[ARC5] Test

[mstangelo at comcast.net]

I live by the ocean in Northern NJ. We haven't had the snow that New England has received what is on the ground has not melted/sublimated because of the cold weather.

I have a foot of ice and snow in my yard.

Haven't noticed any changes on 80 meters. I've been doing lots of listening on the LF beacon band because noise levels are low.

I have to use outside antennas because indoor antenna pick up digital noise.

Mike N2MS

> Let's hear from all the Forum members the conditions where your located. Has
> anyone been on the air and how is propagation with snow as a ground reflector?

No. That wouldn't help much....and blowing snow can create a lot of "snow 
static". We haven't had that problem here this year.

> How are conditions in Michigan, Idaho, Texas, etc.?

Band conditions are very bad, in addition to the constant 20dB over S-9 
noise level on 80.

> Regards to all and I hope all are safe and warm!

Doing OK. I have a really bad cold right now. I've been completely miserable 
for the past couple of days.

vy 73,

Ken W7EKB