The ionoshere is what helps with HF (3 to 30 mHz) propagation. Atmosherics can sometimes help with vhf propagation. That's referred to as "troposphereic propagation". Famously, at certain times, one can reach Hawaii from the shore of CA. Really dig the music. Also dig the scenery! You live in a beautiful place!
Thank you for reaching out. I'm a bit of a recluse, and rarely do meet and greets. It's nothing personal against anyone, I typically keep to myself. But, you're welcome to shoot me a message over on Instagram.
I am as well, I don’t have any social media besides RU-vid. Do you have an email? Maybe I could get your call sign or hit you on SNARS or a local simplex? I understand the opsec here. Im starting local sota pota work and want to make some local contacts