QUESTION: Re: DX SEASON

[Willi Passmann <dx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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>This is a message from Mauno Ritola <ritola@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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>When we are talking about frequencies below 6 MHz, I don't agree that the
>"conditions are picking up" when we are going towards sunspot maximum.
>According to my experience they always get WORSE during the maximum. Even
>on the higher frequencies the unstability of the conditions cut the most of
>the use we get from higher maximal usable frequencies. Does anyone agree?

Yes, but only regarding frequencies below 6 MHz. If it is true that the
highest signal levels can be expected on frequencies around 10 per cent
below the MUF (I do not have the source for that at hand - any comments?),
than signals will really get worse below 6 MHz.

73s, Willi

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