Ham Radio Fun With WSPR On 630 Meters

Using WSPR on the 630 meter band. Propagation is very interesting to watch on this band with very interesting results from night to night.

Here are some links.
To view the WSPR map:
then click on the map link at the top right for map or see other links.

To see the daily 630 meter band reports:

[StreuB]

Oddly enough I was just reading about WSPR before I left for work this morning!

Great minds I tell ya! Thanks Larry!

N0BPS

[SpectreOZ]

Cheers Larry, we have the experimental licenses down here as well for 630m there was even a local Beacon for some time...

[skycarl]

Thanks Larry, always learning something. Never tried this. Good stuff pal.
73
Carl

[sandmanxo]

None of the radios I have are very sensitive in 630m, but I'll have to try this out.

[GMOF]

Nice demonstration thanks for share ..

[kwxp]

Cool stuff, Larry!!  I'm surprised there wasn't a lot of static with the snow.  Was going to ask you what antenna you used, but you finally gave it up as an 80 meter dipole towards the end.  Truly enjoy your videos, please keep them coming!73, Brett

[northdakotaham]

Thanks for your help getting me started on 630 meters Larry! I have to admit, it was quite easy to get set up and as long as you have a computer, a general coverage receiver with USB mode and an audio output over to the mic input on your computer, you can be all set to go. It is very strange, just setting the frequency and suddenly copying 8 stations without even hearing anything other what sounds like a very weak carrier signal. I never did get the WSPR 2.0 software to work...but am using the WSJT-X program which looks nearly identical and has basically the same features. With only a handful of stations actually transmitting on 630 meters in the continental U.S., I am now wondering what that map will look like when the FCC signs off so all hams can transmit.   Sounds like your cold is doing better! 73 KevinKB0BRY

[traprmike]

nice, might have to play around with this.

[smallenginedude]

here in australia we have a 2200 metre band

[rohnkdhct]

this band looks fun will have to try it out.   KD4HCT

[Matthewibe]

love your videos wish you uploaded more often!! Matt KG7EBK

[jordans]

hi lary my name is jordan iw as wondering if you would do a video on how yo make a 11 m dipole  like the one u made for a friend  and or if u can make me one  thanks

[tglenn]

If you don't mind me asking, what's the difference between this software and the WSJT-x software?

[PDSAM]

Is a little unknown band for me. Will there even listen.

[dalemyers]

your suppose to be permitted to operate on 630 meters. what is the procedures for that.

[bhamptonkc]

What is 630 good for or best at? Why use it. I get there is some challenge

[donnymazon]

Larry do you now when the fcc will let people use the band and what class

[zodiac_qld]

"stations in all areas of the world" ha ha. Did Oceania go POOF. You aren't really reading this because I live in AUSTRALIA and it does not exist anymore, oh well. Good Vid thanks, but Google continents some time and you'll see that Australia is a continent and part of the world. :) VK4VSM in the Twilight Zone.