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From PSKReporter spots, scored for your sun angle, solar flux and K-index.
How is this worked out?
Real signals, not a guess
Every few minutes we count the FT8 and FT4 signals decoded worldwide in the last 15 minutes (via PSKReporter) and score each band 0–100 using:- Activity near you: signals heard and sent around your grid square
- Your sun angle: day, night or greyline where you are
- Solar flux and K-index
- Signal strength and how many directions are open
Good vs bad days
Good: solar flux 120+ and K-index 0–2. Higher bands open and DX is easier.Bad: solar flux under 90 and K-index 4+. Stick to 40m and 80m. A K of 5 or more can shut HF down.
Why "from your grid" matters
A band can be open in Europe and dead where you are. We look at activity around your grid area (roughly 300 miles) so you see what's working from your station. Set your grid if we guessed wrong.CONTESTS
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