Yes Lee I guess we have all seen as in my case enhancement from here to VK under those conditions including places like KH0, JD1 etc. locals for you guys. However the very best of conditions I have seen is when the K index stays very low at 0 or max 1 for several days. Then the big US openings can happen and I can end up working all states in a week contest. If it times correctly with a contest. Bring it on. 73 Clive GM3POI
-----Original Message----- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Lee STRAHAN Sent: 08 December 2017 17:38 To: topBand List Subject: Topband: Big 160m openings just before K index spikes I have also seen big openings here in Oregon just prior to a big solar event. If I recall correctly it was when I worked the A4 which is huge from the Pacific Northwest. Lee K7TJR _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband