Subj : Re: Have you experienced 6m RFI?  Myth or Reality?
To   : claw
From : k9zw
Date : Wed Apr 30 2025 02:07 pm

On 29 Apr 2025, claw said the following...
 
 cl> On 29 Apr 2025, k9zw said the following...
 cl>  
 cl>  k9> As a follow up on the 6m thoughts people have posted.
 cl>  k9> 
 cl>  k9> Have you actually seen real 6m RFI?  
 cl> 
 cl> Only thing I notice if I am in the same room as my TV and use the 8w 2M
 cl> HT it will block the TV reception.

Eight Watts?  While I know a lot of Chinese HTs offer that level of output, personally I am not putting an 8w transceiver alongside my head.

The blanking is to be expected, as you are creating a situation outside of the design perimeters for consumer electronics.  

Take care around anyone with a pacemaker, eh?


 cl> 
 cl> I'm wondering now how much of an affect 6M is do you really like the
 cl> band? Is it worth making an antenna for?

It seems to be a band that people pursue when they have space limitations or have bored with their pursuits on more common ham bands.  

Though I have coverage and capability, I seldom have made 6m contacts.  

That said, a 6m Moxon is not very big or expensive, and could be fun.

73

Steve
K9ZW

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