The first positive reception this summer over 250 miles occurred today. KGØVL heard WW8II at 443 miles.

KGØVL: "Heard Bruce (WW8II) on cw today from Iowa during the 160 meter midday prop test. Was copied right on 1.899, using a 300hz roofing filter, mid level NR and APF."

WW8II as heard by KGØVL

Also WW8II detected KGØVL's signal.

WW8II: think I hear distortion on the signal most interesting.. INDEED that is what I heard when I thought I heard KG0VL .. I was using a700 hz filter and then a 250 hz filter
WW8II MOST INTERESTING INDEED !!!!

A 160 mile SSB QSO was made between AB4AM and WA4LDU

K5HFG reported hearing no signal and was heard by no one.