Conditions Non-existant!

[KB1TPX]

Is it just me, or have the conditions for Dx'ing diminished to about nothing everywhere?

 

[d1g1man]

Yup

 

[Radio Tech]

Sunspots are at an all time low. Give it 2 years.

 

[KB1TPX]

Yeah, I did some research just after posting and now I see why.
I'll just have to get more power and perhaps that Ham Ticket as well.

 

[N9RZD]

Yeah, I did some research just after posting and now I see why.
I'll just have to get more power and perhaps that Ham Ticket as well.

not much better on the ham bands either ;-)
sunspots are non existant , cycle is at an all time low


power does not propagation make , "Yoda"

 

[EDUK8TR]

DX across the "Big Pond" on 10/11m is very low at this time and doesn't look to improve anytime soon. Making contacts across several states does occur on a regular basis on some of the amateur bands. 20m, 40m, 60m & 80m to name a few. When you can catch it, there is some propagation internationally into Europe on 20m. So If you want some "DX" as defined in the amateur community, get involved in studying for your amateur ticket and upgrade to at least General level so you can take advantage of the bands alloted and get on the air and have a great time.

73
Wayne C.

 

[N9RZD]

DX across the "Big Pond" on 10/11m is very low at this time and doesn't look to improve anytime soon. Making contacts across several states does occur on a regular basis on some of the amateur bands. 20m, 40m, 60m & 80m to name a few. When you can catch it, there is some propagation internationally into Europe on 20m. So If you want some "DX" as defined in the amateur community, get involved in studying for your amateur ticket and upgrade to at least General level so you can take advantage of the bands alloted and get on the air and have a great time.

73
Wayne C.

I stand Corrected , i guess if you meant your day in day out 20 mtr activity. it would probably seem pretty cool to somebody who hasnt experienced it ,
and while you can work almost all of north america every night on the lower bands

i guess what i should have said , was , there is
nothing phenonemal going on on the ham bands either
sure, there are contacts to be made , but
It's been pretty dead by amateur standards also

by all means get your ticket , theres always something going on

73

 

[KB1TPX]

Oh yes, I'll certainly pursue the amateur license, there are local classes starting up shortly. It's a good, clean, safe hobby. I'm in a good location, here on the New Hampshire Seacoast, for getting "across the pond" too.

 

[KB1TPX]

By the way, HAM-SHACK.com is a good source. I'm answering my own questions and learning a lot.

 

[doctor]

Yep CB skip is down, November sometimes a bit of skip. All radio bands are down but there is hope coming.

I do work Europe in a window from 7 pm to 7:45 on 30 meters on ham bands in the evening.

DOCTOR/CDX795

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

According to SpaceWeather.com -- News and information about meteor showers, solar flares, auroras, and near-Earth asteroids a new sunspot has been detected and is growing rapidly.It's reversed magnetic field indicates that it IS in fact an indicator of the beginning of the new solar cycle and not a reminent of the last cycle.

 

[N9RZD]

According to SpaceWeather.com -- News and information about meteor showers, solar flares, auroras, and near-Earth asteroids a new sunspot has been detected and is growing rapidly.It's reversed magnetic field indicates that it IS in fact an indicator of the beginning of the new solar cycle and not a reminent of the last cycle.

saw that myself , YEE HAW , its about Freakin time !!!!

 

[KB1TPX]

Yes, it picked up late afternoon to dusk yesterday though, mostly southern states, on 27.025mhz. Nothing on sideband.

 

[unit_399]

I get good dx to the southeastern US every afternoon from 4 to 6 pm est. Sometimes as far north as New York, and as far west as Texas. CB channels 15 + 20. Also 26.935 to 26.955

- 399

 

[KB1TPX]

There must have been a solar flare, the conditions are great today!
Well, on the East Coast anyway.