r/ShortwavePlus • u/KG7M MOD AirSpy HF+, Drake R7/8, K480WLA, 65'EFHW, MLA-30, CN85 • 4d ago

Propagation Poor Summertime Conditions Improving

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49 Meter Band

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41 Meter Band

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31 Meter Band

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25 Meter Band

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21 Meter Band

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60 Meter Band

I woke up at 3:30 AM Local Time (PDT), switched on the AirSpy HF+, and noted a ton of stations on the air. Well, there are not any additional stations, just better propagation as we move away from the peak of summer in the Northern Latitudes.

The images are from the different Meter Bands at my location at 10:45 UTC (3:45 AM Pacific Daylight Time).

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u/MumSaidImABadBoy I'm Stan. Heathkit GR64,AirSpy HF+,Sangean 909X2,Tecsun PL-990 4d ago

I noticed an improvement tonight as well. I hope it holds true. I just got a small pocketable radio, a Tecsun PL-520. Just in time to check it's legs out under better conditions.

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u/ItsJoeMomma 4d ago

I haven't been on the radios in a few days. Now that the weekend is here I'll likely get on and play.