[IRCA] Puyallup, WA TP's for 12-3... Sudden Fizzle

[D1028Gary@xxxxxxx]

Hello All,
 
Thanks to Nick, for his accurate summary of this morning's TP propagation.  
Here the situation apparently had more initial drama, but the finally same  
lackluster result.
 
Around 1455 the band seemed fairly promising here, with moderate audio on  
all the usual suspects (594, 603, 639, 648, 657, 738, 747 and 828 kHz), and 
even  some fairly decent carriers on second-tier frequencies like 684 and 
729 kHz.  Typical during this morning's initial period was this audio from the 
lady on the  648-Voice of Russia Chinese service, which was about the best 
signal that  VOR has had here so far in December:
 
 _http://www.mediafire.com/?mzwwvjj2cty_ 
(http://www.mediafire.com/?mzwwvjj2cty) 
 
Even though at 1455 the TP's were similar to their strength during the  
great session two days ago, however, unlike December 1st they all went in an  
opposite direction after 1500, diving down into the noise. The VOR signal  
was a weak carrier by 1505, and all the "powerhouse" TP's were wispy carriers 
by  1515.
 
Thanks to Bruce and Nick for their comments yesterday, which were much  
appreciated. I guess like Bruce says, it's better to be positive about the  TP 
audio we still have during this "doldrum" month, rather than complain about  
it :-)
 
73, Gary DeBock
 
Spotting receiver:  Modified ICF-2010
Main receiver:  Modified C.Crane SWP ultralight (7.5" Slider loopstick  + 
CFJ455K5 IF filter)
9' and 7.5' (side) PVC tuned passive loops (in the 23 degree back  yard)
 
 
 
      
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