6-meter ham band in NE Ohio

[FrankJ]

Is this band still active in the NE Ohio (Cleveland) area? I haven't heard anything in a long time. Any active frequencies would be appreciated.

Frank

 

[dr400]

Don't know but I have heard it on 50.xx (I think 50.52 but can't recall for sure) during adverse weather alerts reporting into the net associated with the NWS Skywarn, Cleveland. I've heard it as far south as the Wheeling, WV area.

 

[Mike-KC8OWL]

52.68 was historically used as the Northern Ohio skywarn background. When all the inputs are active and the amp is on it has unbelievable coverage. The next time there is severe weather in the Northern Ohio (more than just fast random storm) tune into 52.68.

 

[dr400]

Thanks for the specific frequency Mike. As I noted, I couldn't recall and punched through a couple of scanners but no 6m frequencies came up. It indeed is a real powerhouse when a Skywarn net is using it.

Dale KA8KOD

 

[eorange]

Regarding 52.68...

A couple of times when there wasn't severe weather, I've heard 2 guys chewing the fat on this frequency. I didn't listen long enough for an ID...is this a (open) repeater?

 

[freqhunter]

52.68 is part of the SMART group. The repeater is closed. It is used as the "Backbone" for NWS and several districts.

The M2M group used to have a repeater in the Medina area as well. I think it was 52.66. It was an open repeater.

 

[Mike-KC8OWL]

52.68 is part of the SMART group. The repeater is closed. It is used as the "Backbone" for NWS and several districts.

The M2M group used to have a repeater in the Medina area as well. I think it was 51.66. It was an open repeater.

I just took a look in the Ohio repeater guide and the M2M 6m repeater is on 51.66. In the past I have been able to bring it up pretty easily with a VX-5 though I am not sure if it is still up (currently do not have 6m equipment).

Take care!

 

[FrankJ]

Thanks for the info......I'll plug those freqs. in!

Frank

 

[wabc770]

A few others that are somewhat active around NE OH:

53.05 -- Massillon
53.13 -- Canton
53.17 -- Akron

 

[w0kie]

6 meters is currently pretty quiet but that will change

Here's a web site to check from day to day.

V-UHF QSO real time maps

Here is the more popular hangouts, especially when the band is open.

SIX METER FREQUENCIES
50.06-50.09 Beacons
50.0-50.1 CW
50.090 CW Calling Freq
50.06 QRP CW Calling Freq
50.7 RTTY Calling Frequency
50.100 to 50.130 DX Window (USB)
50.110 DX Calling Frequency (USB) Usually Non-USA Stations Call Here.
50.115 DXpeditions Frequently operate CW and SSB here
50.125 USA National SSB Simplex Frequency (USB) Lots Of USA Hams Call Here For Local and Across Country
50.1-50.6 Weak Signal, AM
50.260 is the WSJT Meteor Scatter calling frequency in the USA
50.270 FSK Meteorscatter
50.300 FM Simplex Calling Frequency (West Coast)
50.385 USB PSK31
50.4 National AM Simplex Frequency
50.885 QRP SSB Calling Freq
51.910 FM Internet Linking
52.525 National FM Simplex Calling Frequency

6 Meter Simplex Frequencies --51.500 51.520 51.540 51.560 51.580 51.600 52.490 52.510 52.525* 52.540 52.550 52.570 52.590