Topband: Auroral skew & and radial materials

[Dr .Wolf Ostwald]

Hi refelctees !
refering here to two current topics.First, i observed during the last geomag disturbance, that there was more of a true circle bearing than usual, means that the signals were weaker but definitely coming in from the northern bearings. I have a beverage on the PAC NW, one on the east coast, and one on the Caribbean. The regular conception is, that with enhanced auroral activity we expect skewed signals. I have been very surprised to learn the contrary this time. That was true with left coast signals as with eastcoast sigs.As i can switch in 30 degree increments, i can pretty exactly tell whats the deal, but i truely dont know what to make of it ! 
Second, regarding radial materials, i can only strongly suggest to use "saltwater resistant" zirkonized Aluminum welding wires. They come in spools and are easily obtained thru shipyards, where its used to weld on ships hulls. The survival time in even acidic soils is extremely good.
Thats my two pence worth.
Stay tuned to 160 !  --  .-.  -.--     -..-   --   .-   ...
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