tweiss3 Posted August 25, 2021 Report Posted August 25, 2021 Does anyone have any experience with the 6 meter version? I know some people are happy with their Woxun, but I'd like to hear from someone that has one and hear about its operation on 6 meters. I really want a Yaesu VX-7R or VX-8R, but they are hard to come by, leading me to do some searching. Quote
tweiss3 Posted August 31, 2021 Author Report Posted August 31, 2021 I take it that nobody has purchased the 6 meter version of this radio yet. Not as important, I came across a VX-7R (2m, 70cm, 1.25m and 6m) anyways for the price of this Wouxun. I was really hoping someone would be able to provide a real evaluation though. Quote
tweiss3 Posted August 31, 2021 Author Report Posted August 31, 2021 I'm not sure why, but I have a soft spot for 6 meters. Then again, we do pretty decent activity here, including multiple repeaters. I bought my 817 for more 6 meter usage, then I converted it to a backpack kit (2m,6m,70cm hiking), and so I don't pull it out for normal usage anymore. Quote
timpate316 Posted October 9, 2021 Report Posted October 9, 2021 On 8/30/2021 at 5:58 PM, MichaelLAX said: Is 6 meters making a comeback? Just not much going on at the moment. Or when you posted this. Quote
MichaelLAX Posted October 9, 2021 Report Posted October 9, 2021 I’ve been reviewing the SoCal Repeater chart for 6 meters Quote
fremont Posted February 23, 2022 Report Posted February 23, 2022 On 8/30/2021 at 5:16 PM, tweiss3 said: I take it that nobody has purchased the 6 meter version of this radio yet. I did. Also bought telescoping antenna for 6m from Thailand via ebay. 6m comes booming through! Quote
MichaelLAX Posted February 23, 2022 Report Posted February 23, 2022 4 hours ago, fremont said: I did. Also bought telescoping antenna for 6m from Thailand via ebay. 6m comes booming through! How long is the 6 meter telescoping antenna when fully collapsed and when fully extended? Quote
fremont Posted May 15, 2022 Report Posted May 15, 2022 On 2/23/2022 at 1:07 AM, MichaelLAX said: How long is the 6 meter telescoping antenna when fully collapsed and when fully extended? Sorry, just saw this. 9" closed; approx. 47" extended. MichaelLAX and tweiss3 2 Quote
tweiss3 Posted May 15, 2022 Author Report Posted May 15, 2022 1 hour ago, fremont said: Sorry, just saw this. 9" closed; approx. 47" extended. Was it this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/143551531179?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=F9EITT2zT0i&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=mrNuF75_QlS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY I have one in route to try with my 705. Quote
fremont Posted May 15, 2022 Report Posted May 15, 2022 38 minutes ago, tweiss3 said: Was it this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/143551531179?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=F9EITT2zT0i&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=mrNuF75_QlS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY I have one in route to try with my 705. Yes. The "JeepBangkok" handle is a tough one to forget. Quote
WRAX891-Jerry Posted January 2, 2023 Report Posted January 2, 2023 Old thread, but I have a Wouxon KG-UV7D(50). I have a couple Diamond antennas that are triband and include 6m (SRH940 and SRH999). A little pricey antennas, but work well. The OEM stock antenna that came with it couldn’t get into a couple of local 6m FM repeaters, but the Diamonds had no problem. I even had a QSO on 52.525 simplex with the SRH999. It wasn’t out of the blue, but after talking on the 6m repeater, decided to try simplex. As for the radio, I wanted the Yaesu also, but settled on the Wouxon. It’s ok. The firmware is definitely a derivative of Baofeng, but gets the job done. If you have local active 6m FM repeaters, I’d say go for it. I run a digipeater on both 2m (144.390) and 6m (50.620) also using a Yaesu 8900R and sometimes use the Wouxon KG-UV7D to send packets to it on 6m (using a MobilinkD TNC3 or EasyDigi). The KG-UV7D (and SRH999) are incredible on 2m, along with being ok on 6m. The KG-UV7D slowly depletes its battery even when “off”, so I just keep the battery removed when not in use. I also have a AAA case for it and battery eliminator. HTH Quote
MichaelLAX Posted January 2, 2023 Report Posted January 2, 2023 1 hour ago, WRAX891-Jerry said: Old thread, but I have a Wouxon KG-UV7D(50). WoW: only $120 at buytwowayradios! Maybe time to play with 6 meters again HT. What's a digipeater? WoW: I am getting dizzy just looking at your QRZ page! Quote
pcradio Posted January 3, 2023 Report Posted January 3, 2023 18 hours ago, MichaelLAX said: What's a digipeater? APRS packet repeater, and hopefully one that will get you to an iGate. I'm researching this mode now. Looks really cool and you can use the Mobilinkd to do so from any style radio. gortex2 1 Quote
wayoverthere Posted January 3, 2023 Report Posted January 3, 2023 23 hours ago, WRAX891-Jerry said: . The KG-UV7D slowly depletes its battery even when “off”, so I just keep the battery removed when not in use. Both of my wouxun handhelds do this as well, both the kg805g and the 2m/1.25m version of the uv7d (was eyeing the 6m version too, but scored a vx7r from ebay) Quote
AdmiralCochrane Posted January 6, 2023 Report Posted January 6, 2023 I just checked my 805G and it has not run the battery down after sitting for several months (at least 3 months) wayoverthere 1 Quote
wrci350 Posted January 6, 2023 Report Posted January 6, 2023 After seeing this thread last night I grabbed my KG-UV7D (6m/2m) and sure enough, the battery was dead. I just checked my 805M (don't have an 805G) and its battery is still fully charged after also sitting unused for a couple months. WRUU653 and wayoverthere 2 Quote
pcradio Posted January 6, 2023 Report Posted January 6, 2023 I'm looking at getting into 6M. What's the smallest most powerful configuration with a rollup style antenna that could be used for a backpacking setup? Quote
Lscott Posted January 6, 2023 Report Posted January 6, 2023 1 minute ago, pcradio said: I'm looking at getting into 6M. What's the smallest most powerful configuration with a rollup style antenna that could be used for a backpacking setup? When the band is open most of the activity is on SSB and you may not need a lot of power either. There aren't too many choices in that area. A favorite for portable/backpack operations is the IC-705 which seems a popular choice, put it's not cheap! https://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/handheld/705/default.aspx https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-017149 HRO will do the MARS/CAP mod for you at extra cost but will also honor the warranty on the radio so it might be worth it. Quote
Lscott Posted January 6, 2023 Report Posted January 6, 2023 For a cheap portable antenna for 6m the one in the link looks simple enough to build out of coax. https://vk1nam.wordpress.com/6m-sota-antenna/ SteveShannon 1 Quote
wayoverthere Posted January 6, 2023 Report Posted January 6, 2023 I've had this sitting in my open tabs for a bit to try out https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vtyqdq/2071_homebrew_6m_dipole/ SteveShannon and Lscott 2 Quote
Lscott Posted January 6, 2023 Report Posted January 6, 2023 2 hours ago, wayoverthere said: I've had this sitting in my open tabs for a bit to try out https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vtyqdq/2071_homebrew_6m_dipole/ You could build two of those and mount them at 90 degrees to form a turnstile antenna at 6M. That would give you horizontal polarization and a 360 degree compass coverage. Some Notes On Turnstile Antenna Properties - QEX 2002-03.pdf wayoverthere 1 Quote
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