TEN METERS - “THE FORGOTTEN EMCOMM BAND?”
I've been reading through a lot of old issues of QST lately, and have
noticed that “back in the fifty’s” (before VHF repeaters were
commonplace), 10M was a popular band for (local) EMCOMM work. The short
wavelength = short antennas, which are convenient for mobile/portable work.
When the MUV is below 28 MHz there is little problem with “skip” QRM or
interfering with DX stations.
We are now moving into that part of the sun spot cycle where the average
MUV will be lower. I would like to hear from any of you that include 10M
in your local EMCOMM plan. I also would be interested in receiving
comments about the viability of 10M for local EMCOMM. SSB? AM? CW? FM?
REPEATERS? - de k6soj