HF Conditions
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⚠ Work in progress — an experimental estimate from this site's own data, not an official forecast. May disagree with HamQSL and other sources; use both.
Calculated Band Conditions
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HamQSL Band Conditions
Real MUF Data
Local MUF
Global MUF Max (Best on earth)
Solar & Geomagnetic Data (Tap/click for SFI, 304A, A-index & K-index for more info)
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GOES 16 X‑Ray Data
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Solar Wind & Possible Band Impact
Solar-wind speed
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Speed-based estimate, adjusted for approximate geomagnetic latitude. A sustained southward Bz and rising Kp can make the impact worse.
On 6 and 2 meters, strong activity may also create auroral propagation.
Source:
NOAA SWPC Real-Time Solar Wind
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Local MUF — 12h History (30 min)
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NetLogger — Active HF Nets
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Day/Night Map (Click the map for a more detailed map)
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D-Region Absorption Prediction
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Highest Freq. Affected by 1 dB Absorption at the worst spot on the map
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At the worst spot on the map, estimated signal loss is:
3 MHz - -- dB loss • 5 MHz - -- dB loss • 7 MHz - -- dB loss • 10 MHz - -- dB loss • 15 MHz - -- dB loss • 20 MHz - -- dB loss • 25 MHz - -- dB loss • 30 MHz - -- dB loss • 35 MHz - -- dB loss
At W5NF (Station 1) location, estimated signal loss is:
3 MHz - -- dB loss • 5 MHz - -- dB loss • 7 MHz - -- dB loss • 10 MHz - -- dB loss • 15 MHz - -- dB loss • 20 MHz - -- dB loss • 25 MHz - -- dB loss • 30 MHz - -- dB loss • 35 MHz - -- dB loss
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Space Weather Conditions on NOAA Scales
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RSolar X-ray Flux (Radio Blackouts) — degrades HF radio communication
SSolar Proton Flux (Solar Radiation Storms) — degrades HF radio, especially near the poles
GGeomagnetic Activity (Geomagnetic Storms) — can disturb HF propagation and create aurora
24-Hour Observed Maximums
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Space Weather Overview — Last 24 Hours
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GOES X-ray Flux (1-8 Å)
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Solar Proton Flux (>=10 MeV)
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Planetary K-index
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Source: NOAA SWPC
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Stations
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Ranch Almanac
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