Author: Carl Luetzelschwab <carlluetzelschwab@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2016 19:00:50 -0400
As others have pointed out, we have to remember that articles about another Maunder Minimum are *predictions* based on an *assumed* better understanding of the solar cycle process or *suggestions* on
in this axiom. But in my opinion (and in the opinion of others) the deep and long solar minimum between Cycles 23 and 24 (2006-2010) didn't live up to this axiom compared to the not-so-deep and not-
(Note: disregard my earlier incomplete post) Carl K9LA: " But in my opinion (and in the opinion of others) the deep and long solar minimum between Cycles 23 and 24 (2006-2010) didn't live up to this
Carl and John, your comments about the last cycle bottom not being as good as the previous cycle bottoms were very interesting. I missed the previous cycles you mentioned. My activity started here in
"I assumed that this was normal propagation for 160 but I have never observed anything consistently as good as it was in the 1980's. Anyone else found this to be true? What was different about the so
JC, My expectation is the same as yours, cycle 25 should be better than 24 for the low bands. The basis for my expectation is I am putting up better 160M antennas this summer and I am an optimist :-)
I've only been active on Topband since 1987 but nothing has beat the 2008 and 2009 seasons when NA topbanders were easily working Zones 17, 18, and 19 both morning and night. I remember commenting to
There appear to be different propagation patterns during various sunspot cycles. From my article in CQ Magazine June 1980: http://www.k3bu.us/propagation.htm It is known that with increased sunspot a
I fully agree what Dave says about propagation difference between solar minimum and maximum. Living here in North clearly shows this fact. At the time of solar maximum there has been no chances to wo
Hello John et al, The 1987 cycle was truly amazing with similar conditions here in PA. JA opening most mornings and EU nights like the 20 meter band. Unlike W1FV, I only heard 9M2AX a few times and w
...........SNIP............... I believe we still have so much to learn on this subject. That is why nothing beats listening no matter what the numbers say. 73 and gud DX. Bob K3UL == I am certainly
I don't think anybody lives near VK4CT that operates on HF. I often get received on his RBN but can never raise a reply from the locals so it is not particular to 160m. Regards Paul MM0ZBH __________
Bob - I couldn't agree more....listen, call CQ every so often (use RBN to see how you're "doing"), repeat.....take notes, etc. However, I'll add a slightly slant/entreaty here............I've been on
The topic of fewer sporadic-E openings since 2011 and their geographical distribution (Europe has far more Es than North America) will be reviewed in the August, 2016 QST WA50 column. - Jon N0JK "Spe