Ionospheric D Layer absorption attenuates radio signals, mainly below 10 MHz. Here is how it is caused and when. Read more
Tag: hamradio
Why Ionosphere Virtual Height is Important in HF Propagation
You have probably heard people talk about ionosphere virtual height. What is it and why is it important for HF propagation? Read more
Reading QST Magazine for Fifty Years
I have been reading QST magazine for more than fifty years, since I was first licensed in 1967. How has it changed over time, and why? Read more
Oblique Radio Rays Bend Back to Earth
So, how exactly do oblique radio rays bend as they transit the ionosphere and return to earth? Let’s find out. Read more
Radio Wave Refraction in the Ionosphere
Radio wave refraction depends on density of free electrons and frequency. Skip distance is tied to refractive index and height. Read more
Understand Radio Waves in Various Media
Let’s understand radio waves, and how they behave is different media including solid wire, free space and plasma. Read more
Basic HF Radio Propagation Refresher
Let’s do a level set on basic HF radio propagation through the ionosphere and around the world. Read more
My Radio Propagation Explorations
My radio propagation explorations have driven me to understand more about how this wonderful phenomena actually works. Read more
My IoT Controllers with NodeMCU
Over the past six years, I have used NodeMCU for my IoT Controllers. Cheap, cheerful and very functional. Let’s dig in. Read more
ANAN-7000 DLE MKII Review – Six Months In
A year has passed since I ordered my ANAN radio, and six months since it arrived. Time for my ANAN-7000 DLE MKII Review. Read more









