[Spooks] DXing stations other than m8a and v2a in Ohio, Indiana possible?

[Zack Widup]

We're at the bottom of the sunspot cycle right now and anything below 10 
MHz is going to be iffy.  The lower frequency stuff really requires bigger 
antennas to detect the really weak signals.

Try listening for XSL some morning on 4153, 6250, 6417, 6445, 8313, 8588, 
8703.5 USB.  I have been able to hear them on most frequencies lately. 
8703.5 has been very weak.

These come from Japan.

73, Zack

On Mon, 1 Oct 2007, Raymond Brey wrote:

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> Fellow dxers.... I seem to be unable to pick up even a trace of anything other than v2a and m8a.  Is is even possible that with a really excellent antenna, I might be able to detect something else?  What other stations should I be able to hear?  Also, would testing propagation around sunrise and sunset help?  Just curious if my problems are equipment related or if there are just very few broadcasts targeted at the central USA.
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> Does anyone think that on the whole numbers broadcasts are becoming obsolete or reduced in number?
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> Your thoughts?
>
> Ray