Best Conditions For DXing
Function of 11 year sunspot cycle
Going into trough of current cycle – Poor Conditions
WWV, Internet propagation forecasts (free)
Seasonal Conditions: Season vs. Band
Winter      160 – 20m
Spring        40 - 6
Summer     20 - 6
Fall        40 - 10
Time Of Day
Early morning (11-1600Z)          80-20m
Mid-morning to mid-afternoon (16-2200Z)      20-10
Late afternoon to Sunset (22-0300Z)      20-10
Night time to Early Morning (03-1000Z)   160-40