[Lowfer] SIW lowfer QRV

[JD]

Finally got a chance to take the radio to the field this afternoon for the 
first time in three weeks.  Sure enough, there was SIW!  Not much visible on 
the QRSS30 Argo session, but the signal was much clearer on the QRSS60 
session.  There was a fade beginning just before sunset, so I let it 
continue to capture while I came to town for supper.  On my way back out now 
to see what's what, and may try for either MP or EAR tonight, depending on 
noise levels.  Can't stay out too late this time, though, so there may not 
be time to look for everyone I'd like to see tonight.

Also this afternoon, when I looked for HiFERs, I managed copy of USC, SIW 
QRSS, SIW slant, MP, EH, and NC, with traces of what may have been 7P (too 
few pieces to ID, alas).  Just before 5PM CDT, I saw bifurcation on both SIW 
HF signals for the first time, lasting about three minutes.  The second copy 
of the signal was from a lengthening path, about 1.5 Hz below the original 
on slant mode, but closer to 2 Hz below on the QRSS signal, which struck me 
as interesting.  Anyone into VHF who's aware of any sporadic-E clouds this 
afternoon, or alien motherships, or anything?

73
John