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6700 2 meter contact

Burch - K4QXX
Burch - K4QXX Member ✭✭
edited July 2018 in FLEX-6000 Signature Series
Just got my new Flex-6700 a couple of weeks ago.  I hooked up my 2 meter beam the other day and tonight I talked to a friend of mine on 2 meter SSB with no amp.  He is 76 miles away!  Looking forward to the new Downeast Microwave amp to come out.  76 miles with 5 mW of power!  I'd like to see how far I can work when we have a good tropo opening with 5 mW of power with my large 2 meter beam.

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  • Lee Maisel
    Lee Maisel Member
    edited April 2016
    That's GREAT!!  Yeah, QRP on VHF is amazing!  Love these radios!

  • Burch - K4QXX
    Burch - K4QXX Member ✭✭
    edited July 2018
    I am sure my M2 2M18XXX antenna had something to do with it!  It has a 36.5' boom with 18 elements at around 55' on the tower.  I love working the VHF/UHF weak signal stuff but there's just not to many hams on those bands anymore.  Too many deed restrictions and home owner's associations to deal with.
  • KF4HR
    KF4HR Member ✭✭
    edited February 2017
    That's even more amazing considering only a portion of your 5mw was reaching your antenna.

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