[Lowfer] NC Pest in Alabama

[Dexter McIntyre, W4DEX]

Les, 

It's great to have a receive antenna that really works isn't it?

LF propagation has been rather strange lately.  The fellows in Europe
have notice this also.  Mid range paths seem to be enhanced while DX
paths are down.  Also mid day propagation appears to be above normal. 
John, W1TAG, had an excellent signal from NC at 11 a.m. EST.  We noticed
a complete drop out of the signal about 11:53 with it gradually
returning a while later.  John found that a minor solar flare occurred
at this time.

I checked on NC just before sunset.  The coil tuning was slightly high
but the signal measured only .5 db down from peak resonance so I didn't
retune it.  Input power was 0.99 watt  (16.25V @ 61 ma).

Dex

Les Rayburn wrote:
> 
> I never thought I'd see the day when Dex's signal could be classified a "pest"
> here in Alabama. Tonight, while looking for BAT's signal, I have a solid
> copy on
> NC ever since about an hour prior to sundown.
> 
> The signal here is literally almost as strong as JDH's has been in the past...
> 
> At a little over 300 miles, this might not be amazing, but this path has
> always been
> difficult for both Dex and I for most of the past two seasons. Now, he's
> practically a local.
> 
> No trace of BAT here yet. Seems strange considering nearly an amp of antenna
> current. But then again, WA has yet to make an appearance here either
> and he routinely has an amp of current.
> 
> Still looking....
> 
> 73,
> 
> Les
> 
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