Topband: last night

[N1BUG]

I have been mostly hiding in the shadows the last few weeks,  
keeping a watch for new ones.  Some nights QRN has been too 
high to hear much.  Seems like when we get quiet(er) nights 
the propagation has been poor.

Last night was a pleasant surprise!  QRN was very low for 
this time of year and propagation was good at least to some 
areas.  TT8AMO was doing very well with his 100 watts.  
Pierre peaked 579 here at one point (~0350z) and he was 
really running 'em.  Finally a new one!  5Z4DZ was loud 
around the same time, peaking 599.  That's the first time I 
have heard Alex well at (or near) his SR.  Most of EU was 
in throughout the evening, becoming quite loud prior to 
their SR.  A25/DL7CM did come on at what would seem to be a 
good time for NA (around 0400z) but I could hear no trace 
of that one.

73,
Paul  N1BUG