From Dave G3YMC
The mails from Laurie and Rik on this subject are interesting. They show a
reflection layer for sky wave at some 60-80km, with a first hop skip distance a
little under 2000km. Perahps that explains why the current distance record is
not very much more than that. It also explains why the better equipped G
stations can relatively easily work Reino, whereas those of us with more modest
set-ups with relatively low antennas (and high angle radiation) have difficulty
even hearing him. Presumably 2 hops are required to work the USA.
Cheers Dave G3YMC
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