W7II's lament about the lack of Europe on 160 this season is not
surprising. I did a quick count of European QSOs on 160 from my station
over the last few years. I also included the lone African contact with
ZS4TX in '96-'97 as he is also over the pole.
Season EU QSOS
'92-'93 0
'93-'94 5
'94-'95 26
'95-'96 45
'96-'97 160
'97-'98 14
'98-'99 0
Seems to be a definite correlation between the European openings and the
sunspot cycle. Have to put on a big push for EU in '07.
Dan KL7Y
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