OT: 60m band - usual communication range

[Johnny Siu]

Dear Elecrafters,
Local telecommunication authority is considering 60m operation for the hams in VR2. For output power of 15W PEP, using a dipole for NVIS, what would be the likely usual communication range 7/24 round the clock?  100km radius?
Any advice will be appreciated and thanks for the band width here.
73
Johnny VR2XMC
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[k6dgw]

In the mid to later 60's while "vacationing" in SE Asia, most of our
in-country net frequencies were in the 5 MHz range.  Generally, it was
100W [KWM2A] to a low dipole [GRA-4].  From Vietnam, we had no problem
with stations in the Philippines, Thailand or anywhere in-country.
That's about 8 dB more than your 15W, a tad over 1 S-unit.

Having CW and Data [<2.8 KHz BW] as well as USB is probably more
important than power.  5 MHz sometimes went long after sunset but still
worked.

73,

Fred K6DGW
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On 3/2/2016 12:52 AM, Johnny Siu wrote:
> Dear Elecrafters, Local telecommunication authority is considering
> 60m operation for the hams in VR2. For output power of 15W PEP, using
> a dipole for NVIS, what would be the likely usual communication range
> 7/24 round the clock?  100km radius? Any advice will be appreciated
> and thanks for the band width here. 73 Johnny VR2XMC
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[Kevin Cozens-2]

On 16-03-02 03:52 AM, Johnny Siu wrote:
> Local telecommunication authority is considering 60m operation for the
> hams in VR2. For output power of 15W PEP, using a dipole for NVIS, what
> would be the likely usual communication range 7/24 round the clock?

I haven't used the band but I would expect it would have characteristics
similar to the 80m and 40m band. Those bands are generally short range
during local daylight hours and can be around the world after sunset.

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Cheers!

Kevin.

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[Johnny Siu]

Thanks for all your replies.
73
Johnny VR2XMC

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On 16-03-02 03:52 AM, Johnny Siu wrote:
> Local telecommunication authority is considering 60m operation for the
> hams in VR2. For output power of 15W PEP, using a dipole for NVIS, what
> would be the likely usual communication range 7/24 round the clock?

I haven't used the band but I would expect it would have characteristics
similar to the 80m and 40m band. Those bands are generally short range
during local daylight hours and can be around the world after sunset.

--
Cheers!

Kevin.

http://www.ve3syb.ca/           |"Nerds make the shiny things that distract
Owner of Elecraft K2 #2172      | the mouth-breathers, and that's why we're
                                | powerful!"
#include <disclaimer/favourite> |            --Chris Hardwick
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[KEN-3]

I use 60m occasionally and I don't think it is "reliable" 24/7.
especially for only a 100km radius.   60 tends to go long in the
evenings.  It works well as one tool in a toolbox with several tools.
But I think it shines for longer distances than 100km.   As others have
said, it's better than 80 during the daytime and better than 40 in the
evenings for short distance.  But don't be surprised if 400 miles (600
km) is the closest you can work some evenings.

I would also suggest higher power to help with poor propagation and/or
summer QRN.

Ken WA8JXM

On 3/2/16 3:52 AM, Johnny Siu wrote:
> Dear Elecrafters,
> Local telecommunication authority is considering 60m operation for the hams in VR2. For output power of 15W PEP, using a dipole for NVIS, what would be the likely usual communication range 7/24 round the clock?  100km radius?
> Any advice will be appreciated and thanks for the band width here.
> 73
> Johnny VR2XMC

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