TopBand: 160 Propagation for Cycle 23

[Bruce (AA8U)]

Hello fellow 160 enthusiasts,

I have been contesting and DX'ing on 160 fairly seriously over the past 3-4
years. In this I think I have achieved some measure of success. My antenna
system is now the best for top band it has ever been. 

I have seen several sun spot cycles come and go. During the peak years I
spent most of my time either in college, racing motorcycles, and otherwise
occupied, or on 10 Meters almost exclusively. I didn't spend much time on
160 during these years, 62-91 approximately. 

Ok, cut to the chase! Some of us pay by the byte.....

I would like to know what to expect in the coming years on top band. I've
heard the conditions we have seen over the past couple of winters are not
likely to be enjoyed during the peak of cycle 23. 

Will 160 become nearly as useless as 10 meters has been of late? 

Maybe I should start on the 10 meter stacks and put off the 160 4 sq..... 

Your thoughts gentlemen?


Thanks,
Bruce

aa8u@voyager.net


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