[Elecraft] Single band QRP rig

[David Yarnes]

I would definitely opt for 40 meters.  I've always felt that 
if I only had one band to operate on, it would be that one. 
40 meters is as close to a 24 hour band as you will find in 
the HF spectrum.  It also gives you a good variety of 
coverage, with DX being very possible much of the time. 
During daylight hours, 40 meters shortens up a good bit, but 
you can still cover a fairly large area geographically.  30 
meters comes close, but doesn't quite hold up at night, and 
80 meters doesn't hold up too well during the daytime.  When 
conditions really get good, 30 meters, and 20 meters too, 
can be open much of the time.  So you have to consider what 
part of the cycle we are in to some extent.  Antennas can be 
a limiting factor as well.  A 40 meter antenna is still 
fairly long (dipole), and really need some elevation, 
particularly when running low power.  A vertical might be a 
better choice if you have a space or support problem.

Dave W7AQK


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Short" <mike.short at mchsi.com>
To: <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 9:49 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Single band QRP rig


> If I built a single band QRP CW rig, what would be the 
> best overall band to
> select?
>
> Mike Short
>
> AI4NS
>
> AI4NS at arrl.net
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