stupid question

[Bob Nelson]

>>the sun's light suppresses
> some signals.

Speaking of which...aren't there occasionally DX "finds" during eclipses?

On 10/25/05, Dashing Dave <conan72_1999@yahoo.com> wrote:
> It's due to the sun's effect on the atmosphere.  Solar radiation suppresses
> all electronic transmissions.  During particularly active Solar Flare
> cycles...entire power grids have been knocked out.  In this case - during
> the daytime hours in your geographic location - the sun's light suppresses
> some signals.  When night falls - the same signal travels much much farther
> and with greater clarity.  This is why many AM stations have to turn down
> their transmitter power at night - so they aren't broadcasting outside their
> designated area.
>