[Elecraft] new Elecraft calling freq on 15 meters?

[Helmut Usbeck]

Sounds good to me will be listening over here on the east coast.

--Helm.  WB2ADT

Wayne Burdick wrote:
> 
> For some time we've suggested 28.715 MHz as a place for informal Elecraft discussion,
> QSOs, etc. But 10 meters isn't open all that often, so perhaps we should pick something a
> bit lower.
> 
> 15 meters seems like a good choice. It's a great band for both nationwide and DX contacts,
> and has a very large SSB segment. (An SSB frequency is preferred since you can call in CW
> or SSB.) International traffic nets and DX "watering holes" should be avoided, but I think
> we should stay above 21.300.
> 
> Other bands are possible, too, but have some disadvantages. 12 m and 17 m have very narrow
> SSB segments, and gain antennas on these bands are less common. 20 meters can be very
> crowded, tending towards higher average power levels. A lot of K2 owners run 10 watts or less.
> 
> Of course K1 owners and CW buffs in general will find lots of Elecraft rigs on the
> standard QRP CW frequencies. There are also QRP SSB frequencies, although these seem to
> have less activity. (Out of courtesy to QRP ops, you should always use low power on these frequencies.)
> 
> So: Any suggestions for a calling frequency on 15 meters? How about 21.360 MHz? I'll be
> listening there, just in case  ;)
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
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