Simple QRP projects, 10m, 8m, 6m, 4m, FT8, 160m, WSPR, LF/MF, sub-9kHz, nanowaves and other random stuff, some not related to amateur radio.
15 Jun 2011
Scientists predict rare 'hibernation' of sunspots
For years, scientists have been predicting the Sun would by around 2012 move into solar maximum, a period of intense flares and sunspot activity, but lately a curious calm has suggested quite the opposite.
70 years is a long time to wait for maximum sunspot activity and most of us will be silent key when maximum returns. If the data is correct we will experience a change in the worlds climate with much colder weather in the northern hemisphere. Will the Thames freeze over again? I am not a climate expert, but is global warming the the least of our worries.
Good evening Roger, I am not really going to get to worried about the new. I am going to enjoy the solar ride for as long as it lasts. With my setup it is QRP and attic antennas so if and when the solar activity goes for a crash it will put my DX from getting overseas to just around the corner.
70 years is a long time to wait for maximum sunspot activity and most of us will be silent key when maximum returns. If the data is correct we will experience a change in the worlds climate with much colder weather in the northern hemisphere. Will the Thames freeze over again?
ReplyDeleteI am not a climate expert, but is global warming the the least of our worries.
Tony
Good evening Roger, I am not really going to get to worried about the new. I am going to enjoy the solar ride for as long as it lasts. With my setup it is QRP and attic antennas so if and when the solar activity goes for a crash it will put my DX from getting overseas to just around the corner.
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