[160m] New to 160m

[Burch Akin]

Thank you for all the responses to my email.  I also have a couple more =
"newbie" questions.

1)  Are DX contacts mostly done on CW or is there also SSB DX activity.  =

2)  My understanding was the "DX" window was 1.830 to 1.850 but I only =
hear local stations in this space.  Is this normal?
3)  When is the best time to operate 160?  I know the night time is when =
the band is active but are there "peak" times when the band is in better =
shape?
4)  How does 160 work with the current sun spot cycle?  Is it like other =
HF bands whereas the more sun spots, the better?  I have heard that =
maybe the opposite it correct?

Just trying to understand how the TOP band works.  I play around quite a =
bit on 80 meters and mostly chase DX.  I have checked into a worked all =
states net on 160 about a week ago and had a lot of fun.  I worked 8 =
states but haven't checked in to the net since because the stations were =
very weak.  I guess the conditions were good the one night I did check =
in.  I will keep trying!

Burch Akin
K4QXX

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