Re: [IRCA] "Daily" HF/MF/VHF Radiowave Propagation Forecasts Useful?

[Ira Elbert New III <ien3@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for all that you do.

KI4SYC

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On Jun 9, 2012, at 10:01 AM, "Thomas F. Giella" <thomasfgiella@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I received 1022 responses to my query concerning the usefulness of my daily HF/MF/VHF Radiowave Propagation Forecasts. Thanks much to all that participated.
> 
> Here is the breakdown:
> 
> MF- Yes 1020 No 2
> HF- Yes 1022 No 0
> VHF- Yes 101 No 5
> 
> I also received 36 requests asking that I once again begin producing the LF radiowave propagation forecast. I will give that consideration.
> 
> So the bottom line is that I will continue to produce my HF/MF/VHF (6M) forecasts on a daily basis.
> 
> 73 & GUD DX,
> Thomas F. Giella, NZ4O
> Retired Meteorologist & Solar Physicist
> Lakeland, FL, USA
> thomasfgiella@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 
> 
> NZ4O MF/HF/6M Radiowave Propagation Forecast: http://www.solarcycle24.org
> NZ4O Daily Condensed HF/6M Radiowave Propagation Forecast: http://www.wcflunatall.com/dailycondensedhfprop.htm
> NZ4O Daily Condensed MF Radiowave Propagation Forecast: http://www.wcflunatall.com/dailycondensedmfprop.htm
> NZ4O Solar Space Weather & Geomagnetic Data Archive: http://www.wcflunatall.com/nz4o1.htm
> NZ4O Solar Space Weather & Geomagnetic Data Dashboard: http://www.wcflunatall.com/nz4o2.htm
> NZ4O Solar Cycle 24 Forecast Discussion & Archive: http://www.wcflunatall.com/nz4o4.htm
> NZ4O 160 Meter (MF) Radio Propagation Theory Notes: http://www.wcflunatall.com/nz4o5.htm
> NZ4O Solar Space Weather & Geomagnetic Raw Forecast Data Links: http://www.wcflunatall.com/nz4o6.htm
> 
> 
> 
> I'm trying to determine if my "daily" HF, MF and VHF radiowave propagation
> forecasts are really useful for my fellow hams and SWL's. The forecasts are
> produced by me manually, using my understanding of the ionosphere at HF, MF
> VHF frequencies in all hemispheres, both N-S and E-W.
> 
> As there is no radiowave propagation software used, it is a very time
> consuming process. Of course I don't mind the time donated by me if the
> radiowave propagations are useful.
> 
> If you find the "daily" forecasts useful please email me directly at
> thomasfgiella@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx only with your observations and opinions.
> 
> Please use the following reporting format:
> 
> MF- Yes Or No
> HF- Yes Or No
> VHF- Yes Or No
> 
> If they are found not useful on a "daily" basis, I will resort to my 7 day
> period combined MF/HF/6M radiowave propagation forecast to be published only
> at http://www.solarcycle24.org every Friday at 0000 UTC.
> 
> Also one last time for year 2012:
> 
> These radiowave propagation forecasts are provided free of charge to the
> radio hobby communities but donations are graciously accepted. You can
> donate by going to http://www.paypal.com and clicking on the "Send Money"
> tab. My Paypal ID/email address is thomasfgiella@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx .
> 
> Or you can click on the Paypal "donate" button at
> http://www.solarcycle24.org .
> 
> 73 & GUD DX,
> Thomas F. Giella, NZ4O
> Retired Meteorologist & Solar Physicist
> Lakeland, FL, USA
> thomasfgiella@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 
> eMail Reflector Moderator & Owner
> 
> NZ4O MF/HF/6M (600-6 Meters) Radiowave Propagation Forecast:
> http://www.solarcycle24.org
> NZ4O Solar Space Weather & Geomagnetic Data Archive:
> http://www.wcflunatall.com/nz4o1.htm
> NZ4O Solar Space Weather & Geomagnetic Data Dashboard:
> http://www.wcflunatall.com/nz4o2.htm
> NZ4O Solar Cycle 24 Forecast Discussion & Archive:
> http://www.wcflunatall.com/nz4o4.htm
> NZ4O 160 Meter (MF) Radio Propagation Theory Notes:
> http://www.wcflunatall.com/nz4o5.htm
> NZ4O Solar Space Weather & Geomagnetic Raw Forecast Data Links:
> http://www.wcflunatall.com/nz4o6.htm
> Harmful Man Induced (Anthropogenic) Climate Change (Global Warming) Refuted:
> http://www.globalwarminglie.org 
> 
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