10m Band Guide - Ham Radio

For this week's 'Something for the Weekend', we're discussing the recently popular 10m 28Mhz band. Whether you're a seasoned ham radio operator or just starting out, the 10m band is definitely worth jumping on. We'll cover all the essential aspects the band and give you some tips so you can get the most out of your radio.

Running Order:

00:00 - Intro

00:40 - 28.000

01:48 - 28.100

02:50 - 28.300

06:15 - 28.400

11:40 - 28.500 (All USB)

12:18 - 28.9600 FM

13:10 - 10m FM Operation

13:24 - 28.620 - US Repeater

14:45 - US Repeater Contact

16:10 - 10m Radios

18:30 - Outtro

[darrellelliott]

Done contacts in California, Brazil, Rusia and most of Europe over the last week on a 5/8 vertical on 10w it’s good and alive

[MXCB]

I've worked on 10m most days on FT8 made lots of nice contact.

[acampbell]

Thanks Tony, very useful video for explaining the 10 metre bank.

[adam-gcrq]

Hi Tony, 10 meters one of my favourite bands, re working FM simplex if your new to it is watch how low you change frequency from the calling frequency or you'll be in the repeater inputs.

[elsuperpollo]

I'm new to being a technician operator and just got my ticket last Monday and I'm already studying for my general I definitely want to play with 10 meter, and my main goal to to get on QRP, CW, POTA and SOTA. Great video and 73


KQ4HCU

[barryzoll]

Tony, thanks for taking time to create this great video. 73.

[johncameron]

this is been a most helpful video I would love to see more like this

[simply-ericcole]

Been working some lovely DX over the last year on 10. Now CQ on 28.121.00 on OLIVA Mode. Working VK earlier, VE right now 🙂 You'll find me on 29 AM as well, I like a challenge. Eric - G4VZZ

[KentJonsson]

Hi, tnx for info abt 10m. Started as new ham on 10m! Great band! Using YAESU-891 and a ATAS-120 in my car thes days! CU on 10, 73 de SM3LVB

[steverose]

Great, informative video Tony. Many thanks.

[wisteela]

Great demonstration and guide.
73 M7TUD

[GLJL-Steve_Murton]

Thanks Tony if that doesn’t generate some 10m activity nothing will. 73’s G7LJL😊

[dougtaylor]

Love the South Americans on 28.410-28.460 on Saturday and Sunday.
Got to love those guys. Many live in the middle of nowhere with a home built tower and diy beam running off battery and solar panels.
But they always have 400-1000 watts. 😂

[bruceroaf]

Hı Tony all the best to you and the team

[ernietech-]

I'm on 10 most of the day in FT-4 or 8. Working the world easily with 25 watts. Best to use it while the band is improving.

[benshanealroberts]

is it worth just having 10m during solar minimum?

[barteksurowiec]

10m is a great band. With an old Icom 735 and cheap Outback 1899 antenna, I can make DX with USA, Israel or even South Africa from Poland. I mostly operate as a mobile station. Raports 5/7. The distance is up to 10.000km 😮

73 de SP1TI

[johannc]

Thanks for posting this - very helpful! What was the HF radio you used and what computer interface to show on monitor? Thanks 72 N5JN

[mjcfhamradio]

You said the 10m splits TX/RX are 100Hz?
100KHz is correct.

[simonmwnwm]

Nice video, but one huge omission. You forgot the AM window from 29.000 to 29.100!