Hannes Coetzee, ZS6BZP

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Propagation Report from Hannes Coetzee, ZS6BZP

24 November, 2008

Hannes Coetzee, ZS6BZP, reports that the expected solar activity will be very low.

The geomagnetic field is expected to be at unsettled levels until 26 November, after which quiet levels are expected. The expected Effective Sun Spot number for the coming week will be less than 5.

20 m will provide the best opportunities for DX. There is a possibility of 15 and 20m openings towards India from about 12:00 and 15:00 CAT respectively.

Contacts with New Zealand will be very challenging. At 08:00, weak 20m contacts may be possible with Australia. From 08:00 weak contacts with Peru may be possible on 20m for a few minutes.

Brazil may be worked on 15m from 12:00 and on 20 m from 18:00. From 16:00 there may be weak 15 and 20m openings towards Europe. Contacts with the USA east coast are possible on 15m from 18:00.

10 MHz is looking promising in the late afternoon and after dark for the CW and digital enthusiasts.

Local conditions are going to be good on 40 m during daytime. 80m may perform well during the early mornings and late afternoons over the shorter distances, e.g. between ZS5 and ZS6. 30m may perform well during the middle of the day between ZS6 and ZS1.

80m is the frequency of choice in the evenings.
With summer here, thunderstorms and static discharges may provide challenging conditions.

Remember that this is only a prediction and that HF always has the capability to surprise you, but you will never know unless you switch your rig on, listen and also call CQ.

Please visit www.spaceweather.co.za for further information.

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