// Data Dashboard
Live Propagation Brief
Real-time UK HF/VHF propagation indicators, solar/geomagnetic conditions, and RAYNET alerts for today — updated automatically.
Solar Flux
--
sfu
Sunspots
--
Number
Solar Wind
--
km/s
Kp Index
0
Quiet-Unsettled
X-Ray Flux
--
Flare Class
A Index
--
Geomagnetic
MUF (Est.)
--
MHz (3000 km)
Aurora Prob.
10%
Kp ≥ 4
UK Propagation Brief
Tuesday 17 March 2026 — Daily Update
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Solar & Geomagnetic
Solar & Geomagnetic
Solar Flux: -- sfu, Sunspots: --.
Solar wind: -- km/s, Kp Index: 0.
X-ray Flux: --, A Index: --.
Implication: HF stable; minor geomagnetic effects possible, aurora risk moderate when Kp ≥ 4.
Solar wind: -- km/s, Kp Index: 0.
X-ray Flux: --, A Index: --.
Implication: HF stable; minor geomagnetic effects possible, aurora risk moderate when Kp ≥ 4.
HF Bands (1.8–30 MHz)
HF Bands (1.8–30 MHz)
Estimated MUF over UK: -- MHz.
Daytime best: 20 m / 17 m for Europe. Evening/NVIS: 40 m / 60 m strong. Low D-layer absorption.
Daytime best: 20 m / 17 m for Europe. Evening/NVIS: 40 m / 60 m strong. Low D-layer absorption.
VHF/UHF (50/70/144/432 MHz)
VHF/UHF (50/70/144/432 MHz)
Tropo/ducting: Low. Sporadic-E: Very low. Auroral: 10% probability (Kp ≥ 4). Use repeaters/local paths for VHF/UHF.
Digital & Special Modes
Digital & Special Modes
FT8/FT4: 20 m/17 m midday best for EU. Meteor scatter/MSK144: minor/no peaks. Satellites/Contests: no major effects today.
Merseyside / Zone 10 Note
Merseyside / Zone 10 Note
40 m NVIS: 08:00–11:00 local; 60 m fallback: 14:00–17:00. VHF/UHF: standard repeater/local. Focus HF for regional nets.
Current RAYNET Alert Status
5
Alert Level 5 – No Incidents
No known threats or incidents. Routine monitoring and training only; operators maintain normal preparedness.