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Experiences on 630 metres
630 metres is an interesting band. It's challenging to radiate a signal, especially if you have limited space for an antenna. Nevertheless it supports long distance groundwave propagation better than higher frequency bands like 160 metres.
This means that even if your antenna is more lossy there are certain distances where signals on 630 metres can be stronger than those on 160 metres, especially during the day. Australian amateurs first got access to 630 metres in 2013.
These videos show my experiences with the band since then.
First signals
The first 630m activity heard in Melbourne, Australia.
Reception from near the beach
Receiving VK3KHZ beacon on 630m on converter with ferrite rod.
160m WSPR tests - from home and portable
Transmitting 630m WSPR with 200mW from a Zachtek WSPR transmitter. Firstly from home and then portable.
Comparison with other frequencies
Before VK amateurs got 630 metres some had experimental licences for frequencies around 500 kHz. There they had to use an experimental callsign.
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Books by VK3YE
Ham Radio Get Started (USA)Australian Ham Radio Handbook (Aust) More Hand-carried QRP Antennas 99 things you can do with Amateur Radio Getting back into Amateur Radio Illustrated International Ham Radio Dictionary Make your Passion Pay (ebook writing)
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