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 Elecraft List Modulator.. elecraft.com _..._ On May 20, 2013, at 8:24 PM, "Joe Subich, W4TV" <[email protected]> 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 >>>> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[email protected] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
