Zoneprop is designed to give a more accurate propagation prediction based on
the ~current~ K index. The FOT matrix is updated once an hour using the
current K index. It is not designed to be used for future propagation
predictions.
CU in the contests
... Sylvan
Sylvan Katz, VE5ZX
Saskatoon, SK
http://www.radiosport.ca/zoneprop/
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From: "Tim Holmes" <w8tahradio@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 7:53 AM
To: <n2ic@arrl.net>
Cc: "CQ Contest" <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Work Plan for CQ WW DX
> looks like a good tool -- would be nice to have it generate several
> days worth of data so i could use it to plan next weekends contest
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 9:37 AM, Steve London <n2icarrl@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Rick Kiessig wrote:
>>> Interesting. Any idea why an SSN of 21 was (apparently) used?
>>
>> Take a look at the "Description" tab on the left side. This is a
>> real-time
>> propagation tool - it uses the current sunspot number and current
>> K-index, not a
>> monthly average or prediction. (Yes, the current SSN really is 21 - two
>> small
>> cycle 24 sunspots).
>>
>> Kudos to VE5ZX and G4FKH for creating this excellent tool.
>>
>> 73,
>> Steve, N2IC
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>
>
>
> --
> Tim Holmes
> W8TAH - Amateur Extra Operator
> Medina County AEC
> Skywarn Advanced Storm Spotter Certified
> Certified Severe Weather Specialist
> StormNet Chase 9
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