Agree, poor conditions. Here on the east coast / U.S

However, there are brighter spots, at 13:30 UTC,
am currently picking up Radio Australia on 9.580;

Dan / NYC ( R-75 & 100 foot random Wire)



In article , "Mike Terry"
writes:

Subject: Propagation conditions
From: "Mike Terry"
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 06:13:54 +0000 (UTC)

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Propagation conditions. Propagation conditions on the HF bands have been =
relatively poor for the season. Average daily sunspot number rose this =
week from last, jumping over 17 points to 38.1. Average daily solar flux =
was almost the same. Solar activity has been very low, and fortunately =
geomagnetic indices are also low. So, some sporadic openings to South =
Africa on 28 MHz have been reported by Bulgarian hams. DX signals come =
through mostly on 21, 18, 14 and 10 MHz at the appropriate times, =
although rather weak. Apparently, the 18 MHz band seems to be the best =
DX band at present. A slight increase in solar flux is predicted for =
October 15-16, when it may rise to around 105. Watch the 28 and 24 MHz =
bands, perhaps they will produce some DX. If the bands look empty, don't =
just listen but call CQ! It may be rewarding!



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