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60-metre web page for DXers
Tom, K4MM, has provided an interesting Web
page for
60 meters operators looking for DX. The Web site lists DX stations that
have been active on this new band and also lists upcoming operations.
The Web page can be found at: http://60meters.info/
Possible stations to look for in the coming months are:
Guernsey - By GU4WTN in early spring.
Madeira Island - By Hardy/DL3KWF and Rose/DL3KWR. They
have applied for permission, March 9-22nd.
Jersey - MJ DXpedition is planned for March 14-22nd.
Costa Rica - By Ed/TI8AA in the high mountains of Costa
Rica, April 2-7th. QSL via TI8AA.
Swains Island - Callsign N8S; beginning April 3rd.
Bermuda - By Ed/VP9GE and Joe/W8GEX; working on getting
VP9GE permission.
ADDED NOTE: The 60 meter band became available to U.S. amateurs on July
3rd in 2003. Any U.S. amateur radio operator holding a General, Advanced
or Amateur Extra Class license may only transmit USB on the following
five channels: 5330.5 (CH 1), 5346.5 (CH 2), 5366.5 (CH 3), 5371.5 (CH
4) and 5403.5 kHz (CH 5).
Transmission on these channels are with an effective
radiated power (ERP) not to exceed 50 watts PEP. Channel 5 is the unofficial
DX calling frequency!
Source: OPDX
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