[Elecraft] 30m

[rich a.]

I agree with Rod....before I got the ssb board installed in my K2 I used it
as a cw rig for almost 2 years,   mostly on 30m.  All the reasons Rod listed
are valid.

Rich  K2CPE
K2 #1102

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rod N0RC" <rod@n0rc.us>
To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 11:06 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] 30m


> While calling CQ during the Flea Fest tonight I got to thinking, had a
> lot of time to do that. ;-) Why don't we play on 30m more?
>
> Many of use live in compromise antenna situations. The antenna for 30m
> is shorter and can be lower. Advantage 30m.
>
> 30m has a power limit. Advantage 30m (to us low power types)
>
> QRM from Digi/SSB on 30 is less than 40 IMHO. Advantage 30m
>
> No contests on 30. Advantage 40m (not a biggie for me)
>
> No foxhunts on 30. Advantage 40m for many.
>
> You may not have license privileges on 30m. Advantage 40? Nope. Can
> you think of a better reason to upgrade? Advantage 30m.
>
> Propagation on 30 is more interesting, kinda like 40, open somewhere
> always it seems. Kinda like 20 with interesting DX possibilities.
>
> 30 has "numbers stations"! ;-)
>
> Now there are those who may think that with sunspot activity
> decreasing, 30 should be avoided. I say nay; I say prove it.
>
> I bet when that new NorCal 30 hits the streets 30 will se more action.
> Elecraft owners, how about trying for the CC on 30m? Don't have a 30m
> rig? Good excuse to buy a new kit and melt some solder.
>
> Frankly, I can't think of reason not to use 30 more often. I for one
> will be using 30m more. See you there?
>
> *** Happy Holidays ***
> 73, Rod N0RC
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