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Ham Radio for Beginners / 10 Metres (28 MHz) / 6 Metres (50 MHz) / Ham Radio Basics

What Ham Radio Band Should I Use? HF & VHF Explained for Beginners

Are you confused by all the different ham radio bands—80 meters, 40 meters, 20 meters, 2 meters—and when to use them? You're not alone. In this comprehensive video guide, let's…

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July 20, 2025
6 Metres (50 MHz) / Antennas / Moxon / Yagis

A 6m Moxon Antenna for Restricted Spaces

Our Field Day is coming up, so we decided to build one for the 6 meter band and demonstrate the fun that can be had building and experimenting with antennas!…

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November 23, 2022
6 Metres (50 MHz) / Antennas / Verticals

The EASIEST Antenna to build for Six Meters using one piece of RG-58 coax!

This is a really simple and easy to construct antenna that will get you on the air on the six meter band using only RG-58 coax! I needed a quick…

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December 4, 2020
6 Metres (50 MHz) / DX / Sporadic E

Interesting 6 metre DX

This morning I was randomly checking the 6 metre WSPR results for my station and I noticed the following: Why is this interesting? Well let's show all the stations on…

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September 22, 2019
6 Metres (50 MHz) / WSJT-X

Zachtek Multiband WSPR transmitter on 50 MHz (6 metres)

In this video I show my Zachtek WSPR-TX_LP1 V1 ham radio test transmitter operating into a 50W PA for use on 6 metres. This can then be used as a…

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September 3, 2019

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