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PropCaster
How it Works!

The solar propcaster takes data from the Space Environment Center's website, and processes it using a mathematical formula to determine the noise levels and the likelyhood of propagation on higher frequency bands. The formula is not highly accurate, but it can be used to determine whether it is worth getting on the HF bands and giving a call.

The A in the propcaster format, stands for the A-Index, and is followed by a number that is being reported by the Space Environment Center. The A index is an indicator of geomagnetic disturbances, which can severely disrupt communications on earth and in space.

Flux stands for Solar Flux. The Solar Flux is an indicator of solar activity and solar energy striking the Earth's surface.

K stands for the K-Index. As with the A Index, the K Index is also an indicator of geomagnetic disturbances, which can severely disrupt communications on earth and in space.

The Hamquick Propcaster is free to anyone to use. It cannot be used to predict or guarantee radio propagation to anywhere. Hamquick.com reserves the right to modify or change the look, and content of the Propcaster at anytime, this may include advertising within the format of the Propcaster.