kellory,
6M simplex works FAR better than 2M simplex & there are few repeaters in the sparsely settled areas of the USA. = 110W on 51-54MHZ had GOOD coverage in rough/uneven terrain due to "ground effects". Also, there is a LOT less "idle chatter" on the 6M & 222MHZ bands.
Don't feel bad. - I'm trying to figure out how to convert a low-band SSB Marine Radio-Telephone to channelized 60M.
("A little bird told me" that we hams are about to get several more channels on 60M, that were once marine frequencies & given my interest in Gulf Coast storm rescue/recovery, I believe that 60M SB is the way to go.)
yours, tex
