While it's true that 20M is more competitive than other bands, it's also true that 20M will allow you to have more of a DX window for more hours of the day/night, and there's a better chance of finding DX on 20M than any other band, IMHO.
Just looking at QSO totals for most expeditions, QSO totals are almost highest on 20M. In fact, most expeditions have 20M as the one station that's in operation almost 24x7. While conditions may not always allow you to hear/work them 24x7, I think you've got a much bigger window and chance on 20M than any other band. For 20M, a small 3L yagi at 30 feet would do well, or a pair of phased verticals, or any number of other options would work well there. I'd put 40M as a close second...if you've got extra class CW privileges. Many folks worked the 3B7C expedition on 40M with minimal gear, and they were LOUD on 40M even on less-than-optimal paths/times. Best of luck, see you in the pileups, Jeff N6GQ K2/100 S/N 05945 On 9/28/07, Darwin, Keith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > -----Original Message----- > I too would like to know why 20M wasn't considered by the OP. > ------------------------ > > I left 20 off the list because of the level of competition. 20 Is a > GREAT band for DX and everyone knows it. All the serious DXers are on > that band with their big systems. It is often tough for the little guy > to compete, esp. on SSB. > > There is also some question as to whether or not my friend can get a > horizontal antenna more than about 20 feet off the ground. > > > - Keith N1AS - > - K2 5411.ssb.100 - > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [email protected] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
