[Fists] why DXpeditions use cw?

[Mike D.]

>   I'm curious as to folks' thoughts..in a reply to my earlier
> email it was noted that many DX ops USE primarily cw - thus most
> of the responses are cw.
>   Being new to DX and never having thought about it - I was
> surprised. Is it because most of the hi-profile operators "grew
> up" with cw or are there some logistical reasons that make the
> mode the most practical? I'm not trying to express any opinion -
> just quite curious - thanks for any input folks.
> 73/Tim NZ7C

CW offers a 12+ dB advantage over SSB. Most hams use wire or small vertical
antennas. If you want to work DX, you have to use what works. CW works.

Not to beat a dead horse, but think about what that means when passing
emergency traffic. If you're using SSB and conditions deteriorate, two
skilled operators can quickly switch to CW to get the message through.
However, there has to be competent CW operators on both sides of the
emergency for this to work.

73 de Mike, N9BOR
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