john p. rogers wrote:
>
> Some experience of the G/ZL antipodes condx on 160m may give hope to
> those of you in N.W. USA who might think logically that a daylight
> overhap means no chance with VK0IR.
> Often conditions to ZL/UK have been open (in March and October) with
> the overlap around half an hour. Peak occurs perhaps (I stand to be
> corrected) 5 minutes BEFORE SUNSET at ZL. If condx are good then 20 mins
> in the middle of the daylight period may be open.
> Different locations and time of year I know, but it is interesting that
> the usual peaks you would expect on 160m do not normally occur at that
> time. From Bill's figures of sunrise and sunset, WY, MONT, ND and other
> areas with small daylight overlap may have propagation IF the same rule
> applies - ie listen after your sunrise, and up to VK0 sunset.
> Its worth a try! Dipoles have proved the best antenna.
>
> 73's
> John
> G3PQA
>
John
I recently worked two ZL's on 160 around midnight local time and a full
45 minutes before their sunset. Anything is possible!!!!!
Dave
N7EX
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