www.dxengineering.com/
Icom https://www.icomamerica.com/
IC-905 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-905
IC-7610 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-7610
IC-705 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-705
IC-7300 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-7300
IC-50A https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/ID-50A
IC-52A https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/ID-52A
IC-7100https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-7100USA
IC-5100A https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/ID-5100A