RRA EP 46 Basic Propagation 5 Solar Cycle IntroWelcomeDonationswww.rfpodcast.info Bridgecom Systems (DMR Radios and Hotspots)Patreon "Become a Patron Today!"By Me A Coffee (Tip Jar)PayPal (Our old faithful donation spot) Doin's in the clubStill working on ARES and ClubRatified club constitutionVoting on duessat around with some new club members and talked about radiosgo hang out at a local clubBorrowing a different repeater to improve coverageOur repeater ideas have fallen throughWe've been offered a 100 foot tower if we had something to put on itSimulate emergency TestW2CEW working on WinlinkSolar CycleSunspotsSolar Cycle runs about 11 yearsmore sunspots at the peak of the cycleThe sun is more active when the solar cycle is upmore radiation to creates charged particles in the ionospheredenser ionosphere means more refractionRichard's Story TimeWhen it's up it's greatHigher ionization helps radio waves propagate more efficientlyMUF Maximum Usable FrequencySolar Flares and Coronal Holes are badProtons are charge killersEasy on the Jargon with the new guysGeomagnetic Storm bad too!It can even charge the D Layer and disrupt Lower HF FrequenciesNew Hams are getting frustratedYou can't fight the sunMake sure your station is ready for when the cycle comes backWe are currently at Solar minimumNext Sunspot peak will max around 2023 -2026Usable propagation before themFlorida and California, Damn!Use WWV, International Broadcast, to get your receive up to snuffDon't forget the dummy loadI hear snoringStay tuned for more to comeHe's nagging again73 everybody Visit our Youtube channel for videos on Amateur Radio www.youtube.com/c/RichardBaileyKB5JBV Check out our Glossary of Amateur / Ham Radio Terms used on the shows HERE Read More About Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast At www.rfpodcast.info