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☀ Solar
SFI 125
SN 85
A 7
K 2 Quiet
X-Ray C2.1
Wind 433.1 km/s
Aurora 2
Updated 22:30 UTC HamQSL · N0NBH
Day 80/40m Fair 30/20m Good 17/15m Good 12/10m Fair
Night 80/40m Good 30/20m Good 17/15m Good 12/10m Poor

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Antennas & Propagation

Explore ham radio antennas, propagation, signal behavior, and improving radio performance.

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    • 327 posts
    trapped vertical vs simple dipole for 40m — is it even worth the hassle
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  2. VHF/UHF Antennas

    Talk about VHF and UHF antennas, repeaters, mobile setups, and signal optimization.
    • 315 posts
    NMO mount on truck roof vs mag mount — finally made the switch and some thoughts
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  3. Propagation & Band Conditions

    Discuss propagation, band openings, solar activity, and how conditions affect ham radio communication.
    • 346 posts
    solar flux finally doing something interesting — 20m was wild last night
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