[WVDXA] Working 4X on 160/W8TN Ramblings

[Clark L. Stewart]

Jerry,

       Thanks for the great tips on working 4X on Top Band.  I was mostly 
ragging on Hal prior to his current trip (with you) to 4X.  I'm sure I'll 
snag one of the 4X guys some time.  But, I'll keep your tips handy just to 
remind myself of how to do it.

       Sorry you will miss the CQ WW 160 event this year but hope you have 
another wonderful trip to 4X.  Take care and travel safe.  We'll look for 
you when you return.


Clark, W8TN


At 08:22 AM 1/10/2008 -0500, you wrote:
>When to work 4X on 160? There are a handful of 4X's on 160. Might
>want to try CQ WW 160 CW Contest last full weekend in January.
>
>I've had success workng 4X in March around the Equinox (about 21
>March). Equal Day=Night, world-wide propagation conditions nearly
>the same everywhere.
>
>Currently, 4X Sunrise is 0439Z or 2339 EST. There should be a peak
>in signals on 160/80 about +/- 30 minutes of 4X Sunrise. This is
>short path.
>
>Best thing to do is watch DX spotting network to see who might
>be on-the-air from 4X.
>
>W8TN site very informative and well-done.
>
>I'm off to 4X with Hal's group. Get back just in time to miss
>CQ WW 160. No Big Thing.
>
>Good Hunting de Jerry
>K8OQL
>Romney, WV