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

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

Folks let's end this thread at this time. We are drifting further OT and as a favor to other list members please do not use the list to argue pro-con on what Dxpeditions, contesters etc. should be doing.

73,

Eric
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On May 20, 2013, at 8:24 PM, "Joe Subich, W4TV" <lists at subich.com> wrote:

> 
>> 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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