6M, 'THE MAGIC BAND'.
My 5 element 6m yagi
My 6m antenna is a Cushcraft A505S 5 element beam.
The boom is 12 foot (3.7 metres).
Its weight is 5 kg.
The longest element is 312 cm.
The boom is 12 foot (3.7 metres).
Its weight is 5 kg.
The longest element is 312 cm.
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My first ever 6m contact at home
My first ever contact on 6m from home was on 14th December 2017 with Greg VK2GJC at Ulladulla in New South Wales. I was only 5/1. But we worked the following day, when conditions were better and we were both 5/9.
6m beacons
The majority of overseas beacons on the 6 metres band operate between 50.025 and 50.080 MHz. Within that segment there are several Australian beacons operating.
In recent years, many Australian 6m beacons have moved into a segment between 50.280 and 50.320 MHz. This has assisted in reducing the issue of overcrowding in the lower section of the 6m band. However, there are still several beacons still operating in the 52.300 - 52.500 MHz segment. (Wia.org.au, 2018)
In recent years, many Australian 6m beacons have moved into a segment between 50.280 and 50.320 MHz. This has assisted in reducing the issue of overcrowding in the lower section of the 6m band. However, there are still several beacons still operating in the 52.300 - 52.500 MHz segment. (Wia.org.au, 2018)
Below is the 6 metre band beacon listing, courtesy of the Wireless Institute of Australia. Published January 2021.
VK8RAS beacon, Alice Springs.
As heard in January 2020.
VK4RTL beacon, Townsville.
VK4RTL, Townsville, Queensland.
50.282 MHZ
As heard on 16th December 2017
50.282 MHZ
As heard on 16th December 2017
VK5VF beacon
As heard January 2020.
VK SPOTTER.
VIDEOS.
References.
- Wia.org.au. (2018). About Beacons. [online] Available at: https://www.wia.org.au/members/beacons/about/ [Accessed 8 May 2025].