[Hallicrafters] Assistance With Winnipeg Relay

[Duane Fischer, W8DBF]

Hi All, 	

	For some reason, I am experiencing almost constant problems in hearing the
Canadian relay, VE4WI in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Craig has a two element mini-beam
and a HT-41, so he has the oomph to make the journey easily. 	
	
Today I could not hear him at all, not on the Mosley TA-33 at 55 feet pointed
northwest, not on the IAC double bazooka wire with east/west orientation or on
the Hustler 6BTV. He was heard by W5JT in Corydon, Indiana. 	

	Now my question: (for those who may not realize why I am asking this, I am
totally blind) 	
	
What is the distance in statute miles from Flint, Michigan to Winnipeg,
Manitoba, Canada?  Then what is the distance from Corydon, Indiana (near
Louisville, KY) to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada? Finally, what is the distance
from Flint, MI to Corydon, IN? 	
	
I have difficulty in hearing different stations in different portions of the
country from time to time, but never on such a consistent basis. Even allowing
for propagation quirks, I have never experienced this problem with the Winnipeg
area in the past. It may all be an academic mute point, but I am curious as to
what role literal distance may be playing in the skip equation. 		
	
Thanks.  	
	
Duane W8DBF	
dfischer at usol.com