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☀ Solar
SFI 121
SN 99
A 11
K 2 Quiet
X-Ray C3.2
Wind 511.2 km/s
Aurora 3
Updated 15:30 UTC HamQSL · N0NBH
Day 80/40m Fair 30/20m Good 17/15m Fair 12/10m Fair
Night 80/40m Good 30/20m Good 17/15m Fair 12/10m Poor

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Getting Your First License

Start here for ham radio basics, study tips, beginner equipment, and earning your first amateur radio license.

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