Re: [VHFcontesting] AU - How near for VHF prop ?

[WBR WF4R <wbr@verizon.net>]

Charles.Morrison@apcc.com wrote:

> Aurora range question:
>
> The noaa.gov site states
> " ( Keep in mind that aurora can still be viewed when it's position is 4
> to 5 degrees of latitude away from the viewer,
>            although it will appear [at ] about 20 degrees above the
> horizon.)"
>
> Q: >>>>How far away from the visual Aurora can VHF QSOs be made ?<<<< By
> degrees or miles/km.
>
>
>
>      According to the link on the N1BUG page, there was some aurora down
> to about 59degrees latitude last night.
> But, no spots were found for NA VHF QSOs.
>
>
> Charles Morrison
>
> Amateur Radio callsign: N1RR
>
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Very interesting considering how few sun spots there have been.  Also 
very interesting question. Tnx, 73, Bill, WF4R, FM16ts

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