[Elecraft] Working Split with a K1

[mbyrd22 at tampabay.rr.com]

I have also used my K1 for DXing and know the offset is limiting at times. I had one occasion that pushed my K1 beyond the normal limit. I was trying to work N8S on Swain Island on 17 meters. They were working up 5 khz well beyond the RIT. I made a note of the exact frequency they were transmitting on then moved up about 5 khz and called. Fortunately there was little traffic as it was near the end of the DXpedition. After several tries I finally heard my call then flipped back to my transmitting frequency and gave the report then tried to get back to N8S's frequency. The contact was almost blind for me as I was not sure N8S heard my report. Later I checked the online log and found my call listed. Everything required a great deal of luck and timing. I was amazed at my good luck. This is one of those "Don't try this at home" ideas.

Mike, AC4UR
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