In this section we will look at HF, or shortwave, communications for long distance communications. This requires a General or Extra class license and ideally at least a couple of people in your group should have experience using HF.
There are a lot of capabilities available on HF, including voice and a lot of different digital modes. The “trick” with HF is antennas – the right one can allow you to communicate over thousands of miles with just 5 watts, or less, of power.
Watch: HF and NVIS Communications (2:49)
Tools from the video: PLN-05 Communications Conditions (COMCON), the COM-01 PACE Planning (free) course and Ready Ledger.
I’ll be adding more articles in the near future.
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