Topband: Interesting observation and comment (Skewed Path Vs. Horizontal/Vertical Polarization)

[Roger Kennedy]

Surely you would only notice this effect on Ground Wave signals (which is
what you were observing), or on VHF.

But as soon as signals start bouncing off the Ionosphere, let alone
multi-hops of various kinds, I don't believe there is ANY real polarisation
of the waves any more.

Roger G3YRO