Amateur Radio Propagation Report

2026-03-13

๐Ÿ•’ Generated: 2026-03-13 00:01:42 UTC

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๐Ÿ“‹ Propagation Summary: HF propagation today is moderately favorable, with stable geomagnetic conditions (K-index at 2) and a solar flux of 121. Operators can expect good performance on 20m throughout the day and night, while lower bands (80m/40m) will be more reliable after sunset. Higher bands (15m/12m/10m) are only fair during daylight and likely to close at night. No major space weather disturbances are present, so expect predictable band openings and relatively low noise. For best results, focus on mid-bands and nighttime low-band operation.

๐Ÿ’ก Operator Tips

โฐ Best Operating Times

๐ŸŒ DX Opportunities

๐Ÿ“ป Band-by-Band Analysis

Band Morning Day Evening Night
80m ๐ŸŸ  Fair ๐ŸŸ  Fair ๐ŸŸก Good ๐ŸŸก Good
40m ๐ŸŸ  Fair ๐ŸŸ  Fair ๐ŸŸก Good ๐ŸŸก Good
20m ๐ŸŸก Good ๐ŸŸก Good ๐ŸŸก Good ๐ŸŸก Good
17m ๐ŸŸ  Fair ๐ŸŸ  Fair ๐ŸŸ  Fair ๐ŸŸ  Fair
15m ๐ŸŸ  Fair ๐ŸŸ  Fair ๐ŸŸ  Fair ๐ŸŸ  Fair
12m ๐ŸŸ  Fair ๐ŸŸ  Fair ๐ŸŸ  Fair ๐Ÿ”ด Poor
10m ๐ŸŸ  Fair ๐ŸŸ  Fair ๐ŸŸ  Fair ๐Ÿ”ด Poor

Analysis: The 20m band is the most consistent performer, with good conditions all day and night. 80m and 40m improve after sunset, making them ideal for night operations. 17m and 15m are fair but may yield surprises during solar peaks or short-term enhancements. 12m and 10m are only fair during the day and likely closed at night, so check these bands midday for any fleeting openings.

๐Ÿ“Š Current Solar Activity

Solar Activity Metrics

K-index

Solar Flux (10.7cm)

Sunspot Number

๐Ÿ“ˆ Geomagnetic Conditions

๐ŸŒŸ Space Weather Details

Space Weather Dashboard

X-ray Activity

Solar Wind Speed

Aurora Activity

๐Ÿ“ก Propagation Timeline & Technical Details

Propagation Quality Timeline (24 Hours)

Solar Activity Trends (6 Months)

๐Ÿ”ฎ 3-Day Forecast

3-Day K-index Forecast