[Elecraft] K2 and DX

[Ken Alexander]

Hi Gary,

I wouldn't sell your vertical short.  When I have time to get into the contests I've always use a vertical and find that the farther away the station is the easier it is (most times) to break the pileup when I use a vertical.  The low angle radiation advantage is noticeable.

My best, most exciting contact was with Seychelles in CQ Worldwide on 20m a few years ago.  I was using my KX1 at the time, running about 3 watts into a vertical.  He gave me 559.  I think the other trick was to re-visit 20m after everyone else had abandoned it for 40m in the afternoon.  He was sitting there, calling and calling.  I couldn't believe my luck.

I'll be in CQWW later this month with a 20m elevated vertical with four 5 ft radials!

73,

Ken Alexander
VE3HLS