[50mhz] [VHF] Worst June ever?

[Bill W5WVO]

Dave B. wrote:
> John: Every season is different.  Lot of variables go into openings.
> From a PNW perspective, I'd rather it be quiet leading up to the
> Contest.  Like the E layer is charging up for it.  A wild week before
> the Contest, oft times it is a dud during the event.

So true! I hope it stays nice and dead for the next couple of days. Don't want 
it to peak too soon.

That said, I think this IS about the worst early season (May/June) I can 
remember since I started on the band in 2003, certainly for the western US. I 
see a LOT more openings on DX Sherlock in the eastern US than I do in the 
western, that's for sure. And so far, no double-hop at all this season from New 
Mexico.

If the ARRL VHF is a dud, hopefully the season will be a late bloomer and the 
CQWW will be a total blowout. :-) Here's hoping.

Bill W5WVO


>
> May started out pretty good up here.  Kinda slow right now.  We'll
> see what happens after summer solstice.  Too early to rate the month
> at this point.
>
> de Dave
>
>
> Dave Bernhardt, N7DB
> Boring, OR CN85uj
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