At 03:37 10/8/2009, you wrote: >I'm not a beneficiary of all this trans-polar largesse but certainly >low sunspot activity has something to do with it. The new toys where >you can see the signal help too. >
I think that's it in a nutshell Pete. This solar minimum has gone on and on, beyond anything in our lifetimes. Yes, we've become more experienced DXers, and the new toys help, but I feel that the basic DX is better, and the long solar minimum seems the prime suspect. best wishes, Nick ***************************** Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC Canada _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com