Re: [IRCA] TPs and TAs on the West Coast

[John Sampson <jnsampson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I DXed from the Bay Area (Cupertino) from mid-1966 thru mid-1968.  This 
type of catch sure wasn't happening when I was there!

On Mar 1, 2007, at 11:09 AM, Mike Hardester wrote:

>     Since I no longer trust the ol' brain housing group for memory, 
> I'll
> toss this out to the West Coast DXers from the 60s/70s. There was a
> group of DXers in the San Jose Bay area who were reporting exceptional
> DX, including TAs (BBC-1215) and TPs. The year was before 1972 when I
> joined the Navy. Perhaps past DXM issues of that era might identify 
> them
> and their catches.
>
>     Point. A lot of interesting TPs and some TAs are being noted by 
> WCNA
> DXers. Always one to believe in DX and solar cycles, is there a
> possibility that this is a cycle that returns less frequently that
> expected 11 year cycle?
>
>     Again, I'm not certain, but I think the activity reported lasted 
> for
> longer than a year. Of note also, the San Jose region has a higher 
> level
> of ground conductivity than many other areas of the United States
> (http://www.fcc.gov/mb/audio/m3/index.html). This is a topic that has
> been discussed here and/or the NRC site.
>
>     Just a thought.
>
>     Mike
>
>
>
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