On Tue, 20 November 2001, "KN4LF, Thomas Giella" wrote:
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> Looking at the propagation path via the W6EL propagation program, from the
> continental U.S. to JT1 is definitely a polar path through the aurora oval,
> so it will be a tougher propagation path for many of us.
>From the Northeast USA, I believe a polar short path is really doubtful. Even
>on 80 meters, it's very rare to see over-the-pole propagation to that part of
>the world. The times when it has happened are near the bottoms of the solar
>cycle. If there is any propagation at all to JT, I expect it will be via the
>southeast skew path around local sunset or the southwest path at sunrise.
>That's been the case for every zone 23 I've ever heard or worked on 80.
73, John W1FV
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