Originally posted by Lightninghorse:
Seems like it might be time to take that 'HAM' test I've been "gonna do" for 40 years. Is 10 meters still the preferred band? Of course, my only experience with 10 meters was for access to a phone line from a non-service area, so that seems sorta redundant, or maybe the opposite (?) of redundant.
Actually, you would probably like 20 meters better. 10 meters is
very sun-cycle sensitive... some days you can reach thousands of miles, other days, hardly across town. 20 meters, on the other hand, with just a decent vertical, good ground radials and a moderate amp (600 watt class), you can get reliable comms most of the time. Just be sure to do a good job of the ground radials, otherwise, things get screwy.
Joe
