[50mhz] [VHF] Worst June ever?

[richard allen]

So, Bill.  I agree that I would like it to wait 'til Saturday.  

Why do you think the Europeans have been having such an apparent field day?

Richard W5SXD

"Bill W5WVO" <w5wvo at cybermesa.net> wrote:
(2009/06/09 15:54)

>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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