Using PropView, I have generated a set of short-path and long-path propagation forecasts between each of the 10 continental US call areas and the Andaman Islands; these forecasts are accessible via http://www.ambersoft.com/Amateur_Radio/VU4
PropView uses IONCAP as its propagation engine, and produces a graphical display emulating the propagation charts once published in QST that show likely openings across a 24-hour UTC day. These forecasts were made using optimistic parameters, on the assumption that most DXers would rather not miss an opening, even if it means being QRV when one doesn't materialize. Experience has shown these predictions to be reasonable on the bands between 40m and 10m. Each QTH's solar position is also shown across the day; the periods of common darkness will be of interest to low-band DXers. For those not located in a US call area or for those wishing to modify the parameters, you can easily generate your own forecast. PropView is free, and available via http://www.qsl.net/propview/ ; it includes IONCAP. 73, Dave, AA6YQ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
