07/14/2016
July 12 brought exciting times to VHF enthusiasts, when strong E skip
propagation and a maximum usable frequency (MUF) approaching 200 MHz opened
things up on 2 meters. Often a good indicator of favorable propagation above 6
meters is changing conditions on the FM broadcast band.
Signals of distant FM stations overtaking those of the local stations can be a
useful indicator that favorable propagation may be on its way for 2 meters. On
July 12, stations in the Northeast, Midwest, and Southwest were the primary
beneficiaries on 2 meters. Tropospheric propagation may also have been in play
for some contacts.
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