Chapter 8: Propagation
Once a signal is traveling between antennas, how does it get from Point A to Point B? What makes bands open and close? How do the solar cycle and the seasons affect propagation? Section 7 introduces you to the exciting world of HF propagation.
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- Propagation - several introductory and basic propagation articles
- RSGB Propagation - thorough list of resources from the Radio Society of Great Britain
- AC6V Propagation Resource List - compilation of propagation links and resources
- Propagation Prediction Software - software package list on the AC6V Web site
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- Directories of Beacon Stations
- NCDXF Beacons - the Northern California DX Foundation maintains a world-wide system of beacons for hams to use for checking HF propagation
- PSK Reporter
- Reverse Beacon Network
- WSPRnet
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Solar Activity and Geophysical Information
- ARRL Propagation Bulletin
- HF Radio - real-time information and predictions
- Spaceweather - what’s going on around the Earth
- Weekly Solar Forecasts - by Dr. Tamitha Skov
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