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ai4ep
12-14-2005, 12:38 AM
Is there a nationwide 10 meter ssb calling frequency ?
10 meter FM has 29.600.
Is there one for 10 meter ssb ?
If there aint one, what frequency do you normally go to on 10 meter ssb to call your friends...like a " 10 meter ssb local net frequency " or something similar ?
Take your time on answering, I may not be back till after the first of the next year. I know that at least one or two of you are definately missing my wit & sarcasm that used to be here on a daily basis...yet others of you havent missed me at all.
Oh...by the way... MERRY CHRISTMAS
ai4ep
Here in Frederick County Maryland, we hold a local ARES net on 28.480. Second and fourth mondays of the month. No set time (although around 8pm) always after the net on the 2m repeater. If I'm looking for a local on 10m, that is where I'd go.
73
Joe
N3PAQ
w8cbc
12-14-2005, 01:27 AM
28335 is the Cincinnati Sunday evening roundtable; I've heard locals on 335 at other times too so I guess we sort of gravitate there.
K9STH
12-14-2005, 01:37 AM
28.400 MHz USB is the "unofficial" official calling frequency on 10 meter SSB.
It has been for several years. The reason it was chosen is that it is in the exact middle of the segment of 10 meters on which the Novice Class and Technican Class (who have passed Element 1) can operate using SSB.
Glen, K9STH
vk3tex
12-14-2005, 03:55 AM
Here in VK, some of the boys listen on 28.490Mhz. When conditions are open you should give it a go, you might be surprised!
Cheers,
VK3TEX, Les.
XV2PS
12-14-2005, 04:42 AM
most DX are between 28450 and 28520. So most Cq DX are there as well
ai4ep
12-14-2005, 04:47 AM
See ?
Now that we have an idea of what frequencies are the most popular, we can start using these more...and branch out from there.
The basic idea is to get folks listening to 10 meter ssb ( and the fm repeater frequencies too ) and start USING the band all of the time and NOT just during contests.
Ok I made it back twice in less than 12 hours.
w8cbc
12-14-2005, 04:27 PM
I often check 29600 and give a call on it mobile. So, some of us are. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
ai4ep
12-15-2005, 03:44 AM
...sure would be nice if some one locally had one of those realistic htx-10 realistic 10 meter all mode rigs for sale at a really incredible low, low ..sell from one ham to another felow ham cheap price that I could maybe put in my personal vehicle. No I aint gonna buy no ranger / galaxy 10 - 11 - 12 meter rig that has been modified for cb use. I would rather use a legal cobra 25 cb rig and then put the htx-10 nearby in the vehicle...then I could listen/talk on channel 19 and be on 10 meter ssb at the same time talking dx to some of you folks.
But maybe I am asking too much.
Original ideas are not too popular in the beginning.
I've been saying this for some time. The band acts alot like 6 meters when there is no F2. Sporadic E openings are very frequent at 28mhz, much more frequent than 6 meters. The band is too big to just call CQ anywhere. Someone tuning through the band could easily miss you.
Ten meters needs a "50.125" or a "144.200". Someplace where someone is surely listening. I feel the band will get MUCH more use.
Dave
XV2PS
12-16-2005, 02:57 AM
to listen is not enough. When the band was sounding dead, I cq'ed and sometimes found it was open but neglected. Do not listen, call. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
K9STH
12-16-2005, 05:31 AM
As I posted above, 28.400 MHz is pretty much the accepted calling frequency for SSB on 10 meters. Operation on this frequency is legal for Novice Class, Technicians who have passed Element 1, General Class, Advanced Class, and Extra Class licensees.
I have heard a lot of mobile stations on 28.400 MHz operated by persons holding every class of license.
Glen, K9STH
ai4ep
12-16-2005, 05:33 AM
Great idea...now to get the word out to the other amateurs who would / could use 10 meters . !!
kf6rdn
12-16-2005, 05:39 AM
Plug it into one of your memory slots, TODAY!
(I'm serious! - I'm going to, if I remember by the time I get outta work)
KC7HDE
12-16-2005, 03:07 PM
I've listen to 28.495 and made many DX contacts in the past years.
When I turn the radio to 10m I always start out on 28.495
I've also made many more DX contacts between 28.500 -
28.520
so that has been my experiance.
Norm T.
N8CPA
12-16-2005, 03:29 PM
The way I explain 6 and 10: 6 is the VHF band that acts like HF, and 10 is the HF band that acts like VHF. Gotta love 'em!
ai4ep
12-16-2005, 11:03 PM
So...other than writing and reading about 10 meter ssb, have you been trying to make contacts on 10 meters in the past few days...or you going to let every one else have all the fun ?
w8znx
12-16-2005, 11:28 PM
ahoy radio boys
for many years the calling freq was 28.600
back when fone band ended at 28.500
worked great for old rigs,
used 100 kc xtal cal to find the freq
this was important in the days
when you never quite knew where the heck
you were on ten meters
(back then I ran a Swan 350)
28.600 is still a very active freq
dit dit Mac
K9STH
12-17-2005, 01:26 AM
The problem with 28.600 MHz is that the majority of SSB operators on 10 meters these days are Novice and Technician Class who cannot operate above 28.500 MHz.
Glen, K9STH
kf6rdn
12-17-2005, 02:55 AM
Quote[/b] (ai4ep @ Dec. 16 2005,16:03)]So...other than writing and reading about 10 meter ssb, have you been trying to make contacts on 10 meters in the past few days...or you going to let every one else have all the fun ?
Yeah, I called CQ on 28.400 on the way to work today.
I really need that IC7000 with the recorder though, I hate calling CQ more then 10 times...
Push button
"CQ 10 cq 10...."
sssSSsssSS
Push button
"CQ 10 cq 10..."
ssSSsssSs
.
.
.
I'll be in the shack most days from now until after New Year's - vacation and all that. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif One of my rigs will be parked on 28.400 when I'm there. Depending on what I'm working on in and around the radio room I may call CQ once in a while - but will answer any I happen to hear.
w8cbc
12-18-2005, 03:05 AM
A realisation I've just come to...
I call CQ a lot more mobile than at home. I'm not sure why as I'm a VFO-spinner on the road as well.
ai4ep
12-18-2005, 02:01 PM
bsr...well as you know it IS more of a challenge to talk while mobile than sitting at a home. Road / radio conditions vary by the mile and there is part of the challenge. Plus the DX is varying by the minute, so there is ANOTHER challenge ( being at the best place when the best conditions allow )...which of course never happens, you are either 2 miles too far up/down the road or 10 minutes too early / too late for the best radio conditions.
But we keep trying. All in the fun of amateur radio. ( good place for a smiley ) http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
K9STH
12-18-2005, 08:51 PM
I called a couple of CQs on 28.400 MHz USB a few minutes ago (about 2:45 PM CST / 2045 Z) but no answers.
Glen, K9STH
ai4ep
12-19-2005, 12:32 AM
I was there at 3;30 - 3;32 pm cst ( called cq twice ) but no answer.
kf6rdn
12-19-2005, 12:35 AM
Quote[/b] (K9STH @ Dec. 15 2005,22:31)]I have heard a lot of mobile stations on 28.400 MHz operated by persons holding every class of license.
Glen, K9STH
How did they hold their mic if they were holding all those licenses while driving?
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kf6rdn
12-19-2005, 12:40 AM
Quote[/b] (ai4ep @ Dec. 18 2005,07:01)]which of course never happens, you are either 2 miles too far up/down the road or 10 minutes too early / too late for the best radio conditions.
Which means the minute that rare DX comes in, I'll stomp on my brakes and stop on the freeway!
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Of course here in LA, on the 405 fwy nobody will really notice. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
Quote[/b] (K9STH @ Dec. 18 2005,13:51)]I called a couple of CQs on 28.400 MHz USB a few minutes ago (about 2:45 PM CST / 2045 Z) but no answers.
Glen, K9STH
Same here; on and off a few times this afternoon...nothing heard and no one answered me...
ai4ep
12-19-2005, 01:53 AM
odds are also that when you are mobile and driving down a multi-laned road ( 2 or more lanes going in one direction, like a interstate highway ) the rare dx you hear will get blocked by one or more 18 wheelers in the direction of the station you want to talk to, thereby keeping you from transmitting to the rare dx station.
This also occurs when you are trying to access the local 2 meter repeater for important information....and all you have is a ht with no outside antenna.
----
Did you folks know that a company named CHEROKEE made a 10 meter all mode ht ?
That was maybe as recently as the year 2003.
K9STH
12-19-2005, 02:29 AM
RDN:
Very easy, just wrap it around the back of the microphone.
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Glen, K9STH
w8cbc
12-19-2005, 01:59 PM
I guess I'll make calling 28400 a habit, first thing I do on the way to work and see what happens.
I've had the rig on 28.400 all week while in the shack...
...and thus far I haven't heard anyone. Called CQ a few times too - no answer. Band may be "broken" into NE Ohio, but I'll keep trying. Will be on after noon today.
10M is opening up to the west from EM60. I'll check .400 out, along with the CW portion of 10M.
I am calling on 28.050 cw now...
Chris NF2C
AB8UU
12-23-2005, 06:29 PM
I need to get a 10M dipole up as my longwire (100+ ft.) will not load well on 10. So I'm going to write all these frequencies down and get to work on that dipole. See you on 10!
Oh BTW, the 10M contest was a blast. Ten isn't dead. Just unused. (Maybe if we gave the ionosphere some exercise it would strengthen http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif )
(Edit for spelling)
kc5bdk
12-23-2005, 06:50 PM
28400 is the wideused unofficial calling freq around here
AB8UU
12-23-2005, 08:03 PM
OK, just need one more part for that dipole (SO-239 Connector)
Then I will start calling CQ, (Probably tomorrow morning).
If I work any DX, I'll be back gloating. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
But no, the ionosphere is too dead, 200W won't work, A dipole is ineffective, etc.
Oh well, I'll see what I scare up http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif .
G0GQK
12-23-2005, 10:14 PM
There has been an International calling frequency on 10 metres for as long as I can remember. You can sit there for hours now, if you have nothing else to do, and just keep calling CQ. Ain't nobody at home right now, just wait for another 4-5 years.
G0GQK
K9STH
12-24-2005, 12:44 AM
If I remember correctly the "international calling frequency" is above 28.500 MHz. These days the majority of 10 meter SSB activity is by those who hold Novice Class and Technician Class (who have passed Element 1) and they are restricted to 28.300 MHz to 28.500 MHz. That is why 28.400 MHz has pretty much become "the" calling frequency on 10 meter SSB.
Glen, K9STH
kf6rdn
12-24-2005, 01:55 AM
Quote[/b] (ai4ep @ Dec. 18 2005,18:53)]odds are also that when you are mobile and driving down a multi-laned road ( 2 or more lanes going in one direction, like a interstate highway ) the rare dx you hear #will get blocked by one or more 18 wheelers in the direction of the station you want to talk to, thereby keeping you from transmitting to the rare dx station.
This also occurs when you are trying to access the local 2 meter repeater for important information....and all you have is a ht with no outside antenna.
----
Did you folks know that a company named CHEROKEE made a 10 meter all mode ht ?
That was maybe as recently as the year 2003.
An actual 10 mtr ht or a CB that can be modded for 10?
I had that one, ah-100. Nice little radio more compact then average Rash Shack CB ht. Has ssb/am.
The 18 wheeler-couple-to-ground happens all the time ragchewing on 17 on way to work.
N8CPA
12-24-2005, 02:48 AM
Help! That 10M HT is making me channel Hubie Blake!
"If it won't take a key
it's just a CB
di-dah-di-dah-di-dah"
I normally call on 28.325, which after reading this thread, partially explans why I've never actually made a 10m contact...
wa9cwx
12-26-2005, 01:41 AM
One should try calling CQ and signing a more exotic call.
"CQ ten CQ ten, this is VS9..." etc, etc.
THAT could help things get started.
I try 29.6 quite often, and 29.0 (AM).
Will try 28.4 next week, calling and monitoring.
Ten IS a neat band, large, and can operate AM, FM, CW and SSB, repeaters, satelites and CB. ALL in one!!
Rommel liked it.
I also have my second largest number of band-countries
on ten.. I think around 200 or so.
And I am sure my best watts-per-mile is on ten also.
Doesn't anyone here listen to the BEACONS that were designed to check for openings?
Just wondering.
KC9ECI
12-26-2005, 01:42 AM
Yep. Heard a YL on .400 today working one after another from FL.
10m is good right now. Hearing west coast very well 12/26 @ 1845z.
Dave
ai4ep
12-26-2005, 09:12 PM
I dont wanna talk out west...I wanna talk to a foreign country...like...like CAlifornia !!
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K9STH
12-26-2005, 09:33 PM
Legally (and for DXCC credit) California doesn't count as a foreign country. Now for political outlook that may be a different matter.
Glen, K9STH
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N4AUD
12-26-2005, 09:35 PM
Well, I had to leave that open 10 meters to come in to the office, so I hope you guys will work it for me. EP, I DID work California a couple of hours ago.
w8cbc
12-27-2005, 04:23 PM
I tried calling at 28400 while the band was open yesterday. An ongoing QSO faded in. Oh well. Just two contacts overall on the drive home yesterday though I could hear a fair bit of activity.
In half an hour (around 1700 GMT) I'll be heading for work and will give 'er a try.
VA7GO
12-31-2005, 08:49 PM
10 Meter was open this morning and it was great to work the N. American diaganal to KN, FL, WV, NJ, NC
and QRP portable to boot... #today and tomorrow are pobably the best two days of this year to work 10 meter rag chew.... #Cheers and beers from the "wet coast" of Canada, and best wishes all for 2006!!! # #grant
Worked a TI8 yesterday on 28.480...heard a PY on .424 but was in the middle of a project and didn't work him.
Have managed to contact Donny, N6DVT twice in 2 days on 28.400...he monitors it quite often, as do I.
Back to SKN, but I'll have a rig parked on .400 throughout the day.
Just worked KP2YL - Ann - from St. Croix on 28.395.
Out of bed and on 10M, gang...there's DX to be worked... http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
w8cbc
01-01-2006, 07:37 PM
All I'm hearing atm is California. I've called a few times at 28400; will see what shakes out.
KC9ECI
01-01-2006, 07:55 PM
Quote[/b] (n8yx @ Jan. 01 2006,12:13)]Just worked KP2YL - Ann - from St. Croix on 28.395.
Out of bed and on 10M, gang...there's DX to be worked... #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
I had a very light copy on her up here too, but there wasn't enough to work her.
w8cbc
01-01-2006, 10:51 PM
I called CQ "kd8bsr mobile - umm, waitaminute, I'm home - kd8bsr stationary" at 28400 (yes, I'm used to working 10 mobile, not at home) and finally got a reply from Arizona. So the unofficial calling frequency is working out - this is the second time I've got results on it, and I have answered one or two there as well.