Yessir. Here in SW MO, I wasn't operating (just RXing) but I did hear a lot of UK, especially Ireland, Man and western Scotland, and some SE England. Things quieted for a time but then shifted to the U.S. west coast, running from San Diego up to Seattle over the duration of the band opening. I hadn't heard such conditions here in quite a while, so very enjoyable! Hopefully a sign of things to come with the new cycle.
Mike
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