July 2016

Propagation Summary

On June 17, the RSGB reported good reception on 6 Metres, but the rest of the HF band has been disturbed by Coronal Hole activity, particularly on 14-15 June.  Sporadic E conditions, however, have produced some good VHF propagation, mainly on the last week in June

Propagation Forecast up to 16 July

Solar activity is expected to be at very low to low levels for the forecast period.

The Solar flux is expected to be at normal to moderate levels with high levels likely on 04-07 July and again on 16 July due to Coronal Hole High Speed Stream (CH HSS) activity.

Geomagnetic field activity is expected to be at unsettled to active levels from 02-03 July, 07-12 July and 14-15 July.  G1-Minor storm levels are likely on 02-03 July and 11 July due to recurrent CH HSS activity.  www.swpc.noaa.gov/   See also, Glenn Hauser’s DX Listening digest at: www.worldofradio.com or bit.ly/dxlatest

Meteor showers in July 2016
Piscis Austrinids:  (Southern Hemisphere shower) Active: July 15 - August 10, Maximum: July 28
Southern Aquariids Active: July 12 - August 23. Maximum: July 30
Capricornids:  Active: July 03 - August 15 Maximum: July 30. 

More details can be found at: bit.ly/meteorprop Also thanks to Mike Terry for updates.
See also The DX Program on Mersey Retro Radio. www,merseyretro.com Fridays to Mondays at 1000 UTC.