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

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> I wouldn't even think about trying to work 6 meters, just as I would
> forgo digital or RTTY operations.

Don't even *think* about ignoring RTTY operations - there is a big
difference between a RTTY QSO that can happen as quickly as a CW QSO
and a JT65 QSO on EME that takes at least 5 minutes under the best of
conditions.  P5 is just as important to digital operators as it is to
phone lids or CW ops.  You may not bother to run digital on 10 bands
but don't give it the short end of the stick.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 5/20/2013 10:54 PM, Scott Manthe wrote:
> 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
>>>
>
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