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Question B-007-006-004

What can be done at an amateur station to continue HF communications during a sudden ionospheric disturbance?

Correct Answer

Try a higher frequency band

Explanation

Sudden Ionospheric Disturbances (SIDs), often caused by solar flares, primarily increase D-layer absorption, most severely affecting lower HF bands. Higher frequencies may still propagate.

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