[SixClub] "Radio-Active" Solar Flare

[Pete]

Probably not very effective under Au conditions, but anything is worth a try, I suppose. Detecting with Weak Signal optimized modes is not the same as overcoming tremendous noise generated by an authentic Au event. CW is hands-down, THE most effective mode in that environment.
Noise levels of S9+60db over can be common during active Aurora.
I personally prefer watching a good show than trying to play radio during one. They're rare at these latitudes, but unforgettable if you're fortunate to catch one.

-Pete / NL7XM
_________________________ <doc at kd4e.com> wrote:
> It sounds like a good opportunity to try some digital modes, especially those that are optimized for such conditions.
> 
> 
>> At the least point those beams North and listen for the Auroral buzz.
>> I've worked Alaska, Japan, but no Europeans on Au.  CW is more effective
>> (and much easier to understand than SSB) and you can work stations that
>> are right down in the noise. Actually stations that are no stronger than
>> the noise. They sometimes just show up as a change in the sound of that
>> background noise.
>> 
>> Hope for the best!
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> Roger (K8RI)
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