Shortwave always falls off somewhat in popularity at this point in the
solar cycle. DX is a bit tougher to come by. There is not much doing
above 15 MHz but the low bands are still packed in the evenings. Get
those longer wires up there for the low frequencies and you will hear
some DX.

For the amateur operators out there - put up those 40 meter dipoles.
Get up early on Sunday morning and you will hear at least one or two
Australian hams calling CQ. I worked two last Sunday. You will have to
get up around 0800UT but it will be worth it when those VK QSL cards
arrive at your door.

Jim

On Tue, 2 Aug 2005 20:46:46 +0100, "Mike Terry"
wrote:

Why are there so few on topic postings on this newsgroup? Is shortwave dying
like stamp collecting and other hobbies of the past?