Getting started on 50 MHz

With the improving sunspot cycle there is renewed interest in the Amateur Radio 50 MHz (6 metre) band.

Randy K7AGE has produced three YouTube videos that provide an introduction to operating on this fascinating band.

The YouTube description reads:

I had an interesting QSO with a new ham the other day and he was interested on getting on 6 meters, but he was concerned about the lack of activity.
He has a newer radio that has 6 meters in it and he was asking me questions about getting on 6. I told him that there are several contests coming up and that is a great time to try 6. Many stations will be active and looking for contacts.

I explained to him that he could build a simple dipole antenna and operate from a hilltop and have lots of fun.
I will be posting another video about building a simple dipole antenna.

Get On Six Meters - Introduction

Six Meter Dipole

Get on Six Meters - Contesting

UK Six Metre Group
http://www.uksmg.org/