[Elecraft] Re: New Band

[Wayne Burdick]

baltimoremd@baltimoremd.com wrote:

> Good news for ham radio this week! FCC has proposed going along with
> ARRL's request for a new domestic (US-only), secondary HF allocation
> at 5.25 to 5.4 MHz.
> 
> Knowing it will be a while before we can actually operate there:
> 
> 1. Can the current K2's operate, even with degredation, on this band?
> 2. Plans to offer retro-fit mod/kit for K2s?


Hi Tom,

We're excited about 60 meters, too. Unfortunately, it will probably at
least 1 to 2 years before the band is officially opened. When the time
comes, we'll be offering a low-cost upgrade kit for the K2 and K2/100.
60 meter performance will be the same as all other 9 bands.

73,
Wayne
N6KR