Well Bob my own experience these days when working NA stations is that the peak occurs at least 3 hours after Sunset and at least 3 hours before Sunrise. (and that is obviously not a Tropical path)
Years ago there was definitely a peak both at their Sunset and our Sunrise, typically around 10dB . . . but I don't think I have noticed that for around a decade. As mentioned previously, signals seem to actually drop off around Sunrise (both ways) I obviously have no idea what has brought about this change . . . just one of the many mysteries of 160m Propagation ! Roger G3YRO _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
