David,
my experience is that 17 is a very fine band, cw as well as ssb.
I really like it because a lot of times, when 15 is not open, 17 is
going like gang busters; anytime 20 sounds good, try 17; its great; in
fact I bought the extra 2 bands for my 4 band K1, to add 80 and 17. If
one could
Dave,
One thing to remember is that if you operate any of the contest with your K1
you are taking away a band option if you go with 17 meters. No contest
allows 17 meter operation---all include 15 meters. This is true for the
purely qrp events i.e. qrp to the field, zombie hunt, etc.
If these
my experience is that 17 is a very fine band, cw as well as ssb.
Here - here. Very similar to 15 - but the people you find there seem to
be more civilised (no nutters - but give it time)
Always seems busiest here - when there is a BIG Competition on, but I
personally would not give it up
One thing to remember is that if you operate any of the contest with your K1
you are taking away a band option if you go with 17 meters.
[...]
If these events don't appeal to you---17 meters would probably be your best
choice
No contests here.
David, K3TUE
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I would go with 15M, especially if you have any interest in contests or
awards. While 15M is quiet right now, it won't be too long before things
will be hopping.
Jim, N4ST
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Set it up for 17. If you don't like it, change it to 15. No big deal.
I set mine up for 17 initially, but I didn't hear a single CW qso in a month
of listening, though I heard a total of two SSB qsos on another rig. In 15
or 20 minutes, I converted it to 15 meters. It's what works for you that
17 meters is only nice if you are NOT a contester. More activity
is usually on 15 meters.
I tried 17 meters and quickly changed to 15 as more going on there
and you can use it for 15 meter QRP nets and contests.
Take your pick.
73,
Sandy W5TVW
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