[WIham] VHF Propagation Maps

[Paul A. Ramey]

Thank you Todd.

Great info!!

Paul, WG0G

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Todd Sprinkmann" <sprinkies at excel.net>
To: "Wisconsin Ham Radio" <wiham at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 10:08 AM
Subject: [WIham] VHF Propagation Maps


>    Hi again,
> 
>    For those who are interested in working farther on VHF 
> and UHF, here's two links we pay close attention to.   
> 
>    http://www.mountainlake.k12.mn.us/ham/aprs/path.cgi?map=na 
> is a real-time indicator.   It assesses path lengths based off 
> APRS station reports.   It can toss out some false info from 
> time to time, but overall, it's a useful tool.   This map should 
> become more and more yellow/orange as we head into 
> Saturday and beyond.   Refresh it frequently and notice how 
> often times, the color improves some toward the overnight 
> hours and thru mid-morning.   
> 
>    http://www.dxinfocentre.com/tropo.html is what many 
> refer to as "The Hepburn Tropo Forecast Maps"   These 
> are one person's forecast of what he thinks propagation 
> may be on V/UHF, based on what he sees on weather maps.   
> They update about 1pm every day, and it's interesting to see 
> how the trends change.  
>   The current forecast for Sat. right thru next Tuesday indicates 
> a solid chance for enhancement.   So keep your ears open 
> and make sure to make some noise on the bands. 
> 
>    73,
>    Todd  KC9BQA   EN63ao   40 N of Milwaukee
>    www.kc9bqa.com  For Frequent VHF/UHF Updates
>    www.wivuch.com  WI V/UHF County Hunters Award  
>   
> 
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