Topband: Morning Openings to Europe from Oregon

[W7RH]

All, As Tree noted I've been able to get into Eastern Central and 
Norther Europe this past week. Truly a very rare case from this far 
south. The northern guys have an hour more darkness than at my latitude. 
The openings have been somewhat spotty.  I do not rely on RBN spots. 
Most RBN do not have good low noise RX antennas and do very little to 
tell me if my signal is making it to the desired areas. For me it's all new!

Maybe, the updates and tuning of the antenna system have played a roll. 
However, I think more than that the fact that I've retired since the 
last solar cycle has had more impact. But then I don't know as I've 
listened to N7UA and VE6WZ work many that I could not hear even in my 
very low noise environment.

This morning LA1MFA had a good low QSB signal for several hours. I was 
spotted by R3LA but did not hear nay other callers. R0SR and UA4HBW in 
the log earlier this week on the dreaded mode. All of these contacts 
have been polar direction. Signs are we are in for a great solar 
minimum. Here is hope that conditions will be favorable for the Stew 
Perry next weekend!

Tip, If you think band is open call CQ!

73 All, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Bob, W7RH

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