On Sat, 29 Sep 2001 "n3drk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > is there something out there that can teach me the basics propagation > to the extent that it will be practical? I am not interested in learning > what each layer does and when the 80 mtr is open etc. But the more > practical side for my dxing.... > > tnx >
The ARRL Handbooks and Antenna Books are a good place to begin. There are several dedicated books on propagation from the basic to in depth. Knowing what each layer does is pretty basic. Without a better definition of what you want to know, it is hard to be more specific. Propagation is an extremely complex issue, depending on sunspot activity, season, time of day, and frequency. As you learn more, you will want to know about Long Path, Skew Paths, and how ionosphere disturbances impact propagation. The solution to any problem begins with a *complete and accurate* description of the problem. It would help to know what bands / modes you are considering for starters. Tom N4KG ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DX-NEWS: Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-news DX-CHAT: Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives available at http://www.mail-archi
