>All in all, though, the dreams many of us had for the X-band failed to materialize. Based on what I'd read about band conditions in past decades, I was halfway anticipating that if there were, say, three stations on a frequency, each with 1kw, they'd be constantly fading in and out with each other, the far ones mixing with the near. No real dominant, just like a remarkably uncluttered graveyard channel. In reality, the one or two nearest stations are L&C, and the ones on the other side of the continent are never heard. At least, that's the way it's been for me<<
Some X Banders do well with skip if there is not a huge dominant station on the channel. Good ones here 1610, 1630, 1690, and 1700, but ones like 1640 or 1660 are tough as the stations are too strong and dominant, plus there are too many stations on the channel. It would have been nice with only 3 on each frequency, but in reality several frequencies because GYers here. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager _______________________________________________ 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