[Elecraft] Re: 10 meters -- also try scanning (K2)

[wayne burdick]

Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy wrote:

> Ron,
>
> As well as checking the 10m beacons, I also find it useful to tune 
> across the Citizens Band just below 10m for possible openings. But 
> don't be fooled if you do not hear anything because the skip can be 
> very selective sometimes...

If you have a K2, don't forget the scanning feature. This is great for 
10 meters or other quiet bands, in particular -- just let it scan for 
signals over the entire CW or SSB sub-band while you do other things 
around the shack/lab/office.

The K2's normal scanning mode mutes the receiver until an "interesting" 
signal pops up. It also has a "live" scanning mode, which keeps the 
receiver active so you can hear even very weak signals as the VFO 
automatically tunes across them.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


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