Steve wrote:
Conditions were pretty poor for the last month or so at my location,
but they've improved dramatically in the last couple of days. Has
anyone else noticed the improvement?

Steve
Steve,I have noticed the same thing here in northern
Indiana.reception from the east and south.east have come out of the
noise level.East Africa, Dakar,Santa Maria and others.Hope it
lasts,Best of DX to you..........Mike