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[Michael Tope]

Nm7m at aol.com wrote:

>Friends in Radioland,
> 
>Earlier, I cited the fact that 160 DXing generally improves  when the flux 
>of galactic cosmic rays (GCR) DECREASES.  This is shown on  reviewing 
>distance L vs GCR records in 160 meter logs
> 
>In addition, statistical analysis of DX contacts by SP5EWY  shows that 
>propagation from Poland to North America is slightly better than  from W7LR    
>in Montana to Europe,   This is probably  due to the rich soil on the banks 
>of the Mississippi River.
> 
>On the other hand, propagation from ZS4TX to North America,  largely over 
>sea water, is better than from ZS4TX to Scandinavia, over jungle,  dry desert 
>and the rocky Alps.
> 
>It is hoped at these analyses may be extended to East and West  of JAPAN 
>but suitable logs for 2003 to 2007 have not been obtained.  If  you can 
>suggest a candidate, please contact me at Nm_7m at aol,com_ (mailto:Nm7m at aol,com)
>  
>

Hi Bob,

I don't quite understand the relationship between SP5EWY's DX results to 
North America and rich soil on the banks of the Mississippi. Wouldn't 
good soil around the Mississippi only benefit a small subset of North 
American stations contacting SP5EWY?

Thanks,

Mike W4EF...........