[Elecraft] OT but not really that much

[Dauer, Edward]

I wonder if those who understand the full physics of ionospheric phenomena and their relationship to radio frequency propagation – which I do not – have considered the coincidence of apparently unusual 6 meter openings with a phenomenon called STEVE – Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement.  It is apparently a new and not well understood phenomenon.  I have not been able to find enough information to correlate STEVE’s appearances with the unusual openings.  That some of sporadic E is auroral is at least suggestive.  In any case, STEVE has become an ionospheric celebrity on the Internet of late . . .   Interesting.


Ted, KN1CBR