QUESTION: Re: DX SEASON

[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.

But at least me as a DXer (and I guess many others in the Hard-core DX), I
make 90 % or more of my new catches on the frequencies below 6 MHz. The
selection of stations in the international shortwave becomes very limited
after some years of listening. Of course the situation is different for a
listener, who wants to listen to a limited selection of international SW
stations.

7030's  
Mauno

PS. Thanks for the item about UKE-Senderen!