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Communications => Radio => Topic started by: JohnyMac on January 19, 2018, 10:44:29 AM

Title: GREAT HF Propagation By Frequency Predictor
Post by: JohnyMac on January 19, 2018, 10:44:29 AM

In essence here (http://www.sws.bom.gov.au/Category/HF%20Systems/Online%20Tools/Prediction%20Tools/HF/HF.php?CatID=6&SecID=7&SecName=Online%20Tools&SubSecID=1&SubSecName=Prediction%20Tools&LinkName=HF#top) is a link to an awesome propagation predictor by Lat/Lon, Date & Time, and Frequency.

Here (https://brushbeater.wordpress.com/2018/01/17/hf-propagation-prediction-tool/comment-page-1/#comment-5022) is the article posted on Brushbeater

Enjoy!  :dancingBanana:

Title: Re: GREAT HF Propagation By Frequency Predictor
Post by: Jackalope on January 19, 2018, 08:11:07 PM

Brushbeater has a wealth of information.  I see he's going to be offering a RTO course, I may consider signing up for that one.

Title: Re: GREAT HF Propagation By Frequency Predictor
Post by: JohnyMac on January 20, 2018, 11:14:10 AM

IF and only IF the price is reasonable, I might go too. I wonder if NC has a reciprocity agreement with PA.

Title: Re: GREAT HF Propagation By Frequency Predictor
Post by: Jackalope on January 20, 2018, 08:27:09 PM

He charges $200 per student for a two day RTO training course: https://brushbeater.wordpress.com/training-courses/     I'm guessing that the typical amateur radio operator who does HF portable would pick up a few tips, but I'm not sure if it would be $200 worth of tips.  I'll have to think on that, because field days give plenty of opportunity to refine portable operating techniques.  Lol, I'd probably be better off putting the money towards some tactical weaponcraft classes, since I know more about communications than weapons.

Title: Re: GREAT HF Propagation By Frequency Predictor
Post by: JohnyMac on January 21, 2018, 10:53:31 AM

Plus the expense getting there.