[Lowfer] WA copied in London 185.3

[Mitch Powell]

> Was wondering if there have been many summer nights
> when the noise is low and my signal is not there?

When the noise is low - your signal is there - so there
is no question that we get the mileage for the full 12 months.
Preparing for the August captures now (being my usual optimistic self !)



> 
> Was hoping that Mike's signal would show up.

I was hoping same - I know where TAG and VD should appear on the screen,
relative to your signal - so - if Mike is 185.303 - he should be on that
screen.
> 
> Is the signal appearing slightly less than 1 Hz above WA (on two of the
> frames) that pesky "intruder" or is that JR? If it's the intruder this could
> indicate propagation at 630 mi (Mike's distance) is not nearly as good as
> 530mi (at least last night).

I find quite a difference in signal propagation from here (London) to the
East when compared to the stations from the West. I have usually copied Lyle
and Bryce in the late evening ( before midnight), while the stations from
the NorthEast (like yourself) peak in the early morning hours.
But - noise level is highest in the evening hours (TVs, dimmers, etc) when I
would hope to see Mike. Then, after midnight you appear and stay until your
sunrise...... but I usually don't get Western captures at that time.

> 
> Glad to see the noise forecast is low for the next few days.

Yep - I keep watching that lightning site
http://www.lightningstorm.com/ls2/gpg/lex1/mapdisplay_free.jsp
and plan accordingly.

See you tonight !!!

73
Mitch VE3OT