[Elecraft] Another dumb one- Sunspot cycle

[Milt Jensen, N5IA]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron D'Eau Claire" <rondec at easystreet.com>

>>>> The downside of the sunspot cycle is simply another opportunity to
learn about the minimum period.<<<<


No one has mentioned it yet but I and many others like me are licking our
lips in anticipation of the upcoming minimum.  We thrive on the challenges
presented by TOPBAND, 160 Meters.

We practice our skills, trying new antennas both on receive and transmit,
and spend primarily the winter nights and early mornings looking for
contacts around the world.

Yes, there are still many unknowns regarding the propagation of signals on
the lower bands, especially 160 Meters.

So, rather than bemoaning the coming "minimum", look forward to improved
conditions and an opportunity to explore one of the last frontiers of
Amateur Radio.  I guarantee you will be surprised at the activity, the
comaraderie of TopBand enthusiasts, and the knowledge you will gain of
antenna systems and propagation.

See you all on this season.

de Milt, N5IA