AlphaFive
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Here is a question that occupies my mind at times. I have the most basic understanding that for a low frequency transmission (anything well below 30Mhz.) to travel it's longest distance, the best atmospheric conditions would generally be after dark, and cold...
With that most basic understanding, the question arises, as to who should have the cold and dark? The transmitter, or the receiver? Say, it is 4:00 a.m. EDT in New York City, someone has their fantastic receiver up and functioning. But, it is 10:00 in the morning in Norway, the sun is well up for the day. For the transmission to be successfully received, will the sun being out in Norway negatively affect the transmission? Or, does the fact the receiver is still in the cool darkness overcome that hardship at the transmission site?
Help my simple mind grasp this concept. Thank you.
With that most basic understanding, the question arises, as to who should have the cold and dark? The transmitter, or the receiver? Say, it is 4:00 a.m. EDT in New York City, someone has their fantastic receiver up and functioning. But, it is 10:00 in the morning in Norway, the sun is well up for the day. For the transmission to be successfully received, will the sun being out in Norway negatively affect the transmission? Or, does the fact the receiver is still in the cool darkness overcome that hardship at the transmission site?
Help my simple mind grasp this concept. Thank you.