I've only been back on the air for about 6 months and am brand new to QRP Fox Hunting but...
I am guessing that what I'm experiencing right now is the lowest point of the solar cycle (I hope!) on a band extremely affected by the same. I haven't worked a fox in the 3 hunts I've participated in, thus far - and didn't even hear a fox or hound, last night. Some of that is surely my lack of experience, some of it is the known problems with my antenna but I'm hoping most of that is due to conditions.
I think if any rule change is in order, it would be: No poor or variable conditions on 40 meters. None. Zero-tolerance. I want it stopped and I want it stopped NOW.
Lloyd - I'm trusting you or Doc to take care of this. Please let me know when you're done.
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Kip N6NVP