Mike, here is a ground conductivity map. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:United_States_Effective_Ground_Conductivity_Map.png ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Sanburn" <mikesanb...@hotmail.com> To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" <irca@hard-core-dx.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 12:21:46 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots I think it might be a combination of any or all of the factors that you mentioned. You seem to be using good quality equipment for sure. There are times when there have been solar storms and the band is just a loud buzz so even locals sound horrible. I recall seeing a map once that showed the best and worst places as far as ground conductivity in North America goes. I would bet that can be found using Google. 73 Mike ________________________________ From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of billy brooks <wwbro...@windstream.net> Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 11:37 AM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] dx dead spots Hi all….. a topic that has always confounded me is the subject of “dx deadspots”. Literally geographic areas where nothing of a dx nature seems to penetrate. I’ve alluded to this in previous threads and blamed it on Antennas, sunspots, noise…… you know the usual suspects. I’ve even postulated that poor soil conductivity is a contributor. While much has been written on these topics (other than soils to my knowledge) I wonder If any of you have these same frustrations. Naturally I leave “ass time in the chair” as the last factor. We all know what that means when it comes to good dx. I’ll even go as far to express that having top notch gear Is useless if you don’t use it! nevertheless, the perception does exist that “location,location,blah,blah” may be a significant although unexplored factor plagueing all of us. Anyone else experience these blasé feelings? Bill brooks , Waynesburg,pa Drake r8a wellbrook ala1530lnp --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca IRCA Info Page - montreal.kotalampi.com<http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca> montreal.kotalampi.com This group is for those interested in AM (Broadcast Band) DXing, sponsored by the International Radio Club of America (IRCA) To see the collection of prior postings ... Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
