[Elecraft] K3's in P5 (N. Korea)?

[Scott Manthe]

There is very good reason that they would not consider 6 meter 
operations: it isn't an efficient use of operating time for the most 
wanted DXCC entity on Earth. For every minute used trying to make a few 
contacts on 6 meters, the group could make dozens or hundreds of 
contacts on other bands. Remember, this is the only entity a lot of 
people need to be #1 on the DXCC Honor Roll. I wouldn't even think about 
trying to work 6 meters, just as I would forgo digital or RTTY operations.

I know it's normal to want an expedition to feature our favorite bands 
or modes, but everyone needs P5, so they should concentrate on the two 
modes most everyone uses: CW and SSB. To do otherwise would essentially 
deny people contacts.

73,
Scott, N9AA


On 5/20/13 6:57 PM, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote:
> Yes, K3's would be a great choice, since they are digital-ready and 
> have 6m ;-)  The only problem is that they already said they have no 
> interest in even trying anything on 6m :-(   What a shame!   GL and VY 
> 73, Lance
>
>
>
> On 5/20/2013 7:17 PM, Scott Manthe wrote:
>> I'm guessing the rigs will either be K3s or FT5000s. Those would be 
>> the on;ly two choices if I were leading the operation.
>>
>> 73,
>> Scott, N9AA
>>