First gang let me say right off, 30 meters is my favorite band.
Why; you say? There are many reasons. I hope if you have never
tried 30M, that after reading all the post in the last few days about
the wonders of the 30M band; you will try it for yourself.
Reasons to like 30 meter:
1) The QRP calling frequency is NOT the same as the RTTY calling
frequency! (I could add my opinion to that thread too; but I won't)
2) 200 watts power limit. If most people are running 100 watts; then
breaking a DX pileup with 5 watts becomes easier. Not true on 20M
where 1.5kw seems to be the norm for DX chasing.
3) Band is usually open somewhere all day long. I know it may sound
dead at night, but it's not. My best DX on 30M has been 11:00 pm to
1:00 am CST. During the day you can ragchew to about anywhere in the
U.S.
4) Not over crowded. No explanation needed
here.
5) No contesting. If there is a CW contest
going on; you can always jump over on 30M for a nice relaxing
ragchew and you don't have to fight the contesters.
6) Nice people hang out on 30M.
Another great band that is over looked is 17M. Good DX, quiet
conditions, not crowded. But it is not open at night at this time of
the solar cycle. The WARC bands have turned out to be a real jewel
for HAM radio. And in my opinion 30M is the crown.
(usual disclaimer apply: I do not own the WARC bands or have
financial interest in them. I am only a satisfied customer)
-- KK5RO Vernon A. Hatley Shawnee, OK
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