Current Band Conditions
Live solar and propagation data updated regularly from HamQSL.com
Data includes Solar Flux, A-Index, K-Index, and propagation forecasts for HF bands
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Live solar and propagation data updated regularly from HamQSL.com
Data includes Solar Flux, A-Index, K-Index, and propagation forecasts for HF bands
Connect with operators worldwide using SSB, FM, and AM voice modes on various frequency bands.
Explore FT8, PSK31, RTTY, and other digital communication modes for long-distance contacts.
Ham radio serves critical communication needs during emergencies when other systems fail.
Communicate through amateur radio satellites and even bounce signals off the moon.
Amateur Radio HF bands for long-distance communication (US band allocations)
1.8 - 2.0 MHz
Night-time DX, local ragchewing
3.5 - 4.0 MHz
Regional and DX, popular for nets
7.0 - 7.3 MHz
Day & night DX, most popular band
10.1 - 10.15 MHz
CW & digital only, no voice
14.0 - 14.35 MHz
Premier DX band, worldwide contacts
18.068 - 18.168 MHz
Less crowded, good DX
21.0 - 21.45 MHz
Excellent DX during solar peaks
24.89 - 24.99 MHz
Hidden gem for DX
28.0 - 29.7 MHz
Long-range when open, FM simplex
Interference from other stations
Static or atmospheric noise
Who is calling me?
Acknowledgment of receipt
A contact/conversation
Location/address