[Elecraft] What Two Bands would you pick for a K1?

[Jack Brindle]

At this point in the solar cycle, we are already seeing the MUF drop below both 40 and 80 meters at night. Of course that is in the winter time,
and things should get a bit better as we get closer to summer. Still, for the near future the higher bands won’t be very effective. During the
(rather lengthy) low parts of the last cycle the MUF dropped below 80 meters for long periods of time at night, and even 20m wasn’t very
effective during the day.

I would consider some combination that includes 80 meters if you plan on operating at night. It is the higher band that would give me trouble
deciding, with 40, 30 and even 20m providing interesting possibilities. I kind of like K9YC’s suggestion of 30 meters where CW shines so well.

In any case, make a decision and enjoy it. Operating CW on the bands is always a lot of fun.

- Jack, W6FB


> On Jan 25, 2017, at 6:50 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
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> Thanks all who responded
> It looks like I should listen fro a bit and see what bands I hear the most on
> 
> 40 and 20 look to be in the lead
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