What is the 6 meter domestic SSB calling frequency?
50.125 MHz
A Yaesu FT-857D tuned to 50.125 MHz, the traditional 6-meter single-sideband calling frequency in the United States.
What type of wire is used for dipole antenna?
Perhaps the most common wire used in antennas is copper ‘building’ wire. This is PVC plastic coated wire, seven strand, 2.5mm. It is the sort of product that most low-current electrical switchboards use.
How far can you transmit on 6m?
Multiple-hop sporadic E propagation allows intercontinental communications at distances of up to 10,000 kilometres (6,200 mi).
What mode is used on 6 meters?
Propagation modes more familiar to VHF operators, such as sporadic-E, auroral, meteor-scatter, transequatorial and moonbounce, all have been used on six meters. Sporadic-E is the most common workhorse for six-meter operators.
Do you ground a dipole antenna?
If you use a “complete” antenna like a dipole or a ground plane (that is, one that doesn’t require your feedline to connect to ground), you don’t need a RF ground, as long as you keep common-mode currents off your feedline. A “current” or “choke” balun is most commonly used for this.
How to build a dipole antenna?
Build the two separate sides of the dipole and ensure both sides are extended to the same length. Make use of your tape to measure the length and confirm they are equal. Choose the right wire for construction. The antenna wire is one of the most important aspects of dipole antenna construction.
What is the formula for a 6 Meter Dipole?
I used the standard formula for a dipole (468 / Freq mhz = total feet. The lengths in the drawing below are for 50.1mhz. The 6 meter dipole can be designed for any portion of the 6 meter band you desire using the formula.
What size coaxial cable do I need for a 6 Meter Dipole?
The 6 meter dipole can be designed for any portion of the 6 meter band you desire using the formula. Feed it with 50 ohm coaxial cable as usual. The “Slick Six” 6 meter dipole can be supported from good solid PVC pipe at the
How do you calculate the length of a 6 meter antenna?
The formula to calculate the length of the antenna is Length in feet = 468/ Freq in MHz. So for six meter with 50.125 as the target frequency this works out to 9.34 feet or 4.67 for each of the two wires.