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== Current Conditions == | == Current Conditions == | ||
We are currently in the downward side of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_cycle_24 solar cycle number 24] which reached two peaks: the first in 2011 and another peak in 2014. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_cycle_23 Solar cycle 23] reached a minimum around the year 2002. | |||
== Further Information == | == Further Information == | ||
Revision as of 07:34, 23 May 2017
Introduction
Believe it or not, activity on the Sun effects the propagation of radio waves here on Earth. While disturbances are rarely noticeable for local communications using VHF/UHF bands, operators using frequencies in the HF range pay close attention to energy levels in the Earth's ionosphere.
The Solar Cycle
Solar activity follows a cycle that is about eleven years long. That is, there are eleven Earth years between the points of the cycle where we observe the lowest number of sunspots, solar flares, ejection of solar material, etc.
Current Conditions
We are currently in the downward side of solar cycle number 24 which reached two peaks: the first in 2011 and another peak in 2014. Solar cycle 23 reached a minimum around the year 2002.