Using my inverted L, which has 35 radials, I decided to monitor WVOC, 560 AM, 5 KW, non-directional daytime, Columbia, SC, approximately 180 straight-line miles away, for any D-Layer change. The shadow passed directly over them, and at this QTH we were about 70%. I made occasional note of audible signal strength an hour before, then 10 minutes during their event, and for ~15 minutes afterwards. I did notice a perceptible audio improvement during the 10 minute window coinciding with their passing of the shadow, but not enough S- meter change to confirm any reportable data. Their signal audio then went back to pre-event levels. So, even though slight, the atmosphere apparently did adjust.
Ham Hicks, KB4BR Wilmington, NC -----Original Message----- From: Topband [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of K1FZ-Bruce Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 2:59 PM To: Topband <[email protected]> Subject: Topband: Ecipse Even though Maine was not in the Eclipse path, noticed noise in the West direction was below S-meter zero on 160 meter antennas. Normal lowest noise is East out over the Atlantic ocean.. 73 Bruce-K1FZ http://www.qsl.net/k1fz/beverage_antenna.html _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
