[Lowfer] Good daytime condx! - Antenna stabilty during rain here

[John Andrews]

Andy,

> On propagation; Solar cycle 24 appears to be slowly becoming
> active. A CME was detected today which is forecast to affect the
> " K " index with rising numbers either Mon. or Tues. I haven't 
> been around on LF during an active Solar cycle, so it will be
> interesting to watch propagational changes during this cycles
> upswing.

You <<may>> find yourself wishing for the present good old days. We 
certainly were for a few years at the peak of the last cycle. We would 
lose anything resembling long-haul propagation for days and weeks. 
Things would just start to recover, and another CME or two would start 
things all over again.

One silver lining for those available during the daytime is the enhanced 
LF prop sometimes provided by a good-size event. That's how Dex and I 
did the WOLF contact in early afternoon over a 680 mile path.

So continue to enjoy the quiet times. On the other hand, maybe the Hifer 
activity will pick up again when the sun gets active!

John, W1TAG