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AE5ME > PROP 13.10.15 02:43l 34 Lines 1278 Bytes #999 (0) @ USA
BID : 23762_AE5ME
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Subj: ARRL Propagation Bulletin Part 3
Path: IW8PGT<CX2SA<N9PMO<NS2B<N0KFQ<AE5ME
Sent: 151013/0107Z 23762@AE5ME.#NEOK.OK.USA.NOAM BPQ1.4.63
He expects increased solar wind on October 9-10, 16-17, 19-20 and
November 2-4.
John Van Dalen, N7AME of Everett, Washington wrote, "My read of the
last week have been disgusting to say the least. The East Coast
seems to be enjoying some propagation as does South America and the
lower 48. But it appears that Washington State is in a real slump
unless I have a radio problems or all three antenna have gone bad."
Yes, the high levels of geomagnetic disturbance this week have had a
disruptive effect on HF propagation. John reminds us of a useful
tool for propagation work, the online version of VOACAP:
http://www.voacap.com/prediction.html
It's easy to use and works great. The predicted mean sunspot number
for the month is already entered, so all you need are the two
endpoints of the path you want to look at.
Jon Jones, N0JK in Kansas reports a nice 6 meter opening during all
the geomagnetic upset:
"A surprise 6 meter F2 opening occurred the afternoon of October 7
between the Caribbean, Central America and Gulf Coast and Midwest
states.
"The solar flux was only 83, but the Boulder K index went to 7
causing a class G3 geomagnetic storm.
"Aurora was spotted in northern W9 and W0 at 1900z.
"Around 1925z FG8OJ was spotted to south Texas along with VP2ETE.
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