Amazingly Poor Propagation

[ChrisSmolinski]

Interesting how the high K index allowed folks to hear stations they normally don't. I've heard MW DXers refer to high K index as "stirring the gumbo", bringing in stations not usually received.

FWIW, this morning I'm hearing the A beacon on 2097 for the first time since May. Summer really is over.

[Oliver]

Article in regards to the current conditions.

Created: 08/31/2015 11:11 AM WDIO.com 
By: Jon Ellis

Weather Conditions Causing TV, FM Reception Issues

Weather conditions are causing trouble for many TV viewers and FM radio listeners in the Northland.

The hot, humid, and hazy weather causes TV and FM radio signals to travel much farther than normal, bringing in stations from hundreds of miles away.  Those distant signals can interfere with reception of local stations.

This type of atmospheric phenomenon is known as "tropospheric ducting" and occurs every summer, but seems to be more extreme for the past few days.  Though some radio and TV hobbyists enjoy seeing how many stations they can receive, the unusual reception is an annoyance for viewers who simply want to receive their regular programming.

Some Iron Range viewers have reported seeing stations from Fargo and Sioux Falls on channel 13 instead of WIRT.  The issue can also affect cable systems, since many cable systems receive our signal over the air.

Both WDIO and WIRT are broadcasting at full power.  Unfortunately, there's little viewers can do other than wait until conditions improve.  Reception conditions can vary throughout the course of the day.

Source: http://www.wdio.com/article/stories/s3893342.shtml
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