Re: [Elecraft] KX-1: Help working stations like VP6DX

2008-02-27 Thread Tom Hammond
Hi Neil: So... 1. If I want to call 25kHz up, and the KX1 RIT range is ~+/- 6kHz, what's be best way to jump back and forth given that constraint? Should I be using the priority freq. memory function, and try to switch back and forth fast enough to establish a contact? At the rate the QSOs were

[Elecraft] KX-1: Help working stations like VP6DX

2008-02-27 Thread Neil
Been away from ham radio for 40 or so years, so technique is a black hole. I could us some basic advice. I'd hoped to work VP6DX but couldn't quite pull it off. What would be you're advice next time such an opportunity rolls around? Givens: KX-1 + ~70' long wire, 45 ft. up. External homebrew tuner