[Elecraft] Single band QRP rig

[Dale Putnam]

My answer is tempered with a look at what it is that you want to do... when?

The time of day becomes primary with the props being what they are now.

With the MUF dropping near or below 7 mhz, in the evening.. maybe a look at 80 meter

would be good. However, if all your operating will be daytime, then 30 meters becomes much more attractive. If you plan on going to bed somewhat close to after sundown, then 40 meters is your band. Focus on time of op, yields productive operation. 

If I had to have a single band rig... I would seriously consider the AT3 that Steve Weber has. oh.. it isn't single band.... well.. it is if you only carry a single band module.

The mfj rigs are good little rigs, yet when I was looking at them, I figured that I would wind up buying two or three.... so.. hello Steve. 

  You see, I had already chosen a K2, and wanted to spread my experience. The KX1 is a wonderful rig, and the K1 does wonders, and being exquisite with implementation, and add ons of bands is really easy. All of them are good. 

  So, how to decide? I would look at the clock... then look at the clock again... choose two bands of preference for now.... then look at the options. Almost any of the rigs offered will do a respectable job, given a chance. 

  Please don't tell me that SMT or SMD is something to shy away from either.

That is not an option, for anyone any longer.

 

Thanks for listening,

 

  
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Dale - WC7S in Wy


 

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